Okay guys, so here's the deal. Some people have been messaging me saying what happened to Helena before Jason found her? So here it is. I've made a prologue to Crimson Heart so that you can see what happened to Batgirl and how she got kidnapped. And whatever person reviewed to ask if this is set after Battle for the Cowl the answer is obviously yes. Right now Bruce is still technically 'dead' since I just didn't want to add him into the story. I wanted to focus on Helena and Dick's relationship, so that means no Bruce because if I want to write a story with him in it most likely it would be all about him. Plus I really like Dick as Batman. I'm going to make it so that Helena remembers everything that happened later, so just chill for now and enjoy the story.
(Please note that I didn't expect to write this. If I had it would have been the first chapter of the story instead of the second.)
Prologue To Crimson Heart
After he woke up, feeling the warm body next to him made Dick smile. Then again whenever he saw her in his bed made him smile.
It had taken her three months. Three months just to convince Dick that she desperately wanted him, and that the feelings were mutual. So after he got over the awkwardness of the new relationship (plus the fact that they were having sex now) things went back to normal. As it turned out Helena was right all along; he did want her.
Dick turned the TV on, shifting so that he was sitting up against the headboard with Helena still lying on his chest. He really hated waking her up since she barely got to sleep at all. Like Father like daughter. She stirred slightly, nuzzling her face into his neck. That made him smile wider.
Dick hasn't been this intimate with anyone in a long time, since Kori actually. They tried to make it work, they really did but he had had enough of it. So after the last time they broke up and she came knocking on his door asking to get back together he put his foot down. He told her that yes he forgave her, but it was over because it would never turn into anything else. He had been forced to break her heart and he knew it. It was the truth though; they only needed to be friends with nothing else to tell. Given time they both got over it.
"Good morning sleeping beauty." Helena looked up at him through her eyelashes, and he wanted to take her right then and there. Dick ran his fingers through her hair, pulling it back behind her ears and shoulders so he could see her face. He kissed her forehead, the tip of her nose, and then her lips. That made her smile.
"Good morning to you to." The best thing about this week was that Alfred went to some type of butler club in London (even though everyone knew it was some type of ex-spy convention) and Damian was forced to go visit his mother for the next couple months. Nobody understood why because Talia ended up telling him he was an enemy of the Al Ghul family, but Damian just went with it to keep her happy.
So for the next couple weeks the mansion was empty except for the two of them. This meant he had Helena all to himself.
"Yes it is. What do you wanna do today?" She sat up and rubbed her eyes.
"I don't know. Got anything specific you can think of?"
"Mmhmm." He slowly kissed down her neck making her let out a soft sigh. Dick gently started sucking on one of her nipples through her tank top while kneading the other breast. Helena moaned and closed her eyes, tangling her hands in his hair slightly tugging it."I definitely know what I want to do today."
"Yeah well as much as I want to I can't. We have to find the people responsible for all the kidnappings remember?" He stopped and got out of bed.
"I suppose you're right. As always."
"That doesn't mean we can't have fun later…" He smirked leaning down to kiss her cheek.
"Got that right."
"I'm gonna head down to the cave since I'm not that hungry."
"You read mind."
"So exactly what do we know about these kidnappings?" Helena asked. They had both suited up and started working on the case. Batman was sitting at the computer searching for anything identical about the people this person had kidnapped.
"So far all of them are women." He winced. This conversation wasn't going to end well because he knew what she was going to offer.
"Anything else?"
"They're women with black hair, blue eyes, and all under eighteen. All were found dead and naked with blankets thrown over them in different parts of Gotham. One in the north, south, and east parts to be exact."
She glared down at him, each knowing what the other was thinking. "We would catch the rapist." Dick stood up and glared down at her.
"I'm not gonna let you go walking around in a mini skirt and high heels like a street whore. What would happen if someone recognized you? You're reputation would be ruined."
"The only thing you're worried about is me, not my reputation. Protective much?"
"It's way too risky for-"
"Just calm down for a second Dick. I've got what this guy wants," she gestured to her breasts and moved her hands down towards her hips "so let's just get this argument over with because you know I'll win. Besides, we know from his pattern that he's going to strike in the west part of Gotham next, and it just so happens that Ryan is having a birthday party at his house tonight."
