15 Chapter Fifteen

( Gotham City, Uptown - Harley Quinn's hideout!)

Harley Quinn paced back and forth in her rundown hideout, her face etched with worry.

Her beloved pet hyenas, Bud and Lou, had been stolen by none other than Captain Boomerang. 'The audacity of that no-good Aussie!' Bud and Lou were more than just pets, they were family to her.

With a heavy sigh, Harley reached for her cell phone and dialled a familiar number. She needed help, and she knew just the duo to help her out.

The phone rang, and after a few moments, Poison Ivy's voice echoed through the line.

"Hey, Red. I've got a favour to ask. Bud and Lou have been nabbed by that Boomerang jerk. I need your green thumb and some feline finesse to help me get them back. You in?"

Poison Ivy listened intently, her concern evident in her voice.

"I'll be right over, Harley, I've still got a score to settle with that loud-mouth Aussie as well." Ivy said, her voice laced with anticipation.

Harley then called Selina and thankfully she agreed as well. Catwoman's eyes gleaming with excitement, grinned devilishly.

"Well, well, ladies. It seems we have a little heist on our hands. And you know me, I can't resist the allure of a good ol' heist." Selina said before making her way to Harley's hideout.

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Harley, Poison Ivy, and Catwoman gathered in a dimly lit warehouse, their faces masked with determination.

They had spent hours devising a plan to infiltrate Captain Boomerang's hideout and free Harley's pets. The trio knew they had to act swiftly to ensure the safety of Bud and Lou'

Catwoman, ever agile and stealthy, took the lead, mapping out the layout of the hideout and identifying potential obstacles.

Poison Ivy, with her mastery over plants, devised a distraction using venomous vines to divert attention from their rescue mission.

And Harley, armed with her trademark mallet and an unpredictable sense of humour, prepared herself for a wild ride.

As they approached the hideout under the cover of darkness, tension filled the air. Every step brought them closer to their goal, but also closer to danger. They had to be quick, precise, and above all, stay united.

With a nod from Catwoman, they sprang into action. Catwoman swiftly scaled the walls, slipping through open windows and disabling security systems.

Ivy's venomous vines coiled and twisted, ensnaring guards and diverting their attention away from the rescue operation.

Meanwhile, Harley used her acrobatic skills to dodge henchmen, delivering playful blows with her trusty mallet.

"Hey! What do you call a group of punks who try to steal Harley's hyenas? Canine-nabbers!" Harley Quinn joked madly while smashing another goon's face in.

" Oh! That was a good one, Harley." Harley said speaking to herself in the third person." Well, thank you, Harley."

Both Selina and Ivy, who were not too far away couldn't help but roll their eyes." Gahhh! Wait maybe I should have said' You punks better 'paws' and think twice before messing with Harley's hyenas. It's going to be a 'howling' good time!"

"Harley!!" Both Selina and Ivy shouted. Harley flinched but chuckle right after before skipping ahead and humming a tune.

As they made their way deeper into the hideout, the sounds of distressed animals echoed through the corridors. Cages filled with exotic creatures lined the walls, their eyes pleading for freedom.

Harley's heart ached at the sight. "We're not leaving without all these critters." She declared, determination filling her voice.

The trio worked together, releasing animals from their cages and guiding them toward the warehouse's exit.

They were careful to avoid any confrontations with Boomerang and his henchmen, prioritizing the safety of the animals above all else.

Just as they thought they had succeeded, a booming voice filled the air. "Well, well, well, if it isn't Gotham's finest troublemakers." Captain Boomerang sneered, blocking their path. "You think you can just waltz in and steal from me? I'll make sure you regret it!"

Harley tightened her grip on her mallet, ready to fight. "You took something that belongs to me, Boomerbutt. Prepare to pay the price!"

Harley proclaimed before dashing at Captain Boomerang with her Mallet, but Ivy quickly used her vines to grab Harley, pushing her out of the way of a deadly and sharp-tipped Boomerang.

" Hahaha, cheers Red." Harley thanked her for the save.

A thrilling battle ensued after.

Catwoman utilized her acrobatic skills to dodge Boomerang's exploding boomerangs, while Poison Ivy unleashed her plant-based powers, ensnaring the henchmen and rendering them harmless.

"Hahahahahaha!"

Harley's laughter filled the air as she swung her mallet with reckless abandon, dealing powerful blows to anyone who dared to cross her path.

But in the midst of the chaos, Boomerang managed to grab Bud, one of the hyenas and made a hasty retreat. Harley's heart sank as she saw her pet slipping away.

"We can't let him escape with Bud!" She shouted, her voice filled with determination.

With renewed vigour, the trio chased after Boomerang through the winding streets of Gotham.

