Guess Whos back...Back Again...
IM Back guys, WAZZZZAAAAAP
I have been soo busy, but finally have started finding some free time for my story that i left hanging.
Really sorry bout that by the way guys, I know many of you love this story :(
I love it too, and thats why im back. As for what this chapter is. Yall know bout killer within right, the side story of Bruce when he leaves xmen.
Well this what is happening while Killer Within is going on. I wanted to give more story and character my version of Bruce Wayne. Hope you guys like it.
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Gotham City
Gotham General Hospital
Xavier and Logan looked at the entrance of the hospital, and then walked inside to the front desk
There were three nurses there, and one of them looked at him.
With a lazy tone, she asked, "Can I help you?"
Charles asked calmly, "Could we see her?"
The nurse eyed them quickly, and said, "Sure, follow me."
She started to walk away, with Logan and Xavier following her. As they walked past rooms, they saw the state of the hospital. It was clean, showing that it was being maintained best as possible, but everything else looked disheartening. Almost all the supplies looked old; the beds looked like they could break anytime, cracks on almost every wall. Their observations quickly came to a halt, with the nurse stopping in one of the rooms.
The room had the blinds shut, but still had enough light to be able to see. The lady in the middle was lying down. She looked beautiful, almost at peace.
"That's her; Miss Jennifer Clark. She has been in a coma for 8 years…just lying there."
Surprised, Logan spoke up, "Nobody pulled the plug?"
No family to speak of.
"And y'all just kept her here, in this room for 8 years.".
What else should we have done? This is Gotham general, most people who come here come for drugs, and make up random diseases. And the ones who are hurt never actually make to the hospital.
The nurse looks back at Jennifer, and with almost a small smile said, "She is one of our prized patients who keeps this hospital running. "
When the outside world sees her, and us taking care of her, they still fund the hospital, at least enough to keep it running. Its because fo her, that we are able to save lives. She is a hero.
Logan unusually agreed, " I guess she is ."
Charles turned towards the nurse, "Excuse me, but if you don't mind, can we have a few moments with Miss Jennifer alone please."
She eyed them again, and then nodded. Logan was looking at her, and understood her heart is in the right place, she is trying to do the best that she can, in the worst situation as possible….Everyone in this hospital are.
Logan watcher her leave, and then he turned towards Jennifer, "So this is her."
Charles moved towards her, "Yes, Jennifer Clark, graduated from Yale, and one of the most famous and brilliant psychiatrists in the country. She had disappeared 8 years ago, and it caused quite an elaborate uproar. She now should be 31 years old as of 4 days ago."
Logan got serious, as he said, "You think she knows about him."
Xavier sighed, and said, "Logan we have been searching for answers for a week, this is the closest we have gotten to a lead. I believe if anyone can give us any information about Bruce…its her.
Logan still kept his composure up, "but do you think she will even remember."
Xavier calmly replied, "Bruce is not someone you easily forget Logan. And she had the closest interaction to him, next to Alfred. She was his psychiatrist after all."
"Yeah, when he was 8 years old Chuck. Who cares what he was like back then."
Charles replied seriously, "For such a young child to see a psychiatrist…something happened then Logan."
Logan finally shrugged, "I guess, just what the hell's wrong with this city, there ain't no info of anything dating back 8 years ago. Things like this just don't go away."
Charles nodded, "Yes Logan, it is quite intriguing, but we can't dwell into that, at least not yet, let's focus on what we came here to do. "
"Is she still in there? "
Charles puts his hand on her head, "Usually not in a coma, patients mind go to sleep for a while. But sometimes, especially when someone has been in a coma for 8 years, their mind awakens, even though the body is still asleep."
"So you can take me in her head too."
"In a way yes, take a seat Logan, we are going to project ourselves in her mind. "
"I hate these things chuck." As Logan sat down tensed.
Charles smiled, "Bear with it my friend…ah there she is, her mind is awake Logan, it has been for a while. I am creating a psychic link now, clear your mind Logan."
…./….
Logan felt like he just fell through the floor, as he landed on green grass. He got up and started walking around; it looked like a giant park, with people walking around. After coming to his senses, he saw the huge buildings around, and realized this is New York. He kept walking till he saw Charles next to a woman sitting on the bench. He ran towards them, and saw that the woman was Jennifer. She looked young, in her early 20's instead of how she is now.
She heard, Charles say, "Hello, Ms. Jennifer, I am Charles Xavier."
