Jeremiah's POV

When I found Quinn she was curled up in a fetal position and it was obvious that she had cried herself to sleep. I felt a twinge if guilt for what I had done to both her and Bella. Had I done the right thing? I never wanted to hurt either of them. I just wanted Quinn to be mine. I had to break her spirt so that I build it back up again into a beautiful masterpiece.

True, she had been beautiful before but by the time I was done she would be mine forever. Her mind, body and soul would belong to me. The ends justify the means right? Once we had reached the compound I placed Quinn on the bed and tucked her in.

"I'm sorry things have to be this way Quinn, I really am. If you had cooperated with me none of this would have been necessary." I said kissing her forehead. As I brought her into the compound and tucked her into my king size bed.

After locking the door I grabbed my coat. "Where are you headed boss?" I gave Echo
a wary gaze and she sighed. "Don't tell me, after all of that talk about your refusing to rescue Bella if Quinn offered her in exchange for her mother, your going to go rescue you her anyway?"

"I never intended to leave Bella at Arkham at all. Bella was never in any real danger. I just wanted Quinn to think she was. And yes, I am going Arkham to pick up Bella. I maybe psychotic and cruel, but even I'm not heartless enough to let my sister rot in an Asylem. She's just a baby. She shouldn't be punished for crimes that she herself didn't commit and doesn't understand."

"Oh she understood them alright. She knew exactly what she was doing when they went to confront Barbara. She willingly chose to go with Quinn. Why don't I go fetch her boss and put plan baby Bella into action?"

"Fine." I sigh. "But remember Echo, she's to be treated like a princess." Echo nods then leaves and I turn my attention back to Quinn.

Echo POV

I can't believe the boss is actually making me "rescue" his sister. "Arkham Asylem how can I help you?"

"Yes, I am here to see Doctor Hugo Strange concerning a Patient of his, her name is Bella Valeska."

"I'm sorry you've missed the visiting hours for the day and as a recent commitment, Bella is currently not allowed visitors."

"I am sure that they will make an exception for me. I am here representing Mr. Valeska." I replied.

"Look I don't know who you think you are...." Upon removing my hat the woman's face pales. "Eecho to wwhat do we owe the pleasure of your presence?"

"I believe I already answered that question. I am here to see speak with Doctor Strange about the release of Jeremiah Valeska's sister from Arkham."

"You've got to be kidding me. She was literally just admitted into the Asylem a little over an hour ago."

"Yes and now I am here to ensure that she is released."

"I'm afraid that's not possible. The Doctor is conducting an examination to determine to which facility here at Arkham that she is best suited to be committed too."

"I don't think you understand, I'm not asking for permission. I am taking Mr. Valeska's baby sister home and I'm taking her home now!" I reply my patience starting to wear thin.

"Ah Echo, I'm afraid Jeremiah sent you a bit early. The procedure isn't quite done. In fact, it's not going well at all. His sister is a stubborn one. I'll give her that."  Dr. Strange says as he exits a patient's room.

"What do you mean?"

"I mean, adult Bella refuses to fade back into the recesses of Bella's mind. If I am to achieve what Jeremiah desires, I need more time."

"Mr. Valeska wants his baby sister."

"Ah but that's just it. She's not a baby."

"What are you talking about? Jeremiah said that you informed him that she had returned to being baby Bella."

"I was under the impression that was what happened unfortunately, that's not the case. After she awoke from the nap she immediately returned back to normal. If you want her to permanently be a baby it's going to take more time."

"Time is something that you don't have. Mr. Valeska wants his sister now."

"As you wish, but don't say that I didn't warn you." With that Dr Strange pushed a call button and a ladies voice came across the speaker.

"Yes Dr. Strange what can I do for you?"

"Please bring Miss Valeska to my office. She is to be released into her brother's custody."

"Are you sure that's wise sir? She's been displaying signs of severe PTSD."

"I am aware of that. Unfortunately, all decisions concerning Bella's medical welfare are decided by her legal guardian. Who just so happens to be Jeremiah Valeska. And believe me, he isn't someone you want to get angry."

"Just look what happened with the evacuation event. He gave the city six hours to be evacuated but then because someone made him angry he blew up the bridges as soon as he was safely out of the blast zone."

"Understood Doctor. Do you want me to try and get her to drink another bottle of the medication before she is released?"

"Yes. See to it that she is given the provided dosage before you bring her to us."

"I'll try, but she ever since she awoke from her nap she hasn't been cooperating."

"Don't worry about it. Oh and bring the entire prescription with you."

"Yes Doctor."

"What medicine? What medicine? What have you been doing Dr?"

