Chapter 24: Pretty Poison
After the Christmas special and seeing that Uraraka passed out from drinking vodka, the My Hero Academia cast was given a time of rest at the fifth dimension, as they were given individual rooms.
Now, the audience is back at the cinema, and Uraraka is experiencing what it is like to have a hangover.
"Ugh, my head." She said while rubbing her forehead. "What did I do yesterday night?"
Her classmates and friends shared a look, they recall what she said when she was drunk, especially towards what she said to Tenya Iida. 'Hey, I dare you guys to dare us to make out.' is what she said before passing out, and left Iida heavily blushing.
It made the teachers wonder, would Iida kiss Uraraka if she asked again, but sober.
Jiro went to answer her question. "Uraraka, it is better that you didn't–"
"–Move Bitch!" However, before she could, she was pushed out by Mina Ashido. "You got drunk and asked us to dare you to make out with Iida."
Many were speechless after seeing Uraraka's reaction, her face was redder than Kirishima's dye job. Even the boy's face was red. Uraraka never squeaks. "Wait, did we?"
Tenya puts his hands out. "No, we didn't," he said. "But."
Many of their classmate paused they never not expecting a 'But', from the class 1A present. "To be honest, it wasn't like it's a bad idea, but you were drunk, I wouldn't want to take advantage of a beautiful young lady."
'OMFG WAS THAT A LOVE CONFESSION?!' thought the students.
However, before things could progress even further. The Imps and the house plant came in. "It's nice that there is a love confession and all, but it can wait," Bat-Mite said as he snapped his fingers seeing that there is a one minute countdown on the screen. "Consider this to be a cliffhanger kiddies. Will Uraraka confess back, or tell him to fuck off. Stay tuned until the interlude and we'll get the answer, but for now. Like a couple more episodes before the big break. We still have Earth YJ to explore, but before we head to Earth YJ, I have a proposal to ask you all. Who among you are curious to know more about the Femme Fatales of Christmas Eve, Harley and Ivy?"
Bat-Mite spotted there were plenty of hands raised, and he does see the usual suspects like Midoriya, Todoroki, Aizawa, and surprisingly Rody Soul. There three hosts shared a look knowing why Mr. Soul is interested to know about the two, They wonder if he would act the same way when the cast meets the third member of the Gotham City Sirens, but what they got their attention that the number one fan of Batman raise his hand too, that being Neito Monoma.
"I would like to know more about those two, from how their shopping spree went. It seems they have a history with Batman, like I have so many questions, like why are those two even criminals?" said Monoma wanting to know more.
Midoriya raised his hand. "Me too, like are these two quirkless women, and what are their reasons to be criminals, and their outfits make no sense to me if they're a team. I mean, I know the League of Villains doesn't wear matching outfits, but in Earth YJ we did witness The Cult of the Cobra and Bialyian soldiers having the same uniform." He said. "If Harley and Ivy aren't like those two groups, then why have costumes and make-up, instead of casual clothes? Clearly those two have a gimmick, maybe learning to know about those two would help in case we get to see more of those two."
Bat-mite smiled, glad there are people who are interested to know more, and by looking at his back the countdown is reaching closer to zero. It seems they got the answer sooner than expected. "Well, it seems we're going to learn more about Ivy before we return to Earth YJ, please enjoy, Earth Dini."
MHA reacts to Batman The Animated series
Episode Pretty Poison.
Please enjoy the preview before we return to Earth YJ.
[What the audience had watched so far was Bruce Wayne's friend, the district attorney of Gotham City and longtime childhood friend, Harvey Dent was on a hot date with a woman named Pamela Isley.]
Many of the audience, especially the boys from both sides were smitten to the redhead woman in a red dress.
However, there was something familiar about this woman, it was at the tip of their tongue. They at heaven's sakes just couldn't tell where they saw her before.
[When Bruce Wayne finally arrived and told some jokes about his shared past with Harvey, it was time for the lady to go, but before a kiss of course.]
Many had blushed at the kiss, it was very long and passionate at a public display. Many were looking away like Bruce Wayne, or fanning their faces like Midnight.
