Match 18129 Jay, Lark, And Raven vs. Kabuki Twins

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Night was falling on Gotham City, and at the Iceberg Lounge Lark was attempting to walk out the last customer.  “I want another drink!” he said drunkenly.  “I’m sorry, sir,” Lark said trying to maintain her composure.  “The Iceberg Lounge is closing early this evening.  But we will be open at regular business hours tomorrow.” 

“I don’t want to come back tomorrow!  I want my drink now!”  The man looked up and down at Lark and leered at her.  “Come on, babe.  Just one more drink!  Then maybe I can pick up after you clock out.”  Lark’s fist tightened as Jay and Raven walked up behind her.  “Is everything under control, Lark?” asked Raven.  “Yeah,” said Jay.  “Is this guy giving you trouble?”  Lark smirked as she turned back to the man.  “No, no trouble.  This gentleman just doesn’t want to leave until he has his drink.  I’m sure we could give him another round, don’t you?”  Raven and Jay grinned and nodded at each other. 

“Right.  Another round.” 

“On the house!” 

The two women cartwheeled past Lark and delivered stereo roundhouse kicks to the drunk guest’s head.  He stumbled back, leaving himself open for Lark to deliver a thrust kick to his chest to send him hurtling out the door and into the street.  Lark gave a nod of approval and turned back as Jay giggled and chatted with Raven.  “See?  We said a round on the house, then hit ‘em with a roundhouse!  We should do more moves like that more often!  It’s fun!”  Raven rolled her eyes.  “I think you’ve been living in Gotham too long.” 

Penguin made his way down the hall accompanied by two of his men.  “Have the last of the rank and file been removed?” he asked.  “Yes, sir, Mr. Cobblepot,” answered Lark.  “Just as you ordered.” Penguin waddled past his three henchwomen towards the dining room.  “Excellent.  Then all that remains is to await the arrival of our guests.”  Lark, Jay, and Raven all followed obediently after the Gotham crime boss. 

The main floor of the Iceberg Lounge was in dimmed lighting, the lights around the iceberg display turned off.  The seals had already been ushered into their cages for the night.  Tables had been pushed aside to make room for a long dining table set up next to the artificial lake.  Penguin sat at the table with his back to the iceberg and Lark, Jary, and Raven hovered around him waiting for instructions.  One of Penguin’s henchmen reached up to touch his earpiece.  He nodded and turned to his boss.  “He’s here, Mr. Cobblepot.  Him and his boys just made it to the front desk.  They’ve been checked.  No weapons.” 

“Send them on down,” ordered Penguin.  The henchmen whispered instructions as Lark turned to Raven and Jay.  “Stay sharp.  This guy is dangerous.  Any sign of funny business, we get Mr. Cobblepot out of danger.” 

“Then we kicked their butts back to Crime Alley,” finished Raven.  “No problem.” 

“Yeah!” said Jay.  “We can take ‘em!” 

At the top of the grand staircase that led to the dining room level, appeared a group of men wearing a  variety of masks being escorted by some of Penguin’s employees.  Some of the masks were designed to look like animals or birds, others were hockey masks or Mardi Gras masks.  As Penguin and his crew watched the strange group make their way down the stairs, they could start to see more clearly the man leading them.  He was a tall man in a white suit and tie, and his mask was made up to look like a black skull. 

“Evening, Penguin.” 

“Good evening, Black Mask.  I do thank you for your promptness.  Please, take a seat.  Your friends, as well.”  Penguin motioned to the food at the table and nodded to the women.  Lark stayed by his side as Jay and Raven pulled out two chairs.  Black Mask’s gang stayed back, but Black Mask took a seat, along with the only man with him who wasn’t wearing a mask.  He adjusted his glasses and looked awkwardly up at Jay who smiled at him.  “Anything I can get you gentlemen for starters?” 

“We don’t need to waste time with pleasantries, Cobblepot.  You wanted to talk?  Here I am.  Let’s get down to business.”  Jay and Raven moved back to Penguin’s side of the table as Lark offered a bottle of wine to him.  She started pouring it in a glass as he spoke to Black Mask.  “I couldn’t interest you in sampling from the Iceberg Lounge’s wine list?  I’ve had my cellar restocked with some rather intriguing vintages from Kasnia that I thought you would enjoy.”  Black Mask rose from his seat and turned to leave.  “I didn’t come here to drink with you, Penguin.  If you don’t have anything for me, I’m out of here.  Number One!”  The man in glasses hurried to get up and join his boss as Penguin raised his glass.  “I wouldn’t be so quick to leave if I were you… Mr. Sionis.”  Black Mask spun around, his eyes blazing behind his skeletal visage.  Penguin smiled with satisfaction as he sipped his wine.  “That is your name, isn’t it?  Roman Sionis?  CEO of the Janus Corporation?” 

