Arthurs note- Welcome back, I was so excited when I saw how many people viewed my story! its much appreciated. Anyways y'all probable know the drill- I don't own any part of batman or DC comics. WARNING- abuse and suicided in the end of this chapter.
Chapter 2
Lydia charges at dick and pushes him out of the way. It hit the ground with glass flying everywhere. Giving Lydia and dick a few cuts. Everyone gasped. A few minutes later, all of the sudden we hear rudy yell. "Man i hate to be those kids parents" and laughs making everyone else laugh. Well everyone except bruce who looked like he was about to have a heart attack as he ran up to them.
Well . . . poop.
Before he even says anything Lydia Is on her feet in seconds and apologizing.
Mr. wayne i am so sorry. I didn't mean too. am so so so sorry. She says on the brink of tears. Afraid that he will hit her.
Are you both all right? His voice full of concern. After looking over dick and see that he is ok he looks at Lydia and He sees the cuts on her arms
She quite.
someone had called the paramedics and they had come running in. bruce called one over.
"She has cuts all over her arms with glass in them." Bruce says to the paramedics.
The paramedic puts his hand on her shoulder but she tenses and moves her arms to block like a punch was coming.
Whow kid watch where you're swinging
But i didn't try to take a swing at you? She said
Tomato tomoto. He says
Oh great Jones you blow it like you blow everything. You even ruined the gala.
Yeah i know your parents. Ohhh boy they aren't going to be happy when the find out. he said
Are your parents here? Bruce asks
Lydia nods her head shyly.
Where are they? He asks
She's doesn't say anything.
You know, if you're nice… nah won't stop what you're going to get.
Again she doesn't say anything.
Stop it you're scaring her. Dick says
Bruce stares him down. What is that supposed to mean? He asks the paramedic.
It doesn't matter to you two it matter to her. And with that he leaves.
Can you give me your name? Bruce asked
She still quite
You know you look fermalar. Dick said, Have we met? He asks
She nods
Oh yeah. Where?
Jones highwire. she whispers
Dick looks confused, than excited. And he turns towards her quickly.
From the cirius? He asks.
Oh great he is going to make fun of the fact that you were able to save him but not them.
Lydia Jones? More of a statement than a question.
She nods again.
He tries to give her a fist bump. She thought he was going to attack her so she pushed him to the ground. By the shocked expression on Bruce and Dicks face she backs away slowly before turning around and runs out of the gala.
Are you ok? Bruce asks Dick
Yea but she's not.
(break)
Out in the garden by the gala
What were you thinking! They are going to kill you! Literally! Jones how can you be so stupid! Mr. Wayne will have your head for pushing Dick! you messed this up big time!
Lydia sits on a bench in the garden
Bruce comes out into the garden. Walks over to Lydia and sits next to her
I know it wasn't your fault. He says
She looks at her feet
You saved my ward and for that i am grateful. He put his hand on her shoulder. And she jumps and is on her feet in seconds.
"Miss Jones, are you alright?" Bruce sees the tear in her eyes threatening to spill. "Lydia where are your parents?" He asks
Gone. she said just above a whisper.
But that paramedic said he knows your parents-
Foster parents. She says
Oh i see. Bruce says. Well i would like to meet them.
No you wouldn't. She replies
Why not? He sees the bruise on the back of her neck. Lydia how did you get that bruise?
I-i- i fell out of a tree
What about the one on your leg?
T-tripped down the stairs.
And your arm?
Chandler
I thought you landed on your other arm.
I- i um. She scampered
Lydia if someone is hurting you- he started
WHAT! Why would anyone do that. She said nervously.
Bruce stands up and put his hand on her shoulders. She tenses
Lydia, look at me." She does "Lydia i can help you-
No you can't! They have friends in GCPD and CPS lot of them, you can't do anything! She runs out of the garden crying. A few minutes later bruce see her inside the gala with a married couple who seemed to be pestering her with concern. But he has a feeling its fake. He looks over and sees Dick. hey are you sure you're ok?
Yeah, i wouldn't be if it wasn't for her. He points to Lydia.
