Lost Clown

So It’s about midnight. You’re in bed, lying next to someone who you once loved more than anyone else. But well, I guess we all know that fire is gone. And you’re still lost an alone. Most exciting thing for you, is the 9 to 5 that you truly hate. That just must be sad!

Now's the time, I finally realised, so I took my mask off and put on my costume. Nobody is going to expect this!

Who would ever suspect that the world’s greatest superhero was dressed up as a clown for a random kid’s birthday party? It was a perfect break from the daily grind of superhero-ing and the resulting rabid fans. The face paint was kind of annoying though.

What was even better, the kids loved the famous superhero, but the kids had no idea who entertained their party, to them it was a goofy clown dressed in irritating makeup. Laughter filled the room as the superhero made a joke of himself. Today the clown saved the day with smiles.

This is how The Joker’s redemption arc began: with balloon animals and sheet cake. A decade later, he was the most respected party planner in Gotham City. He still joked, but he was truly laughing with and never again laughing at.