His Innocent Little Doll 'The Aftermath'

Chapter Six 'Home'

Ember's POV
I waited for the laughing music to start again like it did when I was here last but it never came. The only noise in the room was my harsh, pained breathing and the beat of my heart, pounding inside my eardrums. People usually think that a beating or death was the worst kind of punishment but to me being here, sat in pure darkness was. I have always had a fear of the darkness and being left alone so combining the two was complete torture. Being alone gave me time to think and my thoughts were never good ones. It always felt like my brain was mocking me and trying to trap me deeper inside myself.
I loved The Joker more than life itself but I didn't want to live this way anymore.
I just wasn't built for it.
Harley might be able to take it but I wasn't her.
I couldn't see why anyone would want to live their life like this.
In constant fear and worry.
I wanted to go home!
Back to England.
Back to my loving family.
It slowly approaching winter and I knew it was getting ready to snow there. I had always hated the snow but now I longed to see it. Watch it fall from my window as I curl in front of the fire with my hot chocolate, tightly wrapped within my Mom's embrace. If she was here, he would never of had the chance to hurt me. You probably laughing thinking 'yeah right Joker would kill her' but you should never underestimate the power of a loving mother after you have messed with her cubs.
I miss the moments from my childhood when I would go to bed and she would sing me to sleep. She wasn't much of a singer but to me she always sounded like an angel.
'Lavender's blue, dilly dilly,
Lavender's green
When you are king, dilly dilly,
I shall be queen
Who told you so, dilly dilly,
Who told you so?
'Twas my own heart, dilly dilly,
That told me so'

That one was always my favourite because I felt all her love for me pour out as she sang it.
Even though I was thinking about all the happy times, I still couldn't stop the tears from flowing. I just missed my family so much and it physically hurt my heart to know I might not be able to see them ever again.
Suddenly I heard the bolts on the door start to move and I quickly scrambled into the corner, terrified of what was to come. The door slowly creaked open and through the darkness I saw his silhouette stood at the top of the staircase. His green hair and milky skin seemed to illuminate the room.
'Little Doll' he called out as he began to descend down.
'I'm over here daddy!' I hoarsely called out, my throat sore from all the screaming.
Following the sound of my voice he walked towards me and sat beside me, leaning his head against the wall. Though I could barely see him, I still watched him like a hawk, contemplating his next move. I jumped slightly as he gripped my hand and laced our fingers. I was completely confused by this.
Wasn't he going to punish me more?
'Have you llllearn't your lesson little doll!' He sang out continuing to stare ahead.
'I always do daddy' I sighed bringing my head to rest on his shoulder.
We sat there in a comfortable silence for a few moments, our hands still intwined tightly.
'Is Harley ok?' I asked remorsefully.
'Who caresssss! All that matters is you my little doll' he purred out.
I felt my heart flutter at his statement and I began to feel bad about what I was about to say.
'I want to go home daddy' I announced kissing his shoulder to weaken the impact of my statement.
'Hahahahaaaaaa you are home little doll!' He laughed, squeezing my hand tighter.

'No. I mean back home to England to be with my family' I whispered wincing slightly.
'No!' He growled out, snapping his head to face me.
Smiling weakly I brought my hand up to rest on the side of his face.
'Ssshhh it's ok daddy calm down' I lulled softly, stroking his cheek.
'You wouldn't leave if you loved me! Don't you love me anymore Little Doll!' He snarled, harshly banging his forehead against mine.
'Don't do that daddy! You know I love you more than anything' I poured out as I looked deeply into his eyes.
Pressing my lips to his, I kissed him deeply hoping to prove my love for him.
After a few seconds I pulled back breathlessly.
'I wouldn't be gone for long' I whispered giving him puppy eyes.
'I. Said. No!' He snapped turning away from me, ripping his hand out of mine and whispering something under his breath.
'What did you say daddy' I urged slowly swinging my leg over so I was straddling him.
'Come on tell me' I soothed, trying to grip his face so he was facing me again.
I gasped slightly as he finally looked at me. His eyes glistened with tears and he looked so sad.

'Oh daddy!' I sobbed.
Never had I seen him look so down and unlike himself. I wasn't sure how to react.
He had never shown me this much emotion ever. He was always overly happy or extremely angry so to see him about to cry broke my heart.
'I don't want you to leave me little doll' he whispered, his voice breaking slightly.
'I'm so sorry! Don't worry daddy I'm never going to leave you that's a promise' I cried bending forward to kiss him before burying my face in his neck.
This is what I had been waiting for. I just needed him to show me that I was wanted for more than his amusement. I knew in this moment leaving him would be completely impossible. He needed me just as much as I did him.
'I love daddy' I sniffled, hugging him tighter.