A/N: Some spoilers from The Dark Knight. Also 'this' in the beginning, and in the end of the chapter is the Scarecrow wondering around with his thoughts.

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Chaos

As… the days… go by…

I stand in front of the news stand, wearing my long black scarf making sure it covers my upper face, and my black sunglasses. Seeing nothing that catches my interest until I see today's released newspaper. There in the head lines is the news of the century: Harvey Dent Fund- Raiser Scandal!

I reached out for the news paper, and began scanning through it. It seems the Joker didn't lie when he told me that he was crashing a party. What a party crasher indeed. I never thought he would go as far as to throw a poor- Rachel Dawes, who was immediately saved by the Batman. On second thought, he still needs to work on getting rid of his victims. Really, no matter how much anybody tries to get rid of that woman. The Batman always goes out of his way, and saves her. You would think that he actually knows… her… It could be possible. Behind the mask is another man, and probably one that knows Miss. Dawes very well. Now, it can't be Harvey, and certainly older men are out of the question. That would mean there's only one more person capable of pulling this off. Could it be Br-

"Excuse me sir."

I was startled as I came out of my thoughts. More irritated now than startled when I looked up to see the person who called me. It was that damn ma- well, more like boy. He seemed too young to be considered a grown man. With that wild blond hair, and those green eyes, he seemed very young. But I can definitely remember him being the one boy that I gave a free pass on my toxin. Lucky for him, if anyone is going to give him a good dose of my toxin, it would be the Scarecrow. Sadly, since he's not here at the moment, I'll preserve him a little more- well at least until I get Scarecrow back. He'll be the one to take care of him.

"Yes?"

He pointed to the paper I was holding in my hands.

"Um well, you're crumbling the paper in your hands, and you're going to have to pay for it now."

I looked down, and saw that the news paper I'm holding is a crumbled up on the sides, due to the tight grip that my hands had on it. I didn't bring any money with me, mostly because I wasn't going shopping. I looked around, and could see not that many people by the news stand. The few people that were around were distracted by either their phones, or talking to their company that they have with them. Well, I do have a tip.

I moved closer the young man, who was sitting on a stool. I had a small smirk on my face, but thanks to my scarf, it was highly unlikely that he could see it.

"I'm sorry, but I didn't carry any money with me."

"Sorry man, rules are rules."

I pulled up my sleeve high enough to show off my toxin hiding in my cuff.

"But of course. I do believe I should pay you with something."

His eyes widened at seeing my cuff. Fear. Fear, was showing in his eyes. He seemed to be trembling now. Perfect.

"I- its y- you." He stuttered out.

"I believe I have a name young man."

He grabbed on tightly with both his hands to his stool. Probably out of fear that I will use my toxin on him. "Ri-right. Um, M-mister SCAR- ummmm!"

I was fast enough to cover the idiot's mouth before he could scream my name. I'm going to kill him.

I had one hand covering his mouth while I had my right pointed directly to his face. I whispered, "no, that's not my name. At the moment. And if you scream that name out, I'll make sure you experience the worst of your fears yet."

I pulled back seeing that some people were starting to see the little display I was showing. Hopefully he won't do any more stupid moves in his part.

He could see why I pulled away from him as his eyes scanned around his surroundings. I used my left hand, and pretended to scratch my right. But he knew it was a signal. He lightly laughed, and scratched the back of his head, in an awkward movement.

"Oh, um, thank you mister, for, um, reminding me to… supply the counters with more comic books!" He got up, and placed more books on the stand. He then turned to look at me, giving me a quivering smile. "You can uh take that for my mistake."

"Thank you, young man."

I turned, and made my way to leave the premises.

"Kyle."

Like I care.

I closed the door to my apartment quietly, and pulled my scarf off, taking off my sunglasses after that. I sat on the chair, and reached for my glasses that were settled on the table. I straightened the news paper out after I crumbled it a bit, and began to look over it.

Other than the Joker interrupting Harvey Dent's fund- raiser. Nothing else seems interesting- wait, there seems to be a ceremony today. Now that sounds interesting, and knowing the Joker, he's more likely going to steal the show. Well, I have nothing better to do.

I got up, and grabbed my scarf, and sunglasses, leaving behind my glasses as I headed out the door.

I secured my scarf as I headed out of the apartment complex, adjusting my sunglasses on my face. I walked quite a bit to get to the ceremony. I looked around, and could see there were some cameras, and reporters standing around. I looked up, and could see some officers up there with their guns. I wonder why the high security? Maybe I should go to higher ground. It's quite crowded down here.

