Prologue

Now with all her debts to the League of Assassins settled, Athena Thomas can take time to find out who she really is, what she really wants, and who she really loves. Luckily, her childhood crush - Dick Grayson - isn't far from sight. The Batfamily is growing in size as more and more heroes offer their lives to protect Gotham. Nightingale is officially one of them and she is devoted to the city. With an alliance so large, Gotham becomes an almost impenetrable sanctuary.

Almost.

Unknown to Athena, an ancient evil is lurking in the shadows of Gotham, waiting for the perfect moment to rise. And that moment is soon.

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"Come with us. We will make you better. We will make you beyond better. We will make you great."