"The Villy Awards, a grand as well infamous event where villains from all across the world would come to see if their the most vile of the vile and twisted criminals that everyone knows them for. So far Harley has been to several of them as Joker's main squeeze but never as a equal, however this event would be different. Seeing how one she had become her own woman as well known across the criminal underworld as a threat. While also investigating the disappearance of Frank the Plant, who was essential in Ivy's plan in terraforming Gotham seeing that a villain might be responsible for the kidnapping. This was also a first for Bebop and Rocksteady seeing that they never attended a award show, however the issue for that was with dates. And Rocksteady who seemed to be in a relationship with Power girl would make things difficult since she was still a hero."
Harley and Ivy's Apartment-Morning
While Ivy would keep her research and that of any other important files she worked on at the legion of doom base for protection, both her and Harley would come back to their apartment for comfort. The two were right now talking about how they would go to the awards show tonight as well figure out which villain might have kidnapped Frank. Meanwhile for Rocksteady, he was on the rooftop looking at the sky thinking about how this event had to involve dates, and Power girl was somewhat his girl. So it would make sense for him to bring her to a villain's convention, right?
"Man. This is bullshit, why couldn't the show be 'who's the strongest' or 'meanest' awards show? Literally there's a bunch of stuff people are getting awards for."
The rhino questioning that he would love to show off everyone his girlfriend was one of the strongest women of the entire planet. However couldn't cause the chance of a hero and villain couple being show would cause the entire city to spin out of control. Especially ruin the reputation of Harley since she would resent him for bringing her along since this was also a mission as well.
"Maybe she can change her name and costume? I mean it can't be that hard to get a new getup."
Thinking about how he could try and suggest a new identity for her to use while heading to the awards show. Continuing to walk across the rooftop thinking about a idea, he barely noticed that of a shadow floating right above him.
"Never seen you think this hard before."
"Well yeah. I've used my head for smashing not for thinking, that's why I'm a rhino buddy."
Rocksteady responding to the voice as he thought it was Bebop who though was checking up on him. Though he wasn't there, noticing the shadow hovering over him he quickly looks over seeing none other than the girl he's been talking about. Power girl, who was doing what most people consider a 'hero entrance' as she could see a frustrated look on his face.
"I just handled a meteor shower that was coming near Utah. Thought I stop by and see you after hearing reports about a street fight with Harley and a large robot, wanted to see if that was for real."
Asking him about the Krang incident as it seemed the news had gotten across the news. Rocksteady nodded at the question seeing how it had happened which seem to only happen here and not anywhere else. Making a spot for her to land by his side, Karen was curious about what was getting Rocksteady riled up and walking around all by himself.
"Also I heard during my flight here about a award show, what's that about?"
Bringing up another question of how on her way to see her man she caught wind of hearing Rocksteady talking to himself. His ears fluttered along looking nervous as it seemed bad to inform her about the villain awards show.
"Oh that? Nothing big, just some show about doctors that the boss and Ivy got invited to. Bringing me along since they want to make sure no one tries to hit on them."
Thinking up on a lie for her as it seemed to work, however not knowing to most people. That for people who have increased hearing could tell whenever someone lies, for Karen. She could see he was telling a lie in which she decided to give him another chance since they spent time as well had sex.
"Rocky. You may sometimes act dumb but I know your not a good liar, so please tell me the truth."
Asking him in a honest tone that while he may have been brute force along horn headed when I came to fights. He did have a brain he use to think along would often use it in special moments, however this wasn't the moment. Seeing her blue eyes locked on him and giving a look for concern, Rocksteady couldn't help but respond to her.
"We're right now looking for a friend of ours who got kidnapped. We may have a lead and it's at this villain awards show, and right now everyone's got a date while me. I got you, which I'd love to bring but know that a hero and villain couple going there might stir a bunch of crap."
Giving her a actual answer about why he was up here as he seemed bothered that while his best friend and Harley have criminal romance interest. His was a superhero who's cousin was basically the best of the best, and bringing her would cause trouble for everyone. While Power girl would possibly be upset for him thinking about how he wanted to show her to everyone since it was every fan boy dream since her reputation of being a bombshell. She felt sad at how he didn't want her to get in trouble since her cousin was responsible for sending each one to prison or to the phantom zone.
"That is smart, but also you shouldn't be afraid of bringing me over to a event. This event? Maybe. However you can just ask a friend out to make sure it's still villain based, I know about your gamer buddy Shinigami."
