CHAPTER 397 LAWYER UP

CHAPTER 397 LAWYER UP

$50,000 wasn’t terrible for a stash of money, but it wasn’t the best. I needed more money for my future plans. Unluckily for me, old me let Professor Xavier talk him into a trust. Since I was 17 he didn’t think I could be trusted with $3 million dollars. He was probably right, but still I had plans. There were a lot of amazing inventors in Marvel World. I needed to get them some funding to start building me cool gadgets.

Since my quest didn’t say I had to defeat Killgrave to finish it I decided to kill him. Not in a very violent way though. I didn’t want to risk getting the Villain title in the Marvel World. So I simply dropped him from a very high altitude. I was sure to say whoops when I did it, so whoever was watching me knew it was an accident. I didn’t double check he had died, but I was pretty sure the purple man was turned into wine.

I focused on my main problem as I flew. I had an idea on how to get my money, but I needed a...lawyer. An idea came to me, making me put on a wicked smile as I landed back inside the now empty warehouse. The warehouse workers had taken the hint after the fighting started and skedaddled. The only people left were Jessica and Tabi.

“Where’s my red devil?” I asked.

“She ran off a bit ago,” Tabi said, licking her paws. “I was just told to watch them.”

“Yeah, yeah,” I mumbled. “I’ll catch up with her later.” I moved to Jessica Jones as Tabi stepped off of her. Jumping up to my shoulder she took her place around my neck.

“Hey, you alright?” I asked. Nudging Jessica as I tried to wake her up. I brought a Spark to my finger and zapped her nose with it, causing her to jolt awake.

“What?!” She yelled, flying backward along the floor to try to get away from me.

“It’s alright!” I said, raising my hands. “Calm it down. He’s gone.”

“What? Who?” She asked, looking around. She was in a business suit like Killgrave had been in. Dirty and some of it ripped she was more than a little roughed up by the chakra blasts.

“When, where, why,” I finished for her. “I’m Weston. Do you know your name?” I said the words loudly, staying in my spot away from her.

“Jessica,” she said, wiping her nose as she got up. Looking around the room her Spiritual Energy was a catastrophe of emotions. Anger, rage, confusion, wonder, worry, hunger, shame, shyness, happiness, hope, fear, and a few others mixed in. I let her have her moment as she tried to catch up to the present.

It took time but she eventually asked, “What happened?”

“I think you were being controlled,” I said. “The reject from the blue man group was controlling you with his mind. Acting as a bodyguard or something.”

“Yes,” she said. “We-he started that a while ago. K-Kingpin, right?”

“Yes,” I said, nodding.

“Where is he?”

“Kingpin? His penthouse probably.”

“No, K-Killgrave?” She asked, a memory flashed in her mind making her feel sick.

“Dead,” I said simply. She locked eyes with me. Hope in her gaze. I decided I would need to double check he actually was dead. From the feelings rolling off of her he really deserved it.

“Why?” She asked.

“Uh...not sure what you mean.” I wasn’t about to admit to killing someone.

“Why did you help me?” She asked.

I shrugged. “Don’t know,” I lied. “I knew something wasn’t right. Decided to step in.”

She nodded and the tears began to flow. “Thank you,” she mumbled, wiping them away. “I-it was bad.”

“I’m sure,” I said with a nod. “Do you um...need anything. Money?”

“I uh...” she looked through her pockets. “I don’t have anything. I don’t know where I am.”

“Come on, let's get you home,” I said. “Go make a friend.” I mumbled to the cat. She nodded and jumped off. Moving to Jessica, Tabi made her fur fluff out, her way of flirting I guessed. “This is Tabi, my cat.”

“I...remember,” Jessica said confused. “Did she...go into you?”

“Not in a sex way,” I assured. “She and I can fuse for a time. She’s a hellcat. And a lesbian, so don’t get too familiar.”

“I’m not a lesbian,” Tabi said.

“What?! Now you talk?” I asked. “Did you hear that?” I asked Jessica. My eyes wide as I pointed at the cat. Jessica’s eyes bulged looking from me to the cat, confused.

“He’s fucking you,” Tabi said.

“It’s called, fucking with you,” I clarified.

“Whatever,” Tabi said, jumping up to Jessica. The girl stiffened but as Tabi purred she slowly relaxed.

“Are you really from hell?” Jessica asked.

“No, this idiot just thinks it’s easier to tell people that. Trust me, I am from a place much farther away than hell,” Tabi said. “Now pretend I can’t talk or I will regret showing you.”

