[lexibabe]

PART 8 CONTINUED.

: LEXI  .... arrives   at the art museum,and feels comfort in seeing a city police  cruiser in the parking lot..but once inside  that feeling turns to dread,,she spots two security personal sprawled  on the floor,  she uickly checks  each of them,,they appear to only be  knocked out,,she peers into the darkened  main room trying to detect  any motion,at the same time  her mind racing  as to who  could have  such a weapon. she rises  and slowly  continues.


INT. DARKENED SECURITY ROOM – JUST OFF MAIN EXHIBIT HALL – NIGHT
 
A flickering monitor casts pale light across The Face, Sal, and Vinny as they huddle close, eyes fixed on the screen. Static clears — movement. A shadow. A silhouette.
 
THE FACE
(pointing)
That's her. She's here.
From behind, Harley Quinn leans in, her grin widening like a blade unsheathing.
HARLEY
Message Becky. Let ’em know... showtime’s about to begin.
 
She straightens, almost giddy
HARLEY (CONT’D)
Give me a minute. Then follow me.
We got a Bat to cage.

Harley saunters out into the corridor, heels clicking softly on the stone floor, humming an eerie little tune — a siren song for any Batgirl foolish enough to follow the sound.
Lexi creeps along the corridor, stepping over the body of an unconscious guard. Her expression hardens.
Lexi (softly):
she messages back to mazi,and tiffany  at the midnight center "this is definitely not a false alarm", and continues  carefully 
Suddenly, music wafts faintly through the air—Prince’s “The Future” echoing from the exhibit hall.
lexi's eyes  narrow,she  see'ssome movement

BACK AT  THE MIDNIGHT CENTER.

Mazi paces while Tiffayi fidgets, still glancing at the dark monitor screens.
Mazi:
"I don’t like this, kid. Lexi’s good, but if this is more than a false alarm..."
then  lexi's message  comes through  "this is definitely not  a false  alarm"
: MAZI......be  careful lexi
: TIFFANY..should we go and assist her?

INT. MIDNIGHT CENTER – SECURE OFFICE – NIGHT
 
Mazi and Tiffani sit tense, eyes flicking between the monitor feeds and the silent comms. The minutes drag. 
Mazi (under her breath):
"Come on, Lexi... what’s going on over there?"
Suddenly—a chime rings out. Both girls jump, but the alert isn’t from Lexi.

Tiffany
"It’s from Janey."
Mazi taps the comm
Janey (voice only):
"How are things going? Anything happening so far?"
Mazi:
"No... it’s been quiet, but—"

She hesitates.
Janey (sharper now):
"But what?"
Mazi:
"There’s something happening at the art museum. Lexi’s there now."
 
There’s a beat of silence
Janey:
"Alone?
Tiffanyi answers quickly:
"Yes—and we just got confirmation. It’s not a false alarm."
Mazi (suddenly):
"Janey! We just got an alert here too—another silent tripwire. Someone’s inside the building."
Janey (tense):
. You two check it out ,stay sharp—and be careful.

INT. MIDNIGHT CENTER – MONITOR HALLWAY – MOMENTS LATER
 
Sophie appears at Janey’s side, already suited up. 
Sophie:
"What’s going on?"

Janey (grimly):
"We have a problem."

BACK AT THE CITY MUSEUM.

Lexi moves silently between the display cases, eyes scanning. Then—movement. A figure at the far wall, back turned, carefully lifting a painting off its hooks.
"Stop right there."
 
The figure freezes. Slowly, she turns, revealing that unmistakable pale face and mischievous smirk—Harley Quinn.

Harley (grinning):
"Don’t shoot. I’m unarmed."
(She takes a few slow steps forward.)
"Well… mostly."

