4 Ch.4 School

"How did you get in?" Sally said annoyed. "Be nice Sally or mom might actually find out you're a bitch." Thorn chuckled at Brent's remark and sat down in front of a plate full of eggs, bacon, pancakes, and toast. "Are you feeling any better Thorn?" "It's still sore but I'm okay Brent." Sally stared at them confused as Thorn ate her breakfast. "Sore?" "It's none of your business Sally," she said between bites. As she finished a butler pulled her out and handed Thorn a paper bag. "What's this?" "Lunch, madam. Mistress Wane had us prepare it for you as well as your motorbike that's out front." "Thank you." Thorn stood up, took the bag and ran to her bike. "Oh god! I'm gonna be so late!" She revved up and peeled out of the driveway. Weaving threw traffic Thorn heard a voice next to her and jumped. "Hi!" "Jesus, Lucian! You scared the shite out of me. Why are you flying next to my bike?" "Just thought you could use a lift with the traffic jam up ahead." "What traffic?!" She was cut off by squeezing the breaks and bringing herself to a halt. "Shit! I'm about to miss the first bell." "Here I'll fly you the rest of the way." Lucian picked up the bike (with Thorn still on it,) and flew away. A few moments later Lucian sat the bike down in front of Gotham High and Thorn jumped off. Without thinking she kissed him and put her hand on his cheek. After a moment she realized what she was doing and quickly pushed away from him blushing. "I-I'm so sorry. I did not mean to do that." He just stood there stunned and Thorn quickly grabbed her things. "I-I'll see you later Lucian." Thorn ran towards the school as Lucian regained his senses and watched after her. She got to the front door and ran face first into a wall of flesh. "Ow! What the?" The wall turned around and stared down at her. "Oh! Um.. I'm so sorry Mr.Bane. I did not mean to run into you." "Hello Thorn. Haven't seen you since Arkham." Hearing the name of that place made her flinch and she smiled at his masked face. "New meds Mr.Bane?" "It's a new strain, yes." "Well, if you excuse me I must be heading inside." "Of course. First day?" "Yup. And I don't wanna be late." "Alright. Could you do me a solid and give my son his lunch he forgot it at home." "Of course." Bane handed Thorn a large sack and walked off without another word. "Ok?" With no more distractions Thorn walked into the school and went to the office. The secretary looked miserable and didn't bother to hide it. Her hair hadn't been combed in days, there were dark circles under her eyes and her worn blue suit was just ruined with stains and small tears. "Um.. Hi. I was told on the phone to come here for my schedule?" "You're Quinn's kid?" "Yea?" She blew a strand of hair out of her face and slapped a piece of paper on the counter. "There it is. You'll be with the rest of the villain kids. Now get out." "Um. Thank you I guess?" Thorn took the paper and started walking until she came to the room. The door's glass was gone and it was covered in holes and scratch marks. She entered the room and was greeted with silence. As she got further in the room she quickly sat her stuff down and dodged a random array of knives and other pointed objects that were thrown at her. When the objects stopped coming she landed on her feet and saw the wall covered in metal. A slow clap started and she looked to where it was coming from. A boy with a green Mohawk that wore a green cami with a purple over shirt and pants to match, stared at her and licked his lips. "Well well well. Who could this tasty morsel be? Perhaps the daughter of the illustrious Harley Quinn?" "Who's asking?" "Ace Napier at your service doll," he answers bowing in the most flamboyant way. "Don't call me doll, trash. I know your father and if you're anything like him I'd advise you to stay away from me." Ace walked up to Thorn and was mere inches from her as he started playing with a piece of her hair. "My dad told me some stories about your mom and how crazy she was about him. Maybe with time you'll start callin me puddin eh, doll?" Thorn gently put her hand on the side of his face and in one swift movement smashed his head against the unmetal filled wall. He fell to the floor unconscious and Thorn stepped over him to pick up her stuff as the class watched. "Don't. Call me. Doll." She walked threw the isle of desks and sat the bag lunch that Bane gave her in front of a boy that looked like a smaller version of himself. "Your dad said you left your lunch at home." "Thanks. I'm Blane by the way." "Thorn." A girl dressed in green with wild red hair came over to them and jumped onto Blane's back. "Hi! I'm Venus Isley." "Poison Ivy's daughter! It's so nice to meet you!" "You too! I'm so happy that there's finally another girl here! Danica Lance is such a downer." "Black canary's daughter is here too!" Thorn's eyes beamed with excitement and Venus laughed. "I've never seen someone so excited to know who we are." "I'm sorry. It's weird isn't it? Yeah I'm acting weird. Shit!" "No no no! It's fine! I mean look at us. We're a bunch of kids with villain parents. Who isn't weird? Especially scarecrow's kid." Venus pointed at someone and when Thorn looked she laughed a little. "Why is he dressed like the monster thing from trick or treat?" "Exactly! Weird!" They started laughing together until a large hand touched Thorn's shoulder. She jumped and looked behind her. "Lance!" "Thorn! I knew that was you!" She hugged him tightly and felt his large muscles squeeze her back. "I can't believe you're here too! How's Lobo?" "Dad's great! He's away on a bounty or something but yeah! Man it's been what? Three years?" "Yeah!" He put her at arms length and smiled at her as he pushed a piece of hair out of her face. "You've grown so much since we saw each other last." Lance's eyes traveled down her body and stopped at her chest. "You have too string bean!" She chuckled and punched his shoulder. "Yup hit a growth spurt and packed on a few pounds. How's your mom?" Her eyes grew sad and Thorn pushed away from him. "We should get to our seats class is about to start." "A-alright? Talk later?" Without looking at him she nodded and took a seat in the back.

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