You know her, from the circus. Bruce says
Yea there were alot of older kids there but none was my age. So my parents set up a so called "play date" and we got along really quickly. He smirks, she was almost like a sister. He replies, a little sadness in his voice when he mentioned his parents
Do you wanna talk to her again? Bruce ask
Yea, he says
Bruce and dick walks over to Lydia who is by herself at the moment.
Hey Lydia, i don't know if you remember me but we were in the circus together. Dick said
Yeah, i honestly thought you wouldn't remember me, since i left years before you. She said politely.
With all the pranks we pulled it's a little hard to forget. He laughs so does she.
Ok so Lydia this is Bruce Wayne, Bruce this is Lydia Jones. Dick introduces. Oh, Lydia i have an idea. i can introduce you like we used to in the circus.
You want me to do my part too? She asks
Yeah! That would be cool! He says
Ok lets do it. She says excitedly.
Dick put his hand over his mouth and started.
Lady and gentlemen children of all ages i present to you the one the only Lydia from the Jones Highwire!
Hey y'all my name is Lydia we are a highwire dance group that performed without a net, now remember we are professional, so don't try this at home. She says
And the crowd goes wild! Haaaaa haaaaa. Dick says
Everyone starts laugh.
The people in the gala started to leave because it was late.
Well Dick, Alfred is outside waiting, it was nice to meet you Lydia.
It was nice to meet you too Mr. Wayne. She says politely
(break)
As soon as the room was clear, the only people left were Rudy, Jane, and Lydia.
Well well darling do we hear wedding bells. Jane asks
What i'm only seven! And he is only what? Half a year older than me!
Unfortunately not yet. Give me some time-.
Jane slaps her
You worthless little brat. All you had was on little job and you can't even do that!
She slaps her again
Ugh i can't even look at you anymore rudy take care of her for me will ya.
Gladly. he says
You worthless brat! He grabs her by her hair and flips her onto a table and the table breaks
.
You had one job and you fail! You fail at everything you ever done ( kicks her ) everything you ever did ( kick) and everything you will ever do (kick)
Dick forgot his phone and went back to the gala room when he heard shouting and peeked around the corner
You stinking little brat! He picks her up and starts punching her. I don't know why we thought you be able to do this you aren't pretty enough to do anything! You worthless little brat!
Back where dick is watching
What did she do? Why is he hitting her? Oh my goodness. He is abusing her! And she isn't doing anything! I have to help her.
He reaches and grabs his phone without being noticed. And he and calls bruce and security. And looks back at Lydia, right when rudy is about to hit her with a chair. He pick up a glass and throws it at rudy who drops the chair and turns to dick
Well well look what we have here. Wayne's kid is a punk. Rudy says
Rudy. I'll show him what we do with little punks. Jane says
I'll will help you. He says
They start to corner him. Dick backs up. Rudy stops to let his wife lead, she steps closer, but before she can jump at him Lydia tackles jane.
You little BRAT! Why ill-ill KILL YOU. and pulls out a knife and tries to stab her. Lydia gets up and runs jane chases her
Before rudy can grab dick security comes running in bruce not far behind them.
Security! Freeze! One guy yells holding a gun.
No! Jane yell. You freeze! She turns around with a knife to Lydia's neck
Bruce looks at Lydia, she looks more annoyed to be in this position than scared. He wonders if she has been in this position before.
Let the girl go. One of the guards says calmly.
Why? She is my free ticket out of here. Jane says
I am warning you ma'am we will shoot. Another one says
Jane looks around the room. Rudy pulls out a knife
Well honey looks like we don't have a way out. She says sweetly
Ok plan B than? He replies
Well . . . i can't go back to the slammer. She says
Ok, we had a good run. He says and taks the knife in his hand and stabs himself, falls to the ground dead.
If i'm going out i'm taking you with me. She says to Lydia and before anyone can do anything she stabs Lydia in the gut and then herself.
Bruce runs up to Lydia and checks for a pulse, everyone is silent
Call an ambulance, she is still alive.