Bruce was sure this was it.

Bane was simply overpowering him, Bruce’s head being held under the water of a Gotham fountain by Bane’s sheer strength.

Bruce was losing the strength to fight back, to get out, all till he heard the voice of a…kid?

”Hey! Asshole!”

After that, Bane had suddenly let him go. It took a moment because Bruce could barely breathe, could barely see, but then he saw a big rock…

You, just some lonely, surviving street kid barely older than thirteen, threw a rock at Bane but…

You saved Bruce’s life…Bątman’s life…”

And you created a diversion long enough for Bruce to force himself up, back into full Bątman mode again despite being completely busted up.

You had retreated to the alley and Bane had followed, planning to make an example out of you and use it against Bruce, but Bruce had came right back from behind, finishing this cursed fight and as authorities were handling Bane’s unconscious and massive body, he finally turned to you who was now tucked into one of the corners of the alley, his eyes hidden behind his cowl as he said simply and quietly.

“You…you saved my life…you’re just a kid…”