Chapter 8: Give Me A Chance

Harley sat in her bed, humming to herself as she read some of the books Batman had gave her. He still wouldn't let her out on her own, but she could tell he was coming around. Not to mention that the both of them had been spending alot of time together. They worked out in the gym and even had dinner together every night. (even though Bats still wore his costume no matter what.)

He still didn't trust her fully, even though she had been here in the Batcave for about two weeks. She tried her best to show him that he could trust her, but she guessed years of being a criminal couldn't be erased so easily. She sighed to herself and tossed the book she had aside. Being stuck in this gloomy cave all day could get quite boring, not to mention can get you depressed.

She jumped when she heard footsteps. Harley saw Batman appear and quickly make his way toward his batmobile, parked nearby. She quickly hurried over to him.

"Where are you going Bman?"Harley asked.

"Two-Face is on the loose and he has just broke into the Gotham Armory."Batman replied as he leaped into the driver seat of the batmobile,"It shouldn't take too long. I'll be back soon."

"Wait!"Harley yelled,"Take me with you please!"

"Harley this isn't a run to the grocery store or something. This is dangerous." Batman answered,"Besides, I'm not sure you're ready to go out just yet."

"Please Batman."Harley pleaded,"I know you don't trust me just yet, but how will you ever if you don't give me a chance? Plus, it's so boring being cooped up here."

She saw Batman frown as he thought hard about it. Then, a faint smile crossed his features before quickly being replaced by his scowl. He sighed and nodded to her.

"Alright Harley."Batman said in defeat," Go get your costume and let's go."

She squealed in excitement and ran off back to her bed, where she had kept her Harliquinn outfit, along with her make-up, under it. In no time at all Harley was once again in her old costume. It felt weird to her, like she was putting on someone else's clothes. She ignored the feeling for now and hopped into the passenger seat. They quickly sped off down a dark tunnel, which opened up on a road on the outskirts of Gotham.

"How many tunnels and exits are there in the Batcave exactly?"Harley asked. She had always wondered how Batman got around so quickly.

"At least fifteen."Batman answered, "Gotham is a pretty big city and I can't waste time when it comes to crime here."

Their conversation was cut short as they arrived a couple of blocks away from the Gotham Armory. The Dark Knight silently parked the batmobile in a dark alleyway. They filed out and climbed up onto the rooftops, to get a good view of the armory. It would be foolish to just run in without so much as a plan or a layout of the area.

They noticed two armed goons standing at the entrance of the building. There was also a sniper on top of the roof, waiting for Batman more than likely. No doubt Harvey Dent and some more of his henchmen were inside. The police had not arrived yet, and more than likely, by the time they did show up, Two-Face would be long gone.

"We better hurry and stop them."Batman said,"You sure you're ready for this?"

"Dont worry Bman. I'll be fine."Harley replied.

"I just don't want to see you get hurt..."Batman said, and before Harley could reply he leaped down from the building into the darkness of the night. Harley couldn't help but blush as she jumped down and followed him.