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INT. LABORATORY – WAYNES POWERS – BASEMENT
The camera is in a room that is glowing with a green vibrant light- everywhere the light vibrates slowly and then rapidly- as in an X-Ray. And then you see a doctor using various medical instruments.
DOCTOR
It’s of no use sir-
DEREK
It has to be keep on trying-
DOCTOR
It’s gotten worse-
DEREK
Worse? What do you mean worse!!!!!
DOCTOR
Perhaps you should see for yourself-
The camera rotates around as you see scraps of flesh laying on the floor- as though something- someone was shredding. And then you see the full form of a man standing up- and then you rotate around him, his head was glowing green in flames- his black burning skull inside of the green flames that engulfed it- everything was in green, his arms and legs were solid green- the green pulsing with bright blinking lights- was this man real? Could it be possible? And then you see a remaining part of flesh on the side of his face- it floats to the ground.
DEREK
This is it?
DOCTOR
I’m afraid so sir-
DEREK
This is it!!!!!!!!!!
Derek looks towards his reflection and then he begins to laugh-
DOCTOR
Sir-
Derek keeps on laughing
DOCTOR
We can fix the problem- the radiation should be gone soon, after a flesh molding-
DEREK
How long would the molding last?
SCIENTIST
It depends really-
DEREK
On what?
SCIENTIST
If your heart beat starts to speed up- that would heat your body causing the skin to peel off of your skin.
DEREK
You did a good job, I must say I’m quite impressed- Mr.Fixx…
Mr.Fixx walks towards Derek-
MR.FIXX
Yes sir?
DEREK
I think I have a plan- on how we can get Batman…
MR.FIXX
How would you like me to get rid of him sir?
DEREK
No, no- I don’t want to get rid of him- I want him to join us, just think of the irony in that. Find out everything you know about him- I suggest trying his school first.
MR.FIXX
Yes sir-
DEREK
Oh and Mr.Fixx- find him- by any means necessary…I shall be like a blight among the world-
(he laughs)
INT. BAT CAVE
Batman enters the batcave and looks around, Bruce was there in the chair- looking towards the TV screen.
BRUCE
So- it’s finished?
BATMAN
I know-
BRUCE
And so is Batman-
BATMAN
What are you saying Bruce?
BRUCE
I told you- it isn’t a life for anyone to live- I helped you get what you wanted, your part is done-
BATMAN
I’m not going to just give up
BRUCE
It’s for your own good- Batman’s dead, let him stay buried.
BATMAN
I don’t believe this-
BRUCE
You don’t need to agree with me Terry-
BATMAN
I don’t- but, I need your help-
BRUCE
I can be of no longer assistance to you-
(puts out his hand)
It is done- now give me back, what belongs to me-
Terry takes off the Batman mask and contemplates the situation
TERRY
I won’t let you-
Terry puts the mask back on
BATMAN
Batman is here to stay this time- for good.
BRUCE
You did what you wanted to do-
BATMAN
It’s not just about me anymore Bruce- today I did something that helped a lot of people- this is my chance to make up for my past sins- you can’t take that away from me-
BRUCE
No- no I can’t.
BATMAN
Then help me- only you can, please- they need you.
Bruce looks away
BATMAN (CONT’D)
Ever since you left this city has been in constant turmoil- I would know. Now this is my one chance to help this city- our chance to clean this city up, to bring Gotham back to the day when there wasn’t crime-
BRUCE
There was always crime- I just made it worse.
BATMAN
I don’t believe you would turn your back on this city!!!!!! The city, that in the past, you would have died defending!!!!!!
BRUCE
I was young- I thought I could make a difference in the world, that I could clean the city up- my parents were killed and ever since my childhood- I have been dreading that it was my fault- I was five when they died.
EXT. GOTHAM STREETS- MOVIE THEATER [FLASH BACK]
Young Bruce was standing with his mother and father- the movie playing was Zorro.
BRUCE (VO)
They took me to see Zorro
The young boy smiled, and then he steps back- seeing a man walk out of the fog flipping a coin-
MAN
Hey-
The man leans forward, he was a young Italian mobster-
MAN
Empty your wallets now-
The father resists
MAN
I said now pal!!!!!
He still resists-
MAN
You’re choice-
BRUCE (VO)
I had witnessed my parents death-
The man turns to look towards Bruce’s mother
MAN
Have you ever danced with the devil by the pale moonlight?
The man stabs Bruce’s mother and she falls down dead-
MAN
Hey kid-
Bruce begins to run- and the man just stays there watching Bruce run off crying and afraid into the night
BRUCE (OC)
I ran- I ran as fast as I could.
EXT.FUNERAL [FLASHBACK]
The boy was in a tux, Alfred Pennyworth standing by him- the boy begins to walk away-
BRUCE (OC)
Into ever growing darkness-
EXT. DARK BOTTOMLESS PIT [FLASHBACK]
Bruce is falling down a black hole
BRUCE (OC)
And then I began to fall- into what seemed like it would be forever-
Bruce looks around afraid- the cave was pitch black [POP OUT] A bat flies towards him.
BRUCE (OC)
I met my destiny, I was to be the Dark Knight, the man that could make a difference in Gotham-
EXT. ALLEYWAYS [FLASHBACK]
See Batman taking down thugs
BRUCE (OC)
But, I soon learned that no matter what I did-
EXT. BATCAVE
Bruce looks towards the replicas of his most known villains- and then you see tears fill his eyes.
BRUCE
That crime kept on escalating- it began to come again and again- until I felt like it was all going to be over- but, it never was… I soon realized that the more Batman had won- the more the people of Gotham city suffered- with one villain gone, another would appear- and soon it became a pattern, there was nothing I could do stop it- many of the people that I cared for, ever loved they all died right in front of my eyes- Batman isn’t a job- it’s a life. A life of sorrow and regret- a life of endless pain. It’s no life that I want to cause someone to have again- too many people have died already.
BATMAN
If it wasn’t for you- Gotham would fallen into crime- there is nothing to stop crime from happening, but there is everything to do with preventing- I accept what my life will be like, I did what I wanted to do- but, but- now it’s more than that, I may no longer need the city- but, the city still needs me- and that’s why I will continue being Batman- so I’m asking you- friend, partner- will you help me?
Bruce looks towards him- and Batman takes off his mask and looks into Bruce’s eyes-
BRUCE
I’ll help you- but, don’t say I didn’t warn you, because this- this is just the beginning.
TERRY
Of a new life- that goes beyond the boundaries of crime fighting.
Bruce walks away and then he looks back towards Terry-
BRUCE
It’s begging-
INT. WAYNE-POWERS HALLWAYS
Derek and Stephanie Lake walk in the hallway
DEREK
I want to know who called the order-
STEPHANIE
What order?
DEREK
To leave – to leave me there to die and rot away…
STEPHANIE
Why would you want to know their names?
DEREK
So I can return my- gratitude…
STEPHANIE
You want to kill them?
DEREK
Don’t ask any more questions- Stephanie just get me their names.
