DC: The Gamer

[1st POV]

After sitting in place for a while, I finally headed to the room assigned to Pamela and me just as the first rays of dawn broke.

As soon as I entered, I sensed Pam and the other was Beatrice.

I became suspicious, so I stepped in and found two peacefully sleeping girls hugging each other.

Pam was half-naked, while Beatrice had removed her lavender dress down to her waist, revealing black lace lingerie.

I didn't even know what I felt that there hadn't been a fight over me or, worse, a conversation. Knowing Pam, anything was possible…

They were sleeping peacefully, and the scene filled me with tenderness.

After deciding not to wake them, I settled into an armchair to sit and appreciate the sight.

Yet, I hadn't even managed five minutes of this quiet moment when a system notification arrived, giving me a new mission:

[New Quest: Daedalus and Icarus

Description: Chakra has many capabilities: it can heal, kill, and perform unimaginable feats, but is it possible to FLY using chakra?

Objective: Learn to fly with the help of chakra.]

[Reward:

+5,000 Experience

+1% increased chance of survival in any condition

+10 AP]

Interesting, it had been a while since I'd seen a "real" task from the system related to chakra that wasn't just about increasing control or refining the flow.

Honestly, I didn't feel like dealing with it myself, so I let the clones handle the training.

I transported back home, created fifty clones, sent them to the training ground, and decided to practice with a split.

[You have received a new skill: "Chakra Thread."]

"You do realize what kind of prospects this opens up for us now, don't you?"

My "Second Self" asked with a mischievous grin, a glint of self-satisfaction in his eyes.

"Oh, absolutely!"

I nodded eagerly, already envisioning the glory of Sasori-senpai.

"The Path of the Puppeteer. It's fascinating how we hadn't thought of this earlier."

He mused, casually resting his hands behind his head.

"It's probably because we were so focused on leveling up our stats and elemental jutsu."

I replied.

"With my intuition and intelligence at such high levels, it's impressive I came up with this at only level 73!"

"Don't get ahead of yourself."

He interjected, trying to calm me down, "You should disperse a dozen clones and create a couple more, but make sure they have larger reserves. The four of us can experiment with this skill. Who knows, we might perfect an entirely new path."

"No! Better yet, I'll dismiss a dozen clones, but you won't be focusing on this. Instead, you'll tackle something else. We've got subclasses: Medical Ninja and Mengele's Apprentice. It's about time we worked harder on those. So, you head to the basement. Meanwhile, I'll go grab a human anatomy model. Lucky for us, Pam has a habit of collecting all sorts of scientific junk. Even here, she managed to find something useful. I'll use that for training."

"Alright, then. I'll go perform 'good deeds' for my own benefit."

He joked before disappearing with Body Flicker.

"Ah, this is going to be tough..."

Before diving into training, I decided to call Renee.

Ring… ring…

"Hello?"

Renee's voice sounded tired.

Of course, it's late evening in Gotham right now...

"Hey, Renee!"

I greeted her cheerfully, "How are you?"

"I'm hanging up, Isaac!"

Renee practically growled into the phone, "You're out there chilling on beaches..."

If only she knew...

"... and now you're trying to mess with me on top of it?"

"Sorry, sorry, Renee."

I said quickly, "I'm not calling just to bother you. I need your help."

"What kind of help?"

She asked, her tone shifting to something more serious and less irritated.

"It's confidential. The thing is, I have some kind of 'family secret.' It's related to the possibility that my parents aren't actually my biological parents. I might be an adopted child in the Dinklage family. Although I could be mistaken, and the truth might be different. But in any case, I want to find out. I'm in Bialya now and won't be back in the country for the next week, but I want to start this 'investigation' sooner rather than later. Of course, I won't pass this on to you. This is my business. However, I would like to know if you have any contacts with local officials in New York or anyone connected to the department dealing with child adoption?"

"Wow! That's... unexpected but I'll help you. My cousin works in the department you mentioned. I think we can arrange something."

Renee's voice sounded excited.

"Okay. Thanks, Renee, I owe you one. If you need anything, let me know. I'll take care of it."

"Got it. And now, if that's all, sorry, but I need to get home. I'm really tired."

"Okay, good luck!"

I said and hung up.

...

[3rd POV]

Gotham

The most dangerous city in the world saw the start of another day or, rather, night.

The "Bat Family" all went on patrol today.

Batman and Nightwing were working on apprehending a small gang, with active help from Robin, aka Jason Todd.

