The Defenders II

Chapter 7: Rethink

—3 days later—

Robbie waited for Danny and Luke to arrive outside the Dojo with his car. They took a few days off to rethink about their plan on how to get Matt back. Hope was already visiting Jessica daily to check if they have gotten Matt out of his insanity. The only think anyone could talk about was the death of Detective Mahoney.

"Any news on Matt or what?" Robbie asked as the two men approached him.

"Nothing. He's been silent since the police station. The Avengers are really in this situation." Luke sighed, "We need to get Matt back."

"What's your solution?"

"We've been talking about it since yesterday but we don't know how or what will draw the attention of Kilgrave." Danny answered. "Unless..."

"Unless what? If we draw Matt out then he'll hide and Matt will be blamed again." Luke said before Danny could finish.

"Kilgrave is obsessed with Jessica. We have to draw him out by using Jessica." Danny suggested.

"No... no. That's a big no no." Robbie said.

"The last time Kilgrave and Jessica had a long conversation was when she broke his neck. Why would he even let her live." Luke added.

"Because he still loves her. Let's just give it a try, guys. If it doesn't, I'm afraid we won't get Matt back."

"Think positive, Danny. Don't have to be so negative." Luke chuckled as he walked around the car, "I call shotgun."

"What does that mean?" Danny asked, getting in the back.

—Alias Investigations—

Hope was about to leave. She was already gathering her things when Jessica asked her to stay. Hope knew she was scared so she decided to talk with her for a few more minutes.

"Kilgrave can control you. Hell, he can control the whole Avengers. So I ask you this in return, stay away from this." Jessica explained.

"I know how dangerous this is, Jessica. But this threat is dangerous to the whole world. We can possibly be seeing nukes in the sky. Trust me, the Avengers can handle this." Hope said, "Just say the word, and we'll take the matter in our hands."

"We had a deal, Hope. Seven days and if he doesn't turn back or he kills one more person, he goes to your prison."

"I know. You know my number." Hope smiled as she stood up, "Scott! Are you ready to leave?"

She waited for a response but she didn't get any. Jessica got worried because it might be Kilgrave.

"I'll use your bathroom for a moment." Hope said, bringing her suitcase along with her.

"Sure. I'll just watch the door." Jessica said and opened the drawer with the handgun in it.

She held it under the desk and waited for someone to enter. Through the glass, she saw moving. Mainly something too small to see. Suddenly Luke and Danny bursted into her apartment.

"Jessica, we need to leave!" Luke said, opening the door.

"What do you mean we have to leave? You're the only two assholes I've seen all day." Jessica said.

"We saw someone and then a split second later, he wasn't there. I think we have a teleporter." Luke said. Suddenly he was flung into the wall but nothing was there to push him.