Friday Afternoon

I'm so nervous puddin what if they don't like me?" Harley asked genuinely concerned. Today was the day she was getting together with her new super villain friends. They were going to turn Gotham upside down no doubt. Or maybe even go to another city. She always wanted to meet Superman. She was standing by his door fidgeting with her fingers waiting for him to answer.

"They'll like you," He said annoyed. He was busy coming up with another scheme that would get the bats attention when his favorite girl came to bother him with her insecurities. She wasn't his favorite girl right now though. He got up from his desk and grabbed her arm and led her out of his office closing the door behind her.

'Well that was rude.' She still hadn't heard anything from Cheshire which was strange because no matter where her sister was she always came to check on her. And now Harley had her baby so she thought she would at least call. She bought a phone and called her multiple times. It wasn't like she wanted Lian gone she just was worried.

Harley would give her sister another week to check in before she went looking for her. Maybe she could help find Roy. She hadn't participated in any criminal activities with any of her family members since she became Harley Quinn. And it was time she showed her mom the new her.

She went into the toddler's room and picked her up. Luisa always made sure she was well dressed. She walked into the kitchen where Bailey always was. "Come on Bailey, Lian wants to see her grandmother," She said in a baby voice, bouncing the toddler up and down.

Out of all the henchmen, Bailey was her favorite. He was loyal and so far, they hadn't had any run ins with The Batman. That was a good accomplishment for her. Bailey got up from his seat and got the keys to the van. He knew well enough now that when Harley said come on she meant get up right now or a bullet was going in your brain. She had killed 5 henchmen this week.

"Where does she live?" He asked starting the van.

"In star city by Queen Manor," She answered. The car ride there went good. Lian wasn't as fussy as she usually was when they were in the car for a long period of time. "Okay Princess lets go," She said un strapping Lian and picking her up.

Her mother's house was like Queen Manor but much bigger. No one knew exactly who lived in there and her mother never made it a habit of never inviting problems over there. They also never let any of the neighbors see them. The neighbors would always get a glimpse here and there but never a full look.

She went through the back and took her keys out of her pocket opening the door. As soon as the door opened her mother was there to greet her with a smile. "I thought it was Artemis but it's you I've missed you Le," She said brightly. "And you brought my grand baby with you. I don't know why you don't visit more often. I'm far too old to be gone all the time now."

Harley was confused her mother didn't say anything about her changes. "I know," She replied. "I've been busy with this little one. I wasn't sure if I should bring her to see you or not because you know how Roy gets but something tells me he won't be back for a little while. Jade dropped her off a couple of weeks ago and said Roy was missing."

"Yes, I know dear," She said picking her granddaughter up. "Artemis told me that The Arrow is looking for Roy too. They said something about him being a Cadmus clone. It's all very confusing to me. Tell me what have you been up to I see you finally turned to a life of crime. Your kills are very gruesome. You show no mercy I like that. I'm glad at least that rubbed off on you."

Harley frowned. Why did she have to put it like that? Surely, she didn't kill without giving the person a good chance of survival. "Perhaps I need to rethink this whole thing," She said dejectedly. 'No, I don't I love killing.'

"You and I both know you don't mean that darling," Helena replied. She knew her daughter so well. When she told her, she didn't want to get into the life she was fine with that. Harleen had a choice and so had Jade and Artemis. Their father on the other hand tried to force the life on them.

Helena tried to get him to let them choose what they wanted for themselves but he would always push for more. In the end Jade was the only one who stuck with it. Harleen had other plans for her life but now it looked as though she changed her mind. Either way she still loved her.

"You we're never one to judge," Said Harley. Her mom was always so understanding with everything. It was the reason she had always taken to her more than her dad.

They were now sitting at the kitchen table catching up on everything the other missed. It was good to talk to someone other than Mr. J's henchmen. So, how about I keep Lian for the weekend?" Helena asked hopeful.

Harley considered it for a moment. "I don't see why not but please don't take her anywhere dangerous mom. I'm not scared of Jade but I think Roy would have my head if anything happened to his baby girl. I'm meeting up with some people in a little while and I don't know how crazy it's going to get. I was just going to leave her with Luisa the nanny."

"She has a nanny?" Helena asked.

"Yes, I can't take her with me to work ya know. It would be very irresponsible and I want to be a responsible auntie so that one day I could a responsible mom."

She soon said goodbye to her mother and baby Lian. Ivy texted her to ask if she was still coming tonight.

Ivy: Catwoman and Black Canary are already here. At this point we're just waiting on you.

When she got to the house Mr. J was still in his office neglecting her. He was always so passionate about Batman.

On the way to Ivy's place Harley went to pick up her new weapon. A baseball bat to be exact. The order had been places days prior to have it ready for today. She loved the look of it. "Good Night" were the words printed on it.

...

"Took you long enough," Ivy said. "We were about to leave you."

An aura of empowerment surrounded these women. They all knew what they wanted in life and were not afraid to take it. Harley felt strangely attached to them. It was like they were her sister. Black Canary gave her a playful smile.

"What's got you down in the dumps?" Catwoman asked.

Ivy rolled her eyes. "Obviously her boyfriend is ignoring her," She said.

"Hey!" Harley defended. "He is not ignoring me he's just working on a new plan."

"Please Harley that guy shows more attention to Batman than you," Ivy exclaimed. It was no secret that she did not like her Joker choice in men. "And he hits you."

"That was only three times and he promised he wouldn't do it again," Harley insisted.

Ivy gave Harley a pinched expression. It was hard to get her to see that she was in fact in an abusive relationship. "Do you hear yourself?" She asked in disbelief. "He said he wouldn't do it again every time he hit you. What makes you think he's telling the truth this time?"

She muttered something under her breath about Ivy being a bitch who knew nothing about love. Either Ivy chose to ignore the comment or didn't hear her. Either way she let the topic go.

…

Black Canary who also identified herself to Harley as Dinah Lance had a date with Ferris Boyle. This was very confusing until she explained they were going to kidnap him and hold him for ransom. The guy was married so he couldn't be seen with her. No cameras, no press, and no civilians. He made it all too easy for them. Dinah had a great disguise she was. Even her alter ego was recognizable which was a good thing considering who they were about to kidnap.

His face was nothing short of surprised when his guards were killed and every other witness in the place. Harley pulled Dinah to the kitchen all he heard was a shot. Hoping it had been the attacker that was shot he prayed but his prayers went unanswered as Harley walked back out with blood on her hands. All hope was lost. This situation he got himself in had to be the worst yet.