How to Kill a Joker

Authors Notes I don't own any of the DC characters or the universe, if I did. I'd have some more alternate earths shown.

Chapter 1 unexpected surprises part 1

Flashback The Luthor Mansion - 6 years ago

From the window in his office, Lex Luthor could see the rainstorm in nearby Metropolis was getting worse and worse. Thunder was expected later on in the night according to weather reports.

He watched as the shower coming down on the city got worse and worse. He had lived in the area for so long. He knew that a lot of people in the city and in the entire world hated him.

He could understand why that would be, as most people were not as well off as he was growing up. They were envious of him. Others didn't like because he was in their eyes, evil.

None of them really understood him, they didn't understand why Lex did not trust Superman. He honestly felt that the man of steel was holding back humanity and he also frankly didn't trust him.

'Who would really' Lex thought to himself, 'With all those powers of his. He could conquer the world with very little effort.' It was due to this that Lex Luthor was the man he was, and why so many people disliked him so much.

It didn't matter anyway, he didn't care what people he met before thought of him, all that he cared about now was proving to the world how big a threat Superman was.

Suddenly he heard a knocking from the door. Lex immediately went to answer it and was shocked when he saw who it was. It was his ex-girlfriend Rachel Sanchez and he saw that she wasn't alone.

In her arms was holding a baby girl who couldn't be more than a month or two old. Lex let her in and said "Go to the living room, I'll be there shortly."

Lex then headed to the kitchen and told his chef Graham to cook some tomato soup immediately before he headed back to the living room and sat across from Rachel.

After a few minutes of silence Rachel said "Your probably wondering why I'm here, aren't you Lex?"

Lex nodded and Rachel continued by saying, "Lex I know this is unexpected but. I have something to tell you. You're a father Lex and this is your daughter."

Rachel then opened her bag and showed him the DNA tests to confirm he was the father that she had done by three different doctors.

Once he was finished reading the results of the DNA tests Lex knew that Rachel was telling the truth, two of these doctors were known to be the best in their fields of medicine. One of them was even a former employee of Lexcorp who now worked for Wayne Enterprises.

After a few moments of silence Lex asked Rachel, "Why didn't you tell me about this sooner Rachel? I could have helped you and I don't mean with help getting an abortion. You know I'm against that."

Rachel replied "I was scared Lex. I didn't even know for sure if you were the father of Lena. That's her name, I named her after your little sister."

Lex then started to think about his little sister Lena, it had been so long since she died in a car accident, but he still missed her every single day.

Suddenly the sounds of thunder were heard, Lex stood up and walked over to the window as he watched lightning strike the city of metropolis and more rain fell from the sky.

Knowing that the weather was only going to get worse Lex said "You both can stay here tonight. We can talk more in the morning. Rachel it's good to see you again."

Lex then had Graham bring Rachel the soup as well as some tea before he headed to bed because he had a lot of things in the morning he had to cancel early. He was going to spend the whole day with Rachel and learn everything about his daughter.

Lex was still shocked, he was a father. He always knew that one day he would want a child and he had sworn to himself that if he ever had a child no matter what. He wouldn't be the type of father that his dad, Lionel Luthor was to him.

He just hoped that he could keep that promise.

That night as he slept, Lex had several dreams the first he was there when Lena was born and holding his newborn baby daughter in his arms with a smile on his face.

The next was of him giving his daughter who was several years older a piggyback ride in the park as she was laughing happily.

The other dreams were the same, happy dreams of his life with his daughter and Rachel. He couldn't wait to make these dreams a reality.

End of flashback

Present Lexcorp's Main office Metropolis

Lex Luthor sat in his office and couldn't help but look at the photo on his desk of himself and Lena which was taken at Christmas last year. Today her class was on a field trip to the local beach. She had been looking forward to it all week and Lex hoped she had a great time, luckily no one would notice the security detail that he sent to accompany the class.

After all Lex knew better than most what sort of people were out there in the world. Last thing he wanted was for any harm to come to his daughter.

The intercom suddenly came to life as his receptionist said "Mr. Luthor you have a call coming in, line 5."

Lex replied "Thank you Amy." Lex answered the call and said "Lex Luthor, who am I speaking to."

A man said "Mr. Luthor my name is Detective Andrew Davis with the Metropolis police department, there has been an incident at the local beach and we need you down here right away. It concerns your daughter."

Lex immediately stood up and had Amy arrange for a limo to get him to the beach immediately he knew from the tone of the detective's voice that something was very wrong.

He just didn't know how bad it was yet.

Authors notes well that's chapter 1 completed please let me know what you think of it read and review no flames though ok.