"Before she went down for her nap I gave her the same milk mixture as I had when she was first born. It consists of different animal milk mixed with animal venoms and toxins. I must say, I was rather pleased by her body's response to them when she was an infant."

"Which was?"

"She took on certain animal traits such as retractable cat like claws, sharper canine almost fang like teeth which can cause poisonous effects if she bites someone. Her eyes change colors based on her mood. You already know that her body will not age past that of a three year old. Last but not least, it seems that she is capable of changing mindsets at will going between her actual age and that of a 9 month old infant. She can also remain in her normal age and yet, purposely act as if she's a toddler. When she does this she can be quite deadly. Especially when agitated."

"This formula you've been having her drink, what does it do?"

"It should keep Bella permanently in her infant mindset between 9 months and 3 years of age. If this is what you truly desire, then she must drink all this formula within the next 48 hrs. It will also cause her to forget the events of today. It will be as if they never happened. As if it had all been a bad dream. If she asks, you must confirm that it was only a dream. Or all of my hard work will be undone."

"Understood."

Bella POV

"Put me down! I'm not a baby! I don't need to be carried! Put me down!!!"

A few minutes later, the nurse arrived carrying Me in her arms. "Hello Bella, how are you doing today? There's someone here to see you."

I glance over at Echo before hiding my face in the nurse's chest and whimpering. "Shhh little one it's alright. Echo won't hurt you." The nurse coos at Me and I frowns.

"I'm not a baby."

"Tell me Bella, how much of what happened today do you remember?"

Bella frowns "all of it."

At this, Echo smirks. "Then you remember that Quinn betrayed you..."

"No she didn't. Jeremiah gave her an impossible and quite unfair choice."

"And yet, she did chose didn't she? If she had truly cared about you, then she wouldn't have chosen at all."

At this, my eyes filled with tears involuntarily and I quickly brushed them away. I wasn't going to give her the satisfaction of knowing that her words while true, pierced my heart like a knife. "Leave me alone Echo. Why are you here anyway? Why must you delight in torturing me?"

"I'm here to bring you home."

"I'm not going home." I replied stubbornly.

"Bella this isn't a game. Jeremiah expects me to return with you within the hour."

"Well, that's your problem not mine. I am perfectly happy here. So go away." I replied my gaze cold and unfeeling as I let out a warning growl and hiss at her. Echo responded by attempting to pick me up.

"Umm, You might not want to do that.."

"This doesn't concern you Doctor Strange! I can handle Roseabella."

Dr. Strange sighs in defeat. "Alright, but don't say that I didn't warn you."

I continued to hiss at her as she approached me and picked me up in her arms. "Stop that hissing. Your not a snake." Echo scolded me and my eyes flashed in anger.

"Uh-0h." The nurse replies backing away from us.

My response to being picked up was to strike out at Echo bitting her in the arm. Which immediately began to swell. "Ouch! The little brat bit me!" Dr. Strange shrugged. "She bit me!" Echo yelled as she let go of me dropping me to the floor.

"I tried to warn you. Oh and fair warning Echo, Bella's bite can be quite deadly. In fact, it's deadlier then most poisonous animals. If not given the antidote soon you will die."

"Then give me the antidote." Echo replies with a wince.

"I'm afraid it's not that simple. Only Bella is capable of giving you the antidote and right now, I don't think she's in the sharing mood. Tell me, what color were her eyes when she bit you?"

"Brown I think. Why?"

The doctor sighed in relief. "Then the bite wasn't poisonous."

Bella POV

"Bella, come here." Doctor Strange said and I hesitated. I knew that I was in trouble. I'm not suppose to bite people. But she was making me angry.

"I'm sorry Doctor...." I say shifting nervously and staring at the floor.

"Bella look at me." I glance up at him momentarily and then back down to the floor once more. You know that your not suppose to bite people." I nod. "I think you owe Miss Echo an apology."

"Sorry." I mumble.

Echo doesn't respond she just turns to the doctor and asks him a question. "This prescription that you have provided it will give us the results that we desire?"

"It should."

"What results?" I ask with a slight frown.

Echo just smirked at me as she replied "none that need concern you."

I frowned. I wasn't going to take that medication without knowing what it was, what it does and what it's for. Doctor can I go back to my room now?"

"Don't you want to go home?" Dr. Strange asked in surprise. I shook my head no.

"That's not your decision to make. Now, do us all a favor and do as your told for once." Echo replies.

"I'm not going anywhere with you."

"A little help here Doc." Doctor Strange nodded and pulled out a needle placing it in a bottle and withdrawing a clear liquid.

"No!" I yell backing away from him.

