Chapter 1
"Hey, Harley," Poison Ivy said as she watched Harley get marched back into Arkham.
"Hey Red," Harley said sadly. She had been free... and she had blown it. She had been spooked by an alarm going off and had freaked out. Yesterday she was a legally free woman, and now, it was back to the slammer. Batman looked at her sad face and groaned. He hated it when women were sad in particular, but when Harley, who has a face that is supposed to radiate with happiness, is sad, it just tore him up... inside. But, he couldn't just give her a warning. He had already tried that before, and it ended just like this. Maybe he could... nah. But maybe...
"Jim," Batman began in his deadpan voice, "Maybe it would be best if she were to stay away from here, concerning this is the same place that thought that she was supposedly cured."
"Listen Batman," Gordan said lightly rubbing the bridge of his nose, "I know that you don't agree with how we are trying to cure the inmates. But we are trying our best, it's just that some are..." he paused to motion over his shoulder at a certain green haired clown, "uncurable." When Batman looked at Joker, Joker smiled his crazy smile and waved crazily.
"Hey Batsy! How's little bird boy? Did he up and fly away?" Batman silently rolled his eyes as Joker fell backward laughing at his own stupid joke. He then turned his attention back to Jim.
"I'm serious Jim."
"When are you never serious Batman?"
"Still Jim, I don't believe that she belongs here. Not only because of the whole uncured thing, but also," he then motioned to Joker who was trying with all his might to hear their conversation, "Jim, Harley is never going to get any better if she is always around that." Jim frowned for a second then smiled.
"Alright Batman, you seem to really care a lot about Ms. Harleen," he began, but was cut off.
"She has helped me before, it was my turn to return the favor," Batman quickly stated. A little too quickly Jim observed. Then he shrugged.
"Whatever you believe is best Dark Knight. Where should she go?" he questioned. Batman looked down at Harley, who previously was turning her head to each person who was talking at that moment. Her eyes now bore into his. He turned his head away.
"I thought my Batcave would be the best," He stated while Jim's and Harley's eyes flew wide, "It is in the middle of nowhere, there is absolutely no way out, and I have... friends who will help me take care of her." He took a risk and glanced down at Harley. He eyes were beaming, as if they were stars themselves. He almost smiled, but held it in. That was the big reason he actually noticed Harley. She did one thing other girls couldn't. She made him happy... truly happy. He turned to Jim who was currently once again rubbing the bridge of his nose.
"I don't know if bringing him to your Batcave would be the best ide-" he began before Joker, who apparently heard enough to get what was going down, put in his two cents.
"Oh, but my little Pumpkin Pie wants to stay here with me... right Harl?" he asked in a sickly sweet tone. As Harley's eyes started to glaze over Jim quickly turned to Batman.
"Take her away from here."
