A Lesson Taken to Heart(Harley)

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Wulfen had finished talking to Hawkgirl about three hours ago. He was serious when he said that he was going to finish the fight that he had started with the arms dealers that had hit him with the pepper spray. But he was mostly thinking about what Hawkgirl had told him. She had told him that he would be better off and he would last longer with this career choice if he had a reason for it.

And he wasn't trying to fool anyone....... He still hadn't found a reason. But he wasn't going to let these arms dealers get away with what they were doing. After all if they did people would get hurt. And he couldn't let that happen. It didn't dawn on him what he had just realized.

t took him five more minutes of searching until he finally found them again. They only moved a few blocks down. It just took him longer to find his way back. He apparently ran farther then he realized when he got pepper sprayed.

There were five of them. Each one armed with something. Two with iron poles, two with stun rods....... And then the one that had got him before......... The one with pepper spray........

He had worked out how he was going to stop these people. He snuck up behind the two with the stun rods and made his best wolf like growl. His idea worked. They both turned around and then one jumped back when he saw the urban wolfman standing before them ready to pounce. The other one attacked. Wulfen stepped aside and grabbed the man's wrist and squeezed tight. The man dropped his stun rod and yelped in pain. Wulfen then without letting go of the first man kicked the second hard in the groin with a snap kick. While that man was doubled over in pain Wulfen lifted the first one up into the air and slammed him head first into a garbage can half full of fruit peelings. Wulfen then picked up the next trash can he could find and slammed it down over the second man's head. Then the two with the poles were the next two involved in the fight. He grabbed the pole in the first man's hand and twisted it, pulling it out of the man's hand. He then kicked the man in the jaw hard. The man dropped to the ground and hit his head hard enough on the ground to get knocked out. Wulfen then smashed the second man over the head with the pole he was using. The man fell to the ground knocked out. With a nasty looking bump on his head as well. He then dropped the pole in his hand and turned to the man with the pepper spray. "Remember me?" He asked jokingly. The man simply backed away and reached for the pepper spray. The man got it out raised it up and instantly regretted taking his eyes off of the wolfman. Wulfen had ran up to the man and then punched him in the stomach hard enough to make the man drop the pepper spray. Which Wulfen managed to catch. Then purely out of spite Wulfen flipped the pepper spray around and gave the man a face full. The man dropped to the ground calling out in shock and pain. But mostly shock. And to finish off the fight Wulfen sat on him. Sat on him and pulled out the man's phone. "That's how pepper spray feels." Wulfen said triumphantly. "And this is what it feels like to have someone call the police on you using your own phone." He said barely containing a laugh. Then once the operator answered on the other end of the line Wulfen told him about a "fight between a strange man and some really really mean looking thugs." He then procceded to wait there sitting on the man for the sound of sirens. He figured he could spend about an hour sitting on the man adding insult to injury until the police got there. Or maybe less. After all. Hawkgirl meeting him earlier that night practically told him he wasn't the only masked figure out on the town that night.

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As Wulfen sat on the man he let his mind wander. He thought about all he had done in Gotham so far and what more he could do. After all he wasn't as popular as Superman, nor was he as well equipped as Batman. So all he had going for him at the moment was that he was an unknown, and that would only last for so long. He knew it was only a matter of time before he is seen by the media.

Wulfen was snapped out of his thoughts when the man underneath him started to struggle. "Get off me!" The man snapped.

"If you don't shut up I'll give you another face full! Got it!" Wulfen snapped back holding the can of pepper spray. Then he noticed one of the men trying to get out of the trash can he was stuck in. Wulfen grabbed hold of a loose brick that was nearby and threw it at the can which made a loud ringing noise. "Goes for you guys too!"

Then Wulfen heard a sound in the distance. It was the sound of sirens. "Ok boys!" Wulfen said while getting up. "It was a pleasure dealing with you." He said helping the man he was sitting on up. "And I hope you know. I have nothing against you." He held the man's hand firmly. "This is just pay back for the pepper spray." Then after saying that he blasted the man in the face once again with the pepper spray. Then he dropped the pepper spray on the ground and crushed it under his heel. Then he ran off and crouched down on a roof top to watch the police take the men into custody

He saw them carry some of them help a few out of the cans and then walk "Mr. Pepper Spray" into the back of the squad cars. Then he felt a large grin cross his face. "I could go for abit more of a patrol tonight." He muttered and started off to look for anywhere else he could help. Still not realizing that he had already found the reason he did what he did.

