Sorry about the last chapter! I had written more but for some reason it didn't save! Again, sorry about that! I hope you enjoy this next chapter.
Chapter 9: Monster
Rachel slowly opened her eyes, her head was pounding violently. She barely remembered anything last night. She sat up, her vision blurred and her stomach churning. Then it hit her like a freight train. Kristen Kringle, Edward, his other 's eyes widened and she called, "Edward? Eddie?" She got up quickly and ran out of her room. She heard his voice, talking to someone. Staying silent she listened in on his conversation. Apparently he was talking to himself. Feeling a bit scared and nervous she opened the door slightly and poked her head in. She saw Ed, his brown hair all in curls and he looked like he had been sweating. It wasn't long before Edward noticed her. "R-Rachel?" Edward was holding a purple card with a green question mark on it. Rachel finally went into his room. "What's that?" She asked gesturing to the card in his hand. Edward was trying to remain calm because he didn't want to scare his daughter so he went toward her and placed his hands on her shoulders and said, "Rachel, I want you to listen to me very carefully. There is something I need to do down at the GCPD and you are going to go to stay here and pretend that nothing has happened understand?" Edward looked directly into the teen's eyes leaving no room for argument. Rachel nodded her head nervously and said, "Okay. Be careful." Edward smiled at her before he hugged her tightly as though he was afraid of losing his child too. Edward let go and told her, "I'll call you when I'm on my way home okay?" Rachel nodded her head nervously.
Rachel was still scared as she watched Ed leave. What was going to happen now? She didn't want him to get caught! She felt Venom sit next to her on Ed's bed. 'You're afraid aren't you? This is your home now and you don't want to lose it, do you?' Venom whispered. Rachel sighed, "I thought you didn't like Edward." Venom shrugged and said, 'I've been tolerating him. He took care of us so I don't mind him.' Rachel sighed. "What have I gotten myself into? What's happening to me?" Venom smiled, 'Just relax Rach. You'll see soon enough. For now, how about we watch some tv? South ark should take your mind off it!' Venom disappeared before Rachel could respond. She groaned inwardly before she got up and walked into the living room and turned on the tv to find that South Park was on. As the main titles played, Rachel tried to lose herself in the hilarious adventures of Stan, Kyle, Kenny and Cartman. Rachel kept her eyes glued to the tv.
*Back with Edward* *Slight time skip.*
Edward was officially losing it. He spent most of the day looking for his dead girlfriend's body. It was torture! The fear and anxiety making his heart pound. He finally found her in the GCPD morgue. All cold and pale. Like Emily had been. Edward clenched his eyes shut at the memory. But Edward felt himself give in to his other half, and they had become one. Now he found himself making a long trek through the woods to bury Kristen's dead body. He sighed popping the lid of his drunk and grunted as he lifted the suitcase carrying the chopped up corpse. He was glad Rachel wasn't with him and was safe at home. He found a spot setting up his picnic and had left an extra sandwich for Rachel when he returned. Again he had left Rachel at home not wanting her to see him like this. At least, not yet. Edward went to work digging a hole, grunting as he did. When he was finished, he rose a glass of wine to her, only to be startled by a hunter. "You shouldn't sneak up on people like that! It's not polite!" He said. "There isn't usually anyone out here." The hunter said. Edward inwardly panicked and grabbed his shovel and as he was mesmerized by the trunk, he knocked him over the head with the shovel. Edward groaned, another corpse that he needed to get rid of.
*Back with Rachel.*
Rachel was laying on the couch, with a green blanket on. When was he coming home? She chewed her bottom lip, resisting the urge to call or text him. She didn't want to annoy or anger him. Rachel grabbed her cell phone and stared at the black screen. Ugh! Why was she so paranoid? Being the daughter of a murderer probably wasn't going to be easy. But wasn't life hard anyway? She sighed and decided to call Selina. They had met once before when Rachel still lived on the streets. They hadn't spoken in ages! Rachel dialed the number and pressed the phone to her ear waiting for a response. "Hello?" A young sassy voice answered. Rachel sighed in relief. "Hey Cat! What's the matter? You okay?" Rachel asked her noticing her friend souded a bit sad. "Rach?! It's been so long! I'm fine, it's just...complicated. Where are you?" She asked. Rachel smiled and replied with, "I'm in an apartment building. I've been adopted." There was a moment of shocked silence on the other end of the phone. Then Selina said, "Wow. Who's the lucky couple?" She asked. Rachel chuckled, "Actually, it's just a guy. His name is Edward, Nygma. I think you've heard of him. He's the forensic guy?" Selina laughed back. "Definitely! Didn't think he had it in him! Did he make you change your name?" Rachel sighed and said "No. I'm still Mason. I feel really happy here Selina but...Have you ever wanted to stay somewhere you know you shouldn't? Like, someplace that might become dangerous?" She heard Selina sigh on the other end. "Listen, Rach, if this guy's hurting you-" Rachel cut her off, "He's not hurting me. H-He killed someone. Oh god, Selina don't tell anyone!" Selina made a noise and replied, "Calm down Rach! It's seems like he won't kill you because you would probably be dead right now. Listen just be careful. If you feel safe, then stay, if he tries to attack you, you run. Okay?" Rachel smiled and nodded. "Thanks Selina." Selina chuckled on the other end and said, "No prob. If you need someone to talk to, don't be afraid to call alright?" Rachel agreed and the girls hung up. Rachel sighed and hit her back against the couch.
*Back with Edward.* *Later that night.*
Edward Nygma trudged through the woods, apparently the hunter and Miss Kringle weren't the only bodies that would be buried in the woods that night. He finally came across a trailer and let out a sigh, "Finally." Edward was just about to open the door when suddenly it opened hitting Edward on the head hard, he grunted hitting his back and his glasses fell off. He saw a blurry, limping figure stumble toward him and Edward desperately grabbed for his glasses and putting them on his face he immediately recognized Oswald Cobblepot. "Mr. Penguin?" Edward gasped. Oswald was bleeding from his shoulder which had been shot after fleeing Galavan. "Help me...Please." Oswald said before he finally blacked out just as Ed caught him in his arms. Edward groaned inwardly. What to do now?