Hunter's Game (Talia, Penance,and Robin)

[N.P.C.]

((N.P.C. is Talia Al Ghul))



The Boy wonder and his new friend possible enemy are doing well as to expect. Young Timothy has not only been trained by the beloved he has tasted first hand the fury of Lady Shiva, not only that he has bested the Joker. This young man has more lives than a cat but he must not allow those victories make him overconfident.

Kayleigh seems to being handling her situation most people can’t handle mundane situation when they are deprived of one of the senses, but this girl is holding her own even being thrown into a situation that would be more than a select few can handle.

Like to rats in a maze following the scent of cheese they run along the path that has been chosen for them only to find themselves surrounded. If they can find the way through this then not only will she be worthy of the final test, but they have to keep an eye on Robin just as they do his great mentor.

[glow=red,2,300]“Prepare my helicopter for take off I want to be there in the court room for the final test”[/glow]

“But madam”

Says one her men while bowed to show the proper respect.

“ She has yet to make it what if she fails?”

Talia takes a moment but she knows that this warrior even as raw as she is would not be stopped it would take a little than what in front of her. Having Robin there hasn’t taken her edge she still fights her all when none but her would judge her for leaning on him for strength

[glow=red,2,300]“I have no doubts that she has already won! She needs only realize this herself and meet me for the last test”[/glow]

“But madam what of the interloper”


Seeing the signal given that her ride was ready she turns towards the door and begins walking.

[glow=red,2,300]“I deal with that myself let’s go!”[/glow]

[Penance]

Oh joy how many more of these thugs I’m going to fight off before I reach the end of the alley, it seems like I haven’t moved much in the last few minutes the thugs just keep coming at me.

Plus this is taking way longer than it should have taken me to fight through a small mob thugs, then again not being able to see make it way more of a challenge than it would if I could see.

And tonight I’m pushing my body beyond what it is capable of doing and I’m pleased with the results so far now if the
throbbing in my right shoulder would away I could fight better and neater, I know I’m being sloppy.

Taking another thug out and I’m sensing no one is coming at me for some reason and this might be the break I’m sensing for and I make a mad dash to the exit of the alley, and Robin has been helping and I’m grateful.

Almost to the end of the alley when I’m actually cornered by three thugs as I’m sensing them, oh boy this is not what I need at the moment and I think I can pull this off maybe.

Swing to my right and a foot to the chest of the first thug and sending the thug flying and hard the thug hit the brick wall of a building.

Doing a 180 around and a roadhouse kick and a metal pipe to the chest and head of the second thug, and then I stoop down to the ground and sweep my leg to the last thug and sweep him off his feet and then as hard as I can to the side of the thugs head the pipe connects and hearing bones crack.

And I make like a bee and head to the end of the alley and I can hear traffic I sense more thugs though it is only one yelling over my shoulder to Robin, “Yo Robin if you want to leave better do it now, I’m heading of here right now.”

As I approach the thug that was blocking the way out and I’m close enough my foot goes to the thug’s royal jewels and I plow my through the thug and run all out down the street only one more block to go.

Taking out at least a half dozen more thugs before I reach the courthouse and hearing people walking by.

I’m breathing hard and I’m a little exhausted not to mention my shoulder is throbbing like the devil.

Quickly walking around to catch my breath and take the first step up the stairs to the building.

I stop for a moment and suddenly there is a burning sensation and itching sensation in my head lightly rubbing my eyes with my hands and blink for a moment thought I saw light, lightly rubbed my eyes again this time with my shirt blinking again and I start to see light and outlines of objects it was blurry at first and then the blurriness started to clear after a few minutes everything comes into clear view.

Shaking my head man what is this shit whoever is doing this to me is and man this shit is some very wicked crap whatever it is.

Just as my sight comes back something else goes haywire and my hand start to tingle like they were losing feeling and touch like after you had slept on them the wrong way, shaking my hands to get the feeling back to them and then nothing couldn’t even feel my shoulder throbbing any more I touch the cement stair to courthouse building and I can’t feel nor touch that either.

Reaching the top of the stairs and sit down for a moment not sure if I’m to enter the building or wait, and just great now I’ve lost my sense of touch and feeling, lowering my head for a moment to quickly gather my thoughts must be another test or something.

[Robin]

Giving over to pure instinct Tim was able to defeat a lager number of his attackers. The league of Assassins were coming at them it seemed like droves; almost like the old adage about the Lernaean Hydra if one fell two took is place. At a certain point he felt like this was all almost to choreographed like he was in a game of chess but instead of moving one at a time his opponent sent all of their pawns at once.

