Author's Note: I think that I've finally got things straightened out. So... I imagine that I've confused some of you with all of my different plotlines that I've been working on all at once. So... Let's bring those together, shall we?

The Joker walked into the dark room after the Green Goblin. He didn't really know where he was, but then again, when did he?

The Goblin pushed him forward, nearly causing him to trip. At this point, the green-garbed villain was in no mood for games- he'd been dealing with the Joker's nonsense for weeks now, and he'd had more than enough. Even for one as insane as himself, the Joker's antics were just too much.

The Joker stumbled forward. The room was completely covered in a murky darkness. No walls were visible; even the light that had flowed in from the doorway failed to illuminate the room at all, seemingly being stopped at the entrance."

Suddenly, a grisly voice issued from the darkness of the room. It was deep, but sounded weary, as if tired by long centuries. It had an echoing quality to it; it seemed as if every syllable that it spoke bounced around the room before fading away.

"Welcome... Joker."

The Joker didn't respond. He simply continued to look around the room, trying to make out any details in the darkness. The Goblin punched him in the shoulder, making him look up. The voice spoke again.

"I command you to speak!"

The Joker looked around in confusion for a moment before slapping his forehead.

"Silly me!" He said, beginning to laugh heartily. "You see, I thought that you were one of MY voices." Laughter shook his body.

The Goblin simply wondered what the voice could want from this idiot. No superpowers... No special abilities... Nothing! Just a deranged sense of humor.

The voice resumed speaking. "I have brought you here to make an offer to you. I am quite sure that you will find it much to your liking..."

The Joker's ears perked up. "Intriguing... Please... Tell me more?"

"I will be arriving on Earth very shortly... In several months time, I shall be ready to land. However... The conditions must be right for my arrival. I want to induce as much havoc on the planet as possible before I make my arrival. And that is all that I ask of you... You must create chaos and despair..."

The Joker's face brightened. "So... You're coming from space, eh? I guess that my reputation precedes me... But really guys? Seems a bit cliched, doesn't it? Oh, more aliens! That's refreshing, isn't it?" He said sarcastically.

"Silence. You will do as you are told, or the consequences will be most... Severe..."

"Keep your shirt on, I was planning on making some mischief anyway. It is what I do best, after all... As a matter of fact, you'll be pleased to know that I've already gotten a good head start. They won't know what hit 'em!"

"Excellent... But you must time your assaults perfectly. We shall be arriving in exactly eight months' time."

"Well that's excellent, I'll mark it on my calender!"

"Now leave."

The Joker saluted, and turned to leave. He attempted to walk out of the door, instead walking directly into the wall with a slightly muffled 'oof." With an air of irritation, the Goblin reached out to grab him by the collar of his purple overcoat, and forcefully threw the Joker out of the room before returning to the room.

"With all due respect... Do you honestly think that he's competent? He's a fool! A complete moron!"

"You would do well not to underestimate the Joker... He will suit our purposes excellently. And you will assist him. He is key to my plans. He has extensive knowledge of the Earth's greatest line of defense... The so called 'Justice League.' With his assistance, we shall easily crush them."

"But... Of course. Will there be anything else?"

The voice paused for a moment before speaking. "I want you to keep a very close watch on the one called Batman... He could prove to be a very valuable ally, if everything falls into place correctly..."

"I'm sorry sir... But that goal may be impossible to achieve... The Batman is unswayable... He's dedicated to his cause, and stubborn as any other man alive... And I sincerely doubt that he would agree with our cause..."

"In that case... Changes can be made. Do not forget your own case... Now.. Leave me in peace... I must think... But rest assured that I WILL have the Batman by my side..."

Author's Note: Hm... Interesting. I don't really have much to add here... I think I'll just let you mull this over on your own for a bit before I give any more details. This is getting good.