Scaring The Crows

Chapter Sixteen

All I could hear when I woke up was Joker and Edward arguing over something again; it was probably over something small and stupid that shouldn't be argued over. Nonetheless, it woke me up. I groaned and turned, holding my belly, into a more comfortable position. Rubbing my eyes I managed to five on a piece of paper on the beside table. "Ooh, a note" I smiled, picking it up from the tray of breakfast. "It's probably something weird, cryptic or meaningless"

'I need to talk to you today. I made you some breakfast as usual, your favourite! Enjoy the food and be happy and energised (I know it's hard being heavily pregnant, but try) . Oh…and dress nicely. Lots of love, Jonathan x'

I smiled and placed the note back onto the tray before eating the stack of pancakes, slice of toast, croissants and bacon. Sipping my orange juice I gulped it down, shivering at how cold it was. But I still loved how he would always bring me breakfast in bed, it was like he was a mother. I chuckled at the thought and carefully stood up from bed, slipping my fluffy slippers on with a soft yawn. A few more weeks.

I walked, or rather hobbled, to the kitchen. Jonathan greeted me with a large smile and a gentle hug, to which the baby kicked at. I smiled up at him. "Must know it's daddy" I blushed, smiling.

"Well, even if I'm not the biological dad" he smiled as a matter-of-fact. "But I think we'll get along just fine" he added, placing his hand on my belly softly.

"What did you need to talk to me about?" I asked, placing my hndm on his and sighing softly, before looking up into his icy blue eyes.

"Just about Christmas arrangements and the fact that it's only a week and a bit away, we need to start getting things ready. We also need to talk about where the baby will stay etc" he rambled on. I stopped it.

"Can't it stay with us?" I swallowed. He looks at me through narrowed eyes. "I meant with me" I sighed, correcting myself. Jonathan wouldn't appreciate the early mornings or night feeds.

"I appreciate it Kristie. I'm very busy and having a baby to deal with twenty four seven is not going to happen" he rubbed his temples. "I'll look after it when I can"

"Thanks Jonathan" I smiled softly, leaning up to kiss him. My belly prevented a proper hug but he awkwardly held me. It was adorable to say the least. "I'm glad I'm back with someone who actually cares, doesn't drug me up on medication to the extent that I forget everything and someone who actually loves me"

He looked at me from behind his glasses as though he was stuck in some deep thought. That couldn't be good, not for someone as unstable as Jonathan. "I love…I love you t-too" he stuttered. He kissed my cheek lightly and walked out, leaving me alone. I looked down.

"It's so soppy it's unbelievable" Edward replied from behind me. I turned to face him as he made himself some cereal. "No seriously, it's stupid. Just forget about me, like you have done for the last two weeks" he grumbled, shoving a heaped spoonful of cereal into his mouth.

"Are you ok Edward? You've been in a mood for ages and you and Joker keep arguing" I sighed, sitting down. My back was killing me.

"Do I look like I'm ok? Seriously?" He growled a response, eating more of his sugary breakfast.

"Look. You're my friend and I care about you. I don't want you to be upset or angry. Why have you both been arguing?" I sighed, my head now hurting.

"Basically, Joker lost some money and because he didn't notice it until now, he assumes it's me. He lost about $2000. It's not even that much. But he's broke so he on a rampage when it wasn't even me who took that money" he sighed, emphasising the fact it wasn't him.

"I believe you ok" I sighed. "Please don't get angry"

"I'm not getting angry. I'm just a little pissed off that he thinks it's me. He's probably just misplaced it. He's an idiot anyway"

With that, Joker burst into the room, his eyes filled with hate and fury. He took one look at Edward before freaking out with a knife in his hand ready. "YOU STOLE MY MONEY YOU FREAK! I HATE YOU! YOU'RE GOING TO PAY FOR THIS!" He yelled at Edward.

"J, calm down for christ's sake! I didn't take your money. I make more from one hacking than you do through a bank robbery. I don't need your money, so why would I steal it?" Edward replied calmly.

"Why? IS IT NOT GOOD ENOUGH?" Joker yelled, fury and frustration now apparent as he pointed the blade at Edward. Edward stepped back away from Joker with his hands up, telling me to get out quickly before things got worse. I limped out and the door was kicked shut behind me.

"J, put the blade down. Please" Edward shook, a tiny bit of fear now in his voice. "I can help you find out who took your money if you let me go"

"NO! You're going to pay for this Nigma" Joker growled, running at Edward with the knife. Edward fell to the floor (his lack of muscles evident as he struggled against the man holding him down. The Joker raised his blade and stabbed Edward over and over in his right leg, making Edward cry and scream from the pain. Blood spilled and squirted everywhere.

Edward could barely scream anymore as blood surrounded him. The joker stood up and admired his work before wiping the blade clean and walking out, glaring at me. I knew something was wrong. I clambered back in and gasped when I saw the blood, tears rolling down my cheeks. I knelt beside him and applied pressure to some of the deeper wounds, watching him scream and sob from immense pain.

"JONATHAN! ANYONE! Please help!" I sobbed, trying to reassure Edward as he lost consciousness. "Don't go"