"That spoiled rich kid Bruce made you go out with so that his dad would cut a deal with the company?"
"Yep. He lives on the west side and it's the perfect place to snatch a pretty teenage girl. You'd be tracking me the whole time so there isn't anything to worry about anyway." Helena wrapped her arms around his torso trying to give him a hug. Automatically he placed his hands on her hips and pulled her close. This idea was wrong on so many levels.
"Fine. As long as you don't make out with anyone besides me." This made her laugh a little.
"Wouldn't dream of it. I gotta go get ready now." She went upstairs leaving him alone in the batcave. Just the thought of that pervert touching his Helena made him want to put his fist through the wall.
He didn't know how she did it, but Helena always managed to look beautiful in the simplest of outfits. She had on her Gotham academy uniform with her hair curled, and a little lip gloss. She didn't really need the extra stuff, because her natural beauty could outshine even the most glamorous movie star. If this was a different situation she would be up against the wall with her panties around her ankles. Damn those white knee high socks she wears!
"Ready to go Dick?"
"Not really." Who would be if they knew that their girlfriend was going to be caught by a psycho? She rolled her eyes and opened the door.
"Just come on already. The faster we do this the faster we can have some alone time later." She winked and walked out the door.
As soon as they were about two miles away Helena decided to try and lighten the mood.
"Would you stop looking so sad about this? It's quick and simple. It isn't the first time I've done this you know." He slammed his foot on the brake bringing the car to a screeching halt.
"What did you just say?"
"It isn't that bad Dick. Nothing ever happened because dad always took care of things. I have complete faith in you." He looked down at the armrest. He was using his own girlfriend as bait for a murdering rapist. Nothing could possibly go wrong. He started driving again trying not to think about what was going to happen at this party. When they got there he stopped the vehicle and just sat there.
"I'll see you later." She grabbed the door handle, but before she could open it he grabbed her arm. He took her chin in his hand, gently pulling her in for a kiss. When they pulled apart he cupped her cheek and she saw the worry in Dick's eyes. "I have a tracer in my necklace, bracelet, headband, and my anklet which nobody could find without taking off my socks."
"Please don't mention that. I'm trying not to think about some crazy guy stripping you."
"Everything is fine Dick just chill." Helena opened the door putting one foot on the ground. "By the way I'm not just wearing these socks because they complete this outfit." She pecked him on the lips and got out of the car before he even got a chance to say goodbye. Watching the sway of Helena's hips as she walked up the drive way, he thought about how hot she looked and how no man would ever be able to resist that beautiful girl.
Damn those knee socks.
After saying hello to everyone who goes to Gotham Academy, she went over to stand by the buffet. In about twenty minutes the cake would be served and presents be opened. The party was being held outside, and she had to say that it was set up nicely on a perfect night with great music playing in the background. She would have to remember doing something like this for her party in about two months. Her thoughts got interrupted as the music stopped playing when Ryan's dad got up onstage to tap the microphone three times. Now that Helena thought about it she couldn't place his name.
"First of all I'd like to thank everyone for coming, and to say happy birthday to Ryan." Everyone clapped and whistled while waiters came out to offer people drinks when it quieted down. "I hope everyone is having a good time, and if you need anything please don't be afraid to ask the waiters." The music started up again as Ryan's dad got offstage. A waiter talking to someone turned his head around and they locked gazes for a second. The man said his goodbyes as the waiter started walking towards her.
He had sandy blonde hair with an amazing smile to match. He wore a white long sleeved button down shirt with a red vest and black bowtie.
"Hi."
"Hey." She smiled pulling her hair back behind her ear.
"Would you like something to drink?" He moved the round tray in his right hand towards the front of her with a single cup sitting in the center.
"No thank you, I'm not thirsty right now." He ran a hand through his hair smiling at her again. How old was he like twenty?
"Well a toast is coming up and I think that it would look weird if you didn't have a drink."
"Oh uh thanks then." She took the drink put didn't take a sip. The truth was that she really wasn't thirsty. The cute waiter didn't go away though; he just stood there looking at her. Memorizing her.
"My names Chris."
"Helena." They shook hands.
