New story! Sorry the chapter's so short... And yes, I changed it to third-person. I just can't write in first-person.
Chapter 1
I cannot believe this guy, Thorn thought, pulling a hand through her short red hair.
"I told you, I'm gonna give it to you for fifty bucks, no less." She dangled the golden wristwatch in front of the man's face.
"Thorn, I said I was gonna give you thirty-five." The tall man looked down at her.
"Fifty, and I'll let you walk away with your face." The young teen pulled out a silver dagger with a engraved T.
He scoffed, "I'm supposed to believe that a twelve year old girl can hurt me?"
"Fourteen! And yes, you should." She held the dagger to his throat.
"Fine," He begrudged, throwing her the money, "It better be worth it." He grabbed the watch and ran.
"Sweet!" She stuffed the money into my pocket and walked out of the alley.
Taking some slummy shortcuts through the heart of Gotham, she was soon in front of the bakery. Fixing her boyish spikes, she walked in. The man at the counter looked up.
"No shoes, no service." Thorn looked down, staring at her mud-caked bare feet.
"I'll pay extra."
"Fine, whaddya want, urchin?"
"One loaf of soft bread."
He produced the bread, watching her warily, "Five dollars, plus extra."
She slapped a ten down, grabbed the bread and ran. Five blocks later, Thorn ground to a halt, staring at a bulletin board. A girl with big green eyes and neck length hair grinned at her from a picture with the name "THERESA WILLIAMS" printed above it. A missing notice was under it.
Dumb orphanage, wants me back? Sucks for them.
She tore the picture down.
"Theresa Williams is dead. She died when the murders happened. Now, it's just Thorn."
If you know a Theresa Williams, just FYI that I made my character's name. So I dunno.
Also, this story could go both ways. Could be a Batman or a Joker story.
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