I moved up to the building's roof top, a couple blocks away from the ceremony taking place. Seeing as there some officers on the far closer buildings, I rather not risk it. Besides I'm just here for the entertainment. I went to the edge of the building, and looked out towards the ceremony. I crossed my arms as my boredom started to grow. I stifled a yawn, as I heard a motorcycle go by. I moved my vision from the ceremony to see a red motorcycle pull up by a building. Without my glasses it was too difficult to tell who it was, but I believe that was… I got closer to the edge, and took off my sunglasses. Was that… Bruce Wayne?

I looked closer to the building that he entered, and could see he was in a hurry, and looking around suspiciously. What is going on? The ceremony began after that.

"Commissioner Loeb dedicated his life to law enforcement, and to the protection of his community. I remember when I first took office, and I asked him if he wanted to stay on as commissioner… Clearly he was not a man who minced words nor should he have been. Number of polices that he enacted as commissioner were unpopular polices that flooded my office with angry calls letter…"

I was not paying attention to the speech that was giving out, but more to the building that Mr. Wayne went into. What is he up to?

"We must remember that vigilance is the price of safety."

"Stand by. Honor guard, attench, halt, fort, halt, ready, aim, fire. Ready aim…"

My eyes widened as someone shot at the building that Mr. Wayne entered in. My attention was quickly drawn back to the ceremony as Gordon threw himself in front of another man. Everyone else panicked, and started to run away from all the shooting. Joker's doing no doubt. I looked back onto the podium that the ceremony was being held at, and could see that Gordon was not moving at all. I see, so the Joker was trying to get the mayor. Too bad for him, Gordon just had to save the day. Well, now's the best time to get out of here, I wouldn't want to raise suspicion.

I made my way back down to the streets, and secured my sunglasses back on. Before I could get any further I was pulled into a dark ally. A hand was placed over my mouth, and kept my body facing away from the man that caught me. Only to hear a familiar voice.

"Good evening doc."

Joker!

I tried to move my head, but he kept it in place.

"Oh, no no no. Ya really shouldn't see me without my make-up. So, how ya been, did ya get my note? – uh uh uh doc, no moving around! Ya see doc, I have big plans. And those plans start right now. With Harvey being the main piece in my plan and adding to my collection his lovely girlfriend. Making the Batman take all the blame of what's going to happen next. Are you afraid doc. Because you should be!"

He roughly pushes me into a trash bin. When I turn around he's completely gone. I frown at being part of Joker's little plan or at least knowing about it. I stand up, and dusted myself off. What did he mean that the Batman is going to take all the blame? Bastard! The Batman is mine! I'm the only one who can take him out! But wait, he said blame… does he mean that-

Once I get a good understanding I begin to chuckle under my scarf. Things really have gotten interesting. I wonder what will happen next.

I make it back to my apartment, only to find a single note on the table. I take off my disguise, and place my glasses back on as I begin to read the letter. So, he intends to do that. I must say he does have a bigger imagination than I first thought he would. I crumble up the note, and turn on the old television, and wait to see what's going to happen next. The whole city of Gotham is watching, Joker. All I have to do when you fail is pick up the pieces. Then destroy them once more.

I frown as I watch on the news. "Scarecrow?" Nothing, I don't know how much more I can take. I take a seat on my chair, and wait. That's all I can do for the moment.

I start to wonder if this is how it feels to be a complete nobody. Wake up, turn on the television, and wait. Wonderful.

I take a quick shower as I leave the television on. When I come out all dressed I can see that there's a news conference. I watch on, and see that Harvey Dent is giving out a speech. Then he proclaims that… he's the 'Batman'. I would have been surprised, but the Joker already saw this coming. Now they're going to take him into custody. What a bunch of fools. There all playing into the Joker's hands.

I take a seat, and place my elbow on the table, resting my head on my knuckles. First, they're going to take- well, try to take Harvey to county lock- up. Then, I assume that the Joker will be taken instead. Of course when he fails. But he'll have a backup plan; he always has a backup plan. Mainly his targets being Rachel Dawes, and Harvey Dent. I feel sorry for such a wonderful couple to be part of such a horrific fairy tale. No matter, the less insignificant people there are the better.

I get up to look for some food to eat. Oh, that's right I don't have much food left. Guess now's the best time as ever to go out, and buy food.

I've wondered the streets for quite a while now. With only a bag of tea slips, and a couple of soup cups. Not much, but I can't be wasting too much time on food. It's completely dark outside by the time I make it back home.

