The Scars Left Behind
This is the Sequel to the Harlequin and the Bat and The Harley and The Ivy.
Important notes: I do not own Batman or any portion of the franchise. I give all credit to DC Comics and respective owners. Except the characters I wrote in my profile.
Warning: Semi-Sexual scenes to come. The following chapter contains scenes of a sexual nature. You have been warned
Chapter 8
*February Twenty Third*
(Harley's POV)
Harley is working in her boutique with her staff; she's been working non-stop to pay towards her wedding but needed to sort some things out between a few things, but she thought of the day she and Bruce would be husband and wife and his birthday that had gone past.
"Where is she? Where's Harley?" Ivy's voice called out looking for her friend.
"Miss Ivy! She's in her work room!" Mabel spoke indicating Harley's location
The door was opened and then shut; Harley turned around and saw Ivy with a look of amazement and a twinge of 'what the hell?' about her. "Ivy what are you doing here? It's your day off." Harley spoke.
"Don't you: it's your day off, Me Miss Quinzel!" Ivy said pulling up a chair and pulled Harley around to get her attention "I know what you did!" she accused Harley of something.
'Oh crap. Dick must've told her. No use denying it.' Harley sighed "Okay, but I didn't think it would be such a big deal."
"Not a big deal? It's a huge deal Harley!" Ivy exclaimed
"Okay, but why are you getting upset about this?" Harley asked
"Upset? You must be freaking crazy about this!" Ivy exclaimed again
"Look: what Bruce and I were doing on his Birthday, was no concern for Dick to spread around!" Harley explained blaming Dick in the process "He shouldn't have walked in on us to begin with!"
Ivy looked dumbfounded "What are you talking about?"
Harley looked at Ivy "What are you talking about?"
"I was on about you making me your: Maid of Honour. What are you talking about?" Ivy explained then became intrigued
"Erm…nothing…never mind." Harley tried to weasel her way out of it and getting back to work.
Ivy turned her back around and looked straight into her friends' eyes "What did, you do on Bruce's Birthday? Hmm?" looking for some interesting stories Harley had to tell now.
Harley blushed and explained "*inhale slowly* I spent the day with Bruce in bed. I didn't know what to get the guy who has everything; so I gave him: Me…he told me I was the best gift he ever had." Harley confessed and blushed thinking of it again feeling warm and happy. "Err, Ivy? Are you in there?" she asked looking at her friend.
Ivy's face was stunned in a plain look then grinned; she hugged Harley tightly almost choking her. "I knew looking through those websites was a good idea! And you said it would get you into trouble!"
"Ivy-Ivy…release! Release!" Harley choking through the sleeper hold grip and gasped for air as Ivy released her hold from her.
"Sorry. But you've got to dish now!" Ivy asked
"No!" Harley called out
"Why not?" Ivy asked; Harley used her eyes to indicate their location while getting her breath back. "Oh okay, we're not through here though Harl." Ivy said getting up and pointing her finger to Harley as both of them smiled.
"I don't doubt it." Harley spoke smiling.
(Dick's POV)
*a few hours later*
"Well if you didn't download these, then who did Dick?" Barbara shouted at Dick as she examined the computer's hard drive and saw several suggestive pictures of women in a picture folder labelled: RESEARCH. This wouldn't be bad but it was on Dick's folder.
"I'm telling you Barbara I don't know!" Dick defended himself but was losing.
"Excuse me. What's going on here?" Sonia asked entered to see the two arguing
"Sonia. Well, Mr "I don't know how porn got onto my computer" here is denying downloading seventy different poses of women on his file!" Barbara answered
"There isn't seventy poses…it's sixty nine. But I didn't download them!" Dick answered
"Well if you didn't, then who did?" Barbara questioned him again.
"Was the computer unlocked?" Sonia asked
"Huh? Yeah it was. I went out for about an hour training with Tim." Dick explained
"Then who was on the computer for that hour?" Barbara demanded an answer
"Miss Harley said she needed to do some research for Master Bruce and asked for some time on the computer." Sonia answered innocently.
Suddenly it dawned upon the arguing couple; it hit Dick more though for what he saw on Bruce's Birthday by accident. "Harley was using the computer?" Barbara asked
"Yes and she must've used Master Dick's profile not realising it was his." Sonia answered bowing then leaving "I'll let you and Master Dick work things out."
About a half minute passed and Barbara spoke "Dick, I'm sorry. I was being my rash self again."
Dick turned and shook his head "Barb; given the circumstances I would've thought the same thing…forgive and forget?" he held his girlfriend's hands tenderly.
"Forgiven and forgotten." Barbara smiled kissing Dick. "Just one thing." Barbara asked
"What?" Dick asked hoping to not know the answer
"What was Harley doing looking up suggestive positions on the computer?" Barbara wondered
'Crap' Dick thought to himself
(Tim's POV)
'Dang, Venus is cute. Dude, what am I thinking?!' Tim thought to himself as he and Venus were playing the video game: Super Hero Battle Four. Tim was playing as Ricochet Rocket and Venus was playing Lady Fatale.
"Ha! Beat you again!" Venus said triumphantly "That makes it fifteen to fourteen." She cheered having the controller in her left hand
"Ha, yeah…" Tim said not paying attention to the game
"Tim, what's wrong?" Venus asked
"Well…it's…erm…" Tim fumbled around his words; he was still only a kid "What do you think about me?"
"You mean as a friend?" Venus asked
"Sort of…I know you've been giving me some "teasing looks" while you've been here and…" Tim began to explain.
"Well it's because I've got most of my mum in me. But my dad told me I have to be careful, in this city there are some real psychos." Venus said putting the controller down. "But if you're uncomfortable with it…"
"No. No, it's not that. Well what I mean is I…*whispers*" Tim mumbled
"I'm sorry what?" Venus asked getting closer to Tim
'Ah, screw it!' Tim thought then kissed Venus on her cheek. This caused Venus to blush and Tim to almost regret doing it. "Sorry…I-I shouldn't have…" but then Venus pecked him on his cheek.
"Tim, I like you too." Venus smiled and she hugged him.
"Hey just asking…are your poison abilities like your mum's? Cause if I'm right two kisses is the cure and one is the poison." Tim asked slyly
Venus looked at him with a 'nice try' look "I think that's only when I kiss your lips." She continued to hug him and felt his embarrassment warm her.
"W-w-well maybe, we can wait a while to get to that stage?" Tim stuttered
"I think that'd be best, my dad is a bit overprotective and my mum…well you know my mum." Venus explained
"Yeah…I've remember Bill breaking a few people: Strange and Zsasz included. No offense." Tim becoming scared by Bill's image
"None offense taken…I just wonder where he is." Venus spoke sadly
"I'm sure where ever he is…he's trying to keep you and Ivy safe." Tim tried to console her
"I don't need a protector…I want my dad." Venus tear up "I miss him."
"I miss him too." Ivy's voice sounded behind the two.
"Argh!" the two called out followed by Venus asking "Mum? How long have you been there?"
"Long enough." Ivy smiled at the two.
(Bruce's POV)
Gotham Graveyard, Bruce stands in front of the Grave of his parents Thomas and Martha Wayne died the Twenty Sixth of June. "Hi Mum…hi Dad, I know that you're looking down on me. I know I'm doing the right thing here; I love Harley, I want to spend the rest of my life with her. She's: fun, amazing, she…makes me feel happy, whole. I haven't felt this way in a long time. I just thought I'd let you know." Bruce placed a bouquet that Harley and Ivy gave him to place on their grave. As Bruce walked down to the car he felt that someone was near, he turned around and there was no-one there, seeing no-one he continued on and drove off but not shaking the feeling that someone was there.
(No-one's POV)
Sneaking back from the forest behind the graveyard, a man in a worn duster jacket, jeans and a black suit of under armour but what was most distinguishing feature was his face: it was covered in bandages except for his eyes and mouth being exposed he sneered at Bruce as he saw him get into the car and drive off "So Bruce…you're getting me again. First your father saves my mother; then you become the talk of the town with this Harley girl? Well enjoy it for now Bruce; because I'll take it all away from you!"
(Bill's POV)
"You sure this is going to work?"Deathstroke asked pulling a chain that cuffed Bill's wrists
"Nope, but we'll never know otherwise. The first thing is: we have to make sure the Rogue has enough time." Bill said following behind the mercenary. "The second is to give that psycho her own medicine."
Deathstroke pushed the intercom to gain access to the HQ he heard Waller's voice through the speaker "What is it, Deathstroke? Is the mission complete?" she sounded majorly ticked off.
"The Rogue is terminated and I've gotten a bonus." Deathstroke indicated Bill behind him.
The camera looked down and saw that Bill in chains "Excellent work Slade. I guess that's why they call you "The Terminator". I'll buzz you in."