Even in the dim lighting, Lexi knows that face—and what it means. Wherever Harley goes, The Face is never far behind. Lexi's eyes dart quickly around the hall.
Lexi (sharply):
"Stop right there, Harley."
Harley (mocking pout):
"Aw, why Batsy? You afraid of lil’ ol’ me?"
Lexi:
"Not hardly."
Harley (tilting her head):
"You should be…"
 
A voice cuts through the shadows like a knife.
The Face (coldly):
"Oh please. If she’s afraid of anyone, it’s me."
Lexi whirls around as The Face emerges from the shadows behind a pillar, her warped arped smile glinting in the low light. 
Harley (rolling her eyes):
"You are not scarier than me!"
The Face:
"Am too."
Harley:
"Are not!"
Lexi (low, ready):
"You’re both about to find out just how afraid I’m not."

MEANWHILE  BECKY THE CAT,LAUEN,AND THE PERSION PRINCESS,WITH A SMALL UNSAMBLE OF THE MEOW CREW HAD ENTERED THE MIDNIHT CENTER,WHERE THEY HID AWAY,WATING FOR HARLEY,AN FACE SINGLE.
BECKY BECOMING ITCHY,it's taking to long,something must have gone wrong

LAUREN....steady babes, ive them a few more minutes
BECKY...ok,  a few more  minutes,then we move,signal,or not
 lexibabe1: another minute,then a beep
 PERSIAN PRINCESS
: it's face, says   they are engaged
Yesterday 3:10 PM lexibabe1: BECKY
 ok  let's  move,, remember to move quick and with precision.


BeckyCat and her crew were making their move, slipping swiftly down empty corridors. Any security personnel they encountered were either stunned with silent guns or surrendered quickly, only to be locked away in an empty room. That part of the plan had gone even better than Becky had hoped. 
When they reached the main vault, it was the Persian Princess’s time to shine. Pulling out a vial of special isolving solution, she sprayed it carefully over the vault’s locking mechanism. Less than a minute later, the lock gave way with a hiss, and the crew forced the door open.
Inside, several members of the Meow Crew took up guard positions while the rest moved in.
Inside the control center, Mazi and Tiffayi saw the alert button flashing red. 
Mazi threw a serious look at her. “Try to stay as close to me as you can, Tiff. We don’t want to get separated.”
 
Tiffani, wide-eyed and a little nervous, nodded that she understood
They moved quickly through the halls. As they advanced, Mazi began to wonder what had happened to all the security personnel. It didn’t take long to find the answer—several guards lay sprawled on the floor. They seemed to be unconscious but unharmed.
Stopping just short of the main hallway, they pressed against the wall, cautiously peeking around the corner. A group of armed figures was gathered near the vault entrance.
 “That doesn’t look like the real security team,” Tiffani whispered.
 
“They’re not,” Mazi replied flatly. “I count five. How about you?”
 
“Five.
“There are probably a few more inside the vault.” Mazi glanced at her. “Remember, stay close, kitten.”
The two bumped fists.
The good news? They could hear the faint wail of sirens approaching in the distance.

[lexibabe]

BATGIRL,YESTERDAY,TODAY,TOMARROW..BY LEXIBABE

PART8 CONTINUED.

 Meanwhile, back at the art museum...
: Lexi moved cautiously, retreating step by step as she formed a defense plan in her mind. Harley Quinn and The Face circled in, tightening the gap. 
: Harley (grinning wickedly): “Ooh, is that a new outfit, Bats? I like it.” She glanced sideways.

Harley: “What do you think, Face?”
The Face (smirking): “That cape you used to wear? Ugh. Total fashion crime.”
They kept closing in.
Lexi continued backing away, eyes locked on them—until it was too late. She hadn’t heard the footsteps behind her. Hadn’t sensed the presence.
Suddenly, strong arms wrapped around her from behind.
Unknown Voice (gruff): “I’ve got her.”
Harley lunged forward with a wild gleam in her eye. Lexi squirmed and kicked out, trying to free herself. Harley danced back, then darted in again as Lexi fought the hold.
 Harley: “I’ve been waiting to do this since you gave me that black eye in Gotham!”
 
