Hello Mr. E. Nigma

Worth it

Edward's POV

He's here.

A bit late.

But he's here.

And so the deal starts.

The Batman ripped through everyone who came his way. The yells of men, the bangs of gunshots, it was all echoing off the walls. It wasnt long before it was put to and end. It was so dark but I could see Loreli in front of me, a releaved look on her face. A dark figure loomed behind her and released her from her restraints.

Loreli ran over to me, taking my restraints off as well. She sobbed into my chest, her arms wrapped around me. "I'm sorry...I'm sorry... I'm sorry..." she repeated. I managed to hold onto her, a few tears escaping me before I broke down with her. I kissed her forehead repeatedly, just to make sure she was real. She was alive, that's all that mattered. I didn't know what she was apologizing for but I don't think I had to say anything for her to know that this wasn't her fault.

Batman walked up to me and I looked up knowingly. This was it. Loreli still held onto me sobbing with relief. I held onto her a little longer then started to pull away. I looked at her, bruises and cuts on her face. That's what told me I was doing the right thing. She'll never have to endure this again without me. Loreli turned to face Batman, "Thanks.." she said indifferently. He didn't answer he just looked towards me in wait. Loreli started holding onto my arm tightly pulling me away. However, I didn't budge. "Edward? What's wrong?" I hung my head down staring at the ground.

"You have ten minutes, Nygma." the Bat said walking off elsewhere.

"Ten minutes? Edward what's going on?! You're not gonna let him take you are you!?"

"I'm sorry. I have to." I say hollowly.

"What!? No. You can't do this. You can't just leave!"

"I'm doing this for good reason. You won't be in danger anymore cause of me."

"But that's not what I want!" She hit my chest weakly. "I want you to be with me! Stay with me! Why are you leaving!? You should have said something! This wasn't a decision that you should have made on your own you should've talked to me!" tears ran down her eyes no sign of them ever stopping. She wiped them away with her arms.

"I wanted to tell you but I just didn't see how to bring it up. I just wanted you to feel safe for once but I'm obviously not doing very well at it. This way I can keep you safe and you don't have to deal with things like this. You won't have to deal with the monster that is me."

"You're not a monster!" she yelled. "I'm fine. Look at me! I'm okay."

"No. This isn't okay." I said touching her busted lip gently with my fingers. I then brush upon her bruised cheek. "They hurt you. I'm not letting this ever happen to you again."

"Edward... Please..." she chokes out.

"I'm sorry... I love you, remember that." I tell her before moving away.

Loreli grabs my arm, "Please don't do this. Please." she sobs softly. This hurts more than anything I've ever had to do. I wish that there was a way that we could be together but it's not possible or rather.. I can't let it be. She's from a completely different world than me. And I tried to think that that didn't matter. Never have I been so wrong. I pull my arm away, I'm pretty sure something tore within the both of us at that moment.

I walk over to Batman ready to return back to that hell known as Arkham Asylum. He directed me to his vehicle then went back to speak with Loreli.

Loreli's POV

"He really does love you." Batman says behind me as I wipe my tears away.

"Go. away."

"I will. Just letting you know that the police are almost here. So I don't suggest leaving until they have your statement."

"Fine." I say flatly.

"Let me know if there's anything I can do."

"Try dying." I snap around to face him.

"Loreli..."

"Don't say my name like you know me!! You dont know anything about me!" I yell the tears brimming again. I look to the ground holding my arm. "Please just let him go..."

"You know why I can't."

"HES NOT CRAZY!" I collapse to my knees. The tears winning over me. They fall to the ground mixing with the dust. "If you lock him up then lock me up too."

"I also can't do that."

"Why not! Aren't I an accessory to murder? Don't I get arrested for harboring a fugitive!"

"No. I promised him I'd protect you till it all blows over." he stands in front of me, I only see his boots.

"That idiot." I murmur.

"He truly cares about you."

"Then he shouldn't leave." I glare up at Batman.

"...I have to go now. I'll be in touch."

"I don't care." he left. I sit there in the dirt, hating everything. Surely enough the cops came and got my statement without me mentioning Edward. I don't think I can mention him either way. I walk home weakly feeling like nothing matters. I'm pretty sure if I'm somehow killed right now... it wouldn't bother me. Gotham was a colder place than usual. The streets deserted, its like it's trying to prove how alone I am. I lean on a light post crying against it. Looking up to the starless Gotham sky I curse this city's very existence. If I hadn't come here this never would've happened. I fell in love, that stupid feeling, I hate it. I slide down the post in agony, I shouldn't cry so much but I can't stop myself. I have a hole within me that I can't fill... I miss him...

"Loreli?" I hear a distantly familiar voice say. I turn around and see an old friend.

"James?" I say with a soar voice.

"My god, what happened to you?! You're all beat up."

I touch my dried busted lip, "Oh yeah..."

He walks over to me and kneels beside me, "Who did this? It wasn't that boyfriend of yours was it!? I always knew there was something bad about him."

"No. He didn't do this. But I'd rather not talk about it."

He extends a hand to me for me to take, "Come on. It's cold out here."

"....ok, "