9:30 pm
Leif came out of the tent and was waiting for Natalia to came out. As she did the other boy, Jason. Who was from the orphanage. He went after her to find his friend, Dick.
Who came here yesterday. Sighing. Leif went after them. He saw and heard their conversation through telepathy.
Jason " Where's Jason? He didn't return after last night."
Natalia" He has quite power and the show drained me a little. So, how about a snack~"
She was going to devour his energy.
Leif " She has become a puppet of her own power."
Natalia" I saw him earlier going into mad scientist carriage."
With widened eyes...
Jason" Really?!"
She nodded. Then, she took him to the carriage and Leif followed. When they went inside, he made a hole with atomic touch in the carriage. She opened a small door where a exhausted boy was laying on the floor.
Jason " Dick! Are you alright?"
He shook him but he was unconscious. He turned towards Natalia.
Jason " What is wrong with him?!"
She opened her mouth wide and visible energy started coming into her mouth from Jason's mouth. Leif had have enough. He opened the door and got inside. Seeing him, she dropped the boy.
Leif " You are enslaved by your own power, sister."
Raising her hands for defence...
Natalia" Who are you? Why did you call me a sister?"
Leif" Because we belong to the same kin, meta humans."
Her eyes widened...
Natalia" Did you just..."
Leif " Talk in your mind. Meta humans can do many things."
My skin colour become black then pink and in last luminous blue.
Natalia " You have so much power."
PAOA " Now, use your holy light."
She suggested.
Leif" If you want power to survive. Then take mine but leave them. I will change thier memories."
With shocked look...
Natalia" You can do that..."
Leif " Yes. With my power, I feel like I can do anything. I can rule ALL!"
He had an evil look but he became normal.
Leif " But I control my powers instead of being controlled by them."
Natalia" So, you are giving me your energy."
He nodded. She opened her mouth and Leif's right hand shone brightly. Natalia was engulfed in energy. It was more than ever. Her eyes widened and she was in euphoria.
PAOA " Now, stop. She's full for once. She will stay without draining people's energy for 5 days. But I will recommend a dose after two days to keep her in check until you get something helpful for her."
Leif" Ok."
Leif became normal and Anton from outside came in. He was called by Leif indirectly. He saw everything. He held his dizzy sister.
Anton" Natalia! Are you alright?"
Natalia " I am full."
With wide eyes...
Anton " Huh?!"
Natalia" I am FULL FOR FIRST TIME! I FEEL LIKE, I CAN STAY FOR DAYS WITHOUT DRAINING!!!"
She said looking at her brother. Who was astonished.
Leif " Five days is your limit. But I will come after two days until I am able to help you."
Natalia" You will come after each two days and you are still standing!"
She was surprised.
Anton" What do you mean by help? What are Meta humans?"
He demanded. Having normal skin.
Leif" I am kinda like your sister. I can manipulate energy in different aspects. I will explain later. As for Meta humans, we are a sub species of humanity.
Whose blood is mixed in one third of humanity. We have awakenings or gain powers randomly once or twice from between childhood to adulthood."
Coming towards him...
Natalia" So, I am not sick."
Leif " No. Now, please come inside."
Bruce and Dr Thompkins came inside. Leif blurred and two boys were in Bruce arms.
Natalia " You can move FAST TOO!"
Leif " Actually I flew fast."
Everyone saw him levitating inches above floor but he was like standing on something.
Anton " UNBELIEVABLE!"
Natalia " Are there more?!"
She was excited.
Leif" Didn't you live with few?"
Both siblings' eyes widened...
Natalia" YOU MEAN THEM?!!"
Leif " Yes. So, will you help us in keeping them safe?"
He asked Dr Thompkins.
Dr Thompkins" Them?"
Nodding.
Leif" They can help you in orphanage. Plus, I will come after two days for her."
Dr Thompkins looked at the siblings then him and after some moments nodded.
....
