Forbidden Love

Chapter 30-Uneventful Evening

Emily POV

I arrived back at Wayne Manor and entered through the children's room. Both of them are sleeping, cuddling with their teddy bears. I caressed Jerome Jr's red hair and he moved slightly. He reminds me of his father so much. I give him a kiss on his forehead and place the covers under his arm to make him warm and comfortable. I then go to Selina Marie's bed and play with her brown hair. She reminds me of me when I was her age; innocent and carefree. She flutters her eyes and looks at me. "Mmmm. Mommy?" I smile softly and say, "Yes, sweetheart?" Her face began to change. She looked ill. "I feel funny. I think-" Selina throws up in her blanket. My heart starts racing. Nothing has ever scared me more than my child becoming sick. Simultaneously, Jerome Jr. became violently sick as well. I scoop both Jerome Jr. and Selina Marie while yelling for Alfred. As I rush out of the room, Alfred and Bruce are outside of the door. "The children are sick. I'll rush them to them hospital. Please look for Strange. Scour the whole damn city but find him, please. Call me when you get him." With both children in my arms, I rush out of the house and thrust myself towards the air, flying over houses. I finally land in front of the hospital and inside. Two nurses run towards me and grab the children. Selina is groaning in pain while Jerome Jr. silently says nothing. His face was pale as was Selina Marie's. Suddenly, I notice something with Jerome Jr. His eyes became white, like mine did when I changed. My thoughts immediately went to when Hugo told me that my kids would have my powers as well. I don't want them to have this ability as well. I can handle myself and my children are helpless and innocent. Then, the nurses started gasping. Selina Marie was levitating. I grab both of my children and hold them tightly. Jerome Jr. is shaking and so is Selina Marie. The nurses are asking me questions but I'm unable to answer. Suddenly, the doors to the room burst open. It's Hugo.

Later That Evening
The children are stable. They were already evaluated by Strange and it turns out they have developed their powers already. Jerome Jr. and Selina Marie have the same powers I do. I wish I could expel my powers forever but I can't. My thoughts are interrupted by Hugo. "Emily, I have other news for you." I stare at Hugo with anticipation and anxiety. "I had the twins tested and their intelligence level is off the charts. They both have an IQ of 160, and they solved a mixed Rubix Cube with seven minutes. Before I released you from the hospital, you tested at 170. Tell me, have they acted different after a year?" I tried to recollect my memories but they didn't seem different to me. I shake my head no and Hugo went back to his notes. "With the serum in their bodies, they will grow fast. By the time they're four, they'll have the mind of a fifteen year old and the body of a teen. It'll be difficult to keep up with their age, but they'll survive with my guidance." I turn to Hugo and say, "Hell no. You will NOT teach them anything. They are my children and I will teach them.  I don't want you to corrupt them like you did with me." Hugo chuckles and says, "Oh my joy, you are a marvel. I love this new you. You're so dark and mysterious. Jerome would be proud of you." I wanted to punch his lights out for that comment but Selina Marie woke up from her nap, as did Jerome Jr. "Mom? What's wrong with us?" Jerome Jr. asks me. I look towards Hugo and he steps out of the room. I sit in a chair that's in between Jerome Jr's and Selina Marie's bed. I sigh softly and begin to tell them the story of how we obtained our powers.