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"This whole thing is crazy." Lori ran a hand threw her hair. "Why would he?" The fact that his voice sounded familiar to Rose gave her a pause. "And he knew what kind of knife to use to cut threw your lines." Damien added appearing from the cave. "I couldn't be." Lori turned pale.
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"Oh, God..." Bruce muttered, feeling sick. "It's impossible, but...no, I saw him..." He had buried Jason himself. Not noticing Rosemary's reaction, he ran in the other direction, towards the old family cemetery in the back. He had to check, to make sure.
Rosemary started shaking. "There's no way...it can't be, right? It's not him. He wouldn't..." She paused. Jason would go bad, if he had a reason to. And he has a reason, with that clown still alive... Paling, Rosemary dodged around Lori and ran outside, looking for the boy who was probably not there anymore. "Jason! Jacey are you there?! Please come back!" |
Lori stood behind Rose hand on her stomach as she watched the bushes which remained empty. Slowly she went after Bruce and watched him dig up Jason feeling sick.
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After yelling herself hoarse, Rosemary fell to her knees, tears flooding her vision. "Jacey..."
Bruce stared down at the body. It was perfectly preserved, an exact likeness...and it was fake. He didn't know what to do. |
Lori examined the body and shivered. "It's a doll. Who would have done this? Why would someone so this?" She looked at Bruce hand gripping his arm.
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"I have a few ideas." Bruce said, his tone frigid. He stood. "I'm going to have to leave for a couple of days. Make sure those kids don't go out while I'm gone." He said.
Rosemary turned to hide her face in Damian's shoulder. "It can't be him, right? If Jason was really alive, he would come to see us. Wouldn't he?" |
"Bruce it's not your fault." Lori gripped his arm tighter voice shaking a little. "Just remember that love." she left him to go find the kids frowning when she found them. She took a breath putting on brave face for them "I'm sure he's just waiting for the right moment." she smiled at them.
"Lori's right. He probably wants to surprise us." Damien didn't sound to sure looking to Lori surprised at how composed she was. |
Bruce looked at Lori and nodded. "I'll remember. But you need to tell Gemini. Remember, Jason is the only other person who knows about Rosemary's...parentage." He said, then went to get ready. He had to leave as soon as possible.
Rosemary sniffled. "He's mad, probably." She said. "That's why he's doing bad things." |
"But why?" Lori frowned texting Gemini as she thought then paled. "Joker of course. Bruce let him live." She cursed a little. "Let him kill him. It's more then he deserves."
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"NO!" Rosemary yelled, looking angrier than anyone had ever seen her. "That's my job! I promised him I would do it, and I will! I'll kill that nasty clown and get revenge for Jason!"
Gemini had been cleaning and stumbled across Rosemary's most recent research papers, which detailed her search for Jason's parents. Something bothered her, but before she could figure it out her cell went off. She looked, then did a double take. "Oh my God..." She said, something in her mind clicking. She texted Lori back quickly. I think Rosemary and Jason are half siblings. DON'T TELL HER |
"Killing is against the rules Rosemary you know that. You should know why by know and if you kill you'll be arrested and thrown in Arkham. Jason would be to." Damien frowned a little.
Lori looked at the message and nearly choked but she held it in. "Damien's right." She was surprised to see how much had changed. "If we are lucky Bruce will stop him." She herded them inside. "Let's get some chocolate ice cream." |
Angry tears ran down Rosemary's cheeks. "But I promised. Jason deserved for someone to take revenge. He's gonna think no one cared." She argued halfheartedly. "I don't want any ice cream." That was another first for the girl.
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"If he thinks that he's a fool." Lori frowned then held the girl close. "He knows we care how could he not no that?" she frowned.
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Rosemary sniffled. "I don't know...why wouldn't he come to us?" She asked. "I want to see him. To make sure it's really him."
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"I'm sure he'll be here." Lori soothed her. "I am here." A voice said from behind her making her jump. "Bruce should up grade the keypad in the cave." Jason smirked at them. "Jason?" Lori couldn't believe her eyes. He was taller and more built then the small boy they had lost. "The one and only. Sorry I didn't come sooner...I had to get better being brought back isn't easy."
"The Lazeris pit." Damien gasped. "I had heard rumors it could bring back the day but i didn't think...why would grandfather bring you back? Not that I'm not glad." |
Rosemary blinked, stunned. Fresh tears rolled down her cheeks and she ran forward to hug him. "It really is you! Jacey I missed you so much!" She didn't care about the details, as long as he was here.
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"You sure got tall." Jason chuckled and hugged the girl back. "I missed you to Rosey." He wiped her tears away. "I have some loose ends to deal with but I promise I will be back."
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Rosemary looked up at him. "I've been training really hard." She said proudly. "I'm like you now. Pinkie promise you'll come back?" She asked. She had so much to tell him.
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Jason stared at her then looked to Martha and Ace. Martha was sitting on Ace's back looking curious while Ace growled warning him away. "I don't think he likes me anymore." He bent down and held his hand out. Ace sniffed it looking confused then he started to lick him excited to have Jason back. "You where just a baby." He smiled at Martha then stood. "I missed a lot." He sighed. "Don't tell Bruce I was here...not yet." He smiled at the group
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Rosemary nodded. "I won't, I promise." She said, wiping her eyes. "Uncle Bruce is gonna be really happy to see you. When you were gone, he was hurt real bad. He was like a different person."
Meanwhile, Gemini was getting in her car. She had to get to the mansion as soon as possible. If she was right...she shuddered to think of it. |
Jason ruffled her hair squeezed Damien's shoulder then let Lori lead him out. "Thanks Lori for everything...you know I care about you right?" Jason turned to look at her. "I know Jason just be careful. I don't want to lose you again." Lori hugged him. "You won't." She didn't see the smirk on his face and when she pulled away it was gone. She turned to leave but Jason caught her in a strong hold. "Let's see what he would do if he thought Joker had killed you." He smirked and held a knife to her. "Tell them your going to the store." He order. Lori go stunned by the change of events did as told bewildered "guys I'm going to the store. I'll pick up your favorite treats." She swallowed. "Good grab your keys." Jason let her go enough to do that then walked her to the car making her get in the passenger side before he drove off.
Damien heard Lori's call and frowned. "Treats...the code word." He cursed they had never used the code words for her being kidnapped and he had forgotten by the time he got to the garage she was gone making him curse again. |
Rosemary heard the code word and paused. No...the only person who could be kidnapping her now is... She felt her whole world shatter all over again, and ran after Damian to the garage. It's not true it can't be please... But the garage was empty, and Damian's cursing confirmed the horrible truth. "He took her. Jacey...why?"
It was then that Gemini arrived, her car skidding from driving so fast. She got out and ran to the garage, having spotted the kids there. "Rose! Damian! What happened? Where's Lori? Oh no." She took in Damian's anger and Rosemary's despair and realized what must have happened. "How long has she been gone?" She asked, pulling out her cell phone to call Bruce. |
"Only a couple seconds." Damien ran a hand threw his hair. "He wouldn't hurt her right? He couldn't we all know how much he loved Lori. Right?" he looked to Gemini for confirmation.
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Gemini nodded, though her expression was pained. "He did love her...but he's not himself anymore. Revenge is a powerful force. We can't assume anything." She said. It was a hard truth, but it had to be told.
Bruce had received the answers he needed and was on his way back when he received Gemini's text. He swore and texted her back. Almost home. Stay where you are, keep the kids safe! |
"We have to save her and stop Jason!" Damien scowled and headed for the cave. "Dad won't be home for a while longer we all Lori has."
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