Trying to escape, a soldier felt a bola wrap around his legs, making him lose his balance. With a scream, the man collapsed to the ground, while Batman walked towards him.
For his part, dodging another soldier's fist, Robin targeted his abdomen, before sinking his knee into it. His opponent gasped, letting out a groan of pain. However, grabbing him by the back of his clothes, Robin targeted a lamppost before using his opponent's body as a battering ram.
Unable to resist, the soldier was led towards the lamppost, before feeling the top of his skull hit it with force. Finally, letting go, Robin saw him collapse to the ground, just like the other soldiers. Running the back of his hand over his forehead, Robin finally found a moment to catch his breath.
"They weren't really amateurs."
"Only stupid, arrogant, or highly capable beings would attack a man like Penguin." Batman remarked.
Still lying on the ground, Oswald had not moved during the entire battle. Paying him little attention, Batman reached out to the soldier he had just captured and grabbed his collar.
"Who ordered you to attack the Penguin?"
"I... Why would I tell you?" The soldier retorted.
The next second, an impact sound was heard, as Batman had violently slammed the man's back against a wall.
"Who do you work for? Thornes? Two-face? Who wants Penguin dead?"
Gritting his teeth, the soldier retorted.
"I wouldn't speak."
"Not now...but trust me you'll talk eventually." Batman assured.
" Hey, Batman. "
While searching the bodies of the other soldiers, Robin had just found a cell phone which he quickly turned on.
"NOOOOO!" the still conscious soldier shouted, reaching out his arm in vain towards Robin.
Seeing him react like this, Batman questioned him.
"Why are you suddenly scared? What information does this cell phone contain?"
Standing still for a few seconds, Robin's gaze widened.
" Impossible. "
Surprised, Batman turned to him, while his disciple quickly showed him the cell phone. It didn't take long for the hero to see and recognize nine faces, eight of which were crossed out. Only the Penguin didn't have his face crossed out. As for the other eight, Batman knew who they were and where they were.
Immediately, he tightened his grip around the still conscious soldier's ground, and questioned him.
"Speak immediately! Why are you targeting people like the Joker? Why are their faces crossed out? What happened?"
Feeling as if he were suffocating, the soldier tried in vain to struggle. Finally, he said.
"Batman... you don't know who you're fighting! But know that you're making a grave mistake! You better mind your own business and let us go with The Penguin and the others."
"The others? Are you telling me you also captured The Joker and the other Arkham residents?"
This time, the soldier remained silent. Beginning to have a bad feeling, Batman threw him violently against the ground.
" OUCH ! "
Rushing to press a few buttons on his belt, the hero then waited a few seconds, before seeing his Batmobile driving at full speed before stopping next to him. Taking the soldier back, Batman threw him into his car, before ordering.
"Robin! We're heading to Arkham immediately."
"What? But... what about The Penguin?"
"Right now, there are more important things to do." The hero retorted, getting into his car. "If these people have decided to launch an assault, it will inevitably end in a massacre."
Knowing he was right, Robin hurried to follow him. Then, a few seconds later, the Batmobile disappeared from the area. It was at this moment, that Penguin began to move. Annoyed, the man massaged the back of his neck, while getting up.
"I was humiliated! I can't believe I was attacked like this."
Then, unrolling his sleeve, he activated a watch on his wrist. Immediately, a voice was heard.
" Yes, boss ? "
"You're a bunch of incompetents," Oswald roared. "How come no one is there to protect me when I need it?"
" But boss... it's you who... "
"Shut up! Hurry up and get here! And bring as many men as you can."
" What ? "
"We're going to Arkhum." Oswald assured.
"Batman... slow down!" Robin pleaded, gripping his seat.
Completely ignoring him, Batman pressed the accelerator further, making his car's engine roar. Crossing the roads of Gotham in record time, the Batmobile eventually found itself in front of the most feared building in the city: Asylum Arkhum.
Not giving Robin time to swallow the vomit he had in his mouth, Batman got out of the vehicle and hurried to run towards the building. But he had barely entered when he saw several guards in the entrance hall, who seemed to be waiting for his arrival.
" Huh ? "
"Batman...you can't just come in here whenever you want." A man said.
"We ask you to leave now."
Narrowing his eyes, staring at their faces, Batman couldn't help but growl, noticing that they looked anxious. Something had happened in Arkhum and they would have preferred Batman not to know about it.
"Where are Joker and the others?"
"It's midnight! What do you think?" Asked one of the guards. "They're sleeping in their cells! Compared to you, they don't spend their nights hunting criminals."
Hearing this, Batman took a step forward.
"Let me go and make sure of that."
However, three guards positioned themselves in front of him.
