Fear Will Be Your Enemy Chapter 29: Curing The Laughter

It was approaching 3 in the morning on Halloween night. Bruce was in The Batcave while Alfred was draining the last remaining pints of The Joker's blood out of him while Dick was standing beside the both of them. In a few minutes, The Joker's remaining legacy will finally be destroyed and will never even be a worry ever again. He has been terrorizing Gotham for a decade and everyone thought his hold on the city had finally ended when he died and so did Bruce. But after being exposed to the fear toxin, he was worried that he would come back in a way by him taking over Bruce's mind, body, and soul. As well as destroying every good thing Batman has done and worked for, which is the exact same thing Scarecrow wanted to do tonight. Crane wanted to destroy Batman's legend and break his mind tonight, as well as Elsa's mind. But because of their teamwork, they were able to lock Crane back up in Arkham and save Gotham and Arendelle, as well as their minds and Batman's legend. Alfred had filled up the last vial of Joker's blood and retracted the syringe from Bruce's bloodstream and set it aside. Alfred had many years in medical training before officially becoming the butler for the Wayne family. "Is that it?", asked Bruce. "Yes, Master Bruce. this is the last vial of The Joker's blood. You are now free.", answered Alfred. Bruce felt very relieved from hearing this. "That's good to know. Now, we need to destroy it.", said Dick. "Let's go upstairs and throw it in the fireplace.", said Bruce. "Very good, sir.", said Alfred. They went up to the manor and closed the doors to the The Batcave for the night. Once they were in the study, they lit the fireplace and Alfred threw the vials in it. They broke once they hit the wood and the blood splattered all over the logs. The flames burned the blood and in a few second, there was nothing left. The last remnants of The Joker are now destroyed and his legacy will never be carried on. Except by Harley Quinn of course, but she will never get as far as Joker did. Bruce just continuously stared into the embers of the fire. He felt very relieved and free that the last remaining pieces to his greatest enemy's legacy were now destroyed. Yet at the same time, he felt like he was destroying the last remnants of someone he wouldn't exactly consider a friend, but still someone he had a close bond with, but it's obviously still better for all of Gotham and the world, as well as every other dimension and realm there is. Dick and Alfred could obviously see the look on Bruce's face. Alfred then asked him, "Are you alright, sir?". "Yes. I'm fine.", Bruce answered. "I know you two had some kind of thing or connection going on, but you know this is for the absolute best. Actually, the universal best!", said Dick. "You really don't think I, out of all people, know that?", asked Bruce. "I know. I'm sorry. It's just been a long night. I think I'm going to head back to Bludhaven.", said Dick. "Okay. Thank you for everything you did tonight, Dick.", said Bruce who was smiling to his first Robin and partner in general, as well as former ward. "You're welcome, Bruce. I'll see you later, Alfred.", said Dick. "Goodbye, Master Dick. It was great to see you again.", said Alfred. Dick smiled and nodded at the both of them before he left the room and then the manor. "Look on the bright side, Master Bruce, at least you'll never have to worry about The Joker again. That goes for both him destroying the city, as well as taking over you. The same goes for Scarecrow being put back in Arkham where he belongs. And also, you did make some new allies and friends tonight.", said Alfred. "Yes, I did. They really ended up being helpful tonight. They're good people with brave and kind hearts.", said Bruce. "Do you think we'll be seeing them again anytime soon?", asked Bruce's butler. "I'm absolutely sure. Especially since I agreed to teach Jacob some of my methods and skills. Even if I didn't, I would hope so either way. Gotham could use more people like them. Especially someone with Elsa's powers. Most of the people in Gotham who have superpowers don't use them for good like Elsa does.", said Bruce. "I'm glad you feel that way about them. At first, I was worried Elsa would be a threat, but I was proven wrong. And I'm glad I was.", said Alfred. "I thought the same as you did at first. And just like you, I'm glad I was proven wrong.", said Bruce. "Why don't you retire for the night, sir. Even though bats are nocturnal, Gotham's wealthiest philanthropist as well as Gotham's protector needs at least a little bit of the night to sleep.", said Alfred. "And I'll do just that. Goodnight, Alfred. Thank you for everything you did tonight and everything you've ever done for me. I wouldn't have had gotten through recovering from my parents' murder and become who I am today if it wasn't for you. You're more than just a butler, you're like my second father.", Bruce said smiling. Alfred was extremely touched to hear this. "Thank you, sir. That truly warmed my heart. It's a little strange to say that considering you met someone who has powers that do the exact opposite of warming.", said Alfred who was smiling at the man who he considered to be his son in a way. "Of course. Goodnight and Happy Halloween.", said Bruce. "Goodnight and Happy Halloween to you as well, Bruce.", said Alfred. After they said goodnight to each other, Bruce went to his master bedroom and Alfred went to his room for the night to rest after a long night.