Gotham City

[Isolde]

Catwoman

I had been thinking all the way up and out of the building a germ of an idea was forming-or make that a seed. Looking at NightWing I said,"I may have an idea at that. How about some coffee at my place? I think we just may be able to kill two birds with one stone."

 

[Celestiale]

Harley Quinn

After skipping out of the boss's lair, Bud and Lou accompanied me down the alleyway. I stared up at the dark sky that was mostly hidden by the tall building's around me, humming "The Sun Will Come Out...Tomorrow...", and didn't see the open manhole in front of me. WHOOSH! I fell, squealing into the darkened sewer, hitting my head along the way. Knocked into unconsciousness, I lay awkwardly in the liquid filth. Bud and Lou nervously took off through the back streets...they were never the brightest of the litter...and I was left alone.

OOC: I'm letting go of Harley if anyone wants to play her. I love her character dearly, but find it really hard to play, especially against Kepic's amazing Joker!! He deserves better. I love reading this thread and love our villianous ladies...you guys are great! Thanks for letting me try!

 

[Renegade]

The Creeper

Poison Ivys lips stayed away from mine by a simple inch as she breathed in my own breath. Just then, my mind began to feel realy weird. Well... weirder then usual would be a better way to explain the sudden feeling taking over me. And considering who I was, that was not something to take very likely.

Soon I felt myself begin to return to being the good old Creeper once more. Shaking my head to clear out the last of the cobwebs, I look around again to get a first good look at the hideout. Not a bad looking place if I do say so myself. Gotta love a women that's into the color green.

Looking back to Poison Ivy, I give a look of consideration as I try to answer her last question. "Well..." I begin as I tap my finger against my skull, "honestly, I have felt that atleast you were always fighting for the right reason. This thing with you kinda reminds me of girls that would get in trouble for burning their bras."

Another silly grin spreads across my face at the thought of Ivy taking off her bra to burn it infront of everyone. Now that's something that I'd pay to have front row seats to attend. "Hey would you burn your bra?!?" I suddenly blurt out to an obviously confused Ivy.

Grinning to myself, I tell her as I try to give her an innocent look "Uh... nevermind I even said that."

My eyes trail along her body to take her all in again now that we had some better lighting. She realy was one hot looking babe. Damn superhero code against flirting with the enemy. Although... if Bats and Nightwing could have flings with the Cat...

 

[Dirk13]

NightWing

I smiled at the idea, "sounds like a date" i said and i glided down to my bike and she whipped down, "so...where is your place?" i asked as i started up the motorcycle.

 

[Isolde]

Catwoman

I sighed,"Playing dumb doesnt suit you. You know exactly who Catwoman is. Drive and dont try to pretend."

That got a laugh out of him and we were soon at my apartment. Not being able to go in the conventional way, we went in the way Catwoman and NightWing usually did-up the side of the building.

Entering the french windows, I gestured to the couch and said,"Make yourself at home. Isis, my constant companion, jumped up on his lap and curled up-purring. Damn, I was going to have to talk to her about who she picked to hang out with. What was I talking about? I needed to give that talk to myself.

Pulling my mask off, I shook out my golden curls and headed to the bedroom. "I'll be back when I've made myself comfortable. It's been a long night. Do me a favor and switch on the television, will you?"

I heard the sound of the tv as I stripped my costume off and threw on my robe. All of a sudden, my attention was caught by the sound of the Joker's voice coming out of the tv. Whipping into the living room, I stood there with NightWing staring at the screen as the anything-but-Jolly Jester kept going on about 'an eye for an eye'. My eyes were drawn to the toy tiger and I shivered. The maniac had just upped the stakes.

NightWing must have seen my reaction because he said,"What is that all about?" Pulling my thoughts back to the present and tried to cover myself. "Nothing," I said as I turned away from the screen and the riduculous commercial,"You know Joker-half crazy and half insane."

I must not have convinced him because I felt his hand on my arm and he said,"Uh uh, you can do better than that. Now talk to me."

