Chapter 1 : Love trip in Gotham
It was Thursday afternoon. Stan was walking on the sidewalk, going to the house of his girlfriend, Wendy. At one moment, he saw Martin talking to Rita and Rick Ambrose. After his discussion, Martin went to Stan.
- Hey, dude ! What's up ?
- I'm fine, thanks. Why were you talking to that aggressive girl ?
- I convinced his brother to play Five Nights At Freddy's, and since, he doesn't want to go in an amusement place ever again. So, I was just apologizing.
- Oh, I see.
- And what are you doing ?
- I'm gonna ask Wendy to go to Gotham City with me this week-end, because for the first time, sales have been applied on planes and hotels.
- It sounds great ! I hope you will enjoy it. But did your parents able it ?
- Yes, but they didn't pay the plane yet. They are waiting for Wendy's answer.
But they arrived at Wendy's house, and it ended their conversation.
- Well, see you tomorrow at school !
- Bye, Belgian !
Stan rang at the door. Mr Testaburger opened it.
- Hello, Mr Testaburger. Is Wendy here ?
- Yes, she's here. You are Stan Marsh, aren't you ?
- Yes I am.
- Nice to meet you.
- Where is she ?
- She's in her room.
- Okay. But first, I wanna talk to you.
- Really ?
- Yes. For the first time, sales have been applied on planes and hotels. So, I want to go to Gotham City with Wendy this week-end. You don't need to give money to your daughter. I pay everything.
Mr Testaburger reflected for 30 seconds, then said :
- You can go together. On ONE condition.
- Which ?
- You don't take your shower at the same time. You get it ?
- Yes, sir. I'm going to tell it to Wendy.
Stan went up, and knocked at Wendy's door. She opened it.
- Hi, sweetie !
- Wendy, I have something for you.
- What ?
- For the first time, sales have been applied on planes and hotels. So… I want to go to Gotham City with you this week-end. Together, alone. What do you think ?
- This can be awesome ! What do my parents say ?
- They able it. Mine too. And you don't need to ask them to have some money ; I pay everything.
- You're a true gentleman, Stan.
Wendy kissed Stan passionately on the lips. Then, she said :
- Stan… When we were smaller, you threw up on me each time I tried to kiss you. Because you loved me. And this time, you didn't throw up. Does it mean you don't love me anymore ?
- NO ! I was throwing up just because I was nervous. But everyone changes when they grow up. But the only thing that didn't change in me is that I always love you.
Stan kissed Wendy back.
The next day, at school…
Albert ran to Kenny.
- Dude ! Dude !
- What ? – muffled Kenny.
- Stan and Wendy are going to Gotham City this week-end !
- Wow ! I'm gonna tell it to the others !
He ran to Kyle.
- Stan and Wendy are going to Gotham City this week-end !
- Seriously ?! - asked Kyle.
- Yeah ! - muffled Kenny.
- Sounds great ! I'm glad for Stan. What about you, fatass ?
Cartman said :
- I don't care.
But, he thought :
- In fact, I care… The Joker lives in Gotham City… With our autoritahs reunited, I can get rid of this fucking couple…
In the evening, in the plane…
- I can't actually believe it, Stan. A trip in Gotham City, together, and alone. It's a perfect dream.
- For me too. Oh, and I forgot : your parents say that we can't take the shower together in the same time.
- But they are not here, we can do whatever we want !
- I… I guess you're right.
- But Gotham City is full of bad guys like The Joker, The Penguin, Mr Freeze, Two-Face or even Bane ! What are we going to do ?
- Don't worry, beauty. Batman is here.
Wendy began to sleep on Stan's shoulder, and he began to sleep on her head. Cartman was some chairs further, disguised as businessman.
Two hours later, Stan and Wendy arrived at Gotham City's Royal Hotel. Stan said :
- We want a room for two nights, sir.
- Well… You can go in the room 412. Here's your key.
- Thanks, sir.
Stan and Wendy went to their room. Cartman, who was watching the scene, ran to a phone cell, and changed into…
- THE COON !
Then he went to the Arkham Asylum, The Joker's den. He rang at the door.
- What's it ?
- I'm a super-villain and I wanna talk with The Joker.
The door opened. Two henchmen arrived.
- Follow us if you want to talk with the boss.
Five minutes later, The Coon arrived in a room with a throne, with someone on it. He said :
- So, someone wants to meet the clown prince of crime ?
The person on the throne was The Joker.
- Greatings, sir. My name is The Coon. I wanna deal with you.
- Oh, I hope my smile will stay on my face with that deal.
