"Remember When It Rained"
Based on "Batman Begins", "The Dark Knight", and the "Batman" Comic Book Series
Flashback
The clouds had rolled in quickly as night fell on the streets of Gotham. The rain had automatically started pouring down on the city, as opposed to getting a slow start and only sprinkling before the hard rains started. Both of them were completely soaked straight to the bone. No piece of clothing on them was dry. The rain was even dripping down from their faces.
"What do you mean 'you're leaving'?" Sarah demanded "Where are you going?"
"I don't know yet" Bruce replied "But, I have to get away from Gotham for a little while"
"Look, Rachel called me and told me what happened at the courthouse today" Sarah said "I get that you are probably confused and a little freaked out but running away isn't the answer. Bruce, talk to me. Talk to Rachel or Alfred. Don't run away"
"I don't expect you to understand" Bruce replied "But, this is something that I need to do"
"What about Juliana?" Sarah demanded, as lightening flashed across the sky and the thunder sounded "Have you thought about her?"
"Of course I've thought about her!" Bruce snapped "I never stop thinking about her!"
"Then don't leave!" Sarah practically shot back "Leaving Gotham will affect her in ways that you don't seem to realize"
Bruce ignored her comment. "I need you to do me a favor, Sarah"
Sarah crossed her arms, to the best of her ability with her soaking wet shirt "This ought to be good"
"I need you to watch over her"
"You're talking as if you're never coming back!"
"Of course, I'm coming back" Bruce replied "But, I don't know how long I'm going to be away. It could be a few weeks or a few months. I have no idea"
"Juliana's mother already abandoned her, Bruce" Sarah said "Don't abandon her too. She needs her father!"
Bruce rolled his eyes. "How good of a father can I be if I am in this frame of mind?" he asked "I just told Alfred I would rather have Wayne Manor torn down than keep it standing. I just threatened to tear down the only home my daughter has ever known! I'm not thinking straight right now, Sarah. I need to get away to clear my mind. Please, Sarah. If not for me, do it for Julie"
Sarah stared at him for a moment. She sighed. "Fine, Bruce" she said "I'll watch over Juliana for you. But, when you do come back, don't expect us to be friends"
The thunder sounded once more as Bruce watched Sarah turn and go back into her house, closing the door behind her. His tears mixed with the rain still rolling down his cheeks as he turned and began walking away.
She didn't even bother to knock on the door or ring the bell when she arrived at the Manor the next morning. She was there enough that she possessed her own key.
"Alfred!" she yelled, roaming through the many rooms "Alfred!"
Alfred appeared when she reached the second floor of the building. "Miss. Sarah!" he said "I was wondering if you'd show up"
"He asked me to watch over Julie" Sarah said "Does she know anything yet?"
"I'm not sure, Miss. Sarah" Alfred replied "But, she's a smart girl. I think she does know that something is wrong"
"Jesus" Sarah said, running her fingers through her hair "I guess he just snapped after seeing Chill die. He said that he wasn't thinking straight and he seemed to believe that, if he didn't get away, he wouldn't be a good father to Julie" She paused for a moment and her fists clenched. "Oh, God…" she said, almost on the verge of tears "Juliana…she's going to be devastated! First her mother abandons her and now her father leaves. How could he do this to her?"
"Calm down, Miss. Sarah" Alfred said "I'm sure he won't be gone for long. This is probably just a small retreat away from Gotham to get his mind straight so he can think clearly once more"
"I hope you're right, Alfred" Sarah said, as she and Alfred walked towards Juliana's bedroom "I really hope that you're right"
Ok, so here's an attempt at a Batman Begins/Dark Knight fanfic. I've gone through so many different versions of this on my computer, but I think I've finally found a good path to go down. I hope that you feel the same way.
I am going to try to the best of my ability to NOT make any of these characters "Mary Sue". I have no intention of any of them becoming like that at all. Also, if a character is going to be extremely OOC, I will warn you. But, I am trying to keep the characters as in character as possible.
Please give this story a chance. Constructive Criticism is extremely helpful.
I hope that you like this story! Future chapters will be longer, I promise.
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