Derek walks away
STEPHANIE
Agh- sir
(runs towards Derek)
Mr. Powers
Derek looks towards her
STEPHANIE (CONT’D)
I know who gave the order-
DEREK
Tell me-
(he smiles)
INT. EAST GOTHAM HIGH- HALLWAYS
Terry was walking in the hallways of his high school, and then he sees Dana in front of him.
TERRY
Dana- hey…
Dana just simply ignores him
TERRY
Dane, what’s wrong?
DANA
What’s wrong? What’s wrong?
TERRY
Yeah-
DANA
I’ll tell you what’s wrong McGinnis- it seems that you no longer have time for anything- anyone, your whole life revolves around Bruce Wayne-
TERRY
He’s an old man- he needs my help
DANA
Help? This isn’t normal Terry- there’s something going on isn’t there?
TERRY
Something-
(itches the back of his neck)
Agh- something going on?
(he laughs nervously)
What possibly could be going on?
DANA
I don’t know- why don’t you tell me-
TERRY
I don’t know what to tell you Dane- I’m not able pinpoint what exactly is angering you-
DANA
Not able to pinpoint?
TERRY
Yeah- I’m not a mind reader.
DANA
Ok- I’ll tell you- there’s something going on between you and Mr.Wayne- whether you’re planning a bank heist- or something I don’t know- what ever it is you seem to not be able to trust me with it.
TERRY
Dana- wait…
DANA
I’ve waited long enough-
Dana walks away- and then Nelson walks out from behind the locker- arms folded smiling and laughing at what he just saw-
NELSON
Good moves Terry- I must say you know how to break anything that has great potential-
TERRY
Go away Nash-
NELSON
East Gotham is my school now-
(pushes Terry against a locker)
Got it?
Terry stares into his eyes-
TERRY
Got it-
Nelson lets go. Willie was watching the whole thing take place-
WILLIE
Terry-
TERRY
I’m busy right now Willie-
Willie is left standing there.
INT. WAYNE-POWERS HALLWAYS- NIGHT
The building was pitch dark, a guard walks around patrolling the area- and then all of a sudden Blight was behind him.
GUARD1
Who are you?
BLIGHT
I am the image of your very death-
GUARD1
What do you want?
BLIGHT
You left me out there to die-
GUARD1
Mr.Pow
BLIGHT
Mr. Powers is dead- I am Blight… it’s the last name you will ever hear-
GUARD1
I-
BLIGHT
I’d like to return the favor-
The laboratory doors close and seal shut, trapping them inside of it-
GUARD1
You’ll die also-
BLIGHT
I’m already dead-
GUARD1
Please man, I don’t want to die- I don’t want to die-
Blight smiles
BLIGHT
It is time to face your sins-
The guards screams
BLIGHT
In death…
The whole room now wasn’t visible, it was covered with gas-
INT. BATCAVE
Terry walks in and looks towards Bruce
BRUCE
So how did it go?
TERRY
Bad-
BRUCE
Bad?
TERRY
Yeah- Dana broke up with me today…
BRUCE
Things could be worse-
TERRY
Things are worse-
BRUCE
Just because Dana broke up with you? Trust me she’ll come back- they always come back.
TERRY
How is it?
BRUCE
How is what?
TERRY
I heard that Batman used to get all the girls- but, what about you?
BRUCE
Me?
(laughs)
Batman isn’t easy- you can say that… sooner or later you, not Batman finds a girl- the girl and then she reads up on you… finds your back round- wanting to know what’s going on, only thing is- you can’t tell her- you can never tell her- of anything of any of this-
(looks around the Batcave)
The very person you are- they can never know, and then they leave and you’re left on the prowl searching- other times you’re not lucky. You could fall in love with the very person that you’re supposed to fight-
(under his breath)
Selina Kyle-
TERRY
The catwoman-
BRUCE
Yeah- the catwoman
TERRY
Do you think she’ll take me back?
BRUCE
I know- they all come back, but the question is- when the time comes will you tell her who you truly are?
TERRY
Tell her-
(looks towards the Batman beyond costume)
Who I truly am?
BRUCE
It’s never easy- never will be, our alter egos may get everything- go on great adventures, get all the girls- but, behind the mask that we all hide behind- only great loss comes-
TERRY
Thanks for your help-
BRUCE
No problem- just remember, when the time comes- who will you choose to be Batman- or Terry McGinnis?
Terry looks away.
INT. WAYNE-POWERS HALLWAYS- NIGHT
A guard walks down the halls locking the doors and then he sees Blight walking towards him.
GUARD2
I know who you are- I’m not afraid of you!!!
BLIGHT
You will be-
GUARD2
I’ll make a deal with you- I’ll tell you who gave the order… and, well- you let me live
BLIGHT
Tell me
GUARD2
Karl- he sent the order!!!! He said we would all die if we stayed!!
BLIGHT
I know… you left me to die- instead.
GUARD2
You have to understand-
BLIGHT
No, I do understand
GUARD2
Thanks man-
BLIGHT
No… thank you
Blight puts out his arm
GUARD2
You promised you wouldn’t kill me-
BLIGHT
When did I ever say that?
GUARD2
Please… no- no!!!
Blight tales the guards neck in his hand, which still had flesh covering it-
BLIGHT
You left me there to die-
GUARD2
We would have died-
BLIGHT
You’re already dead- you just don’t know it yet.
The flesh on Blights hand shatters and falls off- he furthers his grip on the guard’s neck and begins to squeeze, the radiation begins to transfer over and into the guard. Guard2’s veins begin to bulge- and then glow green- his eyes fill up with a green glow.
INT. EAST GOTHAM HIGH- GUIDANCE ROOM
Terry walks in towards the guidance room and then he enters and looks towards Ira Billings who was surfing the net. Terry clears his throat- Ira quickly blanks out the computer screen. The man adjusts his glasses.
IRA
Terry, what can I help you with?
TERRY
I’m having some problems-
IRA
Problems? What kind of problems Terry?
TERRY
You know, maybe I should go-
IRA
No, stay it’s alright Terry- you can tell me anything.
TERRY
Anything?
IRA
Anything- I promise- it will be our own little secret ok?
TERRY
I’m well… Agh- I’m changing.
IRA
It’s a very normal thing Terry- for some people it may unfortunately come at a very late time in somebody’s life- it’s a normal thing though Terry… everybody- who is everybody goes through it.
TERRY
Wait- Mr.Billings I’m not talking about puberty-
IRA
Oh right- ok, then what are you talking about? What kind of changes?
TERRY
Well, I’m starting to find out who I truly am- and I…
IRA
What is it?
TERRY
I’m scarred, that I don’t know what to do- I mean, I just don’t know what I should do with my life, not anymore-
IRA
What aren’t you telling me Terry? Stop beating around the bush-
TERRY
I can’t tell you, I can’t tell anyone- only two people know-
IRA
And who is that Terry?
TERRY
I - and Bruce Wayne…
IRA
Bruce Wayne? I’m surprised you even know the man-
TERRY
So am I-
IRA
So what is it Terry?
TERRY
He offered me a job-
IRA
Ridiculous- Bruce Wayne has been retired for many years…
TERRY
I know- he’s thinking of reopening his business-
IRA
Wayne enterprises?
TERRY
No- something greater than that, something he hasn’t ever told anyone-
IRA
And what is this secret Terry?
