#selina looks like she's scheming and Bruce is horrified

[somestorythoughts]

#what do you mean this is proper bonding activities#Tim already knows how to rob a jewelry store let’s be real here#Selina was just hinting that she knows that already#Tim I have the highest body count Drake 100% could rob a jewelry store if he wanted to#Tim I have the immune system of a sickly Victorian child Drake#Bruce is so whipped it’s adorable#he loves this woman so much#they’re basically a married couple your honor#give her partial parental rights over those kids#Bruce is WEAK for this woman#and Selina knows that too#they all know that#reminds me of the chapter where dick and Jason are talking about how gross it is when they see Bruce and Selina kiss ESPECIALLY as Batman#and catwoman

Bruce wdym you don’t want your girlfriend bonding with your kids how else is she supposed to integrate into the family?

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[theabominableblogger]

My Reaction to “Gotham“ S5E7

Yeah yeah, I know this one’s a little late but I was a bit caught up with other  schtuff :/

AN:  I managed to record my reactions to this episode and hopefully I can transcribe what I said into this post.

Here we goooooo!!

“You’re the brother I never had.”  *shakes head*

“I’m [Barbara] pregnant.”  Great job, Jim.

Wait, are we gonna see the tunnel again?

I’m just.... *groans in frustration*

What?

*gasps*  Wait-wait- that’s the stage!

What are those rockets?

*gasps when the rockets go off*

Oh my God, and they all have Z’s on their chests!  Like ZORRO!

What is this?  Is this laughing gas?  Knock out gas?

*gasps in horror when the men start foaming at the mouth*

What the frick!

Oh this downward shot [of Jim at the radio] is awesome.

Who is this General Wade?  Are we gonna meet him?  Is it gonna be another bad guy like Walker?

“Pennyworth vanished five days ago.”  It’s been five days since the last episode?!?

Bruce...

“But I know that Alfred Pennyworth can take care of himself.”  *sits back and puts hand to chest*

All right, so as of now, this episode’s gonna freaking break me.

“In other good-ish news, Harper radioed.”  *gasps*  Where’s Harper been?

“It’s weird.”  It’s Gotham.

*Jim and Co. investigate the bodies*  Yeah, OK, OK, that’s the Zorro slash!  Did Jeremiah do that?

“Check out the mustache.”  “Fake.”  Oh my gosh, because in the 1920 “Mark of Zorro,” there was like a squad of them that like fake dressed themselves as Zorro!

“Think it could be Zsasz?”  That is not Zsasz.

“But whoever it is, if they have more of these chemicals and the will to use them-”  “It’s bye-bye, reunification.”  “Gotta stop him before news reaches the mainland.”  Is Jeremiah gonna freaking stop reunification?

*Bruce goes out to find Alfred*  Of course freaking Bruce- Bruuuce...

Oh my God, is that Crime Alley?

*Bruce stops to find a newspaper clipping about the Wayne Murders*  Oh my God, that’s Crime Alley.

*jaw drops in horror when Bruce finds a wall covered in the newspaper clippings*

*gasps when Bruce sees his parents walk by*  Wha-

Wait, what is this?

*gasps*  The tunnel!

Wait, Crime Alley is out in the Dark Zone?

*eyes bug out when Bruce finds a single pearl on the ground*

He’s gonna walk right into Wayne Manor.  God... dang it!

“‘Sup, Doc?”  *so done*  God dammit, Barbara.

“Oh, you [Lee] wouldn’t kick Jim’s baby mama to the curb now would you?”  Shut up!

“What do you say?  Be my O.B.?”  “You can’t be serious.”  What?!?

“You tried to kill me, Barbara.  Twice.”  “That was years ago.”  That was like five months ago, Barbara.  Shut up!

Actually yeah, it’s been a few years.

*actually keels back in seat when Jim enters*  GOD DAMMIT JIM, NO!

I... hate...this... so much!  I hate this love triangle so much.  God dammit!

That pink really does look good on you, Barb.  Just saying.

“Not everything’s about Jim Gordon.”  Thank you!

