I don't know if the notification for the previous chapter went out because, while it published, I was told there was an error. The chapter was up, but the information did not update. I decided to reupload it as soon as I could, with this a little add-on to apologize for the trouble.
"Nice one, Queen! That's one down!"
Queen holstered her revolver and twirled into her default stance as the shadow she shot fell to the ground. Joker nodded once and looked over to her, asking, "Gonna pass the baton-"
"Take this!"
Joker stopped where he stood as Queen quickly righted herself, charging forward and tightening the grip she had on her steel knuckles. She leapt forward and drew back her fist, bringing it crashing down on the shadow hard enough to flip her forward onto her back. While the wild attack completely decimated the enemy, it left Queen dazed as she stumbled to her feet. Oracle cut in as Joker ducked forward, tugging her back and stepping in front of her with knife at the ready. "Well, uh...that's one enemy gone. G-good job, Queen. Oh! That was also a critical attack, so she can go again, but...maybe she should pass the baton."
"Sounds good to me. Queen."
Joker looked over his shoulder at the still-dazed Queen and offered his hand. "Nice hit. Down low."
Queen stared at his hand judiciously before winding back and missing. Once, twice. Joker smirked as her hand finally slapped his on the third try. "Proud of ya."
He called Arsene to quickly dispatch the remaining shadows, turning from the ensuing explosion of varying elements and reaching into his pocket. Queen felt him take her hand and press an Alert Capsule into it alongside a Dr. Salt NEO. "Here. Should help with the headache."
"Thanks."
He poked her forehead with a gloved hand and smiled. "Fun as that was to watch, be more careful."
"No."
"That was awesome! Where'd you learn to do something like that?!"
Skull and Noir approached the two as Queen leaned against the subway wall and chewed on the Capsule, sighing in relief as the dizziness faded into a memory. "I studied certain materials to learn more about effective combat maneuvers."
Skull looked quizzically at Joker, who scratched the back of his head and chuckled. "She played games for few hours."
Queen groaned, turning her face away from Skull as a ridiculous grin spread across his face. Even Noir was covering her mouth to hold back a giggle. "L-let's just move on."
"Woah, Queen...this game's so violent! I thought you had enough fun doing your whole smash 'em all routine in here!"
"Oracle, which way?"
"Ooh...did he just kick that guy in the face? In slo-mo? Joker, we have to find this later!"
"Oracle!"