10 pm
Dent was standing with Gorgon outside the carnival's gate. Soon, a car came. He opened the door and sat inside. Thorne was there with a suitcase.
Dent " Is it the donation?"
Nodding with a smile.
Thorne" Yes, along some bad news in the press about Jessop."
Dent held the suitcase but Thorne still held it.
Thorne " You have a case tomorrow."
Dent " Milligan?"
He asked.
Thorne" Release him on technicality."
Dent " What?! He scammed half of Gotham City's people!"
With a smile...
Thorne" Listen if you need help, help us too."
After some moments, Dent nodded reluctantly and went out. Car drives away. He gave suitcase to Gorgon.
...
10:30 pm
Batcave
Bruce POV
Today, I met my first Meta human of my world. A girl, who was enslaved by her powers and others, who were scorned for it. But Leif did a good job. He did not just saved kids.
He helped them too. But he showed himself.
Bruce " Why did you show yourself?"
I turned towards him.
Leif" I won't be here always."
He said making a dome of solid rainbow around him. He had improved in many ways.
...
31 August 1939
Wednesday
Late morning
Gotham Court
Dent POV
I was standing before judge. Was I letting him go?
Dent " No, sir. We have evidence and we will pursue him."
Judge hit the Gavel and Milligan was arrested in protest. I was happy. I went to toilet and was later washing my hands.
???" Hey Dent. Thorne hate double crossers!"
A guy threw something on me...
Dent" AAAAAAAAHHHHH!!!"
My face burnt!
....
Afternoon
Wayne manor
Alfred POV
I was giving juice to Master Leif in the gym when radio came alive.
Radio " We interrupt this program to tell you that D.A. Harvey Dent was found unconscious in the toilet of Gotham Court. This happened after his hearing of Milligan fraud case."
Leif" Dent. He's Bruce's friend."
He said taking the glass of juice.
Alfred" Yes and a little ambitious."
Radio" It's said his face was splashed by acid. He's currently in Gotham general. Doctors are doing thier best to save him."
My eyes widened...
Alfred" Good Lord!"
Leif " Must be a backlash from his case. I heard that Milligan scammed half of Gotham City's people."
He said standing up. Looked like Mr Dent tried to go too far.
....
1 September 1939
Thursday
Early morning
Wayne manor
Dining room
Bruce POV
Last night, me and Leif looked around but we didn't find any clues. As for Harvey, we weren't allowed to meet him. Leif said his mind was in shock. So, he didn't push.
Radio " Good morning, Gotham. We just received information that Dent is safe now. He's still unconscious. Doctors said that his face's right side has been ruined."
Harvey...
Leif" He will need your support now. You have grafting surgery here? It's also called plastic surgery."
Alfred" Yes. There is."
...
Night
Eastside end
Batman and Leif were on patrol but they didn't find the culprit or anyone who knew.
....
2 September 1939
Friday
Batcave
Batman and Leif were talking about Dent's guy still missing.
Swish!
PAOA " You are gaining a new power."
Leif made a distance.
PAOA" Congratulations! You have gained Delta class Changer type: omni-lingual! You will adapt to it in a day. You will have new power two days later."
Blinking...
Leif" DAMN! Delta rocks! Plus, it's mine second one."
Bruce" IT will be useful in gathering information."
....
3 September 1939
Saturday
Early morning
Gotham Orphanage
Leif POV
I came here with breakfast through my portal. As for location, I get it from Bruce's memory. Sighing. He had a worst childhood. Was it same for sis? I was going to help her after returning.
I had decided to have a MBA degree. Then, I would handle the glass industry. Now, I was before Natalia and other 3 Meta humans. I had fed her energy. So, she's full.
Currently, they were listening to my lecture about Meta humans classes of potential.
Waylon " So, all of people like me are Epsilon class members and make 20% of all Meta humans."
I nodded.
Leif" But some has detrimental impact like Natalia. "
This room had covered windows.
