A Blaze In The Northern Sky

By Trollhammer

Disclaimer: I own nothing yada yada yada…apart from Bolthorn. He's MINE! ALL MINE! BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAA!

Summary: In the middle of a battle, a stranger turns up to help the Titans. After much debate, they invite him back to the tower. The Titans, particularly Raven, take a shine to him, and Beast Boy becomes jealous. Please review.

Author's notes: First of all, ages,

Beast Boy:16

Starfire:17

Robin:18

Raven:18

Cyborg:19

I've also decided to give the Titans specific heights as well.

Beast Boy:5'6"

Starfire:6'0"

Robin:5'8"

Raven:5'8"

Cyborg:6'4"

Chapter 1: The Yorkshireman Cometh.

Robin managed to roll out of the way just in time to avoid being crushed by one of Control Freak's monstrosities. The Titans had received word that he had escaped from prison and was causing havoc at a local TV station. The Titans managed to take the fight out of the building onto a construction site across the street. Robin was currently locked in combat with a living crane, being assisted by Cyborg. Raven and Starfire were duelling with an army of men made from twisted steel girders, while Beast Boy was running away from a cement mixer. Robin threw a barrage of explosive discs at the base of the crane arm while Cyborg went for the motor with his sonic canon. After the initial explosions, the crane's arm fell the ground, while its engine rapidly ground to a halt.

"Yes!"

"Booyah!"

Their celebrations were cut short by Beast Boy's high-pitched scream as he ran past, followed by the cement mixer. They both sweat-dropped nervously. They suddenly heard a loud grinding noise and whipped their heads around. The remaining body of the crane started to roll downhill. With it's interior and brakes destroyed, it was a just a 6 tonne hunk of steel on wheels. Cyborg ran in front of it and leaned into it with his full weight in a vein attempt to try and stop it, but the ground was slippery.

"Raven! The Crane!" Robin yelled.

Raven spun around to see the crane rolling down the hill, gaining speed, and with Cyborg being almost dragged under.

"Azerath, Metrion, ZINTHOS!"

The crane became shrouded in black energy, and the nuts and bolts flew from the machine, causing it to collapse in a heap of scrap metal. Cyborg by this time of course, had gotten well out of dodge.

"Hahaa! You're in for it now, Titans!" Control Freak yelled triumphantly, and he aimed his remote at more girders.

As more girder men assembled themselves, the Titans regrouped, realising there was too many of them to fight off individually. The Titans stood their ground, backs to the fence, and the army of girder monstrosities advancing on them. Suddenly, Beast Boy's scream was heard again, and he ran right through the middle of the standoff, cement mixer right behind him. Everyone sweat-dropped.

"Okay team," Robin began, having regained his sense of awareness, "Cyborg, you take the right flank, I'll take the left, Raven, Starfire, you hit the centre from above with everything you've got. TITANS, G-"

Robin was cut short by an almighty roar and a shadow that flew overhead. All they saw was a flash of black and a long wooden shaft being brought down at break-neck speed. There was an almighty crash as metal struck metal and the girder army stopped in their tracks. When the assailant stood straight, the Titans saw someone at a height of about 5'8", broad shoulders, combat boots, and a head of long, straight dark brown hair that cascaded halfway down his back. That's all they could tell, since the rest of him was obscured by a long, leather trench coat. The stranger's hands were covered with leather fingerless gloves, and his weapon was very intimidating to say the least. A shaft of wood about 6'2" feet in length with a spear tip at the end, an axe head on one side, and what looked like a giant meat tenderising hammer on the other. The stranger then grunted viciously as he began to swing the weapon around his head, slowly moving towards the girder army, then roared as he dived into the fray, swinging the huge weapon with all his might. Girders went flying in all directions, and he stood in the middle of them all, swinging his weapon with reckless determination, as the girder men all just ran right into him. Then Beast Boy ran past screaming again, still being pursued by the cement mixer. EVERYONE stopped for a brief second, sweat-dropped, and resumed combat as before. Robin used this opening to his advantage.

"Titans, get that remote!"

The Titans then proceeded to pursue Control Freak across the construction yard. They finally managed to capture him when he lost his footing on a pile of thin steel pipes and fell flat on his face. While Cyborg and Starfire restrained him, Robin de-activated the remote. Just as he was doing so, Beast Boy ran past the huge melee going on, and the stranger, seeing the green Titan's predicament, in one swift motion, swung his weapon behind him, up over his head, and brought the giant hammer end crashing down onto the cement mixer, crushing it outright. Then all the girder men fell to pieces. Beast Boy ran up to Cyborg and clambered up onto his shoulders, still screaming.

"IT'S GONNA EAT ME!"

"BB, get a grip! WE WON!"

Beast Boy stopped struggling.

"Oh. He he, I knew that."

Everyone sweat-dropped and sighed.

The police, who were on standby, took Control Freak away. The Titans looked over to the stranger, who was rolling himself a cigarette. The Titans approached cautiously, curious as to whom he was, and why he was there. As they got closer to him, they took in the rest of his features. He wore a red and blue maskwith white eyesthat concealed his entire face, although they could tell he had a chiselled jaw. He was well built and he wore a shirt of chain mail, and a plain black T-shirt underneath. A brown leather belt was strapped across his waist with a couple of daggers hanging from it, as well as other weapons, which for now were concealed from their sight. He wore blue camouflage, baggy combat trousers, and around his neck he wore a silver Thor's Hammer pendant that glistened proudly in the sun. As they came face-to-face, he removed his mask to reveal a handsome face, and large, soft brown eyes. He sparked up his cigarette, hung his weapon over his shoulder, and greeted them with an almost offensively charming smile.

