Penguin's Majesty

39. Plan into motion

Oswald was on edge when Henson, his butler arrived in his office telling him,

"Sir, it appears you have an... uninvited guest.... a young girl?..."

"It's not Lusciana is it?" He asked almost wishing to see her and nearly wanting to beg for forgiveness.

"No I'm afraid not sir. She had curly brown hair and wears all black. Quite the attitude too."

"Ah I know who it is now. Send her up."

"Of course sir."

Not even five minutes later did the girl come running up the stairs and bursting into his office.

"Ah miss Kyle what a pleasant surprise!" He said with fake enthusiasm.

"Sure whatever penguin. Look I'm just here to warn you. But then again I'm wondering what's in it for me if I share with you this valuable information?!" She crosses her arms and quirked a brow.

"Depends on what kind of information you're offering Miss Kyle."

"Oh I don't know just the latest news on the street and from Pennington mansion itself." She said nonchalantly, looking at her nails.

This got Oswald's attention. "Yes?"

"As I said what's in it for me?"

"I can give you a place to stay?"

"Nah I'm a street cat remember? Beside I still have babs old apartment. No I want something else."

"I can guarantee you a place in my empire or?... money?" He suggested.

That caught her attention.

"Okay I wanna see it."

"What?" He asked confused.

"The money I want to see it then I'll tell you. In exchange."

He opened a drawer under his desk. And pulled out 3 stacks of 100 dollar bills.

"That is 30,000. Right there."

Selina went to grab it. But Oswald snatched it away. He pointed at her and shook his finger. "Tsk tsk tsk. Nah ah ah! Don't get ahead of yourself Miss Kyle. The information first."

"Okay fine." She rolled her eyes. "She's planning on getting a team, all I know is she's recruiting people to take you down as we speak and she offered me a part in it, but I shut it down. I don't want any part in it. But since I know you better than her, I figure I could come to you and tell you what you need to know."

"Yes? Tell me more. Is there more?"

"Of course there's more." She rolled her eyes as if it were obvious. "Not only does she have my best friend Ivy, but she also has that sick clown, Harvey Dent, Bruce Wayne, and quite a few of those freaks from Indian hills."

"Hmm I see."

"Oh and she's been trying to talk Ed Nygma into it but so far he's been adamant about it. My guess? He's going to be trying to work with Barbara Kean, Tabitha Galavan, and Butch Gilzean. Oh and not to mention whatever his own agenda is." She huffed.

"This is why I like you, Miss Kyle. Your honest even if it is for a price. Here." He tossed her the stacks of cash. "You've earned it. But if I learn you've actually lied to me instead... well I don't think I'll have to explain it to you, now will I?"

"Of course not. I'm not stupid." She huffed and began walking out of his office.

"Wait!"

She stopped and turned around with her arms crossed and her hip out.

"What is it now?"

"Why don't you join me? I'm sure I could provide not only a place to stay but also I could be somewhat of a mentor to you."

"Why would I need a mentor?" She sassed.

"To help you move up in the ranks of course. If I were you I wouldn't want to be a simple informant forever now would I?"

She considered it for a minute and then nodded. "Deal. But out of this big place? I choose my own room."

"Certainly that can be arranged. Henson! Give Miss Kyle a tour would you? And whatever room she picks will be hers. Make sure it meets her accommodations and necessities." He ordered the Butler.

Selina inwardly smirked. Lusciana's plan was working perfectly. "Oh and one more thing Mr. Penguin, I want a front row seat when you take her off of her high pedestal."

And with that she left his office, and followed the Butler.

He began to show her each of the bedrooms. She stopped at the one she liked.

"Ah Yes..." the Butler sighed sadly. "This was Miss Swann's room. But since Master Cobblepot said to allow you any room you ask for. You may have it."

"It was her room?" She said in mock disgust. "No thanks. Let's see the others."

The Butler made sure to tell Oswald of the young girls distaste for Lusciana.

Of course she had everyone fooled.

Once she had her room picked out she went to the bathroom. Closed and locked the door before texting Ivy.

Cat
Hey Ivy I'm sure by now you've noticed I'm not home. I've found a new place to stay. And don't come looking for me either. I need some time alone.

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Ivy
Oh okay. Umm just let me know if you need anything. I'm here for you cat. Besides I guess I gotta let the cat out of the bag sometimes. Am I right? Can't keep you by my side all the time. Now can I? Well hopefully I'll see you later!

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Cat
Of course no problem. And yeah you can't keep me caged. So talk to you later I guess.
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She washed her hands and went back into the bedroom and flopped on the bed. She figured she should get some sleep before the real work begins.