The Joker to Your Batman (closed)

[Zachary LaRousse]

Senior year was supposed to be fun.

Well, it was, until he got into an ‘unofficial’ probationary status for that awesomeinfamous prank he pulled during the annual Dr. Neville ‘learn-how-to-use-a-condom’ seminar. Not only was he banned from all the other school functions except graduation, he had to be very careful about his actions. Heaven knows he could feel the school administration breathing down his neck almost all the time. Not that he blames them; he’d probably do the same if he was in their shoes. And for good reason too. His ego’s never been one to give up easily, and so-called ‘oppression’ only pushes it get crafty and think of (at least according to him) more nefarious plans.

And it seems, the superhero club Max put out had been chosen to be the lucky target of the heir’s supposedly vengeful ego.

He didn’t really give much thought to it, shrugging it off as a stupid idea, until he saw the big horde of costumed capers in Kali’s the other day. What losers, he thought as he passed them by. But then they wouldn’t leave his mind for the next few nights. And it was frustrating. He’s rather certain that he doesn’t want to be a superhero. Too much work, too little credit. Until it became clear to him why he’s being tormented.

He had to start a supervillain group. Because what good are superheroes if they didn’t have anyone to go against with?

And yes, a group. He could do it alone, but something tells him that his plans would just fail wouldn’t be as greathis head. He might add a few people should there be a need for it, but he says he prefers to keep the circle small at the moment. No need to add loose ends and stuff.

Instead of a big blaring poster, the mimic decided to slip in notes to each of those people he deemed worthy, sneaking into their rooms (except Mia’s, since it’s so heavily guarded) to make sure no one would read it other than them.

So what do superheroes need the most? More than weak superpowers, lame costumes and loser codenames? Supervillains. Yes, supervillains.

I’m not taking no for an answer. We better step in before some loser kid steps in and tries to thwart the good-doer’s plans but fail. It would boost their egos and think that they’re actually on to something. Which they’re not. Think of it like we’re doing them a favor. Showing them how dorky and geeky they truly are, and that they wouldn’t amount into anything doing good deeds. That they need a career change.

Don’t worry. We won’t do costumes. Nor do we do codenames unless necessary.

We’ll be waiting to see how the ‘superheroes’ will move before we do anything else at the moment. Unless of course you want to meet now like those losers and advertise our presence to the world.

This will be awesome.

ooc:
So far, 'membership' is at an invite-only basis. PM me if you're interested so we can convince Zac about stuff. :B.
- Jam

[JD Paerson]

Was JD interested in being a supervillain? Not really. Did he care much that a bunch of other kids at the school had chosen to go all cosplay and pretend to be heroes? Not at all.

Did he care that Zac wouldn't shut up about it, and had apparently made plans that were bound to end up flopping miserably? Unfortunately yes. JD was under the (not entirely mistaken) impression that without his help, Zac's villain plan would never get off the ground. And so when, despite his arguments against this entire scheme, Zac sent out the messages to everyone, JD was left holding the paperwork.

Who had actually typed up the messages to be sent out? Who had come up with the list of names of who to talk to? Who had created a roster detailing which people were likely to do what jobs? And who had come up with the idea of buying introductory gifts for people who were interested in joining the group? Certainly not the spoiled Asian.

And why was JD helping, becoming the shadow master running the scene behind the curtains? Firstly because Zac had begged and pleaded and whined and promised to be good for an entire day. Secondly because he'd been told he wouldn't have to wear a costume, Zac would buy him suits to wear. And thirdly because, though he would never actually say it, JD was actually interested in seeing how it all turned out.

He didn't bother sending a reply to the message he received--he'd only be replying to himself--but he made a short list and prepared for any other potential members.