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Chapter 14

Song(s): The Unknown (Saigon Blue Rain)

5 Days Later…

Rubbing the front of her right wrist just beneath where the metal of the handcuff rested, Charlotte crossed her cargo panted legs and let out a long sigh.

"What in the fuck am I going to do?"

There is nothing you can do. Nothing except spread your legs and hope that when you become pregnant, that you are treated a little better

But I was being treated better

Until I decided to try and run from him

Biting down on her lower lip as her mind started to race, she closed her eyes and tried to steady her breathing as she picked up on heavy boot steps approaching the curtained off private quarters.

"Food."

Hearing Barsad's voice in the darkness, the young woman sat up straight and wished that she could prop her back up against the wall as she stretched her free arm up over her head.

Tossing the plate of scraps down to the floor, he stared down into the woman's face as she reached for it. Ripping her hand back just as Barsad's boot kicked it aside, Charlotte heard it smash against the far wall as the scraps of chicken and broccoli scattered about the concrete floor.

"I wasn't hungry away."

Slamming a chair down, Barsad took a seat and stared directly into her eyes as if challenging her to speak.

"What happened to Ashley?"

Blinking in surprise at her question, Barsad rested his hands on his knees as he shook his head.

"She took your place."

She took my place…

In that hell of a circle

Feeling a cold shiver running down her back as she remembered the men all around her ripping Jade's clothing like a pack of wild dogs, Charlotte laid her hands to rest in her lap as she changed the subject.

"You tried to show me a way out of here. Why?"

"Why? You are asking me why I think you would be better off dead than down here?" Barsad questioned with a surprised tone to his voice as he remembered staring into her eyes, watching her moving the barrel of the gun to rest against the side of her head.

"He wants me to get pregnant."

Swallowing the lump in his throat, Barsad sighed as he turned his head back towards the dark empty doorway.

"You have no hopes of getting out of here alive. Remember that."

Feeling her mouth falling open as she watched him rise to his feet, Charlotte re-folded her legs and ignored the dish that was kicked against the toe of her boot.

"Being pregnant will keep you alive for nine more months down here. After that? Could you really see yourself running through the damp rat infested sewers clutching a baby in your arms?"

…

Gotham General Hospital, 9024 Memorial Way, Gotham City…

"Foley won't let anyone into the Commissioner's room."

"Men…in the bowels…"

Rubbing at his right temple as James Gordon's words played over and over in his head, Blake let out an irritated sigh as he caught sight of Foley exiting out of Gordon's room.

"Sir?"

"Go make yourself useful somewhere else Officer Blake or I will have you written up for neglecting your duties."

…

345 W 53rd Street Apt 5A, Hell's Kitchen, Gotham City…

The last time I made a house call while on duty, it was to tell a Mother that her six-year-old son was the victim of a hit and run outside his daycare

Reaching the top landing of the fifth floor of the old red brick building, John Blake approached the numbered apartment door with caution. Knocking twice with a steady fist, he heard footsteps as he lowered his eyes to see a shadow pausing just beneath the door.

"Who is it?"

Hearing a small female voice from behind the door, he held up his GCPD badge to the peephole and took a step backwards.

"Ma'am, my name is Officer John Blake from the GCPD. I'd like to talk to you about Charlotte Teller."

"She's dead."

"May I ask you a few questions?"

Hearing the door lock turning and the chain sliding from its groove, Blake kept his eyes forward as a young blond-haired woman wearing a stripped t-shirt and black rimmed glasses stood just over the threshold.

"The police were already here asking questions about a month and a half ago. Her Father still hasn't picked up her stuff and rent is expensive so, I put her stuff in boxes in the closet. Does that make me a terrible person?"

Shaking his head, Blake produced one of his cards and held it out between his thumb and forefinger for her to take.

"I'm Shay by the way."

"Why hasn't her parents picked up her things?"

"Her Father moved to Baltimore I think, and her Mother is dead. No siblings."

Her Mother is dead?

Are you surprised that you really know nothing about the rookie?

"I only met her once" Blake muttered as he followed Shay down the hallway. Stepping back as he watched the young woman open a closet door, he watched as two boxes fell onto the floor, landing against her shoe.

"She didn't have much. Three boxes and I had everything packed. The bed, night stand, and dresser came with the room so it stays."

Staring down at the three cardboard boxes that were only labeled with the name TELLER written in permanent marker, Blake nodded his head as Shay pushed them back into the closet before closing the door hard.