[Plenty of the audience did a spit take as much Bruce Wayne did when they heard the news that his childhood friend popped the question at his date.]
"Congrats, I guess." Aizawa wasn't sure what to say. His relationship with Shinso's mom is new, their relationship isn't ready for them to head to the chapel and get married. But Dent, is head over heels in love with Mrs. Isley, feels like their love story was written by early renaissance era Disney.
[Many gasped that Harvey Dent was rushed to a hospital, for passing out at the restaurant. Later at Gotham City Hospital. They learn Harvey's condition wasn't just simple light headedness, he ended up in a coma. The doctor explained the District Attorney's situation, he has been poisoned.]
"Poisoned, who would want to poison the District Attorney?" Uraraka asked the question to her peers.
That was a good question who would poison the District Attorney, was it the chef, the waiter, or even the entire restaurant staff?
It doesn't make any sense. Why would the entire Rose Cafe have any beef against the District Attorney, was it a bad Yelp review, and now they plan to kill him?
Or can the suspect be one of Gotham crime families like the Falcones or even the Penguin? It's time for Batman to figure out what happened to his friend.
[The doctor explained that this isn't food poisoning. Harvey Dent's body isn't dealing with foodborne illnesses or diarrhea for the next couple of days, which would be a blessing compared to what's happening to his body right now. The poison is killing him, and unless there is an antidote– which there isn't, Harvey Dent is most likely to kick the bucket.]
This was upsetting news, who ever poisoned Mr. Dent has the high attention of killing him. The question is who would kill the District Attorney. The answer is simple there would be plenty of criminals and super criminals who would want Harvey Dent dead, as much as they want to kill Batman, Commissioner Gordon and the rest of the GCPD. The situation right now is like finding a needle in a haystack.
[Knowing that time is running out, Bruce took the blood sample to study the poison at the Batcave. Batman and Alfred were able to learn the poison and what it's made of. It is a lethal poison derived from the plant Rosaceae Vularis, commonly known as the Wild Thorny Rose.]
"Interesting, so the poison is plant-based and organic." Mount Lady raised an eyebrow.
"Organic or not, it is killing the District Attorney." Endeavor made it clear to her. "If this plant-based poison is what's killing Dent, surely there is an antidote, but using the same rose to make an antidote."
Sadly, Alfred continues to explain that the rose has been extinct for the last five years. There wouldn't be a cure for Harvey Dent, leaving the Hero at a dead end.
This could be the night of Harvey Dent before he kicks the bucket. However, Midoriya isn't giving up.
"Wait hold on, this makes no sense?" He asked.
"What do you mean Midoriya?"
Izuku believes there is still a chance to save Harvey Dent. "The possible suspect is that they created the poison from the rose. Surely whoever this suspect is, Batman can get the rose from the suspect and make a cure out of it."
Recovery Girl sighs and places a hand on his shoulder. "You're a good kid, Midoriya, but realistically, how long do you think it takes to extract an antidote to eliminate the poison?"
Midoriya doesn't know he isn't an expert in medical science or Toxicology based on only plant-based toxins. He also doesn't know how long one make an antidote.
Recovery Girl continues to explain. "To make the antidote it takes time, even a whole day or several. I say because what if the antidote that we created will not work, or we accidentally make the situation worse." She removed her glasses. "Over the years in the medical field. I helped a lot of people and lost their lives too. I can heal broken bones and several limbs, but a poison such as this Wild Thorny Rose made sure the victim would be at their deathbed. Whoever made the poison is a genius. I would be useless. There is nothing I can do to help the poor District Attorney."
After hearing Recovery Girl, Izuku sees that she is right, and cannot even help Harvey Dent. This isn't the job for One For All, but a medical expert at plant-based toxins.
For the first time, One For All is useless.
[Seeing that there was nothing more than Batman can do to help his dying friend. Bruce Wayne went to the hospital to wait and hope that Harvey Dent will be okay.]
