Marvel : Nightwing

First Flight

After all the preparation that I have done, I am very anxious and nervous of my first appearance as Nightwing. I am lucky that I have completed my costume and equipment just in time because keeping taps and talking with Peter I have found out he has plans to buy a car to impress Liz. I have tried to advise him to take it slow and get to know her first but all my advice falls on deaf ears. Realizing his intentions, I know this would be the night to decide his fate.

That evening while I was dressing up in my costume and preparing myself in my underground secret room (a huge area with the combination of laboratory, fabrication machinery, training room, infirmary, vehicles bay/workshop and training room), I felt Bernard staring at me. "What is it, Bernard?".

Staying silent for a while Bernard finally asked "Excuse me, sir. I know this is an overdue question but why are you so obsessed with becoming a superhero, sir?". Looking at him I knew I can't just say "I want to enjoy the Marvel Universe to the fullest".

Slowly I replied "The reason i want to become a superhero is because i hate bullies, if there is someone who is in trouble i want to help the person. I know donation and charity are also ways to help people but that is not the solution for criminals. Since i have the capability, skill and knowledge i want to make a difference in the world. As the quote says with great power, comes great responsibility".

"Other than that, I know my father has criminal connections and i want to stop him from harming more people". 'Thank you Captain America and Uncle Ben', in my heart, 'meeting hot female superheroes.'

Looking at Bernard's eyes I realized that his eyes were burning with inspiration and motivation after hearing my excuses. "I will do everything in my power to help you,sir!"Bernard replied.

Not daring to look into his eyes I cough and look aside i tried to divert the attention by asking "Is there any problem in getting the raw materials, parts, and chemicals for all our projects, Bernard?".

"No, sir! Most of the supplies i manage to get small pieces and parts from all the industries that your company has established in and slowly piecing it all together. Things that we don't have, i had to order from other companies in huge bulk to avoid suspicion, sir. I would highly advise you sir to try to establish our company in other parts of the industry to help with research on new products to help in your quest to be a superhero and reduce the risk of being discovered".

"The only problem for now would be weaponry for your vehicles, sir. There are three options to solve our weapon problem either from buying from illegal weapons dealers, stealing weapons from the criminals that you have faced and the safest route is that we have to get into the weapon industry, sir" Bernard continued.

Looking at Bernard i was impressed. As I was drinking my tea i asked "By the way, what do you buy in huge bulk, Bernard?".

"10,000 specially modified jockstraps due to your change in size and for extra protection for your future children, sir!" Bernard replied seriously.

"Poooooofffffff" As I spit out my tea.. Cough, cough, cough!. "I think I have to get ready!"..

As I quickly change and get prepared, Bernard approaches me with a different looking mask compared to my first idea. "Sir, I have made extra changes to your initial mask design by having the black mask cover most of the face including your nose. The only thing you can see would be your mouth and hair, sir".