“How the hell do you know that?!” Black Mask snarled.  “Oh, come now, Roman.  One doesn’t have to be the world’s greatest detective to determine your identity.  I’ve been more than aware of you opening offices for Janus Corp in Gotham.  Shortly afterwards, there was an increase of gun and drug smuggling at the docks.”  Penguin’s eyes narrowed.  “Docks which so happen to be under my control.”  Number One glanced nervously at Black Mask.  The crime lord’s grumbled as he slowly walked back to the table.  “I… was… unaware that the docks were a part of your territory.  When you sent your men after mine to force them out, I thought they were just some small-time hoods trying to muscle in on my business.” 

“And so you had your men riddle my men with bullets and throw them into the bay.”  Penguin wiped some specks of wine from his lips.  “While I admire your… passion, Mr. Sionis, you do have a great deal to learn about Gotham.  The resulting hostilities between your organization and mine has drawn the attention of the police.  And several other of my employees have been apprehended by the Batman.”  Black Mask started drumming his fingers on the table.  Penguin looked back and forth at Black Mask and Number One.  “I assume some of your men have been similarly captured, as well.  As of this moment, my informers in the district attorney's office have notified me that a taskforce is about to created to investigate the uptick in violence at the docks.  Such a taskforce would inevitably result in a great deal of unpleasantness for both of us.  With that said, we now have a choice before us.  We can either continue going tit for tat with each other until we all wind up dead or in jail, or…”  Penguin was interrupted by the sound of Jay’s stifled giggles.  Raven elbowed her in the ribs.  “Not that kind of ‘tit’, dummy!” she hissed.  “Sorry,” said Jay, containing herself.  “It just sounds funny when he says it.”  Lark glared at both of them as Penguin cleared his throat and continued.  “Or we could use this evening to come to a mutual agreement.” 

“What sort of agreement?” asked Black Mask.   Penguin folded his hands and leaned back in his chair.  “You will be free to use the docks for your activities.  However, I shall receive a percentage of the gross profits.  Say, 15%.”  Black Mask grabbed a hold of the table, but a warning glance from Number One made him think twice.  Black Mask stood up and adjusted his tie.  “I… suppose that would be reasonable.  Anything would be better than taking shots at each other.  I’ve been wanting to get this beef behind us.  In fact, I brought a little… something for you.  A peace offering, I guess you could say.  If my man could bring it in?”  Penguin glanced up at Lark, then shrugged and waved Black Mask on.  “Very well.  My men will escort him upstairs.”  Number One hurried back towards the entrance with two of Penguin’s men right behind him.  “Peace offering?” Lark scoffed under her breath.  “Now, now, Lark,” said Penguin sotto voce, taking another sip from his glass.  “One mustn’t think the worst of people.  But if this indeed a trick, do be so kind as to kill Mr. Sionis first?” 

“Yes, Mr. Cobblepot.”   

A few minutes passed, then Number One reappeared at the top of the staircase.  On either side of him were two female figures.  They were dressed in green kimonos and wore their hair in top knots.  Their masks were white kabuki masks with painted features.  “Check out those outfits!” whispered Jay.  “Yeah,” muttered Raven.  “Didn’t know ‘The Mikado’ was playing at the Gotham Met this week.” 

“Really?” asked Jay.  “Who they playing?”  Raven rolled her eyes as Number One brought the two women to the table before Penguin.  Penguin looked them up and down unimpressed.  “Certainly… exotic, Roman.  But I fail to see what need I have for a couple of geishas.” 

“I promise you, Mr. Cobblepot,” said Black Mask.  “These two aren’t around for their looks.”  He turned the women.  “Show ‘em!”  The women shook off their robes to reveal red bodysuits underneath.  They wore three fingered gloves with long razor blades at the tips.  They cocked their hands in unison and brandished the blades, causing all of Penguin’s followers to draw their guns at them.  “It is a trick!” barked Lark.  “Hold your fire!” shouted Penguin.  The dining room fell still as Black Mask and his men stood frozen as Penguin’s gang aimed at the two women.  “What’s the meaning of this, Sionis?” said Penguin coldly.  “You bring assassins into my place of business during a truce?”  Black Mask stepped in between the two women.  “You’ve got me all wrong, Penguin.  Allow me to introduce you to the Kabuki Twins.  No names, no faces.  Just two of the most dangerous ladies walking this planet.  I figured that it would only be fair if I gave you some more muscle to make up for our… misunderstanding.  Hell, these two would make great bodyguards for you.” 

