::Funnibone Shipping Co.::


"Well, Joker? What do you want?" asked the Penguin.

"I want the address of our dear friend Hatter," replied the Joker.

"And in return for this info?"

"In return, I'll reimburse you for tonight's little mishap."

"Why should I trust you? I don't think you'll keep your word."

"Because if you don't, I'll just find out some other way. I have resources. I could use them, but if you help me out, I'll have my plan set in motion much earlier than anticipated."

"Fine," sighed the Penguin. "I'll help you out. But if you don't keep your word, the first one to know will be Batman himself. I don't think you want him breathing down your neck so soon into your plans. Right?"

Joker growled. "Right. Now give me the address!"

"Sure. It's 525 Gotham Lane. On that street is the Gotham Arbors apartment building. He's in room 221. I had better get something for this, Joker!"

"Yeah, yeah. I'll see you later," said the Joker as he hung up the phone. "Harley!!!"

"Yeah boss?" said Harley as she ran into the room.

"Get the pets ready. We're going to visit an old friend."


::Gotham Arbors::


"Well, that takes care of that..." said the Mad Hatter as he finished putting together a microchip. He turned to Ollie. Ollie was breathing normally now, but he still hadn't woke up. Hatter was putting everything away when a sudden gust of wind came from the window.

"Well, this time I'm not surprised! If you keep this up, I'll have to get a restraining order," said Hatter to the window.

Batman and Robin stepped out of the shadows.

"I think that we're the least of your worries," replied Batman.

"Yes, well, get on with it. Why are you here this time?"

"We just wanted to make sure that you got home safely."

"Who's that?" asked Robin.

"That is a young man I found outside. He was in such a terrible condition, that I just had to help him."

At that moment, Ollie started to wake up. His vision was a little blurry at first. When he could finally see, his eyes began to bulge out of their sockets. He looked around the room to see everyone there.

"Batman!" he said barely above a whisper.

Batman glared at him. He wanted to know why this kid was here. He began to advance towards him, when Tetch stepped in front of him.

"I don't believe you two have anything to say to each other. In fact, now that he's better, I think he should be leaving. What do you think?"

"Get out of my way, Tetch."

"For what? He's done nothing wrong. He was probably in a state of shock when he said your name. Perhaps you should be leaving as well."

Batman tried to get around Tetch, but he wouldn't let him. Instead of causing a scene, Batman simply turned around and headed out the window.

"Come on Robin, we have one more thing to check out tonight."

"Yeah, sure," replied Robin as he got one last look at Ollie.

"It was nice to see you again. Come back sometime when my life isn't being threatened!" said Tetch sarcastically.

Once the dynamic duo had left, Tetch turned his attention to Ollie.

"You can go now. But be careful. They'll probably be waiting outside for you. They'll more than likely try to get something out of you. If you do see them, tell them nothing. Understand?"

"Yes. I do," said Ollie. He then got up. Holding the ice bag in his left hand, he left the room.

Tetch looked out the window to try to catch a glimpse of Batman or Robin in the shadows. The first thing he saw was a purple car pull in front of the building. He saw Ollie pass in front of the car. Soon after, two shadows swept over. There was some growling coming from the car. Once the growling stopped, the people got out. Hatter stared in amazement as he saw the Joker and Harley Quinn get out. The Joker looked up and smiled.