Amber had stayed by Bruce's side most of the night, whereas Jade was by Dick's. The sisters made sure to keep an eye on one another, though they didn't need too. They were perhaps the most safe they have been in a while. Amber chatted with the people who came up to chat with Bruce. Most people talked of business, something that Amber could slip easily into. Bruce gave her mall smiles through out the conversations, happy to have her join instead of standing silently by his side. When dinner was finally announce Bruce pulled Amber close to whisper in her ear. "You are the sexiest, smartest woman that I have met."
Amber's cheeks lit up red. Bruce's compliments were abundant tonight, but that didn't keep them from affecting her. She slipped her arm into Bruce's as they made their way to their table. It was the first time since arriving that the sisters were within distance to actually talk. Jade smiled as she slipped into the seat Dick held out for her. "Tell me Amber, are you enjoying yourself as well?" Jade asked as she lifted the glass of wine from her spot at the table and sipped.
"Quite." Amber responded as she too took her seat. Bruce slipped in beside her as the food began to come around. Everyone was a buzz about the bachelorette auction, wondering who was in it and how much they would raise. "Bruce it looks like tonight will be a big hit. I am quite pleased with the turn out." Amber said as she looked around the packed room. "Who would not want to pay for a date with some of Gotham's most beautiful?" Bruce asked as he turned his attention to the stage. An announcer had come on to let everyone know that the auction would be beginning shortly. The announcer left the stage quickly as people began to once again discuss the auction. It was at this time that Amber and Jade had stood to leave. Both men looked at them quizzically. "I hope you boys brought your checkbooks." The girls said in uni-some as they turned to head towards the back of the stage. Bruce could only smirk as he had already assumed the girls would be joining. Dick, on the other hand, did not look as amused.
Once again the announcer bounded onto the stage. "Ladies and gentlemen, tonight's mystery auction will be beginning. Please welcome Miss #1. She likes to cook and wants to let the bidders know that a home cooked meal is in their future should they purchase her date. Let's start the bidding shall we?" As the man in the tuxedo stepped aside a blonde beauty stepped into the light. Her long black dress with a plunging back had many men whistling. She wore a butterfly mask, covering her eyes and upper face. The biding sprang to life, men all out biding the last. Before they had know it the final five bacherlorettes were all that were left.
"Please welcome to the stage Miss #15. She can handle herself in a fight, so don't try anything funny with this one boys." The announcer stepped out of the way as a petite red head made her way to the stage. The green dress she wore was a darker shade and made her hair stand out even more. It was a cute puffy dress, layers upon layers on the bottom making it almost homecoming-ish. She wore a peacock half mask. One green eye peeking through while the other remained covered in teal and purple. A long green peacock feather stuck from the right side, the perfect shade to match her dress.
"Babs?" Dick called out as his blue eyes met Bruce's. Bruce nodded as he turned his attention to the stage. It was no surprise that Commissioner Gordon was attempting to outbid the rest of the bidders, but was soon left in the dust. His red cheeks showed just how annoyed he was with the situation. Disappointment showed in her one visible eye as the bidding drew to a close. Neither Dick nor Bruce had even attempted to bid on her, her total bid coming in at $5,600.
"Next is Miss #16. She said she would be happy with a nice dinner or even going rock climbing. Up for pretty much anything as long as it is fun." The announcer stepped back as a black haired vixen took the stage. Her jade green dress hung tightly to her curves as she moved into the spotlight. She did a quick little spin, showing the plunging neckline and back. It fit tightly until her hips. A long slit started near the top of her thigh and went to the floor. The dress was daring and elaborate, making her mask pale in comparison. She wore a simple silver domino mask. It was outlined in gold, making it more than simple, though still very bland. She tossed her hair over her shoulder as the bidding started. Bruce sat quiet as the bidding quickly shot up.
"$1,000."
"$2,000."
"$4,000."
"$4,500."
"$6,500."
It went on until it seemed like the final bid of $15,000 seemed to be it. Finally Bruce's hand shot up. "$20,000" He called from his seat up front. Jaws dropped open as he stood, no other bids coming in after him.
"$20,000 is the final bid!" The announce yelled happily into the mic. Everyone clapped as Amber took a quick bow and stepped back with the other Bachelorette's whose bid was placed.
"Wow, how to top that one?" The announce called as he made his way center stage. "Next Miss #17. She agrees with what Miss #16 said by saying 'Ditto'." The announcer chuckled as he stepped back. A figure eerily familiar took center stage. The light hit her dress, the champagne color flatter her curves and making them more noticeable. Her blonde hair fell over her shoulder where she left it. Dick's eyes immediately lit up. The bidding started and his face fell.
"$1,000" and up it went. Just as the last time it seemed the final bid would be $15,000. Bruce nodded his chin to Dick who jumped up and yelled, "$20,000!" The announcer looked flabbergasted as he took the stage. "Two $20,000 bids in a row! What a night." The next two bids went off without a hitch, only reaching a quarter of the previous bids. It seemed the night was winding down.
"Next is Miss #20. Our final miss of the night. She says she loves a good laugh." The announcer stepped back as another blonde took the stage. Her bleach hair was worn down and her mask was the oddest of the night. It was white with blue lids, making her look almost puppet like. Her red dress was very form fitting, which looked good on her figure. She stood waving to the crowd and the bidding started. It wasn't long before it was abruptly stopped with a bid of "One million dollars," was called out. Everyone froze as a man in a purple suit and top hat pulled his feet of the table set in the very back. The man stood and pulled the top hat from his face. The pasty face was grinning eerily. "Come now, no one wants to bid on my dear little Harley Quinn some more? Surely all you big wigs can out bid little ol' me!" He laughed out. He made his way to the stage as Harley removed her mask.
"Welcome to the funnest night of your lives!" She called as she reached behind the Joker, pulling a gun from his pants. She shot at the roof causing people to dive under the table. Bruce and Dick looked to one another then back to the stage. The women that were up for bid were stuck on the far end of the stage, away from the exits. They were hostages, unable to do anything. That included Jade and Amber.
