Brucie Boy part 1

Arkham Asylum seemed a rather desolate place now. The air around the asylum grounds seemed to hang there, the fall leaves that now sat decaying under the trees barely ruffled as the building itself seemed to be holding its breath in anticipation of the cold night to come. A thin coat of ice covered the windows of the common room, irritating some of the residents who normally gazed through them at the city beyond.
One of the residents being the Joker. His normally pleasant demeanor had been replaced with dull irritation as he halfheartedly drew a smiling face on the cold window with his toes.
Penguin seemed happy to see the ice and snow but then his look also turned sour as he remembered that he wasn't permitted outside to enjoy the frosty weather after his last escape attempt. He sighed, irritated as well.
"So What's got you down Joker? You're usually bouncing off the walls by now." He thought about it, "literally."
Joker gave him an irritated glare but answered none the less.
"The ice is blocking my view. I hate the winter, so many ways to bring Gotham to its knees at Christmas time and I'm caged in here with these bird brains. Pardon the analogy bird brain."
He smiled knowing that the analogy bothered Penguin more than he let on.
Joker scratched his head with his foot as he was in his straight jacket for destroying all the supplies and chairs in the group therapy room, forcing the residents to postpone their session until the following week. He grinned as he remembered the mischief he had caused.
Penguin grimaced as he realized Joker had lost interest in their conversation and was once again staring off into space.
"So " Penguin began, his voice a hushed whisper, "have you thought of any ways to escape?"
Joker grinned at this, his crooked yellowed smile reaching up farther than what would seem possible on a normal person but on him it sat quite comfortably.
Penguin grinned as well for he knew that Joker always had an ace up his sleeve and it was only a matter of getting him to tell him about it.
"Now why would I want to do that? I'd miss bingo night!" At this Joker's horrendous laughter filled the room, alerting the guards who warned him t be quiet. He merely glared at them dangerously and quieted down after a few minutes. The guards gave a satisfied smirk and turned back around.
Joker muttered something under his breath.
"I'll give them something to smile about "
He then turned back to Penguin.
"I may have Why? What's in it for me if I tell you?"
Penguin pondered on this and then shrugged.
"I'll find you a new hide out if you want."
Joker turned away from Penguin as if offended by the offer.
"I can find my own hide out thank you very much."
Penguin seemed a little angry now but he cooled down and spoke again.
"How about I split the profits with you when I rob Wayne manner?"
Joker seemed interested now and smiled slightly and finally nodded and extended his foot in a rather odd gesture.
"Deal."
Penguin gave Joker a strange look but shook his foot.
"Deal."
Joker looked around a little to make sure no guards were around to hear his brilliant scheme.
"Stand under your cell camera tonight and wait for me. When you see me smash your camera."
"And how will you get out?"
Joker smiled wide at his question.
"A magician never reveals his tricks!"
Joker laughed again and this time the guards had had enough and came to take him back to his cell. Joker continued to laugh and Penguin noticed something strange in his eyes as he looked at the guards and smiled once more at him.
"See ya later Pengi!" He laughed.
Penguin sighed and turned back to the window.
"Sometimes that guy freaks even me out."
Laughter echoed down the halls as Joker was drug back to his cell.
"At least I'll be getting out of here soon."
The small smiley face Joker had drawn earlier began to drip and wind its way down the window pane, causing the smile to look even larger as the laughter finally subsided as the men walked out of earshot.
That night after dinner Penguin was lead back to his cell and he stood ready under the camera.
Suddenly a guard walked by his cell and smiled at him. The guards NEVER smiled at him!
He glanced back and saw a lock of green hair protruding from the man's hat. Working its way around an extremely pale face.
Penguin smiled now and smashed the camera above him. Joker stepped into the light now and dangled a set of keys in front of Penguin as he leaned down and unlocked his cell.
"So tell me Pengi. Why does the caged bird sing?" Joker laughed about this but managed to keep his giggles to a minimum volume for a change.
"Now let's go pay ol' Brucie boy a visit." He smiled, showing his crooked yellow teeth.
Penguin grinned now, his wickedly sharp teeth shining brightly as he looked into Joker's red eyes and Joker looked down at him.
Joker suddenly turned and darted down an adjacent hallway. Penguin followed as fast as he could on his short legs. Finally Joker stopped at a doorway at the end of the hall and kicked it open.
"Step lively Pengi." Penguin grumbled a little but followed Joker's lead into the small room as fast as his legs would carry him. Joker quickly snatched up his purple suit and searched the room for his other belongings as Penguin did the same.
Once Penguin and Joker had settled into their clothing and collected all their things Joker continued to burst down the door the room across the hall and then motioned for Penguin to follow. Joker lifted the window from its resting place on the sill and stepped through the open window moving his feet in a pattern that seemed practiced. No doubt he had learned how to keep his footing better from the many times he had escaped the asylum.
Penguin soon followed as sirens followed them out. The cool night air soon enveloped them in a chilly blanket as the two made their way towards the Joker's spare hideout near the docks.
Red lights flashed and sirens sounded as the asylum went into lockdown. Guards rushed to the gate and nearby orderlies rushed, medication in hand, to find the missing patients. But it was too late. The two had already left the grounds and were now growing close to the docks in search of supplies for their heist to come.