~Kane's POV~
Boy did it make me laugh to see the bird run out. It was so fast, he was flying. HA! Get it, the bird brain flying. I knew what the text on his phone said. How? I was the one that sent it, duh! Doesn't take a genius like the Riddler to figure that out.
Luckily, to hide my presence I was able to tame my laughter until after Richie left. Then, I just couldn't hold back anymore. It was always amusing watching someone you hate race towards death.
Of course my laughed caught the attention of E. Startled, she turned around to face me. "Surprise dearie." I laugh, leaning against the wall. The shadow still hid my wicked smile. I couldn't stop grinning, but who could blame me. I was getting everything I wanted. "And by the way, the cape looked cute on you." I tease her, hoping it would lighten E up a little. A hard slap to the face sends me backwards.
"Why the hell didn't you tell me my father's plan! You knew how he would use me and I don't even get a fucking warning." She was pissed with full right to be. It wasn't like I didn't want to warn her. Instead of telling her I was sorry, I did what any rational guy would do in my situation, which was pretend to be all too amused with her anger.
She didn't understand. I truly was concern for her well being. I don't really know why I felt concern but ever since Enigma checked out of the hospital I kept an eye on her. She should never have went back to Jason. He wasn't good for her.
Too stubborn to explain what I wanted to, my words came out in an insulted tone. "Please you would have done the same to get what you wanted."
Emily huffed in annoyance, she knew I was right. If she had a shot to impress her dad by drugging me and selling myself out to the enemy. She'd do it in a heart beat. "It doesn't matter." Enigma snarled. What did she care? It wasn't like she was hurt by it. E still pretended to loved the boy wonder, as if he wasn't foolish.
Their relationship pissed me off. Not that I liked her or anything. It was just the fact she thought everyone else was stupid, everyone else was a dumbass, except Jason. After years of us training together, on the same side might I add, she only thought of me as just some clown or petty villain. Ready for some twisted logic? Explain to me how Wayne puts her on her death bed and the moment she's breathing again she goes back to him. I save her from dying and don't even get a thank you. Not that I was jealous, just a thank you Kane for not letting me die in jail would be nice.
"Of course it doesn't." I spoke smugly, rolling my eyes. My pride was attacking the plan, I had to let what I know slip out. I was dying too just shut her up. My lips creased into a Cheshire like grin that scared Emily slightly. "Only because your Richie won't be around flying much longer."
Her expression dropped as she turned to me, her heart must have stopped.
"Kane. What are you saying." Emily spoke unsure, however, I had a feeling she had a clue what I meant. Her voice was on edge to what I had to say.
I laugh, not admitting that I was mistaken in giving away what I knew. I crossed my arms. "Y'a smart girlie, now tell me Miss E! What do you think I'm sayin?'" Without realizing it my voice shifted to mock her, it was the fake tone I used as a criminal. Enigma could tell it meant danger and went still. She knew what I said was serious by the darkness in my voice. At once it clicked, her eyes widen in shock. In a second Enigma had me pinned up against the wall. Next thing I know; a gun was pushed against the temple of my head. She was a smart one, quick on her feet. In anger she had over took me. I spit out more to taunt her. I knew I should have shut up by then but it was far to late. She had me riled up. "That's right, ya birdie is neva gonna fly again." I made a gun motion before shooting at the air. "Ch-Ch-Pop!" Her emerald eyes, which sometimes appear friendly held nothing more then a death glare as they met mine. She was furious. Maybe I could lighten her mode with a joke, "Knock knock, whose there? not Birdie Boy, that's who." I chuckle, mocking his soon to be death in her face.
"He has a name! It's Jason!" She snapped, unclicking the safety so hard it broke off the gun. Murderous eyes stared back at me, "What do you know." She questions, sounding upset. Her hand trembles waiting for my response. I stare back at her, grinning, taunting her to pull the trigger.
