To Marry a Vigilante

Part 23

To Marry a Vigilante: Part 23

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Sabine used Joker's knife to cut the zip-ties that bound her children. Most of the people were terrified to the point they were paralyzed. She gently helped Marinette and Damian stand up. The couple started to slowly guide the people out. The crowd started to thin as time passed, but some people were still in shock.

With her most gentle smile, Sabine walked toward one of the school trips, the one with the youngest children (not the Parisian class). She kneeled in front of a shaking girl.

"Hey. What's your name, Sweetie?" She asked calmly.

"Um..." The kid kept shaking.

"It's okay. We're safe now."

"I'm Bridgette." The girl squeaked.

"You're very brave, Bridgette, you know that?"

"I... I am?"

"Yes. You're a very brave girl. Do you want to help me?"

"I... I think?" the little kid asked.

"Okay. Can you stand up?"

In response, the girl slowly got onto her legs with minor help from Sabine. Emboldened by this, several more kids followed suit, some even helping their friends. Two men walked to Sabine.

"Ma'am... Thank you... I... I never wanted to come to Gotham. We're from Metropolis and the headmaster somehow thought it would be a good idea for this trip..."

"Don't worry, sir." Sabine stopped him. "I'm supposed to be a chaperone for the class from Paris. I know the feeling. Can you lead the kids out?"

"Y-yes." He nodded, still a bit shaken. The girl put her hand into his and smiled.

"We can be brave together, Mr. Svenson!" She managed to say in a somewhat cheerful tone.

"Is that everyone!?" Sabine shouted, looking around. She didn't see anyone else, most people already out. Harley Quinn and three remaining goons that didn't die were still unconscious. With a feeling of grim satisfaction, Sabine also walked out to the cordon of police that was waiting outside.

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On days like this, Gordon hated his job. First, they received an 'anonymous' letter that Joker spread laughing gas bombs all around the city. Then, the museum was taken hostage by the same madman. Over eighty civilians were caught inside. His forces were already spread thin. He was debating sending in the team when people started to suddenly leave the building.

Immediately, paramedics started to work overtime and Gordon's headache increased. Damian Wayne and Marinette Dupain-Cheng were leading them all out. He motioned for them to come closer, which they did. Thanks for that.

"Tt. Joker and his goons have been dealt with." Damian greeted him.

"Did Batman already arrive? I thought he was still trying to deal with the toxin bombs..."

"Um... It was my mother..." Marinette started.

"Joker will not be a problem anymore." Damian cut her off before she said too much.

More and more people kept pouring out, including the French class, who were on the verge of panic. Caline immediately ran to them as soon as she saw them and pulled everyone (sans Marinette, Chloé, and Damian) into a collective hug.

Then, Sabine exited the museum leading the last group of children outside. She kept a calm expression at first and managed not to break it until the kids were safe with paramedics. Then, she met Caline's gaze.