TERRY
He’s-
IRA
He’s what?
TERRY
Ba-
IRA
It’s okay, I won’t tell anyone- I promise.
TERRY
I’m sorry, I have to go-
Terry gets up and is about to leave when
IRA
Terry, don’t forget- if you have any problems you can always come to me.
Terry exits the room. Ira’s secretary walks in-
SECRETARY
Ira- you have a call on line 2, it’s your wife.
Ira nods and picks up the phone.
IRA
Hello-
WIFE
Ira- I want a divorce…
IRA
What?
WIFE
Things are just not working out like they used to, I’m sorry but- this is for the best.
IRA
The best?
WIFE
I’m sorry-
IRA
Please don’t do this-
WIFE
Bye-
IRA
Please don’t do this!!!!
Ira was too late she had hung up, Ira begins itching as his face was becoming red with hatred, and you could see in his eyes- the shut off of power for good- and the beginning of great- great evil.
IRA
I’ll show you- I’ll show all of you…
INT. WAYNE-POWERS HALLWAYS- SECURITY ROOMS
Guard3 looks into a security room and smiles- every thing was perfectly calm.
GUARD3
The boss is going to like this-
Derek walks up behind him.
DEREK
Is everything as planned?
GUARD3
Calm as a dessert
DEREK
Perfect-
Derek’s flesh shatters off-
GUARD3
Oh god-
BLIGHT
You left me there to die-
GUARD3
I-
BLIGHT
To die!!!!! I trusted you with my own life, and you left me there to die!!!!!
GUARD3
Sir-
BLIGHT
I’d like to return the favor…
GUARD3
Please sir, no!!
Blight takes his hand and grabs the guard’s neck and twists it- the neck becomes green and then it breaks apart and falls to the floor.
INT. TERRY MCGINNIS’ MOTHER’S HOUSE
Terry walks in-
TERRY
Mom, I home-
All of a sudden Matt walks forward
MATT
Terry-
TERRY
Yeah?
MATT
You said you could help me-
TERRY
I did- didn’t I?
MATT
Please Terry- I’m begging you- please help me…
TERRY
What is it?
MATT
I need your help-
TERRY
Shoot.
MATT
Well, you see there’s this boy that I know and he likes this girl- and well, he’s afraid that she doesn’t like him- but, he wants to ask her out, but-
TERRY
Let me guess the boy is you-
MATT
Ok, how did you know that?
TERRY
I’m a genius- so who’s the girl?
MATT
Emily-
TERRY
Emily? The next door neighbor- Emily?
MATT
Yeah- why?
TERRY
Nothing, I just never thought-
MATT
So can you help me Terry?
TERRY
Jeez- I don’t know…
MATT
Please- please Terry…
TERRY
I’ll tell you what- you work up the guts to ask her, and I’ll take you both anywhere you want to go-
MATT
Anywhere?
TERRY
Anywhere-
MATT
Even the movies?
TERRY
Sure, why not?
MATT
Cool- The cruel die hardest, the newest James Bond movie is-
TERRY
Matt- actually, there’s something you should know about girls-
MATT
Yeah?
TERRY
Most of them don’t like action movies-
MATT
They don’t like action movies!!? What do they like?
TERRY
If I knew that- I would be the smartest man alive.
INT. EAST GOTHAM HIGH- HALLWAYS
Terry and Dana are walking down the hallways-
TERRY
Dana- I’m sorry about running off the other night-
DANA
I’m afraid that’s not going to work this time Terry-
TERRY
Please, just give me a chance to make it up to you-
DANA
How?
TERRY
I bought two tickets to Speed racket-
DANA
You think it’s going to be that easy?
TERRY
No- I hope it is going to be that easy- so what do you say?
DANA
I’ll go- but, next time-
TERRY
I understand-
INT. GUIDANCE OFFICE
Ira Billings was working at his computer, the door opens and Derek Powers steps in- Ira adjusts his glasses nervously.
IRA
Hello- agh… may I help you?
DEREK
You have something I want-
IRA
What is it money?
DEREK
No- I want information on one of your students-
(smiles)
IRA
I can’t give you that information-
Derek clears his throat
DEREK
Mr. Fixx-
Mr.Fixx walks in and punches towards Ira, so that he is holding him up by his shirt collar in the air-
DEREK
You were saying?
IRA
What is you want to know?
DEREK
Everything-
IRA
On who?
DEREK
Terry McGinnis-
Ira is released and he sits down at the computer and begins to type- Derek sits in the chair watching as Ira worked on the computers-
DEREK
Where will he be?
IRA
Let’s see- tonight is Gotham’s final game in Speed Lacross- I’m thinking he’ll be there-
DEREK
You’ve been of great help Ira-
(gets up to leave)
Mr.Fixx- we have a game to attend…
INT. EAST GOTHAM HIGH STADIUM
Speed lacross was playing in the back round and then the buzzer rings. Jerry, the sports news caster, was on the air-
JERRY
That was Speed Lacross- East Gotham High is at a near 32 with West beating them by 2 points at 34- we’ll be right back after the intermission-
The camera travels down to the front row to see Terry and Dana sitting there-
POV DEREK’S SKY CAR
Derek looks towards Mr.Fixx- he claws at his skin and his flesh falls away- Derek was now Blight. His skin pulsed with green radiated glow, around his dark skeleton outline inside of his skin.
BLIGHT
Stand guard-
MR. FIXX
Understood sir-
Blight begins to walk away-
INT. EAST GOTHAM HIGH STADIUM- MEETING
Nelson looks towards his coach giving a speech
COACH
This is your final game here at East Gotham- you want to win don’t you? This final game is what we’ve all been waiting for- let’s go out with a win!!! Doing what ever it takes.
NELSON
(silently)
Whatever it takes-
INT. EAST GOTHAM HIGH STADIUM
JERRY
The teams enter back and onto the playing field
Speed lacross continues to play out until- Crash!!! The ceiling begins to fall apart as Blight jumps through, looking back and forth-
BLIGHT
I am looking for a Mr.McGinnis-
Terry looks towards Dana in the crowd
TERRY
I’ll be right back-
(He runs off)
BLIGHT
Where is he?
Batman jumps down from the ceiling above-
BATMAN
Clap on- clap off the Blinky
BLIGHT
Batman!
(frowns)
BATMAN
What? Expecting someone else?
Blight takes out a gun and shoots the ceiling- the crowd runs off in a panic-
BLIGHT
It’s time to join your father-
Batman frowns
BLIGHT (CONT’D)
You look as though you’ve just seen a ghost!
BATMAN
I saw you die-
BLIGHT
Do I look dead to you?
BATMAN
How-
BLIGHT
When the mutagen melded itself into my DNA strands it was able to be stopped and cured, but – you can never truly get rid of a disease, now a Bat… that’s a different story- I didn’t come here to fight, I came here to give you an offer- join me, I’ll give you one day to choose hero… in one day- I expect an answer.
Blight disappears and Batman leaves.
INT. BATCAVE
Terry walks in-
TERRY
You were right-
BRUCE
I’m always right-
TERRY
But- I think…
BRUCE
What is it?
