The Penguin's Heart (Oswald Cobblepot fanfic* orig charac)

The War Errupts

Oswald P.O.V
After Maroni terrified my mother, I was determined to kill him. Thankfully, Evy would be by my side to help me. All we needed to do was light the powder kegg: a botched assassination attempt on Maroni. He would assume that Falcone ordered due to my message. Our plan worked perfectly as a turf war consumed the city.

We just watched from the sidelines as they destroyed each other. Of course, we put extra protection on our businesses. The whole point of the war was to whittle down our rivals. It would make the coup much easier. We were in our office, planning the next move, when Butch informed us that Falcone was injured. We had to wait for the name of the hospital though.

"This is going so well. I can scarcely believe it." Evy confessed as she sat on my desk

"Well, we did plan it together. How could it not go splendidly!" I cheered as I sat between her legs. She gave me a mischievous smile before pulling me into a kiss.

Butch knocked again & told us the name of the hospital. We both smiled & quickly armed ourselves. I grabbed some flowers along the way to pay my respects. The staff stayed clear of us once the word spread that Falcone lost control. We were the only ones staying for a bit while everyone fled.

"Good morning, good morning." I said with a huge smile

"Oh, Penguin, Red. Thank god. Get me out of here. Maroni's men will be here any minute." Falcone pleaded as he falsely believed that he was saved

"Yes, I imagine so. Heh. Mustn't stay long." I replied before getting to his bedside. "I knew I'd regret it if I didn't say goodbye to you in person. It was me old friend. I did this to you. I started the war. From the day I met you, I was planning your end. I'm sorry it has to be in this...squalid little corner, but...C'est la vie (french: thats life)" I said while grabbing a scalpel.

"Why?! For her?" Falcone demanded as he glared at a giddy Evy

"Nothing personal, I assure you, sir. You have been a wise mentor & a good friend. But, business must come first. I'm going to take your place old man. We're going to be the king & queen of Gotham!" I explained as I chuckled in delight

"You?! Never. Her, yes even on her own. Shes a viper like her mother. They tend to outlast everyone. You better not anger her or else she'll take your crown too. That'll be a fight you won't win. You both are going to burn in hell." Falcone countered which enraged me

"I know which is why I choose her. I do worry about that. But you first, old friend. You first." I replied before bringing the scalpel to his neck.

Just as I was about to slash his throat, Jim came in. He ordered us to freeze as he pointed his gun at us. I growled in defeat as I saw him hold Red hostage. I immediately dropped the scalpel & surrendered. Jim cuffed me & Butch to a radiator. Evy was tied to a pole on the opposite side of the room.

"Didn't you hear? Falcone is out. By official decree. Everyone agreed." I reminded Jim as he freed Falcone. He continued despite hearing the news. "So release me, Jim. Get on the winning side."

"Winning side, my ass. Maroni's a fool. He can't replace me. A thousand rivals will jump up to challenge him." Falcone retorted before turning to Jim. " there'll be civil war. If I die now, Gotham falls apart." Jim kept siding with Falcone on the basis that Falcone could restore order.

"Wake up Napoleon! Maroni's louts are minutes away from coming here & cutting your throat. And the thing is, Jim, they aren't very fond of me either. So seriously, you need to uncuff me. Jim?" I pleaded as he walked away into the hallway.

He came back, prepared to leave with Falcone & Evy. I pleaded to his sense of morality & called in my favour. That changed his mind while Falcone pulled a knife from his sock. He made sure to tell Falcone to leave us unharmed. Evy asked to be untied as she offered Jim help. He gave in when she reminded him of his terrible odds. I shouted for Jim to say no but he ignored me.