I said i would make this chapter a longer one since the last one was short. Ok i've kinda changed the way i've written it as a test as one of the reviews suggested i put how Crane was feeling, i knew he would never show his proper feelings to Alice so i had to do it this way. So if you'd like to comment if you like it better this way or the old way than i'd be glad to hear it as i am writing this for fun and for the lovely people out there! Warning this chapter has quite a lot of swearing in a particular part so i may change the rating at some point now on with the chapter!

DR CRANE P.O.V

Crane stared at the ceiling. All sensation had left his limp body, he had been put in solitary confinement. He had no idea why as no one would tell him all he knew was that Scarecrow had had a 'little talk' with someone but he wouldn't say who. He had stopped talking to Scarecrow an hour ago after he refused to tell him and he could feel Scarecrow becoming bored. The back of his head hurt like hell and throbbed, he'd been thrown at something or something was thrown at him. He remembered waking up his vision was blurred but he could make out The Mad Hatter, it wasn't long before one of the guards alerted Bolton and Crane was swiftly taken to solitary. Crane would have been fine if he thought it was Hatter Scarecrow had 'talked' to but the way he was acting meant it was someone else. He went through the names of people he knew in his head.

Joker, Harley, Ivy, Riddler, Hatter, Dr Arkham, Zaszs… but that only left.

Crane felt Scarecrow smile in the back of his mind, anger filled Crane's blood as he processed everything that had happened. He was too angry to yell at Scarecrow but it only took a minute before he couldn't keep it in anymore.

'WHAT DID YOU DO TO HER!?' If he had said it out loud the guards would have got a doctor to sedate him and he already had an agonising headache he didn't need another one.

'All I did was introduce myself to her Johnny geez. Well that and showing her what she feared.'

'You are lucky you're in my head or I would have strangled you by now!'

'So you don't want to know what she fears then?' Crane's face softened but he was still angry, Scarecrow knew his weakness and that was his obsession with fear. He was desperate to know Alice's fear from the start but once he got to know her he didn't want to gas her. Now he had the chance to know he felt like someone had kicked him in the stomach.

'Well?'

'Go on then tell me.'

'what's the ma-'

'SCARECROW!'

'ok, ok, it's her mother's disappointment and her father's anger.' Crane almost vomited and Scarecrow sensed this.

'You throw up and I gas her again.' He didn't vomit but he still felt sick.

'She trusted me and you scared her now what do I do?'

'Two simple words Johnny: Forget her.'

'No.'

'Why?'

'You know why.' Scarecrow knew everything he knew. Crane didn't know how long he had felt that way towards Alice, it wasn't all the way to love but it wasn't just being friends and it confused him. Why did she have to be so nice to him? Why did she have to be moved to intensive care? Why did he have to have those feelings towards her? Too many questions floated around his mind and it only made his headache worse. If he didn't have a straightjacket on he would have lowered his head into his hands.

'So it is true… you do have feelings for her. Very unprofessional Mr Crane.' His voice mimicked Dr Arkham's which made Crane grit his teeth.

'Do you want me to ignore you for the rest of my life?'

'Of course not Johnny I would be lost without you.' Hisvoice was full of sarcasm. Crane sighed and closed his eyes, why did Scarecrow have to ruin everything?

'Did I hurt your girlfriend Johnny?'

'Shut up.'

'Grumpy' Crane opened his eyes and stared at the ceiling again, he would apologize to Alice as soon as he could.

That's if she'll let me anywhere near her.

'I doubt it lover boy.' Crane grimaced. For once he actually thought the same thing Scarecrow did.

Alice

Alice stared at Dr Arkham as he set down the newspaper he was reading; his face showed sympathy… she hated it.

'You're not eating again Alice. The doctors are getting worried; I know that it is about your run in with Mr Crane.'

'It is none of your business and it wasn't just a run in. Can I go back to my cell now?'

'No. Alice you need to eat and forget what Mr Crane did or you won't ever be able to leave the Asylum. Do you really think your mother would want to see you like this if… she was still alive?' Alice had had enough.

'I don't want to eat, I'm not going to be able to forget what he did, my mother is buried in a stupid grave she won't give a damn and I don't give a damn.' Dr Arkham stared at her his face unfazed. He had gotten used to her attitude and knew to ignore it; she put her head in her hands and sighed. She lifted her head out once she composed herself.

