The Penguin's Heart (Oswald Cobblepot fanfic* orig charac)

Good to be Queen (Start S2)

~few months later~
Evy P.O.V
With Maroni & Falcone gone, the underworld lost its main pillars. Chaos ensued for a few days as we struggled to get order. With a legendary hitman like Zsaz, the work wasn't as bad. People quickly fell in line to avoid being assassinated in front of their family. Most of my old friends backed me up after the fight. They even helped me wrangle up a few stubborn dissenters. After our hard work, we were finally ruling the city's underworld.

While I was gone, Bruce discovered a secret cave. The entrance was behind the fireplace in a study & was remote activated. Bruce spent all his free time exploring it, especially the steel locked door. Alfred was mainly helping him since I had even less free time now.

Falcone retired to his place in florida like he planned. Harvey quit the force after pressure from Loeb & seemed happier. Gordon had been demoted to traffic duty despite stopping the Ogre, a serial killer. He seemed miserable directing traffic, the few times I saw him.

Ozy & I were absolutely happy as we ruled side by side. We worked well together as we complimented each other. He made up for my roughness while I boosted our intimidation prowess. But, he was quickly learning how to wrangle in people. He kept the delicate balance between love & fear. With everyone gathered for their oaths, it was the perfect opportunity to make a few examples. Zsaz enjoyed carrying out the order as we relished everyones horrified faces. After blowing a mans brains out, they understood not to trifle with us.

Butch & Zsaz helped usher them out so we could go over business. Zsaz was promoted to our bodyguard while Butch was our right hand. Selina joined the team as our eyes & ears.

"Hey bosses, we have one loose end. Odgen Barker, in for 70 grand plus 2 months vig, 250 & change. Says he owes Falcone, Falcone's gone so his debts forfeit." Butch informed us as he reviewed the ledger

"Well, we can't have him saying that. What if everybody started saying that? There'd be anarchy." Ozy said as he stroked my legs

"Tony be a doll & straighten him out. Make sure his boys see, they're a smart bunch." I ordered him as Ozy kissed my cheek to reward me. Just as I was going to dismiss everyone, one of our men informed us that Gordon was coming. We got up to greet him as Ozy held my waist.

"Jim, come on in. My dear old friend." Ozy greeted him while walking to him

"We need to talk." Jim replied which prompted Ozy to disperse the room except for Selina.

They made small talk as we resumed our sitting positions: me on Ozys lap. I had my own throne but found Ozy much more comfortable. Besides, I loved to make him a little flustered during work.

"Isn't she darling? Its like having a cat around the house. But no horrid dead mice." Ozy teased which Selina hated

"I need a favour. Figured you owed me one." Gordon asked

"I do? I'm always happy to help you, Jim, but I don't recall..." Ozy replied before Gordon reminded us of the hospital. They argued back & forth for a little before Ozy agreed to help.

"You don't know what it is yet." Gordon replied

"You want loeb fired & your old job back right?" I clarified with a big smirk while Gordon looked shocked

"I love this girl, especially her brains." Ozy complimented me as he nuzzled my neck briefly. "For a good friend like you it can be done. If you're sure thats what you want."