AUTHOR NOTES: First I'd like to thank MadrinGenisis for helping me co write this story and allowing me to use his OC the Marauder... If you follow DC comics Teen Titan's then you might know about there Comic 'Titan's Tomorrow'. In that series the Titan's are sent ten years into the future and learn a dark secret about their future selves. This short story was inspired from that comic and follows the same story line for the most part. I do make some radical changes but that's what makes it entertaining right? I hope you enjoy. Reviews are welcome and wanted :)
PROLOGUE: The Teen Titan's Superboy, Robin, Wonder Girl, The Marauder, Wonderboy, Kid Flash, and Miss Martian were transported into the future by the Legion of Superheroes to aid them in there battle against the Fatal Five Hundred. After succeeding the Legion opened a boom tomb to send the Titan's home. Before they departed the Legion warned the young heroes to link hands during the trip. If the chain broke before they made it home the team could end up in a random era. Unfortunately the trip home was rougher for the Titan's then expected and Kid Flash accidentally broke the chain taking the Marauder and Wonderboy with him. Our story takes place with the Marauder being to first to awaken in a cold dark quiet city in an unknown time.
Titans Tomorrow Issue 1: We Need A Plan
(Marauder) Titus... Titus... Titus wake up!
The Marauder vigorously shook Wonderboy until he finally slowly started to come too.
(Wonderboy) Revan? Are we home? What's going on?
Wonderboy quickly jumped to his feet.
(Marauder) I'm not sure. I just woke up a few moments ago but judging from what Braniac 5 told us before he send us back in the time stream, I'd say where in a different time. In fact I recognize where we are. Were in Gotham.
The Marauder's eyes shifted into there red Mantikai form that shifted his pupils into an eight sided star. He took a moment to steadily scan the area.
(Marauder) The buildings have aged only about ten years from our time.
(Wonderboy) So were ten years from where we should have land. Fantastic. I guess we better wake up Bart too.
The two heroes approached Kid Flash's still body and shook him until he burst up in a heartbeat.
(Kid Flash) Wow, what in the world happened?
Wonderboy smacked Kid Flash in the back of his head knocking him flat on his face. The Marauder softly chuckled as the speedster flailed to the floor. Kid Flash quickly got to his knees and began rubbing the spot Wonderboy struck.
(Kid Flash) Ow, ow, ow what did you do that for dude?
(Wonderboy) For getting us in this mess! You broke the chain remember?
(Kid Flash) How was I supposed to know we were about to take off on the worlds most epic roller coaster.
(Wonderboy) If Robin could hold on I would assume you could too!
The Marauder took control of the situation by breaking up Wonderboy and Kid Flashes little spat.
(Marauder) Guys you need too calm down and stop fighting. Blaming someone for causing this isn't going to help get us home. Right now we need a plan.
Wonderboy took a deep breathe to calm himself down.
(Wonderboy) Okay your right, I'm sorry. This is just the first time I've time traveled and some how I knew it would happen eventually. So, you guys have any suggestions how to get home?
(Kid Flash) Well, I think since I've dealt with time traveling before I should be in charge.
The Marauder and Wonderboy stared at Kid Flash with blank faces.
(Wonderboy) Revan, please tell me you have an idea.
(Marauder) I do. Assuming the rest of the team made it home, the current versions of ourselves should be expecting us.
(Kid Flash) And why exactly would they be expecting us?
(Marauder) Because there no possible way they couldn't notice us not showing up with them. If we find the Titan's, there's a good possibility they have a way to return us home.
Wonderboy smile, satisfied with his friends plan.
(Wonderboy) Sounds good to me. So I guess that means we should head to San Francisco. Even if the Titan's are there anymore we could...
In the midst of there planning explosions began to triggering along the desolate block. Buildings started collapsing around all three Titan's. Kid Flash zoomed down the block to safety while the Marauder disappeared in a plume of black smoke and reappeared next to Kid Flash. Wonderboy flew down the block to his companions easily dodging the falling hunks of crumbling buildings. The group watched as the block they were on leveled out.
An ominous sadistic laugh echoed in the rubble's fog. The three Titan's instinctively went into their battle stances. There was no mistaking that laugh. The joyful tone from destruction and mayhem. It made Wonderboy's skin crawl. He knew he was about to have his first encounter with the Joker. After a few moments the dust settled and revealed the Joker in his purple suit holding a remote.
(Joker) Well now what do we have here. I haven't seen teenagers running around in colored undies for nearly half a decade.
The Joker let out a short nasally laugh.
(Joker) Lets see who we got here. You must be Kid Idiot since your wearing that buffoons ridiculous Mc Donalds themed colors... and you must be the boy blunder! I haven't seen you like this in ages, or am I mistaking you for someone else.
Wonderboy's eyebrow began to twitch as he balled up his fingers into a fist. The Marauder's wings burst from his back and launched him high into the sky. Kid Flash ran for cover knowing what was about to happen. Wonderboy absolutely hates it when people mistake him for being a Robin just because he's known as the boy wonder. Wonderboy slammed his fist into the pavement with tremendous strength causing a slight earthquake and the ground to crumble. The Joker was sent flailing in the sky hysterically laughing. Wonderboy sped forward and caught him by his throat just before he made contact with the destroyed ground.
(Wonderboy) I AM NOT ROBIN! I'm Wonderboy! Wonder. Boy. Not boy wonder! Got it? How can you even think that when I have gauntlets and a lasso!
(Joker) Whoops my mistake. I take it this isn't the first time this has happened to you. Why don't I make it up to you with a gift.
