The commotion that ensued wasn't really something Roselyn wanted to be around. Batman scolded Robin for his immature behavior for bringing Roselyn and Ivy back together. Robin, on the other hand, fought back and yelled louder than he should have, which caused guards to come into the room. They stood back and contacted Dr. Leland who said she'd be there as soon as she could. Batman was calm and Robin followed his example. Ivy held Roselyn close to her. The poor girl was shaking because she knew what was coming and she wasn't ready to leave. She'd never be ready.

"Roselyn, let's go," Batman said sternly.

"No," she mumbled. She couldn't see what was going on since she refused to look and had her head buried in Ivy's chest.

"Come on, Roselyn. There's a nice home waiting for you. You can have that home and that love if you come with us," Batman tried to reason with her.

"I already have all that," Roselyn said.

"Just leave, Batman," Ivy snapped. "Leave her alone." It didn't take Batman long to quickly cuff Ivy's ankles, grab Roselyn, and then cuff Ivy's wrists back to the bed. Roselyn wasn't really sure how it happened, but it had. She began to kick and scream in his grip. He was forced to hold her up or else she'd fall right to the ground. She thrashed about, throwing a temper tantrum, something she had never done in her entire life to this extent. She didn't pay attention to anything Batman said and she wished Robin, no, Tim would step up and tell Batman to let her go. He didn't, but she didn't blame him since he was just a kid, too.

Roselyn couldn't really see what was going on through her tears. The world around her was blurry and confusing. She kept trying to break Batman's grip on her, but he never stumbled or jerked forward even if she threw her whole weight into it. She didn't even notice Dr. Leland arrive until she knelt in front of her to try and get her to calm down. "Roselyn," the doctor said calmly. "You need to calm down."

"Let me go!" she yelled.

"Just give her to me," Ivy said from her spot on the bed. Her voice sounded odd, as if she was also crying but was trying to hide it. "Please." Pleading wasn't something Poison Ivy ever did so it was shocking for everyone but Roselyn to hear.

"It won't make it any easier," Batman stated.

"What's that supposed to mean?" Ivy asked with a dangerous tone to her voice.

"You can't keep her anymore," Batman bluntly stated. "She's going into a foster home or orphanage and will eventually be adopted into a good home."

"I did adopt her and I gave her a good home," Ivy countered.

"You adopted her illegally, Pamela. I know you care about her in your own way," Batman's voice became less intimidating as he spoke to one of Gotham's villains. Roselyn's throat hurt from screaming and had reduced to sobs. Batman still had a grip on her because he didn't trust her to stay put. She didn't blame him considering she would rush right over to Ivy. She allowed Dr. Leland to gently wipe the tears off of her face even though they'd be replaced immediately.

"What's that supposed to mean?" Ivy snapped.

"Look at what you did to her," Batman said and lifted up the emotionally exhausted girl over to Ivy. He pulled up her sleeve to reveal a dark purple bruise on her arm where Ivy would draw her blood. "If you truly care about her, you'll let someone else take her in who won't abuse her."

"Stop it!" the woman hissed. Roselyn could see tears were in her eyes and threatened to spill if she didn't blink them away.

"I want my mommy," Roselyn cried weakly. She tried to touch Ivy, but Batman grabbed her arm before she could. "You can't take me away from her! You can't! I want my mommy."

"Batman," Dr. Leland said and rested a hand on his arm. "Just let her go for now." Reluctantly, Batman let Roselyn go who rushed over to Ivy. Dr. Leland unlocked all four cuffs trusting Ivy wouldn't attack anyone when Roselyn was around.

"Oh, my baby," Ivy whispered when Roselyn rushed towards her. She hugged the girl tightly who kept repeating over and over again that she wanted her mother. "Your mommy's right here," she said. "She's right here, baby."

"Batman," Robin sniffed. The whole scene had made him upset. Roselyn didn't think he could be part of this anymore. The left side of her head was pressed against Ivy so she could see Robin and Batman standing off to the side. "Do we have to keep them away from each other?"

"It's the right thing to do, Robin," Batman said kindly to the boy. "She hurt her."

"But to keep them from ever seeing each other ever again…I don't know anymore," Robin said.

"It's the right thing to do," Batman repeated. "Sometimes the right thing can be hard, but in the long run Roselyn can have a better future." Roselyn stopped paying attention to their conversation and paid more attention to Ivy's fingers combing through her hair. She and Dr. Leland were speaking to each other, but Roselyn didn't care to pay attention. She was so tired she could just fall asleep right there and then. The only thing keeping her from sleeping was she didn't trust to wake up where she fell asleep and that she'd never see Ivy again.

"If I…" Ivy started. "If I let her go, do you promise you will make sure she's taken in by people who really care about her?" Roselyn stiffened in her arms when Ivy addressed Batman seriously. She must be dreaming, she thought, because why would Ivy even think that was a good idea? Because it wasn't. It was a horrible, terrible, stupid idea.