 

[Dirk13]

NightWing

I looked at her, she was scared, Isis jumped off and was rubbing against my leg now, I looked at her "hey we can do this without the masks if you want...it dosn't bother me" i said, "And if it makes you feal better, i can jump down and grab some spare clothes i got, its going to be a long day, i can tell." i said looking at her, she nodded, i jumped down quickly out of the window, and grabbed my clothes, i got back up and motioned to her room, she nodded, and i quickly changed. I knew she knew who i was, and it didn't bother me to be unmased around her. I walked back out seeing her somewhat in a daze petting Isis. I walked over sitting down next to her, Isis got up running onto my lap and laid down again as i began to pet her, "now, tell me, if there is anything i can do, i want to help" i said looking at her.

 

[Isolde]

Catwoman

I shook my head. "There are some things you dont want to know. What is between the Joker and me needs to stay that way. I was wrong to even involve Batman in it. But that is for a later time."

Getting up, I went into the kitchen and started the coffee brewing. Opening up the fridge, I grabbed some eggs, milk and bread. May as well make breadfast while I am at it.

"We need to concentrate on Batman right now and getting him out of this situation with TwoFace. I think I know how to do it." Placing the bread in the toaster, I crack the eggs and scramble them before pouring them in the pan to cook.

"What does everything man made eventually fall prey to, no matter what?" Before he could answer, I said,"Nature-right? Decomposition....plants eventually destroy and take apart everything given enough time."

I turned to see understanding dawn on his face. "Batman said to go after Ivy-Mother Nature at her worst. She has found out how to increase the rate that plants grow and work. If we can find her and if we can get some of her seeds-or trick her somehow into placing her seeds into TwoFace's computer...well, I dont think the codes, secret, or anything else would survive."

I took the eggs off of the stove and divided them onto two plates before buttering the toast and placing the plates on the table. Pouring the milk in two glasses, I then placed some in Isis' saucer before sitting at the table.

"The Mistress of Green has taken an unhealthy dislike to me and I think we can lure her out of hiding by promising my hide. If we can lure her over to the warehouse while TwoFace is away on this job-than we might be able to pull it off."

 

[poohlive]

Two-Face walked outside, the limo stood waiting.
"Tomorrow night," he rasped, looking at Batman. His eyes glared into him, as if he already knew what was behind that mask.
"Oh, and Alfred, no tricks. I know you. Be here tomorrow night at sunset, well work from there."
He got into the limo, and left.
Two-Face looked at his henchmen. Their black eyes and other bruises told him exactly what he needed to know. That it had worked perfectly.
"Is he in boss?"
Two-Face smiled.
"Tomorrow night, we unmask the Man of steel," he cackled loudly.
"Uhhh, boss, isn't the man of steel Superman?"
Two-Face kicked him sharply.
"Shuttup, we'll unmask Batman ok," he looked down at his labtop, and punched in a few keys.
"How's the list for tonight?"
"Well, croc is going to be there, and a few others. In fact, the only people who haven't made reseverations yet are the Joker and Poison Ivy?"
Two-Face couldn't help but feel everything starting to come together. It was all too perfect.
He began feeling uncomfortable, every time a plan felt too perfect Batman always ruined it.
But this time he couldn't do a thing. Batman was finally helpless, which meant all of Gotham was helpless.
"Frankie?"
One man looked at him," yeah boss?"
"Get me all the information you can on Alfred Pennyworth."
(Tow-Face is going to win this time, I KNOW IT!!!!)

 

[Kepic]

The Joker

The tiger was prowling around its small cage, obviously upset about its new living accomodation, when Moe handed me an envelope.

"It was in one of your post boxes, boss, no idea who put it there" he said.

I turned the envelope around, and saw that one side was white, the other black.

"Two-face" I smiled, tearing it open, and pulling out a card from within.

"An invitation to a little get-together" I said, "and some cryptic comment about an intended revelation he wants to make... break out the evening wear, boys. If anyone knows how to throw a party, it's Harvey."

