Chapter 2
This city… is so ridiculous.
The rich parade around while the poor die in alleys as their children watch. It’s disgusting.
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Eros growled and smoothed out his hair. Sure he couldn’t change that aspect of the city, but he could certainly take a few of the bad guys making it worse on everyone out.
They all want to rule by fear, some more than others, but LoveBug’ll make them taste their own medicine.
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As he was pondering just how to do that, he looked at the clock.
Shoot, it’s about time for me to stream; at least, I can get a two for one, help the city and make some money.
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He stretched out his back earning a ‘pop’ as he stood up and turned off the TV. He went and got his gear and headed out.
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“Hello Chat! Welcome to another LoveBug stream! This time we’ll be working the Diamond Heights! I know, I know, the rich part of town? Sounds like I’m getting soft. But crime can happen ANYWHERE!”
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He laughed at his chat while he scanned the area with his HUD highlighting anything, including facial scans. One gave him a pop up.
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“Oh, Chat? Do you see what I see? One Condiment King wearing one hell of a baggy trench coat? Let’s see where he goes.”
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He watched and followed the ‘villain’ into the local mall.
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“Chat, don’t be alarmed but I think he’s about to cheese someone, and well, food allergies are serious. Better go tell him.”
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He arrived and saw said man starting his long drawn out spiel. Most people were just walking around him and there wasn’t much rush to take him down…
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LoveBug stared at the guy in disbelief.
This guy should really keep his day job…Better put a stop to it.
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LoveBug snapped a selfie of himself and Mayo before the defeated man was placed in a squad car and taken away.
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“Well chat, that wasn’t really anything to write home about huh? But don’t take him lightly. He could have really hurt someone!”
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He couldn’t stop himself from letting out a chuckle but addressing his chat again.
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“Well folks, I know that this wasn’t the big fight that you all crave but I think we had a great day of patrolling! Don’t forget that my next stream is going to be on Friday this week! And let’s find someone to raid before I sign off! Get those LoveBug emotes ready!”
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He easily found someone to raid and chatted with them a bit before hopping offline. He was quite a bit away from his apartment and had some shopping to do before the day was over so he headed back towards the cheaper part of town. However, something quite flashy caught his eye before he removed his outfit.
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A hot rod colored purple and green; there’s only one person in Gotham that would own a car like that: The Joker.
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It’s almost a shame I ended the stream early. Chat would have loved to see this. Oh well.
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He shrugged to himself before following the car. On one of its turns, LoveBug landed on the top before sliding into the car through the open window and into a seat next to the prince of crime.
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“Heya Joker, what’re you doing on this side of town?”
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The man screeched as he noticed the new person in the car.
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“How dare you hitch a ride with me! A nasty pest like you deserved to be squashed!”
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He tried to shoot LoveBug but he grabbed his arm and smashed him through the car’s window causing Joker to skid against the pavement. LoveBug dug his claws into the henchman driving’s shoulder as he swerved the car.
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“Stay calm! Pull over! And call GCPD!”
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The man nodded and did as he was told. LoveBug nodded at him and exited the car, walking over to Joker who was just now getting off the ground.
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He laughed as the makeup on Joker’s face had rubbed on the pavement.
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“Hey Joker, you’re looking mighty funny. Might have to redo your makeup.”
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“Am I supposed to know you?”
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He leveled the gun at the hero and pulled the trigger but only a little flag shot out. LoveBug and started to approach Joker.
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“Guess you grabbed the wrong one from under the car seat huh?”
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Jokers eyes widened as he stared at the gun in his hand while LoveBug continued to talk.
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“See, you might not know me, but I know you very well.”
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LoveBug continued to walk towards the manic while Joker laughed.
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“Oh a fan I see! I completely overreacted it seems! Haha! Well come here! I suppose I’ll take a selfie with you!”
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LoveBug rolled his eyes behind his mask but walked over, his claws fully extended now.
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When joker put an arm around him, he sprayed the flower into his face but Lovebug dug his claws into his wrist.
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“Nice try but I modified my helm just for you. Acid won’t work on me.”
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Joker began to softly laugh and placed his hands on either side of LoveBug’s helmet and began speaking in an almost drunk sounding fashion.
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“You did that just for me? I’m so happy.”
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He pulled the lanky man off him and reached into his bag, grabbing a pair of pliers.
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“Aww you are? Then open wide.”
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He carefully took ahold of the Joker’s jaw and held it after the man so obediently opened it wide.
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“Now this might hurt a little bit.”
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Joker nodded before LoveBug took ahold of one of his back molars and ripped it out. LoveBug dropped him as he began to do a mix of laughter and pained wailing.
He shoved some cotton balls into the jokers mouth to hinder the bleeding as squad cars rolled up on scene.
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They insisted LoveBug come to the station too to “answer some questions.” He complied and went with them to the department; after all, he was just doing his job.
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He wasn’t there long before Batman popped over.
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“LoveBug. A word.”
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“Technically it’s a name.”
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He got a cold glare from the older hero before following him to what looked like Gordon’s office.
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“You could’ve gotten someone killed today.”
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“I actually prevented deaths by stopping that car.”
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“This isn’t a laughing matter.”
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“I agree. I just wish you would back off. I’m doing my job. Joker has killed a lot of people and I’m pretty sure he’s only out here because he broke out of Arkham. Again.”
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He could feel the blood in his face. It was one thing to say he shouldn’t stream his crime fighting; it’s another to say he’s doing a poor job of protecting people.
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Batman stared at him speechless while LoveBug stormed out of the station.
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Ugh fucking Batman, thinking he’s all that.
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He was halfway around the block when a familiar voice called out to him.
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“Hey! LoveBug! Can I get an autograph?”
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He turned and saw a sight for sore eyes: Jason Wilson.
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“Hey man! Long time no talk. How’ve you been?”
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“Pretty good. Working on some cases with GCPD. I saw your livestream today. Good job handling condiment king like that.”
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“Heh, thanks for supporting my channel man! It’s a big help.”
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“Dude, I always will make time to watch your streams!”
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The two of them walked back to his apartment after he changed back into his normal clothes.
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“So, Eros what are you doing here in Gotham?”
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“Eh building my name? Also heard some stuff ‘bout some crime lord getting into trouble. I’m going to look into it on Friday. Should be mega fun for the stream.”
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“Sheesh, you keep busy as usual. JL still giving you the cold shoulder?”
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“Eh. Yeah. They don’t really agree with my whole thing. What about you?”
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“You know me, Gotham’s just my style.”
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Eros smirked and playfully pushed Jason’s shoulder.
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“Because your old flame’s here?”
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Jason’s went flush before he waved the younger man off.
“Sheesh… I forgot about your little trick of being able to notice a person's feelings for others.”
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“This has nothing to do with that. I just heard the plenitude of stories. Just don’t go getting hurt.”
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They both laughed and Jason stood up.
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“I should go. Thanks for having me though.”
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Eros opened the door for him with a smile.
“Make sure to watch my stream on Friday!”
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“Wouldn’t miss it!”
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