"You don't have the right to move around here as you please."
"Since when has this been the case?" the hero asked.
"What's going on here?" Robin asked, entering the building. "You usually let us in without any problems! Why would today be any different?"
The guardians remained silent.
"Who took Joker and the others out of here?" Batman asked.
Surprised that he was aware of the situation, the guardians stared. They themselves had not really understood what had happened that evening. Nevertheless, they had received categorical orders not to reveal anything to anyone, under risk of being executed. Therefore, if Batman knew, should they eliminate him?
"How do you know what happened?"
Passing between his men, Jeremiah Arkham approached Batman. Recognizing the director of the building, the hero affirmed.
"I just want to see Joker and the others! As soon as I make sure they're sleeping, I'll leave."
Seeming hesitant at first, the director finally sighed.
"You seem to already know the truth, so I don't see what the point would be in lying to you."
Then he walked towards a corridor.
With a clenched fist, Batman saw the cells of an entire corridor, completely empty. However, the last time he was here, eight dangerous criminals were there. This corridor contained the most dangerous criminals in Gotham.
Instead, piled up in a corner of the hallway were five bodies in body bags, showing that a massacre had taken place here. Yet as one of them was opened, Batman noticed that the man inside was not a guardian or a prisoner.
"This guy is dressed like the people who tried to kidnap The Penguin." Robin remarked.
Frowning, Batman turned to Jeremiah.
"I demand an explanation! NOW!"
The man only shrugged his shoulders.
"I'm afraid I won't be able to help you! Even if I wanted to, I wouldn't be able to! This morning, this day seemed normal to me and I would never have thought of letting a single prisoner leave this building! However, an hour ago, the government decided otherwise."
"The government? Why did they release these criminals?"
Shrugging again, Jeremiah affirmed.
"I was just following orders! Anyway, facing a group of armed soldiers, it wasn't like I had the means to stop them! Besides, this woman seemed to have a lot of diplomatic relations."
"This woman? Who is she?"
"She unfortunately didn't reveal her name! In my opinion, if I had known who she was, she would have killed me! All I can tell you is that she needed these criminals to carry out a government mission."
"Is this a joke?"
Feeling displaced, Ivy grimaced before opening her eyes. Taking a few seconds to gather her wits, the plant-woman eventually straightened her head. Imprisoned in a straitjacket, while sitting on a wheelchair, the young woman was pushed by one of the soldiers who had captured her.
"Hey! What's going on? "
No longer in Arkham but in what looked like a huge warehouse, the ecoterrorist was in the company of the other Arkham prisoners, who were in the same situation as her.
" Where are we ? "
The soldier who pushed her remained silent.
"What did you do to my children?" Ivy asked, trying in vain to free herself. "If you touched any of my precious plants, I warn you that you will regret it."
Still no response.
"Save your saliva."
Being the prisoner closest to her, The Riddler made no attempt to free himself from his straitjacket.
"I can't believe what's happening! In truth, even my superb brain doesn't understand our situation."
"You don't seem very anxious." Ivy remarked.
"There's no point in trying in vain to free us." Nigma retorted, looking at another prisoner.
Having woken up a few minutes ago, Killer Croco had tried to break his straitjacket, to kill the soldiers around him. However, all he had managed to do was get himself pricked by a syringe again, so that a sedative could be administered to him. Trying to free himself right now was impossible.
"For the mime, let's try to understand what's going on." The Riddler said.
"Hey, Dent!" Crane called. "If this woman works for the government, do you know her?"
"Do you have any more stupid questions for me?" Two-Face growled. "As if a mere prosecutor like me knows every politician in this country."
"I hate that bitch." Harley stated.
Looking to the side, the Joker's accomplice saw Amanda, talking to a soldier. Seemingly angry, she threw a cell phone on the ground, while something didn't seem to have gone the way she wanted.
"It seems she's angry." Jonathan remarked.
"Maybe she didn't plan on having five of her soldiers killed." Nigma suggested.
"Puddin' is the best." Harley assured.
"Hey." The soldier pushing her wheelchair growled. "I suggest you keep quiet."
In response, Harley turned to him, before sticking her tongue out.
"Hey, handsome boy! I hope for your sake you don't have any family! Because, because of what you just did, I'm sure Mistah J is going to pay your family a visit to have some fun with them."
Hearing this, the soldier squeezed Harley's cheeks with his big fist, while retorting.
"If I were you, I would just understand the situation you're in! And if you want my opinion, given your next mission, I'm afraid I'll see one of you come back here and... ARRRRRGGGGHHHHH!"
