Homemade Dynamite [The Lego Batman fanfiction]

Chapter Five

[Flying Sparks.]

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. The Joker stands atop of a staircase, staring at a large digital clock emitting light to the dark room, his lips quivering slightly. He's not coming, he's definitely not coming. Why would he anyway? He gulps down a lump growing in his throat, turning to his left whne feeling a hand lay on his shoulder. Harley gives him an assuring nod and makes her way down the stairs as a nervous smile grows on his face. He holds a red rose innn his right hand, every time he clenched his hand into a fist, he picks himself with the thorns, though he cares little for this, waiting patiently for his nemesis to walk in.

He takes a deep breath, eyes falling onto the clock as it falls on twelve. Glancing at the entrance, no sign of movement, he sighs. I said 'no later than twelve', why isn't he here?... Jack rubs his arm, closing his eyes - but instantly looks up the moment he hears the familiar sound of a dark figure landing on the ground. A soft noise, you may miss it if you don't listen too carefully, but John memorized it. Butterflies in his stomach and his heart fluttering, he stands up straight, his plum-purple suit jacket swaying slightly by the breeze coming from above - the ceiling removed just above his spot to bring natural light to the place.

The LED lights on the stairs light up and The Joker moves towards the top step, watching as Bruce comes into light, his face determined. "Late, are we?" Joker frowns, his grin wide and excited.

"Fashionably late." Batman huffs jokingly, glancing down at the stairs - confidence and excitement masking his nervousness and silent self. The Joker melts at the little tease, a soft pink color resting on his cheeks.

"It's not a trick, Batman, just regular stairs." He smiles and holds his hands behind his back.

"Just checking." He smirks. Without any more hesitation, Batman starts running up the stairs with ease, eager to make it to the Joker. Within a few moments, chains latch around his ankles and wrists, causing his body to be brought down the moment he reaches the top of the staircase, out of breath. "You said no traps." He pants, locking eyes with the Clown Prince of Crime, as he leans down to be face to face with him.

"I say a lot of things." He stands up, closes his eyes gentky and nods, looking back down at Batman with a grin growing again. "Shall we?" He claps his hands, Batman submitting to the clown as Killer Croc helps lift him up and carry him down the stairs, Joker leading the way.

"Where are we going, Joker?" He asks, frowning at the crocodile. The Joker laughs softly, glad Bruce decided to go along with this instead of breaking free the moment he had gotten into the chains. "Couldn't you have just gotten me to go into the actual thing first instead of the stair room?" He looks around, curious, Why did we meet here anyway? I mean, was a park we fought at a lot...

"Oh, Batsy, I just wanted to see you run to me." Jack giggles. He hops onto a boat, Batman being set next to him, and he smiles at the man, who reads the wording on the top of the ride - a few of its letters missing.

"The tunnel of love?" He queries, making it out without assistance. The Joker shakes his head and laughs.

"No, silly! Hate! See? I painted over it." He raises a hand to point at the sign, a red line through the letters 'l-ve' and hate painted underneath, smaller than the words. Batman smirks slightly and rolls his eyes. Jack gives Harleen a nod, allowing her to start the ride. The boat slowly starts moving in the dirty water, Joker smiling at Batman as he observes the vandalism and broken parts surrounding him.

"Welcome to the tunnel of hate," Says the prerecorded voice of Harley Quinn, darkness all around Batman and Joker. "Please keep your hands, feet and explosives inside the boat at all times. In case of an emergency, scream at the top of your lungs and wait for Killer Croc to assist. It is compulsory to hug or hold hands with your partner and not battle them inside the ride, as it probably will collapse and kill you two I think
Have fun and if you hurt my booboo, your head's mine Batman! Love, Harley Quinn." Batman chuckles, shaking his head.