“But he already has bodyguards!” Everyone in the room turned to face Jay after her outburst.  Raven facepalmed and grabbed Jay’s arm.  “Jay!  Will you be quiet?!” she hissed.  But Lark was already moving around table towards Black Mask and the Kabukis.  She glared unblinking at Black Mask.  “Mr. Cobblepot doesn’t need your peace offering.  He has all the protection he needs.”  Black Mask chuckled dryly and looked at Penguin’s three women.  “Really?  You?  I’m sorry.  I thought you dames waited tables around here.”  He focused on Lark with a dangerous glint in his eye.  “Or maybe are you the entertainment?” 

“Why don’t I just get you a menu and shove it sideways up your…” 

“Lark!  Stand down now!”  Lark turned back at Penguin’s order.  Then slowly walk backwards away from Black Mask.  “I’m sorry, Mr. Cobblepot.” 

“Didn’t know you had a thing for the feisty ones, Penguin,” sneered Black Mask. 

“I must apologize for my employees,” said Penguin calmly.  “But despite their… overexuberance, their point is valid.  I fail to see why I need two more bodyguards when I am more than satisfied with my current arrangements.” 

Black Mask folded his arms across his chest.  “Then you wouldn’t mind putting them to the test?”  Penguin raised an eyebrow and stood up from the table.  “Do I detect the taste of a wager in the air?” 

“Why not?  Your girls against the Kabukis.  Your dames win, you don’t have to accept my gift.  What do you say?”  Lark turned to face Penguin.  “Let us, Mr. Cobblepot.  We can take them!” 

“Yeah!” said Raven.  “3 on 2?  Easy!” 

“And can we keep the dresses too?” asked Jay.  Penguin had a moment of thought, then nodded.  “Very well, Roman.  Your twins against my flock.  Let’s begin the festivities… Now!” 

Raven and Jay pulled out throwing stars and hurled them at the Kabukis.  The twins dived out of the way as Lark drew her gun and opened fire.  Black Mask and Penguin’s men scrambled to cover as the two crime bosses sat next to each other at the table to watch the action.  “You wouldn’t be interested in a side wager in the outcome of this contest, would you, Roman?” asked Penguin.  Black Mask poured a glass of wine as the five women did battle before him.  “20k on the Kabukis.” 

“30 thousand on Jay, Lark, and Raven.” 

“Deal.” 

OK:

The fight takes place in the Iceberg Lounge. 

All combatants are at full strength. 

Jay, Lark, and Raven are armed with pistols and throwing stars. 

Fight continues until the opposing team is rendered unconscious. 

Game On!   

[Callisto]

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Jay, Lark, And Raven
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Kabuki Twins
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Batwoman vs. Jay & Raven (Penguin's Henchgirls) [Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman] - YouTube

For the purposes of this fight, let's have Lark have the same amount of training as Jay and Raven, but more of a brawler.  

Call of the Cobblepot - Batman vs. Kabuki Twins - YouTube

 

[leroypowell3]

What is wrong with me? Why do I not remember these Henchgirls? I love the Kabuki Twins but seeing as how only two of them kicked Batgirl around, I would guess their numbers plus having guns would put them on top in this fight.

[Callisto]

Match Final Results

Member Ratings:
5.00 - JohnnyChany
4.80 - leroypowell3

FPA Calculation:
2 Total Votes cast
9.80 Total Combined Score
9.80 / 2 = 4.90 Final Rating on the match

MATCH SCORE
Jay, Lark, and Raven: 1
Kabuki Twins: 1

[DSkillz]

Good set-up, broadway. Sorry I missed the vote and rate on this one. This was a good showdown of skilled Penguin henchwomen. I never watched The Batman beyond the first couple of episodes (Ninja Joker and Kung-Fu Penguin, eck), so I watched the vid provided to get a good idea of the Kabuki Twins' skill. 

On 4/5/2022 at 9:26 PM, leroypowell3 said:

What is wrong with me? Why do I not remember these Henchgirls? I love the Kabuki Twins but seeing as how only two of them kicked Batgirl around, I would guess their numbers plus having guns would put them on top in this fight.

