Computer, play music.
Computer, does Batman have a dossier
on all the high-level criminals in Gotham?
- Affirmative. - Lovely.
Is there a file labeled Crane, Jonathan, AKA Scarecrow?
Affirmative.
Play the file.
Addendum, psych profile, Jonathan Crane...
After a detailed study of Crane's criminal record,
as well as an assessment of his particular form of psychosis,
I can conclude that Crane's efforts are most effective
via the use of proxies.
Unwitting associates
commonly drugged into submissive complacence,
as opposed to any direct actions
of the dominant personality.
Is that what you think, Brucey boy?
In other words, Jonathan Crane,
the victim of abuse and neglect,
was ill equipped for the Scarecrow's unique form of brutality.
Computer, stop music.
Taking into account that Crane's alter ego was the mastermind,
while Crane himself, the scientist, the diligent student,
was wholly ineffectual.
It is my opinion that Crane
is one of the most pitiable among Gotham's violent criminals.
A broken man without a voice doomed to speak through others.
- I know what your problem is. - What the fuck?
- You're scared. - I'm not scared.
- Yes, you are. - No, I'm not.
Yes, you are!
You are terrified of everything in this house,
and I get it, coming home can do that to a boy.
Everywhere you look, there he is looking back at you, judging you.
What does he think of you? What does he want from you?
Will you ever be good enough?
Well, let me end your suspense right now.
No, you're never gonna be good enough for Bruce Wayne.
It's a relief, isn't it? Like ripping a band-aid off.
Not so bad.
But now that we've addressed your deep psychological issues,
why don't you go ahead and get your lazy ass out of this fucking bed?
We have work to do.
- What work? - What work? What?
What work?
The same work we've been doing every single day.
We are trying to save this godforsaken city.
The next step in our plan,
we have to get rid of public enemy number one.
That's Nightwing.
That's fucking crazy.
That's right. We're gonna give the people what they want.
You can be a homicidal maniac. They don't care.
So long is that they think that you are on their side,
and Jason, you are.
You're on their side!
Get up, buttercup. I got a busy day.
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Is anyone up there? Can anyone hear us?
Man, it is bad out there.
Even for Gotham.
I didn't see a single cop.
Most of the stores are gated up,
but we still managed to harvest some supplies, didn't we, pal?
Thanks for the clothes.
I didn't think traipsing around Gotham in a supersuit
was the greatest idea right now.
Any luck tracking down Blackfire?
Or Gar or anyone?
No. Internet's down, cell phones are down.
Police scanners must have switched to an encrypted frequency.
How long do you think they've been working for Crane?
I don't know.
Guess that explains what happened last night.
Hello, Gotham.
What the hell?
It's Red Hood.
Coming to you live from the most exclusive spot in town,
the Batcave.
For too long, this city has been at the mercy of criminals.
And I'm not just talking about the Penguin,
and the Riddler and the Joker.
I'm talking about the ones who pretend
to help but only makes things worse.
You've gotta be kidding me.
First Batman, now the Titans.
Hypocrites who feed off your terror in pursuit of glory.
And they turned Gotham into a city of carnage.
But it all comes to an end today.
There's a new savior in town.
First thing I'm going to do is burn the trash.
You hear me Nightwing?
You're public enemy numero uno...
But not for long.
Meet me at midnight.
You know the place.
It's time for us to finish this.
He's right.
Time to finish this.
We've got to get back to Wayne Manor.
We can't just burst in there. That's what he wants.
What he expects.
We need to break through the security system remotely,
and I can do that at Wayne Enterprises.
- Stay here. - Are you talking to me or Krypto?
Both.
So I'm good enough for getting groceries, but not this?
I need you to stay here. I'll see you when I get back.
Hey, Blackfire was shot.
I'm not gonna stay here and do nothing.
Look, our best chance of connecting
with Blackfire is through that radio.
I need you to be here if they call.
Conner, I need you to let go off my arm.
Be here when I get back.
Hey! Hey!
- You're... - Alive, yeah.
- And you're... - Me, too.
I can't believe it, Ms. Troy.
Donna.
They just let you out the hospital?
I let myself out.
When I woke up, no one was there.
And then I checked the bandages...
It's healed.
I just grabbed some clothes and took off.
Where are you headed?
I'm just trying to get home, remember?
What about you?
Looking for the Titans.
I have a lead that says they might be holed up in Chinatown.
Chinatown?
That's where I live.
Classic Gotham bullshit.
Let's get going.
Any plans on how we're gonna find Dick and Kory?
No.
And maybe it's for the best.
Why would you say that?
We might all be safer on our own.
Rach, things got really bad.
