Jokerās smile was always a bit off, as one would expect from a psychopathic serial killer. His laughter was the stuff of nightmares for every single defender of Gotham. Hell, he was expanding the collection with this newest kidnapping.
Heād had his goons snag the blue eyed, black haired brat who had spotted the kryptonite at the museum and taken a large step back. Really, could the kid have been more obviously a Superbrat?
He was videotaping this for posterity, he decided as his sick grin continued to grow more sinister.
āWakey wakey, little bluebird,ā he crooned off camera, poking at the lad with his crowbar.
āOlā Lexus lost this pretty green rock to me in a card game and I thought I would show you.ā
The kidās eyes opened, looking around in confusion before landing on the Joker.
Joker let out a cackled exclamation of āThatās more like it!ā Before turning his back on the boy to speak into the camera.
āHello, boys and girls! I would just LOVE to introduce you to my guest, but I feel like heās just the show opener. Iām putting a greeting out there and inviting Superman to come visit us while weāre taping. I just know it would KILL his kiddo over here not to meet such a hero. And Batsy? Stay out of it and keep your brats away or heāll be eating a shiny green bullet.ā
A little bit of squirming behind him suggested the young man was trying to break through the ropes.
āYouāre not getting through that lovely twine, me boyo. I soaked it in a kryptonite bath. Honestly I would think youād be whimpering in pain, but you might be feeling a little too lightheaded. Still, please at least ATTEMPT to put on a show. Iād hate for you to get canceled early.ā He let out his maniacal hoots of laughter.
When no sound came, he made a big production of getting a better grip on his crowbar. āAlright, kid. I tried to give you a little advice, one old pro to a new kid. Letās see you put it into play,ā Joker spun to face his captive, only to pause in confusion as he spotted the empty chair.
āNo way the Guano crew was so fast. ExCUSE ME!ā He shouted to a nearby henchman, āDid you forget my Very Important Note about soaking the ropes?ā In annoyance, he shot the henchman, grumbling. āJust canāt get good help around here. Oh well, I guess itās true what they say: if you want a job done right, better do it yourself.ā
He turned to face the camera really quickly and held up his finger in the āone moment pleaseā gesture. āWeāre experiencing some technical difficulties. As in, technically my hostage is trying to escape; bad form, really.ā
Unnoticed by him, a boy stood on the ceiling, black hair floating around like he was underwater and eyes shifting from icy blue to toxic green as an unholy grin shown down.
A voice, disembodied and creepy, came simultaneously from all corners of the warehouse.
āOh Joker, you should have picked up that call about extending your warranty and insurance. Oh well, hindsightās 20/20.ā The voice was underscored by the mocking whispers of the voices of Jokerās victims. Too many to single out anyone, just as there were suddenly too many shadows filling the building.
A staticky sound filled the room, and when the camera settled down, Joker spun and saw the boy standing in the middle of the room, looking completely innocent.
āOh THERE you are. I was just going to show you the neat Little Rock I got from Olā Sexy Lexy. Think fast,ā he smirked and tossed the rock like he would a set of car keys. He clearly expected it to make the boy scream and collapse weakly.
Instead, the boyās eyes lit up, seeming to be filled with an inner fire. āDonāt mind if I do,ā he cheeredā¦ before biting into the toxic stone like it was a candy bar.
āOh come ON!ā Joker whined in protest, āwhy canāt I have One Good Thing in my life! If nothinā else, that canNOT be good for your teeth.ā
āMy teeth are the least of your worries, Joker. I have been asked to tell you; you should feel flattered. Death sent the Ghost King to personally escort you to your trial.ā
With those words, the shadowed room suddenly became jet black and Joker let out an ungodly shriek when he saw the eyes still glowing in the pitch black room like they belonged the Cheshire Cat.
āI thought I was crazy, but youāre certifiable!ā Came Jokerās terrified whimper.
An evil smile could be heard in the last voice of warning. āBut Joker, didnāt you know? Weāre all mad here!ā
Then the glowing eyes were extinguished like someone had turned off a flashlight.
When the lights flickered back on a moment later, Joker was dead on the floor. The coroner later declared it cardiac arrest, but everyone who saw the video (and you better believe it went viral on YouTube) knew exactly why his heart had stopped.
