Suicide Squad: Ballroom Blitz

Chapter 41: The Penultimate Peril (Part 2)


Author's Note: A bit of a warning... I never really read a lot of DC comic books as a kid, so instead, I watched the cartoons and tv shows and animated/live-action movies and whatnot.

So, there may be certain times in the story where the characters may seem OOC, and for that, I do apologize, cause I am simply going from what I've seen on film and television, as well as the Internet.

Also, thank you so much to everyone who's been enjoying the story and leaving reviews, I really appreciate it!

Disclaimer: Warner Bros. and DC are the rightful owners of "Suicide Squad", the DCEU, its characters, etc, and I am the rightful owner of this story, the characters I create, etc.


When Harley woke up, she could instantly tell that Deadshot was not with her.

"Shot?"

A voice next to her replied, "Um... he isn't here, Harley..."

She turned around, and saw Boomerang, who had a sad expression on his face.

"What do you mean? Where is he?"


Slade looked at the person sitting next to him, and said, "You sure this is the right thing, Floyd?"

"What do you mean?"

The mercenary said, "Just letting those two take Harley back to prison without you telling her anything. I don't want anything to happen between the two of you."

Deadshot sighed, and replied, "I know she's probably not gonna like that I left without saying anything, but I'm doing this for her... and our future child... I am not going to let the Joker or Poison Ivy ruin our lives anymore."

Slade chuckled, and repeated, "Poison Ivy?"

"Hey, wasn't my first choice," shrugged Deadshot. "Had to call her something."


"He what?!" cried Harley. "Without telling me?"

Boomerang held up his hands in defense, saying, "Hey, look, I wouldn't be so happy with him either, sweetheart, but he's doing this for you and the kid inside your stomach."

The young woman became silent, too shocked at what her boyfriend was planning to do.

"I'm sure nothing bad will happen to him," replied Boomerang. "He's one tough son of a bitch."

Harley just hung her head in her lap, slowly starting to cry.


After arriving in Gotham, Deadshot and Slade were walking out of the airport, but to their surprise, they saw a familiar face waiting for them.

"How was the honeymoon?" asked the assassin.

Rick smiled, and said, "Great... but, we had to come back to the real world eventually..."

He then turned to look at Slade. "Oh, I heard about you... Deathstroke, right?"

Slade chuckled, and said, "To some people, yeah... you're that soldier guy who was dating the Enchantress woman?"

Rick frowned, but then, Deadshot said, "Hey, not now, you two... we got better things to worry about."

The mercenary just gave Rick a sly grin, and the soldier replied, "Yeah, fine, whatever... so, I'm guessing you didn't tell your future wife about this?"

As they got into Rick's vehicle, Deadshot cocked his rifle, and he answered, "Nah, not exactly... but trust me, it's better this way."

Rick nodded his head, and they began to head to where the Joker was causing mayhem.

Memories consume like opening the wounds
I'm picking me apart again
You all assume
I'm safe here in my room
Unless I try to start again

While Boomerang and Killer Croc were playing cards at the dining room table, a still-weakened Harley was in the restroom, looking at her reflection in the mirror.

"Shot..." she said, in a low voice, speaking to herself. "Please don't leave me..."

I don't want to be the one the battles always choose
'cause inside I realize that I'm the one confused

As the Joker stared at the fireplace, his thoughts were interrupted by a knock at the door. "Come in..."

"He's on his way here, boss," said Bob, his new right-hand man.

"Yes, wonderful," replied the Joker. "Everything is going according to plan..."

"So does this mean you'll get Harley back?"

Joker shrugged, and said, "Women are very complicated people, Bob... but, yes, I do believe she'll come back to me."

"What about Waller and everyone else?" asked Bob.

The King of Crime laughed, and said, "By the time they realize I'm not with Pamela, it will be too late... I'll have already dealt with Harley, Floyd, and the Batman..."

Bob nodded his head. "Yes, of course... but, um... why have the Bat come here instead of where Pamela is?"

"Cause this is where Superman died," replied the Joker. "And after tonight, someone else is going to die..."

"Who, Boss?"

The Joker just laughed.

I don't know what's worth fighting for
Or why I have to scream
I don't know why I instigate
And say what I don't mean
I don't know how I got this way
I know it's not alright
So I'm breaking the habit
I'm breaking the habit tonight

"Alfred?" said Batman, as he drove the Batmobile to the Joker's location. "Make sure nothing happens to Selina."

"Of course, Master Wayne..."

The Dark Knight nodded his head, and went back to focusing on taking down his arch-enemy, once and for all.

Clutching my cure
I tightly lock the door
I try to catch my breath again
I hurt much more than any time before
I have no options left again

After a few moments of thinking and talking to the voices in her head, Harley looked at herself in the mirror again, and nodded her head, knowing what she had to do.

"Boomerang?" She said, stepping out of the restroom.

"Everything all right, Harley?"

She nodded her head. "Peachy... look, I need you two to do something for me..."

After she revealed her plan, Boomerang said, "Oh... well that makes perfect sense..."

I don't want to be the one the battles always choose
'cause inside I realize that I'm the one confused

I don't know what's worth fighting for
Or why I have to scream
I don't know why I instigate
And say what I don't mean
I don't know how I got this way
I'll never be alright
So I'm breaking the habit
I'm breaking the habit tonight

Stopping his vehicle, Batman climbed out, and after his feet touched the ground, the vigilante heard his enemy's voice.

"Glad you could make it, my old friend!"

Batman began walking over to the Joker, saying, "We are not friends, Joker... you took someone important from me..."

"As did you," replied the Joker. "And now, she's gotten herself involved with our assassin friend, but that won't matter because after tonight ends, she'll be back in my arms."