The entire city of Gotham thinks that this is all the Titans' fault.
They think we poisoned the water.
There are people who want us dead.
Even cops.
I should never have left you guys.
Don't say that.
You did what you had to do.
Nothing to show for it.
But I'm here now,
and I want to help.
Good.
Because I might have something.
It's been bugging me that Jason just miraculously
returned from the dead, and no one seems to know how.
So, I did some digging.
I found some of Bruce Wayne's old journals,
and I found this symbol.
Bruce wrote that it's related to a place of rebirth.
The Lazarus pit.
I might be crazy, but I keep thinking, like,
this might be the key to everything.
I know how to find it.
That'll be 50.
What do you mean $50? This is outrageous.
The price was $10 before.
Emergency premium.
Look, I got a lot of people waiting out here.
Pay or get out of the way, FOB.
What did you say?
You heard me.
Right. And you hear me.
I may have my baby right here,
but I can still slap the taste out of your rotten mouth with one hand.
Straighten those crooked teeth for you.
That's it. I'm gonna call the cops if you don't beat it.
I want to buy medicine for my sick child
and you want to call the police?
Fine.
Keep it.
I'll find you something, love. Don't worry.
Access granted.
Come on, Dick. Really?
I knew you'd try this.
Going through the back door rather than having to face me.
Sorry, but no.
All your base are belong to us.
You should stop by the old digs.
Crane's kicking it in Bruce's bed.
It's a party.
Hey, uh, asking for a friend,
how are the Titans doing?
You know you're never gonna win.
Yeah, we'll see about that.
Midnight.
Third and Barons.
This is how it was always gonna end.
You're wrong.
What the hell happened?
Wait, wait, wait. Stand back.
We don't know who's inside.
Anyone in here?
Dad, stop! It's me!
Tim?
Are you sure you're okay?
I don't understand. You were in the ICU.
Mom, I'm fine. I mean, it was bad,
but since I woke up, I feel...
different.
Where is everybody, anyway?
We don't know.
We haven't left here in days.
Looters swept through last night,
plus some guys who definitely drank the water, but we held them off.
Word is there are a few neighborhoods like ours.
Holdouts that haven't been taken over by the crazies.
- And where are the cops? - They come by.
But they seem more interested in us
than stopping the bad guys.
And no sign of the Titans?
We don't even think they're in Gotham after what happened.
Do you guys have any Internet? Cell service?
No, we're lucky we still have electricity
or else it would be the Middle Ages around here.
We're totally cut off.
Maybe not.
Welcome to my secret base.
I thought we were storing rice down here.
I moved all that.
What the hell is all this?
You know how I'm always talking about Batman and Robin and stuff,
and I kind of know things about them?
Well, the thing is, this is how I know.
I've hacked into security cameras, police radios, cell phones,
gathering info on what they're up to...
What Gotham's up to.
Shortwave.
Do you think we can raise anyone on this?
I know we can.
Is that what you were doing the other night?
When you got shot? Gathering info?
- Mom, no. I was just... - Where did you even get all this?
I found it, Dad. In the street at garage sales.
Come on. You think I stole it?
Look, I'm sure you folks have a lot to catch up on,
but I really need to get in touch with my team.
So if we could just put the family drama aside, like...
We didn't know where you were that night. We were scared to death.
And then we got the call from the hospital.
- If that has anything to do with this... - That's you.
- Yes. - You're part of this?
Did you know my boy was out there risking his life?
- We met after. - Donna is a friend.
If it weren't for her, I wouldn't be standing here.
I don't want you having anything to do with any of this.
Look, I don't blame you.
I don't even disagree with you.
But whether you approve of it or not,
everything that your son has down here
is our only chance of figuring out what the hell is going on out there.
So if it's all the same to you, let's crank up this garbage,
and let me get in touch with my team
and I will get out of your hair.
This conversation isn't over.
That was a total disaster.
Oh, yeah, big time.
Now, what do you say we find Nightwing?
Hey. Hey, excuse me.
Um... I need to speak to you.
Will this buy me five minutes?
I saw your baby in a vision, and I need to know why.
Are you serious?
I know, I know, I know. It sounds insane.
It's just, um...
I've been having these bizarre waking dreams for weeks,
and this is the closest I've gotten to an answer.
So, could you tell me who you are?
And if I don't? Will you burn me up?
I saw the video, Starfire.
I don't have my powers anymore,
but I wouldn't do that.
Whatever you say.
My name's Kapelwa. This is Maya. That enough?
Why am I seeing her in my vision?
I don't know. But as you can see, she's sick.
This city is off its rocker.
I have to take her home before something happens.
Sorry I couldn't be of more help.
