Long time no see? Sorry i literally moved countries and it has been difficult. Here is the next chapter! Enjoy!

She felt as if she was floating. Her head was moving slightly and it made her somewhat dizzy. God she was so tired that she couldn't even open her eyes. She could almost smell the world around her but she was not quite living in it. It was a distant music and a loud echo that returned to her ears like a lost memory.

And then suddenly, she felt cold.

She opened her eyes only to realize where she was. She was still in the car with him as he drove quietly. The car engine was roaring in her ears now and she stared outside for a moment trying to figure out where they were. As if looking at the buildings would help. She couldn't even remember her own name.

He was humming to himself. Just that. Quietly, but clearly. And it seemed to her that underneath those gruesome scars of his, she could see a faint smile on his otherwise perfectly shaped lips.

She sighed as she sat up straight, stretching her back.

"Ahh there you are. You died for a moment there" he giggled and continued humming.

She looked outside only to see that it was almost dawn. How long had they been driving for?

"I thought you'd sleep better if there was just one murderer around you and not a whole warehouse of them. You know, since you forgot all about us Miss Dawes" he stated as if reading her mind. She could sense bitterness in the last part and she frowned in confusion. She sighed and looked outside at the streets again, not sure what she was looking for. It was just awkward being around him.

Finally, he took a sharp turn and they were both submerged into darkness. It took a while for her eyes to properly adjust to the new scenery. They were in a pitch black neighborhood with the only light source being the van's headlights.

The Narrows the words popped into her head.

There was a slight dizziness at the thought but she brushed it off instantly.

She felt even colder now and suddenly she had the subconscious urge to crawl near his arm as he drove. Mia frowned and looked at him for a moment. As he turned towards her, she swiftly turned forward and stared straight ahead. He changed gears vigorously and she felt as if she was suddenly shrinking. He was angry now but she couldn't tell why.

The van suddenly came to a halt and he turned off the engine.

"We're here" he said almost in a normal voice as he opened the door. Mia looked outside at the tall building that towered over her and gasped. She wasn't getting out there.

The door to her side opened and he stood in front of her in amusement now.

"Uhh, if you like the van so much, I can loan it to you" he said as he came closer to her seat, blocking her exit completely. Mia moved back slightly and stared at the tall building once more. She then looked back at him as he stared at her blankly, his head slightly tilted back. He licked his scars and moved his body to the side, allowing her to get out. She moved quickly, not wanting to find out what would happen if she didn't obey this time and walked quickly towards the door of the warehouse.

She was about to open the door as the cold was making her lips tremble when she felt a stinging pain on her arm as he pulled her back violently. She looked up at him only to get a glimpse of him as he moved in front of her, opening the door himself.

They got in and she realized it was very quiet. There was a sofa in the middle of the room with a TV on a small coffee table and a large staircase that led upstairs. But other than that, the room was completely empty and quiet.

Her ears rang as a loud whistle left the Joker's mouth and echoed in the room.

Suddenly, there were light footsteps from a small room to her left and the door opened, revealing what seemed like a kitchen. A man came out, wiping his blood stained hands on a towel. She blinked in shock.

"Ah you found her" he said and snickered. Mia looked up at the man in shock as a second shock crossed her eyes. She knew this man! It was the man from the hospital who said his name was Richard.

"Is anyone here?" the Joker asked.

"Nope, they're all gone. And I can't locate Quinn"

"You won't for a while" he replied and licked his scars. The man stared at him for a moment before his expression changed from query to a blank indifference.

"You want me to take care of her?" he said signaling to Mia. She involuntarily hid behind the Joker, not sure what the man meant by take care of her.

"No, I will" the Joker replied and Mia's eyes widened in confusion. Why was she here in the first place? Why wasn't she running?

And how did she know Richard?

"You go tell the others to stop looking for Quinn and find me a solution about that Robin guy. I don't like him. Not. One. Bit"

She kept inspecting Richard's face, trying to find a fraction of a memory to link him with her life. But she found nothing. She then turned to the Joker and felt the blood leaving her face. He was just…staring at her. No, not just that. Staring at her angrily. His face was calm and his features relaxed. It was his eyes that gave it away. And somehow she knew. He was furious.

He towered over her, leaving the space between her and Richard. He tilted his head towards him and licked his scars.

"Do you remember him?" he asked quietly with controlled anger in his voice.

Mia felt as if she was going to faint. She didn't know what the right answer was. Yes? No? Maybe? She gulped and looked at Richard, who was waiting for her answer relaxed. She finally nodded and waited for the slap. She really felt as if she was going to get slapped if not punched.

But none of that happened. Instead, she felt a warm hand around her shoulder squeezing her a little tighter than it should as he forced her next to him.

