*Chapter 11: The Gardens: Part 2*
Batman entered the Aviary as he hears the doctors cry for help. They are in the cages, hanging above. Joker warns his men that Batman is on the way, and if he is detected, the doctors will be dropped. As always, Joker's men are wearing security collars. Batman has to take out the operator first before taking down the others in order to save the hostages.
"He doesn't stand a chance. Not a chance." One man said, walking around with a gun.
"Joker wants him stopped. And I'm gonna do it." His partner said. "And maybe he will let me have that nurse." Batman made a look as he quietly moved up. Thankfully Mia isn't here with him right now and wait outside this room. Batman wonders why Joker wanted her alive. Something about a party planned for Batman. Joker has planned this.
After taking out the operator and the goons, Batman freed the hostages. A doctor told him that Joker went to the lab earlier. Batman must find the hidden door.
XX
In the Titan Production Facility, Joker turned his head to see his enemy walk in. He smirked. He noticed Mia isn't with him this time, but he will see her again when the time is right. Right now, it's Batman he wanted to see.
"Well, look who's discovered our secret lab. Since you've made it this far, let me show you what I've cooked up." He said. The bridge is lowered behind the Dark Knight. Now he is trapped. Joker's men stood in front of their boss while the clown brought out a gun, but it was no ordinary gun. It's purple and green. He shoots his men who let out a cry. They are darts with Titan. Joker chuckled as his men are slowly transforming into Titan monsters. Green veins are glowing, the back spine are poking out, and the eyes are glowing. They are getting large. Joker waved at Batman before entering the elevator with the Titan. Now Batman has to deal with the Titan beasts. One of them charged at Batman, but the Dark Knight threw a batarang at him before leaping away. The Titan held his head, growling after he rammed into a wall. Batman jumped on his back. The Titan tried to get him off, but hits the other Titan, making him back up against the Titan tanks. Batman will have these monsters destroy them.
He stood in front of the tanks and one Titan charges at him. Batman leaped away, and the monster rammed into the Titan tank, making it explode. It did knock down the Titan monster, but now Batman has one left to deal with. Just like before, the Titan monster charged at the hero, but rammed into the tanks, making them explode as well. Batman succeeded, but Joker still has some.
"Oracle. I've destroyed the Titan Production Facility, but Joker escaped with enough to cause us real problems." Batman said.
"Just when you think it can't get any worse." Oracle spoke from the comm.
"They've been using a Venom plant hybrid to create the Titan strain. The plant's the key, and there's only one person on Arkham Island who can help us."
"And what makes you think Poison Ivy will help you?" Oracle asked, doubting that she will help Batman tonight since she is free and use her plants to fight back.
"If her plants are at risk, she'll listen. I've sample of her pheromone signature on record. She'll be somewhere in the gardens. I'll track her down." Batman replied. He turned back and need to get back to Mia, but he needs a line launcher to get across. He got his batwing to drop off his gadget.
Mia was pacing around with a weed killer. She is worried after hearing sounds coming from the other side. She jumped when Batman appeared. She is relieved he is alive and well, but a few scratches on him and his suit.
"Hang on to me. We're going to find Ivy." Batman said, holding Mia close to his body. He brought out a line launcher. Mia held onto him, closing her eyes as they went across. As he lands, Mia grips on the weed killer. "Let me do the talking and I promise she won't harm you."
"I trust you. Just not her or the plants." Mia told him. "You think she could help?"
"Her plants are at risk. I'll explain to you after. Just stay behind me." Batman walked ahead and open the door.
The bushes moved out of the way Batman and Mia enter and see Ivy talking to her plants. Mia remain behind her dark hero and keep her eyes open for any plant. She stayed calm as Batman spoke to her.
"Ivy. I know Dr. Young mutated these plants to produce Venom." He said. A vine slowly creeps up to him and Mia. The nurse watched it. She readied the weed killer.
"Yes. And I heard it through the grapevine the evil woman paid the price." Ivy said with a evil chuckle. Batman scowled at her.
"I need you to help me create the antidote." He said. The vine is getting closer.
"Why should I? Let Joker have his fun. I'll enjoy watching you squirm." Ivy replied. The vine went around. Mia didn't hesitate. She uses the weed killer to spray the vine, killing it. Ivy let out a gasp, holding her chest. "No!" Batman walked up to the green woman.
"You've been in the dark too long! Every plant on this island will get the same unless you cooperate." He warned her. Ivy glared at him, then at Mia. She didn't have a choice. She will do anything for her plants.
"There's a plant, growing deep in Arkham Island. Only it can counter the effects of this Titan strain." She told him.
"Where do we find it?" Mia asked. Ivy smirked.
"Oh, in Killer Croc's lair." She said. Mia turned pale. Of all the places, why there? "You didn't think it would be easy, did you?" Batman turned away from Ivy and about to walk out. He told Ivy to go back to her cell or he will come for her next tonight. Mia followed Batman out as the bushes closes behind them. Like Ivy will listen to Batman. She'll be waiting.
XX
"Things are getting worse." Mia said after she and Batman walked out of the gardens and see more plants and there are pods that Ivy used to attack Gotham last year. The spores are deadly. "Let's get to the Arkham Mansion before these things try to kill us."
"And when we get there, you will be staying with Cash. I don't want you to get wrapped up in this mess." Batman said. "Just once, listen to me and wait. I'll be alright."
"Are you sure? I mean, I can't fight Ivy's deadly plants with the weed killer, but what about Joker? You know he wants me involved." Mia said.
"I can't risk losing you, Mia. I want you to be safe." Batman said. "Think about Axel. I wouldn't forgive myself if you..." He trailed off. Mia hugged him. He could still smell her shampoo from her hair. So sweet. Batman sighed a bit. "Just stay in contact with me."
"Of course." Mia said. Batman grabbed her hand and hurried to the mansion before the spores hit them. Batman will get rid of the pods after Mia is taken to the mansion.
Once they found Cash, both Batman and Mia gave him an update of what was happening with the plants. But right now, Batman needs to get to Killer Croc's lair. He has his own special cell below the Intensive Treatment. Batman recalled seeing Croc coming up the elevator hours ago. He must be back down in the sewers by now.
"Stay here and don't go near the plants. They'll kill you." Batman warned him and the other security guard. He turned to Mia. "Stay with them. I'll be back soon."
"Be careful out there." Mia said. After the Dark Knight left, Cash turned to her. He is worried about Jim who could be held somewhere on this island. Surely Joker kept him alive for this party too. "When this is over, I'll be asleep for a week." She said. Cash couldn't help but to laugh. He will be having a week off work.