okay this is my first story so don't be so hard on me. please review and i can accept constructive critisism. Some stuff in here may be confusing for some people, there is a lot of background stuff about Harley Quinn that people who are total batman freaks, like myslef, should know, just to fill you in.

I DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO ANY BATMAN CHARACTER OR ORIGIN

Chapter One

My name is Harleen Quinzel, formerly known as Harley Quinn. I you've never heard of me, I am a bit surprised. I used to be one of the Crime Queens of Gotham, but I've changed. I used to be madly in love with a murderous psychopath, but I've changed. My whole life changed ever since I helped the Batman, ever since I came to know what a slime ball, dirt bag criminal bastard the Joker is. And yet, here I am, back to where my problems first began, Arkham Asylum. Arkham. Boy, was I foolish then, but, I've changed. And still, I am here. I remember the day when everything went downhill…again.

After I was rehabilitated, I joined a traveling circus group ironically name "The Flying Harlequins". With my enhanced physical ability and balance, I became a fan favorite. Many people including my friends in the group forgave me for what I did, but it wasn't to encouraging for parents to hear that a performer is a former convict and psychopath, but I have redeemed myself. The particular event that changed my life for a second time was at our last show in Metropolis, I was giving my self a pep talk in my dressing room.

FLASHBACK

"You did great Harleen, you have a new life, new friends, new goals. You are cured."

Then she walked in.

"Nice job Harley."

"Gasp. R-Re-… uhh, I mean… P-Pamela. Nice to, umm, see you again."

"Don't call me 'Pamela', Harleen."

She sneered and looked at me with her piercing eyes.

"I miss you. Why did you leave? We had something great going, but you had to go and ruin by helping him."

"Listen to me Ivy, I'm not like you anymore. I'm better. I'm cured."

"No, you listen to me you snot-nose goody-goody."

Now she was getting angry.

"You were one of the most respectable people I knew, and you have ruined your reputation. Just wait. This little 'act' you're puttin' on is gonna eat away at you. Soon enough, you'll be back to what you wer4 doin' before. Being the criminal you used to be, being the crazy bitch you were before."

She stormed out and stopped at the doorway.

"By the way Quinzel, people like us can never, get better, we can never be cured, we only get worse in time.