puppet: Okay before anyone asks Ace is BIPOLAR and doesn't have much control over his emotions, also if you haven't read teh first chapter his father is THE JOKER so he's a little loopy, well more like a lot but still enjoy his chapter i hope it doesn't suck
Joker's Ace
Chapter 2- "Today's The Day"
Gotham City
July 4, 11
8:05 EDT
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Reaching my hand out I slam my palm down on my evil alarm clock, but I won't kill it right now, because today's the day and I for once wanted to get up early so I could get around and NOT be late. Pulling off my warm and inviting covers, I slide out of my king sized bed and shuffle into my bathroom. I quickly stripped from my pair of black boxers and grabbed my brush before heading into my shower. As I washed the grime from my skin I ran my brush through my tangled apple green hair. I had found out when I was younger that it was lot easier to brush my hair clean of its knots when wet rather then dry. Not that I'm saying my hair's supper long, but it does go past my shoulders so I think that's considered long for both girls and guys.
Five minutes later I stepped out of the shower my feet and hair leaving small puddles of water on the tiled floor, quickly I wrapped a large fuzzy towel around me to keep the cold air of my room off me. Shuffling into my air conditioned bedroom I rubbed my feet against my carpet as I entered my huge walk-in closet and changed into my usual attire that consisted of a simple black crop top that showed off my toned midriff, a purple tailcoat that I leave open and have the sleeves rolled up to my elbows; then I have a pair of forest green short-shorts that have a black utility belt wrapped over it and black thigh high socks that had their toes ripped and then my amazing purple pilot goggles that I leave rested atop my head.
"Master Ace" Alfred said as he opened my bedroom door, "Are you up?"
Walking out of the closet I frowned, "Alfred I've lived here for how many years? Two, three? You really need to stop calling me 'Master Ace' it's so obnoxious"
"Of course Ace, my apologizes."
Sighing lightly I throw my dirty towel down the laundry chute and patted Alfred on his shoulder, "Is Batsy and Robin up yet?"
"Yes both are up and are out on morning patrol."
"Sweet!" I shouted happily as I ran to the kitchen sliding on the smooth tile floor "What to eat, what to eat…" I muttered as I rummaged through the refrigerator, "Should I have toast, a bagel, cereal, Pancakes?"
"What about a bacon egg and cheese sandwich on a bagel?" Alfred suggested as he entered the kitchen at a more reasonable pace
"Ooh!" I cooed, "That'd be great! Thanks Alfred!" I shouted happily as I gave the loyal butler a huge hug before I pounced on his back, not that it really affected him anymore as I had done this since I've came to Wayne manor and lived with the Batman, his sidekick Robin and kickass butler, Alfred.
"It's not a problem Ace." Alfred said as he started on my breckyfast "Would you like to wait in the living room and watch tv?"
"Nah" I said resting my chin on Alfred's shoulder, "I like watching you cook. You do it in such an awesome way and it looks like you're doing magic, but you're not because you're that awesome that you don't have to actually use magic to have your food be awesome and look amazing."
"Why thank you Ace, that is quiet the compliment coming from you."
"Daww" I cooed holding a hand to my cheek, "You make me blush!"
Alfred said nothing but would let me help him prepare my food, like letting me put the bagel in our fancy four sliced toaster and letting me put cheese in my scrambled eggs, then having me use our toast tongs to get the cooked bagel out of the taster.
"All done Ace I do hope you'll enjoy your food."
"I'm sure I will Alfred!" I chuckled as I sat down at the table in Bruce's seat and devoured my delicious breakfast sandwich.
Looking at the clock it read 11:30 AM, so I reached into my pocket and pulled out my phone and dialed Batsy. The phone rang for a moment before Bruce picked up, his batman voice ringing in my ears, "What is it Ace?"
"Can I head out now?!" I asked excitedly, "Today's the day! I don't want to be late and I don't have the bat-mobile!"
"That's fine; Robin and I will meet you there."
"Sweet!" I shouted hopping out of Bruce's chair and hopping on Alfred's back once again, "Bye Alfred!" I said as I gave the older man a tight hug. Jumping off him I ran towards the door screaming, "Today's the day! Wohoo!"
After exiting Wayne manor I quickly scale one of the many tall buildings in Gotham and practically fly all the way to the hall of justice in Washington D.C. although it did take me a good hour or so, I was still the first to get there and I was sitting by the Washington monument when I decided to call Batman again,
"Batman!" I shouted in a whiney voice
"What is it?"