Having opened her jaws, Harley had managed to bite his hand. Taking a step back, the soldier grabbed his injured hand, while the young woman displayed a sick smile as a trickle of blood ran down the side of her mouth. Unfortunately for her, unable to calm his anger, the soldier gave her a punch powerful enough to tip her wheelchair onto the ground.
Remaining silent, the other prisoners watched as Harley collapsed to the ground. Then, the soldier kicked her in the abdomen.
"BITCH! You're just a psycho! If it were up to me, you would have died a long time ago! Psychos like you don't deserve to live."
About to kick her again, the soldier froze in terror. Hearing a slight laugh behind him, the man felt like he sensed a murderous presence. Turning around slowly, he saw a prisoner, at the very back of the warehouse, who was escorted by five armed soldiers.
Being imprisoned in a straitjacket, as well as tied up by chains, Joker had been given a triple dose of sedatives, in order to put him to sleep. However, seeming to have little effect on him, the drugs had failed to put him to sleep.
Instead, as drops of blood were visible on his face, Joker stared at the soldier, all the while displaying a smile that could have scared anyone.
As anyone could guess, Joker only saw Harley as his toy. She was a simple object that he could love or hit whenever he wanted. She could amuse and annoy him in a matter of minutes. And above all, abandoning her would surely not be a big problem for him.
However, everyone had to be sure of one thing. No one was allowed to touch the Joker's toys without his permission. True, the Joker only stared at the soldier without saying anything, but, memorizing his face perfectly, he swore to himself that he would find this man and make an example of him.
"What's going on here?"
Walking towards her soldiers and the prisoners, Amanda stopped not far from Harley, before ordering.
"Put her back in her chair! Do you think it's smart to cause an accident that could end in death?"
"Huh... but..." the soldier began.
"Get her up." Amanda ordered him. "I have enough to worry about because of what happened in Arkhum."
Seeing her give him a look, Joker stretched his smile.
"I apologize, but I felt like this surprise party was lacking in fun." The clown assured. "Besides, I would have bet your soldiers were tougher! How could I have guessed that I could kill five of them with a knife, before being subdued? Hahahaha!"
Hearing him laugh maniacally, Amanda couldn't help but say.
"In the end, maybe I never should have put your name on my list."
"Hey, bitch." Scarface roared, who was tied up in his own straitjacket. "Are you finally going to explain why we're here? I better warn you, I don't take orders from people and especially not from a woman."
"Boss, I beg you." Arnold said. "Given our situation, it's best to..."
"SHUT UP!" Scarface ordered him. "You're lucky I'm in a straitjacket, or I would have slapped you to the ground."
" Tsssss ! " said Amanda, as they watched.
"If I may, there were other ways to recruit us." Nigma stated.
Seeing Amanda staring at him, The Riddler assured.
"When it comes to hiring hitmen, money is always a good incentive! And for those who aren't interested in money, I'm sure a long sentence reduction could have convinced them to help you! If we had talked in a civilized manner, I'm sure that..."
"Who told you I was looking for hitmen?" Amanda asked, raising an eyebrow. "If that was the case, I would have recruited people like Deadshoot or Peacemaker."
"Huh?" The Riddler wondered. "Then... why would you want us on a mission?"
"That's true, it doesn't make any sense." Jonathan said. "Each of us is different from each other! Our only common point is that we are considered criminals! If it's not to kill one, why would you want us?"
"You're wrong, Doctor Crane." Amanda retorted. "You have another thing in common! If you die...society will rejoice in your death."
" Huh ? "
"To put it simply, if I sent soldiers to certain death, society would hold me responsible! But if criminals like you died during this mission, the consequences I would face would be much less."
Hearing him, the prisoners tried to understand each of his words. Finally, Jonathan could not help but swallow his saliva, before stuttering.
"What... What is this mission? Are you saying that you are going to use us as a sacrifice in order for this to be successful?"
"Even though I don't want it to be, it might be a possibility." Amanda admitted.
"Oye, is this a joke?" Two-Face roared. "There's no way I'm participating in your damn mission."
"I advise you to release me immediately, before I decide to kill you." Ivy growled.
Seeming to ignore them, Amanda stated.
"Because of Batman, your team will only have eight people! No matter, there is no way we're canceling it."
"Batman?" Several prisoners repeated.
Walking towards them, a soldier began to snicker.
"Unfortunately for you, Batman chose to save Penguin rather than your miserable lives! But regardless, I hope you will prove obedient when under my command."
"Under your orders?" Two-Face growled.
"He's right." Amanda assured. "From now on and until the end of your mission, you will be under Adam's orders! The instructions are simple... if the mission is successful, you will have a reduced sentence."
Hearing this, several prisoners calmed down.