She places the gun downwards, making me begin to think maybe E would take the rational route and let me explain. That was until her hands gripped around my throat in a tight fashion. I couldn't breath, no matter how hard I gasped.
The sensation of death is actually very weird. As my face went blue I couldn't help but laugh. This of course made Miss Riddles even more angry. She shoved me harder against the wall, making my head smash into it. Enigma needed me alive. She knew this, I knew it. E would need answers if she wanted to see Jason again. She couldn't just storm after Jason without knowing if I was lying or not. E let me go, "Owe..." I groan, annoyed. I see her hand trail back to her waist, shit she was going for the gun again."Hold up! Hold up E, I'll tell." I put my hands up in the air, hoping she'd calm the fuck down if I gave in. "Let me warn you though, It's a long story..." I spoke, I could tell the story in about 5 minutes but I wished to give my new employer some time. A long story with endless amount of details could buy the Joker some time to at least paralyze Robin. In my opinion, The Joker could have all the time he needed, I didn't want Robin anywhere around Enigma. The best part of making up a long story was Enigma's father always told her to listen to every detail. It was how she was trained. E needed to absorb all the information she could get her hands on, before making a decision. If not she would be risking missing some important detail that could help. This flaw of hers would keep her listening to my whole story.
"Go on." Enigma spoke sternly.
"It all started when you got out of the hospital..."
"Me?" She seemed shocked.
"Yeah, I've got to admit. I was shocked the Boy Blunder almost killed you. It was even more of a surprise that you of all people had the pure stupidity to go back to that sick bastard." I look away, remember the moment I saw Bruce take her into the hospital. I knew very well what happened. I would never tell her about purposely alerting Gordon of her previous medical histories and spending the night in disguise as a intern at the hospital. She'd think it was foolish, or stupid of me to put some guard on her. What if Jason came back and snapped again? I didn't want her to die like that, Enigma is one of the smartest criminals I know. A boiling rage grew in me as I watched the couple continue to sneak under the radar, going on dates and talking. It made me sick to his stomach, I just had to speak with the Riddler. Let her father know so he could put an end to her ruining her legacy.
I could tell this pause, the silence, made Enigma nervous. "Just go on with the story.." She pushed.
"Fine."
"Early Today I had ventured out to your old man's lair..."
~ Flashback~
The Riddler was upset to find Kane, pushing passed his security without the slightest attempt at cracking it. Echo tried to stop him, but Kane persist it was an urgent case. He fed her some lie before making it to the center of the Riddler's organization. Echo would most certainly be punished, Riddler thought watching the clown surface in his office ."I'm busy Kane, how dare you barge into my-" The Riddler was expecting someone else any time now and had no room for this child's interruptions.
Kane was too annoyed to let the old man ridicule him. "No." He inturped, creating a rising surprise from the Riddler. Did the boy need to be put in his place again? "I need to tell you something about E."
The Riddler paused, his teeth biting his lower lip in dismay for a second. He gave a small sigh, sitting back down in his chair. For a second, Kane thought the Riddler appeared stressed or knew which direction the conversation was going. Nonetheless, the Riddler replied blandly, "Explain to me this. Why would I care what that daughter of mine does. She is a villain, it is not with any shock that I feel she has found her way into trouble again."
"No, it's not like that, Sir." Kane tried to add some respect in hopes the Riddler would not immediately turn him away. Once Enigma explained to him how at the edge of her father's cane was a button. A button the Riddler could press, which would open a trap door to dismiss intruders. If the old man still had it, Jesse did not wish to meet his demise that way. "She's been out with the Robin again-Sir." Kane spit out quickly, adding Sir because he knew not how to address the Riddler.
Much to the Riddler's pleasure, the original Gotham villain had Kane at an unease when he spoke around him. He liked seeing some buffoon so flustered. The Riddler had gone silent, showing no expression to the information Kane had given him.
