Another chapter here. I am glad am I actually finding time to write this. You won't believe the week I am having, but I am still finding time! I am ecstatic. This chapter will be the some investigation on Phoenix's part, exciting isn't it. I am happy to be still writing and I hope you all enjoy the chapter.
April 20th
12:03 P.M.
Gotham City
Ace Chemicals Warehouse
Phoenix and Maya pulled up in a taxi to the crime scene. They exited the vehicle and entered the building. The went up the stairs to where the Joker was caught. "Alright, look for any evidence Maya."
"You got it." Maya and Phoenix started searching for any evidence. Phoenix saw the stack of papers on the table, wonder what might be in there, he thought and started flipping through them. He mostly found useless, and old paperwork. As he was searching the papers Maya began to look everywhere else in the office, "I don't see anything Nick," she said, "you have any luck?"
"Actually, I did find one thing."
"Oh, and the what might that be?" Phoenix handed her a paper. Maya started reading over what the paper said. "It's a paper proving he owns the building"
"Exactly, which means the prosecution can't say he was trespassing." Maya stared at him as he turned around to keep looking. Wow, he is handsome when he gets thrilled like this she thought. "Well, I don't see anything else here, what do you say that we move on."
Oh, better answer, she thought. "Oh, uh... yeah, sure Nick." Smooth.
"Ok, let's go to the gun manufacturers that he stole from and see what they know."
"Okay, let's go then!"
April 20th
12:37 P.M.
Gotham City
Gotham Armory
Phoenix and Maya exited the cab and entered the building. Phoenix walked up to the nearest employee, "Hello, I am a defense attorney investigating the robbery of this place. Is your owner here?"
"Yes he is."
"Can I meet with him?"
"Sure," the employee motioned for them to follow him. They followed him to the back of the building to the outside of a large room. The employee knocked on the door saying, "Sir, we got a defense attorney out here wanting to talk to you."
"Come in!" Phoenix and Maya entered to a large office. The desk was was large and directly across the TV. The owner had state of the art technology and furniture. Man, I wish I had an office like this thought Phoenix. "Please have a seat." They took the seats directly across from the owner. "So what do you want to ask me? I assume it is about the robbery."
"Correct, I was wondering if you have ever been robbed before?"
"I have, but never the Joker. I have been robbed by Two-Face and Penguin, but never the Joker. I wouldn't put it pass him though."
"Have you ever met or seen the Joker in person?"
"No, the only motivation the Joker would have is that he need guns for his gang war with the Penguin, but the Joker has no men, or so few men, that it wouldn't make sense for him to rob me now." This man has a lot of knowledge about these gangs, I wonder why, thought Phoenix.
"How do you know so much about these gangs?"
"Well, being a gun manufacturer in a city with criminals like here, it is best to know about them." True thought Phoenix.
Phoenix got up and shook his hand, "Thank for answering all my questions."
"My pleasure."
Phoenix and Maya exited the building. While waiting outside Maya turned to Phoenix. "So do you think you got all the information you need to?"
"I think so. The prosecution has no evidence or motive to stand on, so I would say it is pretty cut and dry."
"Good, because I want to get some lunch and go to the museum."
"Huh, okay fine, but how about we just get lunch at the museum then?"
"Fiiiine, but you better hope the food is good."
April 20th
12:52 P.M.
Gotham City
Iceberg Lounge
"Hey Nick you gonna finish that?" Maya asked pointing at Phoenix's plate of food.
"Hm, no. Here you can have it." Phoenix pushed his plate over and rested his head on his hand.
"What's the matter Nick? Are you mad I am dragging you places?"
"No, I am just a litte worried about taking on Batman. This guy is such a controversial figure and he has so much power, I just don't know what to expect."
"You have taken down so many millionaires, actors, and even Kristoph. I have complete faith in your abilities. I know you will win."
"Thanks Maya. I am gonna go call Trucy real quick.
"Alright."
Phoenix got up and dialed up Trucy's number and waited for an answer. He heard her pick up and say, "Hello?"
"Hi Truce, how are things going?"
"Oh hi daddy, things are going great. Polly and I are doing great! I am doing all my school just like you said. And Polly is doing all the paperwork you asked him to."
"Good, so do you have anything going on?"
"I have a show tonight! Polly will be taking me there and picking me up.
"Good, well I was just checking in on how things are going. Good luck tonight a see you in a couple weeks."
"Ok, bye daddy."
"Bye," Phoenix hung up the phone, took a deep breath, and went back to the table.
Yes! I can't believe I am actually getting stuff done this week. My schedule has been packed full so I am glad I could find time to update for everyone. Next chapter will be a little more action packed. Next chapter will be the fist chapter to include Phoenix and Batman in one chapter. I won't say if they meet each other, you're gonna have to read and find out.
