Waiting to hit the concrete seemed to take forever, but at least Batman couldnt get me. I thought of mother and father, and how they would cry over me. But at least I wouldnt go back to Arkham. I felt cold and numb, and I couldnt tell if i was dead yet or not. I heard a voice close by, speaking to me.

"Open your eyes," It said. "You're safe now." The voice was deep and soothing, like father's. How I missed him.

"Am I... Dead?" I asked. The voice laughed. I couldnt see where it was because i couldnt open my eyes.

"Hardly," Said the voice "I just saved you from death actually. Now open your eyes." I opened my eyes slowly, fighting the cold wind in my face. I looked into the face of a boy, about my age, with blonde hair and brown eyes. He wore a black costume, kind of like one Green arrow would wear, only hooded.

"Wh-who are you?" I asked. I had never seen this boy before. I looked at him, studing him closely, trying to figure out who he was. I looked on his arm to see a long burn mark, from his wrist to his sleeve. I gasped a little, so quietly he couldnt hear. It felt like i could stare at it forever, stare at him.

"I'm Two-Face's son," he said "They call me Hood, by my real name is Alex Dent. Its a pleasure to meet you, Miss Quinn." He said bowing. How the hell did he know my name?

"Likewise," I replied "But how do you know me?" I raised an eyebrow at him. I felt the need to be cautious around this guy.

"Our fathers have done business," He told me, looking out unto the city "and my father brought you up a couple times. Then as I patrol the city, I see you jump out of a window. Why did you do that?"

"I... I couldnt let Batman catch me.. After I... Killed Robin..." I stuttered. He quickly turned around to face me, an expression of shock on his face. He opened his mouth, as if to say something and then he finally spoke.

"You killed him?" He whispered. I nodded and the expression of shock faded, turning into a stone face. "Y'know, Batman will take him to the Lazarus pit, bringing him back. Killing him is hopeless... anyways you should probably get going. Batman will be looking for you." I nodded and ran. I ran as fast as I could down the street, ignoring everything in my path. I had to get home.

Suddenly I tripped and fell flat on my face. With a groan I rolled over on my back, letting the rain pour on my burning face. The pain was stinging, and i opened my eyes, only to look straight at Alex. I jumped a little.

"I figured something would happen to you," He sighed. "Come on i'll walk you home." He held out a hand to help me up, and i hesitated for a second, but finally gave in. His palm was warm and inviting, almost like a friend. But i had none. I shivered in the cold rain. My hair was wet and stuck to my face. He wrapped and arm around me, and we walked down the street, in the cold rain. Maybe, just maybe, I could actually have a friend now..