Of course the Riddler was mad to find his daughter had been sneaking around his back. It filled in the answer to why suddenly she had a track record for tardiness. His lips did form a frown as Kane continued to fill him in on everything. The whole time he sat in his chair, shaking his head. The matter was embarrassing, his daughter running around with his tiny brained enemy sidekick. "Kane, you may leave." Were the only words he spoke, motioning to the door.
Kane looked annoyed, that was all the Riddler cared to say. He wasn't going to kick this clown out so easily. "Aren't you going to do anything about it?"
"I will, however, I've got much more important matters to attend to today, I'm expecting a guest in a matter of seconds so you will leave this up to me. Goodnight."
"No." Kane was standing his guard this time. The Riddles man was pissing him off. "The last time you said that you promised I'd get in to the Joke-"
"HAHAHA" A booming dark laughter cut Jesse off and the boy froze. He could hear breathing come from behind him then a loud popping of ones gums. Only one man sounded like that. Kane thought, desiring to turn around to see the legend, the man he praised since childhood, The Joker.
"Ed, what was this information on Batsy's brat you found for me?!" Joker pushed a side Kane before pausing. He gave a small tilt of the head before pushing Jesse down completely. This caused the Joker to laugh again. "you?" He looked down at Kane with sick green eyes. They swirled with an evil pleasure he got from another's pain. Jesse refused to mutter any sign of being hurt, not wanting to ruin this opportunity. "You-are that copy cat those party pooping coppers were talking about."
"Yes." Jesse could barely speak, his idol had him starstruck.
"Gotta say, the hairs a nice touch. Not many would dare switch it to the exact color of mine." A hint of threat came out, as Joker's hand slowly reached into his jacket. Kane could only presume he was about to get his craving knife.
"J." The Riddler cleared his throat, interrupting the two. Attention was on him now, how the Riddler liked it."This is the boy I've been telling you about. He helped pull off the destruction down town last week."
"Did he do it with a smile?"
The Riddler stared right back at Kane. Jesse hoped he wouldn't hold the new information about his daughter against him nor the fact he refused to leave, this was his one shot. The Riddler grinned after a brief pause. "Yes, yes he did."
Joker took his knife out, looking bored already. "Well I don't need a brat on my hands." He chuckled, twirling the jagged knife in his hand. Kane slowly stood up to his feet, just in case Joker decided to come after him. "I don't like or need any other want-a-bee mes. Too many and you become boring, like Riddles here. How many gals you've got wearing that question mark logo?" The Riddler frowned, but didn't speak. He knew how dangerous Joker could get when angered. "One of a kind, that's what makes me and the bats games fun!" He shook his head, he was lurking closer to Kane with every step. Jesse found himself unable to move. "You see Ed, I'm already stuck with Harles, and I only keep her around cause she's-"He smiled his mind drifting somewhere dirty."wild when I need her to be."
Kane's heart dropped. He had no shot at working with the Joker, even worse he may be killed by the man now. He prepared himself for it, nothing more honorable in his mind then being killed by the man he praised.
The Riddler tilted his head, appearing confused, "What do you mean? You think I would just give you one of my best men? No, Kane is too violent, too much fun for you to have Joker. That was nothing more then an introduction. I called you hear on the matter of Rob-"
"-Listen hear Riddles." Joker's rage flaired up. He threw the knife at the riddler, catching only his hat. The Joker's fists curled up in balls."Don't tell me which boy I can have, and which boy I can't have. If he's fun he'll be working along side ME!"
Kane couldn't help but smile. Working along side the Joker would be amazing. He would no longer be a henchmen, or under some subtle copy cat gang.
"Too bad, I won't let him."
Kane gave Riddler a look like he was crazy. What the hell is wrong with the Riddles Family these days? I've done everything for that man, I swear to god if he doesn't let me go work with-His thoughts were shattered by laughter.
"HAHA Stop this game of yours Eddie it's no joke. I know funny and being a cocky ass nerd. ISNT FUNNY! NOW! I-I want him so you better give me what I want!" Joker grabbed the knife in one swift motion.
