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

The Son of Gotham

Evy P.O.V

I woke up in the trunk of a van. My hands & feet were bound with rope & mouth was gagged. I frantically looked around & found Bruce sleeping next to me. I crawled over to check him & breathed in relief when he was still breathing. The van had no windows so I couldn't check our surroundings. Based on the bumps in the road, I figured that we had just entered the narrows. This would be the only time I could escape & get help. I didn't want to leave Bruce but someone had to warn the others.

To avoid making a lot of noise, I slowly contorted myself so my legs were close to my hands. I began searching trough my boot for my switch knife & found it. I quickly rolled into a dark corner to avoid being seen. In the darkness, I cut the binds on my hands before moving onto my feet. I was free in no time & began to crawl to the back. With my knife, I found the lock & began to slowly pry it open. We stopped at a stop sign which was my chance. I quickly ran out & lightly closed the back. I took cover behind a sedan just in time as they pulled away. Now, I just needed to get back to Ed's.

The city was eerily empty for this time. Normally, every crook would be out working but no one was. I kept to the alleyways as I made my way back. I noticed some of Galavan's men searching the area. However, there weren't too many since I was making good time. I made it to Ed's building in 30 mins & was shivering bad. With my last bit of strength, I climbed up the fire escape to get to his bathroom window. The window was locked so I picked it open with my knife. The window creaked open as I slipped through. I finally felt the fatigue set in as I stumbled into the living room. Ozy was complaining to Ed as he paced the room.

"Ms. Wayne, what happened?!" Ed noticed me & quickly held me up. He led me to the bed where he covered me in blankets for warmth

"Evy, my god, I was so worried. I just sent Gabe to look for you hours ago. What did he do?!" Ozy panicked as he cradled me & showered me in kisses

"Galavan attacked us & abducted us. He has what he wants: Bruce." I cried before burrowing into his chest

"Everything's going to be okay. We'll get him back. You rest while I sort this out." Ozy sweetly assured me. He tucked me into bed & stayed till I slept.

Oswald P.O.V

Once Evy was asleep, I made the calls for our people to search for Galavan. I had no doubt that Bruce was close to him. I made sure to place a high price for reliable information. Bruce needed to be found as soon as possible. Luckily, Gordon was still knocked out from his beating last night & sleeping on the couch. As a precaution, I put her wig back on & raised the covers over her head.

"What the hell?!" Jim asked as Ed finished my mother's song

"At last. How are you feeling?" I replied

"Not so good. Nygma?" Jim groggily answered

"Hi!" Ed happily replied

"Mmhmmhm, long story. He's a friend." I amusingly explained

"A friend?" Jim questioned

"You're welcome, by the way. No thanks needed, saving your life & all." I reminded him

"Yeah. Thanks. I guess." Jim groaned

"No, really. What are friends for?" I darkly countered, "You got beat pretty bad. That Galavan is a pistol, isn't he?"

"Yeah he is." Jim humiliatingly admitted while walking to the window

"Oh, you're free to go, of course, Jim. Desperate fugitive from the law though you be." I pointed out, making him stop, " But I beg of you, sit & consider. You & I share a bond in Theo Galavan. A passion, if you will. If there was ever a time for us to work together, now is that time."