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Off down another block of two sat a nice jewelry store that was closed, locked, and pitch black the perfect place for a little shopping for one young Harley Quinn. She had been doing things all for the Joker but now she wanted to do a little something for herself and well she did like a good diamond or ten... So this would be her stop for the night, nothing too big but really she did not want anything big because her weekend had been crazy... first with the Joker and than him taking out the Riddler, than the Scarecrow kidnapping her if that counts from a villain to another villain... She did not know but her week has been complicated and so a small theft would lighten up her mood and than things would be nice... Hopefully...

Walking down the street with her typical out fit on, Harley was lost in her own little world as her hips swayed side to side, her curves noticeable in her black and red outfit. Harley turned a corner and walked a few feet down and was standing right in front of the store, looking inside. She was browsing than pulling out a few tools she unlocked the door and made her way inside. Not going too far she scanned the room. With her lips pushed together her finger tapped her chin. Moving around the little beams with her excellent gymnast skills she began to bend and twist until she was safe. Happily she easily plucked out a few things that she wanted to wear and flaunt.

With an hour or so passed she made her way out of the store her bag full, It was a small bag but still full very valuable items and Harley was happy to carry it upon her shoulder. Though some of it was dancing around her fingers and on her body. She was shinning in the moon light and her smile was just that much bigger as she strutted across the street.

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Wulfen started off on his patrol again. He felt somewhat relived that it was a slow night. Though he was still thinking about what Hawkgirl had told him. He also found himself thinking of Kory.

'You really are in love with her aren't you?' Lupin asked him softly.

'Yeah' Wulfen said back in a weak tone. Ever since he met her and get to be friends with her he started to get this feeling of longing when Lupin brought her up.

'Well then. I'm going to help you talk to her about it for your sake now. Instead of mine.' Lupin said kindly.

'Wait so no more freaking out when she brings up a board game?' He asked playfully before he noticed a slight glisten. He stopped and looked to see what it was. Then he realized that it was a woman with alot of jewelry on. 'Ok I think the bag means she didn't buy those.' Lupin commented.

'Lupin.......... We need to have a talk about your deductive skills.' Wulfen said as he made his way down a nearby fire escape.

'There sure are alot of these things in Gotham.' Lupin remarked.

'We need to talk about your eeming lack of knowledge on what these are for too.' Wulfen replied.

Then he made his way over to the woman. "Alright......... You can't have bought all of those." He said in an even tone. Not trying to scare her but more trying to convince her to talk. He didn't know who she was or what she was up too. But he figured that she was just a woman in a funny looking outfit who wanted to have a few more rings. He didn't really mind that. But she most likely stole them and well........ That's kinda against the law.... But hey what are ya gonna do? Wulfen stood where he was and crossed his arms waiting for a reply. He couldn't help but wonder what her reaction to a man dressed like an urban werewolf would be.

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Harley made her way down the street with a grin on her face. She pulled off a small crime without a hitch, there was not there to stop her or get in her way... Or kidnap her... Everything was going good... Was, was the key word only a few feet away a man... At least she thought he was a man had stopped in front of her telling or asking she was not really sure seeing as she was not paying too much attention. But he had made the comment of her stealing those and she put on a look of disgust and placed a very jeweled out hand to her chest "What? Me! Steal, well I never!" She put on a small southern girl accient just to give it a little more flavor. Harley than pouted her lip and looked at him "Why would you say such things, I am a good girl!"

Ok so her act was not very good but she was not trying really hard "So whats it to ya, what are you suppose to be a dog? did you want to play fetch or something?" Yes Harley was not very nice but why should she be? She was a villain, she did not play fair and she did her own thing as long as that thing involved the Joker... Besides she had no clue who this man was or why he was standing asking such a silly question. Did he not know who she was or who she was with? Everyone knew... At least she thought they did, they best know! If not Harley might be a little offended... Placing her hand on her hip letting the bag continue to hang over her shoulder she looked at the man waiting for him to speak or move out of her way.... She did wish to get back to Mr.J sometime tonight...

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Wulfen looked at the woman and raised an eyebrow when he heard her say that she would never steal. "Ok then......" He said hesitantly and looked at the bag and her jewel encrusted hand. "Then I have a few questions." He said. "What jewelry store uses a bag like that?" He asked pointing at the bag slung over her shoulder "Where did you get those and how much did they cost? I might try and buy a ring or necklace for a certain someone" He asked putting abit more of his personal life into that question then he meant to.