I scribbled a note and handed it to Moe. "Take this to the Stacked Deck bar... I'm sure you can find one - or two, they always travel in pairs - of Harvey's goons there to give it to."

 

[Dirk13]

NightWing

OOC: now that i can't remember his name...anyways

IC: I got up and went to the table "looks good, thanks for fixing it" i said, i pulled out the chair for her, and sat down in my own, and took a fork to start to eat. I looked down at Iris...damnit that reminded me, the kittens...damnit, i would have to see them before we take off tonight, if not sooner...But for the time being, i better eat, i was starving. I started to eat my eggs,
"so what your saying is, we have to find Ivy, rescue are friend the creeper, find some fast growing plant seeds, and all that tonight to save bats? sounds like fun." I looked at her she was smiling a bit, i also knew i would need some sleep...it had been 3 days and nights since i slept...i looked at her again "hey, you got an extra pad i could sleep at for awhile?"

 

[Isolde]

Catwoman

I smiled at NightWing (or Dick Grayson as he was now) and said,"You can use mine. Selina has a fund raiser today and will not be home. But I was not thinking of going and finding Ivy...more along the line of having Ivy find Catwoman."

Standing and pushing away my food, I went over and picked up the phone. Dialing a number, I waited for it to be picked up. When it was, I spoke into the phone-not letting my party speak.

"Cord, I have a tidbit for you. Spread the word that Catwoman bested Poison Ivy in a fight a couple of nights ago. Completely humiliated her and caused her to go underground. Yeah, really play it up-I want the word spread around to everyone who is anyone in our circle. And I want Ivy to hear about it too."

"Also spread the word that Catwoman will be celebrating her victory at this address," She gave the address to TwoFace's warehouse. "Yeah, make sure it gets out today-I want everyone to know before sunset. Thanks, Cord."

Hanging up the phone, I looked over at Grayson. "Why go searching for something when you can bring it right to you. Get some sleep after I leave, you are going to need it tonight."

Going to the bedroom, I dressed in a dress suit appropriate for the occasion and headed out the door after bending down and petting Isis. Giving Grayson a wink I said,"Be good while I'm gone." And I was out the door.

 

[Mackdaddy_74]

Batman

"What have I gotten myself into?" I think to myself as I leave Twoface's warehouse. Speeding down the long curving road towards the batcave, I try to formulate away out of the mess I got into.

Screeching the batmobile to a halt, I leap out and ascend the stairs. "Alfred, get the car ready for tonight, and cancel of Bruce's appointments I have a long night ahead of me." Not waiting to see if he has any other questions, I proceed upstairs and take a hot shower. I frown as I look out and see the sunlight beginning to filter into the bathroom window as I am drying off. "Well time to get some sleep." I mumble to myself as I crawl into the large bed.


Waking up, I get dressed and head down to the cave and start getting prepared for my night of crime. Looking down, I see I have just enough time to change into my evening attire and get to the warehouse before sunset. "Alfred, time for me to leave, I will see you later." with that last statement I buckle the utility belt around my waist. Sliding into the batmobile, I pull my mask on as I pull out of the parking area. I try to keep a blank mind all the way to the warehouse.

I stand beside the main door, leaning with my back against the wall and my arms crossed across my chest, as the truck pulls out. "What took you so long Twoface, I thought you were going to stand me up for our date." I tell him as he walks around the truck.

 

[Isolde]

Catwoman

I looked at NightWing. He had spent the day at my apartment, trying to get rested for this night. I had slept a few hours on the couch when I had come home from my meetings. We were as ready as we were ever going to be.

I had called my contact and made sure the word had gone out and that everyone was aware of the rumor. That should pull Ivy in like a fish on a hook.

"Well, time to go on the prowl," I said as I headed out the window and he followed. We were on his bike and heading towards the wearhouse in just a short time. It was time to see what the cat could drag in.

