A Jack sits silently in the palace gardens, facing the Queen with lustful eyes. The deal they have made is almost sure to bring discord, but their lust and greed hope for great riches. The King will never know, only the Joker who holds the contract dear. They mustn't get caught, or they would be beheaded, and that is not a speck of fun. Perhaps, they wonder, as the Queen's lips are placed upon the Jack's, perhaps this will all turn out. After all, the fate of their kingdoms were always just as simple as the flip of a coin.
Authors note, feel free to skip: Welcome, one and all, to my new fanfiction project! This one will likely come out in much shorter chapters than (future) Revenge, due to the writing style being a bit different from what I am used to. First of all, it will be in present-tense 3rd person, which is different for me. I am also trying to give it an older feel, a different voice. All in all, this will be a challenge for me, and I am expecting criticism. What better day to start this story than Halloween? Though, this is just the prologue, I hope you enjoy this ride! This story takes place in the Cardverse AU, using a few headcannons that may become unveiled as the story continues. Ehe, well, enjoy!
A blond in kingly blue robes sits on the high throne in the dark room. Only a few candles illuminate his handsome face, eyes filled with impatience. A skittering sound is heard, and all but one candle flickers out in a sudden movement. A slight chuckling rings out, but the King remains unphased. "Show yourself, Joker." He demands, staring into the darkness before him. A black cat slowly approaches the throne, and maniacal laughing echoes across the room. "You're no fun, Alfred~!" A voice chuckles as the last light flickered out. "Show yourself! Bow before your king!"
"Kesesesesese~" All the candles light in a blinding glow. When everything can be seen, an albino, devil-horned man stands before the King, his tale curling in laughter. "Oh silly me, ol god of our land! I suppose you rule the whole world!" He lets out another series of laughs, as the other man glares at his skull. "Wildcard… What are you doing here? You belong in the red kingdoms." The Joker laughs. "I may take refuge there, but I am quite the wanderer. The red kingdoms are boring; there is no chaos! All of them are so protective of each other. You, on the other hand…" He gives a snort, "You are pathetic. You and your Queen argue enough, and your Jack controls the both of you!"
"The Queen and The Jack are loyal to me, I trust them with my life." The King states, quite loudly. "Oh, you seem so sure… Haven't you noticed your Queen acting strangely lately?" The King falls into silence. It is true, his Queen and Jack have been rather skittish around each other recently. The Queen is not as talkative as he once was. The Joker lets out a laugh, and as a gust wind passes, he is wiped away as if he were dust.
The King stands, his robes falling neatly. "Witchcraft" he whispers, clenching his teeth, only for his voice to grow louder, "I will not stand for it in my kingdom. Joker be damned, he will be beheaded if he dare show his face again!"
The Jack runs in, dropping himself in a kowtow before his ruler. "Your majesty, are you alright?" He asks, not dare looking him in the eyes at his reckless state. For the Jack knows the King well, he will not hesitate to put his own on a deathbed.
"Wang, stand." The Jack does so without hesitation, as his real name is used. He would never be called such unless the other was serious, willing to drop his position. If he were to be beheaded now, it would be for no purpose, and so he prepares to call on his sword. Though, he knows better than to attack without knowing for sure. "Eliminate the Joker." Though the Jack knows full well the King's intentions, he counters with skill. "Your majesty, unless you allow me to use my own witchcraft, I can not execute a wildcard. It would be a pointless death of me. Surely there is a better use of me?" The King remains silent, for he has a secret. He has a fear of sorcery, and what it brings. It isn't long before he repeats, louder, "Eliminate the Joker."
And so, the Jack nods; he has no other choice. In truth, the man knows he can pull off the dirty deed, but he would hate for his masquerade to end so quickly...
Character Key (For those unfamiliar with Cardverse. More will be added if they appear in the story)
Jack of Spades - China | King of Spades - America | Queen of Spades - England
Jack of Clubs - Austria | King of Clubs - Russia | Queen of Clubs - Hungary
Red Joker - Prussia | Black Joker - Sealand