Summary- (Y/N) Is a Matt Murdocks 14 year old daughter who is just entering high school and is really struggling. She doesn’t have a regular life having a blind father. He can’t help with homework, Can’t give her a have a ride to school, He can’t see how often her face falls when she lies to him. Of course she has her Uncle Foggy and Aunt Karen but (Y/N) feels like to much of a burden until the one and only Frank Castle comes into her life and seems to be more of a father figure then Matt ever has.
So where does that end, Frank? Because I look at you and my heart breaks because all I can see is just this endless, echoing loneliness. I’m not lonely, Karen. Bullshit. We are all lonely. I sometimes think that that is all that life is, we’re just- we’re just fighting not to be alone. So what do you want, Karen? What should I do? Should I let it go?No, but I want there to be an after. For you.
Summary -(Y/N) Is a Matt Murdocks 14 year old daughter who is just entering high school and is really struggling. She doesn’t have a regular life having a blind father. He can’t help with homework, Can’t give her a have a ride to school, He can’t see how often her face falls when she lies to him. Of course she has her Uncle Foggy and Aunt Karen but (Y/N) feels like to much of a burden until the one and only Frank Castle comes into her life and seems to be more of a father figure then her own father.
“Only for emergencies” - Frank
You have kept this note with you for a long time. After everything that happened last year you weren’t sure if you would ever need it again. Everything has spiraled out of control now. You need some guidance. Your bag is packed and you are near The Punishers last location. You dial the number.
Ring… Ring… Ring… “Kid?” You smile at Franks voice. It almost brings tears to his eyes. “Hey Frank…” You say slowly. You felt like this wasn’t even happening. But the past 48 hours have been nothing but hell. So you hope to god that this is real. “What’s going on kid?” He asks concerned. You haven’t contacted him in a little over a year thanks to Matthew.
“Matthews dead and I need to leave Hells Kitchen…”
Summary - (Y/N) Is a Matt Murdocks 14 year old daughter who is just entering high school and is really struggling. She doesn’t have a regular life having a blind father. He can’t help with homework, Can’t give her a have a ride to school, He can’t see how often her face falls when she lies to him. Of course she has her Uncle Foggy and Aunt Karen but (Y/N) feels like to much of a burden until the one and only Frank Castle comes into her life and seems to be more of a father figure then her own father.
You haven’t left your room in quite some time now. Most of the time you wait for your father to leave for work before doing anything. Occasionally he would come to check on you but it seemed like you were dead to the world.
Foggy would come visit and sit with you and read. That was something he use to do when you were younger. Karen would visit and give you updates on how Frank is doing and that he wonders about you. You would nod and respond to her more then anybody else. You are currently laying in bed ear buds in and eyes closed. You feel the vibrations of your door opening but don’t move. There is a comforting hand rubbing your back. You undo your ear buds and turn around. “Hey Auntie…” You mumble. “Hey Honey… It is time to get ready.” She says in a soft tone with a smile on her face. “Get ready for what?” You ask looking up at her. “We are going to go out and have a little girls day. I think it will be fun.” She says rubbing your shoulder. “I am not taking ‘No’ for an answer. You have been here for a long time and I know you are missing assignments for your online classes.” You let out a huff. “I have been working on them… Just when no one is around.” Karen smiles and nods. “You get a nice outfit and take a good shower and we will head out okay?” She asks and you nod. You get up and look in the mirror seeing your greasy hair and pajamas you haven’t changed out of since that night. Karen walks out to let you get ready. You put your phone on the charger then grab your clothes.
