12: Harley Quinn

Alfred let Sarah in and took her to the living room where Bruce was sitting relaxing for a change. He saw her walk in and stood to greet her.

"Here she is, Gothams golden girl," he smiled, "you're well loved since your victory catching Joker. How was it?"

"It was great actually...he helped me." She stopped. Should she should've said that?

Bruce raised an eyebrow, "he helped you? Oh, you mean by changing your name?"

"...kinda...I kept Starkergirl, but everyone called me Phantom Alien so I went with until he went with Alien Phantom...but no...he uh...well...helped me boost my ego back. If you know what I mean." Sarah blushed.

"Oh yes, I get it. He helped you by having you capture him," Bruce Wayne chuckled.

"Yeah, anyway, I like to ask how Selina is doing.

Bruce frowned slightly "Selina is good thank you. Surely you didn't just come to visit to ask me that question. Come on Sarah, what's really on your mind?"

"...is it really true Heroes and Villains can't mix? Or villains can become heroes? I know you're friends with an ex criminal named Plastic man."

"Yes but he is an ex criminal. It's more complicated than that. You know...Selina and I have a relationship, it only works because I try not to judge her...and we have to keep it private. It helps that our true identities are protected from the public eye."

"I just thought maybe I could help Joker become good. I don't know how, but I think I can. I friended Slashers that became anti-heroes, and they only kill bad guys. 079 hated humans, but now wants to protect, and Mr Gold used to be evil, but now is a hero."

Bruce nodded, but folded his arms, "please tell me you're not crushing on the clown? I saw him kiss you....and you looked like you didn't mind."

"...I-I was confused...I mean...he is a good kisser, but no! No!" Sarah blushed.

Bruce sighed and shook his head "you do have a crush on the clown. I might've known this would happen. So what do you need? Advice?"

"...just something if it's possible for villains to be heroes. Even those that are hard to help."

"It's possible if it's something they really want to do. They have to make the decision for themselves. Only then will they commit to it, for the right reasons."

"...right. I was gonna ask how that work for Selina, but it's fine. Thanks, Uncle Bruce," she sighed heading out.

Bruce then stopped her, "wait, Sarah, let me just say....if it's something he wants too, then he'll be willing to do whatever it takes. You might just have to give him a little time though. And please be careful. He has some very shady associates who you don't want to make enemies of."

"I know two and friends with. I am aware which one you are referring of course."

"There's more than one. He owns a club, it's a meeting place for all the criminals of Gotham's underworld. He does business with a lot of them. You just need to be careful."

"I will, and thanks for the information."

She then headed out, when suddenly someone pounced infront of her and hugged her.

"Bestie! You were amazing!" It was Harley Quinn. The good Harley.

"Harley?" She smiled and hugged her back.

"I heard the cops have been trying to catch Joker for ages" Harley said "but you caught him no problem!"

"He escape that quick?" Must've left the first day." Then she had an idea. "Oh this gonna be good. Look he has never met you, and I have told him a little bit about you, you think you can do a little prank for me?"

Harley smiled "sure! Sounds fun! What do you want me to do, girl?"

"I want you to sneak in the abandoned Amusement and steal Harleen Quinnzel's outfit and pretend to be Joker's girlfriend, he's flirt around him, but don't hurt him. She's a control freak, I want to see if he sees any changes." She giggled. I will be at one of his clubs. I will let you know which one."

Harley's eyes glowed with excitement. She would meet Joker? She always admired him for being a nice guy than the other Joker.

Sarah transformed into her Alien Phantom suit and went looking for the club. She found it and send the address to Harley. She then placed a blue tooth by Joker's desk when no one was inside and suck on the roof. The Omnitrix was playing the audio and that's when she heard Joker and Jackson come in.

"D'you want a drink, Jackie boy?" Joker asked, pouring himself a whiskey

"No thanks boss. I'd rather stay sober."

"Well I wouldn't. I need this after the indignity of those cops strip searching me!"

