The Greek Bat (NonMythological Version)

Chapter 23: Scarecrow Justice

So...I don't know too much about Scarecrow so I hope I do alright, if not please just go with it.

I tried to calm my beating heart as a figure that looked suspiciously like Gabe came into view, "What'd you take a kid boss?" my brain followed the trail of memories and figured this was probably a henchman of Scarecrow, the man that took me and puts fear into his enemies.

Knowing this, and knowing that it wasn't truly Gabe, I allowed the illusion to wear off and my heart to calm slightly. I know Gabe's not actually here, not only would he have been snarling at me by now, but I would most likely have a black eye.

"He was in Batman's car and suspiciously had a mask on. I wasn't aware Batman had another sidekick." The man, Scarecrow, asked sneering at me a little

"Not a sidekick, just know him and we were on our way somewhere else." I said trying to calm my heart that wanted to beat out of my chest as Scarecrow grew closer to me.

For some reason my body just wanted to be terrified of the man that was wearing the stupid mask/hood but I wasn't me if not stubborn.

"Interesting. I wonder if The Bats would be willing to play...say a game." The Scarecrow said having this mad twinkle in his eye that I only saw once in Joker, before he noticed I was there that was.

"What sort of game?" I asked narrowing my eyes, I would never let Bruce willingly put himself in danger for me, that wouldn't do nope. Plus this man doesn't know about my powers, I have the advantage in this situation.

"Oh you know, I wonder if I could finally induce a state of panic so much that he may, let's say, die." Scarecrow said looking so excited at the prospect.

"Batman would never die, let alone from fear." I snarled at him feeling the need to defend the man I had pretty much seen as my father at times.

"Not even for you." Scarecrow asked seeming to try and look innocent if not for that sparkle in his eye, the sparkle of madness.

"I think he'd rather see you thrown off a cliff, or say a twenty-story building for hurting me than dying of fright." I snarled feeling annoyed and angry at this stupid inanimate-scarecrow-wannabe.

"Another note, why the fuck are you even wearing a fucking scarecrow mask. Don't you know Halloween was last week or are you just that messed up in the end you get your month's mixed up?" I asked with a small huff.

Whack!

My cheek stung a little from the punch that I endured, but I had enough of those in my life that I just let out a small grunt and glared at the offending person, aka Scarecrow who was looking pissed.

"You will not speak to me like that child." Scarecrow hissed glaring at me.

"Or what? You gonna put me in an Easter Bunny costume. Or maybe put a white sheet over me and have me say 'Boo' to small children." I snarked but felt myself tense very much when suddenly a prickling feeling happened over my neck and I felt a foreign substance enter my body.

"Fear child. Fear is what will happen to you." Scarecrow said and I felt my eyes widen in terror when not one, but ten Gabe's appeared. Not only that but they were wearing stiletto's and makeup with a way to cut red dress and oh my god my eyes are burning.

"My eyes burn, that is truly and horrible disgusting. I can see why I fear that, you would too." I said shuddering and closing my eyes from the ten Gabe's.

When I opened again I definitely didn't pay attention to the Gabe's wearing something that he shouldn't and focused on Scarecrow who was frowning.

"Why are you not afraid more." he hissed slightly but I could tell he was curious.

"What's to be afraid of? I know you're just a dick and that eventually I'll go home. The one thing I really fear I know isn't here. What exactly is there to be afraid of?" I asked tilting my head especially when a knock sounded in the small abandoned warehouse that we seem to be in.

I could tell Scarecrow wasn't expecting visitors as he cautiously made his way to the door and opened it, "Scarecrow buddy!" The sound of the insane clown's voice blasted through the warehouse making me perk up.

"Joker? What are you doing here?" Scarecrow asked looking like he was actually trying to be civil for the insane clown that you don't want to make mad or else.

"Word on the street is you got Batsy's other kid." Joker said gleefully but it seemed only I could hear the slight threat in his tone.

"What's it to you." Scarecrow asked and I just knew he was narrowing his eyes at my clown buddy.

"Let me see him." Joker said his tone for once serious and I could tell that not even Scarecrow would deny him.

I could hear feet moving back and sat up straighter and ignored the Gabe's around me. As soon as Scarecrow followed in with the Joker and a serious Harley I brightened.

"Joker." I moaned and pulled a total kicked-puppy look, "Scarecrow tied my up and injected me with his green smoky stuff." I said pouting and could see how Joker slowly turned to the Scarecrow who now seemed to have realized he did something wrong.

Extremely wrong, by the way he was backing up slowly toward the door, "Mistah J, I'll untie Percy." Harley said a little bit gleefully as the Joker took a threatening step toward Scarecrow who actually seemed to be afraid.

Although this was the insane clown that doesn't mind killing and pulling pranks. Who is known for being insane and killing anyone he disagrees with, even Batman. The one person he loves making his life interesting.

"Hi Harley." I chirped happy and resisted the urge to kick my feet back and forth on the chair, I've been sitting still for far too long.

"Percy." Harley said looking at me smiling and after glancing at Joker who was staring at Scarecrow, moved toward me to untie my hands that was starting to get a bit raw.

"Where's B?" I asked already knowing that Joker knew who I was talking about.

"Batman will be here soon. Little Bird got hurt and is being taken care of, that was after I assured him I would retrieve you." Joker said calmly and spared a glance at me then narrowed his eyes at Scarecrow.

"You hit him." Joker hissed and I watched as Joker quickly grabbed the scrambling Scarecrow and dragged him out of the room.

Wincing a little when a small yell shouted from the other room I decided to ignore my hearing and gave Harley a hug once my arms were free.

"So, ice-cream?" I asked innocently and saw Harley give a small huff. She just shook her head gently in amusement and lead me out of the building, using a different exit from the one that was in the room with Joker and Scarecrow.

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I sat in the manor licking my Mint Chocolate Chip ice-cream happily as Dick and Bruce fretted over me softly and made sure the rest of the injected Scarecrow fear liquid was out.

During that time I was watching the news and felt happy when I heard that the Scarecrow was mysteriously left outside of the police precinct with wounds that are known for by the Joker.

The police were baffled along with the news at what Scarecrow could have ever done to get on the bad side of Joker.

I just smiled knowingly and leaned into Dick who hadn't left my side since I got back. It's good to have a home and people that actually cared about you.