Hello people of fan fiction! This is my second fan fic and I am very excited to start it! This first chapter is set right after the events of Batman Begins but before The Dark Knight! The POV is the OC, Emily Noakes. Hope you guys enjoy!

Disclaimer: I do not own the Joker or Edward Nashton/the Riddler, only my OC, any other characters I make up and plot line.

I was getting ready for bed when I heard the shattering sound of glass breaking. It came from my parents bedroom.

"What?! What are you doing here?! No! NO!"

My mother screamed and I heard my dad yell.

"What the hell was that?", I muttered.

Moments later I heard their door open. Heavy footsteps followed after, each one pounding on the hardwood floor towards my room.

Panicking I turn off my light and slide under my bed. Just as my whole body went under, the door swung open with a bang making me jump.

My green eyes widened in fear as big black boots walked through the door. I saw the ends of purple pinstriped pants on one and black jeans on the other. The other person was about to walk through too but the first person stopped the second.

"Stay out there and uh, keep watch."

My hand covered my mouth as my breathing quickened. My brows furrowed in confusion. Who was this guy? The person's voice was strange, going from one pitch to another randomly.

The person, who I guessed was a man, walked throughout my whole room, rummaging through everything.

Then the man stopped near the foot of my bed. I held my breath as he stood there for a few moments. My body was shaking like a leaf. Then he started walking towards the door.

I sighed in relief but it was louder than I expected, my hand clasped over my mouth quickly. The man must have heard me because he stopped and cackled.

It was the most insane laugh I have ever heard, that made chills run down my spine.

Both of the people walked out. As they walked out if the house the man kept laughing until the door slammed shut. The sadistic laugh rang through my ears.

I waited a few more moments and slowly slid out from under the bed. I was shaking and breathing heavy.

I poked my head out in the hallway. It was really dark now. Hesitating, I started walking down the hard wooded hallway. When I got to the end of the hallway my parents bedroom door was open slightly.

Opening it I saw the window was wide open. Then the strong smell of blood hit my nose. I looked towards my parents bed.

My mom and dad were both laying side by side on their bed. Blood was everywhere. The sight was horrifying. When I got closer I saw they both had smiles carved into their faces.

"Mom? Dad?"

No reply.

No.

They're dead. I was close to hyperventilating.

"Mom? Dad? Please. P-please don't leave me. Don't leave me. You can't be dead. No no no! Don't leave me here!", I yelled.

Tears rolled down my cheeks. What am I going to do?

Quickly I pulled my phone out and dialed my best friends phone number, Edward Nashton.

The phone rang a couple times. I was still crying but I tried to not sound like I was.

"Hello?"

"Hey Edward it's Emily."

"Oh hey! I didn't think you'd call me this late!", he said.

"Edward my parents are dead. You have to come here I don't know what to do and I-", I stopped as I started crying harder.

"Oh my god, okay Emily I'll be there soon! Get off the phone and call 911! Emily?"

"Yeah I got it Edward, bye."

I hung up and called 911. I gave the operator my address and waited. While I was waiting I noticed something on the left side edge of the bed. Curiously I walked over to it.

"Okay police are on their way. Hello? Miss? Police are on their way. Hello?"

After a few moments the operator gave a huff of frustration and hung up.

I noticed it was a playing card. A joker card. It looked like there was blood splattered on it but I picked it up anyways. Turning the card over I saw there was something written on it.

Squinting, I tried to read the writing in the darkness.

'Like my surprise, Emily? HA HA HA - J'

I gasped and dropped the phone. It clattered to the floor. Who was this person? How did they know my name?

Someone knocked on the wall. I jumped and almost screamed but realized it was only Edward.

"Thanks for coming so quickly", I said quietly.

He was staring at the bed where my parents lay. I couldn't tell if he was angry or sad, his expression was unreadable.

"I'm so sorry Emily", he said.

I looked at the bed again, tears fell down my cheeks again. Frustrated and upset, I quickly wiped them away. Edward walked over to me and gave me a hug. I sobbed quietly while he tried to comfort me.

Another person knocked, this time on the front door. I figured it was the police. Running down the stairs I opened the door to an older looking man with brown, graying hair, and a mustache the same color.