Seeing Bruce Wayne's position at the hospital waiting for some miracle. The adults know what it's like to see people helplessly hoping for some miracle to come. The Pro Heroes see this situation a lot from the E.R., or just outside a private room by the hallway. Not long ago the parents of the students were in Bruce Wayne's shoes when UA was attacked again at the camp. For One Inko Midoriya, she wishes that the hospital wouldn't be her second home especially if her baby boy becomes a Pro Hero.
[Things went more spicy for the pepper when Harvey Dent's fiance came to visit. Her dying fiance.]
Mina groans that Ms. Isley wasn't allowed to visit her fiance, on orders from Reene Montoya.
Izuku's book opens to a page for Reene Montoya and Harvey Bullock, Two of Gotham's finest right next to Commissioner Jim Gordon.
[Due to the rules of the visiting permission. Bruce escorted Pamela out to the parking lot. When she was about to kiss his cheek, and just offered a hug instead. Bruce Wayne recalled that besides the food that Harvey ate at the Rose Cafe, something else entered his lips that night, a kiss from his fiance.]
The audience recalls that Harvey Dent was poisoned, but they automatically believed it was from the food that he ate, but what if it wasn't from the food?
What if Pamela Isley is the one who poisoned him?
"Woah, hold up a minute." Mina is in complete disbelief. "Are you guys saying that the fiance was the one who poisoned the District Attorney?"
Hakegure nodded. "I agree with Ashido, like why would she poison her man."
Jiro scoffs. "I have to remind both of you that they only went on one date, and he decided to pop the question, and she admittedly just said yes," she said. "Who in their right mind would do that, this is real life, not Sleeping Beauty."
"Jiro is right, have sex first, and never pop the question." Jiro uses her jacks to attack Mineta after he slaps her ass.
"Hypothetically, let's say it was Ms. Isley," Izuku explains. "The doctors mentioned it wasn't food poisoning. We all thought that the food was poisoned, but what if the food was clean the whole time."
Monoma continues for him. "What if it was her lips that one poisoned the whole time, not the food." He said. "The last thing that entered his mouth was her lip. Her glossy lips."
The adults listened to the children and they believed that they were right. Someone did poison the District Attorney, what if that someone is the fiance, but if she is the prime suspect? What is her motive?
Was the date that bad?
Or perhaps there was another reason.
[As Bruce is on his way to the Bat Cave, he asks Alfred to do some research on his mysterious fiance, Pamela Isley. When Batman finally reached the Batcave, Alfred gave his report about Pamela Isley. She is a research chemist with Chez Gerard, a cosmetics firm. She works on the development of new fragrances. Their newest is a perfume called Nightshade. Ms. Isley has a PhD in Botany from Gotham University, where she offers a monthly lecture series on endangered and extinct plant species.]
After listening to Alfred, the students learned two things.
First, all this research towards one person was kind of creepy, and stalker-ish. However, in the world of Capes and Crimes, that work wouldn't be considered as creepy and stalker-ish, but more like detective work, it's key in solving crimes.
Second, she was odd. Her description of her work at cosmetics reminded them of a certain villain from Christmas Eve. They believe they can connect the dots, but they want to see if Isley is Ivy.
There is one way to find out.
[At the next scene the audience watches as Batman reaches a Botanical Garden, assumingly it belongs to the Chez Gerald Cosmetic research labs. The Garden seems empty until they notice Ms. Isley, and the murder weapon, the Wild Thorny Rose. Confirming that Pamela Isley is the one who poisoned her fiance.]
Mina gulped towards what she just saw. "Okay, I admit I was wrong, but what is her motive for poisoning her Fiance?"
"I think she is now Harvey Dent's ex-fiance now." Sero added.
[The scene continues as Ivy talks to the plants, like their people.]
Oh, you've done so well today, sweetheart. Now, get some rest and don't worry, I won't clipp off any more of your beautiful petals. Unless I need them.
Many raise an eyebrow. "Is it just me, or is she talking to the rose like a person." Twice wasn't sure what he just saw.
Many agree with Twice, They now believe that this woman is not right at her head.
[As Pamela went to turn on the music and change her outfit. It was Batman's chance to get the rose to make an antidote. However, no one was expected to see a boobytrap with a false floor, and underneath could have been his doom if it wasn't for the vine that saved his life.]
