The next chapter of What Happens In Club Nialliv.
Barbara slowly starts to sober up. Ivy starts on her third bottle of her special tonic.
"Oh, god!" Barbara says. Ivy gives her a confused look.
"What?" Ivy questions.
"I think Joker was hitting on me earllier!" Barbara answers. Ivy starts to giggle.
"Did you just now realize that?" Ivy giggles.
"God, I'm never touching that stuff again." Barbara moans.
"Better hope he doesn't try anything again." Ivy informs, "If Harley sees you with him, she'll rip out your hair."
"Oh, I don't even wanna think able that." Barbara mumbles, "I need some fresh air." She stands up from the bar.
"Don't bother." Ivy replies, "No one's allowed in or out until 4:00 am." Barbara's eyes widen.
"Are you serious?" Barbara questions in shock.
"Yep." Ivy answers, "One hell of a club though." Barbara looks at the time on her cell phone, which read 12:32 am.
"Great." Barbara moans, sitting back down in her seat, "Now what am I going to do?"
"You really should sing." Ivy informs, "It's really fun."
"I guess." Barbara gives in, "Since I'm gonna be her all night anyway." Just then, Harley joins the two at the bar.
"I see you two have already met." Harley comments.
Back over at the villains poker game, it seemed that Kane was winning most of the games.
"Full House!" Kane announces, lying his cards on the table for everyone to see.
"Dammit!" Two-Face yells, "How do you keep winning?"
"It seems our new fellow has a bit of luck on his side." Penguin informs.
"Well, it's been fun playing cards, boys." Riddler informs, "But I believe it's about time I won a bet." He stands and leaves the table.
"I give him five minutes." Joker says.
"I give him two." Two-Face replies.
Harley, Ivy and Barbara sat at the bar, talking about simple things.
"You know, I've been sitting here for at least an hour, and I never asked for your name." Ivy informs.
"Oh, it's... Mandy." Barbara lies.
"That's a cute name." Harley states.
"I'm sorry, but the only Mandy's I've ever met in Gotham were hookers." Ivy chuckles.
"Well, blame my dad for the name." Barbara says. Just then, Ivy notices the Riddler making his way towards the three.
"Great, another man." Ivy mumbles. Just then, Riddler's cane hooks onto Barbara's right arm and she is spun around to face the Riddler.
"Hey, diddle, diddle." Riddler greets in his own personal way, "I couldn't help but notice you from across the club. And like a moth to light, I was drawn to you." Barbara wears a nervous smile on her face.
"Uh... thank you?" Barbara replies, unsure of what to say.
"From what I saw earller, you're a very good dancer." Riddler comments, "I'd like to see what else you could do with those legs." Barbara was starting to sweat from the dirty minded thoughts of the Riddler.
"Perv." Ivy mumbles.
"Ditto." Harley replies.
"How about you join me back at place for a little puzzle solving." Riddler questions.
"Oh... well... I'm not really sure." Barbara answers, though her brain, heart, and stomach were all screaming "NO".
"That's okay, take your time." Riddler replies, grinning, "But before I leave you women to perform, I'll leave you with a riddler. I go in hard. I come out soft. When you blow me I'm hard. What am I?" Riddler strolls away from the bar, leaving Barbara with a sickened look on her face.
"What kind of pervert gives a riddle..." Barbara tries to say.
"The answers gum." Ivy cuts her off. Barbara gives her a confused look.
"What?" Barbara questions.
"It's gum." Ivy repeats, "Gums is dry and sometimes hard when you put it in your mouth. And when you take it out, it's soft. When you blow it, it makes a bubbles. Which after awhile, becomes harder."
"How could you have known that so quickly?" Barbara replies.
"He used that same one on me once." Ivy explains, "Almost killed him. Then he pulls out a stick of gum. It makes you feel like you have the dirty mind."
"I think he really likes you, Mandy." Harley informs.
"You don't say?" Barbara groans. Just then, they hear the band start to play again. The three turn their attention towards the stage. Riddler was up at the mic.
"This is gonna be good." Harley states, kicking back and taking a sip of her drink.