TERRY
I’m afraid that Derek Powers is still alive-
BRUCE
I heard- he’s the sole survivor, do you know what that means?
TERRY
That he was the only one left-
BRUCE
Exactly-
TERRY
But, that can’t be- when I left everyone escaped safely- but…
BRUCE
See- it always gets worse…
TERRY
Are you saying that he killed everyone that was there?
BRUCE
They ran off didn’t they?
TERRY
What are you saying Bruce?
BRUCE
Imagine that you were left to die- what would you do?
TERRY
Probably feel betrayed-… he killed them-
BRUCE
Correct-
TERRY
But why would he?
BRUCE
It’s never that easy- but, that’s not our job, that’s for a scichologist to find out- what we need to do is
TERRY
Get him off of the streets- I’m going to be gone tonight Bruce… before everything goes from bad
BRUCE
To worse
INT.WAYNE-POWERS MEETING ROOM
Derek walks into a room of guards.
DEREK
You have all been working hard- so I decided to give you all a raise-
The guards smile, the Stephanie walks in
STEPHANIE
Sir?
DEREK
But, as you all know Batman was here the other day-
The guards agreed
DEREK
Good you all remember- if you’ll all just meet me on the bottom floor-
The guards cheer
DEREK
I knew they would agree-
Guards enter the elevator
DEREK
Is that all of them?
Stephanie shakes her head “yes”-
DEREK
Good-
Derek turns around putting on his sun glasses-
DEREK
I suggest you look away-
INT. WAYNE-POWERS ELEVATOR
The guards were in the elevator- the elevator music playing and then all of a sudden boom!!!! The elevator rumbles as though it was just hit by a bomb- and then it reaches the bottom floor and opens- with a ding a flash of green light overcomes the elevator and then you see right in front of your eyes the guards evaporate into skeletons in a green glow and then their bones drop to the ground.
INT. WAYNE-POWERS MEETING ROOM
Derek smiles
DEREK
It’s done- prepare for the party in two nights.
STEPHANIE
What party?
Derek tips his wine glass-
DEREK
Wayne-Powers parade-
(he smiles tipping his wine glass to make a
toast)
In two nights- Batman will be no more… that is if he refuses-
STEPHANIE
Refuses what?
DEREK
To join us- he better make the right decision…
EXT. GOTHAM CITY TRAM- NIGHT
It was a late night over the Gotham sky. The tram goes rushing by the screen and then the camera zooms through the glass panels to reveal Terry there- waiting.
INT. GOTHAM CITY TRAM- NIGHT
NEWSCASTER
There have been various sightings of a man that they now call Blight, the most recent was at East Gotham High- we have Nelson Nash, one of the school’s top athletes, here to tell us of the events the took place-
(looks towards Nash)
Terry sighs as he looks out the window and the all of a sudden, zzzz the train comes to a halt, Terry looks around and then the lights begin to flicker.
TERRY
What the hell?
And then all of a sudden there comes a resonating vibrating laugh-
BLIGHT (O.C.)
I can sense your presence-
Terry looks around, kids were scarred and their parents were trying to comfort them.
BLIGHT (O.C.)
Don’t even think of running away-
Terry looks out the windows-
BLIGHT (O.C.)
It is useless-
Terry once again looks for a door, but he finds none within easy access.
BLIGHT (O.C.)
They must know who you are- they all should know!!!!
Terry looks over towards the parents of the kids- and then he nods his head.
TERRY
Stay calm- everything will be alright-
(looks towards the exit)
Go-
The parents pick up their children and run off for the exit.
BLIGHT (O.C.)
You did a very noble thing- you should be proud of yourself Terry.
Terry looks around
TERRY
Where are you? You got what you wanted- it’s only you and I now…
No answer
TERRY (CONT’D)
Where are you!!!!
All of a sudden a green radiating hand punches through the top of the tram and yanks Terry up and onto the top with his hand around his neck. Blight lets go and Terry falls to the ground almost suffocating.
EXT. GOTHAM CITY TRAM- NIGHT
BLIGHT
So- this is what it has come down to is it?
TERRY
What do you want?
BLIGHT
I want you to join me-
TERRY
Join you!!! A second ago you tried to kill me-
BLIGHT
Trust me- I would never want to hurt you, not yet anyways-
(begins to walk around on the top of the tram)
Terry rolls to his side and then he stands up-
TERRY
What makes you think I’ll join you?
BLIGHT
Because I can offer you something- something beyond your wildest beliefs, a new life- one without pain or suffering… I can bring your dad back Terry-
Terry stares towards Blight.
TERRY
I don’t believe you-
BLIGHT
You don’t? We can ask him that when we go to meet him in his office- you can tell him how you thought he was dead.
TERRY
I saw his dead laying corpse-
BLIGHT
What the mind sees and what the heart hears is something entirely different, for you see Terry- you are right about something, your father is dead- but… but I can give you a second chance-
TERRY
What do you want?
BLIGHT
Simple- I want you to fight for me, and in return- you will get your father back.
TERRY
I’ll never join you-
BLIGHT
You won’t? I’m offering everything anyone has ever dreamed of, having your father back is just the peak of the iceburg kid, I’m talking money- power, the true essences of life. But, yet you refuse?
TERRY
I refuse because I fight for justice-
BLIGHT
Let me tell you something about justice- something that I know you, yourself used to believe.. Gotham city has always been a city of crime-
(punches Terry in the gut)
Terry falls to the ground
BLIGHT
And no flying rodent is ever going to change that- so I’m asking you nicely this time, join me Terry-
TERRY
I’ll never turn my back on this city-
BLIGHT
Never? Those are quite strong words Terry- there is nothing you can ever do, don’t you realize that? Everybody is a criminal, even you- so just give up being Batman and enjoy yourself- god knows that’s what old Mr.Wayne did-
(he smiles)
He gave up because he was too old, you didn’t hear about his final story did you? How the life of a hero truly ends?
TERRY
What are you talking about?
BLIGHT
He didn’t tell you, surprise- surprise, on one of his last missions that he went on he, himself.. Batman was held hostage by a couple of street thugs that he would have died to defend in his good old days- turning against him? Now glory be this is not the final chapter that you heard- but, there it is in the flesh- the true life of a hero, so I’m asking you to join me- you won’t be disappointed.
TERRY
And if I don’t?
BLIGHT
I’ll kill you-
(he smiles)
TERRY
Then kill me- because Batman will never fight against the side he would have died defending, I bet your research told you that-
BLIGHT
Your choice-
Blight jumps off of the tram
BLIGHT
And so it begins-
The camera circles around Terry standing there, looking down- the wind blowing in his face.
INT. TERRY’S BEDROOM
Terry wakes up, he looks over towards a newspaper and then towards a picture of Dana- and then back…
BRUCE (V.O)
When the time comes- who will you choose to be Batman- or Terry McGinnis?
Terry looks towards the city…
EXT. NIGHTS OF GOTHAM
Terry is standing on a rooftop next to a gargoyle overlooking the city-
INT.DANA’S BEDROOM.
Dana was sleeping in her room, when all of a sudden her window opens and gusts of wind flies in- Dana gets up and walks towards the windows.
DANA
Hello? Is anyone there?
