Here's chapter 2 of Arkham, please enjoy. I do not own anything except my OC, sorry this one's long.

Chapter 2

"If you want to stop Joker, you're going to go through me." Poison Ivy declared. "Poison Ivy, you don't have to do this! Look at your plants, they don't look so good." I said. "No, they're stronger. At first I thought the venom was hurting my babies, but in reality, it was making them stronger." She said and a giant flower-like plant engulfed her. "Now, let's see if you can stop me now!" Poison Ivy said. The plants' roots came out of nowhere and attacked both Bruce and myself. "Dodge the attacks, and when she fires, use your batarangs to shoot her, that might work. I'll distract her." I whispered. Batman nodded and we did exactly what was planned. Finally, Poison Ivy was defeated. "I don't know what I would do without you, Meghan." Bruce said. "You'd be lost, now let's get out of here." I said. "The only way out is through the sewers, Poison's plant is in the way of the main exit."

I groaned, "I don't want to put up with Killer Croc, maybe we can find a way to avoid him." I said. He nodded, "I agree, I'm not much in a mood for it." He said and we went into the sewers, where the air was barely breathable. There was a rumble vibrating sensation through the floor. "If that's Croc, I swear I'm going to scream." I said. But it wasn't, it was Poison Ivy's plant's coming at us. Batman grabbed my hand and we both ran, "We need to trap it." I said. "I know. There's a door coming near, we can go there." He said and we did just that. We closed the door. "Batman, how'd you like the hallucinations?" A voice came from behind us. "Scarecrow, finally showing yourself?" Batman said. "Only because I noticed Meghan with you."

"Remember that dinner I promised you? Tonight sounds good, doesn't it?" He asked. I shook my head, "No thank you, Jonathan." I said. "Oh yeah, I forgot, you're with Batman over there. Won't it be a surprise for him to find out we used to date." He said. "I know that, she told me this." Batman said. "Oh, well then, how about another trip to the past." He said and tried to inject his fear toxin into Batman. But before Scarecrow could, Killer Croc came in and dragged Jonathan into the water. Then, Croc came back out. "Batman, you're next! Then your pretty girlfriend." He said and ran towards us. Batman grabbed my hand and we both ran. "Maybe we shouldn't have talked about it." I muttered. We finally escaped, both panting. I noticed fireworks going off.

"Looks like it's time for the party. Bruce, promise me you'll be safe." I said. He nodded and began to walk. "I'll come with you, you need someone." I said. He nodded, "Maybe your help, too." He said. I kissed him and we both walked to a door with my brother's face painted on it. "Go right in, guest of honor and his girl." One of the guys said. "It'll be alright." I whispered as a bunch of thugs clapped and applauding for Batman. Once we left the hall, there was Joker, with another one, one on the TV, one holding the TV. He was talking about how exciting it's going to be. "Oh, and Meghan; please have fun too." He laughed and Joker pulled the TV away and counted down from ten, then a bomb went off. I helped Batman up, "Are you okay?" I asked. He nodded, "Let's just get this over."

We followed where Joker went; we entered a big room with two Bane-sized officer guards in cages. "Welcome to the big event! Batman, let's get this started, shall we?" He said and opened the gates. "I'll handle the two guards, you get the rest." I suggested. He nodded and I ran straight to the guards. "Now, Meghan, you wouldn't attack a guard, would you?" Joker teased. I fell to the ground, "It's no use Batman, I can't defeat them." I panted. "Meghan can't beat them? She's a vampire, too. Batman, looks like you're all by yourself." Joker taunted. Batman ran to me, "It'll be alright, just gather your strength." He said and went back to fighting. I got back up and helped him.

