Hello me lovies! Thank you all for the reads, the follows, the favorites, and the reviews. I adore you! Anywho, I'm trying to make the chapters longer (most have been 1300 words or less :/) so you have more to sink your fangs into. Enjoy!
Do not own Bane or any TDK related stuffs, Kali Blake is mine.

Kali had highly protested using a wheelchair to get out of the hospital, and onto the private jet. She sulked on both brief trips, arms crossed, not speaking a word. She looked almost adorable with that pout. Bane shook his head quickly. Ugh, what kind of thought was that?! Now she sipped absently at a glass of orange juice while devouring her precious book, which Bane had finished just an hour before going to the hospital to get her.

"Well? Did you like it?" She had demanded when he had returned the book to her.
"Um... yes. I did enjoy it." Bane had replied.
"So do you like the tiger part or the human part better?" She questioned.
He thought about his answer for a moment. "I think I like both parts equally, although the tiger part has much more to it."
She had smiled, nodding. "Me too."

It was going to be a long trip home. Bane had not slept much the night before in anticipation of this. He tilted his seat back and closed his eyes. However, not very long later it seemed, someone softly placed a hand on his forearm. His eyes flung open, and he was greeted by Kali's big green eyes as she leaned across the aisle.
"There's some turbulence coming up, put your seat belt on." She said quietly.

She eased herself back into her own seat, wincing a few times at the discomfort it caused her, and secured her own belt. She did not look as calm as her voice was. Was she nervous? Bane put his own belt on, brow furrowed. He had spoken to the captain of the jet before take off, and had been told there would be no conflicts with the flight whatsoever. Bane did not like unexpected events such as this, and scowled. Suddenly, the jet lurched. Kali gasped, clutching at her ribs with one hand while gripping the arm rest with the other.

At first, it seemed that bump would be the only one, until suddenly the jet lurched again, banging loudly. It was followed by rippling bumps, and suddenly the jet dipped harshly. Kali cried out, bracing herself in her seat. She looked over at him, terror in her eyes. And suddenly he had reached across and had her hand in his grip, and as the jet continued to dive and bump, she gripped his hand tightly. Then suddenly it was over. The jet evened out and everything was utterly quiet, except for Kali's deep frantic breaths. Slowly, Bane released his grip on her, and she smiled shyly at him. Extremely furious, Bane unbuckled and stormed up to the pilots cabin.

Kali sipped again at her cup of orange juice, groaning as pains shot up like tiny electric currents through her ribs. One more hour, and she could take more pain relievers. She was more than halfway through the book, but after the lovely plane disturbance she found she couldn't focus. It would be nice if they played a movie or something. She thought, sighing. Bane came back from presumably yelling at the pilot and sat heavily in his seat, crossing his arms. Sulking? Kali smiled to herself slightly. Yet confusion kept rearing its obnoxious head. Why the hell does he want to help me? Just days ago he was going to kill me. He bought me a damn house!

She glanced over at him curiously, and found his eyes closed again. This man... he had rescued her, saved her from freezing to death, and now bought her a house and paid for everything. She'd only known him for about a week. Yet a part of her didn't want to know, only cared that he stick around. She sighed heavily and angled her seat back, trying to get back into her book. But then the flight attendant was there, offering her headphones.

"Movie?" She asked quietly.
"Yes please." Kali answered, grateful for a distraction.

A car was waiting at the airport when they finally arrived. Kali was exhausted, and extremely drowsy from the pin killers she had recently taken. Bane shook his head when the flight staff offered to bring in the wheelchair. He gently lifted a sleeping Kali from her seat, and carried her, ignoring the stares, through the airport to the car. She woke up for a short part of the trip, but then was asleep again. The lights were all on in the house when they arrived. As the car pulled up, the front door open and a man stepped outside. Bane recognized Barsad, and as he carried Kali to the door, something suddenly rushed out towards them. The dog, Harley, barked enthusiastically, jumping up in an attempt to lick Kali in any spot possible. Bane lifted her higher, and Barsad quickly retrieved the dog.

Barsad wordlessly led Bane to a bedroom, where he carefully placed her on the bed and removed her coat and socks and shoes, then got her under the blankets and let her rest. The dog sat just outside the door when Bane closed it, and looked up at him sadly.
"Not tonight." Bane said sternly.

In the living room, which was fully furnished, Barsad sat on the couch. He looked tired for some reason. Bane sat in an armchair off to the side and sighed heavily, running a hand over the upper half of his face and over his head.
"Everything is in order?" Bane asked quietly.
"Of course. House is paid off, a new worker has been stationed in the girl's place, all of her things have been moved here, and some of your things as well." Barsad answered quickly.
"Good, good. Have any job offers come up while I was away?" Bane asked.
"None. No calls or messages either."
"Very well. Stay until the morning and you may head out."
"I'll take the guest room then? Your room is next to the girls."

