Chapter 11: Alice And The White Knight (Jervis's Narrative)

"You've been quite the pest, Hatter." said what some Wonderlanders called Master, but he's the reason why most of us are infected. He's got me in his hold by the Dark Imagination strings. They're effect is too weaken me enough that I'll won't fight back. "What should I do with you?" he asked.

"You know you've haven't gotten any smarter the last time I've met you." I said.

"And why would you say that?"

"You forget. I am the key of wonderland. Which means-,"

Before I could even say it the whole building shook. "Alice." the Infection hissed the name like if it was poison on his tongue.

I laughed as I said, "You've should've known better. My power can unlock all kinds of seals. When you've connected your Dark Imagination with my Light. Your power on her get's disrupted."

"You're going to be in so much pain once I'm through with you."

"Tch, do your worst."

... (Det. Gordon's Narrative)

I was finishing up late minute work until Penguin strolled into my office. "How is she?" was the first questioned on my mind.

"It's gotten tough for her but she's sticking it out." he said as he took a seat, "I myself have gotten into trouble trying to help her."

"What do you mean? What happened?"

"Well she went through what all of us infected have to go through. Remember False Face trying to kill you like a wild animal?"

"Yeah."

"She went through that stage. Don't worry she didn't kill anybody. But she nearly eaten Scarecrow alive, tonight's Arkham Arcade Challenge was brutal."

"Wait I still don't understand."

"...It's probably going to be even harder for you to understand if I try to explain. I couldn't believe that I was infected until I had to go through what she's experiencing right now."

"Just try okay?"

"... Wonderland is real, Jim. Every one of us who have been infected by the White Rabbit has visit there. I'm the only infected Rabbit-Chaser that is outside of Arkham Wonderland."

"Is there a reason why?"

"Well if I showed that I was one of the chosen by the White Rabbit. I wouldn't be left alone. You do realize that I'm risking a lot to watch over Cheshire? If I even show a sign that I am the Jubjub Bird, Hugo will find any way to bring me back to Arkham."

"Why does he need villains to be infected by this White Rabbit though?"

"Now that's the real question. Sadly I don't have that answer just yet. I'll continue to keep watch on the girl. Hopefully she'll be-,"

All of a sudden someone crashed right through my window. I was grabbed by the back of my shirt and was tossed against the wall. I quickly sat up to see a blue and white hooded female that wears a sinister looking mask that cover the mouth and nose, I can see her glowing emeraled eyes in the dark shade under her hood.

"What the hell?! Who are you?!"

"Get away from him!" demanded Penguin as he pointed his umbrella at her. Before he could even shoot, in a blink of an eye she slam his head against the wall knocking him out.

"What do you want?!" I shouted. Why isn't anyone coming in to investigate? Why does this place feel...like if time doesn't exist?

"I know you're scared." said the female's voice which sounded amplified, "But I need your help, White Knight."

"What are you-,"

"Shh, this will only hurt for a moment."

She suddenly summoned a silver sword with purple gems lined in the middle of the blade. She walked over to me and quickly stabbed me right where my heart is. The only thing that happened to me, was that pain had given me more than enough, and darkness consumed me... Is this it?

...

I woke up in the hospital on a medical bed. At the corner of my eye I saw Batman leaning against the wall with his arms crossed. "How are you feeling?" He asked. I slowly sat up but I wasn't feeling any pain. I lift up my front gown to find a bandage over my heart but there was none. As if I was never stabbed at all.

"I thought I was dead." I said.

"What happened to you Gordon?"

He walks over to stand beside my bed. "Some woman stabbed me. I couldn't see her face though because she was wearing a mask. Oswald! Where's Oswald?!"

"Oswald was there? Was he the one?"

"No no no no. He tried to save me, but he was knocked out by that woman! Batman I need you to promise me you'll leave Oswald alone. He's keeping a watch on Cheshire for me."

"Cheshire?"

Oh that's right. No one knows that Lachrimae's real name is Cheshire Tetch. I can't tell him now or else Oswald won't find out what's really happening in Arkham. "Remember that girl Lachrimae?"

"The one who massacred all of her classmates?"

"She didn't!" Dammit, even my own guilt can't shut up.

"What? If she didn't why haven't you gotten her out of there?"

"...Because she doesn't want to get out...You better sit down. It's a long story."

... (Penguin's Narrative)

I woke up back in my own bed in the Ice Berg Lounge. When I sat up and open my eyes, I saw that woman who knocked me out sitting on a chair but in a criss cross position. "Who are you?" I said while being cautious.

"My name is Alice, Jubjub Bird. I need your help to guide the White Knight."

"Who's the White Knight?"

"The Commissioner of course. He's going to be lost in his first time to Wonderland, but I need you train him until he's ready to lead the Rabbit-Chasers."

"...You have the same powers as the White Rabbit."

"Except he's overpowered by Dark Imagination. I carry the Light, and with this power I'll restore Wonderland back to it's nonsense."

"...Who are you really? Who's controlling the power of Alice?"

"...I am Alice. I cannot be controlled."

All of a sudden a puddle formed on the floor. She jumped off the chair and went through the puddle which turned out to be a portal. I've never seen what the power of Alice can actually do. But if she can infect others with Light Imagination, will we be able to bring down the Dollmaker and Hugo Strange?

More of all the question still stands. Who's vessel is Alice using?