Discovering the real world

PART 2: "Daredevil interferes"

After throwing Bullseye through big big stained-glass window of the church, Daredevil stood up and waited to hear the sound of the assassin's body smashing onto the ground. But to his surprise there was no crash. He looked down confused although he couldn't see anything.

However, he didn't pay too much attention to this incident. If Bullseye somehow managed to escape he would find and kill him. Of that he was certain. But now he had more important business to take care of. Out of too much self-confid, Bu, Bullseye foolishly revealed the true identity of New York's Kingpin of crime and now Daredevil knew who really was to blame for Elektra's death.

Meanwhile, in Wilson Fisk's office, the Kingpin of crime was standing in front of the glass wall behind his desk, which showed a perfect view of almost the whole city. He had a serious expression on his face as if he knew that something had gone wrong. When he heard the door of his office opening he knew beforehand who it was and what news he was bringing.

"Bullseye failed."

".. In a way, sir." Said his right-hand man, Wesley, who was himself a little confused by the news he came to bring Fisk.

Fisk turned to Wesley, also confused by the explanation.

"What do you mean .. ?"

"Bullseye and Daredevil fought in a church; unfortunately, Daredevil managed to overcome Bullseye and throw him from the church's spire but Bullseye .. never hit the ground. He just vanished into thin air."

Fisk was indeed puzzled by the explanation but he didn't show it and kept his calm as always.

"Whether Bullseye survived or not, the devil will still come after me." He said turning again to face the windows. "Send the security men home."

"But sir .. "

"Wesley, I grew up in the Bronx. This is something you would not understand."

Wesley did as told while Fisk remained in his office preparing for his encounter with Daredevil. Soon afterwards, the man wit fet fear was in the Kingpin's office and the two engaged in a fight that ended with Daredevil's victory over the man who was responsible for the death of the two persons he ever loved: his father and Elektra. Nevertheless, Daredevil chose to spear Fisk's life, proving that he is not the bad guy; but this is a thing he will live to regret. Daredevil left Fisk's office and a while later the police came and arrested him as some people had begun suspecting that he was the slledlled Kingpin of crime.

In the meantime Lara got in her car with Bullseye and drove away. She didn't speak and just concentrated on the road but he was still confused about what had just happened and he couldn't keep silent.

"So when're you gonna tell me what the hell happened back there?"

He was a bit mad because she didn't seem to pay him too much attention but mostly because of the humiliating defeat he suffered that night.

"Does it matter that much to you? Aren't you jgladglad to be alive?"

"Hey, I've seen a lot of crazy shit in my life but I've never seen someone vanish .. Wait a second! I remember I was in a bar once and this crazy bitch comes to me and tries to bite me. I took a knife and stabbed her in the heart; she just vanished."

Bullseye looked curiously at Lara; she kept her eyes on the road but a wide smile appeared on her face.

"I see you are not totally unfamilio tho the subject."

Bullseye didn't understand what she meant to say. He wanted to ask her something but just then her cell-phone rang.

"Yes .. I knew this would happen. .. You know what to do."

"Something wrong?" He asked noticing that the call made her a little nervous.

"Daredevil sent Fisk to prison ... "

"Daredevil!" said Bullseye clenching his fists furiously while streams of blood ran from his wounds.

" .. but not for long."

"How's that?" he asked intrigued.

"I have arranged for him to be proved innocent and e ree released."

"You?" he asked with a mocking smile on his face.

"Yes. You see, I am a very powerful and influent woman now ... and Fisk, well, I can say that in a way he works for me."

Bullseye was stunned. He couldn't believe something like that.

"Yeah right! You're a tough girl and all, baby but I don't see the Kingpin taking orders from anyone, especially from .. " Bullseye stopped.

"What? A woman? Did you forget that I grew up from the earliest days of my life in a military compound, training to be the ideal soldier who can kill men, women and even children at command without having the slightest remorse? Or is this just your ego speaking?"

"My ego?"

"Yes. Come on, admit it, you just cannot stand the idea that you know most of your fighting techniques from me."

Bullseye didn't respond; he ed hed his head and looked out the window. Lara smiled and didn't say anything either.

"So, what's up with the Kingpin working for you?"

"There is a lot to be said about that and we do not have time right now, but it is related to that woman who vanished when you stabbed her."

"You knew her?"

"No, but I know others like her."

"You've got me totally confused here baby."

"The whole matter is quite confusing for someone who has been blinded from the truth his whole life. But I will explain everything tu lau later."

A couple of minutes later they were entering the garage of a big building.

"So, what're we doing here?" Bullseye asked while stepping out of the car.

"You will see. Come on."

Bullseye followed her but at the same time he began laughing.

" .. And what is it that you find so amusing?"

"You know babe, you're probably the luckiest person in the world."

"Really? And why is that?" she asked in a nonchalant way.

" 'Cause you're the only one I wouldn't kill no matter what you say or do to me."

"Do not flatter yourself. Even if we were not friends you would be a minor threat to me."

"Don't underestimate me baby; I'm not a seventeen-year-old boy anymore."

"Yes, I must admit that you have become quite a good assassin but .. "

"Quite good? I'm the best there is." He interrupted her annoyed.

"You think you're the best at what you do only until you meet a worthy opponent. And I believe you already have."

"Did you really have to mention him?"

"Daredevil must be mentioned because as soon as your wounds are healed I need you to eliminate him."

"Ah, .. so you need me now!"

"I have a very busy schedule thus I do not have time to deal with such minor problems. You do not see Fisk for example going to kill Daredevil on his own, do you? And anyway you would have probably gone after him sooner or later to take revenge."

While they spoke Lara and Bullseye reached the elevator inside the building and went up to the last floor, where her apartment was.