Natalia" And you are a Delta class member with passive power."
Leif" Because I can't control my lottery system which I have gained from Meta humans ' lottery system."
....
5 September 1939
Monday
Night
Batcave
They just came from the city after a patrol. Dent had awakened but he's silent. Leif had seen his memories. So, he told Bruce why this happened. Bruce was happy that his friend didn't stray from right side.
PAOA " You are gaining a new power."
Leif " Ok."
He stood afar.
PAOA" You have gained Epsilon class Changer type: Crono lag. A power which slow one's perception. I am turning IT off. You will gain new power tomorrow."
Leif" DAMN! A guy can become mentally ill."
...
6 September 1939
Tuesday
Late morning
Gotham orphanage
Leif POV
I was giving a lecture about power type classes to all Meta humans.
B.L." So, we are from changer type."
Natalia " I am a changer like you and a trump like Leif."
With a smile...
Leif" Yes."
....
Night
Batcave
Bruce POV
I was wondering what sort of power would Leif get today.
Swish!
PAOA " You are gaining a new power."
He was already standing at a distance.
PAOA " Congratulations! You have gained Delta class Changer type: Insight! You can read others facial expressions and body language now."
Now, that's something else.
Leif" It will be useful in my world."
And here too.
PAOA" You will adapt to it in a day and you will have new power two days later."
...
8 September 1939
Thursday
Night
Batcave
Alfred POV
Master Leif wanted to help the meta humans here but he didn't have any suitable power yet. I hope he got one soon.
Swish!
PAOA " A new power is coming!"
Master Leif was standing aside.
PAOA" Congratulations! You have received Delta class Changer type: Sleight of hand! You have learnt art of quick hands. You will be adapt to it in a day and get new power two days later."
He sighed.
Leif" As expected of a lottery but still a useful ability."
Master Leif was different, he always looked at bright side.
....
10 September 1939
Saturday
Night
Batcave
Dent had been discharged from the hospital and he had gone to his apartment. He hadn't told anyone anything. Here, Leif was expecting something for Natalia.
Swish!
PAOA " You are gaining a new power. Congratulations! You have received Omniversal level Omega class Trump type: Power Tinkering! You can now adjust others and your powers."
Leif's eyes widened... Then, he jumped.
Leif " YES! Finally, I can help others like Natalia now!"
Alfred" Congratulations, master Leif."
He nodded.
PAOA" You will adapt to it in 3 days and you will have a new power in 6 days."
....
14 September 1939
Wednesday
Late morning
Natalia POV
It's been two weeks since I...no. We were living in the orphanage. First, it was awkward thinking that those two boys really forgot about that. Then, Dr Thompkins was nice with me too.
We were even properly eating too. Speaking of eating, Leif made sure I was full after two days period. But he wanted to help me and others here and out there.
He was waiting for a suitable power. Today, I was sitting on my bed after helping in some chores. Sometimes, I wished for a normal room with open windows.
As I was sitting thinking about it, Leif entered with other three Meta humans. Huh? Didn't he teach us about Meta humans everything? He was smiling.
Leif " It happened! I finally have power to help you all."
My eyes widened...
Natalia" REALLY?!"
He nodded. First, he turned to two headed guy and put his hands on his shoulders.
Swish!
Visible patterns of light green lines appeared on his body and Leif's hand. His eyes were shining in same light. Soon, two headed guy shone and became one head guy.
Leif " You had one kidney. I gave you a second for your head."
We were still shocked. Then, he fell crying. Now, Leif touched Waylon. Same thing happened and he got a dark brown skin with....a lot of moles.
Leif " Consider it equivalent exchange."
Waylon " I don't... mind that."
He said mid sobbing. Then, he grabbed B.L. Soon, she was a normal lady but she frowned?
Leif " You got to have hair somewhere."
Lady " At least, they are trimmed and only my husband will see them."
