"I'll see you in a couple of hours Harley, they're going to be doing scans and tests and things. He let Harley know before the doctors and nurses took her away.
"I know Bman but thanks for looking out for me" Harley lightly grabbed his hand and gently squeezed it and smile as a way to say thank you.
"I'll be there when they allow me. See you soon Harls." this time it was Batman's turn to kiss Harley on the cheek. He waved good bye and flashed the harlequin a small smile something only Harley could get out of him. To Harley it felt unique and warmed her up inside Being the only one to make him smile. Hell Harley is the only one to even change to stoic ways, everything from how he acts around her to getting him to show some sort of smile.
"Bye Bats" Harley said before she was taken away by the nurses and doctor looking after her.
Batman got back in the Bat-mobile and drove away. It was time for him to head back home for however long It'd take them to check Harley over. Maybe Batman will have enough time to take a quick nap.
The blizzard slow him down as the snow got deeper. At this point about 10cm (4 inches) had fallen and roads around Gotham were begining to develop a white coating of snow dispite the roads being covered in grit. This where he regerets not calling in the Batwing instead.
A short time later Batman arrived back at his cave. He was greeted by an eldly butler holding a silver tray with a cup of tea on and a bowl of Chilli Can Carne. The butlers name is alfred.
"Welcome back Master Wayne" Alfred greeted as Bruce took off his cape and cowl and sat down in the chair in front of his big computer. He placed the tray of suplments in front of the tired man.
"Hi Alfred" Bruce replied rubbing his head Before booting up the computer in front of him. At first the screen was blue as it booted up. The password screen was to follow the blue loading screen.
"Quiet the storm out there sir, hope you kept yourself warmed up." Alfred said as he looked a Bruce with little worry. Bruce was very cautious man and Alfred highly doubt he'd let himself get ill from the cold.
"Yup, sure is and you know me Alfred" Bruce responded with a mouth full of Chilli. Chilli is one of Bruce's favourite meals during the winter. That with a side of tea. Winter warmers both Alfred and Bruce called them. Bruce especially liked his spicy. It'd been one of his favorites since he was a small boy when his father used to make it for him.
"Might I suggest a warm shower and a nap after your meal Master Wayne?" Alfred suggested.
"Prehaps later, when I'm not as busy". Bruce said with another mouth full of food. By this time he had put the password in and the main screen came up. Bruce then opened up a file titled "Harleen Fances Quinzel". Here he had all the information about Harley stored. He the picture of her mugshot up on screen. Harley was wearing the grey Arkham clothing they had to wear in that place. Her beautiful blonde hair was up in pigtails, Harley's baby blue eyes focused on the camera as she held her criminal card which said "Quinzel, Harleen" and the seriel number. 'I hope you stick to your word' Bruce thought to himself. He was suddenly snapped out of thought by Alfred's British voice.
"Everything ok sir?" he asked, worry laced on the old butlers face. Alfred noticed Bruce had Harley's file up on the huge screen in front of him.
"Yea its just Harley, the way she acted today." Bruce replied. Harley's words are still fresh in Bruce's mind. The fact she finally wanted out of the relationship with The Joker.
"Did she do something disturbing sir?" Alfred continued. Curiosity now plaged Alfred's mind as to what Bruce was talking about.
"No, Harley finally did it, She finally told me she wanted out of the relationship with The Joker and she pleaded me to be her friend." Bruce said. He very words echoed the cave which caused the bats to fly around the cave. It's like the bats are as shocked as Alfred is right now.
"Oh my" was all Alfred could say. The old butler though he'd heard it all being that he used to serve in the armed forces before meeting the Waynes.
"Yup, Harley was beaten badly by him aswell. I stopped him and well he's not going to be a problem for a long time." bruce stated grimly not wanting to talk about that part.
"I heard about your...little fight with the madman through Gotham news sir. I must say, he got what he deserved." Alfred said in a sort of defensive manor. Almost in a fatherly way.