After a good thirty minute shower you come out dressed in a comfortable outfit. “You ready sweetie?” Karen asks and you nod holding your phone close to you. “So I was thinking we could go out for lunch and maybe catch a movie then head back to my apartment.” You give a small smile. “You can spend the night. I talked to Matt and he said it is okay. Only if you want to.” “I want to.” You say as you both exit the apartment. “You still have clothes from the last time you were over so don’t worry about it.” You link arms with Karen as you both travel to her car. Getting in the passenger seat you turn on the radio. “So where do you want to go first? Movie or Lunch?” You pause and say “How about lunch. I don’t really want to go to a movie… If that is okay with you.” You say looking out the window. “Of course honey we can watch a movie at my place.” Karen frowns slightly starting the car. "So where do you want to go for lunch?“ Karen asks and you shrug. Karen sighs and continues to drive. "Would you like to cook instead? We can go to the store and grab something.” She says and you just nod. Karen begins their journey to the store and continues to glance over at you. You can feel her stare and it was annoying but you wouldn’t tell her that. “So how have your online classes been hun?” She asks and you shrug and mumble a small “fine.” Karen pulls up to the grocery store and sighs. “Honey I want to help but I can’t if you won’t talk to me.” She says and you groan. “I don’t want to talk about it Karen. Please just drop it.” You say exiting the car and starting toward the store. Karen was shocked by your response. You have never been snappy with her so whatever happened between seeing you last and now must be very upsetting. She decides to drop the subject and get inside to find you.
Gathering food seemed to be a bit of a hassle since you didn’t have any appetite. You felt like you were in a daze for a long time and suddenly you were in the car again heading to Karen’s apartment. “I’m sorry…” You mumble and Karen looks over. “For what hon?” She asks and you sigh. “I snapped at you. I didn’t mean to it’s just everything is so stressful…” Karen nods. “There is no need to apologize. We all have those days.” Karen gives a small smile as she pulls up to her apartment building. “Come on. We have ice cream that can’t go to waste!” you nod and give a small smile getting out of the car. You help collect the groceries and make the journey up the stairs and to the apartment. Karen fumbles getting the door open and giggles. “Don’t judge me. My hands are full.” You smile some more as the door opens and you both stumble inside. You walk into the small kitchen area and set the groceries down. “Now we have a whole lot of ingredients so what do you want to make?” Karen asks as you are unpacking the groceries. “Can we make (Y/F/F)?” You ask and Karen nods. “Of course! Lets get this party started!” She says throwing the grocery bags into the recycling bin. Karen looks at you as you shuffle your feet. “Honey?” She asks and you look up at her. “Yeah Auntie?” You respond. “You know you can talk to me right?” You nod and go up and hug her. “Everything is just so hard…” You say burying your head into her shoulder. “I know sweetie… Everything will be okay…” You shake your head. “It won’t! I feel like my dad isn’t my dad anymore.” Karen leads you over to her couch. “What do you mean?” She asks looking at you. “It’s like… It’s like I don’t know him anymore… I feel like a burden most of the time.” “Honey you are in no way a burden. You are an absolute angel!” Karen exclaims but you shake your head. “He tells me that as well. He tells me I’m not but he does things that make it seem like I am.” You clench your fists. “He isn’t how I remember him but I get that people change. It is just hard to adjust… All I feel is anger towards him and I hate feeling that way…” You sigh. Karen nods along with what you are saying. “How about we not think of your dad and just have fun.” You nod and stand up heading to the kitchen.
It is later in the evening as you both are watching TV snacking on sweets and other junk foods after dinner. You both are laughing at some weird show when there is a crash from the bedroom. “What was that?” You whisper and Karen looks at you. “I don’t know…” She whispers back. Another crash resonates from there and Karen quickly stands up dragging you with her. She takes you to the hallway closet next to the bathroom. “Stay here okay?” She says opening the door. “What no!” You whisper. “I want to stay wi-” Karen shoves you in before shutting the door. “Call Frank or Matt okay?” She whispers through the door before speeding to her purse in the kitchen. All you hear is her scream and some crashing sound before there was silence. You quickly dial the first number in your contacts which happened to be your fathers. You hold the phone to your ear silently praying that Karen is okay. When he answers you quickly say. “Someone broke into Karen’s place and I don’t know what to do!” You whisper. “What? (Y/N) are you ok-” “I’m fine and I am hiding. I’m just scared dad… I need you. P-Please come here and see if Karen is okay!” You whimper. “Okay (Y/N) stay calm I am right here. I need to get dressed and I will head right over. Stay on the phone okay?” You nod and say a quiet 'Okay’ “I am coming for you okay? I will be there soon just stay quiet.” You nod as tears make there way down your cheek. “Is she going to be ok-” “(Y/N) I know you are scared okay? I know but you need to be quiet. We don’t know if anyone can hear you. I love you so much okay? Just stay quiet I am right here.” He says you sniffle and try to keep your sobs as small as possible. “I see her apartment okay? I am entering now.” He says and you can hear footsteps walking across the apartment when suddenly the door open. You let out a shriek and cover yourself when suddenly you are embraced. “Hey, hey, shh it’s okay I’m here now…” Matt says petting your hair. You look up at him and see that he is in his Daredevil outfit. You feel slightly intimidated.