Oh... ohhhh.. Now, he turned towards me.
Leif " Ready?"
He asked and I nodded with a fast heartbeat. He sat on his knees and held my shoulder. Until now, Anton and Dr Thompkins had also arrived. They were surprised to see others.
Then, same lines appeared on my body. Leif's eyes were shining. I felt like something opened up in me. Then, it started changing. After some moments, I felt like something formed and lines vanished with an instinctive message.
Which made me broke into tears. I started crying of joy. Anton came and held me.
Leif " I have merged her two powers. Now, she has a Beta class Changer+Trump type: Solar charge. Her power will passively charge her to have amazing stamina in sunlight and she can go into sunlight.
She can't drain energy anymore. She is like a normal person."
Anton with teary eyes looked at me.
Anton" You are normal now, sister."
Natalia " ....y...yes..."
I said mid crying. IT was greatest and happiest day of my life.
....
On a stage, a picture of Harvey Dent was covering the wall behind it. Soon in applause, the man himself arrived. He stood behind the dais.
Dent " To all my voters, who believes in me. Who choose me today as a mayor..."
???" Look at his face."
Stammered...
Dent" I promise... that..."
???" What happened to his face?!"
Someone said.
Dent " I... will..."
???" Monster."
A hateful comment.
Dent" ....I...."
???" MONSTER!"
He became quiet and touched his searing face and...
15 September 1939
Thursday
Early morning
Dent apartment
He woke up from his nightmare, laying on his sofa. Right side of his face was covered in bandages. He looked around his currently ruined room. He sighed and turned on the radio.
Radio" Mayor Jessop" It's true that Dent was against me in the polls. But I have nothing against him. He was a D.A. Someone, who had done a lot for Gotham City.
I hope that he recovers soon. Now, allow me to introduce the new D.A. Peterson Michaels."
Hearing this...
Dent" Good for Peter, he's a good person and a bloody opportunist!"
He punched the radio.
.....
8:30 pm
Dent apartment
Dent POV
I was vomiting in my toilet seat.
Knock! Knock! Knock!
Dent " Not interested! Leave!"
Knock! Knock! Knock!
But there was still knocking on the door. I stood up in a trousers and vest. I opened the door to shout at reporter but...
Dent " Bruce?"
It was my rich friend in a grey suit.
Bruce " I came here to take you.... out."
He said seeing my apartment.
Bruce" Looks like you really need it. I have a booking at Uttersons."
Looking down...
Dent" Sorry but I don't think I can do it."
Bruce " What are you saying? You are Harvey Dent. Who never give up. It's in your nature."
Once again, he's persuasive.
....
10:45 pm
Batcave
Leif POV
Leif " So, you took the guy to his favourite but one of the most crowded places in the Gotham City."
Batman" Yes. I thought it might help him."
He came wearing his suit. Alfred sighed. I was standing along him near the evidence table.
Leif " But it backfired. It provoked him and created a scene! In the end, he ran away."
Batman" I know. But you said..."
Cutting his words...
Leif" I told you to take him somewhere close to you guys not everyone else! It could be your house."
He tightened his knuckles.
....
Earlier
10 pm
Gotham
Dent was going home in an overcoat, hat, a suit. Plus, he was without his bandage. Which he removed in his tantrum in the restaurant. Suddenly, he heard a sound from the alleys.
A crook was threatening an old man to give him his pension with a gun. It angered him. He charged at him. Made him fall on the cobblestone street.
He punched him few times to make his lips bleed. He took his gun and stood up. Old man saw his melting face.
Old man " Son. Are you okay?"
Dent " I am feeling great after punching this dirt bag. Now what do we do to him? Leave him to cops, who will let him go after a little lecture?"
He took his special minted coin.
Dent" Or we should do it ourselves?"
He said pointing the gun on the crook.
Crook " Hey! Let me go. I will not do this again."
He pleaded.
Dent" I don't trust scums like you. But I trust this."