- There's a couple called...
- Stan and Wendy ?
- H... How do you know ?!
- Besides Gotham City, South Park is my favorite city, Cartman. And... I HATE young couples. I try to kill them, like a couple in another galaxy called Tails and Cosmo. I made hypnose on Cosmo to tell his boyfriend to kill her « to save the world », but there was another way to save it. But for Stan and Wendy, I tried everything : the gluten crisis, the arrival of Ms. Ellen, WikiLeaks... And each time, I failed. Anyway : Where are Stan and Wendy ?
- They are at the royal hotel, in the room 412.
- Harley !
- Yes, puddin' ? – asked Harley Quinn.
- Prepare my makeup, I'm going to go to the royal hotel.
- All right, Mister J !
Meanwhile, at the hotel...
- Stan, what can we do ? It's too late to go out !
- Maybe we can go swimming at the hotel's pool.
- But Stan ! I didn't take my bikini !
Stan searched in his bag, and took a bikini he bought especially for Wendy. She was very surprised.
- Oh, Stan...
She hugged and kissed her long-time vomit-producer Stan, then said :
- My Life is perfect.
They put on their swimsuits and went to the pool. They played in the water.
- Catch me, Stan !
- Not so fast !
- Look Stan, I'm a mermaid !
- How beautiful.
« I remember oh so clearly
that you nearly passed me by,
that it happened in Sun Valley
when you tripped and fell and so did I. »
15 minutes later, they got out of the water and went back to their room. But they saw a man fallen on the ground. They dropped him, and saw his scary face ; he was dead, but had a red-lipsticked smile. On his coat, there was a joker card. There was writen « Now you're prevented... HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA ! »
- You know what does it mean, Wendy ?
- We must call Batman !
They put back on their clothes, and went downstairs.
- We found a dead man ! He has been killed by The Joker ! – Stan showed the card.
- Oh damn ! I call Gordon !
Later, the commisioner Gordon was standing on the roof of Gotham General, with the bat-signal alight. Batman arrived.
- You called, Jim ?
- The Joker killed someone in the royal hotel. It's...
Gordon couldn't finish what he was saying ; Batman was gone.
- Always the fucking same thing...
Later, at the royal hotel...
- Wendy ! Look !
Batman arrived.
- Where's the cadaver ?
- Follow us.
They went upstairs. Batman scanned the cadaver.
- What are you doing, Batman ? – asked Wendy.
- I'm scanning The Joker's DNA. With this, I will find him.
He went downstairs to follow DNA. But outside, there wasn't DNA anymore.
- What is it Now ? Where did The Joker go ?!
- Maybe he took a chopper.
- It means I must search all over the city. DAMN !
He took his phone.
- Alfred, I will be here later. I have some problems to resolve.
- All right, sir.
He threw his grapnel and went on roofs.
- At least, we're peaceful, Stan.
- Yeah. Let's go to bed. What do you think ?
- Good idea, honey.
They put on pajamas, and went to bed. They hugged each other.
- I love you, Wendy Marsh.
- You're so sweet.
They fell asleep.
Meanwhile, Cartman was sleeping in The Arkham Asylum. The Joker said :
- Oh, isn't that cute ? Little cat's asleeping !
- I'M NOT A CAT ! RESPECT MY AUTORITAH !
The next day...
Stan and Wendy were walking on the coast. But someone threw a sleeping needle on them. They suddenly fell asleep.
Stan woke up. He was still where he has received a needle, but Wendy was not here anymore. He went in a phone cell and called Kenny.
- Hey dude ! What's up ?
- Very bad ! They kidnapped Wendy ! I need help of Mysterion and friends !
- Shit ! I'll call them immediatly.
- Splendid. Oh, and don't forget my Toolshed costume.
- Don't worry for this.
They rang off.
2 hours later, Mysterion and friends arrived and gave the Toolshed costume to Stan. He put in it.
- So. Where is Wendy ? – asked Mysterion.
- I think she's in there : Arkham Asylum.
- Let's go.
6 minutes later, Mysterion said :
- Each everyone of you will search in a part. Stan, in the manor. Kyle, outside. Clyde, in the botanical gardens. Token, in the intensive treatement. Timmy, in the penitentiary. Good luck, boys !
And they all left.
In the manor, Toolshed (Stan) was searching on all sides, when he felt a stinq in his left arm. He didn't know it was a sting caused by Scarecrow. But when Stan entered into another room, it was dark. Stan wanted to return, but the door disappeared.
- YOU CANNOT ESCAPE, STAN.
