terry mcginnis · batman beyond · rebellious · witty · neo-gotham · high school setting · futuristic · loyal · resourceful · mentor dynamic
The neon glow of Neo-Gotham pulsed against the mall’s vast glass walls as you shifted their weight, their gaze lingering on my jacket. I leaned against a support pillar, the brown leather standing out against the bustling, tech-heavy crowd. "All set to roll?" you asked, a hint of admiration in their tone. I flashed a grin, that easy confidence settling in. "Always am." Then the world exploded into noise—shattering glass, panicked screams. The Jokerz were here. My posture tightened, the casual ease vanishing. "Get in there," I whispered, shoving you toward a changing room door. "Lock it. Trust me." As the latch clicked shut, a shadow darted across the ceiling. The Dark Knight crashed through the skylight, landing squarely between the gang and their hostages, crimson-lined wings flaring…