“Now tell me what happened.” Matt says and you nod trying your best to calm down. T-There was a huge crash in her room and then she told me to hide!“ You say moving from his embrace and look around. You see that there were definite signs of a struggle. "Is she here?! Where is she!” You cry and Matt comes up behind you. “The Hand took her… That is the only possible explanation.” He says tilting his head and listening to the surroundings. “Then we need to go after her!” “ 'We’ are not doing anything! You are staying here!” Matt says. “I-I can’t stay! They could come back here! I am safer with you.” You say firmly. “No you aren’t I need to go after them but you are right. They could come back.” He says and paces for a few seconds. “Okay so here is what you are going to do.” You nod and walk closer to him. “You are going to go home. Straight. Home. No detours.” “Bu-” “You are going to stay out of sight, take alleyways and stay away from large crowds.” “But da-” “No buts!” Matt shouts. “This is to keep you safe. I know it might be a long walk but you have to do this for me.” You sigh and nod. “When you get home you are going to lock yourself in your room and barricade the door. You will call me once that is done.” You nod “Dad… I’m scared…” Matt walks up to you and hugs you again. “Look at me…” He says and you look up at him. “I promise everything will be okay. I will come back to you. Now you need to go.” He says letting you go and you nod. You go toward the door but he grabs your wrist. “No take the fire escape. We don’t know if there are people waiting for you outside that door.” He says and you nod. “I love you dad…” You say walking up to the window. “I love you too Sweetpea…” He says as you exit.
You have never felt this much fear in your life. You try your best being as quiet as possible and trying not to attract any attention. When you see your apartment building in the distance you make a mad dash to the fire escape leading into the living room. You rush to the kitchen and grab a knife before going to your room and slamming the door closed. You push your dresser against the door before climbing underneath your bed. You take in a few deep breaths before calling your dad. The phone rings for a few seconds before you hear a voice. a mutter of someone saying “goddammit there are to many to count.” As you are listening you hear what sounds like your dad and Elektra. “Wait, wait .Wait for one second. One second. So, what if What if from now on, if if we make it wherever you run, I run with you?” You hear your dad say and your eyes widen. “You’re not serious. You have a daughter Matthew.” Elektra says with some mix of annoyance and shock in her tone. “I’ve never been more serious. This, Elektra, this is a part of me that I need and you’re the only one who gets it.” Your eyes begin to tear up. 'Why is he saying this?’ You ask yourself as he continues to say “ Without this, I’m not alive. I’m not. Not really and I know that now, thanks to you.” Suddenly your fears of abandonment resurface. He just said not to long ago that he would come back to you. You have always assumed that you would be his first choice. Your his daughter for Christ’s sake. You place a hand over your mouth to keep quiet as you listen. “I don’t know what we are together, and if we have any chance in the future I don’t… But I do know that I’m free with you. Like with no one else.” You can hear from his tone that he is being genuine and you don’t know what hurts more. That he has with-held this from you or that what you actually thought was a nightmare is coming true. You space for a moment as you drown in thought when you are brought back by the sound of Elektra’s voice. “Uh, I say let’s go to London. Yeah? Madrid. Tunisia. There are sexy places to hide. "Hey, I’ve never been further north than 116th Street, so…” Matt says with a light tone. A tone he hasn’t had in a long time it seems. “Because you love New York and you love your daughter. You are really willing to give her up for me?” Elektra asks and there is a pause on Matts side.
