Authors note:
I've always wondered if the Joker had ever once considered what Batman's job might involve on a day to day basis…and like wise for the dark knight. SOOO I decided to flip the cards and see how a day in the life of your enemy might play out. Hope you enjoy…please review Constructive critism and all that.
PROLOGUE
Batman stood, hunched over and panting. It wasn't the first time he'd been fought to a stand still and Joker knew it wouldn't be the last. He threw the burning bomb up and down in his hand, as if it were no more then a small ball, the flame growing closer and closer to the danger point.
"This just isn't fun any more batsy." Joker teased, the bomb rolling around in his hand. He kicked at one of the broken boxes, sending it flying into one of the deserted factory walls. I cracked window shattered completely, sending glass crashing to the concrete floor.
"You're making it too easy."
Beside him Harley giggled and Joker snapped at her.
"Quiet!"
Her mouth was closed suddenly and she stood up straighter, her arms pressed to her sides like an obedient statue. There was a small grunt as Batman dove forward. His gloved hand ripped the bomb from the Joker's grasp and a moment before he hit the ground Batman threw it into the rafters, the explosion echoing through the room but doing no harm to the three on-lookers. Batman crashed with a painful thud and Joker tutted, walking over to him and putting a foot on his chest.
"Your just not as into it as you used to be." Joker said, disappointed and Batman's eyes flashed.
"I'd like to see you take on my role for just one day…you wouldn't survive."
It had obviously been meant as a joke but The Clown Prince of Crime raised his eyebrows and brought his pale hand to his chin.
"Hmmm. You challenging me batsy?" The calculations whizzed by in his head, a regarding look clearly on his face. Harley's mouth fell open and she gasped.
"You're not considering his offer, are you pudd'n?"
Batman carefully stood up, his legs shaking violently.
"What offer?" he said, but the clowns ignored him.
"Maybe I am…" His trademark smile crawled across his face and his eyes glimmered. "Maybe I am."
Joker laughed loudly and thrust his hand into batman's shaking it aggressively.
"You got yourself a deal. We'll swap roles for one day and see if the other survives."
Batman went silent and then, surprisingly, he nodded.
"And if you win? What do you want?"
"Ohhh… nothing much. Just the satisfaction of knowing I can do your job better then you…"
Batman watched him curiously, raising an eyebrow beneath his mask.
"And if you win batsy?"
"No more crimes…ever."
Harley squeaked and darted forward, attempting to wrench Joker's hand from Batman's.
"Don't do it Mr.J it's to risky! Don't-"
The Jokers spare hand came flying around, hitting Harley square in the face. She stumbled back but managed not to fall.
"Quiet!" he said through clenched teeth, before turning a mischievous grin back to batman.
"Deal."
Batman smiled in return.
"Deal. I'll see you tomorrow…Batman."
The Joker laughed at the title and turned, walking straight from the warehouse without another word. Harley ran after him, her eyes as wide as saucers.