Linda returns home to find the biggest surprise in her life. What will she do? BBxLinda. Read at your own caution. Totally AU. Rated for violence and murder, as BB's a serial killer.
Chapter one- The surprise.
Work days were being so show on her. Her shoulders drooped lower and her smile didn't come out at all. Another day had gone and went, and she could feel her weaknesses start to kick in.
Drowning is the word she'd use to describe it. A peaceful surrounding, a feeling of numbness as the oxygen cuts off all proper reasoning. She missed him. Desperately.
Linda unlocked the door and carefully pushed it open, stepping inside and falling against it to close it. Her eyes widened in alarm at the sight of her babysitter passed out on the couch. But even more at the sight of blood surrounding her. Her throat had been gauged out.
She gasped and realized her babysitter wasn't passed out, but dead. She felt her stomach drop and she dropped to her hands and knees, retching violencely.
She'd seen this scene before. It was his work!
Fear tug at her insides, daring her to be brave. She had to check on Mizuko. She ran into her daughter's room, almost screaming at the scene that lay before her.
Beyond Birthday's piercing red eyes stared up at her with a malicious glint. He cradled the small infant in his arms, stroking her raven hair tenderly.
Linda whimpered like a beaten dog.
"Shhh," said that evilly gentle purr, "You don't wanna wake the baby, do you?"
She shook her head silently, forcing herself to look him straight in the eyes. She felt weak in the knees at seeing him again so soon.
BB smirked at her, taking a few steps towards her. She immediately began backing up. Big mistake. She only realized this, however, when he had her backed into a corner. Once again, she was his prey. And he, the mighty predator.
He bought his lips to the baby's forehead fondly. "She's quite beautiful. Well, what else should I suspect; after all, she is my child."
Her eyes widened in horror and perplexity crossed her face as he continued with that same wicked snicker across his face, "Yes, I know. I had no idea I left you pregnant, the last time I saw you. She's got my hair, though. My eyes, too. My genes."
Linda felt a string of defiant strength run through her being. "I have no idea what you're talking about," she lied. "She's got my hair."
He rolled his eyes. "Honestly, Lynn, I don't see why you're lying." She winced at the petname as he went on, "Your hair's blonde. She's got my dark curls."
He paused. "Although you're right; she does have your shy beauty."
Mizuko squirmed gently in her father's arms, still not ready to wake up yet. B mentally reminded himself to speak quieter. "Besides, I don't see why you're embarrassed. I've always taken care of you, haven't I? Yes, I do believe I leave a generous amount whenever... I go out."
She scoffed in disbelief. "You mean when you're busy murdering people? Oh yes, you're a great father. How old is she? What's her name?"
BB was amazed. Here, standing in front of him, was the little girl he used to protect when bullies picked on her- the small unassertive lass everyone wanted to tease.
He shook his amazement off and did a quick calculation in his head. "Er... one month. And I'm pretty sure you always wanted to name a child Miz...uko? Is that right?"
She nodded her defeat with downcast eyes. She stretched her arm out awkwardly. "It doesn't matter." She continued her defiant streak. "You have no right. I can easy call the police and have you arrested for murder. And not just for your previous," she searched her head for the proper word, "exploits. Besides, you're gonna have to find me a new babysitter."
BB rolled his eyes coldly. "She started screaming and tried to call the police. Mizuko was going to wake up. I wasn't about let that happen. Besides, I'm here now. Therefore, there's no need of babysitters."
Linda shook her head in horror. She pulled her cellphone out with trembling hands. "No, you're not going to be here. I'm calling the police."
He simply sighed. "Don't make me kill you in front of our child," he warned. He knew his words were nothing but empty threats. You can't ever truly kill your weakness, not even if you really want to.
Her widened eyes was the response he longed for. The moment he got the wanted reaction, he held his hand out for the phone. She gingerly handed it over with a scowl. "Thank you."
He dropped it to the floor and stomped on it. Mizuko woke with a startled cry. Linda's motherly instincts kicked in, ignoring her overwhelming fear, she ran over and cooed at her babe that's she okay.
Mizuko gradually quieted at her mother's words. BB shot the woman a strange look. "She doesn't know you. She recognized this and got scared," she explained quickly.
He nodded, but didn't say anything. She bit her lip gently, greatly fearing that she had done something to upset him. "You look exhausted," he said finally. "You should get to bed. I'll take care of the little one."