"I think you're right, it's too much." Batman said, panting. "Stop! What's that you said, too much for Batman and Meghan? Well, I know just what to do. Batman and Commissioner Gordon look like they need pepped up!" He said and pulled a gun full of Titan liquid. He shot one at Gordon, but Bruce jumped in front of him. Joker laughed, "Looks like someone was eager!" He said. Bruce pulled the syringe and began to mutate. But something was wrong, it wasn't as quick as the last time Joker used his henchmen for the Titan. "You're trying to stop transforming! I know how to make you give in." He said and pulled out a feather and tried to tickle Bruce. He hit him, "You're ruining my big night! All I wanted was to make you see the world how I see it, laughing and bleeding in a corner. But you denied me even that." He said and went up to me.

Joker put a knife to my neck, "Give in, or Meghan dies." Joker said. "Don't do it." I mouthed. Batman looked into my eyes and I knew exactly that he was going to give in. He did, Bruce began to get large as Bane, but stronger. "Yes! With you by my side, we'll be invincible." Joker said and put the gun to his chin and shot the titan-filled bullet into him. "Oh no." I muttered and looked at Bruce; he was like Bane, only stronger like I said. He looked at me; I tried not to look scared, but I failed. He turned his head down, and Joker then turned into a Bane himself. Joker grabbed him and both went to the roof. I quickly ran up there to see Batman and Joker fighting, every once in a while Joker would flee to the upper side and pose for the news helicopter while Batman fought his henchmen.

I ran up to Joker and kicked him, he fell down and Batman punched him, Joker then fell to the ground unconscious. But Bruce kept beating him up, "Batman, you can stop, he's done!" I said, but he ignored me. "You're going to end up killing him! Wasn't it your one rule not to kill?" I said to him. He immediately stopped and looked at me; he slowly got up and walked towards me. He caressed me with one of his large hands, "I'm sorry." He said, "I did it to protect you." He continued. "Joker wasn't going to kill me; he did it to get you to give in." I said. "No, he was going to kill you." He objected. I shook my head, "I told you, nothing can kill me. I'm a different type of vampire." I said. He picked me up and studied me, then gave me a hug. While I was being squished I grabbed the antidote he must have made while in the Gardens, and I put the syringe into his chest.

He grunted, but soon enough changed back. I caught him while he stumbled, "its okay, I got you." I said. "Did…did Joker win?" He panted. "He almost did, if you hadn't stopped him." I said. He nodded, "Did I turn into a Bane-sized monster?" He asked, looking at his ripped clothes. "Yeah, but you did it to save me and everyone else." I said. He nodded while Commissioner Gordon came running in, "Batman, what on earth were you thinking? Giving in to the Titan formula!" He said. "Did it…to save Meghan…and everyone else." Batman panted. Gordon sighed and nodded, "Thank you, Batman, once you're up to your feet, go home and rest, you deserve it." He said and went away. "Did I impress you?" Bruce asked. I laughed, "Yeah, but don't do that again." I said. He laughed and kissed my cheek, "I love you, Meghan." He said. I smiled, "I love you too, Batman." I said and helped him get to his feet. We exited the building, "What happened to your batmobile?"

"In the waters, I used I to stop Bane. We're going to use the jet instead." He said and grappled the backside of it and grabbed me. We both got in the plane and drove home. "It's been one long night." I said. "You're telling me." Bruce laughed. He landed in front of my apartment. "I'm not allowed to see Wayne Manor?" I joked. He laughed, "Actually, I was thinking I could stay with you for the night." He said. I nodded, "Oh, okay." I said, he got out and put the jet to autopilot back to his batcave. We held hands on the way up the stairs. Mrs. Brooke and her son were heading down, "Oh, hello Meghan, are you alright? I saw you on the news, said you were trapped in Arkham Asylum with Batman. I knew it was stupid of them to reopen that facility." She said. I nodded, "I'm fine, thanks to batman, he saved me."

Ben looked at me with awe, "Batman saved you? That's so awesome!" He said laughing and looked at Batman with wide eyes. "Whoa, it's Batman! Mom look, it's Batman!" Ben said excitedly. "Yes, yes, now let's go, we need to check if grandma's okay." She said and both of them left. "He's a big fan of yours." I said. He smiled, "I can see that, but I don't think his mother is." He said. I shook my head, "No, she doesn't like you. She thinks you're a bad influence on her son." I said and we finally reached my door. I unlocked it and we both went inside. I found Bane sitting on my couch, "Bane, what are you doing here?"

