Okay so let me explain this. There was never a Rachel like there was in the movie. Bruce has a girlfriend named Alexis that he plans to marry someday and see has just returned from her long trip to Hawaii. So Gotham city is pretty new to her until she sees the man with the scars who causes trouble in Gotham.

Monday 8:37pm

It was a quiet night in Gotham city. A long, black, stretch limo came to a halt in front of a ballroom, where a party was being held. The butler, Alfred opened the back door. Bruce Wayne got out and helped his girlfriend Alexis Garner out.

Alexis took Bruce's hand and smiled. She followed Bruce and Alfred inside.

The room was full of people dancing and socializing.

Alexis' black dress glided with her as she walked. Her shoulder-length, chestnut colored hair rested a few centimeters below her shoulders.

Bruce kissed her cheek softly. " There's Harvey." Alexis whispered.

Harvey Dent walked towards them. " Bruce. Alexis."

" Hey Harvey." Bruce replied.

" You look very beautiful." Harvey said to Alexis.

Alexis blushed.

" I'll go get us some drinks." Bruce said.

" So… Alexis." Harvey started. " Are you enjoying Gotham city?"

" Yes. It's so peaceful and quiet here." Alexis answered.

Harvey laughed. " Just wait until you're here a little longer."

Alexis' smile faded. " What do you mean?"

" The trouble here. We have some crazy people that run around here. Have you ever seen the 'clown'?"

" No. I haven't" Alexis replied.

" A psycho killer. They call him the Joker." Harvey explained.

" The Joker." Alexis nodded.

A black metal shell clicked against the tiled floor and stopped in the center. The room got quiet and everyone seemed to be curious about the shell.

A loud explosion occurred and Alexis shielded her eyes. " Harvey? Bruce?"

The lights flicked off and then back on. Gun shots filled the air and Alexis saw seven men, carrying guns, and wearing plastic clown masks.

Alexis backed away into the crowd. She noticed a man with green hair and a purple suit with make up. He was scanning the crowd.

" Oh Harvey. Where are you?" The Joker called.

Alexis looked around and saw Harvey hiding behind a table.

The Joker began to pace the room. He reached the table that Harvey was hiding behind. He stopped in place and examined the table. Joker bent down to pull up the table cloth.

" Wait!" Alexis stepped forward.

The Joker gave Alexis a funny look. " So we have a brave one?"

Alexis swallowed and glanced at everyone around her, who were wide-eyed with fear. " Uh… Harvey already…left." Alexis stuttered.

" Did he?" Joker asked. He made his way to Alexis. He pulled out a knife and pointed it at her. " Are you sure about that?"

Alexis nodded. Joker stepped closer to her. Bruce took Alexis' hand and put himself between her and the Joker.

" He's not here, Joker." Bruce said sternly.

The Joker laughed. " That's funny because, I saw Mr. Dent enter the building and never come out."

" If you don't watch it. People may have seen you come in. And never come out." Bruce replied.

" Oh you're a funny one." Joker said.

One of the clown's pointed a gun at Bruce's head. " No." Alexis stepped before the Joker. " Just go."

Joker grabbed her wrist and pulled him to her. He put the knife inside her mouth. " Not so brave anymore, huh?"

Bruce ran towards him and threw him off of Alexis. Joker stood up and swung at Bruce. The other clowns began to shoot people around them. Alexis closed her eyes and when she opened them, Joker was gone.

Bruce rushed over to her side. She had a small cut on her cheek. Bruce helped her to her feet. " Are you okay?"

" Yeah. Something keeps stabbing me in the back." Alexis said.

Bruce pulled a card off that was pinned to her dress. It was a Joker card that the words, I'll be back for her, typed at the top.

TO BE CONTINUED…

Well I hope everyone enjoys this story!!