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~6~

Harley collapsed to her knees, her throat felt dry and her hands began her hands began to tremble. She couldn't believe what she had just seen. Her eyes became glazed over as she sat still, blocking out all the sounds around her. Ignoring the gaining fire truck. She just stared at the fire. Wanting to run in and just end then pain she was feeling. Her heart ached and her chest rose with each painful breath.

She stared down at the baby in her arms. Feeling it's heart beat lightly against her chest. It's soft blue eyes fluttering open, hypnotising her in the most wondrous ways. The way it was so calm and peaceful. Completely oblivious to the world. But isn't that how it all starts off? As innocence, to just be tampered with and ruined. Her fingers glided over its green onesie.

Suddenly her thoughts were cut short by a loud, spluttering cough come from inside the building. Then there she saw him. Limping out of the burnt door frame, with minor burns on his face and larger more alarming ones visible on his arm. He gripped onto the cold brick wall for support as he doubled over, coughing up ashes.

Harley rushed to his side, taking his face in her hands she began to let her tears fall down. "I-I thought you were gone." She choked out examining everywhere on his body so she would never forget it.

"Me too." He let out a breathless laugh. His eyes were dark and his hair smelt of burnt wood. His body was covered in ash, while his foot and ankle looked twisted. His blood red shirt was burnt at the shoulders all the way down to his elbows.

Harley lifted him up with her shoulder as support. They limped away from the burning building, the opposite direction from the blaring sirens. The sky above them became dark as the ashes filled the clouds. Harley still held the baby protectively against her chest, feeling it's hot breath against her bare skin. She felt a warmness in her heart for saving the child's life. Although she ended lives before without hesitation she just couldn't leave the defenceless baby there.

Harley pulled out her phone, dialling Frosts number. "Frosty?"

"Harley? Are you alright? Where are you? I'm coming to pick you up right now." He asked worry evident in his tone while he spoke at a quick pace.

The Joker pulled the phone from her hand. "She's fine Jonny. But I just wanted to know where you were?" He asked venomously.

The henchman stuttered on the other end. "I-I'm sorry Boss. But the bats was still following us. He didn't see where you and Miss Quinn went so I thought it was best not to go back." He replied.

The Joker knew that was a suitable and smart idea but nonetheless. His right hand man should be by his side at all times. He could have died just then! "Still." J snapped. "You should have been with us."

"I know Boss. I'm sorry." The voice apologised without another word.

"We're two blocks from the orphanage. Hurry up. The cops are probably on their way as we speak." After he gave the information he hung up and handed the phone back to Harley.

"You didn't have to be that harsh Puddin'." She sighed lifting him up as he began to lean farther into her. Obviously losing stamina from the smoke in his lungs.

"He's not the one with a twisted ankle and second degree burns." He retorted ending in a violent cough, halting their movements for a moment as he regained his breath. "So what are you going to do with this?" He asked after recovering, pointing at the baby in her arms.

"We're going to keep it." Harley grinned widely with enthusiasm and hope.

"No. You're sending it to another orphanage as soon as we get home." He ordered with a cold and non-negotiable tone.

Harley sighed. She just had to hope he felt a bit light-hearted at home to allow her take care of the child for a few days.
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I could never read a story where the Joker dies! Sorry if any of you thought he did 😂 I wanted to make it dramatic.
I hope most of you didn't just stop reading after he 'dies'.

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