Gotham's Finest. Ace & Cro

Chapter Twelve - A&C

It was the homey feeling that both Lucy and James loved about sleeping next to each other. The nightmares were always fading away whenever she slept next to him. Something felt right for the first time in a long time. Lucy finally felt like she was safe for once and James pinched himself several times to make sure that all of this was not a dream. Whilst Lucy was still asleep, it was 9:34 am and breakfast was already prepared as always. Rick decided to put cinnamon on this time for some reason. Get ready for the boatload of fucks that James might be throwing out if he does not enjoy it. (Cro): Rick Cinnamon, today? Whats the occasion? (Rick): Thought that it would be a healthy change, sir. It is good for the metabolism as Im sure you know (Cro): Always looking out for me. As long as there is no fucking healthy steaks and shit, we will be fine (Ace): Fuck a healthy steak Lucy stood at the archway with a robe on and her curly blonde hair flowing down her shoulders. James heard her tiptoeing towards the Grand Hall from the staircase but never said anything. They would have had breakfast in the dining room because it is right next to the first kitchen but there is a fireplace in the Grand Hall. As it was ice cold in the mornings this week. There is a fireplace in the master suite as you know, but that is not exactly the location for breakfast as the staff might cause chaos in the second kitchen upstairs. They normally eat downstairs because the kitchen is much bigger there. These are all of the things Lucy was taking note of as she sat down and started preparing her plate for breakfast. She was going to need to know all of the details since she lives here now. (Cro): As you saw, the upper level has the master suite, three bathrooms, two guest bedrooms, a storage room, a study, tv room, weapons room, kitchen, dining room, and a piano room. The lower level or ground level has the Grand Hall, tv room, guest bathroom, weaponry, winery and bar, kitchen, dining room, closets and the twelve-car garage A twelve car garage seems like much, but it only made Lucy excited to drive every one of them. (Ace): Funny how this place doesnt feel as huge as it sounds or looks like on paper (Cro): That means you are quite used to it. This house can feel fucking gigantic sometimes, but it feels better having you here with me Lucy blushes but changes the subject before things get too gushy. (Ace): So, tell meWhat cars hide in the garage? (Cro): Lets see A Bugatti Centodieci, Ferrari LaFerrari, Bugatti Veyron, McLaren Speedtail, Ford Mustang, Jaguar F-type V6S, Lamborghini Gallardo, Ferrari FF, Alfa Romeo 8C Spider (2 door), Porsche Carrera GT, McLaren 12C Spider, and the Bentley Continental GT. All of them have been collected over the years Holy fuck! That is a lot Lucys jaw dropped and she was surprised that she was surprised. After breakfast, they sat at the fireplace and she knew that there was something that needed to be dealt with and could not be put off anymore. (Ace): Look, we need to talk about the shit that Joker has been causing. He has threatened all of our lives and came at us a few times now. We need to send that pale motherfucker a message. We cannot stay here thinking that we are safe staying in our little bubble (Cro): I completely agree. Now that I think about it, there is another thing we need to sort out. Walk with me? They walk upstairs to the weapons room and James shows her every gun he has ever used and just how prepared they would be for any attack whether they are upstairs or downstairs. (Ace): As much as I love to see things that can cause chaos. What are we doing in here, James? (Cro): For so many years, all that I could ever think of was protecting myself. Watching the life fade from my parents eyes It was the biggest fucking wakeup call that I have ever had in my existence. Well, that was until you showed up at my door after barely escaping from a huge ambush. That gut feeling of knowing that something was wrong without knowing that fucked me up inside (Ace): I know. Look, I am here. As fucked up as the situations are, I am standing here in front of you. I am okay. We just have to figure out- (Cro): We have to figure out what to do about your father trying to kill you and those you care about. Multiples times if I might add (Ace): Exactly. We do. But why dont we grab some pizza and tequila? We can try and forget about it (Cro): Thats the thing. We cant just forget about it. I almost lost you so many times and who knows what that fucking clown thinks he is going to try next. You might be safe here for now but you are still in danger. We are going to send that bastard a message Lucy smiles at James and kisses him passionately. Nobody made her feel the things the way that she feels when she is with him. She never knew that she could let herself make room for anyone else in her heart. (Ace): We can make a plan. We will go to my old place and the goons will most likely be there waiting for us. We can send him a message personally from a bunch of his dumbass followers (Cro): That is exactly my point. If you go into danger, I am going with you. If that clown dares to touch a hair on your head, then he has to go through me first (Ace): That is the way I feel about you as well. All the fucking time (Cro): So it should come as absolutely no surprise that after everything we have been through, all the problems we have faced, all the issues we have yet to overcome and all the madness we have endured that I have this one question on my mind. Lucy Quinzel, would you do me the honour of marrying me? Fight alongside me? Go against all odds or even the world with me? Marry me? Lucy turns and James is on his knee, with a ring in his hand. When did he take the time out of his day to go and buy a ring? Looks like he had it designed himself because it is not a common shape. They walk downstairs and call Rick and Steven. They all meet up in the Grand Hall for an important announcement that they need to hear for themselves. (Cro): I am sure that you are wondering what we are here for tonight? It is no shock that I have changed recently but it is all because of this woman here with me. She has made me realise things that I never would have been able to if it were not for her. Rick and Steven, may I formally introduce Lucy Quinzel, my fiancé