Part 2:
Joker is still behind bars and is furious that Harley is MIA, he's got a pretty good idea who was behind her disappearance and is, as always, plotting against Poison Ivy.
*Internal thoughts* "That bitch is gonna get what's coming to her, sticking her fucking nose where it just doesn't belong! Why I oughta…*Laughs maniacally*" He knew exactly what he was going to do… He was going to get his payroll pig to do his dirty work. He had managed to get one of the guards on his side with the promise of money 10k to be exact if he'd basically be his little bitch and do his bidding plus protection from the riot Joker had planned. He had spent the past 3 months working his plan out and getting all his goons in line, now he was just waiting for the perfect time to start his riot and it's time had finally come, everything was finally ready.
"Benji boy!" Joker yells for his guard, who looks around to make sure they were alone before coming to Joker's cell.
"What's up Boss?"
"The time is here, everything is ready?"
"Yes, boss."
"Good!" *maniacally laughing* "Tonight right after we meet in that hell hole you call a cafeteria. Make sure everyone and everything is ready."
"Understood."
"Good, now go!"
Benjamin runs to make sure everyone is prepared and get all Joker's preparations in order. He was making the break tonight.
"Boss says tonight's the night, dinner. Pass it." Benjamin to an inmate.
After that his work was pretty much done with, now all he had to do was make sure everything went right and stayed out of Jokers way. Easiest money he's ever made. *Internal thought* "After this maybe I'll retire to the Bahama's!"
"Joker let's go! Dinner is served!" another guard (Johnny)
*Laughing internal thought* "Here we go"
As the Joker is ushered out of his cell, he catches the eye of Benjamin who nods at him letting him know everything was ready. They get to the cafeteria and Joker throws his head backwards into Johnny's nose, breaking it, and sending him crashing to the floor holding his face, alerting the rest of the inmates it was time to start the riot.
All hell breaks loose, inmates are beating on guards, guards on beating on inmates…Now inmates have the guard's guns and are shooting into the crowd of crowds coming in.
"Joker!" Yells X (inmate) as he throws Joker a gun from the bag Benjamin had slipped into the cafeteria freezer earlier today. Joker quickly makes his way through the crowd with X and several other inmates following behind him to the exit, shooting down any guards that stand in his way.
"Benji boy *laughing hysterically* won't you please show these boys a good time?" *hahahaha*
Benjamin does as is needed and opens all the cell blocks and doors allowing the Joker his freedom.
"Sorry Benji but don't wanna be suspected do ya?!" and with that the Joker shoots Benjamin in the leg, wounding him but avoiding any main arteries and dashes out the gates getting into the parked waiting car, leaving Arkham Asylum in his rearview mirror.
"Now let's go find my Harley!"
Meanwhile Harley and Poison Ivy had happily escaped and started a fresh life outside of Gotham city and just like Ivy told Batman they had tried to stay outta trouble…mostly. Cat had helped with a few heists and gave half out what she made from the jobs to the girls to help them get a place in New York. They still lived in the hustle and bustle that Gotham provided so they didn't feel as homesick but they still missed the life they had to leave behind but Harley has been so much happier and more outgoing Ivy would never consider going back to Gotham City. She had Batman and Catwoman to thank for everything. It was around Christmas time and Ivy had a HUGE surprise for Harley, and couldn't wait to celebrate their first Christmas together.
"Harley baby?"
"Puddin'!"
"Are you ready to go?"
"Yes!" Harley squealed, she was so excited to finally go get a tree of her own and decorate it with all the pretty lights and ornaments. Ivy promised her she could have whatever she wanted and she couldn't wait to shop for Christmas gifts for her. She deserved the world after everything she had done for Harley but unfortunately Harley couldn't give her that so she had something else in mind. The women are happily shopping for lights and decorations when Harley spots the tree outlet across from the shops.
"Look Ivy! There it is, can we go huh huh huh can we?" asking and squealing like a little girl.
"Of course, baby girl, anything for you."
They make their way through the crowded street to the tree outlet and Harley runs off like a little kid in a toy store trying to choose which one she liked best. She comes running around the corner, yelling for Ivy and about took her down. Ivy immediately begins to panic and scan the area only for Harley to get in her face and yell "Puddin'! Didn't ya hear me? I found the PERFECT tree!" Ivy begins to collect herself, calm down, and follow Harley through the crowd of people to the cutest little 5ft tree she'd ever seen.
