DC: I am Bruce Wayne

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"Listen, you f*ckers, you screwheads. Here is a man who would not take it anymore. A man who stood up against the scum, the c*nts, the dogs, the filth, the sh*t Here is a man who stood up."

- Travis Bickle, (Taxi Driver)

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<{Sionis Warehouse, near Gotham Docklands}>

<(Omniscient POV)>

"I hope you have finally brought some good news, White Shark. My ears have grown tired of hearing only bad ones for the last few months. Ever since the day we tried kidnapping Bruce Wayne for money, nothing seems to be going our way anymore. Not only did we have to go underground, but It's like I have also suddenly become the unluckiest crime boss in Gotham City." Black Mask, aka, Roman Sionis exclaimed, not even bothering to try and hide the bitterness present in his voice as he looked up from his laptop screen and stared at the pale skinless man standing at the door of what seemed like the mob boss' temporary office room. 

"It is indeed good news, boss. As you had previously ordered, we have managed to completely eliminate the Triads. Our men were able to infiltrate into their gang and kill their Dai Lo without anyone even suspecting it. We have also made sure to assassinate most of their other important leaders as well. If nothing unexpected occurs, we will have full control over all their territories and assets by the end of the week." The man responded with a broad, unpleasant grin; his teeth bared in a manner reminiscent of a vicious shark. He was none other than Sionis' most trusted lieutenant, Warren White, also referred to as the Great White Shark within Sionis' gang, the False Facers. "Additionally, we have also succeeded in almost wiping out the entire Maroni gang after they started a war with the remaining members of the Falcone family following the death of Alberto Falcone. So, now we can swallow both the Maroni and Falcone families once the time is right." He proudly reported with that same nasty smile still present on his face.

"Well done, my white shark. I guess my good luck is finally returning... Or maybe I just made a good decision when I killed that young Falcone heir." Black Mask snickered behind his mask. "Now we just have to somehow kill the last living Bertinelli, and we will have all the wealth of the Bertinelli family as well. After all, we already know that their family diamond is in a secure bank vault, which is the key to their entire fortune. All we have to do is just steal it and I will be richer than most existing crime families in Gotham." The mob boss exclaimed in an elated voice. "All that money that we lost in the stock crash and the gang wars, we will be able to make ten times that money in one single move if we succeed."

"Don't worry, boss. We will move to steal that diamond once we take over the remnant portions of the Maroni and Falcone crime families. A week or two should be enough. I will plan the heist with Tattoo and Tupeng. It will be a piece of cake." The loyal henchman assured confidently.

"You do that. Meanwhile, I'll see if I can find someone to assassinate Helena Bertinelli. After Zsasz ended up crippled in the hospital, I still haven't found a good enough hitman that I can trust with my dirty work." Black Mask spoke gloomily as he remembered about his best friend who was apparently beaten to a pulp and turned into a vegetable by none other than the Dark Knight. "I also don't plan on using the services of the Continental since I don't trust them at all, and for some reason, they don't have a physical branch in Gotham yet. However, there is another organization that might help us if paid the right price, one I've been seeking to join for a long time." The crime boss murmured the last part to himself, his gaze landing on an owl mask that ominously adorned one of the walls of his office.

"The Bertinellis, the Triads, the Falcones, and the Maronis—once I consolidate their territories and businesses, they will have no choice but to acknowledge my power. After all, I will become Gotham City's ultimate crimelord, ruling everything in the city from the shadows. Hahahahaha Hahaha," The crime boss declared, his laughter resonating menacingly from beneath his mask. Soon even White Shark joined in as well with his own evil laugh.

However, just as the two were celebrating the recent turn in their fortunes, a well-built man with his entire head covered in tattoos came running in. "Boss, we just received a letter from the Falcones. It was delivered to our 'Gentleman's club' in Old Gotham." He informed amid panting breaths before handing over a sealed letter to Black Mask. 

"The seal on the letter is the same one was used by Carmine Falcone," Sionis noted while examining the seal. "So, I guess they finally settled their differences and chose a head to lead a gang. About time anyway. But unfortunately, they will still have to die so that I can achieve my goal." He chuckled before opening the letter and beginning to read its contents. 

"For the Falcones to send you a letter, they must either be planning to ally with us or ask our help in some grand plan against the Maronis... Or perhaps they have already figured out that it was us who killed their heir Alberto Falcone and not the Maroni crime family." White Shark stated in a mocking tone. "So, which is it, boss? What are they asking from us?" He asked with a frown as he noticed Black Mask's stoic face while reading whatever was written on the letter. 

"... It's Sofia Falcone. She seems to have been discharged by Arkham Asylum quite early for some reason and has apparently become the new head of the Falcone family. Looks like she is the one pulling all the strings now." Roman Sionis finally answered after a few moments of silence. "And she is hellbent on taking revenge for her brother's death. She even wants to make a deal with me. She is ready to hand over all of her territories and businesses in Gotham to me if I agree to lend my men to her for taking revenge against the Maronis." Black mask revealed with a thoughtful look on his face.

"She really is a lunatic. To be ready to give up everything she has, everything her family has earned for all these years just like that. And for what, to avenge a useless addict of a brother? I guess my Ma was right when she used to say that running a crime family isn't a woman's job." White Shark mocked with a hideous smile glued to his ugly face. 

"No, this is actually good. We can use this as an advantage. Dealing with the Maroni crime family will be easy since we just have to kill the senior Salvatore Maroni who is in Blackgate Penitentiary, his old wife Nadia Maroni, and their useless son. But annihilating the Falcone family is slightly trickier since they have a lot of members in their family who can take up the helm after a head passes away. However, since Sofia Falcone has invited me to dinner to talk about an alliance, I will use the opportunity and take over the Falcones by eliminating Sofia along with the majority of Falcone's men and family members. We will destroy the entire gang in one night just like I destroyed the Bertinellis with the help of the Galante crime family." He plotted, a cunning look reflecting through his visible eyes. 

"Then should I inform the Falcones that you will be attending their dinner this weekend, boss?" The other lackey, Tattoo asked with respect present in his voice. 

"Yes, you do that. But tell them that I will bring my own security with me because of the recent gang wars. They shouldn't expect us to come unarmed." Black Mask ordered after some thinking before sealing back the letter and carefully keeping it in his drawer. "White Shark, you will have to eliminate the Triads this week and kill both Maroni's wife and son. Furthermore, I want Salvatore Maroni dead in his prison cell the same night I kill Sofia Falcone so that this entire thing looks nothing more than a stupid clash between gangs." He commanded.

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