No, I'm sorry. I don't mean to hound you. It's just...
These dreams are paralyzing me.
I need to figure out what they mean so I can stop them.
Well, Superhero, welcome to my life.
Nothing makes sense.
Kapelwa.
Funny running into you. I was just thinking about you.
Hello, Max.
I was gonna call you, but the phones were all down.
I was hoping I could reach you.
Find out about that cash flow situation we got set up.
Yes. And I told you I would pay you back in a week
when I got my check.
I know, I know, but with everything going crazy in town, uh,
I figured I should get it sooner.
Yes, of course. It's just that...
You know, everyone said
"Don't drink the water,"
and dumb me, I forgot.
Turns out, it's not so bad.
I feel great. Like I could do anything.
Like I could even get my money tonight.
Hey. Hey. Max, listen.
I'm sure we could give you what you need.
You seem pretty confident.
I know a lot of people in this city.
Lot of people who can get you exactly what you want.
Just put the gun down.
I guess I'm not getting paid unless I shoot someone tonight.
What is happening?
Mother?
Hello, my beautiful girl.
My little Princess Koriand'r.
His Royal Majesty, King Myand'r.
- My queen, is it... - A girl!
Koriand'r, my love.
Your Highness.
It pains me to tell you your daughter does not possess that
which the throne of Tamaran demands
How can that be? Every member of the family has...
The fire that burns within your veins is absent within this child.
You must be mistaken.
The voice and vision of X' Hal is never mistaken.
I am simply his messenger.
If Koriand'r doesn't possess the power of fire,
she has no claim to this throne.
This is impossible.
We will not lose this kingdom.
Do you not see it?
Usurpers on all sides?
The need for guarded escort to your own queen's chamber?
Tell the people that Koriand'r is the next queen of Tamaran,
and quell any whisper of revolt.
Your Highness, it is a lie.
Yes, and you will do it.
So says your King.
Blackfire...
Your Highness.
- Yes. - Your new child Komand'r...
What is it?
She possesses the gift of fire.
But Koriand'r is successor to the throne.
As you commanded.
You can make it, so that Koriand'r has the power.
Cast a spell that will take the gift of fire from Komand'r,
and bestow it upon her older sister.
Your Highness, I must warn you,
this sort of magic always comes with a price.
Is that a threat?
Bring Princess Koriand'r.
May the fire that burns within Komand'r,
be given to Koriand'r.
No.
No, it can't be.
What the...
Starfire!
Hey, Rach,
I'm not getting magical resurrection vibes here.
I know.
I'm sensing some strange energy.
Must be pretty dark magic.
I guess bringing people back from the
dead isn't all sunshine and rainbows.
Smell like bagels to you?
Yeah, Gar, I'm sure the creepy abandoned building sells bagels.
A simple no would suffice.
Oh, we're going...
Gar, stay back.
Did you see something?
No, I felt something...
Energy signatures
from people who were here a long time ago.
After you.
Hello?
Someone order a pizza?
Wow!
What a palace!
- Thank you. - Oh!
I'm sorry. The front door was wide open.
Don't be sorry, man. I left it open.
- Cool. - So, how much?
Twenty-five.
$25 for a pizza?
Really?
Well, I mean, you're kind of out of the delivery zone,
- so we charge extra for all... - Buddy, I'm joking, you know?
Right.
Oh, shit, I forgot my wallet upstairs.
Hang tight, okay? I'll get you a big tip.
Oh, sure.
No problem.
Oh!
I just love gourmet kitchens, don't you?
- Did you do it? - Do what?
Break into the Wayne Manor security system
like you said you were going to.
Change of plans.
Wait a minute. You're not really meeting up with him, are you?
Dick. It's a trap.
Yeah, I know. That's why I'm going.
- So I'm going, too. - Nope.
Look, I don't mean to get all Lex Luther on you,
but I'm bigger than you.
I'm stronger than you.
I'm faster than you.
So I am going with you.
And there's really not a thing you could do to stop me.
I was worried you'd say that.
I'm sorry, Conner.
Sorry. I had no choice.
Hey, buddy,
Hey boy.
All right, Red Hood, let's finish this.
Now, your night took a little bit of a detour, didn't it?
But I can assure you,
everything is happening for very good reason.
You should be as excited as I am right now.
'Cause you're in the Batcave!
And we have a chance to prove the Batman wrong.
We have a chance to prove that I can elicit
as much fear as Scarecrow can.
So...
Which one scares you the most?
Maybe a little slice down the cheek?
What if I took off one of your ears?
Maybe...
No. No, No.
Winner, winner, chicken dinner.
See? We're a good team.
You and me. Look at us.
