Sirens Scream Green

Batman

Summary: Harley, Selina, and Ivy are back together ready to take on Gotham once again. Though with Catwoman's clandestine affairs with Bats and Harley's with the Joker cause the girls more drama for them than expected. Will Ivy be able to deal with her increasing feelings of frustration or will someone change her perspective of men? Hint: Cat/Bat,Harl/Jokes,Ivy/Riddles

Chapter 28: Return

Ivy received a call from Selina that she was on the next flight to Gotham and would be there within four hours. Ivy finished watering her plants and quickly cleaned up the house. She got dressed and headed toward Gotham Airport. Ivy waited patently as the airport announced that flight 241 from Metropolis finally landed. She waited anxiously by the gateway as people stepped off the plane. Finally Selina walked out. She had a white blouse and tight black jeans. She lifted up her sunglasses and smiled.

"It's good to see ya Red!" Selina cheered as she spread her arms wide and ran up to her. Ivy hugged her happily.

"Finally you're back home!" Ivy exclaimed happily. "I'm glad your safe!" she said as Selina nodded. Selina stepped back and grabbed her rolling luggage.

"I know talk about a pain in the ass! Whoo, let's go back to the house I wanna see my brood," she said excitedly. Ivy and Selina made their way back to Ivy's car and started driving home. "So... you're car it's pretty dent up as it looks," Selina said as she looked around in the mirrors.

"Yes the storm shook up Gotham pretty bad," Ivy said as she drove.

"Man weren't you scared?" Selina asked interested. Ivy shrugged.

"A little," she lied. Selina placed her hands behind her head and smiled.

"Well that's good. How's the house?" she asked.

"Actually not too bad my plants took a beaten but they're recovering. There's also a leak on the roof that needs to be fixed soon," Ivy spoke. Selina sighed.

"So no word on Harley?" Selina asked. Ivy frowned.

"No... I have a feeling we'll see her soon," Ivy lied. She was torn. A part of her wanted to believe it but her head told her otherwise.

"I know Red we will," Selina said. "I mean Eddie found me right?" Selina asked. Ivy shrugged.

"In a sense I suppose," Ivy agreed.

"It's cool let's go home I want to check up on my cats," Selina pushed. They arrived home and suddenly a barrage of meows came from all directions. They came out from all corners making their way toward Selina who bent down and started petting them. They rubbed against her some purring as they were petted. Ivy smiled it was just like her with her plants. She walked past her toward the kitchens and opened the fridge she frowned she hadn't bought normal food in a while. Selina went upstairs to feed her cats and then came back down holding a bowl.

"What's this? Is this special food?" Selina asked. Ivy shrugged.

"So I got bored. I made them gourmet food," Ivy defended.

"You spoiled my cats?!" Selina asked in shock.

"Is that bad?" Ivy asked confused as she crossed her arms. Selina took a deep breath and exhaled.

"I don't know yet," Selina replied as she huffed. "Okay well at least they were well feed," she said as she walked toward the fridge and opened it. "Okay grocery shopping is on my to do list," Selina said. "Man I miss Harls she loves shopping," Selina said. Ivy frowned.

"I know," Ivy said sadly. They went grocery shopping and got back home. Selina spent her first night settling into Gotham, ordering Chinese delivery while eating on the couch watching TV.

"These noodles are full of MSG. I don't understand how you even eat them," Ivy said poking at her box then putting it aside.

"Easy it taste good," Selina said as she picked up the remote and changed the channel.

"Gotham's Red Cross has been busy today making sure the homeless shelters were functioning again, providing temporary shelter while they repair the damages of the original shelter," a female news anchor spoke.

"Gotham city counsel is looking into fixing the drainage issues in some of Gothams most upscale neighborhoods including, the Diamond District, the Fashion District, and Gotham Village," a male anchor reported.

"In other news it seems Gotham's notorious Joker has once again escaped Arkham Asylum and maybe one or his quickest escapes yet. Arkham Asylum's warden is under fire at trying to figure out how the Joker escaped during the night of Gotham's damaging storm," the female anchor spoke seriously. Ivy gave Selina a look as Selina gave one in return.

Harley stood in front of the mirror in a cute red dress as she posed examining herself. Black Mask entered the room casually strolling toward Harley.

"You think this dress makes me look fat?" Harley asked plafully. Black Mask shook his head.

