Fear Will Be Your Enemy

by Arkham Master

A loner named Jacob, who lives in Gotham and idolizes Batman, finds a magic crystal that takes him to Arendelle, where he meets The Frozen Cast. After getting to know Queen Elsa and her life in solitude, they begin to fall in love. Meanwhile, Scarecrow returns to expose all of Gotham and Arendelle to his fear toxin. The Frozen Cast teams up with Batman to stop the psychotic doctor.

10. Chapter 10: Meeting The Dark Knight

Fear Will Be Your Enemy Chapter 10: Meeting The Dark Knight

The next day, it was Halloween and the sun was setting on the kingdom of Arendelle. Jacob and the rest had returned Arendelle with the help of a crystal right after Scarecrow's threat to Gotham. Earlier that day, Jacob had persuaded, more like demanded Anna and Elsa to call off the Halloween Party. It hurt Jacob to ask for it because Elsa agreed, Hell even suggested to be his date and it disappointed her because she too was looking forward to it. The reason he wanted them to call it off is because he wanted to stop him. He had stopped just simple crimes and he knew he would definitely fail, but he wouldn't go down without a fight. But he was no Batman. He would absolutely ask his friends for help, especially since Elsa's powers would be an advantage, but he didn't want to put them in harm's way, especially Elsa. "Jacob, you can't seriously take on Scarecrow by yourself! He threatened all of Gotham!", said Kristoff. "I'm not just gonna stand by and let that maniac do what he said he would do!", said Jacob. "I know you said you fought small crimes, but this is taking it too far!", said Anna. "I am not stupid! I know it's a long shot, but I believe I at least have to try! The whole city's in danger! Maybe, this is my chance to prove myself to the people of Gotham.", he said. "Well if you do want to do this, you're going to need help and we're with you all the way.", said Elsa. "I'm sorry, but I don't want you guys to be in danger because like I said, he has drugs that will scare you to death! If something were to happen to you, it would be my fault for bringing you along in the first place!", he said. "In case you forgot, I have ice powers. I can easily deal with whatever is thrown at us.", Elsa suggested. Jacob sighed and thought that maybe if he did want to do something, he would definitely need their help, but he is just scared about something happening to them, especially because of Scarecrow's toxin. "If you're really up for it, then we got work to do!", said Jacob. "Alright. What do you think we should do?", asked Olaf. "Well, we need to find out where Crane is, and what he's up to, but I have no idea how to do that.", said Jacob. "So, I guess we're screwed, right?", asked Sven. "Well, for us, yes. But I think I know someone who can." he said. "You mean Batman?", asked Anna. "Yeah.", said Jacob. "How are we gonna gain his trust?", asked Kristoff. "I have no God damn idea, but it's worth a shot and again sorry if I asked you guys to call off the party tonight, but especially if you're gonna help me, there just wouldn't be time.", said Jacob. "You know, we could always move it to another night. I mean, even if it's a few days after Halloween, people don't move to Christmas right away, right?", asked Anna. "Well, lots of people actually do, but others like me don't.", he said. Gerda came in the room and asked, "Is there anything I could do for you guys?". "Just please watch over the kingdom tonight, Gerda. We're gonna be gone for a while. There's a bad guy that's gotta be stopped!", said Elsa. "Of course, Your Majesty!", said Gerda and then she left. "It is funny that he would pull this whole fear thing on Halloween.", said Olaf. "Funny or not, he's gotta go down! Alright, let's do this!", Jacob said as he pulled out a crystal and said, "Gotham City", and then through it on the floor. A bright portal opened up and the gang jumped through it. Meanwhile in Gotham, everyone except most of the city's criminals and the GCPD had evacuated Gotham and aren't allowed to come back until Scarecrow is thrown back in Arkham. Batman was standing on a building when The Bat-Signal became visible in the sky, knowing what it was for. He flew towards the GCPD, where The Bat-Signal was located and also where Commissioner Gordon and the rest of the department was waiting for him to discuss how to find Scarecrow and to stop him from what he threatened to do. Batman did his signature move by appearing out of nowhere and was noticed when Gordon turned around and jumped at the sight of him. Batman honestly does freak out Gordon a bit, even after all they've been through and the loyal friend he was. "Good to see you again.", Gordon said shaking the Dark Knight's hand. "Same here, Jim.", said Batman. "We haven't been able to find any clue to where Scarecrow might be hiding. So we figured that's where you come in.", said Gordon. "Don't worry, Jim. I have someone working a lead on Scarecrow.", said Batman. "Good to hear. I've got a skeleton crew searching through the whole city. I'm gonna join them soon. We're gonna find that son of a bitch!", said Gordon. An officer came up to Gordon and said, "Commissioner, we've got an update on the situation.". "Alright, Fernandez. I'm sorry, Batman. Just let me know what you find.", said Gordon. "I will.", said Batman. Gordon and the rest of the GCPD walked back down into the building and Batman was all alone and leapt across a few buildings over because he didn't want Gordon to hear who he was about to talk to, his daughter, Barbara, otherwise known as Oracle, formally Batgirl. He opened up his gauntlet communicator to talk to her. "Oracle, any new info?", asked Batman. "So far, nothing.", answered Barbara. "Damn. I just talked to your Dad and he hasn't found out anything yet.", said Batman. "You know, it is kind of a coincidence that we were just talking about him and now he's back.", she said. "I'm well aware.", he said. "I do know his men and a bunch of random thugs are all wreaking havoc over the city. I think it's time to use your interrogation methods.", said Oracle. "Me too. I'll let you know what I find out from them.", said Batman. "One other thing, I asked Dick to leave Bludhaven for tonight to come and help you. I thought you might need it. He should meet up with you soon.", said Oracle. "I