She looked at both of them and asked, "How did you get here?"
Charles genuinely surprised, "You know where you are?"
She laughed, "Of course I do, but how did you get in my head."
Charles looked at her in admiration, "That is quite impressive, not many people can become aware that they are in a coma."
She waved her hand and the entire New York city disappeared. Instead they were on a desert, "It's not that hard, I have been playing with place for such a long time."
She waved her hand again and they were back in central park. Jennifer looked at them , "So tell me, how and why are you here?"
"I am Charles Xavier, I run school for gifted."
"Gifted?" asked Jennifer.
"Yes more appropriate word for mutants…I am one of them, a telepathic, that's how I was able to get here.
Jennifer then looked at Logan, "And what about him, is he a telepathic too."
Logan crossed his arms, and said, "No lady, I'm more physical."
She nodded in confusion, "Mutants…huh never knew they existed. How long have I been here."
Charles replied, "Eight years."
Jennifer surprised said, "Wow, I spent my good years stuck in a coma. That's just wonderful."
She then looked at them, "Could you help me wake up."
Charles sadly looked at her, "I'm sorry, but I cannot. Your mind and body have disconnected. I can only affect the mind, not the body. "
"Then why are you here?" asked Jennifer.
Charles moved towards her, "We wished to know about someone from your past."
Jennifer just smirked at them, "Why should I help when I have nothing to gain? "
Charles asked, " Is there anything else we can do, for this favor?"
Jennifer looked around, "The way things are, I have one thing you can do for me, but you must promise me that you will do it no matter what."
Logan asked, "What is it, lady?"
She looked at them, "Not until you promise me. "
Charles nodded and said, "Alright, we promise."
Jennifer smiled, "OK, go ahead and ask?"
"What do you know about Bruce Wayne?"
Her eyes slowly became sadder and darker; the city of New York suddenly darkened with storm clouds everywhere.
Jennifer said slowly, "Bruce…Bruce Wayne…now that's the name I haven't heard for so long."
She waved her hand to turn New York city back to normal, "I have treated many people in my time, especially being in Gotham. I have seen my fair share of tragedy, hate, and madness. But that boy, his tragedy was different."
Charles asked curiously "Why, what happened to him?"
She looked up at them.
"8 years ago, on 26th of June, at 10:47 pm…a terrible crime was committed. A crime that plunged Gotham into chaos, criminals became braver and reigned free, citizens lost their faith in the police, and police lost faith in them. Gotham was not a great city to live in before, but after that night it became the worst…the darkest place in the world. "
"Bruce was 8 years old, the sole heir of the huge fortune, a boy meant for greatness, just like his mother and father. I had met him once before, and I saw such a bright child, with eyes filled with kindness. He would do great things for this city, for the world, just like is parents. But that night, the darkness took it all away…that night; he was coming out of the theater with his parents. They took a back alley to get to a taxi, his father always preferred to walk to see the people up close, to talk to them, to show them he was there for him. This time it was different.
"As they were walking thought he alley, a man approached them…a man who robbed them…and.. shot Bruce's parent right in front of his eyes. "
Xavier and Logan eyes widened.
"Damn". Logan exclaimed, while Xavier could only look on with calm sadness.
Jennifer continued sadly, "Can you imagine…a eight year old boy, not a care in the world, have his entire world shatter right before his eyes. He was left alive by the man, if you call that alive, covered in his parents blood, just kneeling next to their bodies all alone. That night was the darkest time for Gotham, and not just for Bruce. There were so many accidents and crime that occurred that night. It was like Gotham just suddenly cracked."
Xavier surprised at this story, asked, "What about the police, even if they were negligent, just their presence should at least stop half of that. "
Jennifer nodded, "I don't know something happened that night , I was too busy to figure it out, but something happened, and it made Gotham fall apart."
"I met Bruce that week. I was one of the 3 best psychiatrists in Gotham. We were invited for a charity event by the Wayne's to reopen Arkham Asylum. So when this happened, the Wayne Industries quickly hired me to help Bruce. After all he was the next heir, and they wouldn't want their owner to be well…broken.
Jennifer got up off the bench and started walking forward, the world started to change as she said, "…nobody cared about Bruce. They all saw him as an asset, someone they can use to gain wealth or a position from. He was everyone's lifeline to riches. Us three psychiatrists literally fought to be able to treat him. All of the Wayne board members visited him, to offer their sympathies, and shoulder. To become close to the boy, so they can have a much better status. The only one who really cared about the poor boy was Alfred."