 

[poohlive]

Two-Face cocked his head to one side, looking down upon the infamous Batman. A simple bafoon in a mask.
Soon to be a simple bafoon without the mask.
"This way," he rasped, pointing to the small stadium.
"I'm sure you and I both know the gold was a fake. I like this city, it's my kind of people. This is going to be a party. A party especially for you, and I took the liberty to invite all of your friends."
They both stepped inside. All along the walls were supervillans Batman had at one time or another defeated. The croc, Mad Hatter, Mr. Freeze, Scarecrow, and even the infamous Joker had decided to show up, fashionably late of course.
Two-Face stepped to one of the more grand tables, and sat down delicately. Batman stood alone in the middle of the circle of enemies.
"Batman, this is a party. This isn't a costume ball, so kindly take off your mask and have everyone see the person inside."
A shock ran through the crowd. Batman was about to unmask himself to everyone.
"Come on now," he said, a bit of hesitancy in his voice, "Don't make us wait. It's been so long as it is."
(Am I making this too hard? I know I'm supposed to be an evil genious here... but for some reason I thought I would have been caught by now, maybe I'm better than I thought)

 

[Isolde]

Catwoman

As we neared the wearhouse, we saw a limo get pull out and Batman and TwoFace get into it. We hid in the shadows as it passed by. Hoping off of the bike, I nodded at the car.

"Go, he needs your help," I said,"I can take care of Ivy by myself. Make sure that he doesnt get into trouble on that end and I will make sure his identity stays secret on this end."

He was about to protest but I did not give him a chance. I used my grappling hook to climb up to the building across from the wearhouse and then I lept to the roof from there.

I saw NightWing speed off as I did so and I sat down to await our princess of green.

OOC: Not quite, pooh, but we have to make it exciting!

 

[Neale]

Oracle

"Batman?" Oracle's voice came in clearly through the earpiece in Batman's cowl. "It's all set up. Just have them turn on the television, and watch any local television station." Batman didn't have to reply, as one of Two-Face's henchmen called out from the office of the warehouse, where he had been watching the news. "Hey, boss! You gotta see this! I found that Pennyworth guy, and he's on TV! Says he's the butler of that rich guy, Wayne! Oh, this is a hoot! Says he collected the loot for that charity auction, and is asking for anyone who can, to replace what items they can for them. Man, he's even asking Batman to send in another mask! Betcha this old freak tried it on, like to impress his old lady, or sumthin, huh, boss? Boss! He's an old geezer, too, ain't no way he's the Batman!"

 

[poohlive]

Two-Face arose from his chair. He smiled at all the people.
"Go on with your dinner folks. Batman will be unmasked soon enough."
He grabbed the henchman and dragged him into the other room.
Slamming the door home his eyes filled with rage.
"YOU ASSHOLE!"
Two other henchman grabbed him, he looked like a scared mouse.
"You think I'm some stupid idiot? Of course I know Alfred Pennyworth isn't Batman. You think I'm stupid? You think I didn't see his age, his past record history? Why do you think I want him to unmask in front of everyone?"
He paused, as if the man as going to answer. He was crouched on the floor now, the other two goons holding up only his arms.
"I want everyone to know who he is. If he knew, if anyone of them knew that I was just as clueless as ever about the knowledge of Batman's secret identity they would kill me."
He looked up at the skylight.
A coin emerged from his pocket. He flipped it in the air. The scratched surface stared back at him.
"It looks like tonight isn't my night," he said, "It's yours."
The man began screaming as the two goons carried him off. Two-Face walked back to his chair, and sat down. He took a long sip from a glass of wine.
"I'm sorry about that gentlemen. He swas a simple idiot in here, trying to scare the party. Batman, we are all waiting. Don't keep us in suspense for too long."

(hey, Neale, not that I don't like the effort, but that one post of yours sort of ruined like everything I had planned for afterwards when all of this was finally over. Could you at least inform me when you decide to throw in plot twists this big?)

