Chapter 7 (The Drive)

Aquaman (Arthur Curry) POV

As Batman carries the Joker's unconscious body in his arms, he runs into Gordon. A worthy warrior. He talked with an officer until he saw Batman with Joker's body.

"Is he..... You know?" "I've checked his vitals. He's still alive, just unconscious." "Good, because you already know what happens if you cross the line." He said it like it was a treat.

"Wait, aren't they friend. Why is Gordon treating Batman."

Huntress came to the image, giving us our answer. And a surprising one it was.

"Still can't believe the GCPD is allowed to arrest and/or kill you if you cross the line."

"Wait, what."

"Why would that rule even exist."

"Do they not trust Batman as a hero."

Though our surprise increased with what Gordon commented.

"I still can't believe he agrees with the rule. Even gave me a remote that shut down his suit with my command, fingerprint, and face recognition with a 'not force to do this by villain' face."

"WHAT"

"How come Batman trusts him with that."

"Is he crazy."

"Based on what we saw. I say yes."

"He truly has earned a higher respect from Batman than us."

"I think I'm jealous."

Gordon took out a megaphone and said, "Send all prisoners to Blackgate and the crazies to Arkham. All available units, meet me at the precinct."

Batman puts Joker at the back of the Batmobile in the prisoner seats. He was about to enter the car until Harley showed up.

"Hey B-man, mind if I tag along." "Why. The last time I let you in, you pressed most of the buttons, including the ejection button." "Oh please, you were fine." "Because all the seat has parachutes. And I have a cape that glides." "And besides, you may need a bodyguard for Joker. And who's a better candidate than his ex. Who has a trigger finger personality and a desire to beat him with a bat multiple times."

..........

"Uhhhhhh, fine." "Yay."

"HE AGREES."

The two enter the Batmobile. "Don't make me regret this." "I solemnly swear, I'll TRY to not make you regret this." "I can already tell this is gonna be a mistake." "No takebacks, B-man." "Ughhhhhhh."

"AHAHAHAHA"

As they reach Arkham Asylum, all the rogues are transferred to their cells. Batman took out Joker, handcuffed him, and sent him to his cell.

"So the traitorous jester runs back to me." "HAHAHAHA. Oh, Mr. J, I've always wondered how I find you charming or funny." "Oh, I've always had a charm-- UGH."

Harley hit him in this manhood with her bat to shut him up. "Didn't ask, dumb@$$." She starts to beat him up.

"HAHAHA"

"Yeah. You go, girl."

"Whoop his @$$."

"Show him what a bird of prey can do."

.......

"The girls do realize we're still here, right."

"Honestly, I think they don't."

They left the cell with a beaten-up Joker inside. (Yes. Batman lets Harley beat Joker because he doesn't care and she's not gonna kill him.)

They walked past a couple of the rogues as they were transferred. Most had regular cells, but some had exceptions. Firefly cell was made by tech that will freeze any fires from inside and outside (Courtesy of Mr. Freeze). Mad Hatter cell ad to include tea cups and tea to make him more controllable. Bane cell needs a freaking force field (Justice League tech). And Killer Croc has Arkham sewers as his cell. How do these villains keep escaping?

(For those wondering, Arkham Asylum doesn't have any plumbing problems. So no plumbers ever die in these sewers)

Killer Croc soon starts sniffing and turns towards Batman. "I thought I smelled a Bat." "Croc" "So where's your little sidekick. Don't their six-feet underground." "They're NOT DEAD." "Good. That means I can still kill them and chew on their bones AS YOU WA---AAAAAGGGHHH." He was electrocuted by the collar on his neck.

"Take that, you son of a b##ch." The man using the collar controller had a chinstrap beard. Wore a darker version of a GCPD uniform that compliments his black skin and a shotgun in his hand, with one of his hands being a hook. He had a deadpan expression toward Killer Croc. What happened to his hand.

"Aaron Cash, I'm surprised you're willing to do this." His mood kinda lightens up when he looks at Batman. "Batman, I can handle him. Besides, I prefer to send him to his cell as a mark of his failure for eating my hand."

"HE ATE HIS HAND."

"Once I'm free, I'll eat you whole." "Like I'm scared of you, you ugly @$$ reptile." "GRRRR. And YOU, Batman. Once I find your true scent, I'll find you and make you suffer." (The Batfamily suits have a different scent to them that covers their scent.)

Croc enters the elevator to the sewers, and the GCPD leaves the area, giving Batman, Aaron, and Harley some privacy.

"Bruce, Gordon wants to talk to you." "Woe there, Cash. You can't just say B-man's real name in public like that. Trust me, last time I almost did it, he gave me a full one BORING hour on why I should watch my mouth." "Relax, Harley. We're the only ones in the elevator room right now. No one can hear us, and the security cameras are programmed to instantly erase any audio containing any of the Batfamily personal info." "Oh, Okie-Dokie." "Anyways, Gordon needs a full report on the matter. And since you weren't the only present, he'll need the entire family to help with the report in case we need to increase security."

"Oof. Tough luck for him."

"Batman makes those reports boring as heck."

"I can't remember the last time I stayed awake while making one with him."

"You were never able to stay awake."

"Can you blame ME?"

"Oh, come on. Batman isn't that bad."

"Clark, you and Diana are the only ones I know who can tolerate him."

"I was able to handle making a report with him."

"Arthur, you're literary the king of Atlantis. Making reports are part of your job. Besides, you didn't survive his lectures during meetings."

"....... Good point."

He always manages to make meetings very tiresome. And I've been to many meetings underwater.

"..... Are we gonna ignore the fact he knows who Batman is."