"Enjoying the party Helena?"
"Yeah to tell you the truth I'm starting to look forward to the cake. I mean look at how many people are here!" He laughed.
"Chocolate lover huh?"
"Guilty as charged." She took a sip of the drink, and found out it was Cherry Coke. It was a pretty nasty drink but she was used to drinking things she didn't exactly like. Her father had told her to drink whatever they offered you to be nice especially if it was at a friend's place or charity event. So she took a few more sips to show him that it tasted alright and her phone started ringing.
"I guess I'll see you when I help bring the cake out Helena."
"Alright see you later." Chris walked away while she checked to see who was calling her. Of course it had to be Dick. She walked away from the crowd and found a spot where nobody was standing.
"Hello?" Dick sighed in content at the sound of her voice.
"How's it going? Seen anybody suspicious yet? Have you changed your mind about this? If you want to I can come-"
"No I haven't changed my mind and I never will so just accept it."
"Fine has anything happened yet?"
"No. The only thing I've done so far is talk to people. How about you?"
"I dropped the car at that diner a couple miles away. Right now I'm a couple buildings away checking the perimeter for someone who might sneak in."
"Don't worry you'll get the signal if anything goes down. Talk to you later Dick."
"Wait!"
"What?!"
"I love you."
"Right back at you pretty boy."
Helena hung up the phone and walked back over to the party. It felt really hot all of the sudden. She watched as the waiters brought out the cake, and Chris came back over. After getting a piece she started talking to him again.
"Are you feeling ok Helena? You look kind of sick."
"Yea it's just kind of hot. Now that I think about it I'm kinda dizzy." She stumbled and he had to catch her.
"Let me help you inside, I'll take you to the bathroom or somewhere you could sit down for awhile." By the time he said that she couldn't think straight and was seeing stars. Her legs were felling numb too. Chris opened the door to the mansion and helped her inside. He put one arm around her waist while the other was on the wall to steady them both.
"Oh my God should I call an ambulance or something? I'm afraid you're going to faint if I leave you alone." He brought them into the kitchen and sat her down in a chair. Chris kneeled down in front of her taking both her hands in his. "Helena? Helena can you hear me? Who should I call to help you?" Okay Helena think. Focus on one thought and try to figure this thing out. The only thing I did was talk and- the drink. I've been drugged. But Chris couldn't know he's just trying to help. It was whoever was in the kitchen after the speech. She started swaying and panting. "Oh my God I'm calling 91-" Chris suddenly fell to the floor with a dark figure standing behind him, frying pan in hand.
Before she knew it, the man lifted his hand and struck her in the head, making everything turn black.
When Helena woke up, there was a blindfold around her eyes and a gag in her mouth. They were both sticky so that meant they were made out of tape. Black tape to be exact. She tried to get up, but found out that her arms were tied together with tape around her elbows and wrists. It was the same with her knees and ankles. The numbness was still there, but she wiggled around a little bit and discovered she was lying on her stomach on the ground. It was smooth so obviously she was in a warehouse somewhere.
"Well well look who's awake. Sorry Miss Wayne you're not going anywhere unless I tell you to." The person started walking towards her, his footsteps slow and steady. His voice was unrecognizable to anyone she had ever met before so that meant Chris didn't drug her intentionally. Wait what happened to Chris? She tried to talk but her voice was muffled by the gag.
"Sorry you can't talk right now either. The drug was intended to knock you out for about three hours but I didn't want to take the chance of you waking up screaming in the car. It was just another minor problem so it wasn't much of a worry for me." He stopped right next to her and grabbed a fistful of her hair yanking her head up off the ground.
"The only major problem was that waiter helping you. Poor old Chris just couldn't mind his own business? He doesn't matter much now though, if I had to guess he's having fun in the back of a car. Keep your head just like that or else." His hand moved down her neck and over a breast, stopping at the hem of her shirt. Time to pull out the damsel in distress card. Helena sighed mentally.
"Just so you know I had men outside on the rooftops looking for Batman just in case he decided to drop by the party. I wasn't exactly sure if you were working with him or not, so I removed anything that could have a tracer. To be more specific your bracelet, necklace, and this pretty anklet you had on is currently in the car with Chris, leading Batman on a wild goose chase." Okay maybe she really was a damsel in distress now.
