Alfred’s Last Words to Batman

In the dead of night Harley quinnn

stands defiant her breathing heavy as

she faces off against punchline Joker's

ruthless new partner her face is set her

resolve unbreakable memories of their

last brutal encounter flash through

Harley's mind a fight where she barely

escaped with her life but tonight Harley

isn't here to run or to survive she's

here to protect Batman their battle

rages a whirlwind of fists laughter and

taunts in the shadows punchlines every

move is razor sharp deadly but Harley

fights with an intensity that surprises

even her Harley sees her younger self

reflected in punch Line's eyes a woman

so intoxicated by Joker's chaotic

Charisma that she'd do anything for him

she remembers the time she believed

Joker was capable of Love or at least

something close to it but Harley isn't

that woman anymore and she won't let

punchline follow that same path but no

matter what she says punchline refuses

to listen her loyalty to Joker burning

just as bright as Harley's used to and

so Harley fights harder refusing to hold

back meanwhile somewhere deep in the

Twisted corners of his mind Batman is

fighting his own battle the effects of

punch Line's new toxin have dragged him

into a haunting dream a world crafted

from his greatest fears and regrets the

dream is foggy but familiar he stands in

the Wayne Manor surrounded by sunlight

this toxin has created a prison within

his mind and escaping it will be his

toughest fight yet as the fog clears

Batman sees a familiar figure Alfred his

faithful friend and Mentor stands before

him it's as if Alfred has come back from

the Beyond just for this moment but this

isn't a joyful reunion Alfred's gaze is

heavy knowing he speaks not as a ghost

or a memory but as a reminder of

everything Bruce is avoiding everything

he fears master Bruce Alfred begins his

voice soft but unwavering I know you're

afraid and I know why you're terrified

because you've lost me because you can't

carry that weight alone that man tries

to speak but the words stick in his

throat he doesn't want to face this

truth but Alfred's Words Press on

cutting through his defenses you made a

promise didn't you to protect Gotham to

fight for justice to save everyone you

could that's who you are but you can't

keep running from the grief Bruce slowly

Alfred's words begin to crack through

Bruce's hardened exterior he's been

trying to do everything alone to protect

everyone in Gotham while carrying the

weight of Alfred's death but Alfred's

death has become a wall Bruce can't get

past one that's made him push everyone

away especially those who stood by him

through it all Alfred sees Bruce's guilt

his pain and takes him through every

person he's tried to distance himself

from since the tragedy Daman his own son

whom he unfairly blames for not being

able to help in Alfred's final moments

Dick Grayson the first Robin who wasn't

in Gotham when Bruce needed him most and

Selena Kyle Catwoman whose love Bruce

has shunned blaming her for the time he

spent away from Gotham each name hits

Bruce like a punch his regrets laid bare

Alfred's words aren't just reminders of

his mistakes

they're a call to action a push to face

the truth he's been avoiding Gotham

needs you master Bruce Alfred continues

his tone firm but compassionate but not

like this not if you're shutting

everyone out not if you're trying to be

the only one to carry the weight Bruce's

head hangs low overwhelmed I failed

suddenly Alfred's expression hardens and

he does something Bruce never expected

in one swift motion he slaps Bruce in

the face the shock jars him snapping him

back to reality Alfred's eyes Blaze with

a fierce determination you are Batman

you need to accept the world you live in

and accept what you can control the

words echo in Bruce's mind breaking

through the fog of guilt and grief that

has clouded his heart Alfred reminds him

that he's saved countless lives that

he's brought hope to Gotham even in its

darkest moments and as long as he has

his family the people who love him who

are willing to fight beside him he's

never truly alone and then Alfred's

voice softens you don't need me on the

other end of the back computer to know

exactly what I tell you in any

circumstance so wake up my boy tell this

city who you are with those final words

Alfred Fades away and Bruce's mind

clears the toxins hold weakens and he

begins to wake his heart steady by

Alfred's memory he remembers his purpose

his strength suddenly Bruce opens his

eyes to chaos around him he's lying in

the middle of a blazing Battleground

Flames licking the air as Harley and

punchline fight with a viciousness born

of rage and Desperation punchlines

taunting words reach his ears and

Harley's Fierce response drives him to

his feet Batman has returned his mind

clear his purpose renewed punchline

turns stunned to see him already awake

the toxin's grip broken Batman's

presence alone is enough to sh take her

resolve and with one swift move he

knocks her out cold Standing Tall above

her as he declares I'm Batman he doesn't

stop there with the fire in his eyes

restored he quickly repairs his suits

calm link reactivating his communication

channels one by one he contacts his

allies calling each member of the bat

family to his side tonight they will

stand together against Gotham's Darkness

he is ready to confront the Joker not as

a lone Crusader but with his the

strength of his family beside him for

Batman has finally accepted that he

isn't alone and he never will be.