Capítulo 12: chapter 12
Chapter 12: Shadows of Fear
The city pulsed beneath the night sky, a labyrinth of shadows and steel. As Bruce sat in the cockpit of his Batmobile, its engine thrumming softly, anticipation surged within him. Tonight was the night he would make his presence felt.
Initiating Battle Mode, he watched as the Batmobile transformed, armor plating shifting into place, weapons primed for action. With a powerful roar, he sped down the streets, a blur against the backdrop of New York's skyline. This wasn't just a vehicle; it was his statement.
"Oracle, any updates?" he asked, his voice steady.
"Alert received. Multiple armed hostiles have taken over a downtown hospital. The mayor's daughter is inside, among other hostages," Oracle reported, urgency threading through her tone.
Without a second thought, Bruce pushed the Batmobile to its limits, weaving through traffic, his focus unwavering. The hospital loomed ahead, its exterior a fortress illuminated by flashing police lights. He parked a few blocks away, his heart pounding with purpose.
"Deploying stealth mode," he instructed, the vehicle's systems responding instantly.
Bruce slipped from the Batmobile, gliding through the darkness. Each step was deliberate, every movement calculated. He accessed the hospital's blueprints from Oracle, studying the layout as he navigated the rooftop. The sounds of chaos echoed below—shouting, cries of fear.
"Get the mayor's kid to the safe room!" one of the terrorists commanded, urgency lacing his voice.
Bruce's muscles tensed. He wouldn't let them harm anyone. He dropped silently into a dark hallway, taking down the first guard with a swift, silent maneuver, ensuring he couldn't raise the alarm. The element of surprise was his greatest ally.
One by one, Bruce dispatched the terrorists, moving like a shadow through the hallways. Each encounter was a blur of martial arts mastery—precise strikes aimed to incapacitate without causing serious injury. He employed his advanced gadgets, using smoke pellets to create confusion and electric shock gloves to neutralize threats.
With every fallen enemy, Bruce felt a surge of purpose. He navigated deeper into the hospital, carefully avoiding traps set by the hostiles. Finally, he arrived at the room where the hostages were kept. The mayor's daughter sat in the middle, trembling but unharmed.
"Oracle, dim the lights," he whispered, and the room was plunged into darkness.
Using stealth to his advantage, Bruce leaped into action, swiftly taking down the remaining terrorists. Just as he thought victory was assured, a towering figure emerged from the shadows—Tombstone.
"So, another pest has come to play," Tombstone sneered, his voice gravelly. "But this is where your little game ends."
Bruce narrowed his eyes, assessing his opponent. He charged forward, but Tombstone was ready, swinging a massive fist that caught Bruce off guard. He stumbled but quickly regained his footing, refusing to let pain slow him.
"You think you can stop me? I'm just getting warmed up!" Tombstone roared, launching a series of powerful blows.
Bruce focused, leveraging his training in Kung Fu, Boxing, and Taekwondo. He ducked and weaved, using his agility to avoid Tombstone's strikes while landing quick counters. He employed gadgets—a smoke pellet here, an electric shock there—but Tombstone's strength was formidable.
"Who are you working for?" Bruce demanded between exchanges, trying to gather information.
"Does it matter?" Tombstone spat, panting heavily. "You're just a pest."
"Tell me who pulls the strings," Bruce pressed.
With a mocking grin, Tombstone replied, "I don't know who he is, but he wears an old scarecrow mask…"
Before Bruce could push for more, Tombstone's eyes rolled back, and he slumped to the floor, unconscious.
Just then, the sound of sirens filled the air as NYPD officers, led by Captain George Stacy, stormed into the room. They took in the scene—hostages safe, incapacitated terrorists scattered, and Tombstone lying defeated.
The mayor's daughter was escorted outside, her wide eyes reflecting a mix of fear and relief. The chaos of reporters flooded the area, their questions crashing over one another.
"Miss, what happened in there? Who saved you?" one journalist called.
The police struggled to contain the throng, but the girl's voice rang out clearly. "A hero came and saved us!"
Another reporter pressed for details. "What did he look like?"
The girl beamed, her face lighting up. "He had a big bat logo on his chest!"
As Bruce melted back into the shadows, a sense of purpose solidified within him. He wasn't just a man anymore; he was becoming a symbol, an embodiment of hope in a city desperate for light.
To be continued...
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