Chapter 23

My meeting with Ivy was in less than two hours. I wasn't nervous but I had a strange feeling. I know I was on edge ever since we had found out that Batman was alive. Plus, with the baby on the way. But I shrugged it off and continued getting ready for my evening. I puffed my lips out to put on lipstick in front of my mirror when I saw J come in my bedroom through the mirror.

"What's up?" I said as I slid the bright red lipstick on my lips. He walked towards me and leaned against my dresser.

"I don't like this." He said sternly.

"I'll be fine. It's just a meeting." I said back. He slapped the lipstick out of my hands and grabbed my chin roughly.

"The Bat is alive. He is gunning for us. And with your stupidity, I don't trust that this will go well." He growled. I yanked my face back out of his grip.

"I am aware. I highly doubt he will show up tonight. How would he know about the meeting anyway?" I asked. J scoffed.

"Hmm, I wonder?" He said sarcastically. I rolled my eyes at him.

"Would it make you feel better if you were there?" I asked. He growled under his breath again in frustration.

"I have things that I have to do tonight also my Queen." He said as he got up and left. I continued getting ready and then I saw Crimson come in.

"We're all set Boss. Ivy is waiting." She said. I nodded and exited the apartment. We drove to Ivy's hideout and Ivy was sitting down in her usual slutty get up. I sat across from her as my guys and Crimson stood over us.

"Ivy. Good to see you." I said.

"Likewise Luna. How is the baby?" Ivy asked.

"Fine. Now what is this all about?" I asked. Ivy looked at me with her piercing eyes.

"I want a higher cut. My elixir is top grade and you are making a hell of a profit." She replied.

"Sorry Ivy, we can't do it. You agreed to it. You signed a contract." I said. She growled.

"Yes I am aware. But you really should re-consider Luna. Really." She said suggestively. I eyed her suspiciously.

"What's going on?" I asked. Just as I saw Ivy smile a devilish smile, Batman came charging in the hideout. My guys tried to fight him off, but he had all five of them out like lights within seconds. I jumped out of the chair, ready to flee. Crimson fought Batman hard. She was strong and could put up a hell of a fight. I tried to look for an alternate exit but it was useless. Ivy's plants were blocking every exit in her warehouse. I looked over and saw Batman deliver one last blow to Crimson which knocked her out cold.

"Ivy. You stupid bitch." I said. Ivy smiled.

"Sorry Luna. He promised me the Gotham Green House." Ivy said. Batman snaked towards me.

"Luna Cee. How many times do I have to send you to Arkham?" Batman said in that low annoying voice.

"You'll never get me Wayne." I said smiling. I drew my gun out of my holster, ready to fire. Before I could pull the trigger, Batman threw a Batarang in my direction. I tried to dodge it but I was too late. I felt the Batarangs barbs dig deep into my leg. I screamed in pain and tried my best to climb the iron stairs to the top of the warehouse. I saw Batman's figure following me close. I somehow made it to the roof and was hoping I could jump to the next building. My leg was bleeding profusely and I knew I only had minutes before I would be dead. I staggered over to the ledge and observed how much room I had. Barely enough to make it. Just as I felt like I was going to jump, my leg gave out and I fell. I latched onto the side of the building and held on tight. I saw Batman approach me and stare me down.

"Please Bruce! I'm pregnant! Please help me!" I screamed. He looked at me in shock. Like the "decent" hero he was, he bent down to help me up. He pulled me up with ease and then I whispered softly, "My son will finish what his father started, you watch." I breathed out. Batman looked at me and then loosened his grip. He lightly pushed me back and I fell. It felt like I had been falling forever. I saw the windows as I went down and I knew this was it. Everything was blank.

I started to slowly come to. I could smell the metallic scent of blood. I knew it had to be mine. I tried to look down and see. I barely heard Crimson. I opened my eyes and saw her on her phone. I was in the back of the van and we were driving fast. Crimson was taking my pulse and trying to slow my bleeding in my leg.

"I don't know Boss but she needs help now!" She yelled. I slowly started to pass out again. I felt hands all over me and a bit of pressure. I was now laying on a long table.

"She's hemorrhaging. I need you to sew that cut now! It hit an artery, we don't have much time!" I felt someone digging into my leg and I grunted in pain. I looked up and saw Dr. Lane. "Stay with me Luna. Crimson, talk to her! Keep her awake." He said. Crimson started to rub my hair.

"Come on girl, you stay with me okay?" She said. I could feel where my ribs were cracked. I could feel blood all over me.

