AN: Okay, I was not sure how this story is going to go, but I may have to hold off on Arkham City for a little bit. I am not sure, but I have to look up exactly how the end of Arkham City went before I start that part of the story. Before that happens, I have to finish this story, and that means there is going to be a cameo by some characters from the original Darkest of Knights story that I did. Well, enjoy.

Chapter Seven: Confrontation For The Ages

Jeff got a call that there was something that was going down at Miley's residence. The fact that the call came specifically to him meant a few things. One, that someone specifically wanted him to respond to the call. Two, whatever this call was, and whoever was involved with the call, meant that someone in his family, or someone that he knew personally was in some deep shit. He did not need anyone to tell him what was going on, or who was involved with it. Jeff knew it wasn't Michael, because Miley was not going to be his first target, Travis was going to be. He was about to head out when Christian confronted him right as he was going to head out.

"Christian, listen. Something is going down, so I need you to stay here at the police station while I go handle this." Jeff said, trying to head past his nephew, but Christian stopped him.

"Wait, I have to tell you something quick before you go." Christian said.

"I don't have time-"

"Miley cheated on Michael their entire relationship with Travis, and that is why he tried to commit suicide." Christian blurted out, and that caused Jeff to stop in his tracks.

"What?" Jeff asked in disbelief.

"Yeah. Michael told me when I went to visit him at Arkham." Christian said. "He gave me the low down the last time I went out there. He told me that the reason she dumped him was that she loved Travis and she used him while they were together. I also found something else out too. Listen, the Joker and Michael are really close for some strange reason, so when you go and confront them, be careful."

"I will. Stay here, do not go home, and stay here until I come and get you." Jeff said, putting on his vest, grabbing his gun, and heading out on his own.

......

When he pulled up to the house, and stopped his car a few feet away, Jeff knew that something was going on. There was no noise that was auditable, and that set off all type of alarms. That confirmed it, Jeff thought to himself. If Michael was involved with this, he doubt that Michael would be this quiet at any point. Well, no point in waiting in his car, Jeff opened his door, and stepped out. With his gun drawn, he slowly made his way to the front door, and saw that it was slightly ajar.

"Police! Make yourself known!" Jeff yelled.

"Just a killer with hostages!" A voice cackled. Jeff mentally smacked himself because he knew who that was.

"Joker? It's me, Jeff. I just want to talk." Jeff said. He holstered his weapon, and stepped inside. His hands were up, and saw Oliver, Lilly, and Miley tied up. While Oliver and Lilly were blindfolded and gagged, Jeff could tell that Miley was not even conscious.

"Jeffy Boy, good to see you!" Joker said in a cheerful tone of voice, given the current situation.

"May I ask what the hell are you doing?" Jeff asked.

"This is for Michael." Joker said. "I am doing this for him. You and I both know that if he gets his hands on Miley, he is going to kill her."

"I don't doubt that." Jeff said. "I don't think Miley is going to be his first target. Travis is. That's why I think that there is going to be a lot of trouble for Miley and Travis both in the future."

"Ah, but that is not why you are here before the rest of the cops, are you? You need me to answer an important question, don't you?" Joker asked him.

"Lori Ann, where is she?" Jeff asked.

"My long lost fiancee? How I miss her so!" Joker said, mock crying.

"Michael's mom. Where is she?" Jeff asked the Joker again.

"I have no idea." Joker said.

"Do you have any idea as to the fact that she is alive?" Jeff asked.

"Nope." Joker said, shrugging his shoulders. "One day she was there, and the other she was gone. I took care of Michael for a few years after that, and you know what happened then."

"Yeah. I do." Jeff said.

"Well, nice little chat you had going." Batman said, appearing out of nowhere.

"Greetings, Batbrain, I was wondering when I was going to see you." Joker laughed.

"There is going to be a special place for you in Arkham City when I get done with you." Batman said, approaching the Joker.

"Well, as much as I enjoyed catching up with you Jeffy Boy, I really must take my leave." Joker said. As Jeff and Batman made there move towards Joker, he unleashed a smokescreen, and was gone.

"Shit!" Jeff moaned, kicking a chair over.

"What did you find out?" Batman asked him.

"Nothing worth noting." Jeff said.

"I am going after The Joker. Is everything going to be alright here?" Batman asked him.

"Probably." Jeff said as numerous sirens were getting close to their location. "You better clear out now. I will be alright here."

Batman was gone quicker than a snap of the finger, and Jeff stood there, assessing the situation. He sighed, and began to untie Oliver, Lilly, and Miley.

......

As the various police agencies assessed the scene, took what little evidence there was, and processed what was there, Jeff stood there, talking to Robby and Charles.

"So what happened was that Joker came here, took them hostage, and before anything happened, I showed up. I kept him calm until Batman showed, and that is when he took off." Jeff said. That is basically what happened, and he told the same thing to his superiors.

"Is Miley alright?" Robby asked.

"She's going to the hospital to be checked out. Over there." Jeff said, pointing at the ambulance that was taking her to the hospital. Robby Ray immediately ran over and hopped in. That left Jeff and Charles alone.

"What did you tell the Joker?" Charles asked under his breath.

"Nothing that he either already knew, or he was not going to find out." Jeff said.

"What is he going to do now?" Charles asked, kind of getting anxious.

"Okay, let me tell you something." Jeff said. "This, all of this, is your fault. All you had to do was a little research about Arkham, or even your brother, but no. That was too fucking much for you, and now all this has happened."

"You're right. I should have done more research and made sure Michael was going somewhere that could get him some help, but it is too late now. What is going to happen to us with them on the loose?" Charles asked Jeff.

"Nothing." Jeff said. "Leave it to Batman. He's going to find them eventually."

......

Jeff was going through some files on some more of the escapees from Arkham. Jeff sighed as he took a seat at his desk. He really was not looking forward to this. 'This' meant that he knew that Michael was going to show his face at some point. Jeff had not the slightest idea as to when, though. He glanced up, and saw someone about Michael's age standing at his desk.

"Can I help you?" Jeff asked.

"My name is David Falcone. Gotham PD." David said, introducing himself.

"What's up?" Jeff asked.

"I was wondering if you had any information on the Scarecrow, also known as Jonathan Crane." David asked.

"No." Jeff said. "I was kind of busy tracking down my nephew who also escaped from Arkham with Joker." Jeff answered.

"I know." David said. "I did my homework. That's why I'm here talking to you. Where do you think they are?"

"No idea. Joker's in the wind, and Batman went after him. As for Michael, no idea as to where he went. I doubt he is going to show up, it's too risky to show up." Jeff said.

"Dr. Crane, known as Scarecrow tried to kill me and my fiancee a few years ago. When they broke out of Arkham, Commissioner Gordon sent me out here to help investigate. Arkham is finished." David said, taking a seat in front of Jeff's desk.

"What is going to happen to those that remain at Arkham?" Jeff asked.

"A bunch of buildings in the slums of Gotham have been bought out, and they are going to house the criminals there." David said. "It's going to be called Arkham City. The criminals in Gotham City are going to be housed there."

"Well, when and if they find those that escaped from Arkham, they will at least have a home to go to." Jeff said.

"If the law can find them alive." David said.

Jeff nodded, and stood up, and headed for the door.

"Where are you going?" David asked him.

"To see Michael's ex. I need to have a word with her." Jeff said. "You are free to come with me, if you so choose."

"Fine. I am not getting anything done here anyway." David said.

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AN: See how the story concludes next chapter...