A/N: I am sooooo sorry for how long this took me to get out. I had a MAJOR case of writers block. Then exams came up and soccer so I didn't have too much time on my hands. But you can thank my friend/crush for getting me to write because he's a writer too!(not on here, but yeah) Also, sorry for the slight cliffhanger I set on this chapter, but I'm off school for 2 weeks so I new chapter should come in soon.

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Disclaimer: Woah, haven't had one of these in a while; anything having to do with Batman, other than my OCs, are not mine.

She sat on the bed with her feet pulled up to her chest while her head rested on top. Her brain was digesting what he said. Carson didn't like the feeling that he was claiming her as if she was a material possession he could show off.

"Why did you lock yourself in this room?" Carson jumped and watched as the bat appeared out of the darkness.

"I was getting dressed and was afraid you might come in. I didn't want you to see me naked." She lied quickly and without hesitation.

"Why did you not unlock it when you were done?" He walked closer to her.

"I forgot. Sorry for being human." She sneered at him. His eyes stared down at her.

"I brought you food." A bag landed on her bed with a small 'thump.' She peered inside and saw a small mountain of food which lay in the garbage bag. It was all packaged, nice and neat.

"Er, thanks."

"I should be going." He disappeared. Carson rummaged through the food and pulled out a bag of chips. She ate the unhealthy food and thought about the Clown prince of Crime. He was so mysterious. No one knew anything about him when it came to his past, his name, or his motive.

Carson stayed in the small apartment for a week before becoming extraordinarily bored. She had come up with a conclusion in her time there, however. She had to get out of Gotham if she ever wanted a life. He would just keep finding her over and over again if she stayed. Her only chance was the outside world.

She gathered supplies for her departure from the building and left quietly. Carson walked down and into the streets of Gotham. It was chilly and she could see her breathe every time she exhaled. The streets were quiet and chills ran up and down her spine. She was heading towards the bridge to exit the city. She didn't know where she was going, but that didn't matter, as long as she got out she was fine.

"Well, hello beautiful." She turned and saw the figure of a man coming out in the shadows. He was tall and had matching brown hair and eyes. His eyes gleamed with lust as he approached. He took out what looked like a kitchen knife. She backed up with every step he took forwards until she was pressed against a wall with him in front of her. She whimpered.

"Please, leave me alone."

"But a beautiful girl like you shouldn't be alone at night. There are just so many people who would take advantage of you." He ran a hand up and down her body and she whimpered yet again.

Carson was fed up completely with the men in this horrid city. She didn't like being seen as some sort of prize to be had. She snapped right then and there. Her hand seemed to have a mind of its own as it grabbed his hand with the knife in it. Her knee plunged into his groin and she could hear as he inhaled deeply. He would've fallen onto the ground if it weren't for the hold she had on him. He wasn't getting off that easily she thought. She squeezed his wrist for him to release the knife to her. Carson took the knife, smiling at the gleam the light gave it, and plunged it into the man's stomach. He gargled and inhaled sharply. She then twisted the knife in his stomach and dropped him on the filthy ground. Her glare was transfixed on him.

"He-he-he-he-ho-ha-ha-ha" A laugh erupted from across the street and claps soon followed. "Very good. Kill or be killed. I love it." I sickly grin was on his face and Carson gulped. "What a surprise though. I came to see you again and on my way I find this. It's like Christmas." He walked towards her and grabbed her neck, slamming her against a wall. Her feet weren't touching the ground and she clawed at his hand and arm is desperation. "Now we need you to learn how to live free, don't we?" She didn't respond unless gasping for air constituted for one. He dropped her.

Carson gasped, trying to take as much oxygen in as possible. When a regular flow of air was in her lungs again she rubbed her neck. She could tell bruises were going to be formed. She stared up at the grinning lunatic and glared.

"Awww, a pretty girl like you shouldn't have a face like that." He cackled at her. She got up from her spot and punched him in the face. He stumbled back a few feet.

"Don't you dare talk to me as if all I am is a pretty face because I'll tell you, this pretty face can and will kick your butt." She was panting slightly and her hair fell in front of her face. He cackled yet again, louder and harder this time.

"You are so amusing Carson. You have no idea." He stumbled forward and grabbed her arm while knocking her out before she had the time to react.

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Carson woke with pain running up and down her body. She was placed in the same room she was before with its bloodied carpet and dust. Slowly, she got up from her spot and stretched while cracking a few joints in the process. Her body felt stiff as if she had been asleep for days and hadn't moved.

The door flew open revealing a man in a clown mask. He grabbed her arm and pulled her. She scratched at his arm, but he was at least 3 times bigger than she and it had no effect on him. He dropped her in the living room in front of her captor who wore a huge grin on his face.

"I'm happy you could join us Gorgeous." He patted the area on his right side on the couch, silently asking her to join him. When she made no move to get up the guy pulled on her arm again; this time lifting her and placing her on the furniture. "It's so nice of you to return to me gorgeous." He lifted his arm and pushed back the strands of hair in her face.

"Like I had a choice sadistic jerk." He giggled at her comment and licked his lips. His head came towards her face before it diverted so his lips were at her ear.

"I missed you and I hope you haven't forgotten that I own you. You are and always will be mine." She shivered at his comment and he pulled his head back.

"Now," he said and clapped his hands together once, "I have a wonderful proposition for you Carson." She glared up at him.

"What would this 'wonderful' proposition be, Joker?" He giggled in glee.

"I, the Joker, will leave you alone all your life if you, Carson, will do anything I ask of you for the next- hmmmm, how about, month?" She widened her eyes, unsure of what to do. She wanted to be rid of this man, but anything?

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