Batman: Man Made of Nothing

Chapter 8: Escape

 Wayne Tower, a massive skyscraper with a shining glass W in front of the tower, with twelve gargoyles built around the roof in every direction watching over the city of Gotham. Glass windows that went from the bottom to the top of this incredibly tall building. Lucius Fox Wayne Enterprises CFO entered Bruce's office as Bruce was at his desk waiting for him.

"Hello, Bruce I take it this isn't obviously a social call. Could this be perhaps having to do with our special project", Lucius asked curiously as though he already knew the answer.

Bruce got to his feet holding multiple silver reflective evidence bags, walking over to Lucius shaking his hand before he spoke.

"Always good to see you, Lucius. I need your help using the bat-computer we have here at Wayne Tower to do a little bit of digging into something for me. Just be sure to wear rubber gloves when you handle these", Bruce said, handing Lucius the reflective evidence bags.

"I take it you confiscated these without GCPD authorization. So, what is it I am digging for exactly", Lucius asked, taking the bags with a curious tone in his voice.

"Look into the dating apps, check the text messages, and see if there's any possibility to track down the people the victims were talking to. Maybe even track down an IP address. Anything that'll help us find these people. Also, send a picture of a blonde haired girl named Crystal who you'll find on the phone in the bag named Lucas. Send it to the GCPD and to news outlets. She's the one responsible for putting Carrie in the hospital", said Bruce, in a concerned tone.

"Of course I will Bruce, but these people we're hunting, should I be concerned about things here in Gotham. I mean, don't get me wrong, as Batman you've beaten and captured every criminal that's caused trouble for our city, but this feels a little bit like Joker might be back or something", Lucius asked worriedly.

"No. It's not him. Believe me, if it was you would've already been informed with everybody else. Truth is, I'm not sure what we are dealing with. Barbara sent me a video not long ago about a small group who burned down Stagg Industries in Bludhaven. It's possible they came here under our noses. And if they are on the warpath with Stagg we need to be prepared. Once I get a handle on everything going on, I'll make a move on Stagg and find out why these people are targeting him specifically", Bruce explained knowing that sooner or later a fight will be at their doorstep.

"Well I'll see what I can do, then get back to you as quickly as possible. If there is something, it won't take long at all", said Lucius confidently.

"I know I can count on you Lucius thank you", said Bruce in an appreciative tone.

"Of course, Bruce and give Carrie and Alfred my best will you", asked Lucius smiling.

"Same to you and your family Lucius", said Bruce before leaving the office

Night fell upon Gotham, but no stars nor night sky could be seen due to the clouds moving in with a light rain sprinkling over Gotham General Hospital. A white van pulled up to the hospital and two individuals got out of the vehicle dressed in green nurses scrubs. Crystal was one of them, teamed up with a man with nicely combed brown hair, with a semi-athletic build, with some facial scruff. Crystal was carrying a black purse on her side, with her blonde hair curled. The pair walked up to the hospital noticing the police patrol approaching as they entered the hospital quickly. They approached the security checkpoint as two security guards noticed one of them, a tall older guard who looked to be in his sixties, in a black uniform wearing a thick black security jacket with patches on the shoulders and spoke.

"Hey, folks, how can we help you tonight?", he asked pleasantly.

"Hi, we're interning here at Gotham General and need a little assistance finding the trauma floors. Can one of you escort us?", the male asked with a smile in a very kind confused tone.