A/N- Once again, reviewers, you guys are awesome! Thanks for all the great reviews! Here's our next villain! And please, don't forget to vote!
Chapter Four
The Joker
See warning at the end of this chapter.
Materials Needed: A map, personal stamina (for running)
Step One: Prepared ahead of time, locate a store with a name that will attract the Joker's attention. Then, make sure the store is not quite what it seems. Using your map, find the back-alley way to that store.
Joker cackled loudly, sure that the Dark Knight was still right on his heels. Which was fine. The game would play on. Just because Batsy had spoiled his fun at the Mayor's benefit, doesn't mean that it had to end.
The Clown Prince of Crime turned down a dark and dirty alleyway and paused for the briefest of moments. He was sure he had seen the Bat's shadow up the adjoining alleyway to his left. He turned to the one on his right.
Step Two: With carefully prepared movements, block off the Joker's path to all but this store.
Joker emerged, finally, onto a darkened street with no cars in sight. He huffed, giggling quietly. He needed a distraction now. He was getting tired of Batman chasing him. Looking up, his eyes fell on a nearby store's name. The Harlequin Corner. He laughed one loud, short laugh. Approaching the store's glass door, he busted the lock and made his way inside the darkened business.
Step Three: Once Joker is inside the designated store, slip inside, bringing no notice to yourself. Hide yourself in the shadows, waiting for Joker to make a run out of the store once he realizes where he is at.
Joker was midway to the back of the building, looking for all the things the store's name implied that it had—joy buzzers, squirting flowers, and the like—when he finally noticed. He paused, a horrified expression on his ever-grinning face. Ladies undergarments—lacy panties and bras—and lingerie—from the simplest gowns to the most complicated teddies—hung all around him. All items were done in a red and black theme with card symbols decorating them. He growled in aggravation and horror once the shock wore away. Turning, he made a mad run back towards the front of the store.
Step Four: Once you hear Joker's approaching footsteps, hold your arm out horizontally in the "clothesline" position. Wait for it.
Joker was staring back at the shrinking underthings. He did not even see the Bat's extended arm until it was too late. With a groan, he fell to the ground, unconscious.
Step Five: Restrain the unconscious clown and deliver to Arkham. If you're feeling whimsical, use some of the lingerie to do so.
Warning! Do not mistake that you can use Harley Quinn as bait for the Joker. He will leave her to be captured to avoid the same fate. Just because he keeps her around doesn't mean he'll help her. Be advised.
End Notes: Okay, so what do you think? I hope it was funny. I had a hard time with this one. There is actually a whole bunch of unorthodox ways to catch the Joker. Kudos to Slinky_And_The_BloodyWands for helping me pick this one. Please review (and vote)!
