4 4. Under currents

It's been a couple of years. Today was the dreaded day of the incident. He wasn't fully sure at first but when he heard that they were going out for a movie, he became sure of his guess.

'I need to stop them from going there, no matter what'. Alex upped his resolve. He was ready to do whatever it would take to stop this from happening.

"Mom, can we not go? We can go some other time". Alex caught the hem of Martha's dress and made the best puppy eyes that he could.

He was getting powerful by the day but he wasn't at the level to take down an adult with a gun just yet.

His Hamon was just a spark and he couldn't even use it fully as his Life energy wasn't much because of him being a child.

"But I want to go watch the movie". Bruce whined and protested back. He was looking forward to watching his favourite movie.

'You fucking brat, you want to watch the movie where we will die'. Alex cursed in his mind but didn't say it outwardly.

"Please mom, ignore Bruce. I don't feel good about this". Alex pleaded and tugged harder at her skirt.

"Don't worry sweety, it's alright. We are here, nothing will happen". Martha crouched down near him and patted Alex's head and assured him.

'I am worried because of you are here. Otherwise, I wouldn't give a fuck'. Alex thought in his head and clutched Martha's hand as hard as he could.

"Or we can take Alfred with us. Otherwise I am not going and won't let you go as well". Alex crossed his arms in front of his chest and made his call.

Martha and Thomas sighed at their son's antics and looked towards Alfred. "Can you please go with us Alfred?" Thomas asked Alfred with a smile. He didn't really mind taking Alfred with them.

"It'll be my honour Master Thomas". Alfred bowed, he led the way and all of them came to the garage.

The family of four, accompanied by Alfred took a black Rolls Royce and drove towards the theatre happily. Not knowing what was waiting for them.

——scene change——

Somewhere In a dark and luxurious room in Gotham. Currently, a meeting was being convened to talk about something important.

"We have gotten contact that Thomas and Martha Wayne have left the mansion with their kids and Butler". A person with a white mask said.

"Hmph, he doesn't want to join the court and still wants to change the balance in this city". Some of the masked people expressed their dissatisfaction when talking about the Waynes.

"Enough". The leader said as he played with a ball of marble in his hand irritatedly.

"That butler can be a problem. That petty thief won't be able to handle this one". The leader said and looked at the rest of the members.

"Master, we should hire the league of Assassins for this one to make sure that we are not noticed and the work can be left to capable hands". Another member spoke up this time.

"Hmm, make sure that they are ready to move in 3 hours, no delay". The master nodded his head and made the decision.

The rest of the members started to discuss other things among themselves. They talked about the changes it will bring to Gotham's economy and their own benefits.

'This has to be done for the sake of Greater Good'. The master thought in his mind and let himself rest comfortably on the chair.

——scene change——

"Master, we have been contacted by the court of owls". An assassin said and kneeled to a middle aged man dressed in green robes.

"What do they want?" Ra's Al Ghul kept meditating and asked.

"They want us to assassinate the Wayne couple". The man kept kneeling and answered the question.

"Hmm, what is their offer?" Ra's didn't mind killing the couple but there had to be a good enough incentive behind it.

"All they have written is, "the pit is yours" Sire". The man conveyed what was written in the letter and didn't question anything about it. He was just a tool or a weapon for the league to use and nothing else.

"Very well, send me the letter and prepare the men". Ra's nodded calmly and sent the assassin away with an order.

'The pit huh'. Ra's didn't fully trust them but he knew how to cooperate when it really needs to be.

Currently, the Court of Owls had too much power in their hands and had some generically modified and resilient assassins that were very hard to deal with.

Even if you cut them down, they still keep going like nothing happened. As long as you don't divide them in two halves or gouge out their brains or heart, They are practically un-killable.

'Don't worry, your time will come as well'. Ra's thought in his mind calmly while meditating. Not a ripple could be detected on his old face.

A letter was suddenly delivered. It dropped in front of Ra's and the one who dropped it was nowhere to be seen.

Ra's read the whole letter and got up from his seat. He was currently near Gotham on an important matter. So he could order some of his people to take care of this matter quickly.

"Master, your instruction". An assassin kneeled on one knee and inquired.

"Bring 10 assassins and finish the job as instructed". Ra's ordered and the assassin disappeared.

'Guess, the time to cleanse Gotham of the filth is coming closer'. Ra's thought in his mind and got out of the meditation chamber.

'I should go see How Talia's doing with her training. She will be my next heir and a powerful tool'. Ra's walked over to the observatory in an unhurried manner. He wanted to see his daughter's progress in training.

Talia is just four years older than Bruce and she had already started her training as a peerless assassin under the control of Ra's Al Ghul.