Bet Sykes

**Elizabeth "Bet" Sykes** is the sister of Peggy Sykes. She was a loyal and fierce member of the Raven Society and a personal friend of Lord Harwood, until his death, and she switched sides sometime after Frances Gaunt's assumption of power over the society.

## History

Bet had another sister, Mary Ann, three years younger than her, whom she loved dearly. When Bet was eleven and they were walking to school one day, Mary Ann fell in the canal and drowned. After being ostracized due to the rumor that she pushed her in, she tried to be good, which didn't stop unfortunate things from happening. This has led to her becoming a little unhinged, hot-tempered and violent.

## Throughout *Pennyworth* Series

### Working for the Raven Society

While working for the Raven Society in *Pilot*, Bet was tasked with finding and capturing Thomas Wayne, who had discovered a criminal conspiracy relating to the society. Bet took advantage of Alfred Pennyworth's feelings with Esme Winikus, taking the latter hostage and offering a trade in return for Wayne. Unbeknownst to Esme, Bet took a liking to Esme, which she described to her sister Peggy in *Martha Kane (Episode)*.

Pennyworth was able to rescue Esme and keep Wayne safe, leading to Bet's arrest and death sentencing in *The Landlord's Daughter*. Fearing her death, Bet manipulated her guard George the Beefeater into spending time with her until, at one point, he raped her. She was, however, able to collect his semen and use it as blackmail for him to send a letter to her sister, who used her criminal assets to save Bet, unbeknownst to the public, and a letter to Esme, confessing her growing infatuation for her.

### The New Society

Once free and living with her sister, Bet found James Harwood deformed and living on the street on one of their trips to London. She was able to make her sister take him home with them, back to Mr Spicer and Mrs Spicer.

When Harwood returned to leadership of the Raven Society, he worked closely with Bet and Peggy, who acted as his closest advisors. They were present with him during the meeting with the No Name League held at Crossroads of Ancient Ley Lines to talk peace, but felt that the Society did not need their help. She was also one of the key players in Harwood's plan to blackmail the government kidnapping The Queen along with Peggy. She held The Queen hostage until Harwood's demands were met, but was eventually forced to free her when Alfred Pennyworth and his team surrounded them. She was later locked up again. This time with Peggy, Harwood and Frances Gaunt in the Tower of London.

### Raven Union

In *The Heavy Crown*, Bet Sykes was made a captain working at a Raven Union detention center, her task to get the alleged subversives to name people they know to be members of subversive organizations. During her interrogation of such 'subversives', she came across a difficult case, Katie Browning, an art student who, in response to Bet's questioning, called her a subversive. The two had a tense exchange in which Katie started probing Bet about her personal life, asking her why she was here. Bet left her to have a think. Later, having successfully interrogated everyone else, Bet came back to interrogate Katie. However, Katie still wouldn't cooperate, and instead pointed out that Bet was an unhappy woman and that she forgave her, which led to her being slapped. When Major Sutcliffe got involved and Katie refused to cooperate, he demanded she take her clothes off, intending to rape her into confessing while asking Bet to put the kettle on. Bet, however, beat him to death in the head with the kettle, helping Katie escape from the facility.

In *The Burning Bridge*, after Bet tries in vain to get a hold of Lord Harwood and fails to do so, only leaving a message with Miss Dixon. She eventually tries to call her sister Peggy. However the operator tells her that London is under siege at the moment and thus the call cannot be put through at this time.

*The Belt and Welt* She eventually lets her captive help.  Suggesting they find refuge at the home of Katie's old art teacher Dorian Furbank. Making use of his phone, Bet continues to try till Miss Dixon to put her in touch with Lord Harwood, and she finally gets a line to the leader of the Raven Union. She admits to him she was in trouble again. Lord Harwood agrees to send people to bring her back to him. Again both Frances Gaunt and John Salt opinion. Salt sends troops to kill everyone.

### In London

In *The Hunted Fox*, Bet and Katie Browning finally arrive smuggled in a truck into North London. Now that they are in English League territory, they are safe from the Raven Union.