That pause tells you enough and you hang up before letting out a sob. The fact that he had to think about tells you that you are not much of a priority. You have never felt so much pain before. You were sure you were having a heart attack. You look at your phone and go to another contact on your phone. “F-Frank…” You sob into the phone when he answers. “Kid? Kid what’s wrong. You know this is only for emerganc-” “Frank!” You sob again as you try to form coherent words but fail miserably. “Hey, hey, hey… Calm down for a second… What’s wrong?” Frank says in the best calming voice he can muster. “I-I-” You cut yourself off with a sob. “Okay kid listen. I am going to be at the sandwich shop in 12 minutes you meet me there and we can talk okay?” He asks and you let out a croaky 'Okay’ and he hangs up. You crawl out of your bed slowly holding the knife to your chest. You toss it aside as you push your dresser out of the way of the door. You go back to the window with the fire escape and crawl out. It is well into the night as you look up at the starless sky. You try your best to keep to yourself hiding your tears from on lookers. You make your way to the Alley way and do the usual routine of getting on the industrial garbage can and climbing up the ladder. As you get to the top you see that Frank isn’t there yet and sit against the ledge in front of the stools that were already present. You bring your knees to your chest and hide your face in them. You don’t know how much time has passed but you hear someone climbing up the ladder. You just sigh. You don’t have the energy to fight. If you die now you wouldn’t care. Neither would your da- Matthew. You look up to see Frank crouching next to you. You lurch forward and latch onto him. Frank grunts at the impact. “Hey… What’s going on?” You begin to speak but he stops you and pulls away from you. He places your hand on his chest and says. “Take some deep breaths with me okay?” He asks as he does deep breathing. You follow suit letting out small sobs in between.
“Now tell me what is going on…” Frank says concerned as he sits fully on the ground. “H-He is going to leave me! He promised he wouldn’t but he is!” You say in a whimper. “Who?” Frank asks. “My dad… He was talking to that woman you mentioned.” You say sniffling. “What did he say?” He asks and you take in a deep breath. “He was talking about running away with her. About going to London and other sexy places to hide. ” You say looking down. “The only time I was mentioned was by that woman and he would dismiss it completely!” “He… He wouldn’t say that…” Frank says seemingly trying to convince himself. You can feel the anger radiating off of him. “I heard him… Karen got kidnapped and he was going to go after the people that did it.” You say standing up and Frank follows suit. “He said to call him once I get home and I did. He must have accidently answered or something because I heard all of it.” “I… I’m sorry kid…” Frank says in a solemn tone. “He lied to me. He said that I was the best thing that happened to him and he lied!” You exclaim. “Now th-” “Don’t you dare say that, that isn’t true! He hesitated!” Your voice rising with anger. “When she asked if he would leave me here for her he didn’t say shit! He paused and that was enough of an answer!” You shout as tears start going down your face again. “Go and fucking leave. I don’t care anymore!” You shout and lean over the ledge. “Go and die you fucking asshole! You hear me! Go be with your college hooker and go DIE!” You shout at the top of your lungs. Frank yanks you away from the ledge and hugs you. He cradles your head to his chest muffling your cries. Your knees buckle and Frank follows you to the ground. Footsteps can be heard behind you both and Frank looks toward it. You look up and see Matthew and another sob rips from your chest. “D-Don’t make me go with him please!” You say hiding your face in his chest. “Kid yo-” “No! NO! I am not going back! He doesn’t want me!” “(Y/N) That’s not tr-” “Yes it is! I heard you on the phone… I mean nothing to you. You made that clear…” You sniffle. “Please let’s just go home and I can explain!” Matthew pleads but you shake your head. Frank shields you from him before speaking. “Is what she’s saying true Red?” He asks and Matthew pauses. “I didn’t mean i-” “I didn’t ask if you didn’t mean it I asked if it is true…” Frank says rubbing your back with soothing circles. “I said some things… But I didn’t mean it! (Y/N) I would never abandon you I-” You scream at the top of your lungs silencing him. “I don’t care what you have to say any more!” You shout and follow with a quiet. “I don’t care… It doesn’t matter to me anymore…"Matthew walks up to the pair of you and crouches. "What can I do to make this better?” Matthew asks. You take a few deep breaths before saying. “Nothing… You can never make this better. ” You say and remove yourself from Frank. “You have to live with that. You can’t do anything to make this go away and I hope it’s as painful for you as it is for me.” You walk toward the ladder. “See you later Frank…” You say climbing down and walking into the night.