Without another word Barsad climbed the stairs to the small upper floor, and in a moment all was silent. Bane was not interested in sleep. He'd had more than enough of it on the plane. He grabbed the remote for the television and turned on one of the many news channels, and sat back. Harley came up to him cautiously, sniffing at him without coming too close. The dog had long black hair, and brown markings on his lower jaw, cheeks, and brows. There was a white patch on his chest, and his flopping ears were tipped in white. He was an odd looking thing. Probably thinks the same about you.

After a while the dog settled on his bed in the corner, huffed at him once, and then went to sleep. So, you're here. Now what? A nanny, how sad. The voice sneered at him. His conscience was being quite obnoxious as of late, yet it always had a point. This was absolutely the opposite of him. In most cases he would have killed the girl right from the start. Next, he would have gotten her to the hotel and left from there. He most certainly would not go into a building, killing everyone there, to rescue her from certain death. And he would never end up staying in a house with her, caring for her. What the hell happened to him?

Kali awoke with a start. Last she remembered she was in a car with Bane, heading "home" wherever that was. Now she was staring up at a ceiling in the dim light. She sat up slowly, cringing as her ribs ached. It was very irritating, not being able to move her leg either. She noticed crutches leaning on the wall beside the bed. The room was large with a soft champagne colored carpet that looked very soft and plush. The walls were a vibrant teal/turquoise, and at there were three doors, all painted a soft grey. Slowly, Kali got out of bed and used the crutches to cross the room to one of the doors. he carpet was very fluffy under her bare feet.

The door in the corner led to a large bathroom, with a tub in one corner and a shower stall with frosted glass in the other. The door next to it was a roomy walk in closet, with full length mirrors at either end. Kali walked out of the room, and down a short hallway into a vast living room. THIS was her house?! The ceiling was high, revealing a balcony-like opening on the second floor. The kitchen was open tot he back of the house. Suddenly, rapid clicking on the wood floor informed her Harley was aware of her presence.

He came bounding up to her, yet did not jump up or try pushing her over as was custom. He seemed to be aware she was hurt. He sat directly in front of her and shoved at her hand with his nose, tail beating frantically. She pet him thoroughly, so happy to see him she was lost for words. He followed her as she explored the entire rest of the downstairs of the house. It was very early morning, just light out enough to see. The property was one huge flat field, with a few trees scattered whimsically about.

"Oh, I bet you love it here already. No cars to chase and hit you, no chickens or squirrels-" She said teasingly to Harley.
He froze, ears perked up at the word squirrel. She laughed quietly at him. "Ok, there's probably some of those around." She smiled.

She found the fridge stocked up with plenty of food, and began making cheesy scrambled eggs for herself and for Harley. She added hot sauce to her own, and sat down on the soft couch, turning on the TV. When finished inhaling his eggs, Harley jumped up and curled up against her, resting his head on her lap. Morning cartoons were on. Kali pulled a blanket around herself and sighed, trying to let it all sink in. This was all hers. And it was because of him.

Bane awoke slowly. The bed was ridiculously comfortable, something he did not particularly like. He preferred a hard bed that let him sleep only for as long as he needed and no more. Barsad had brought quite a bit of his clothing over, along with a mini fridge that contained a stock of his frozen pre-made pouches, along with the medicine he needed for his mask. He stretched and headed for the shower, which was supplied with his Old Spice body wash that he enjoyed so much. Always the perfectionist, Barsad.

As he dressed, he heard a quiet sound, like music, coming from the living room. He went out and was surprised to see Kali sitting there, absently stroking a snoring Harley as she watched cartoons, a childish grin on her face as she saw him.
"Up so soon? I'd expected you to sleep the entire day away." He commented, sitting in the arm chair.
"I've slept way too much." She replied.

She looked all around her then, taking a deep breath.
"All of this, Bane. This is way too much. I don't know how I can ever repay you for it all." She said in wonder as she looked around.
"Well, you can get better for starters." Bane replied before he got any more uncomfortable.
"Of course." She replied with a smile.

They sat together watching cartoons, her favorite as she claimed, with a coyote determined to catch and eat a roadrunner. Bane had never seen it before, and it amused him, especially when she would laugh. Her laugh was beautiful, like music. And suddenly he felt her eyes on him, and realized he was smiling. And though she could not see the smile she knew he was. And suddenly, he didn't care, and he chuckled, and they spent the entire morning watching cartoons as the sun rose.

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