Chapter 12
I stayed in that room for a week. I couldn't get out of it for any sort of reason. I am so lucky that there's a small bathroom in this room, or elkse I would've died of bladder infection. Nobody fed me for the first few days until Maricarla, James and Ethel gave me scraps. I didn't care, those were food and I have to keep on living. I drank water from the sink even though it was awful.
I have to live. I don't want to fail my grandparents and Maricarla. I need to talk to Ethel more. She's the only person I know who would do anything to kill the Joker. But how... I heard something slipped from under my door. I turned around and saw a folded piece of paper with my name on it. I unfolded it and read it. In it, it said,
"Dear Jason,
It's me Ethel, I heard that the Joker won't be letting you out of your room for sometime.
But don't worry, I'll protect her at all costs. I be with her 24/7. You can count on me.
Sincerely,
Ethel
P.s. How should we kill the Joker? I'll give you until tomorrow at this time to think. I'll knock on the door to reassure that I'm there."
I sat there, thinking of how much pain the Joker would put us. I'm going to risk it. I got up, and shoved the paper in my pocket and walked to my closet. I got out my Ipod, flumped onto my bed, and listened to music for the rest of the day.
I got up with a headache. I must've had my earphones on while I was asleep. I looked at the clock, it read 10 to 4. Ethel would be here in a couple mintues. I went to m closet, got out random clothing, and went to the bathroom.
15 minutes later...
"Ahhh. Much better." I said. The shower took out most of the drowsyness I felt earlier. Suddenly I heard a knock on the door. "Who is it?" I yelled. "Santa Clause. Let me in!" someone said. "Umm. You do realize that the Joker locked me in here right? Also, I can't even unlock the door." I replied.
I heard a stressful sigh and the door was flung open. The Joker stood there glaring at me. "You bring your smart-mouthed self and come down to the basement or we are going to have a, uh, bloody hideout." he said darkley. I groaned and followed him down.
I walked a few feet from the Joker while he led the way. He paused in front of the door that led to a room in the basement. "Here we are. Now get in!" he yelled. I heard a gasp in the room. I quickly got in and saw that Maricarla and Ethel tied up into chairs.
Maricarla looked at me with terrified eyes, Ethel looked at me then turned away.
"It's a shame on how some people can't, uh, hold in their excitement" he said darkley. I slowly turned to face the demon. His mouth mocks me with his permanent smile. He made his way towards the girls. My feet were glued in place. Suddenly, I heard the Joker's knife click open. Just that sound sent a chill down my spine. I turned back around, only to see him gliding his knife up and down Maricarla's neck. With his other hand, he placed a gun at the side of Ethel's head with his index fiinger on the trigger.
"Now, if what I heard is true. Then, uh, one of these lovely ladies will get a little bloody mess around their heads. The best part is that you get to witness this little, uh, show sonny." he said.
I tried to think fast. Two of my best people here are at stake adn I'm going to take the blame. Time is running out, and Ethel is giving up hope and Maricarla is in tears. "Tick tock." the Joker said. "Okay. I'll tell you the truth. I was actually trying to plan to kill Bruce Wayne. I hated him for taking me away from you in the first place. I never wanted to go into the real world. I was perfectly happy here until he took me away. I was warming up to you until he showed me true fatherly actions." I said.
The Joker stared at me for a brief minute then dropped his weapons. He disappeared out of the room I immediately got th knife and cut off the ropes. Maricarla emerged from her seat and took off her gag. "Jason! I could've died! What were you thinking?" She screamed. I just stared at my feet and held my hands behind my back "I-I-I sorta panicked. I didn't want to say something wrong and I tried to say the right thing..." I said. There was complete silence. I was afraid to look up. But Maricarla hugged me then kissed me full in the lips.
I never thought she can forgive me by something so stupid. When our faces were once again apart I stared into her eyes. "I've never thought of that Jason. I'm sorry I freaked out on you." she said. I nodded and headed straight out the door. This day just got better, it took out my problems with one simple kiss.
Heyy readers.i am SOO SORRY that it tooksoo long.i had school and all that "good" ill try 2 get more in as soon as i can. PEACE! LOL