Summary-(Y/N) Is a Matt Murdocks 14 year old daughter who is just entering high school and is really struggling. She doesn’t have a regular life having a blind father. He can’t help with homework, Can’t give her a have a ride to school, He can’t see how often her face falls when she lies to him. Of course she has her Uncle Foggy and Aunt Karen but (Y/N) feels like to much of a burden until the one and only Frank Castle comes into her life and seems to be more of a father figure then Matt ever has.
You decided to sneak out. You felt uncomfortable being in that apartment with the things you just witnessed. Now that you discovered that he -your father- has superhuman powers you wondered how far his hearing actually goes. What you also find surprising is that Frank could have killed your dad and you felt the urge to confront him about it but you weren’t sure if he knew his identity.
You make a right turn onto a familiar street of where the sandwich shop is situated. You turn into the neighboring alley and climb onto an industrial trash can before taking a leap and grabbing onto the ladder. the ladder falls and you begin to climb. As you reach the top of the building you see a figure on the far side looking out onto the street. You walk up to it and can now see Frank. He pulls up another stool that was left up there and places a sandwich on it. You pick up the sandwich and sit next to him. “How’d it go kid?” Frank asks taking a bite out of his own sandwich. “You knew I would come didn’t you…” You ask looking at the side of his face and he nods. “I just wanted to be sure.” He says looking up at the sky. “It didn’t go well…” Frank only grunts in response. “He was with some woman and they were practically naked on the couch.” Frank glances over at you and you continue. “I got upset because he has made no initiative to contact me.” You grip your sandwich tight. “And that bitch had the audacity to tell me to calm down.” Frank chuckles at your vulgar language. “He even sided with her and sent me to my room.” You unwrap your sandwich and take a bite. “He apologized after I told him how I felt. He came in there because he wanted to talk about my ‘attitude’ which I feel like I had a reason to feel that way.” Frank nods. “You do.” You nodded in response. “I still feel so alone though. My friends are gone… I feel like I only have you and Karen left… I feel expendable…” Frank sighs and wraps an arm around your shoulder. “No way in hell are you even close to expendable. Your dad is shit for making you feel that way.” You nod and sigh leaning your head on his shoulder.
“Get away from her Frank…” Your fathers voice seems to have lowered anger evident in his voice. You move to look at him and see him in his Dare Devil attire. Frank removes his comforting arm and looks at him. “What do you want Red?” He asks turning back to the ledge he was looking over. “I am not going to let you hurt her…” You decide to stay where you are and stay silent. “I don’t hurt innocent people Red you know that.” Frank says in annoyance. “(Y/N) go home.” Daredevil says and Frank smirks. “So your the shitbag father I take it.” A growl rumbles in Matts chest. “Frank I didn’t say that…” You mumble looking down picking at the wrapper of your sandwich. Your dad takes a few steps toward you when Frank steps in front of you. “Move out of the way Frank.” Matt growls. “No. You were out of line and she deserves some space.” Frank says. “Yeah but that space isn’t suppose to be around you! How do you know her?” Matt says stepping closer his head tilted to the side slightly. “We met outside the church and then I saved her that following night.” Matt pauses and Frank takes that as a sign to continue. “Where was the great Daredevil then? They would have killed her that night if it weren’t for me!” Frank says raising his voice. “And what would you have done if you were there huh? You would mosey them down to the police station and when they are let out in a couple of years they would do it again!” Frank says. “But here’s a question. Would you have saved her in time?” “You know I wou-” “Then where were you that night?” This question stops Matt. His head turns in the direction of your heart beat. You look back at him and sigh before standing up and walking over to the two of them. “I will be home soon okay? I just want to finish my sandwich with Frank…” Matts shoulders drop and he sighs. “Get home safe…” And then he was gone.
