Part 4
For the next week Joker made Raven stay at his home. Somedays he would come and go and she was stuck watching TV as Frost 'pet sat' her; mainly because he still had a concussion so he had to lay low for a while. Raven would watch TV with him; but they would never speak and she liked it that way. Some nights Joker would take her to his club, but always made sure to cover her eyes with a blind fold when they left his home; clearly not wanting her to see where he lived. She could tell though that it was somewhere at the edge of Gotham, because it was quiet around the building; the sounds of the city were very faint.
Then some days he would just stay with her at his home; but would disappear for a couple hours into that 'secret' room and this only increased her curiosity. Raven made sure to stay away tough, not wanting to anger him; but damn was her curiosity eating away at her with each passing day. Every night, he would also bathe her like one would when washing their pet. Sometimes he would get in the tub with her and things would get heated very quickly; he enjoyed every moment, watching her come undone under his touch.
It was now the end of the second week and Raven was sitting on the bed reading, but feeling very bored and anxious. Her ankle was feeling much better, so she was able to walk around more; but not for very long. She sighed and put her book down before walking out into the hall dressed in shorts and a tang top. She was just about to walk down the stairs to go watch TV, when a dim light caught her eye. She turned her head a little and noticed that the door on the other end of the hall was cracked open.
Every bone in her body told her to keep walking, but her stupid, childish curiosity took over and she walked over to the door. She bent forward, resting her hands on her upper legs, and made sure not to touch the door as she tried to look though the crack. She could make out a wall and her heart skipped a little when she could see a few guns hanging on that wall.
Before she even realized what was happening, the door swung open making her jump. She gave a sound between a yelp and a squeak when a hand harshly grabbed her arm and pulled her into the room. She stumbled into his chest and winced when her ankle hurt a little then jumped when she heard a door slam. Raven let out a cry when she was shoved into the now closed door and she looked at Joker with wide eyes as he moved closer to her; his hands held her upper arms and he had her lifted a little off the floor while placing a leg between her legs.
"What did I tell you about curiosity pet." He growled menacingly and her whole body shook in fear.
"S-Sorry," she stuttered, wincing as his hands tightened on her upper arms.
"What did I say?" he repeated and she gulped.
"C-Curiosity k-killed the m-mouse." She stuttered wishing she had just kept walking and ignored her curiosity.
"So explain why you were poking your nose where it doesn't belong?!" he snapped and tears started to escape her eyes.
"I-I'm s-sorry," she repeated again closing her eyes in fear. The room was deathly silent for a while before Joker finally spoke.
"Well you're in here now," he said moving away from her and grabbing her face in his hand; making her look at him, "You'll stay here with me, but you're walking on a very fine line pet; so do not disobey me again." Raven gave a shaky nod and watched him turn his back on her. He was wearing black pants, a white shirt with the sleeves rolled up to his elbows, a brown suede vest buttoned over the shirt, and black gloves.
She finally looked around the room, her eyes widening. Guns hung neatly on two walls, most were small hand held guns, but there were also large machine guns. There were also cabinets built into those walls and she had a feeling they were stocked with bullets. The room had white tile and in one corner there was a three cushion couch neatly placed in a corner. She looked over to Joker who had walked down a couple steps into an area filled with brown sand. She shuddered seeing all the knives and some guns laying in that area, neatly placed in a circle. In the center of the circle was a fairly large cushion that he had sat on. He sat cross legged and she just stood frozen watching him sharpen a knife; looking completely at ease. Raven jumped a little when Joker looked up at her and she bit her lip.
"Come here mouse." He said holding his arm out to her, the knife sharpener still in his hand and his voice left no room for refusal. Raven's stomach gave a turn of fear as she slowly walked over to him; her ankle hurt as she did so. She sat down on the cushion next to him, facing him as she sat on her knees, and her body froze when he leaned forward and pushed the flat part of the small knife against her cheek while she looked at her shaking hands.
"What a troublesome pet you are becoming," he purred and her breath hitched when he moved the knife under her chin (the flat part still touching her skin) and he pushed up; making her look up at him. The tip of the blade gently pressed into the skin of her neck making her heart skip. She swallowed a little while looking into his emotionless blue eyes and he smirked.
"I didn't think a polished girl like you was capable of causing trouble," he continued, "yet what a troublesome girl you're becoming." Raven pursed her lips together not knowing what to say. Her body froze when he moved the blade of the knife with feather lightness against her skin and down to her chest. The tip of the knife stopped right above the diamond 'J' necklace that hasn't left her neck since he gave it to her; except for when she was preforming on stage.
"I should punish you for disobeying me," he said more to himself and her shoulders started to shake making him smirk up at her.
"Stop shaking little mouse," he teased, "I haven't decided anything yet." This didn't help her relax and he chuckled. He finally moved the knife away from her skin then pulled her onto his lap; her back against his chest as he sat cross legged on the cushion. He made her lay back into his chest before he continued to sharpen his knives while he rested his chin on her shoulder. The only time he moved was when he went to put the knife down and pick up another while Raven had eventually, kind of, relaxed against him; but her stomach did turns of nervousness every time he picked up a new knife. At one point she had looked up from her hands and watched him expertly sharpen the knives with grace and perfection. She was just starting to fully relax, but then he set his knife sharpener down along with his knife and pick up a hand gun. He chuckled feeling her body tense against his.
