Batman: Heads or Tails Part 3
The next morning, Bruce Wayne was entering his secret entrance to the Batcave. Dick Grayson ran down the stairs of the Wayne Manor and looked around to see Bruce entering his hidden entrance.
"Bruce do you have a second?" Dick said, running after Bruce who was walking down the steps to the Batcave. Bruce nodded at him and continued walking as Dick walked behind him. The two entered the Batcave and began walking towards the Batcomputer when Bruce stopped, and turned around to look at Dick.
"Well, what is it?" Bruce asked.
"Why are you doing this to yourself?" Dick asked.
"Doing what?" Bruce retorted, turning back around and walking closer towards the Batcomputer.
"You're shutting us all out. And all you do is just go out." Dick said.
"What else is there for me to do?" Bruce asked.
"Talk to one of us. We know you're bothered by Jason's death. We are all bothered by it, but we talk to one another." Dick told him.
"I can't talk to you guys about it. None of you are to blame like I am! I watched it happen. I witnessed Joker take Jason's life from him. It's my fault he's dead because I brought him into this." Bruce said, sitting down at the computer.
"It's not your fault. You were stuck. Joker planned this. He wants you to think it's your fault. He's winning if you are falling into his trap. you are going to go out there every night, tire yourself out, and die eventually. You're going to end up dead if you follow this path." Dick argued.
"And what do you suggest I do? Huh? Do you want me to sit around and relax while people need my help? Want me to knit you a scarf or something? I'm not useful as Bruce Wayne. But I can save lives as Batman and I can protect this city." Bruce said, standing and getting into Dick's face.
"You have a company you have to run, remember that? And you have me to go out there and help save people. I was Robin before, remember? I was thinking, why don't you find a new one. To take your mind off things." Dick said, stepping back.
"Tell you what… If you find someone fit enough to be Robin, I'll put him through the trials. And I'll check on the company later, when people aren't in danger. But for now, I am going to monitor and make sure." Bruce said, going to sit back down. "Why don't you go out and patrol."
Dick smiled and began to walk towards his suit when he stopped. He turned around and said, "What about that scarf?" Dick asked.
"You better get out there before I do." Bruce said smiling.
Harvey Dent walked into the top floor of Gotham Tower and saw the penthouse suite that Roman Sionis apparently lived in. He looked to the left and saw a small kitchen that was empty. He walked in it and saw it looked like any ordinary kitchen. The floor was tile and the fridge was a large black one. He looked at a table that stuck out of the wall and ran his hand along the marble surface. He walked out of that room and into the large living room to see that the whole place was dark. Harvey sat down on the large couch Roman had that was positioned right in front of a flat screen TV attached to the wall. Harvey looked at the large window to his right and saw how it overlooked the city. He stood up to walk over to it when the door to the suite opened and in walked a man with greying hair. Harvey immediately raised the gun as the man rose his hands. He had on a white suit with a black tie and a rose in the suit pocket.
"Harvey Dent?" the man asked.
"Carmine Falcone. What the hell are you doing here?" Harvey asked.
"I had some business I had to take up with Sionis. He owes me money and I need it. I don't like people that toy with me." Falcone said.
"I have business with him too." Harvey said.
"I can see that. Can you stop pointing that thing at me?" Falcone asked.
"I think I can help you out," Harvey said, lowering the gun, "allow me to use some of your men and I can solve one of your problems."
"Harvey Dent, wanting to make things physical instead of making it happen in court. What's gotten into you?" Falcone asked.
"Do you not see my face, Falcone? I want revenge. You help me and I help you." Harvey said.
"Here's my card. I'll be in touch." Falcone said with a smile. He pulled a business card out of his pocket and handed it to Harvey. "I think we can make this a good arrangement." Falcone said, as he left the room. Harvey smiled down at the card, and began to leave himself.
Batman stood on the rooftop of a building looking over the city as the sun had now set. Dick stopped a few petty crimes when he went out as Nightwing and now it was Bruce's turn to watch over the people of Gotham. As he stood there he began to feel uneasy. He turned around and looked around the roof top. It was completely clear except for a door that led to the inside of the building. Batman turned around only to hear the door creak open then slam shut. He turned around once more only to see that no one was there still. He walked away from the edge of the building and looked around as he stood in the middle of the roof. Before his eyes men dressed in all black, covering them from head to toe, started appearing. They were climbing up from the sides of the building and running out of the door leading to the floor. Batman stood there with his fists raised as about twenty men surrounded him.
"Hello Batman." he heard a female voice say. "I'm sorry, but you must die now."