Twisted Hope (The Clown)

((Y/N)'s POV)

I am so close! I can see the front door down the stairs! I just wanted to leave so badly and now was my chance. Suddenly, a hollow gram popped out of nowhere and I screamed before falling on my butt. It was pictures about a safer city or something, but that was not happening anymore and I won't let anyone trick me! I got back up and started running to the door again, but when I pulled on it... It would not open! I started to cry even harder and kept on pulling while looking outside! She locked the doors, she locked the doors, she locked the doors, SHE LOCKED ME IN HERE WITH HER!!! This has to be a trap!

Wonder Woman-Sweetie?

(Y/N)-AHHHH!!! AAAHHHH!!! AAAAAAAHHHHHHHH!!! OPEN!!! OPEN!!! OPEN, PLEA-EA-EEEEAAASSSEEE!!!

I screwed my eyes shut when she picked me up and pulled me away from the door! I MADE HER REALLY MAD FOR TRING TO ESCAPE!!! I'M GONNA DIE!!!

(Y/N)-*SOBBING* AAAHHHHHH!!! *deep breath*

(Diana's POV)

I'm just thankful he didn't understand that the door was push, not pull. I got his little fighting under control, but he was screaming and crying this early in the morning. It broke my heart to see a child like this and it felt like I was failing again. I took him back upstairs to give him a bath since I did not give him a proper one last night. It looked like he took a few detours while I was nearly having a heart attack this morning when I woke up and he was not in bed with me. When we made it back to my room, I let him tire himself out before I started getting his bath ready. I took one more look at him in my arm to see he was covered in sweat, tears, and his face was very red. When I got him ready, I put him in the water, but he thrahed around in the water to splash me while refusing to open his eyes... Seeing as I am already soaked, I just got in with him to have a better and more comfortable grip on him without so much effort.

Diana-Just hold still. It'll be over soon and we'll get some food in you. You must be starving. ~

He didn't answer, but his stomach did growl. I washed myself after I got him and he curled up at the end of the bath with his eyes closed.

Diana's mind-Be patient. He just lost everything he ever had... He will learn to love and trust you... This is all for him. I won't lose anyone else. I can't.

(Timeskip 1 Hour)

He still doesn't want to open his eyes, but I saw him relax a little when the smell of food was reaching him. I just wish he didn't make me have to strap him to his chair for his own safety. While I was still cooking, I looked back to him and saw he was trying to break free again.

Diana-Breakfast is almost done... I can't really trust you not to run, yet, so I am going to have to feed you.

(Y/N)-*Whimper*.

He tried struggling even more, but it was hopeless. It was better than him running to nothing and getting hurt or worse though. Finally, the eggs, pancakes, bacon, and sausage were done. I was making us some plates.

(Y/N)-AAAAHHHHHHHH!!!

I jolted and turned around to see someone I did not expect to be here! I just pulled out the lasso of truth and wrapped it around them to pull them away from (Y/N).

Diana-Harley Quinn. What are you doing here?

The lasso glowed and she only smiled at me, but I was focused on her touching my baby and making him scream!

Haley-Waller didn't have anything for me anymore and told me and my team to do something that didn't annoy her. I thought you seemed lonely here and a surprise hug would cheer you up, but then I saw you had a kid... Also thought about how hot and cool you looked in your old outfit. Never really did feel that armor look during those fights with your former team.

Diana-I don't have the time or patience for the likes of you! I'm busy! Leave!

((Y/N)'s POV)

I could hear my own heart beating and my ears ringing. Everything else was so hard to hear and pay attention to. I finally opened my eyes, but only when I heard a door close. There was nobody in the kitchen anymore and I tried to break free again... It did not work and I felt so tired. Later the door opened again and Wonder Woman was rubbing her head before she brought the food to the table.

She sat next to me and started to cut up my pancake before she held it up to me.

*Stomach growl*

Wonder Woman-*Giggles* Say ahhh. ~

I know about poison and I don't know what she did to it when I was not looking. When I didn't take the bite she ate it.

Wonder Woman-It's safe... I know you are hungry. ~

She held up another piece of pancake and kept on holding it up until I took it. Now, she smiled and it did taste good, but I was still nervous. She gave me breaks sometimes to eat when I was about to cry and when we were done, she finally let me out of the chair but picked me up.

Wonder Woman-Let's work on a room for you while I go out on patrol later. I should not be gone for that long.

(Timeskip 1 Hour)

(Harley's POV)

I had nothing to do for Waller and I didn't know Wonder Woman adopted until a while ago. I wanted to ask if I could stay to meet him on the way out, but she said no and locked the door... I'm sure she is just defensive after saving the world from her friends. Good thing Bats had plans for everyone. Including himself. That being said... I good friend knows when another needs help. When I heard on the radio that Wonder Woman was out on patrol, I picked the lock to the backdoor of the Hall of Justice. Sure a little visit would not hurt to see the little boy. When I got to the lobby, I saw some cool items collected from villains. Even some from my Ex... I still remember our break-up and me getting revenge on that asshole.