"Can you guys say that she is really dead without a body?"

I don't think she is dead

"Circumstances differ for every case."

"The details in the Gotham Globe said that all the Officers that went into the sewer were killed instantly" Shay spoke, leaning against the doorway as Blake remained silent.

The Commissioner came out alive wearing her bullet proof vest

Thumping back down the stairs towards the foyer door that would lead him out to the sidewalk, the young officer pulled open the door of his cruiser and took a heavy seat before closing his eyes.

"I'm going down into the sewers."

…

10:23pm

"You will do a pregnancy test every two weeks. Once you are pregnant, a Doctor will be brought down here until you deliver."

Ignoring the plate of food sitting on her lap, Charlotte barely registered Bane's words and refused to meet his eyes as he drummed the fingers of his left hand on the arm of his chair.

You just have this all figured out, don't you?

"What happens, if you get a girl?" she spoke with a shaky voice, not being able to use the words daughter or baby in any capacity.

"There have been many excellent female leaders over the centuries. If we have a daughter, she will be well trained and well prepared to lead."

If we have a daughter?

He is fucking insane

"You speak like this is some sort of everyday business transaction" she spat, setting the food down beside her before staring into the flames of the fireplace.

"This is business."

"Is this all because I tried to run? Is this why you are doing this to me?"

Hearing Charlotte's bold question, Bane set his chin hard as he stared directly into her eyes.

"It was very stupid of you to try and run from me."

"Yeah, I get that now," Charlotte muttered as she tucked her legs beneath her on the chair, feeling a cold shiver running down her back as the fire popped. Swallowing the bile that had been sitting uncomfortably in the back of her throat all evening, the young woman rubbed at the back of her neck as she felt Bane's eyes once more on her face.

"And if I refuse your…offer?'

Trying to test his patience is probably not in your best interest Teller

"This, is not an offer Officer Teller."

Tucking her chin into her chest as she heard him rising to his booted feet, she leaned away from his presence as he held something out between his thumb and forefinger. Gripping her chin firmly with his free hand, Bane turned her head towards him and watched as her eyes froze on the ticking hands of the watch face.

"Thomas…"

Staring at the ticking hands, she noticed the new unscratched glass face reflecting her image as she remembered the sound of his wet coughing waking her up in the middle of the night. His horribly sewn eye and puckered skin. His chilling answer to her question…

(Flashback)

"How long, have you been down here?"

Looking down briefly at the watch upon his wrist, the man glanced up at the sewer ceiling as he tried to count.

"My watch battery died nearly five months ago…"

Five months?

Reaching her hand out, she gripped the end of the watch and felt the rough leather of the band against the palm of her hand as she clutched it tightly into her chest.

"This belonged to your friend, I believe."

Friends don't abandon friends

And you abandoned me Thomas

Shivering as she felt the tips of Bane's fingers grazing against the side of her neck, Charlotte closed her eyes and felt the tears started to pool.

"This can be enjoyable for you if you just surrender."

I know it can, but I don't want it to

Rising to her feet as she tossed aside the blanket that had been around her shoulders, Charlotte pushed past Bane as he followed her, giving her a wide berth as she stared down at the made up bed. Feeling Bane's strong arms wrapping around her waist, she closed her eyes as he pulled her back against his chest. Shivering as the metal of his mask brushed against the crook of her neck, she couldn't help but sigh as he breathed in deeply.

"What I wouldn't give to be able to taste you right now," he breathed, reaching and pulling up the ends of her shirt. Tossing the fabric aside, she tried to rub at her naked arms as Bane caught her wrists.

"Do not ever cover yourself in my presence" he growled against her ear as he turned her around to face him. Hearing the sound of his belt buckle clanging free as she sat on the edge of the bed in front of him, Charlotte refused to break contact with his dark eyes as he pulled off his black shirt, exposing his muscles and bruises both fresh and nearly healed.

"Surrender to me Charlotte," he whispered, stepping forward and pushing his knee between her thighs as she leaned back on the palms of her hands.

A child can't come out of this

It just can't

…

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A bit short, but I can't believe it's been so long since I've updated!

Doc-LeeE – Thank you so much for reading!

Sunflower2527 – Not pregnant yet! Yes, Barsard was trying to show her a way out. I feel like his character, yes he was Bane's number 2, but in some of the movie scenes he seemed almost human. Dark Bane will be sticking around : )

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