Suicide Squad Issue 3: Shoot First, Ask Questions Later
Man, I cannot believe I let Deadshot talk me into this…this lifestyle. Were the thoughts of Luke Fox as he was in his current costume going by the name of Redwing. It wasn't the best name but it would have to do for now. Currently himself and Essence were on route towards the prison transport vehicle. How you may ask? Well Deadshot somehow was able to get a jet of all things and managed to have it set up underneath the prison.
"Were approaching the drop zone Essence and Redwing." The artificial intelligence known as Sin stated earning a nod from the two.
"Sounds good." Luke replied back unsure what to say to the computer.
"Calm yourself Luke." Essence advised before standing up and making her way towards the crew hatch. "Just remember the plan and will be fine."
"Listen to the lady, you have nothing to worry about. Stick to the plan and you two should be fine." Deadshot said through the comm-link.
"Well let's do it then." Luke said putting aside his nerves and heading towards the crew hatch.
Prison Transport Vehicle
11:35pm, EST
"Look man, all we're doing is handing this chick over and boom instant payday." The person driving the vehicle stated earning a nod from the person in the passenger seat.
"You sure about these Atlantians Mike? I mean do they even have American money?" The passenger questioned still unsure about this deal.
"Come on Chris, being paid in gold is way better than our currency." Mike said earning a shrug from Chris.
"I'm just saying I don't want any trouble in case they double cross us." Chris said voicing his concerns.
"Trust me the lady who set this whole thing up is a genius. I mean we have a fifteen minute window where the tracking device in our vehicle will go out. Once that happens, we do the deal and keep it moving." Mike stated trying to reassure Chris this deal was good.
"Alright man if you say so." Chris said before he heard a noise that caught his attention. "You hear that man."
"What?" Mike asked before shrugging his shoulders. "You okay man, you might have had a beer too many."
"Come on man, I heard something." Chris stated as he was pretty resolute in what he heard.
"Well we can't stop to check it, especially when we're so close to the destination." Mike replied back shooting down the idea of stopping the vehicle to check it out. It was like Chris didn't understand they were only a few minutes away from a payday.
"Fine, fine I just hope we don't run into any of those super freaks." Chris said earning a nod of agreement from Mike.
"Look our friends are early." Mike said pointing out the window to see a few Atlantians standing there in what looked like war armor. It was a beautiful white and gold.
"So we shouldn't have to worry about Aquaman right?" Chris questioned earning a nod from Chris.
"Yeah man, the lady were making this deal took care of that. All of this is off the books." Mike said as their vehicle came to a halt.
"The jammer has started, let's get this over with." The leader of this group of Atlantians stated as Mike and Chris parked the vehicle and got out.
"Time for a payday." Mike started off only to hear a loud banging coming from the trailer earning a few looks from the potential clients.
"That can't be good." Chris muttered before they saw a metal frame from the trailer being sent flying. The group of Atlantians saw a woman wearing a black body suit what had red gems embedded on them. They saw the womans blue eyes and brown hair. Lucy Lane was out of her cell and it wasn't going to end well.
"Subdue her quickly, we cannot allow her to escape." The leader of the Atlantians ordered as the team took out what appeared to be tridents and blasters.
"Oh I know I can take you chumps on." Lucy said before her eyes took a red hue before hitting their weapons with heat vision. Acting fast she disappeared in a blur and reappeared behind them and proceeded to knock some of them out.
"Gotcha." One of them stated as they were able to get a slash in on Lucy.
"That usually doesn't happen." Lucy remarked while remembering the red gems on her was keeping her powers at bay. More like weakening them but thanks to Essence's "booster shot" she could keep it up for a few more minutes. "You might want to run now." Before the Atlantian found themselves flying through the air. There was no way they could have survived that.
"We are so sorry…we were just following orders." Mike stuttered earning a smirk from Lucy.
"Sorry is not going to cut it, prepare for takeoff." Lucy said before she was going to send two of her handlers into space or at least make sure they never could walk again.
"Easy Lucy." Essence said grasping Lucy's hand with ease. Essence was happy to know that even Kryptonian's had pressure points. That earned a deep breath from the woman.
"Let's get out of here!" Chris shouted as the two tried to take off only to find themselves tied up by a person who looked as though he was a part of the "Bat-Family"
"Sorry boys but you're going to jail tonight." Luke said before spraying them with knockout gas putting the two in a state of sleep.
"So who are you two anyway? Besides my saviors of course." Lucy said as Essence removed the red gems and threw them into the ocean.
"Redwing, I'm here on behalf of my boss to get you to join our team." Luke stated introducing himself to the Kryptonian.
"I don't really do the team thing, let alone the hero stuff. I'm no longer trained for that sort of stuff." Lucy stated upfront earning a nod from Luke.
"Well we want you to join the Suicide Squad." Essence stated off before finding herself in the air. Luke reacted by bringing out a few red batarangs.
"Waller." Lucy growled as memories of that woman come into her mind. Let's just say that she was one of the many contributing factors that put her into this situation. Right before she could put more pressure on Essence's neck she found herself holding air.
"How about you think before you act?" Essence said still holding one of the red gems and she had her blade out and ready to kill Lucy she needed too.
"Essence pull back, no need to threaten the lady. Look Deadshot is in charge of the team. No Waller and if you come with us we might be able to keep you away from her." Luke explained as Lucy relaxed her body posture a bit.
"I don't want to hide from Waller, I want her head." Lucy demanded as Essence put the red gem into a container that could not affect Lucy.
"Oh me and you will have so much in common." The voice of Deadshot stated coming out of a silver orb that projected the shooter in a blue hologram.
"Promise me a chance to kill Waller and I'll join this team of yours." Lucy stated as this was her only condition. That woman, her father, and last but not least her sister had to pay in that order.
"Welcome to the squad Superwoman." Deadshot said as the jet the team had arrived in was coming down to land. "Now that wasn't too bad Essence and Redwing, it could have been faster and more bloodshed of course but nice work. Now raid the Atlantians submarine and get back here asap."
Next Issue: Here Comes The King
