Easter Island
Joker watches as two jokerised supervillains carry above them a giant stone head with curled red lips applied to its lips. "Idiots!", Joker said, pulling his hair.
"Grundy say haw!"
"We carveded for ya mate. Har"
"Do you realize how long it took the Easter Islanders to sculpt the Maoi? And you just... just... vandalized it like so much...", Joker said. He finally releases his hands from pulling his hair. "Good grief... I'm becoming the straight man in the act". Joker wasn't really mad with anything. To be like him is to do something way better than putting smiley faces on ancient statues.
A myriad of jokerised supervillains that the Joker infected from all places have all surrounded him.
"Tiny... pee-wee... if you wanna please daddy and be good little pranking Pagliacci, you gotta think bigger. You gotta have style. You gotta have panache. You have to be willing to commit to the gas even when it's not politically correct or socially redeeming. And despite what anyone tells you... size does matter", Joker explained. "Now make papa Jo proud and raise some fireworks".
Every version of the Joker straight away went their separate ways, following the Joker's advice.
The clown that raised an empire for an agenda has pondered on his legacy. He intends to make it certain he will not have it tarnished by a stupid condition that's going to drop him out of land of the living. He is far from touching his greatest finale with Batman. Nobody will ruin it. He will create a legacy in his own name. He can die. He can be strangled to death by Superman, he can be sliced in throat by Wonder Woman, or have his neck snapped by Batman. Ultimately he will win.
He took a stroll along an island, putting his mind watching over the whole world. Curled lips bent on his face as Joker has never felt better. He has infected every supervillain locked in every prison in the world originating from a secret ingredient he would never reveal. Perchance it could remain a mystery forever. He cackles. Armies of clowns readily swarming places.
And even if the Joker will be gone, there's always room for more to take his place. Even if it's not those supervillains that will in the end be cured on way or the other.
Central City
Supervillains flood across the streets with the help of the escaped Mirror Master from Iron Heights spreading infection to other supervillains to cause rampage on civilians. In the same period, civilians run with their heart racing rapidly, and their breathings cutting short.
It's never a downfall to lose hope as long as Justice League exists to respond to situations.
Ted Kord, also known as Blue Beetle, has sent a package of heroes skydiving from his ship to face these supervillains. Starman, Atom-Smasher and some other Leaguers joining with them two to attempt to neutralise the jokerised villains.
Taipei
Jokerised League of Shadows attack the city with civilians running away from sharp blades readily close to strike them down.
Good thing the Justice League has heroes able to take on the assassins; Wild Cat, Shining Knight, Vigilante, Hank and Dove all making sure to prevent casualties whilst they act as borderlines not to be crossed over by these clowns.
Hundreds of clowned assassins slice into parts of forces drawn upon each Leaguer, which each of them prepared to engage everyone.
Russia
Some Leaguers teleported there to fend off clowned versions of the KGB agents, which is a great deal of them. Though KGB is broke, the flow of this poisonous laugh has encouraged its agents to wage war with the Justice League in a suicidal way. These Leaguers wouldn't though dare to cross a line, even if it was barrages of gunfire speeding over their way.
Bulgaria
An array of jokerised supervillains appeared here, now caught in conflict with the Justice Leaguers. Their fight went so beyond it sent many vehicles away, crashing into nearby structures, other vehicles, and almost at people.
Metropolis's Suicide Slum
A child cries during chaos happening all around Metropolis despite the interventions of the Justice League.
Bottom-line, one Leaguer was able to answer a girl's cries.
A Green Lantern John Stewart flies downwards, alighting near the girl's side. She seems frightened. Despite knowing he needs to take her to safety, John can't help but feel something is wrong in this scenario as if someone was watching him. Pockets of this building seem safe as John had already went through that route. For all that seems, this may be a trap written all over here.
John leans on knee down, preparing to take the girl only to experience a field of purple energy appearing, causing John to pitch back. It appears to be a shield. John was right about his feelings this is definitely a trap.
Suddenly, John felt as though somebody stood behind him. He turns around. A yellow beam flabbergasts Stewart distances away as he hits a wall.