Their pursuit took them from shadowy alleyways to rooftops, with Catwoman expertly navigating the city's urban landscape.

Ivy used her plant manipulation to create obstacles and slow down the nifty Aussie.

Finally, they cornered Boomerang on a narrow rooftop, the stolen hyena cowering in his grasp.

Harley's eyes blazed with fury as she confronted Boomerang on the rooftop. She took a step forward, her mallet at the ready. "Give me back my Bud, you lowlife scoundrel!"

Boomerang sneered, holding the trembling hyena tightly. "Not a chance, Harley! This little mutt is mine now. im gonna be selling him to the highest bidder. And if you want him back, you'll have to fight me for it!"

Without hesitation, Harley lunged at Boomerang, swinging her mallet with all her might.

He skillfully dodged her attacks, his agility surprising for someone known primarily for throwing boomerangs. Their battle raged on, each blow and parry echoing across the Gotham night.

Meanwhile, Poison Ivy and Catwoman sprang into action, coordinating their efforts to disarm Boomerang and create an opening for Harley.

Ivy summoned vines from the surrounding rooftop, snaking them toward Boomerang's legs and hindering his movement. Catwoman darted in, her whip cracking through the air, attempting to snatch Bud from his grasp.

Boomerang, determined to keep his ill-gotten prize, fought back with a barrage of titanium boomerangs, each one narrowly missing its target.

The trio's synchronized movements and quick thinking kept them one step ahead, but it was clear they needed a decisive advantage to turn the tide in their favour.

In a stroke of brilliance, Poison Ivy used her control over plants to manipulate the environment.

Vines erupted from the rooftop, wrapping around Boomerang's arms and immobilizing him. Caught off guard, he dropped Bud, who scampered over to Harley, tail wagging with relief.

Harley scooped up Bud, cradling him in her arms. She gave him a gentle kiss on the forehead. "You're safe now, my little buddy. No one messes with my hyenas!"

As the defeated Boomerang struggled against his leafy restraints, Catwoman approached him with a sly grin. "Seems like the tables have turned, Captain. Stealing innocent animals? Not a good look for you."

Captain Boomerang, his pride wounded but still defiant, locked eyes with Catwoman as she approached with a sly grin. Despite his predicament, he couldn't resist the opportunity for a retort.

"Heh, Catwoman, always playing the hero, huh?" Boomerang smirked, his voice dripping with sarcasm."But let's not forget, you're not exactly innocent yourself. Last time I checked, you've got quite the reputation for your own thieving escapades. Don't act like you're above a little animal snatching."

He leaned in closer, his voice lowering to a mocking whisper. "Maybe we're not so different, after all, kitty. Just two sides of the same coin. The only difference is, I don't pretend to be a righteous asshat."

Boomerang growled."You haven't seen the last of me, ladies. This isn't over!"

With a swift kick, Catwoman knocked Boomerang unconscious, ensuring he would cause no further trouble. The trio shared a triumphant glance, their mission accomplished.

But there was still one more task at hand, to free the remaining animals held captive by Boomerang.

They made their way back to the warehouse, where the creatures eagerly awaited liberation.

Together, they released each animal from its cage, providing them with a chance to return to their natural habitats or find new homes in sanctuaries across Gotham.

The sight of the animals scurrying to freedom brought a sense of satisfaction to the trio. They had not only saved Harley's beloved hyenas but had also granted a second chance to those stolen creatures.

But as they were basking in satisfaction, Selina finally realised something." Ummm! Harley, dident you say you had two Hyenas...where's the other one."

" Huh, well he's right over...there." Harley's voice trailed off in shock as when she looked in the direction she last saw Lou he was nowhere to be seen.

And some of the goons that had been previously incapacitated by Ivy were gone as well.

" Fuck...we had both of them, I swear when I get my hands on those..." Before Harley could blow her head, Ivy calmed her down while Selina quickly looked through the security footage and managed to track down the direction Lou was taken.

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The trio stood in the warehouse, a mix of relief and frustration filling the air. Bud was safe, but Lou, the other beloved hyena, was still missing.

Harley's heart sank as reality set in. They had come so close to rescuing both of her furry companions, only to have one slip through their grasp.

Frustrated tears welled up in Harley's eyes, but Ivy placed a comforting hand on her shoulder. "We'll find Lou, Harley. We won't rest until we do."

Selina, her eyes fixed on the security footage, spoke up. "I've traced the direction Lou was taken. It seems he was loaded onto a truck headed towards an abandoned industrial complex on the outskirts of the city. It's likely another one of Boomerang's hideouts."

Harley wiped away her tears, a determined glint in her eye. "Alright, ladies. We've come too far to give up now. Lou needs us, and we won't let him down."

With their resolve renewed, the trio set out for the abandoned industrial complex.