#bat-shorts

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Bat-Shorts!

So… I was thinking of making a fan-made short about Batwheels, which focuses on the slice-of-life side instead of the action.

TOO LATE! I’m making them anyway!

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I imagine that, like all kids, the Batwheels might not always be a goddie-four-tires. They might have moments of mischief and banter, albeit never (or rarely) as naughty as the Legion of Zoom.

And yeah, even superhero cars aren’t safe from sibling fights.

Ep. 1: Teases and Drama

Bam: (vlogging) This is one of my sisters, Batwing. She’s pretty much a drama queen if you ask me. Batwing: What did you say?! Bam: (rolls his eyes) Oh, it’s obvious. Like that time you said you’ll burn to ash when Batman calls you for a daytime mission. Batwing: I WAS JOKING ON THAT PART! AND HOW DID YOU REMEMBER THAT?! Bam: Uh-huh. Total drama queen. Batwing: (about to throw her squishy to Bam) I’LL GET YOU!! MOE: Batwing, no. Don’t throw that thing at your brother. Bam, I’ve told you that being the oldest isn’t an excuse to mock your sibs. Bam: Yes, MOE...

Both of them stood in silence before Batwing gave Bam a smug face.

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Ep. 2: Villain Training

MOE: Okay, Batwheels! For today’s training, one of you has to be the “bad guy”. Bibi, it’s your turn today. Bibi: Wait, I thought it was Bam’s. Bam: Nope, I was the bad guy last week. Plus, since I’m the leader, I should be in charge. Not trying to brag or anything. Batwing: Honestly, you weren't half bad as a villain, Bam. Definitely better than Buff, who's like the last pick. No offense. Buff: None taken. Bibi: So… who’s playing the bad guy? Redbird: (points to Bibi) You do. Bibi: (throws back to Redbird) Nuh uh. You are. Bam: (glances at Batwing) Not me. Her. Buff: Should I be the bad guy instead? All: NO.

The Batwheels kept arguing, each wanting to be on the “good guy” side, even though they knew this was just pretend.

MOE: If you kids can't decide, we’ll just spin the wheel. Whoever gets picked gets to be the bad guy.

In short, the wheel spins, and Batwing gets her turn. She groans, going to her room to get her costume before the training.

Moments later…

Batwing (as Lady Dracuwing): MWHAHAHAHA! Attack, my power-draining minions! Bam: (launching Batarangs) Yup. She’s the top-rated “villain” in our training missions. Bibi: Seconded! (boots a bat-drone aside)

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Bat-Shorts Ep. 4 Buff's Villain Arc

Buff was in the park, goofing around and practicing his villain lines when Snowy, who happened to be strolling by, spotted him and came closer.

Buff: Mwahahaha… UGH! I CAN’T MAKE THAT LAUGH SOUND COOL!

Snowy: Um… Buff… you're okay?

Buff: Oh, hey, Snowy. I’m fine, just… practicing.

Snowy: And… for what exactly?

Buff: (sighs) We kind of have this thing where we take turns being the bad guy. It’s just for fun and practice, really.

Snowy: Oh… so that laugh I heard was you?

Buff: Yep! Just trying to nail this ‘bad guy’ thing. Last time, I totally flopped and didn’t get into it, so now I feel kinda… left out.

Snowy: Well… if you want, I can share some tips. Ducky or Prank might have cool ideas, too. Don’t worry, I won’t let the Zoomers know you’re the one asking!

Buff: Really…? You’d help me out?

Snowy: Of course! That’s what friends do, right? Just promise me you won’t actually turn evil.

Buff: Deal!

So, they both started practicing like they were auditioning for a Shakespearean play. While Buff worked on his acting, Snowy collected some ideas from the Zoomers for him to imitate. In the next few months, Buff feels more confident to give his “villain” role another chance.

Later in the Bat-cave, the Batwheels are slumping, running out of ideas for their training simulations. Jumps, villain schemes, team moves, all of it.

Bam: Okay, so... We’re out of options for who’s gonna be the villain for the training.

Redbird: Yeah, all of us have tried different scenarios already.

Buff comes in nervously.

Buff: Perhaps... Can I be the bad guy this time? I know I’m not the best at it, but I want to see if I can do better.

Batwing: Yeah, the last time — (Bam shuts her mouth)

Bam: Wing, no. You’ll hurt him.

Buff looks at the rest with pleading eyes, hoping they’ll give him another chance.