He turned to look at me, "I requested that I come to see you, but don't worry, I can't hurt anyone with this shock collar on." He said. Bane got up and hugged me, "Miss Vampire hasn't aged a bit, hasn't she?" Bane laughed. I couldn't help myself but to laugh as well. "What did I tell you about that venom?" I whispered in his ear. "I couldn't help it, mama. Joker forced it into me when I told Batman what his plan was." He said. "Oh, well did you ask to be cut down?" I asked. He nodded, "Yeah, but I talked too much for it to happen, and Joker did it so fast." Bane said. "Well, it's a good think that Batman was there to stop you before anyone got hurt, right?" I said. He nodded, "I'm sorry, mama." He said. "Don't apologize to me; you know who you need to apologize to."

He nodded and looked at Batman, "I'm sorry, but don't think that'll stop me." He said. I slightly slapped his arm, "You're not doing anything to him. Now, next time I come to visit you, I might bring some Shepard's Pie with me and we can eat that, instead of that disgusting food they serve there." I said. "Thanks, mama." He said and left. "That's how you do it." I said and laughed. "You got him to apologize." He said in awe. I nodded, "It's what mamas do. I told you I practically raised Bane, he looks up to me like I'm his mother." I said. "Why did you raise him?" He asked. "Because he was lonely and no one else wanted him." I explained. "But how would you know that?" Bruce asked. "I saw it in his eyes, I know how he felt more than anyone else, to not be wanted, and to be lonely. My parents sold me to be studied at age ten, technically one hundred, but I disguised myself. Then the person that tested me put me at the Joker's parents' doorstep. You know the rest." I said. "So, Joker was telling the truth when he told me he was your brother."

I nodded, "Trust me; he was much different back then. If his father wasn't such a jerk and a alcoholic, he wouldn't end up like this." I said. He nodded, "Do you still care for your brother?" He asked. "Why do you think I stopped you from killing him, besides your own rule?" I said. He nodded, "You still care for him, even if he's a psychopath." He said. I nodded, "Yeah." I only said and took his mask off, "It's warm in here, and you'll end up sweating." I said. He nodded his face dirty and tired. "How about we go to bed." I suggested. He nodded and followed me to my room; I quickly changed into pajamas while Bruce got out of his uniform. We got in bed, "Good-night." I said and kissed him. He smiled, "Good-night." He said back and kissed me. I fell asleep around twelve.

I heard him go to sleep around two. I dreamt of what happened tonight, what would've happened if I hadn't put the antidote on Bruce, and what would've happened if I hadn't stopped Bruce from killing the Joker. I woke up around ten-thirty. I groaned and looked at the calendar, "Good thing I'm off." I thought and got up. Bruce was still sleeping; he looked at peace and innocent. I went to the kitchen and cooked some breakfast. I saw his mask lying on the floor and I quickly grabbed it and put it with the rest of his uniform. 'That would be a close one if someone entered and saw that.' I thought. I heard Bruce wake up and enter the kitchen, "Bacon and eggs." He said. I smiled, "Yeah, it's been a long time since I've cooked them. I wanted to cook something easy this time."

He nodded, "Did you sleep good last night?" He asked. I shrugged, "Can't really say." I replied. "That sounds about right on how I slept. I kept getting flashbacks." He said. "Good or bad?" I asked. "Some good, some bad, it doesn't matter now. I'm awake and hopefully they don't come back." He said. "I hoe you're staying for this food." I said and handed him a plate. He nodded, "I'm starving." He muttered and sat down. "Meghan, I saw what happened, are you alright?" My friend Elena asked, bursting in. "Obviously if I'm here." I said. She hugged me, "I want to slap that Quincy Sharp for reopening that Asylum! Worst of all, you were stuck there with Batman, I saw him mutated and he was trying to squeeze the life out of you." She said. "No, Elena, Batman saved me, he mutated to save me from getting knifed." I said. She shook her head, "Doesn't matter now, you're here, safe. That's all that matters."