"I'm bord! I'm already here, what do I do now?!" I asked flopping on the floor gaining a few stares from strangers not that I cared, I was to awesome for them to handle, you see I'm Alfred awesome and that's totally saying something.
"Just hang tight until Robin and I get there."
"Wait" I said a huge smile on my face, "I actually get to SEE robin?! And talk to him?!"
"Yes, but please don't… scare him to much before we get you fully introduced."
I wasn't really paying attention to Batman as I was flailing my wrists and kicking my legs up and down as I was still on my back, 'I'll be able to meet robin! Oh my god, oh my god, oh my god! I'm gonna have a heart attack! He's so cute and huggable!' I rolled on my side trying to stop myself from making dying whale noises, 'okay Ace, you gotta calm your tits… you man tits, just calm the fuck down!' flopping down flat on my back again I stared at the sky for a minute before a huge smile makes it's way back onto my face, "AHHHH!" I scream out loud scaring everyone around me
"Ace" Batman called, "Are you okay?"
"NO!" I shout happily, "My heart is melting and I- I… I'm SO FUCKING HAPPY!"
'Oh dear lord' Batman thought to himself just imagining how ace is going to react when he really sees robin in person.
Washington,D.C.
July 4, 11
14:00 EDT
Batman and everyone, well everyone but the flashes had found their way to Washington D.C. and I was bouncing like the energizer bunny. I was on top of one of the yellow spike monument statue thing that was in front of the Hall of justice because I was waiting for the perfect time to strike.
Seeing Batman, Green Arrow, Aquaman and Flash walking towards the Hall of Justice I decided that THIS was my moment. Photographers were flashing their cameras and when batman was about to pass me a jumped….
Right onto Batman's shoulders…
"What the hell!" everyone shouted in confusion and shock as batman just sighed at my antics.
"Uh, batman… Who's this?" A familiar and super adorable voice said that made my heart clench. Sliding down batman so I could wrap my legs around his waist I clenched my fists and stopped myself from pouncing on the poor unsuspecting teen.
Batman felt my inner struggle and patted my thigh, basically telling me to hang in there and that it's okay. "This" Batman said, "Is Ace"
"Okay who?" Kid flash asked extremely confused,
"We'll talk inside." Batman said as he continued to carry me piggyback style much to everyone's shock or amusement. The four other sidekicks stared at me strangely before turning back to their pervious conversation.
Kid flash said to Robin and Speedy, "First time at the hall, I'm a little overwhelmed."
Robin sighed, "You're overwhelmed, Freeze was underwhelmed. Why isn't anyone ever just whelmed?" Slowly we entered the main hall of the Hall of Justice and there stood gigantic, I guess bronze statues of all the members of the justice league. Staring up at the statues Robin muttered in a flabbergasted voice, "Oh… maybe that's why…"
Still hanging onto Batman a door labeled, 'Authorized personnel only' opened but to reveal Red Tornado and Martian Manhunter. With the doors fully opened they walk out and greet everyone, "Robin, Speedy, Aqualad, Kid Flash, Welcome…" Looking at me and batman Martian Manhunter asks, "And who is this?"
"His name is Ace" Batman said for me, "Don't worry about him… He's… Tagging along."
"Whatever you say batman" KF muttered to himself, but I heard him and really wanted to kick him but Batman was at the back of the group and Kid Flash was in the front.
Turning around Manhunter and Red Tornado led us inside, "You now have unlimited access to the gym, our fully stocked gallery, And of course our library."
Staring at all the books I really wish I could go off and look at them, but I highly doubt they had picture books or manga anywhere around here. "Make yourselves at home." Flash said happily to the boys.
Resting my head on Batman's shoulder I look at him questionly, practically asking, 'Am I gonna get introduced or what?'
Batman nodded his head and let me drop to the floor. "Everyone" batman called in his deep voice, "There's someone I'd like you to meet."
"Yeah" Robin said a little annoyed, "You said his name was Ace, but who is he?"
"He is going to be joining you. Robin, Aqualad, Kid Flash, Speedy, Ace has been trained by me for three years and I decided it'd be a good time to let him join the team."
"How come I've never met him?!" Robin suddenly shouted in outrage. "He was living at the cave wasn't he?!"
"Yes, he has been for these past three years."
"Then why didn't you tell me?!" Robin screamed feeling slightly betrayed.
