Chapter 8: Super Girl, Awesome Girl.
Oswald's jaw dropped in surprise, looking at the now unconcious Butch and back at the Super hero that had just saved their lives. Jade, who had been holding on to Timothy opened her eyes, and squealed. "OMG! SUPER GIRL!" Jade fangirled. Supergirl smiled, "Flash said you guys would be here. I figured you guys needed a hand." she said. Jade jumped up and down excitedly, Oswald swore she was like a excited puppy dog. "Super Girl? You're with the Flash?" Oswald asked. Supergirl smiled at him and said, "Yup! He told me you guys were going through some really bad stuff. The others are at your mansion right now. We may need a lot of help with this. I've never seen anything like this before." Oswald nodded, still in shock. Jade smiled wide, "It's a freakin' cavalry!" she squealed and hugged Supergirl. Supergirl laughed as she hugged the excited teenager back. Just then, the door was kicked open and a certain bald assassin ran in, guns blazing. "SURP- Whoa." Victor Zsasz said, looking at Butch, who lay unconcious at Supergirl's feet. Oswald gave Zsasz a small wave. "A bit late to the party Zsasz." he said. Victor lowered his guns and looked questioningly at them. "Who's that?" he asked pointing at Supergirl who waved at him shyly. 'Damn! He looks good for an assassin.' she pretty much figured he was an assassin considering he worked for Oswald who, according to Barry, was a crime boss and also the Mayor of Gotham. What she knew of Jade and Timothy, was that they had come from the future, to save the world. The next generation of super heroes, she thought looking at the two teenagers. Jade squealed and said, "Let's go meet the Squad guys! IT'S ASS WHOOPING TIME BABY! YEAH!" Jade ran past Victor and out the door, fists pumping in the air. Oswald couldn't keep the smile off his face as he thought of Ed. 'I'm coming for you old friend, just hang on a little longer.' he thought as he followed his new friends to the limo, Supergirl giving them a salute as she flew off. As they drove, Jade told them everything about Supergirl, right down to her coming from planet Krypton, and defending the city she lived in, National City she had said, with her life. Oswald felt touched, this was actually happening! They were others out there, ready to help him! He was going to get his Edward back! He hoped Isabella was prepared for the fight he was bringing to her door. He wasn't going to let her destroy Ed. Not this time!
Oswald may have been weakened in the old future Jade had shown him, but he was stronger now. Better. And he wasn't going to give up. Finally, they arrived at The mansion and the group exited the car and went inside. Oswald looked around, seeing more villains and heroes then he could keep track of! There was someone who wore green and had a bow and arrow, a red headed woman wearing a necklace with a snowflake on it, a guy with black hair on his shoulders wearing sunglasses, he overheard someone call him 'Cisco', a guy with a flamethrower, and plenty others. Oswald just looked surprised as his mansion had never been this packed since he went after Galavan! Barry walked toward them, a huge smile on his face. "Glad you could join us Mayor." Oswald, still awestruck, took a seat at the head of the head of the table as normal. "This is everyone? I mean, uh, I hope you didn't have too much trouble getting here." He said, rambling slightly. Jade laid a comforting hand on Oswald's shoulder, smiling that encouraging smile of hers. "I told you help would come didn't I?" she said and Oswald just smiled, almost tearing up, knowing soon Ed would be back in his arms and Isabella wouldn't even be a thought. He was going to owe it to them. As they spoke of their plans, it was said that each member would be keeping an eye out, making sure Ed was safe, and gathering any information they needed. Suddenly, there was a loud crash from upstairs, and a loud scream. ED! Oswald realized in abject horror, quickly he ran before anyone could stop him, bolting upstairs. "Oswald wait! It could be a trap!" Jade yelled running after him. Oswald didn't listein and kicked open Ed's bedroom door to find Isabella laughing as she held a fighting Ed who had briefly regained control, however the demon was still in him, and he couldn't fight for long. Oswald glared at her, "LET HIM GO YOU BITCH!" he cried desperately. Isabella laughed cruelly and snarled, "Clever using salt, but unfortunately it's not enough to break my hold on him!" Edward struggled desperately, against both the demon inside, and Isabella but his fight weakened and before he lost the battle to the demon within he said, "Os...Oswald...I..I L..." and then his eyes rolled into the back of his head and he was once again under her spell. Oswald's eyes widened, and he seethed at the Succubus in front of him.
"I will destroy you." Oswald felt his fists shake, in anger as Isabella cackled. "I'd love to stay and chat but I have an apocalypse to plan. Bye, bye!" she said and still holding a blacked out Edward, she jumped through the window, black wings sprouting from her back as she flew off into the night. Oswald ran to the window yelling, "EDDIE!" he felt his world crashing around him, he collapsed to the floor on his knees. The tears fell before he could stop them. No! No! his mind cried. He's gone. Taken. Just like that. Oswald sobbed, his body shaking as he wept. He didn't feel the warm arms that surrounded him, holding him. "He's gone...she took him...I...I failed." He sobbed violently. Who was he kidding? He couldn't save him! How could he have been so stupid? She was a monster, a monster he couldn't stop. Jade found Oswald on his knees and ran to him and hugged him, feeling him shake with sobs. "Oswald it's not to late! We can stop her! We can still save him Oswald! You can't give up!" she begged. Oswald shook his head, "There's nothing we can do. It's over Jade...Finished." Jade groaned, "Oswald don't start using video game quotes! You know damn well we can do this! YOU can do this!" she said. Oswald looked at her, eyes red and puffy from crying. "What makes you say that?" he croaked. Jade smiled and took his hand and placed it on his chest, right over his heart. "This. This is your greatest weapon Oswald. You have to use it." Oswald looked at her confused, "M..My heart?" he asked. Jade nodded, "Love isn't a weakness Oswald. It can bring the best and the worst of us. It can hurt you, it can make you smile, laugh, cry but at the end of the day it's what gives us the strength to fight for those we hold dear. Strength that you have. You have to fight for him Oswald." Oswald looked down, and took a breath, "I tried to save my mother but I was too late. How do I know this time will be different?" he asked. Jade smiled, "Because you have me and a whole Squad in this mansion, ready to fight tooth and nail to help you. We won't let you give up. Your love for Ed is what will give you the strength. Do it. For Ed." she finished, squeezing his hand. Oswald looked at her, shocked, yet felt that familiar determination, flooding him. Oswald's eyes darkened slightly, and he smiled. He was unsure and scared before, he may have hid behind a mask of bravery, but now he had to fight back.
