June 21st 12:09pm

Fifteen year old Allie Wayne sat in her room with tears streaming down her cheeks. She was wearing a short black dress and her brown hair was held back by a single clip.

There was a soft knock on the door. Allie turned around and wiped away her remaining tears. " Come in."

Bruce opened the door slowly. " Allie. It's time to go." Bruce was wearing a black suit. His brown eyes were full of sadness.

Allie nodded and stood up. She finger combed her hair quickly. " Okay. I'm ready." She held in more tears that were trying to fall.

Bruce held the door open and Allie stopped to hug her dad. " Why did this happen?" She asked in a hushed tone.

" It was a surprise to all of us, but everyone knew that this day would come." Bruce answered.

Allie pulled away from his embrace. She walked out of the room and went downstairs to the kitchen to see her mother. She looked at her mom sadly.

" Are you both ready?" Alexis asked.

Allie nodded. " The sooner this day is over, the better." She murmured.

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The limo pulled up to an old funeral building. Probably the oldest in Gotham city. Allie forced herself out of the limo.

Bruce and Alexis lead her inside. A lot of people had showed up and Harvey Dent was the first person Allie noticed.

" Harvey!" Allie ran up to Harvey and hugged him. She could feel the tears welling up in her eyes once more.

There were a bunch of chairs that were set up in front of a white casket. The first three seats were reserved for the Wayne family.

Allie sat down between Bruce and Alexis. The ceremony had begun.

After about forty minutes, the ceremony was just about over. " And so we lay down a beloved loved one. May you rest in peace, until one day we meet again Alfred Pennyworth." Three lit candles were blown out.

Alexis held Allie tightly and listened to her whimper. " It's okay."

Allie shook her head. " No mom. It's never going to be okay. He's been there my whole life. He was the closest thing I had to a grandpa and know he's gone."

" I know sweetie." Alexis replied. Small tears fell down her cheeks too.

" Are we staying for the viewing?" Bruce asked.

Allie shook her head. " No. You two can." She stood up and walked towards the doors. She pushed them open and sunlight poured over her.

The city seemed so empty to her, when really it was full of people that were probably on their lunch breaks.

Allie closed her eyes and took in a deep breath. She walked down the sidewalk, stopping in front of a news stand. There were about a dozen people crowded around the stand.

Allie pushed past people. " Excuse me." She stopped and picked up a newspaper. The head line read; ESCAPED.

She scanned the article with her aqua blue eyes.

Psychopathic Joker has once again escaped after fifteen years in Arkham. Now everyone wonders what the Joker is up to. Will he return to bring chaos and terror back to Gotham streets? And will hero, Batman come back to our rescue? For more information, tune in on your local news program at six o' clock this evening.

Allie opened her paper wider to reveal a picture of a man wearing white make up and a purple suit. He had greenish hair and a caption below read; Joker is back to get revenge on Batman.

" Sir. How much is this newspaper?" Allie asked.

" Five." The guy answered.

" Five dollars?" Allie examined. " For a newspaper?"

" For this newspaper."

Allie dug into her dress pocket and pulled out a five dollar bill. She handed it to the man and then ran down the sidewalk back to the funeral to find her dad.

Okay so this is set fifteen years after my first story (Beneath The Scars). And let me explain this all. Alexis and Bruce did marry and have a baby girl. Allie. So I'm sorry to say that Alfred did pass away. He died in his sleep from old age. Also, Allie does know that Bruce is Batman. Gordon is still alive and will eventually be in the story. Then last but not least. Alexis still has some feelings left deep down for Joker. ) So please review and let me know what you think. Here's a picture of what Allie looks like. You can copy and paste the website to your address bar.

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