“[Jim] Your involvement in this [Barbara’s baby] ended the moment you put your pants back on.”  Ohhhh my God!  Damn!

You got yourself into some real shit, Jim!

*jaw drops when Bruce finds the stairs up to Wayne Manor*

*gasps when Bruce finds his parents*  Oh my God!

This music is fabulous, by the way.

“Who are you?”  He [Bruce] doesn’t recognize the parents!  God.... dang it!

“Look at the state of you.  What have I told you about rolling around in the muck?”  Oh my God, he’s mind controlled!

“We’re your parents.”  Oh my God...

*Jeremiah is revealed*  OHHH [expletive] you!

“Welcome home, Bruce.”  Nooo!

*groans in frustation*  I have to sit through this!

Why are you sitting like that?!?

*laughs when Jeremiah slides away from an attacking Bruce*  He’s like “Nope, I’m getting out of here!”

*Jeremiah reveals a bomb*  What??

“Is it [the bomb] Italian meringue?”  “Sure.”  *cracks up*

“Now, now, Bruce.  You come any closer and I [Jeremiah] blow up Wayne Manor with all of us inside of it.”  What?!?  Noo!

“I have a dozen more of these uh, Italian meringues sprinkled all throughout the house.”  God dammit.

“Mommy and Daddy dearest were just an innocent couple I kidnapped based on bone structure and... build.”  *covers mouth in horror*  Oh my God!

“Well, I'm afraid there was no room for improv in our script.”  Wait, everyone’s- wait, what?

“It’s the night my parents were killed.”  *sighs softly*  Oh God...

“And I'm giving you the chance to experience it all over again.”  Why?!?

I’m actually gonna cry watching this episode.

“Bruce, this- this was the most important day of your life.  And I didn’t get to be a part of it.”  *sings*  Shut the [expletive] up!

“Alfred, it’s time for dinner.  Chop chop!  We’re on a very tight schedule.”  Shut up with your voice- oh my Godd...

Whoa... never seen this dock.  That’s so obviously a New York dock so...

*eyes widen when one of the mines go off in the river*

“[Oswald] You didn't have a plan to get off this rock before you stole everyone's crap?”  *giggles*

“Jeremiah was digging a tunnel under the river.”  “A tunnel?  Really?”  “Do you have any better ideas?”  They don’t know where the tunnel leads!

*gasps when a swimmer trying to escape blows up in the river*

God- oh my God...

Please don’t tell me we’re gonna spend like a third of this episode just dedicated to just bitching about who’s right for Jim and whatever.

“About this Barbara thing-“ “Jim, just don’t.”  Thank you, Lee!

So Lee’s still Queen of the Narrows?  I do like that development.

God damn we’re having romantic candles too what the frick!

*A smug Jeremiah sits down next to Bruce*  Oh my God...

“How homey and intimate.”  *shakes head*

Cameron Monaghan just has a fantastic Joker smile.

*gasps when Alfred serves Bruce’s favorite childhood meal.”

“Grilled cheese and Branston pickle sandwich, Mr. Jeremiah.  Master Bruce's favorite.  My influence, though Thomas did add a dash of aioli for extra flair.”  Alfred’s just kind of dying inside even though he’s hypnotized.

“Oh, c’mon, Bruce.  That’s a weird favorite food for a twelve year old.”  *can’t help but chuckle*

AN:  Also, back off, Jeremiah!  I, for one, happen to love grilled cheese!

“Speaking of which, the final touch.”  Oh my God, the neck- *sighs*

*Quick flash of the Wayne murders back in the pilot*  God, no, we’re not showing this.

“I [Jeremiah] lost my family too, Bruce.  The wound still hasn’t healed.  I think about it often.”  Oh my God, is that his normal voice kicking in?

AN:  Also, can we please address this line?  ‘Cause damn.

“I just want to be connected to you.  I OFFERED FOR YOU TO BE MY BEST FRIEND!”  This is actually just really painful.

“But I’ve realized... if we can’t be friends then we can be connected in other ways.”  What does that mean?!?