Then he grinned and in a flawless southern drawl he said. "Why you can say I'm a dog." He added abit of swagger to his stance like that of a cowboy. "But I'd prefer to be called a wolf." Then he chuckled and dropped the cowboy act and reverted back to his normal accent. "And no I don't want to play fetch here. Too many things to hurt yourself on." Then he looked at her and sighed. "Look just put those back and walk away. There's no need to get rough." He said softly.

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Harley stood there and looked at him with a board expression on her face, he just had to ask a whole lot of questions... This was rather boring "You writing a book or somethin'? Why don't ya mind your own business, I ain't bothering no one." Her foot tapped a little, and gave off a small sigh, who was this man and why was he putting a damper on her mood. All she did was take a small, little bag of jewels for herself though she probably would get some taken by others who happened to be working with Joker but most of them were hers, she was taking them for herself and she would wear them. Why could he just let her pass, surly there were other things that need tending to, things bigger than a jewel thief this was Gotham after all there were more bad guys other than herself and Joker, and there were gangs to look out for. Gotham had the whole shibang so he should scamper off and find them and stop bothering her....

He mentioned something about buying something for a special someone. This made Harley smirk, so he had a little crush, maybe it was puppy love... Who ever it was Harley was not too interested, she had her own love problems at the moment with Joker and his antics... He may be wanting her there now and if she wasn't than she would be in trouble. Yes Harley was at the Jokers beck 'n' call, when ever and where ever he wanted her she was there no matter what, even if he tried to kill her she could not help but forgive him, some may think it was sad and pathetic but it was love and well love did crazy things to people no matter how big and bad they were there was still a heart beating in ones chest some where. "I am sure your little lover girl would enjoy something nice and shiny, like I will enjoy these." She gave a faint smile to him, it was nothing bad nor mean just a little smile nothing big. Probably the first smile in weeks.

The man than spoke about being a dog and her smile grew a little more. "Well most men are." Harley gave a small chuckle and looked away... How how that statement was true... Men were dogs and not all of them nice ones either... Looking back at him when he made the comment about being a wolf how interesting. "Oh no, now a wolf. Are you hear to get my bag of goodies?" It was a reference to little red riding hood though she had a basket where as Harley had a a bag but still both were full of goodies and frankly this little red did not want to give up her bag, not even for grandma! She was walking away with her stuff one way or another. "Maybe I like it rough, if things were easy all the time than it would get boring wouldn't you say. Oh I know, how about I give you something that you can give to your lover girl and than she would be happy, which would make you happy and than I can just walk away. If you want it simple that is." It was simple, he probably would not go for it but she was putting it out there anyways.

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"Well I just might write a book." Wulfen said. "I could get quite abit of money with the whole interview circuit." He said with a wide grin. He had to admit this girl was good with words. It wasn't every day he came across someone who talked like she did, he found it to be somewhat amusing.

If he didn't have his mask on then Harley would have seen his eyes shift alittle when he heard her use the phrase. 'lover girl' He looked at his feet alittle and collected his thoughts. "Well if you can just prove that you didn't steal them then I won't try and stop you." He said. "Otherwise I kindly ask that you put them back."

He narrowed his eyes at her comment about men. Or rather her addition to his comment. He didn't narrow his eyes out of anger. More in a manner that said. 'oh ha ha.' Instead of defending his gender he simply gave a silly grin and said. "Hey! I resent that remark. I'm the only dog man in Gotham." He didn't think it was a worthy cause to try and defend his entire gender. After all there were some really really crummy guys out there. He hoped he wasn't on that list.

He smiled at her Big Bad Wolf reference. "Well Lil' Red." He said. "Maybe I will. But again I would prefer that you just put them back."

Then he listened to her offer. He looked at her and gave a slight grin. "Well thanks for the offer. And if they weren't hot jewelry I would take you up on it." He said. "I really would, but I think you know where I stand." He was somewhat unnerved by her comment of 'liking it rough' but only because she said it so soon after talking about his 'lover girl.'

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Harley laughed a little at some of his comments. He liked this man, he was a vigilante and one of the nicer ones that was for sure. "Yes.... Well I am sure you will make a great book..." She kind of rolled her eyes but with a small smile. This guy made her laugh he was so different than most other good guys such as Batman... He was serious and down to the point him not so much serious, but he does get to the point. She looked at him kindly... Harley was not like other rogues, only because she did not start evil like others, she created chaos for love.

