A/N: Hey guys! So sorry that this chapter is so short, the next one will be longer, I promise! Do you enjoy the story so far? What do you like and/or dislike? Do you have an predictions on what might happen? Let me know!
Edwards P.O.V.
I watched Jon walk away with a great deal of concern. I had known immediately when Scarecrow had decided to make his appearance, it worrisome. I remembered when Jon had successfully managed to contain his other half about 12 years ago. By accepting that part of him Jon had also managed to keep a tight leash on it. Scarecrow hadn't truly made an appearance since then, and for Jon to lose his grip after so long...
I shook my head before wincing at the headache that issued as a result. Jon hadn't held back then, I would probably have to take some painkillers later.
I tried to think of why Scarecrow had come back after so long. The only thing I could come up with was that he had conflicting thoughts about something. That usually was the case, they argued more then we did. Then what were they arguing about? It was possible that it was about Ridley, that seemed the most likely answer, but I felt like I was missing something.
Scowling, I made my way upstairs. I had bigger things to worry about then Jon and Scarecrow, even if it involved the latter. Scarecrow's influence caused Jon to be a lot more impulsive and he tended to act before thinking. This made things a lot more dangerous, especially during missions. Jon only did what he thought was necessary when Scarecrow wasn't around, but now... they could become extremely unpredictable. And that meant that I had to keep a closer eye on Ridley.
Jon had a point though, Ridley was not Anna, and I was falling into the habit of seeing her as such. I needed to stop. A flash of dirty blonde hair and soft grey eyes passed through my vision and I shook myself violently. I didn't need to think of that now.
There were several things that I regretted doing, and one of them involved Anna. I half hoped that I'd be able to right things by protecting Ridley, but it would I knew it'd be harder than I thought. Such things were never so simple.
Making my way to the kitchen, I passed by Jon's lab. He must've been inside because I heard the telltale signs of him working with his Fear Toxin. Checking the living room, I saw that Ridley, Selina, and Harley weren't anywhere to be seen. That was ok, I was a bit worried about Harley, but if Selina was with them then nothing quite that bad could happen.
Entering the kitchen and grabbing an ice pack from the freezer, I sat down at the table. Gingerly touching the back of my head, I felt the beginnings of a bump forming. Damn Jonathan. I scowled before applying the ice pack.