"We had to start with this right away," Scarface said. "Can we negotiate for immediate freedom?"
Ignoring him, Amanda continued.
"But if you fail, I'd rather be honest with you and tell you that you'll all die."
" What ? "
"So you have no choice." Amanda said.
"HEY! I don't want to do your stupid mission." Harley retorted.
"What the hell is this kamikaze mission?" Johnathan asked. "Where are you planning on sending us? Russia? North Korea? Some distant planet?"
"This time, you're not far from the truth! I'm actually planning on sending you somewhere! However, I doubt you know where it is."
" What ? "
"Tssss! There's no way we'll obey you." Ivy retorted. "If we fail, your soldiers will kill us? As if that's possible! At the first opportunity, trust us to kill them and escape."
"Killing us won't do any good," Amanda retorted. "After we got you out of your cells, we planted a bomb in your neck! A simple order from me is enough to make your head explode."
Feeling a bead of sweat form on his forehead, The Riddler tried to turn his gaze to the back of his neck, as he had felt an itching sensation, ever since he woke up.
"I have... I have a bomb in the back of my neck." Arnold said in fear, as he was about to lose consciousness.
"YOU'RE COMPLETELY CRAZY!" Two-face roared.
Suddenly, breaking the bonds that held him seated on his wheelchair, the colossus managed to stand up before running towards Amanda.
" I'M GOING TO KILL YOU. "
Seeing him rush towards her, the woman remained perfectly calm. Then, taking out an object from her pocket resembling a cell phone, she pressed a button. Finding himself a meter in front of her, Two-Face suddenly froze, while a noise was heard at the back of his neck.
Two-Face wanted to kill Amanda. However, Harvey Dent had taken control of their bodies enough to force Two-Face to stop and prevent him from getting close enough to Amanda.
Seeing him standing still, as she was about to activate his bomb, Amanda assured.
"One press of this remote and your head explodes."
Growling in rage, Two-Face's face was contorted with rage. Still, he was forced to hold back, knowing that Amanda would have time to kill him before he could wring her neck.
Seeing that he was stuck, two soldiers took advantage of the situation to hit him on the back of the head and make him fall to the ground.
"Get him back in his chair," Amanda ordered. "And get the helicopter ready."
First seeing Two-Face being put back in his chair, the other prisoners then saw a helicopter advance into the warehouse they were in.
"A helicopter?" Jonathan wondered. "Why did they put it in that warehouse?"
"That woman is completely stupid." Harley stated, smirking.
Ignoring them, the soldiers waited for the helicopter to stop so they could take the prisoners in its direction. But as The Riddler was still trying to figure out the situation, a green glow dazzled the warehouse.
" What ? "
Widening his eyes, Nigma saw a sphere of green light appear in the middle of the building and take the form of a teleportation portal.
"Stop it! You're crazy."
Being on the roof of Arkham Asylum, Batman was at the edge of the void and was holding the collar of the soldier of the soldier he had brought with him. Gesturing above the void, the soldier became afraid as he fell from that height would kill him.
"I want to know who took the Joker and the others." Batman roared. "Speak or you'll regret it."
"You... You don't scare me." The soldier retorted. "Batman... You're known for not killing anyone... even the Joker! I know you're bluffing and that... AHHHHHHHHH!"
With a scream, the soldier felt himself fall as Batman let go of him.
"I warned you." The hero assured.
"AHHHHHHHHHHH!" the man shouted, falling to the ground.
However, just as he was about to crash, a cable was ejected towards him and wrapped itself around his leg. Managing to grab it and stop it before it hit the ground, Batman then pulled the man back towards him.
Collapsing onto the roof, the soldier trembled in terror, as he whispered.
"You're crazy."
"Who do you work for?" Batman asked.
Seeing the soldier retain his silhouette, the hero grabbed him again by his collar, before positioning him above the void.
" Second trial. "
"NOOOOOOOOOOO!" the soldier shouted. "I'll tell you everything! I work for Amanda Waller."
Finally hearing him speak, Batman dropped him onto the roof.
"That's a good start! But I want to know where the prisoners are."
Finally, a few minutes later, the Batmobile left Arkham. However, Batman drove so fast that he passed in front of a car, without really paying attention to it. And thanks to that, Penguin had a wide smile on his face, while his limousine followed the Batmobile, as did several other cars, filled with armed men.
As the sedatives wore off, Killer Croc slowly opened his eyes.
"Huh?" he wondered, feeling his wheelchair being pushed towards the helicopter. "What's going on?"
"We're being taken on a mission and we have a bomb implanted in the back of our necks." The Riddler told him.
" WHAT ? "
"And don't try to free yourself! Otherwise, you'll get us all killed."
