The Marksman

Chapter Thirteen-Freinds

New friends, great or should I say new people to meet that are "friends" of Jason. Seems like fun. I think to myself as I see the new faces of another young male with red hair and green eyes and a....a.....well a female with orange skin purple eyes. I watch Jason as he walks up towards the controls.....well that's what I think they are. "So Jaybird, what took you so long?" The young man asks. "Roy how many times do I have to tell you not to call me that!?" Jason responds annoyed. I couldn't help but laugh out loud. I immediately clasp my hand over my mouth and look directly at Jason, who was in response glaring at me.

He just shakes his head and continues to fiddle around with the controls. I sit on the floor unsure what to do with myself. "So what's your name?" A voice asks me. I glance up and see Roy. "That would be classified Roy. Everything with her is classified." Jason spits out annoyed. "Fine then Red Riding Hood. Two can play at that game." I tease. "What game? I'm not playing a game Classified. And would you stop calling me that!" Jason yells more annoyed. I turn me head rather bummed about his "new attitude" I haven't seen this side of him.

I stand up and walk towards Jason then lean on the back of the chair peering over him. "So where are we going?" I ask. "Out." Jason replies. "But, what about the threat and my friends?" I question. "They will be fine. We are in my world now. We go by my rules. I've already played by your rules and trust me. We will be killed by next week tops if we stay." Jason huffs out. I sigh and shove off the chair and shuffle away. I suddenly feel the ship lurk forward. I walk over towards a wall and slide down landing on my bottom. The orange woman sit down next to me. "Don't worry about Jason. He's usually like that. He's a very....interesting young man. Have no hard feelings on him." The woman says. "I have never seen this side of him before. It's new to me." I confess. Roy rushes past us and towards Jason. "Jay, we have a problem." Roy scrambles. "What sort of problem?" Jason questions. "It involves the knight. He's following us." Roy scrambles even more. "Fuck! God damn it NightWing!" Jason yells and the ship jerks to a halt.

A loud thud was heard above. Jason leaps out of the seat and reaches for his gun. A loud bang was heard from the back of the ship. "God damn it!" Jason yells in frustration and rips out his guns and points. He walks towards me and stands in front of me. "I really don't have time for this!" Jason hollers. "Jason we need to talk." A deep voice responds. A large dark figure appears and Jason sighs loudly. "No thanks, I already said I don't have time for this." Jason growls. "Jason, I'm hear to help. You can't do this on your own. You need help." The deep voice replies. "That's why I'm not here alone. Can't you see that!" Jason yells. "Jason, I can see that. But the cage you rattled the guys are going to kill you and your friends. They are out for her blood. They won't stop until they get it. Taking her out of this city won't help you any. You need my help!" The voice yells. "If I needed your help then I would have asked for it!" Jason yells. I stand up and grabs his arm and yank down. "Jason, listen. We are going to need his help. I nearly died from poison and you were unable to help me. You had to call for your friend." I plead. I feel Jason's body relax and his arms lowers. "Fine. But if he fucks up we are leaving. I'm noting going to consider anything else once we hit that level." Jason growls.

"Alright Jason. Consider it a deal. Now we must go now." The voice replies coldly. Jason grabs my hand and follows the dark figure while the others trudge unwilling.

~Time Skip~

We arrived at the "Batcave" a while back. Most likely an hour or two ago. I glance around the cave noticing the huge computer as I sit in the infirmary. A man named Alfred is checking to make sure the poison is in fact cleared out of my system for safety precautions. "Miss what shall I call you?" He asks politely. "Annabelle." I respond. "Okay Miss Annabelle it's my pleasure to meet you." Alfred responses warmly. I smile and continue to scan my surroundings. My eyes fall on Jason. His back was turned towards me and he was discussing something to Roy. His head turns in my direction slightly then turns back to where it was earlier.

"Alfred can you tell me what happened to Jason." I ask. "Well Miss Annabelle Master Todd is a rather misunderstood fellow. He has been through some rough patches in his life but there really isn't much to say. He doesn't hang around much often anymore." Alfred answers. I watch Jason walk towards me and I advert my eyes away from his and try to look at something else in the cave. "Alright Miss Annabelle we are all set then. Please call me if you need anything." Alfred tells me as he leaves. Jason places a hand on Alfred's shoulder and nods then continues his way towards me. "Now listen here Bells. We are only here for a bit. It's important to not make any friends here alright. We don't need you to get to attached to anybody because once this problem is resolved we won't cross paths again." Jason warns. "What on earth makes you think that?" I question him. "Once this is done I'm taking you somewhere away from this damn city and out of harms way." Jason tells me.

"Right...Jason you can't do that. I might want to stay here. I already have a life here." I explain. Jason just shakes his head. He crosses his arms and looks at me. "I understand but I can't allow you to stay here in Gotham City anymore. It's become to dangerous for you." He explains. I let out a sigh knowing arguing with him won't help. I let my bead drop to my chest. I hear a clicking sound and then see Jason's boots standing in front of me. I feel his finger on my chin and he begins to raise it gently up towards his face. I advert my eyes away from his. "Bells look at me please." He asks. "Please" he begs again. I look at him and he smiles. "You just have more potential out there than in this city without being hunted down again by criminals and psychopaths out in this city."

I let out a huff and furrow up my eye brows. "Bells please don't give me that look." He begs. I advert my eyes away from his. I'm getting mad here with him telling me how to run my life. I suddenly feel something on my lips and my snap back his and find him kissing me. His hand travels to the back of my head and holds it gently. He pulls away quickly and sighs. "That never happened Bells." He says as he walks off. "Whatever you say Red Riding Hood." I tease back. I was slightly interested on what made him kiss me. "Miss Annabelle I'll show you, you're room now. You will be staying here from now on until this mess is resolved." Alfred tells me politely as he enters. I hop off the table and eagerly make way to his side and begin following him.

Hey guys. Sorry if it's a short chapter. I don't really think this a good chapter at all or any of the rest. I'm still going to make improvements to the story. Not sure when I will publish the next chapter but I will get it done. Thanks for reading my story. Please don't forget to comment or vote which ever fancies you. Thanks and good day!