The Right Side of Wrong

The Final Joke: Part 1

Veronica's POV:

We've arranged to have a small gathering for Ivy's burial.

King Shark: "Harley, a few words?"

Harley breaks down into tears.

Me: "I'll go."

I walk to stand before the others while biting back my own tears.

Me: "Dr. Pamela Isley was many things. She was a friend, an environmentalist, a doctor, a partner, a teammate, and a sister. When I first came to live with her, Ivy welcomed me with open arms and let me stay as long as I wanted. I never truly realized how much of a sister she was to me until today. She, nor her sacrifice, will ever be forgotten. Ivy, we love you, and we'll miss you."

I look up to see Harley heading towards Joker's tower, but I hold her in place with my telepathy.

Harley: "Ronnie, what are you doing?"

Me: "I just lost one sister. I'm not losing another! Unless you have a plan, you're not going anywhere near that psychopath!"

Harley: "I have a plan. Kill Joker, but we're gonna need some help."

{Time skip}

Batman: "Quinzels, what are you doing here?"

Harley: "We wanna take down Joker. I can't believe I'm saying this, but we need to all work together."

Batman: "I work alone."

Me: "No one knows Joker better than the three of us. We put our heads together, we can beat him. And then you can go back to whatever it is you do."

Batman: "I'm not teaming up with you. You should be locked up in Arkham."

Harley: "Joker killed Ivy, took over Gotham, and cut off your bat nuts! Help us!"

Batman: "If I say yes to this, what do you bring to the table, Quinzels?"

Me: "The thing he wants most."

{Time skip}

Harley and I lead the crew to Joker's tower's entrance. Before we can knock on the door, an array of guns appear as Joker walks onto the terrace.

Joker: "Who is it? I've already donated. Oh, Mayhem, Harley. To what do I owe the pleasure?"

Harley: "Well, seeing as it's your birthday and all, we got you a gift."

Joker: "Oh, you shouldn't have. I mean, especially after what I did to Ivy. You must be very upset with me. Of course, I'm referring to the murdering her on purpose. And Mayhem, so sorry to hear about you and Riddler. I would say he was doing what he thought was best for you, but that would be a lie. And, from what I hear, lying is what makes your world crumble to pieces."

I bite my lip as he laughs while Harley glances to me with a sympathetic look.

Me: "Water under the bridge."

Harley: "Besides, we're practical. You won, and we wanna be on the winning side."

Joker: "Oh, Harley, how positively mature of you."

Me: "I know, right? Real growth, so proud. Now, I thought maybe you two could patch things up over a steaming cup of-."

We all step back to reveal 'Batman' in handcuffs.