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Fucking hell its cold! I snap my eyes open, expecting to see a white padded cell surround me but all I could see was a dim white light shining into my eyes. Where am I? Closing my eyes, I try to clear my mind. I remember being in solitary confinement and seeing Harley in some kick ass outfit. What did that really happen? I opened my eyes again and looked around my new surrounds. I was lying on a seat that had been adjusted so it lay flat. Rising from my seat, I see a giant window to my front and another to my right, both covered in snow. Why am I in a car? What... Did it really happen? I quickly turn around to see Harley lying on the other chair, like I was, shaking and fast asleep. She still wore her outfit from last night and her skin was covered in Goosebumps. I breathe out a sigh of relief, watching it come out of my mouth in a form of a small cloud. Looking at myself, I notice that my undone straight jacket was hung around me with a small blanket above it. I look over at Harley again and notice that she had nothing. Oh baby, you should have this. Don't worry about me. Quickly removing the items around me, I lay them softy over Harley and was pleased when her shaking stopped. Where are we toots? Leaning over to her to her side of the car, I quickly flick a switch and watched two wipers clean the snow from the windscreen. Lovely scenery of woodlands covered in snow appeared before my eyes and I knew exactly where we are. We are in the woods that separated the asylum and Gotham. Poor girl, I must have passed out from the drugs before I could tell her where to go. She probably was so scared, not knowing where to run to. Though she was smart enough not to go home, surely the cops are already at her place waiting for us. Wanting to get out of the cold, I quickly open my door and ran over to the other side of the car. Opening the door I carefully lift Harley into my arms, ran back around the car and placed her into the seat I lay in. Positioning myself at the driver's seat, I look at the seat next to me, happy to see that I didn't wake her with my antics. Staring at the dashboard in front of me, I turn the engine over and it roared into life. The clock glared at me reading 22:39pm, I look at the early morning sun shining over the horizon and I shake my head at the wrong clock. Adjusting the fans so they would cover the both of us, I hit the heat button only to find that the hot air was refusing to come out of them. Fucking hell Harl, does anything work in this death trap? Something else catches my eye and as I move over the steering wheel, I can see Harley's pink mobile phone on the dashboard. I grab it from its holding and throw it out the door, not wanting the police to track our whereabouts. Putting my foot on the gas, I pull out of the woodlands and join the road again.
I walked up the stairs to the giant water tank that had been, unknowing to the rest of Gotham, drained of its water and turned into a hideout for me and opened the door. Inside the tank was a small bathroom, a double bed, one sofa and a TV. Closing the door behind me, I notice that Harley was still sleep. Coming back from disposing the car and covering our tracks, I decided to pick up some supplies such as clothes and food. I changed my clothes into a hoodie and track pants back at the closed store I broke into, I also found a closed food store which I managed to steal essentials. Harley came prepared enough, packing some of her clothes into a small suitcase before the breakout but forgot to pack things like food and medical items. Placing into the bags to the side of the tank, I walk back and sit down onto the sofa. Sighing loudly, I grab the remote on the arm and turn on the TV.
'Thank you George." The news reader said to the man next to her and turned back to the screen. "Breaking news! Many prisoners have escaped from Arkham asylum, Summer Gleeson is outside the asylum for a special report." The images soon switched to a ginger haired woman standing outside the snow covered place I use to stay.
"Thank you Tina. Breaking news in Gotham today as many prisoners have escaped Arkham in the very early hours of this morning. Among the prisoners, Ex Professor Crane AKA The Scarecrow, puzzles obsessed Edward Nigma AKA The Riddler, once loved DA Harvey Dent AKA Two-Face and The Joker have escaped along with many other prisoners. I am now standing here with Commissioner Gordon. Commissioner, what has caused the breakout?"
"I can gladly say it was not the lack of security as other's have claimed. However there is a reason. At 1.27am, a crazed doctor walked into Arkham and released the prisoners from their cells." A security camera image appeared on the screen showing a woman sneaking around the corridors.
"We can confirm that the crazed woman that helped release the inmates of was no other than Dr. Harleen Quinzel, a young and promising doctor here at Arkham" A picture of a cute blonde woman flashed across the screen. "Gordon? What caused this promising young doctor to release havoc upon Gotham?"