"This is for your own good Bella. Please don't make this any harder then it has to be."

"You stay away from me." I reply trying to run past the Doctor but I was grabbed by one of his henchmen.

"Let go of me!"

"Please behave yourself young lady." Dr. Strange replies with a sigh.

"Keep that thing away from me!" I reply trying unsuccessfully to dodge him.

"Relax. It's not going to harm you." Dr. Strange said as he injected the substance into my arm.

"No." I grumble as I feel myself getting sleepy.

"Now Bella, I want you to listen to my instructions very carefully. I am going to count backwards from 10 to 1. When I reach one you will awaken. Upon awakening you will be an infant once more and an infant you will remain. Echo is your mother and you love her dearly. 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1. Awaken. Bella how old are you?"

I shrug. The truth is I can't remember and trying too gives me a headache. I can feel myself getting sleepy once more. The doctor's men place me down on the floor. The lady looks down at me and smiles. "Hi baby, mama's so glad that you are all better."

I look at her in confusion as she smiled down at me. I reached out for her "uppy?"

"Of course baby." Echo replies picking me up and cradling me in her arms. As she hands me my stuffed gorilla.

"Take this sedative and make sure she takes that perception every hour on the hour in a warm bottle."

"Yes Doctor and thanks again. Mr. J will be pleased."

"Your welcome. Oh and here is the other prescription that Mr. Valeska has requested."

"What is this for?"

"I am not a liberty to say. That is something that you will have to discuss with him. Good day Echo."

Jeremiah POV

Where were they? Echo should have been back with Bella ages ago. I growled in frustration why couldn't things ever go as planned?

I watched as Quinn tosses and turns in her sleep. "No, please don't make me do this." She mumbles and I cock and eyebrow at her. Was she dreaming of what had happened today? "Please I'm begging you, I don't want to do this.." She mumbles and I sigh.

For once in my life I found myself second guessing myself. Had I done the right thing? Quinn and Bella needed to be punished for their behavior. "If only you'd behaved. None of this would have had to happen." I whisper to her as I brush a strand of hair away from her face and kiss her on the cheek. Glancing at my watch I my frown deepened.

What was taking Echo so long to accomplish this simple task? All she had to do was go pick Bella up from Arkham. How hard could that possibly be? Strange knew of the plan, so what could be the issue? I was almost about to dial Echo's phone for the millionth time until I heard her voice call from the foyer. I sighed in relief it was about time.

"I'm so sorry Bella." Quinn whimpered in her sleep. "Forgive me. I failed you. I failed to protect you."

Perhaps I could use this to my advantage. "Forgive you? For what? For causing her so much pain and heartbreak? Forgive you for betraying her for that good for nothing sister of yours? Forgive you for leaving her with a psychopath like Hugo? Never." I whispered into her ear. "She is never going to forgive you."

"No. Bella please... No.... Bella please, I can't lose you too... I can't... Please...." Quinn whimpered and I gently rustled her. "Jeremiah? Where am I? What happened? Oh my head...."

"I found you curled up in a fetal position sobbing and rocking back and forth. You seem to be having some sort of flashback to some event that happened. Of something terrible someone forced you to do."

"You kept whimpering, I don't want to do this please don't make me do this. I carried you to the compound. Your in our room and no you didn't hear me wrong. I said our room. How else am I going to ensure that you stay out of trouble?" I replied with a chuckle.

"You've got to be joking."

"Sorry. I'm serious. I can't have you running off on some half cocked adventure and putting not only Yourself in danger, but Bella as well. So you will remain in this room until you can prove that you can behave."

"And what if I have to use the bathroom?"

"There's one over there." Jeremiah points to what looks to be a walk in closet. "I am very disappointed in you Quinn. You really gave me a scare today. You deliberately disobeyed my instructions and what's more, you put Bella life in danger. I could have lost the two of you today."

"What scares me is that you fail to see the fault in your actions. I know that you think that I am being totally unfair and am going too far by isolating you but you've left me with no other choice."

"This really is for your own good Quinn. After what happened today, I can't have you interacting with Bella or anyone else at least not for a while anyway. You really hurt her Quinn. Am I getting through to you at all?" I  ask with a sigh of frustration.

"Yes, I'm listening!" Quinn snaps at me before quietly whispering "I know this is all my fault. I should have never brought Bella with me. I should have never trusted Molly. She betrayed me." Quinn said bitterly.

"What did she do?"

"I don't want to talk about Molly anymore."

"Alright then how about we talk about Bella?" At this Quinn looked as if she was about to burst into tears. "Please don't cry Quinn. You know that I could never stand to see you crying. I promise you everything will work out alright in the end. Since you don't want to talk about Molly and talking about Bella makes you sad, what would you like to talk about my love?"