Informing him about how it be alright to bring her along to make sure it seemed they were 'dating'. While it was messed up at the one time they could attend a event like this, the roles of being a hero and villain were serious. Rocksteady still felt annoyed about how if he brought his girl to the show it would cause a lot of trouble, snorting his nose about the thought. Power girl rubbed the side of his horn making sure he knew that there was still time for them to hang out whenever they were available.
"I'd love to help out with locating your friend. But the league got its hand full with this incident involving Starro trying to find a new place to call home. However, when I'm done, maybe we can actually have personal time with no one around us~"
Responding with a sly smile while pushing her chest to his chest seeing how after the last time they were together. The experience of them fooling around hasn't left her mind, Rocksteady merely showed a smile as well seemed to act rather geeky since he could act tough around her. Power girl smiled before heading off back to her duties as a hero, smiling at the idea of being with her actually alone and no one bothering them.
"Dude your such a chump Rock! Even I would try to outlast Karai if she gave me those eyes."
Shouted Bebop who was watching the scene along Harley and Ivy since they needed to inform the two about their plan tonight for the awards show. The rhino looked nervous at how he could have revealed their plan about terraforming Gotham.
"Did you spill the beans to bombshell there? Not saying it's a bad thing since even I would cause of her breasts. But we can't have you acting like a virgin at prom night."
Harley asking since while she didn't much mind Rocksteady having a girlfriend or rather someone related to the world's greatest hero. She didn't want him revealing anything about their plans, Rocksteady nodded to her at how while he did like Karen, he was also loyal to Harley.
"Right. Anyway we've already purchased tickets for the show tonight, and also got word from Karai having her dress ready for the event. Meaning that you two are going need to ditch the old school look and get you proper suits."
Ivy instructing them about how both Karai and Shinigami would be helping out with the situation. However the two would require to wear a proper attire of clothing as well make sure they'd look presentable to the award show seeing how it was a pristine moment. The two look at each other's clothing not understanding at what the plant woman meant by that, in which Harley walked over to the mutant's sides.
"Come on you two. Gotta make sure you two look nice for the evening, especially you 'prince charming'."
Teasing Rocksteady about how while she didn't much mind about him dating Power girl since she herself was envious about her breasts. She needed her mutants to focus on the matter such as looking for the person who stole Frank at the awards show, as well not to be distracted by anything.
Villy Awards Building-Afternoon
Having given Bebop and Rocksteady the lessons of how to attend a award show as well not losing it over them not having the proper meals. The four along their 'dates' Karai and Shinigami arrived to the show where they saw numerous costumes villains attending along looking well dressed for the occasion.
"How come there are no police officers or even masked meta humans coming to stop this event?"
Shinigami asking about how this was open for the public along no one taking the opportunity to ruin it and especially try and use it to their advantage in bringing in all these criminals. While that may be the case, Ivy pointed out by the security guards that had a Lex Luthor symbol badge on their suits.
"When Luthor started the Legion of Doom thing, half of the villain community requested to have special moments. Such as this, so having making a huge deal with the mayor. The Villy awards would be held in Crime Alley without any trouble from the GCPD and especially Batman, in return no type of foul play would happen."
Explaining to the ninja witch about how the deal between Luthor and the mayor went as the showed the guards their villain ID's. The guards allowed them entrance as they head inside seeing a huge amount of criminals, both they knew and didn't know. Any one of them could have been responsible for stealing the foul mouth mutated plant, though the question was who would take Frank.
"Any one of the these punks might have stolen Frank, so let's be on our toes and trust no one."
Harley telling the group as she decided to find their table, but before she could do so she bumped into someone. It was Riddler, who was still mutated into a fox while also looking good in a suit. The clown woman was about to attack him thinking that he was here to have his revenge, however Enigma put his hands up in defense.
"Easy their clown, not here to start trouble. Actually I wanted to say, sorry for what I did to you last year. Apparently your 'friends' substance altered my brain and made me more hostile and not thinking about almost destroying Gotham City."
Making his peace with her due to while in the past Riddler always valued himself as a intellectual man, transforming into a fox mutant and letting his beast side takeover might have been a reason why he sided with Psycho. However she raised a eyebrow at him seeing how there was more to the apology.
"Bullshit. Don't think that pulling this cute fox act is making up for what you put my friends and my wife did. Besides what's making you apologize? Time in Arkham actually did something to you?"
