Beautifully Twisted - {A Jerome/Gotham Story}

Will The Nightmare Ever End....?

"Daddy...? Oh daddy please don't leave me!" I stood back with a smile on my face as my little 5 year old self ran towards my dad, tears softly going down my cheeks just seeing this replayed in my mind once more.

It was the first time dad went on a business trip with Thomas and some others from Wayne Enterprises. And it was also the first time he had been away from home since I was born. He softly smiled as I saw a single tear slip from his eye, a fact I never knew until I started to dream it.

"I'll be home in two days princess. I pinky promise you." My little self slowly pulled back as dad put his pinky up, making me cry even more but that smile still lingered on my lips.

We did that all the time..... He kissed my cheek before rising from the ground, grabbing his suitcase as he slowly opened the door, a bright light shining through, making my heart race.

"Dad...? Wait! Dad!" I ran and ran and ran until everything was gone. My little self vanished and my dad went through the door. And then I was the last one left, the darkness looming over me. I fell to my knees as my tears started to flow, feeling like I had lost him all over again.....

"Ana doll....? Beautiful... Now why are you on the floor? We can't have that..." I instantly jumped to my feet as I saw Jerome standing a little ways from me, that beautiful smile taking over his face as another tear fell from my eye, making me scream in frustration.

"Jerome! Please.... you have to run. Theo.... Theo..." He shook his head as a smirk took over his lips, slowly starting to walk towards me.

"Now now doll! Don't get your pretty little self all worked up. Everything will be fine! You know.... I am a magician after all..." He laughed his manic laugh as I tried to smile, just as Theo suddenly appeared, making me gasp as I flung Jerome away just as Theo plunged the knife he was holding into my chest, making me scream as I fell to the ground.

"Ana!!!!" I heard Jerome yelling my name in the distance as my senses seemed to be dimming. Until everything was cloaked in darkness....

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I sprung awake with a gasp, feeling my chest up and down as I let out a huge breath, my heart racing, sweat seeming to cloak me. I looked down at Jerome's sleeping figure and I softly closed my eyes, shaking my head in frustration. Why must these dreams keep occurring?? Why?? I can't take much more....

But something is happening. The dream changed.... I slowly rose from the bed as I looked back at Jerome, seeing him turning over as he kept on sleeping, his face peaceful. Everytime I look down at his resting face it always seems to settle me. Jerome works wonders.

I smiled slightly as I bent over to kiss his cheek, ruffling his ginger hair before I slowly made my way downstairs, the morning light taking over the whole apartment. I smiled a little at the peaceful setting, before losing the smile at the thought that it never lasts. Why would it...?

A knock suddenly came at the door, startling me from my thoughts as I stood wide eyed, staring at it. Who is this...?

"Ana! It's me Harvey. Could you let me in?? It's urgent!" I ran for the door upon hearing Harvey's voice, my heart racing at the tone he was using. I flung the door open as he looked at me with a worried look as I instantly feared the worst, my eyes watering as he slowly walked in.

"What happened to Jim??" He sighed slightly as he took off his hat, shaking his head in frustration as my mind went to so many places. Please no.....

"Jim's been sent to Black Gate. Someone framed him Ana.... some asshat. And he was sentenced to 40 years." I looked up at Harvey with my mouth wide open, just as my tears sprung out, my eyes wide with fury. Edward.... he did it. He did it....

"40 years?! No! We.... we gotta do something! Please Harvey.... please." He softly placed his hand on my shoulder as a pained look crossed his face, shaking himself off slightly as he looked at me.

"We are. That's why I'm here. As much as I hate asking you, I need your help. Jim is my pal and I'll do anything to get him out. And you can help. I know you can..." I shook my head yes so hard it started to hurt, smiling a little at Harvey as I sighed, feeling a bit better. We can do this.... we will do this.

"Woah.... Bullock. Fancy seeing you good sir!" Jerome came walking down the stairs as Harvey shook his head, sighing slightly as he rolled his eyes, making me laugh slightly.

"Ah. Joke man. Not a pleasure of course. But whatever." I shook my head as Harvey looked back at me, sending him a thank you look.

"Harvey, thank you. Thank you for asking me. I love Jim and I swear I will do anything to get him out. Anything....." I saw Jerome slightly smirk from behind Harvey as Harvey patted me on my shoulder, smiling a little.

"I know kid. I know. It was.... good seeing you again Ana. Now it's work time. We'll meet up later today. But first, I got some things I need to get in order." I shook my head as I walked with him to the door, my eyes watering slightly.

"It's good seeing you also Harv.... and who knows, maybe this will be a good bonding mission!" He rolled his eyes as a little smile came to his lips, making me smile a little. He knows it.

"Sure kid. Whatever you say..." I softly closed the door behind him as I whirled around to look at Jerome, seeing him clap with excitement at the conversation. But I'm still beyond upset. Edward....

"A mission! Oooooh what fun. Now you know I can't just let you go alone doll.... forget that right now." He sent me a serious look as I slowly wiped my tears away, shaking my head slightly as he smirked, his knife poised in his hand as he gently placed his finger over the tip, blood slowly coming out as he chuckled.

"Sharp enough...." He laughed slightly as I pushed the sadness aside. And in came the determination. I smirked as I ran for Jerome, jumping into his arms as he almost tumbled to the ground, making us both laugh.

"Stay alert ging. You never know when someone might charge you..." He rolled his eyes as he kissed my cheek, smirking down at me.

"Nooooow..... how about we go get Jimbo out. Huh...?" I smirked right back as I looked into his blue eyes, the determination just taking over me.

"You know it..." I should have known Ed would do it sooner rather than later. But guess what Eddie? Jim will be out soon. And there's no way I'm letting him go back. Jim will not be sent away from the people he loves for 40 damn years. Lee and the baby need him. And I won't let this happen if it's the last thing I do....

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Ahh! A lot is happening....

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