"The Batman is a menace to society, stalking the streets, he goes out and attacks criminals, leaving nothing but a mess for us, the city's finest, to clean up and throw where they belong. When it comes down to it we don't need the bat, he only leaves our police looking like incompetent fools by rushing in to do our jobs, while breaking rules for engaging such threats. I say it is about time to send this crazed man in a cap and mask where he belongs, the insane asylum, and leave criminals to those who know what they are doing."
A large gathering of police from all over New York was gathered within a secure circular building with a single spotlight on the center, on the New York's own Harvey Dent, also known as Two-Face.
As many know Harvey Dent had been among the most respected lawyers within Gotham, when an unfortunate accident melted away half of his face leaving a hideous scar, and at the same time he lost the one thing he held most dear: his beloved wife. T his innocent left the scarred Harvey Dent, to put it bluntly, lose his mind. He took the term equality to a whole new level with his new persona, Two-face. With a flip of a coin Two-face would either murder or save you, giving everything and everyone a fair chance. He in his time had become a solid threat, and now and then a great aid to the Batman, but all of that was behind him. Now he serves once again as a lawyer, and a respected member of the city council. All it took was pretty much a psychological evaluation to deem him sane after one day he pledged to never again strike out against the fair city. Then practically overnight, the city's white knight was back aiding in putting criminals behind bars. However, he also began working as a spokesperson for the police who wanted Batman put to justice for his actions.
"Mr. Dent, we are well aware of your city's situation with the Batman, however what can be done? The Bat simply cannot be arrested by any police officer, or even entire swat teams. Every time it has been attempted it was a disaster, to say the least. The Batman is too cunning, his gear is superior, and we have failed in every attempt in uncovering his identity. Simply put, the bat is an enigma in itself. This is one creature of the night that cannot be taken out with a mob, torches, and a steak to the heart. The bat is too skilled and cunning for any of our own tactics and every mind we could possibly dig up at our disposal. What do you suggest? Should we interrogate every citizen of Gotham until we discover who the Batman is?"
Harvey shook his head and spoke with a tone that seemed to shake with destiny, "Not everyone… I have recently gained information of one who may be able to put the bat to justice. This man is as legendary as Batman himself. To defeat a legend, we may need one on our side… I propose onto you, the fine representatives of New York's police, to call upon the one called L."
A hush came over the crowd for a long few seconds before a man shouted out, "This is madness! L only takes cases that are to his interest, involving billions of dollars, or thousands of lives! What makes you think L would take this case?"
A hallow echo came through the dome as a solitary figure wearing a large black trench coat and a rather large hat stepped forward out from the shadows and stopped at the side of Mr. Dent. "L has been well aware of your situation. For the longest time now he has been listening in the shadows for a simple request that he take a case he has desired for the longest time. Gentleman… prepare to hear from L himself."
Suddenly the black dome illuminated on all sides as hundreds of old English letter L's appeared on every wall and the ceiling itself revealing many startled faces that had been hidden a moment before by shadows.
A mechanical voice spoke out in stereo, "Mr. Harvey Dent, it is I, L. I have already been working toward deducing the answer to a riddle that has been plaguing Gotham for such time now: Who is the Batman, and how do we capture him? I assure you, I am hot on the case. No task is impossible, nor does any 'perfect' lawbreaker run free when I am on the task. I give my word, Batman will be locked up for obstructing justice, disturbing the peace, assaulting public officials, building damages, speeding, and generally attempting to put you fine men and weapon out of the job.
I have already downloaded a list out of Gotham's public records of every citizen in Gotham, and am well on my way of narrowing down the list. I may request aid from the police force, those within Gotham's finest in particular, however if they wish not to give me assistance, that is fine as well. Some view Batman as a symbol of justice, and others find the concept too terrifying to allow oneself to even think of fighting against. I understand this and will hold no ill will toward any who is not willing to assist me in this endeavor. It will be a pleasure to take on this great challenge."
Harvey's harsh voice spoke, "When should we expect to meet you, L, if we choose to work with you?"
"It will all happen as needed Mr. Dent. If the case arises that I must reveal myself to one or all of you in working toward the capture of Batman, then I shall. I am in this as much as all of you, if I must risk my own safety or life for justice to be achieved, so be it. Until then, it is an honor to work with those who are willing step forward."
With that the screens went blank leaving the officials dumbstruck at what had just occurred as the male in the trench coat walked from the spotlight fading into the darkness once more.
Gotham's own Chief Gordon swallowed while sitting among the great crowd as a drop of sweat ran down his brow deep in thought. What was to become of Gotham's future without the city's own guardian of the night? The city can sleep peacefully at night with Batman bringing the powerful threats to the citizens such as the Penguin, Joker, Clayface, Poison Ivy,Bane, the Mad Hatter, and many others locked up within Arkham Asylum with the other insane criminals. No police officer comes close to bringing these criminals to justice as efficiently as the Batman, especially with minimum casualties. The dark knight must be warned to be careful. We must not lose our city's hope.
Others were thrilled at the idea of Batman finally being put behind bars.
However, despite the divisions in thoughts going both sides, it didn't matter. The battle lines were drawn for L to take on Batman, and nothing could be done to stop it. Only time would tell what the effects would be on the future of what was said that night.