"Of course," Batman nodded.

"No," Roselyn looked up at Ivy. "No, that's a bad idea," she shook her head. "Can't I just stay here in Arkham? I didn't really mind it here."

"But what about school?" Ivy said before Batman or Dr. Leland could interject.

"It doesn't matter," Roselyn said. "I'll have to change schools anyway and I don't really want to start over in a new one."

"Flower, you don't belong in here. You're not a criminal and you're definitely not crazy," Ivy said to her.

"But neither are you," Roselyn countered. "You haven't done anything since we broke out," her voice cracked.

"It's just not how the world works," Ivy gave her a sad smile. "I still did things society as a whole doesn't like so I have to be here."

"Can't you just break out again and then you can come get me and we can run away and leave Gotham?" Roselyn tried.

"Rosie, people will still be after me. I don't want this to happen to you again."

"So you think it's okay to just dump me off in another foster home? Another orphanage? I don't want to go back," she said. "I'd rather run away and live by myself."

"You don't mean that," Pamela said gently. "You don't want to be alone forever."

"Why not?" Roselyn said with a little bit of anger in her tone. "I'll have plants to talk to. Wouldn't be any different than before. At least I won't have people being mean to me."

"It won't be like before. They will make sure you're in a good home, Rosie."

"How could you be okay giving me up like this? I thought we were a family," Roselyn cried. "Don't you get it? If they take me away, I can't see you again."

"It depends where you're placed, I'm sure," Ivy replied. "But we can always write and talk on the phone."

"No, you don't get it!" Roselyn said and pounded the bed with her right fist. She looked at Ivy and saw she was confused. Perhaps she thought they'd be able to at least keep in contact somehow which wasn't what the law enforcement wanted. "This is it, Pammie. It's the last time…and it's killing me," Rosie admitted.

"If I give her up, I'll never see her again?" Ivy queried. She still kept her eyes on Roselyn, but was addressing everyone else in the room.

"It's not a good idea for the two of you to remain in contact," Batman confirmed. "The authorities and the orphanage agree that you should no longer see each other." Everyone was silent. Roselyn could hear Robin trying to keep it together, but he couldn't stop himself from sniffling every once in a while. She wondered why Ivy would do this and agree to what a stupid man in a bat costume had to say. And it wasn't like she and Pamela were completely human, so why did they have to follow the rules of human society? Why not just go with the plant side and not have any form of society where she and Ivy could be happy?

"Roselyn, I want you to understand something," Ivy said to her. "Sometimes, when you really love someone, you need to let them go so they can have a better life or have a better chance at growing up."

"The best chance I ever had is with you," Roselyn tried.

"I need you to listen to me," Ivy continued. "Being with me won't give you a good chance at life. Even if we ran away, someone would always be looking for me and we'd have to move around all the time. I want you to have stability, and they will make sure you won't be going from place to place ever again. Wherever you go, you'll be there for a long time. And you'll have parents who love you just the way you are. You'll have your own room, go to school, have friends, go to college, and get a fantastic career in something you're passionate about." She took her thumb and wiped away the girl's tears. "I love you so much, my little flower, and I just want what's best for you."

"Then let me have a say in all this," Roselyn whispered. "Everyone's making all these decisions without asking me."

"I love you so much," Ivy said quietly. "I've never cared about anyone as much as I care about you. And since I care so much, I need to do this. I have to let you go. But I'll always remember you my sweet, baby girl." Roselyn had no idea what to say to that. She couldn't believe this was happening. She was numb when Ivy kissed her forehead for what was probably the last time. Dr. Leland gently lifted Roselyn away from Ivy and helped her with her coat. Actually, she had to do all the work since Roselyn just stood there and let everything happen. It wasn't fair! Her life was a big mess of disappointments, neglect, and sadness. She had a feeling she'd never have anyone in her life be this kind to her and take care of her the way Ivy did.

"Where is she going to stay for tonight?" Dr. Leland asked.

"She has a friend," Ivy spoke up. "Bruce Wayne's son, Tim. It's a lot to ask, but do you think…?"

"I'll contact them," Robin said, leaving the room to fake a phone call.

"Mommy," Roselyn whimpered.

"You'll be okay," Ivy said and forced a smile.

"Come on," Robin said. She hadn't even noticed him entering the room. "You get to ride in the Batmobile. That's pretty exciting, right?" Her knees were weak and she was unable to stand. Dr. Leland lifted her up.

"You're doing a very good thing tonight, Pamela," Dr. Leland said to her. "I am very proud of you." Ivy could only nod.

"I want my mommy," Roselyn said, too exhausted to put up any kind of fight. Dr. Leland was carrying her through the asylum.

"I know you do," Dr. Leland murmured. "I can't promise anything about that, but I do promise you I'll make sure nothing bad happens to you ever again."

"It's too late."

Probably the most emotional chapter. Thoughts?