The female half of the team, Barbara Gordon in disguise and Helena Bertinelli, were also involved.

While the men watched from the roof of a neighboring building, observing a store that was being robbed, the girls arrived to join them.

"How's it going?"

Nightwing turned to them.

"A couple of robbers, one rapist, and a drunken fight with a stabbing."

Batgirl answered nonchalantly.

"Seems kind of boring here."

Huntress sighed.

"Fortunately, it's like that today."

Batman said, turning to face her, "I'd prefer it if all the crime in Gotham were as small as these. But that's not always the case. It's quiet for now, but it won't last forever."

"That's for sure."

Robin agreed, "We're lucky the police are working even harder. I'm surprised by their success."

"Well, I think it's thanks to that guy... Ah, yes, Isaac Dinklage?"

Huntress asked, "Batgirl, why the frown? Is he your ex?"

"Hey! That pain in the ass is not my ex! I would never date someone like that, and he's with that crazy Ivy now."

"Oh! What a reaction..."

Huntress teased, adding fuel to the fire, "Maybe you still..."

"Just shut up!"

Batgirl snapped.

"Batgirl is right!"

Nightwing "supported" his friend.

"She wouldn't date him... as long as Pamela Isley is still around. Heh heh... But if there's no competition, our Miss' Speedy Snail' might still decide to make a move on him."

"W-what?!"

Even in the dim light of the unlit rooftop, it was clear that part of her face that wasn't hidden by the mask had turned bright red.

"What the hell are you talking about, idiot?!"

"Enough shouting!"

Batman interrupted, "You'll sort this out in the cave. Huntress, take tomorrow and the day after off. I'll need your help at the dinner party at Wayne Manor on Friday."

"Got it."

She nodded.

"Can I come too?"

A squeaky voice suddenly interrupted, startling most of the group but not Batman, "My brother's ignoring me at home..."

"Mouseman?"

Batgirl's nervous tic was visible even beneath her mask, "What the...?"

"Girls shouldn't curse."

He retorted, dragging his foot, "Especially someone as beautiful as you."

"Ooh-hoo,"

Huntress smirked, "Looks like someone has a fan? Congratulations!"

"Go away! He's just..."

In the next moment, he was kneeling in front of them, dressed in an expensive-looking suit, holding what appeared to be "flowers" made entirely of cheese.

The stems, leaves, and even the wrapping were all made of cheese. The flowers themselves were white at the top.

"Ah, beautiful mouse-a-a-a!"

Mouseman exclaimed with a dramatic sigh.

"Allow me to present these cheesy flowers to you as a token of my sincere and pure love. I made them from one hundred and one different types of cheese, and the white tops are crafted from high-quality mold. All for you... my lo-ovely!"

Batgirl immediately quivered from Mouseman and hid behind Huntress, who was stunned, as was everyone else... except Batman.

It was easy to see through her mask how horrified and confused she was by what was happening.

However, the "Daytime Mouse Hero" wasn't done yet. Still kneeling, he began crawling towards the girls.

"Come on, Batsy, accept my fiery true mouse love! We will be together, day and night..."

"Oh no!"

Batgirl squeaked, imagining such a fate.

"... In joy and sorrow..."

"Oh no!"

"... In fights and in bed..."

"Ugh-e-e..."

They couldn't hold it in.

"... And when we're together, we will fall Gotham City first, and then the whole world, into the abyss of true love! And we will have many, many little mice, who in the future will cover the world and preach LOVE!"

At that point, Robin lost it.

Nightwing grimaced, and Batman... well, it's Batman.

"Get away from here... this will never happen!"

Batgirl declared firmly.

"But why? We're the perfect mouse family! Brother, tell them!"

Mouseman turned his tear-streaked face toward his "older brother." However, Batman remained silent and then turned to Nightwing.

"Clean up... your tracks. We're heading to the cave."

He was about to step off the edge of the roof but stopped and turned his head toward Barbara.

"Batgirl!"

"W-what?"

Barbara responded in a lifeless voice.

"As the elder of your... family, I give my blessing on your relationship."

Then, in an instant, he disappeared into the night.

"YAY-Y-Y-Y!"

Mouseman squeaked.

"N-N-N-N-N-N-O!!!"

Batgirl shrieked and unleashed her entire supply of gadgets on Mouseman.

"Are we... having an addition to the family?"

Nightwing smirked and quietly remarked.

To be continued...

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