guess I might. Thanks, Barb.", said Batman. "Talk soon.", said Oracle before she went off the gauntlet. Around 5 minutes later the Dark Knight saw a bunch of Scarecrow's goons with scarecrow, skull, demon, and devil masks over their faces, talking about Scarecrow and what he's got planned. "Scarecrow pulling this on Halloween! Guess he's got a sense of humor after all.", said one goon. "Yeah, and to make things even more scary, he's wearing that burlap skull mask.", said another. "What mask? The only mask he's got on is the rags and that's it.", said the first thug. "You mean that's his face?!", asked the other one. "Yeah. In case you forgot, he was mauled by Croc at the asylum.", said the first thug. "Yeah, but that bad?", asked the other. "Uh-huh! He was lucky he didn't eat him, but he did mess him up pretty good. Apparently he tore up most of his face and had to have surgery, but he wanted his face to look more frightening and also he wears a brace on his leg because Croc broke it.", explained the first goon. "This city does need to get back on top as far as evil-doing. Gotham really went soft since Joker died.", said the other. "Do you think Scarecrow's got what it takes to replace Joker?", asked the first one. "Hell no! Nobody can replace Joker! Although, I do want to see how this whole thing plays out.", said the other. Batman then decided to swoop down and attack the two and the others around them. "It's Batman. Get the bastard!", said one of Crane's men. They all ganged up and attacked him, but of course it wasn't enough to take down Batman, who has had years of martial arts training to take on common criminals like these guys and worse. After he pretty much kicked their asses in less than 2 minutes, one thug surrendered and said, "I give up! Please don't hurt me!", begged the thug. Batman pinned him on the ground with his booted foot on his face and began to interrogate him. "Where's Scarecrow?", asked Batman. "You can't make me tell you that!", taunted the thug. This just made Batman even angrier and made him press his foot harder on his face. "WHERE IS HE?!", he asked/shouted. "Okay, okay! I don't know much, but I do know he's got a penthouse in Chinatown where he's been testing out his new toxin on some of my friends. I swear, that's all I know.", admitted the cowardly thug. "Thanks.", Batman said and then knocked the thug unconscious with his leg. Batman then turned on the communicator on his gauntlet to talk to Oracle again. "Oracle, one of Crane's thugs said that he's in a penthouse in Chinatown.", said Batman. "Do you think that's where he'll be? Crane's is sick and twitted, but he's not stupid. He most likely knew you'd go for his goons to have them tell you where he'll be.", asked Oracle. "No matter what. I'm always prepared for anything. I'm headed there now. I'll check back with you later.", said Batman. "You know me! I'll always be here waiting for new info." said Oracle before he turned off his gauntlet. Before Batman left, Scarecrow appeared on the billboards again, saying, "Remnants of Gotham, I have a message for you all. To the vandals who stayed behind to pick the still warm flesh from Gotham's bones, have your fun. You are under my protection. To the cowards quaking behind the GCPD's walls, you will not be spared. And to Batman, I have already won. Emptied your city with a vile of toxin and a few threatening words. That's how little the safety you provided was worth. When the dawn comes, when Gotham lies in ruin and I turn my gaze to the world beyond, the legend of the Batman will be worth nothing at all.", and then went off the billboards. Before Batman left to find the villain who just made that broadcast, a bright portal opened up a few feet away from him The Frozen Crew along with Jacob came out of it. Batman was shocked as to what he just saw. "Oh, shit! There he is!", Jacob said once he saw the Caped Crusader, who they were looking for. "So, that's him?", asked Anna. "Yeah, that's Batman.", Jacob answered. "I can't believe I'm actually meeting you in person.", said Jacob to himself slightly smiling. "Who are you?", asked Batman. "Would you believe we're here to help out?", said Kristoff. "He's right. Look, I'm actually a big fan, but I know how you are and you usually prefer to work alone, but I really think you're going to need help to deal with Scarecrow.", said Jacob. "You shouldn't be here. You have no idea what Crane's capable of!", warned Batman. "I have an idea because I've heard about it in the news, but I'm just worried my friends here don't.", said Jacob. "Wait a minute! I know you. You stopped quite a few crimes in the city.", Batman said. "Yeah. Listen, like you, I want to make a difference in this city. I was with my friends when Scarecrow set out his threat and I could've stayed with my friends in their kingdom in another dimension, which is what that portal business was all about, but I decided to try to help.", he explained. "I don't need help from you! Stay out of this! Get out of Gotham now before Crane unleashes his toxin!", warned Batman. "You know where he's at, don't you?", he asked. "I said STAY out of it!", he said. "Look, you can try to, but you can't stop us from looking for Crane!", said Jacob. "I CAN and WILL stop you!", Batman threatened walking towards Jacob. "You stay away from him!", Elsa warned Batman while using her magic to create a powerful icy blast and knocked him against the building wall, freezing it in the process. "All he wants to do is help and you're being a complete jerk! I thought a man like you would appreciate a citizen to do what's right!", said Elsa. "How did you do that?", Batman asked to how Elsa just blasted him and now the wall is frozen. "Look, Detective. She has ice magic and you better not judge her! She is right. I just wanna help. We all do.", he said. "Crane's got a penthouse in Chinatown. That's all I know as of this moment. If you were smart, you'd stay out of it!", said the Dark Knight before he threw a smoke pellet on the ground and when it exploded in smoke, he used his grapple to disappear. Everyone coughed because of the smoke, but then Anna said sarcastically, "Well, he was friendly.". "Well, at least we got some information. Chinatown's not too far from here. Let's go!", said Jacob and then they took off towards Chinatown.