5 Ch.5

"Ugg…" I said as I rubbed the back of my head where the phantom pain of whatever it me on the back of the head. I looked around and noticed that was in a lavish room that seemed expensive. There was an oak desk with bookshelves behind it. I got up off the ground and looked around the room and checked out the love seat that was in front of the desk and sat down on it.

As soon as I did the door that was behind me, I turned and saw that it was Roulette. She looked at me and gave me sly grin and walked pass me and sat down behind the desk. "Nice to see that you are awake, how was your sleep?" She asked as she looked at me with a coy grin.

I gave her a brief smile before sighing, "I would say it was well even if it was a bit forced." Hearing that she gave a small snort at my words. Seemed like she was happy at my little quip if the persistent grin was anything to go by.

"Yes, you are right. Do you wish to know why you are here?" When she asked that I immediately nodded as I was curious how I got here from Poison Ivy's lair. Her grin didn't fade as she saw me that I nodded.

"Well, that is quite simple, you see my friend Poison Ivy brought you here as she apparently knew you were fighting here and wanted information about you." When she said this, I was slightly relieved that and disturbed. On one hand being known is good but being connected to Roulette could compromise my goal of remaining neutral till I become stronger.

"I guess I was lucky then?" I said slightly concerned. Roulette just nodded again this with the same smile on her face though I could feel like there was something she was hiding from me. "Miss Roulette may I make a request?" I knew that if she accepted that I would be making a major turn that will block me from having a normal life till I become far stronger than most. It seemed like my words surprised her a little if the shocked look in her eyes were any indication before she cooled her expression.

"O, and what is it that you want?" I know that she isn't one for giving out free things, so I need to offer something of equal or greater value. I don't have money other that what was saved up and the few personal so there is only one thing that I can offer her.

"You mentioned that I would receive training from a person that owes you a favor, yes?" I asked her to clarify if I would still have the same value to her. She nodded her head and had a taken a more formal approach as the smirk on her face became stern. "What I would like to request is a new identity and intensive training so I will work for you till I pay back all the money that I owe for you."

"And why do you need a new identity?" She said as she looked at me with a calculating gaze. I know that she probably could tell if I was lying so I needed to tell the truth or at least something close to the truth.

"Call me paranoid, but something tells me that I will be found out since Poison Ivy know that I fight for you." When I said that she looked stunned for a second before a pleased grin appeared on her face she got up from her desk and walked behind me. I didn't move my head and tried to keep from tensing up especially when I felt her hands on my shoulders.

"Seems like you have a good head on your shoulders." I could practically hear her purr as she spoke behind me. I relaxed as her skilled hands massaged my shoulders, I could feel myself sink further into the couch cushions. "So, you will be mine till you pay me back is that correct?"

"Yes, so long as you proved me with a new identity and training then I will follow your orders." I said as I tilted my head to the side and look back at her. I don't know whether it was the massage or the cumulation of our brief encounters, but I have somehow built-up respect for her, so I was surprised by the next words I spoke. "Don't go easy on me either as I'm a meta-human."

Roulette POV

I was pleasantly surprised when I heard his words. I don't hate meta like some people because I realize that they are better for business than normal people. Now the only thing I need to know is what power does he have.

"So, what is your power?" Since he said that, he was a meta then probably was more than willing to be share information on how his power works. He looked at me for a brief second and turned his attention back forward.

"My body adapts and change to accordance to challenges it faces, I don't know if there is a limit." As soon as I heard that I stopped and looked down at him. His power while not flashy or initially powerful, but if what he says is true than he has limitless potential. He could be a superstar of my fighting ring even better if I play my cards right, I can have him so indebted to me that he won't live and work for me forever.

"So, it that why you asked for training so that your body continuous to improve?" I asked him as though we both know the answer to the question. I saw him nod his head without hesitation. Good, he knows that he is being tested and not disappointing me. I guess using an old favor from Wild Cat will be well worth it.

"While then you will be happy to know that there is a person, I know that is an old meta that can train you." I said with a smile as I walked back to my desk and sat down on my chair. I could see that the teen was happy if the smile on his face was any indication.

"Thank you, Miss Roulette." Said the boy with a sincere expression on his face. A small part of me hates the fact that I will be twisting his innocence and put him down this path, but another part of me is excited to see how far he will go and the money that I will make from it. Maybe if he becomes powerful enough, he may even help me with Wonder Woman and her group of super friends.

I waved dismissingly, "No problem something tells me you will be something big so I want in know to rake in the profits though we will be packing up and moving out soon." I watched his reaction to the news to see if there was any sign of, he was uncomfortable with what I said. He just gave a curt nod and didn't say anything else. "You don't seem sad about leaving?"

He just shrugged his shoulder while tilting his head to the side as if it didn't matter much to him. "I don't have much a future here in Gotham and no close family." When he said this, I understood what he was talking about, its near impossible to get a good job here unless you have connections or money and leaving isn't an option as there is a negative stigma on people in Gotham so no one will hire him either.

"I see, so in other words you have nothing else but training and my ring now?" I asked as a cocked my eyebrow up as small smile found its way on my lips. I've had fighters that leave after they make enough money or are freed from me so having someone willingly following me is a pleasant change.

"Yes, I will follow you till I repay for all that you do for me." My mood slightly soured when I heard that from him as I don't like losing things, but there is time to change his mind and make him loyal to me alone.

1 Week Later

Barbara POV

I can't believe it has been a week and there has been no trace of him anywhere. I knew that as soon as Batman asked me about Seth that I should have tailed him when I was on patrol, but know he is gone. I felt a hand on my shoulder and looked to see Batman looking at me with his usual blank expression.

"We will find him." Some how is stern tone took on a slightly warm tone that filled me with confidence. While I wasn't close to Seth, I want to prevent anyone I can from falling on the dark path. I've heard Batman talk about how Harvey Dent became Two Face, and I don't want anything like that to happen to a person that I personally know.

"Thanks, so any clues?" Batman looked at me for a second before walking beside me and started typing away on the Supercomputer in the Batcave. I saw Seth's personal information pop up before it was discarded and videos from cameras all around Gotham popped up and the one thing that they all had in common was that Seth was in the frame. The latest one showed him coming and going from a suspected Roulette fighting ring and the one that caught my attention was the one with him carrying Harley Quinn.

From what I could see Harley was in bad shape, so I was somewhat happy that Seth was willing to help someone though I hate that he didn't call the police. When I find him I ma going to have to ask him why he did that and scold him on proper procedure for when something like that happens.

"So, the last place that he was seen at was Biotechnical garden with Harley on his back. So, he must have thought that Ivy would be there, but why her?" I was honestly confused how he knew that Ivy was the best chose for helping Harley.