Not understanding the situation, Killer Croc was suddenly blinded by an intense green light. Turning his gaze, he saw a teleportation portal growing larger and larger.
" IT'S WHAT ? "
"Apparently, that's where our mission will take place." Ivy stated.
"I feel like I saw this in a cartoon." Harley assured. "Once we're inside, we'll be teleported to another world."
"Isekai?" Crane understood. "Don't talk nonsense! That kind of thing is impossible."
"Thirty years ago, anyone would have said the same thing about metahumans." Nigma retorted.
"Are you serious?" Scarface asked. "Do you really think that bitch managed to create a passage to another world? That's completely stupid."
"And yet it makes sense." Nigma retorted. "Use your brain for two seconds! Even if we are sent to another country to carry out a dangerous mission, there is a risk that criminals like us could create an international diplomatic accident! I doubt that a politician would decide to take such a risk! However, if this woman decides to send us to another world, it is no longer the same thing..."
"Mission? Bomb? Isekai?" Killer Croc repeated, having a hard time understanding what was going on. "Hey! I never agreed to do this."
"Because you think we accepted this damn mission?" Two-Face growled. "That woman promised a reduced sentence if we ever succeed in this mission! But if you ask me, we have little chance of coming back here alive."
"Damn it." Crane growled. "If only I had a vial of my gas with me! A simple vial could allow us to escape from this place."
"What about the bomb implanted in our neck?" Ivy asked.
"Just steal the remote control she has in her pocket." Scarecrow stated, glaring at Amanda.
As if she had managed to hear his words, Amanda retorted.
"Even if you manage to kill me and get hold of the remote control, it won't change anything! Indeed, they are time bombs, which need a certain signal in order not to explode."
"A signal?" Crane retorted.
"If your bombs fail to sense this signal after 72 hours, they will blow your heads! Simply put, if you decide to disobey my orders or desert, you die! Member of the Suicide Squad, I wish you luck on your mission."
Immediately, a laugh was heard. Having been taken to the helicopter, Joker had been strangely silent. However, having heard Amanda's last sentence, he could have rolled on the ground so much that he found her words amusing.
"HAHAHAHAHAHA! Suicide Squad? HAHAHAHA! I admit you have an incredible sense of humor! HAHAHAHA!"
"Shut up!" Adam ordered, hitting him with the end of his gun.
Immediately, the blow silenced Joker, as a trickle of blood escaped from a wound on his forehead.
" PUDDIN' ! " Shouted Harley.
Yet, continuing to smile, Joker raised his face and directed his gaze towards Amanda.
"Suicide Squad... indeed, there is only one group of suicide bombers who would be willing to accept this kind of mission! However, who are the suicide bombers? Is it the prisoners... Or you?"
Slowly turning his face to stare at everyone in the hangar, Joker stated.
"Certainly, our chances of survival don't seem that great to me, but if I have one piece of advice to give you, pray to all the gods of this planet that I don't come back here alive! Because otherwise..."
Suddenly he started laughing again.
"HAHAHAHA! I better not say anything! Otherwise, the surprise will be ruined! In any case, if I come back here alive, I promise you an evening that Gotham will never forget! You won't regret being my guests of honor! HAHAHAHA!"
"When are you going to learn to shut up?" Adam roared, pointing his gun at his head. "Consider yourself lucky you're still alive."
"Twice..." Joker muttered.
"Huh?" Adam wondered.
Having stopped laughing, Joker stared at the man as he stated.
"You're the one who should be grateful to be alive! In my life, no one has ever had the opportunity to threaten me with a gun twice! And do you know why? Because I've always killed anyone who dared to threaten me with a revolver! If I wasn't tied up like this, you can be sure that your brains would be spilling all over the floor of this hangar."
Getting ready to retort, Adam had the bad idea of meeting the gaze of the most dangerous criminal in all of Gotham. And immediately, he began to shiver with fear. Joker was chained. Joker had no way to defend himself. Joker could be killed at any moment.
And yet... yet, even with his revolver in hand, Adam had never been more afraid than he was now.
Seeing him remain motionless, the other villains began to laugh.
"Hey, try not to pee on yourself." Crane scoffed.
"Honestly, I've seen more impressive kids than you." Two-Face said.
"He's just a fool who thinks he's strong," Harley assured them.
"SHUT UP!" Adam roared, aiming his gun at the other villains. "Right now, you're acting arrogant, but soon, that won't be the case anymore! Since I'll be the one with the remote that decides whether I want to kill you or not."
"And do you think you scare us?" Ivy asked. "If you kill us all, will you be able to explain to your boss that our mission failed because of you?"