"Curious," he purred in her ear, his head still resting on her shoulder, "the second someone sees a gun they become so uncomfortable. That's why I prefer knives mouse." He hummed in her ear while loading the gun and continuing; "Someone sees a criminal holding a gun and they think they're going to die; but if I were to pull a knife out instead their faces show relief." He chuckled darkly, "how stupid they are; knives and guns are the same. They're both weapons that can kill someone in an instant; or they can cause slow agonizing pain. But people seem to always forget that when they see a knife." His voice held amusement and she sat frozen, not knowing what to say while he finished loading the gun.
"Ever held a gun before mouse?" he purred and she jumped a little, her heart going into overdrive as he grabbed one of her hands with his free one and moved it to the handle of the gun. She tried to pull her hand back when the cold, heavy metal touched her palm and he wrapped his hand over hers; forcing her to hold the gun. He gave a high pitched laugh seeing the panic and unease in her eyes; she was just so innocent…
"Don't worry mouse," he purred letting her release the gun and she quickly put her hand back in her lap. He then wrapped his arms around her, the gun still in one hand as he begun to sway them back and forth a little.
"You don't have to worry your pretty mind over things like that," he continued, "daddy will deal with all the killing; you just stay your little mouse self alright?" she nodded stiffly while trying to calm her pounding heart. He moved her off his lap then and pushed her to lay on the cushion while he moved to be above her. Joker set the gun aside before grabbing her face in his hands and kissed her harshly. Slowly, her hands moved from the cushion then tangled in his hair; but before the kiss could deepen, he moved away his lips forming a wicked smirk.
"I know what I want to do," he said happily, "oh and mouse I've had many pets in the past; but this will be a first, so you should be feeling very lucky right now!" her heart skipped as he sat back on her thighs looking like an excited child.
"W-What is it?" she dared to asked and he smirked while placing his glove covered hands on her upper arms and patting her a little.
"I want to mark you as mine;" he said without hesitation and she blinked, "oh but I can't decide if I want to give you a tattoo or..." her heart froze watching as his eyes roamed over his many knives, "or do I want to scar that pretty skin of yours? What to do, what to do?" his fingers tapped over her chest as he thought while one of his hands held her waist. Her breathing started coming out in panicked breaths at his words. He tilted his head after a moment and looked back down at her.
"Scaring that flawless skin of yours would be so sinful," he murmured, "and scars do vanish over time if the cut isn't done just right." He smiled then and clapped his gloved covered hands together, "it's decided then; I'll give you a tattoo tomorrow, I need time to think about where to put it and what it will say." Her body shook underneath his and he laughed.
"Don't look so nervous pet," he purred leaning back to her, "I promise it won't hurt…well much." He chuckled then cupped her face again; all amusement gone as his face turned serious.
"Now then," he said, "how are you going to apologize to daddy for not listening to him and poking your nose in places you weren't supposed to?" Raven bit her lip as a response and he growled a little.
"Well pet?" he growled and she jumped.
"I-I don't know." She whispered and he gave a 'tsk' noise while sitting back on her thighs and shaking his head.
"Not the best start to an apology," he gave a dramatic sigh.
"W-What do you want?" she dared to ask and he smirked then licked his lips.
"Something special," he purred, "and I suggest you figure it out before bed tonight." He stood up then and pulled her with him.
"For now I do believe it's lunch time mouse," he picked her up after taking off his gloves and tossing them onto the cushion, "let's go eat." Raven looked over his shoulder as he walked out of the room, closing the door behind them.
"Mr. J," she suddenly said and the tilt of his head told her he was listening; so she continued, "how long did it take you to put that room together?" he stopped on the stairs and looked down at her in slight surprise; but he quickly composed himself and continued walking.
"Months." He replied truthfully and she rested her head against his shoulder.
"It's ok to be protective over something you worked hard on," she whispered, "I'm sorry I got nosey." Joker remained quiet for a long time before placing a kiss on her forehead.
"I forgive you." He simply said after a while then set her down on the couch so they could eat lunch.
"But you still have to prove to me how sorry you are." He suddenly said in the middle of lunch and she bit her lip in response. She spent the rest of the day watching TV and Joker had left her to go 'take care of some business.' She wasn't even paying attention to what she was watching though, because she was too focused on trying to figure out what he wanted. Eventually, the sun had set and Joker returned with takeout Italian food. She didn't speak while they ate dinner, but jumped when he finally spoke up.
"Figure it out yet mouse?" he purred setting his empty plate down and moving his lips to her neck. Raven slowly shook her head and he chuckled a little.
"Well it's bath time then," he said while picking her up, "maybe you can figure it out then; although you did have all afternoon."
Raven sat in the tub quietly while Joker washed her hair. He sat on the outside with his sleeves rolled up as he did so. His hands would move down her shoulders and over her arms on occasion, making her shiver. She sat with her back against the side of the tub when he was done and he wrapped his arms around her, over her shoulders and upper chest.
"Well pet," he purred, "I'm waiting for my special apology." Raven chewed the inside of her cheek still in the dark of what he wanted and he chuckled.
"Do you want a hint mouse?" he asked and she gave a small, hesitant, nod. Joker gave a throaty chuckled and he moved one hand up and pushed his finger into her mouth, pressing down on her tongue.
"Such a talented tongue," he purred and her heart picked up a little as she started to understand, "what a shame I've only experienced it once."