“You’ll see.  In time.”  That was his actual voice kicking in.

*cracks up when Jeremiah steals Bruce’s grilled cheese and ends up really liking it*

*gasps when Jeremiah activates the timer on the bombs*  Nooo my God! 

They’re really gonna blow up Wayne Manor!

*slams hat down on laptop in frustration*

*Jim and Lee enter Ace Chemicals*  There we go!

Purple and green rockets, of course.

They’re [the workers] all hypnotized!

“They’ve been hypnotized.”  It’s Jervis.

“That tea party so long ago...”  Please do not remind me of that freaking scene.

*Jervis sics the workers on Jim*  Oh, go Jim!

Oh, go Lee too!  Dang!  Gooo!

*gasps*  Ecco!

*gasps when Ecco knocks out Jim with a crowbar*

“What?”  “It’s just you’re [Barbara] pregnant.”  *laughs*

Of course there’s a smiley face on the bomb!

“Alfred, you'd do anything to protect me [Bruce], right?”  “Absolutely, sir.”  “There's a gas leak. In the kitchen. It's only a matter of time before this whole place goes up.”  “A gas leak?  Where are your parents?  Where's our guest?”  “I've already warned them.  I know a way out. Come on!”  Oooh, smart, Bruce!

*gasps when Wayne Manor blows up*

*covers mouth in absolute horror*  Oh my God!

Oh my God!

“And let me tell you, if ever I see that Jervis Tetch character again, I’ll stick that watch so far up his...his nose.”  Please do.  Please do that, Alfred.

*pretty much dies when Bruce hugs Alfred*

“..never, master Bruce.”  I’m- I’m about ready to cry!

Alfred, get out of there!

Does she [Ecco] have a cape on?

Wait, so Jim does recognize Ecco!

*Ecco takes out her walkie talkie to talk to Jeremiah*  That is... the biggest... walkie talkie... I’ve ever seen.

“Hey, Tetch?  Y’know, it’s funny...”  Where’s his [Jervis’s] facial hair?

She [Ecco] has a fantastic laugh

*Jervis hypnotizes Jim and Lee*  God... noo!

*gasps softly when Alfred emerges from the tunnel*  Shoot!

“And now he's [Jeremiah] embarked on some madcap scheme where he's reenacting the night Bruce's parents were killed.”  Even Oswald’s like “Oh my God...”

“Don't you [Oswald] think that because I [Selina] did not kill Jeremiah does not mean that I won't kill you!”  *gasps*

“Bruce needs you [Selina].”  Yes he does!

“I suppose I [Oswald] thank you [Alfred].”  “Or you could help me to the Green Zone.”  “Of course.  It’s that way.”  *laughs*  He’s like “Whoop!  I’m out!”

Is this what I think it is?  It’s Zorro?

*gasps*  AND I’VE SEEN THIS VERSION!

And it’s the music too!  Yes!

*gasps when Jeremiah swings in on a stunt rope*

“Ole!”  :O

*shrieks in hilarity when Jeremiah does pretty much the Wonder Woman spin*

I HATE HIS [Zorro] ACCENT SO MUCH!

THAT IS SUCH A FAKE SWORD!

*is quickly proven wrong when Jeremiah slashes the Z’s on the men from the beginning*

Oh my God!

“Isn't this the part where you [Bruce] became frightened?  When you asked your parents to leave?  I [Jeremiah] wonder what would have happened if you hadn't done that.  If you had conquered your fear.  Maybe your parents would still be alive.”  No...  god dang it.

*Jeremiah ends the clip by swishing the Zorro cape towards the screen*  Ohhhh I like that!  I like that a lot!

*gasps when Bruce runs into Crime Alley*

“[Jeremiah] You don’t have to do this.!”  “But I...I do.”  No!

Wait a minute...

“And you think killing two people that look like my parents will do that?  It won't.”  “Well, then it's a good thing I already put a bullet in both of their fraudulent skulls.”  What?

“Oh, [Bruce] you're confused.  You're wondering if I already shot them, then who's this lovely couple?”  *absolutely horrified*  IT’S JIM AND LEE!

