Mad Love

29~ The Bird

We were ready for anything including
him.
"You know now that I see you two up close you really aren't anything spectacular. Just a broken, psychotic man and a hopelessly devoted pawn. You two really aren't a sight to behold"
Robins tactic of trying to taunt us were definitely working on me, but Mistah J not so much. Placing my night vision goggles on my head I get ready for action.
"Says tha annoying little sidekick"
"Come on you cowardly clowns"
"Come on bird boy"
J's grin expands at his nickname for the stupid bird. I'm really starting to hate this knockoff Robin. He wasn't the real one of course. Mistah J killed that one. Looks like Batsy found another one to train. I swear he pumps out sidekicks faster than I drink grape soda.
"You know Harley-girl Daddy knows a lot of things"
Nodding my head I agree.
"I also happen to know that bird boy over here didn't get sent by Bats. He came by himself because he thought he could take us. I don't know if you were told this and I hate to be the bringer of bad news, but I killed the last one of you. You know you aren't the first right?"
J moves closer and closer to Robby with each sentence, but Robin doesn't seem to notice. He was too busy trying to keep an eye on both of us. In order to patronise him more I bird call. Shooting me a hard glare Robin turns his attention back to Mistah J. Puddin quickly backhands Robin across the face which left him reeling. Quickly trying to recover Robin tried to punch J, but ultimately missed. Moving back over to me J snakes a hand around my waist.
"Mistah J I don't think that was very nice. Maybe bird boy ovah here needs a lesson or two?"
J gets slightly impatient, but keeps a mask of someone who has all the time in the world. 
"I do believe Robby here has been extra naughty. Maybe no more bird food for a bit should suffice. Or maybe a bigger bird will do the trick"
J laughs while Robin just snarls. Moving away from me J walks to the opposite end of the alley.
"I killed the other one I can kill you just as easily"
Robin, now extremely angry charges at J, but Mistah J slaps Robins back with his cane. As quick as a flash bird boy throws a small container at me which explodes and traps me in a net.
"HEY NO FAIR BIRD BRAINS! I DIDNT EVEN GET TA FIGHT YA COWARD"
"Harleen this isn't you! If you can hear me stop this madness! This is just a spell-"
Robin's voice struggles as he continues to keep up with Mistah J's fighting patterns. From my view point J's breathing patterns were becoming more erotic by the minute. He truly was mad. And when Mistah J was mad no one was safe. Not even me.
"Didn't Bats teach you manners back at the bat cave? It's not nice to trap someone's stuff. Especially my stuff bird boy"
Mistah J's voice was so calm it was definitely suspicious and dangerous. The battle between Robin and J was not evenly matched because my Puddin is the best, but Robin cheats and uses a fancy gadget that stuns Mistah J.
"PUDDIN!"
My shriek bounces off of the walls and enters everyone's ears like a pinball meeting it's goal. I can't loose him again! I didn't even notice my goggles slid off my head. It's bad enough I thought he died I'm not loosing him again! My struggles were all in vain. Approaching me in a rather quick pace Robin bends down and slings me over his shoulder like a sack of potatoes.
"HOW DARE YA! Didn't anyone teach ya how to treat a lady? LET ALONE A CRAZY PSYCHOTIC CLOWN LADY?"
An unknown object hits Robin causing him to jerk forward with me still on his shoulder. As if he just decided to die Robin slumps to the ground. No fair I didn't even get to hit him! At this point I was pissed because I was still tied in a net, my Puddin was who knows where, and I was just dropped on the ground.
"Who are ya? Get away from me!"
The lightning was dim and my night vision goggles fell off. An all too familiar stranger laughs, but it wasn't a normal laugh. It was my Puddins laugh.
"Shhh Harley-girl it's just me"
The familiar click of a pocket knife is music to my ears as Mistah J cuts me free. Quickly getting up I dust off the imaginary substance.
"HAH! Next time Bats should come here himself instead of sending the help huh Mistah J?"
Robin groans before giving up and letting his head finally hit the ground with a soft thud. That shows his last line of defence is down which would be easier for us.
"Well played my queen. What would you like to do to this criminal for his act of treason?"
J asks me curiously. Mistah J never lets me decide the fate of our victims so this was big for me.
"Let's take him ta the torture room Mistah J!"
Robin wasn't far away from us and my anger has never been this hot. Gripping my bat I strike Robin in the gut. I was about to strike him again, but Mistah J grips the tip of my bat, preventing me from any further damage.
"Tsk tsk tsk Harley let's save some fun for later shall we?"
My eyes were full of wonder at what I could do to Robin. Maybe I could show off for Mistah J? He looks to me with a face full of excitement before snapping to one of his goons. The idiotic goon took the body straight to the van and strapped him up with the other bodies. The last thing I see is Robin's face. It was so full of fear and terror that I felt a small pang of guilt hit me.
Stop Harley this isn't you!
Wow a new voice! Hiya voice. I was wondering when a new one of you would join our book club.