She swung a wide right hook toward Lexi’s cheek. 
But Lexi twisted her head just in time—the punch whistled past her and smashed into Sal’s cheek instead.
June 30 2:46 PM lexibabe1: Sal: “Unnnh!”
His head snapped back. The grip loosened.
: Lexi yanked herself free. In one swift move, she drove her right knee into Harley’s gut.
Harley: “Uhnn!”
She doubled over, gasping.
Just then, The Face rushed in.
But Lexi was ready—she spun on her left foot and snapped her right leg out, landing a solid kick to The Face’s stomach, sending her stumbling forward.


BACK T THE MIDNIGHTCENTER  THE BATTLE RAGES.

EXT. MIDNIGHT CULTURAL CENTER – NIGHT
Across town, chaos erupts. Mazi and Tiffany dodge blasts from stun rifles, the crackling energy lighting up the night. The Meow Crew guards give chase, but their aim is poor — shots hit pavement, walls, and lampposts. 

MAZI
(shouting)
Split and counter!
 
The Batgirls retaliate with swift precision. They hurl Bat-Stunners — compact discs that spark on impact — and take out two of the five guard

THE MIDNIGHT CENTER VAULT ROOM.
becky, lauren,and the persian princess,wok quickly smashing display cases,and snatching valuable artifacts,along with the diamonds,and other gems
BECKY {to members of the meow crew}  get out there and help hold them off.
sassy, one on the youngest,but fiercest meow crew members bolt out of the vault

EXT. MIDNIGHT CENTER – CONTINUOUS
Sassy collides with Tiffany. A flurry of punches, slaps, and kicks erupts. The two tumble to the ground, rolling across the polished floor in a gritty, catlike scuffle.
A second Meow Crew member rushes to Sassy’s aid. Now Tiffany fights two-on-one.

Elsewhere, Mazi is locked in a desperate struggle against two more Meow Crew attackers. She blocks a swing, counters with a spinning kick, but they keep coming. The Batgirls are holding their own, but barely.   
MAZI
(through gritted teeth)
We need a break — fast.


BACK AT THE ART MUSEUM  LEXI FINS HERSELF IN A BAD WAY.

Shadows stretch long across the polished marble floor. Lexi stands alone, breathing steady, eyes sharp. Encircling her are HARLEY QUINN, THE FACE, and two MEOW CREW goons — VINNIE and SAL. The circle tightens.

HARLEY
(grinning)
Well, well, look who’s all alone.

Harley lunges first — fast, erratic — a flurry of jabs and sharp chops. Lexi ducks, blocks, returns a punch to Harley’s ribs, a knee to the gut. But before she can recover— 

THE FACE
(grinning)
Let’s dance.
SHE spins in, elegant and cruel — a blur of kicks and pirouettes that push Lexi back, back— 
: WHAM!
—right into Vinnie’s waiting fist, crashing into her back. Lexi stumbles forward,they all attack her  like a pack of hyenas, Sal grabs one arm, Vinnie the other. She thrashes, trying to break free—

HARLEY
(stalking closer, eyes blazing)
Did you really think you were gonna escape, Batsy?
: Lexi doesn’t answer, twisting against the grip.
HARLEY
(mocking)
Do you even know who my father is?
LEXI
(flat)
No. Do you?
Harley freezes —her eyes flutter , stunned. Then bursts into laughter, a high, unhinged cackle.
HARLEY
That’s what I love about you… your delicious sense of humor.

She steps in close, face to face—
 
SLAP!
A harsh left to Lexi’s cheek.
 
BACKHAND!
Her head whips the other way. The room rings with the sound.
 
Lexi's glare remains locked on Harley, blood at the corner of her mouth… but defiant.


THE FACE
(smirking, circling Lexi)
Poor Batsy… Always running around playing hero. And for what? No one cares. You’re just a shadow in a ridiculous costume.
 
