All Because I Love You

by Golden Sketch

Emily Park is your standard Gotham citizen, she literally cares about no one other than herself and will happily let someone else take the fall if it means saving her own skin. One day when forced to solve a riddle she simply used Google search, and now she has to pay the price for "cheating" at the Riddler's game. Riddler/OC

20. Of Fading and Decisions

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Finally, a special thanks to The Puppeteer Patient 120402, Guest, Flowerchild23, , xxyangxx2006, and The GalaticJester Bubble Witch for reviewing All Because I Love You!

The Puppeteer Patient 120402: I definitely ship Peeta and Katniss.

Guest: That is awesome! I can't wait to get out, personally.

Flowerchild23: It is understandable to.

: Definitely agree with you on the PoTC ship; they are one of my childhood favorites.

Xxyangxx2006: Personally I would like to think Emily has reached a breaking point; the only thing left for to be decided is if she will continue to be a part of Edward's life or if he will let her go. She has both played the part to stay alive and she did enjoy it; but she only enjoyed being his lover until she was taken to the basement.

The GalaticJester BubbleWitch: I am happy you think it is.

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Edward frowned at the woman sleeping beside him. Her long blonde hair lay in messy un-kept waves, her body shape not as full as it was several weeks ago, her breathing was ragged and painful sounding. He didn't know what else to do; all he knew was that Emily was fading, and she was fading fast.

Her green eyes were dull, her smile vacant, her voice faint; he hadn't done anything in the basement that could kill her, could damage her like this…. Right?

She rolled over slightly, and Edward prodded at her torso; her ribs were peaking through. Okay, that is enough.

He stood and grabbed his phone, walking out of the room and dialing a familiar number; he leant against the wall, listening to the faint ringing until, "Hello?"

"Jon," Edward said quickly over the phone, glancing back to the room, "There is something wrong with Emily; she isn't eating, she isn't sleeping…. I'm watching her waste away."

"Well don't sound so pathetic," he drawled, "I told you this would happen. Never mind the physical impact of her weeks in the basement, think of the psychological. She doesn't want to be there, not with you, not with anyone; too many painful memories.

"The way I see it, you have to options. Option one is that you let her go; drop her off somewhere in Gotham, let the police and the Batman 'save' her, and allow her to move on with her life."

"Jon- I can't- I can't do that-"

"Well then you have option two. Option two is that you and her come back to Gotham, and lay low; no riddles or anything that can trigger a traumatic memory."

"….Do I have to?" Edward finally groaned, rubbing his forehead, "No riddles?"

"None," Jonathan said firmly, "Not unless you want to continue to watch her fade?"

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Okay, I know I said no more short chapters, but I wanted to leave you guys with a slight cliff hanger (I did the same thing in my other story). So, which do you think Edward should chose; option one or two? I already know which one Imma pick, but I'm curious as to which you guys would.

Anyways, I will see you guys next week!

-Sketch1997