 

[Kepic]

I stopped pounding the table in hysterics just as two-face came back into the room, wiped the tears from my eyes, straightened my fine purple jacket and sat back up. Looks like two-face had his fair share of goon troubles too. Well, they were handy if only to place the blame on for failed capers. After all, my plans were always perfect.

So, two-face was planning to unmask the bat? I had plenty of opportunities to do so myself, over these years, but I had always refrained from doing so. Why would I want to ruin the 'career' of my the best straight-man in all the years I had worked the stage of Gotham?

"Hey Harv" I said, walking over to him - or them, considering his dual personality, giving a wave with my right hand. I added another "hey Harv" and giving him a wave with my left, smiled and said "I think we need a little private two-to-one chat."

 

[LAVA GODDESSS]

IVY

(ooc. Ivy will be outnumbered here, and I thought here close connection with the joker's number one gal would have helped out....sigh.....oh well....I'm gone for ONE day and I am already lost...)

His comment made me smirk. "what makes you think I'm wearing one." My heels clicked lightly as I made my way over to a purple plant, my most deadly. It's span filled the center of my lab. The leaves reached for me as I gently touched their velvet petals.

"I'm glad to hear you have some sense. It would be useless for you to try to escape at the moment." I winked.

"besides...your going to help me." I went to the computer in the corner of my vast span of green. I bent over the keyboard. I looked over my shoulder. I smiled at his focal point. "too bad your lil batty friends aren't too fond of me."

A small stem opened a drawer for me and retrieved a tube of lipstick. I walked towards a mass of plants that began to form two chairs. "Please......have a seat."

I sat and watched as he followed. "very nice." I mumbled as he walked over. "what do you think lil ole me has been up to? I haven't caused any...trouble...lately." with the last words I got up and crossed over to him. "I'm not stupid, I have invented a new plant. It can be used for cures to humanity's sicknessess. But with humanity shunning me...why would I want to. Or....it can be used to take over Gotham. Why? you ask." I brought my face close to his and smiled, then I took a seat upon his knee. "because this city is overrun with baddies, and the only way to get rid of them is to smother them. Fumigate them, cut off their supply of water..."

"and I want your help." I said as I nuzzled his neck.

 

[Isolde]

OOC: Actually, Catwoman is waiting for Ivy for some one on one at the warehouse where TwoFace has his computer. She has sent word through the underworld that Catwoman beat Ivy in hopes she will get mad and come after her.

 

[Renegade]

The Creeper

To tell you the truth, I was barely able to pay attention to Poison Ivys last sentence. Wasn't able to with her practicly all over me like this now. Not that I was going to complain about it or anything mind you. My breathing quickened as she suddenly began to nuzzle my neck.

This was starting to get realy serious here. Think dammit, think! What would Homer Simpson do in this situation? Oh yeah! Think unsexy thoughts! Taking a moment to think of Bats giving Joker a hard body cavity search, I feel my hormones cooling off for now.

Turning my attention back to Ivys question, "Well, I suppose what you're saying makes some sense. It would allow people to get a fresh start. Without all of the current crime causing trouble for decent people."

Things were so bad these days that it seemed like we were hardly making a difference anymore. Even a goof ball like me could see that. There might actualy be sometime to her plan afterall.

It was worth considering, "I might be able to help you out with this, babe. But I'm still not too sure about all of this. It could work though." And that it could very well do. That is, if what she had planned was the truth. If I went with her, it would just be based on taking her word.

"Tell me one thing. Why should I put my neck on the line by helping you like this? What's in it for me?" I ask her as she moves back to give me a wide smile. Think unsexy thoughts! Think unsexy thoughts!

 

[Isolde]

Catwoman

OOC: Got it! Oh why didnt I think of this before?

IC: I sat there on the roof. Damnit! She wasnt coming. A good plan down the drain. I dropped through the roof and looked at the computer. I had to shut it down and I had to do it now. If I could have gotten Ivy here her plants would have made short work of it but nooooooo...she had to be off with creeper and not in range of my underground snitches.