"I-I was drunk." She stuttered out when he removed his finger. He pulled her out of the tub then and dried her off before dressing her into her pajama shorts and tang top.
"And didn't I once tell you that alcohol makes us reveal our true desires," he purred, pulling her into the bedroom and taking a seat on the edge of the bed; "don't deny it mouse." Raven shook a little as he made her sit on her knees and between his legs; somewhere deep inside her, she knew that he was right and she hated it.
"Well mouse," he purred moving his fingers through her hair, "are you going to apologize? Remember mouse, whatever you do with me is a secret kept between us." Her heart fluttered a little and he smirked down at her, watching her move her hands to his pants and unbutton them. His eyes closed and he let out groan when her tongue moved up his length slowly; his fingers tangled painfully in her hair.
"Such a good pet," he purred then stood up while she took him in her mouth; her own eyes closing. She felt ashamed of herself as he pushed down her throat and started to move; but she also couldn't stop herself from enjoying it. The very act was another thing her mother had told her a lady never does; which she was right, but her mother no longer cared about her. Joker grunted before releasing into her then pulled away. He laid down on the bed, pulling her with him before he flipped them over so he was hovering above her.
"Such a naughty little mouse," he purred with a smirk, "oh what would that uptight mother of yours think?"
"I don't care," she whispered making him chuckle.
"Good." He replied lying next to her and pulling the sheets over them then wrapping his arms around her after pulling his pants back on; "now sleep little mouse, you've earned my forgiveness."
Raven quickly sat up in bed a few hours later; a nightmare had startled her out of her sleep. She breathed heavily while looking around the very dark room and noticing Joker was no longer in the bed. The nightmare had really unsettled her and she didn't want to go back to sleep; the darkness of the room didn't help her fear. So she grabbed a blanket off the bed, wrapped it around her, and walked out of the room intending to go watch TV. She stopped in the hall when she noticed the dim light coming from Joker's private room. Raven bit her lip and hesitated before walking over to the door. She cautiously opened the door and stepped quietly inside while silently closing the door behind her.
"You should be in bed." Joker's growl made her jump. He was sitting on the cushion in the center of all his weapons; he didn't move his gaze from sharpening a knife and Raven wrapped the blanket around her even more. The lights were very dim, giving the room a more ominous feeling to it than it had before.
"I-I had a nightmare." She whispered looking down at her bare feet; "a-and I was too scared to go back to sleep." She glanced up at him though her eyes lashes; watching him look up at her.
"You're being annoying." He growled and she shifted a little while biting her lip and looking back at the ground then heard him sigh; "come here mouse." He said holding out an arm to her and smirking when she quickly walked over to him without hesitation. He pulled her onto his lap and rested his chin on her shoulder; the blanket still wrapped around her. She had bent her legs and Joker used her knees as arm rests while he continued to sharpen his knives.
"Now tell daddy what your bad dream was about." He said after a few minutes and she bit her lip in embarrassment.
"Well mouse." He purred in her ear, never stopping on his knife sharpening.
"U-Um," she stuttered out, her cheeks turning red, "s-spiders." She whispered the word extremely embarrassed now. Joker let out a high pitched laugh that echoed around room and she pursed her lips together. He moved so he was holding the knife and knife sharpener in one hand before moving his free hand to her bare leg, under the blanket. She jumped a little when his glove covered hand lightly moved up her leg and he moved his fingers to make it feel like something was crawling up her leg.
"Itsy bitsy spiders," he chuckled while nipping at her neck a little, "they do come from nowhere and scare a poor little mouse. Shall I go find some and see how she reacts?"
"P-Please don't," she stuttered not able to stop herself from shivering and he chuckled again as he continued to move his fingers up and down her thigh.
"Do tell why they're so scary." He said in an amused tone.
"I-I don't know," she stuttered, "they're creepy and they pop out of nowhere and they move fast." Joker gave a throaty chuckled while she wrapped the blanket tighter around her.
"And they jump too pet," he purred, "one moment you're sitting there and the next…there it is!" Raven jumped and screamed a little when his free hand suddenly attacked her thigh. Joker let out a high pitched and very amused laugh while Raven tried to calm her fluttering heart.
"T-That wasn't funny." She muttered and he chuckled a little while wrapping his arm around her waist, over the blanket; his other hand still held the knife and knife sharpener as he continued to rest that arm on her bent knee.
"On the contrary pet," he hummed, "I found that very amusing. She's afraid of a spider more that she is of me; that hurts my pride a little mouse." His arm moved from her waist and she watched as he continued to sharpen the knife; resting both of his arms on her knees once again.
"Back home," she said after a minute, "when I was five I fell into a pit full of spiders while out walking with my mom. I was so scared, but mother made no attempt to help me; she just kept walking and yelled at me saying that 'a proper lady shouldn't scream like that'." Joker rested his chin back on her shoulder and gave that 'tsk' noise when she stopped talking.
"What a horrid woman." He replied with a hint of distaste. Raven looked down at the blanket.
"She didn't care about me," she whispered, "actually, no one really cares about me." She tensed when Joker suddenly moved the knife to her neck.
"Now if that were true pet," he purred, "then you wouldn't still be here." She let out a breath when he moved the knife away and set it down before picking up another. Did he just imply that he cares about her?