I nodded and handed her a plate, "Thank you, Meghan." She tanked and sat down. "Oh, hello Mr. Wayne, what are you doing here?" Elena asked. "Came to see if Meghan was doing okay after that incident at Arkham Asylum." He said. "That's sweet of you. Oh, I almost forgot, Meghan, Chris is stopping by; I think he has a surprise for you." She said excitedly. I sighed, "I already told you, I'm taken." I said. "You never told me who, which makes me think you're making it up. Now, I heard Chris will take you to see 'The Nutcracker' ballet, isn't that exciting." She squealed. "Elena, I'm dating Bruce." I said. Bruce gave me a surprising look, which I knew later it would turn into an argument. Elena looked at Bruce, "Is this true?"

He nodded, "We didn't want to tell anybody just yet, so this is between you and us, got it?" He said. She nodded, "Of course, I'll tell Chris that you're busy and still coping." She said and left. "Why did you do that?" Bruce asked. "I didn't know what else to do! You'd get jealous if I went with Chris, all because you want to keep this relationship a secret." I said. Bruce sighed, "People have seen you with Batman, kissing him. If they see you with me, it'll bring questions, like if Bruce Wayne is Batman, or is Meghan cheating on Batman with Bruce Wayne. My cover can't be blown. Because if Joker or anyone like that finds out, they can take me out anytime." He said. I nodded, "You're right, I wasn't' thinking. I'm just so tired of keeping this secret." I sighed. He nodded, "I know, but I need to do this. I need to be Batman so at least the people of Gotham can sleep safely."

I nodded, "I know, I know." I mumbled. He kissed me and changed into his clothes that he left here the last time. "I can mend the suit for you." I said. He smiled, "Thank you." He said and left. I cleaned up the kitchen when the phone rang. "Hello?" I answered. "Meghan? Elena says you're still coping about the Asylum. I was planning on taking you to the Nutcracker ballet, but I can come over and comfort you." Chris offered. "Thanks, but no thanks. I'm good now." I said. "Are you sure? I mean, putting up with Joker and Batman must be hard." He said. "Chris, Batman saved me from the Joker, and I'm sure I'm fine. I'll talk to you later, okay?" I said. "Okay, talk to you later." He said and hung up.

'Chris, why can't you see that I'm not interested?' I thought to myself. I wanted Bruce here with me, that way I could have someone to talk to, Elena's at work, I definitely don't want to talk to Chris, not after that, and Bruce is busy with duties. I finally gave in and dialed Arkham Asylum's number. "Hello, Arkham Asylum, how can I help you?" A clerk answered. "May I talk to the Joker?" I asked. "Hold on a minute, let me check." She said and I waited for a couple of minutes. "Yes, but only for ten minutes." She said and forwards me to the Joker. "Who is it that's calling me?" The Joker picked up. "Your sister, how's being back home?" I asked. "Good, good. Nothing like dirty water and nasty food."

"Sooner or later I'm visiting Bane with some Shepard's Pie; I can drop some off for you." I said. "You would do that, for me?" He laughed. "You are my brother after all." I said. "Can you let me out, then?" He asked. "I don't think so. Shepard's Pie, and that's it." I said. "Oh alright, at least your cooking's good." He said. "I'll take that as a compliment; see you when I'm done cooking." I said. "Alright, good-bye." He said and I hung up and started cooking. Shepard's Pie was quite easy for me to make as well. Once I was done, I packed the food into a container and set off back to the Asylum. I know it was crazy for me to do, but I told Bane and Joker I'd come visit. Once I got there, I requested to see Both Bane and Joker.

