03x05 - Out of the Past

[bunniefuu]

MAN: I am vengeance.

I am the night.

I am Batman Batman Batman There is a song The good folks sing Song the good folks sing Batman About a hero on the wing Hero on the wing Batman I am Gotham's Darkest knight The villain's Darkest fright Turn on the signal light ALL: For Batman Batman [CHEERING, APPLAUSE]

[WHISTLING]

You hate me, don't you?
Lighten up.

It's your birthday.

Don't remind me.

Good work, Caped Crusader.

Once again, you've saved our fair city from those vile miscreants.

They were no problem, commissioner.

For as we all know, criminals are A superstitious Cowardly lot They plan and plot But they always get caught Their evil schemes All come to naught A superstitious Cowardly lot [CROWD CHEERING]

[GRUNTS]

Come on.

It took me weeks to get tickets for this show.

It's shui.

It's schwarbage.

Excuse me.

One side, please.

Move! A superstitious Cowardly lot They plan and plot But they always get caught Their evil schemes All come to naught A superstitious

[DOG GROWLS]

What?
TALIA: I know you loved her.

But I cannot believe you did not save a picture of me as well.

Talia.

Happy Birthday, Bruce.

Roast pheasant with truffle risotto.

Just like we shared in that little bistro in Milan.

I can't eat that anymore.

I'm sorry.

I didn't think.

It's been years, Talia.

It seems the Lazarus Pit agrees with you.

Time has not tempered your sarcasm, beloved.

My father used the Lazarus Pit as a crutch.

It is a gift, Bruce.

One which must be used wisely.

A gift I would now share with you.

TERRY: A superstitious Cowardly lot You missed a great show.

The music, the action.

Hm.

What are you eating?
It smells-- Gorgeous.

Terry, this is Talia, an old friend.

Talia-- I've been aware of Mr.

McGinnis for some time.

With a new Batman in action, I knew he had to be someone close to you.

Terry was the only candidate.

I've heard about you too.

You're the daughter of Ra's Al Ghul, one of the old man's worst enemies from way back.

You helped the original Batman fight Ra's one last time in the near apocalypse of '09.

You've been putting your father's money to work cleaning up the mess he made.

Current residence is a 200-acre estate on New Cuba.

What?
Did you think I was down here playing vid games?
Very thorough, Terry.

Though Father's name was pronounced "Raish," not "Razz.

" A common mistake.

Fair enough.

Now maybe you'll clear up another mystery.

Why are you here?
To wish an old friend happy birthday, and offer him a gift.

Please consider it, Bruce.

Stay well, beloved.

I'll be at the Gotham Plaza until tomorrow night.

Good night, Talia.

A gift?
Eternal yout--?
! [WHISPERS]

Eternal youth?
You're slammin' me.

That's what I thought at first.

But after everything I've read on Talia and her father, I believe it.

Do you think the old man's gonna do it?
Doubtful.

Well, I'll take his place.

Sorry, Max.

Wayne said those Lazarus Pits are more trouble than they're worth.

Still, he did waiver.

There are times I can see he wishes it was still him in the suit instead of me.

You think if he takes the plunge, that'll end your Bat nights?
Well, now that you mention it, could be.

[TIRE EXPLODES]

Uh! [GRUNTING]

[BEEPING]

Beautiful.

[GRUNTING]

Car trouble, old-timer?
I can manage.

We'll be happy to call roadside service.

Davey, help grandpa find his car.

Oof! Ugh! Keep away from me, you old freak.

Oh! Hey, stop! Let her go.

You want her?
You catch her.

Aahh! Help! [HORNS HONKING]

Come on! Oof! [HORN HONKING]

[GASPS]

[SCREAMING]

[HORN HONKING]

Oh! The suit scanner picked up your car's distress beacon.

You okay?
[GRUNTS]

Even a few years ago I could have gotten us both to safety.

BRUCE: I shouldn't be here.

I'm not even sure why I came.

Today I felt completely helpless.

If Terry hadn't been there, both that girl and I would have been k*lled.

Perhaps it was fate's way of giving you another chance.

For years, you've devoted yourself to this city.

It has taken your youth, your strength, and very nearly your life.

No one has earned a second chance more than you.

I was never looking for any reward.

Then do it for me, Bruce.

I want to broaden my philanthropic corporation to every nation.

Think of the good we could do if we joined forces.

A dream for the world and a dream for ourselves.

CARTER: The pilot says we're cleared for landing, ma'am.

Thank you, Carter.

You've been so quiet.

Both of you.

I'm having second thoughts.

I understand your reluctance, Bruce.

You saw the pit's affect on my father.

I assure you, the process is now much safer.

It's not that.

I'm wondering if I have the right to do this at all.

We've been through all that.

This is our time now.

And I know what's on your mind, Terry.

You're worried that when Bruce becomes young, he'll want to be Batman again.

I'll tell you, there's no way I'm wearing the Robin suit.

Don't worry.

Bruce's late nights are over.

I'll be keeping him close by me at all times.