A black gloved hand comes across her mouth and then she sees Batman there shushing her- and then he lets go, Dana begins to walk backwards-
DANA
What do you want?
Batman walks in and then he takes off his mask- to reveal the face of Terry McGinnis.
DANA
Terry-
Dana walks towards Terry thinking that this wasn’t real-
DANA
It’s not going to work Terry-
TERRY
Dana, I’m Batman-
DANA
And I’m the Tooth fairy-
TERRY
Dana, I’m telling you the truth..
Dana looks into her eyes and then she sees that he was being honest with her-
DANA
Terry?
TERRY
Yeah?
DANA
No- this can’t be real…
TERRY
Dana- I’m sorry, but-
DANA
Why didn’t you tell me?
TERRY
I didn’t think it would ever come to this-
DANA
So you weren’t ever going to tell me-
TERRY
I couldn’t- I’m afraid you might be in danger-
DANA
So you decided to tell me you were Batman when I was in danger?
TERRY
Dana, please hear me out-
DANA
So, has all this time been a lie too? What are you going to tell me next? That Bruce Wayne was-
Terry remains quiet.
TERRY
I know it’s hard to accept- I didn’t believe it when I saw it either. You were right- you were right all along.
DANA
But, why didn’t you tell me before?
TERRY
I couldn’t, anyone who knows who I am- their lives are in danger. You’re the only one that knows-
A tear comes down her eyes.
DANA
You don’t need to do this-
TERRY
No… I do- it’s my way of giving back to this city what it’s given me for so many years- a home.
DANA
Terry-
TERRY
I know, but I have to- I’m sorry… Dana- you and I no longer matter- no, I no longer matter-
(looks out the window)
They are the ones that matter- they look towards me for protecting them and they are in danger- the city that I love is in danger, they look towards me to be their Tomorrow Knight- there is a man out there, threatening their lives- it’s up to me to stop him…
(looks down)
Because I’m the only one that can- I no longer matter Dana…
DANA
You don’t need to make sacrifices-
TERRY
No, you’re wrong- I already traded, they go before me- I’m their tomorrow knight- I’m sorry Dana.
DANA
Who comes first?
TERRY
Everyone, but me-
Dana wraps her arm around Terry’s shoulders, both of them preparing for what could be their final night, and then Dana feels a microchip on Terry’s neck.
DANA
Terry- what is that?
Terry rolls over and reaches his hand for his neck and then he finds the microchip- he pulls hard on it yelling in pain and then it comes off.
DANA
Are you okay?
Terry observes the microchip-
TERRY
(under his breath)
No-
DANA
What is it?
Terry looks into her eyes-
TERRY
He knows where to find me, wait- if he knows where to find me…
DANA
What is it?
TERRY
He knows where the Batcave is- I’m sorry Dana, I have to go…
Terry runs towards the window-
DANA
Wait-
Terry looks back towards her and then they both kiss.
DANA
Good luck-
Terry puts his mask back on and then he jumps off of the window sill and into the Gotham night skies.
INT. BATCAVE
Bruce was working at his computer, and then the Batcave entrance door opens- Blight looks down towards Bruce clapping his hands.
BLIGHT
So this is it! The almighty batcave! Boy, oh boy- you really had people fooled Bruce.
BRUCE
Derek Powers-
BLIGHT
Expecting someone else old friend? I might say- I remember your final days of protecting this city- so many coincidences; Bruce Wayne and Batman- all dieing at the same time.
BRUCE
What do you want from me Powers?
BLIGHT
From you I want nothing- but, instead I want someone from you
BRUCE
Terry-
BLIGHT
Terry- seems like you’re training him to be the next Batman
BRUCE
That’s what he wants-
BLIGHT
I see- but, there’s something that everybody wants more-
BRUCE
What’s that?
BLIGHT
A second chance- a life that he has only dreamed about.
BRUCE
He’ll never join you-
BLIGHT
I know he might not willingly join me- but, if there’s something standing in his way I’m sure he’ll just have no choice- it was good meeting you Bruce. Maybe we’ll meet again sometime- who knows… But, for now I really have to get back to more… pressing matters at hand- Mr.Fixx please show Mr. Wayne the way out-
Blight leaves and then Mr.Fixx walks towards Bruce smiling.
EXT. GOTHAM SKIES- NIGHT/ THUNDER STORM
Batman runs across the rooftops his hear pounding, pushing himself forward-
INT. BATCAVE
Mr.Fixx punches towards Bruce, but Bruce ducks out of the way- Mr.Fixx yanks Bruce up by his neck, strangling him- Bruce begins to kick out trying to get freed, but he is unable to- and then Mr.Fixx throws Bruce across the room and Bruce slams against the computer equiptment, which falls to the floor.
EXT. GOTHAM SKIES- NIGHT/ THUNDER STORM
Batman is still running the roofs of Gotham, and then he see’s a white dove in front of him fly off and into the night sky.
INT. BATCAVE
Bruce yanks for his cane and he stands back up, dusting himself off- Bruce walks towards Mr. Fixx and then he uses the cane to knock Fixx to the ground, Mr.Fixx stands back up and grabs the cane and breaks it in half, smiling he turns towards Bruce.
BRUCE
Do what you came here to do- you’ll never win.
EXT. WAYNE MANOR- NIGHT/ THUNDERSTORM
Batman was at Wayne Manor and he runs up the driveway-
INT. BATCAVE
Bruce was laying on the floor, with a smiling face laughing, with an over exaggerated grin, Mr.Fixx walks over his laughing body and goes to hide.
EXT. WAYNE MANOR- NIGHT/ THUNDERSTORM
Terry runs towards the doors and then he swings the doors open and runs in, he looks towards the entrance to the batcave- it was open; Terry runs towards it frantic.
TERRY
Bruce!!!!!!!!
Terry runs towards the batcave’s entrance and runs in-
INT. BATCAVE
The batcave was destroyed, the computers were shattered, but what made matters worse from what Terry could see so far was the words “HAHAHA” spray painted all over the cave- leading up to Bruce, as Terry runs further he begins to see traces of Bruce laying on the floor laughing- the words “HAHAHA” all around him…
TERRY
Bruce!!!!!!
Terry runs towards Bruce’s laughing body.
TERRY
Bruce can you hear me?
Bruce continues to laugh- Terry gets up and then he looks towards a note written on a blue work station post-it note, on it was Wayne Powers Industries as the title of company- and then on the note written in red pen was “Here’s the antidote- I’ll see you tonight… we’ll be waiting.”
TERRY
(under his breath)
Dana-
Terry quickly takes the antidote which was inside of a shot injector, he examines it and then he looks towards Bruce scarred- this might be a cure, or he might kill him… Terry injects it into Bruce’s arm and then pulls the shot point out of Bruce’s arm, Bruce stopped laughing and fainted.
TERRY
It was a diversion-
EXT. DANA’S BEDROOM
Dana was sitting on her bed, flipping through the year book and then all of a sudden a knocking sound comes at her windows again, Dana stands up and walks over to the window and opens it- she steps out onto the window’s balcony and then she sees that it wasn’t Batman- it was Blight. He snatches her and pulls her into his flying car, she screams. The flying car quickly flies off and into the night skies.