Questioning his newfound peace which made Riddler chuckle as the two soon looked over seeing another man walking over to the two. What made him different was how he had on a clock helmet over his head with a matching crown.
"Edward? I found our seats, we're lucky enough to get one for ourselves and not with that guy with the dick for a cannon."
Informing Riddler about their seats and holding his hand which got Harley curious. Seeing the two as well taking a moment to put the pieces together, she grew a smile in a surprised manner of how it seemed this was the reason why Riddler was apologizing.
"Oh relax will you. But introductions, Harley this is my boyfriend William Tockman. Also better known as 'Clock King'. Will, this is the psychiatrist that I told you about."
Doing a introduction with one another as Harley didn't know how to process of Riddler changing into a slightly non violent villain over a man he was dating. Though it being a award show merely gulps and shakes Clock King's hand greeting the fellow Gotham villain.
"Please to meet you. Edward told me a lot about you, especially how he helped Ivy to get you to finally break up with Joker. Kinda shows that everyone can change under the right circumstances, especially with the right people."
Bringing up a memory of how while she was still fondling over Joker who was still her boyfriend, Ivy hired Enigma to test her in seeing if he'd come to save her. However he didn't, while it was tough to accept that thought of Joker not saving her, it did allow Harley to trust Ivy even more.
"I guess so. Also congrats on being a couple, didn't think Edward would find a date since of his new 'look'. Still, I know a pig that's dating a ninja. But that's just Gotham, everybody has a crush for somebody."
Harley being respectful to Clock King since she didn't know his he was jerk or just being nice to her since they were at a awards show. The two decided to head to their table as she noticed Ivy finding theirs, coming over to seat down she noticed the mutants and two female ninjas scooping out the area.
"From what you've said about experimenting on Frank with mutagen. I've made a device to locate any mutant residue, so far there's nothing here."
Karai informing the two about there was no sign of any villain being involved with Frank. Ivy groaned at the moment seeing how this might have been a mistake, thinking about getting a drink. Her eyes widen at the entrance of who was the last one that entered, which was Charles. Also known as Kite man who was in a tuxedo and looking over at the tables.
"Oh fuck me with a branch."
Responding at the sight as she took a moment to look at their table, which was rather large and had a set of chairs which seemed to not be filled. Kite man noticed the sight of them including Ivy as he merely lowered his head trying to hide any personal emotions he had with her.
"Hey there, Ivy. And friends."
Greeting the group seeing how it was rather awkward since the last time they all saw him, he had to break up with Ivy during the wedding due to how they were actually feeing for one another. In which was with other people, the table fell silent seeing how it was a surprise seeing him here.
"Hey there Kites, didn't think a guy like you would be invited here."
Bebop breaking the silence as well slapping the side of his back seeing how this was a gathering of criminals and other types of people who enjoyed causing trouble, so they should enjoy the company they had. Kite man smiled at the response of the mutant warthog seeing how he was still the smiling tusk man he remembered.
"Well it's been rather a wild year after what happened after the wedding. Was down in the dumps, had to do some traveling. Came back into the dating game and got myself a girlfriend, also strange enough. I found some friends like you two."
Briefing them about what he's been up to as Kite man pulled out his phone several images of him flying across the countries on his own. Harley and Ivy could see how it seemed like he needed to be on his own for a while, much like Ivy herself who needed to be with someone. Though what caught off the others was what he said, pointing out to Bebop and Rocksteady about his so called 'friends'.
"Wait a minute, you mean you found friends? As in mutants? Are they a hawk and falcon? Since they fit your whole shtick in being a flying villain?"
Harley asking since if he was going to form his own group they'd be flight based and possibly understand what he say half the times. Charles merely nodded as the table noticed a bit of a disturbance at the entrance, in which Kite man didn't show much a reaction as he knew it was his friends.
"Not at all. Actually I met up with them in this small town called 'Fission City'. Sounded like some power plant, told them about how Gotham City was a good place to get a job."
Explaining about his friends apparently looking for work as the table saw two shadows slowly making their appearances. Both Bebop and Rocksteady's jaws dropped as they recognized who they were. They were male creatures much like them, however aquatic based. The one on the left was a light blue swordfish with a drill shaped nose, wearing a dark purple tuxedo and having a huge fin from his back. The other was a muscular lobster with dark red armored skin with a his claw much bigger than his right while wearing a burgundy tuxedo. The two mutants growled at the sight as they soon noticed Bebop and Rocksteady by the table.
"What the fuck are you doing here?!"
