"Adrienn?!"
"Miss Mercer? Bruce is she alright?!"
The buzzing in her ear got louder and louder, causing Adrienn to regain consciousness. Adrienn groaned, pushing herself up from the dirty floor. She coughed, feeling the air all misty. The sudden change was awkward and she definitely needed some time to get used to it. Her head pounded where the cane had contacted her temple. She shut her eyes tightly,
"ADRIENN!" Bruce's voice was loud in her ear and it wasn't good for her pounding headache. She blinked a few times, trying to get her vision back to normal.
"I am here…" Adrienn muttered, making her way towards the alley. "Yeah my skills are far from what they used to be. That's the first fight I lost since… a long time actually." Adrienn muttered, trying to walk in a straight line. The pain had numbed and she got used to it, but the dizziness was harder to come over.
"Miss… meet Gordon now. Take the Tumbler, it will show up on your locator." Alfred said, his voice was clear. Adrienn nodded, steadying herself by one of the walls. She pulled out the small device from her back pocket, ignoring the filth that was on her arms, and saw the red signal just East of her location.
"I'll get there. What about Ra's?" Adrienn asked, coughing slightly as she hurried Eastwards.
"I'll deal with him." Bruce's voice sounded sinister. He was out for revenge. "You know what I need you to do."
"All right then." Adrienn chuckled, hearing the anger in his voice. Adrienn broke into a trot, heading to the Tumbler's location. She would find Gordon there for sure. The inmates that she passed, backed away from her in fear. They were all affected by the fear toxin that was dispersed now. She was beginning to see how this plan would work now. Soon this will all turn to mass chaos.
A huge grin spread across her face, seeing the tank Batman used as a vehicle. Adrienn could only drive it once and that gave Lucius a heart attack. This time she would have to find Gordon however, and let him take the wheel. Adrienn will have a different task to do. Adrienn pressed the button, opening the door to the Tumbler. Taking the RPG7 down from her back she set it in before jumping in behind the wheel.
Adrienn was taught how to drive by Bruce, who had a natural need for speed. So Adrienn also developed a rather dangerous driving habit. Pressing a few buttons and flicking open some switches, the engine roared to life and he lights switched on, eliminating the narrow alleyway in front of her. She put her hand on the ear piece,
"Alfred, send the location to the Tumbler." Adrienn asked.
"Right away Miss." Alfred replied. Adrienn soon saw a set of coordinates appear on the monitor in front of her. She plugged it in to the locator and pressed the accelerator. She maneuvered her way around the alleys and skidded to a halt in front of the very confused looking Gordon.
"Get in. We have a mutual friend to help out." Adrienn commanded scooting over to the other seat. Gordon blinked a few times before sitting donw beside her. "You have inoculated yourself right?"
"Yes, who are you?!" He asked as the doors shut above him.
"I am a friend don't worry." Adrienn buckled up, turning on the automatic drive mode. "Batman has found you? You know what to do right?"
"Yes." Gordon commanded the people outside the island to lower the bridges. "Let's go."
"I have a feeling you just pissed of some of your friends." Adrienn said arching her back to get a better look at the other officers. "Try stepping on the accelerator…" Adrienn noted seeing Bruce fly past them clinging to life. She looked down and decided to deal with her part of the plan. She put in the massive rocket that she has assembled. Gordon was getting a bit nervous beside her. Adrienn did not blame him. He wasn't sure who she was really and if she actually had good intentions or not.
"Just a few more corners." Gordon muttered. "What is your part exactly?"
"Oh you gotta let me out so I can save the ass of our mutual friend. Well kind of." Adrienn chuckled, checking over the weapon once more.
"That's good to know. We are here." Adrienn jumped out of the car and looked up at the rails.
"You gotta hurry…" She warned, taking a glance down at the police officer. The car was shifting, so he could get a better angle and shooting out the pillars that held up the rails. "MOVE PEOPLE!" she shouted at the by standers. None of them moved an inch. "All right then…" Adrienn muttered again. She turned, placing the RPG7 on her shoulder, making it clearly visible to everyone that was standing there. "MOVE!" She screamed. The people looked at her shocked and began to run. She couldn't help a smile appear on her lips as they scattered out of sight.