(Flashback Start)

(No POV)

Somewhere in Gotham Joker was planning his next big scheme on the city just for Batman. He had goons set the whole thing up when the planning was done since breaking Harley out of Arkham would cause his big surprise to be leaked out by being active. She was there for 4 months, so he thought what was a year for her give or take? In came the man of the hour and he looked really happy.

Joker-*Humming a song* Ahhhh, there it is. My pride and joy. ~... I should take a selfie... No, no, no... I will what for Batman. Put a smile on his face while I'm at it.

He pulled out a gun and pulled the trigger. A metal spike came flying out and stuck into a dead corpse before a sign rolled down that said "BANG".

Joker-Hahahah!... Ha... Not as fun when they're dead already.

He threw the gun and watched it slide until he saw it hit someone's shoe. When he looked up he noticed she had new clothes, a new hairstyle, and no more hammer.

Joker-Harley! ~ Glad you could make it... New look, babe?

Harley-Hiya, Puddin'. You looked surprised to see me.

Joker-I did mean to come get you in time for breakfast but-.

Harley-3 months late!

Joker-No... It was 4 months. I believe I marked it down on a calendar. Hahahahaha!

Harley-I made some friends and wondered something... Do you care about me?

Joker-Oh, don't be so dramatic, Honey, Baby... Pumpkin Pie. Drama is the death of comedy.

Harley was not happy with that answer. Little did he know that Harley was planning revenge all on her own to prove that this was over. When he came over to Harley and took her shoulders to push her along with him.

Joker-During your vacation I have been coming up with my best work. I'll have everyone in Gotham smiling and knocking each other dead! Hahahaaaa! So what do you think?!

Harley-You-!

Joker-Hold that thought for when I care. We are going to start building and setting the pieces! You can even be by my side when-!

Harley pulled out a detonator from her back pocket and the bombs she snuck in her over the past 2 weeks blew up from inside the walls blew up, but not to destroy the hideout. Just to flood it with gas while she threw the detonator at him and put a mask on. She took it from Scarecrow, so it would keep the gas out of her while the Joker had no time to do anything... He fell to his hands and knees.

Harley-When I said 3 months, I meant 3 months. You threw me away and took away my life... Let's see how you like it, Jerk.

(Timeskip 3 Days)

Joker was left in an empty tanker with no weapons, no suit, no food or water, and a TV behind bulletproof glass with the news on. Harley knew The Joker's biggest fear... Being forgotten. She even left him a message that goes on repeat every hour. It starts with his plans being deleted on screen.

Harley (video)-Hey Jack-off, sucks you spent months on that thing for nobody to ever see it. Needless to say that I am dumping your ass in 2 ways. Our relationship and in a silo in the middle of nowhere that you can rot in alone. Don't expect any food, water, or fun while you wither away. Bye-bye and enjoy the news. ~... Jerk.

(Harley's POV)

I just heard my message again when I came out here to see how he was doing. My favorite parts are when he throws his tantrums after another big villain is on the news and everyone is paying attention to someone other than him.

Joker-AAAAAAHHHHHHHHH!!! HAAAARRRRRLLLEEEEEYYYYYY!!!

I silently laughed to myself before leaving. It was hot out, so he must be cooking in there. A lemonade does sound good or maybe Red would like to meet up for some ice cream or something.

(Flashback End)

It has been 8 months since that day... We ended up getting Italian ice. After that trip down memory lane, I noticed something about a door... I heard crying behind it. I needed a code to get into the room though since Wonder Woman locked it.

Harley-Hmmmm... 1234?

*Beep*

Harley-4321.

*Beep*

Harley-... 0001.

*Beep*

Harley-Screw this.

I pulled out my bat and smashed the panel. Crying and whimpers filled the halls with a scream before they stopped, but on the bright side, the door was open.

Harley-Never fails. ~

I walked into the room and this must be Superman's room. He had that symbol on his wall and his closet had his costumes in it. I looked around and heard whimpering under the bed. I got down and lifted the blanket to see the little guy shaking like a leaf.

Harley-Nice to meet you again. Never got to give you my name.

???-... H-H-H-Har... ley. *whisper*.

Harley-You can just call me Harley. *chuckles*... Wanna come out?

He only dug his face into it without giving me an answer. He only cried, so I guess he didn't hear the news about me saving the city... Or helped save the city with my team.

Harley-Awww, come on, kid. Didn't you hear about me helping save the city?... Here, make some room.

I rolled under the bed, but he tried to get out quickly and run for the door. He was stopped by hitting his head on the bed frame and rolling onto the floor. I got out from under the bed and saw this kid was a mess. I thought he had a bad morning.

Harley-Relax. I'm not gonna-.

He tried to get up and run out the door again, only to hurt himself again by slipping on my bat. I just picked him up before he could hurt himself again. I wiggled around in my grasp, but I knew how to hold my hostages from back in the day. He quickly gave up and curled up into a little ball.

