One thing I like about fan-fics is that they cater to an audience interest in re-presenting what they find most intriguing about a story-environment.
I'm a big fan of Batman (DC Comics) love-stories, since they present interesting ideas/images of real peopled dealing with the nefarious problem of criminal insanity while negotiating the human sensitivity to vulnerable emotions (e.g., loneliness, escapism, delight, etc.).
So this is a Batman-adapted fan-fic about a strange love story!
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Bruce Talon was a powerful American vigilante who had ties to the very talented team of American vigilantes known as the 'Dark Knights.' Bruce called himself 'Bat-Man,' since his cape and mask made him look like a bat, which he liked since he was fascinated by the survival instincts and night-vision of bats! Bat-Man had many allies, all members of the Dark Knights, including Gorgeous Girl, War-Hammer, Spy, Hacker, Nurse Ninja, and Giant.
Bat-Man and the Dark Knights helped America deal with a number of evil-doers, including the Red Hood Gang, Black Mask, Iron Opium, and Doctor Ugly. Now, Bat-Man wanted to settle down and read books and watch movies (he was almost 40!). Bat-Man decided to rent the John Boorman film "Excalibur" [1981] one night in his mansion. The film presented a lush portrait of the fabled English kingdom of Camelot and how it was challenged by a dastardly warlord named Mordred, the son of his estranged evil sister, Morgan.
As Bat-Man watched the Boorman film, he became entranced by the side-story of the wandering knight Lancelot who would try to help Camelot deal with Mordred. Bat-Man watched as the powerful wizard Merlin tried to help the regal King Arthur bring Lancelot into the kingdom of Camelot and learn about the magical sword Excalibur, which was procured from the hands of the mystical Lady of the Lake. Bat-Man became obsessed with the Lady of the Lake and the mythology surrounding this sword-wielding 'muse.'
As Bruce/Bat-Man read more and more about the Lady of the Lake, he became convinced she was real. He decided to travel to England to search for her, around the area where the actual kingdom of Camelot supposedly sat. Bat-Man sat by the lake where he thought the sword-wielding muse resided and prayed and wrote prayers in his journal --- waiting for her to surface. Bat-Man waited...and waited...and waited. There was no response. Despondent but still inspired by his travels, Bat-Man decided to return home.
Two months passed and Bruce (Bat-Man) received a phone call from a woman claiming a co-worker wanted to set the two up on a blind-date. The woman's name was Talia and she worked as a legal-clerk at Talon Industries, the company Bruce inherited from his deceased father. Bruce agreed to meet Talia, and the two went out to dinner at a fancy Italian restaurant. Bruce was drawn to Talia's intelligence, attractiveness, and overall charm, but he also thought there was something unusual and even strange (something secret) about her. Nevertheless, the two continued their relationship.
Bruce asked Talia to marry her one year later. The wedding was the toast of the city, and everyone was invited (including the mayor). Bruce told everyone Talia was the special jewel in his heart and that he looked forward to a comfortable life retiring with her (perhaps in Switzerland!). Bruce and Talia were referred to in the press as the 'Fortune Couple' (since Talia was apparently the daughter of a very wealthy Algerian politician). Bruce and Talia went on their honeymoon --- to Fiji --- and were looking forward to a happy life together. When they got to Fiji, however, Talia started confiding in him.
TALIA: I feel so safe with you, Bruce!
BRUCE: I'm glad! Isn't Fiji nice?
TALIA: I love it; I want to confide in you.
BRUCE: I want you to trust me...
TALIA: I'm not who you think I am.
BRUCE: What do you mean? Your father is an Algerian politician, right?
TALIA: No. My father is the wizard Merlin. I'm the Lady of the Lake.
BRUCE: What?? Are you alright? You're speaking like an insane person!
TALIA: You must believe me. I've searched for someone to care for me.
BRUCE: The Lady of the Lake may be real, but I never found her.
TALIA: I know you came looking for me when you visited England!
BRUCE: You knew? I can't believe this...
TALIA: I want you to prove your love for me.
BRUCE: How? What on Earth can I give you?
TALIA: I guard the Fountain of Youth (as well as Excalibur).
BRUCE: Alright. Why are you telling me?
TALIA: Prove to Merlin that you are not 'greedy' for my treasures.
BRUCE: Oh, you want a man to care about you and only you!
TALIA: That's right. Do you love me, Bruce?
BRUCE: Yes, I do Talia (that is your name?).
TALIA: Haha, yes, my real name is in fact Talia.
BRUCE: Well...'Talia, the Lady of the Lake.' I'm flattered (to say the least).
TALIA: Love requires simple 'child-like love-speak,' not fortune...