Aizawa was surprised at the death trap, he didn't expect a cactus to be used as a death trap. This night is becoming stranger by the minute.
[As things became stranger, the same vine that saved his life is now trying to kill him, and several more vines wrap around his arms and torso. What was more creepy is that all those vines are connected to a giant venus fly trap and it is big enough to consume a full size man.]
"What the hell is happening!" Bakugo never thought that plants would be capable of killing man.
The little boy Kota is sweating like a sinner at church. "I swear to god, that I would start eating my vegetables before they have the chance to eat me!"
As Batman starts kicking the plant, many screamed on what they say. "Oh My god! It has teeth!" Denki shouted in fright.
Aizawa and many others are surprise that the plant is moving at it's own. According to Bill Nye the Science Guy that Plants can move due to sunlight and their movement is unseen from the naked eye. However this Fly Trap is moving at abnormal speed and strength. They believe that this plant can strangle a man to death like a viper. The scary thought is this isn't done with a quirk.
Ibara was scared too, her hair had never grown such a horrific plant before. Just who is this woman?
[They finally got the answer as Pamela Isley showed off her outfit, and now the audience can finally connect the dots. That this is the same woman that Harley was with during Christmas Eve, as she said her criminal name.]
"She calls herself Poison Ivy." Monoma mentioned. "That makes a lot of sense, Harley did call her Ivy, but now there is a link towards the poisonous plant, a poison ivy, very known for an allergic reaction to an oily resin called urushiol. It's not deadly per say, but it does leave out an annoying rash."
[They went and continue to listen to the villain. Ivy mentioned why she targeted Harvey Dent in the first place to pay for his murder.]
"Murder, that is a huge accusation Ivy, who did he kill?" Aizawa asked Ivy.
Plowing up a field of beautiful wildflowers for that silly penitentiary of his. This little rose would be extinct today if I hadn't saved my precious from those horrible bulldozers. The blood of those flowers are on his hands!
After listening to Ivy she was serious. She went out to save the roses from extinction, also her rage is real too. She sees the death of those flowers and compare them towards a genocide of an entire race of roses.
Then they recall what she said when denying Harley having a christmas tree.
The mad campaign of a botanical genocide that grips this country every December.
Things are clear now. Ivy is insane, an Eco terrorist. She views the life of plants being more precious than the lives of people. She would do extreme things like murder if it meant saving the life of a flower.
Now she plans to kill Batman like she did to Harvey, with a kiss.
[After Poison Ivy kissed Batman, the poison is taking its effects. The moment reminded the students of Cheshire and that all of her weapons are lace with poison. Aqualad has Jellyfish immunity, can't say the same with Batman. Ivy also revealed that the is an antidote that she used at herself, she disguises the antidote a cologne]
"So there is an antidote." Recovery Girl said. "Batman has to be fast, the effects of the poison happen quickly we saw it happen on the District Attorney."
[Batman starts fighting back knowing the poison is starting to have its effects. He kicks Ivy aside and starts cutting the vine of the plant using a knife from the utility belt. Doing so also hurt the giant fly trap.]
Many were grossed out to see the Plant's blood, but the smart members of the audience knows it is called Chlorophyll.
They heard the screaming from the plant, and from Ivy. Things began for Ivy as she fired her crossbow at Batman, but the hero was able to dodge it, can't say the same with her baby, the fly trap.
[Their fight continues, becoming a game of Hide and Seek. The audience sees that Batman is at an advantage the environment that they are in is filled with plants, and to Ivy in her mind every time she misses her shot, she is accidentally harming a poor and innocent plant. Like those trees.]
This is like psychological horror for Ivy. The Plants are like children to her." Neito said." The more she misses the more reckless she is when firing her shots.""
[Things got worse when the sun lamp snapped and fell on the pond. The trimmed wires are spreading sparks through the garden. Turning her garden of Eden into a fiery pit.]
The audience hears Ivy's screams. This was horror for Ivy. The botanical garden is on fire. They continue to watch as Ivy gets the only plant she can save at the time. The Wild Thorny Rose, but she and the rose were surrounded. However, Batman was able to save her.
