Gotham

Episode 7 - Unmasking Batman

Commissioner Jim Gordon was used to staying up late. Normally his job required him to be awake at early hours in the morning, much like now. Jim's daughter Barbara had been asleep for a while now but instead of sleeping Jim had become obsessed with the idea of uncovering the identity of now famous vigilante; Batman. Gotham was used to crime, in fact it had grew up with crime, but no one was used to a costumed hero protecting the city from this crime, it was unthinkable.

Jim Gordon studied a picture that one of the camera crew had managed to take when Batman had saved Vicki Vale from Gotham High student; Jonathan Crane. Jim noticed that Batman was average height and could well possibly be one of the students at Gotham High! But who...

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"Master Bruce I brought you some pancakes, you have a long day at school today" Alfred Pennyworth said as he delivered the pancakes through to the Bat-cave and onto Bruce's desk. Bruce Wayne smiled gratefully as he bit a massive chunk out of one of his pancakes. 'Cheers Alfred!" Bruce said before taking another bite. Alfred smiled. "So you and Miss Vale are still together then?" Alfred queried. Bruce nodded before taking another bite.

"aren't you worried she'll uncover your secret, Master Bruce?". Bruce pondered the thought. "Well it's not like she suspects anything so as far as I'm concerned, everything's running smoothly" Bruce stated. Alfred hugged Bruce tightly before ushering him out of the door, making sure he got safely to school.

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As the students piled into Gotham High, Principal Hugo Strange ushered all the male students out on the sports field. "What do you think that's all about?" Vicki Vale asked as her boyfriend left the classroom.
"I don't know, but I'm officially creeped out!" Pamela Isley responded.

Meanwhile out on the sports field Commissioner Gordon stood beside the Principal. "Sir, what's this about exactly?" Eddie Nygma asked curiously. Most of the students in Gotham High assumed it was about the arrest of Jonathan Crane. "As many of you already know, Jonathan Crane has been arrested and taken into Arkham Asylum" Gordon stated.

Back in the classroom Vicki continued to ask more questions. "What's Arkham Asylum?" she asked.
"it's for the criminally insane! You know the loopy people!" Harley Quinn said. Many people thought she belonged in the asylum. "I've been there a few times" Pam confessed.

It made Vicki even more terrified.

Principal Hugo Strange waited anxiously for whatever the Commissioner had to say. "I have strong reason to believe that this new vigilante who goes by the name 'Batman' Is one of the students standing before me" Gordon said, glancing at both Hugo and the students. Bruce was shaking, his cover was about to be blown and he was about to be sent to Arkham Asylum, along with Jon Crane and other wackos!

"Is there anyone that looks familiar to him?" Strange asked, hoping for The Commissioner to say yes.
"Actually there is. You!" Jim said, indicating to Harvey.
"Me?! Trust me Commissioner Gordon, I couldn't even do a backflip, I'm positive it's not me!" Harvey responded.

Without having any real proof Gordon sighed. "I'm done here. Sorry for wasting your time, Principal" Jim said and with that he left the school.

"That was weird" Harvey stated, turning to face Bruce.
"No kidding!" Bruce responded. The two males headed back into school and resumed their places in their class.

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Arkham Asylum was a terrifying place. If your cell mates didn't scare you than the guards would. Jonathan Crane rocked back and forth on his bed. His eyes were bloodshot and his hair was in disarray. "I'll get my revenge Batman, or should I say; Bruce Wayne" Jon grinned.