You and Frank are now sitting at the ledge again. “So your dads a vigilante huh?” You nod. “Yeah… He just told me but whatever.” You say taking another bite of your sandwich. “So why are you here? I thought you had to 'Take out the trash.’ ” Frank chuckles. “I can have a little break once in a while.” You nod again. “I don’t think we will ever be the same after this.” You say referring to your father. Frank sighs. “And maybe it won’t be… But you need to learn to adapt. You can’t look at your father through a child like lens anymore.” You look at him willing him to continue. “People change and you aren’t five anymore so the image you have of your dad isn’t as magical as it use to be.” Frank looks down at his watch and sighs before reaching for his ammo back pulling out a box of donuts. “Happy Birthday kid…” He says opening the box. The donuts are in the shape of the number '15’ and you smile hugging him. “Thank you Frank!” You look at your phone to see that it is just past midnight. He sets it on the ledge and you both begin to eat. You both decide to sit in a comfortable silence. After the fourth or fifth donut Frank speaks up. “I think it is best we get you home.” You tense up as he says this. “Do you think he hates me?” You ask and Frank shakes his head. “No he doesn’t. You saw how worried he was when you were with me. I can tell that he loves you. You just need to see it.” He says standing up closing the donut box and picking up his ammo bag slinging it over his shoulder. He pats you on the shoulder and you quickly stand up grabbing both your sandwich and the box of donuts and follow him down the ladder.
You find yourself back on your home street and look back at Frank. “Thank you Frank.” You say with a small smile and he sighs placing a hand on your head before dragging you into a hug. “You are going to be alright kid.” You nod pulling away. “See you around Frank!” You say walking down the road seeing Frank disappear as you enter your apartment building. When you enter your home you see your dad sitting on the couch. You set the donuts and your half eaten sandwich down and stand by the counter not knowing what to do. “(Y/N) can you come here for a second?” He asks and you walk up to him sitting in a chair adjacent from the couch. “You know I love you right?” He asks and you pause for a moment before answering. “Yes, I know dad.” You say. “I would like to talk to you about Frank.” He says and you tense up. “What about him?” You ask looking out the window to your left. “I think it is best if you don’t talk to him anymore.” “What why!” You exclaim. “Because he is dangerous and you could get hurt! You have to understand that I am trying to protect you!” Matt says trying to keep his cool. “He has been the only one there for me this entire time! He saved me and I owe my life to him!” You say standing up as your voice begins to raise. “And how can you possibly protect me! Those guys that tried to kill me weren’t after Dare Devil they were after Matt Murdock the Lawyer!” Matt “looks” up at you. “He was the only one who didn’t treat me like glass aside from Karen after that. He has let me vent! He has helped me with homework! He has given me very good advice!” You yell. “You haven’t been present at all and yeah there are some good times but that is if and only if you need to apologize for something!” You have tears welling in your eyes as you begin to pace. “I am trying my best (Y/N).” Matt says. “Sometimes your best isn’t good enough dad! You leave me here feeling neglected! Like I am some kind of chore for you to raise!” Tears start to fall over your cheeks. “I miss my old dad! Before you started your own practice! Before the nannies! And sure as hell before all the vigilante bullshit!” You let out a sob. “And I’m sorry for everything… I don’t mean to disrespect you but this is just how I feel.” Matt stands up and makes his way toward you. “I feel like my only support system is Karen and Frank and I don’t want one of them to disappear…” Matt brings you in for a hug and you latch yourself on to him. He kisses the top of your head. He doesn’t say anything as he leads you toward your room and tucking you into bed. You hold out your hand and he grabs it sitting in a chair that is next to your bed. He continues to hold it until you fall asleep.
“He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a Monster.” - Nietzsche
Wrapped up bare breasted in sweaty, bloody sheets with their devilish despair.
Cinematic Parallels - Daredevil X Hannibal
1. In their full throttled devilish form
2. Sleepless Sleepyheads
3. Facepalms (Someone give them a hand so that these babies can facepalm their facepalm their facepalm their facepalm.)
4. Hot and bothered And Bloooody
5. Top of the morning for our eyes
(I have so many more parallels which will be posted in due time. Can hardly keep calm with these two absolutely brilliant avant garde top tier lovable characters.)