She sneers, eyes trailing down to the utility belt.
: THE FACE
(teasing)
Let’s see what kind of party favors you’ve got down here…
 
Her fingers reach for the belt— 

LEXI
(low, sharp)
Don’t touch that.{uun she groans,taking a push from sal,her back smacking against  the pillar

: The Face’s smirk widens. She pokes at a pouch—
1: PFFFT!
A puff of fine powder shoots out—A spring-loaded needle jabs into her wrist.
A puff of fine powder shoots out—
: SNIKT!
A spring-loaded needle jabs into her wrist.

THE FACE
(yelping, stumbling back)
Aiiih! Fig—fig—FIG!!
She yanks the dart out, eyes wide with shock and fury. Her balance wavers, but rage steadies her. 
THE FACE
(snaps)
You little—!
 
She steps in and drives a right hook into Lexi’s gut—
THUD!
Lexi doubles over, breath knocked from her lungs, but her eyes never leave The Face… still defiant, still calculating.

HARLEY
(leaning in, voice low and mocking)
I wonder what you really look like under there
Her hand slides over Lexi’s cowl, fingers tracing the edge. Her thumb slips just beneath the mask— 

THE FACE
(disgusted)
Nooo, don’t! I hear she’s fugly! That’s why she wears it. Probably crack mirrors with that mug.
Harley and the goons snort and laugh, feeding off each other. 

2:21 PM lexibabe1: From outside the museum walls—
 
WEEEEOOO-WEEEEOOO…
Sirens in the distance. Growing closer.

HARLEY
(smirking, stepping back)
Aww… you’re lucky this time, Batsy. the cities pd, is on the way. Guess playtime’s over.
 
She glances at The Face with a wicked grin.
HARLEY
Y’know, Becks was right for once — it was fun beating the crap outta you. 
THE FACE
(smiling)
Best part of the night

HARLEY
(to the goons)
Tie her up. Give us a few minutes, then vanish.
THE MEOW CREW GOONS NOD,AN MOVE TOWARDS LEXI,USING HER BATROPE TO LASH HER TO THE PILLAR, HARLEY AND THE FACE TURN,THEIR SIHOUETTES FADING INTO THE SHADOWS,ECHOING OFF THE MARBLE,AS THEY FADE INTO THE DARKNESS
 

[lexibabe]

BATGIRL,YESTERAY,TODAY,TOMARROW  BY.LEXIBABE

PART 8 CONTINUED.

INT. MIDNIGHT CENTER – NIGHT
 
Chaos fills the air. MAZI and TIFFANI find themselves outnumbered, surrounded by the relentless Meow Crew.
MAZI plants a solid roundhouse, dropping one goon with precision. But before she can catch her breath—
ZAP! —a stun blast scorches past her shoulder. She dives aside just in time, only to be tackled by a snarling Meow Kitten.
 
They trade slaps and sharp kicks, a fast and furious flurry. MAZI is forced back—slammed against the wall. Another attacker charges in
Across the room, TIFFANYI breaks free from two grappling assailants. She spins, sees MAZI in trouble, and sprints over.
 
TIFFANY (yelling) Hang on!
TIFFANY: (yelling) Hang on!
With a fierce leap, TIFFANY grabs the charging attacker, flips her hard to the floor, and spins into position beside MAZI. Back-to-back against the wall, the two young heroes steal a glance—
—and share a quick grin. They've got fight left
Suddenly, more Meow Crew emerge from the shadows—like they’re coming out of the woodwork.
 
MAZI and TIFFANY clasp hands—
 
MAZI & TIFFANY: Let’s go!
—then rush forward in unison, clotheslining three goons in one sweeping move. Bodies hit the ground with synchronized “WHAM!” and “THUD!”
 
But just as they catch their rhythm—more come flooding in. The tide turns again.


Overwhelmed. Outnumbered. But never out of spirit.
Just as MAZI and TIFFANY brace for the next wave—
 
WHOOSH!
A charcoal grey blur swings down from above like a shadow let loose.
CRASH!
SOPHIE slams feet-first into three Meow Crew goons, sending them sprawling like bowling pins. She lands with grace, rising in one smooth motion.
 
SOPHIE:
You two holding up?
She throws a glance toward MAZI and TIFFANYI, who quickly move to her sides, forming a tight triangle formation.
 