Small black balls with red smiley faces crudely painted on them surrounded Wonderboy. Before he could think about escaping the bombs began to detonate in white flashes. Wonderboy had to shield his eyes from the intense light. Seconds later Wonderboy felt two feet simultaneously bash him from the left, shooting him through a telephone pole and into the window of a clothing store.
The Marauder and Kid Flash quickly went to aid there friend. The Marauder looked to see who injured Wonderboy and was surprised to see Harley Quinn dancing around, playfully juggling a couple more bombs. She appeared to have put on a lot of muscle.
Wonderboy emerged from a pile of cloth's and the Marauder helped him get to his feet.
(Marauder) Are you okay?
(Wonderboy) I think so. My left side feels like a wrecking ball slammed into it. Who attacked me?
(Kid Flash) The Joker's lady Harley Quinn. She can't possibly be that strong right?
(Marauder) Something must have happened with in the last ten years to give her strength.
The trio's conversation was interrupted by a comment from Harley Quinn.
(Harley Quinn) DON'T EVA try a stunt like that again Wonder Brat, or next time I'll kick you somewhere the sun ain't ta shine'n. It's not like you queer's use that thing anyways right?
Furious, Wonderboy took off after Harley Quinn. The Marauder warned him to stop but he ignorantly ignored him. Wonderboy soon felt his acceleration dramatically decrease. Worried he came to a halt a few yards away from the two villains.
(Harley Quinn) Aww is somethin wrong? You look a little distressed. Well as a former therapist I think I can give you an accurate diagnosis. You see these little marbles, I painted the faces on them myself. There power destabilizer's. For the next couple hours your powers will fluctuate sporadically. I here it can be frustrating for meta human's, but it keeps us alive when do gooder's like you decide to defect.
Harley Quinn whipped out two black and red Uzi's then aimed them at Wonderboy.
(Harley Quinn) Let's see if your still as good as that annoying blonde wonder bitch!
Harley Quinn began sadistically laughing as she opened fire on Wonderboy. With much difficultly he managed to deflect the barrage with is gauntlet's each bullet pushing him a little further back. The Marauder appeared behind Wonderboy in a plume of black smoke and teleported him to safety. Kid Flash snatched Harley Quinn's Uzi's and dismantled them before returning to his friends. Wonderboy began adjusting his gauntlet's in hopes of soothing the throbbing pain from the pressure of the bullets.
(Wonderboy) This is bad. I can feel my powers fading in and out.
(Marauder) You should stay back until your powers return to normal. We can handle these two.
The Marauder eyes once again shifted to their Mantikai form as his long black sword materialized in his right hand.
(Wonderboy) I think it would be better for me to help. My powers are unsteady but they haven't completely diminished. As long as that doesn't happen I should be fine. The sooner we take down these guys the sooner we can get home.
(Kid Flash) Should we be fighting them at all? Isn't this bad for the time stream or something?
(Wonderboy) I don't think so. As long as this battle wasn't a major occurrence in history, and there's no by standers to harm.
Harley Quinn whistled to get the three Titans attention.
(Harley Quinn) Yoo Hoo boys! Were gettin bored. Why don't you show us some entertainment.
The Marauder gave Harley Quinn a sharp stare.
(Marauder) I'll take care of Harley Quinn you two handle the Joker.
Unanimously Wonderboy and Kid Flash agreed to the Marauder's plan then the team split up. Wonderboy flew a safe distance from the Joker as Kid Flash sped to the opposite side of him.
(Joker) So the fruit loop and the dumbling are going to take me on. Get it? Dumb... ling. Cause he's an idiot!
The Joker slapped his knee as he laughed at his own jokes.
(Wonderboy) Can we end this quickly. I feel like his crazy's rubbing off on me.
Kid Flash gestured for Wonderboy to make the first move.
(Kid Flash) Ladies first.
(Wonderboy) Funny.
Wonderboy unraveled his lasso and attempted capture the Joker but he acrobatically maneuvered out the way. Kid Flash ran behind the Joker and put him in am arm lock he learned from Robin.
(Kid Flash) Why don't you make this easier on all of us and just give up. You know you two can't possibly win.
(Joker) Oh, I'd beg to differ.
The Jokers gloves sent volts of lightning surging into Kid Flash. His body twitched randomly before he collapsed backwards on the ground. The Joker once again hysterically laughed.
(Wonderboy) Kid Flash!
As fast as his powers allowed him, Wonderboy desperately sped after the Joker.
(Joker) Not so fast hot shot!
The Joker reached inside his jacket pocket and pulled out what appeared to be playing cards, then flung them at Wonderboy. He tried to fly around them but couldn't gain enough speed and got caught in their explosion. The force from the blast sent Wonderboy flying but he quickly caught a nearby lamppost with his lasso to help level himself out as he levitated above the fight. It took a moment for Wonderboy's hearing to come back and his vision was getting noticeably less sharp. His left side throbbed in pain every time he took a breathe. Now Wonderboy was beginning to worry.
(Joker) Looks like your having a little trouble staying afloat. Maybe this will help... or not. Either way it'll be fun for me!
The Joker giggled as he pulled out two pistols from his sleeves and emptied the clips on Wonderboy. Unable to withstand the force of the last few bullets, Wonderboy was shot. One bullet grazed his left thigh soon followed by another one piercing clean through his right shoulder. Stunned Wonderboy began helplessly plummeting to the ground. He tried to fly but was completely unable too. Wonderboy closed his eyes and braced himself for impact. Right before he collided with the floor Wonderboy felt two arms catch him. He opened his eyes expecting to see the Marauder and gasped when he laid his eyes on the dark knight himself... Batman.