Perhaps Batman feels betrayed by his fellow members. A secret could be revealed about one of them that makes Batman lose faith in the integrity of the group. He's all about trust and if that's broken, he'd be likely to walk away.
Perhaps Batman feels that he can better protect Gotham on his own. The Justice League has a wide - ranging mission across the world or even the universe. But Batman's main concern has always been his home city of Gotham. He might think that the time he spends with the Justice League is taking away from his ability to safeguard Gotham against its unique threats like the Joker and other Gotham - specific villains.
Maybe he feels betrayed. In fanfiction, there could be a situation where his fellow Justice League members keep secrets from him. For instance, Superman could be hiding something about his true powers or his origin that could potentially be dangerous. Batman, being the detective he is, values truth and transparency, and such secrets might make him feel that he can no longer trust his teammates and thus quit.
One possible reason could be a misunderstanding. Maybe the Justice League misinterprets Batman's actions as being against them when in fact he's trying to protect them in his own way. For example, Batman might be keeping a secret that he thinks is for the greater good, but the League sees it as a betrayal of trust.
One reason could be a moral disagreement. Batman has a very strict moral code. If the Justice League were to engage in actions that he considered too extreme or unethical, he might quit. For example, if they started using excessive force on villains without proper trial. Another reason could be burnout. Constantly fighting crime and dealing with the politics within the Justice League could take a toll on him. He might feel that he needs to step away to regain his sanity and focus on protecting Gotham in his own way.
In this fanfiction, Batman might not join the Justice League because he has a deep - seated belief in his own self - reliance. He has spent years building his skills, his network in Gotham, and his arsenal. Joining the League would mean having to rely on others, which goes against his independent nature. Also, he may fear that his identity could be more easily compromised within the League. His need to keep his dual identity a secret is crucial, and being around so many powerful and inquisitive individuals in the Justice League could pose a threat to that secrecy.
Maybe Batman discovers a dark secret within the Justice League that the other members don't want him to expose. So, they decide to kick him out to keep their secrets buried. It could be something related to the origin of a certain power or a hidden alliance that has some unethical implications.
One possible reason could be ideological differences. Batman has a very different approach to justice compared to some of the other members. He is more about the streets and dealing with crime on a very personal and gritty level. The Justice League often deals with larger - scale, more cosmic threats. Batman might feel that his methods are being overshadowed or not given enough consideration within the League. Another reason could be a personal crisis. Maybe something in his personal life, like a threat to his identity as Bruce Wayne or a new development in Gotham that requires his full attention, makes him decide to step away from the Justice League.
Some members might be shocked and try to persuade him to stay. They know how valuable he is to the team, both in terms of his strategic mind and combat skills. Superman, for instance, might have a heart - to - heart talk with him, appealing to their long - standing friendship.
Maybe to save the Justice League from a powerful enemy. He might sacrifice himself if it means the others can escape or defeat the foe.
One reason could be Batman's extreme independence. He's used to operating on his own terms in Gotham. He might see the Justice League's group dynamic as restrictive and interfering with his unique brand of justice. For example, he has his own way of interrogating criminals which might not be acceptable in the more 'by - the - book' Justice League environment.