"Hello are you Ms. Noakes?", he asked.

"Yes. Call me Emily", I said, shaking his hand.

"I'm Officer Gordon. May I step in?"

I stepped to the side and other cops followed Officer Gordon in. Turning on the lights, they all started investigating.

"My parents bedroom is upstairs and at the end of the hallway", I told them.

I led them upstairs and watched as they searched everything. Officer Gordon told me they were looking for finger prints or any evidence as to who this person may be.

Then I remembered the Joker card. I ran to my parents bedroom and saw that Edward was staring at it.

"Edward?"

"Edward? Um I need that for the police. They need evidence", I told him.

He snapped out of his thoughts and handed it to me. We both walked back to my room.

Officer Gordon turned around and looked at the card. He had a frown on his face from concentration.

"And who are you?", he asked pointedly at Edward.

"I'm just a friend, officer", Edward said calmly.

I stepped in front of Edward and handed Gordon the joker card. He took it with his black gloved hand.

"Here. I found this on the end of my parents bed. There's a message on the back from 'J'. I don't know who that is though," I told him.

He nodded, understanding. There was some recognition in his face. I wondered if he'd ever seen anything like this, if a joker card has appeared anywhere else.

"Does this help with anything?", I asked.

"Yes, yeah it does help a lot. Thank you", he said.

He took the card and put it in a little ziplock bag.

"Could I have that back after you guys investigate it?"

He looked at me confused.

"I'm afraid not, Emily. We have to keep all evidence from the investigation in our possession."

I nodded and said okay. I'd just have to find a way to get it again.

The rest of the time they were here they searched the house, especially my parents bedroom. They took both of my parents out, each on a stretcher. Tears stung my eyes again as I tried not to cry.

I stood outside as everyone was getting ready to leave. My arms were crossed over me in attempt to keep myself warm.

Gordon walked over to me before they left.

"Is there anyone you could stay with? Maybe out of Gotham City? Or if you don't we could put you under our protection", he said.

I nodded and said, "I have an aunt that lives in Colorado."

"Good. It would be a good idea if you stayed with her for a while", he told me.

I only nodded again, not liking the idea of leaving for a while. And how long was a while anyway?

Tears leaked out of my eyes as I saw the ambulance leave with my parents in it.

Gordon looked at me again with kind and understanding eyes. He put a hand on my shoulder.

"Everything will be alright, Emily", he told me confidently. He gave a sad smile and walked off to the police car. I waved at Gordon as he drove away.

Edward and I walked back into the house.

"What am I going to do Edward?", I asked him sadly, looking around the house.

He looked at me, studying my face.

"I don't know", he answered honestly.

"I'll have to find somewhere to stay, pack up my things, I don't even know what to do with the house now and-"

"Emily. Everything is going to be alright. You can stay at my place for a while. The couch isn't too bad, but I guess I could sleep there if you want me to", he said with a wink.

I laughed in response and went upstairs to pack my things. Bringing out my suitcase I started to pack anything important. Then I came across a picture in an old red frame, with a photo in it.

The photo was of Edward, my parents and I three winters ago. School had been cancelled and the snow was coming down. We built forts and had a few snowball fights. I remembered how much fun we'd all had. After that we all walked down to the café down a couple blocks and got hot cocoa.

I took the frame and set it in my suitcase between some clothes I packed. When I got downstairs Edward was waiting patiently.

"Could I have the keys to your car Edward? I need to put my suitcase in."

"Yeah! Got anything else?", he asked throwing the keys to me.

"Just one other bag in my bedroom!", I said as I walked out the door to the car.

I pushed the little button and the car gave a click. Opening the trunk I pushed my suitcase in and shut the trunk.

Then I got a strange feeling.

There was something or someone watching me, I knew it. I looked around even though it was really dark. I didn't see anything but now my senses were heightened.

Edward walked out, I gave him his keys and went to go lock up the house.

I kept my head turned towards the window as we drove away from my house. The tears started to flow again.

Thanks for reading! Please review if you want to see another chapter! I don't have a set time or day I will always update but be on the look out for it! Also, tell me what you thought of it! I'll gladly take any constructive criticism too! (: