Ok so sorry I had to clear up some things with my other fic so I'm back!
Nothing is mine as always.
It was early in the morn and the sun was making a bright pink and blue in the sky before it rose into the sky. "Harley come on if you don't hurry people will spot us!" Clopin whispered to Harley helping the young woman onto the front of the caravan.
"I know Clopin its just that I'm so tired." She replied yawning as he sat next to her then jerked the reins so the horses would move forward. "Told you not to stay up late last night." He whispered smiling at her.
Once they got past the south gate they followed the trail. "So Clopin are you sure about this I mean you're leaving every one behind for a little while wait no thats not what I meant or is it,..." Harley cut herself off as he put a finger to her lips. "Quiet Harley no one likes babbling. Why don't you tell me a of these books I've never heard of?"
She gulped twiddling her thumbs then thought of her best friend and how she became Ivy. "There once was a passionate gardener by the name of Pamela Isly who loved her plants so much that she could understand them, they were like treasure to her. But there was only of her treasure's that she would indeed die for. Its name was the Briar Rose.
"It was the rarest flower of them all because it was lush and beautiful just like her. Men would come from far and wide to try to get her to move her garden so they could build a house there." Harley said dazing off into the woods only to be brought back by Clopins voice.
"Why did they want to live were her garden was?" He asked curiously staring at the road ahead. "Oh it was because that location was perfect for farming so every one wanted it even a wealthy lord. The lord figured if he could impress Pamela then he could have her and her land. But nothing went as he planned. The tree's that were around the lordships mansion forewarned her of his evil plot so she went home claiming to be sick. The next day she came back with a potion from a witch that would make her lips poisonous." Harley said trying to make her modern story fit into this past.
Clopin looked at her and smiled. "You know that witches are mostly friendly don't you?" Harley nodded then continued with her story.
"When dinner was served Pamela pretended to have a great time but once the lord proposed to her she said yes and gave him a kiss on the lips. The lord was so happy that he licked his lips in anticipation but instead of tasting the sweetness of her lips they tasted bitter. Not a moment later he dropped to the ground not able to move.
"Pamela took the rest of her potion and poured it on one half of his face to deform him so then he would lose any chance to marry his true love. The end." Harley said happily leaning back with her hands behind her head.
He looked at her confused. "So she destroyed the lord but what became of him?" Harley started to laugh which almost scared Clopin. "He went nuts and now people call him two face. Disgraced but really a good guy now, well at least the better half." Harley said giggling a little.
Clopin was staring at her now wondering if she was insane or not. "Relax! Nothings going to happen if you meet her. She's my best friend." He was still staring at her when he talked. "You mean the story's real and it really happened?"
"I changed a few parts of it of course just to make it entertaining." Harley heard Clopins sigh as he relaxed. "Are there any romantic story's where you come from?" He asked now leaning back next to her. "Yep but none of them are pretty at the end."
"Why not?" Clopin said leaning up and looking down at Harley. "Because life isn't all sunshine and peaches Clopin. I thought you knew that." She said finishing her conclusion and picking at her nails.
It was a few more hours before they stopped to eat lunch and let the horses graze. Once done with lunch they started to head off again. "So when will it be till we come by the next town?" She asked staring out into the woods waiting for some thing to jump out. "It will be about four days till we reach the next village." Clopin replied patting her head.
Harley turned herself towards Clopin and leaned up against him. She felt him stiffen but stayed put as he slowly started to relax beside her. It was nightfall and Clopin was going almost insane from Harley singing a sailors song.
She started the chorus again as Clopin tackled her down to the ground trying to stop her from singing it again. Harley started to giggle as she tried to push him off of her but he stayed put. "How is it your so strong! You're like the Riddler!" Harley said still struggling with Clopin till they both heard some one clearing their throat.
Both Harley and Clopin looked behind them to see two men standing by the caravan with swords by their sides. With out hesitating Clopin jumped to his feet pulling Harley with him. "What would you fine gentlemen want?" Clopin asked while Harley lunged for her mallet.
"Well lets see, we want your money, food, oh and your girl." The Leader said smiling towards Harley. She made a gagging sound as Clopin literally picked her up and tossed her into the caravan locking the door behind him. She started to bang on the door with her fists screaming like a child. "Clopin! Clopin let me out! Please I can help! I've beaten tougher!"
Harley stopped beating the door to listen for a moment. All she heard were smacks and cursing. She started to strip from her dress and change into her "Uniform". Picking up the oversized mallet Harley took one swing at the locked caravan door which broke the lock and jumped out.
When she seen Clopin on the ground her eyesight became red as she swung her mallet into the face of the one that seemed to be the leader. The leader fell to the ground unconscious while Harley turned to the other shaking man. "Alright scum bag you have a choice! Take your friend and live or die. Which is it?"
The man dropped the sword and ran towards his friend. "Thats right bub Ya better get out of here!" She said swinging at the man with her mallet to chase him away.
After they were gone Harley dropped her mallet and ran towards Clopin. Turning him over Harley lifted up his shirt to see what was wrong. All over his fit body were small and large cuts on his skin. She sighed then poked at his nose, he jumped up laughing which in turn made Harley laugh.
She got off the ground and slapped him on the back. "Ah I should have known! No one like you gets taken out by a beating like that." They laughed for a minute then she pushed him into the caravan and blocked the door with her mallet.
"Harley? What are you doing?" Clopin asked knocking on the door. "What do you think? I could have killed that poor kid just because you wanted to yank on my chain! Why do you think I held back huh Mr. J?" Harley said sitting by the fire forgetting who she was talking to.
"Harley? You do remember I am Clopin right?" Clopin shouted from the caravan which partially snapped Harley out of her daze. Blinking she walked over to the Caravan door and removed her mallet then opening the door to a blushing Clopin. "Sorry its just Joker would have played a joke like that on me if he were to get into a good mood."
Clopin pulled off Harley's Jester hat. "You look better with out your costume. I prefer you to wear your other strange clothing if you are to fight maybe the mask too but not the costume. Harley feeling in a better mood pushed him out of the caravan and changed into her overalls and red sweater but keeping her mask in her pocket.
Walking out of the caravan with some food Harley looked at Clopin smiling. I'd rather wear this any way. Mr. J use to always make me wear my costume." Harley smiled at Clopin then handed him an apple. "Why?" Clopin asked before taking a bite.
She paused for a moment before answering. "He's really into jesters and harlequins so he makes me wear the costume all the time. He always says 'Harley if you love me you'll wear that costume or at least the make up.'" Harley laughed but Clopin did not.
"If you were my wife I wouldn't make you wear any thing you didn't want too." Harley blushed at his words and shut up so she could eat her apple.
Once they were done Clopin took a small leather bound book out of his bag and handed it to the sleepy Harley. "I bought this for you, so then you could keep track of the days and our journey." Harley was so happy she tackled Clopin to the ground almost screaming thank you.
"Lets go to bed." He said putting out the fire.
Ok I know I suck for not updating sooner I'm so sorry there's just so much going on! Any who Happy V day and no I do not mean September fifth. Please review!
I forgot that I finished this chapter!