Batman: Return to Arkham Ch.2

No question that Harvey was out to stop Falcone once and for all. Batman had to stop him before the young attorney would get himself killed. He traveled down the vent Harvey escaped through to arrived at the scene of a massacre. Several of Carmine’s men were found dead, with their throats slit.

Batman:   Dead? But how did……

Carmine:   AGH!

He looked up at the upper floor to Carmine’s office, seeing the mob leader in a struggle for a knife against none other than Harvey Dent. The Crusader was shocked, noticing the blood on Harvey’s sleeves. Could he go so far to kill Falcone’s men? Him, the white Knight of Gotham? A lot of questions had to be answered, and they will once Carmine is put down. Batman quickly runs up the stairs, hearing the shots from gunfire. Hoped it wasn’t too late. He slams his way through the door to see Carmine on the floor, his shoulder bleeding from a gun wound. But the real surprise was the shooter holding the gun, with the look of anger on his face.

Batman:   Harvey……

Harvey:   He left me no choice. Refused to give up peacefully. I told him you were coming, but then the guns were out.

Batman:   Its ok Harvey…. you’re safe now.

Harvey:   No……. not yet……there’s still justice to be made.

Batman:   Its dangerous Harvey…. you’re pushing your luck.

Harvey:   That’s why I make my…..

Batman:   GET DOWN!

More of Falcone’s men began to pile in from the room below, opening fire upon the two men above. Batman quickly grabs Dent and hurls them both to cover by a desk, as shots broke through the glass windows.

Batman:   Stay here….

Harvey:   Plan to….

Batman slowly made his way downstairs, stalking the foolish thugs using his detective mode. His shock batarang could handle this. He hurls the weapon through the air vents above and controls it with his gauntlets to hover on the other side, right underneath their feet.

Thug:   Hey…. what is that?

Before any could respond, the batarang explodes in a wave of electricity, allowing Batman to make his move. He slams two of the thugs’ heads together and kicks one against the wall. A nervous wreck, the last one of them tries to grab his gun, but quickly has it ripped away by the batclaw.

Thug:   Oh Jesus…….please…..

He grabs the thug by the collar of his shirt and slams his head against the stone wall, easily breaking his nose.

Batman:   THE WEAPONS! WHERE DID YOU GET THEM?

Thug:  GOD HELP ME!

That was the wrong answer. Bats hurled the thug’s head into the wall once again, as blood stained into the stone.

Batman:   TALK! OR SHOULD I BREAK YOUR WHOLE SKULL OPEN?

Thug:   NO! I’LL TALK! I’LL TALK! HE CALLS HIMSELF MOTH! FALCONE MADE A DEAL WITH HIM MONTHS AGO FOR AN EXCHANGE!

Batman:   WHERE IS HE?

Thug:   I DON’T KNOW!

Batman:   LIAR!

Thug:   I SWEAR ON MY LIFE I DON’T KNOW!

Carmine:   Drop him freak……

He turns around, seeing an injured Falcone with a gun pointed against Harvey’s head. He had his bloody armed wrapped around Dent’s neck, preventing him from making another escape. You could tell the old man wanted revenge, looking into his eyes. Dent struggled to break free, sweat dripping down his face. All this pleased the boss so much that he formed a small smile.

Carmine:   Here’s how this’ll all play out Bat…….you’re gonna let him go……and walk away…..go bother that jester fuck for all I care…..just leave. This is still between me and me alone with Harvey.

Batman:   You’re in no position to give orders anymore Carmine.
Carmine:   Do I look like I give a dam what you think? You try to change the system but all you did was make things worse. You aren’t a symbol…just another criminal….no different from the rest of us.

Batman:   (In mind:   Just keep talking…..)

Carmine:   Things change Batman…..starting now….

Batman had him now, throwing a reverse batarang behind Carmine and knocking the gun out of his hand. This allowed Harvey to swing his elbow right in Falcone’s stomach, allowing his freedom. To finish things, Batman leaps into the air and tackles the mob leader to the floor, causing him to pass out.

Batman:    You’re right…..things change……

It wasn’t long until the GCPD arrived on the scene, bringing in Falcone, his son, and several other thugs into custody. Harvey Dent was receiving medical treatment as a familiar face appeared to greet him.

Harvey:   Gordon…..

Cap. Gordon:   District Attorney…..

Harvey:   Heehee….what took you so long?

Cap. Gordon:   Still a wise guy I see? All this your doing?

Harvey:   Well….I had a little help…

Cap. Gordon:   Right…..he here?

Harvey:   Gone….long gone…..

Cap. Gordon:   Where?

Harvey:   Silent treatment…..

Cap. Gordon:    Of course…..nights like this are like candy to him……

Harvey:   Yeah….I owe him my life….thanks to him we can finally put Falcone in his place.

Cap. Gordon:   Lets just forget him for a second….are you ok?

Harvey:   Better….I’m eager…..setting up the next trial as soon as possible.
Cap. Gordon:   May I remind you Mr. Dent that you did almost die.

Harvey:   What’s your game captain…oh I’m sorry…Commisioner…

Cap. Gordon:   First of all, that isn’t until next month…..second, you need rest. Sleep the rest of the night off before you head out to the courtroom.

Harvey:   You know what? I’ll make a deal with you Gordon……

He takes out a silver dollar coin from his coat pocket, with a eager smile placed on his lips.

Cap. Gordon:   Oh come on Harvey, not this again.

Harvey:   Heads, I go home…..tails, I follow you to the lockup. Deal?

Cap. Gordon:   Do I even have a choice?

Harvey:   Here goes….

As the coin flips, high above the streets of Gotham lies the Batman, scanning the criminal database for all leads to this “Moth” character.

Alfred:   Master Bruce, I believe I found something.

Batman:   Go ahead Alfred.

Alfred:   Reports say a strange figure dressed as a moth was seen in South Gotham. It also says that several civilians were attacked by this crook, using some what appears to be called a “silk shooter.”

Batman:   Like actual moths…..

Alfred:   Said they were incased in it. What strange endeavors Master Wayne. Must you get involved with such ridiculous matters?

Batman:   Whoever this guy thinks he is; Falcone is in works with him. I need to stop this now.

Alfred:   As you wish sir. I’m sending you the data on the moth character’s last known location.

Batman:   Hmmm…right outside Gotham Memorial Bank….

Alfred:   Quite a strange location for a moth.

Batman:   But the perfect place for a criminal.