'Lil Red' what a cute nickname, she did get called red a lot but it was her thing... It did not bother her. With a smile she moved around a little bit "Don't get embarrassed now." she teased. Harley could not help it, in a way it was in her nature. "you and I both know I did not buy these. I can be honest... However I am not going to put them back, it's not my thing." she giggled a little. Harley would not make any excuse this man was nice so he at least deserved the truth... But if he wanted her to give them back he would have to take them from her. Easier said than done really.

Note: Sorry so short, am rushed.

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He watched the woman and started to notice that there was a kind of depth to her that he hadn't realized she would have. And that only added to his current problem. It was starting to look like the only way he could get the jewels back would be through a fight. And he had never fought a woman before and wasn't all too fond of the idea. He could do it..... But he wouldn't like it.

He smiled back at her and said. "Thanks I hope it will make it to the best sellers list for at least a week." He said watcher he carefully. If he had learned anything it was to keep your eyes on your opponent. And when she started moving he knew that's where this meeting was going.

"Maybe you could write the foreword to it." He said with a slight smile getting ready without making it obvious he was ready for a fight.

"And yes I know you didn't by those which is why I'm once again going to ask that you put them back. I won't tell anybody." He said softly. He really didn't look forward to the prospect to fighting someone.

He looked her over and started going through all the ways he could go through getting the jewels and returning them to the store in a timely fashion. After all he was getting ready to go and relax.

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She watched him carefully making sure not to take her eye off the man, she knew from experience that the good guys always had some secret trick up their sleeves such as batman... There was always some way he managed to subdue them without him even taking a step.. She would give it to the man though he must have put in a lot o effort but she still hated it and hated him, always ruining the Jokers plans... She scoffed a little in her mind at the thought of Batman. Though right now the bat freak was not here instead it was another and she was rather intrigued by the hero. She almost had a soft spot for the big mutt but she was a villain and there was not time or place for soft spots especially when she was trying to get away with jewels.

Harley knew where this was going, there was not way he would let her walk away with her mini bag of jewels and there was no way in hell she was putting them back willingly... More or less. With a soft sigh and a small smile she set the bag down and placed her hands on her hips. The bag was guarded by her feet and legs, "Alright, I like you but as a villain who has a rep to keep I am not going to go willingly. We both know where this is going to go so lets skip the small talk and get down to business. Shall we?" Or course she was not going to let him have the first his so as she was talking towards the end of her sentence she picked her foot up knowing she was close enough to connect her foot to his face. Hopefully getting a good first hit in. The woman was not physically super strong like a lot of others but she was extremely flexible due to her gymnastic background and with all the heavy lifting and hard work she does she is fairly strong. Stronger than most woman anyways. So a nice kick to the head with good contact is still going to hurt. Her legs being the strongest out of her whole body.

Harley was not gonna let him relax, if they were going to fight than they would fight she would not take it easy on him and she would hope the same from him of course things could be different because she was a woman but she doubted that would stand in his way due to his heroic nature... However she could not tell because she did not know him well enough. Harley had a feeling though after this encounter she would see him around a lot more.

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A this moment Wulfen was wishing he had some kinda fancy utility belt thing at the moment. It would really make things alot easier for him. After all he wasn't feeling to great about having to fight a woman. He wasn't raised that way. He was taught to never hit a woman unless it was in self defense.

Then he felt a hard blow to the jaw shortly after that he felt his butt hitting the ground. He knew exactly what that meant. She kicked him. He stood back up rubbing his jaw and sighed. "I was hoping it wouldn't come to this but." He said Then he did what felt natural to do at the moment. He fell into his fighting stance and started to move around her. He wasn't just going to let her hit him again. But he still couldn't make himself hit a woman. Even if this woman had attacked him..... Then he got an idea.... Maybe he didn't need to hit her. Rather he could confuse her.

Then he remembered the pepper spray. He could use that! Then he remembered he left it.... That idea was out. So he had to come up with a new idea. And he got one. He took one step towards he then lept through the air faking a kick to her nose, he then came up short and landing on his back foot. He then dropped down to a crouch and kicked her legs out from underneath her. "Now would you kindly hand over the jewels now?" He asked after working his jaw. The tone in his voice clearly stated that he was too happy with what he was doing at the moment. Every fiber of his being wanted to apologies and help her up off the ground.

