The Detective And The Kingpin

Ch. 1

“Detective Cobblepot!”

Oswald looked up to see Captain Bullock looking at him, standing in front of his office door. Oswald walked over, his partner Jim Gordon following behind.

“Yes Captain?” Oswald asked, a somewhat goofy grin on his face. He was trying to be positive, but Bullock didn't look amused.

“It's been two weeks, you still haven't closed your case. You too Gordon.”

Oswald glanced at Jim, before looking back at Bullock. “The case will be solved soon sir.”

Bullock gave him a look “What do you mea—”

    “Oswald Cobblepot!”

Jim and Bullock looked at Oswald wide-eyed when they heard the familiar voice. “What the hell is Edward Nygma doing here?!”

    “Detective, I don't like waiting!”

“He's the King of the underworld, he knows of most crimes. Plus, we all know he's obsessed with me for some reason, so I called him here.” Oswald said, before walking out of Bullock's office, facing Edward.

“Oh there he is, hello detective, miss me?” Edward asked with a slight flirty tone.

“No. I need your help.”

Edward smirked. “Don't you always detective? When will you finally let your walls down and join me?”

Oswald ignored him. “A woman was murdered Nygma.”

Edward walked towards Oswald “You have to pay me for answers Detective, you know that.”

“Not now Nygma, I'll owe you a favor.”

Edward made a displeased sound. “Detective, Detective, you owe me a lot of favors—”

“Edward Nygma, the victim was my mother, do help me or I'll personally arrest you for all your crimes.” Oswald had a serious tone.

Edward's eyes darkened a little. He had met Gertrude Kapelput once, she had been sweet and kind. “Fine, you can owe me a favor, and I'll help you. I'll call when I get information.” Edward walked out of the precinct, standing outside though.

“No wonder it's taken this long Cobblepot, you shouldn't have taken this case, I'll be reassi—”

The officers in the room watched them “No! I'll be fine captain.”

“Cobblepot—”

Oswald sharply glared at Bullock “I'm going to find whoever killed my mother captain, and I'm going to make them wish they were dead.”

“Oswald... Maybe you should take a break.”

Oswald looked at Jim. “No. I'm not backing down on this case.” Oswald put on his coat, turning away, and walking out of the precinct, not expecting Edward to still be there.

“I met your mother once, she was really sweet. Made me remember that there are good people in Gotham, maybe that's how I knew you two were related.” Edward walked next to Oswald, watching his facial expressions.

“Why are you still here Edward?” Oswald kept a straight face while walking.

Edward looked away, looking up. “Because I wanted to talk to you. Also, I wanted to say, you don't have to repay the favor. Consider it a one-time free pass.”

Oswald looked at Edward, confused “Why?”

“I know what it's like to loose a mother.”

“Oh...” Oswald looked away “I shouldn't be talking to you... But I am... Why?”

Edward was silent for a moment, before he spoke “Because we're connected, we have some sort of bond.”

“A bond?”

“I think so at least... Well then, I better get going. Oswald?”

Oswald looked at Edward again “Yes?”

“Please take care of yourself.” With the blink of an eye, Edward was gone and Oswald was alone.

“A bond... Interesting...”