The Punch Line
The knife was getting dull. Picking it up, I sharpened it against the rough edge of the step where I sat, back to the wall, head just barely fitting underneath the hand railing. The sound the blade made against the grainy stone was relaxing, allowing me to think deeply. I now knew who the Batman really was, and it was only a matter of time before I could strike. Batman and I…we were made for each other; destined to continue our little war for as long as the other survived. But Bruce Wayne…he could be broken. He was merely a means to Gotham's end.
"Joker," said Roberto, one of my thick-skulled minions, coming in through the grimy alley. A light or two flickered above us and I knew he would be starting at my pale face. "We're ready to move." I continued to sharpen my knife.
"What do you think of the plan, Robby?" I said, my tongue flicking out onto my red lips for an instant.
"Sir?" He said. I could tell he was afraid, could smell it on him like a dog.
"The plan, Robby."
"I hope it'll work…" It was more of a question than a statement. I hated it when they answered like that. As if I wouldn't allow them their own opinions.
"Hope…ah. If hope's all you're going by then perhaps the plan needs some…revision?" The chum didn't know what to say to that. They never knew what to say around me. Is it the scars? I laughed to myself.
"You see, Robby boy," I got up, blowing on the edge of my knife, getting a bit of dirt off. "I've never been one for plans." I stepped towards him, watching as a bead of sweat rolled down his neck. He was one of hundreds to me; simply another button on the circuit board. Smiling, I placed the blade calmly on his neck, curious as to what he would do.
"I…I understand," he said. I let out a cry of laughter, enjoying the twinge of fear in his eyes.
"Well then, I'm reassured." I dropped the knife, setting it in my pocket, walking past him and out into the alley. "Coming?" I chuckled again as he shuffled to catch up with me. I love my job.
A/N: Just dabbling for now, but would you like me to continue? Don't underestimate the power of reviews!