This doesn’t seem like at tactic Ra’s would use with both he own experience with him and Batman’s own accounts something like this would be way out of character. The man power being put into this along with the risk there had to be some kind of pay for the puppeteer the made possible exposure worth it.

As he was mulling the facts over in his mind one of them thought they got the drop on him no chance, a quick thrust of the staff into the ground caused it bounce back into his would be assailant’s jaw causing him to stager back a quick side kick puts him down. Kayleigh
Informs him that if he wants to leave that he has as opportunity.

That idea was rendered a no go once he figured the league was involved Batman would have wanted him to contact the because they are a serious threat, but being that he had short time to act he would understand.

“I can’t do that these guys are a top priority whenever they are in town nothing good follows!”

The end of this grueling ordeal was close all they had to do was make it out of the alleyway. Once out they should be able to defend themselves better because in this area they had to worry about way to much. Dust falling on to his shoulder let him know that they were repelling down the building above him. Ready his staff in his left hand he grabs three r shaped shuriken in his right.

These shuriken being of the taster variety would come in handy as he soon found him with in two front, three behind, and three more above him. Throwing the shuriken at the two in front on him Robin knew he was going to hit their intended targets, but the third was thrown at towards the wall beside him so that it would ricochet off the ground and into the giving it the perfect angle to take out one of the repellers.

Following the first part of that little act he propels himself off the and grabs the rope the man was repelling from. With both feet he kicks against the wall and creates an arch the sends him between the next two men. While in mid swing he spins so that his bow would strike the on his right and he back kicks the other in the face.

Being a non-lethal drop Robin lets the rope go and lands between the last two he dealt with. Three left and this had to be fast because once done he was going to have to catch up to Kayleigh as he sees she is no longer in the alley.

He takes his stance standing straight up his left arm behind his back with his staff in hand his right arm in front bent at the elbow, his hand was a few inches away from his face all his fingers are straight up with his thumb going across his palm.
Before the fight could commence they seemed to have received a message causing them to leave as quickly as they could. Tim not one to leave anything up to chance takes his purity to catch up with Kayleigh who was on the steps of the old courthouse. She looked like she was either going through an ordeal or it had just passed.

“Are you alright?”

[Penance]

Hearing Robin say that he couldn’t leave and the thugs we are fighting were at the top of the list and when they were in town there was ever no good that ever followed.

Didn’t have time to think about what Robin just said and suit yourself I’m out of here and make a bee line to the courthouse and take out a half dozen more thugs.

Sitting outside of the courthouse not sure if I’m to stay outside or go in. It takes me a few minutes to gather my thoughts and calm myself down from the brawl to think clearly.

Remembering what the male voice told me before this last task started and fought my way here. After a few minutes of thinking, then I realize I need to go inside the courthouse to the courtroom where I was sentenced to jail.

After a few more minutes and I have finally caught my breath,

remembering what Robin told me about the thugs, who were the thugs I was fighting even though I couldn’t see them deep down in my gut they were not normal thugs they fought differently than most thugs and they were silent to point whoever the thugs were they were good at fighting if not excellent in fighting, hearing Robin coming up the stairs to the courthouse and asking me if I was okay.

Lifting my head up from my knees seeing the Boy wonder clearly now. I must look like I’ve been ran through the ringer, I should feel like I have been there also but I’m not able to feel nor can I touch.

Shaking my head and stand up a bit shaky though I catch my balance looking at Robin not really telling that I wasn’t okay, [“I’m okay now that I can see only to lose my sense of feeling and touch, thank-you for your help Robin, the thugs I was fighting who are they?” I asked as I sighed.

“From here I have to go in alone to the courtroom where I was sentenced to jail again thank-you for your help.” said quietly, I would wait for a response from Robin telling who really the thugs were that I was fighting.

[N.P.C.]

((N.P.C. is Talia Al Ghul))


The courthouse she now sat in once presided over many of cities cases the bigger courts were to busy to deal with. The petty crooks and drug dealers where brought here where as high profiles went to a more fortified courthouse. Courtroom 4a is one Kayleigh would not forget as her life turned by the fall of the judges gavel.

The final test would be upon Kayleigh, this girl has proven that she could even be used in the field if such would be required. The young detective’s involvement has proven to be a bit of a twist but such things would have no chance of going unnoticed in this city.

Talia sitting in the judges seat is waiting and listening the sound of combat was a truly alluring one as it is always the tail end of some dramatic story. Only the worthy truly ascend in such circumstances. The boards would usually announce the arrival of anyone walking around the this old structure, but being that they are of the league her men dared not to make such a mistake.

