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Chapter 6

…Riley's P.O.V….

The rain was pouring down outside, it was pitch black except for the small nightlight in the corner Zoe couldn't sleep without and the quick scattered moments of lightning.

I lay in bed, one arm wrapped around Zoe, who was finally asleep. I look down at her; she's snuggled up to my side hugging her teddy bear Jake tightly. I couldn't sleep; I just starred at the ceiling thinking. Thinking about Zoe, about our life the past few years, about Bruce, about all the secrecy it took to say a simple hello. But the thing I thought about most was the reason why Bruce was not with Zoe and I. It could be assumed that I saw it coming; it was weird the last few months. I think Bruce and I both knew something bad was going to happen.

I remember it all like it was just yesterday: the day I first thought Bruce was hiding something, the day I starting hiding things and lying, the day we left the condo, our short-lived time at the then new manor, arguments, planning a wedding we would never attend.

Riley's Flashback

…5 Years Earlier…

I heard a noise, my heart stopping momentarily as I quickly thought of what to do. I took a deep breath closing my eyes. Okay, I thought, Just slowly go towards the door. Do what Bruce always said. This is why you got the gun out. I heard another sound, my eyes opened, I was shaking terribly. I hated guns, I didn't hate many things but guns I honestly hated. But I had no choice, I was alone, with Bruce unable to be here I had to protect the baby and myself. Heck Bruce didn't even know we were here. I started trying to figure out where the sound was coming from, ruling out the front door. The manor was completely black except a few candles I had lit in the room I was staying in. I turned the corner hugging the wall and walking slowly. Another noise, I turned to my left. It was coming from the next hallway. The noise was getting louder, the elevator. I stopped, staying close to the corner before the next hallway so that I could not be seen but if I looked around the corner I could see who was coming out the elevator. I began shaking worse, my mind racing as I got the gun ready to defend myself. The elevator stopped… I held my breath… the doors opened. I slowly turned my head so I could see the shadows on the wall. I saw a man's shadow, I winced wanting to cry, this is it. I looked forward for a moment composing myself, do it for the baby. Footsteps, slow footsteps getting closer. Here we go, was the last thing I thought before turning the corner, gun aimed straight ahead, ready to shoot if needed.

I saw the man, he stopped just feet away. I couldn't see who he was, he couldn't see who I was.

Silence. As if time had stopped, I stood ready to shoot, he began moving… my finger moved for the trigger… all I can think about is the baby and Bruce, how I regretted the lying, how I regretted accusing him, how I have to protect my baby. The man puts his hands up; my finger is dangerously close to the trigger… It is then that the man steps into the small light from the single window in the hall, "Riley," he says calmly.

My heart stops, my mind stops, all emotions crash into me like a ton of bricks. "Bruce!" I run dropping the gun. I hugged him as tight as I could, weeping "Thank God. I thought you were one of them! How did you know we were he—"

Bruce interrupted, wrapping his arms around me as we kissed.

"Are you alright? Is the baby alright?" he asked, looking me over quickly for any sign of injury.

"Y— Yes, yes, we're f— fine," I stuttered frantically, confused about what was going on, shaking uncontrollably. The last time I had seen Bruce; I had said I never wanted to see him again.

"You're both okay now, I'm here," he said, trying to calm me down.

"I didn't want to do it Bruce! I didn't want to shoot but I almost did! I had to protect her," I said shaking my head. I wasn't thinking straight, exhausted from sleep deprivation; my mind filled with horrible ways this fight could end—

"I'm sorry Riley. I'm sorry I couldn't stop this. I'm sorry I couldn't get here sooner."

"It's my fault, it's all my f— fault!" I stuttered shaking my head.

"No it's not, that's behind us now. We need to get out of here," he said taking my hand in his.

I held it tightly, "Y— you said it would be safe here? You always said it was the safest place in Gotham. That's why I came here." I asked confused, my stuttering settling down.

"I did, and it was but it's not anymore."

"What?"

"Something happened. We need to get out now," he said quickly, "I'll explain in the car," he began leading me towards the elevator.

"What about Batman?" I asked, "Can't he do anything?" I was trying to think as fast as I could.

Bruce pushed the button for the elevator, the door opened as we rushed inside it, "Not even Batman can win this time."

The doors closed and we began descending, I looked up to Bruce grabbing his arm, "Bruce what happened out there? Why do we have to leave?"

"I'll explain in the ca—"

"BRUCE!" I interrupted as the doors opened. Bruce looked at me, "… What happened out there?"

He took a deep breath, knowing I wouldn't move until he told me.

"The quick version is that… Miles Masters is dead…" he said almost afraid, I'd only seen Bruce like this one other time.

"Oh my God… " I then put the pieces together in my head, I whispered, "… You mean…Batman," I was almost about to cry.

"Yes…" Bruce said trying to stay strong, "We thought he was Brian, I thought I finally had him—"

"We?" I asked confused.

"Tony and I, we—"

"Tony?" I exclaimed, the room suddenly felt ten times smaller. What was Tony doing with Bruce? After everything that had happened—

"Riley, listen to me! It doesn't matter now! We nee—"

A nearby computer beeping interrupted Bruce, we ran over to it. The screen showed the side doors open.

"Oh no…" I whispered under my breath.

"We have to get out of here," Bruce said looking around.

The computer made more sounds as it showed the front door now open.

The phone rang; Bruce accepted the call recognizing the number.

All hell had broke lose; computers going wild, alarms sounding, screens filled, Bruce starting the nearest car, it was then that a familiar face was seen on the screen.

"Bruce, they're coming in hot! Get Riley and get out of there!" Tony said from the screen.

"I know, we're getting our," Bruce said quickly as he went to the screen.

"I'll keep them occupied for as long as I can," Tony said quickly.

I was in shock watching the conversation, after everything that had happened that week they were working together.

"Remember the plan!" Bruce said quickly as he rushed me to the car.

Tony then hung up, his face leaving the screen.

My heart sank, it had come to them working together, that's how horrible it was out there.

We went past the surveillance area. I looked over to see men inside the house, I saw Tony near the main entrance, some familiar faces, some unknown, but I stopped at one face… Brian Masters.

What happened 5 years ago? Who's Tony? Read on to find out! Don't forget to review! :)