"Alright, what's in the container?" The guard asked. "Shepard's Pie." I answered. The guard nodded and led me to the dining room where bane and Joker both sat on the table waiting for me. "What took you so long? I'm only kidding; I'm excited for some of that pie." Joker said, back to normal. I opened the container and one of the cooks brought some plates and silverware. "How's Harley?" I asked. "She's doing fine, locked back up, safe and sound." Joker said. "That's good, how are you, Bane?" I asked. "Good, now that I have good food in my system." He said. "Did you hear the good news, Meghan?" Joker asked. "What?" I asked. "Bruce Wayne is coming here to speak to us." He said. "Is he now? When would that be?" I asked. "He's coming today, you should join us and see what Mr. Wayne has to say."

I nodded, "Okay." I agreed and we all continued eating the food. 'It can't harm me if he can't' see me in the crowd.' I thought and we all headed to the main hall where Bruce was standing behind a podium. "Meghan, you should sit in the middle of Bane and I." Joker suggested and I did just that. I noticed Scarecrow sat one row ahead of me; he caught my gaze and gave me a wave that I didn't return. "How rude of you, Meghan, after all, he talks nonstop about you." Joker laughed. I rolled my eyes as Bruce called for attention. "I heard about the recent events on Arkham Asylum, and I feel it is my duty to tell you what Batman has told me." He started. "I had no idea Mr. Wayne was in contact with Bats." Joker mumbled. "Me either, I guess we do learn something everyday." Bane added.

"Batman has told me that as the Dark Knight, he is always watching out for Gotham's citizens and will protect them against you." He continued. "And yet we always come back for more." Joker laughed. "As for the rumors of Batman having a girlfriend, this is false, me having a girlfriend is false, too. So get that out of your mind." He said. I have to say, I felt like my heart was tearing to shreds. Joker raised his hand, "Wait just a minute, Mr. Wayne." He said. "Yes?" Bruce asked him to continue. "I know for a fact that Batman has a girl, I saw them kissing while they both stopped me from creating a Titan army." He said. "Really, and who would that woman be if Batman had such one?" Bruce asked. "Why, my sister of course!" Meghan Serena Shawl, sitting next to me here." He said, pointing at me. 'I'm going to be hearing about this later.' I noted. Bruce laughed, "I'm sure Meghan's not your sister."

"Oh, but she is! Why would she be here? She's visiting dear old Bane and I, she even made us Shepard's Pie." Joker said. Bruce glared at me, telling e that he was going to talk to me later about this. I sighed and put my head to my hands. "Oh, I must be embarrassing her; I'll just shut up and sit down." He said. "Okay, anyway just because you're here, doesn't mean you can make these guards' jobs difficult." He said. "But it's fun to, just seeing their faces each time you mess with them." Joker mumbled to Bane, and as a response, Bane laughed silently. Once Bruce's speech was over, Bane, Joker and I went back to the mess hall. "Hopefully the pie is still good and warm." Joker said and took a bite. "Mm-mm, you're cooking always satisfies my tummy."

"Thank you." I said. "I thought Mr. Wayne was just here to make a speech." Bane said. I looked to where they were looking; Bruce was talking to one of the inmates. "I guess he wanted to get to know us a little more." Joker assumed. Bruce finally got to our table, "I take it this is bane and Joker." He said. "Yes, how are the old Bats?" Joker asked. "Mending from the incident." He replied. "I do hope he gets better, it wouldn't be the same if Batman wasn't around." Joker laughed. I'm sure he'll be fine. How are you Bane?" He asked. "Good, I'm doing well. Meghan's Shepard's Pie is fantastic!" He said. "Is it now? May I have some, then?" Bruce asked. I made him a plate and handed it to him. He took a bite and nodded, "This is good."

With that he excused himself and went to talk to the others. "Excuse me, Miss Shawl? Scarecrow has requested to see you." The intern said. "It's okay; go see Scarecrow, Bane and I will still be here." Joker said. I nodded and the intern led me to his cell. "Mr. Crane, Meghan's here as you requested." She said. "I told you, it's Scarecrow." He objected. The intern left and I just stood there, not sure on what to do.