BRUCE: Maybe you and I will find a 'crazy love' neither of us expected!
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I'm a big fan of Batman (DC Comics) love-stories, since they present interesting ideas/images of real peopled dealing with the nefarious problem of criminal insanity while negotiating the human sensitivity to vulnerable emotions (e.g., loneliness, escapism, delight, etc.).
So this is a Batman-adapted fan-fic about a strange love story!
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Bruce Talon was a powerful American vigilante who had ties to the very talented team of American vigilantes known as the 'Dark Knights.' Bruce called himself 'Bat-Man,' since his cape and mask made him look like a bat, which he liked since he was fascinated by the survival instincts and night-vision of bats! Bat-Man had many allies, all members of the Dark Knights, including Gorgeous Girl, War-Hammer, Spy, Hacker, Nurse Ninja, and Giant.
Bat-Man and the Dark Knights helped America deal with a number of evil-doers, including the Red Hood Gang, Black Mask, Iron Opium, and Doctor Ugly. Now, Bat-Man wanted to settle down and read books and watch movies (he was almost 40!). Bat-Man decided to rent the John Boorman film "Excalibur" [1981] one night in his mansion. The film presented a lush portrait of the fabled English kingdom of Camelot and how it was challenged by a dastardly warlord named Mordred, the son of his estranged evil sister, Morgan.
As Bat-Man watched the Boorman film, he became entranced by the side-story of the wandering knight Lancelot who would try to help Camelot deal with Mordred. Bat-Man watched as the powerful wizard Merlin tried to help the regal King Arthur bring Lancelot into the kingdom of Camelot and learn about the magical sword Excalibur, which was procured from the hands of the mystical Lady of the Lake. Bat-Man became obsessed with the Lady of the Lake and the mythology surrounding this sword-wielding 'muse.'
As Bruce/Bat-Man read more and more about the Lady of the Lake, he became convinced she was real. He decided to travel to England to search for her, around the area where the actual kingdom of Camelot supposedly sat. Bat-Man sat by the lake where he thought the sword-wielding muse resided and prayed and wrote prayers in his journal --- waiting for her to surface. Bat-Man waited...and waited...and waited. There was no response. Despondent but still inspired by his travels, Bat-Man decided to return home.
Two months passed and Bruce (Bat-Man) received a phone call from a woman claiming a co-worker wanted to set the two up on a blind-date. The woman's name was Talia and she worked as a legal-clerk at Talon Industries, the company Bruce inherited from his deceased father. Bruce agreed to meet Talia, and the two went out to dinner at a fancy Italian restaurant. Bruce was drawn to Talia's intelligence, attractiveness, and overall charm, but he also thought there was something unusual and even strange (something secret) about her. Nevertheless, the two continued their relationship.
Bruce asked Talia to marry her one year later. The wedding was the toast of the city, and everyone was invited (including the mayor). Bruce told everyone Talia was the special jewel in his heart and that he looked forward to a comfortable life retiring with her (perhaps in Switzerland!). Bruce and Talia were referred to in the press as the 'Fortune Couple' (since Talia was apparently the daughter of a very wealthy Algerian politician). Bruce and Talia went on their honeymoon --- to Fiji --- and were looking forward to a happy life together. When they got to Fiji, however, Talia started confiding in him.
TALIA: I feel so safe with you, Bruce!
BRUCE: I'm glad! Isn't Fiji nice?
TALIA: I love it; I want to confide in you.
BRUCE: I want you to trust me...
TALIA: I'm not who you think I am.
BRUCE: What do you mean? Your father is an Algerian politician, right?
TALIA: No. My father is the wizard Merlin. I'm the Lady of the Lake.
BRUCE: What?? Are you alright? You're speaking like an insane person!
TALIA: You must believe me. I've searched for someone to care for me.
BRUCE: The Lady of the Lake may be real, but I never found her.
TALIA: I know you came looking for me when you visited England!
BRUCE: You knew? I can't believe this...
TALIA: I want you to prove your love for me.
BRUCE: How? What on Earth can I give you?
TALIA: I guard the Fountain of Youth (as well as Excalibur).
BRUCE: Alright. Why are you telling me?
TALIA: Prove to Merlin that you are not 'greedy' for my treasures.
BRUCE: Oh, you want a man to care about you and only you!
TALIA: That's right. Do you love me, Bruce?
BRUCE: Yes, I do Talia (that is your name?).
TALIA: Haha, yes, my real name is in fact Talia.
BRUCE: Well...'Talia, the Lady of the Lake.' I'm flattered (to say the least).
TALIA: Love requires simple 'child-like love-speak,' not fortune...
BRUCE: Maybe you and I will find a 'crazy love' neither of us expected!
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