Chapter 9

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1 week later

Gunshots echoed in the distance and so did screams. I panted as I ran. I HAVE TO FIND HARVEY AND HARLEEN!

"HARVEY!" I screamed. I stumbled over dead doctor's bodies.

"Cat...!" His voice echoed, he was very far off.

"HIDE HARVEY! DONT COME OUT, ILL FIND YOU-" I was interrupted by a yank on my ankle. I turned around and saw a small flower on the floor. I picked it up, put it on top of a doorframe gently so it wouldnt get hurt, and then I began to run.
"Harleen!" I called and I heard a gasp. I turned around and saw her. She ran to me in her heels and I saw fear and regret in her eyes.

"Are you okay sis?" I spoke softly and her eyes filled with tears. She looked at me and shook her head.

"I-I gave him the gun!" she whimpered and I shook my head.
"Dont be sorry about it now. Its already done. Lets go!" and I oulled her arm. She yanked me back.

"Wait! My office!" she told me and we ran down a hallways. Id be lying if I said I wasnt terrified.
She pulled me into her office and I felt cold metal around my neck. OH YEAH! I FORGOT!

"Press this button if youre in trouble. Its got a radio, Ill be notified immediately." His voice echoed in my head. I remember he gave this to me in a visit. Its a neclace with a small square button on it. Its a radio.

"Under the desk." I ordered and she got under hesitantly. I tip toed to the locked door and stood infront of it.

Silence.

"Sissy... Im sorry..." I whispered and her breathing stopped for a moment.

"No...Catrina I-" the door slammed open and smashed me in the head. My arm snapped when I hit the floor and I cried out. My forehead got damn cut!

WHY AM I SO DAMN PRONE TO PAIN?!

I fell back with a grunt and layed on the ground. I looked up to see people who werent my men, but Joker's. I know my men by name.

One stared at me and nodded to the other.

"Do we take her also?" one man's familiar voice asked.

"Yeah, take 'er. Mr.J has interest in her too." and he picked me up bridal style.

"Come out princes..." the other guy called gruffly. I growled at him despite my spinning head.

"Fuck you bitch." I spat at him. He spun and punched me while I was still in the others arm.

The blood gushed down my nose and the guy, Max... hugged me tightly when the other turned around. "Its you..." I whispered.

"Im sorry..." he murmured.

"Come with me! Work for me Ill protect you!" I whispered and hugged him with what arm wasnt broken.

I heard a struggle and saw he hit Harleen. I screeched and leapt on his back but he smashed his fist into my temple.

"Catrina!" Harleen screamed and I fell to the floor. I couldnt move. I saw spots and I was lifted up again gently.

They moved us into a room and I heard Harleen grunt and then a loud bang. I opened my eyes and saw her strapped down. OH HELL NO!

NONONONONO-!

I grunted and fought Max's gentle grip but he was firm. He finally let me go as a loud cackle sounded in the room. I looked to see the very clown I hate.

Joker looked at us both and he stared at my beaten form, especially my arm, since my shirt was short sleeved. Then my face where Im sure I was bleeding. I stared back. His eyes grew dangerous.

He walked to the table where Harleen was and his eyes grew menacing at the bruise on her cheek.

"Who did this to them?" he growled darkly and my anger rose through the roof. I snarled at him and he ignored me.

The guy who punched me stepped forward "M-Me boss, she-" a loud gunshot echoed and the man dropped to the floor dead.

My vision swam and I didnt hear what he said to Harleen but all I heard was "Bring it. I can take it." and I screamed.

I heard cracking all over my body as I thrashed wildly. I watched him electrocute her. She spasmed and drooled and I cried out for him to stop. Hes frying her! I screamed more.

And before she passed out I screamed one last time "SISSY!" my voice echoed repeatedly.

The guard let me go gently and whispered "Okay. Ill join."

I remained on the floor panting with tears down my face. Joker left laughing wildly and I whimpered.

My hand shakily rose to the button on my necklace and I pressed it. Its radio static sounded and I merely whispered "help."

My vision blackened as I watched my sister shake and drool helplessly.

Forever burned into my mind.

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