I could tell that what Quinn really wanted was to be left alone so that she could cry and yet she seemed reluctant to be alone. "Do you ever miss Haily's circus?"

"Not really. I do however, miss the time times that we use to spend alone together. Do you miss the circus? Do you miss your family? Is that what your longing for? Because if it is I'm sure that we can work something out. You don't need Molly or your father or anyone else."

"You have Bella and Echo and Myself to keep you company. You should try and get some rest. I can hear Echo calling me. I should go assist her. Honestly, sometimes I think that she would loose her head if it wasn't attached to her shoulders. I'll just go and deal with this one minor detail and then I promise that I will be right back."

"Jeremiah, wait. I have to know, where is Bella? Is she alright? Is she safe?"

Jeremiah pauses at the door and smirks at Quinn. "Ahh but my dear sweet Quinn, you already know the answer to that question. Bella is right where you chose to leave her. Now if you'll excuse me, I really have to go assist Echo."

Quinn sighs sadly and replies "okay."

I cock an eyebrow at her in surprise. "Ok? That's all you have to say to me? Quite frankly I'm surprised by you. Your not going to demand to know why I haven't rescued Bella? Your not going to demand to know how I can be so cruel and cold hearted by leaving her at the Asylum? This isn't like you at all. Where's that fiery sprit that your known for?"

"I thought that you said that you had to go help Echo." Quinn replies and I can hear the bitterness and a hint of jealousy in her voice.

"Yes, but right now I'm more concerned about you. Your not acting like yourself. Are you sure that your alright? The Quinn that I know would have slapped me for the comment I made about leaving Bella behind."

"I'll slap you later." Quinn replies sadly as she crawls into the bed and pulls the covers over her.  "If you really want me too." She mumbles.

"I hate seeing you in pain like this. Tell me what it is that you need. What is it that you want to eat? I'll get it."

"I don't want anything. I just want to sleep." Quinn replies and I sigh in frustration.

Bella POV

"Mr. J we are home." Mama called and a strange man entered the room.

"And how is our little munchkin?" The man asked rustling my hair.

"The doctor said to give her this every hour on the hour for the next 48 hours. He said that it should cause the desired effects. Oh and he mentioned that he has experimented on her in the past."

At this, the man frowns. "What do you mean he's experimented on my sister?" He asked taking me from mama's arms.

"Evidently, after she was born your Mother wanted to place her up for adoption. Doctor Strange knew that no one would want to adopt a infant who came from your background. No offense...."

"None taken. Go on."

"He was a physician at the hospital and he was given your sister to help in his research. He gave Bella milk that was mixed with different animals toxins and venoms. As a result, she took on certain animal traits."

"Such as?" The man asked his frown deepening.

"She has cat like reflexes and retractable claws and can see in the dark. She has super sharp K9's one would almost call fangs, if she bites you when angry, it could be deadly. Her eyes change color with her moods and she can sometimes change ages at will."

"Going from a teenager to that of an infant from 9 months to three years of age. She is very sensitive to sound as she has wolf like hearing. She is also able to connect with, communicate with and control animals of all kinds. Without having the animal trained. And of course, as we are already aware, her body doesn't age."

I began to whimper and reached out for Echo. "Mama." Jeremiah looked down at me in surprise.

"She's been very clingy ever since Dr Strange gave her that sedative earlier. I don't know what to do about it. She keeps calling me mama. Which is making me feel very uncomfortable. I am not mother material."

"Let her call you mama. In fact, urge her to call you mama."

"And what about Miss Young? Won't Bella recognize her?"

"Don't worry about Quinn. She won't be leaving that room for quite sometime. And as for Bella remembering, I wouldn't be too concerned about that. If and when she does remember, I highly doubt she will want anything to do with Quinn. Quinn betrayed her, you haven't. You be good for your mama ok little one? I have work that needs to be done." The man said kissing my forehead.

"Mama?"

"I know what your thinking Little one. Your wondering who that man was." I nod and mama smiles at me. "That is your big brother Jeremiah but we call him Mista J. I hope to someday call him my husband."

"So him be me Dada?" I reply and Mama sighs in contentment.

"Yes little one, he'll be your dada." My tummy started to growl and mama bopped my nose. "Sounds like someone's hungry. Let Mama prepare your bottle."

"Baba?"

A few minutes later, I am greedily drinking down the contents of my bottle. "Mowa?" I asked when the bottle was empty.

"Well that didn't take very long." Echo commented. You can have another bottle in an hour. Right now it's time for all good girls to go down for their nap."

"Nu nap!"