twilighter – Huh? Rachel's not an original character. o.O
moonservant – Yeah I'm trying to be true to the darkness of the Joker's character. I believe getting kidnapped by him would hardly be called a pleasant experience. But I understand, it's quite freaky seeing it in print.
CompleteSolitude – The tension's going to increase come next chapter. Nice to know I got Rachel's reaction to the situation she's in realistically. Thank you.
Little Miss Molly – What would he be if he wasn't lol?
glove cmprtmnt – Indeed it is, heh.
Anon. – Aw don't mention it. :) Yeah it's hard at times writing Joker haiku, particularly in this chapter. I would've posted it sooner if writer's block didn't keep me down.
ledgerlove – There may not be many now but the numbers are growing. :)
miss coconuts – I can't imagine it either; it would definitely suck on every level. Well since it's confirmed that the Joker sees people as expendable, it's not really much of a surprise to me.
Kendra Luehr – He most definitely would (to keep her on her toes and all that). But you never know...
tristesses – Thank you very much! Looking at the script alone, I never really saw the character of Rachel as a weakling. I mean, she does carry a taser in Batman Begins.
Beaver1500 – Oh you'll find that out chapter 6 when I upload it.
Argus Apocraphex – Wow, thanks!
wolf firez – Thank you. I'm flattered. :D
Lalana – I'm glad I've got The Joker/Rachel's characterizations down. Thank you for liking how they are in this fanfiction.
DisturbedBeauty – Poor Rachel indeed!
The Phantom Lady, 01031989, JeanieBeanie33, Celis09, Rachelle123, BluLollEE, MuffinsNMalice – Thanks for your wonderful comments!
The chapter here is more of a filler/advancing-plot kind, a 'calm before the storm' of sorts before chapter 6 (which I promise will be longer so bear with me till then).
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Locking the door, I
Chuckle over how she is.
Her face is priceless!
I wonder what else
Out of her I can get
After my errands.
Few hours to morn.
The skyline's crimson like the
State I'll leave Gotham.
I skip on account
It's daylight yet too early.
I don't have to sneak.
On my way, I pass
The reservoir which could be
Good to dump bodies.
My cell-phone beeps and
I answer. The new recruit
Rasps, "Job done," and hangs.
Killing those two cops
Is belated April Fools.
Names spell "Harvey Dent."
The rest of today
Is blah but prepare first and
Explosions follow.
I write a letter,
Dropping it at the station
With corrected news.
Fine letter, it is.
I recite it to my ears
And it goes like this.
"'Bats, Dent, whoever:
Don't mean to be bugging you
But I have your girl.
I've hid her away
Where you would least likely think.
Location's secret.
She's standing pretty
Instead of sitting since I
Don't want her lazy.
Who knows what I want?
My needs aren't set in stone.
Neither is her fate.
You're right, she's a catch.
Sometimes, just gazing at her
Gives me ideas.
No one likes used goods
So I'm giving you heads-up
Before damages.
If you wish for your
Product in one piece, you should
Throw in the towel.
Scratch that, go further.
Announce from the highest roof,
'I'm a criminal.'
You've heard what I've said
And yet you don't. Perhaps now,
You're looking my way.
Perhaps I'm trying too
Hard. You're the best and the worst
To happen to me.
We're peas in a pod.
Thanks to you, I can poke and
Expect your punches.
I regret nothing
For 'love means never having
To say you're sorry.'
On that sappy quote,
I'll finish what you want. I'm
Losing track of time.
As the papers scream,
The mayor might lastingly
Step down mañana.
Let's test your limits.
Try saving both if you can,
Lady and mayor.
And do surprise me
Because if you're boring then...
Just don't be, okay?
I'm not in the mood
To find someone else. I have
Other agendas.
Well I'm signing off.
Here's to our splendid future.
Ever yours: Joker.'"
Bats damn must read it.
It takes effort to make a
Masterpiece like that.
Now what next...? Yeah, her!
"Rachel" alone in the den,
Can't keep her waiting!
She won't die so soon.
I said she'll live more and I'm
"A man of my word."
Returning should get
Her heart racing. Work's done so
Together, we'll play.