"See Richie?" he said with a giggle "That is not how the world works" and with that, he started walking, forcing her to walk next to him. After a moment, he let go of her shoulder and grabbed her wrist tightly but not painfully. He pushed open a door and turned on the light, finally letting go of her. He got in and took off his purple coat and gloves. He let his green suspenders fall to the side of his trousers and he sat down on his chair turning on his office lamp. For some reason, the scene seemed familiar to her and she felt a knot forming in her stomach as she stared at his back. He suddenly turned towards her.

"Are you just gonna stand there all day?" he said. She was standing, with arms wrapped around herself in the middle of the doorway, shaking.

"There is hot water if you wanna take a shower" he said standing up. He went to his closet and searched for something. Finally he took a pile of clothes and tossed it to her, hiding her successfully on the face.

"Help yourself" he said indifferently as he sat back down.

Mia stared at the room, unsure of what exactly was going on. He was helping her but she still didn't know why.

Well, the event on the docks gave her an idea but from what she had read about him, she refused to believe it to be true…

She walked towards the small door on the right quietly.

"Yeah that's the bathroom" he said as he continued writing something. She opened the door and closed it behind her, locking it. She looked around. It was rather clean. she took off her clothes and felt the floor warm under her feet. That's how cold she was.

She got in the shower and turned on the water and soon enough, it started pouring hot on her skin. She closed her eyes and sighed in relaxation, feeling the droplets warming up her skin. She stayed there for a moment, as the water became warmer and warmer…

And suddenly she was burning. She was lying down on something cold and hard. Her chest was killing her as if something past through her and she couldn't breathe. Her arms were burning. Her feet her eyes. And she couldn't move. She couldn't-

There was something dark in front of her now. He was pushing her through fire until her face hit something cold. But suddenly she dissolved through this. It was water, with a terrible taste. Her eyes, oh my God her eyes were burning! She was screaming but nothing came out and the water was filling her lungs-

She opened her eyes and moved away from the water with a gasp, almost slipping. She felt her knees giving up on her and she sat down in the bathtub panicked. She stared at the water as it hit the tub and evaporated immediately. She looked at the switch and it was turned all the way to the hot side. She put her hands on her ears and closed her eyes as she felt warm tears streaming down her face.

What the hell happened to her?

It took her some time to compose herself and take a proper shower, but she finally did it. She was combing her hair when she heard a knock on the door.

"Did you uh, fall in the toiler?" he said and Mia unlocked the door and opened it. She was just finishing up with her hair as he stood there shaking his head. "Women" he sighed as he turned off the light forcing her to get out. "come on. Get some proper sleep. I know you're tired"

Mia frowned as she left the bathroom. She was wearing some sweatpants that he had given her and she had to say, they were really comfortable.

She sat on the bed as he put on his coat, quietly. After readjusting his collar and putting his knives in his pockets –something that Mia found reasonable somehow- he licked his scars and turned to her.

"I'm going to lock you inside" he stated "I know you still have stubbornness reserved in that little head of yours but just stay put. I don't want anyone to see you here. If you need anything, Richard will check on you" he said and Mia was not going to protest. Not that she could but she did feel safer in here.

The Joker turned towards her and crooked his head to the side "why so sad little one?" he said almost involuntarily. She lowered her head as she felt her eyes burning again. He stayed quiet and seemed almost hesitant. But after a moment, she saw his feet getting closer and he knelt in front of her. He stayed there for a moment, before grabbing her hand softly and lifting her sleeve. Mia frowned instinctively and pulled back in a desperate try to hide her scarred skin.

"Don't hide from me" he commanded and she stopped fighting instantly. She didn't know why she was doing as she was told but she felt as if she had no other choice. He lifted her sleeve up again and stared at her burned skin. He then turned her arm inspecting the other side. His naked hands moved to her neck as he pulled down her shirt, revealing her burned shoulder. His hands travelled across her collarbone to her white neck until they reached her cheeks. She then made the mistake to look up.

He was so close to her, staring at her. She could feel her heart beating in her ears. She didn't know what he was going to do. And what she would let him do to her.

He narrowed his eyes and shook his head as his painted face shook with confusion "You died" he said almost to himself "how are you still alive? You died" he questioned. Mia gulped and her eyes flickered at the statement. His eyes then fixed on her lips for a quick moment before-

They heard a knock on the door.

"News from that Robin guy!" shouted Richard. The Joker looked at the door as if to kill it before his hand fell from her face. And she could finally breathe.

He stood up and readjusted his coat before his arrogant, nerve-wracking smile returned on his face. "Get some sleep" he said simply. "And don't get out" he commanded as he walked to the door.

"As if you're leaving my sight again" he said under his breath.

Mia heard the door locking after him, feeling her blood frozen in her veins from this statement. And she somehow knew, she was never leaving this place.

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