Oswald slowly stood up, just as Zsasz and Supergirl ran into the room. "You guys alright?" Supergirl asked. Oswald turned to them and, smiling, he said, "Never better." Then his look darkened. "Ed's been kidnapped. It looks like the possession is wearing him down. I need you to assemble some of your super powered friends to find out where she took him." Oswald's voice had that commanding tone once more, and Jade had to cover her mouth to avoid squealing in excitement. She was about to see the Penguin in action for real! 'I better not be dreaming!' but she knew she wasn't. it was too real. Supergirl nodded and said, "Don't worry Mayor Cobblepot, we'll find him. That's what we're here for." Oswald smiled, and looked at Zsasz. "Zsasz, I need you and Gabe to keep this mansion secure. Anyone that looks suspicious, or has intentions of attacking, shoot them, if they have information, bring them to me." Oswald ordered. Supergirl didn't exactly agree with Oswald killing anyone, even if they were enemies, but she wasn't going to say anything. This was how he handled things after all. That night, all was quiet in the mansion, Oswald sat with Jade and Timothy on the couch. They had convinced him to watch a movie with them to take his mind off Ed. He figured he'd need it considering the stress he was feeling. The Squad members were out looking for Ed and Isabella, but Oswald still worried. The movie they were watching was called, 'Scary Movie 3'. There was a huge bowl of popcorn on the table in front of them, Jade scooping up a handful and eating it. Oswald had already showered, his hair back to being it's normal jet black and spiked up and had put on his favorite silk pajamas. Jade had on her Minion pajamas which were fluffy and warm, Timothy, his Spiderman pajamas. If one didn't know any better, you would think they were having a pajama party. Oswald sighed, holding the stuffed dalmation Jade had given him. A few minutes into the movie, Oswald had relaxed, putting his pale feet on the table. Jade saw this, and saw how pale they were and tried not to giggle. Oswald looked at her with a look that said, 'What are you looking at?' Jade couldn't hold it in anymore and shouted, "WHAT ARE THOOOSE!" while pointing at his small feet. Oswald looked at her in confusion before he smirked and shouted, "THOSE ARE MY TOOES!" Jade burst out laughing along with Timothy. Oswald tried not to laugh but failed and laughed harder than he ever had. "Holy shit! That was hilarious!" Timothy said.
The rest of the movie, Jade, Oswald and Timothy cracked jokes and made fun of Cindy Campbell in the film, sometimes throwing popcorn at each other. Oswald had never been happier, he could just pretend that Ed hadn't just been kidnapped by a evil Succubus, that Ed was here with them laughing along. God he missed that laugh! The smile he had whenever he had told a riddle, or the way he was just smile at him as though he was the most wonderful thing ever. Oswald felt himself about to cry but he swallowed it, not wanting to ruin this happy moment. He wanted to stay in denial for just a bit longer. Unfortunately, all good things must come to an end. Oswald tried to fight off his tiredness, but he couldn't keep his eyes open and ended up falling asleep on Jade's shoulder. Jade smiled and looked at Timothy and whispered, "I think our favorite little birdie has fallen asleep." Timothy smiled, also tired looking. 'Poor guy. The stress must've wore him out.' he thought. "Well, its been a long day." Timothy said. "Maybe we should get him to bed. I don't believe the couch is the most comfortable place to sleep." He continued. Jade nodded, and with that, Jade turned the tv off and carefully got up from the couch as she and Timothy proceeded to carry a sleeping Oswald upstairs. He was heavy, like a sack of flour, but somehow they were able to get him to his room and together they hoisted him onto his bed, and Jade pulled the covers up over him. Jade turned back to Timothy, sighing. "You think we're doing the right thing Timmy?" she asked. Timothy looked at her confused and asked, "What do you mean Jade?" Jade sighed looking away from him. "Helping Oswald. Getting him back to how he was." she answered. Timothy walked up to her and turned her toward him. "I think we are. If this world ends, wouldn't our world end too?" he asked. Jade looked up at him, a tear rolling down her cheek as she thought of that. He was right. All their friends back home would also suffer from this. It was clear Isabella was planning on destroying not just this world, but their's too. Jade had read some of the magic book that they had taken and it told them that if one world ends, fiction or reality, the results could be devastating. Jade hugged Timothy tightly, feeling scared. "We can't let this happen." Timothy kissed the top of her head, holding her. "You can do this Jade. So far, Oswald has started getting stronger, thanks to you. We have assembled an army of villains and heroes. Jade, you are the strongest and bravest girl I know. Whatever happens, we can fight this." he told her. Jade gave him a small tearful smile. "Thanks Timmy." She whispered. With that, Jade and Timothy went to their rooms.
Jade sighed as she sat on her bed. She hoped things would be okay. Oswald looked downright depressed. She hoped he would be alright. Jade sighed and got under the covers and went to sleep.
WHOO! Eddie's been kidnapped, Ossie's emotional and shit's about to hit the fan! XD