"To calm you down, I just need to use one of you as an example."
Meanwhile, walking towards the helicopter, three other armed soldiers prepared to board the aircraft.
However, three smoke bombs appeared at their feet.
" Huh ? "
Exploding, the three smoke bombs released a cloud of smoke. Disappearing from everyone's sight, the three soldiers began to cough, while trying to understand what was happening.
"Who is attacking us?"
In response, three batarangs flew towards them, while three ropes were attached to their ends. Spinning several times around the soldiers, the three projectiles managed to tie them up.
" What ? "
Staying with her arms crossed, Amanda watched as the smoke cleared, allowing her to make out her soldiers who were now tied up and on the ground.
"What happened?" another soldier asked.
At that moment, a figure fell from the ceiling and landed in front of him. Then, a black shadow gave the soldier a powerful punch. Targeting the mysterious shadow, another soldier felt a second shadow fall on him and knock him to the ground.
Quickly, Batman and Robin managed to disarm the two soldiers. Then, standing up, the Gotham hero turned his gaze towards the helicopter where he could see Joker and the others. Then, he stared at Amanda angrily.
"I can't believe you did something as dangerous as releasing these criminals."
"BATMAN!" Harley and Arnold recognized him.
"I've never been so glad to see him as I am now." Crane said.
"Being saved by Batman?" Two-Face growled. "That's a humiliation."
"I for one am going to enjoy watching him kick all those people's asses," The Riddler said.
"Hey, Batman." Robin called, staring at the dimensional portal. "What's that?"
Frowning, upon seeing the portal, Batman turned back to Amanda.
"No matter the diplomatic or political reasons, there is no way I'm letting you use Arkhan's boarders to carry out any mission! You're going to let me take them back to where they belong."
"I assume you're Batman." Amanda said. "Honestly, I have a lot of respect for everything you've done for Gotham City! However, it's not someone like you who can presume to tell me what to do for the good of the world! To ensure the maintenance of peace, I need to use people like the residents of Arkham! Their sacrifice could save millions of lives."
"But have you thought about the dire consequences this could bring? You can't trust these people! Even if they are cooperative, they will only wait for the right moment to betray you."
"You don't need to worry about that at all! We've made sure they're as cooperative as possible and that they can't betray us in any way! All they can do is simply follow orders."
"Hey, Batman." Harley called. "I don't feel like doing this mission."
"Free us." Killer Croc shouted.
"For once, I'm okay for us fighting together." Ivy declared.
Trying to ignore them, Batman repeated.
"Let me take them back to Arkham."
In response, several soldiers appeared at Amanda's side and pointed their weapons at Batman and Robin.
"If you insist on stopping us, I will have no choice but to end Batman's career."
"Tssssss!" the batman growled, one hand near his belt.
"Batman... if you have a plan, tell me." Robin implored, noticing that a dozen guns were pointed at them.
"DAMN IT!" Scarface roared. "What are you doing, Batman? Hurry up and kill them."
"If you can't do it, free us so we can do it." Harley shouted.
"Shut up." Batman ordered, trying to come up with a valid plan.
"Get rid of him." Amanda ordered.
" Aye ! "
However, before any of the soldiers could fire, an explosion was heard. Pulverized, the warehouse door flew into the air, before landing in the center of the building, surprising everyone.
" WHAT ? "
"Be careful, Batman didn't come alone."
However, as surprised as the soldiers, Batman saw about twenty figures appear in the opening caused by the explosion. Walking in front, while emitting a sinister laugh, Osward saluted.
"Hello, my birds! I hope you don't hold it against me for having somewhat destroyed your nest."
" Penguin ? " Said Robin.
"Huh?" Amanda said. "He came here by himself?"
"Oh? I see a female blackbird that seems to be the leader of this group! Am I to understand that you are the one who decided to capture me? I must admit that I took this as a real humiliation! And I came here to tell you and make you understand it."
Snapping his stubby fingers, he triggered a signal that made his minions move. Immediately, they aimed their firearms at Amanda's soldiers, who did the same.
Finding himself in the middle of this, Batman growled in displeasure. Being, for their part, protected inside the helicopter, the Arkhum criminals tried to attract Penguin's attention.
"Hey! Free us." Two-Face roared.
"Huh?" Oswald wondered, turning to the helicopter.
'' What are you doing here ? ''
"We're doing group therapy," Ivy roared. "What do you think? We've been captured."
"Really?" Penguin asked.
Shrugging his shoulders, Oswald finally said.
"Whatever! Right now, I'm not interested in you! I'll see what I'll do with you after I kill that woman."
Then his gaze fell on Batman.
