To Be With You Again | Akai X Joker |

Awaiting for the one

'Third person's POV:'

After a whole year passed after the whole alien and saving the world incident, Kaitou Joker is now sitting on a chair surrounded by his loved ones. His friends, who are all practically family now, as they celebrate his 17th birthday at his master's home.

"Look how much you've grown my dear student!" Silver Heart, his master and basically father figure said proudly. "I raised such a good kid!" Spade, a childhood friend and rival scoffed at his master's words.

"I wouldn't say 'good kid', I'd probably say problematic. But Happy Birthday anyway, Joker." Spade smiled at Joker while crossing his arms. "Happy Birthday indeed Joker! By the way, I call dibs on all the strawberry on the cake." Queen, who is also a childhood friend and rival said with a playful grin. "Fine, besides, I'll take most of the curry anyway!" Joker smiled and started laughing.

All his friends, all the people he met on his adventures, all here to celebrate with him. He felt happy, but a sting of nostalgia hits him like a sharp card when he realized not all of them are here.

"I'm guessing that Yawning Jerk isn't coming back anytime soon..." Joker sighed softly. "I don't think so Mister Joker. He said he'll take a long nap before he left. Longer than we'll be alive." Hachi, Joker's small ninja apprentice, smiled, giving him a plate of curry.

"Thanks Hachi! You're cooking is the best!" Joker happily said, taking a big bite from of food. "You really need to slow down. You'll choke. Actually... Eat a lot so will." Shadow, a rival and friend to Joker, sarcastically said. Rolling his eyes, Joker took another bite.

"Big brother! They have apple pie! They look delicious! Come and look!" Rose, a time witch and Shadow's little twin sister, happily waved for her brother to come.

Joker saw all of his friends who he had most of his adventures with, the old and the new, he laughed at the sight of everyone smiling, talking, playing games, and just having fun all at once.

Joker finished taking one last bite from his food and gladly asked for more. They all had a fun time and when the sun went away and the sky welcomed the moon, Silver Heart had an announcement to make.

"Everyone! To make this an even greater day, did you all did what I asked?" Silver asked to all. Everyone nodded and said yes, Silver smiled and pointed to Joker. "Joker! Are you ready to steal a treasure against all of us!?" Joker smirked and proudly laughed.

"Let's start the real game!"

And with that, everyone went on their rides and raced to the city.

Everyone agreed to steal one treasure. Every Kaitou against Kaitou Joker and his apprentice. If the others win, Joker has to give them one of the treasures he stole. If Joker wins, he gets an unlimited amount of Hachi's homemade curry for a whole month whenever he wants, no questions asked.

"C'mon Hachi! We gotta hurry if we wanna win!" Joker running through the halls of the building where the treasure is being held. "What kind of treasure are we looking for, Mr. Joker?" Hachi, panting, trying to catch up to his mentor. "A Golden Microphone, why do you think we're at a radio station- AH!" Joker got cut off when he was almost hit by a red beam, he turned around while still running only to see a man who almost looked exactly like him, it was Shadow!

Joker stopped on his tracks and turned to Shadow with a smirk. "Can't run anymore, Joker?" As Shadow was about to shoot from his umbrella, "Bloody Rain-!" Joker pulled out a deck of cards. "Straight Flash!"