Well, there's only 2 chapters left until this story is done and I'm curious to know. Do you guys like want a sequel? I know TDK has not been released but I could try to do another one if you guys want me to. I had been thinking about doing an flashforward chapter which shows the two of them 5 years from now. If I don't do a sequel to this, then that's the route I'll take.

But it's up to you guys. Tell me. I don't want to write another one if no one wants it. My POTC 3 story has not even been started yet because I don't have the script for it. There's no way I can start it yet (for all those who are waiting for it). So in doing another Batman story, that could take up some time and take my mind from POTC. But like I said, your choice.

Anyway, the ending is 2 chapters away and just tell me then. I'll put a lil reminder :)

Hope you guys enjoy this chapter and it's short. The next chapter should be longer.

The toxin raced through Gotham at lightning speed. People were affected immediately and people began to lose it. Ducard and his men pulled mask over their faces, as they were not to be affected by the gas. Meanwhile, Scarlett had risen from the ground and she was now pulling the boy along. He was coughing profusely and she began to panic.

"It's okay. It's okay. No one is going to hurt you."

"Where are my parents," the boy said.

"I don't know love. What's your name? I can get us to a station and they might be there."

"James," the boy said.

Wrapping her arms around James, Scarlett pulled them through the gas and past people running and screaming. James clung to her tightly, frightened of the scene. Scarlett thanked above for the fact that she was not affected by the toxins.

"No one's going to hurt us," Scarlett assured him.

"Of course they are!"

Whirling towards the voice, Scarlett's eyes widened when she saw Crane in his Scarecrow mask, riding a horse towards them.

"Crane?"

"No. Scarecrow," Crane replied, his voice twisted.

Grabbing James' hand, Scarlett ran in the opposite direction of Crane. It was hard considering she was in heels. As they ran, Scarlett could hear the horse behind them. Dunking into a back way, she dragged James along and almost tripped over an officer. Screaming at the dead man's body, Scarlett turned back around and saw Crane on his horse, towering over them. He had them cornered and James grabbed onto her once more.

"There you are. There is nothing to fear but fear itself."

Looking down, Scarlett's eyes fell upon a tazer sitting by the officer's body. Bending down, she picked it up quickly and pointed it at Crane.

"I'm here to help," Crane said.

"Oh shut up," Scarlett said, pulling the trigger and striking Crane. He screamed in pain, before the horse galloped away.

Stopping by a guard rail, Scarlett pulled James into her arms once more. The boy clung to her side and Scarlett knew he was feeling the full effects of the toxin. She needed to find Gordon and fast. As she fumbled around for her cell, a noise suddenly sounded from behind them. Wrapping her arm around James shoulders, Scarlett whirled around and her eyes widened. Many of Arkham's criminals were staring at her with evil practically brewing in their eyes. Looking towards a dead police officer, Scarlett saw a gun resting on his holster.

Letting go of James, Scarlett ran to the police officer and kneeled down. Pulling on the gun, she grew frustrated when it wouldn't budge. Looking up, she saw the criminals advancing on her. Pulling the gun as hard as she could, Scarlett managed to loosen it and it popped off. Standing and running back to James, she grabbed the boy around the shoulders once more. Pointing the gun to the criminals advancing on them, Scarlett closed her eyes, and wished that a black cape would wrap around her and save them.

But when she opened her eyes once more, she saw them even closer. James' arms wrapped tighter around her. He was shaking and Scarlett began to feel even more nervous and her arm, that held the gun, lowered.

"Batman will save us. He'll come."

Backing up, Scarlett pulled James along until her back was against a wall. She almost tripped over her heels but managed to stand her ground. Knowing there was no other choice, Scarlett pointed the gun once more.

"He'll come," James muttered.

Cocking the gun, Scarlett said, "Don't peak."

Closing her eyes, Scarlett looked away, about to squeeze the trigger. But she never had to. A sharp wind suddenly whooshed past her and her eyes snapped open. All she saw was black and the figure wrapped their arm around Scarlett and James before flying back up to where it came from. Holding onto James tightly, Scarlett felt her feet leave the ground and before she had time to register she was in the air, her heels touched ground once more. The man let go of Scarlett and James and Scarlett kneeled down next to the boy.

He was still shaking, and she wished she had something to wrap around him. Instead, she settled for her arms providing warmth. James looked away from Scarlett and a smile graced his lips.

"I told you he'd come."

Whirling around, Scarlett looked up and relief washed over her. It was Batman. No it's Bruce Scarlett reminded herself. Meeting Batman's eyes, she saw him register her before he walked over to the ledge of the building. Climbing on top of the ledge, Batman prepared to jump off until a hand touched his shoulder. Turning his head slowly, he met Scarlett's eyes. Her eyes were glassy and her face was pale.

"Wait. You could die. If you do, I want something to remember you by. Not just your stoic gaze," Scarlett said.

Batman's eyes hardened and Scarlett began to think he was angry. She backed up slowly as he stepped down from the ledge. She knew Bruce would never hurt her but she was still a bit frightened of his darker side. Batman grabbed her around the waist, and pulled her to him. Looking down into her eyes, he said "Get yourself and the boy to some place safe. Somewhere no one will think to look and you stay there. I'm not going to lose you again."

Scarlett smiled and said, "You never lost me. You saved me remember." Leaning up, she kissed his bottom lip lightly before pushing on his chest.

"Go get em," she said coyly.

Letting go of her, Batman swiftly walked back to the ledge. Getting one more look at her as he climbed up, he swiftly jumped over the side and flew to find Ducard. Running to the side of the building, Scarlett looked down and saw him flying towards where she had found James. Below him, people screamed in terror, in spite of the toxins that had caused their vision to be distorted. As she watched the scene below, Scarlett didn't notice James walk to her side.

"Are you and Batman married?"

Looking down at the boy, her eyes wide, Scarlett said, "No. Why?"

"You kissed him."

"I love him yes. But we're not married," Scarlett said softly.

James nodded before grabbing tightly onto her hand. Scarlett held it just as tight before looking towards the fire escape. It would lead them back to the road and to safety. Turning away, Scarlett led James to the fire escape. As they climbed over, James said, "Where are we going? He told us to go somewhere safe."

"I know. We'll go to my parent's manor. Once there, I'll call Gordon and put in the word for your parents. Looks like you'll be staying with me tonight."

As they continued their way down, James looked up at her.

"Won't I be in the way? Do you have enough room?"

Scarlett smiled and said, "Well when you have almost 20 rooms, you're bound to have room for people."

James' eyes widened and he stayed quiet until they reached the ground. Looking around, Scarlett noticed a cop car that was empty. The keys were still in the ignition and a smile came to Scarlett's lips. Walking to the police car, James looked around and was surprised when she stopped them by the car.

"Won't we get in trouble?"

"Trust me. The cops have other things to worry about. Get in. Hurry!"

James obeyed and crawled onto the passenger side. Scarlett slid in after him and slammed the door. Turning the keys, the car came to life and Scarlett pressed down on the gas, and headed towards the Falcone manor.

Back to Scarlett's old home. Now, I say home because, although it is a manor, it's not nearly as large as Bruce's manor. That come out so wrong in my eyes but take it as you will.

Anyway, the next chapter should be up tomorrow or next week sometime. I'm not really sure when since I'm moving all next weekend. But hopefully you guys leave some reviews and I'll have the next chapter up soon. :)