Disclaimer: I don't own any of the characters, settings, or recognizable plot lines.

This is my first Batman fanfic and I'm so excited!!

P.S. implied slash….kinda


Joker looked around his tiny cell, depressed. Once again, he'd escaped and been caught and rushed back to Arkham by the notorious Batman. Joker sighed. 'Oh Batsy…How could you leave me here? Such a terrible place…'

He glanced out his tiny window and caught sight of the bat signal. Hmmmm….Well, it had been a long time since he'd broke out…Nodding, Joker decided that he would escape sometime soon, if only to see his dear Batsy. 'Soon, my darling Bat. Soon.'

He looked up at the bat signal again and grinned. Joker started giggling and soon he was on the floor in gales of laughter.

Two guards were standing outside the Joker's cell. One flicked his gaze towards the other and said, "What has him in such a good mood?" The other didn't even look up as he replied, "Let's hope we're lucky enough not to find out." They both nodded and continued their game of checkers.

'SOON….'