TIFFANY
Better now.
 
MAZI:
Let’s finish this.
The Meow Crew halts mid-charge, suddenly unsure, hesitating. Whispers ripple through their ranks as they take in the sight—
Three Batgirls. United. Ready.
 
For a heartbeat, everything stills.

INT. MIDNIGHT CENTER – VAULT – SAME TIME
 
Deep inside, BECKY zips a satchel closed, smugly satisfied.
BECKY:
We got what we came for. Let’s go.
 
She gestures sharply to the others in her crew, the real reason for this chaos becoming clear.
BECKY THE CAT, PERSIAN PRINCESS, and LAUREN burst through the vault doors, a satchel of loot in hand. They stop just outside—
—for a brief, eerie stillness. It’s like time pauses.
Then—
 
WAAOOOHHHH!
A piercing security alert siren blares to life.
Red lights flash, painting the walls in urgency.

BECKY:
We’ve got to make a run for it!
 
INT. MAIN FLOOR – CONTINUOUS
 
More security forces rush in, stun blasters raised—
PEW! PEW! They fire wildly, stun bolts flashing through the smoky air
BOOM! THOOM!
Chaos bombs erupt—thick smoke clouds and light distortions fill the space, disorienting everyone. The villains dive through the mayhem, pushing toward their escape route, Meow Crew members scrambling after them.
TIFFANYI and MAZI, eyes stinging from the smoke, still manage to take down two more fleeing Meow Crew girls with swift, practiced strikes

SOPHIE, scanning through the haze, locks onto a familiar figure.
 
SOPHIE:
Becky!
 
She draws her batarang, aims—and throws.
 
THWACK!
The batarang clips Becky across the head. She goes down hard, tumbling onto the floor.
But she’s not out.
 
LAUREN and a pair of Meow Crew girls quickly rush to her side, dragging her up before she can even shake the stars from her eyes.
 
The villains press forward into the smoke—still on the run.

MAZI and TIFFANYI break into a run, chasing through the haze. But the smoke thickens, blasters still sparking through the chaos.
Suddenly—
A trio of loyal Meow Crew girls block their path, snarling with determination. The brief standoff turns into a frenzied scuffle as MAZI and TIFFNYI are forced to engage, slowing their
pursuit.

Meanwhile, farther ahead, BECKY THE CAT, PERSIAN PRINCESS, and LAUREN disappear into the shadows, slipping away in the confusion.

Then—
WHIRRRR!
Massive exhaust fans roar to life, pulling smoke from the air.
The red alert lights blink off, plunging the room into a heavy, quiet aftermath.
MAZI, TIFFANYI, and SOPHIE regroup near the center of the chaos, bruised, breathing hard.
SOPHIE
(looking them over)
You two alright?
 
They both nod, chests rising and falling as they catch their breath. 

TIFFANY
(softly, disappointed)
Sorry... I couldn’t do better.
 
MAZI
(firm, with a hand on her shoulder)
What are you talking about? You did fine.
SOPHIE
(grins wryly)
Win some, lose some. But this isn’t over.
 
She gives TIFFANY a reassuring pat on the back.

SOPHIE
You did nothing wrong. This happens sometimes. We’ll get them.
 
MAZI looks toward the now-clear escape route.
MAZI
One of them was Becky. The other two—Persian Princess and Lauren.
SOPHIE
(raising an eyebrow, intrigued)
Well, well... how interesting.
 
She looks off into the distance, already plotting.

INT. DARKENED ART MUSEUM – NIGHT,the wail of the siens coming closer
SAL
(urgently)
Come on, Vinny. Let’s go.
VINNY
(grinning)
In a sec. I’ve got some unfinished business with Batsy.
 
SAL scoffs and turns and runs toward the dimly lit hallway. 
LEXI [stilled tied to the pillar]
(flatly)
Better go with your girlfriend
VINNY
(smirks darkly)
Nah… I’m making you my girlfriend, witch.
He draws a knife, the blade gleaming faintly in the low light.
VINNY
Remember me from the antique center?
 
