Gotham Season 5 (Alternate version)
Chapter 25
Gotham city (Day 94)
The Siren's Club
Jim and the gang arrived at "The Siren's Club" and were approached by Barbara and her henchmen. When Jim explained why they're here Barbara at first was hesitant, because she did not want Riddler in her facility, but she changed since Jim needed her help. Barbara's henchmen provided the tools Lucius required to perform the surgery to remove the mind control chip in Riddler's brain. While this was going on Jim was talking with Barbara over by the bar area.
"I can't believe that your military partner is the one behind the destruction of Haven and all of the innocent people that were killed in the process." Barbara said with a shocked look on her face.
"I know and from what Eduardo told me his boss Theresa Walker is the mastermind orchestrating this whole plot and she plans on having the Delta Force destroy Gotham." Jim said
"So, it's not just the criminals that they're going after, but also the police and every civilian that is still in the city." Barbara said
"Exactly." Jim said
"So, what are you going to do?" Barbara asked
"I don't know, right now I'm hoping that Lucius can remove the mind control chip from Nygma's brain." Jim replied
"I see." Barbara said
Barbara looked at Jim and could tell he had so much doubt on his face as his eyes lowered only seeing the floor, because he felt unsure of himself. She didn't know why, but in that moment Barbara places a hand on his shoulder to comfort him. Jim looks up and makes eye contact with her.
"Barbara." Jim said
"Yes." Barbara said
"The other day when you captured Nygma, why did you decide to turn him over to us?" Jim asked
"I don't understand." Barbara said
"I know you've had a grudge against him over the years. You could've killed Nygma, but instead you chose to spare him." Jim said
"Why are you asking this?" Barbara asked
"I just want to know what made you change your mind." Jim said
At first Barbara was hesitant to answer, but after a few seconds she decided to speak up.
"After Tabitha died I felt broken, a part of me wanted to die and the other part of me wanted to seek revenge against those who were responsible for her death. I was so lost in my mind that I didn't know what to do. But when you came by to make sure I was alright I realized that maybe there is still hope for me. Maybe I don't have to be the way I am and I can still change for the better. Sure, I could've killed Nygma when I captured him, but after remembering what you said to me, it made me realize that I shouldn't be this way anymore. I'm tired of killing people and doing evil things. I just want give up this horrible life and start over." Barbara explained
"Barbara I know we've had our differences over the years and I'll admit I was wrong to ignore you after we went different paths. I should've tried reaching out to you more, but instead I only focused on the negative side of you Barbara." Jim said
"You shouldn't blame yourself Jim, I was the one who chose this dark path in the first place and was blinded by my own selfishness. But now I don't want that life anymore I want to be a better person." Barbara said
"I believe you." Jim said
"Will you help me." Barbara asked
"Yes, I will." Jim said as he placed a hand on Barbara's hand.
During that same moment Alfred entered the room.
"Jim." Alfred said
Jim turned his attention from Barbara to the butler.
"What is it Alfred?" Jim asked
"Mr. Fox has recently finished the surgery on the Riddler's brain." Alfred said
"Thank god so that means the mind control chip in his head is removed." Jim said
"Yes it is." Alfred said
"Great." Jim said
Jim, Barbara, and Alfred made their way towards the office room where Lucius had finished the surgery of removing the mind control chip from the Riddler's brain. Jim also saw Nygma sitting in a chair unconscious while also tied up, obviously to make sure he doesn't try to attack anybody in case if he wakes up.
"Lucius." Jim said
"Jim I'm happy to report that the procedure was a complete success." Lucius said as he was putting away some of the surgical tools.
"Where's the mind control chip?" Jim asked
"Right here." Lucius said as he showed Jim a small plastic Ziploc bag containing the mind control chip.
From the look of the design Jim could tell that the chip was very advanced. The whole time he kept wondering how did Hugo Strange manage get this kind of technology. Did he build it himself from scratch or did the Theresa help provide the material he needed to put it together.
"I examined the chip when I removed it and this thing is way ahead of anything from I've seen. Not even Wayne Enterprises has that kind of advanced technology yet." Lucius explained
"That's because it was made by Hugo Strange." Jim said
"Well that explains everything. Do you think he built this himself?" Lucius asked
"Maybe, but I think Theresa provided the stuff Hugo needed to build this thing." Jim said
"Great so not only are the soldiers taking over Gotham, but they have the means to make people their puppets with these mind control chips." Barbara said
"Eduardo and his men only want to eliminate us I don't really think they have any interest in making us their puppets." Jim said
"Then why did they use Nygma to destroy Haven if the soldiers were just going to destroy Gotham anyway." Barbara asked
"It was all meant to sell the deception of their true intentions for coming to Gotham city in the first place. It was all part of their plan from the beginning to have Nygma blow up Haven just so they could use that as an excuse to come into the city and put the next face phase of their plan into action, which involves destroying Gotham." Jim explained
Suddenly the four of them notice that the Riddler started waking up.