The riddler smirked, looking completely relaxed. "Alright then, take the boy."
"Got that kid? Your my number three now. Don't you go screwing this up."
Kane nodded.
"Let's go." Joker turned to leave, Riddler had pissed him off.
"Shame, leaving without the information you came for." The Riddler was focused on the pen, that twirled about in his hands.
"Go on." The Joker grinned, turning around quickly. He had completely forgot why he had originally came. His anger disappeared into excitement. The Riddler had called him, out of the blue, and informed him of some mysterious information that was free of price.
The Riddler gave a small nod, "The Robin is such a pest now of days. Getting in the way of all your fun and games, I presume. "
"Yeah! Spoiling all my toys. Sometimes I send Harles after him but the kid never leaves bats' side."
The Riddler pulled up a picture, "This is a woman named Shelia, recognize her?"
"Maybe-Is she one of those ladies down at the iceberg lounge where you pay her to-"
"No." The riddler spoke, wishing to not be informed of the Joker's sex life. Everyone heard enough of it from Harley. He massaged his temple with one hand as if he had a headache. Why on earth do I have to deal with so many imbeciles? "Let's just say this woman is in your debt and can be use to lure boy blunder into a plan he can't get out of." Before the Joker could even ask how, the well prepared Riddler continued on. "There's an old warehouse just outside of town, it use to be an old shipping port. No one would think of you to use such a boring old warehouse, perfect place for a little fun. I'm sure your rookie here can lure the boy in for you. All you would have to do is sit back and have your fun with your bird." The Joker was grinning widely, showing his yellow stained teeth. "When all your fun is done, you blow him up so his body will never be found again, then the bats is all yours to play with." The joker started to laugh, he loved it. Breaking the bird, would be a marvelous show. Maybe Harles could even film the event.
"HAhaHa My own production of Bye-Bye-Birdie!" The Joker laughed as if it was the funniest thing he ever heard. He took the crowbar Kane had at his side and put it on his shoulder."
The Riddler smirked, great, exactly what he wanted. Kane got to work with the Joker and Jason would be dead and away from his daughter.
Kane wasn't as foolish as everyone thought, he realized what the Riddler had done there and smiled. He chose to follow his new boss out of the room, not speaking another word.
"Kane's your name?"
Kane smiled, thinking to himself, Play if cool, play it cool. He couldn't help but have a hint of eagerness to his voice. "Yep."
"Well kid, I've got plans with a bird fry tonight. You start tomorrow."
"Okay." Jesse wasn't disappointed in the least. Finally, Jason would be away from Emily and she could go back to being the Enigma he knew again. No point in her staying under an alias without the Wayne boy.
A purple, topless car rolled up along side of the two, a girl's voice squealing as she put the car in park. "Puddin!" Harley's voice giggled, running up and hugging the Joker from behind. Kane smiled hearing her, she always seemed so fun and happy.
Joker slapped Harley hard, making her fall on her butt. "Get back in the car." He scolded, but she just smiled.
"Oopsy! Sorry, Mista J! I forgot when I saw da new guy!" Kane watched as the woman hurried back into the car. He presumed Joker was doing the same as he watched her close the door. In an instant Jesse found himself being grabbed by his hair.
"There's two rules to my game, NO touching my Harley, and THE BATMAN IS MY KILL!" He cracked a smile, before chuckling and shoving the boy to the ground. "Understand boy?"
Kane nodded.
"Aren't ya gonna tell me whose that puddin?" She giggled with excitement. Kane smiled, before quickly hiding it. Harley Quinn was as much of an idol to him as the Joker. He'd love to spend a day in her shoes, or even pull a job with the acrobatic jester.
The joker rolled his eyes in annoyance as he slammed on the gas. "New guy."
Kane dusted himself off, before walking back into the room. "Thank you ."