"Baby...The baby…" I tried to shout out. Crimson gave me a concerned look.

"They're trying." She replied. Then I heard the words.

"He's gone. The bleeding has slowed." Dr. Lane said. I saw J run into the room with Frost behind him

"The kid?" He breathed out.

"I'm sorry sir. I tried." Dr. Lane said. J started to laugh a terrifying laugh and emptied a round of bullets into Lane's chest. I couldn't even comprehend at that point what was really happening. My son was gone. I tried to look for J but he was gone.

I passed out and dreamt of nothing.

I woke up in my bed. I couldn't move. I tried to sit up but I felt my ribs. I heard the cracking and I knew they were broken. I looked down and my stomach was wrapped. Crimson was sitting beside me.

"You're awake." She said relieved. I wasn't.

"Batman." I said. She sighed.

"I know. We will get him Luna. I promise." She said. Just then I saw J's guys bring in Ivy. Ivy was putting up a fight.

"Fix her. Now." Crimson ordered. Ivy laughed.

"I'm not a miracle worker my dear. I can't fix insanity." Ivy said.

"No but you can fix her so that she can walk." Crimson said. Ivy rolled her eyes and tried to struggle against our guys some more.

"I don't think you understand what my venom can do." Ivy said.

"Can it heal her?" Crimson asked.

"Yes." Ivy said.

"Then do it." Crimson ordered. Ivy sat on top of me and kissed me on the lips. I felt electric shocks run through my body. I convulsed and started foaming at the mouth. "What the hell is happening?!" Crimson yelled.

"It's running it's course. Be patient." Ivy said. I felt my skin stiffen and it felt like cement was coursing through my veins. Then I felt it. The life I once had was gone and the new Luna was awake. All I saw in front of me was revenge. I could taste it.

After what seemed like an eternity, I sat up abruptly and Crimson jumped back.

"What's wrong with her eyes? And her hair?" Crimson breathed out. Ivy smiled.

"It's the venom." Ivy said.

I jumped off the bed with ease. I looked into the mirror and didn't recognize what was looking back at me. My skin was a bright shade of white. My eyes were bright green. You could see my veins through my skin, but they were black. My hair now had streaks of lime green flowing through my natural black. There was a bright green surrounding my eye lids. Then I remembered. My baby boy. The piece of me. He was gone. I saw Ivy behind me through my mirror.

"Luna. I am so glad my venom could heal you. The effects are permanent. You should be happy." She said shakingly.

"Yes. I am so thankful that you set me up Ivy. I really owe you one." I said. Before she could frown, I grabbed for her throat and lifted her into the air. I was already inhumanly strong, but the venom turned my muscles into concrete. I snapped her neck like a twig and let her fall. The guys and Crimson all stood there in shock. Ivy was still breathing.

"Get her out of here." Crimson said. "Boss, are you...okay?" Crimson asked.

"Great. Never better." I said as I looked at the veins on my hands. "Bruce Wayne." I growled.

"Now hold Luna…"Crimson started. I didn't let her finish, I had her by the throat.

"I don't want to hear it. You can either join me or get the fuck out of my way." I growled in a deep voice.

"Okay, i'm with you." Crimson choked out. I released her and she coughed to catch her breath. I didn't want to hurt Crimson. But I would if I had to. I changed into short velvet shorts and thigh high boots. I shoved past her and out into my living room. I went into the elevator and Crimson followed.

"Where is he?" I asked flatly.

"The Smile N Grin. I haven't seen him since..." She said. We got into my car and headed towards the club. I swerved in and out of traffic so fast that people probably didn't even notice me. We pulled up to the club and I darted inside. I saw J was in the VIP area in a meeting. I shoved past Frost who looked in shock to see me up and about. A typical street thug was sitting across from The Joker. He looked at me with a scared expression.

"Leave." I said quickly. He hurried and got up to leave. J didn't take his eyes off of me as I sat down on the table in front of him. I grabbed his face and pulled him to me. I shoved my tongue in his mouth and he growled into my mouth. An intense tingle spread through our connection and it slowly turned into shock waves. We separated after a few seconds and stared at each other.

"What...is this?" He asked as he ran his hands through my hair.

"Poison Ivy boss. She fixed her. The venom though, I am not exactly sure what it did…" Crimson said.

"From what I understand boss, Ivy's venom is spread through the lips. It probably counteracts with your um, condition. But a normal person, it probably wipes em' out." Frost said.

"Send in my next appointment. I'd love to see what this little vixen can do." J growled. I smiled. I needed a good kill.