His hand moved down her skirt and over her panties coming back up to rest on her hipbone.
"You really are a pretty thing aren't you? All tied up to-" A loud boom interrupted him and she let out a sigh of relief. (It was more like her just exhaling since the tape was still on her mouth.) Oh thank God Dick found me in time.
"Aye yo Jack!" Maybe not. Loud footsteps echoed around the warehouse. It sounded like there were at least three or four of them. At least she found out what this guy's name is.
"What is it Jimmy I'm in the middle of something."
"I need the money you owe me."
"I'll give it to you next week, get out of here I'm busy."
"Which slut is it this time?"
"None of your business now leave."
"I can't. I owe it to that ring over on Hood's side and they want it tonight. Unless you wanna lose your brothers over this I suggest ya help me." Jack sighed and stood up taking a few steps away from her.
"Well I don't have it so what are we gonna do?"
"I got an idea. Let's sell the whore to them! That way they make money, we repay our debts, and everybody stays happy!"
"No way man she's too valuable for me to sell."
"You're just gonna rape and kill her. You can kidnap another one sometime later. Just think about it for a second."
"Actually you might be onto something here. I guess that could work."
"Now we're talkin'! Let's see if she's good enough for 'em first." Suddenly one of them grabbed her arms and pulled her up into a sitting position on her knees. "Somebody get me the duct tape." The one they called Jimmy taped her ankles to her upper thighs and taped her lower thighs together also. All four of them lifted her up into the air to spread her legs as far as they could go. Then four different hands were in her panties with the owners saying all the dirty things they were going to do to her out loud. Some person took the tape gag away from her mouth allowing her to breathe easier. She tried to scream and break the tape like a helpless teenage girl who couldn't do anything to stop them.
A loud crash of a window breaking caused everybody to stop moving their hands. She imagined that they all turned their heads toward the sound. Please let it be Dick this time.
"GET YOUR HANDS OFF HER!"
Yep that's Dick alright. Took him long enough.
Considering how dark and angry Batman's voice is these guys are going to an overnight stay at the hospital. There were grunts and sounds of punching but she couldn't see a thing to confirm her suspicions. The only thing she knew was that she was being hoisted over someone's shoulder running in the opposite direction of the fight. So Helena did the only thing a person could do at this point.
She screamed as loud as she could.
It sounded like it was too late because she could feel the cool night air and hear a metal door shut behind her. Then she was shoved in the back of a van that felt like it sped off at about sixty miles per hour.
"Oh crap oh crap oh crap!"
"Whatta we do now?"
"Drive you moron drive!" She screamed again hoping Dick wouldn't lose track of the van.
"Batman's right behind us!"
"Then don't stop!" Apparently Jack was the smart one around these parts.
"Shut her up Jack!" The safety of a gun was clicked off and she could feel it against the side of her head.
"Either you shut the fuck up or I put a bullet through that pretty little head of yours!" Okay time to be quiet. When she got out of here this guy was gonna get punched in the face. Hard.
"There's a stop light up ahead. He won't run it if other people might get hurt in the process. Floor it!" The car sped up and when they cheered after she heard a bunch of car horns honk at them, well it didn't take a genius to figure this one out.
"Good job Jimmy just keep going straight to the Hood's side." Wait did he just say Hood? As in the Red Hood's part of town that no bat crosses unless instructed? This was going to turn out fantastic. If she managed to get away there's the possibility that she could run into the Red Hood AKA Jason Todd. But if she didn't try to escape she would go have to go wherever these idiots were taking her.
So see Jason Todd the rogue ex-robin that has tried to kill her entire family, or some unknown place she could most likely escape on her own since they didn't know her secret identity. Let's go with the second choice.
"Now all's we have to do is get this bitch to the place and we'll be home free."
"Speaking of her…" Jack moved a cloth in front of her nose and mouth so that she couldn't breathe.
Focus Helena. Just concentrate on anything else but breathing. Jack wouldn't take the cloth away so she was forced to breathe. When I get out of here I'm going to kick…..
So here is the requested chapter. Please REVIEW and tell me how I'm doing so far.