*pretty much yells in horror when Jim and Lee are revealed*

“Why not kill the man [Jim] who you [Bruce] think of as your second father figure?”  *covers mouth*

“And when I do, finally, you and I will be bound together.”  No!

*gasps in delight when Ecco rolls up to the scene*

AN:  WE NEED MORE OF THESE TWO [Jeremiah and Ecco] WORKING TOGETHERRRRR!!

*gasps*  Oh my God, she’s [Selina] in the fire escape!

“One last thing.  I [Jeremiah] had Jervis Tetch hypnotize them [Jim and Lee] so that they'll wake up the moment these beautiful pearls hit the ground.”  *gasps and sits back in discomfort*

*Selina uses her whip to stop Jeremiah*  YEAHH!  LET’S GO!

Let’s go!

*gasps when Jeremiah and Ecco activate the timer on the chemical rockets*  Oh my God!

Why is it on a timer?!?

“You [Bruce and Selina] go after Jeremiah and Ecco.  I’ll [Jim] take the truck!”  Wha- how come- what?  What?!?

Oh he [Jeremiah] runnin’!  He’s running!

Where’s Ecco?!?  She better get his diddly dumb ass out of there!

*gasps when Jeremiah leads Bruce to Ace Chemicals*  OH MY GOD, LET’S GO!  LET’S GOOO!

Oh my God, he’s [Jim] gonna dump it [the truck] in the river!

You better get your butt out of there!

*gasps*  Oh my God, that’s the pier!

*gasps when Jim jumps out just in time*

*keels over in relief*  Oh my Goddd... ha ha ha ha....

*says something unintelligible excitedly when Jeremiah just prances toward Bruce with a knife*

Oh, this fight scene is awesome.

*Jeremiah’s knife falls into the vat*  Ohhh hoo hoo...

“Ohhh... yes...”  *sits back*  Oh God, don’t say that!

*says “You mean nothing to me” along with Bruce*

*gasps when Jeremiah head butts him in response*

Oh my gosh, that creepy way he [Jeremiah] just got up!

“I’M THE ANSWER TO YOUR LIFE’S QUESTION!”  *gasps*

*yells in shock when Jeremiah accidentally falls into the vat*

Oh, that CGI was bad.  Ohhh ho ho, that kinda took me out of it.

That quick?!?

*jaw drops in shock when the bubbles stop in the vat*

*jaw still dropped when Jim realizes the chemicals from the rockets are flowing into the river*  Oh my God!

:0

*softly*  Oh my God...

There went reunification!

Where’s Ecco?!?

Why are you [Ed] here?!?

“After all this time, you've come to me for help.  After allowing Strange to put a chip into my brain.  Attempting to sell me out to Gordon.”  He’s talking to Oswald, isn’t he?

*laughs at the way Oswald turns towards Ed*

“First of all, I am very fond of that dog.”  *scoffs*  What’s next?  You guys gonna argue over custody?

“We have been through all of this before.”  Yes.

His [Ed’s] finger’s not even on the trigger!

“Haven’t you realized what Gotham is yet?”  A hellhole.

“And i think it’s time we escaped.”  Wait, ‘we’?

You two [Ed and Oswald] are gonna run off into the sunset together?  What?

Oh my- you two [Jim and Lee] better talk this out!  I swear to God.

“Word of the chemical spill reached the mainland.  No action until the government can determine if Gotham is safe.  I figure at least a couple of months.”  Wait, are we getting another time jump after this episode?

“What were you [Jim] about to say to me [Lee] when Tetch had us?”  It better not be ‘I love you.’

“I don’t know.  I guess I uh... would have said...”  ‘I’m sorry’?

“I wish I could go back.  Do things differently.  Better.”  *sits back and groans*

“Put yourself in my shoes.  After everything you said, suddenly you’re having a baby with Barbara of all people.”  Yeah!  I’m with Lee on this one!