Poison Ivy sees an opportunity to end the life of Batman, The hero is poisoned, and he is hanging on the cliff of the floor pit. Everything that can do next is aim her crossbow and fire a killing shot.
Enjoy extinction, Batman!
Tomura smiled believing this was the end of the Dark Knight, and Poison Ivy was the one who killed the Hero.
However, Batman ensures her that he will not be dying alone. He happened to have a hostage.
"Wait What?" Toga shouted in confusion. "What hostage, It's just him and Poison Ivy at the Botanical Garden."
Dabi chuckled, "You're wrong, there is a hostage, it just happened to be not human, but this hostage's life meant more for Ivy."
Batman revealed his hostage, the last remaining Wild Thorny Rose. Ivy's scream showed that she wouldn't risk pulling the trigger. It would kill Batman, for sure, but it would also be the rose's mark of extinction.
"What would it be Ivy, kill Batman and risk the complete extinction of this rose, or hand him the antidote, and the three of you can live." Monoma told Ivy, "It's your choice."
To anyone else, the audience would expect the villain would trigger the killing shot. However, Poison Ivy isn't like most villains who want to see the world burn. Ivy wants to see the world to live, but can't say the same for humanity. So she did what made sense to her. She gave the antidote to save the life of this rose.
[In the end, Batman saves Harvey Dent, Poison Ivy, and the Rose. The Criminal was sent to Arkham Asylum, and her precious rose was with her. Already plotting for her next scheme to save the Earth from humanity.]
Now the preview episode has ended, Neito and Izuku notice the events that happened took place in the past. Different from their first time meeting Ivy back at the Christmas Eve event. They have so many questions.
"Bat-Mite." Neito calls upon the Imp, and just at a snap of a finger Bat-Mite appears, wearing a Poison Ivy outfit, but he kept the nice cowl. "This event takes place in the past, am I right?" He asked. "When you first introduced Poison Ivy to us. It was during Christmas Eve, Ivy, and the other woman Harley, and compared to the event from This event and later at Christmas Eve. I have to assume Poison Ivy isn't some villain of the week. Like most wannabe criminals who go to prison and never get out. Poison Ivy is different ain't she, a regular at Gotham City."
Bat-Mite smiled "Well someone is using their inner detective. You are correct Neito Monoma. Just like Bane, Sports Master, and Cheshire. Poison Ivy are regulars that would escape their prisons, such as Arkham Asylum, and the other prisons. Not everyone has international immunity like Bane as long as he stays on his island Santa Prisca." Bat-Mite wiggles his finger. "Pammy, she's a clever one. Unlike All For One who wants to rule the world again. Poison Ivy doesn't want to see the world burn, she would rather save it."
Jiro raises an eyebrow. "Save it how, she tried killing the District Attorney?"
Bat-Mite chuckles. "I said save the world, I didn't say anything about saving Humanity. You just saw her save an endangered rose from extinction. Last of its kind compared to the other roses. To the plant world, Poison Ivy is their Symbol of Peace, and if anything their champion." He continues to explain. "To her, she believes the best way to save the environment is to kill the cancerous meat."
"By cancerous meat, you mean us, Human beings." Aizawa finished for Bat-Mite.
The imp only nodded, he knew that humans are the cancerous meat that Ivy would see, and sadly she would end Harley if it meant saving the Earth. "Yeah, human beings are cancerous meat to Ivy.
"I don't understand, why get rid of humans." the audience was surprised that the one who spoke was Izuku's mother, Inko Midoriya. "There are other ways, like charities."
Bat-Mite clapped to her. "That is true, charities would help a lot. However, that wouldn't stop evil corporations and politicians that would allow pollution, fracking, plastic pollution, nuclear energy plants, and of course the maddening campaign that is cutting pine trees every December. Poison Ivy is just a woman with a very powerful opponent which is pollution. The best way for pollution to truly end is by getting rid of humanity."
For now, we can hold discussions for now. We still have to return to Earth YJ, It's time to get excited.