Night fell over Gotham City.
For once, there were no clouds over Gotham that night, and bright moonlight spilled across the ground.
Wayne Manor welcomed several guests that day, led by none other than Yang Bo. Alfred, The Butler, escorted them into the dining hall.
"Gentlemen, Miss, Master Wayne has been waiting for you for some time."
Alfred wore a warm, welcoming smile that reminded Yang Bo of Coulson.
"Sorry for the trouble."
Yang Bo stepped into the dining hall and spotted Wayne. For once, he wore neither his Batsuit nor a suit, but a very casual outfit.
That also meant this was not a formal occasion. Otherwise, given Wayne's personality, he would at least have worn a proper suit.
Hearing the door open, Bruce turned toward Yang Bo and forced a smile onto his usually expressionless face. It was a little strained, but it was a major improvement.
"You're here. Dinner is ready."
"Today should be a day worth 'celebrating'..."
Commissioner Gordon stood beside Yang Bo in his usual clothes, an irrepressible smile on his face. He patted his daughter Barbara's hand where it rested on his arm, signaling for her to let go.
"Of course today is worth celebrating. The 'evil' Ghost Rider has finally been eliminated, and neither the police nor the military suffered any casualties."
Wayne could no longer maintain his smile.
And the price was that not a single one of those hardened criminals survived, right?
He did not know whether Yang Bo and Gordon had done the right thing, but he knew Gotham City's crime rate was plummeting. It had not even taken the three months Yang Bo had promised. In less than two months, they had accomplished what he had failed to do in over a decade.
Sometimes he wondered whether he had