Batgirl paced her Batcave angrily, as she went over the events of the previous hour in her mind.
Stupid bird thinks he can replace me…
She grumbled to herself before turning back to her project, it suddenly seemed so insignificant now. She wouldn't admit it to anyone (least of all Batman) but she was envious of Robin, Batman had wanted him to be his sidekick. Batman wanted to get rid of Batgirl, and it made her a bit upset.
Besides, I'd like to see the pixie crack into Wayne industries with nothing but a laptop and his brain.
Pushing the thoughts aside Batgirl strolled over to her screen and checked the news reports, nothing, nothing, no-
She paused rewinding the tape, there was some sort of explosion in down town Gotham, she checked her transmitter.
"You seen the news Bats?" She asked into it and got a gruff reply.
"Were on our way now, you joining us?" He asked and Batgirl could vaguely make out Robin in the background, grumbling that they could handle it jus fine without her.
"Sure, I'll be there in five" She grunted in agitation and flipped the switch on the wall, returning the cave to it's garage-y glory.
"Stupid bird, good thing I don't hold grudges for longer than a week" She muttered pulling on her mask and slipping her utility belt around her waist, before shooting out of the garage on her bike.
Idiot knows nothing about what he's doing, he'll get himself killed.
She arrived in exactly five minutes and raised an eyebrow, Robin was lying on the floor groaning and Batman was desperately trying to keep Punch and Judy at bay.
Punch and Judy? Must be the Joker, haven't fought him yet…
"Ooh look! Another bat has joined the party!" Joker laughed and Batgirl looked up at Joker and waved at him.
"Hey, don't think we've met yet. I'm Batgirl" She introduced and he bowed to her, and gave her a thin, sadistic smile.
"Well I am the Joker, and unfortunately my dear you aren't going to be breathing much longer" He chuckled down to her and Punch came barrelling towards her, Batgirl gave a dramatic sigh before stepping to the side, and Punch get charging past.
"Jeez Bats, I thought these guys gave you trouble?" She asked reaching down to her belt, she heard laughter and looked over at Robin.
What the heck is so funny?
She glared at him for a moment before it struck her.
"Jokers laughing gas" She muttered before reaching down to a concealed pocket in her cape and pulled out a thin gas mask, it only covered her mouth and nose and it had limited oxygen, but it would do for now.
"Oh you so owe me kid" She grumbled slapping the mask on Robins face.
Great, now your gonna die.
"Always did want to die laughing" She muttered dodging to the side as Judy this time tried to flatten her, seems like they only knew one direction. Straight.
She could hear Batman grunting and she glanced over, he had a mask on also and another was laying at his feet.
He's trying to protect the mask! If I can grab it, I can use it!
Running forwards as quickly as she could Batgirl span and grabbed the mask off the floor by Batman's feet, then place one hand on the floor and flung her legs upwards, catching Punch on the chin and sending the giant stumbling backwards.
"Damn their fat" She muttered momentarily forgetting about that mask, that was until Batman grabbed it and pressed it against her face.
"Get it on. NOW" He ordered her and she pulled it on quickly and turned to glance at Robin, he was still giggling like a school girl, and Batgirl felt a pang of pity.
Stupid kid, he's not cut out for this.
She turned and was almost kicked in the face by a black shoed foot.
She barely dodged it before back flipping away and staring at her opponent.
It was a girl about her age, with a black and red outfit that hid her hair and a white painted face along with a black mask. Even with her mask on, Batgirl could see a strange kind of wildness in the girls eyes. Madness. The worst kind of madness.
"Hello, I'm Harlequin. Pleased to meet you" The girl greeted, and she had such a quiet and calm voice that it sent shivers up Batgirl's spine.
Great, just what we needed. Another maniac.
"I work for Mr Jay, Joker. I want to make everyone smile, even you Batgirl" She continued and gave a long thing smile and stared directly into Batgirls eyes, it was like staring into oblivion.
"I smile all the time, you just haven't seen it yet" Batgirl told her as they circled each other, both in defensive stances.
"That's okay, I'll make it permanent" Harlequin giggled and leapt towards Batgirl, bending over backwards and flinging her feet up in the air as she tried to catch Batgirl.
Damn! She's flexible and a good fighter!…A worthy opponent at last?
Batgirl dodged under Harlequins feet and went to sweep her hands away as she flipped backwards, but she only just caught the edge of her hands which barely knocked the red and black clad girl who landed in a crouch with her back to Batgirl.
"I know who you are, Gordon"
At that moment, it felt as if the world had frozen and only Batgirl and Harlequin existed.
"H…how?" She asked in a whisper but the girl just tapped her nose.
"Oh don't worry, I wont tell. Mr Jay doesn't care who you are, as long as you keep him entertained" Harlequin assured her with a giggle before throwing a smoke pellet to the ground and leaping backwards into the shadows.
"No! Wait!" Batgirl yelled tearing through the shadows towards her but the deeper in she went the harder it as to see, when she finally broke through it they were gone. As was Batman and Robin.
"Damn it" She growled to herself before checking the satellite navigation system on her (upgraded) gauntlet.
"Location, east Gotham…lower subsection four…call Batbike?"
"Affirmative, and make it quick" She ordered and heard the familiar growl of an engine as her bike zoomed closer. When it arrived she got on and paused for a moment before sighing.
I don't care if she said she wouldn't tell, she can't be trusted…*sigh* I guess I have to tell Batman this time…
With a loud sigh she started to make her way to the Batcave, dreading seeing Robin again.
Oh, wait…wasn't he gassed? Even if he is annoying, I hope he's alright.
Hey peeps! Tulip here.
I would've posted this sooner but for some reason it wouldn't upload…ah well, it's working now.
Knightmare1986, when I say evil, I mean in the dark sense. This is going to get very dark. Also, glad you liked the chickens entrance (Robin is the chicken/pixie) and try not to hate him too much, he just learn (eventually) only problem is I don't want Batgirl to come of as bigheaded, just cocky. Oh and you said that you showed Batgirl begins to your friends? Well I'm glad they liked it!
Highlander, woooo! Thanks for the review! And of course BG is going to take down the blunder chicken (oh look another nickname for him) again!
Read and Review guys!
Tulip Out.