I made a mewl of disgust. This was one I owed the lady. Ok, think. I did well under pressure-I could do this.

"Oh, yeah! You've done brilliant so far."

"Oh, stop it! You try working with three days of no sleep and see how brilliant your mind works."

"Excuses, I am sure NightWing and Bats are gonna go for excuses once his cover is blown."

"Hey, If they were so brilliant why didnt THEY stop TwoFace and his damn computer?"

"Sure, pawn it off on someone else."

With a screatch of frustration, I slapped my hands against my head. I was starting to sound like TwoFace. Much more of this and I was going to burn my brain out. No wonder the man was crazy.

"Wait a minute. Burn my brain out?" I looked over to the computer and grinned. Both NightWing and I had said how TwoFace must have built into the computer two sides just like him. And everyone knew how he argued with himself. Now...if I could just get his computer to do the same.

Going over to the computer, I licked my lips nervously. One false move and Bat's identity would be sent. Well, Selina Kyle knew a thing or two about computers...I disabled enough at the places I hit. Sitting down, I put my hands on the panel before me. "Here goes nothin!"

A little bit later, I was standing back and smiling as I wiped the persperation from my face. Smoke was starting to billow from the once-super computer and TwoFace's info was down the drain. Besides, how can you send info if you are too busy arguing with yourself? And the computer didnt have a coin to flip to solve the situation.

Taking to the roof, I went from skylight to skylight until I found one that was interesting. I caught a glimps of almost every villian there was in Gotham.TwoFace was holding a party! And he didnt invite me...what a shame. Well, time to liven this thing up. Then I froze, there, standing with TwoFace was Joker. Looks like round two was coming up sooner than I thought.

With a flick of my wrist, my whip snagged the power lines above me. I didnt have time for fancy, these babies had to come down now! And they did. I could hear the shouts from everyone as the warehouse...and everything for a few blocks around went dark and then I decided to make an entrance the Batman way and chalk up one more skylight to the Gotham city repair budget.

OOC: Take THAT TwoFace!

[Edited by Isolde on 01-22-2001 at 12:16 PM]

 

[Kepic]

The Joker

Suddenly, the lights went out.

"Forgot to pay your electricity bill, Harv?" I laughed, even though the sight of lights going out on nearby buildings through a window declared this was a blackout.

The sound of breaking glass from above whipped me round, and I caught a figure dropping somewhere into the darkness around us.

"One of bat's pals gatecrashing?" I said with a guess, nudging Two-face in the ribs with an elbow, "looks like you didn't hand out enough invites, old pal."

Batman was sure to take advantage of this situation. "Well, I think I'll leave early... you know what they say, too many crooks spoil the caper. Hope the rest of the party goes well!"

Laughing, I ran for the where the exit lay, shouting out to my goons. "C'mon, boys! I'm not staying at any party which doesn't have a decent cheese dip!"

 

[Dirk13]

NightWing

OOC: thanks iso, i didn't remember his name...happens to the best of em i guess.

IC: I jumped down through the glass, i had turned the power off and i desided to pay a little visit. I hit my night vision and kicked at the crok and mad hatter before they could get up and run, they both were knocked back and hit the wall hard, i looked around for batman, i knew he would need my help.

 

[Mackdaddy_74]

Batman

"Where are you going Twoface?" I shout over the commotion, as he speeds by. I grab the batarang with the line on it (I forgot the name of it.), and throw it at Twoface. As the cable tightens around his arms and chest, I pull him back causing him to sit down in the middle of the floor. Using the rest of the line, I tie his feet up and hide him in a corner after I gag his mouth.

I turn to chase the joker, but Twoface's and the Joker's henchmen surround me, allowing him to escape for now. "Hmm six on one, I have had worse odds against me." I say as Catwoman makes an entrance took right out of my book. The goons turn is shock, so I take the opportunity to knock two out by knocking their heads together. I give the third guy a roundhouse kick to the face, sending him flying against the steel door. Catwoman lands in front of the other three as I turn to attack them.