Batman: Gotham City Affairs Chapter 17: Two new faces, a batman fanfic

Chapter 17: Two new faces...

December 2nd, 10:00 a.m

"This is Vicki Vale reporting live from the Gotham General Hospital. Mayor Hill has agreed for a live interview. He has recently left surgery where they have removed the bullet from his shoulder. We will be keeping it short for the mayor, to ensure he gets his rest after such a tragic event. Let's go in," Vicki whispered to the cameraman Chris. "Excuse me, Mayor Hill," Vicki called out timidly, while opening the hospital room.

**koff-koff... Why yes, come on in," Mayor Hill called out.

"Okay, let's go," Vicki whispered again gesturing Chris inside the room. "Agh-hmm-hmm... 3... 2... This is VickI Vale reporting from the Gotham General Hospital. Yesterday, one of our fine heroes had been shot down. In an attempt on his life, a world renown hit man shot Mayor Hill today. However, this hero didn't stay down long. Please, Mayor Hill, explain to us. You seem to be just fine. Explain how can you be so calm at a time like this," Vicki reported.

"Koff-koff... Well, Ms. Vale, I've been doing this for a long time. Sadly, this isn't the first attempt on my life, nor is this my first gunshot wound. As a leading face in this city, I mustn't grow worried scared from these things. The people have chosen me for a reason. If I embodied the fears and transgressions, bestowed upon me and our city, then they have already won. I refuse to break under the pressure they put so heavily on our backs. Our city might not be just, but we know justice. This city may never know peace, but we are willing to fight that endless battle. As for the people behind this sinister ordeal, we will seek you out; the justice awaiting your darkness will be brought to light."

Well, Master Bruce, it would appear the Mayor has his affairs in order," Alfred said from the Batcave.

"I'm more than certain, from the way he was talking of them, that he knows Thorne and Cobblepot are behind this," Bruce expressed from his chair, as he sat before his Bat-computer.

"However, Master Bruce, he's aware of their retribution, he's not capable of doing it himself. Hmmm... I think he may be speaking of you," Alfred assumed.

"Wouldn't that be ironic," Batman accepted.

December 2nd, 7:00 p.m

"Agh-hem," a male voice from the intercom squealed. "You're guests have arrived."

"Send them in," Two-Face returned.

**creeaak! the officer doors squealed**

Two twins entered the room - both tall, slender, and Caucasian, however their genders were opposite.

"Pleasure to meet you, Mr. Two-Face," the woman greeted first. "My name is Alexis. And this here is my brother, Alex."

"Nice to meet you," Alex greeted.

"You two are flattering," Two-Face barked back in a joking manner. "You two sit down, we have some business to discuss," Two-Face ordered.

"So what is it that you have in store for us tonight? I take it you wouldn't have called us in if you didn't have something planned," Alex said.

"How do you feel about jewelry?" Two-Face questioned them both.

"Already trying to win me over with diamonds, are you?" Alexis joked, blushing at Two-Face.

"This isn't just any jewelry, you ignorant tramp!" Two-Face hollered at Alexis. "This necklace is Queen Elizabeth the second's most prized possession, an heirloom passed down from many generations of their people. This necklace has been purchased by a snobby, rich, greedy broker. His jewelry store is in the downtown Gotham metro area. Tonight we will take it," Two-Face informed.

"So I take it that's all we'll be stealing?" Alex questioned.

"Take as much or whatever you want, but the queen's necklace comes first."

Alex and Alexis smiled and looked at each other slowly, then returned their attentiveness at Two-Face.

"See my doorman on your way out, he will give you the funds to purchase any equipment necessary for tonight. I expect you outside at 12 o' clock tonight. No sooner, no later."

"As you wish, Two-Face," the twins obeyed in unison.

"Oh, and by the way, you two," Two-Face called out, as the twins were making their way out of the office...

**Fing!-Whooosh-Whooosh-Whooosh** - Two-Face tossed his coin into the air - **Smack** - Two-Face caught the coin slapping it onto his wrist.

"This won't be easy," Two-Face warned, as he looked down at the result of his coin flip.

The twins made eye contact once more, once again smiling as they left the office...

December 2nd, 11:50 p.m

"But, Selina!" A voice echoed through Selina's apartment, from the kitchen.

"Chloe, for the last time, I'm going out tonight," Selina said, as she grabbed her leather jacket from the coat hanger by the front door.

"What's with your obsession of getting rich, Selina?" Chloe questioned.

"It's not an obsession... Aren't you tired of living like this? Don't you wanna be able to have and do whatever you want?" Selina questioned in return.

"No, I believe it's just you. I'm completely content with this... whatever, have a good night, then," Chloe said, as she turned walking toward the kitchen, throwing her rag over her shoulder.

"Trust me," Selina murmured with a smile, as she turned and darted out the door.

December 3rd, 12:05 a.m

"I presume the preparations are in order?" Two-Face questioned.

"Yes," the twins replied in unison to Two-Face.

"Then what are you two waiting for? Get in there... and don't half-ass this!"

"Right," they yet again replied in unison to Two-Face...