CHAPTER 2

Helena was standing outside on the ledge, looking down at the beautiful sight of New Gotham. She was thinking about only one thing: Reese. It seemed like forever since they had split. The longer they are apart, the more she grew depressed. She was becoming more willing to give up being the Huntress just to have Reese back in her life.

"Is there something wrong, Helena?" Danielle asked, joining her on the ledge.

It's been over a month since Reese and I split up. I miss him so much. I can't stand this separation."

"Why have not sat down with him and talk about where you relationship stands? You've had several opportunities to do so."

Helena shook her head. "What good would have come from those opportunities? The look in his face clearly said that it was not the right time. I don't know if he'll ever forgive me."

"Helena, don't talk like that. Reese loves you. You need to talk to him and tell him how you feel about him. Stop doubting his love for you. That is what got you to this point."

"Helena, we've got a mission to go on!" Dinah said, stepping out of the door just on the right bottom corner of the giant clock.

"I'm running the bar tonight along side with Gibson. I'll talk to you later."

Helena nodded as she followed Dinah into the clock tower and to the ramp where Barbara was wearing her glasses while over at Delphi. "What's going on?"

"Delphi has detected a disturbance on the New Gotham Art Museum. You two go check it out."

"We're on it."

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Dinah and Helena arrived to the New Gotham Art Museum. After looking through all the windows, they could find nothing out of the ordinary. The people inside look calm and collected. There were people walking in and out of the building like normal. "Hey Oracle, are you sure Delphi is working properly? Nothing is going on here."

"You don't suppose it's a trap by Commissioner Gordon, or maybe Raven, do you?" Dinah suggested.

"This is no trap," a voice said from behind them. The two of girls turned around to see an old man walking towards them. "I apologize for the false alarm, but I did not know any other way of getting your attention."

"What's your game, pops?" Helena replied.

"There is no game, Huntress. I have come to help you. You are about to have a big problem on your hands, and I sure in hell don't want you tracing it back to me, because I'm innocent!"

"Who are you?" Dinah asked.

"The name is Jonathan Crane. You are the daughter of Batman, so you would probably know me better as the former villain, Scarecrow."

"Be very careful, you two!" Barbara's voice came over their ear receivers. "The Scarecrow is a very dangerous villain. If he sprays you with gas, you will have dangerous illusions bringing your worst nightmares to life."

"Why should we trust you," Helena asked the old man.

"Because, if you don't, you will learn the hard way that everything I'm about to say is true."

"What do you need to tell us?" Dinah asked.

"My son is a very dangerous man right now. His name is David Crane. Let's just say he's trying to follow in my footsteps. He has stolen my chemicals, the chemicals I once used to make my nightmare gas. He came to my mansion and attacked me until he discovered where I hid all the chemicals and stole it all. I have no idea what he plans on doing it."

"Why are you telling us all this?" Helena looked at him suspiciously.

"Because, I am trying to keep straight, but my son refuses to listen to me. He has become uncontrollable. I understand your doubt, Huntress that is why I have written here the address of my mansion and the location of the secret room where my chemicals were stored. You will find my old villain costume still hanging on the wall. I hope this will convince you that I am telling the truth."

"What is it you want, Mr. Crane? You're not telling us all this without wanting something in return; what is it you want in return?"

"Just to keep my son alive, that's all I want from you. He may have attacked me and nearly killed me, but he's still my son. Be careful, because he does know chemistry like myself. He may or may not change my formula for a different reaction; I just don't know what he is planning."

"We'll check this address that you gave us. For your sake, this better not be a trap," Helena threatened.

"It is not. You will find that out for yourselves."