As John pulls himself up, he views a familiar foe of the Green Lantern Corps, mainly an enemy of Hal Jordan. Albeit, John and Sinestro had fought many times. Something tells Stewart this face-off isn't exactly about the swore of oath to kill a Green Lantern, doesn't sound personal. Sounds more like his oath is all to be cackling about as a joke as though Sinestro is enslaved by that madman. John sees the pale white skin all over Sinestro. The green hair and the red lips, which are stretched and bent in a curled-shape.
"Death to the Lanterns", Sinestro said before chortling.
He doesn't prefer to view the best in Sinestro but some part of John liked Sinestro better as a less crazier person.
Unknown to John Stewart, it isn't Sinestro he should be focused stopping. Circe is also there, also jokerised, and giggling in the dark corners, ready to cast something upon the Lantern.
Easter Island
Sensing the terror occurring in each and every place in the world, Joker laughed loudly, staring blindly at the sky as if that's where he perceives a well of souls suffering from that terror. Laughter indeed brings joy to his face.
Finally ending the laughter, Joker diverts his attention to a different matter. "As you were saying?", Joker said, looking at the guest of the day.
"You are certain your plan will work?", a lady asked.
"Everything is set in motion", Joker said. "With my legion of jokerised supervillains, the Just-Us League will eventually grow weaker, And with Circe slowly turning each partier into an animal, in due time, legion of heroes will become animals".
"And the President?"
"Baldy?", Joker is amused greatly. "That should man with all that power stands no chance against what I'm about to create beyond comprehension. He's not even going to declare war... yet". He spreads his hands as if about to flap his wings. "Say he's about to start an apocalypse. Something he didn't have the stomach to start. A little encouragement is about solve it".
White House, Washington, D.C.
Ever since learning about the army of clowns attacking everywhere around the world, Lex has been so determined to resolve this crisis at all costs. "I don't care what it takes. Bury as many infected clowns as you can", Lex said to the woman standing before him.
The woman nodded. "As you wish, Mr. President", he said. He then turns away, leaving the office.
Shortly after the man comes out of the door, Lex looks down, sighing in frustration. No matter what the toxin was spread to transform them into copies of that mad clown, it was definitely caused by the Joker. What person would turn a world into a global circus? The Joker ought-to match that description.
A loud grunt and a thump outside of the office caught President Luthor's attention. He looks up, wondering what that sound was. "Mercy?", Lex called. Staring blindly at the door, he hears no response. The silence response made Lex cautious.
Two ladies burst into the office, grinning evilly at Lex Luthor.
"Howdy, Mr. President", one of the two ladies said. "Would you like to view the inner body of comedy?".
"Where are my loyal bodyguards?", Lex questioned.
"Waiting for you, Lex", another lady said.
The duo walk in the office, closing the gap, reaching the President, with arms swaying around their hips. They're on the verge of gifting Lex a treatment.
Above the Earth...
Watchtower
Neither an active response or a voice is coming out of Oliver. Perceived by Kara. Kara sat next to his bed, waiting Oliver to open his eyes, and tell her with an honest look he's okay. Already, Barry left because a crisis is happening on Earth globally, requiring all the Leaguers to respond. Kara stayed behind. She still blamed herself despite Barry consoling her it wasn't.
"Supergirl?"
J'onn's voice isn't hard to recognise. Kara denied twisting her head, knowing it's Martian Manhunter coming into Medical Bay.
"You're needed in the White House", J'onn addressed.
Great, Kara muttered in her head. "President Luthor barking orders on me? Count me out", Kara said.
"It's worse than that", J'onn said.
Kara rotates her head to J'onn. What is worse than Lex making her do his bidding?
Martian Manhunter and Supergirl watch live news featuring Lex Luthor, but not the same Lex they know. It's a whole different President Luthor. And it's disturbing.
Even Kara finds it very disturbing; Lex Luthor smiling as though there are fireworks exploding in his chest. A broad grin and wide eyes. His suit is purple with the shirt being orange, and the tie purple. There is a yellow flower worn on his coat. Seems the President is posing as the Joker.
"Wake up, America! We're all aware that world could do a better job without conflict and corruption! I should know, I rule the this world! But it's not enough! It's a big deal for me! No more peace treaties, America! We're going all out with a full bang!", Lex said from the news.
"I don't like the sound of it", Kara said.
