#Danny found Jason Todd before the LoA

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Case Study: Gotham

Seeing all the trouble that the ghosts had caused that year and how much they had affected his city, as a final project for the class, Mr. Lancer let his students investigate a haunted city, and see if it was really haunted or if they were just simple rumors.

It would probably have been considered unethical or dangerous a few months earlier, but in that case they had an important help: the ghosts. Now that they were at peace, and the GIW had been kicked out of Amity (literally, Danny didn't know how, but they couldn't get in, or near the ghosts in general) many of them offered to help with the investigation. Probably to combat their own boredom.

Of course, Danny chose the most rumored city of all: Gotham. He didn't know much about Gotham, as Amity preferred to isolate itself from the outside world and deal with it's own problems, but the stories had reached his ears. Sudden deaths, living cities, crazy clowns, shadow bats and more.

He asked some friends for help and they headed to the city. It was part of his project to explore after all. What he didn't expect was a zombie (was it a zombie or not?) walking in his direction very slowly. He got into a defensive position but the zombie... just steal a tire from Johnny's motorcycle, before start laughing and crying.

That was how he met Jason Todd. And accidentally regained his consciousness. He unfortunately didn't have time to focus on it, so he just dragged him into his investigation.

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“I’m sorry.” Michael said with a surprise, “What did you say?” “I said, that I might be on Bruce Wayne’s sh*tlist.” Danny said. Michael Johnson, a scientist who had a Ph.D in Parapsychology, Psychology, and Historical Studies (along with Quantum Mechanics, though that was on a bet once), was in a state of shock. He knew Danny was insane, but this…

Danny was gonna be the death of him.

Michael just shook his head, “Look man, I’d be careful. Vlad isn’t the only one that is holding secrets.” Danny looked a bit concerned, but intrigued. “How do you mean?” he said, keeping his voice low. Michael looked around his office, making sure that his colleagues didn’t hear what he was saying. “You didn’t hear it from me, but rumors persist that Batman and Bruce Wayne are one and the same.” he said, keeping it down, “Now these are rumors mind you, and not everyone believes them, like my colleagues. But it can’t be a coincidence that Mr. Wayne showed up after disappearing for a undisclosed amount of time long ago, which then followed but days later the arrival of a vigilante detective in a weird looking bat suit.”

Danny was sure that Michael seemed a bit off his rocker, but the connections between his new boss and the legendary Batman… it couldn’t be just that. Just a coincidence. Michael continued, “Then, there are the additional rumors floating around about Bruce working for a few years in the location of the legendary League of Assassins. A group that has been the bane of Ghostbusters, ever since we figured out that they’ve been the ones using ectoplasm to reincarnate themselves.” “You mean reanimate?” Danny added. Michael shook his head in a ‘kinda’ motion, moving it side to side, “Kinda. To explain how they do this, requires you to be here to see the visual aids to help explain what that’s kinda a bad idea.”

Danny thought about how it could be a bad idea, until he realized what Michael was saying about the LoA. “Oh no.” he said, realizing the horrific truth. Michael nodded, humming ‘mmhmm,’ to indicate what Danny was thinking was just as bad as what Michael was indicating.

“Partially how I know about some of this is because of Bruce’s adopted son, who was helping us in occult affairs against the L.O.A, when he was hurt. Thankfully, Ra’s Al Guul left behind some blueprints, diagrams and notes. Using that and your parent’s method of handling ecto-contamination, we were able to make our own Lazarus Pit.” Michael said. Danny ran his fingers through his hair in frustration. “And preytell, why?” “Because, Bruce’s adopted son, Jason Todd was under the same ecto-contamination that’s found in either liminal,” he paused, whispering, “like you,” causing Danny to jolt a bit before remembering that Michael knew of his secret, “or those that have been reanimated using the Lazarus Pit.”

“Try and take a gander at what’s wrong with Jason Todd?” Michael said. Danny, sensing something, looked over his cubicle wall, seeing Jason Todd standing there, his eyes reflected light like a nocturnal animal. It was eerie, even for a halfa like him. As he slowly turned towards Danny, Danny ducked as Michael. “Anyways, the only reason I don’t tell anyone is three reasons. Reason the first, who would believe me that Bruce Wayne and Batman are the same person. Reason the second? Word would get around and particular people might go after him… like his rogue’s gallery, or even a few Feds.” he said, as Danny snuck into the men’s bathroom. “And your third reason?” Danny asked. Michael was silent for a moment, before replying, “Like you Danny, I wouldn’t sell out THAT truth to the public. Not even for a lot of money.”

He smirked, knowing that Michael understood what Danny did, and the good he’s done. He always reminded him, especially after the events that “were in flux” as he said, that “You’ve done good Danny, and it doesn’t matter if you’ve gone and done bad things in one possible future. If you have the ability to fight for a better future, do so, with the morals that you’ve carried with you into battle.” “So, what would you do if you did meet him?” Danny asked.

Michael couldn’t help but smirk, “Oh y’know, shake his hand, maybe a pat on the back and thank him for what he’s been doing.”

"Mr. Fenton, please explain to me again, why are you here?"

Danny leans forward with keen eyes, downright murderous. "My godfather who owns VladCo. Hates Wayne enterprise and hopes to surpass them in this years competition, so I took it upon myself to make sure you're winning, Mr. Wayne."

Mr. Wayne massages his forehead with a sigh.

"What are your motivations?"

"To see that man realise I helped bring his doom, to know that I am the reason he's going down. Maybe some tears too?"

(This was, of course, only after the proper interview where Danny had revealed his connection to VladCo.)

(Bruce was going to hire the boy anyway, but now? Now he will make sure danny doesn't turn into a villain either.)

(If danny saw Mr. Wayne put his file into the 'suspect villain' folder from the reflection of the glass behind him. He simply shrugs and deals with it later. Really, he should have expected that.)