“You talk about doing things differently and I keep thinking, what if we hadn't lost ours?”  *lets out a shocked and sad yell*

“What are you doing here, Lee?”  Wait, are y-no- you do not just freaking shoo her away!

*full on slaps laptop with hat*

I’m very upset with Jim right now.

“You let me down, Jim.”  Yes you did!  Finally, someone says it!  I am Team Lee from this moment on for this show!

*gasps when Lee slaps Jim*  Ooohhhh!!

Jim, you better not.

*sits back in seat when Jim and Lee make up*

*jaw drops when we see Jeremiah in a hospital bed*

Wwwhat?!?!?

“I can’t believe he’s still alive.”  “They’ve been doing scans, and he has no brain activity.”  Yeah, sure Jan.  Sure Jan.

Oh my God, they’re gonna Palpatine his ass?

Could you two [Bruce and Selina] just like hug?  Please?  For once in your life?

“Ohh my God.  You’re [Barbara] pregnant.”  *laughs*

“How could you [Ed] possibly know that?!?”  “Look at you.  She’s glowing.”  *absolutely loses it laughing*

*gasps*  THEY’RE GONNA MAKE A SUBMARINE!

“So where’s the submarine?”  They have to build it?

“We have to build it.”  “Yeah, I’m gonna shoot you.”  *laughs*

“What’s happening to me?”  You’re pregnant!

“Perhaps-“  “Shut up!”  *keels over laughing*

“So who’s the lucky father?”  “Shut up!”  *laughs*  I love Oswald!

*imitates Oswald’s pose*

*End title pops up*  Wait, they ended on that?!?  Are you serious?!?

*sighs then claps hands*  Cameron Monaghan, I’m gonna miss you, bud.  I’m gonna miss you so much.

All right, I do have a couple complaints:

The CGI when he fell in- that was poor.  That just kind of took me out of the moment.

Also, biggest question:  where’s Ecco?  Like, where did she go?  They just gonna leave her again?

And then, I think this episode is one definite reason why it kinda sucks that we have half a season because we don’t get all this important stuff happening like character development.  I have a feeling that things are gonna be kind of rushed.  While I admit that the pacing in this episode was not bad, the ending was a little weird.

Still, this was a good episode.

[myriadimagines]

We Are, Unfortunately, Family

Gotham One Shot

Pairing: Reader x Jerome Valeska

Other Characters: Jeremiah Valeska, Bruce Wayne, Selina Kyle, Alfred Pennyworth

Warnings: Mentions of death, violence

Request: “I don’t know if you write for them but if so could you do a one shot where the reader is Jerome and Jeremiah Valeskas younger sister and she gets kidnapped by someone who wants to get back at them for something and they rescue her, take her home, help her calm down and coo over her despite not really getting along? thx.” — anonymous

Word Count: 1,779

A/N: I kinda thought about doing something like Jim brings the reader into the precinct but then thought that was too mild, then I thought about getting the uncle from the diner to kidnap the reader but it didn’t fit in, and then I ended up doing a plotline with Bruce. Sorry it’s not exactly kidnapping but I hope it’s still okay!! And I feel like this turned out a lot better than I thought it would.

please reblog/leave comments, they’re very much appreciated!!

Your name: submit What is this?

From the very beginning, your family had always been chaotic. Having the Valeska name attached to your identity had always been somewhat troublesome for you, and no matter how far you tried to stray from your family, it seemed embedded in your genes that you were a Valeska through and through. It had started with your mother, who spent most of her days nestled in the influence of alcohol instead of being sober. Eventually, your older brother, Jerome, developed into a bit of a menace himself, constantly harassing his twin, Jeremiah. You’d watch from the back of your trailer as Jerome would torture Jeremiah. You even watched, silently clutching your blanket in fear, as Jerome lit a match before tossing it under Jeremiah’s bed, breaking into maniacal laughter as he did so. Eventually, Jeremiah was taken away, hidden and sheltered from Jerome’s insanity, and you never saw Jeremiah again.