"That were fun!" he exclaimed in a very broad Yorkshire accent, before letting out a hearty laugh.

Needless to say, the Titan's felt no less at ease.

"Ooookay," Robin began, "I'm Robin, leader of the Teen Titans." He said with no lack of pride.

"Oh aye, I know." replied the young man happily, pocketing the mask, and now applying a black bandana to his head, baring the Jolly Roger symbol. He then extended his gloved hand in greeting. "It's an honour t' finally meet ya! I'm Bolthorn."

Robin looked Bolthorn over. He seemed sincere enough. He accepted his handshake, surprised slightly by his strong grip.

"So, what brings you all the way to Jump City? You're a long way from home." Robin inquired.

Bolthorn's happy face faltered. His gaze seemed to darken.

"If it's alright wi' you, I'd rather keep me business to myself for now."

Robin eyed him suspiciously.

"Oookay…so what the heck is THAT thing anyway?" Robin asked incredulously, pointing at Bolthorn's weapon. Bolthorn's smile returned to his face.

"This?" he asked taking the weapon in both hands, holding it out in front of him, "This is me poleaxe. I call her Widow-maker. It's great 'cause you get a three-in-one weapon; a Dane axe, a spear, and a war hammer."

The Titans stared curiously. Suddenly, Starfire overtook Robin, floating around Bolthorn, as if inspecting him, as he took another drag of his cigarette.

(A/N: I know this is ripped directly from the episode 'Terra', but I love this question, IT'S SO CUTE!)

"Curiosity abounds! Please, where do you come from? How did you get here? What is your favourite colour? Do you wish to be my friend?" by the time she finished she was leaning right over him, forcing him to lean backwards with a slightly bewildered expression on his face.

"Well, I'm from Masham, I flew 'ere and got meself a van, me favourite colour's black, and I'd love to!" he smiled.

Starfire proceeded to embrace him in one of her trademark death-crush hugs, squealing with delight. "Hello, new friend!"

"I can't bloody breathe, lass!" he managed to strain out.

Starfire relinquished her constrictor-like hold on him. He drew a few deep breaths, before taking another drag from his cigarette.

"Are you damaged?" She asked, concerned, hands clasped in front of her.

"Nah, I'm fine." He replied with a warm smile, playfully ruffling her hair. Starfire giggled and blushed. "Awww! Ain't she a little cherub?" he said adoringly, gently rubbing her check between his thumb and index finger before taking another drag from his cigarette.

"Anyway," Robin cut in, ushering him to the other Titans "Having already met Starfire, this is Cyborg, Beast Boy, and Raven."

Bolthorn approached Cyborg and shook his hand "How do, big fella!"

"Give me some love, dawg." Cyborg grinned, extending his fist, which Bolthorn was all but too pleased to pound in greeting, before taking another drag from his cigarette. He then made his way to Beast Boy, extending his hand.

"How do, young bairn!"

Beast Boy slowly shook his hand, slightly intimidated by his booming voice. His arm jiggled like jelly when he shook it. Bolthorn laughed before moving on. Beast Boy turned to Cyborg "What's a bairn?" Cyborg shrugged his shoulders.

When Bolthorn came face-to-face with Raven, he stopped dead in his tracks. Her hood was down, and his face went blank as he stared for a brief second, before blushing furiously and averting his gaze. "How'dya do, me lady?" He said, nodding his head respectfully. 'By the Gods, she's GORGEOUS!' he thought to himself.

Raven noticed his blush and allowed herself a small smile. 'Actually' Raven thought to herself, 'he's kinda cute…BAD RAVEN' she scolded herself. A nearby girder became engulfed in black energy and was bent into a pretzel.

"Sorry, pleased to meet you." Raven replied, pulling her hood up to hide her slight blush.

Beast Boy couldn't help but notice, and he frowned slightly.

"So, where're you staying?" Robin asked.

"Just in me van." Bolthorn jabbed his thumb over his shoulder in the direction of his vehicle. "Saves on bills" he smiled, before taking another drag from his cigarette.

"You mean you're constantly on the road…alone?" Cyborg asked.

"Aye, but I've kind of gotten used to it."

Starfire then grabbed him by the arm, much to his surprise. "I cannot permit you to live a life of loneliness in a small vehicle. You will stay with us!"

"Are you sure?" he asked, "I don't want t' be a bother to anyone."

"It's not a problem!" Cyborg cut in. "It's been a while since we had any company at the tower!"

"Really? TITANS TOWER!" He said incredulously, eyes wide with anticipation and wonder, grinning like a Cheshire cat.

"Can he Robin?" Starfire begged, giving him 'the look'

Robin saw Starfire's face and just melted. "I guess he could stay for a few days."

Cyborg and Starfire cheered, and Beast Boy seemed indifferent. Raven was interested to learn more about their new…acquaintance.

"Reeto then!" Bolthorn spoke up, "You lead, I'll follow!"

He finished his cigarette and they made their way to their transport. Beast Boy walked beside Bolthorn.

"You know, I could have taken that cement mixing thingy by myself. I had it all under control." Beast Boy quipped.

"Oh aye, yeah, it were begging f'r mercy." Bolthorn said sarcastically, rolling his eyes.

Raven overheard and let out a small snicker. Another girder became a pretzel.

TBC

OoooooooOOOOOOOoooooohh! BB's jealous! So what did you all think? Please review! I'll get the next chapter done as soon as I can. Thanks for reading!

Until next time!

Trollhammer

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