Harley-Awwwwww. You're so adorable. She knows how to pick em'. ~

I know his symptoms. Paranoia, an imidate flight response, irrational thinking with no intentions of listening. It's a case of amygdala hijack. Must be from the invasion and his parents might be lost or gone or an orphan or something. I just thought he would at least know who saved the city or see a hot number pick him up to take care of him. Those restraints really were for him though like she said.

Harley-Trying to curl up and be heavier?... I'm not going to hurt you. Exposure and learning how to slow down your breathing will fix ya up... Side note, what's your name?

???-*Sobbing* *hic* *hic* *sniffle* *sobbing!

Harvey-Sore subject.

I gave him a few squeezes to feel how soft he was, but I guess the adrenaline was too much for him since he passed out in my arms. I held him close and heard his breathing slowing down again. He was still so light and felt nice to hold.

Harvey-Got a while before Wonder Woman comes back I think... You wanna kick back and relax with an Ex-villain?... I'm not hearing a no. ~

(Diana's POV)

I found more mutants and dead bodies but no other survivors. It made me think that if I didn't do what I did with (Y/N), this could be him. I had images in my head, so I stuffed those down and tried to focus. I wanted to check a few more places before heading back to be with (Y/N). I had no further reports until I got a call from Waller. I only did audio and not video as I started to fly back.

Diana-Yes, Waller?

Waller-I'm implementing a few new operations and I need the Hall of Justice to house some of my troops.

Diana-That can't happen. I have something going on there and the last thing I need are soldiers.

Waller-I'm not asking.

Wonder Woman-Neither am I. I'm heading there right now and if I see military vehicles or so much as a soldier coming to the building, I will put it on lockdown.

Waller-You are forgetting this is Marshal Law!

Diana-I am not negotiating this! Stay away from my business!

Waller-Wonder-!

I hung up and hurried back before she could do anything. When I landed on the top of the building I went straight to the control room and put the ballistic shutters on all the entrances and windows. The alarm went off and announced the lockdown and it must be terrifying my baby, but it's better than soldiers coming to terrify him even longer and more so. They don't need this shelter when they have tents and very little on the streets compared to their numbers.

Diana's mind-I'll have a word with Waller later... I'll try cuddling with (Y/N).

I might even change into something more comfortable... No, can't wait for that long. When I made it to the hall I saw a panel was broken, so I rushed into the room to see Harley cuddling with (Y/N) while he was out cold... My blood started to boil, but my body froze.

Harley-Hiya Wonder Woman! Got the kid to take a nap.

Diana-... Get... Off him.

(Timeskip 5 Minutes)

I had Harley hog-tied on the desk while I cuddled with (Y/N) and gave him soft kisses. My lasso of truth was not the best option since now she won't shut up.

Harley-So cute, you're like a mother to him. I thought the cute little guy would have a soft spot for you aside from his medical condition.

Diana-How did you get back in here?!

Harley-First time the door was easy to pick, but Bat's tech from when my team fought him before you swooped in can make it easier. I came through the back door while you were gone. I thought a good friend would help a friend too upset and sad to ask.

Diana-We are not friends!

Harley-Right and Joker didn't kick-. No, he kicked me out of the getaway vehicle on our last job together before our break-up when he promised to break me out the day after.

Diana-I'll move you to a holding cell in a bit... What were you going to do with (Y/N)?

Harley-I just wanted to say hi to the little guy. You taking him in made me curious about him. I thought he would have powers at first, but he didn't show any. He couldn't even detect the bomb that Waller put in my head.

Diana-WHAT?!?!?!

I put my baby aside and took Harley with me to the lobby to put her outside, but I saw trucks outside with men speaking into megaphones. I ignored them and held up Harley by her shirt.

Diana-You came near my baby with a bomb in your head?!

Harley-Yeah, but Waller doesn't want anything from my team right now, so I wanted to come say hi... Is she trying to get in? I think she would blow me up to try and get in if she doesn't try to use me. The bitch has gone 'crazy' lately! You know she tried to nuke us and still says we should have done it.

I could feel my teeth writing in anger. Even if I kill her to keep Waller out, she will still ave the bomb to play! I had to think of something quick. The only thing I could think about was the lab we had here to help me. But if I take care of the bomb then I have her to deal with...

Diana-... When I am done with that bomb, you are staying in a holding cell here until I can get you to Arkham.

Harley-*Gasp* You're gonna help me! I knew we were-! Woah!

I flew off to the lab as fast as I could and untied her to put her in the scanner/containment area. The computer should come up with a solution in time and use the 3D printer to make something for me to put together and get the bomb out safely to disarm it.

(Waller's POV)

I pulled up at the Hall of Justice and this place really was on lockdown! Wonder Woman blocked all my calls and she is ignoring us now! Does she not understand that I am the new authority around here since all my higher-ups are dead? I tamed supervillains too to help save the world!

Waller's mind-She's going to learn that I am calling the shots now and she will listen to me too!