David has always lived in Gotham, so as his family. He was born in this city, had went to school in this city, had found a job in this city, and right now, he was walking his dog in this city.

He was actually one of the few citizens that dared to go outside by night. Indeed, Gotham was even more dangerous under the moon light, but it was his city, and despite the many criminals that lured in the shadow, he felt secure.

Besides, for six years now, Batman was there to protect Gotham, and he did a wonderful job. True, since the Knight's arrival, a lot of 'super-criminals'- as they were called – has emerged as well, but Batman had managed to handle them all, and to put them in a cell at Arkham Asylum. Even when they escaped, Batman was able to take them back to the asylum, and the city was saved once again.

The vigilante had even managed to appease the Joker's madness. Oh, the madman still committed some crimes from time to time, but it was nothing compared to the bloody murders he committed when he first arrived at Gotham. Seemed like all the Joker wanted was to get the Batman's attention, and now that he had it entirely – there was not a night without the two of them fighting – he seemed to simply enjoy his time spent with his enemy.

David smiled, looking at the bright full moon, thinking about the Joker and Batman. There were without any doubt the two most fascinating characters of Gotham. Some feared them, some loved them, but there wasn't a man, a woman or a child who wasn't waiting for their next move. They were the big stars of Gotham – one more proof of the distress in which this city was, to have a villain and a super-hero as celebrities.

Of course, like any celebrities, a lot of rumors circulated about them. About Batman's true identity, about the Joker's past…and about their relationship.

Some said they were actually best friends, who just wanted to play hero and villain and that had decided to take the streets as their playground. Others thought they had actually developed some kind mutual respect over the years, to the point that none of them wanted to kill the other.

That was David's opinion. Otherwise, the Joker would have killed Batman long ago, he was sure of that.

Naturally, some people had made the suggestion that Batman and the Joker were actually chasing each other for the sexual thrill.

David laughed slightly. Heh, who knew what those two did in all those dark alleys, when no one could look? After all, as his daughter once said, no straight man would wear all that purple…And he had to admit that there indeed was some sexual tension between the two enemies. Everybody made fun of that….He could never forget last Halloween, when his daughter and her boyfriend had chosen to dress up as Batman and the Joker and that they had spent the entire party kissing and laughing…

He shook his head. He didn't really think they were lovers, but it was nonetheless a funny suggestion, and if the Joker was right about one thing, it was that Gotham needed to laugh.

He was about to go home, when he heard a noise…

He couldn't believe his eyes…It was Batman and the Joker, fighting on the rooftop, just aboce him!

His dog was barking loudly at the pair, but none of them seemed to care, to focused on their fight. And what a fight! So much hatred, so much passion! It was way better than a movie!

Batman punched the Joker, and the clown fall from the roof. Naturally, Batman caught him with what David would call a 'bat-rope' before he hit the ground . The Joker was now swinging above the sidewalk, giggling madly, hung by the bat-rope wrapped around his ankle.

Batman pulled him up until the Joker's face was in front of his own.

And then they did the unexpected:

They kissed.

David was speechless... how was a honest citizen of Gotham supposed to react in front of the Joker and Batman reenacting the kissing scene from Spider-man?

After a few seconds of pure silence, he decided to take a picture with his mobile phone. That was priceless! The press would praise him like a hero!

He looked at the picture, quiet satisfied with himself. His daughter would love that…

And so would Gotham!