I put everything into their respected places, and prepare myself some tea. I turn on the television as I wait for my tea to heat up. Once I turn on the television, I see some reporters talking about that the convoy that was taking Harvey Dent to county lock- up is being under attack by the Joker. I knew it. I see that my tea is ready, and go retrieve it. I take a seat, and cross my legs, I never thought that news could get so interesting. Very interesting. Now Joker, what will you do next after the Batman captures you? Oh, that's right. You're going to kidnap poor Harvey, and his little girlfriend. Now, Batman has only one choice to make. The so called 'White Knight' or Miss. Dawes. Either way, the Joker will come out victorious in this little round.

I take a sip of my tea, and finish it. I make my move to the bed, and decide I should take a nap.

When I wake up I notice that it's already morning. So much for a nap.

BOOM BOOM BOOM

Please don't tell me he already escaped.

I push the covers away from my body, and head for the door, my toxin in hand. I open the door only to see a horrific sight.

"What are you wearing?"

The Joker walks into my apartment wearing a nurse's outfit.

"Didn't ya hear, I'm employed at Gotham's General Hospital. Technically not, but Harvey Dent sure is," he pointed to the television, "haven't ya been watching the news Johnny?"

"I have, but I've just woken up. Now get out."

"Aw, now that's just mean, and hear I thought we've become friends. Don't tell me, you're still caught up into your 'whose the Batman' plan, right? Well ya see doc I have a patient I have to take care of, but if you want, you can go catch a ferry if you want."

I pointed my toxin at him, and slowly moved towards him. "I want no part what so ever in your plans. Like I said before, I don't care what you do to this city. I have my own agenda."

"Aaaaand, this is why you never make any friends. But fine by me, I only came back here to, uh, return your notes. Seeing as I already got everything I need from it."

He handed me my notes back, and I gladly took it. "Now leave."

As he was about to leave, he quickly turned around. "Oh, doc a quick heads up. If you try to take the Batman's mask off, you better be ready for the shock of your life."

With that being said the Joker left. I placed my notes on one of the book shelves, and placed my toxin away. What a weird way to start a morning. I really need a shower. I turn on the television, and head for the bathroom.

When I come out of the bathroom, the news is going crazy over an exploded Gotham General Hospital. Gotham's General Hospital? Isn't that were the Joker was headed, so he's the one that blew that up. Should have seen that coming, Gotham.

I prepare my breakfast as the news goes on about the hospital, and how Harvey Dent can't be found. "Of course he can't be found. Because the Joker got to him first."

I serve myself some oatmeal, and a grab an apple that was stored inside the refrigerator. Taking a seat on my chair. I wonder if the he's going to-

A special announcement on the news brings me out of my thoughts. The news goes on how Gotham City belongs to the Joker.

"It's about time everything starts falling into place. But this won't last, nothing last when you're dealing with the damn Batman."

I get up, and turn off the television. I grab my scarf and sunglasses as I leave to see this all play out first hand.

I walked a few buildings away from my apartment, and go into an empty building. Making my way up into the roof of the building. The roof overlooked a lot of the city, but mainly it overlooked the sea in which two ferries were supposed to set out on.

I made my way over to the edge of the building, and crossed my arms. Now all I have to do is wait, and watch the fireworks unfold. After this day is over, the Joker will no longer be over taking anything anymore. Instead he'll be sent to Arkham were he'll spent quite some time in. Then, I'll finally be able to proceed with my plan.

After the night came everything started to fall into place. The ferries set sailed and the Joker was going to have his confrontation with the Batman. The thing that I didn't count on was that neither of the ferries destroyed one another.

This made me take off my sunglasses, and bring down my scarf to my neck. "Does this city still believe that good will triumph? That the Batman is a hero, a guardian, a Dark Knight. But how will they react when they see the true face of Mr. Dent. The White Knight himself has been corrupted with nothing but the sweet memories of his beloved girlfriend being taken away from him. It's a good thing I stopped by the mini mart for the news paper. Who would have ever thought that the Joker would be able to get rid of Rachel Dawes? Now 'Batman' what will you do? What will you do know… Bruce Wayne."

I looked at the news paper in my hand, and opened it to my work of art. Inside the news paper was a picture of a billionaire whose upper face was completely shaded with a dark marker, which I have stored in my pants pocket. The picture was completely drawn to resemble the Batman's mask. The mask fitted the billionaire perfectly. I let the news paper fly from my hands out into the city of Gotham, as I made my way to the buildings exit.

The… night's on fire…

A/N: After this the next chapter will have one final part of The Dark Knight, and then it will be after the movie is over.

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