Forbidden Love

Chapter 27-Feared Assassin

1 Year and 7 Months Later

Emily POV

CLANG! CLANG! CLANG! THWACK! "You need to punt forward and twist. Punt and twist!" Victor yells. I finally lost my patience and zapped the dummy that I was fighting. Lately, with my hormones, I've become more sarcastic, condescending, and mean. I never show my ugliness to my children. Victor sighs and walks over to me. "Why is it that you ALWAYS lose your patience?" I throw my long sword down and say, "Because I have infinite powers and if I wanted to, I can zap their ass to kingdom come. I have already mastered swords, archery, guns, brass knuckles, and just for kicks, I learned 5 additional languages aside from English and sarcasm." Victor sighs and says, "You feel bored. That's what usually happens to people with unlimited knowledge. I can give you your first kill if you want, but you and I have to be confident in the fact that you will not use your powers just because you can. These things can take time. You are a Hunter, not the Hunted. Remember that, Valeska. It's already 5:00. Go home to the kids." I grab my bag, place my sword back in its sheath, and walk to my car. I've been with Victor for a year and seven months and I've mastered everything he has asked me to, but I don't feel that I am being used for my full potential. I even had a costume made, which is all leather with a hoodie, a black wig, two sharp short swords, a Viking sword on my hip, a wrist blade on both wrists, and two guns; one on each leg. I even have a retractable bow with arrows. I only use that for serious fighting. I even use a mask and black combat boots with a retractable knife inside both my boots. I get to my car and I head back to Wayne Manor. I still act as his executive secretary and I always go with him back and forth to the offices. I take care of Jerome Jr. and Selina Marie. They are my pride and joy until the end of time. While driving, I pass by the GCPD and Arkham, both of those places have strong memories for me. I want to see Jim and Harvey but we had a falling out. Jim later learned that I obtained my powers through Hugo Strange and he was upset as to why I accepted them. I told him that I had no choice and I was knocked out when I was injected with the serum. Jim and I haven't spoken since. I see Harvey every now and then but it's not all the time. I finally arrive at Wayne Manor and I see my children playing with Alfred. Both Jerome and Selina are becoming advanced. Both of them are very smart children. "MOMMY!!" Both Jerome and Selina yell. They start running to me and jump on my legs. Jerome is trying to look in my pockets and Selina demands to be held. I pick both of them up and hold them close. I had promised the kids we could go to Coney Island soon. I walk up to Alfred, who unlike Jim, approves of me having powers and training with Zsasz. "How did it go?" Alfred asks. "Usual. I'm bored and I have no outlet to put my frustrations at all." Alfred takes Jerome Jr. from me and says, "The children missed you. They had their lessons and they had dinner already. Now, I think its time for some snacks and bath-time." "NO BATH-TIME!" Jerome Jr. yells. I laugh at how he can say no to a bath but yes for extra snacks. Alfred and I walk back to the Manor.

The Next Day

I wake up to hear laughing and giggling. I go downstairs and see an unexpected surprise. Oswald Cobblepot, Edward Nygma, and Victor Zsasz playing with Jerome Jr. and Selina. Bruce and Alfred are present as well. "Good morning, sleepyhead," Oswald says to me. Edward jumps over an ottoman to come and hug me. It's been months since I've seen Ed. "My dear, how I've missed you." Ed smiles. I can't help but smile with him. "It's great to see you too, Ed. What brings you all here?" Oswald hobbles over to me and says, "We want for you to work for us. Zsasz says that you are the best so far. We have some people who are behind in payments for a tribute to me. We need for you to collect." I look at Victor and he only winks. I understand he can't say in front of Alfred and Bruce. "We need to discuss this later. Come along, gentlemen," says Oswald. Zsasz comes close to me and whispers, "Remember everything that I taught you, my dear. You'll do great." Zsasz kisses me on my hand and walks away.

That Evening

All-day had passed and after I bathe the children and tuck them into bed, I leave Wayne Manor. How you may ask? I flew, of course. I leaped off the balcony and flew into the night sky. After circling for Penguin's hideaway, I come across a gorgeous mansion that had belonged to his father, who was a multi-millionaire but had, unfortunately, passed away. I land right by the door and as if by magic, Victor opens the door for me. I walk in without saying a word and walk straight to Oswald. "Ah! Welcome! Shall we skip the pleasantries and go straight to business?" I simply nod. Oswald's demeanor changes as he snaps at a huge man to hand him a briefcase, which he slides to me across a long dining table. I open the case and see the bundles of cash. "That has 3 million dollars in it. Collect the tribute, kill him, and the money is yours." Zsasz hands me a photo of a man who has only a patch of hair on his head, green eyes, and a toothy grin. "His name is Benjamin Cooper. He has been spreading malicious gossip and threatening to talk to cops." I interrupt by saying, "' He's also a wife-beater and child molester. Monsters like this don't need to be on the street." Oswald smiles and says, "Having children certainly can change your mind about everything, doesn't it?" I look at Zsasz and back at Oswald and reply, "Yes, it does. Where's this asshole right now?" 

Benjamin's Apartment

"Jessie!! I'm back! Where's daddy's little whore?!" Benjamin bellows. He stumbles into his apartment with a 6 pack of beer and a carton of cigarettes. "JESSIE?!" He yells once more. "Jessie and Delia aren't here, Benjamin," I growl. He turns to see me, his eyes widen like a deer caught in headlights. "W-W-W-Who are you?" He stutters. I walk slowly towards him and say, "Oswald wants his money so I helped myself to your safe and handed the rest of the hoarded cash to your wife and step-daughter. They already left Gotham. Now, you're my bitch." I fling Benjamin across the room, back and forth, back and forth. His screams are music to my ears. He attempts to shoot me but luckily for me, Zsasz taught me how to deflect a gun. I begin thrashing him around the whole apartment. Benjamin tries to escape but using my powers, I retract him and start slamming his head in by using the refrigerator door. I still have the stamina to continue but I want to take my time with him. I'm not killing him for the money, but I don't need this piece of shit on the streets and endangering children, especially mine. "S-S-S-S-Stop!!! Whatever you think I did, it's a lie!! That bitch and whore lied to you!" I step onto his throat and he starts choking. "You don't deserve to live. You deserve to burn." I whisper in his ear. With that, I stab him in his head, ending his life. I can hear sirens and I immediately jump out of the window, into mid-flight. I soar upwards to another building, overlooking the commotion of cops and reporters. I smirk, knowing that my name will be known, no one will dare mess with me, and how that scum of the Earth is now gone. I then jump off the building and thrust myself into the air to soar back home before the night ends.