"We as a country, need to learn how to enjoy ourselves! We're all gonna die... some of us sooner than others... so why suffer, and act like bystanders watching a battle ensuing in the city or elsewhere, or as survivor witnessing a war between two armies. Why not end it? What's the point? Why not smell the roses"
J'onn and Kara saw Lex spraying a fluid from the flower onto his face, which revealed a patch of pale white skin on his face.
"and enjoy some television as we revolutionise the world!"
That loud laughter from Lex would make Supergirl turn her eyes away. As bad as it gets with Luthor as President, having a clown as President is way worse.
"I would say the joke's on me... but we all know that's not true. So, get ready, America! I'm coming to save you all from the impending doom of all nations worldwide!"
Before J'onn lowered the volume, Supergirl and Martian Manhunter saw the last scene of Lex taking a tissue and rubbing off the makeup, which now reveals his skin is really like the Joker's and all the other jokerised people.
"The President is not himself. He will use those nuclear weapons to devastate the planet", J'onn said.
"Nothing is different from the Lex Luthor from the Justice Lords' world", Kara commented. "Clown or no clown, still the same Luthor".
"And we must refrain him from starting a nuclear war", J'onn said. "With Superman still missing, and the rest of the Justice League focused on preserving threats, you are the only Leaguer capable of stopping him".
Shocked to learn her cousin is missing, Kara looked at J'onn in a questioning manner. "Why wasn't I told Kal was missing?", she questioned.
"I can't explain right now, Supergirl. It's the nuclear you should be concerned about", J'onn said. "Diana is assigned to search Superman and Batman's whereabouts. That's why I'm giving you this mission. You're our only hope".
The people or her cousin? What many people would say, it's not very hard to take between two options. In Kara's case, it's like a vigorous dilemma.
Easter Island
It's like the 4th of July, in a more circus way. Joker danced as he sniffs his children plaguing the world. He may actually mark this is as his greatest legacy. Cackling, and bouncing in random directions, Joker continued contemplating his legacy will be grand. "Who says we need to celebrate for the new year?", Joker said rhetorically.
"Hello Puddin"
Spinning with excitement, Joker rushes over to his sidekick. "Harley!", Joker shouted before looking at for a second time. "Wow! You're a doll! Easy on the eyes, my dear!". Joker forwards his hand over to Harley's hand. The clown feels this moment might be special. Is every moment between them special?, Joker thought.
White House, Washington, D.C.
One button. Lex gazes the red button that will dawn a new era. He promised America he would save them from doom. A new era, Lex contemplates. His lungs are filled with chortles as though there is no room for oxygen, only pursuit.
As his finger gets closer to that button, Lex was suddenly pushed away by a thrusting force behind him. He immediately rolled along the floor prior to lying there.
Supergirl landed. She sneakily attacked Lex. "Give up, Luthor. You've taken ill", she said.
"President Luthor to you, sidewoman", Lex corrected her with a deep curled smile. "The cousin of my arch-nemesis pokes her head out of her hole. Have you registered to be apart of my team?".
"Not here to prolong, President, you better not test my patience", Kara said.
Giggling, Lex stood up, staring sinisterly at Supergirl. "You want a test, Supergirl, I'll give you a test!", he said. He showcases Supergirl a thing furled by his fist. "See this?". He opens his hand widely, exposing Supergirl in green light that coerced her to pitch backwards. "Kryptonite, isn't it, a little souvenir from the old home town?".
She hates it when some pulls out kryptonite as though it's a weapon to cheat one's way out of harm, and put someone affected by this exposure at a great disadvantage.
Slowly, Lex strolled toward Supergirl. "I understand your pain. It's cheating to use it... but what can I say?", he said before spreading his arms as though the stance appears he's prepared to flap his wings. "I'm Lex Luthor!". Lex bursts in laughter.
Supergirl struggles to stand. She's clearly staggering because of being veiled supremely by green. It's like a sunburn. Kara squints at the briefcase; the red button. She stretches her hand out.
"Uh-uh, Supergirl", Lex said, picking up his briefcase. "She and I have bonded. We're pretty tight". Lex placing the briefcase near the side of his head.
"Wonderful", Supergirl commented in an ironic manner. She jumps her head rocketing onto Lex's head; headbutting the latter as Lex stumbles away, thus dropping the briefcase.