The Riddler smirked, turning around in his chair. "You've done me two favors Kane, but most of are you are loyal. I hope to work with you again sometime." The Riddler left it at that.
"Sir, Can I point out something not a criticism to your plan but-Um-uh-"
"For Christ sake speak boy, I don't have time for bubbling Idiots." Riddler snapped.
"Enigma or Emily or whatever she calls herself, how do you know she won't be by his side when the Joker is ready for him. He may want her to meet his mom-"
"Are you saying there's a flaw to my plan?"
"No. No. Uh. I'm just offering to watch after her, spy on her until it's over."
The Riddler secretly knew how Kane thought, his patterns were easy to follow. The Riddler had not a worry in his mind that Kane would keep his foolish daughter from interfering. "You wish for me to give permission for you to spy on my daughter?" Before Jesse could even put together an answer, the riddler wrote on a piece of paper: Ears everywhere, lower your voice and exit.
Kane paused following the location of where the Riddler pointed to. It was a screen. E was about to enter the office. I hesitate before turning to leave, "You knew all along about her and Jason, didn't you?" A smirk of arrogance escaped the Riddler but he said nothing.
Kane was about to close the door when he heard the Riddler address him. "You boy, are not as foolish as you look." Kane smirked before closing the door. He was waiting outside, listening in on what she had to say.
~End Flashback~
That's what really happened, meanwhile, I had explained most of it to her, leaving out some of the most of the incriminating details.
Her eyes were focused on me, listening closely to ever word I said.
I realized once story was over she would fight me. I figured she'd throw a hard punch first. To my dismay, I was wrong, very wrong. A kick in the groins sent me down to my knees. "HOW DARE YOU! YOU-YOU-"
"Awe shit!" I fall in pain. Girls had such an unfair advantage. "Please E, we've been trying to kill Robin for years. Don't act like this is any surprise."
Emily stood back, my words getting to her. They have been after Robin for years, if this was a month ago she would have congratulated me. "I-I can't let him die.." She choked out after a long pause in thought. I was still clutching my balls in pain.
Enigma began to leave, I assume she was going off to find Jason. She'd never make it in time, what if she got hurt by the Joker instead. Jason was such a spoiled snob he would leave her to die. "Stop Enigma, you'll only make a fool of yourself." I spat out, hoping she wouldn't try to get in the way.
"The only foolish decision I made today is the reason your still alive." She snarled back.
"Then why don't you? Has being with Robin made you weak, why don't you kill me. End it."
Enigma seemed shaken up by my reply. "Because I thought-"
Annoyed I interrupted her, she was leaving anyways I didn't want her to explain anything to me. "Whatever it is, you thought wrong." I look away.
"I'm not wasting my time on arguing with you. I've got to find Jason." She turned to leave, fleeing as almost quickly as the boy wonder did.
Pure anger took over me, I chucked my cellphone at the wall and watched as it shattered into a bunch of tiny pieces. Helpless, I begin to laugh. I couldn't save her. She was going towards her own death now and I couldn't save her. "ITS TOO LATE! ITS TOO LATE E!" I scream only to be ignored. She was gone. My chuckles turn sinister as I take a slim knife out of my leather jacket. It's jagged edge makes me smile. This was terrible. Not only did Enigma hate me, she was going to save her fuck bird Robin, which risked her own life and me, me...I lost a chance I didn't even have.
"It's a bloody joke." I growl, gritting my teeth. "A-a-A bloody joke. A JOKE! AHahahahah..." Inside I snap, causing me to shake as I closed my eyes. Opening them I saw the world I still hated in front of me. I took the knife and colored it with some of my blood. I began to carve the word bEtrayal out in the stone wall behind me. Blood from before still trickled down the side of my head. I used that to spell the word again and again.
bEtrayal.
bEtrayal.
bEtrayal.
Nonstop laughter consumed me, as I look at my art. "She'll see...E will see she's too late..."
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A/N: One Chapter Left.