A/N: Spoiler of the final scene of The Dark Knight.

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The Dark Knight

The night was still young, and I had one more thing that I needed to do before I turn in. To watch Harvey Dent destroy the faith of Gotham City. If I remember correctly Harvey should be located by 52nd St. Just for kicks, I go into an empty building behind the one Harvey, and Gordon are in. It would seem that the guest of honor has yet to arrive. I need a closer view; this is just too good to miss.

I move to the rooftop, and hide within the shadows, so no one can see me. Finally, after hearing Harvey go on, and on about Gordon's son. The Batman finally makes an appearance. Well, it's not the best seat in the house, but the sound sure is great. I take off my sunglasses to get a better clear view. After what could be considered a 'creative discussion', the Batman quickly tackles Harvey off the building down into the pavement. I quickly go down into the pavement, and could see more clearly what happened. Harvey Dent was motionless on the floor. The Batman killed Harvey Dent.

I got close enough barely to hear what they were saying. Standing behind a pillar.

The Batman kneeled down turning Harvey's face, "Gotham needs its true hero." He once more stands up looking over Harvey on the floor.

"No."

"You either die a hero or live long enough to see yourself become the villain. I can do those things because I'm not a hero, not like Dent. I killed those people. That's what I can be."

That's an understatement.

"No. No you can't! You're not!"

"I'm whatever Gotham needs me to be."

"They'll hunt you."

"You'll hunt me. You'll condemn me. Set the dogs on me. Because that's what needs to happen. Because sometimes, the truth isn't good enough. Sometimes people deserve more. Sometimes people deserve to have their faith rewarded."

After that the Batman runs away from the scene. My eyes watching him carefully as he disappears into the night.

Gordon's son joins him next to Harvey's body, "Batman! Batman? Why's he running Dad?"

Gordon watches on as the Batman leaves. "Because we have to chase him."

I could hear police officers giving the orders to move in, and taking the dogs with them. But I couldn't bring myself to move.

"But he didn't do anything wrong."

I narrowed my eyes at the scene.

"Because he's the hero Gotham deserves. But not the one it needs right now. And so we'll hunt him. Because he can take it. Because he's not our hero. He's a silent guardian. A watchful protector. A Dark Knight."

I step back into the shadows, and make my escape from the scene. Placing my sunglasses back on. It's not over. Not by a long shot. Because now, I know the man behind the mask. The Batman may be able to take it, but he can't take me. Tomorrow is another day, tomorrow is the day I make my move. Tomorrow, I pay a little visit to Wayne Manor.

A/N: A short chapter but this is the last course from The Dark Knight.

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