'Can I leave now?' Dr Arkham nodded shortly; she didn't waste time and was out of the chair and at the door in a blink of an eye. As she opened the door a light bulb went off in her head.

'Well aren't you going to get one of the guards or monkey boy to escort me back to my cell?'

'If you mean the guards and Mr Bolton I think… You know your way around now and I don't think you will try to escape am I correct?'

'For once, yes. I mean I don't have anywhere to escape to, thank you Dr Arkham.' She exited the room and closed the door quietly, without an escort the corridor seemed shorter and it wasn't long before she was near intensive care. In the corner of her eye she saw a guard dragging someone; their head was lowered towards the floor. Alice found herself standing side by side with the person and she hated it but knew better than to show fear.

'Mr Crane.'

'Alice? I-I erm I have no idea what to say.'

'There's nothing to say Mr Crane and it's Miss McGuiness if you don't mind.'

'I do mind.'

'It's still Miss McGuiness.'

'You're still angry with me then?'

'Well done Mr Crane maybe I should give you a prize…How about my foot in your stomach!'

'It was Scarecrow not me, you have to believe me.'

'Funny I'm struggling to believe you.'

'OH FOR-' Crane suddenly whipped around and hit the guard over the side of the head, the guard fell unconscious instantly. Before Alice could defend herself Crane grabbed her arm and marched her down the corridor, they stumbled across one of the janitor's cupboards and Crane shoved Alice inside. He locked the door so they wouldn't be disturbed then turned to Alice, he cornered her into the wall.

'That should at least give us some time of privacy. Now will you talk to me?'

'I was talking to you before.'

'I mean actually talk to me, like I'm not you school teacher.'

'I didn't know it annoyed you so much.'

'You damn well know it does! Alice I didn't even know where I was, when I woke up all I saw was Hatter. I had no idea Scarecrow had gassed you he wouldn't tell me anything, I had to figure it out and when I did I shouted at him. He had no right to hurt you; he had no right to hurt my friend.' Crane saw how angry Alice was getting and was regretting he locked the door, if she suddenly lunged at him he could have slipped through the door.

'Neither of you have the right to be anywhere near me. We are not friends and I hope you burn in hell Jonathan Crane!' She tried to push passed him but he grabbed her and shoved her against the wall, she fought back but it was no use he had become stronger out of his frustration. He watched as she tried not to look at him, he saw her fear. He went pale as he watched her and she saw it, she felt his hands loosen as he took control over his anger and frustration.

'Why do you fear me?'

'Because you are the master of fear… and an asshole when you want to be.'

'You mean Scarecrow is an asshole?'

'Both of you, you because you treat me like a child and Scarecrow because he's Scarecrow. Jonathan I need time to think, I need to contemplate whether I still hate you or I can trust you but I need time. I need you to leave me alone please?'

'You said my first name'

'Wha-' Alice was stopped by Crane's mouth… he was kissing her.

What the fuck! I'm in a cupboard, it's locked and I'm kissing The Scarecrow… What the fuck!

Alice pushed him away with what little strength she had and wore a bewildered look, he himself looked the same way. Before she could say anything he had unlocked the door and was sprinting down the corridor. Alice stumbled out of the door, blood rushed to her head and she felt dizzy. The guard that Crane had knocked unconscious stirred and tried to stand up, Alice walked over to him and took a cloth out of her pocket (she had no idea where it had come from) and put it over the cut that was seething with blood. The guard looked shocked at Alice's sudden move and was about to grab his tazor before he saw that she was just as shocked as he was.

'Why are you helping me?'

'To tell you the truth… I have no idea. Today's been a day full of surprises, The Joker is probably behind it all he does like surprises. What's your name? I know you're new I can tell from how unprepared you were.'

'Unprepared?'

'You didn't put Mr Crane in a straightjacket and you didn't ask me why I wasn't with an escort, it's not that hard to figure out.'

'Yeah well my names Alistair Williams.'

'Alice McGuiness'

'Yeah… I know who you are, Bolton talks about you all the time. If you ask me he's a bit of a big head but I think you already know that.'