That wasn't Batgirl; that was Batwoman from the (arguably standalone) film. Batwoman (the Batwomen) never quite as seemed as skilled in combat as Barbara, especially since Roxy Rocket (who very likely wasn't as combat-trained as Batgirl, either) was able to get the best of Jay, Lark, and Raven solo. 

The Kabuki Twins, though, were able to give Batman (albeit less experienced than DCAU Bats) a good fight and seemed more coordinated and a lot more agile than the trio, so if I voted, I might have been inclined to give them the edge in this one.

[JohnnyChany]

20 hours ago, DSkillz said:

Good set-up, broadway. Sorry I missed the vote and rate on this one. This was a good showdown of skilled Penguin henchwomen. I never watched The Batman beyond the first couple of episodes (Ninja Joker and Kung-Fu Penguin, eck), so I watched the vid provided to get a good idea of the Kabuki Twins' skill. 

That wasn't Batgirl; that was Batwoman from the (arguably standalone) film. Batwoman (the Batwomen) never quite as seemed as skilled in combat as Barbara, especially since Roxy Rocket (who very likely wasn't as combat-trained as Batgirl, either) was able to get the best of Jay, Lark, and Raven solo. 

The Kabuki Twins, though, were able to give Batman (albeit less experienced than DCAU Bats) a good fight and seemed more coordinated and a lot more agile than the trio, so if I voted, I might have been inclined to give them the edge in this one.

I was able to rate the match-up but was too late to vote I would have gone with Jay, Lark, and Raven so if we had both got to it in time I guess it still would have tied. Although you make a strong argument for the Kabuki Twins.

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THE BOTTOM LINE

The Iceberg Lounge was filled with the cheers and cat calls of Penguin and Black Mask’s men.  Jay and Raven pirouetted toward one of the Kabuki Twins.  They each raised one leg high and brought them crashing down in unison on the twin, only for her to block both strikes with her forearms.  She pushed up and sent both Jay and Raven flopping backward to the floor.  The mocking laughter of the gang members drove them back to their feet as the Kabuki Twin lunged at them, her blades slicing through the air.  Jay and Raven handspringed out of reach of their opponent as Lark continued to shoot at the other Kabuki Twin.  Lark’s face grew more and more enraged as the Kabuki Twin dodged and flipped out of the way of every shot.  She pulled the trigger again, only to hear a click.  In an instant the Kabuki Twin cartwheeled through the air and sprang into a dropkick that sent Lark back first into the table where Penguin and Black Mask looked on with interest.  The Kabuki Twin leapt forward, blades first. 

Lark grabbed a serving tray off the table and swung it to block the attack.  There was a shriek of metal on metal as the blades caught on the edge of the tray.  The Kabuki Twin cocked her head, then yanked her hands down, the blades ripping the tray in two.  Lark screamed and hurled the pieces at the assassin and delivered a forearm strike to her head. 

“Impressive, Roman,” said Penguin as he poured herself more wine.  “They seem to be fairly evenly matched.  But I’m still certain that superior numbers will prevail this evening.”  Black Mask shot a look at Number One, who was wiping sweat off his brow.  “Don’t be so sure, Oswald.  This fight isn’t over yet.” 

Raven was able to catch the Kabuki Twin her and Jay had been fighting with a knee to the gut.  Jay put her hands together and delivered a double axe handle strike to the head of the Kabuki Twin.  She winced in pain and looked at her hands.  “Gee!  What do they make those things out of?” 

“Ask her after we beat her!” Raven snarled.  Raven punched the Kabuki Twin in the head again and sent her flying back.  The assassin stuck her blades into the ground to steady her.  As Raven charged forward, Jay turned to see Lark getting outmaneuvered by the other twin.  Lark swung wildly as the Kabuki Twin delivered kicks and strikes, always dodging her offense.  Lark dropped to a knee, and the Kabuki Twin raised her blades high. 

“Lark!” Jay pulled out another ninja star and hurled it at the Kabuki Twin.  The twin glanced back to see the oncoming projectile, kicked Lark back, then leapt backward herself.  Jay watched in amazement as the Kabuki Twin’s bladed gloves enveloped the star, then swiftly sent it hurtling back towards her.  “How’d she do…?”  But before Jay could finish her thought, her ninja star struck her in the left leg, causing her to cry out in pain.  Raven turned to see Jay falling to the floor of the Lounge, trying to stop the blood from spilling out of her leg.  “JAY!” Raven yelled.  The Kabuki Twin she was fighting capitalized and delivered a kick to the back of her head.  Lark tackled the twin that had injured Jay and started raining down punches on her, but she was still weakened from the battle.  The Kabuki Twin slid out from under her and executed a judo throw that sent Lark sprawling next to Jay.  The twin cocked her head then somersaulted toward her partner as she battled with Raven. 