Having once again fallen for the woman she victimized, Katie told her now they can go their separate ways. Bet is of course offended, and she storms off on her own, only for Katie to change her mind and stay at her side. Together, they search for Bet's sister Peggy Sykes. Finding a clue in a phone booth, the two found her store.

Learning where Lord Harwood really was. Lord Harwood was put under house arrest at his estate. Peggy got a phone call from Miss Dixon informing them. She went with her sister to try and sneak him out away from the armed guard around his Estate. With their previous relationship with Lord James Harwood, there was no way Bet and Peggy were going to stand by and do nothing. Failed to on his request, they left to keep his promise.

Most could not attend the funeral because it was held in London. She and her sister pay their respects.
Hoping to get revenge on Salt go and abduct Vikki Dufrench. It is Katie who talks her out of it. A better plan is put into place. Keeping Vikki Dufrench as a window display at the store along with George the Beefeater, for a time.

Peggy drives, and Bet was in back with a blade to kill Vikki if she said anything. They got 3 passes. Bet and Peggy head to the prison wing. Killing the woman guard and then find the right cell, Mrs. Gaunt didn't react well at first. Also deliver Lord James Harwood last message, but arguing over the wording.

However, before they can leave, the presence of several Raven Union soldiers forces them to hide in another room. Alfred, Thomas, Lucius and Dave Boy are locked in cells feel as if they have failed, and that no one will come and save them. Unexpectedly, the Sykes sisters with Frances Gaunt and Vikki Dufrench came into the room. Bet recognizes Alfred fondly as being Esme's guy and hands Thomas the keys, but angry when no one said thank you. When Gaunt learns that they are on a mission to steal the “Project Stormcloud”, she insists that they help, and they all end up on the same side temporarily.

The 4 women then went up to the penthouse to finish their revenge. Salt came, he almost tricked Bet into the red button and unleashing stormcloud.

6 months later. Bet has switched sides.
Now is a English League Soldier. Being down on the street as the fighting gets intense.

### New line of Work

It is 5 years later by the start of *Well To Do*. Bet is working for Alfred newest business opportunity. Along with Daveboy and Mr Chadley who mans the office.

Calling in that she had a personal matter. Much to the annoyance pf both Mr Chadley and Alfred. She had been for years searching for clues to where Salt was now. She came across Miss Dixon and her baby. Killing them both for her revenge. Bet shows up with the baby that needed sitting. Bet mentions that her sister Peggy is 100 miles away.

Working from the ledger, they found Mrs. Gaunt in *Rhyme 'N' Reason*. Going back to her practice, and retired to be a doctor again. Bet and Julie waiting like a patient. Mrs. G as, Bet calls her looks stunned, but send her current nurse Mai Lin away. Asking after how each other are. Mrs. Gaunt admits, she thought Bet might be dead by now. Mrs. Gaunt brings how all the former Ravens being murdered, and connects, that was Bet. Bet argues, not murder, she was putting them down. Mrs. Gaunt asks each was tracked down? How bet tracked her down? Getting the answer! Seeing the ledger and Julie was her baby. Mrs. Gaunt agrees baby Julie is sweet, is concerned. bet jumps over that. Feeling they had business to discuss, of John Salt. Mrs. Gaunt admits she can't tell, clarifies won't tell Bet where. Bet states, she will shoot Mrs. Gaunt, but Gaunt know Bet is not a monster. Only misguided. So they sit down to tea. Also realized Bet not had much sleep. Bet admits it baby Julie. Bet asks again for her self and for Julie where Salt is. Mrs. Gaunt explains he is not worth the trouble or the danger. Bet saved her life, in dispassionate way, she loves her, don't want to see her get hurt. bet can not be stopped, because Mrs. Gaunt has a soft spot for Bet or Julie. Then Mrs. Gaunt suggests a compromise. Julie stays with Mrs. Gaunt in return Bet gets Salt's location. Mrs. Gaunt states you can't take her around when killing people. This would give her a good and safe home. Bet won't, but can't even say the word. Mrs. Gaunt answers because Bet loves baby Julie. Bet could be her new mother. A future better then hate and vengeance. Bet is still crazy. Saying she loves Julie she also states that she is stubborn and will not give her up, or the likes of anyone tell her right from wrong. Bet leaves with Julie, pushing her carriage. Mrs. Gaunt goes after them with a paper with the address. Bet tells Julie, job is on.