'Yes. At least one of you so called guards can see that he's a big head and a monkey boy, I better go before he or Dr Arkham come. Another day in the Rogues Gallery sounds better than another lecture over how I should be eating. Damn it!'

'What?'

'You couldn't come with me could you? I don't know the code to the cells and I don't really want to stand outside it for hours.'

'Ok I think I remember the code.' Alice helped him up and walked with him down the corridor. It wasn't long before they were in intensive care and at her cell, he put the code in and the glass slid open. Alice thanked him and he walked away, Alice couldn't bring herself to look at Crane and neither could he bring himself to look at Alice. Alice sat on the edge of the bed and waited for one of the other Rogues to speak to her, she didn't want to talk to Crane as she had said before she needed time. Now she needed way more time than she had planned before.

'You alright Alice you're very quiet? Has Hatter made a move on you yet hehe!'

'Not yet Joker and I hope he never does.'

'Whys that Alice ya not still scared of him are you?'

'No Harley I'm just… Not ready yet.'

'That's a shame Hatter has really taken a liking to you and after he told us about how you two shared that cuddling moment, I thought you liked em back.'

'I was just scared and he was there ok there's nothing going on.'

At least I hope not.

'As I said he really likes ya Alice.'

'He's not the only one.' Alice muttered so no one could hear, she began to wonder what Crane was thinking, how he was feeling. Alice glanced his way and saw he was doing the same; he mouthed 'I'm sorry' and was followed by 'I don't know what I was thinking' Alice just stared at him. She was angry at him now more than ever she mouthed back 'I hate you', his eyes changed into coldness then returned to their normal state. He looked down and wouldn't talk to Alice for the rest of the day which was what Alice wanted.

Dr Crane P.O.V

Crane ran down the corridor as fast as his legs would let him and he didn't stop until he reached his cell. The code hadn't been changed since he was a psychiatrist so he tapped the numbers then entered the cell; he immediately sat on the edge of the bed and covered his face with his hands.

What the hell was I thinking! Now she is defiantly going to hate me I've screwed up…again.

'Don't be so hard on yourself Johnny, you couldn't help yourself you were curious.'

'Curiosity killed the cat remember.'

'She has changed you Johnny, what happened to the man that used to lecture me on every little? That girl has really messed your head up I can feel the change.'

Scarecrow was right for once, he had changed and it felt strange. He hoped the others didn't notice.

I'm hoping now! I never used to hope what the hell has she done to me!

Crane raised his head and saw Ivy staring at him, she didn't seem bothered by his entrance or the fact he wasn't his normal formal self.

'Scarecrow keeping you awake again? You look terrible Crane, is it what he did to Alice that makes you look like you've seen a ghost?'

'Did I ask your opinion Plant girl? Just keep thoughts like that in your head, better yet don't say them at all!'

'You're even starting to sound like her.' Crane was about to answer when her words sunk in, he was talking like her, he heard Scarecrow's voice in the back of his head.

'Wake up and smell the fear Johnny! It's either your whole life's work or a stupid little girl.'

'Scarecrow leave Craney alone! Hatter is going to murder you Craney if you're not careful, maybe he'll shove a mushroom down your throat hahahaha!' Joker's voice was louder than ever and it echoed inside Crane's head. Footsteps approached and Crane quickly looked down at the floor not wanting to see Alice's face.

'Thanks Alistair.'

'No problem Alice.'

Alistair? Who's Alistair?

Silence was heard for a few minutes before The Joker got bored.

'You're very quiet Alice? Has Hatter finally made a move hehe!'

'Not yet Joker and I hope he never does.'

What is she playing at?

'Whys that Alice ya not still scared of him are ya?'

'No Harley I'm just… Not ready yet.'

You're a kid of course you're not ready yet.

'That's a shame he really likes you and after he told us about you having that two cuddling moment I thought you liked em back.'

Cuddling moment?

'I was just scared and he was there, there's nothing going on.'

'As I said he really likes ya.'

'He's not the only one.' Crane froze at Alice's last comment; nobody else had heard her luckily. He risked looking at her and saw she was doing the same. He had no control over his mouth as they began to move 'I'm sorry. I don't know what came over me.' He watched as her face was emotionless, he was sure she would forgive him. It wasn't his fault that Scarecrow had taken control; he was asleep for crying out loud! She mouthed something that made Crane's blood boil 'I hate you.'

