I frown as the lights switch on, I never did like mornings, now I seem to dread them. Probably because I know I will never get out of these cells for a while. Stretching I stumble towards the door as it slid open, once again the same guard pushed me, however this time, towards the 'Rough' line. Harls grabbed my arm as I fell and helped me up; nearly snarling she hid me behind her protectively. Usually I could stand up for myself but after six months of nearly no food and being hit and beaten every week it's a miracle I could stand!
"Come on Aura time to start walking darling" Ivy whispered in my ear and quickly as I could I managed to start walking with Ivy and Harley. As we all finally made it to the cafeteria, I mean how many hallways does this place have? Ivy sat me down as they went to get the (hopefully not drugged) food. They sat back down and both grinned.
"Thanks girls!" I try to smile at them both as we all started eating and were silent for a few minutes.
"So how bad was it Aura?" Ivy looks at the bruises which cover my face and arms, sighing I lift up my orange and then white top till it shows them my collection of bruises and scars which I have acquired after my lovely stay at Blackgate. Growling Harley snapped her fork while Ivy's eyes flashed ominously, I shoved my top back down to my waist with a frown.
"Who did it?" Ivy's seductive tone suddenly had a sharp edge which I usually didn't try to cause, because honestly, she scares me shitless when she is pissed off"
"Guards, inmates and the Batman" I listed off as I carried on eating even though it tasted disgusting but this was the first proper meal I have had for ages so I made sure I did not gag it back up and wolfed it down. Ivy had an evil gleam in her eyes, I glanced at Harley who gave me a grin and rolled her eyes.
"You're with us now my little sprout, you won't be hurt again" Ivy growled out. Grinning I gave her a little hug.
"Thanks Ivy but I am not wearing that green sprout costume you made me last Christmas!" I laughed as their faces lit up with humour, and that's when a chilling voice broke the happy moment.
"So Harls, who's your, uh, friend?" Even though I was with Harley and Ivy most of the time, I had made it a mission not to get near the Joker and stayed out of sight whe ever he was near, yes I was scared of him he really was crazy and would kill you before you said a word! He sat opposite Ivy while sitting by Harley, his black eyes were set on me.
"Oh puddin', this is Aurora Swan, but she goes by Aura! Don't cha remember me telling you 'bout her?" Harley pouted and cuddled up to him, que me wanting to vomit.
"So that's the new girl who Hatter is across from?" a man asked with red hair, expressive green eyes and a cheeky grin to match. "My name is Edward Nigma or the Riddler, but please call me Edward!" Smiling a little I nodded and watched him as he sat on the other side of Harley, he was quite the catch though I remember Ivy telling me all he talks about is himself, not an attractive trait though I wouldn't mind if he kept that grin on his face, woah focus! Joker was still staring at me and it was starting to irritate me, as well as Harley! Two more men approached the table, the Mad Hatter and a very tall but gorgeous man beside him; they both sat by me as the Mad Hatter grinned.
"Pleasure to finally be able to introduce myself Miss, I am the Mad Hatter, Hatter of Jervis you can call me. This is my friend March Hare, or rather Dr Jonathan Crane aka Scarecrow." I couldn't help but smile at Jervis and his extravagant ways.
"It is a pleasure to meet you all please call me Aura" trying to keep the smile on my face I turn my glare back to Joker and his black stare.
"Can I help you Joker? Didn't your Mummy ever teach you it's rude to stare?" I smirk a little when he frowns and turns away but only to glare at Harley.
"You really shouldn't antagonise him you know" I looked up to see startling blue eyes and a smirk, it seemed Dr Crane was amused by my antics.
"Now where would the fun be in that" I grin as he raised his eyebrows but the smirk was still on his face.
"Oh yes Miss Aura I do suggest you do not irritate the Joker" Jervis states looking worried, see how can you not like Jervis, he is worried about me and he's only just met me.
"Don't worry Hatter I can handle myself" I giggle as he gives me an unsure look.
"Be careful tots I'm more dangerous than I look" Joker growled smiling threateningly.
"So am I Joker, why do you think Batsy kept trying to put me in line" a treacherous smirk appeared on my face as I faced him. He grumbled for a few seconds before he smiled again but less like a shark this time.
"Fair enough doll face but watch your step."
"Is that a threat?" I leant forward as Ivy's hand clamped down on my wrist to keep me sitting.