The peak of the escalation seemed to be when Jerome had killed your mother. You had always suspected Jerome was capable of such a horrifying act, but when he was finally incarcerated for the crime, you felt as if something had been taken away from you, ripped from your core as it left an empty, gaping hole. You had already lost one brother, and now you had lost your mother and other brother in one fell swoop. Despite the insanity bubbling within your family, they were still your family, your blood, and now they were all gone.

You had considered searching for Jeremiah, yet he was so well hidden to the point where it seemed like he had vanished. You visited Jerome once in Arkham, and while he was delighted to see you, you couldn’t bring yourself to see him again. The only person you seemed to visit your mother, kneeling by her gravestone as you imagined yourself talking to her ghost.  

You were forced to continue, make a living for yourself. You jumped between small jobs, waitressing job after waitressing job, holed up in a tiny apartment crammed between the drab buildings of Gotham. You dropped your last name, hoping to forget the traumatic events within your family. No longer y/n Valeska but just y/n. No longer the sister of a deranged psychopath, but simply a girl trying to survive.

When you heard Jerome had broken out of Arkham, you lived in fear that he would find you, try and drag you into his mad schemes, or worse. You’d watch the news of Jerome wreaking havoc on the streets, making Gotham city as crazy as he was before he was stabbed. Somehow, he was brought back to life, only to eventually be sent back to Arkham again. You barely had time to finally breathe easy when he escaped again, and this time, somewhere in your gut, you knew he was coming for you.

—

The knock at your door made your heart jump into your throat. You looked up, already scrambling to find anything in your apartment you could use as a weapon, as you called out, “Who is it?”

“Bruce Wayne.” the voice responded, and you froze. It certainly didn’t sound like Jerome, but why would Bruce Wayne be visiting you? Frowning, you cracked the door open slightly, where you could see Bruce standing in your doorway. He offered you a small smile as he leaned closer and asked, “May I come in?”

Still on the defensive side, you asked, “What do you want with me?”

Bruce straightened. “I have some questions about your brother, Jerome.”

You gulped at the mention of your brother. Quickly, you denied, “I don’t know anything, Mr. Wayne. Jerome isn’t-”

“I know you’re trying to hide from him.” Bruce interjected, and you pressed your lips together. “I was doing some digging, and I found out you’re his sister. I’m trying to stop him, but I need your help.”

“Look, I don’t wanna be dragged into any business involving Jerome.” you shook your head. “I’m sorry.”

You tried to slam the door, but Bruce was quick to stop it, keeping it slightly open as he pleaded, “Please, y/n.”

Deciding there was no way you’d be able to convince Bruce to let it go, you turned around and sprinted, heading for your window. Bruce rushed after you as you yanked your window open, quickly climbing down the rusty fire escape ladder. You could hear Bruce yell your name as you managed to jump down into the alleyway. You sprinted for the street, but as you rounded the corner, you felt a striking pain at the back of your head, knocking you unconscious.

Bruce jogged up, his eyes widening when he saw you on the floor. Looking up, he scolded, “Really, Selina?”

“What?” Selina replied defensively, chucking the remnants of the glass bottle she had used to hit you aside. “We need her to stop her freak of a brother, and her running away isn’t helping us.”

“Whatever.” Bruce waved his hand, digging his car keys out of his pocket. “Let’s just get her into the car and get out of here, before someone sees us.”

—

You startled awake, gasping for breath as you looked around at your unfamiliar surroundings. You were in an expensive looking room, with old paintings hung up around the walls where there weren’t shelves filled with various books. Your eyes finally focused to see Selina perched on the armrest of the couch in front of you, her head tilted as she ran her hands over her whip. You could see Bruce by the fireplace, talking to someone with hushed whispers.

“We need her to give us information on Jerome, Alfred.” Bruce insisted.

“But did you really have bloody kidnap the poor girl?” Alfred responded, his eyebrows furrowed as he glanced over at you. “She’s probably scared out of her mind-”

“Or maybe she’s just as crazy as her brother.” Selina interjected, looking over her shoulder at Bruce and Alfred. Shrugging, she added, “You never know.”