"J'onn, I'm pretty sure none of us are even surprised by this anymore."

"Tell Gordon to wait outside the station. I'm picking him up." "OMG, please tell me you're gonna say what I think you're gonna say." "We'll be making the report in the Batcave. Be easier to talk to, plus I can make the report quicker, and most of us probably need to take the suit off and take a break." "YES. Not only did I get a date with Ivy, a fight with some people, and beat up Joker. I get to visit the Batcave. BEST DAY EVER." (She considers dealing with corporations that pollute the environment a date. Ivy also considers it a date by 35%.)

"Harley, this is not your first time visiting the Batcave." "I know. It just never gets tiring visiting the place. Can Ivy come?" "Anyone involved with the fight and a trusted ally is allowed to come." "So, yes?" "Yes." "YAY."

"How come WE need permission to enter while the eco-terrorist doesn't."

"Hal, she's kinda redeemed, and what did you expect. Almost none of what we saw is actually believable by Batman standards."

"I'll come too. As head of Arkham security, the info could help us be more prepared." "Fine."

He opens a group chat in his cowl named 'Batman only friends๐Ÿฆ‡๐Ÿฅน.' (๐Ÿฆ‡๐Ÿฅน means happy Batman)

"HAHAHAHA. Batman's only friends, this is hilarious."

I got slapped behind the head. Ouch

"Arthur, please be nice to your allies."

"Yes, dear." I would rather fight aliens than get Mera upset.

(I really wish they cast someone else as Mera for Aquaman)

I'm Vengeance = Bruce Wayne

The Best member = Alfred Pennyworth

Best member Daughter = Julia Pennyworth

Tech Wizard 1 = Lucius Fox

Tech Wizard 2 = Harold Allnut

What's up, Doc = Leslie Thompkins

Good cop = Jim Gordon

Bad cop = Harvey Bullock

Gay Redhead = Kate Kane

Gay Cop = Renne Montoya

Hook for a Hand = Aaron Cash

Batman copycat = Minhkhoa Khan

Ex-Cultist = Jean Paul-Valley

Purple Killer = Helena Bertinelli

Gotham Supergirl knockoff = Claire Clover

Phoenix = Bette Kane

Jester = Harleen Quinzel

Plant Lady = Pamela Isley

Snow Miser = Victor Fries

Batman but literal = Kirk Langstrom

(most of these probably won't be used, but I just wanted to write their usernames. Also, the Batkid chose the names.)

'Batman only friends'

I'm Vengeance: Can anyone remind me why I let the group or us be named this?

The Best member: We were outvoted by the kids and some people here.

Jester: And we do NOT regret it.

Good Cop: What's up. Cash said I should wait outside.

I'm Vengeance: Meeting at the Batcave, filing a report. All members must attend.

Hook for a hand: He means ALL members.

Plant Lady: Does that also means me?

I'm Vengeance: Yes

Hook for a hand: Yes

Jester: Yes.

Plant Lady: Oh. Okay, I'm a little surprised, but thanks.

Jester: You want me to give ya the tour, Red.

Plant Lady: Of course, Harls. Anything with you.

Jester: BEST DAY EVER

Gay Redhead: I'm surprised you agreed to this, Bruce.

I'm Vengeance: You know how Harley is. If she doesn't get what she wants, she'll be very 'persuasive.' (He means annoying)

Everyone (except Batman, Harley, and Ivy): Agree

Plant Lady: I don't mind.

Snow Miser: Please make sure she's not in the lab.

Jester: Aw, come on, Freezy.

Snow Miser: You almost cause the entire lab to freeze.

Jester: Almost

Snow Miser: Because I manage to stop it.

I'm Vengeance: ENOUGH. Just be there for the meeting, and don't act like children.

Batman copycat: How come the Batkids kinda get a pass.

I'm Vengeance: Because they ARE children. So they have a reason.

Ex-Cultist: Aren't most of them above the age of 18.

I'm Vengeance: They're MY children, that's that. End of conversation. BATMAN, OUT.

(I'm going with the Grant Morrison's Batfamily age I found on Google. With Jason being 20, Tim being 18, and Duke being 17. The adult's ages are between Bruce and Kate, With Alfred, Lucius, Leslie, and Gordon being older than Bruce.)

"This is why I LOVE being in the family. The dramas are fun to watch." "Shut UP, Harley." "Bats, the voice no longer has an effect on me." "Damn"

The two enter the Batmobile driving the GCPD parking lot.

"Never thought I'd be here minus the arresting part." "Move to the back." "Aaaaawwwww."

The Batmobile comes to a stop as Gordon walks towards it. The door opens, allowing him to enter. (The Batmobile can be entered through the door or by opening the car top to glide in.)

The Batmobile soon starts driving toward Wayne manor. Other members join with their vehicles or tag along with others. They soon switch roads, driving past a roadblock sign.

"He does realize he passes a roadblock sign, right?"

"You realize you pass a roadblock sign, right?"

"I Know"

"That answers the question."

He presses a button, sending a signal somewhere. Suddenly the wall in front of them split up, showing a secret passageway.

"Whoa"

"Nice"

"Awesome"

"Very clever"

"Incredible"

"No wonder none of Gotham's residence ever found the place." To say Gordon's surprised was an understatement. He was amazed.

They continue to drive until they stop on an enormous circle platform. The Batfamily got out of their vehicles, and Harley wasted no time.

"COMPUTEEEEER. WE'RE HOME."

Her voice echoes through the cave as it starts to light up.

"Always incredible no matter how many times we visited"

"Harley. You know the cave instantly lights up when a member is here." "I know. I just don't care."

"Ah, Master Bruce and Everyone. Welcome home."

To Be Continued

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