"It is believed that Harleen Quinzel was the doctor of The Joker who, we believe, turned her insane. There is no other conclusion, The Joker manipulated this poor young woman into helping him escape and in the possess, Harleen Quinzel lost her mind to madness"
"Thank you Commissioner Gordon, back to the studio..." I dig my finger into the control, turning the TV off. How dare they call her crazy! I never did anything to her! She did it all on her free will! She...
"Puddin?" I hear a small voice call to me from behind. Jumping off the sofa, I turn to see Harley on the bed, covered in the sheets and looking at me.
"Harley!" I breathe as I rushed over and set on the bed next to her. Harley slowly pulled herself up, leaned on her elbows and looked up at me with a smile on her perfect lips.
"Hey Mistah J" I couldn't help but smile at seeing her so relaxed. "Where are we?"
"Just some hideout I have for when I need to lie low" Silence filled the tanks for a moment. What do I say to her? What do I ask her first? "Harl?"
"Yes Puddin?"
"Why did you do it?"
"Because I'm crazy" She laughed.
"You heard?"
"Yeah but its ok"
"NO IT'S NOT!" I shout as I rise from the bed and looked over her. "I have lost you your job, your home and your life! I've ruined everything for you! There's no way you can return to your life now! I am such a..."
"STOP IT!" Harley screamed as she rushed out of the bed. "You haven't done anything! I did it! Me! Harleen Quinzel and Harley Quinn! We are the same person! You didn't do anything Mistah J, I did it"
"But you did it for me!" We should inches away from each other, breathing heavily.
"What is wrong Mistah J? What's making you act like this?" I sigh at her question and lie down on the bed. Harley slowly followed and placed her head on my chest, snuggling up to my side. I look down at her as I wrap one of my arms around her; the other came to stroke her cheek.
"Everyone thinks you're crazy Harley. When they discover that you are sane, a lot of people are gonna hunt you down like an animal. I can't let that happen to you but I can't protect you twenty-four seven" I spoke softly as I stared into her eyes, showing the blonde how serious I am.
"Well they don't have to find out"
"What do you mean?"
"What if I... act crazy?"
"Act crazy?" Ok now I am confused.
"Yeah, you know... if I act a little crazy when people can see me they will think I am crazy"
"I guess it would work..."
"See, not just a pretty face!" She laughed and kissed me on the cheek. That would work and take the pressure off Harley a bit. Play them at their game. Fool the foolish. You are a smart one my dear!
"I never said you were toots" I kissed her with joy. I pulled away, got up from the bed and walked over to the door when she stopped me.
"Where you going Puddin?"
"I'm just going to make a call baby doll; you stay here and watch some TV. I won't be long" with a final wink, I leave the tank.
After walking down the maze of Gotham streets, I came across my destination. A phone Booth. There were plenty booths the closer to the tank but I couldn't risk putting Harley in danger, you never knew if the GCPD were tapping phones trying to track us down. It was pretty late at night and no one would recognize me without my famous clothes on, my make-up was washed off and my hood covered my face. Opening the door, I step in and slam the glass shut while reaching for the receiver. Slipping in the coins, I punched in familiar numbers and welcomed the dial tone.
"He...Hello?" A weak and tired voice filled my ear.
"Jinx!" I quietly whisper.
"Boss? Is that you?" Jinx's voice was laced with excitement and concern.
"Of course it is you idiot, don't you watch TV?"
"Boss..."
"It was a rhetorical question Jinx! Where are the boys?"
"Bruno, Jackson, Pluto and Finch are still here. Most of the others have gone back to be with their families but Milo and Yank are working for Mr. Freeze now"
"Then the two will be killed for being traitors. Get Pluto and Finch to gather up the other boys, if they can't be trusted kill them. Make sure no one knows that I'm rallying the troops or there will be trouble. I need Bruno to see what the Falcone's have been doing since I've been at Arkham. Now Jinx, I'm at a secret location but we need a new home to house our operations. Can you find you a place?"
"I know a great place Boss"
"Excellent! I will give you a week to finalize my orders. Don't fail me Jinx or you know what will happen. One week! Don't keep me waiting!"
"No sir!" Jinx stuttered down the phone.
"Oh and Jinx?"
"Yes Boss?"
"I need you to do something for me" after telling Jinx the last of my instructions, I slammed down the phone and paced back to the water tank. The snow continued to fall as I whistled a tune, thinking about the beautiful woman waiting for me.
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