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Midway City Airport
"Behold, the voice of God."
The screen lit up and appeared a middle-aged woman.
Katherine's face fell as her gaze landed on Amanda, and the two met gazes before the elder woman turned back to the group.
Harley leaned close to Katherine, whispering."That's the Devil!"
"For those who don't know me officially, my name is Amanda Waller. There's an active terrorist event in Midway City. I want you to enter the city, rescue HVT-1, and get them to safety."
Deadshot chuckled, raising his hand in a confident manner, waving it back and forth."Uh, for of us who don't speak good guy, what is HVT-1?"
"The only person that matters in the city, the one person you can't kill."She responded without any emotion at all."Complete the mission, you get time off your prison sentence, fail the mission, you die."
Flag looked smug as she added."Anything happens to Flag, I'll kill every single one of you."She stared at them, eyes flickering to Katherine before she added."Remember, I'm watching. I see everything."
"Damn it."Captain Boomerang said as he took a sip of the soda he'd found in his trunk."No quickies in the alleyway then?"
Flag glared as the screen went black before he looked at Deadshot."There's your pep talk."
Deadshot tilted his head, a smirk on his face."Ah, compared to your shit, she killed it."
Katherine giggled as Deadshot tried to taunt Flag, who looked like he wanted to kill them all.
"What's so funny?"Flag scowled, looking at Katherine.
"No, sir, nothing."Katherine shook her head with a small smile, teething her bottom lip when she felt the familiar tickle of laughter run up her spine.""Nothing at all."
"Doesn't look like it."Flag glowered at her, stepping forward, hand tightening on his gun."You want to try again?"
"I would but I'm bored."Katherine retorted, embracing her stomach."You bore me."
His hand ran across the screen attached to his wrist, finger hovering over her mugshot."I can fix that for you...just one little p-"
Katherine's face lost some smugness.
Why do you have to have such a big mouth?
Katherine opened her mouth to defend herself without showing weakness because that was not an option.
But Harley stepped in front of her, bat ready to swing.
"You push that, mister, and i'll shoot you just as fast."
Flag shrugged, finger about to press and the entire Squad began to get slightly antsy for a number of reasons. One was because it meant that if she died after he pushed the button, the nanite thing was true, secondly because they were fully aware of whose daughter she was, thirdly because of how Harley was acting and lastly because it was clear by the smile tattoo on her hand that she was also connected to The Joker.
Killing Katherine was not a good step.
Especially since she was pregnant.
Flag, seconds from pushing the button, jumped slightly as a shot was fired in the air.
Guns were pointed, Flag's as well, and eyes turned to the source of the noise.
Deadshot stood tall, gun pointed in the air and he was shaking his head.
"Not cool!"Deadshot said to Flag, his tone similar to how he used to scold his daughter."You don't kill a woman...especially a pregnant one, no matter how annoying she is."
Flag looked at the Squad, who was all, but Slipknot, shaking their heads. Slipknot didn't care, well, he didn't look like he did. El Diablo also looked irritated but he stood still, frozen in his spot.
"Whatever."Flag sighed, turning around and walking ahead.
Deadshot glared at the back of Flag's head as he and his soldiers walked off towards the helicopter. Katherine stepped forward, eyeing everyone as they began to walk.
She felt her pocket on her cardigan to double check, making sure that the phone was there and quickly noticed Harley checking hers for any new messages.
Katherine walked next to Deadshot, glancing up at him."I suppose I should say thank you, right?"
"Don't mention it...just keep your trap shut if you can. You've won't just kill yourself, you'll kill your kid and nothing is worth that."Deadshot said without looking at her."If you want to piss him off by being a smartass, hit me up."
Katherine let out a breathy laugh, nodding."I will."
"I guess we're some Suicide Squad, then."Deadshot said, sounding like he was talking to himself rather than her."Bad guys fighting the good fight."
"Sounds wrong, doesn't it?"
"Yep...and less fun."He replied before, finally, looking down at her."Stay evil, kitten."
She swore that he met her gaze and smiled before walking off just as Harley walked up next to her.
Harley linked their arms, pulling Katherine close somewhat protectively as she stuck her tongue out at Flag before putting her attention on Katherine. The two walked, trailing behind the group, a few meters in front of the soldiers that followed them.
"I know you got one, too,"Katherine whispered to Harley as they neared the helicopter."Any news?"
Harley shook her head."Nah. You?"
"Nope. That means they're busy and it's a good thing."
Harley nodded in agreement. When her Puddin' was working on a task, his attention was solely focused on said task and that's what she loved most about him.
He did his job and she had to do hers.
Take care of the little baby. She knew that her Puddin' was very fond of Katherine and that included the little baby.
Maybe if he notices us doing a good job with protecting the baby, we'll have one of our own. A voice whispered inside of her head, making Harley smiled happily as she imagined having a little baby of her own.
I want that. Harley replied, free hand reaching out and lovingly stroking the bump.
Then do your job. Puddin' would be so proud. The voice responded, making Harley tilt her head so that it was resting on Katherine's shoulder. Your little niece or nephew might have a friend to play with.
Harley let out a blissful squeal, making Katherine look at her fondly.
The female clown held onto Katherine tighter and began to lead her onto the helicopter, pushing others out of the way so that they'd get seated next to each-other.
"Move! Baby on board!"
"Okay, okay! Keep your knickers on!"Boomerang rolled his eyes as he was shoved out of the way before he could sit down on the space next to where Katherine had claimed."Are ya sure you want to sit next to preggers? If we take a wrong turn, she'll squash ya!"
