Return to The City Of Scars

Innocence

Ecco awoke the next morning to the scent of waffles and pancakes. Grinning she scrambled out of bed and ran down to stairs to meet her family in the kitchen. The small blonde girl plopped herself down on the couch with a plate of chocolate chip pancakes and fruit and watched a show of multi colored ponies learning about the magic of friendship. The front door opened and a few moments later, Cinder entered the living room, looking disheveled. Ecco giggled, putting her plate aside and rushing too her favorite baby sitter's side. "Cinder!" Cinder smiled and embraced the small child as Harley came over with a plate for Cinder. Cinder yawned and thanked her before taking a seat at the dining room table which overlooked the living room. Joker walked over, "So what's the status on the transfer of medical equipment?" He asked. Cinder nodded taking a bite, "It's going great. We're nearly finished transferring everything to the infirmary here." She glanced up, "Speaking of medical- where's Brianna? Graham sent me ahead to check her eye." J and Harley shared a look. "Come to think of it," Harley said, "I haven't seen either of them." Suddenly a crash drew them all to the library where they heard arguing. Opening the library door, both twins were in the middle of a mess of papers, several computers sat in room. Brianna snapped at her twin, glaring angrily, "I told you not to move the papers on my side of the room!" Ethan snapped back, "Oh I'm sorry princess! Would you like me to leave?!" Brianna snarled, "You are so aggravating! Now send those to Marky or I'll-" It was then they noticed their audience. Joker narrowed his eyes, "What is this?" Brianna scoffed, "We were trying to figure out who framed me. Mark Nygma hasn't been as much help as I'd hoped." Joker groaned, "Both of you, out. There's nothing to prove." Brianna hissed, "I didn't kill-" Joker nodded, cutting her off. "I know." Brianna stared, "If you know then why is there no point?" Joker looked at his heiress, "I raised you to kill the right way. If you want revenge you don't do it like that. I already have people trying to find out what really happened." Brianna growled, "So now what? I sit around and do nothing?" Joker nodded, "Exactly. Go in the pool, play video games, whatever your heart desires." Brianna rolled her eye. Cinder pushed her way through, "Actually Brianna," She said, "You can come with me and I'll take a look at your eye and see if there's any changes. Brianna nodded and followed after her. When the rest of them returned to the living room, Ethan watched the multi colored ponies on screen for a few minutes before he grabbed the remote and changed the channel to the news. "Hey!" Ecco whined. Ethan chuckled, "Sorry kid. My turn." Ecco whined, "Mommy! Ethan changed the channel!" Harley walked in about to say something when there was a breaking news bulletin. "Breaking now- a fire by the Gotham docks has killed notorious mob boss Carmine Falcone this morning." Joker gaped and Harley stopped. The king and queen of Gotham stared at the tv as the news anchor spoke. Ethan stared as they showed footage of the burning docks, only to jump to his feet upon seeing a familiar figure. Jack. "Brianna!" He yelled, storming out of the living room to grab his gun and holster. Brianna came out of the bathroom with Cinder who was following her. Brianna's left eye was exposed as she locked eyes with her twin, and he saw her wounded eye for the first time. Her left eye had a half inch to an inch long scar, it was healing well- but the main concern was a blood vessel that had been nicked by the blade. Her scar would never fade, that was clear- but the question the doctors had was if she would go blind. Ethan doubted it, she was too strong, and would never allow herself to succumb to a fate that would make her feel inferior. And considering the demon that resided in her soul, he doubted the Enchantress would allow her host to become inferior. Brianna narrowed her eyes, "What?" She hissed, breaking him from his thoughts. He'd been staring. He shook his head, "We need to go to the docks. Your ex killed Carmine Falcone." 

Brianna's eyes widened at his words. She snarled suddenly and stormed off, Cinder ran after her. "Brianna! I need to reapply your eye patch!" Brianna didn't listen to her and stormed into her room, slamming the door shut locking her brother and Cinder out. Cinder sighed, tapping her foot impatiently. Ethan checked his gun, ensuring it was loaded and he had extra bullets in his holster. It was an awkward moment for the pair, as they weren't exactly together anymore. Brianna walked out a few minutes later, high waisted tight ripped light colored jeans, dark brown lace up leather combat boots, a Harlequin patterned leather jacket, a black tank top underneath, a holster at her thigh, her custom gun tucked neatly inside, she looked at her brother, "Let's go."