A/N: Hey everyone! Sorry it's been awhile since my last update! Writers block has been a huge pain, but I'm still getting people favouriting this story and it really has helped keep me going. I hope you all enjoy the new chapter even thought it's a shorter one. I promise to try and make the next one longer!
As I looked up into the Captain's bright blue eyes I felt a lump form in my throat. I really wanted to blurt out "yes of course, take me now!" but something was holding the words back, a nagging hesitation. The warmth from his hand on my face was becoming unbearably hot, and I knew the longer I let this drag on, the harder it would be. I was finally opening my mouth to reply, when a loud boom shook the entire building, and I looked at Digger in fear.
"Get dressed, fast as ya can," he ordered, shoving me towards the bedroom. He didn't have to tell me twice and I quickly threw on a pair of black cargo pants, leather jacket and my sturdy lace up boots. I could hear faint shouting as I grabbed my small backpack off the bed and I raced out to meet the Captain who was standing by the door, metal boomerang in hand. He nodded at me and threw open the door, revealing armed guards storming down the hall.
"Come on, we're taking the stairs," he said while grabbing my hand with his free one.
Nobody seemed to give us a second glance as we followed the guards who had also chosen the stairs rather than risk the elevator. All of a sudden another explosion went off close by and I stumbled on the next step, hip colliding with the concrete as I fell.
"Fuck!" I gasped, trying to get back to my feet. I felt the Captain wrap his arms around my waist and haul me up before he knelt down in front of me.
"C'mon love, no time ta rest. Up we go."
I glared at him, still pissed about the ache in my side but grudgingly wrapped my arms around his neck as he lifted me onto his back. The guards were long gone having passed us at this point and I was starting to worry.
"Been a long time since I had a piggy back ride," I remarked, trying to lighten the mood.
He laughed as he jumped the stairs two at a time. "Well it certainly gets us outta here quicker, eh sheila?"
I flicked his ear and he continued to chuckle.
"Excuse me but I've never exactly been in this type of situation. Those were bombs right?"
"Running ain't exactly rocket science darlin' but ye somebody is lighting this place up."
"Oh gee that's super comforting," I snorted, as we finally made it to the ground floor.
Digger kicked the exit door open and jogged down the hall towards the lobby. There was smoke in the air and that's when I realized I could hear the unmistakable sound of gun fire. I instinctively clung to him tighter.
"Do you think the others are okay?" I asked worriedly.
I got my answer almost right away as we turned the corner into the lobby and saw El Diablo taking cover behind an upturned desk with a terrified looking June. Amid the smoke, I finally noticed the flames licking the walls and the occasional guard laying motionless upon the marble floor. Boomerang stopped dead in his tracks and I frantically looked around, before I spotted my brother running towards us, gun in hand, Deadshot close behind him. A few of our guards left standing were quickly reloading their guns and running to new positions to take cover. I noticed Killer Croc was pacing among the bodies.
I vaguely heard Rick shout the words "get down!" before an explosion went off just outside the entrance and blew chunks of the wall inward. In the blink of an eye Digger dropped to the floor and I rolled off his back, crossing my hands over my head as bullets from the few remaining guards rained over us. There were strange men entering through the massive hole blasted out of the wall, each one wearing a more ridiculous costume than the last and carrying large machine guns. I watched as our guards ran out before their bodies fell and I dug my face into Diggers shoulder as the first man used his machine gun mercilessly. As soon as it started however it seemed to stop and looking up I watched in awe as every man that had entered behind the first dropped to the ground thanks to Deadshot. Rick slid to the ground next to us, panting heavily.
"Where were you?!" He hissed, eyes wide.
"Up on the fifth floor," Digger replied, pulling me against his side. I didn't protest and watched in shock as more flames went up and Killer Croc tossed the bodies Deadshot had taken down back through the hole.
"Well you missed most of the action," Deadshot stated, taking a knee beside my brother as the shooting finally ceased. My brother looked over at me in concern. "Mallory are you okay?"
I stared at him, trying to come up with the right words. "...What's going on?"