The four calling out on each other as it seemed that there was a bit of confusion for the others as it seemed they had met one another. Both Harley and Kite man seemed curious at the four as the duos looked at one another with a unpleasant look.
"Wait. You know Spinner and Slobster?"
Kite man asking calling out their names since it seemed odd for the two to know about one another. Each of them shared a animalistic like growl acting like they were in the jungle.
"Know them? These wannabe chums are knock off versions of us. Cause we heard about outside mutation business happening, and Shredder sent us to check it out. Only for us to discover these fuckers."
Bebop announcing to Kite man since it seemed New York wasn't the only place that had criminals mutating people. Spinner, the swordfish humanoid creature merely scuffs at the word 'mutation' since it wasn't exactly like that.
"Correction. It's called 'Gene Slammed', and it didn't involve using green gunk you had to scrap off barrels. And that we're all aquatic fish, you are the knock offs."
Calling him out how there was a difference between them in which the four merely growled preparing for a fight. Seeing how this might lead to a full on animal mutant brawl, Karai walked over between Bebop and Spinner seeing how that she had known about the outside mutation business going on.
"It doesn't matter. Not anymore at least since the last time we heard from your master, he abandon you and several others to join another group. His whereabouts are unknown."
Bringing up a issue between their business ending with the disappearance of Spinner and Slobster's boss. The two merely rolled their eyes at how that issue was brought up, resulting in them ready to start trouble. Luckily enough Kite man walked over to calm down the moment between everyone since he could see bad blood between the creatures.
"Hey. We're all villains here, human or not. Besides I wanted you all to get a taste of what Gotham is like, ok guys?"
Talking to the two aquatic creatures as they merely looked at Bebop and Rocksteady who still didn't like them sharing seats with them. Though from the look on Charles face, made them annoyed since how nice he was to them and trying to get them to open themselves to the city.
"Do they at least have food that isn't hamburgers?"
Slobster asking as that seemed a sign of them not going start any trouble as Kite man showed his usual charming smile as he brought his two new friends over to the table to meet the others. While things seem to be alright and settled down, Ivy was still feeling troubled by seeing Kite man here. While he seemed alright along had moved on, it appeared that she hadn't.
"I need to go get some air, tell me if there's any awards that might be interesting to see."
Telling Harley before giving her a kiss on her hand before heading out as the moment of seeing her ex fiancé was too much. Heading outside for her to clear her head, Harley could tell there was something off as she could tell it might have to deal with Kite man.
"Well, anyone going order first?"
Suggesting something to get the group distracted from the argument and personal moment as Rocksteady offered to get everyone's meals. Meanwhile for Kite man was curious when his new girlfriend would arrive since it might be the first time she would be meeting his ex bride to be, so he hope it didn't feel awkward.
Outside of the building
Ivy felt lucky that no one else was outside since she had a look on her face of how the night had got worse. From not able to find anyone who might have taken Frank, now her night was even more ruined by Kite man coming in with his own versions of mutant muscle. Taking a moment to sit at a bench she decided to text the others to see if they found anything, however it seemed she was almost out of power.
"Need a charger?"
A voice called out to the redhead as Ivy looked over seeing a woman with black hair as well wearing a white and gold dress. Offering her a phone charger, Ivy accepted it since she needed one.
"If it's weird then sorry, I'm always keeping up to date with the weather since after this the sky is going be full of weirdos."
Stating her reason since most of the villains in the building could fly without needing any transportation. Meaning she could fly as well, Ivy got the meaning as well began to charge her phone, though it seemed the mask woman noticed her expression of sadness.
"Sorry if I'm looking a bit crappy, it's just that my friend who's a bit of a asshole got kidnapped by one other these jerks which seems unlikely. While also to make matters worse, they paired me up with my ex fiancé. Who has friends that my wife's friend have some personal frat boy problem."
Ivy explaining her reason on why she was out here trying to get some fresh air and steer clear away from the drama. The black haired woman could relate as she sat down seeing how she seemed to be in the same situation.
"Really? They did the same thing to me. I'm helping my new boyfriend's friends try to understand how Gotham is. But when I heard about us being assign to his fiancé, I couldn't step into the building."
Responding back of how she was in a similar predicament of Ivy's, only for them to reason how they were connected. Ivy took a moment to look at her realizing that she was Kite man's new girlfriend, while for her doing the same as she felt nervous being near his ex.
"Oh shit. I'm so sorry, maybe I should go."
"No please don't it's ok. It's been already a stressful week for me, not exactly in the mood to do it to someone else."