(Fun Fact: Prior to the Arnold Schwarzenegger film *The Terminator not Batman and Robin #BARwasawful* Deathstroke's full name was: Deathstroke The Terminator, but this moniker was dropped to prevent people getting confused between the two. But some of the DC-Verse characters still call him: The Terminator)
Deathstroke and Bill were lead in by Killer Frost who gave the duo a complete "I don't believe this" look. "So, you killed The Rogue?" she asked
"Do you doubt me, Louise?" Slade asked Killer Frost using her real name
Killer Frost pondered and then walked towards Bill who still had his helmet on. "No…but I doubt that Hyde here would just let you. His mission was Priority One. Isn't that right…Honey?" Frost asked tracing her finger down Bill's helmet playfully
'God, is Louise playing dangerous with me? This is ridiculous!' Bill thought to himself 'Got to make this convincing.' "Slade killed the Rogue, my mission is over. Do you mind if I get these things off?" Bill gestured raising his arms, making a convincing argument
"I don't mind." Frost playfully spoke while Slade sighed
"Well I do mind, I need to make sure you won't escape again." Waller entered "Frost, back to your station."
"Fine." Frost sighed "Until next time…Honey." She slunk away seductively.
Bill shivered in either disgust or from the cold, he couldn't tell which. "Was she getting under your skin there, Hyde?" Slade asked
"Either that or my suit needs fixing." Bill joked
"I take it the mission was a success?" Waller commanded
"Definitely. Here's proof." Slade showed a torn piece of cloth that was taken from the Rogue's clothes.
"His head would've been more acceptable." Waller stated
"Not without diving into the Ace Chemical vats. He lead us there and fell right in, Slade got the only piece he could salvage." Bill explained
Waller examined the piece and kept it in her pocket then signalled Slade to undo the chains. "Do you take me for a fool Hyde?" she questioned. This startled both Hyde and Slade thinking she must be onto them. She repeated slowly, "Do you. Take me. For a fool. Hyde?"
Bill answered "No, Ma'am." He remained calm but his heart was racing.
Waller stared at his eyes and answered "Good, because if I find out that you've lied to me…" she pointed her finger at the two of them "Well, you know the consequences." Meaning the nano-virus, she left and Slade went off to his position while Bill walked down the hall to the computer room.
'Psycho.' Bill thought to himself before being spotted by Copperhead, who slunk down to his level "God! Freaking hell, Copperhead! Give me some warning next time!" Bill spoke with worry.
"Maybe…maybe not. Welcome back Hyde, Frost was looking for you." she said walking in the opposite direction "She's gotten quite fond of you." she spoke before slinking off.
"Crap. That's all I need." Bill said while holding his helmet covered head in his hands, as he turned Copperhead was gone. Bill sighed then entered his room there were a number of: newspapers, books by the bed, gadgets and gizmos on the work-desk and Killer Frost snaking her arms around Bill behind him "Crap! Bloody hell Louise!" Bill said escaping her clutches.
"What's the matter Honey? Afraid of a little chill?" Killer Frost playfully joked
"No, just…knock before you scare the crap out of me! Plus you're freezing me here!" Bill explained
"Aww, that's too bad…" Killer Frost wrapped her arms around his neck "Because I've got a way to get you warm."
"That's saying a lot coming from you." Bill said removing her arms around his person "Hey!" Bill shouted being forced to the ground and having his limbs frozen stiff.
"I'm not some air-headed bimbo, I know about your plan with Slade." Killer Frost explained while slowly removing Bill's helmet.
"Hey firstly: leave the helmet on!" Bill shouted and saw the Artic Fox grin thinking lustful thoughts "Secondly: I don't have any plan with Slade. And thirdly: don't get any ideas about the helmet thing!"
"Don't play coy; the antidote, I know all about it. Does Waller even know what's under your helmet?" Killer Frost traced down his chest making Bill breathe heavy…it could've been the coldness she emitted or Bill being aroused but only he could tell.
"Okay…say there was an antidote. What's in it for you? And no she doesn't." Bill tried to get his arms free while talking to Killer Frost.
"My freedom of course and obviously…" Killer frost explained while removing the upper part of her costume to reveal her chilled blue skin and exposed breasts "Something meaningful." She unlatched Bill's helmet. Bill groaned trying to get free, struggling to break the ice. "It's useless struggling. You can't move even with your strength. So you better just…" Killer Frost removed the latches and let drop the back of Bill's helmet "Enjoy it." She saw Bill's outgrown hair fall to the floor, it was toxic green, paying it no mind she removed the front part; as she saw Bill's face she was taken back in horror, but still remained on top of him.
"I thought you wanted this Louise?" Bill joked
"How…" she pondered stroking his face with her cold fingers
Bill turned his head away and explained with two names "Waller…Joker…"
Killer Frost leaned forward and placed a snowflake kiss on his nose, then stood on the floor. "She'll pay for ruining you; I'll help you." she spoke with a chilling voice then leaving with her top half now covered up.
Bill did a double take on his situation. "Louise you forgot to un-freeze me!" he yelled out.
To be continued
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