This is the fourth in my ongoing series of Batgirl stories, in which I try to explore the developing sexuality of her everyday counterpart, Barbara Gordon and her relationship with those around her, hopefully with a dash of excitement thrown in, for good measure. Grateful thanks to all those readers who have sent me feedback containing their suggestions and opinions. The storyline continues on from that of 'Batgirl Enhanced'.
Warning! This fictional story contains material of an adult nature and is intended for mature readers, and for personal use only. No copyright infringement is intended.
Adventures Of Batgirl: Amnesiac Angel
Chapter 3: An Unwanted Visitor
Sunday, 11: 22 am
Batman and Robin both looked up from the screen of the Bat-computer, as the familiar figure of Batgirl slid down a fireman's pole, into the subterranean cavern that was the Batcave. She was clad in her standard, Kevlar reinforced, black Latex catsuit, tight fitting calf-length boots, short cape and cowl, with the bat symbol emblazoned across her chest.
"Barbara, are you sure you should be back in harness, so soon after your recent ordeal?" exclaimed the Caped Crusader, a frown of disapproval marring his ruggedly handsome features.
The gorgeous redhead hurried over to her fellow masked vigilantes and assumed her famous heroine pose; legs apart, chest thrust forward with shoulders back, her gloved hands resting on pleasantly flaring hips. "That's almost word for word what Alfred just asked me," she replied, with a cheerful grin. "I'm fine, Bruce! Anyway, I thought you were supposed to be in Metropolis, attending some high-powered business convention or other?"
"I was, but as soon as Dick informed me about Sparrow's gunshot wound, I hopped on the first available flight back! The Boy Wonder has subsequently informed me that Jenny is relatively unharmed, thank goodness, but that she is suffering from a worrying loss of memory!"
"Yes, poor girl! It's all my fault, I should never have let her talk me into letting her join the team!"
"Nonsense, Barbara, you had no choice in the matter! She is a very strong-willed young lady. Anyway, I'm sure Jenny will make a full recovery, in due course!"
"We were just looking up the details of the scum who shot her," added the Boy Wonder. "He's safely under lock and key, by the way, looking at a long prison sentence for attempted murder! Jennifer will have to testify against him in court, when his trial comes up, of course!"
"Of course! Anything on the guy?"
Robin glanced at the computer display. "Yeah! According to this, he's a low-life by the name of Tony Lambergo, or 'Snake' to his friends. Spent much of his criminal career mugging little old ladies, and has only recently moved up into the big league of armed robbery. Worked for the Penguin at one time! Already spent a couple of short stretches in the state penitentiary! Probably one of those punks who feel emasculated, unless they have a large caliber weapon in their pants!" he added, bitterly.
Batman frowned at his partner, unsure whether his young colleague had meant the 'double entendre'. "The full weight of the law will come down on him this time, old friend!" he replied, in a soothing tone.
Robin went red in the face. "Yes, you're right, of course, Batman!" he mumbled.
"I shall be visiting Jen tomorrow evening, after work!" Batgirl added. "You guys are welcome to tag along, if you want to?"
"I'll take you up on that offer," Bruce replied, with a grin, "but Dick will be tied up, swatting for a maths exam!"
"Aw, Bruce, can't I give it a miss, just this once?"
The Caped Crusader shook his head. "Education is everything, old pal! Anyway, two visitors will be more than enough. We don't want to tire out the poor girl, do we?"
Barbara giggled. "I don't think I've ever seen Dick TIED UP before," she said, giving the Boy Wonder a saucy wink and causing him to blush, furiously.
Monday, 7:05 pm
"Ms Goodbody is still a little drowsy from her medication," explained Nurse Townsend, as she escorted Barbara and Bruce to Jennifer's private hospital room. "Otherwise she seems to be recovering perfectly... apart from the memory loss of course, but hopefully that will prove to be just a temporary problem!"
"When will she be well enough to be discharged?" enquired the debonair multi-millionaire. Bruce Wayne was wearing a smart grey business suit and was carrying a bouquet of long stemmed red roses.
"Hmm, it all depends on whether there is someone willing to look after her, in the short term? I believe Ms Goodbody normally lives on her own?"
Bruce and Barbara had been discussing the situation on the way over, and had decided that Jen should move in with Barbara, as soon as she was well enough. There was always the risk that the poor girl might accidentally reveal details about her fellow crime-busters, while the doctors were trying to help her recover her memory! Also, both were in agreement, that the familiar surroundings of Barbara's apartment, as well as the familiar company, could only be of help, in the quest for her lost memory.
"Yes, that is the case!" Barbara confirmed, nodding. "Jennifer's parents are both deceased! She does have a younger brother, but he is a paraplegic. I understand he's in a nursing home and requires constant medical attention, 24/7! I would be more than willing to look after Jennifer though! She IS my best friend, as well as a co-worker at the central library!"
"In that case, I'm sure the doctor would be willing to discharge Ms Goodbody, say, tomorrow evening... assuming that there are no medical complications in the meantime?" Sue replied, with a forced smile. "Oh, by the way, if the patient starts rambling on about any weird incidents, please ignore her. It will just be a hallucinatory side affects of her medication and is perfectly normal, in the circumstances!"
"Thank you, nurse, we fully understand," Bruce replied, with a dazzling smile, guaranteed to melt the heart of just about any female. He was generally regarded as the most eligible bachelor in Gotham. This time though, the old Wayne magic didn't seem to have the requisite affect!
Barbara saw the puzzled look on his handsome face, and hid a smile behind her hand. "Looks like the old Bruce Wayne charm is beginning to lose its potency," she whispered to him, with a barely concealed giggle.
"Hrump!" Bruce was spared any further embarrassment, as they arrived at Jennifer's room, and they followed their escort inside.
"Visitors for you, Ms Goodbody!" announced Nurse Townsend, standing aside for them to enter. "Try not to over-tax the young lady!" she added, in a stern voice.
Monday, 8:15 pm