Futureknight universe: Harley returns

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Harley had been strolling along the beach, a couple of days after she had been proposed to by Jack Sparrow. Lost in her own thoughts, she had been wondering if Dick would of approved of the new man in her life. She had also been thinking of the wedding gift she had left for her future husband in a safe deposit account at Gotham Bank. A part of her wished so hard that she could get that gift to give to Jack Sparrow, that same part of her had also wished she could talk to Dick about the new development.

Suddenly she noticed a chill in the air, and looking around she realized she was no longer at the Boardwalk. Harley recognized where she was standing, she had been here before with Deona and Kurt, it was the future reality of Gotham City. She was not quite sure how she ended up here, but she knew that she should take advantage of the situation given to her.

Unfortunately she was quite lost. Last time she had been at the graveyard, and now she was somewhere in the city. The city had grown over the years, and she was not sure how to get to Gotham Bank, or to the Graveyard. Harley sighed to herself, and looked around hoping to catch a glimpse of a familiar landmark.

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The doorway to the small clinic that she stood next to opened, and a woman in a black suit pushed a younger woman with black hair and icey blue eyes onto the sidewalk in a wheelchair. "We'd best get you home, Miss Brenda."

"I'm tired of laying around, Prudence." The girl moved restlessly, but then winced and stilled.

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Harley had started when the door to the clinic opened, the quietly watched the two women. A small frown, as she was not sure how this would help her find what she had been looking for.

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"Perhaps it would be best if you accompany us back to the flat, Miss Harley," said Prudence gently, indicating the Bently that stood by the curb. "I see that there are things that could be explained."

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"Um, sure I can do that," Harley smiles. "I am sure there are things to explain." She will follow Prudence and Brenda to the car.

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"Yes, he died in the same car accident that took our last Batman from us." Prudence didn't look away from the window. "When did you see him?"

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"It could of not been a week ago, for me. My friend brought me to the gravesite so I could say goodbye to Dick Grayson after my universe was destroyed. Richard was there, and he helped me say goodbye by accepting my engagement ring. He said that he had a daughter..." Harley was slightly confused, how could so much time pass, it seemed that he hopes of finding the wedding gift she had once left behind was now near impossible.

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"You are more than welcome to stay and visit," said Prudence quickly, obviously not ready to let her go yet.

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Harley quirked an eyebrow, wondering why Prudence did not want her to go yet. "I can stay and visit for a while, I suppose."

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"I was Batgirl." Brenda frowns at her words. "I prevented a few muggings and robberies, but it was only a game I was playing."

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"It was not a game for Bruce Wayne, it was an obsession. That is why he never trusted me..." Harley hung her head, and looked towards the window. "And I think I broke up his friendship with Dick."

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"Master Bruce and Master Dick fought bitterly when Master Bruce decided to let Miss Selena into his life," said Prudence, wheeling in a cart with tea and treats. "I feared they would never reconcile. But they did."

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"They had been fighting over me, and because of what happened... they most likely died being mad at each other." the thought saddens Harley, and she feels horrible responsible.

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"It took the efforts of Miss Mary for him to accept the reformed Joker here. But he did, eventually, and even came to trust the man."

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"Miss Mary?" Harley queried, a part of her even found it hard to accept the idea of a reformed Joker.

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"Forgive me." Prudence inclined her head in aknowledgement of her words, then smiled. "Congratulations. I wish you and your young man the best."

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"He makes me happy," Harley smiled, "I just wish I could tell Dick about it all."

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"Indeed, Miss Harley. Would you care for another doughnut? Or something less sweet?"

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"No, thank you," harley smiled. "I am sweet enough," she winks.
"Of course, once I talk to Dick, I will have to try to find my way home. Forget about my gift for my husband."

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"Master Clark and Miss Clara are in a Nexus at this moment," said Prudence. "And I know the very shop to find your gown."

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"Thank you," Harley smiled, She wondered how long she would have to wait before meeting Clark.

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"The Lunatic Cafe." He nodded, then frowned. "Um, sorry, but you might know who I am, but if you don't know his other identity already I shouldn't tell you."

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"Superman was Clark Kent, just like Bruce Wanye was Batman, and Dick Grayson was Nightwing." Harley replied to his concerns, "Do not worry, I would never tell anyone that did not all ready know. I would not break the promise I made to my friends... even though they are gone now."

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"Maybe you've still got stuff to do."

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"Maybe," Harley laughs, "We will have to see."

"I somehow got here, when I was thinking of my Gotham."

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Brenda shook her head, those icey eyes on the blond woman in a familiar, alibet much friendlier, closed expression. "Thank you, but no."

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Harley shurgs, "Your choice, but I did use to be a pyschologist. And I just want to help. Do something to help."

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"Last time some skirt showed up extra it was her that needed help." Narmo planted a hand on Clark's face and shoved him backward.

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Harley frowned, "Well I was looking for something, and accepted the help offered. But I would not take away from their duties, as I know I can handle myself." She looks at him, "You seem so familiar to me..."

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"No." He blushed and looked down. "I... um, don't know how to explain it in English. But you look fine. Your light is pure."

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Harley studied him for a moment, then laughed softly. Before he knew it, she was hugging him, "Thank you, that helps more than you could know."
"I want a family with Jack, and I just needed validation that I could give him one."

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"It takes an Eldari fifty years to hit puberty." He explained, then chuckled and shook his head. "No. Batwoman's a different name."

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"The name does not matter, they would be doing the same job," harley shrugged.

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"Because Batman is the legend. The soul and defender of the city." He looked up earnestly.

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"But the legend itself has adapted and changed. First it was only Batman. Then it was Batman and Robin. Then it was Batman, Nightwing, Robin and Batgirl." Harley countered, "Do you not see, they are still the soul of the city and the defender of the city no matter what their name. I have known Gothams that were defended just by a Robin, or just by a Nightwing. It is not the name Batman that strike fear into the heart of the villans. It is the Legend of The Bat, and how The Bat will find those who are guilty no matter what. So what is in a name, does it matter if they are batmen or batwomen, they are all and always have been The Bat."

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Clark got to his feet and walked over lightly, leaving no prints on the carpet. He put a hand to the back of Harley's head and kissed her gently on the forehead, as though in blessing. "Namarri," he said softly. "May Eru's Light shine always on your paths."

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Harley smiled, "Thanks Clark, you have helped me a great deal."

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"And did you know Dick Grayson? He's been gone from this world for many lives of men."

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"I knew him, but not this him," Harley was honest.

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"He grieved for her till he left this world," whispered the stone woman. "He was old and full of years."

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"He grieved for me? er... her?" Harley was surprized by that. She looked at Dick's gravesite, then back at the creature. "I really never said goodbye to Joker... I said goodbye to Dick."
She closed her eyes, holding back tears, "What I would give to see them one more time. To... let them know that I am about to be married. To get their acceptance..."

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"The stone by itself is his. Hope's is in another city, beside her husband's."

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Harley stood, she took a step towards that gravesite, then stopped, "Should I?"

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The small being managed to look thoughtful despite the unmoving of her face. "I have not spoken with Catwoman in many years. Perhaps I should go do so now."

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"Prudence is Catwoman?" Harley did not do that.

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"Do you wish to forego the dress shopping?" asked the butler, her green eyes showing compassion.

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"I feel.. tired." Harley admitted. "But I do not know how to get back here, or when, if I leave."