"It was for your safety" Batman said firmly, "When I had found ace it was on… Awkward terms so I didn't feel it'd be wise to introduce you to Ace so soon because I didn't know what he could do."
"But still, couldn't you have told me?" Robin asked weakly "You could have hinted that there was someone my age living at the cave…"
Hearing robin's voice soften and sound so sad made my chest cavity collapse, 'I can't stop myself anymore! He's too cute!' I thought before I rushed forwards and pounced on Robin giving him a tight hug, which shocked the boy wonder and practically everyone else in the room, well except for batman. I bet he was just surprised I held myself back for so long, "I'm so sorry Robin!" I said sincerely to the younger boy, "I know Batsy can be a total ass, I've actually really wanted to meet you since Batman found me, but I'm so glad I can actually talk to you now!"
"Uh… R-really?" Robin stuttered as he was never trained to know what to do in this situation.
Quickly I let go of Robin and sat on the floor by his feet. I gave robin what I would hope to be a comforting smile before I turned to all the sidekicks and their mentors, "I must say it's nice to meet all of you! I've seen you on the news and in the papers at the Bat-cave! And as Batman had said, my name's Ace, and I hope we can all get along!"
"I'm sure we will" Aqualad said as he got out of his seat and offered his webbed hand for me to shake. "And as I'm sure you already know from what you had said, my name is Aqualad, it is a pleasure to meet you Ace"
"Dawww" I said a smile on my face, "you are so polite! You're like Alfred awesome!"
A confused look passed over Aqualad's face as he turned to batman, "Um Batman… Is 'Alfred awesome' a good or bad thing?"
"It's a very good thing" Batman said a slight smirk on his face. Over the years Batman realized I had a very optimistic view on life despite the way my actual father had treated me, and I also had a very childish and playful nature. As shown before I like pouncing on people and I have a hard time controlling myself when my emotions are in play. To Batman I was like a child in a teenager's body. Not that it bothered him, Batman came to enjoy my child like nature that seemed to shock or amuse the people around me.
"Man" Green Arrow said to Batman, "He's exactly like you described." GA paused for a moment, "But why isn't he wearing any shoes?"
"Shoes are overrated!" I shouted before batman could answer
"Okay…." Flash said muttered, "So we gonna go?"
"Go where?" I asked the Dark Knight as I fell on my back, my long hair spreading out beside my head.
"We are going to have a quick debriefing about why four ice villains were attacking on the same day. We shouldn't be long."
Frowning slightly I looked at the now two 'sidekicks' that were sitting then the two that were standing. 'Somehow this doesn't seem fair…'
Batman turned his back and a weird video-cam like machine came out and scanned the hero's saying, "Recognized, Batman 0-2, Aquaman 0-6, Flash 0-4, Green Arrow 0-8, Martian Manhunter 0-7, Red tornado 1-6."
"That's it?" Speedy asked, irritation evident in his voice, as he walked forwards his arms crossed over his chest, "You promised us a real look inside. Not a glorified backstage pass."
"It's a first step" Aquaman said in his regal voice, "You've been granted access few others get."
"Oh really?" Speedy inquired as he pointed towards the huge glass window that held people with cameras staring down at us all
'That's so NOT creepy,' I thought sarcastically to myself as speedy continued his rant.
"Who cares which side of the glass we're on?!"
"Roy, you just need to be patient" Green arrow said as he walks towards his apprentice.
"What I need is respect" Roy turned to us and shouted, "they're treating us like kids! Worse like sidekicks! We deserve better than this." The boys looked at each other not convinced, "You're kidding right?" Speedy asked in disbelief, "You're playing their game? Why?! Today was supposed to be THE day! Step one, becoming full-fledged members of the league."
Pushing himself up slightly in his chair Kid Flash said, "Well sure but I thought step one was a tour of the HQ…"
"Except the hall isn't the leagues real HQ!" Roy informed his friends, "I bet they never told you it's just a false front for tourists, and a pit stop for catching zeta-beam teleporters to the real thing! An orbiting satellite called the watch tower"
Green arrow turned around to look at Batman and the Flash who stared at him in disapproval, "I know, I know," He said after realizing his mistake, "But I thought maybe we could make an exception" Batman only narrowed his eyes at Green Arrow, "Or not."
