Special thanks to ThatTNTroll, and Leafpool16985 for following All Because I Love You;

Another special thanks to ThatTNTroll, and Leafpool16985 for favoring All Because I Love You.

Finally, a special thank you to The Puppeteer Patient 120402,

The Puppeteer Patient 120402: I'm sorry about it being short, my word processor was all fucked up for some reason. And don't be sad it's ending, be glad it happened!

Flowerchild23: In Gotham it is.

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Emily ran her hand down the side of the window, staring out sadly. Edward had been absent for a few days, and the news hadn't said anything about a mass break out yet.

She had tried everything to occupy her mind; pacing, singing, rearranging her room and organizing all closets, but nothing helped. Finally, she was reduced to sitting by the window, staring at the people with a vacant expression.

They all looked so relaxed- and free. Emily had come to realize that she loved Edward, but she loved her freedom too; and it was moments like these, when Edward was out and Emily was stuck here alone and in the dark, that made her bitter.

"Love is patient, Love is kind," Emily chanted softly, "It does not envy, it does not boast, and it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angers, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices in the truth. It always protect, always trust, always hope, always perseveres."

"I didn't realize you were religious, kitten." Edward mused softly, staring at the girl who sat unaware of his presence, "You are full of surprises, aren't you Emily?"

He shook his head and moved towards the bedroom, leaving her at the window to muse. He stumbled blindly down the hall until he reached his room, collapsing on the bed with a groan. The breakout had gone beautifully; but had simply taken longer then he anticipated.

"Edward?!" Emily stood in the doorway, marveling at him, "When did you get home?"

"Just now," he answered softly; he raised one arm to her, "Emily, can you come here a moment?"

"Yeah," she sat at the edge of the bed and allowed him to pull her close, gently starting to stroke her hair, "Is everything alright, Edward?"

"Mm," he hummed. For a few minutes they sat in simply silence, until Edward softly spoke up, "Emily, I've been thinking, and I have something to ask you."

"Okay?"

"You have two options." He began, "Option 1, I set you free. You can walk out of the door and I will let you live your life and I will never, ever bother you again. Option 2, you stay with me, forever. No more escape attempts, no more locking you away from the world; you stay by my side, willingly, and you never leave me."

"Edward…. You are asking me to chose between you and my freedom."

"I know; but what I need to know is what you choose."

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I know, short chapter. I've been really busy; and I will explain more later. Next chapter will be the last guys, and then possibly an epilog.

I'll see you next week.

-Sketch1997