'' Batman ... ''
"Tssss! We should never have left you where you were unsupervised." Robin growled.
Chuckling somewhat, Penguin stated.
''A criminal's mentality never changes! However, that doesn't mean I never honor my debts! Batman, as much as I hate to admit it, you saved me from the humiliation of being kidnapped by those guys! As such, I am willing to show my gratitude to you.''
Pointing to the hole in the wall he had just made to enter the warehouse, he affirmed.
"I'll let you both go! Leave this place and let me settle my score with this woman! I promise you that my men will not harm you! And this way, we will be even."
"You dare claim to show gratitude?" Batman growled, frowning. "You know I would never accept that."
Hearing this, Oswald stretched his smile, while retorting.
"It's not my fault you're stupid! Guys, kill them."
Immediately, projectiles were fired throughout the warehouse. Shooting first, Penguin's henchmen were immediately followed by Amanda's soldiers. Grabbing Robin, Batman rushed behind a stack of wooden crates, which were quickly covered in bullet holes.
Screams of agony were let out as several people were pierced by enemy bullets and collapsed on the ground. Trying to target someone while hiding, all the shooters could die at any moment.
Hearing bullets hit the helicopter's metal, The Riddler said.
"Finally, I'm going to stay here for a little while! Escape can reach.''
For his part, seeing several of his men being killed, Adam rushed out of the device. However, taking advantage of the fact that his legs were not chained, Joker wrapped them around the soldier's waist.
" What ? "
Pulling Adam towards him, Joker made him lose his balance and pulled him closer to him. Then, once Adam's face was in front of his, the clown gave him a mocking smile.
"Now it's time for us to have some fun."
Then, he opened his jaws and bit his nose. Howling in pain, Adam tried to defend himself, but Joker's legs pinned his arms against his body. Then, taking advantage of Adam being immobilized, Joker took off his shoes and socks. Then, using his toes as if they were his fingers, Joker rummaged through Adam's pockets and managed to pull out a set of keys.
"NOOOOOOO!" Adam screamed, completely unable to free himself from the Joker's hold.
And suddenly, he showed a horrified look, while he saw the chains that tied the Joker fall to the ground. Then, it was his straitjacket that fell. Finally, not caring about terror, Adam saw Joker stand up, while he was free of his movements. And having stolen another object from Adam, Joker presented him with the revolver he had in his hand.
Finally letting go of the soldier's nose, the clown positioned the tip of the gun to his forehead.
"I bet it would be a lot of fun to blow your head off! Let's all laugh together."
And before Adam could react, a projectile went through his forehead and blew his brains out. Seeing the man's body collapse on the ground, Joker then started laughing, before heading towards the exit of the helicopter.
"Now I'm going to take care of this damned woman."
"Hey, wait." Crane stopped him.
"Huh?" the clown wondered, turning to the other inmates.
"You're not going to leave us here?" Two-Face asked.
"Free us." Killer Croc shouted.
"Don't be stupid," Ivy said.
Listening to them, Joker seemed surprised. Then, suddenly, he started laughing.
"HAHAHAHAHA! Are you serious? Guys... how long have we been friends?"
Then pretending to leave, he waved.
"If you want to be free, do it yourselves."
"PUDDING!" Harley cried. "Don't tell me you're going to leave me here too."
"Sorry! Sorry! But I have something funny to do."
Then he left the helicopter and quickly he saw a soldier targeting Penguin's henchmen.
"Quick! Kill them all."
Recognizing the soldier who had hit Harley, Joker stretched his smile, before approaching him. Then, he surprised the man by putting his arm on his shoulders.
"What?" the man asked, turning to him.
"Nobody touches my toys."
The next moment, the man was killed by Joker. Seeing him collapse to the ground, the clown crouched down to pick up his machine gun.
"HAHAHAHAHAHA!"
"Hey, you're Joker." One of Penguin's henchmen remarked, approaching him. "Are you our ally?"
In response, Joker pointed his gun at him before killing him.
"I forbid anyone to interrupt me when I laugh."
Meanwhile, seeing her soldiers fighting, Amanda hurried to hide behind a checkpoint. With her, some scientists were horrified.
"Madam! We have to go! The situation is out of control."
"No way." Amanda retorted. "We have to..."
Suddenly, a projectile hit the back of the checkpoint, as Penguin aimed his umbrella at it.
"Come out of hiding." Oswald ordered, approaching her hiding place. "Contrary to what people may think of me, I hate prolonging the pleasure when I kill someone! I find it barbaric."
However, seeing Amanda come out of hiding, Penguin jumped behind some wooden crates, while the woman aimed a revolver at him.
"Tssss!" Oswald growled. "My kindness will be my undoing."