He smiles as he slowly traces the knife tip down the front of Lexi’s suit—taunting her, deliberate. 
VINNY
I’ll leave my mark on you...
 
With a sneer, he rubs his hand across her chest, groping without shame.
LEXI stays still, unreadable—but her eyes flick behind him, focused on the shadowy figure silently approaching.
LEXI
(calmly}
Look behind you.
VINNY{laughs},your not fooling me

THEN, A VOICE FROM BEHIND.
get away from her you purvert!
vinnie  turns,his smirk fades,his eyes widen in disbelief  two  batgirls? before he can react
A gloved fist cracks across Vinny’s jaw  sending him sprawling to the floor.
The figure steps forward into the dim light—revealing JANEY, the former Batgirl, eyes blazing
the fight is  a brief one
VINNY hits the ground hard but pops back up, wild-eyed and furious. His knife still in hand, he slashes wildly at JANEY, the blade flashing in the dark.
SWISH! SWISH!
JANEY ducks, weaves, calm and focused—then steps in fast.
: She grabs Vinny’s arm, twists it sharply, and flips him over her hip, slamming him to the cold marble floor.
CLANG!—the knife skitters from his hand.
 JANEY kicks the blade away with force.
JANEY:
Mama’s boys shouldn’t play with knives.
VINNY, dazed, scrambles to his feet, clearly ready to bolt.
 
But JANEY is already moving.
 
She hurls her batarang—
THWACK!
It slams into his chest, dropping him flat, arms sprawled.
VINNY groans once—then doesn’t move.
LEXI, still tied to the marble post, smirks despite the bruise on her cheek.

LEXI
(smirking)
Not bad… for an older Bat.
JANEY turns slowly, one eyebrow raised.
 
JANEY
Is that so?
 
She takes a few deliberate steps closer, arms crossed for a beat, then leans in as she begins untying Lexi. 

she hesitates for a moment,JANEY
Maybe I should just leave you tied up.
(grins)
At least it’d keep you out of trouble.
 

The ropes come loose as she continues her pointed lecture. 
: JANEY
How many times have I told you, Lexi—don’t go out alone. But nooo… You won’t listen.
LEXI lets out a quiet groan as her knees buckle slightly, slumping forward into Janey’s arms as the last bind drops.
 
Instantly, concern floods Janey’s face. Her voice softens. 
JANEY
(supportive, gently)
Hey… are you alright, baby girl?
 
LEXI, head against her shoulder, nods slowly.
LEXI
{nods]
I’m okay.     then softly  thank you!
JANEY holds her a moment longer, her arms steady and strong.


INT. ART MUSEUM – QUIET CORNER – MOMENTS LATER
They sit on the floor now, in the stillness left behind after the chaos. The moonlight spills in through the tall windows. LEXI leans against a column, still catching her breath. JANEY sits beside her, silent, clearly troubled. 
JANEY
(softly, more to herself)
I shouldn’t have snapped at you…
 
A beat.
 
JANEY
Who were they?
LEXI
(tired, eyes down)
Harley... and The Face.
JANEY closes her eyes. The names hit hard.
 
JANEY
(muttering)
Two of the worst..
LEXI
(quiet, ashamed)
I’m sorry they got away.
JANEY
(gently)
Shhhhh… It’s alright.
A pause.....a cold chill run's through janey,as she realizes what could  have happened
LEXI
There were two guys with them. One of them got away too—
JANEY
(cutting her off, steady)
No... he didn’t.

LEXI turns, surprised.
JANEY lets the words settle—controlled, but unmistakably firm. She means it. That part of the night is handled.
Still seated on the floor, LEXI leans against the wall while JANEY checks her phone. The screen lights up—SOPHIE is calling.

: JANEY
(answering)
Sophie
: SOPHIE (on comms)
Did you find Lexi?
JANEY
(glancing at Lexi, who offers a small wave)
Yeah. She’s right here with me.
SOPHIE
(relieved)
That’s a relief. How is she?
JANEY
(smiling)
She’s okay. Banged up, but still mouthy.

