Chapter 3 – Surprise Visit
Ellas P.O.V.
I slowly start to wake up as the sun shines through the window. Sitting up slowly I look around still having to get used to the new surroundings. As I start to make my bed I notice that my diary is on the floor.
"Weird" I think to myself. Probably I must have somehow thrown it to the ground while I was sleeping. I pick it up and see that it had fallen open to a special page. It was the entry of when the accident had happened. "Ok, now it´s getting really weird."
I go into the bathroom and turn the shower on.
Like a small boat
On the ocean
Sending big waves
Into motion
Like how a single word
Can make a heart open
I might only have one match
But I can make an explosion
And all those things I didn't say
Wrecking balls inside by brain
I will scream them loud tonight
Can you hear my voice this time?
This is my fight song
Take back my life song
Prove I´m alright song
My powers turned on
Starting right now I´ll be strong
I´ll play my fight song
And I don't really care if nobody else believes
´Cause I´ve still got a lot of fight left in me
A small smile plays around my lips. Stepping out of the shower I still remember how my mom never understood why I was singing with so much energy, when I could put this energy to better use.
I open the dresser and take a look on what to wear. Bruce told me, since my sister was working, that he´ll take me out for the day and go to a nice lunch with me.
But since it´s already so warm I decide on some ripped up jeans and a olive green shirt. I throw my hair into a messy bun and apply a little bit of mascara. Making my blue eyes even more intense then they already are. Although I don't really need it my lashes are pretty long and curly without mascara. Just like my hair is naturally a like curly unlike Elena who had short strawberry blond hair and brown eyes.
"Good morning, Miss Ella." I´m greeted by Alfred.
"Good morning Alfred, Bruce."
"Did you have a peacefull sleep?" Bruce asks.
"Yes," well that´s a lie. Ever since that accident I´m haunted by nightmares. I haven't had one night were I dreamed something nice for once.
"Would you like a coffee, Miss?", Alfred asks holding a cup.
"Thanks but I´m not really a big fan of coffe."
My answer earns a laugh from Bruce. "Well that´s were you and your sister are nothing a like."
Elena was always a big coffee drinker, even when she was my age.
"Are you ready to explore Gotham?" I give him a warm smile and nod.
We walk around for a bit and Bruce shows me the Gotham Park.
"You like it?" Bruce asks as we turn the corner.
"It´s stunning, but I do have to admit Gotham is way bigger than I originally thought."
"Yeah, it can become quite overwhelming. Hey are you hungry? As the last stop we could go to Wayne Enterprise, there is a nice Restaurant where we can eat."
After a short walk through Wayne Enterprise were I met a man called Mr. Fox we finally sit down to eat something. The waitress bring us the menu and my eyes get big once I actually see the prices on here.
Bruce chuckles at my reaction. "Don't worry. Of course its on me."
"No, no I can" but he interrupts me.
"Please you´re my guest."
"Ready to order, asks the waitress who's name must be Ruby according to her name tag.
Bruce order a glass of water and spaghetti cabonara and I take a coke and chicken alfredo. Once Ruby takes our order she goes back to the kitchen.
"So" Bruce starts once he sipped on his drink. "What are your plans?"
"Well, the original plan was to finish high school and start collage, but to be honest I´m probably going to start looking for some jobs and try to figure out what it is that I want."
Unlike Elena, he doesn't seem disappointed with my answer.
"Sounds reasonable. Any interests?"
"Well, I´ve always enjoyed writing, but I should probably stick to something safer."
As our food arrives I notice a certain look that Bruce gives me. I´ve seen this look a few times now. This certain look of, you do know that you can live your life how you want to.
Unfortunately it isn't that easy with my upbringing and with a hot headed sister who is also a nurse.
As we eat Bruce starts to tell me about his life, the town and also the criminals. I´m guessing he is giving me the be careful around here speech.
"I´ve seen the newspaper from today, who exactly is Batman?"
Bruce takes another sip of his water. "No one knows who exactly he is, but he is out there fighting against all the criminals here. Where the hands of the police may be tied, Batman steps in."
I nod taking the information in. Could Gotham really be that bad?
"I´ve read that he had an encounter with a man called Scarecrow?" Interesting name I thought to myself.
"There are a lot of dangerous people out there, but don't worry. The city will take care of them all in no time." I can´t help but notice the sheer confidence in Bruces voice.
After we are finished, Bruce pays and we make our way back to Wayne Manor. Still can´t believe that he has his own elevator that brings him to his home.
BING – the door opens and we step inside as Alfred approaches us.
"Had a nice day?" He asks politely.
"A really nice day, although its really hot considering that it's just April."
Bruce takes a step inside. "If you´ll excuse me I need to get ready for the dinner party later on. Your sister will be here any minute and Ella the offer still stands if you want to join us?
I smile shyly. "Thanks but I´d really just prepare to stay here and maybe watch a movie or something like that."
"As you wish." Just as Bruce left there was another BING and my sister enters.
"Hey Lena, how was your day?" I ask greeting her but I just can´t help but notice that she looks devastated. "Everything okay?"
Bruce comes back and gives my sister a hug. "I´ve heard. How many?"
"More then 20" she whispers. "And there were also children involved."
Did I miss something? I just stare at Bruce hoping for some kind of an explanation.
"I´ve told you about the criminals around here" I nod for him to go on. "Well there is a new one. He calls himself the Joker and today he robbed a bank killing everyone who was there and then he proceeded to hijack a school bus and well he killed all those innocent children as well."
I let myself sink into the chair as Bruce finished. How could someone possibly do something so terrible? "Wait" I think to myself. I´ve also seen a picture of a man who looks like a clown on the newspaper. I wasn't a good photo but it looked like he had a smile carved into his mouth.
Bruce places a kiss on Elenas head. "If you want you can stay here with your sister and I can go by myself." But Lena just shakes her head and rolls her shoulders. "No I think I can use one night out unless of course you want me to stay here with you?" she asks looking at me.
I immediately shake me head no. "You go. I´ll be here. Don´t worry about me, Lena. Besides Alfred is here as well."
Bruce and Elena went into their room to get ready for the party and I decided to change into some more comfortable. I picked out some sleeping shorts, that Elena would tell me are way to short and a white tank top. As I make my way back into the living room Bruce is already dressed and waiting for my sister.
"Alright I´m done." I turn my head and my mouth falls slightly open.
"Lena, you look stunning in that dress." She had a dark blue dress on that went all the way down to the floor and had sparkles all over it.
"We´ll get going now. If you need anything you can call anytime."
"Thanks Bruce, but I´ll be fine and now go and enjoy it."
BING – I watch as they step inside the elevator and leave.
"Well Miss Ella, would Ice Cream sound tempting." Alfred opens the kitchen door.
"More than just tempting" I laugh. We sit in the kitchen for a little bit and eat chocolate ice cream. Once we are done I put the spoons into the dishwasher and place the ice cream back into the refrigerator.
"Do you need anything else?" I step out of the kitchen.
"No thanks. I think I´ll just go to bed.." – BING.
I turn my head looking at the elevator. Bruce and Elena haven't left all that long ago. Did they forget something, but as the door opens I can feel my blood running cold because in the elevator aren't Bruce and my sister, but three man with clowns mask … and guns in their hand.