"This is a song for a special little someone in the club tonight." Riddler says into the mic, "Hope you enjoy." Barbara starts to blush.
"Oh no." Barbara thinks to herself.
"She can kill with a smile
She can wound with her eyes
She can ruin your faith with her casual lies
And she only reveals what she wants you to see
She hides like a child
But she's always a woman to me."
"Aww." Harley aws into Barbara ear.
"A love song." Ivy adds, "That's so sweet for a pyschopathic killer."
"She can lead you to live
She can take you or leave you
She can ask for the truth
But she'll never believe you
And she'll take what you give her as long as it's free
She steals like a thief
But she's always a woman to me."
"I never knew Nigma was such a good singer?" Barbara thinks to herself.
"Oh, she takes care of herself
She can wait if she wants
She's ahead of her time
Oh, and she never gives out
And she never gives in
She just changes her mind.
She will promise you more
Than the Garden of Eden
Then she'll carelessly cut you
And laugh while you're bleedin'
But she'll bring out the best
And the worst you can be
Blame it all on yourself
Cause she's always a woman to me."
Barbara looks over to see tears forming Harley's eyes.
"It's just so beautiful!" Harley cries a little.
"She is frequently kind
And she's suddenly cruel
She can do as she pleases
She's nobody's fool
But she can't be convicted
She's earned her degree
And the most she will do
Is throw shadows at you
But she's always a woman to me."
Everyone in the club claps, all except the group of villains who were still at the poker table.
"A love song?" Joker questions, "This is a bet to see who can get a one night stand with her, and he sings a love song?"
"It seems that our friend has gotten a positive reaction out of our little bird." Penguin informs. The whole table looks over towards the bar, where Barbara had a small smile on her face and was blushing.
"It's not over yet." Two-Face states.
Riddler strolls off the stage and heads back over to the bar with the women.
"So, how was that?" Riddler questions, smiling. Barbara opens her mouth to speak, only to be interupted by Harley.
"That was incredible!" Harley states.
"You've got talent." Ivy comments.
"Oh, I wish Mistah J would do that for me." Harley says.
"So, what did YOU think about it?" Riddler questions Barbara.
"It was wonderful." Barbara answers, "But I'm still not sure about your offer."
"That's okay." Riddler replies, "I still have a few hours until closing." He then strolls away.
"Well, that's our cue." Ivy says, "Let's go get ready, Harls. These boys aren't gonna entertain themselves."
"Right behind ya, Red." Harley informs. The two wonder away from the bar.
"I've gotta think of a good excuse for why I can't go." Barbara sighs. Just then, a black gloved hand grabs her arm. "Hey!" Barbara yells, turning around. She shocked to see that Catwoman was next to her. "Catwoman?" she questions.
"What in the hell are you doing here, Barbara?" Catwoman growls.
"How'd you know it was me?" Barbara replies.
"Please, I never forget a face." Catwoman informs, "Now, what are you doing here? This place is too dangerous for you!"
"I didn't know it was a club for villains of Gotham." Barbara explains, "I made a fake ID and got in. Anyway, what are you doing here?" Catwoman smiles.
"Hey, a gal's gotta party." Catwoman states, "But that's not important." She takes a sip of her drink. "But what is, is that you need to be careful with what you say." She continues, "Don't want to rat yourself out."
Back at the poker table, Riddler was bragging about how he's going to win.
"I hope you make that million out to cash, men." Riddler informs, "I don't accept checks."
"Don't keep pressing your luck." Bane says, "It'll run out as soon as I have my turn at her."
"I hope you gentlemen haven't forgotten about me." Penguin replies, "I know how to tame any female."
"We'll see if you can tame her." Two-Face states.
"Hey, whose singing next?" Kane questions. All of the villains at the table look at him.
"What?" Joker replies.
"Whose singing next?" kane repeats.
"Uh... Harley and Ivy, I think." Joker answers, giving a confused look.
"Anybody after them?" Kane questions.
"Not yet." Joker answers.
"Perfect." Kane says, and nothing more.
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