Hacker R (Book 1)

"You just got knocked the fuck out!"

A few heavy breathes slipped past my lips as I leaned against the wall for support. Those fuckers were tougher than I thought! No matter, I won and that's that. "Ow, my poor arm." I whined, brushing the bandaged skin. My gaze wandered hazily towards the darkened alleyway, pushing myself off the wall, I made my way towards it. I need to get away from this hospital and a dark creepy alleyway, that no doubt had a few murders committed in it, is the perfect place to go!

Sitting against the wall, I finally gave my screaming body some much-deserved rest. Recap: I was buried in a building and still don't know how I wound up at the hospital! "This is such a disaster, heavy on the dis-," I mumbled tiredly.

I took a moment to stare at my wounded arm, thinking back to last night. I was quick to freeze once realization struck me.

It had now dawned on me I had nowhere to go. My "home" had just been destroyed by a maddened clown; whom of which, was still out to kill me. On top of that, my laptop was also destroyed, so I have no way of contacting any of the heroes or villains who owe me favors. So, life is pretty great at the moment. Note the sarcasm. An annoyed sigh ripped itself past my lips as I pulled my hood over my head, hiding my face.

What to do?

What. To. Do?

I could always go and steal another computer. It would only take a few hours to obtain all the information I had lost and it's pretty easy finding another abandoned building to stay at. I'd be back in business in no time! Then again, there is still the matter of the deranged clown- and possibly his 'punching bag' of a girlfriend- wandering around Gotham looking for me. But, he doesn't even know what I look like? Does he? I mean, he was able to find the apartment I was staying at and successfully burn it down- "He's a bitch." I might have to risk it. It's either that or take up the life of a homless man.

Which is practically what I already am, but there is a difference! I have a computer- will have a computer. Possibly. Definitely. 100%. I just need to find one.. ugh. Lord, just kill me now.

"Welp. Upsie Daisy. Time to go on a little adventure!" I lifted myself from the ground, only making it a few feet before a dark silhouette fell from the heavens and gallantly landed before me! In other words: Batman jumped down from the building and I totally did not scream. "Oh my god! My heart!" I exclaimed, hand placed firmly on my chest, as I leaned against the wall with my back turned to him. "Son of a bitch. I'm dying."

"You're the runaway patient everyone is looking for?" His gruff voice questioned.

I shot him a look before composing myself once more. "No. You must have me confused with somebody else."

"Burnt clothing, below average height, and pale skin. You're the boy I pulled from the fire the other night, and I can assure you, I know it's you."

Did.. did this mother fucker just call me short? "Well, now I know who to thank for saving me. Thanks. Now, if you'll excuse me-" I made my way to walk past him, but he had planted himself firmly in front of me, blocking my way.

"Why are you in such a hurry to leave?"

"Why do you feel so obligated to stop me?" I shot back, glare matching his own.

"Where are your parents? Your home?"

Are we seriously going to keep answering questions with questions? "That's none of your business." I folded my arms tightly across my chest, giving him the little sassy hip pop to the side. "Look, you don't know me, so you have no need to concern yourself with what I do just because you call yourself a hero. So, do both of us a favor and leave me alone."

I went to move past him, but he blocked me once more. "Look Batsy, I'm a busy guy with a lot on his plate right now, so will you-"

He was quick to cut me off once something clicked in his mind. "You're that anonymous hacker. The one that goes by R?"

I had to fight myself to stop my jaw from dropping. What the hell?- "Well, look at what we have here. A real Sherlock Holmes. Tell me, is Doctor Watson around? Maybe he could fetch us a nice cuppa, whilst you deduce my life before my very eyes." He did not look amused. Has he seriously never seen Sherlock? "So, you know who I am? Asterous. All the more reason for you to leave me the hell alone."

He remained silent for a moment. "How did that fire start?"

Oh my- "How every other fire starts." My answer was obviously displeasing to him because the eyes of his cowl grew noticeably smaller as he continued to try and scare me with his infamous glare. Newsflash Batsy, I've seen way more intimidating things between Killer Crocs toes. "Look, one of my clients wasn't happy with one of our deals, so he tried to burn me alive. No big whoop. Happens all the time. Now, will you please leave me alone?"

"What was this clients name?"

"Ah. Ah. Ah. Bats," I began with a shake of the finger, a mischievous smile growing on my lips. "You know I don't hand out any information for free."

"Fine. I'll give you a choice. You either tell who or I'll hand you over to the state."

My mind had drawn a blank. I could fight him? Make a run for it? Ah..

"Well, you got me there!" I exclaimed with a clasp of the hands, wincing slightly. Ow. "I'm fairly sure it was Joker-"

"Joker?"

"Yeah.. he wanted some information but wasn't going to pay the price. So, obviously I wasn't going to give it to him." I chuckled sheepishly. "So, long story short, he threw a fit and set my place on fire."

"I see."

"Now, can I go?" My patience was thinning and all I wanted to do right now was quickly steal that computer and scout the city for a place to sleep.

"No."

...No? Bitch the fuck you say?

"Excuse me. what?"

Now he was the one to fold his arms over his chest. "If what you said is true, then it's guaranteed you're in danger. So long as you're alive and still have the information that Joker wants. You do still have it, right?"

"Of course. Locked up safely within the walls of my own mind." I stated, pointing to my head. I stopped, "You fucking idiot, why would you say that?" I scolded myself.

"Then I have no other choice than to put you under the protection of the League."

I looked at him for a moment, "Bat cosplayer says what?"

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Author Note:

Ayyyyye. Chapter three is done and over with! Quite honestly not one of my better chapters, but ehhhhhh. It'll work.

Now, I know what you're thinking! "JJ, you promised us BirdFlash! Where is it?!"

Calm yourself young padawan. All will happen with time. Just have patience and believe in your master. ✋

*insert Yoda doing a backflip here*

Believe in the force.

-JJ