'I told you she wouldn't forgive you; I told you that she wouldn't want to be friends with you.'

'Scarecrow for once shut up.' Crane gave his other personality a chilling tone and he soon became quiet, Crane was angry and annoyed.

Why does she have to act like a child? Why can't she grow up? Crane felt Scarecrow wanted to answer but he kept quiet, he heard Scarecrow mumble something but didn't ask him to repeat it. Crane pulled his legs onto the bed and closed his eyes, he was tired and he needed some sleep. If The Joker decided to wake him Crane would make sure he gave the clown prince of crime a concentrated dose, it wouldn't do any good though. Somehow Joker was immune to the toxin, Crane had gassed him once before when Joker was going on about how thin he was and Joker just laughed in his face. His breathing slowed down as he fell into a deep sleep, he didn't notice Alice, Hatter and Joker leaving though he probably wouldn't care if he did notice. Alice was just another inmate to him now, a child.

Alice P.O.V

Once in the rec room Alice walked over to The Mad Hatter and the Joker. They were watching a film on the new TV, the film itself was Paranormal Activity. Alice never liked ghost films she always jumped or screamed when something seemed to move on its own and Paranormal Activity was no exception. Joker motion Alice to join them so she sat on the end next to Hatter who was excited to see Alice in a less sad state. Alice managed to force herself to watch the film even though she knew it would scare her and sure enough when a loud bang was admitted from the film she screamed. She found herself resting her head on Hatter's chest while trying to hiding her eyes from the film, Joker found it amusing to say the least.

'You're not scared of this silly film are you Alice? It's all faked there is no such thing as demons and ghosts; it's just made up to keep children in line or for adults to scare themselves. Oh this has made my day, little Alice is scared of things that don't exist hahaha!'

'How do you know they don't exist? We can't even see them. I hate this bloody film when will it end?'

'I think we have about twenty minutes left.' Alice moaned in annoyance and nuzzled her head further against Hatter's chest. Hatter put his arm over Alice's shoulders when the TV screamed, Alice risked a look at the wrong moment and saw the woman tilt her head to the side and smile; her whole body covered in blood. Alice looked away quickly as the film gave one final scream then ended to her relief.

'It's over now dear Alice, you can look now.'

'I loved that! It isn't over till the thin lady screams hehe!'

'I hate that bloody film; I'm going to have nightmares for the rest of my life.' Alice rose from her lying position and stretched, her body clicked in a few places then circulation flowed around her body again. She felt pins and needles sizzle in her hand which she had used as a lean for her head. The Mad Hatter smiled at her then stood up, he gave a hand to Alice which she excepted as he helped her to stand.

'Thanks Hatter.'

'No problem sweet Alice.'

'Hatter please can you just call me Alice instead of adding sweet or dear in front of it, it's embarrassing.'

'Of course sweet Alice.'

'Never mind.' Guards appeared at the door and put cuffs on Hatter and Joker, they didn't bother with Alice as she went willingly now. They walked down the corridor and Alice recognised the guard that was escorting her.

'Hi Alistair. I thought you'd be given the day off with that head injury.'

'Nothing the doctors couldn't fix and Bolton wouldn't let me. He told me I'd just have to get used to it.'

'Lately Bolton has been asking for a punch up I think I'll give him one next time I see him.' Alice cracked her knuckles in a menacing way waiting for anyone to challenge her to stop. Today had been an agonisingly long day; first she had Dr Arkham lecturing her, then she had Crane shoving her into one of the Janitor's cupboards and then he kissed her, plus he had apologised but Alice didn't except it and then she watched the scariest film ever. Just to top it all off she had been hugged by The Mad Hatter for an hour. She happily jumped onto her bed; as soon as her head hit the pillow she fell asleep not even The Joker's singing could wake her.

What have i done?! D: i have no idea why i had written that: Alice, scarecrow, cupboard, kiss. Any it really was just because Crane was curious so that won't be happening again! plus they now hate each other so its time for The Mad Hatter to step in, Alistair is just because i wanted a new character that wasn't crazy but still hates Bolton, please review.