"Can we have this one? Please please please?" begging Ivy with her pretty little puppy dog face.
*Ivy laughs* "If that's the one you want, that's the one we'll get." She says as she ushers over one of the available helpers.
"We'd like this one."
"Aight ma'am, that'll be $25." As he's getting it ready to go Ivy gets out her satin green coin purse and pulls out $30 and gives it to the gentleman.
"Keep the change sugar."
Meanwhile:
Back in Gotham City Joker and his goons have searched all over Harley's hidey-hole and Ivy's Botany Lab but they had been completely wiped clean of any trace that Ivy or Harley were ever even there.
"Boss! We found something!"
"Finally, one of you barbarians found something useful"
"Uh, well I wouldn't say it's useful but we found somethin."
"Well, what is it?!"
"We found Harley's phone but looks to have been wiped clean sir."
"One of you idiots find her before I shoot you all for trying my patience!" *laughing*
Back in New York a week later:
"Tomorrow is Christmas Puddin'! Are ya excited?!"
"Of course, I get to spend it with you" Ivy said smiling.
"I have a surprise for you!"
"Oh, really? Well I also have one for you" *laughs Ivy*
They hear a knock at the door and worry plasters both faces.
"Are we expected anyone Ivy..?"
"Not that I'm aware of Harley baby, but maybe it's just a neighbor or it is Christmas Eve..maybe carolers?" Ivy gets up slowly and goes to look out the peephole of their door, only to find Selina Kyle (Catwoman) at their door.
"Catty!" Harley squeals running to her to hug her tight!
Selina returns the hug tightly *purrs* "You didn't miss me or nothin' did ya?"
"Of course we missed you!" (Harley)
"How long are you in town for Selin?" (Ivy)
"Not to long my lovelies but I come bearing Christmas gifts!"
"Ooo whatcha got?" (Harley)
"How does 10k sound?" *meow*
"Cat you know you don't have to do that right?" (Ivy)
"I want to, plus I have plenty to survive off of."
"Thank you. Would you like to stay for dinner? I made Harley's favorite."
"I would but I have a plane to catch" *winking playfully at Ivy*
"Aw Catty join us!" (Harley)
"How bout I take some for the road hm?"
"Okay!"
Harley goes into the kitchen to get a travel plate for Selina filled with all kinds of goodies and treats.
"Have you found him?"
"Yes."
"Have you told her Joker is on the loose?"
"No, I don't want to ruin this for her."
"How are you going to do this?"
"I plan to let her open gifts tonight and leave for London in the morning."
"Good luck and stay in touch."
"Of course, before you go though.. Did everything get cleaned up?"
"Of course. *purrs* only thing left for those knuckleheads to find was Harley's wiped clean phone. Has he tried to contact her any way?"
"No."
"Good."
Here comes Harley with the plate for Catwoman.
"Here ya go Catty!"
"Thank you Harley, come here." And Selina hugs Harley tight. "I love you doll face."
"I love you too!"
And with that Catwoman was gone, leaving the girls standing at the door.
"Harley baby?"
"Yes Puddin'?
"How would you feel about opening gifts early?"
"Oh! Could we?"
"Sure." *Ivy says with a smile.
"Will you open yours first? I got you something special too!"
"Okay." *Ivy says laughing*
"Yay! I'll go get it, but no peeking!"
Harley runs to their room to grab the little green satin box containing Ivy's gift in it while Ivy sits down at the tree waiting for her to come back.
"Are you eyes closed?!"
"Yes" *laughing*
"Hold out your hands and NO peeking!" *giggling like a school girl*
Ivy holds out her hands and Harley gently sets down the satin box in her hands.
"You can open them now!"
Ivy opens her eyes to find the little green satin box in her hands, looking at it she notices the ivy leaves all over it.
"Open it!"
Ivy opens it up to find this beautiful gold ivy leaf locket with a picture on the inside of her and Harley and inscription on the back that reads:
To my Puddin'
You're my hero, forever and always,
Harley
"Oh Harley! It's beautiful!" says Ivy with tears in her eyes.
"Do ya really love it?"