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When Harley had lifted her foot and made contact to his jaw it felt nice. She had not been in a fight for a while other than with the Joker and well that was normally where she got her ass handed to her because all she could do was try to please him even in his darkest moments. It never really worked but she always tried how could she not she was in love with the man as crazy as he was she loved him dearly. But now she was in a fight with some man who was a new rising hero... something Gotham needed really but Harley was the complete opposite and she would help make it rain Chaos because that is what she did now and it made her happy. The thrill of the fight was giving her goosebumps "Oh you know you wanted it to come to this, how else would you resolve things." She smiled.

Her smile soon faded when her legs were swooped out from under her and she landed hard on the ground her back hitting sending trembles through her body. She let in a deep breath as reality hit. She may have been a girl but she could take a punch more than other woman but still she was just human... What she needed to do was get him pinned because he was a man and he could hit hard, harder than she could take so she needed to get him on the ground. How she was going to do this was the question... With a huff she pushed herself up and off the ground and looked at the man in his stance and she smirked. Harley was not going to fall prey to this wolf man, oh no not Harley.

Harley moved out of the man's way she was not strong like a man but she was quick and flexible more so than a man so she did have an upper hand. Doing a few backward cartwheels she spun and once again her long leg shot out and hit him dead on in the stomach, Harley needed to knock him down and what best way than to go for the stomach, though the knees would be good to he was taller than her and the knees were a good area. Harley would never hit a man in the one region because well that was mean.. She was a villain but something about hitting a man in the groan just was not right... Yes Harley was weird but hello she was dating the Joker. Harley knew that just one kick would not do the job she needed more power behind her hits and kicks.

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He looked at her as she got back up and he shook his head slightly. "Fair warning I'm not going to give up easily." He said. He looked around to see if anyone else was around. "So do you want to just skip all this and say we had a big fight and just put the jewels back?" He offered.

He was about to answer her question when he felt a foot hit him in the stomach. He bent over with a huge grunt escaping his lips. He put his hands on his knees and looked up at her still bent over. "Talking sounds nice." He groaned.

He straightened back up and took a deep breath. He looked up and let the breath back out. The historian in him rose up. Talking wasn't going to work. So he might as well fight back. Just like a few historical events.

He stepped forward to her and made to punch her hard in the stomach before switching up and stomping down on her foot. "Last warning." He said to her standing at the ready to counter her next attack.

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He told her he wouldn't give up easily and she laughed a bit at him. "Oh hunny you better not take it easy... Just because I am a girl doesn't mean I can't hit like a man." She laughed a little. A lot of people took it easy on her because she was exactly that... A woman and yes she had boobs and a nice butt there for a lot of men took it easy on her. It did bother her sometimes but hey it was also nice because she did like the attention but right now was not about that she was in a fight and she had to think fast and keep on her feet! Her hands flew to her hips... Just say they had a big fight and her put the jewels back? Yeah right! "Oh no, no, no, no my little puppy! We cannot do such a thing! We will fight and you will take it like a man" She smiled at him. This would be a good fight... It had to be Harley needed it... Well as long as she won anyways. Harley did not like loosing.

Than before she knew it she was getting punched in the stomach and the air flew out of her and she bent over her hands clutching her stomach. Than with another swift movement her foot was being stepped on and her foot shot up as well. Damn he was fast and good. She needed to be better and faster! Pulling up threw the pain she took in a hard deep breath but did it anyways, her look was not a pleasing one but she smiled anyways and shook her head lightly. The gymnast was coming out now. Harley was an insane gymnast and so she did a leap and grabbed him and with all the force she could muster she pulled him to the ground. Her legs were the strongest part of her body but she pulled him down to the ground. This fight was not going anywhere and she knew it. It was going to be a long ruthless beating.

So with him stuck to the ground and her sitting on top of him holding him. "Look, I can't give them back I have to have them I 'shop' when I get upset you! My puddin made a mistake! I will not let you keep me from what I need! But I am not going to fight with you anymore this is getting no where. Are you sure you can't just take one for your girl and just be happy with that?" Yes she finally spilled the beans about why she was taking them she was running on a broken heart and as a rogue stealing and doing other things against the law filled her emptiness for the most part anyways... At least till the thrill was gone than it was all over again and she needed to talk to the Joker... Harley was a little off her rocker sometimes but of course she was dating the Joker and well she is still brilliant she did go to school and all that but yes she was a little out there... But now it was all out and it was a little weird talking to him about her lover while sitting on the top of him... She needed to get this off of her chest though the Joker was always trying to kill her off or something so talking did help a little...

Note: Hope it is ok I just moved it forward a little bit