Appearing as if stepping out of the shadow of the wall her second steps into the light.

“Madam Talia she is within mere steps”

Talia for the first time looks down before her to see the three men how are on their knees before her. All three shackled and handcuffed all with black bags on the heads not just to cover theirs faces but to keep them from seeing.

“That is good this night promises that something will come of it, Make sure the gags are sufficient as even a squeal from them could ruin everything!”

The man salutes and does as he is told making sure to lifts the bags on each man and check the gag. Each were as they needed to be with a quick bow to Talia he lets her know his inspection was complete and no surprises should arrive.

Talia tests the weight of the executioners blade that lie to her right side. It being over hundreds of years old and a gift from her father before now it sat on a mantle tonight it will show its true pedigree. Just like young Ms. Kayleigh they way they are seen by her from this day forward will be decided by tonight’s outcome.

[Penance]

Once inside of the building I slowly walk down the deserted hallways of the courthouse to the courtroom where I had my trail. It is strange that no one is here at least one or two guards the most and most if not all federal building are guarded, why not this courthouse something is not right, shaking my head shoving that to the back of my mind clearing my mind and focus on the task at hand.

Upon reaching the courtroom I was sentenced to jail I stop outside and I look it over for any signs of traps I’m not one of walking into traps if I can totally avoid them seeing there were no signs of wires that could set off any traps as I enter the courtroom. I had to wonder who had gotten information on me and knows of my past everything should have been sealed. Whoever this person or persons are they must think I’m worth something than what I am doing now. At one time I was nearly at the top if not at the top of my game until my downfall.

Looking back at what I did I now know it was wrong of me leaving the Commish and the police department like I did it was my whole life. I know I wasn’t thinking straight and letting my anger take over and taking matters in my own hands when the Commish was saving me the heart ache of solving the case and replacing me with another detective who could have done an excellent job of solving the case. The Commish knew I would press way too hard to get the thugs who killed my friend.

I should have backed off and not have flown off the handle; now I have paid the price of doing jail time plus a police record that will haunt me for the rest of my life. Now I have to move forward and not look back.

Sighing deeply once again clearing my thoughts and mind, I open the door to the courtroom where the trail was and I was sentenced 6 years ago. Stepping into the courtroom the courtroom was dark and I can barely see anything knowing the room pretty well I walk towards the judge’s bench.

Reaching the end of where friends, families and other gather and sit through a trial behind the lawyer’s benches I stop and I look up to where the Judge would sit, I can barely see someone or something sitting in the seat and then I can only see an outline of what looks like three individuals also looking at the person or persons in sitting in the judge’s seat.

Taking a deep breath letting it out slowly to steady myself, “Who are you and what do you want of me?” I asked the person, and bracing my mind and body for the worst.

[taliaalghul]

((N.P.C. is Talia Al Ghul))




How many of the judges that upon this crud seat was paid off so the assailant could avoid justice. Her blood boiled beneath her calm visage. His kind heart is one of the pieces she both loved and loathed, as it both gave him character but stilled his true hand of justice.


The girl was steadily advancing toward the ultimate decision that awaited her in the courtroom. Her first two trials running their course, It would seem that she walked into the building alone but little did she know that the little red bird decide to creep in behind her.

Finding no one trying to stop her progress should give her a deeper feeling of unease as the dreary lifelessness of the place sends only bad omens. Most people would be a the breaking point of anxiety, but Talia being the daughter of the demons head feels she is only second to him in patience.

The seat of the judge of this court was a bit rougher than she is use to but nothing she could not withstand. This would be the night that she rectified one of Gotham Cities slip ups The diamond in the rough would be hers or forever hidden.

The door opens with a creaking sound that comes with age and nonuse. The figure mired in darkness walks in and begins he path to the end. With stealth that would shame some of the best Robin slips in maybe she would have to see first hand all this young man could do.

The girl does not know she is still being followed because both the boy is that good and she is trapped in thought but not her. The point in which she noticed the three men had passed earlier but the moment was almost as sweet as when she spotted her.

A slight smile come to her face as she hears the girl’s question. So she stands so the could shine on her face.

“Who am I you ask, I am one who most people do not know of, I am second only to the Demons Head himself who is master to all that serve. I am Talia Al Ghul and we are the League of Assassins! And what I want is you I see true talent in you and seek to give it purpose.”

Taking a breath she continues.

“ You have passed the first two test seemingly have no obstructions. I had little doubt that would be standing before me just as I have little doubt of how this will end. I know your past Kayleigh because the League believes in justice and I believe you have been wronged by the men and the system. The three before are those that wronged you the judge would be here also had he not already died.”