"That dress is cut for you doll," he said as he walked up to her holding another newspaper. "So Harley you see the news lately?" Harley shook her head as she posed.

"Nope," she replied.

"Did you read the morning paper?" he asked.

"I never-"

"I know... never asked for the newspaper so here it is... read it," he demanded tapping it on her shoulder. Harley turned and took the newspaper. It took her awhile to find it but then her face lit up as her mouth smiled.

"My puddin!" Harley shouted in glee.

"That's right... your puddin, out and free again," Black Mask said irately. "Now I got another fella to worry about," he said angrily.

"Ugggh I miss him. Look at that smile, it can make a girl swoon," Harley said with a sigh.

"Well rumor has it that your Mr. J has tried to kill you on more than one occasion. This makes you a very weak bargaining chip," Black Mask said strongly. Harley made a scared grin as she leaned back.

"Ah he... we have our moments," Harley said weakly. Black Mask scoffed.

"Right," he said. "Look doll face you've made it clear that the Joker won't take up a partnership, so..." he suddenly pulled out a gun and pointed it at her head. "give me a good reason not to pull the trigger?" he asked. Harley blinked then furrowed her brows.

"Ya think I'm scared, huh? You don't think Mista J hasn't raised a gun at me more than once? HA!" Harley said pulling the gun away from her head. "Well I ain't scared, if ya wanted me dead. You would of killed me by now, Masky!" Harley yelled. "So what is that you want?" Harley asked as she turned, her arms crossed. Black Mask smirked.

"So you are a smart girl after all," he said sharply. "Now I have a proposition for you," he started as he grabbed her pulling her close. He hugged her from behind, taking a few steps forward toward the mirror. Harley squirmed a bit as she made a face, trying hard not to stare at their reflections. "Don't be shy doll face," he said holding her chin, lifting her face up, forcing her to stare in the mirror. "I know about devotion...I know you have it too," he started. "But that Mr. J of yours... he doesn't see that and if he did, I don't think he cares," he said.

"Stop it," Harley said meekly as she tried pulling away.

"But WHAT IF..." he paused. "What if I can change all that, huh? What if you can make the Joker jealous?" he asked. "Make him want you back, make him seething with rage seeing you with another? Huh?" he asked.

"Fat chance! The only one Mista J cares about is the Bats and how he's goin to kill him," Harley interjected.

"Now now, hear me out," Black Mask hissed. "Think about it the Joker loves pushing you away... but what if you're not there to push around? You won't think then he'll be jealous?" Black Mask suggested as he squeezed Harley tighter as he sniffed her neck. Harley slowly stropped struggling as an image of Joker shooting Black Mask in the head then grabbing her tightly then kissing her ran through her mind. "How's that sound? Good right? The question is can you?" he said shoving her toward the mirror. "I know girls like you. You may want to do it but you never can because as soon as he shows any sign of interest, the slightest sign of him lightening up. You go running back after, him," he said. Harley stared in the mirror wide eyed he was right. Ivy was right, the docs, in Arkham were right, even Black Mask could see it and he hardly even knew her. Tears ran down Harley's eyes.

"I hate you..." she said angrily. "I hate you!" she raged as she slammed her fist in the mirror. The mirror shattered to pieces and fell to the ground. Harley stared at the broken pieces, the broken remnants of her face separated just as the shards were. She wasn't just the Jokers girl, she was Ivy's girl, Selina's girl too. She can be part of another life, another's crew. But not by force, not another man. No! Harley grabbed a shard with her bare hand and stood up. She raised it high about to strike Black Mask but his gun was already pointed out as he shot the mirror shard out of her hand. Her hand stung as pieces of mirror was stuck in her hand.

"That was just a warning doll. Don't make me shoot again," he threatened. Harley's lips quivered.

"It's true... I can't help it... I can never stay away..." Harley admitted. "Ya don't think I've tried?!" Harley cried.

"You haven't tried my way yet," he said simply. Harley furrowed her brows confused.

"What?!" she squeaked confused.

"I said... you haven't tried my way yet," he said walking up to her. "So are you up for it?" he asked simply. Harley looked back down at the shattered pieces of mirror. Her face was a mess, she was a mess. What if Black Mask was right? What if his plan worked? Harley blinked then nodded. "Good let's get your hand wrapped. I'll be back in three hours," he said as he walked out.