LEXI grins faintly.
JANEY
So what happened over there?
 
SOPHIE
Quite a melee, Janey. Things are calming down now, but some of them slipped through.
JANEY
Who?
SOPHIE
Becky the Cat, Persian Princess, and that new girl—Lauren. We did catch a few Meow Crew girls, but yeah... they got away with a pretty big haul, unfortunately.

 JANEY
(sighs)
Same here. Harley and The Face.
 
A pause.
SOPHIE
Good grief… A pretty bold plan from them.
JANEY
(nods slowly)
Well-conceived, for certain.
 
SOPHIE
The city PD are here now. We’ll be filing reports soon.
JANEY
Let’s meet later.
 
SOPHIE
Sure.

Suddenly, LEXI perks up.
 
LEXI
Wait—how are Mazi and Tiffany?
SOPHIE
They’re fine. See for yourself.
Sophie flips the camera view—MAZI and TIFFANY pop into the frame, slightly bruised but grinning like goofballs.
 
They both wave enthusiastically.
 
A wave of relief washes over Lexi. She smiles, but can’t help herself— 
LEXI
(smugly teasing)
Leave you two alone for the first time and you get your butts kicked?
MAZI
(grinning, leaning in)
From the looks of you? Pretty sure you’re the one who got her butt kicked
TIFFANY
(laughing)
Yeah, you look like you lost a fight with a brick wall!
LEXI
(smirking, trying to sit up straighter—then groans)
Ow… okay, fair.
JANEY
(smirking)
Alright, we’ll see everyone soon.

SOPHIE
Got it. Stay safe.


The call ends. The screen fades to black, leaving the museum dim and quiet again—for now.
Red and blue lights flash across the museum’s elegant facade. GOTHAM CITY PD are everywhere—interviewing witnesses, collecting evidence, and escorting suspects to their cruisers.
LEXI and JANEY stand side by side, giving their statements as best they can to a pair of officers. Once the questions are done, the two step aside.

JANEY
(low, to Lexi)
Let’s get back to the estate. We need a plan to take down this so-called “alliance.”
 
She glances sideways at LEXI, her eyes steeling with determination—and a flicker of something more personal. 
JANEY
Especially Harley and The Face. I really want to get my hands on them.

She then looks over toward VINNY, now bruised and cuffed, being led to a squad car.
JANEY
(thoughtful)
You think he can be coaxed into giving up their hideout?

LEXI
(smirking)
Oh, I’m sure he could... but we might not need to.
 
JANEY
(raising an eyebrow)
What’s the catch
LEXI
(grinning now)
The Face got herself tagged. She was messing with my belt—I told her not to touch it...
JANEY
(eyes widening, then chuckling)
You rigged it?
LEXI
She triggered the tracker patch hidden inside the buckle. She should be  broadcasting now.

JANEY
(clapping Lexi on the back)
Good girl.
 
She chuckles and shakes her head. 
JANEY
If there’s one consistent thing about these villainasses... it's that they are not the sharpest tools in the shed.
LEXI
(smirking)
Nope.

JANEY
(squinting, with a grin)
So... you feel up to mopping the floor with those bad girls?
LEXI
(rolling her shoulder, wincing—but smiling), ohh yeah

THEEND OF PART 8


 

[lexibabe]

BATGIRL,YESTERDAY,TODAY,TOMARROW.....BY.LEXIBABE

PART  9.

It had been almost two full days since the daring double robberies at the art museum and the Midnight Center. Rumors spread through the city as to who was responsible. The events made headlines as far away as Gotham. City officials were in a panic, unsure who to blame for the collapse and chaos in security operations. Fortunately, injuries were few and minor.
lexil had received several distressed chats—Commissioner Honeypott and Chief Blander were understandably under pressure to find answers.