Ivy apologizing for making the girl afraid since most situations when a new girlfriend meets a old flame it would never end well. However Ivy wanted to avoid that issue seeing how this was a night to enjoy themselves, the masked girl merely smiled as they continued to sit by one another.
"The name's Golden Glider, not exactly known that much in the villain community since I do small time jobs. But I also stand out due to my skates, they help me glide in the air."
Introducing to herself as she showed off her abilities with a golden aura surrounding her along several straps floating. It was rather spectacular like if she was a ice skater, Glider descended on the bench as well noticing the smile on Ivy's face seeing how she might have impressed him.
"That's really cool, I mean it makes since you two fly. So basically your saving money on transportation."
Making a joke of how with her and Charles being able to fly around it would be easy travel without any interference. She shared a laugh with him about the issue along how while each of them thought the other was going hold a grudge against each other for dating Kite man, there wasn't. Sharing a smile with one another, Ivy was curious about something else.
"Did you tell Charles about our 'friends'? Cause apparently my wife's idiots might start trouble and I don't want to start anything."
Asking about the walking swordfish and lobster man who seemed to have it out for Bebop and Rocksteady. Golden Glider merely bit the side of her lip since she met them when they were hanging out with Charles.
"Same. Actually it was funny since when Charles found them in Fission town, they were at a comic book convention wearing mascot costumes. He invited them for drinks and offered them a chance to be friends. Which then lead us to meet each other the next month."
Expressing a story of how Kite man met the two aquatic creatures got along as well seemed alright with one another. As the women continued their conversation, they soon noticed both of their groups coming out looking both annoyed as well irritated with what they saw inside.
"That award show sucked! As soon as they brought up half of the people I killed most of the villains either booed at us or tried to shoot us. Still, got us some of their wallets."
Harley informing Ivy about how before they could watch the show, the memorial for several villains that passed away which involved Harley being involved with the deaths. The two could see their time knowing one another was up as they decided to meet up with their loves, the two groups looked at one another both friendly as well intimidating.
"Even if we're not hanging out with Kite man there, we got his back. So don't fuck with him."
Rocksteady stating that both he and Bebop didn't mind the kite themed man since he was alright, along would back him out if Spinner and Slobster didn't be nice with him. Both the swordfish and lobster chuckled at the mention seeing how they would need to be careful themselves.
"We won't, because now he's got two real beasts to watch out for him, and unlike you. We all got the same schtick."
Slobster stating as they smirked at how they stated to be more better than them. Showing his wrist which had a wristband on it, his tuxedo was ripped open showing his actual clothing which was a dark purple leotard with the symbol of Kite man's emblem on his shoulder. Suddenly coming out from his backpack was a set of fin like wings, which allowed him to shoot up into the air.
"What can I say? When finding new friends, introduce them to my hobby and see what they'll think."
Kite man said with a smile as Slobster did the same and flexed his suit right off his body. Wearing only but black shorts with Kite man's symbol, Slobster had a jet pack which would help support his weight. Launching right off from the ground and joining his friend, leaving Kite man and Golden Glider to look at the others.
"It was nice seeing you again Ivy. Hope you and Harley are doing great with each other."
Smiling to her as well showing a hand in friendship since while the memory of their wedding was bad for both of them. He wouldn't mind being friends with them, Harley and the others looked at Pamela to see if she would shake his hand. To that of their surprise she did so, while also showing a smile to Kite man at the same time.
"Sure. Also make sure she tries the chili, it's got a hell of a kick. Maybe send you both flying in the sky."
Reminding him about the chili that he made for her when they were dating. The helmet man nodded as he activated his kite along Glider activating her skates, the group saw the four flying up in the air with their own flying contraptions going off like if they were a criminal rainbow.
"Seriously, the next time we met another pair that are copy cats like us. Pow! Straight to the damn moon!"
Bebop stating at how whenever a pair of mutants appear similar to him and Rocksteady, they either had a grudge or might try and replace them. Karai merely elbows his stomach seeing how they had enough excitement for the night and should head home. Meanwhile for Ivy, she walked over and comforted Harley as well doing so since she was somewhat glad Kite man broke up with her during the wedding. So that she could admit her feelings for Harley and be lucky to now have her in her life, even if it hurt like hell.
"The two aquatic creatures introduced for this chapter come from the show 'Street Sharks'. A show similar to TMNT, along a clue to what might happen to Kite Man after Season 3."