Rick looked at me with a frown. "I'm not sure. We haven't seen anybody yet. Who ever is behind it is sticking to explosives and machine guns. But I have my guesses."
I shook my head in disbelief. "I don't understand, who would it be? Where's Waller?"
"Bitch took off first chance she got," Deadshot cut in. "She left us to deal with the mess while she's off somewhere keeping her ass safe."
"I think you and Katana were followed," Rick added, answering my first question.
"The Joker?" I panicked. "What are we going to do?"
"Calm down love," Digger said squeezing my arm, but before he could continue another loud boom shook the building and plaster floated down from the ceiling. The blast took out the few guards that had been left standing and my gut sank as I realized how many lives had just been snuffed out.
I coughed as my eyes started to water from the smoke and blinking rapidly noticed Croc a few feet away shaking off a pile of debris. June and Diablo were still somewhat safe from where they were taking cover but when I glanced over at the Captain I saw his face was one of complete surprise.
"Well I'll be stuffed," he said staring ahead. I followed his gaze and immediately spotted the white flag being waved through the gaping hole. A moment later a long pale leg stepped over the rubble and with a neat little skip, Harley Quinn entered the lobby with a bat resting on her shoulder. She surveyed the area with a wide smile, noting the bodies littering the floor but as her eyes finally took all of us in she let out a loud squeal of joy.
"Boys!" She gasped, tossing the white flag away. "Tell me my eyes ain't deceiving me?"
We all kind of stayed frozen where we were, not sure how to act. She didn't wait for us to make the first move however and flew into the arms of Croc who was the closest.
"Sorry for the noisy entrance, but a gals gotta make a statement am I right?" She giggled. Croc grinned and patted her head affectionately. At this point everyone was slowly coming to their feet but Digger had to help me make it upright and I found myself still clinging to his arm like it was a lifeline.
Harley's eyes widened as June and Diablo finally stumbled out of their hiding place.
"You made it!" She shouted, flinging her arms around the flame starters neck. "Am I really seeing that lovely skull face or is this another delusion?"
"The Lord had other plans for me apparently," he replied sheepishly.
"Sure as shit he does!" She grinned before turning her attention to June.
"Hey witchy sister," Harley greeted gleefully.
The doctor glared at her. "The witch is gone."
"Whatever you say hun," she said dismissively. "Still a handy skill set to have I say."
"Everything you say is crazy," she snapped back and Harley narrowed her eyes and pouted as Rick approached and pulled June into his arms.
"Unfortunately you made it too huh?"
Ricks jaw tensed but he ignored her and I was hesitantly pulled along beside Digger as he strolled up to the group.
"How's it going Harl?" He asked with a smirk. Harley just smiled back.
"Well the whole gangs here!" She observed, before her eyes went wide as they finally landed on me.
"It's you!" Harley gasped and I was able to force a nervous smile. "I was hoping to find you here! And alive too, even better!"
"Well...what can I say, glad to be alive too," I blurted.
"Gotta say, I was pretty disappointed when I came back and saw ya had left the party! I couldn't just let ya leave before the fun got started! But that Japanese chick is a real Debby downer ain't she?"
"Wait," I said confused. "You knew it was Katana?"
"I'm good with faces hun, you can put some makeup on a pig and it's still a pig. So I waited to see what you two would do, before I had a couple of my puddin's guys follow you. I can't help it, I'm the curious type ya know."
I couldn't stop the genuine smile forming on my face at the comment towards Katana, my dislike for her evident and Harley smiled back, seeming pleased with herself. Then her expression turned contemplative as her eyes skimmed over our group.
"So where's the boss lady?"
Rick glared at her but grudgingly answered. "I can't say for certain at this point."
"She turn tail and run away? Don't tell me she's afraid," Harley scoffed.
"It's you who should be afraid of her," Rick warned. "If I were you I'd take off before things get worse."
Suddenly there was laughing, but it wasn't coming from any of us, not even Harley. My blood ran cold as the most bone chilling cackle I'd ever heard seemed to resonate off the walls and I stared in shock as the Joker himself stepped into the building like he owned the place.