- Who are you ?
- I AM YOUR FEAR. AND LOOK BEHIND YOU.
Stan saw his parents dying.
- DAD !
- Stan... Poke your grandma one last time for me...
- MOM !
- Take care of Wendy... And Shelley...
-THAT'S NOT THE END, STAN. LOOK BEHIND YOU.
Stan saw Wendy kissing Gregory, his long date ennemy.
- NOOOO !
- YOU HAVE TO ACCEPT IT, STAN.
Then, the door came back. Stan opened, but at his surprise, he was not in the manor anymore. He was in a devasted steampunk island. Stan walked, but Scarecrow finally appeared in a giant form.
Stan wanted to call Mysterion for help, but his phone said :
- The number you are wanting to call doesn't exist. Please ring off.
- Son of a bitch !
Stan reflected, and understood how to defeat Scarecrow : he must go at the top of the island and incline the bat-signal on Scarecrow. But this bad guy can't see him. Otherwise, Stan dies.
So, after having escaped Scarecrow's view many times, Stan reached the bat-signal and inclined it at Scarecrow.
- AAAAAAAAARGH !
Scarecrow's death provocated a big white light. When Stan opened his eyes, he was in the Manor again. He was relieved : his parents' death, Wendy kissing Gregory, the steampunk island, giant Scarecrow... All those things were hallucinations.
Suddenly, Stan Heard his phone ringing. It was Mysterion.
- Allo ?
- Stan, what happened ? I lost all contact. Are you all right ?
- Yeah. I was in Scarecrow's world, but now, it's okay.
- All right. Continue to search Wendy.
Meanwhile, in the intensive treatement, Token saw a camera screen with Wendy, The Coon and The Joker in it.
- Now, Testabitch, respect our autoritahs !
- Screw you, Eric.
- This time, you lost. Even Bats or your sweet jock Stan will not save you…
Token took his phone and called everyone.
- I found her ! She's in the penitentiary !
- TOKEN ! I TOLD YOU TO STAY IN THE INTENSIVE TREATEMENT !
- I am, but I found a camera screen on penitentiary. Let's go !
8 minutes later, they arrived in the penitentiary.
- Free her, obvious clown.
- Oh, I see you finally arrived. Let's Start round 1 ! Boys ?
A lot of henchmen arrived and fighted Mysterion and friends. But the super-heroes team won.
- Let's start the round 2 !
Then, The Joker shooted on Cartman. The fatass became taller, more fat... He became a titan. The Joker ran away.
- RUN ! – said Mysterion.
But Cartman could get him.
- This time, Mysterion, I will... BREAK YOU !
With his knee, he broke Mysterion's back. The South Park hero fell.
Then, Cartman punched Wendy's cage. She fell. Cartman said :
- Boo, Wendy Testaburger ! BOOOOO !
He was about to crush her, but Stan threw screws in Cartman's back. Then, Stan hurted his head with a hammer he borrowed to the merciful paladin. Cartman fell.
Wendy said :
- Thank you, kid. Maybe I know your identity ?
- Certainly, Wendy.
Stan removed his glasses. Wendy became shocked, then happy.
- STAN !
She kissed him.
- Well, well ! – said The Joker. I hope you're ready for round 3 !
But Batman broke the roof and crushed The Joker.
15 minutes later, the cops arrived and took The Joker.
- Arkham Asylum is not enough... So you will be in Guantanamo !
- Not... Funny...
- Tell me, Batman... How did you know we were here ? – asked Kyle.
- When I was searching Joker in the whole city, I saw your helicopter. I hanged it. I thought it was Joker's, but when I saw the kids inside, I knew it wasn't Joker. But I heard Wendy had been kidnapped, so, with my detective mode, I followed her DNA. I already was on the roof of the penitentiary when you arrived in it. I just waited a good moment to meddle.
Mysterion and friends came back to their helicopter, carrying Mysterion and The Coon, injured.
- Don't you come with us, Stan ?
- I have a trip to finish, remember.
- Oh, sure.
Mysterion and friends left, and Stan and Wendy left back to the hotel. Meanwhile, a shadow, watching Stan and Wendy, said :
- My puddin' will not stay in Guantanamo forever...
15 minutes later, Stan and Wendy were in their bed. Stan's phone rang.
« Facebook : Kyle Broflovski mentionned you in a publication. »
He opened Facebook, and saw a picture of Wendy kissing him, as Toolshed, with Kyle's description : « It's a lovely couple, isn't it ? » Wendy watched it, then hugged Stan.
- You're my hero.
And they fell asleep.