Raven pushed those thoughts away and didn't bother to ask; she was just here for his entertainment. She continued to watch him sharpen the new knife, her body relaxing against him. Her eyes started to close a little as her tired state returned and she let out a small yawn. Joker lifted her off his lap then and moved her so her head was resting on his leg.
"Sleep mouse," he purred, "daddy will keep all those scary spiders away." A faint smile touched her lips and she cuddled closer to him. She fell asleep to the sound of the knife sharpener running across the blade of the knife.
When Raven woke the next morning, she was still laying on the cushion in Joker's weapon room; wrapped up in the blanket as well. She felt warm breath against her neck and realized then that Joker way lying behind her. Her back was pressed against his chest and he had one arm draped over her and stretched out in front of them. Raven's heart skipped a beat when she noticed the glint of a knife that was still being held by him in that hand. It was then she realized that he was sleeping; she had never seen him sleep before. She always fell asleep before him and he was always awake before her; she had begun to wonder if he even did sleep and now her question was answered. She laid perfectly still, not wanting to wake him; Raven had a feeling he was a grumpy person when he wakes. She stiffened when he moved a little; slipping a leg between hers and moving closer to her. Raven now knew what it felt like to be a teddy bear while she just laid there, unmoving.
Eventually, though, she had to stretch her very stiff body. She started by shifting a little and stretching her legs out, his leg still between hers. She froze when he moved a little and a small growl escaped his lips; telling her that he was coming out of his sleep. Her eyes landed on his hand and her heart skipped again when his fingers tightened around the handle and the blade was now resting by her neck when he moved his arm tighter around her so that it was no longer stretched out in front of her; before he fell back into a deep sleep. Ok…So she decided moving wasn't the smartest thing to do. She breathed slowly trying to calm her heart; feeling the sharp blade lightly brush the skin of her neck.
'Now what?' she thought, desperately needing to stretch her stiff body, but not daring to move again. She briefly thought about moving her hand to his and trying to pull the knife away from her neck, but figured that may just anger him. So she had to opt for the next best thing; just lying there, not moving. She closed her eyes again and let herself relax in his hold just waiting for him to wake up.
After an hour, but what seemed like years, she felt him shift a little and he let out an irritated groan making her happy that she didn't wake him earlier. He lifted himself up a little, his arm still in front of her and he hovered over her a little while she still laid on her side; his leg remained between hers. Raven let out a small breath once the knife had moved away from her neck and she turned a little to look up at him. Her heart skipped when she finally opened her eyes to see him glaring down at her with sleep filled eyes. His once neat hair was messed up a little and it hung in his face. She, very hesitantly and slowly, lifted her hand; after she moved onto her back when he removed his leg from between hers. Her heart was going into overdrive when she moved her fingers though his loose strands of hair and brushed them back.
"Um," she whispered a little, "good morning Mr. J" He let out a growl and she gasped when he suddenly laid on top of her moving her legs apart as he did so.
"No morning is ever good." He grumbled in her neck and she blinked at the ceiling. She bent her legs up on either side of him thankful that she could finally stretch them and she also stretched her arms above her head.
"Although," he suddenly purred and she gasped when he started to grind into her slowly; his tongue moved up her neck, "I could get used to waking up like this." She gave a quiet moan when he started to grind harder and he give a grunt.
"W-We should get breakfast?" She gasped out trying to hold onto her rational thoughts. Joker's movements stopped and he lifted his head, giving a lustful smirk.
"Later," he purred sitting up and removing her pajama shorts and underwear, "you know mouse I do believe we are going to have a lot of fun today." Her eyes widened when he moved his knife up her neck and placed the edge against her lips.
"Hold this for me pet," he smirked and she hesitantly parted her lips then pressed them down holding the knife against her lips and Joker chuckled while leaning back over her.
"Perrrrrfect." He purred and she moaned while closing her eyes; digging her nails into his shoulder through his shirt as he pushed into her and started a slow rhythm. He moved his lips to her neck his movements becoming faster and she had to focus on not cutting her tongue or lips on the very sharp knife in her mouth.
"What's wrong pet?" he purred in her ear moving his hands to her thighs; "why so quiet?" he chuckled when a whimper sounded deep in her throat and his thrusts became more erratic.
Joker panted after they both found their release and he pulled his pants back on and straightened out his white shirt then brushed his hair back; sitting on her waist after pulling his pants on. He finally pulled the knife from her lips and she let out a relieved breath then watched him with wide eyes as he gave the flat part of the blade a slow lick.
"So perfect," he purred leaning back down to her and giving her a kiss.
"Well," he pulled away suddenly and smiled brightly; "shall we go eat?" he stood up and she pulled her pants and underwear back on before he lifted her up.
"Come on mouse," he said in that excited voice as he entwined his fingers with hers and pulled her out of the room; "I'm excited for after breakfast." Raven's eyes lingered on their entwined fingers before she looked back up at him.
"What's after breakfast?" she dared to ask and they stopped in the kitchen. Joker gave her a smirk before pulling her towards him.
"You'll just have to wait and see," he purred then released her, "right now, I want omelets." She watched him walk into living room, leaving her alone to cook. She let out a sigh before pulling out some eggs and other food for the omelets. When she entered the living room, Joker was flipping through news channels looking bored. He took the plate from her without even looking away from the TV and she sat down then started to eat. She jumped when Joker turned off the TV and threw the remote across the room; looking irritated at something he saw in the news.
