Hey sorry about the delay in updating! My Bruce Banner story has taken up most of my time lately. D: This will most likely be the last chapter in this story and then I will take requests on what you all would like to have put in the one-shots; which I will start them soon.
I want to thank Knightmare1986 for being the 100th reviewer! :D
www polyvore com/cgi/set?id=54345528 here is the link for Makenna's ending outfit and something else! :D
~B~
"You handle the SWAT team and I'll go after the Joker." Batman told Shadow after they took care of the Joker's henchmen. Shadow turned around to face Batman only to see his cape flying behind his back. She rolled her eyes and groaned before climbing up a steel pillar. The first of the SWAT team entered the room and Shadow jumped from her hiding spot knocking each of the men out. As more SWAT members ran in they started firing at the black blur that was Shadow. She dodged all of the bullets and was able to knock out the rest of the men. She looked around at her handiwork and started to head for Batman and the Joker; however before she could make her escape a sharp pain hit her side.
"Damn it!" she yelped clutching her side. She pulled her hand away and saw the blood covering her hand. Shadow closed her eyes and pushed the pain away as she ran off after Batman.
Shadow stumbled into the room to see Batman get attacked by Rottweiler's. She saw the Joker run at him with a pipe and hit him a few times. She ran forward and kicked the Joker away from Batman as the dogs were thrown off and away. Shadow didn't see the Joker as he came up beside her and hit her with the metal pipe.
"How nice of you to join us Makenna." He said with a twisted smile.
"How?" she said baffled. The Joker laughed as he pressed the pipe against her throat. Makenna gripped the pipe with her hands and threw him off as Batman tackled him. Makenna got to her feet and pressed her hand to her side again in pain. The wound was still bleeding but she had to deal with the Joker first.
The Joker hit Batman with the pipe causing him to through a glass window and onto a platform. Shadow pressed her hand firmly onto the wound and made her way over to the two.
"There won't be any fireworks." She heard Batman say. The Joker looked up and raised a hand saying,
"And here we go."
Shadow paused waiting for an explosion when it never came. She glanced over at the clock and sighed in relief. She ran toward the Joker and pushed him off of Batman sending him over the edge. Batman rolled over and shot his grappling gun at the falling Joker and wrapping around his leg. He slowly pulled the Joker to their level as Shadow stood behind clutching her wound tighter.
"Oh, you. You just couldn't let me go, could you? This is what happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object. You truly are incorruptible, aren't you? Huh? You won't kill me out of some misplaced sense of self-righteousness. And I won't kill you because you're just too much fun. I think you and I are destined to do this forever."
"You'll be in a padded cell forever."
"Maybe we could share one."
"This city just showed you that it's full of people ready to believe in good."
"Until their spirit breaks completely. Until they get a good look at the real Harvey Dent and all the heroic things he's done. You didn't think I'd risk losing the battle for Gotham's soul in a fistfight with you? No. You need an ace in the hole. Mine's Harvey." The Joker said.
"What did you do?" Batman asked.
"I took Gotham's white knight and I brought him down to our level. It wasn't hard. You see, madness, as you know, is like gravity. All it takes is a little push!"
Shadow took a few steps forward staring at the clown in hate. He looked over at her and smiled.
"As for you sweetheart, you're father always talked highly of you. How you would take over his position and help this city. Now look at you. If you had stayed a lawyer it would have been you I gave a little push to, but this so much better. You'll just fall back into your old self and this time…this time it won't be easy for you to escape it." He cackled. Shadow's eyes widened as she stepped back. Batman turned around and grabbed her arm pulling her away. Not once did Shadow remove her hand from the bullet wound as they raced to stop Harvey. Her vision was slowly starting to blur, but she shook her head and picked up the pace.
~B~
Shadow and Batman entered the building that Rachel was killed in. They quickly ascended the stairs until they saw Harvey holding a gun to a young boys head. Commissioner Gordon was on the floor.
"Pleas Harvey you don't have to do this." Shadow said stepping forward with hands held up. Harvey turned toward her and pulled the boy closer. Batman walked up beside her.
"You don't want to hurt the boy, Harvey." He said.
"It's not about what I want; it's about what's fair! You thought we could be decent men, in a decent time! Well you were wrong. The world is cruel, and the only morality in a cruel world is chance." He paused and held up his lucky coin. "…Unbiased, unprejudiced, fair. His son's got the same chance she had, fifty-fifty."
"What happened to Rachel wasn't chance, we decided to act. We three."
"Then why was it me who is the only one who lost everything?"
"It wasn't…" Batman and Shadow replied.
"The Joker chose ME!"
"Because you were the best of us! He wanted to prove that even someone as good as you could fall."
"And he was right." Harvey said bitterly.
"You're the one pointing the gun, Harvey. So point it at the people responsible."
"Fair enough. You first."
Shadow watched as Harvey flipped the coin and aimed the gun at Batman. She jumped in front of him, shielding him from the bullet. She felt the bullets impact and doubled over coughing up blood. The room was silent as Harvey flipped the coin deciding his fate. He didn't have a chance to grab it as Shadow lunged toward him causing him, the boy and her to fall over the edge. Barbara screamed as she watched her son go over.
