Chapter 22: Thawing A Frozen Man
After the plants were destroyed, police and news media appeared on the scene like hungry locusts. Ivy was in handcuffs and was currently being put in a van that was headed straight for Arkham so she could be put back in her special containment cell. The heroes all stood by as they hauled Ivy away in the van. Harley stepped towards her friend and said, "Sorry I spoiled your plan, Red. Something in me just wanted to do the right thing for a change. Are you still mad at me?". "Damn right I am! But I can never stay mad at you, Harley. But I don't want to talk to you for a week!", Ivy said sternly. "Fair enough. When that week's up, I'll give you some nice flowers to make up for this.", Harley said. "That's a bit of a start.", Ivy said. Ivy then looked at Jacob and said, "For what it's worth, Jacob, I was slightly growing fond of you. And I'm sorry I killed you. No hard feelings?". "Ivy, screw you!", Jacob said. "Fair enough.", she said. She then looked over at Elsa with a much angrier face. "This isn't over, you bitch! I'll get even with you for this!", Ivy threatened. "Yeah, but probably not for like 15 years at least with how long you'll be in the nuthouse.", Elsa boasted. Ivy finally looked at Batman and said, "I still don't understand why you work so hard to protect the monster that pollute the world, Batman. I was trying to do the world a favor. If you truly believed in justice, you would be on my side!". "I'll stay where I am, Ivy. Which is between you and the well-being of Gotham's citizens.", Batman said. Ivy was then taken away back to Arkham. Gordon then personally thanked Batman and all the others, even Harley and Freeze. "You did it once again! I never lose faith in you, Batman! The same goes for your friends. Glad you guys all ended up being okay.", Gordon said. "You know that whenever the city's in danger, you can always count on me.", Batman said to Gordon. "How about a warm hug, Commissioner?", Olaf suggested with his arms open. "Maybe another time.", Gordon said. Gordon started to talk specifically to Harley and Freeze. "You're both free to go this time since you helped, but next time, I'm taking you in.", Gordon said. "I assure you, Commissioner. My days of crime are over.", Freeze said. "Go fuck yourself, Jimbo!", Harley said. "Anyway, I'll see you later.", Gordon said as he left. "I never did say thank you for saving me and the city. I owe you one, Harley.", Batman said. "Don't mention it. But if you think just because we saved the city together that I'll stop trying to kill you, you're wrong!", Harley said. "I'm well aware of that.", Batman said. "But I do also owe you one for having my back.", Harley said. "Seems fair.", he said. Harley looked over at Jacob and got a smirk on her face. "I should probably thank him too.", Harley said. Harley walked towards Jacob which caused him to become both scared and confused with how close she was getting. Then out of nowhere, Harley kissed Jacob. (That's right, she kissed him. In front of his girlfriend.) Harley held Jacob's face as she kissed him and he made muffled sounds of surprise. Everyone was in complete shock with what they were seeing. Even Batman felt like his jaw almost dropped. Elsa didn't know what to make of this. It was a mixture of jealousy and shock. Harley finished kissing him and playfully booped his nose once they separated lips. "That was my thanks to you for saving me.", Harley said. Jacob just stood still in shock at what just happened. "See ya losers later!", Harley said as she walked away. Elsa shook Jacob out of his shock once Harley was gone. "I have no idea what that was about.", Jacob assured her. "Neither do I.", Sven said. "That girl is something else.", Anna said. "I'll say.", Kristoff said. "Jake's lucky to have been kissed by three different girls in one night.", Sven said to Kristoff. "Yeah, I guess.", Kristoff laughed. "I don't see why she still blames you for the clown's death. It wasn't your fault.", Freeze told Batman. "She has to find someone to blame. What about you, Victor? What are you going to do now?", Batman asked. "My plan is to figure out how to free myself of this curse that has left me cold. But I'm not sure how just yet.", Freeze said. Elsa then thought for a moment on how to help her new ally. "Hey, Victor. I think I might have an idea on how to help you out?", Elsa said. "Really? How?", Freeze asked with slight curiosity. "I can make use my powers to extract the cold from your body and revert you back to normal.", Elsa said. "Uh, sweetie. His condition is science-based, not magic-based.", Jacob said. "I know, but his issue is related to cold and I'm a master of all things cold.", she said. "Will you allow me to at least try?", Elsa asked. "I'm willing to try anything.", Freeze said. Freeze pulled down his glass face shield and Elsa placed her hand on his forehead. She then closed her eyes and concentrated hard. She began to use her magic to extract Freeze's chemicals out of his body. She slightly grunted as it did cause her slight discomfort. Freeze's skin started to turn less blue and back to normal skin color. For the first time in a long time, Freeze began to feel warm on the inside. Elsa then let go and Freeze was back to normal. He was now just plain old Victor Fries again. Everyone was astounded at what just happened. "I...I'm back to normal!", Victor said in happiness. "I can't believe it, Elsa. You cured Freeze!", Batman said astonished. "That was something to see!", Jacob said. Victor began to feel incredibly cold since his suit was still on and he didn't need it anymore. He turned his suit off and said to Elsa, "Elsa, I can't begin to thank you enough for this! You freed me from my icy prison! Something I have dreamed of for so long!". "No problem. Just happy to help.", Elsa said smiling. "So now what, Victor?", Batman said. "I guess start anew somewhere else. I was thinking of maybe going to Hawaii. It's been so long since I enjoyed the sun's warmth. I'll never forget all of you, my friends.", Victor said as he left. "Aloha!", Olaf said as Victor left. "You're so amazing, sis! I can't believe you did that to help him out!", Anna said. "Just happy to help someone in need.", Elsa said. "Well, I think after all this, it's time to go home!", Kristoff said. "Agreed, bro! I'll see you later, Bruce.", Jacob said as he shook his mentor's hand. "I'll see you later. Thanks again for all your help.", Batman said. Anna pulled out a crystal and whispered, "Arendelle.", and threw it on the street and a portal opened which they jumped through and ended up back where they belong in their kingdom.