He said showing his coin.
Dent" Head, I will shoot. Tail, we will let him go. What do you say, old man?"
With a shocked face...
Old man" I will not bet his life on a flip of coin!"
Putting his coin back.
Dent" But a punishment is necessary."
After that he shot the crook on his knee.
Crook " AAAAHHHH!!!"
....
16 September 1939
Friday
Earlier
Batman saw and heard conversation of an injured crook and Montoya. Who was taking his statement along Gordon. When, crook described someone like Dent shooting him.
All of them were shocked. Especially Batman. So, he called Leif. While Montoya went to his apartment.
...
12 am
Montoya reached his apartment. As she was about to knock on his door. It opened up on its own. She went in.
Montoya " Mr Dent. It's detective Montoya."
She turned on the light saying.
Montoya" Are you.... okay?"
Seeing his apartment condition, she got her answers.
.....
12 am
Gotham
In an alley
Leif POV
I came as soon as Bruce called me over the radio from Batmobile. He told me what happened.
Leif " Alright. There are two possibilities. One, he has been pushed past his limits and snapped. Second, he awakened a violent bipolar disorder."
Batman" Which is more curable?"
He inquired.
Leif " Second case."
At that radio came alive in Batmobile. Batman turned it on.
Alfred " Master Bruce. I just heard a news about Harvey sending a guy named Emil Porter in the hospital after seriously assaulting him."
Batman" He is one of Thorne's."
His eyes narrowed.
Leif" He's going after the guy, who threw acid on him."
Batman" We have to stop him."
....
12:15 am
Leif flew towards the hospital and read Emil's mind. He saw how Dent interrogated him and he was provoked by Emil cursing him. After which Dent sighed and beaten the shit out of him.
He learned about Tony Zito. The guy responsible for Dent's condition. His girlfriend Maggie Cain, who might know about his safe house.
...
12:30 am
Outside Magie Cain's apartment
Leif POV
I read her mind. Dent was here. He had given her enough money to leave Gotham for good for the price of Tony Zito 's safe house's location. Where he was living since he returned recently.
Now, I knew too.
...
12:45 am
Ivory hotel, Gotham
Leif POV
After contacting Batman, we both reached near the safe house. Soon, I sensed Dent coming in a car.
Leif " He's here."
Batman " I hope your plan works."
We moved forward and came in his way.
Dent" What do we have here? A vigilante and a freak."
Leif" And what about your bipolar disorder?"
His expressions changed. It's good.
Batman" You sure have felt Dent. You are too volatile lately."
Dent" This is.... because of them!"
I used my telephaty and brought us in his mind. His mind was a fractured mayoral campaign. Everything was in pieces. There, we saw Dent. Only his left half.
Dent " What's going on?! WHERE AM I?! WHAT DID YOU DO, YOU FREAK?!"
Spreading my hand....
Leif" I brought us in your mind. Which is as fractured as yourself."
Dent" WHAT DO YOU MEAN BY FRACTURED SELF?!"
Violent or V.Dent" Are you for sure?!"
We looked in the voice direction and saw his other half with melted face.
Dent" WHO ARE YOU?!"
V.Dent" WHO AM I?! I AM YOUR RAGE! YOUR VENGEANCE AND STRENGTH IN THIS FIGHT AGAINST BOSS THORNE!!!"
He shouted.
Batman" What are you calling fight will cause chaos?!"
V.Dent" SOMETIMES, YOU HAVE TO SACRIFICE A LITTLE FOR THE BIG PICTURE!!"
He shouted.
Leif" Can be true but is it the world that you want to build?"
I looked towards Dent.
Dent" No. I want peace and justice. I want better."
V.Dent" DON'T TALK LIKE A NAIVE BRAT?!! SUCH THINGS ARE IMPOSSIBLE IN THIS CITY?!"
He rejected his ideal.
Dent" No! They are possible!"
