Chapter 17:)
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Hope sat at the window of her new room, it looked out over the vast newly landscaped gardens and woodland behind Wayne Manor, and thought about how her life had been shattered by two explosions.
She had been at school later than normal that day because she had gymnastics club, the plan had been to meet her parents and Grandpa at the hospital so they could visit her Grandmother. Hope hadn't realised something had happened until she saw smoke rising from the hospital district, she'd run towards it only to be stopped by road blocks, fire engines and a sea of curious people.
"Move back everyone, let the emergency services through" Ordered several police officers, Hope remembered her own wild hopeful thoughts that day Maybe they've left already maybe they're at home With that one thought pulsing through her mind she'd run back to her family's flat.
Noone was home.
The next day she stayed at home crying and sleeping, she'd put the TV on for company but unfortunately it only gave her more greif and anguish.
"Breaking news, all traffic is being diverted away from Gotham south lane, an explosion has severly damaged the road. It's point of origion was the shopping centre by South Gotham's Saint Margeret's colledge and sports centre, firemen are searching the wreckages but so far no survivors have been found" She'd screamed then Molly, Sasha, Bridget all gone in a blink of an eye She thought tears streaming down her cheeks.
The following morning she'd heard a knock on the door, she opened it a crack and stared ant the white haired gentleman standing there, she now knew it was Alfred but at the time she had been suspicious.
"Who are you?" She demanded blowing her nose, he'd bowed smartly "My name is Alfred Miss Drayman, I have heard of your unfortunate circumstances and have come to ask you to stay at Wayne Manor until a home can be found for you"
"I have a home and I don't trust weird old men" She'd slammed the door and locked it "Go Away!"
"Very well Miss Drayman, if you change your mind or wish to check my credentials please call this number" He'd slipped a Wayne Enterprises buisness card under the door "Mr Wayne's personal number is on the back".
That night Hope packed her bags and called the number "Hello, Bruce Wayne speaking"
"I've decided to come and stay" She'd added bitterly "I've got nothing to lose" Now she was glad she'd decided to come, Wayne Manor was very beautiful Maybe it'll be fun staying here, though Bruce'll be out all night partying Three light knocks struck the door
"Miss Drayman?"
"Hey Alfred what's up?"
"Dinner shall be ready in an hour, if you wish to unpack"
"Thanks" Always dreamt of having a butler She thought dreamily, neatly folding her clothes before putting them in the large mahogany chest of drawers.
"Are you serious Alfred? She's a kid"
"If I might say Sir, you weren't much older than her when you had this brainwave of yours" Bruce sighed and admitted defeat "I just hope you're right"
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"Hi Kingsy" Smiled Aceie as she skipped into the warehouse, she spotted Clubs watching from a pile of crates his face deadpan as usual
"Where's little Diamond?" King shrugged "I sent her an invite, oh well" He patted the chair beside him "Please sit my dear, I'd like to congratulate your exquisite work with those explosives" Aceie feigned embarassment "Oh please, it was nothing, all credit goes to my teacher" King nodded "Of course, your dear, departed father, you must have had quite a childhood" She nodded and for a moment floated wistfully back to the past "Indeed I did, enough of my story, what about yours Kingsy dearest? King smiled but behind his mask his eyes narrowed, he said airily "Oh nothing to thell Ace nothing at all"
They heard footsteps on the concrete and Annie appeared, King stood "Welcome, I'm glad you could make it Diamond" Aceie grinned and waved
"Hi Sis" Annie glared at her "Shut it!"
"Ooooh, that wasn't very nice"
"Now ladies, let's be civillised" He sounded like a father reprimanding his two daughters, the three of them sat at the table and Clubs dropped from his perch taking the seat beside Annie. She was sure he'd smiled at her, but King was talking and all eyes were on him "We have been doing very well indeed my friends, it's time for the next stage, do you have the badges Ace?" Aceie nodded "Fresh off the presses" She produced two handfuls of 'Vote for Mayor Montess' badges from the pocket of her coat "I have thousands more at my place"
Each badge depicted Gabriel Montess looking heroic, with his hand on his heart with Gotham's crest behind him. "Well then my friends, first stop Mr Desspa's office 198 Silverlay Road"
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