Bam: Alright, if you really wanna give it a go, you might as well try something different.

Redbird: Yeah! Surprise us!

Buff: Okay then, I might… have something in mind. But I’ll only tell MOE and Bam before I really do the act.

Buff leans in, whispering a plan to MOE and Bam that sparks their curiosity. MOE takes the villain role first, but the group's groans make it clear the excitement is missing.

But the real twist hits when MOE is finally “defeated.” Suddenly, Buff brandishes a wooden stick and dramatically “stabs” Bam’s engine. Bam collapses, playing dead, while the others freeze in stunned silence.

Batwing: (trembling) Buff… what did you just do…?

Buff: Buff? Buff? (laugh manically) Buff is no more. It is I, Blue Hood, the Sentinel of Despair!

Bibi: Wait, are we still playing or what?

Bam: (opens his eyes) Yeah, we’re still playing. (pretends to die again)

Everyone lets out a shaky sigh of relief, their faces showing a mix of lingering fear and disbelief. In the end, the battle continued until Buff (as Blue Hood) was defeated.

Batwing: Wow, Buff, you’ve really outdone yourself this time!

Yeah! You nearly fried our circuits with that act. For a moment, we thought you’d actually joined the dark side.

Buff: Thanks! But yeah... I might’ve gone a bit too far. (chuckles)

Bam: Let me guess... you’ve practiced with some... you-know-who.

Buff: BAM!

Bam: Just saying.

Bam mutters under his breath, already plotting a backup plan in case this wild scenario ever becomes reality. Buff shivers a bit, remembering how savage he was back there. He considered toning things down a bit next time.

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Bat-Shorts Ep. 3 Hide and Shape-Shift

MOE was about to call out for the monthly maintenance, but the Batwheels, true to their playful spirit, darted off and vanished into their favorite hiding spots.

MOE: "Kids… I know you’re in here somewhere…"

Then he spotted a box that looked like it was full of colorful marbles, which Batman kept safe from a past mission. But these marbles were actually magic: anyone who touched one could turn into anything they could dream up, at least for a little while. MOE knew the Batwheels well enough to think they’d use them when he wasn’t looking.

MOE: "Ooh… you guys want to play hide-and-seek? I bet I can find you in less than twenty minutes. Right, BC?" BC: "You got it! Timer starts… now!"

MOE began searching every corner of the Bat Cave and Wayne Manor. One by one, he found the Batwheels, their disguises no match for his sharp eye.

MOE: (looking up) "A bat with yellow outlines? Definitely Batwing!"

He walked over to the training area and ran into something solid yes invisible.

MOE: "Redbird, just because you’re invisible doesn’t mean you can skip out on Maintenance Day!" Redbird: (reappearing) "Aw, man."

Outside in the backyard, he spotted a big boulder and a potted sunflower.

MOE: "Nice try, Buff and Bibi! But I think you could’ve done better."

With a shimmer, Buff and Bibi returned to their true forms.

MOE: "Now… where could Bam and Tumbler be hiding?"

He spotted a tempting slice of chocolate cake and a plump mochi sitting on his workbench. Since eating was out of the question for him, MOE quickly deduced these treats were actually Batwheels in disguise. Still, he knew they would cling to their sweet forms as long as possible.

MOE: "Mmm, these desserts look amazing! I really have to thank Batman for them." (playfully licking his lips) "Maybe I’ll taste the cake first?"

When MOE mimed opening his digital mouth wide, the boys panicked, convinced he might actually gobble them up.

Bam: (hopping off the table) "NOPENOPENOPE! No chocolate cake here! Just me." (changes back to a Batmobile) Tumbler: "Bam! You totally blew our cover!" (groans) Bam: "I panicked, okay?! I thought MOE was gonna eat me for real." MOE: "Alright, boys. Keep arguing while you wait for your turn." Bam and Tumbler: (groans)

In short, they line up just by the fix-it station, talking or reading to pass the time while MOE does the monthly maintenance.

Buff: (trying not to laugh) Seriously, Bam? You really think pretending to be a cake will let you skip the maintenance? Bam: Alright, yeah, that was kinda lame. I was just trying to mix things up a bit this time. Tumbler: Remind me why we’re cousins in the first place? Bam: Come on, we’re all created by Batman! And let’s be honest, we tend to pull this kind of stuff when we want to avoid our actual tasks. MOE: I heard that! Tumbler: (chuckles) Yeah, sure. Justice is never boring in Gotham.