"Yea, I'm glad you agree with my actions Alfred. News sure does travel fast though." Bruce had finished his Tea and Chilli by this point, the empty dishes sat on the silver serving tray. He turned around in his seat to face the British butler.
"Master Wayne I assume you've taken Harley to the hospital and the clown is back in Arkham where he belongs". The old butler asked to get confirmination as it would be the obvious thing to do after what went down.
"You would assume correctly. I'm paying for Harley's medical bills as well. She deserves the help and more." Bruce stated. It was the truth. Harley deserved to be treated like a queen after eveything she's been through even if it wasn't Bruce to treat her that way.
"Quiet right Master Wayne, I take it you'll be heading back to the hospital later?" Alfred Wondered since Bruce turned down his suggestion earlier.
"Yup, I just want to look at what family Harley has left". Bruce began typing away on the keyboard in front of him. Soon documents were opened that showed what bruce wanted to see. The screen read 'Scott Quinzel- Alive, age 55. Scott is a small town farmer that lives on the outscurts of Gotham. Olivia Quinzel- deceased, aged 40 at time of death, cause of death not determined, mysterious circumstances surrond Olivia's death and have done to this day. Hayley Quinzel- Alive, Hayley aged 30 who is Harley's twin sister lives with her father and helps him around the farm, she has no spouses. Rick Quinzel- aged 34, Harley and Hayley's older brother left the family and settled down with now wife Maria Quinzel, they have a daughter togther called Minnie Quinzel. Amy Quinzel- Aged 24, Harley and Hayley's younger sister. Amy is currently in blackgate penatentry (prison) serving a armed robbery offence of 5 years. She has 3 years left on her sentence. File subject to change. Bruce's face changed to a puzzled but also a suprised look as he read the information in front of him. Alfred noticed as well and decided to say something.
"It appears that something strange and traumatic happened to the Quinzel family sir". Alfred stated. He knew Bruce solve this mystery in the future. More then likely when Harley was out of Arkham so she could help. After all, no one gets in the way of Batman solving mysteries, no matter what lengths he has to go to.
"Yup, it's very odd indeed. It could explain why Harley's sister in currently in blackgate. Something as trumatic as that can turn one to crime. She was only 10 years old when it happened. It might explain why Harley got manipulated so easily when she was interviewing the Joker numerous times. He played on her emotions. Both Harley and Hayley were only 15 when their mother died. It doesn't appear that Harley had anyone to talk to. It also looks like everyone has forgotten it's even happend. The whole situation is odd Alfred" Bruce explained, he seemed a bit angered while explaining it. Bruce pressed a button and closed the file but didn't shut off the computer. He just went to the homescreen.
"What should I do Master Wayne?". Alfred already knew he was going to have to do something when he noticed bruce left the computer on.
"Print out everything on the Quinzel family and put it in the filing cabinet Alfred. We'll come back to it once Harley's out of Arkham". Bruce intructed Alfred as he put his cape and cowl back on. He then got up and hopped back into the Bat-mobile. Speeding down the tunnel until he got to the entrance. Thats when he slowed down becaue of the snow. On the way to the hospital Batman saw a small flower shop. He simply walked in, grabbed the biggest bunch of flowers he could see and left $100 on the counter.
"Keep the Change". Batman said is his normal stoic voice.
"Ok". The shocked woman behind the counter said. Last person she thought she would see in her shop was batman.
Batman pulled off into some bushes to hid the Bat-mobile. He couldn't exctly park in the hospital car park now could he. The Dark Knight walked up to the main entrance, flowers in hand.
To be continued...*Something is going to happen in the future with the Quinzel family. I decided to give Harley a twin sister and a whole family because I wanted my story to be different to others I've seen on here (the others are still amazing and I love them) and thats why I'm doing the something in the future as well. Anyway thanks for the support my readers.*