Chapter 1: Break Out
"Commissioner," Batman said. Jim Gordon turned around startled.
"Ah, have pity on an old man's blood pressure," Gordon exclaimed.
"Sorry Jim," Batman replied as he turned his signal off. He walked toward Gordon. "Old habit." He was now two feet in front of Gordon. "What is it?"
"Arkham," Gordon told him. "There was a large breakout a few hours ago. Several of the inmates escaped."
"Which ones?" Batman asked.
"The Joker, Scarecrow, Poison Ivy, Harley Quinn, Killer Croc, Bane, Two-Face and the Riddler," Gordon told him.
"Do we know what caused it?" Batman asked.
"An explosion in the walls of each of the inmates' cells," a female voice said. She then walked into the dim moonlight. She had emerald green eyes, long brown hair in a bun, tan skin and a police uniform on. "But it's unknown who caused it."
"O, Batman this is Detective Maranda Tate," Gordon informed him. "She transferred here last month from Metropolis and will be staying here for the next few months."
"Pleasure to met you," Maranda said as she held out her hand for him to shake. Batman stood there while her hand was extended. She eventually she dropped her hand. "Not a big hand shaker?"
"Or goodbyer," Gordon told her as they turned to look at each other. "He usually leaves right about…" He turned to see Batman gone. "Now." Maranda turned to look where Batman had just been. "I still hate it when he does that."