Arkham High School

Chapter 1

The Joker

My first day at arkham high and I must say I am excited. I just want to leave my dad. He beats me way too much. I already have scars from him. If anyone decides to take the piss out of them I swear I will end their miserable lives. Im a man of my word.

I ran down stairs to meet my mother but it seems she has already left for work leaving me with my father. My father is a drinker and a fiend and he hates me. I try to run for the door to leave but he grabs me by the neck and turns me to face him. He says that mother has been called to work over the week so im stuck with him. Great. More scars.

Ive arrived at school and I check in at the student reception. "Hello" I say to the woman. She looks about 80 and her wrinkles hang down to the floor. I feel sorry for her husband. If she even has one. "Who are you" she asks with a voice making her age seem at least 10 years older. "Im new here. The names jack." I tell her. She hands me a piece of paper with all my lessons on it and just looks away.

I walk out of the reception only to be greated by a kid who looks rich. Bruce Wayne. I've heard the name Wayne and I know the story behind it too. His parents died not long ago. Shot right in front of him. I almost feel sorry for the kid. Straight away he turns to me and laughs at the scars. He doesn't say anything but uses his fingers to give himself a big grin. It's because the scars are cut into a smile on my face. My dad will never win a competition for best dad but he has taught me a thing or two.

Without thinking I grab his colour and pull him close to me and I pick up the scissors on the shelf. "You look entertained" I tell him. "Is it the scars? Do you wanna know how I got em. My father is a drinker and a fiend and one night he goes off crazier than usual. Mommy grabs the kitchen knife to defend herself but he doesn't like that. Not one bit. So, me watching, he takes the knife to her laughing as he does it. He turns to me and he says. WHY SO SERIOUS SON. He comes at me with the knife. WHY SO SERIOUS SON. He sticks the blade in my mouth. LETS PUT A SMILE ON THAT FACE. And..." before I could finish I was pulled away from him by doctor arkham himself. The principal of the school. I look at him and laugh then say "why so serious?"

Authors note:
I am new at this and this is my first story. I promise to keep writing this book but I have restrictions meaning that I can't right as often. If it does not work out well I will stop writing but I need ur support if you want more. Please leave comments on what you would like to happen next. See ya soon guys.