Katherine glared up at him."Don't make me sit on you!"
Boomerang smirked at her, a glint in his eyes."I didn't say it would be a bad thing, preggers, sit on me all ya want. In fact, how about-"
He was stopped when he was pushed back by Harley who stole the spot he was going to sit on. The set aside her bat, smiling at El Diablo who was next to her. Katherine was sat next to Deadshot, who shook his head in disgust yet slight amusement at Boomerang's words.
"Don't listen to him, kitten,"Deadshot started, nodding at Boomerang."He's carrying a pink unicorn with him...i'm half sure it's his girlfriend."
Katherine let out a breathy laugh, smiling up at him.
Shocking her, he smiled back before turning away.
Then, startling them all, a young woman walked up the ramp and into the helicopter, carrying a sword.
Flag looked up at the new woman, nodding in greeting as he said."You're late."
She replied back in a language the rest weren't familiar with while Katherine got comfy, knowing that they'd be in the helicopter for a while.
Katherine kept on hand on the seat so that she wouldn't move when the helicopter raised into the air.
Flag turned his attention to the Squad, smugness in his voice as he introduced the new member of the group.
"This is Katana!"He shouted over the noise of the helicopter."She's got my back. She can cut all of you in half with one sword stroke, just like mowing the lawn. I would advise you not getting killed by her; her sword traps the souls of its victims."
Harley perked up, stretching out a hand."Harley Quinn. Nice to meetcha!"
Harley continued to speak, not bothered about Katana not responding."Love your perfume. What is that? The stench of death?"
Everyone, including Katherine and Deadshot, laughed.
Katana didn't seem amused.
She moved quickly, pulling out her sword, speaking again to Flag in a different language. Everyone watched as she conversed with Flag.
Then, Katana's hand moved to her sword, and she started to walk toward Harley. The female giggled, seemingly unfazed by the silent threat.
"Easy! Ain't that kind of mission, have a seat!"
Katana glowered at Harley, moving to sit down.
Harley smiled at Katana before turning to Katherine, nodding.
"She seems nice."
"Did ya do what we asked?"
Griggs nervously sat down as he entered the black BMW, the door shutting carefully behind him. He sat across from Frost and The Joker, jumping, startled, as the car began to move.
"Yeah. They have the phones."
Frost looked like he wanted to speak but The Joker leant forward, hands on his knees, tilting his head. He trusted his boss, despite what others might think of The Joker. You gave The Joker loyalty, and he'll let you live. If he liked you, he'd give you a quick death.
He was firm but fair in Frost's eyes.
Frost knew that The Joker would keep Katherine in mind.
He was fond of his niece.
"Are they separated?"
"They're in the same group, but I'm not sure if they're side by side."Griggs said, and when The Joker let out a long sigh, head tipping back, eyes shutting, he began to panic."B-But they know that you're coming, they know that they're in the same group...the knew that they're on the same side."
The Joker opened his eyes, looking at Griggs.
His expression as blank.
But, suddenly, he smiled, reaching forward, and tapping Griggs' cheek.
"Good boy."
"C-Can I go now?"Griggs asked, glancing at the door then back at the gangsters."I'd like to pay up some debts with the money you so kindly gave me."
The Joker and Frost looked at the man before Frost, still, no emotion on his face, leant closer to his boss, whispering into his ear.
He backed off seconds later, knowing that his boss didn't need time to make a discussion considering Frost's suggestion. The Joker was always one step ahead of everyone. He knew if he was going to either beat Griggs, kill him or let someone else to get their hands dirty.
The Joker hummed, pretending to ponder the silent question while Griggs watched, impatient.
The Joker smiled.
Then nodded.
"Since you asked so nicely, you may."The Joker drawled, pulling out his phone and smirking once more at Griggs."I have my own business to attend to."
Frost unbuttoned his suit jacket so that he could move more freely, neatly folding it and setting it aside. Griggs swallowed as Frost rolled his shoulders back, cracked his knuckles and nodded at his boss.
"I'm appreciative, boss."
The Joker didn't reply as he tapped on the screen.
But Frost swore he saw his boss smile as he coyly glanced out of the corner of his eye while his right-hand man beat Griggs within an inch of his life.
A few minutes later, Frost straightened, returning to his seat. Frost sighed, feeling relaxed. He'd gotten out his tension and now he wanted his little princess to know what he was coming for her.
He sat next to his boss, pulling out his phone while Griggs coughed up blood at their feet.
They wouldn't kill him.
They'd keep him for when their girls returned.
Present—Helicopter
We're coming for you.
-Dad
Katherine smiled fondly, finger moving over the screen and the words, as she rubbed her stomach. She knew that they would come for herself and Harley. Katherine could always trust her father, he always took care of her, as did her uncle J. Katherine turned her head toward Harley when she heard another vibration. She saw Harley pull out her phone and read her text, smiling softly.
A smile she only got concerning The Joker.
The girls met eyes and each smiled before turning away.
As she turned, she noticed Deadshot's gaze on her phone, reading the text.
She didn't rush to either reprimand him or hide her phone.
Instead, she smiled up at him.
"Shhhh."
She looked up at Deadshot, knowing that, while he was a criminal, he wasn't a snitch.
And, confirming her thoughts, Deadshot returned her smile.
He nodded then looked away, giving her both his word that he wouldn't tell and privacy.
Katherine smiled.
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