She opened her mouth to argue, but shut it quickly at the warning look he shot her. "Sleep," he growled, almost like the monster he was inside.
She hurried off without another word. He pulled Mizuko close to his chest, feeling the tiny heartbeat that beat against his own. Human.
Linda woke up at midnight with a sleeping Beyond Birthday sleeping next to her. She didn't panic. It wasn't exactly the first time they awoken side by side, nor the last, she was sure.
She half thought about waking him up and telling him to get lost, but quickly vetoed that option. He'd kill her. A sudden thought struck her. Her eyes widened vividly. If Mizuko wasn't with him, where was she exactly?
This time, she didn't hesitate to jab him in the stomach. "WHAT THE-" he roared, getting cut off by a screaming baby.
Linda felt relief flood her body. So she wasn't dead... That's a good thing. She was taken somewhat aback when she realized that he must've moved Mizuko's cradle into her room. Cheesy.
Beyond Birthday calmed himself, shooting her cruel glare. "I'll get her," she muttered irritably.
She sat up, but he pushed his arm in front of her, slamming her back into the mattress. "No, I'll get her," he responded, suddenly cheerful.
She settled begrudgingly back into the bed as he stalked over to the cradle, seizing the child, and shaking her in his arms.
Linda shrieked a moment later when she felt cold hands on her chest. She glared harshly at the cause of her discomfort. He smiled apologetically at her, though, it was obvious he felt no remorse. "Sorry, she's hungry. And you looked really cute asleep, and I didn't want to wake you."
Her stare didn't budge a bit. "Next time, please do. Don't ever touch me without my personal consent."
He rolled his eyes. "Whatever." He paused awkwardly. "She's still hungry. Do you mind...? I could..."
She blushed at the implication. "No. You're not touching me ever. Give her to me."
Beyond Birthday hesitantly passed the baby over. When he finally did, she moved her shirt down, much to her embarrassment and his interest, and helped Mizuko latch on.
Beyond Birthday went over and settled sideways on the bed, watching the show from a perfect side view.
Linda raised an eyebrow over the suckling child at him. "Would you please stop staring? You're freaking me out." She snapped.
He smirked, making no move to listen to her. "You're good at that," he said instead. She blushed. "This is getting interesting, just sitting here like this. Could you move our child a tiny bit? Thank you."
She rolled her eyes. "Whatever."
A sideways wry smile came to the murderer's face. "You say that so often." He pulled himself off the bed, walked over, and draped his arms around her waist. Mizuko gave a small grunt at the slight touch on her back, obviously not pleased with being squeezed while drinking.
Linda herself wasn't fond of the unwanted contact. "Off," she muttered coldly. "The day I allow you to touch me, will be the day the world ends."
He grinned devilishly, a dirty glint crossing his face. "Oh, then I guess it's already at its end," he gestured at the drinking child, "Observation A."
She rolled her eyes cruelly at him. "Good for you, B. However, I don't really feel that way for you anymore. Here. Put her in her cradle for me."
"Of course," he agreed. Linda wasn't sure if he was concurring with taking the baby or being sarcastic about her statement. She got the unwelcomed feeling it was the latter option.
Beyond Birthday ferried the small infant to her bed, shaking it for her so she could fall asleep. She yawned and he instantly fell in love.
"Mine for the rest of time," he murmured affectionately to his daughter.
Linda watched with rapt attention as he soothed her. Beyond Birthday was being... gentle. Like when they were kids and he'd protect her. Her heart fluttered. Okay, so maybe she'd been lying about the whole "I don't have feelings for you" crap.
She hadn't even noticed him beside her until he pushed the covers back and started climbing in. Her eyes widened in alarm. His eyes met her cruel ones. "Out," she said coldly.
He sighed. "I don't see what the problem is. This isn't exactly the first time we've slept together."
She sent his a look that was obviously not impressed. He sighed. "Fine. I'll sleep on the couch."
He got up and left the room with a another sigh.
Linda was far too scared to tell him her relief on that fact. He'd probably kill her and brainwash their child into becoming a monster.
She cast a worried glance to the cradle. Mizuko was silent, but soft snores were apparent, signaling her being alive.
Linda fell asleep to the comforting breathes from her daughter. Beyond Birthday, on the other hand, got up and went out when he was sure Lynn was asleep.
He had a new victim. A monster with a new kill.