INT. BATCAVE
Terry looks down towards Bruce and then a muscular shadow of a man comes up behind him. Terry senses what was coming and rolls out of the way- and then he looks towards Mr.Fixx.
MR.FIXX
There is no where left to look- I killed your father, and now it’s time to end your life as well-
Terry looks into his eyes with anger, he charges towards Mr.Fixx, but Mr.Fixx steps out of the way as Terry goes slamming forward, he stops and looks behind- there was Mr.Fixx cracking his muscles- he looks towards Terry and then he walks towards him.
BRUCE (V.O)
Patience is the key. Forget your surroundings, forget who you are- fight, but do not think-
Terry just stands there as Mr.Fixx walks towards him, Mr.Fixx punches towards Terry- but, Terry ducks out of the way and then he round-house kicks Mr.Fixx- Mr.Fixx falls towards the floor and then he gets up. Terry walks towards him, Mr.Fixx punches towards Terry, Terry slides below him and then he back-flips in the air and pushes Mr.Fixx down onto the ground by pushing his head forward. Now they were on the edge of a cliff of the batcave- Mr.Fixx begins to laugh-
MR. FIXX
You already lost-
TERRY
I never loose-
Mr.Fixx stands up and points a gun towards Terry- Terry looks towards Mr.Fixx angry, Mr.Fixx is about to press the trigger, when Terry runs towards him and kicks his foot out- the gun fires as it gets knocked out of the way- the bullet hits the cave wall, Mr.Fixx laughs.
TERRY
(laughing)
It is funny- isn’t it?
Terry kicks his foot forward and then Mr.Fixx goes falling off of the cave wall- he grabs onto the edge of the cliff, Terry grabs his hand and then Mr.Fixx lets go and he falls to his death- Terry stands back up and walks towards Bruce- Bruce opens his eyes and he coughs- Terry rushes over towards him. Bruce looks up and into his eyes-
BRUCE
The Waynes-Powers parade… it’s tonight-
Terry is now mad and he looks to the top of the Batcave’s rocky ceiling and then the camera flies out from Terry’s glance back into the cave within the cave.
EXT. WAYNE-POWERS GOTHAM STREETS
See parade floats floating around in the night sky, with news cameramen rolling footage, applauding crowds of all ages- it was packed with people.
INT. BATCAVE
Terry stands up and then he puts on his mask-
BRUCE
Don’t it’s too dangerous-
BATMAN
I have to- it ends tonight- once and for all.
EXT. WAYNE-POWERS PARADE
The floats continue to wave around in the air, a camera clicks on and a man in a suit, slightly balding walks to the microphone and taps on it-
CAMERAMAN (O.C.)
And your on-
The man clears his throaght and looks into the camera. His name was Ian Peek.
IAN
Hello and welcome to the 15th annual Wayne-Powers industry parade, this is your host Ian Peek coming to you now once again from channel 7 news. Tonight we will all celebrate as these magnificent floats fly past us brightening up the streets of this dark- dark city… as they said in the good old days- it has just begun, we’ll be back after these messages.
CAMERAMAN
And we’re clear-
Ian walks forward and he sees a float coming in-
IAN
So this is it?
CAMERAMAN
Right there…
The float begins to come towards them-
IAN
He didn’t go back on what he told us-
(puts on the gas mask)
Let’s light up this town-
The float comes closer- and closer…
EXT. WAYNE- POWERS PARADE- NIGHT- SKY
POV DEREK’S FLYING CAR
Derek Powers was in the flying car driving in towards a helipad on the top of Wayne-Powers industries, he holds Dana firmly with his hand.
DANA
Let me go freak!!!!
Derek looks towards her and laughs-
DEREK
Soon… soon- there will be no Batman to save this city!!!!!!
DANA
Let me go!!!!!!!
(gets free and hits Derek)
DEREK
You made the wrong move girl-
Derek holds Dana’s arm with more strength as though he was going to crush the bones-
DEREK
Don’t do that again-
EXT. GOTHAM NIGHT SKIES
Batman runs across the rooftops and then he jumps up into the air and lands onto a flag pole he swings himself back and forth and then he jumps up and forward, activating the batwings as he takes off rapidly into the night sky- and then he lands again and looks down towards the incoming float, it was of a chipmonk chewing on an acorn- Batman activates his magnifying glass eye sight.
POV BAT-MAGNIFIER
The magnifier goes out over the chipmonk and then Batman sees something that catches his attention- on the front of the acorn was an opening plug, zooms further- there was a green gas substance within the acorn.
BATMAN (O.C.)
He’s planning to kill the whole city-
EXT. WAYNE-POWERS HELIPAD
Derek yanks Dana out of the sky car and then, not releasing her arm, he yanks her with him over to an entrance inside of Wayne-Powers industries.
EXT. WAYNE-POWERS PARADE
Ian looks towards the coming float smiling- he puts on sun glasses and watches as the float crept it’s way forward.
IAN
I wonder what I’m going to do when I’m one of the last people alive in this city-
Ian and the cameraman laugh-
IAN (CONT’D)
Our fate is coming closer my friend- soon, we will be the only ones left-
(smiles proudly)
INT. WAYNE-POWERS LABORATORY
Derek looks towards Dana
DEREK
You should thank me-
DANA
Thank you- you’re going to kill me!!!
DEREK
No- stupid girl, it’s not you that I want- it’s the bat that I want!!!!!!!
EXT. WAYNE-POWERS PARADE
Ian looks out over the crowd of people that were applauding as the floats drove by- ooh-ing and agh-ing and the sights in front of them. Batman drops down behind Francis- Francis looks behind- no one, then Batman was standing in front of him…
BATMAN
Looking for me?
IAN
Why if it isn’t the Dark Knight himself- in the flesh, I always thought you were just a legend-
BATMAN
I’m not-
IAN
Come here often?
BATMAN
You can say that-
IAN
Any particular reason tonight?
BATMAN
I came out to enjoy the sights-
IAN
This parade will just be the beginning-
BATMAN
Where is he?
IAN
Where is who?
BATMAN
Don’t play dumb with me Francis-
(yanks on his shirt collar)
I know you work for Derek Powers… where is he?
IAN
I heard that he’s working late- with a very- very
(smiles demonically)
Special girl-
BATMAN
Dana-
IAN
Is that her name?
BATMAN
Where is she?
IAN
You won’t kill me, Batman doesn’t kill-
BATMAN
That’s where you’re wrong-
Ian looks around and gulps
IAN
Ok- look I heard he was taking her into the very heart of the compound-
BATMAN
Where’s that?
IAN
Top floor- dining chambers.
BATMAN
Thanks-
(punches Francis out)
The cameraman runs towards him, Batman ducks and round-house kicks the cameraman back, he goes crashing against the chipmonk float- Batman runs over and picks up the camera and then turns it on- his face appears where the parade live coverage was playing up above.
BATMAN
There’s poisonous gas in the parade float- go! There’s-
Batman looks around, trying to find another way- because they didn’t believe him… and then bang a gun shot is shot towards the acorn- it begins to leak greenish black gas, people begin to run off-
BATMAN
Now they listen-
A shot rings past him-
BATMAN
Wo- wo, who are you shooting at!!!!