Charles replied thoughtfully, "So that is where his distrust for everyone came from. "
Jennifer turned back at him, "He was fighting for everything since he was eight, if you were him I think you would feel the same. "
Charles nodded after a long pause, "Yes, I believe so."
Jennifer turned around, and waved her hand and the world around them finally started to take shape and settle, "I have treated so many people, so many who lost loved ones, and were broken apart. But he was different…much different. I first met Bruce face-to-face when he had his first visit with me. His eyes had hopelessness but unlike others, he replaced them with something else. "
"With what?" Asked Logan.
Jennifer looked at them with serious gaze," See for yourself "
../8 years ago/..
The world settled, and it showed a young Jennifer sitting on a chair in a big office, right across a young boy sitting on a sofa. Dressed in a sweater and pants, the young boy looked well groomed, and well mannered. However he was not facing her, but instead he kept his head down, not moving at all.
Logan and Charles, both understood this was a memory she was showing them, as Jennifer leaned forward from her chair and said to the young boy in a sweet voice. "Bruce …I am so glad to finally meet you"
She continued, "I met your parents before, a few months ago, when they were hosting that charity event for the homeless. They were very kind people."
Slowly, the young boy started shaking and breathing heavily.
Jennifer could tell Bruce was crying, "I'm so very sorry about what happened to you…Bruce."
The noises got louder, as Bruce started shaking more and more.
Jennifer got up and walked close to him and leaning closer said, "Bruce it's ok, let it out, tears are cathartic. It will help you to move on"
Bruce tightens his little fists, and quickly pushed her away, and ran for the door. He opened it to see Alfred waiting outside. But Bruce ran past him as well.
Jennifer felt worried, "shouldn't we get him?"
"It is alright, Miss Jennifer." said Alfred as he looked towards the running Bruce. "He we will probably go to the car."
Alfred looked back at Jennifer and found a small scratch on her neck, realizing that Bruce did it.
Alfred apologized, "I am very sorry Madam, about Master Wayne."
She put her hand on her neck and smiled, "Its OK Alfred, this is the first visit, I wasn't expecting a conversation. I am actually happy knowing that he still is very connected to reality which is good Alfred. That will bring him back. We can bring some peace to young Bruce."
Alfred looked worried, "Are you sure Madam? He seems so distant. "
She shrugged and started walking back to her chair, "I have dealt with many patients like Bruce…the wound is really fresh, but it can be healed. It will take time, but I am sure our six weeks visits will be enough for Bruce to start moving on. "
Alfred asked in confusion, "Six weeks seem a bit too fast doesn't it, Miss Jennifer?"
Jennifer sits, and smiles, "I am not one of the top 5 psychiatrists in this country for taking a long time, I can do it. "
Alfred paused and looked at her for a second.
Jennifer feeling affected asked, "What is it Alfred?"
Alfred shook his head seriously, "Nothing Madam…I am just wondering if you are actually helping master Bruce or just trying to finish a job. "
Jennifer looked at Alfred pointedly, "My job is to help him Alfred, I don't need that tone of yours for it. The Wayne Industries came to me, you can't help him, neither can they. Only I can, so on our next visit, please stay quiet, I don't need your opinion. "
Alfred started walking away, and said , "Of course Madam. "
The world suddenly paused as the real Jennifer walked towards Charles and Logan, "During his first visit with me...he was such a normal kid, who just went through a traumatic thing. A simple child's pain of losing his mother and father. Just like many others, who I treated, who went through similar situations.
"What happened then?" Charles asked softly.
Jennifer tightened her fists, taking a deep breath, said, "I was too blind and arrogant to see what he was. I thought I would save him like the rest. No not save. Back then I thought I could cure him. I just saw him as another disease that just needed to be cured. His attitude and behavior needed to be fixed. All things that I said sweetly, I didn't really mean them, I was one of the best, and fame had gone to my head. I just thought this will be the same, that he would be the same…I had never been so wrong."
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Hope guys liked it. Well my chapters are gonna go like this, 6 chapters for killer within, and 6 chapters for this story. Oh and so you guys don't get confused, this story wont end with 6 chapters, this is more of an arc, and there will be much more.
Anyways, so my next chapter will be in the Killer within story, and then this one...You guys get the idea.
So this arc will be 6 chapters for each story, with a total of 12. And you guys are at 2.
Hope you guys are excited for more, cause its gonna be awesome.
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