The Ghost of You

Disclaimer: I don't own Batman Begins

A/N: Just got back from seeing the Dark Knight and it was awesome. I'm adding some of the plot so if you don't want spoilers, skip the parts.

Chapter 6: Back Home

Amanda woke up back in Gotham in another room in the penthouse, her head wasn't hurting anymore but her ribs still hurt. She held her head for a moment, and realized only Rachel and Harvey were here. She hadn't known Rachel long but didn't care, it was somebody. The Joker had threatened her, Rachel, the Mayor, Harvey, and Gordon. Something was going on today but what escaped her. Someone must've brought her home. The local news channel GCN was on.

"The information we have recieved is that Lau is in police custody thanks to the Batman and a mysterious assistant. She is relatively unhurt and is safe at home."

They hadn't realized it was her, luckily. When a man with a chisled face, blonde hair, and blue eyes walked in, she remembered his face. Harvey Dent would be the perfect man for any woman, if he wasn't dating Rachel Dawes.

"I thought I heard some rustling. You took a beating, didn't you?" He said.

"Yeah, I guess I did. I don't remember anything to be honest." Amanda replied. "Where's Bruce?"

"Setting up for a benefit." Dent said. "He wasn't sure when you wake up. But the Batman had gotten you home safely."

"And Lau's locked up?" Amanda asked.

"He's in the holding center." Dent replied. "And don't worry, the Joker's in there too. He won't get to you again, not for a long time."

Rachel walked in casually, seeing that Amanda had woken up and looked at one of her many bruises. She was one of the lucky ones in Shanghai. But not without injury.

"How are you feeling?" She asked gently.

"I feel okay, a little shaken, but okay." Amanda replied.

"Just try and get some rest. You look like you never sleep." She said.

"You have no idea." Amanda replied a little groggy.

Night had fallen quickly on Gotham and the benefit for Harvey Dent was bursting with energy and excitement. Amanda was standing among the crowd, blending in with satisfaction although her dress was a standout. A black dress with a sweetheart neckline with a pair of small heels was enough to make her do so. The stylist had straightened her wavy hair and added a clip. She was seen like this but rarely. Alfred was conversing with Harvey and Rachel was around. After Wayne had arrived with three women, he made his speech.

"When I found that Rachel was dating Harvey Dent, I was surprised. This is Harvey Dent, the man from the 'I believe in Harvey Dent commericals' but I believe in Harvey Dent. So here's to Harvey Dent."

Everyone clapped after the speech and the party resumed. Bruce had gone outside to the balcony where Gotham stood tall and erect, Rachel had come out also but not for the view.

"Harvey may not know you when you're making fun of him but I do." Rachel said.

"I meant every word I said Rachel." Bruce replied.

"Bruce..." Rachel started sighing

Harvey had come out.

"Can I borrow Rachel for a moment?" He asked

Rachel complied and went inside with him. Bruce went in five minutes later seeing that his ward was just standing around and looking panicked. Then he saw what was wrong. There were men coming and Harvey had nearly been taken, if he hadn't found the closet. And Amanda and Rachel stood still in front of the Joker. They looked scared but Rachel fought back. Bruce fought his way through the crowd and through his panic door.

"You have a little fight in you, I like that." The Joker said.

Amanda had a gun pointed to her head and that made everything that much better. Rachel was keeping the girl calm but that didn't seem to be helping at all. But then again, a gun at your head is not a good sign.

"Then you'll love me." A deep voice said.

Amanda and Rachel looked at The Batman with relief but the Joker had Rachel over where he had crashed a window.

"Let her go!" Batman yelled.

"Wrong choice of words, Batman." The Joker replied as he let Rachel slip unto the glass roof.

Batman dove for her and caught her on top of a crushed car. They looked at each other for a moment.

"Let's not do that again." Rachel said.