"Hate to break the bad news to you," replied Batman. "But the only thing that's gonna happen to you is me handing you over to the authorities, and you'll end up locked away in a padded cell forever."

The Joker laughed, saying, "Perhaps we could share one... and I'm actually surprised to hear you say that, Batsy, because I figured you would break your rule as you did when you fought your friend here."

Batman gritted his teeth, and replied, "You know damn well I did not kill him... he sacrificed himself to save this city..."

"And look what good that brought," said the Joker. "Dr. Moone caused all those people in Midway City to lose their lives, Waller has her little suicide squad running around, and you're going all across the entire world with Lasso Girl on some kind of hunt for other freaks like us."

"I am nothing like you."

Joker shook his head, still laughing. "Oh, Batman, don't make me regret not wanting to kill you after this..."

I'll paint it on the walls
'cause I'm the one at fault
I'll never fight again
And this is how it ends

After Rick stopped the vehicle, Slade was about to get out when Deadshot said, "Wait a second, man... I changed my mind..."

"What?"

The assassin said, "I have a hunch that the Bat is also here with the Joker, and I don't want you getting hurt."

Slade rolled his eyes, and said, "Lawton, don't be ridiculous, I know exactly what I am doing. Don't let your emotions cause you to-"

"Wilson, I am telling you to stay here with Rick, and take care of Poison Ivy," said Deadshot.

Before Slade could argue back, Deadshot added, "I almost lost you last time... I ain't making that mistake twice."

The mercenary waited a moment before nodding his head. "Good luck, man..."

They shook hands with each other, and then, once they were gone, Deadshot began walking over to where Rick had told him to go.

I don't know what's worth fighting for
Or why I have to scream
But now I have some clarity to show you what I mean
I don't know how I got this way
I'll never be alright
So I'm breaking the habit
I'm breaking the habit
I'm breaking the habit tonight


"What is he doing here?" thought Batman as he saw Deadshot starting to approach them.

The Joker grinned, and said, "Ah, so glad you could join us, Floyd... now this fight can finally begin!"

Deadshot replied, "This isn't going to be a regular fight, Clown Boy... I'm gonna kill you once and for all."

"Maybe you should think twice about that, Deadshot," said Batman.

He looked at the Dark Knight, and said, "Look, no offense, but I am not going to listen to you this time. This asshole nearly killed the love of my life, and I'm about to make sure that won't happen again."

Batman frowned, and asked, "What would your daughter think?"

Deadshot felt a tug at his heart, for a moment, and then, he said, "Don't you dare bring her into this... and she'll understand..."

"Well, I'm sorry, Deadshot, but I can't let you kill him."

The Joker continued to smile as the assassin said to Batman, "Then, if that's how it's going to be... I guess I'll have to take care of you first."

But before Deadshot could make a move, the Joker said, "Um, just a moment, Floyd... I have something to tell you."

The assassin looked over at Joker, who continued to speak. "Now, I must admit that I have had fun playing this game with you, but alas, all good things must come to an end."

Deadshot shook his head, and said, "Look, man, I already won this stupid game. Your chemical headquarters is gone, and Harley chose me. Game over."

Joker laughed, and replied, "So, because of those two things, you think you've won the game, my friend?"

"Pretty much, yeah..."

As the two of them looked at each other straight in the eye, Batman turned around, noticing someone else approaching them. What in the world...?

"Well, then, I hate to disappoint you, sonny boy" said the Joker. "But I am afraid that the game is still going... turn around, if you don't believe me."

Deadshot rolled his eyes, and he turned around to see what-

Boom!

As he fell to the ground, Deadshot looked at the small wound in his chest, and could see the blood slowly start to appear. It wasn't terrible, but it wasn't exactly good, either.

"Wha..." He was at a loss for words, so he simply looked up at the person in front of him.

Batman was about to move forward, but then, the Joker said, "Hold on there, Batman... you wouldn't want my men to do anything to your faithful servant and the woman you love, right?"

"You son of a..." growled the Dark Knight.

Joker simply smiled, and said, "Oh, don't worry, you and I will fight in a moment... but first... Harley, do me a favor, please, and end the game for me?"

Harley smiled back at the Joker, and replied, "Sure thing, Puddin'!"

She looked back at Deadshot, and asked, "Mask off or on, handsome?"

The assassin waited a moment before saying, "You ain't taking my mask off."

Harley winked at him, and said, "I was hoping you would say that."

Then, she fired another bullet, which destroyed Deadshot's red-eye-device, and said, "Nice knowing you."

"Wonderful, my sweet, luscious Harley," exclaimed the Joker. "I forgive you already... now, get rid of his body while I have a little fight with Batsy over here."

"You expect me to let her get away with that?" said Batman, as he watched Harley drag his body away from them.

Joker laughed, and replied, "Your fight is with me, Batman, and me alone... now come on, show me what you've learned since the last time we fought."

"Oh, I plan to..."


After making sure that neither Batman nor the Joker could see them, Harley quickly began to stitch clean up the bullet wound in Deadshot's chest.

Luckily, the bullet hadn't gone all the way inside, and she was able to apply some bandage over it.

"Cutting it a little close, don't you think?"

With a chuckle, she looked over at Deadshot, and removed his mask. "Well, I had to convince him, didn't I? Oh, and... um... sorry about your eye-thingy."

The assassin smiled, and brought Harley's face close to his so their lips would meet, and began to kiss her passionately.

"It's fine, don't worry about it," said Deadshot. "Sorry I left out that other part of the plan. I had to improvise."

"No problem," smiled Harley. "So, what now?"

Deadshot looked at the direction they had come from, and said, "Well, I think by the time the next chapter is over, we'll see what happens."

"Huh?"

The assassin laughed, and said, "Nothing, doll face... here's the plan..."