"Stupid girl", Lex cries angrily, massaging his forehead.
Kara manages to catch the brief before standing up. Illuminated by the overwhelming spread of green kryptonite, Kara limps her way toward the window. Upon reaching there, she crashed, throwing herself out of the White House.
The President rushed to the broken window. "No! Don't let little nuclear holocaust briefcase commit suicide with you Supergirl! I want her! I need her! I have to be with-!", Lex is cut off from expressing his feelings as he perceives Supergirl flying away from the White House with the briefcase in her grasp.
With the briefcase out of Lex's hands, Earth shall be totally assured Lex or any monster will launch a nuclear war. Kara is making sure of it as she distances herself farther away.
"Stupid, stupid stupid, stupid, stupid BITCH! Gimme back my briefcase! Only the President can carry that!", Lex ranted.
All that ranting made Kara slightly amused. May as well at least enjoy hearing it. It will be the last she sees this version of Lex.
Away from the White House...
Finally comprehending she's far enough, Supergirl contacts Watchtower. "Supergirl to Watchtower, I have retrieved the briefcase", she addressed, knowing J'onn is in there. The Martian dwelled in there, and never thought about being involved with any League missions.
Elsewhere...
The news that Lex wasn't able to launch nuclear missiles saddens Joker. He almost fleshed out the full picture of his fantasy. "That damned Girl of Steel has taken the briefcase!", the Joker said angrily.
"We have other pressing matters to worry about"
"What does that mean, Towa?", Joker said, staring at most beautiful lady beyond the planet Earth.
"These two", Towa said, gesturing with her staff for the Joker to roll eyeballs.
Joker looks at two individuals covered in red emanation with the swirling black mist around their heads. "What about them?", he said.
"I sense Bruce Wayne beginning to break from his fantasy world", Towa addressed.
Frowned, the Joker tromps over Batman's bed. "I don't believe it!", he said. He glances Towa. "Coming or what?".
Towa reached Joker's side.
Together, the two elevate their hands over to the dark energy. There, both Towa and the Joker gain glimpses of Bruce's fantasy world burning inside their heads. They caught the vision of all that's happening from when Bruce woke up, up until the moment Bruce is conversing with his wife. What they were talking about, Towa and Joker heard every word. These words imply Bruce seems to have understood now that he's not living in the real world. Joker and Towa grew desatisfied with how turn of results have proven in front of them.
"That female!", Towa snarled, alluding to Bruce's wife. "With her in the picture, the Dark Knight won't loiter in the deep sea for too long".
Joker and Towa watch idly, tension about Batman's long-perioded slumbering soon to cut short.
"Dammit! I've underestimated his connection with that pestering hound", the Joker exclaimed angrily. He quickly lightened his mood a little. "In any case, even if Dork Knight manages to break free of the spell, he'll miss the compelling end to mankind". He giggled, making twice a glance on both Batman and another person Joker planned to use as apart of his little experiment: a lab rat who is one of the most prominent heroes of this world.
"Creating the most deadliest weapon by transferring Superman's powers to Batman's body?", a female regarded. "Such power yet you cannot control it. His kind are very immune to soul-swaps, possessions and mind-controls. How will you manipulate this bastard to doing your bidding?".
Guffawing in response to the female's question, the Joker unsteadily grinned at her. "He won't", the Joker revealing his plan. Unsteady laughs unwrapped from limbic systems stroked by slender threads. "Instilled with determination just by knowing your personal enemies; my reference: the Bat". He moves away from the lady.
"For a deranged sociopath, you have a relative affection to this monster", the female deemed.
The maddest laughter spun swiftly. "You don't know the half of it", the Joker proclaimed. He started cackling. The sound of his laugh elongates to the whole room. Towa should've understood the special relationship he and Bruce share; the Joker has done a lot of things to torment Batman, on such in particular is a thing that marks a wide curl on his lips.
A/N: The end of Chapter 8's events where the Joker and Towa are talking is the same time with the end of Chapter 3's events. On that chapter 3, I originally planned on having Poison Ivy being the Joker's accomplice. But it didn't seem like she would be the right character to be involved in managing to cause the Batman to snap. So I added the character Towa in here.
Towa is not a character from DC Comics. She originates from the Dragon Ball Franchise.