A loud hiss erupts near the gate as I shield my eyes from a large burst of light similiar to a flash bang grenade. I can't see in front of me. The light is too bright. I hear the word "Pots!" and then silence. I can make out Ivy with her jaw agape . She looks like a statue. The light slowly fades and the room is silent. It was as if we are in a vortex, or a vacuum.
I can only hear my own breathing and the sound of my eyelids fluttering. I look around ready to fight and possible flight. I see a woman emerge from the light waving a wand. Orbs of blue light swirl around her face as she looks toward the Joker's mom.
I crouch preparing for attack when the raven haired girl tips her top hat and scoots her tails floating above the table crossing her fishnet thighs. "I am Zatanna Zaharra. I wish you no harm. I am here to help" she says waving her gloves side to side causing the orbs to travel across the room.
I hiss instinctivly sensing her magic.
I turn to Ivy who is still a mannequin with her mouth open. I do not like what this intruder is doing to my friend and snarl.
The black haired girl swirls her white gloves around causing the blue orbs to swirl and change color. They gyrate with some kind of energy inside echoing a slight buzz inside their core. I crack my knuckles and and dig my boot heels down.
"I knew you would visit her. Ergot is an old friend and told me Jack told her you had been inquiring at the Psycho Circus."
I keep my eyes on her and the orbs wondering how I could carry Ivy out of here fast from this trap.
"I am not alone. There are many of us ." she said placing her wand down and capturing the orbs in her hands.
I glance around preparing for an ambush eager for a fight.
"We are many. Batman from time to time works with us." she says kicking her fishnet stocking legs and tilting her top hat covered head.
I was confused now. I knew I shouldn't listen to her. Ivy was under her spell. I needed to take her out. I prepare to jump when she says
"I have travelled to the future and know how improtant you are to our existence. "
I smirk. Realizing this witch is wacko!
"I know how important your daughter is to us." She adds.
Now she has my full attention.