Jackson then laughed.

Alien giggled, but still felt bad.

"So...I noticed you seem distant from Harleen now...just a little, she must've saw the news." Jackson said.

"She's crazy, Jackson. And I like a girl being a little crazy, but since leaving Arkham she's getting worse" Joker admitted, lighting a cigarette and sitting with his feet up on the desk "She's also become really rough..... in bed. If you know what I mean. It's freaky"

Jackson shivered "I can imagine it would be."

Jackson never approved them together. He believed Sarah would be a perfect girl for him.

Suddenly the door opened for it was Harley dressed in Harleen's outfit, "Pu—I mean, Mr Jo~~

Jackson shivered then noticed something very different about Harleen.

"Oh hey, doll. I uh, wasn't expecting to see you here" Joker said, not noticing she looked different because he was on his third whiskey.

Jackson noticed and was shocked to see it was his old friend Harley.

Harley came to him and gave him a sweet kiss. Better than Harleen, but it didn't feel amazing like Alien's for some reason.

Jackson chuckled softly.

Joker looked at her warily, "you seem different. Like, a lot calmer than usual. Plus you just kissed me sweetly. Are you okay? And did you do something with your hair, doll?"

"Oh yeah, I thought you might like the blue and red," she smiled, "you like, Mr Jo~?"

"Yeah it's cute. Like you are" Joker smiled happily "why don't you come sit on my lap and let me take a closer look at it."

Jackson had to stifle his laughter then, he knew also Jokwr was tipsy.

"Are you sure the Alien heroine won't mind, because it seemed you like her." Harley smiled.

Alien froze hearing her say that. Where was she going with this?

"Uh....y-you mean because I kissed her when we had that fight? It was just me being me, you know how I try to use my charm as a distraction."

"I wouldn't mind I you like her, besides, I was think we could take a break. That's why I came here. To tell you to be free. Be free, Mr J, BE FREE!"

"Be free?! Seriously? That's kind of a pity, doll. I was just beginning to like you!" He then handed her a glass of whiskey "take a drink with me then, here's to being free!"

"...well I found someone else that's why," she takes it and drinks but Joker spats his out.

"Who? Who did you find??"

"...," she turns to Jackson and winks at him.

"Oh? OH! Yeah...heheh sorry boss, I was kind concerned to tell ya."

"What YOU and HARLEY?!" Joker was in shock "but you hate her!"

"....heh, she grew on me."

"And she's just beginning to grow on me, this is typical!" Joker huffed "so, is this a permanent thing or just a temporary break, doll?"

"Maybe temporary, but don't worry, I do see someone might like you." Harley smiled.

"Oh yeah, like who? Please don't say Gina.... her and I had a thing back in the day....or Rochelle, I know she has a thing for me but I'm not attracted to her" Joker said as he smoked his cigarette.

"...a certain alien?"

"Alien phantom? Yeah she kinda has a little crush on me" he chuckled "I did notice, the whole kissing thing kinda gave it away... and she got upset when I said I couldn't be with her"

"Well maybe give her a chance. I'm sorry it didn't work out, Mr Jo...I just...didn't feel a click I guess it was a crush."

"A crush? Really? Well that kinda hurts, Harls, especially after you begging me to sleep with you that first time. But....sure" he shrugged and took another drink "the thing is...the Alien lady is a hero and I'm a bad guy. Not exactly compatible."

"...well I was a villain too—"

Jackson stopped her, "don't say that, babe."

"Babe?!" Joker snorted his laughter "....okay maybe you two lovebirds would rather get out of here. Now I've been dumped, I'll be in here by myself and keep on drinking."

"Who knows, maybe Alien would visit," Harley winked and they both left.

After a bit Alien came to his window and knocked.

Joker was surprised seeing her, he hurried to the window and opened it "wow, it's not every day you see an alien at your window!" he chuckled and hiccuped "come on in before somebody sees you."

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