"They can't do a fucking thing on their own." He growled in annoyance. Raven swallowed her food in nervousness feeling uncomfortable as he seethed next to her. She bit her lip while looking at his plate that was set down on the coffee table, untouched. For some reason that she didn't understand, she grabbed his plate as he glared at the black TV screen; not noticing her. She cut off a piece of the omelet and stuck it on the fork before moving it to his lips. His anger filled eyes moved to her then and he suddenly gave a smirk before biting the omelet off the fork.
"Oh forgive me mouse," he said after a minute then took his plate and fork from her; "I got distracted with business." Raven bit her lip and returned to eating her breakfast without saying anything. She froze a little when he suddenly rested his head on her shoulder and his hair brushed her neck and cheek.
"It's so hard to find men and business partners who are true criminals in this city;" he sighed, "what a pain." Raven set down her plate and cleared her throat.
"I think that applies to all professions Mr. J." she said and he let out a high pitched laugh. Raven gave a small squeak when he suddenly moved to sit on her lap, his legs bent as his full weight was on her thighs.
"Oh I knew she had a sense of humor behind her shy little character," he chuckled placing his hands on her cheeks.
"Now if only she would smile more for daddy," he hummed before placing his hand with the smile tattoo over her mouth and smirking; "what a beauty she will truly be with a bright smile." Raven blinked, not able to say anything with his hand over her mouth.
"Alright then," Joker suddenly said while getting off her lap, "let's go have some fun!" Raven's nervousness suddenly returned as he picked her up and walked back upstairs and into his room full of weapons. Instead of setting her on the cushion though; he set her down on the black three cushion couch in the corner.
"Sit," he commanded with a smirk while pointing a finger at her. Raven sat still watching him walk over to one of the cabinets and pulling something out. She instinctively moved away on the couch when he walked back over to her holding a tattoo gun in one hand and a towel in the other; his lips formed a dark smirk at seeing her fear.
"Now why so nervous mouse?" he chuckled while sitting on the edge of the couch and grabbing her arm; "didn't I say that you were getting a tattoo today?" Raven bit her lip in response; she had actually forgotten…
He made her lay on the couch and pulled off her shorts while her fingers dug into the cushion. When he started to clean the area on her upper, inner thigh; she tried to move away earing a growl from him.
"Do I need to tie you down mouse?" he growled and she quickly shook her head.
"I-I really hate needles Mr. J," she stuttered out in fear; tears forming in her eyes.
"All the more fun for me," he chuckled in response, not caring at all. The spot on her thigh that he cleaned off for the tattoo was a spot where only people could see it if she were only in her underwear. A guy wouldn't miss the tattoo if he were in bed with her and she knew that was Joker's intention. Joker leaned forward on the couch, lifting her other leg over his shoulder and giving himself a better angle as he moved the needle close to her skin. Joker smiled brightly when she whimpered as the ink needle entered her skin; her knuckles turning white, well whiter, when she dug her fingers into the cushions around her. She needed a distraction; so as tears escaped her eyes she opened her mouth and said the first thing that came to mind.
"W-What's the story with that Jade woman you hated?" she stuttered out though her pain. Joker stopped his work for a second and sat up a little with a smirk; her leg still hanging on his shoulder.
"Jealous pet," he purred wiping blood off her thigh with the towel.
"N-No," she breathed out, "I was just wondering; you seemed to really hate her." Joker let out a throaty chuckle before leaning back down.
"Wanting me to talk you though your pain," he said knowing exactly what she was trying to do. She squeezed her eyes shut as he continued the tattoo.
"Well you've been so good today mouse," he suddenly said, "I suppose I can tell that story." Her eyes remained closed as he spoke, but she was no longer squeezing her eyes shut.
"Hmm," he continued after a minute, "Jade was quite the spoiled child; she was an only child after all and her stupid father gave her anything she wanted."
"I-I've seen that before," she stuttered out and he chuckled.
"Six months ago I had a plan that would make me and the mob bosses a lot of money. All of them had agreed to my plan. Jade's father…Oh what was that old man's name…Hmm…Rick…No that's not right…Ha you know I can't remember he wasn't all that memorable." He laughed at himself and Raven let out a small breath while he continued.
"Anyways," he continued, "Jade had heard about the whole deal because her father had a big mouth when it came to her and she had an obsession over me. Well actually she wanted to be the Queen of Gotham and I am the King." He smirked up at Raven, pulling away to wipe off more blood and inspect his work before leaning back down and continuing.
"Well she told her father that she wanted to be mine; so her father told me that he wouldn't agree on the deal unless I 'show her a good time'." Joker huffed, "business is business though mouse; so I did just that. Oh she was a pain ever since then. The little tramp got all possessive over me and had her father kill any woman that I…well my let's just say my last two pets didn't last very long thanks to her; poor things." Raven's heart fluttered a little, but something in his story made her realize something. He had let Jade kill his other…well women, but he came for her. Why was that? Raven bit her lip to keep from asking and he continued.
"Once my plan was complete and all of us were making money," he continued, "I had to get her off my back, she was so annoying and had this delusion that I'd actually let her be my Queen. But I couldn't kill her because I did still need her father's corporation in other matters. That's when I made a side deal with Sal. That lonely man needed some entertainment and when he wooed her with just enough jewels; she quickly went to him. Then about a week later a little mouse walked into my club; the poor thing looked so uncomfortable, I just had to meet her and you know the rest pet." Joker leaned up wiping off her leg one more time and inspecting his final work. He moved his lips to the ankle that rested on his shoulder and she shivered a little. Her stiff fingers finally loosened on the cushions while he applied some ointment to the freshly tattooed skin, then put a Band-Aid over it.
