Villain Dialogue #5: Chaos vs Balance · 6:35pm Nov 19th, 2021

*Thanos gazes towards the setting sun, smiling as he finally accomplished wiping out half of all life across the universe. He sees the leaves blowing away from the cool wind, the flowers blooming, and the birds chirping in their trees. He quietly inhaled and exhaled in pure relief.*

*He gets back up from the stairs and walks downward.*

THANOS: The universe is at peace. Never again will it be afflicted with adversity of any sort. I have finally restored... balance.

*With that said, he took a look at the infinity stones in his gauntlet. Although his gauntlet was singed from the fiery blast of the snap, the stones remained perfectly in tact. He slightly smirked as he recalled the victorious moment when he put all those stones to good use. He had finally won against the Avengers.*

*Suddenly, a helicopter appeared over him. It hovered in the air while a strange clown was lowered on a ladder not far from Thanos. The clown landed on the ground and gestured toward the titan in a friendly manner.*

JOKER: I just love the smell of irony in the morning! Mind if I join the party, big boy? *Confused, Thanos walked toward him.*

THANOS: Who are you?

JOKER: My card! (Pulls out a joker card) I gotta say that I am a big fan of yours. Too bad I’m not much in favor of autographs.

THANOS: If you’re here to tell jokes or pull pranks on me, I am not interested.

JOKER: You’ve got it all wrong, Thanos. I’m here for a simple discussion on philosophy. I’m sure you love to talk about morality and ethics, don’t you?

*Thanos stares at him for a few seconds as he considers this. Then he simply nodded.*

THANOS: Alright then, clown, you have my attention. Be the first to speak your mind.

JOKER: Have you ever wondered why the world is so cruel? The moment you... wake up in the morning, have breakfast, and behold the sunshine... there’s sirens blaring, people screaming, and you just watch it all happen... shocked. Every day is a sad, mad day. (licks lip)

THANOS: You have no idea. I’ve seen it with my own eyes. Before I saved the universe, all the inhabitants suffered tremendously from many problems. Cities were overpopulated, children were starving, folks were homeless, and the young, elderly, and the weak were continually attacked. Order is the ultimate savior.

JOKER: Is it? Let me ask you this: Why do you think you are a hero? Would you call universe-wide genocide an act of heroism?

THANOS: That is what I call an act of mercy. All it took was a snap of my fingers.

JOKER: And with the snap of your itchy fingers, you snapped away all hope. Our mighty hero, ladies and gentlemen! Hahahahaha!!

THANOS: You think this is a joke? I did what I had to. If I hadn’t done the deed and allowed the Avengers to win, then all hope of restoration would’ve been lost.

JOKER: Delusions of grandeur much?

THANOS: Wouldn’t you have done the same if our roles were reversed?

JOKER: Who said I was a fan of order? News flash, baldy. I’m an agent of chaos. You know as well as I do that chaos and order don’t go together.

THANOS: Yes. It’s a disappointment, really.... and so is reality.

JOKER: (Giggles) What’s wrong? Can’t cope with reality? You should get used to it! Oh wait, I forgot. You ruined it. HAHAHAHAHA!

*Irritated, Thanos ignited the stones and aimed them at Joker.*

THANOS: This conversation is over, Joker. Leave now.

JOKER: Awww, I was just enjoying this lively discussion!

THANOS: I will not further waste any more of my time with an order-disrespecting imbecile. Leave immediately or die.

JOKER: You had a bad day today? That makes sense. After all, one bad day can drive one’s sanity away. Don’t you agree? Oh, by the way, you wanna know how I got these scars?

*Thanos lowers his gauntlet.*

JOKER: When I was a kid, my father was a general and he trained me to be a military solider. One day, he went berserk like never before. He abused multiple soldiers on training grounds right before he turned to me... with... a sadistic grin on his face. He grabs a knife and says to me, “Why so serious, son?!” I was scared like any child would. He sticks the blade in my mouth—“Let’s put a smile on that face!” From that day forward.... I embraced my insanity!! (licks lips)

*Disgusted, Thanos lowered himself to get to Joker’s level. He stares at his eyes as if searching deep into his soul.*

THANOS: What...are you?

JOKER: One of a kind, Thanos. A guy with a knife, a smile, and a gun.

*After a brief moment of silence, Thanos stood back up and thought on his words.*

THANOS: I can tell you are a vile creature with no empathy or emotion. The fact that you disregard balance and order just by judging from your personality and mindset alone is even more jarring. Nonetheless...... (sigh) I can respect that. We have different views and agendas, but that type of agenda I would never meddle myself with... not even in a million years.

JOKER: You don’t wanna be friends with me, eh?

THANOS: Never. Still, I will let you live.

JOKER: Wow, you really are a softie after all! Haha! Kill innocent people but spare a psychopath! Makes perfect sense to me!

THANOS: (groans) Just get out of here already.

Thanks to CROSSOVER KING for suggesting Thanos!

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