Chapter 502: Moral Divide

Chapter 502: Moral Divide

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The rooftop fell into an eerie silence as everyone, including the Joker, stared in shock at Harley's lifeless body. Her death had come swiftly, and even the notorious clown prince of crime was caught off guard. For a moment, it seemed as if the world had frozen in time.

Joker's initial reaction, however, was not what one might expect. He burst into hysterical laughter, cackling as if he had just witnessed the grandest of jokes. His voice echoed off the nearby buildings, filling the city with madness. It was a peculiar reaction, one that left everyone puzzled. Was this laughter of amusement, or was it mourning for his beloved Harley?

Peter couldn't be bothered to ponder the Joker's emotional state. In his mind, the Clown Prince was nothing more than a remorseless psychopath, devoid of any redeeming qualities. He had seen the Joker's handiwork in countless comic, movies, and shows, and his loss brought no tears to Peter's eyes.

Meanwhile, Batman's gaze remained fixed on Harley's lifeless form, a deep frown etched across his face. He had always adhered to a strict no-kill policy, believing in the possibility of redemption, even for the likes of Harley Quinn.

After all, she had once been Dr. Harleen Quinzel, a psychologist at Arkham Asylum, before the Joker's twisted influence had turned her into his loyal accomplice. Batman had always seen a glimmer of humanity in her, a chance for rehabilitation.

In the chaos that followed Harley's death, Peter turned to Superman, Wonder Woman, Flash, and Green Lantern. He cleared his throat, breaking the heavy silence that hung over the rooftop.

"This universe is... odd in many ways," Peter began, choosing his words carefully. "But in some aspects, it's not so different from ours. We have our own league of superheroes, similar to your Justice League. The difference is, we don't shy away from taking down the really bad villains."

A collective murmur of uncertainty and reflection filled the air as Peter's words sunk in. They began to question the righteousness of their own methods.

Tony stepped up beside Peter. "In more blunt terms, we aren't a bunch of spandex wearing pussies, who are too afraid to kill a few bad eggs." He added, his voice dripping with ridicule.

"Are you calling us cowardly...?" Wonder Woman raised a questioning brow, offended by Tony's words.

Peter nodded, unapologetic. "Well, isn't it a bit cowardly to keep letting the same villains escape only to come back again and again, killing and robbing innocent people?"

Peter watched as the Joker and Flash disappeared into the distance. Sighing to himself, he eyed the batarang in his grasp for a moment before stashing it away in his suit. 'I'll add this for my collection...'

"Should we go after him?" Wonder Woman asked.

Superman, torn between pursuit and safeguarding Lois, watched the Joker's escape, his frustration growing. He looked down at Lois, her peaceful slumber a stark contrast to the turmoil around her, and made his decision.

"We'll find the Joker later," he said, his voice tinged with determination, "but for now, Lois's safety comes first."

As Superman came to this conclusion, Batman had already engaged Peter in a furious confrontation. Batman attacked with calculated precision, but Peter's mastery of combat and superhuman abilities gave him an overwhelming advantage. He deftly blocked and deflected Batman's strikes without moving a single step.

"Alright, this is enough..." With a casual backhand, Peter sent Batman hurtling through the air, and the Dark Knight crashed into a conveniently placed cushioned chair conjured by Green Lantern.

As Green Lantern prepared to join the fray, Superman appeared between the combatants, his presence commanding attention. He spoke with authority, putting an end to the clash.

"Stop this," Superman urged, his voice resonating with a sense of urgency and responsibility. "We have much to discuss. Meet me at the Watchtower. There are decisions to be made about the future of the Justice league."

Peter, a smirk playing on his lips, knew he had set them on a path of reflection. Hopefully, they would be able to find the sweet spot between benevolent heroes, and bad guy murderers.

"Good luck with that," Peter said as he began to walk away, his steps carrying an air of confidence.

Tony followed, "are we leaving already?" He groaned.

Before they could depart, Superman called out, "Wait! Can you come to the Watchtower? We could use your insight on all of this..."

"!" Batman didn't like where this was going. "Clark, I don't think that's a good idea..."

Ignoring Batman, Peter shrugged and agreed, his stomach rumbling audibly. "Fine, but we need to grab some food. We haven't eaten since we arrived in this universe."

Tony, perking up at the idea of staying a while longer, added, "Yeah, I could go for a burger right about now..."

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