Adopted by Joker

Chapter 9

"What's going to happen with Ella and me?" I ask frightened and the henchman looks at me with a calm expression. 

"Stay calm, Kendrick." He grabs my arm and helps me to my feet. "Jay has gotten himself out of these kinds of situations before. My name is Jonny Frost. I'm the Joker's most trusted advisor. He asked me to take care of you two while he's away." He says and I nod.

"So we aren't going back to the orphanage?" I ask and he shakes his head.

"No. Jay was very clear that we were not to let anything happen to you." He says and I sigh in relief. "Go relax, Kendrick. You and Ella don't have to worry about anything." 

"Ok. Thank you, Jonny." I say and I take my stuff to my new room and start to put it away. I take out the cellphone that mister J bought for me and then I set it down. I don't have any friends to give the number to so I don't know why I have it. I sit on my bed and pull out one of the books that I bought at a store in the mall. Agatha Christi's 'Murder on the Orient Express' I've heard about it, but I never got a chance to read it. I begin to read it and I get sucked into the book. Before I know it there is a knock at my door. I sigh and set the book down and go answer my door.

"Hey, Kendrick. I wanted to make sure you were ok. You came in here several hours ago." Jonny says and I nod.

"Yeah. Sorry. I just got really into this book." I say and he nods.

"Right. Well, come on. It's time for dinner." He says and I follow him to the kitchen. Ella is sitting at the table as the cooks finish up the dinner they are making. I sit next to Ella and she looks at me with a smile. I would be lying if I said that I wasn't jealous of her childish innocence. 

Since she came to the orphanage I have watched over her. I felt like I had to. There weren't many of us, but there were enough that the older ones needed to help care for the younger ones. I volunteered to help with her and she has been my responsibility since that day. I have always looked out for her because she is one of the smaller kids and was always picked on by the bigger ones. She has looked out for me as well. Any time I have been sick or upset she is always there to help make me feel better.

She is the only family I had for so long. Now I guess we have a little more family. I just have a feeling that maybe we shouldn't get too close to any of them. Villain goons don't seem to last long.

(Le time skip)

It has been a month since J was arrested.

Ella hasn't really let it bother her, but I can't help but feel anxious. The goons have pretty much all left with the exception of a few. I understand. They need work. Yet with so many out there that know of us and that J took us in. It makes me nervous.

These feelings have caused me to seek out Johnny Frost. If we are gonna live here I feel like the ability to protect myself would be invaluable.

"Mr. Frost?" I call out as I enter the office. I see him sitting at J's desk going through paperwork.

"What's up, Kendrick?" He asks as he looks up at me.

"I want to learn to fight," I say coming straight to the point. He nods.

"Why?" He asks a bit surprised.

"Just a few interactions I have had after meeting J I have been pretty dangerous and one time Ella almost got hurt. I need to be able to protect myself and others." I say and he looks unconvinced. 

"No. I can't. I'm sorry." He says looking back at the paperwork in clear dismissal. I go to walk away but then I turn back and slam my hand on the table. He jumps and looks up at me surprised.

"It wasn't a request!" I yell as I lean into his face. "I came to you out of respect for J and the fact that you are his right-hand man. If you won't teach me I'll go find someone who will. Now either you can show me in the way you can or I go find a different teacher." 

He doesn't say anything and I turn and storm towards the door. Just as I touch the handle I decide to try one more thing. "When J gets back. I'll be sure to let him know that you refused to help me protect the two of us. I am sure he will be thrilled." 

"Meet me in the courtyard tomorrow morning at 7:30. Don't be late." Frost says and I leave. I got what I wanted. I don't care how I got it. I will be able to protect myself and my sister. 

(Le time skip again)

I wake up at 6 o'clock the next morning and head out to the courtyard. I decide to stretch some as I wait for Johnny to come out. I have no idea what I am in for, but I need to be ready. He walks out right before 7 o'clock and he looks at me. I can see that he is very hesitant to do this. 

"Alright. Take your shirt off. I need to see what kind of muscle I am working with here." He says and I take my shirt off and toss it to the side. "Oh boy. I guess the orphanage is not really concerned with muscle mass. I can still work with this. Alright, here's where we are gonna start. You are going to start doing weight training as well as cardio. Without strength and endurance, you might as well give up before the fight begins. We will do a week of those before adding sparring." 

"Oh boy. I'm gonna die." I say and Johnny laughs. 

"Let's hope not. I do like you." Johnny says and I sigh. 

(Le time skip take 2) 

I drag myself into my room and fall onto my face on the bed with a groan. I think my arms and legs are going to run away screaming. Then there is a knock at my door.

"Johnny, I have nothing more to give! Let me die in peace!" I scream into my pillow and I hear him laugh outside the door and then he comes in. 

"Torcher is over for the day, I promise. I just wanted to bring you Vicks rub. It will help your muscles not cramp. After a warm shower." He says as he walks towards me with a little container. 

"Oh thank you! I am going to need this." I say as I sit up and take it. 

"You might  want to get that shower and put that on sooner rather than later. The cooks are starting to prepare dinner. It should be ready in an hour." He says and then he leaves. I groan and head off to the bathroom to shower. I have this strange feeling like something is going to happen. 

All well. Maybe it is just nerves.

(A/N)

I'm back nerds! Sorry for the long hietus. Life sucks right now. This is the first time I am actually getting the chance to do the one thing I love most. I missed you all and I love everyone of you. I know life is uncertain right now, and there are a lot of things going on, but please remember to take care of your self physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually, if you are into that. I love you awesome nerds! Vote. Comment. Fan. Bye!