Another shot-
BATMAN
Wrong question-
Guards with machine guns run through the escaping crowd and fire towards Batman, Batman presses a button, a gas mask appears over his mouth- gun shots keep shooting past him, there were many holes in the float- Batman shoots a batarang towards the float harness and then it disconnects the cables attached to the float- the chipmonk begins to fly straight up and into the night sky above. Batman stays there looking around- more bullets shoot towards him, Batman runs towards the float’s cable and hangs on as he is pulled up and into the air.
INT. WAYNE-POWERS DINING ROOM
The dining room was large and it looked like it was a fancy restaurant more than a dining room. It was surrounded by glass on all sides, the whole room to be made of glass- even the marble flooring, Derek was at a bar side of the room, holding out a wine glass in the air as though he was going to make a toast.
DEREK
To the death of a bat-
Derek dinks the wine- then throws the wine glass to the marbled flooring- the glass of wine shatters. Derek walks over to Dana and places his left hand on her right shoulder.
DANA
Get away from me!!!!!
DEREK
Open your eyes- soon Gotham will be gone, and I with my DNA mutagen will become the ultimate power in this city-
(releases his hand from her shoulder)
I will be like a god over Gotham city!!! And there will be nothing-… nothing to be able to stop me- not even Batman, because after tonight… Batman will work for me- and me… alone!
DANA
He will never join you-
DEREK
Now you see Miss Tan- that’s where you’re wrong… Terry has a weakness- you. He will do anything to make sure you are safe- even kill people.
(smiles at the very thought- the Batmurderer)
DANA
You’re insane!!!
DEREK
Thank you-
(drinks more wine)
People look towards “insane” as being corrupt… evil- but, evil is also the smartest, most ruthless… most powerful force man kind has ever known. If you call me insane- you’ll never be able to survive… for you see Miss Tan this is a doggy dog world- if you’re not ruthless you will be eaten alive! It’s general business politics- the one that has the most power, and the most contacts- and one who does not care about what happens to everyone else… is the one that always survives- I believe Darwin was correct when he stated that we evolved and stayed alive because of the fittest- and now in these days… the fittest are always the cruelest-
DANA
You’re a monster!!!
DEREK
I know-
(smiles)
It’s wonderful, isn’t it?
Derek walks over to the giant glass overlooking the stampeding parade- he smiles laughing.
DEREK (CONT’D)
It’s an inspiring sight isn’t it? But, it gets better- this is just the beginning
(tips his wine glass in another toast)
Cheers to the dieing city-
All of a sudden Batman kicks forward through the window, forcing Derek to the ground.
BATMAN
Dana- go!!!
Dana looks towards Batman and then she runs off- Derek grabs Batman’s throught and begins to squeeze.
DEREK
You made a mistake coming here tonight-
Derek’s flesh explodes off of his face, once again revealing that of a man radiated with a green vibrant glow.
BLIGHT
A blight seemed to have fallen upon your fortunes my boy-
BATMAN
I was wondering when I would see ol’ Blinky again.
BLIGHT
Die Batman!!!!!
(punches Batman in his face)
Batman goes flying back and against the wall- Blight walks towards his now limp body.
BLIGHT
I’ll ask you one more time- will you join me?
Batman coughs out blood
BATMAN
Never!
BLIGHT
Then you have a choice- either you join me, and stop acting like an arrogant fool, or – the girl dies.
BATMAN
I’ll never join you-
BLIGHT
You’re choice- don’t say I that I didn’t warn you- remember you created this life for yourself!!!! Not me!
INT. WAYNE-POWERS LABORATORY
Dana runs towards the elevator and pounds on the down button. Blight walks towards her from behind- and then Batman comes into view limp-running towards Blight- Blight swats him away as though he was as weak as an insect- Blight comes closer to Dana- and grabs her by her throught and begins to yank her up the wall of the elevator- his hand, now glowing as well has the radiation from Blight travel into Dana- she begins to scream as her skin turns pure white and veins begin to bulge out and begin to become visible. Batman could only watch in horror-
BATMAN
No!!!!!!!!
Blight releases Dana and her body just plummets to the floor as though she weighed nothing.
BLIGHT
It was your choice- and you chose the path of the fool, your little girlfriend would have lived if you hadn’t been so pathetic- now, it’s time to finish what we began that one day on the helipad- where you turned me into this.
(looks towards his radiated skin)
I used to look at it as a curse- but, now I can use it to finally get rid of the one person that could have had the potential of getting rid of all that I struggled to work for!
Batman struggles to get up, but he couldn’t it seemed as though his body was pinned to the ground.
BLIGHT
It is useless- give up… you’re pathetic excuse for a life will soon be over- now look towards the light for your final answer-
Blight begins to walk towards Batman.
EXT. BUILDING ROOFTOP - FLASHBACK
Terry and Dana were on a building rooftop- and he was holding her eyes shut-
DANA
When can I look?
Terry leads her over to the wall closest to the building and wipes away cobwebs- it was the Bat signal.
TERRY
Ok- open them.
Terry takes away his hands- and Dana looks in amazement towards the Bat signal
DANA
Is this for real?
TERRY
Batman did exist-
Dana looks towards him
DANA
So- how are you getting over it?
TERRY
I’m getting by-
DANA
What are you going to do?
TERRY
I don’t know yet, I really don’t know-
DANA
If batman still was around- he would be able to clean this city up. He would have been able to help you-
TERRY
Maybe, he still can-
(looks over towards the Bat signal)
DANA
Terry- what is it?
TERRY
Say you knew how to find Batman- and bring him back what would you do?
DANA
Anything- why?
TERRY
I was just wondering-
DANA
So- here it is-
TERRY
Here what is?
(the bat signal blinks on)
DANA
Black rubber-
The camera flies back- showing the shadow of the white Batman signal shining in the sky-
INT. WAYNE-POWERS LABORATORY
Blight smiles as he draws closer to the injured Batman-
BLIGHT
Look towards the light- because when you do, you will be dead- and I… I will be the victor-
Batman looks towards Dana’s body laying there on the ground, he thought it was his fault for her death-
BLIGHT
And when you’re gone- this city will look towards me… as their god!!!!!!
Batman begins to get up.
BLIGHT
So you want to fight? Noble- I approve, but kid it only leads to one thing- you dead.
Batman looks around and just notices that the lights were off- it was the radiation that lighted the way.
BLIGHT
Look into the light… it will be of your inevitable death-
BATMAN
I did look towards the light- but, it wasn’t of death- it was of hope, of justice- of a new life.
BLIGHT
You have made your decision- and every action has an opposite and equal reaction-
BATMAN
Exactly-
Batman runs towards Blight and Blight puts his arm out preparing to strike Batman down with his mighty radiation- but, he was fooled- Batman slides under him as though he was sliding to a base in the game of baseball. Blight looks around towards Batman.
BATMAN
I think I have an idea for you Blight- you should write an autobiography, and I have the perfect title “Me and my radiation.”
BLIGHT
You talk the talk- but, the question is can you fight?
Batman kicks the door open-
BATMAN
Why don’t you follow me- and we’ll find out!!!!!