Trying to aim his weapon at Robin, one of Penguin's minions felt a Batarang hit his hands, causing him to drop his weapon.
" Ouch ! "
Then, rushing towards him, Batman delivered a powerful uppercut to his chin, to make him fall to the ground. Seeing him do it, one of Amanda's soldiers aimed at him in turn. However, Robin's grappling hook was thrown towards him and the young man used it to tie up the soldier.
"Batman! I don't want to act like a coward but we have to get out of this place." Robin said, hiding behind some crates again, to avoid various projectiles.
"Robin...you know me well enough to know I would never do that." Batman retorted, also hiding to avoid being killed. "We have to stop them from killing each other."
"You saved Penguin and gave that woman a chance to stop what she wanted to do! If they want to ignore your kindness and kill each other, that's their problem."
Suddenly, hearing screams of agony, Robin looked horrified, as he saw a green-haired man killing everyone he came across, all while walking towards Amanda.
" Joker ! "
Hearing that name, Batman growled before coming out of his hiding place.
Continuing to fire his umbrella, Oswald growled, while Amanda hid behind her hiding spot each time, to avoid getting hit.
"Tsssss! It's been a long time since I practiced shooting."
Suddenly, he also hid behind his hiding place to avoid machine gun fire.
"HAHAHAHA! The little chick should stay in its egg and let the adults play among themselves." Joker asserted.
"Grrrr!" Oswald growled. "How dare you steal my prey?"
" JOKER ... PENGUIN ... "
Turning around, the duo saw Batman and Robin rushing towards them.
"You again?" Penguin growled.
"Batsie..." Joker said, his smile widening. "No matter where I am, you always manage to find me! I think that sounds like harassment! HAHAHAHA!"
"Joker... for once, I know that what's happening isn't your fault! So, for once in your life, be reasonable and go back to Arkham without protesting."
"Oh? Your proposal is very tempting but..."
Turning his gaze to where Amanda was, he retorted.
"This woman wanted to use me! And I've killed people for less than that! There's no way I'm leaving her alive."
Wanting to be the one who could kill Amanda, Penguin looked behind him, before roaring.
"What are you waiting for? Kill that clown?"
Aiming at Joker with a rocket launcher, one of his still-living henchmen attempted to blow him up. However, seeming to predict what was about to happen, the clown turned towards him and fired several shots. Feeling the projectiles pass through his body, the thug let out a groan, before collapsing on the ground. However, his finger moved slightly, and he fired a rocket before dying.
Seeing the large projectile flying towards him, Joker jumped to the side to dodge it. Continuing on its way, the missile hit a huge command post and caused a huge explosion. Being close to the area, several scientists were killed by the explosion, while the shockwave threw the others back.
Feeling the shock of the blow hit him, Penguin felt his feet leave the ground and flew backwards. Unable to move, Batman and Robin felt the stocky body of the criminal slam into them violently.
Flying several meters, towards the rear of the helicopter, the trio eventually collapse inside the flying transport, much to the surprise of the prisoners.
" What ? "
For his part, having grabbed an iron pipe to avoid being ejected by the shock wave, Joker ended up smiling, while he found himself alone, in the company of Amanda. Having dropped her weapon, the woman found herself defenseless, while the clown aimed his weapon at her.
"Personally, I prefer my games over yours."
However, hearing a strange noise, Joker turned around and saw the dimensional portal begin to grow.
" What ? "
Now that several command posts were damaged, the portal became unstable. Then, as it grew larger, Joker felt like everything in the warehouse was starting to get sucked in.
Unable to resist, the corpses on the ground were sucked in and disappeared inside the portal. Almost at the same time, Joker felt himself being pulled. Unable to find a good grip, it was with a scream that he was sucked into the dimensional portal.
For her part, trying to escape this, Amanda hid behind the remains of a machine. But as she got to safety, the suction became stronger and stronger, so much so that the helicopter began to move.
"What's going on?" Arnold asked.
Thinking he understood what was happening, Batman tried to get back on his feet.
"Robin... we need to get out of this place as soon as possible."
Too late. The wheels of the craft left the ground and the helicopter was sucked into the portal and disappeared, with the people inside.
Eventually, as it continued to grow, the dimensional portal finally stopped its suction. Then, too unstable to hold itself in place, it began to shrink, before disappearing in an instant.
Catching her breath, Amanda finally carefully lifted her head out of her hiding place, as she found herself alone in the warehouse. Feeling a trickle of blood running down her forehead, the woman sat up, in order to take her forehead back.
Then, ignoring her injury, she whispered.
"Even if the situation has degenerated, the mission still has a chance of taking place."