A boom sounded from behind her. She turned and saw that he had fired at the pillars. The shot hit something, but nothing collapsed Adrienn look up and saw the train approaching at a very high speed. Adrienn's eyes went wide. That was something she didn't expect. "To the left!" She yelled at Gordon. He did as she said and this shot made the structure shake.
"Not working!"
"DO IT AGAIN!" Adrienn commanded getting a little frustrated. Gordon shot another at the pillar. The cement crumbled and the rails above fell to the ground in a loud clatter.
"YES!" He yelled happily.
"Now don't move the car." Adrienn said grimly, getting up and crouching down on top of the Tumbler and hoisting up the rocket launcher on her shoulder. She squinted her eyes, directing the weapon up towards the speeding train. "You better be ready." Adrienn grumbled to herself, scared to contact Bruce. She wasn't scared of the falling rubble. If needed she would duck out the way and still keep her aim on the train.
Then she saw the sign. One of the windows was smashed open by a Batarang. Adrienn pulled her finger down on the trigger, sending the rocket flying upwards to the second cart of the train. She watched intently, saying a prayer out loud seriously hope Bruce would be fine.
Adrienn watched the rocket hit the train and trigger a rather large explosion. It caused most the carts to slowly pull to a halt. She didn't even dare to blink. It was too high of a risk for her to take it. She had to see if Bruce made it out alive. Adrienn let out a loud sigh and watched Bruce glide out of the train. She looked at the train and watched as it glided down of the tracks and into the parking below them. The whole ground shook under Adrienn as explosions surrounded the train.
She jumped down the Tumbler and let Gordon out. He had a shocked expression on his face. He took heavy breaths, standing up slowly and looking around at his surroundings. His eye landed on Adrienn and he followed her gaze. He looked up and saw Batman gliding towards them. He dropped down on the ground beside them and looked Adrienn up and down, surveying if she had any injuries on her body. Once he seemed pleased with her physical health, he turned to Gordon who got out the vehicle.
"I'll keep in touch." Gordon picked up his hand and waved slightly as they both got in the vehicle. Bruce just nodded at Gordon and pressed the switch on the Tumbler, causing the top to go down. Adrienn took of her small mask and leaned back in the chair, resting the launcher in her lap. Brue looked over at her. He looked exhausted.
"Are you injured?" He asked his voice deep and raspy.
"No I am fine Bruce." Adrienn smiled, rubbing her temple. "Although the bastard did get a good hit in…"
"I'll take a look at it when we get to the…" Bruce stopped talking. Adrienn looked over at him and realized why.
"You forgot about the mansion?" Adrienn asked softly. Bruce looked ahead, nodding his head slowly. Adrienn could see that he was hurt by the situation. That was the last thing his parents had technically left him. "We can sleep in the Batcave?" Adrienn suggested trying to make things a little better.
"We can leave the car there… go to a hotel to sleep." Bruce suggested, taking a turn and turning the vehicle to stealth mode.
A comfortable silence took over them as they drove back towards the Mansion. Well the burnt down Mansion. Adrienn tried to keep her mind clear of the fact that it was no longer standing. The place that held all her memories was gone. She closed her eyes, deciding to just take a moment and remember all the things that she had done in that Mansion.
"I am going to miss the place." Adrienn muttered, a small smile playing on her lips.
"I am going to rebuild it." Bruce replied quickly. She turned her head to face him. He kept his eyes on the road, just nodding his head at Adrienn. She looked ahead as well, taking out the earpiece and shoving it in her pocket. She looked down at her body and let out a loud sigh.
"What's wrong?" Bruce asked quickly snapping his gaze back to her.