V.Dent" QUIET!!!"
I snapped and we came out in the real world. Dent was breathing heavily.
Leif " Will you still not admit your bipolar self?"
Dent" No. Please take me in. Or I might hurt someone."
I looked towards Batman, who nodded.
....
3 am
GCPD
Prison cells
Dent was behind bars in a cell. When a guard came.
Guard " Your lawyer is here."
His eyes widened...
Dent" My WHAT?!!"
Soon, he saw Barbara Gordon coming towards him.
Dent " Look what do we have here, great Gordon. Listen, you are wasting your time and effort. I am not someone, who should be saving."
He said turning around.
Barbara" You are bipolar. That's enough reason."
Dent" Then, what about before?"
Sighing. She took out a coin.
Barbara" Let's do it your way. Heads, you are coming out with me for a psych evaluation. Tails, you will stay behind bars."
Dent" Interesting. You have changed. Ok."
She flipped the coin and...
Barbara" Heads. You are helping me. Until then keep this."
She gave him the coin. He took it.
Barbara" By the way, it's yours. I took it from your things."
His eyes widened.
...
9:30 pm
Gotham Court
Batman POV
I decided to meet Barbara to know what she thought about Harvey. I went to her office through her window. She was working. I made my presence known.
After which...
Barbara " Can't you come normally?"
Batman " What do you think about Dent?"
Sighing.
Barbara" He's not even helping me. It's like he decided his punishment."
It's progress.
Batman" No matter what, he has a good sense of justice inside him. Try to bring that out."
After that I was going out casually.
Barbara" Can you give me a way to contact you?"
Batman" Klondike 5-0127."
Her eyes widened and mouth was ajar.
Barbara" You have a phone number."
Batman " Only when I want."
She started writing saying.
Barbara" I thought you will tell me to turn on a blue light in my office."
She turned to see me gone.
....
11:30 pm
Arkham asylum
Dent cell
Bruce had come to meet him.
Dent " What's it today, Bruce? Are we going out again?"
He said laughing.
Bruce" Sorry, Harvey. I should brought you somewhere alone."
Dent" It's okay, Bruce. It's help me knowing my current condition."
He smiled half.
Bruce" Still it's not your fault. It's the people who did this to you are on fault. You shouldn't be here."
Dent" Thanks but I realised that I am dangerous for everyone."
He was dejected.
Bruce" So, you are giving up."
Dent didn't say anything.
...
2 am
Gotham City
Barbara POV
Tonight at 1 am, we were shifting Dent. When we were attacked by sleeping gas. I got out covering my nose with handkerchief. Two people dragged him away.
I followed them on distance with my car. Sometime later, car lost it balance and flipped. I went out and ran towards it. I saw Dent coming out.
I opened his left cuff and cuffed my left hand to stop him from doing anything reckless.
...
2 am
We went to a phone booth.
Dent " I am not going back to a cell. There are more people like Flass and Bullock. Thorne wants to off me."
Barbara" Quiet."
Putting a coin, I called my dad.
Dad" Hello."
Barbara " Dad."
I called his name.
Dad" Barbara! Where are you? I heard that Dent escaped."
Barbara" No. He was kidnapped by Flass and Bullock to give him to Thorne. "
I clarified.
Dad" Where are you?"
Barbara" Meet me in docks."
I told him.
Dad" Okay, be careful."
Dent" So, are you done?"
Hesitating...
Barbara " No."
I put another coin and dialled a number. Soon, bell rang and a voice came.
???" Hello."
Barbara " Can I....talk to.... Batman?"
I closed my eyes.
Dent " WHAT?!"
He was surprised.
???" A minute please."
After some moments....
Batman" Hello Barbara."
Sighing.
Barbara " I have Dent with me. Flass and Bullock kidnapped him but we somehow escaped. We are going towards docks. Dad will be there."
Batman" We will be there."
Line dropped.
Barbara " Now, let's go."
.....