Going to Northern England.
Sitting and waiting, Bet and Julie play with Mr. Bear her stuffed bear toy. He is Julie's favorite. Then comes Salt walking past, looking if he has been fishing. As her new mommy, Bet pushes the carriage as they follow Salt. Meet up with him in an alley. Giving Salt a chance for last words. Salt warns that he is now, remade, remodeled. Bet shot him. The loud noise of the gun shots scares Julie and make her cry. 2 bad guys were coming up behind them, as Bet comforts her. Then Salt sits up from the ground. Shows that he is a PWE.

Then by *Hedgehunter* Julie and Bet have been taken to the Raven High Council in Exile. Taken prisoner. Julie was used as leverage to get info out of Bet, as she was tired off in the Chancellor's office. Julie had already been moved out of her baby carriage. They shot an empty carriage. She was still alive. Taken to a Nursery. Salt was keeping many babies. Bet was being taken to be killed by firring squad, holding a stuff bear toy. Bet was keeping a gun in side of it. Finding Julie, they were about to escape. Salt came up from behind, stabbed her. Fighting back, she was bleeding badly. She hurt him bad enough, right outside the room Julie and all the others were kept. They were able to escape the raven base. Bet fears she is hurt too badly.

Loving Julie too much. She some how gets off the bench they were sitting at. Puts Julie on the floor of a bus. Leaving notes. 1 note saying the address for Peggy Sykes. To deliver Julie at 13 George Street.

### Level 7

Bleeding out and believing to soon be dead. Stabbed in the back by John Salt's arm blades, Bet in fact was found. In *Rag Trade* she later tells Dr. Fox, the basters got her when they went to Salt's lab. Bet thought they were blood doctors, they made her into a P-dub. Was drugged up to the gill since she arrived at Level 7 and now had PWE ability of strength.

In *Rag Trade* the doors open unexpectedly, Bet threw a soldier yelling, that'll show you, ya bastard. All kinds of scientists are running away, Bet broke another man's neck, twisting it all the way around. Dr. Lucius Fox approached Bet, she grabbed him by the neck. Questioning if he is part of this. Chocking, Fox answers no, and point as he states that he came to rescue them. She said sorry and puts Fox down. Not sure what had happen, Bet snaps the gun in half. Fox tells her, they have to get everyone out of there, now. General Thursday suddenly walks in. Announcing that, he's afraid that is not going to happen.

## Personality

Bet Sykes is described as a wonderfully wicked and sadistic villainess who loves dancing. She is not afraid to get involved with the underground business in 1960's London.

## Appearances

Season 1
* *Pilot*
* *The Landlord's Daughter*
* *Martha Kane*
* *Lady Penelope*
* *Shirley Bassey*
* *Cilla Black*
* *Julie Christie*
* *Sandie Shaw*
* *Alma Cogan*
* *Marianne Faithfull*

Season 2
* *The Heavy Crown*
* *The Burning Bridge*
* *The Belt and Welt*
* *The Hunted Fox*
* *The Bleeding Heart*
* *The Bloody Mary*
* *The Hangman's Noose*
* *Paradise Lost*
* *The Lion and Lamb*

Season 3
* *Well To Do*
* *Rhyme 'N' Reason*
* *Hedgehunter*
* *Rag Trade*
* *Highland Wedding*

## Quotes

"*Dear Peggy, I hope you're well. I'm sorry, but I'm writing to say goodbye and god bless, because, believe it or not I'm in the tower of bloody London for something I did not do. Please remember me when I'm gone. Your loving sister, Bet xxx*"
—**Bet's** letter to her sister, **Peggy**

## Trivia

* She likes dancing and is fascinated with the idea of Esme Winikus' dancing.