“Please, just let me go.” you begged once you realised you had been tied to your chair. “I don’t know anything about Jerome, and that’s the truth. I visited him once in Arkham after he killed our mom, but that’s it!”

Bruce and Alfred exchanged uncertain looks as Selina narrowed her eyes. She suddenly got to her feet, cracking her whip against the floor as she loomed closer to her. Bruce was quick to rush in front of her, grabbing her arm as he silently stared at her, warning her to back down. Rolling her eyes, she reluctantly flopped onto the couch.

“Now what, Bruce?” she asked, raising her eyebrows. “If she’s telling the truth, then our lead has gone cold.”

Still determined, Bruce brought up another chair in front of you as he asked, “Do you know anything about St. Ignatius?”

The name seemed to resonate within you, a whisper you had heard from a private conversation, but the context was missing. You closed your eyes, trying your best to remember, before letting out a defeated sigh.

“I’m sorry, I really don’t know.” you responded. “It sounds familiar, but I just… I can’t remember.”

Bruce searched your face, his eyes scanning over your own before he finally nodded, deciding you were telling the truth. He reached forward to untie you when he heard the sound of a loading shotgun, as well as a voice that was all too familiar to everyone in the room.

“Oh, Brucie!” Jerome yelled, before appearing in the doorway of the room, Jeremiah at his side. You gasped upon seeing Jeremiah, a face you hadn’t seen in years, and you could see his eyes widen when he realised you were tied down. Something in Jerome’s eyes darkened as his smile stretched wider, his voice low as he growled, “Kidnapping my little sister is a bit dark, even for you, don’t you think?”

Selina and Alfred lunged into action, rushing to fend off Jerome as Jeremiah quickly sneaked away from the action towards you. Bruce stared at Jeremiah in confusion as he stammered, “What-”

“Jeremiah!” you exclaimed. “Help me, please, get me out of here!”

“Sorry about this.” Jeremiah looked apologetically at Bruce, and confusion washed over Bruce’s face before Jeremiah hit Bruce across the face, hard, with a gun he had kept concealed, knocking Bruce unconscious. Jeremiah stared in shock at Bruce’s fallen body, before he scrambled to untie you, his fingers clumsily undoing the knots as you watched Jerome fire his shotgun in various places, causing Alfred and Selina to duck to avoid the gunfire. Once Jeremiah had untied you and you had gotten to your feet, Jerome fired a bullet through the nearest window, causing it to shatter.

“Well, this has been fun.” Jerome grinned as you and Jeremiah made a beeline for the opened window. “I’ll show you mercy, just this once, after you guys saved me from my uncle.”

Before Alfred or Selina could react, Jerome waved goodbye before running after you and Jeremiah. The two of you had jumped into a stolen van, and Jerome jumped into the passenger seat as Jeremiah stepped on the accelerator, driving you far away from Wayne Manor.

—

You silently followed Jeremiah as he led you through a complicated maze of grey walls, trying your best not to flinch as Jerome danced behind you, occasionally spinning his shotgun around as he hummed to himself. Jeremiah finally let you into a room, and you threw your arms around him as you gasped, “I’m so happy to see you again.”

Jeremiah awkwardly hugged you back, a smile settling on his face to finally be with his sister again. Behind you, Jerome cleared his throat, as he grumbled, “Well, aren’t you happy to see me too?”

Slowly turned around, you forced yourself to look upon the face you had been so scared of for most of your life. However, tonight, you didn’t see the face of a psychopath, which the news constantly painted him as. Tonight, for the first time in a long time, you just saw your brother.

Throwing your arms around Jerome to hug him too, you said, “Thank you guys for saving me. Together.”

“Well of course!” Jerome chuckled, pulling away and squishing your face in his hands. “Anything for our little sis!”

“We are, unfortunately, family.” Jeremiah added, casting a quick, disappointed glance at Jerome before turning back to you. “And despite me and Jerome’s differences, you will always have us to protect you.”

“Aw, look at us!” Jerome threw his arms around you and Jeremiah, squeezing the two of you uncomfortably close to him. “One big happy family! It’s like my dream come true!”

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