Chapter 14
Mind of a Clown Prince
He blinked and cocked his head. "Me? Well I didn't do anything! I'm just living my life happily with my beautiful girlie and my son!" He then picked up Jack, and held him up, the both of them giving me innocent looks.
I set my jaw. "What did you do Jack?" I said this in a very dangerous tone, which caused him to put the baby back down and cower behind a chair.
"Nothing illegal so to speak! Well okay, it wasn't legal either but still!" I pulled him out from behind the chair, and he squeaked. I instantly let go.
"Did you just…squeak?" He gave me a sheepish grin, and I burst out laughing. He grinned, probably thinking he was off the hook, since he started to creep towards the bedroom. I noticed, probably to his dismay.
"Ah ah ah, get back here!" I chased him into the bedroom, and pushed him onto the bed, sitting on his chest, pinning him there.
He looked up at me, a sly grin on his face. "Oh, are we in the mood tonight Lara?" He tried to take off my top, but I slapped his hands away. He stuck his tongue out at me, and I did the same to him.
I closed my eyes, inhaling loudly. "Look, just tell me what's going on! I won't judge you if you tell me now."
He pushed his lips out, making him look like a fish, causing me to giggle. "Look, if I tell you will you get off of me?"
I raised an eyebrow with a smug grin. "Ah, so you want me to get off then?" I sat back and folded my arms across my chest, giving him an exasperated look. "So, let's have it. Where have you been going?" I winked at him, "you'd better not have met someone else."
He chuckled, "Oh yes, I met this lovely homeless woman downtown last week, and I think I'll leave you and Jack to go live with her!" I laughed and then he added his tone monotonous, "I'm being serious." I stared at him, and then his face broke out in that lopsided grin, and he burst out laughing. I rolled my eyes, and got off of him. I crawled off the bed, and went to stand by the window, overlooking Gotham. I felt him come and stand behind me, slipping his arms around my waist.
"Oh Lara," he breathed in my ear in that way that always sent chills up my spine. "Why does it matter where I go? I always come home, don't I?"
I nodded slowly, "Yeah, you do, but I still wanna know. And don't imagine I'll stop pestering you 'till you tell me!" I turned and smiled up at him, kissing him lightly. He gave me a weak smile, before holding me at arm's length.
"Do you really want to know?"
"Yes!"
"Okay, if you must know, I'm helping a certain chiropteran man with his business. Get it?" My eyes widened, and my mouth fell open. I stared at him, mouthing soundlessly.
"You're helping—" he quickly put his hand over my mouth to silence me.
"Not so loud!" He gave me a pleading look, "I'm not helping him okay? I'm just, erm, well okay, I guess you could say I'm helping him. But think of it like this, he doesn't know it's me, they don't know it's me, and it all evens out!"
I gave him the silent treatment for a few minutes, before saying softly. "I'm not saying this is a bad thing, but, if you get caught… And since when are you a good guy?"
His mouth fell open and he threw back his head, cackling, "Good guy? You think I'm a good guy?! No no no… Not a good guy, more like an anti hero shall we say. All I'm doing is luring those dimwits into a simple trap, and then tipping Batsy off anonymously. Genius no?"
I looked away, sighing, and then looked back at him. "Genius is right. Infact, its mad scientist genius. You're crazy! Why would you want to get the guys you used to work with locked up?"
He shook his head. "I never worked with them. I negotiated with them. There's a difference babe."
I rolled my eyes. "Fine, negotiated then. Either way, why?"
He shrugged, "They wouldn't cooperate when they had the chance. This is how I repay those who dare toil with the Joker!" He cackled like a maniac.
I shushed him. "You're setting a bad example for the baby!" He waved his hand in mild interest, and I playfully smacked him in the arm. He stuck his tongue out at me, and I shoved him playfully. He then picked me up and threw me over his shoulder, carrying me back out into the living room. I pounded on his back, shrieking to let me go.
"Put me down you big goof! Let go!" He laughed and deposited me on the couch, jumping on me and kissing me senseless.
Joker's POV
I stood on the balcony, watching the light's of Gotham. For the first time in my life, I felt at peace. If it had been a year ago, I probably would have still been in Gordon's fortress. I was strangely happy to have met Lara. If it hadn't been for her, then my life would be far worse. I knew that I didn't exactly show her how I really felt. But I knew that she knew I loved her.
I was still in slight shock about having a son. It surprised me how much the thing looked like me. When I thought about my old life, I had never pictured me happy with a family. However, kids were my limit. I wasn't looking for marriage, and I didn't think Lara was either. That was a good thing I guess… I sighed and ran a hand through my blonde/green hair. I rubbed my eye, and walked inside. I had taken off my makeup, and my long purple Jacket, so I looked remotely sane, the way Lara liked it. I still preferred my makeup, but that was just me…
I walked across the hall to the kid's room. I entered and looked down at his crib, and at the infant in it. I still couldn't believe this was mine. I reached in and poked the kid in the head. The baby stirred, but didn't open his eyes. I tilted my head. He looked a lot like me. He had curly blonde hair, but very pale skin like Lara. I slowly reached in and picked him up. He opened his eyes and looked up at me, a huge smile breaking out on his face. I smiled slightly, and stared down at him.
"You know something kid? You're kinda cute, for a baby." I snorted and he squealed happily. I tossed him in the air, and then caught him, causing him to shriek in ecstasy. I felt a laugh build inside me, but I swallowed it quickly. I held the kid to me, and walked back to the balcony. I stood there, holding my offspring. I wanted to teach this kid the ways of the streets, but I had a feeling that Lara wouldn't approve. I smiled down at the baby, who grinned toothlessly back up at me.
"You're gonna be a good kid, you've got a great mommy. And I promise you, I won't become a drinker, and I won't cut your face up like this," I gestured to my face. Jack reached up and I felt his fingers brush my scars. He then smiled and closed his eyes to sleep. I smiled and brought him back inside, putting him back in his crib. I then went to the bedroom where Lara was sleeping.
I crawled across the bed and licked her cheek. She giggled and opened her eyes. She turned over and smiled up at me. I leaned down and kissed her, whispering in her ear.
"I think the kid needs a sibling. What do you think?"
She laughed, her black hair fanning out around her. "He's only four months old, he doesn't need one yet!"
I pouted, "Can we have some fun anyway?"
She rolled her eyes. "Is that all you care about?"
I smirked, "At the moment, yes."
She chuckled, "Okay, but then let me sleep, deal?"
My face lit up, "Deal!"
AN: Okaaaay, FLUFFINESS TO THE MAX! I just wanted to show you guys how they both feel in this situation, and how they react to certain things. I thought it was cute in this chapter. Anyway, more fun stuff to come later! :) But first I need sleep…:snores: Aha anyway, Tata for now! :D