Sucker Punch Page #3

...have worked out how to return

their fallen to the front lines.

They're using steam power and clockworks

to keep them moving.

So don't feel bad about killing them.

They're already dead.

Remember, ladies:

If you don't stand for something...

...you'll fall for anything.

Oh, and one last thing:

Try and work together.

Son of a...

Come on, guys. The bunker's this way.

- Cover!

- Rocket!

Sweet Pea! Help!

Unh. Sweet Pea!

Rocket.

Are you okay?

It's right here.

Rocket. That's enough.

OFFICER:

Wow.

- Very good.

- Hm.

- Nice work.

- Thanks.

Very good.

Okay, this gives me an idea.

What about a private dance

for the Mayor.

What?

Nothing touchy-feely, just something

to get him wound up.

Get him ready to spend some money.

All she has to do

is do what she did just now.

That is out of the question.

She is not ready. It is too raw.

Did you just say she's not ready?

She doesn't have a costume.

There is no set.

Honey, she doesn't need that bullshit.

She's perfect.

Perhaps. But that is not for you to decide,

that is for me to decide.

Ch.

It's my show, and I say she's not ready.

Clearly, I've offended you,

and I apologize.

Thank you.

Here's the thing:

This show might be yours...

...but the girls and you...

...are mine.

Right?

You're mine.

And if you need a stronger reminder of that,

you let me know, okay?

That won't be necessary.

So with or without your blessing,

she's gonna be on that stage tomorrow?

- I'll see what I can do.

- Attagirl.

- Mm-hm.

- All right.

You look fantastic, by the way.

Big show, girls.

Thank you.

- For what?

- The Cook.

- It was nothing.

- Shut up.

No one takes a risk for anyone in here.

So thank you.

You're welcome.

You got family?

No.

Oh, that's rig ht.

I forgot, you're an orphan.

I ran away from mine.

I thought I was pretty smart

at the time, but...

Sweet Pea followed.

Which is crazy, because she never even

had a real problem with Mom and Dad.

She just cares about you a lot.

Have you just ever wanted

to just take something back?

You know, something you said.

Something you did.

All the time.

Amber?

The Mayor comes tonight.

I've never seen him without

a big stogie in his mouth.

Ugh. I hate those cigars.

I can never get that stink out of my hair.

- What?

- It's you.

- You have to get his lighter.

- I'm not doing that.

- I can't.

- Yes, you can.

Come on, be reasonable.

There's got to be another way,

or someone else who can do it.

He's your client.

Yeah, but what if I screw it up?

You can do this.

Well, he keeps it here, you know.

In his breast pocket.

So then you do the good old

kiss-the-neck...

...rub-his-chest...

...reach in...

...and bam...

...you're gold.

Yeah.

Kiss the neck.

- He'll like that.

- Heh, heh.

Don't part with your illusions.

When they are gone, you may still exist,

but you will cease to live.

Who said that? Mark Twain.

Wise man.

You are going to be fine tonight.

All right.

Now...

...showtime.

Gentlemen. Welcome.

We have a new girl for you tonight.

Something extra special.

It is a work-in-progress...

...so I apologize in advance

for the raw nature of the performance.

I will say, however...

...that is part of the charm.

It is my pleasure to introduce to you...

...this little baby doll.

Okay. This is how it's gonna go.

Amber will keep the bird on station.

Blondie, you'll operate the 50 cal here

and the 30 down there.

The rest of you, drop into the courtyard

and kill the creatures in your way.

Now, when you reach the nest,

you'll find the baby.

You'll have to slit its throat.

Down inside its neck are two crystals...

...that, when struck together, produce

the most magnificent fire you'll ever see.

Amber...

...put us on approach.

Roger that. Starting my run.

Nice.

Remember:

Don't ever write a check with your mouth

you can't cash with your ass.

Oh, yeah, and one more thing.

Don't wake the mother.

Here we go, ladies.

Go! Go! Go!

Go!

Up!

Go!

Up!

Whoa!

I got an idea.

Hold on!

I got you now!

Take that, you ugly mother.

Amber, where is she?

Check our 6. I don't see her.

Blondie, keep your eyes peeled.

I'll kill yo...

She's all yours, Baby.

I can't believe I did it.

Damn, that girl can dance.

See what you can do?

Wow, Amber.

Check it out.

- Halfway home.

- Yeah.

Let me see it.

- It's just like I said:

- Oh.

You kiss the neck, it works every time.

- Good job.

- How'd we do?

Nice. Here.

And he didn't even notice.

No. No idea.

Good work, Amber.

- Thanks, Baby.

Cheers.

Cheers.

Cheers?

What are we celebrating?

Huh?

Who should I be congratulating?

It was just Babydoll's first time

on stage.

You know how scary that can be.

Yeah.

The bond of the theater.

Hm?

I mean, what else could it be?

I mean, it's not like any of you

have anything to hide, is it?

No.

It's not like anyone was in my office...

...messing with my sh*t.

No. It's not like people

are missing things.

You know, small little objects

here and there.

No. No, that would be outrageous.

That would be crazy.

Right?

Because we have such an obvious

explanation for this exuberance.

It's the fraternity of performers.

It's the adrenaline from

the curtain rising.

Maybe this is my fault.

You know, maybe I've just become

too familiar with you girls.

Maybe I need to make an example

of someone.

Re-establish the parameters

of our relationship. What do you think?

Blondie, girls?

And what about you?

Huh?

Ch.

You think you're special, don't you?

Well, I'm gonna let you in

on a little secret.

If I was not about to make a small fortune

on you with the High Roller...

...I would take you right now

and I would pop that little smile...

...right off of your face.

It saddens me that I have to

resort to threats with you girls.

I thought we were past that.

I just... I need this bullshit to stop!

Gut of mutual respect.

Let's get things back to how they were.

Well...

So much for that little experiment.

What are you saying?

I'm saying it's over.

Right, Baby?

I don't know.

What do you mean, you don't know?

Blue's onto us.

We had a deal.

If I say it's over, it's over.

We're this close, though.

We can't just stop.

Did you not hear Blue?

He knows we're up to something.

He knows what we're doing.

If he catches us for real,

it won't be a lecture. You saw him.

Sweet Pea. Rocket is right.

The High Roller comes tomorrow.

- Lf we can just stick with the plan till then...

- No! You're screwed.

We're out.

Rocket...

...we're out.

I'm finishing this.

We are all finishing this.

You know it's the only way

we can get out of here.

You're gonna choose her...

...someone you barely know...

...over me?

After all I've sacrificed for you.

I'm sorry.

Blondie?

What are you doing down there?

Are you all right?

I'm sorry, it's nothing.

What? What's wrong?

Did someone hurt you?

- No, it's not like that. It's really nothing.

- Clearly...

...it is not nothing.

Hey.

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