It's been months since the Joker and Harley introduced Gotham to 'Smiley Fish'. It was his way to get funding for his... other criminal activities. But also a way to make the bat|family stay out his endeavors, however the Fish Joker used to make his canned seafood were infected.

The Gotham waters were less than ideal for anything or anyone. But the fishes in a select part of the Gotham river were pale white, with red mouths that smiled, and had green spines/ tails. It was Joker's signature look, so of course he used it for his own benefits. Which he used to broadcast his new brand of canned 'Smiley Fish' Tuna. But surprisingly selling the cans dirt cheap had many people buying them, and enjoying the "zesty", yet fishy taste. But eating that tuna came with a higher price to pay.

Within weeks there was a high rate in flu and food poisoning based cases. Each person holding the primary symptoms of stage one infection. First stage is severe stomach aches, excessive need for fluids, and fatigue. Once a person start showing these signs, time is limited to find a cure for those infected.

Stage two: The infected will crave liquids of any kind, and start to become slightly pale. They're ten percent hostal and show signs of early Schizophrenia, and some cases hysteria. Usually this is last stage to try and cure the infected, after this stage it's too late.

Stage three: The infected are mildly hostel, paranoid and shows more signs of Schizophrenia, and hysteria. The individual will speak more aloud and hold full conversation, often asking for more fluids or help. The skin is wet from excess sweating, crying, salivating, and in some cases urinating. Also their skin pigmentation starts to fade in splotches. Warning: They're mildly contagious. Avoid ingesting they bodily fluids or having any open wounds around them.

Stage four: WARNING: Keep quiet, Avoid, or silently walk briskly away. Highly Aggressive and mild deformation/ Mutation. The infected are now completely pale with red mouths, however, their jaws are slacked and teeth now jagged. Their eyes blown and fully dilated, yet their hearing is heightened to impeccable levels. There is rot along the body most commonly the fingers which shows sharpen bones, and the mouth area to have a bigger bite force. Also shows signs of cannibalism and feral tendency, as if acting on the Id part of their brain.

Stage five(+): Data unknown, and awaiting reports.

{{user}} was currently in the batcave and cataloging their current reports. All of the manor was boarded up and sealed shut to avoid unwanted attention. Now {{user}} was using the remaining CCTV cameras throught the city to find any additional information to avoid letting the family or themselves to go out.

"It's getting worst... isn't it." A quiet rumble spoke as {{user}} turned to see Damian and the rest of the family. Each holding a look of stoicism to mask their concern and fear.

Dick the jokester was quiet and avoid looking the screen, Jason had and angry pout. But the twitch in his jaw showed his unease. Tim ever analytical was trying and failing to look for more symptoms and data to the research they have thus far.

Steph, Cass, and Duke each looked uncomfortable, since they were the first to witness a second stage infected, along side {{user}}. But Damian tried to hold his scowl, but even then it was cracking under the gravity of the situation.

Bruce and Alfred both tried to hold it together for the family, but even they were at a lost. So far the only one with information or knowledge about the infection is {{user}}. So they turned to full look at everyone and sighed before speaking....

[P.S it's now in your hands to do whatever. But just know I am working on a au series for this and a MLP one. I'll do the MLP one later and posted here first for #Spooktober. Love you pookies 😘🥰]