Batman runs towards the door and runs to the right.
INT. WAYNE-POWERS HALLWAY
Batman runs into the cardboard box boxing room- Blight follows him.
INT. CRATE ROOM
Blight looks around, Batman was nowhere in sight-
BATMAN
Let’s fight where this whole thing began!
Blight looks quickly to his left and sees the shadow of Batman entering the secret entrance room.
INT. SECRET ENTRANCE ROOM
Batman adjusts the cable to the hanging rail once again…
BATMAN
You want to fight? Let’s fight!
INT. CRATE ROOM
Blight is at the door- he shoots the power switch and it explodes in static.
COMPUTER
Vents closed-
Blight smiles
INT. SECRET ENTRANCE ROOM
Batman flies forward, but then the cable holds him still, due to the loss in air currents. Blight walks in and grabs the cable- a green glow floods up the cord as it spreads towards Batman. Batman quickly breaks the cord and continues.
INT. WAYNE- POWERS LABORATORY
Dana opens her eyes
INT. WAYNE- POWERS DOCKING BAY
Batman stands on the docking bay’s helipad as Blight walks towards him-
BATMAN
I’m surprised you fit through there-
BLIGHT
You know nothing- but, I- I know everything.
BATMAN
I’m sure you do- that’s why you thought you could rule the city!
BLIGHT
Gotham city is mine!!!!!!
Blight runs towards Batman. Batman punches his Blight with his fist, but Blight blocks the punch grabbing his arm and throwing him back. Batman hits against the bottom wall area lining the roof. Blight walks towards him and picks him up by his throat.
BLIGHT
Funny- I never thought you were this powerless, I expected a challenge- and you’re giving me a pathetic excuse for an enemy.
BATMAN
Yeah? You want to know what’s funnier? You!!!!!
Batman kicks his legs forward and Blight goes flying back against the building. Blight dusts himself off and he smiles seeing a cargo plane- Blight runs towards it and enters.
BLIGHT
Prepare to die Batman!
Bullets come shooting out of the cargo plane’s turret towards Batman, Batman summersaults over the bullets and then he rolls back and shoots forward a batarang it loops around the gun turret. Batman pulls and the turret breaks off. Blight frowns.
BATMAN
You need a plane to fight your battles?
Blight, now madder than ever, exits the plane and looks towards the panting Batman.
BLIGHT
Any requests before you die?
BATMAN
Yeah… go to hell!!!!!
BLIGHT
You will wish you haven’t said that when I’m finished with you.
Blight fires bullets towards Batman non-stop, Batman runs towards Blight, the bullets not even coming close to hitting him- as though he couldn’t get killed by anything. He summersaults forward and then he roundhouse kicks Blight, Blight goes flying in the air and lands at the edge of the roof. Blight looks towards him smiling, and then he shakes his head “no.”
BLIGHT
Now- it’s your turn.
Blight presses a button on the trigger he was holding and the plane begins to explode behind Batman, starting in the front of the plane and working it’s way towards the back, Batman runs besides it trying to escape the flames and then the flames reach the final explosion, boom! The plane’s burst sends Batman flying forward at a rapid speed.
BATMAN
Aghhh!!!
Batman’s face hits against the lower corner wall of the roof’s edge- Blight smiles pulling Batman up by his head. Batman’s mask was torn, his face was bleeding by new scars… Blight presses his hand against the front of Batman’s mask. Terry screams as the transfer of radiation occurs. Terry’s veins pop out of the costume.
BLIGHT
Just let go… and die
Terry closes his eyes, Dana appears from a side entrance running towards them and then she stops in her tracks.
DANA
Terry- fight back, you can defeat him.
Blight smiles and then whispers into Terry’s ears as though enjoying this whole thing in a sick way.
BLIGHT
When you’re dead- I’ll hang her.
Terry opens his eyes. Batman uses his elbow to punch Blight square in the jaw. Blight stumbles backwards. Batman uses this moment to ground-roundhouse-kick Blight back. Blight is stumbles further back and then he stays there breathing heavily towards Batman staring towards him in pure hatred.
BATMAN
You killed too many people already-
Batman runs towards Blight and round-house kicks Blight, Blight goes flying towards the other edge of the roof’s edge, but still he manages to maintain balance.
BATMAN
And you won’t kill me!
Batman shoots a batarang forward and it hooks around Blight- Batman pulls back on it and Blight falls backwards and off of the roof. Blight quickly grabs onto the edge of the roof with both of his hands holding on for dear life.
BLIGHT
Please- show me mercy.
Batman walks towards the roof and he looks down towards Blight and he grabs hold of Blight’s arm and begins to pull him up. Blight reaches the roof again and then he smiles laughing.
BLIGHT
You saved me?
BATMAN
If I had let you die, I would be no better than you are.
BLIGHT
Then you chose the path-
(pulls out his gun)
of death.
Blight aims the gun towards Batman, he attempts to fire- it was blank.
BATMAN
Is that so?
Blight looks towards Batman walking towards him slowly.
BATMAN
Do you see the light yet?
Blight begins to walk back
BATMAN
Well, keep on looking- eventually it will come…
Blight reaches the edge of the roof.
BATMAN
It is the light, of your death-
Blight looks towards the parade below.
BATMAN
It’s time to learn that you messed with the wrong person-
Batman kicks his feet out and Blight goes flying off of the roof and to the parade below. The camera following as his body hits into one of the floats. Batman looks towards Dana, showing no emotion at all.
BATMAN
It’s finally done.
Batman looks away from her and towards the sky above. Dana walks towards him. Batman releases his stress and cares again.
DANA
There it is-
BATMAN
There what is?
DANA
Black rubber.
INT. WAYNES- POWERS OFFICES
A young man, around 20 years old was sitting at the desk that used to be occupied by Derek Powers, his father. The man at hand now was Paxton Powers. He looks towards the men with guns in his office.
PAXTON
Will anyone mind telling me what happened?
GUARD
Mr. Powers you must understand-
PAXTON
My father trusted you, you were the only guards left.
GUARD2
Sir, you must understand
PAXTON
No, that’s where you’re wrong- I do understand.
(shoots 9 guards dead)
REMAINING.GUARDD
Sir?
PAXTON
Your life has been spared-
REMAINING.GUARD
What do you want me to do sir?
PAXTON
I want you to find this Batman!!!!!
(slams his hand against the desk)
And when you do… KILL HIM!!!!!!!!!
EXT. EAST HIGH GRADUATION
See graduation hats flying in the air, Terry was the only one not enjoying the day- this wasn’t his life. Not anymore- he looks towards Bruce Wayne who nods towards him.
EXT. FUNERAL
Terry is looking down towards his father’s grave, Bruce calmly waiting beside him.
TERRY (VO)
I made a promise once- to never give up, to save this city, and through Bruce’s help I have succeeded and I will always be protecting Gotham City as a winged crusader- the tomorrow knight.
The camera zooms away from Terry, and you can see the winds and trees howling around and blowing furiously in the wind.
FADE TO BLACK
WRITTEN BY KEVIN MYERS
BATMAN BEYOND: THE TOMORROW KNIGHT
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