"Property of Joker," he smirked and nodded moving his thumb over the bandaged tattoo, "she's a lucky little mouse; first pet ever to receive such a gift." He moved her leg off his shoulder and stretched out over her then cupped her cheeks in his hands; wiping away her tears with his thumbs.
"First pet to get a lot of things from me," he muttered his blue eyes meeting her tear stained eyes; "oh don't cry mouse; I could've done worse you know." Just as his lips touched hers; a phone ring broke the silence and made him growl in annoyance. Raven sat up on her elbows a little when Joker sat back on his knees and pulled his ringing phone from his pocket.
"What?" he snapped making Raven jump a little. His free hand rested on her stomach and he tapped his fingers in irritation as the person on the other line spoke. His head tilted a little and his eyes moved to Raven; a look of interest crossed his face.
"I see," he hummed and Raven bit her lip wondering what suddenly got him so interested; she probably didn't want to know.
"Well fine," he said after another minute; "I'll be there tonight." He hung up his phone and her stomach did a flip when he smiled brightly down at her.
"You," he said pulling her up and making her stand in front of him. He pointed a finger at her before continuing, "you my little mouse seem to have a very large number of fans; and you're going to help me close a deal I've been working on for months tonight." Raven blinked and couldn't hold back her confused, and somewhat, scared look making Joker smirk as he placed his hands on her shoulders.
"It would appear that a very powerful drug dealer just loves your performances," he explained; "and he just found out that we are…well acquainted; he's agreed to make a deal with him if he can meet you. Oh how can I say no to that? Hm…" Joker tilted his head then while looking at her, "you're a lot more useful than I first thought." Raven's heart skipped at this news and her nervousness was clear on her face making Joker chuckle.
"Oh don't worry mouse," he purred pulling her to him and patting her head, "daddy will be with you the whole time."
A few hours before the club had opened, Frost had taken Raven to the theater so she could pick up the new script for their next play; and show Jack that she was still alive. Her ankle was completely healed by this point, so Jack told her to be ready for rehearsals next week because they wanted to get this play to open as soon as possible. Once she picked up the packet, Frost drove her to club. Under her long black jacket, she used to cover up; she was wearing an elegant dark purple dress. It's two inch sleeves hung off her shoulders and it stopped just at her mid-thigh. She was wearing a silver diamond bracelet Joker got her and the diamond 'J' necklace rested on her neck. Her hair was still down, but had a little more of a curve to it since she had let it air dry from when she took a shower later that day. Her makeup was simply just like always.
Joker was already in the lounge waiting for her dressed in that white shirt he kept unbuttoned and his black pants. Gold chains hun on his neck and that gold bracelet and watch were on his wrist. His fingers once again held all the rings he always wears to the club and the diamond studs were in his ears. The gun harness hung on him like always with two fully loaded guns and the untied silk bowtie was draped over his shirt. His cane rested under his hands as he sat on the couch like when she first met him, watching the people dance.
"Well tell me mouse," he looked over to her and motioned with his finger for her to go over to him; which she did. "what is the next performance?" Raven gave a small smile.
"Little Mermaid," she replied and he huffed.
"Wow you're so lucky I enjoy watching you preform," he muttered, "tell me pet am I ever going to get to see an adult musical; something more dark. So far the closest I've gotten is Phantom of the Opera."
"Oh," Raven bit her lip, "I'll talk to the director for the next performance." Joker gave a wide silver smile and patted her cheek.
"Such a good girl," he purred, "I do look forward to that outcome." Raven just nodded while he pulled her onto his lap and placed a kiss on her neck; his red lipstick lingered on her neck when he pulled away and turned his attention back to the club. Raven started reading the play write as Joker held her on his lap with one arm while resting his other hand on the cane. Half an hour went by before Frost walked into the room.
"Antonio is here boss," he said making Joker tilt his head. Raven tensed recognizing the name as the drug deal that wanted to meet her. Joker moved her off his lap and leaned into her to whisper in her ear.
"Don't look so scared mouse," he purred, "remember that daddy is right here." Joker leaned away just as the door opened. A middle aged man with short, neatly combed black hair. He was dressed in black pants and a blue shirt; his sleeve rolled up to his upper arms revealing his sleeves of tattoos. For some reason she found herself thinking that she preferred Joker's tattoos. The man looked at Raven and gave a big smile.
"Oh she's even more beautiful up close." He said in an Italian accent and Raven noticed Joker's fingers twitch a little as he rested his hands on his cane; an uncharacteristic frown on his face. He held his hands out to her and Raven glanced at Joker who motioned with his head for her to stand. She nervously stood up and walked over to him. He grabbed her hands and planed a kiss on her knuckles then pulled away with a smile.
"I can't begin to express how overjoyed I am to meet such an exquisite woman." He said and Raven gave a polite smile feeling Joker's eyes on her.
"Thank you um mister…" she said politely.