TALIA: Bruce is ready to start the process, Terry.

Terry?
Oh, sorry.

Guess I got caught up in old Razz here.

Ra's Al Ghul was a man of many contrasts.

Leader, environmentalist-- Sociopath.

Sorry.

I was going to say father.

I think that's how he'd like to be remembered.

TALIA: Let me say again how safe the process is, beloved.

There will be no pain.

Let's get it over with.



Enough.

[GROANS]

He's so young.

Bruce, you okay?
Aahh! [GROWLS]

[PANTING]

[GROWLS]

[GROANS]

A side effect of the Pit's restorative powers.

Believe me, it's not nearly as bad as it once was.

That's not very reassuring.

[BRUCE SIGHS]

Good morning, Bruce.

You're looking well.

Mm.

I left in some gray.

I thought it looked distinguished.

Like Ra's.

Thank you for the miracle, Talia.

Thank you for restoring my youth.

I'm sorry.

I don't mean to be ungrateful.

It's just that this is so new.

I understand.

It will take several more immersions before the rejuvenation truly sets in.

But you will accept it all in time.

Wow.

I always wondered what you were like at your peak.

Now I have some idea.

Not quite at my peak.

But certainly better than I've been capable of in years.

The agility, the stamina, everything.

It's all coming back to me.

Hey! It's unnatural.

A cheat.

But you're strong again.

No.

If I stay here, I'll be weaker than ever.

CARTER: I heard a noise, sir.

Is something wrong?
We're leaving.

Afraid that's not in the boss's plans, sir.

Then I'll tell her myself.

[GASPING]

[GRUNTING]

Aah! Oof! Shall we?
After you.

[MEN SHOUTING]

[MEN SHOUTING]

[MEN GRUNT]

We're out of here right now.

Oof! Ugh.

R'AS AL GHUL: I gave orders not to be disturbed.

It's him.

Ra's.

Bruce?
I heard him, Talia.

Where's Ra's?
I did not want you to find out this way.

But I suppose what is done is done.

[IN RA'S AL GHUL'S VOICE]

Detective.

[STUN g*n FIRES]

[BOTH SCREAMING]

The bite isn't what finishes 'em, you know?
That's just to get a good grip.

Is that right?
CARL: Oh, yeah.

You should stick around and watch sometime, Mikey.

It's fascinating.

MIKEY: Get help, Carl.

CARL: What?
I like to watch.

Is that so wrong?
Just throw him in.

Ugh! Ugh!

[GROANS]

Oh no, you don't.

[GROWLING]

[GRUNTING]

[YELLING]

Aahh! [GROWLING]

It is fascinating.

Security! [DOOR CREAKING]

RA'S AL GHUL: You always were the perfect specimen, detective.

Even old age has not softened you as much as I had feared.

I should have known you'd cheat death again, Ra's.

I don't cheat death.

I master it.

Though I assure you, this time my longevity comes at a price most dear.

Talia.

I did indeed survive our last battle.

But my body was broken far beyond the pit's powers to heal.

In order to save my life, I called upon Talia to undertake the ultimate act of loyalty.

You sacrificed her.

Your own daughter.

I did what I had to do.

At the time, this computer could only imprint my thoughts and memories on a close genetic match.

But now, this youthful form has served its purpose.

I must move on to a new host body.

Yours.

Sure, Ra's, why not?
Anything to hold off the Grim Reaper another few seconds.

I take it back.

You don't cheat death.

You whimper in fear of it.

Silence! And you hit like a girl.

You take your men down to the beach.

You search the swamp.

Nothing leaves this estate.

Do you understand?
BOTH: Yes, sir.



[LASER POWERING UP]

[GRUNTS]

[GRUNTING]

Where's Wayne?
Don't waste your contempt on me, detective.

When Talia offered you youth again, you fairly drooled to take it.

[GRUNTING]

A simple blow to your ego.

That staged incident with the flat tire was all I needed to ensnare you.

[GRUNTING]

I guess for a moment, I was as weak as you, Ra's.

This computer will finally still that insolent tongue.

I've refined it so I no longer need a genetic match.

Your brain waves will be purged as mine are implanted in their place.

I shall return to Gotham in your stead.

Bringing with me proof, both written and genetic, that I am the long-forgotten son of Bruce Wayne and Talia.

How ironic that your company and holdings will fund my new empire.

[GRUNTING, YELLING]

No! Lady, that is the sickest thing I've ever seen.

You're creeping me out.

You?
She kissed me.



Ugh! I underestimated you, boy.

I won't do so again.

Hah!

[GRUNTING]

Look out! [GRUNTING]

[SCREAMING]

No! I need the computer! It mustn't be destroyed! It's safe.



I'm going back.

Maybe I can still save her.

Whatever was in there d*ed years ago.



More gray hair today.

I'm not crying.

Within a week, I should be back to normal.

I'm sorry I never met her.

The real Talia.

She was a very special woman.

"The" special woman?
You going on patrol sometime tonight?
See you in the morning.

Rest well, beloved.