A possible plot idea is that Batman discovers a way to bring back some of the fallen heroes from different Batverses. This could lead to a story where he has to convince these heroes to fight alongside him again, while also dealing with the consequences of messing with the fabric of the Batverse. He could face opposition from some characters who believe this will disrupt the balance of the multiverse.
Perhaps in the fanfiction, Batman gets trapped in a Batverse where Gotham is a utopia. He has to figure out how this came to be and if there's a dark secret behind it. He might also find that the villains in this version of Gotham are not what they seem. They could be hiding their true nature while pretending to be reformed, and Batman has to expose them before they carry out a grand scheme.
The Batman Who Laughs could also serve as the main antagonist. He represents a twisted version of Batman, and his goal could be to infect all the Batverses with his madness. His knowledge of Batman's tactics and his own insanity would pose a huge challenge for the normal Batman as he tries to stop him from spreading chaos.
Perhaps they could start off as rivals in the fanfiction. Batman from the present is skeptical of Batman Beyond's more high - tech approach. But as the story progresses, they learn from each other and become a great team. For example, Batman could teach Batman Beyond some of his old - school detective skills, while Batman Beyond shows Batman new ways to use technology in combat and surveillance.
One idea could be exploring what if Bruce Wayne's identity as Batman was exposed accidentally by a new high - tech surveillance system in Gotham. Another could be a story where Batman has to take on a new identity temporarily to infiltrate a secret criminal organization that has been studying his every move as Batman.
One idea could be a story where Nightwing has to take over Batman's duties temporarily in Gotham. He faces a new villain who is specifically targeting Batman's absence and Nightwing has to prove himself not just as a replacement, but as a hero in his own right.
Perhaps Batman is poisoned and has to rely on his wits and limited resources to find an antidote before the poison completely incapacitates him. This could involve him facing off against some of his old foes who are trying to take advantage of his weakened state.
Maybe X - 23 is on the run from some anti - mutant forces and finds herself in Gotham. Batman initially suspects her but then realizes she's being hunted unjustly and decides to help her. They then have to fight off the hunters while also dealing with Gotham's regular villains.
A really cool plot could be that Frozone and Batman meet and decide to have a friendly competition of who can be the most stealthy in a series of challenges across both their cities. However, they soon realize that a new villain is using their distraction to carry out a big heist. So they have to put their differences aside and work together. Another idea is that Violet and Robin become friends and exchange tips on how to be better heroes. Then they use their combined skills to stop a villain who is targeting young heroes in both universes.
One idea could be Batman visiting Themiscyra for some reason, like seeking help from the Amazons in fighting a new and powerful villain in Gotham. Maybe he has to prove himself worthy to get their assistance.
One idea could be that on Batman's birthday, all the villains in Gotham decide to team up and give him a 'gift' of a city - wide crime spree. Another could be a flashback to Bruce Wayne's childhood birthdays and how they influenced his journey to becoming Batman. Or perhaps on his birthday, Batman discovers a long - lost family heirloom that has a secret connection to his crime - fighting mission.
A plot could be where Batman discovers that Artemis has a unique connection to an otherworldly power source that some bad guys are after. They go on a quest to protect this power source. For example, it could be a magical amulet that Artemis has unknowingly been in possession of. Also, they could have a story where they train together. Batman teaches Artemis some of his detective techniques and in return, Artemis shows Batman some new combat moves. This could strengthen their bond and lead to them being a more effective team against threats.