chapter 4

Batman pov.

I stared at the metal slab on the table studying it. It came from the metal pod that the ODST person came from. Just as Jon said the carbon dating is very much incorrect. 38 years ago we were barely getting into space against the Russians. Yet the readings off this said it was made from a high carbon alloy metal not native to earth. It was perplexing to say the least. But now was no time to settle with frustration. Jason was supposed to be back by now to help watch the city tonight while I study this. Just then a loud motorcycle pulled into the cave parking next to the batmobile.

"Hey bruce." I look over to see Jason holding a long case.

"Whats that there?" I asked turning to him.

"Nothing. See ya." Jason said racing up the stairs as I pushed a button locking the door to the mansion.

"Whats in the case?" I ask again glaring at him. He chuckled softly rubbing the back of his neck. Sweat began to drip down his brow as his eyes shifted side to side.

"Uh... early.... birthday.... present?" He stated slowly.

"Jason." I warned putting my dad scowl on as he gulped. "Whats in the case?"

"Fine! It's some fancy gun I found while passing through Vegas. Some of banes men were making a deal with penguins men." Jason admitted as he set the case down showing me the contents.

"How did you find out about the deal?" I asked holding it up and aiming it.

"Was following some dude who took the guys down with tranquilizer darts. He grabbed one and left. So out of curiosity I followed and found him carrying a guy that works for penguin in the room." He admitted as I set the gun down in the case closing it.

"What did you learn about him?" I ask as he leans on the table.

"Just took a couple of pictures in the room and got surprised when I saw some strange armor and a weird ass alien on the bed." He admitted as I stopped and looked at him. He looked over before pulling out his phone and showed me the pictures. "It was watching Tom and Jerry."

I rushed over to the computer and pulled up the security footage from the town hostage situation. "Jason do you know where they are going?"

"Uh yeah I put a tracker on the truck the dude was driving." Jason admitted. "Thought he might become a problem in the future and kinda wanted his gun."

"Give me there location now." I demanded as he put the location on the bat-computer. It showed the locator pulling up to the GPD headquarters."

Ryan pov.

I pulled Alexander out of the truck ad the Engineer stayed inside watching cartoons on the phone. I was still impressed with the fact he set up a bank account. Only a couple bucks but hey thats about to change. I walked in with him on my shoulder as a nearby police officer stopped me.

"What are you doing here?" He asked putting his hand on his firearm.

"Collecting a bounty on this guy." I pulled him off my shoulder and dropped him to tge ground.

"Holy shit. That's penguins number 1 arms dealer. How'd you get him?" The officer asked as I raised an eyebrow.

"I'm ex-military and need some money so." I shrugged not really lying.

"Hey give me some help her guys!" The officer cried as 3 others came over and picked him up. "You sit over there," he pointed over to some chairs, "the commissioner will be right with you." I nodded and sat down grabbing a newspaper reading as I waited.

"You're the one who brought in Alex?" I lowered the paper to see an older gentleman with glasses and a fine looking mustache.

"Yes sir." I say standing up and setting the newspaper back.

"I'm commissioner James Gordan." He held out a hand as I took it. His grip was strong and firm as if that of a fellow helljumper. I applied the same strength.

"Pleasure to meet you sir. Call me Ryan." We shook as we started to walk.

"My men told me the standing bounty was $10000." James told me as we walked through the crowd of officers. "Also told me you were ex-military. What branch did you serve with son?"

"Sorry sir. That's classified." I state as I look over seeing a giant alligator in a cell pacing. "Is that an alligator?"

"Crocodile. Killer croc." James said as we entered an elevator. "Right now we're going to the control room to get money transfer sorted."

"Alright. What branch did you serve?" I ask James as he smiled.

"How'd you know?" He asked as i smiled. The rthmyic beeping of the elevator keeping the tempo of the conversation going.

"It's in the eyes and the hand shake." I answered as he nodded his head. "The horrors of war are never easily shaken."

"I was a Staff Sergent in the United States Marine Corp. Served during Nam." He explained as I racked my brain for earth history wars.

"Ah I see. You have my Condolences." I say as the elevator stops we get off to see a large computer array. "Impressive."

"Alright talk to Ms. Yung and she'll get the money to your account." He pointed me to a woman as his phone went off. "Also son if you ever want to be more than a bounty hunter then come see me. I'll get you started as an officer." I smiled nodding as I walk over to her and sat down. He pressed a button again disappearing in the elevator.

Batman pov.

I landed on top of the GPD building as Gordan walked outside. I strut forward as he raised an eyebrow. "Whats wrong batman?" He asked as I looked at him.

"There's a man currently in your building who I need to talk to. Now." I state pushing past him.

"Which of my officers?" He asked waiting to press the button down.

"Sergeant Ryan. He's turning in a bounty for one of penguins goons." I stated as he presses a button.

"Is he dangerous?" Gordan asked as i looked down.

"I'm not entirely sure but he's not from earth I'm sure of it." I state as we come out to the control room looking around.

"Ms. Yung where did he go?!" Gordan yelled as she responded.

"He used the other elevator to leave about 5 minutes ago." Ms. Yung said confused.

"Damn it." Gordan says grabbing his walkie talkie. "Miranda don't let that bounty hunter leave the building." He ordered as a bunch of yes sirs came back.

Over the radio

-sir please wait the Commissioner needs to talk to you.-

-can i come back in a but me and my friend are kinda hungry.-

-well bring your friend inside then and yall can have some donuts.-

-Kay.____ Hey engiee. Come inside we gotta wait for a few minutes.____ yeah I know I interrupted your cartoons I'll make it up to you.-

We arrived at the main hall in time to see a purple and blue floating alien thing float in and stay near Ryan. Most of the cops just gave it a sideways glance since this is gotham after all. He had a pink frosted sprinkle donut and coffee as the alien held up a cell phone watching cartoons loudly.

"Ryan my friend wants to talk to you." Gordan stated as we made our way over to him. Most of the cops now faced us as he just gave me a strange look.

"Uh.... is your friend the big bat guy?" He asked as gordan nodded. "Well.... friend..... how can I help you? I mean judging from how you dress I'm definitely not trained to help with your mentality." He stated as I glared at him.

"Why are you here?"

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