HARLEEN IS THE TRUE YOU
Continuing to ignore the voice I think about all the things I can do to Robin. OH Mistah J and I will have so much fun later! Familiar sirens blare faintly from a distance. The red and blue illuminate the alleyway we were currently in and reflects off of Mistah J's car.
"Come on Harley-girl no time to waste. We do in fact have a date night to attend to after all"
Realising he was referring to the police I grab my blood covered bat and run.
"NOT TODAY POPO'S! HARLEY QUINN IS NEVAH GOIN BACK TO JAIL. NEVAH!"
Flipping off the cops I make sure they can see my new tattoo. The tattoos made me feel dangerous and I loved it. A sharp pain cuts through my mind, but before I have time to react Mistah J takes action. He grabs me by my waist and throws me over his shoulder stalking to the purple Lamborghini. Apparently I wasn't going fast enough. I still wonder what that pain was. Where did that new voice come from?He throws me in and drives off, leaving me very giddy and confused. We actually got B-mans sidekick. J is acting like it was no big deal though.
Meaning I should probably do the same. It wasn't his first time so I can see why it wasn't that big for him. It was date night and I should probably be focusing on Mistah J, but I just couldn't wait to torture Robin!
"Mistah J where are we goin for date night?"
Shaking his head lightly Mistah J makes a sharp right turn down a medium-busy street. Gotham was usually very active at night so Mistah J has to manoeuvre around the cars. Tonight was too easy for him though. He always liked a good challenge. It made him feel like he was a king. Very powerful. He liked power in other ways too and I was willing to let him feel like a god.
"Somewhere very special"
His comment leaves me thirsty for more. I couldn't possibly wait for his surprise! J's grin was all I needed to know that this was gonna be big.
"Mistah J how much long-"
Growling J slams his foot on the pedal, nearly avoiding another car. Laughter spills out of my mouth. Mistah J laughs too, but our enjoyment is cut short.
"Listen Harley-girl Daddy is very busy watching the rode right now. If you can't sit and be quiet I'm afraid I'll have to pull over and punish you. You understand? Daddy doesn't like when he has to punish you. Do you remember last time?"
Images of electro shock therapy enter my head along with other forms of torture. Silently nodding my head I go back to being bored. Another thought enters my head.
"If ya tell me I'll-"
Swift as lightning a hand smacks my face and sends me flying into the door. It was a terrible feeling. When Mistah J hurt me. Think of all the tortures into the world. It didn't even compare to what I felt.
"SIT.SHUT UP.NOW"
My light whimper was barely heard above the car engine. A single tear left my eye.
Why are you crying? You deserved it. He told you to not talk and sit quietly. You should have listened.
I'm so stupid I should have listened to his advice. This is all my fault! Another tear and another pour from my eyes, but I pretend they don't. Good thing I had my waterproof make up on. I'm not taking any chances after my last encounter with the bat. God I hate the water. I'm never doing that again. Thinking of the memory a light chuckles escapes my lips before it escalates into full blown laughter. Almost not believing myself I realise something.
"Mistah J I do believe after this special place we have a visit to make"
Confusion was present on J's face. Before he can ask questions I simply reply.
"In prison someone hurt me really badly. I thought maybe you could teach him a lesson?"
Letting out a sigh J shakes his head.
"Listen Harley you seem to have forgotten who is boss around here. I'm simply trying to show you something here. So SIT DOWN AND SHUT UP"
Shrivelling at his voice I decide it's best to sit down and shut up. God I loved when he was bossy. The car stops abruptly. Looking up from my nervous fiddling hands I see we are at Ace Chemicals.
"Why are we here?"
Instead of answering my question J hops out of the car and rushes to my side. Popping open the car door I take his hand as it guides me out.
"What a gentleman"
Fake surprise I lightly touch my heart. Chuckles emit from his throat. J acts as my guide in this place I knew all too well. To be honest I only knew the way up to the vats, everywhere else was simply a game of chance. I do need to come here more often. It was where I was born after all. This place used to scare me honestly, but now it seems like the place to be! We enter the chemical plant, a strong scent of a bleach and something else hits my nose. Grey was the main color scheme of the plant with only the chemicals acting as a glow of color.
"Hey Mistah J that's where we were born"
Yelling I point to the vats at the exact time the chemicals start bubbling louder.
"You hear that Harley? The chemicals are welcoming us home"
J cups his ear and pretends to listen. My giggles bounce off of the walls as I run to Mistah J and hug him. He hesitates, but eventually latches onto me too. I loved this. I loved him. This life he gave me I loved it all. How could I ever repay him?
"Enough delay time to see your special surprise"
Fingers laced, J and I climb up the stairs I was all too familiar with. One by one we climbed and with each step my patience ran thin.
"Oh Mistah J I simply can't wait!"
Unlacing our fingers I quickly run up the stairs and reach the top.
"Oh Mistah J!"
I pant while giggling.
