Batman was done for the night and was headed home. He had gone back to work to see if Lucy was still there, but someone told him Lucy had gone home with Sara. He was glad Lucy didn't go home alone especially since Joker was still out there somewhere. Alfred's face appeared on his computer screen.

Alfred:"Done for tonight Master Bruce?"

Batman:"Yeah I've got a early meeting."

Alfred:"And Ms.Lucy?"

Batman:"She went home with a friend."

He noticed her apartment building nearby and wonder if it would be a good idea to make sure she was home. But decided not to, he knew it was best to stay as far away from her as possible were dressed as Batman. The last thing he wanted was for her to be put in danger because of him. Besides Sara was with her so he knew she was fine. Ever since Sara met Lucy she couldn't help but take care of her. Lucy left her parent's home when she started working for Bruce.
She didn't want to live off of her parents like her younger brother did. But just for good measure he thought it would be best to fly over her apartment.

Man:"Did you really think it would be that easy?"

'...A wall it had to be a wall.' She had ran down an ally she had walked pass everyday on her way from work. She was so focused on running away that she had completing forgot where she was. She wanted to kick herself 'how could I have been so stupid?' There wasn't anything she could do now so she turned around to face him.

Man:"You know I probably would have just let you run off,if you hadn't kicked me. But now I think I'll cause you some pain just like you did me."

He pointed the gun at her. 'This is it.' She closed her eyes and prepared herself. He pulled the trigger and the bullet zoomed passed her face grazing her cheek. She dropped to the ground and buried her face in her knees. Something moved from behind her in a swift motion. It wrestled with the man, knocked the gun out of his hand and pinned him to the ground. After he was tied up the figure stood and moved towards Lucy. He crouched down in front of her. She slowly lifted her head.

Lucy:"Batman?"

Her voice was shaky and tears rolled down her face.

Batman:"Are you alright?"

She shook her head. He slowly lifted her chin up so he could see better. Then he reached into a small pouch on his utility belt and pulled out a bandaid. He gently placed it on the spot where the bullet grazed her. Lucy noticed something but said nothing. For a moment their eyes met and she felt something then he looked away.

Batman:"We should get you home, can you stand?"

Lucy:"I think so."

He took her hand and helped her onto her feet. But as soon as he let go she fell but he caught her.

Lucy:"Sorry I guess I'm still a little shaky."

'Of course she's still shaking she was almost shot, she must have been terrified.'

Batman:"That's alright."

He took off his cape and wrapped it around her it was like a blanket on her. Then he picked her up in his arms and headed towards her apartment.

Lucy:"What about him?"

Batman:"Trust me he isn't going anywhere. I'll call Commissioner Gordon to come pick him pick."

She stared at him.

Batman:"What? You don't trust me?"

She gave him a smile.

Lucy:"No I trust you, you are Batman after all."

They walked in silence for a while then when they got close he finally said something.

Batman:"Next time you should just give them what they want."

He waited for her to yell or argue but she didn't.

Lucy:"Yeah your right sorry."

Her response shocked him maybe it was because she was still afraid or exhausted but he decided to leave it. When they got to her building he put her down and was glad to see her standing on her own. She turned around to look at her building and let out a sigh of relief. Then turned back around to give his cape back and to thank him, but he was gone. She turned around, not surprised at all and went home.

He hid behind the side of the building until he heard the door shut then he went home.

Alfred:"Welcome back Master Bruce."

Alfred was already waiting for him.

Alfred:"I'd offer to take your cape but appears you don't have it."

Bruce:"Alfred I'd like to have dinner before I go to bed."

Alfred:"Understood Master Bruce I shall go prepare it at once."

With that he walked away. Bruce became to undress he looked down at his hands to remove his gloves but stopped. And whispered.

Bruce:"Why are my hands shaking?"

Thank you guys for being so patient with me I'm just finding it kinda hard to write anything good right now. But thanks for continuing to read this.

~BatmanBaby ^_^