Copyright: November 2, 2003

Chapter 2: The Unraveling

As the plan was set into place; Chief O'Hara, Commissioner Gordon, Batman, and Robin were trying to figure out Penguin next move. "Well Commissioner, knowing Penguin as I do; he is planning something devious and shallow. Not to mention underhanded and cold hearted. So we need to determine exactly what his plan is pertaining to this coming Sunday." "Hmm, let's see. Chief, do you know of any events this Sunday?" Gordon asked O'Hara. "The one I can think of is the one at Wayne Manor. Bruce Wayne is having a charity for the fathers and children of Gotham City." Gordon then realized, "great Scott! That's right! Barbara and I will be at that event." "And that's most likely where Penguin will!" Chief O'Hara added, "no doubt you're right about him going after Barbara to! The devil he is." Robin nodded, "yes. I'm sure he is still sore about not being able to marry her. He probably wants revenge. Do you think he'll try to force her into marriage again?" "No Robin, I doubt he'll try marrying her again. He has no need to. But I'm positive you are right about him wanting revenge. And what a better day to act then on Father's Day! He knows if he strikes during anytime this week or on the day itself, he'll inflict a deeper wound." "Yeah, and he loves to inflict pain and hardship." Robin agreed. "Begora you're sure as right on that one! I'll have my men alerted and we'll be ready for what ever that creep tries!" "That's right Chief! We'll make sure Gotham City stays safe, especially for Sunday! Chief, make sure there's extra security at Wayne Manor and around my daughter!" Gordon ordered. "Yes sir!" The Chief went right to work. "And I know we can count on you and the Boy Wonder to help us," Gordon added. "Yes Commissioner, you most certainly can." Batman nodded. "Lets go Robin! We have a Penguin to catch and only a week to do it!" "Right Batman!" As the Caped Crusader left, the Commissioner smiled to himself and thought, "whoever those Samaritans are under those masks, they are certainly the bravest I've ever seen! Gotham City owes them a great debt that can never be repaid! We thank you for all you've done to keep Gotham City and it's people safe!" On their way to their first lead. Batman turned to Robin and said, "Robin, get the communicator out and Batgirl and let her know what's going on. Also, tell her to meet us at The Birds of a Feather Shop." "Why there?" "Because old chum, I recently read they went under new ownership last week. Plus they have a Father's Day special going on. I suspect that the Penguin has made himself quite a nest there." Meanwhile in Barbara Gordon's Midtown apartment, Barbara was just getting home from work when she heard her Batgirl communicator go off. She dashed into her room and proceeded to answer the call while making her dazzling change into Batgirl. "Yes, what's the matter?" Robin responded, "meet us at The Birds of a Feather Shop. We suspect the Penguin is up to his old tricks. He's planning to ruin Father's Day!" "I'm on my way!"