"Please just Antonio for you dear," he smiled and she nodded while he looked over at Joker; "you don't lie Mr. J. I am truly happy to see you are acquainted with her. Oh come dear and sit with me." Raven bit her lip while he dragged her over to the couch opposite of Joker who hasn't moved or taken his eyes off them. Raven wondered just how much he wanted a deal with this man.
"It was such a loss that you couldn't preform the rest of the Wicket performances," Antonio continued while he sat next to Raven; a little too closely for her liking.
"Oh yes," Raven replied politely again really hating this, "I had a small accident that prevented me from preforming." Antonio nodded in response.
"But you're all better now?" he smiled and she gave a nod before looking over to Joker.
"Well I do believe we have business," Antonio continued, turning serious and looking over to Joker as well who gave his signature smirk.
"Indeed we do," he replied darkly.
"Sweet Raven," Antonio said looking back at her, "I'm sure you don't want to be here for all this; why don't you come back up when we're done." Raven glanced at Joker really not wanting to go into the crowded club.
"Actually," Joker hummed suddenly looking completely at ease, "she's not fond of crowds which is why she is here with me; oh but don't worry Antonio she won't cause any problems. Mouse…don't you have something you should be reading?" Raven nodded feeling relieved when she was able to stand up. She grabbed the play write and quickly walked over to a barstool. She could feel Antonio's eyes linger on her before the two men begun talking and she quickly tuned them out.
"Mouse," she suddenly heard Joker's voice say and she turned around, "Antonio here would like some whiskey; be a dear and get him some." Raven nodded a little before pouring a glass of whiskey and walking over to Antonio who smiled brightly at her. He accepted the glass from her, but before she could retreat; he grabbed her hand and made her side next to him.
"Raven," he smiled, "I'm looking forward to your next performance. You know since your debut in Phantom; I haven't missed one performance of yours." Raven tucked her hair behind her ear in nervousness.
"Oh well thank you Mr. Antonio." He laughed, his attention completely on her now.
"No please just Antonio," he smiled, "she's such a sweet girl Mr. J." he looked over at Joker who was watching them with an emotionless expression.
"That she is." Joker agreed before standing with a bright smile and resting his cane against the couch.
"I do hope you're enjoying her company," he continued, walking over to them and Raven sat still on the couch to keep herself from hiding behind him to get away from Antonio's gazes.
"Yes she's so delightful," Antonio nodded, "such a shy girl too." Raven's breath hitched when he rested a hand on her thigh. Joker's eyes flashed to his hand for a brief second before looking back at Antonio.
"Well I do hope this shows that I follow through on my end of a deal." His hands waved in front of Raven as he stopped next to her while leaning down a little; his gesture made her feel like a trophy being shown off.
"Oh," Antonio nodded, "yes, yes. I do believe we have a bright business venture ahead of us." Raven shifted a little desperately wanting his hand off her bare thigh. Joker's smile brightened and he clapped his hands together.
"How wonderful!" he cheered.
"Oh miss Raven," Antonio said looking back at her, "would you be a dear and accompany me home." Raven's stomach gave a flip and she glanced at Joker watching him narrow his eyes.
"Actually Mr. Antonio," she said politely, "I have a very early morning at the theater tomorrow." she lied and this was when her acting truly came in handy.
"Oh I won't keep you up all night dear," Antonio chuckled acting like this was the most casual conversation on earth. Raven jumped when his hand trailed up her thigh and under her dress; she pressed her lips together trying not shake. Joker was suddenly standing in front of the two. His hands resting on his can and he leaned forward putting his weight on it; Raven's heart fluttered because his once emotionless look was now dark and deadly.
"Do you wish to sleep with her Antonio?" Joker growled; humming Antonio's name making him looked up at the Joker.
"Of course J," he smirked, "she looks like she will be such a fun woman; completely fuck-able." Joker's frowned deepened and Raven finally shifted away a little, but this only encourage the drug dealer more.
"Oh don't worry dear," he chuckled, "I do have access to many drugs that makes it all the better."
"Sounds like fun; drugs do wonders on defenseless, shy woman." Joker hummed straightening up with a smirk; "although I do believe there's been a misunderstanding." Antonio looked up at these words. Joker held out a hand to Raven and she quickly took it before he wrapped his arm around her from behind, placing his hand on her thigh where Antonio's had been.
"You see Antonio I am aware of how…hmm, how to put this…well…how incredible she is in bed. She is a feisty little thing in the sheets." Raven's face turned red at his bluntness and he continued after giving her neck a kiss; "she is my pet after all." Antonio frowned and stood up.
"Well I guess we have a problem then J." he said in an angry tone. Raven's eyes suddenly went wide when Joker pulled a gun out of his harness with his free hand. She gasped when he turned her so her face was buried in his shoulder and she couldn't see anything.
"I believe we do," Joker chuckled, "you see I don't take kindly to those who disrespect what belongs to me. And you see, she's not completely fuck able because she is mine and I'm the only one she lets in." Raven jumped and held back a scream when a gunshot rang out throughout the room. The club music drowned out the sound from those in the club, completely unaware that someone was just killed.
Raven's hands were holding Joker's shirt and her shoulders shook as tears streamed down her face. She felt sick, scared, sad; yet oddly happy and safe at the same time. Joker returned his gun to the harness before wrapping his arms around her and swaying back and forth a little.
"Quiet now mouse," he shushed, "you did very well for daddy." Raven could hear people walking around them and guessed they were cleaning up the mess; but she didn't dare open her eyes to see. When the door finally closed and they were alone again; Raven spoke quietly.