"God I need ta work on my cardio"
J snickers and lifts me up only to set me down on the red picnic blanket. We were by the edge, but I knew if I fell it wouldn't hurt. This feeling was overwhelming. I'm one lucky gal! Mistag J was one hell of a guy and I was his hell girl.
"Well my little Harley Quinn how was prison? Frost seemed to miss you a lot you know."
J's last sentence about Frost came out as a growl and I knew he was jealous.
"Aww Puddin"- sliding my hand across his chest to calm him down I can feel his breathing patterns return to normal-"don't worry ya know I'm a one man kinda gal"
J grins at me and lightly removes my hand from his chest. My priorities were somewhere else however. J was staring at me and it was making me blush lightly. My movement was very daring as I leaned in towards J. He was leaning in too, but he stopped himself. What was going on inside his head? I always knew he didn't know what to make of me. He likes power, and control so when he shows affection towards me it's only in private. If B-man knew he had a soft spot for me then it would be as if someone painted a giant target on my back.
"Have ya evah been in love Mistah J?"
Smiling J looks to me and grins.
"Never"
"Bullshit Mistah J"
Growling J rolls his eyes.
"Just tell me. It's not like I have anyone ta tell. I am a crazy psychotic clown lady aftah all"
Making a finger gun in both of my hands I pretend to shoot myself. My tactic was like magic and Mistah J wears a look of defeat on his face.
"You can't tell anyone. Do you understand"
"Yes Puddin"
Growling in response I quickly correct myself.
"Yes daddy"
Continuing on J composed himself with an emotionless face.
"Most of the time it's fuzzy to me. Kinda makes me wish my life was a multiple answer test. Before I was made...me-"
To emphasize his point J motions to himself.
"-I had a lovely wife named...what was her name...-"
Suddenly a lightbulb went off in J's brain and I seem to connect this with a memory of my old cartoon shows. I don't remember watching them, but I would take whatever piece of my past I could. Dangling my feet over the edge of the ledge we were on I continue to listen to Puddin.
"-Jeannie! She was pregnant and I remember I couldn't provide for her. I was a terrible comedian and somehow or another I had no choice. I turned to crime. My memory gets really fuzzy here. Somehow I ended up in a heist of Ace Chemicals"
Gesturing with his hands J acts like he is the ring leader of a circus.
"Mhmm"
Nodding my head to continue J gets the message.
"Everything was going great. I could have had money to provide for my baby and wife and they didn't even need to know how I got it. I probably wouldn't have even stopped there. That was until ol' batsy pushed me into the chemicals. That's when I took on who I was meant to be. It was crazy at first, but I realised I was meant for so much more. I wasn't a person I was an image. A name. A name that would make any idiotic coward shake."
"Well gee Mistah J what a story"
Laughing J continues.
"That's not even the best part Harley girl! I went home that night looking for Jeannie to accept me. When I opened the door she was dead!"
Our laughs were uncontrollable. People had such the wrong image of death. Our point of view is death should be celebrated. Why be all sad at their passing when you can celebrate the life they had. That's what the world misjudges us for. We just want the world to laugh. They just don't seem to get the joke. At last we calm down.
"She meant a lot to me. You know what I found in her pocket Harley? A picture of the baby. I had felt her stomach for a kick of life, but....it wasn't there. My family was gone. I had no mother or father and now my only family was dead. I was alone once again"
Out of nowhere J grabs on to me and breaks down crying. Surprise eluded me because J would cry to me on special occasions. Astonishment no longer consisted between the two of us when he cried to me. On some occasions I would cry to him. Given the fact that my life wasn't as bad as his these occurrences were not often. J cried up a river for an unknown amount of time. Leaving was never an option for me. I would never leave him. He trusts me and he and I have had too many betrayals to last a lifetime. Shhhhing him and stroking his hair I took advantage of his weakened state to show physical affection towards him. He never let me touch him unless he touched me first. Even in those times he had all the power. At this point J realises his mistake and sits up quickly. Even crying he was still gorgeous. Before I realised what I was doing and the consequences of my actions I leaned over to J. My finger trailed along his face as I wiped away all stray tears from his face and kissed his forehead. My hand reached up to trace his tattoo, but my consequence decided to catch up to me. Almost as fast as the Flash J backhands me and I loose my balance. It happened too fast and too slow. J's backhand was quick, but my fall seemed to take forever. The two things on my mind were how much my cheek hurt and that my contact with him was totally worth it. Wait wait wait wait.
"My dress!"
Silently cursing myself about my total disregard of my belongings I plummet to the chemicals at lightning speed and before anybody could say 'Yahtzee' my body smacks into the chemicals. Surrounded by a small burning I remember so well. Tingles littered my skin all over and I began to wiggle. Laughing I accidentally let out my air bubble.
"SHIT"
Trying to reach up I become acquainted with the chemical's thickness once again. A sigh was given out before I let myself sink to the bottom. So this is how it ends...