Lark groaned and shook her head to clear her vision.  She looked up at the giant iceberg display that overlooked the dining room.  For a moment, she thought she could see something, a shape moving along the ice.  It wasn’t a Kabuki Twin.  It was another figure dressed in black, and wearing a mardi gras mask.  He was standing behind a pillar of ice, looking over the room.  And in his hands he held a sniper rifle.  Lark could see that he was aiming at the table, right in the direction of where the Penguin sat. 

Lark quickly grabbed at the ninja star that was still embedded in Jay’s leg and yanked it loose.  Jay shouted in discomfort.  “Hey!  What’s the big idea?”  Lark didn’t have time to explain.  She leapt to her feet and started running towards a chair that had fallen in front of the table.  “MR. COBBLEPOT!  GET DOWN!” she yelled.  The Penguin looked confused for a moment, then dropped under the table, followed quickly by Black Mask.  Number One started backing away from the table as leapt from the chair to the table top and gave a mighty leap towards the iceberg.  She flung the ninja star at the sniper, striking him right in the forehead.  Lark fell down towards the water that surrounded the iceberg but managed to catch a hold of the railing to stop herself.  The sniper rifle fired as the shooter fell backward, the bullet in turn hitting Number One.  Both the assassin and the unintended victim fell to the ground dead. 

“ENOUGH!” The Penguin shouted.   Instantly all of Penguin’s men aimed their weapons at Black Mask’s crew.  Raven stood guard over Jay as the Kabuki Twins crouched and stared at them, ready to attack again.  Lark pulled herself over the railing and back to Penguin’s side.  “Are you alright, Mr. Cobblepot?” Lark asked.  She helped her boss to his feet.  “I am unharmed, Lark,” Penguin said.  He glared at Black Mask, who was standing over the body of his former lieutenant.  “Although some I’m sure would have preferred otherwise.”  Black Mask held out his hands, his voice trying in vain to sound innocent.  “I don’t know what you’re talking about, Oswald.” 

“Don’t take me for a fool, Roman!” The Penguin snapped.  “Was this supposed to be your grand scheme?  Distract me with this melee to have an assassin’s bullet finish me off?”  Black Mask took several steps back towards his men.  “Take it easy, Penguin.  You can’t prove nothing.”  The Penguin adjusted his hat and gentled tapped his umbrella in his open hand.  “This is not a court of law, Roman.  This is the Iceberg Lounge.  And I say that you will take your men, your… ladies, and your empty promises and get out.  I am prepared to hold to my original offer, if you accept it now.  And in return, I don’t turn every single one of you into seal food!  Now does that sound fair to you?”  Black Mask looked around Penguin’s guards, and Lark and Raven as they held up Jay between them.  He grunted in frustration and turned to leave.  “Yeah, sure.  Whatever you say… Penguin.” 

Penguin gestured to his guards.  “My men will show you the door.  Remember, 30% of your gross profits.” 

“You said it was 15%!” 

Lark stepped away from Jay and Raven to glare at Black Mask.  “Mr. Cobblepot said you pay 30%.  You pay 30%.  Did you hear 30%, Raven?” 

Raven looked at Jay.  “Sure did, Lark.  What about you, Jay?  Did Mr. Cobblepot say 30%?”  Jay grinned through the pain.  “Yep!  Sure said 30%!”  Black Mask slowly nodded and started walking to the staircase followed by his sullen followers, the Kabuki Twins, and Penguin’s watchful henchmen.  The Kabuki Twin’s looked back at the Jay, Lark, and Raven.  They cocked their heads at them, then slowly followed after their boss. 

“You good, Jay?” Raven asked.  Jay gingerly pushed herself off of Raven and slowly limped towards one of the discarded robes the Kabuki Twins had left behind.  “Oh, I’ll be ok,” she grimaced.  “But there’s just one thing.” 

“What is it?” asked Lark.  Jay slowly picked up the robe and slipped into it.  She wiped it off then spun around in front of Lark and Raven.  “Don’t you think we’d look good in these, what do you call ‘em?  Caminos?  They look a lot nicer than these leggings and bowlers we have to wear.”  Lark and Raven rolled their eyes as Jay continued her argument for kimonos.  The Penguin looked on with satisfaction.  This newcomer Roman Sionis had learned his first valuable lesson about Gotham City.  Nobody outwits the Penguin. 

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