Chapter 4: Joanna Wayne
Sixteen years later…
Joanna's POV:
As I walk down the streets of Gotham, I think about all the people who don't have what I do, a nice warm house, warm food, warm clothes, or even a place to call their own. My dad and I sponsor many of the local charities, but it's still not enough.
I work hard in school, and try to ignore the comments other students made about my hair. I am a rough and tumble tomboy, who happens to be the cheer captain. Though people make fun of me for having green hair, which I keep in a ponytail, I see no reason to change it, the only thing I did to change it was put a red streak in it. I wear a dark purple half sleeve shirt, meaning the sleeves end at my elbows, with a black tank top, with a skull on it, over my shirt. I wear dark blue jeans with a black and red belt and black combat boots. As for make-up, I don't see why other girls get so worked up about it; the only kind of make-up I wear is black lipstick, because I'm sort of like a semi-Goth
When I reached the mansion I was greeted by Alfred, our butler, at the door.
"Good evening, Miss Joanna" he said.
"Hello Alfred, have you seen dad?" I asked.
"I believe he said that he had some business to take care of" he said, smiling. I knew what he meant by that and went to the grandfather clock, which leads to the Bat cave.
"Dad" I called, making him turn around.
"Joanna, I didn't hear you come in" he said.
I walk down to where my dad is, seeing him at the large computer looking at villains' files. He seemed to be on edge lately, but I figured it was all the Batman issues getting to him. I could tell he was uneasy about something and I had a feeling as to what.
~Flashback~
Three weeks earlier…
I had just gotten home when I heard the T.V. in the next room saying something about a jailbreak. I walked into the living room to see my dad and Alfred watching the news.
"Now back to Jenessa, with the news" the weather man announced.
"Thank you Tom, as reports show there has been a breakout at Arkum Asylum. Police have announced that most of the escapees have been returned to the asylum, but two inmates have not been accounted for, Harley Quinn and the Joker" the news woman said.
"Who are they?" I asked.
"They're two of the most notorious villains in the city" my dad said. I continued to watch the news cast.
"Police have speculated that the duo will be looking for something, but are still unsure as to what. If anyone has any information as to the whereabouts of these criminals please notify the authorities immediately. Do not confront them in any way. Now let's go to reporter Vicky Vale for more information" she finished.
"Thank you Jenessa, as you know two of the city's most notorious villains have escaped and are on the loose, I'm here with police commissioner Gordon; Commissioner Gordon what can you tell us about the thing Harley and Joker are looking for?"
"About as much as anyone here can tell you, I don't exactly know what they're looking for, but I do know there's going to be trouble if they find it" he said, nervously.
"And what do you suppose they're looking for?" Vicky asked. "No comment" he said, walking away "and so you have it, even police are puzzled as to what these two criminals are searching for, now back to Jenessa in the studio" Vicky announced.
I had a feeling that the police commissioner knew more about what they were looking for than what he said, but what? He looked scared and worried, like a child was in danger.
"Joanna, I don't want you taking the bus anymore" my dad said, bringing me out of my daze.
"What why?" I asked.
"Because, if those two come speeding down the road I don't want to put you in danger, I'm sure many parents are doing the same to protect their kids" he said, with authority. When he gets like this I know it's better not to argue.
"All right dad and those people's mug shots were really creepy" I said. My dad smiled a bit, but it faded quickly, no surprise to me.
~End Flashback~
He's been on edge ever since that news cast and very protective over me. I'll admit it's getting rather annoying, but I suppose every dad gets like this every now and again. That's the way life is sometimes.
"Dad, what's bugging you?" I asked.
"Nothing you need to involve yourself with Joanna" he said, calmly.
"Batman stuff" I asked.
"Yes" he said, plainly.
"I understand, can I get you anything to eat, you look like you haven't eaten in days" I said.
"I would like that very much Joanna" he said, ruffling my hair. I left to get him some food, but couldn't shake the feeling that he was hiding something from me.
Meanwhile…
In an apartment in downtown Gotham, a police lieutenant is being attacked with no way to call for help. 'I've got to get out of here' he thought, frantically. He had just recently been promoted and now he was running for his life, he never thought that he would have to face Harley and Joker again, he should've known better.
"WHERE IS SHE?!" Harley screamed, dragging the officer out of his hiding place. Harley threw him across the room, right in front of Joker.
"Now, are you ready to tell us where our daughter is?" Joker asked, pointing a .45 magnum at him, "I would suggest you tell us because Harley is not happy to see you right now" he chuckled, smoking a cigar all the while.
"I-I-I don't know… where she is now… all I know is… she was adopted a few weeks after your arrests" he said, fearful.
"Who adopted her?" Harley said, devilishly and grabbed him by his throat, cutting off his oxygen.
"I…I…I… d…don't kn…know…" he choked out, slowly suffocating. "Where was she adopted?" Harley asked, tightening her grip.
"W…West… Goth…Gotham… Hospital!" he wheezed, before his neck snapped. Harley dropped the officer's lifeless corpse and looked at Joker.
"Don't worry Harley, we'll have our daughter back in our arms again" he said, "and with the information the piece of shit gave us we can find out who adopted her" she said, grinning. They left the apartment, heading for the hospital that Joanna was taken to after they were arrested.
"After sixteen years, our Joanna will finally be back in our arms once again ha, ha, ha" Harley laughed.