Back at Midnight Estates, Lexi and the others poured over the available surveillance footage. There was no mistake about who was responsible for the Midnight Center hit—it was
Becky the Cat and her crew, along with the Persian Princess and Lauren.

Vinny and Sal had spilled the beans—not just about the plan, but about when and where they would be having their final meeting...

The tracking device implanted in The Face was still operational. The group kept a constant monitor on her movements.

still operational. The group kept a constant monitor on her movements.

Tiffany.. "How long will the tracker keep working?"
Lexi: "At least 72 hours. After that, it’ll just lose strength and fade away."
Tiffany.. "But how did you hit her with it?"
Lexi: "I didn’t. She did it herself—when she grabbed at my bat-belt. That activated it. The needle stuck her wrist and delivered the microbe just under her skin.
Tiffaniy.. "And she hasn’t noticed?"
Lexi: "Not really. Her wrist might feel sore where the needle hit—maybe an itch—but other than that? Nah."
Tiffany..: grinning "Cool."

Mazi: "We know where they are. Why don’t we just go and take her and Harley down now?"
Janey: "Because we’ve learned their plan—to reunite with Becky and her crew and split the loot. We want to nab all of them at once."
Sophie: "There’s a possibility that won’t happen. They might just take the loot from the museum and leave… head back to Gotham."
Lexi: "I don’t think so, Sophie. From what we know now, they planned to split everything with Becky’s crew. And Harley and The Face? They’re not leaving without their share of the jewels."


unaware that they were on the batgirls quiet literallly on the batgirls radar.
Getting more than a little antsy waiting for the meeting location, Harley and The Face seriously considered just taking the spoils from the museum and making their way back to Gotham.
But the allure of their promised share of the diamonds and jewels was too much to give up. So, they waited—until finally, they received the message with the time and place.
The Face: "It’s about time. I was getting nervous."
Harley: grinning "Relax, sweetums. Everything’s going’ just as planned. We go to the meeting, get our share, then get outta this burg."
The Face: "Back to Gotham?
Harley: "I was thinking somewhere more exotic. We need a vacation."


Following the directions they’d been given, the two made their way to the meeting spot—completely unaware they were being followed by ten sets of eyes.Mazi and Sophie had been surveilling from outside their hideout, while Lexi, Janey, and Tiffani monitored the tracking device back at Midnight Estates.

Mazi (over comms): "They’re on the move..."

Lexi: "Good, good. Just follow them for now."

Harley and The Face arrived at the location—Becky’s beach villa. Tucked away from prying eyes and ears… or so they thought.

Mazi and Sophie were close behind, watching from a nearby ridge.
Sophie (into comms): "Just as we thought..."
Lexi (smirking): "So Vinny and Sal were telling the truth."
Janey: "You two, scout the area—but be careful. Don’t engage until we get there."
Sophie: "Got it."
Lexi (cracking her fist into her palm): "They’re about to get the surprise of their lives. We’ll notify Chief Blander and Commissioner Honeypott on the way… but I want them for ourselves."
Tiffany: grinning "Let’s get them."

Lexi, Janey, and Tiffany arrived a short while later, regrouping with Mazi and Sophie just outside the villa’s perimeter.
Lexi (scanning the villa): "So this is the Cat’s little hideaway, huh? I like it."
She gave a sly smirk.
Lexi: "I might just see about acquiring it for our use—after all, she won’t be needing it for a while… not where she’s going."

Janey: "What’s it look like, Sophie?"
Sophie: "Only a few Meow Crew guards on the outside. Shouldn’t be an issue getting in."
Tiffany "Do we know who all’s inside?"
Mazi: "I spotted the Princess and Lauren near the pool earlier… feels like they’re all here."
Lexi: "Any guess how many Meow Crew might be inside?"
Sophie: "Not exactly. They did lose a few during the Midnight Center mess,   so the numbers should be thinner than usual."

The group huddled together, forming their plan—how to silently bypass the outer guards, where to position themselves for the entrance, and how to coordinate once inside.
Janey: "One last thing—we’ve got surprise on our side."

THE END O PART 9