Takes another breath.

“Now you are the cusp of the final test the League believes these men should die you must administer the justice. You have no to choice if you kill them then you shall be one of uses but if you not then I cannot begin to imagine what will happen next!”

[Penance]

As I approach the end of the isle where the lawyers would stand and doing their jobs asking questions and trying to get the truth out of the criminals that were on trail.

Hearing the door behind me creek open I try not flinch or mump at the sound, slowly turning my head to look over my shoulder couldn’t see anything because of the room being dark expect for the very poor lighting if you want to call that light.

I have admit that I have this very uneasy feeling that I can’t explain why, turning my attention back to the judge’s seat.

A person stands from the judge’s seat there is a very dim light that shines from the lighting and reveals who the person is, a female well built for her size not sure how old this person is all I know is that this female sure would give me a run my money and I’m at the top of my physical form. I wouldn’t pass it that this lady could give Robin, possibility Batman or any other superhero a run for their money and plus all the criminal’s a run for their money also.

The lady speaks saying who she is, telling me she is only second to the Demons Head himself and is master to who want to serve, and she is Talia Al Ghul and they are the league of the Assassins.

Taking that information in the word demon strikes fear into most Christians and I kind of flinch inside maybe this why I’m feeling uneasy does Talia serve the devil himself? Oh boy this is not good.

I quickly dismiss that thought Talia said that she was part of the group I’m assuming called the league of the Assassins okay that sounds better thought all the hair on the back of my neck are standing on end, never heard of this group called the League. This group must something to reckon with.

Talia Al Ghul answers my question telling me that she wanted me for my talents, wants me for my talents for what? All my talents are pretty much useless now that I’m not a police officer that went rouge and I’m just another person in this city that works their arse off just to make ends meet and everything else in between. Hearing Talia tell me that she saw true talent in me and she is going to help me seek purpose again in using my talents that I haven’t used in years.

Okay whatever talent this whack job thinks I have and I don’t like this idea at all I have to keep my senses alert and there has to be a catch to this, there are always is a catch a deal no matter what.

Hearing Al Ghul take a breath and speaks again saying that I have passed the first two tests and it seemed to her that I had no obstacles that got in my way.

Yeah right no obstacles in my way for one I lost my hearing in the first test that was an obstacle though I over came that had no other choice in the matter. Second test lost my eye sight and had to fight blind and fight through thugs there were so damn silent and it seemed like forever getting here, I more or less worked my through the obstacles to finish the tests.

Also hearing Talia say, she knew of my past because the League itself believes in true justice and that she also believes in true justice and that Talia believes that I have been wronged by the men and the justice system, and three men before are the men that gotten away when I fought the Boy Wonder plus the judge would be here also if he hadn’t already hadn’t been knocked off.

Looking at the three men that got away from the crime scene I had a feeling that no one would go after them after I was taken in.

My blood boils inside and anger I show no emotions and holding myself back though I wanted to beat the bloody hell out of them for what they did to my friend.

Hearing her take another breath saying that I’m now the cusp of the final test and the League believes the three men deserve to die and that I’m administer the finial justice to the men, plus I have no choice in the matter of killing these men and then I will be part of her league and one of many uses and if I don’t kill the men. Talia couldn’t even begin to imagine what will happen to me next.

Standing in front of Talia Al Ghul taking in what she had told me and I muse over the information for a moment. If I’m correct about this I have to kill these men so I can get my revenge on my friend and then I’m part of her group for how long? And I’m assuming this group is nothing but bad guys and bad news and reeking havoc, not my cup of coffee I’ve had enough of being jail to last a lifetime but the catch is that if I don’t kill the men well I’m assuming I’ll be killed also.

Great just what I don’t want either way I’m not going to kill these men they will be brought to court and given a fair trial maybe don’t matter they will serve time in jail one way or another. I’m not going to be on the wrong side of the law again once was enough for me. I’ll just face my death the hard way then.

Looking at Talia Al Ghul, “I will not take the lives of these men, I don’t believe in taking lives of others who have wronged me. Nor do I want to have any part of being in your group. I was foolish enough to take matters in my own hands and it got me into nothing but trouble. I do have to thank Robin for getting in my way and taking me in and I have learned the hard way that trying to or taking revenge is not the best path to take and I will not go back to jail for killing these men their time is coming and they will serve their time.” Sighing deeply and taking a deep breath before speaking again.

“If tonight I have to fight and face my death the hard so be it Talia Al Ghul.” Standing where I am and I ready myself for the fight and that my time is drawing near I fear.