And all of this screaming, the squirming,
this fighting, this shouting, this crying,
it's wonderful.
Keep it coming. I need the positive reinforcement.
Okay.
Here we go. Here we go.
Okay, come on.
Motherfucker!
Okay, okay.
Okay. You can do this.
All right, here we go.
Still weak.
Who's here?
Who said that?
- You. - No!
Why did you say that?
Okay.
Answer me. Shut up!
You sound just like my fucking mother.
Your mother was right.
No. No!
No.
No!
You sure they saw Nightwing?
The guy said he saw him heading downtown.
Does that mean he's really planning to fight Red Hood?
I don't know, but I'm not gonna let him do it by himself.
I guess this is it.
- Hey. - See you down the... Okay.
GCPD, open up!
Hi, guys. Can I help you?
Just on our rounds. Checking to see who's home.
Doing okay in there?
We're doing all right.
How many folks you got in there?
Just me and my family.
Water situation?
We've got enough of the bottled stuff.
What about out there?
What's happening? We heard gunshots.
Looters.
You have any way to defend yourselves? Any weapons?
Nothing in here.
We'll keep you on our regular beat then.
Anyone comes by, you hang tight till we get here.
You have a nice night, Mr. Drake.
What the hell was that about?
They come by every six hours like clockwork.
And I don't like it.
Why are they checking on you?
Because they're up to something.
What are you talking about?
We have someone inside GCPD headquarters.
Says Crane wants to wipe out neighborhoods holding out.
So they're making plans to raid the armory.
Place is full of high powered weapons.
Assault shit.
Looks like they're coming for us.
This is us.
And that's the armory.
If they're cleaning house, they'd start with these cells.
You really think they're just gonna come down here
and start killing people?
When's the last time anyone's heard from Barbara Gordon?
They arrested her the night the Titans tried to turn themselves in
and everything went to shit.
Well, if you're right,
and Crane's got these cops on his payroll,
they're his eyes and ears on the street.
With them, he can control the whole damn city.
That's why they're making rounds.
Gathering information,
finding out how many people are in each cell,
what kinda weapons they have.
Crane's one inch from winning.
His only conceivable threat
are these hold-out cells.
So he's gonna shut them down.
Permanently.
You gotta to get out of here.
- What? - Go stop Nightwing, bring him back here.
It's almost midnight.
Those cops could come back any minute.
Not if they're starting north of Harper.
We've got some time.
We can hold them off for a while.
I have people inside the buildings.
We got this.
This is my block, my home.
This is why I came back.
Look, I don't know, Tim.
If we can coordinate with these cells,
then maybe there's a way we can actually fight back.
Against 100 cops?
I spent half my life on an island
learning how to lead five people against 50.
Or 50 against 500.
Maybe it's time I started putting it to use.
Bats?
I swear they keep following me everywhere.
We found it.
The Lazarus Pit.
Don't worry, it's from a bottle.
Is she feeling better?
I was just about to ask you the same thing.
I was shot.
But you didn't fall.
This bright, blue light came out of your body.
It took out Max.
- But... - It healed me.
You saved us.
So does this mean your powers are back?
Yes, I guess.
They're different.
When I was shot, I had another vision.
Not of Maya, this time it was of myself.
I found out that the powers I lost
weren't really mine to begin with.
They belong to someone else.
So these are new powers.
That blue light?
Not new.
They were with me all along.
The real me.
That was over a year ago,
before my husband spoke out against the president,
before he and our son, Lutangu, were taken away.
So you fled when you were pregnant.
They were going to arrest me, too. I had to leave that day.
Never saw them again.
Maya is the last tangible part of my old life,
and the entirety of my new one.
This beautiful light was already inside me.
I just didn't know it yet.
I'm glad we met, Starfire.
I am, too.
You were right, Mom.
I'm just a coward.
You know.
I know what?
What you have to do.
The time for masks is over.
Tick-tock, Red hood.
Your time is running out.
You were never very good at this game.
You always fell for the bait.
So that's how it's going down now.
No more playing by the rules, ol' Dickie Grayson?
Standard bat shit.
Intimidation through terror.
You hiding out there, Dick?
Huh?
I'm just setting the stage.
Right on time.
Leave him alone!
Just remember, I did this to you.
You did this to yourself.
Finish it.
We want you out of here, Nightwing!
Easy.
I'm not here to hurt you.
Kid, put the gun down.
I did it for you.
Red Hood! Red Hood!
Uh, Rach.
What's going on?
It's Dick.
Something's happening to him.
Jason.
Ah, finally home.
Finally home. See you lost the hood, too.
Good call.
You know,
the time for masks is over.
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