Chapter 1- Death of Bruce Wayne

Gotham's night streets are the same as ever. Full of crimes and criminals. Bruce Wayne, The Original Batman has been retired for some time now. Old bones and old injuries cannot continue to fight crimes, even with the special suit. But now there is a new batman. Batman Beyond, Terry McGinnis. Who suddenly came into Bruce's life when he had lost almost all hope for Gotham. With that Gotham got its new Batman.

Date- 17. Month- April, Year- 2067…

Bruce cannot hold on anymore. Even at the age of 87, he has been fighting the new Court of Owl, along with Terry. The Owls suddenly came into the Batcave and ambushed them. Terry didn't even have the chance to put on the Bat Suit. But they held on. Until the last few zombie Owls, when Bruce got stabbed in the chest multiple time. He is not fast anymore. He held on for so long only because of his early days' experience. But not anymore. He stopped the zombie who stabbed him, but he is losing consciousness. He can't even take a full breath anymore. Bruce kneeled for the last time, not because of circumstances, but because he knew, this is the last time he is going to fight. From the corner of his eyes, he saw Terry running over with tears in his eyes. He said his last words to Terry. "Gotham needs Batman. Protect this city".

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Bruce does know how long has passed since he gained consciousness, but he cannot move any part of his body. The only thing he can do is open and close his eyes. All he can see is the ceiling of the room he is in now. All he can do right now is continue to lie down and hope that someone comes in and explains everything to him. It's been nearly 3 hours. For this long three hours, all he is trying to do is move any part of his body. But he cannot even move his tongue. Suddenly he hears the sound of a knock on the wooden door. He doesn't understand the point of knocking when he is completely paralyzed.

The door opens, comes inside the room a bald person. Wearing yellow striped undershirt and blue overcoat. This person looked at him with a smile on her face. She suddenly made a hand gesture with her right hand. Index and middle finger open, rest of the fingers closed. A yellow circle appeared in the air with the tips of her two fingers in the middle of the circle. And it vanishes within a second. Only one word came to his mind. MAGIC.

That is when he hears her 1st words.

"Welcome to Earth Otherworlder".

He was shocked to hear the words otherworlder and Earth in the same sentence. Even if it is a different Earth, they should not call him an otherworlder. He noticed he can move his tongue and mouth now. But everything from neck down is still paralyzed.

He asked- "Who are you? Where am I? Why did-"

He stopped speaking. He noticed a very big difference. His voice is like a teenager having his 1st voice change. If he was not paralyzed right now, he would have shivered just now.

The bald woman said- "I have many names, But most call me as Ancient One, The Sorcerer Supreme. As for your second question, You are in Kamar-Taj."

Bruce asked his 3rd question. "What do you mean by Otherworlder. I know I am from Earth. But I have not heard of any place called Kamar-Taj. And believe me, I would know if there was any place called Kamar-Taj."

-"Oh I believe you. But you are not on the Earth that you know of. Your body is still on that Earth. Only your soul is crossed on this Earth and possessed a dying boy. You cannot move your body because I was not sure of your origin. That is why I put a seal in your body."

-"Yes. I remember dying. But why did I crossed over? This is not normal. And Is this different universe? Or just parallel earth?"

-"You know your stuff Mr.-"

-"Bruce. Bruce Wayne."

-"Now that is a surprise, Mr. Wayne, this is not parallel earth. If it was, the barrier would not have notified The Sanctuary. You are definitely from a different universe. As for why did you cross over, I don't know. There are far more powerful beings at play. I am not significant enough to know the answer to your question. I will unlock your seal for now, But the door will be sealed."

-"One last question. Why are you not surprised enough."

The Ancient One gave a small smile and said- "You are not the 1st Mr. Wayne. Nor you will be the last."

The woman left him after unlocking his seal. He got up from the bed. For the first time, he saw his new body. A 14 to 15-year-old, slim, athletic body. With his experience, he can tell that the boy used to play some sports. After getting off the bed he tried to walk to the door to see if it is really locked. But he stumbled after the 2nd step. Not being used to this new body, he is going to have some difficulty. But that will pass over time. He checked the door, and it was locked. Disappointed he again sits on the bed. Now that he has some alone time to think, he was surprised by his behavior. Normally he is a quiet man. He does not talk more than necessary. But he asked too many questions to the bald woman. After thinking for few minutes he came to the only conclusion. This is the behavior of the previous host of this body. After possession, he acquired some of his quirks.

It has not been even 5 minutes, he heard another sound from the door. The door opened again. There stands an African-American man, With a plate of food and a glass of water. He put down the plate on the bedside table and left without saying any word.

There was a big Burger, some French Fries, and Ketchup. A typical American lunch. But surprisingly from his initial deduction, this Place is nowhere close to America.

He ate whatever was there to eat. He was starving. And after that, he started to meditate. Nearly 4 hours have passed. The Ancient One came to meet with him again.