"You planned to kill him this whole time." She whispered and he chuckled.
"A young detective are we?" he teased pulling away and she just stared at his chest until his finger under her chin made her look up at him.
"It was part of my deal with Sal," he smirked, "oh but I did tell the truth too; I do not take kindly to men touching what belongs to me." He suddenly cupped her cheeks and wiped away her tears before patting her cheeks.
"Oh that did sound like a lot of fun though," he suddenly smiled, "I'll have to introduce you to some of those pleasure drugs; they really are wonderful!" Raven bit her lip and calmed her breathing.
"I-I don't think drugs are good for a person's heath." She whispered and he chuckled.
"Well that's only if you do them all the time," he replied, "but believe me it's an experience you don't want to miss out on. We'll save that for a special day though." Raven looked at the ground.
"Can I go home now Mr. J?" she whispered, "I haven't been to my apartment in weeks."
"Hmmm…" he swayed back and forth again, "nope! I've decided to keep you as a house pet. Speaking of home, let's go back and wash you off from when that horrid man touched you." Raven's feet remained frozen in place as he started to pull her along. Joker looked back at her then sighed.
"Uh-Oh, I've seemed to petrify the poor little mouse;" he teased. He suddenly clapped his hands in front of her and she jumped while he laughed.
"There we go," he laughed, "I'll reward my pet for her bravery today. After we've bathed you, I'll suffer though any movie you'd like to watch." Raven looked up at him though her eye lashes before giving a small nod and letting him lead her out.
Two hours later, after Raven had bathed. Or rather Joker had bathed her; she was lying on the living room couch with him lying behind her. His arm was wrapped around her waist and his head rested on his free arm on some stacked pillows. Raven was wrapped in a blanket and her head rested on only one pillow so Joker would be able to see the TV screen. Although she doubted he was paying attention to the move; which she chose Little Mermaid since that is her next play. She knew that he wasn't asleep either because his lips would occasionally touch her head or he would nip at her ear. She was dressed in her pajama shorts and tang top while Joker was only wearing a pair of purple sweat pants.
"Again," Joker huffed when the movie was over, "the things owners will suffer though for their pets." He picked her up then and walked up to the bedroom.
"Thank you." She whispered and he laid behind her in bed before pulling up the sheets.
"Just sleep now." He muttered grumpily and she did just that.
"You're nothing but a pathetic excuse for a woman" her mother's voice echoed in the dark room she was in and she turned to see her mother. Raven's eyes widened seeing blood splattered over her mother and she was holding a knife.
"G-Get away," she whimpered trying get away from her deranged mother; but she couldn't move.
"A disappointment like you should be dead." Raven panicked as her mother raised the knife.
Raven let out a scream while quickly sitting up in bed; her body covered in sweat and her heart racing.
"What the Fuck!" she heard a shout from Joker when her scream startled him out of his deep sleep and he had moved away on instinct, falling out of the bed and a loud thud echoed around the room when he fell onto the floor.
"I-I'm s-sorry," Raven stuttered while tears streamed down her face and she shook after she had turned to face Joker who had sat up and was resting his arms on the bed while he glared at her menacingly; his hair disheveled and his face even more haunting in the dim light from the bathroom light coming though the closed door.
"What the fuck mouse?!" he snapped and she jumped, trying to stop her shaking hands.
"I-I'm sorry," she cried bending her knees to her chest and hiding her face in her hands as she pressed them against her legs; "I-I promise I'll be a good girl mom; I promise." Joker let out an aggravated breath as he ran a hand though his hair. He got up off the floor and crawled back onto the bed.
"It was a fucking dream," he snapped at her not at all happy at his rude awakening. Raven didn't respond, she didn't even seem to hear him as she rocked back and forth and kept apologizing. He let out a growl of annoyance before pushing her flat onto her back and hovering over her; pinning her body to the bed with his as he held her wrist to the pillow on either side of her head. His lips touched hers in a harsh kiss and he quickly bit her lower lip; drawing blood and making her jump.
"Back to reality?" he growled and she blinked up at him with red, puffy eyes.
"S-She's going to kill me Mr. J," she gasped out, "m-mother's going to kill me. Please don't let her…I'll be good I promise." Joker cupped her face in his hands and stroked his fingers though her hair while shushing her.
"Hush now pet," he purred, "daddy will protect you; do you believe that pet? Do you trust that daddy will protect you?" Raven's fearful eyes locked with his blue eyes and she gave a nod after a minute.
"Good girl," he purred, wrapping her up in his arms and resting his head over her chest; "now go back to sleep." He laid on top of her for a while; waiting for her to calm down. Once she was back in a deep sleep he sat up and grabbed his phone; then stepped out into the hall so he wouldn't wake her. The person he called answered almost immediately.
"I'm cashing in on that favor," Joker said to the person on the other end, "I need you to take care of something for me in the town called Smallville; I'll send you details…oh and make it look like an accident." Joker hung up his phone and walked back into the bedroom then sat on the edge of the bed watching Raven who was now sleeping peacefully. He sighed and laid back down next her; wrapping her up in his arms from behind and placing a kiss on the back of her head.
"I'll take care of you." He said to her sleeping form before also falling back into a deep sleep.
Author's Note:
So this is turning out to be a lot longer than I originally intended :)
Review please, but be nice :)