:: Batmobile ::


"So, do you think the Mad Hatter is up to something?" asked Superman.

"That's what we're going to find out," replied Robin. "Turn right at the next light. The apartments will be up on the left."

As "Batman" brought the car to a stop, he turned his head towards the other side of the street. Robin looked at him, wondering why he was looking the other way.

"What's wrong?"

"I hear sirens. Also a helicopter."

"Hmmm. The police are out in full force tonight? Wonder why," said Robin turning on the police scanner.

Both of the crime fighter's eyes grew wide as they heard the orders being given over the frequency. Immediately, "Batman" shifted the car into reverse, hoping to miss the cops altogether. No such luck, however, as the light from the helicopter shined on the batmobile.

"Freeze! This is the police! You are surrounded! Come out with your hands up!" shouted the cop over the loudspeaker.

Suddenly, the car's hood lifted. Batman slowly got out of the car, his hands lifted high in the air. Undetected, Robin stayed inside the car. Four different S.W.A.T. teams were on the ground, ready for the bat to make one wrong move. Dect. Harvey Bullock grinned as he got out of his squad car. Renee Montoya just sat there, not wanting to be a part of this.

"Well, well, well! We meet again bat, this time on not-so-friendly terms."

"Bullock," growled Superman in his perfect Batman impression.

"I must say, I'm surprised that you're coming along without a fight this time. I expected more."

"What's the charge? Why are you trying to arrest me?" he asked, already knowing the answer.

"On Gordon's orders, I'm placing you under arrest for the kidnapping and possible assault on Harvey Dent."

"You've got to be kidding me."

"I'm really gonna enjoy this," Harvey said to himself. "Batman, you have the right to remain silent...."

"I know what my rights are. The only reason that I'll go with you is because I want to talk to Jim about this. And you are NOT putting any cuffs on me."

"Have it your way. Get in the car," replied Bullock.

As the seemingly entire police force left, one cop wondered what they would do with the batmobile. Suddenly, it roared to life and sped away, off to a destination known to a select few.

"I hope you know what you're doing," muttered Robin as he was taken to the Batcave.


:: outside Police headquarters ::


"Where's the commish?" asked Bullock to the first person he saw.

"I don't know. Didn't he leave for the night?"

"No. I thought he'd come back."

Batman gritted his teeth after he heard that. Then he spoke.

"So, I'm being charged for a crime that I didn't commit and Jim's not even here to witness your success in carrying out his orders?" asked Batman.

"Kinda looks that way," replied a confused Bullock. "He went to the mayor's and called me from there. That's the last I heard......wait a minute!"

He turned to Batman, but he wasn't there. A breeze had blown papers off of the desks throughout the whole room.

"Aw, crap! Get everyone back here! We lost the bat!!!"

Batman had managed to get out of there undetected. It wasn't long before he heard the sirens again. This time, he would have to get away from them. It was a simple task for Superman, but somewhat more difficult for Batman.

Just then, a light shone upon him. The helicopter was out again and wasted no time in tracking him. Batman took out his grappling hook so that he would only have to deal with the copter. As he came upon the rooftop, he was met with a lot of clicks. A S.W.A.T. team was waiting for him.

Batman glared while thinking of his next move. One step and they would fire on him. He really had no choice. He moved towards the edge of the roof. They started firing, Batman running away from them. The leader kept in touch with Dect. Bullock via walkie-talkie.

"He's still running," said the S.W.A.T. leader.

"How is that possible? I thought your team had some of the best shots in the city," replied Bullock.

"We'll get him sir."

"You had better! My butt's on the line too, you know!"

Batman leaped over the edge, shooting out his grappling hook again. This time, he got onto a ledge. He leaped from ledge to ledge trying his best to stay Batman enough without blowing his cover. The helicopter stayed on him though. Batman used his hook to get onto the ground level to try and shake the helicopter.

As his feet hit the ground, Batman was met by more cops and S.W.A.T. teams running up to catch him. He ran into the nearest abandoned building he could find. With the cops on his tail, he went inside. As soon as he figured they lost sight of him, he used his super-speed to get to the other side of the building.

Something started to ring in his utility belt. He took out the communicator and pressed a button. The image of Robin filled the screen.

"Did you manage to shake them yet?" he asked.

"No, they have a helicopter chasing me. It's going to be a little difficult trying to shake one of those things," replied Batman.

"How many do you think are tailing you?"

"I'd say almost the entire police force."

"This is going to bring trouble. The entire police force is out looking for you and the Joker and Two-Face are still at large."

"Well, I'm open to any suggestions."

"The only way you're going to get away from the copter is to use the sewers. Keep an eye out for the cops, they might have surrounded the building by now."

"Copy that. Wish me luck,"

"You don't need it. You're Batman, remember?" smiled Robin.

"Thanks," replied Superman dryly.

"Sure. No problem. Robin out."

Batman flung open the door on the other side of the building. He was met by the helicopter flying overhead.

"He's on the other side!" shouted the cop into the radio.

S.W.A.T. teams began to converge onto his position. Then Batman saw a manhole cover. He flipped open the lid and dived in. He hovered just above the floor. The light of the helicopter shone into the hole, letting the cops know where Batman went.

Cops and S.W.A.T. members had surrounded the manhole, looking inside to see if they could follow Batman. No one really wanted to go down into the sewers. One of the men radioed in to Bullock.

"Sir? We lost him. He went into the sewers," said the officer.

"Then get down there and follow him! Under NO circumstances are you to let him out of your sight! Do you hear me? He cannot escape! Not now!!!" screamed Bullock from the other end.

"Yes sir," was the feeble reply.

But Batman had already escaped. As soon as he was out of everyone's line of sight, he used his super-speed again. He trudged through Gotham's sewer system. When he thought it was safe to come out, he was on the other side of the city, well away from the hoard of police that were chasing after him. He headed for the Batcave.


:: Gotham Park Mall ::


"OOO!!! Puddin', look at this!!!" exclaimed Harley, holding up the biggest diamond ring from the jewelry store they had just broken into.

"Ho hum. That's just great Harl. This is totally boring!!! Where's the bat when you need him? Oh yeah, I knew I forgot something...." said the Joker as he remembered how he handled Batman.

Lar, Moe, and Cur were stuffing all of the jewels they could into their pockets. Bruce Wayne, Commissioner Gordon, and Mayor Hill were awaiting their next orders. The Joker began to pace, wondering what to do next. He was interrupted when Moe flew across the room. At the entrance, a menacing figure stood. Dressed in a black robe and carrying a mallet, the Judge was ready to appoint sentences for all who were in the room.

"Oooooooo.......entertainment!" squealed the Joker.


:: Batcave ::


Batman flew in at blinding speed, not willing to waste any more time than was absolutely necessary. Robin was waiting at the computer.

"Now what?" asked Robin.

"Well, like you said, we've run out of leads. Our next task is to locate Bruce and rescue him," replied Batman.

"That shouldn't be too hard. It's the getting to him that's going to be difficult. How can we do anything in this city with the entire police force out looking for you?"

"I have an idea. We'll need to go back to Metropolis first though. There's something at S.T.A.R. labs I need to pick up."

"We?"

"Sure, we're partners right? So, as partners I think we should stick together. Take my hand," said Batman.

"O......k........"

Robin held out his hand towards Batman. He took it and faster than a speeding bullet, they flew to Metropolis.

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