"No!" Batman shouted running over to the edge. Gordon ran over beside him and looked over to find Shadow holding onto the boy. She smiled up at them weakly and lifted the boy over to his father. As soon as the boy was safe in Gordon's arms she went to grab Batman's hand, but her grip slipped. She hit the ground with a thud as she lay beside Harvey, blood slowly pooling around her. Her breathing was shallow as she put pressure on her wounds to try and stop the bleeding.
Batman and Gordon appeared by her side in an instant. Batman kneeled down next to her and put a hand over her stomach. When he removed his hand, his glove was covered in blood.
"Stay with me!" he said pulling her into his lap.
"I'll call an ambulance." Gordon said pulling out his phone. A blood covered hand stopped him. Gordon looked down to find Shadow's hand covering his. He looked at her concerned and thankful that she helped save his son.
"I'll be fine. Go and make sure your family is alright. The Joker will not win. We won't let him. Listen whatever happens from here on out, Harvey never did anything. Gotham needs him more than ever. Even if he is dead. All they need to know is that he died protecting this city and ridding it of evil." She said quietly. Batman looked down at her confused.
"You either die a hero or live long enough to see yourself become the villain. I can do those things because I'm not a hero, not like Dent. I killed those people. That's what I can be." Batman added. Shadow raised her hand stopping him.
"No. He didn't kill those people, I did. Gotham needs their Dark Knight too even if they won't admit it. By the look of things I will be out of commission for a while." She said taking a shaky breath.
"No, you can't! You're not." Gordon said. She let out a halfhearted chuckle as she coughed up more blood.
"They hardly know me and when the time comes that I am needed. I will help no matter what."
Gordon looked at the ground as Batman picked Shadow up. He ran away from the building with Shadow in his arms. The sound of dogs barking and police shouting he ran faster toward the motorbike from the Tumbler. He set Makenna in front of her and sitting behind as he drove off into the night. Makenna watched as they sped off toward the Batcave. When they were close she smiled and closed her eyes.
"I'm sorry. I'm sorry." She whispered as Bruce ripped of his mask and dropped it on the floor. Makenna felt her body lift up from the bike and be placed on a table. She heard Bruce shouting her name and telling her to stay with him and not to close her eyes. He disappeared from view in search of a medical kit. Makenna lolled her head to the side as Bruce ran back over. He cut away her costume and went to work removing the bullets and bandaging the wound. Makenna's eyes slid closed as the darkness consumed her.
~B~
It's been a year since the Joker and Harvey's death. The city of Gotham went on with its life as they remembered the White Knight Harvey Dent. Bruce stood outside of the newly repaired Wayne Manor, his hands stuffed in the pockets of his dark pants. Makenna walked up next to him and slipped her hand into his. Bruce gave her hand a squeeze as he looked over at her. The white silk and cashmere cowl neck sweater, black jeans and boots clung to her. She had a back pack slung over her left shoulder. Makenna looked up at him and smiled.
"It looks wonderful Bruce." She said looking up at the manor. Bruce turned toward the manor and smiled.
"It is and I'm glad to be sharing it with you." He said. Makenna rested her head on his shoulder as she wrapped an arm around his waist. Bruce gently placed his arm around her waist and pulled her closer. They stood in each other's arms in silence when Bruce pulled away. Makenna eyed Bruce as he pulled a little black box from his pocket. He placed into the palm of her hand waiting for her to open it. Makenna stared at the box for a few seconds until she slowly opened it. Her eyes widened when she looked inside. Bruce got down on one knee and took her hand.
"Makenna Abshire, will you marry me?" he asked smiling. Makenna wasn't sure what to say as a million different words came to mind. They had been dating for a little over a year and the thought of Bruce did cross her mind. A smile spread across her face as she shook her head yes and tackled Bruce to the ground. Makenna passionately kissed Bruce as they lay on the ground. Bruce smiled into the kiss and pulled her closer when someone cleared their throat above them.
"I do hope I'm not interrupting." Alfred said with a smile. Makenna sat up and with Bruce's help got to her feet.
"Of course not Alfred, it's not like we were making out or anything." She winked. Bruce wrapped his arm around her waist again and laughed. Alfred's eyes wandered down to Makenna's hand where the silver ring sat. He looked back up at Bruce and smiled.
"It's about time you asked her to marry you sir. She's definitely a keeper." Alfred said.
"Awe why thank you Alfred!" Makenna said placing a kiss on his cheek. Bruce started leading Makenna up the steps toward the manor. Makenna smiled and leaned into Bruce's side as the front doors were opened for them and they entered. Makenna didn't get a chance to look around as Bruce led her up more stairs and toward their bedroom. She let out a laugh as Bruce pushed her on to the bed and climbed on top of her. He immediately pressed his lips onto hers and trailed kisses down her neck.
"All you had to do was ask Mister Wayne." Makenna laughed as Bruce slid his hands up her shirt. He pulled back and smiled down at her.
"Yes future Mrs. Wayne." Bruce smiled capturing her lips again. Makenna smiled and wrapped her arms around his neck as they made love long into the night.
The End! I know you all probably hate me right now for ending it there, but I do promise there will be a sequel…as soon as I can go see TDKR. Oh and there might be an epilogue after this which might tie in with the sequel. Which most likely won't be any time soon. (Tears) As for the one-shots send me a message or a review with an idea and I will be sure to add all of them! I may even do a whole new Batman story in the near future!