"You better hope it wasn't Joker, unless you would like me and Harley to teach you some manners again. Though I'm tempted to let Aura at you, she's much more violent than Harley or I could ever be!" Ivy's sharp edge was back and I had to grin, seems like she's trying to goad Joker into coming after me, we both know it would only end up with broken bones for the clown. Glaring he stood and flung his tray into the bin with Harley following but not before she had snuck me a cheeky wink and a smirk. Ivy sighed and stood up also and walked towards the doors motioning me to follow her. We walked into the 'Rec Room' and my jaw dropped!
They had everything in here from bookcases to a HOT TUB!
"No wonder Arkham asked for more and more money every year!" I heard a few sniggers from behind me and see Jervis, Edward and Jonathan looking away with grins on their faces. "Something funny boys?" Edward shook his head and ruffled my hair as he walked away as did the other two. I walk over to the bookcases and pick up and unused 'Inkheart' book, knowing this will keep me busy I snuggle down on the broken soda next to Ivy as she watched a nature programme, knowing if there's any trouble she'll wake me up from lala land. Getting engrossed in the book I lean sideways against Ivy, or if not Ivy something really soft and carry on reading until Ivy starting moving around lots and I look up, but I did not see Ivy I instead saw those startling blue eyes, I was leaning against DR CRANE! Slowly I look down to where my head is leaning on Dr Cranes shoulder and blush as I glance back up to look in his face, I can see his eyes are slowly darkening, that's strange! I hurriedly try to lean away but his arm snakes around my waist pulling me up against him again with a smirk.
"Aw don't move I was comfortable, it's lovely to have a reading partner so relax child." He goes back to reading his book (on psychology I see), blushing I try to focus again on my book but I cannot seem to concentrate with this gorgeous man beside me with his arm comfortably around my waist. Glancing around the room I can see Ivy and Harley's smirks from across the room, so much for them protecting me against crazy, though gorgeous, men! Sneakily looking at the doctor beside me I can see he has a thoughtful look on his face as though he is having an argument, in his head? Thinking back to remember what Ivy and Harley have said about him, all I can recall is them saying Scarecrow, Scarecrow? Frowning I remember what Scarecrow is he is the Master of Fear, a very big crazy up there with Joker and Bane but this Doctor beside me is not crazy! Remembering again what Harley said, he has two sides to him two personalities; one personality or person is Doctor Crane and the other Scarecrow, is that why his eyes change? Gulping a little I look back up and see a sad smile on Doctor Cranes face as he stares at me.
"Finally figured it out?" He frowned and tried to retract his arm.
"Yes it took me long enough, why are you removing your arm I am comfortable?" I ask as I stare up at him with my baby blue eyes, they are very useful if you want to seem innocent, and pout slightly.
"You don't fear me?" He asks gently as if he has never asked that question before, he probably hasn't. Grinning I state:
"I understand I should as after all you are the Master of Fear, but I was never afraid of the bogeyman I always to curious to be afraid. I am curious to know how this Scarecrow persona has appeared, I mean is he another person or just a figment of your own mind, another personality, I am guessing he came about after a horrible childhood I'm guessing abandonment, an abusive relative but I cannot say or judge and I really need to shut up now as I can carry on for ho-" he quickly pinched my lips together with a tight smile and his eyes are now black, oh great I'm in for it now!
"What an inquisitive creature you are, I cannot wait to make you scream in fear!" Trying hard to hold in a gasp, his voice had turned husky and oh so sexy!
"Sorry to disappoint you Scarecrow, fear only turns me on but shh that's our little secret." I grin as a dumbfounded look appears on his face, I wink as I walk over to where Edward and Jervis are playing chess.
"Aura what did you say to Crane? He looks positively shocked!" Jervis asked as he looked worriedly at his friend. I giggled and shook my head.
"I do not do well with threats and it seemed to have shocked Jonathan."
"So what did you do to astound the good Master of Fear with from your delightful vocabulary as I will have to borrow it sometime to shut him up?" I laugh and sit down with them.
"I simply told him I do not get afraid, rather I get turned on." More laughter escaped me at their expressions I had to hold my stomach as it ached. Shaking his head a lopsided grin appeared on Edwards face while Jervis just seemed to be in shock.
"You really are full of surprises Aura" Edward stated, shrugging while the grin was still attached to my face I walked over to Harley and Ivy to have a girly chat.