“Oh, she likes you,” I said with some humor. “You’re lucky. You must have a rare blood type like me. Only special people can hear her voice.”

“He’s fucking you again,” Tabi mumbled. “Don’t listen to half of what he says. He is a huge womanizer.”

“Tabi...you talk too much,” I said, giving her a look. She huffed and I looked back up to Jessica. “Sorry, we are weird. Are you good to fly?”

“I think so,” she said. I lifted off the ground and she did the same. “So you can fly too?”

“I assumed,” I said, setting the picture back down. “Sorry for the ambush, but you left me so abruptly last night.”

Matilda stiffened before sitting down. She frowned as she looked in my direction. “I thought you would play the idiot.”

“I can do that,” I said. “I’m really good at it, but I don’t like beating around the bush. Thanks for dropping your business card at the warehouse by the way. Made it really easy to find you.” She stiffened again, staring at me...or my general direction. I doubted blind people could stare.

“You’re joking,” she mumbled, letting out an annoyed sigh.

“Jeez, you are good,” I said.

“How the hell did you find me then?” She asked.

“I’m a really good guesser,” I said. She gave me an even more annoyed look. “Listen, I uh actually do need some legal help. I’m in the neighborhood, thought I might as well use the one lawyer that I beat up yesterday.”

“What the hell happened there anyway?” She asked. “One second I was fine, the next...it was like a fog went over my mind.”

“That’s why I wanted you to go after the fatman. The purple nurple, Killgrave. He can control people. He was controlling that super girl, and not in a good way. Pretty sure he made her do some very bad stuff.”

“What happened to them?” Matilda asked.

“The girl is better. I got her to her friend’s house. A buddy of mine is also watching her. The guy...went on a trip,” I said.

“What kind of trip?”

“Listen, you don’t want to know, alright? You really think a guy that can control people can be trusted to roam the streets?”

“Did you kill him?” She asked, pressing the issue.

“Not that I know of,” I said. The answer vague enough to not trip off her own lie detection skill. She frowned but dropped it.

“I am willing to listen,” Matilda said. “What’s your legal problem?”

“So a few months ago...” I gave her my backstory. Walked her through the trust and different things set up.

“Alright,” she mumbled. “You did all this over the last few months? Why the hell do you need the money?”

“Investments,” I said.

“Can you provide information about the investments?”

“Maybe? But I’d rather not,” I said.

She frowned but thought for a little bit. “There is some precedent. You were under duress from the death of your family when you signed all this. If you really wanted you could go after the company for more.”

“I’m good.”

“Probably for the best. I can file some suits. You don’t have a guardian, so it should be fairly cut and dry.”

“How long will it take?” I asked.

“Few weeks at least?” She asked. “Also it will cost you a few grand.” I threw some money on her desk. She frowned but opened a drawer and dropped it in. “Fine, I’m your lawyer.”

“Perfect. Now the other matter,” I said. “I’d like to work with you on it.”

“Kid, I don’t think that’s a good idea. I work-”

“Alone? Yeah that would have worked great for you against the guy last night,” I said. “I’m not looking to start our own detective agency. But you might have more clues that I need help getting. The fatman is involved in this somehow, and I have no idea where to find him.”

“The guy is like a ghost,” she mumbled. “How did you find out about him anyway? I only recently heard his name.”

“You have your secrets, I have mine,” I said.

She frowned but let it go. Leaning back she thought for a moment. “I’m considering joining you on this. You actually have a foot in this fight, whatever it is, and I want to find the kidnapped kids.”

“Good,” I said. “Any idea where to start?”

Matilda frowned, thinking more. Eventually she asked, “Would that Jones girl have any ideas? If she followed the...fatman, maybe she knows something.”

“That’s not a bad idea,” I said. “When do you want to check with her?”

“Tonight,” she said. “I only work at night.”

“Ah cus you don’t want to be seen in your outfit?” I asked.

Her face turned red. “No!” She yelled.

“Sorry,” I said, chuckling. “It looks great on you. I mean, top notch. But have you considered a whip as a weapon? It would really finish the whole sex dungeon fant-”

“Get out!” She yelled.

“What? I’m paying you a compliment,” I said.

“Get out, now,” she said, her Haki actually blushing as she pointed to the door.

“Sorry,” I said, getting up. “See you tonight?” She cursed but waved me off. I laughed, knowing I would. I was liking this Demoness girl a hell of a lot more than I thought I would. I was already picturing her in her outfit. Part of me wanted to extend this investigation out so I could have more time with her, but only time would tell.