The Defenders II

Chapter 6: Havoc in Hell's Kitchen

—New York—

Matt, who was injured, entered the hotel room where Kilgrave was hiding at. It had been a few hours since his battle with the Defenders and he could hear the news being broadcasted throughout the building. He opened the door, using the key Kilgrave had given him, and started going through the first aid kit in the kitchen.

"You bloody outdid yourself, Murdock. Good job." Kilgrave said, eating some cereal. "Look at the news."

"I could hear it from outside. Looks like I'll be on the news for a few days." Matt smiled. "Any plans we'll be doing? I'm ready."

"I like your confidence, Murdock. We'll go to the police station and get rid of some files that could lead them to finding out that I'm alive. No need for violence." Kilgrave smirked and turned back to the room, "In two hours, Matthew."

"I'll just be in the kitchen." Matt reminded.

—Police Station—

Luke and Jessica were sitting in Misty's office, waiting for her to get mad at them. Robbie was being treated to some medical care that he desperately needed. Misty walked in to the room frustrated and slammed newspaper on the table.

"Hell's Kitchen just turned their back on Daredevil. He is considered a criminal. Officer Mahoney is outside, looking to ask for questions." Misty sighed, "I want to know why Matt isn't Matt anymore."

"It's him. I'm telling you. It's Kilgrave who's manipulating him to turn himself into some kind of monster." Jessica said.

"She's right. I saw Kilgrave. He's with Matt. There's no lying here." Luke added.

"Well, here's some news that could brighten your day. Kilgrave is considered dead in our files." Misty said. She looked out the door and saw Mahoney waiting for the two of them. "You better talk to him so he knows what the hell is going on."

Luke nodded at Jessica and they both stood up, exiting Misty's office. Cops were passing by them with heavy documents in hand. The police station was always busy but not this busy.

"Officer Mahoney. Nice to meet you." Luke said, offering his hand to him.

"Luke Cage. Considered to be the Saviour of Harlem. Nice to meet you." Mahoney smiled and turned his way to Jessica, "Jessica Jones. Don't have anything to say about you."

"A P.I. We can roll with that, ok?" Jessica scoffed.

"Alright I need the details. Why did Murdock turn on us? Hell's Kitchen. This is his home." Mahoney whispered so no one knew Matt's name.

"Kilgrave. Remember the guy who mind-controlled you? He's back. And he used Matt because he is skilled." Jessica explained.

"Alright. Fair enough. But on our files, he isn't dead." Mahoney questioned.

"We don't know how he is alive but I've seen him walking, talking and breathing." Luke answered.

"Pictures, videos? Is there anything I can use to confirm his death?" Mahoney asked but both of them answered no, "Then I can't help you with that. I want to see him."