"CIA-" Logan's voice was cut off by the explosion as he was blown away. Joker dragged ciara into another room and then down a few twisting hallways. "ooooheheheheeee!" he giggled excitedly, "I do love a good game of hide and seek!:

"We're gonna play hide and seek?" She asked excitedly, almost forgetting about Logan. They ran up stairs, down stairs on their railings. The entire time a wide smile on her face, giggling lightly compared to the Joker.

Ciara looked behind them and noticed Harley lagging. "Hurry up Harley." She called, holding her free hand out to her, not wanting her to be left behind

"Ah-coming!" Harley gasped, reaching out to take Ciara's hand but before she could, Joker yanked them around another corner, causing her to fall further behind.

"Aaaannnd, here we go!" Joker slid into a control room and smacked a big red button that brought down a large set of blast doors.

"Mr. J! I'm coming!" Harley squeaked as she tried to make it in before the doors full shut. She barely missed however and began knocking, "M-Mr. J?"

Joker tapped on the intercom to outside the door, "Come on Harley, get with the game-go sidetrack the pup before he can sniff us out!"

"ah-but..." Harley looked rather sad on the security screen, "o-okay Mr. J. You can count on me!" she turned to run back.

Ciara encouraged Harley as she ran toward the doors. When they closed she tapped on them, hoping they'd open. Finally she went over to the Joker and sat down beside him, "Why didn't you wait?" She asked, a little saddened.

"For her? Who cares?" Joker shrugged, looking through the monitors to track Logan's movements, "Nooowww, lets see. Open the gas chambers!" he bean pushing a few buttons to unleash Crane's Toxin.

Ciara pouted and opened her mouth to object but then she fell silent for a few moments, almost spacing out. Then she looked back at Joker, "My crown of paper must have fallen off... " She mumbled before sitting back and watching the monitors.

"Humm diddle dee dah day! You're all going to die today!" Joker sang as he moved around the keyboard and spun once or twice in his chair, completely ignoring Ciara.

Ciara has zoned out for another moment before noticing Harley reaching toward a monitor in distress. She rode and without much warning, she began mashing the console and hummed, "Put the lime in the coconut and drink it all.."

"What-HEY!" Joker protested, grabbing Ciara's wrists to pull her back, "No buttons for you!" he shoved her off towards the corner.

Ciara fell hard to the ground and curled up into a ball in the corner, "I'm sorry Harley..." She mumbled before starting to sing Castle in the Sky softly to herself.

Joker finished typing away at the computer, "That ought to keep him busy for awhile. Now come along, we're gonna be late for the game!" he offered her his hand.

Ciara looked up and took his hand, looking at him innocently, "What game is that, my joke filled host?" She asked, using his hand to get up off the ground and tinted her head to the side.

"Aaahhh, one of favorite games" Joker grinned, "we're all getting together for it. A game of risk, high stakes and chance! Now come along!" he dragged her out through a secret door to the side and away from the building. He hopped into a flashy vehicle that had been covered in spray painted smiley faces.

Ciara hopped into the passenger seat and ran her hand along the dash board, "High tastes indeed,: She complimented, crossing her legs and buckling her seat belt.

"WOOHOOO!!!" Joker cheered as they gunned out of Arkham Asylum and through the streets, barely maneuvering around rubble and people in the streets.

Ciara closed her eyes and felt the wind brush through her hair. It was like someone was running their hands through it. Her elbow raising on the car door so that her palm was against the wind. "It's so nice...Faster Joker, Faster!"

"heheeeheee! You got it girlie!" Joker giggled and slammed down on the pedal, whipping through the streets and actually hitting a few pedestrians as well. As they arrived at their destination the car screeched and skidded to a stop, slamming into a street lamp to help it stop completely.
"Yeeooowww!" Joker hopped to his feet, staggering a moment before jumping into the air and clicking his heels, "What a hoot! Now. These guys are ruthless, pure evil and diabolical. So on your best behavior now! And don't forget to smiiillee!" he hopped over to the door and knocked. A panel slide aside and someone peeked out but before they could do anything, Joker sprayed them in the face with his laughing gas.

After some hysterically terrified laughter there were voices, "Joker's here."
"Well let him in! he's late!"

The door opened and Joker skipped inside. "I made it boys! Now deal me and my friend here in."

All the big boys of gotham's underworld were there. the Penguin, black Mask, Two face, everybody, even Riddler.

Ciara nodded, followed Joker in and instantly smiled when he stepped to the side to present her. "Gentlemen and Lady." She bowed low, Noting Ivy was there. "Did you know it's my birthday?" She asked smiling warmly, her arms held together in front of her as she sat down at the table. "Joker put one a most wonderful party." She said playing with a lock of her hair.

Ivy leaned back, her legs crossed as she eyed Ciara, "What did you do to her?"

"Oh nothing" Joker shrugged.

"My toxin drove her a little crazy" Dr. Crane stated, "Now, shall we begin?"

"Yeah yeah, I'm dealing" Two face stated

"Does no one else have a problem with this??! HER!?" Penguin protested.

"Not really" Black mask shrugged.

"Is that a new monocle?" She asked Penguin picking up the cards given to her, "I like the detailing on it..."

"Hmmmm..." Penguin eyed her as he picked up his cards and they began to play.

It was about 20 mins into the game and the room was filled with laughter. Several rounds had been played by this point.. "And then he says: I prefer the mustache over the lettuce!" She said laughing along side everyone else. "Completely priceless!"

They all laughed along, except for the joker who gave a frown, "Hmm... that's not funny. Lettuce is serious business."

Two face just chuckled and shook his head. Suddenly there was noise outside the door, and then it crashed open and Logan stood there with his claws bared as he threw the guard up against the wall.
Nightwing then stepped through the doorway, his eyes surveying the scene a little confused. "... You guys play poker, and expect each other not to cheat?"

"Ever heard of honor among thieves?" Penguin glared as he raised his umbrella, all the other pulled out their guns-except Ivy who just sat there.
Joker laid down his hand, five jokers, "GIN!"

Ciara let out a scream and hid under the table, wrapping her arm around one of Ivy's legs, trembling like a leaf.

"Do you mind, we're trying to have a friendly game here" Ivy stated, "please leave."

"We came for Ciara" Nightwing stated.

"And I ain't leaving without her" Logan growled as he stepped into the room, "Shoot away, if you really think it'll stop me."

"Hmm, it would seem our fun here is done" joker pouted, "ah well. Ciara dear, it's time to goooo"