Chapter 2 Joker's last laugh

Its been a week since the Punisher declared war against the criminal underworld and threatened Superman to stay out of his way. During that time several high level gangs and criminal organizations have been hit and slaughtered which annoyed Superman since in his views these were the actions of a true criminal.

"Anything on the Kryptonite?" Superman asked Batman.

"This was perfectly forged for a pistol. However thats not the problem. The problem is this is not natural kryptonite. This is synthetic." Batman said surprising him.

"Synthetic? How does a killer like him make this stuff?" Superman asked.

"He didn't. Punisher is a solider not a scientist. This is perfectly refined. Extremely perfectly refined actually." Batman said.

"So where would he get this stuff?" Superman asked.

"The only person I know that would want to make Kryptonite to hurt you is Lex. But he's nowhere near this perfect. No...This comes from extremely advanced technology. Only one Company I know in the entire world is capable of making something like this." Batman said.

"Where?" Superman asked before the image of a company appeared on the screen.

"Next Gen Tech. Or NGT for short. This company makes extremely advanced technology unlike any the world has ever seen. It was founded by this man." Batman said showing the image of a man with whit skin black hair cut short military style and blue eyes. "David Kruger. He founded the company 15 years ago when he was 15. He has contracts all over the world." Batman said.

"Sounds like you admire him." Superman said.

"Hard not too. He's made it a mission to not only clean the planet but clear the streets of all criminal elements. If he's supplying the Punisher with synthetic Kryptonite he clearly sees you as a threat to that mission." Batman said making him frown.

"Then we need to bring him in." Superman said.

"We couldn't even if we wanted to. The people idolize him. They see him as a savior who wants to save this world." Batman said.

"A savior doesn't supply a cold blooded killer with weapons that could kill a hero." Superman said.

"Clark listen to me. If you mess with him he will retaliate. And if the Punisher is working for him...You won't stand a chance." Batman said making him frown.

"What do you suggest?" Superman asked.

Later

David Kruger was looking over some files on the latest killings the Punisher has done. With every Kill the Public felt safer knowing those who would harm them and their families were gone thanks to the actions of one man who would do what was required to protect the public.

"Good riddance." David said before his door opened up revealing Batman and the Justice League. "Well...This is certainly a surprise." David said standing up and walked to Batman. "Good to see you again Batman." David said shaking his hand.

"Good to see you as well David. However this isn't a social visit." Batman said as David looked at Superman and frowned.

"What do you need?" David asked.

"Did you supply the Punisher with Kryptonite bullets?" Superman asked.

"HA! He actually did it! He shot you! Where I want to know." David asked.

"You think this is funny?" Superman asked annoyed.

"Seeing the man who's only in this for the fame? Yeah...I do find it funny that your one weakness is a small growing green rock. How many people have died because you let killers go free?" David asked making him frown.

"Where is he?" Superman asked.

"I don't know. Doing what you won't because you're a coward." David said before Superman grabbed him by the shirt and held him up.

"Superman!" Wonder Woman said in shock.

"I SAID WHERE IS HE!" Superman yelled before security rushed in with their weapons aimed at him.

"I would let go if I were you since those guns have the same bullets that wounded you." David said making him growl before dropping him. "I think we're done here." David said as his security escorted them out.

Meanwhile

In the slums of Gotham on a tall building.

The Punisher sat down looking at a photo of a woman with blonde hair white skin and green eyes with a five year old girl who looked like an exact copy of the woman before he balled his free fist and punched a wall.

Suddenly his phone rang which he answered.

"Yes?" Punisher said.

"The League came by looking for you. Superman wants you captured so he can continue to be the false hero others think he is. I assume your ready to go through with the mission?" David asked.

"Yeah." Punisher said.

"You ok?" David asked.

"No. I'll get the job done. You just do your part." Punisher said hanging up.

Meanwhile

Joker laughed as he had just robed a bank and held everyone hostage.

"No one moves and this will go so very smoothly." Joker said before a little girl started crying making him frown before grabbing her making the mother scream.

"NO! PLEASE DON'T!" The mother screamed before Joker shot her in the shoulder making her daughter cry louder.

"Oh I do so love the sound of screams of terror and misery." Joker said before walking to the front door where the Police were stationed at.

"Give it up Joker you've got nowhere to run this time!" Gordan yelled.

"Not so long as I have all the cards! Come any closer and I'll splatter this brats brains everywhere!" Joker yelled going back in.

