Elektra Natchios (ninjainred) wrote,
@ 2010-06-12 00:35:00

Familiar faces
Elektra was back in New York City, this time, to stay. She'd been a hired assassin, murdered by Bullesye, brought back to life, an assassin again, but now, she was just Elektra Natchios, former assassin, back in New York City, determined to get a fresh start. Or something like that. Every time she tried one, it seemed almost impossible.

There was one person, though, that Elektra knew that she could count on. Though they may not be lovers anymore, she could still go to him. He was one of the few people that had Elektra's full trust and loyalty.

She waited until nightfall before she set to Hell's Kitchen, in full uniform. It was early, and she knew his entire patrol route by heart, even though it had been awhile.

Eventually, she found him. Fighting off a decent-sized gang of thugs. From her perch, Elektra looked down to see what he was fighting for. A child, scared in a corner, clutching a small teddy bear. A small smile crossed her face. That was the Matt she knew, always defending those that couldn't defend themselves.

Elektra jumped down from her perch, sending a kick at one of the thug's necks. He went down, flat on the ground. Elektra pulled out her sais, twirling them around her hands. She didn't need to say anything. He'd know who it was.

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guardian_devil
2010-06-12 02:54 am UTC (link)

The scent of rose oil carries on the night sky, above the less pleasant scents of Hell's Kitchen, and Daredevil wonders for a moment if he's hallucinating. Soon after, though, he hears a familiar heartbeat, followed by footfalls he would know anywhere.

He punches a thug in the face and smiles, surprised at this turn of events.

"Long time, no see." he says, not that he's ever actually seen her in his life, but the meaning is still there.

When the last of the thugs is dealt with, he looks to the little girl...who seems absolutely terrified of the man in crimson garb.

He often forgets the effect he has on children, the persona he portrays.

"Maybe she'll listen to you." Daredevil says to Elektra.

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ninjainred
2010-06-12 03:02 am UTC (link)

"Surprise?" Elektra smirked, using the brunt of her sais to knock down another thug.

Elektra raised an eyebrow at him. He had to be kidding with her. He knew that she wasn't the most maternal woman in the world.

No, wait, she knows that face. He's not kidding.

Elektra walked over to little girl, sheathing her sais. She crouched down so that she was at eye-level with the shaking girl. "It's going to be alright," she paused, searching for the right words to say,"...sweetie. You're safe now."

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	guardian_devil 2010-06-12 03:10 am UTC (link)
	He didn't joke very much, and right now, he was very serious. He lets Elektra handle the child, who seems to respond to the female warrior. The little girl clutches onto her, holding for dear life. "Told you." he whispers, a slight smirk in his voice. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	ninjainred 2010-06-12 03:39 pm UTC (link)
	Elektra rubbed the girl's back. "It's going to be alright," she said again, "We'll get you home to your mommy." And yes, Matt even though you can't see it, she is giving a LOOK right about now. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	guardian_devil 2010-06-12 03:54 pm UTC (link)
	Matt is pretty sure he's getting a look right now, and he'll properly tease Elektra later. "Can you tell us where you live?" he asks the girl. If she can't, they'll at least get her to a hospital or a police station so that she can be helped. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	ninjainred 2010-06-12 04:17 pm UTC (link)
	The little girl nodded, pointing down the alleyway. Elektra led the girl down the alleyway, holding her hand as the little girl pointed and nodded when Elektra asked her questions. Once they had returned the little girl safely home (to a very relieved and somewhat confused Mother), Elektra turned to Matt. "What do you say we go somewhere more...private and talk?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

guardian_devil
2010-06-12 04:21 pm UTC (link)

"All right. Sounds good to me." he says, pulling one of his billy clubs and firing a line toward the roof.

He would lead her to the rooftop of St. Mary's Church, the place he often ended up at this time of night on his patrols. He also came here at dawn, before he went home.

He would wait for her to get settled and then smile.

"You look great. What are you doing back in New York? Is everything okay?" he asks.

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	ninjainred 2010-06-12 04:49 pm UTC (link)
	Elektra followed him, keeping up with him just fine. She was familiar with the church, having gone there with him a couple of times in the past. "I'm fine, Matt," she said, "I'm starting over. I figured that this would be a good place for me to get a fresh start." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	guardian_devil 2010-06-12 05:02 pm UTC (link)
	"Starting over?" he asks, a little surprised. Matt knows that Elektra has been trying to move on from her past for some time, but she rarely stays around long. "Well, that's great, I mean. It would be good to see you around while you're here. How long are you in town for?" he asks. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

ninjainred
2010-06-13 03:16 am UTC (link)

"I mean, it this time. I've taken some time to...think things over. Look at what I want in my life. And I don't want to be an assassin anymore, Matt. But I don't think I can just idly by while there are still people that do wrong in the world."

Elektra shrugged. "I don't know. Hopefully, to stay...but I can't say yet." She never was one to stay in one place for long.

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	guardian_devil 2010-06-13 03:24 am UTC (link)
	"Elektra, you know that I'll support you in this. If you need anything at all, please let me know." he tells her. He wants this to work out, and for her to find a place in the world that she feels she can belong. "Besides, New York can always use another hero." he says. "Where are you staying right now?" he asks. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	ninjainred 2010-06-13 03:31 am UTC (link)
	She smiled at him. "Thank you, Matt. I'll keep that in mind." She sighed, looking down at one of her sais. "I haven't always been a hero in the past. Hopefully, I can make up for some of the mistakes that I've made." "In a room at the Third Street Hotel. Just until I find something more permanent." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

guardian_devil
2010-06-13 08:04 am UTC (link)

"You'll find your way, Elektra. You always have." he says. He's content to leave it at that until she tells him where she's staying.

Yeah, that's not going to work for him.

"Elektra, that place is a dive, and that's elevating it three notches. You shouldn't stay there." he says.

Then, he gets an idea.

"I have extra space at my apartment. Come and stay with me. I'm usually gone most of the day, so I won't get in your way. And you know what I do during the night.

Just don't stay somewhere unsafe. Please." he implores.

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ninjainred
2010-06-13 02:47 pm UTC (link)

Elektra lowered her head, considering what he had just told her.

Everything that they'd ever been through together, to some it might seem a little weird that he was offering for her to come and stay with him. But it was Matt. He always looked out for those that he cared about. If he was the one in her situation, Elektra would be giving him the same offer.

"Thank you, Matt," she said, smiling at him, "I'll move my things over later."

A pause.

"It's not...going to be awkward for you?"

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guardian_devil
2010-06-13 03:05 pm UTC (link)

"No, not at all. You and I have been through a lot, Elektra. You'd do the same for me if our situations were reversed." he says.

He removes a spare key from a pouch in his pocket and hands it over to her.

"No expectations, no...strings or anything. Stay as long as you need, and leave when you like. Just one condition." he says.

"Please don't eat all of the ginger ice cream at once? I'd like some this time." he says with a smile.

A thought crosses his mind, and his expression darkens a bit, but the look fades quickly. He's going to need to look the location of a certain assassin soon.

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	ninjainred 2010-06-13 03:32 pm UTC (link)
	She nodded. "You're right, as usual. I would." She took the key, sticking it down the front of her outfit (hey, she didn't have any pockets). "Thank you, Matt. For everything." She kissed his cheek. "And I promise, I won't eat all the ginger ice cream. Promise." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	guardian_devil 2010-06-13 03:35 pm UTC (link)
	"You're welcome, Elektra. Always." he tells her, hugging her. It feels nice to have someone close after such a long time. (Reply to this)(Parent)

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