Aquaman walked towards Speedy, "You are not helping your cause here son. Stand down, or-"
Speedy cut the sea king off, "Or what? You'll send me to my room? And I'm NOT your son!" turning his head towards Green Arrow Speedy said bitterly, "I'm not even his… I thought I was his partner. But not anymore," Reaching his hand up Speedy took off his yellow hat and threw it on the ground. Everyone stared at Speedy with wide eyes, well all but me really. I didn't know the guy and it was his choice if he wanted to leave and go solo or not. Walking past Robin, Kid Flash and Aqualad Speedy said some cruel parting words, "I guess they were right about you three. You're not ready" and with that Speedy left the hall of justice and the three baffled boys left standing as they watched his back.
Suddenly the computer moniters flickered on and Superman's face appeared, 'AH my eyes!' I silently cried to myself as I clamped my bare hands over my grape colored eyes. Let's just say Superman isn't my favorite person… he wears his underwear on the outside of his clothes I mean who does that! Well batman does, but he can pull the look off, and it's not as noticeable
"Superman to justice league" Supy said over the monitor, "There's been an explosion at project Cadmus, it's on fire."
"I've had my suspicions about Cadmus" batman said as he walked closer to the monitor, "This may present the perfect opportunity to-"
Batman was cut off when the monitored flared up again and a small window popped up showing a man dressed like a magician, "Zatana to justice league"
"The _ is using the amulet of Atem to blot out the sun. requesting full league response"
"Superman" batman said looking up at the American looking Kryptonian
"It's a small fire. Local authorities have it under control" Superman informed Batman
"Then Cadmus can wait" The dark knight said as he touched a key on the keyboard, "All leaguers rondevu at Zatana's coordinates. Batman Out." Now with the leagurers heading towards Zatana, the three sidekicks walk up to batman, "Stay put" he said
"What?" Robin asked, "Why?"
"This is a League mission." Aquaman said
"You're not trained" Flash continued
"Since when?" KF shouted in outrage
"I meant you're not trained to work as a part of this team." Flash countered his protégé
"There will be other missions" Aquaman said trying to soften the blow of their rejection, "When you're ready."
"For now stay put," Batman narrowed his eyes at me, "And that goes double for you Ace." After that batman and the other's left, leaving Kid Flash, Aqualad, Robin, and I alone in the Hall of Justice's Library.
Still laying on my back I watched as the boys talked amongst themselves saying how they would never be ready if they were kept treated like sidekicks and how they thought their mentors trusted them. After a minute of hearing their moping I popped off the floor and waltzed on over to the computer. Turning it on I saw that it had the same system of the bat-cave and smirked 'I may not be able to read all that well, but my big fucked up brain can hack this easily.'
"Access denied" the computer said catching the three boy's attention
"What are you doing… uh" Kid flash asked not remembering my name
"Ace" I cut KF off as I continued on my way getting through firewall after firewall, "And if you haven't noticed I'm hacking the league computer."
Aqualad placed his webbed hands on his hips, "Now my question is why."
"Simple!" I laughed, "You guys were moping and I decided to see what this 'Cadmus' place was. It Batsy doesn't fully trust it I highly doubt it's all good. Besides you guys are no fun being all pouty like this."
Suddenly the computer spoke "Access granted"
Looking over my shoulder Robin read what the file had to say, "Project Cadmus, genticis lab here in D.C… that's all there is." Robin smirked like the little devil he is, "And like Ace said, batman's suspicious of this place I think we should investigate."
"Solve their case before they do" Aqualad said softly, "It would be poetic justice."
Laughing lightly robin and I said in unison, "Hey, they're all about Justice" glancing at each other Robin and I smiled lightly realizing that great minds think alike.
"But they said stay put…" Aqualad sighed
"To the blotting out the sun mission not this," Robin said, trying to persuade their older companion
"Wait are-are you going to Cadmus?" Kid Flash asked Robin as he turned the younger boy towards him, "Because if you're going, I'm going." The two boys smiled at Aqualad while I jumped on the dark skinned teen
"Come on sunshine. I called you Alfred awesome, don't make me revoke that." I wrapped my legs around Aqualad's waist and rested my chin on his shoulder in between his water bearers (The water stick things he has… not sure what they're officially called.)
Though he was silent for a moment Aqualad agreed with us, "And just like we're a team on a mission?"
"We didn't come for a play date!" robin said, a smirk on his flawless face
And with that I let go of Aqualad and started to bounce on the balls of my feet "This day is just awesome!"
"That it is, well despite the fact that Speedy left" Robin said, "So you're gonna join us Ace?"
"Better believe it Rob!" I giggled before running out of the Hall of Justice with the no longer sidekicks on my tail.