"What the hell happened and why does my head feel like it was cut open." Riddler said
"That's because I performed surgery to remove the mind control chip from your brain Ed." Lucius said
"YOU WHAT!" Riddler yelled
"Relax Ed I safely sewed your head after taking the chip out of your brain. Hugo Strange was the one who implanted the chip in your head and the soldier's leader Eduardo was controlling you remotely as his puppet. They're the reason why Haven was destroyed in the first place, because they used you as their tool to blow it up." Lucius said
"How dare they use me the Riddler as a guinea pig. When I get out of here I'm going to make them pay for what they did to me." Riddler said
"You're not killing anybody Nygma." Jim said
"Untie me from this chair Jim." Riddler demanded
"Not going to happen, you may longer be under mind control, but we still don't trust you." Jim said
"Damn you." Riddler said
In the moment Jim's cellphone started ringing in his pocket. Jim took out his cellphone and answered the call.
"Hello." Jim said
"Hello Jim, I'm assuming that since you're still alive that means Nygma failed to kill you like I ordered him to and honestly I'm very disappointed." Eduardo said
"Eduardo, what the hell do you want?" Jim asked
"Here's the thing Jim, me and my men have just locked up all of your police officers along with the civilian refugees in the GCPD. I have no real use for them and from where I'm standing I could order my men to execute them right now." Eduardo said
"If you hurt them Eduardo I swear to god I will…." Jim said, but was cut short by Eduardo.
"Calm down Jim I'm willing to let them live if you turn yourself in so I can kill you myself." Eduardo said
Jim was about to respond, but heard a familiar voice speak on the phone and it wasn't Eduardo.
"Don't do it Jim it's a trap." Harvey said
When Jim heard Harvey's voice on the phone he immediately spoke.
"Harvey." Jim said
"Someone get this guy to shut up." Eduardo said while still on the phone.
Jim could hear the sound of Harvey getting beat up by a couple of soldiers.
"HARVEY!" Jim screamed
There was no response except from Eduardo.
"This is your only warning Jim, turn yourself in or I kill every cop and innocent civilian in the GCPD. You have one hour to make your decision." Eduardo said
"You son of a b#%ch I am going to stop you." Jim said
"Remember Jim one hour so I suggest you think wisely on your decision." Eduardo said
After that Jim ended the call and put his cellphone back into his pocket.
"Jim you heard what Harvey said on the phone you can't turn yourself in it might be a trap." Barbara said
"Maybe, but I can't let everyone in the GCPD die." Jim said
"There has to be a way to stop those soldiers." Alfred said
After a few seconds of thinking Jim came up with an idea that might work.
"Lucius do you still have the evidence that you gathered from the destruction at Haven." Jim asked
"Yes, the data I gathered is still recorded in some of the files along with data in tape recorders." Lucius said
"If we can contact the other government officials we can inform them of Eduardo's criminal activities and explain that Theresa is the mastermind behind all of this. We just have to use the radio from the GCPD and broadcast it before it's too late." Jim explained
"There's just one problem we can't use the radio since the whole police station is under Eduardo's control. How are we going to get inside without getting killed by his soldiers?" Lucius asked
Jim looked at the tied up Riddler and answered Mr. Fox's question.
"I got an idea." Jim said
The GCPD
Harvey Bullock was sitting in a jail cell with all of the other police officers and civilian refugees. He was still hurt from the beating he got from Eduardo's soldiers. Thankfully it wasn't anything too serious as it was only few bruises on his face. One of the cops in the jail cell started yelling at the soldiers.
"You a#%holes aren't going to get away with this. Captain Gordon will stop you." The male cop said
"Be quiet or else you'll get a beating like your friend detective Bullock." A random soldier said
The police officer didn't say anything else as he chose to remain quiet. Meanwhile Harvey notices Eduardo talking to some of his men.
"Remember that our priority is to kill Jim Gordon so if he comes here turning himself in bring him to me personally so I can execute him myself." Eduardo said
"Yes sir." The group of soldiers said at the same time.
"And don't forget if he tries anything to stop us, well let's just say we have an ace in the hole for that." Eduardo said as he ordered one soldier bringing out what looks like a hostage handcuffed and wearing a burlap sack covering the person's identity.
Harvey didn't know who it was but judging by the person's figure the hostage was a female. Eduardo then pulled off the burlap sack and revealed that the hostage is Dr. Leslie Thompkins.
"Lee." Harvey said with a look of surprise on his face.
Hello everyone, I hope you all enjoyed this new chapter to my story. I want to give a special thanks to Phillipe363 for helping me add some ideas to certain elements of the plot. You guys should definitely check out his fanfiction page, because he makes great stories. Thanks again for reading this and I hope you all have a great day.