"Wheres Batman when you need him?" Bullock asked not believing he just said that.

Just as Joker was about to start shooting hostages just for laughs the power went out.

"Is that you Batman? Come to spoil my fun as usual?" Joker asked amused before he was shot in the shoulder. "AHHH!" Joker yelled as he dropped the girl who rushed to her mother before the lights came back on and Punisher stood in the center of the bank shocking the crowd.

"Uh oh." Joker said alarmed.

"Go now." Punisher said as Killer Frost dropped down and led everyone outside while he approached the Joker.

"Now I'm sure we can talk about this like Gentlemen. Its what Batsy and I always do." Joker said before reaching for a knife and tried to stab him only for Punisher to grab it and snapped it. "AHHHHHH!" Joker yelled in pain.

"Unlike Batman I'm not soft when it comes to really getting my hands dirty. I respect him considering we fought side by side when Jigsaw came here to take over." Punisher said kicking him down hard making him grunt.

"You're lying. Batman would never work with a killer!" Joker yelled in denial.

"He would if it meant for the greater good of Gotham and the civilians. And despite his reservations to be better then the scum like you...I'm sure he'll agree with me that killing you is the best course of action when he learns you tried to kill innocent children again. Theres a line where enough is enough." Punisher said pulling out a Shotgun and pumped it making him gulp.

"And I say...Gotham has had enough of you." Punisher said aiming at his face before.

BANG!

Joker's head was completely blown off leaving only the neck that had blood coming out before the body dropped before the Police rushed in.

"FREEZE!" Bullock yelled before looking at Punisher. "Oh shit! It's him." Bullock said in shock before he walked to them before he stepped in front of Gordan.

"Commissioner." Punisher said extending his hand before he shook it.

"Punisher. Its been a long time." Gordan said.

"I assume I'm free to go?" Punisher asked.

"Of course...Just head out through the back. Last thing we need is the media learning of our deal." Gordan said making him nod before he and Frost left.

Later

Punisher stood on top of a building across the bank watching as Joker's body was taken out through a body bag.

"I assume you don't exactly approve?" Punisher asked knowing the Dark knight was behind him.

"No...But I agree that Gotham has had enough of him." Batman said approaching him.

"Mmm. What about Harley? Joker's the reason she became what she is now." Punisher said.

"From what I understand they split for good. Hopefully she doesn't do anything that acquires attention from either of us." Batman said.

"And what about Superman?" Punisher asked.

"He's...Not taking this well. Eventually your gonna have to confront him on his crime for what he did to you." Batman said.

"When I do that...I'll kill him." Punisher said before Nightwing, Batgirl and Robin jumped down. "Well, look who's here." Punisher said sitting down.

"You look like hell." Nightwing said making him chuckle.

"I don't sleep as good as I used too. Losing your parents is one thing. Losing the family you loved and always wanted to have is another." Punisher said.

Next day

"HE DID WHAT!" Superman yelled.

"Joker is dead. And all for the better. He was planing on killing everyone in the bank including children. I'd say the world is a safer place without him." Batman said.

"I also have to agree. A mad man like that is the source of man's violence." Wonder Woman said.

"You haven't been here long enough to know how things work. People like Punisher create nothing but problems for us. He needs to be stopped." Superman said.

"Why? He just saved a lot of people yesterday. I'd say he's a hero...Come to think of it his tactics remind me of a former unit back then during my Marine days." Lantern said.

"What unit?" Hawkgirl asked.

"I think they were called the Commando Elite. Supposedly the best of the best in all branches of military are placed there. These tactics are definitely proving he may have been part of that unit." Lantern said.

"It doesn't matter. He's a criminal and I'm going to bring him in." Superman said leaving with a angry frown on his face.

"Why can't he accept that he's only trying to help people?" Wonder Woman asked.

"Because of his Ego." Batman said narrowing his eyes on Superman.

Authors Note: And now the second Chapter is up. Now to my most Loyal Guest regarding your question as to why I make heroes into bad guys and bad guys into heroes. After seeing the same thing over and over again it gets stale and annoying. I like to see a change in the storyline for a change like this one where Superman is only more focused on his popularity. Don't worry this will be the only story where he's like this. After all you can't tell me you don't want to see the hero become the villain like in the Injustice video game. Now Next Chapter we learn more about Punisher's past and what Superman did that made him into what he is now. Read, Review, Fav and Follow. REVEIW MY LOYAL FANS!