"I am filthy." Adrienn stated dryly. She was very dirty. Her tank top was ripped on the left side and her jeans also acquired a couple of new rips in them. One of her pouches completely disappeared, probably when she was running in the alley ways. Her body was also covered in layers of dust and blood. She knew it wasn't hers but strangely it did not bother her. It was safe to say that she is back to her old self. Only this time she had a sense of right and wrong. Sort of.
"You are." Bruce chuckled. Adrienn laughed as well. It was weird to see the Batman laughing. His face turned grim soon after that. Adrienn could tell that there was something on his mind. She leaned over and put one of her hands on his knee.
"What's wrong?" Adrienn asked sounding concerned. She quickly looked his body up and down, trying to spot any big or bleeding. He seemed to be fine…
Bruce gave her a pained looked. It completely seemed like he did not want to discuss it. Bruce knew that having this discussion could take everything the wrong way. Adrienn was a different purpose. She didn't care who it was she would kill them. She was heartless when it came to shooting down the thugs. He was keeping tabs on her while staying focused on his task. Bruce felt her give his knee a little squeeze. She was not going to let this go. Not tonight.
"Adri… you kill people like… like it is as simple as waking up." Bruce muttered, his voice coming out a little harsher than he wanted. Adrienn pulled her hand back. He did not want her to think that he would disown her or something along those lines.
"Drop me home. Now." Adrienn snapped. She may have umped to conclusions but she was not going to sit around and let someone frown upon what she had done to help.
"Adri…" Bruce begged, not changing his course. "I don't …"
"You wouldn't have asked then." Adrienn snapped, crossing her arms over her chest and leaning back in her seat. She was determined to actually go through with the silent treatment. It was just what he needed. Adrienn may have killed people yes. She may have also quite enjoyed the justice, but she did not kill innocent people. The people that met their end from her were all convicts and even before the fear toxin was spread through the area, they were doing the exact same thing.
"Please Adri…"
"No Bruce. Just… lets go home and I want to sleep." Adrienn said, hopping out the vehicle at the Batcave and leaving him there.
"Adri!" He called again. She didn't respond. Stepping out of her civil clothes, she pulled on the clean pair Alfred had left there. "Adri please." Bruce was standing beside her.
"I am going home now. You can stay at mine. Just don't talk to me." Adrienn got into her car and drove off.
She was furious. She helped him; he had no right to question things. His boundaries were stupid…
"That is what happened…" Bruce said in hushed tones. He raced after Adrienn, but was a bit late. It was harder for him to peel off the Batsuit. Now, he was sitting at Adrienn's kitchen table, telling Alfred what had happened. Alfred stared at him, then shook his head.
"If I may say so Sir, which was a rather foolish thing to say..." Alfred mumbled, shaking his head. "I am heading to bed now sir. You better fight for her… You really do Bruce."
"I know Alfred and I will." Bruce nodded, giving him a small smile. He sat there for a little while just staring at the mug of tea that Alfred had prepared for him. He knew where Adrienn was. She was in her bed reading after taking her shower. He needed to go up there and talk to her. Bruce finished his tea, putting it in the sink and took a deep breath. He ran a hand through his hair and turned on his heel, trotting up the stairs ready to face a rather pissed of Adrienn.
"Adri… I am not judging you for your actions." He said as he entered the room. Adrienn put down her book and arched her eyebrows at him. "You know I am against it, but I am not judging you for it…"
"Okay…" Adrienn muttered. She was giving him a chance, Bruce could see that. He knew that saying something wrong here would be very bad move from his part.
"And I am happy you helped… with your methods." Bruce really had to destroy his ego, but he needed her.
"And…"
"I don't know what else to say?" Bruce gave up, starting to get a little frustrated.
"Not say do!" Adrienn replied, a sneaky smile appearing on her lips. Bruce just got more confused.
"WHAT?!" He asked.
"JUST KISS HER ALREADY!" Alfred yelled in from behind. Adrienn laughed and walked over to Bruce who was also laughing.
"And…" Adrienn repeated.
"I think I am going to kiss you now…."
-Have some problems going on at the moment, rushed rushed rushed chapter. one more from this part of the story.