"I really do, and I really love you." And she plants a passionate kiss on Harley's lips and hugs her tightly.
"Are you ready to open yours?"
"Yes!" Harley squeals. "After I put your necklace on"
Harley helps Ivy put her locket on and then Ivy hands Harley the long red and black bracelet box.
"Go ahead" Ivy says smiling
Harley carefully opens the box to find a beautiful silver bracelet with red and black diamond charms on it.
"Oh I love it!"
"Look under the bracelet baby girl, there's something else."
Harley removes the bracelet, having Ivy help her put it on and looks under the cotton to find the plane tickets.
"London?! We're going to London!?"
"Yes!" *Ivy laughs*
"Oh Puddin'! I love it, when do we leave!?"
"Tomorrow morning, if you want to go that is."
"Of course I wanna go!"
"Then let's go get packed!"
Harley and Poison Ivy begin packing everything they need for the trip, but what Harley didn't seem to notice was they were one way tickets. Ivy felt bad for not telling her but it was for the best.
Meanwhile back in Gotham City:
"Has any one of you gotten any useful leads that DON'T end in DEAD ends?!" Joker asks laughing hysterically.
X speaks up from the shadows "Joker." He says coolly
"Well well well if it isn't the infamous X" *laughing*
"I've got a lead for you, my sources tell me a Poison Ivy has tickets to London. They leave in the morning. Does that mean anything to you?"
"Well well, someone with something useful. It does but what's in London?"
"Not sure."
"Find out X!"
"Well boys looks like we have a plane to hijack!" *laughing hysterically*
Back in New York the girls are still packing, when there is another knock at the door..
"Stay here Harley."
"Okay…"
Ivy slowly walks to the front door peering out the peephole. It's Catwoman again. Ivy knows something's wrong or she wouldn't be back already. Ivy quietly opens the door and steps outside.
"What's wrong?"
"Joker is on his way."
"What? How did he find out?"
"I don't know, but you need to tell Harley. You need to leave tonight. He's planning a hijacking."
"Right. I'll tell her. Thank you, be careful out there Selina."
"Always, you too." And Selina was gone like a cat in the night.
"Harley honey, are you finished packing?"
"Yep! All ready for tomorrow!"
"Change of plans sweetheart, we're leaving tonight."
"What's wrong Ivy? What are you not telling me?"
"I'll tell you on the way, grab your things and lets go."
Harley and Ivy grab their things and hail a cab to the airport.
"What's going on?"
"I'll tell you later, for now let's go."
Ivy practically started dragging Harley through the airport to the service desk.
"Can I help you ma'am?"
"Yes, I just bought these tickets and there has been an emergency. I need to exchange them for tickets for tonight."
"How many?"
"2."
"Let me look and see if we have 2 available seats on the next plan which leaves in 30 minutes, is that okay?"
"Yes."
"One moment please. *pause* "I have 4 left, 2 individual seats or 2 together.?"
"2 together."
"Alright, hand me your tickets please. *pause while Ivy hands over the old tickets* "And here is your new ones. Please enjoy your flight!"
"Thank you. Come on Harley."
"Puddin' what's the rush, can you tell me now?"
"Almost, let's get on the plane first."
*Over the intercom: Now Boarding Flight 152 to London… Now Boarding All Passengers for Flight 152 to London.*
Harley and Ivy quickly get in line and board the plane while Ivy is looking around scanning the rooms to make sure they're not being followed when she spots a suspicious looking gentleman in sunglasses over by the far right. He's scanning the room for them but hasn't seen them yet.
"Come on Harley, hurry!"
He starts to look their way just as they were safely inside the hallway to the plane, he just missed them.
Holding his finger to the earpiece in his ear "No sign of them yet X"
"Keep looking, Joker wants to know as soon as they enter the airport."
"Copy."
Once they woman are safely on the plane and in their seats Harley begins to panic as realization sets in…
"Ivy why didn't you tell me?"
"Tell you what?"
"He's on the loose, isn't he?"
*Ivy sighs* "Yes, I'm sorry."
"Is that why we're going to London?"
"Yes, there's a man over there that can help us."
"How?"
"I'll explain everything later, but not here."
"Okay."
"For now let's just keep our heads down and try to enjoy our flight."
"Okay…"