This is my first Teen Titans fanfic, starring Blackfire and my own character. Don't worry though, my character won't be another self insert or Gary Stu, I'll make him as well developed as I can.
I do not own any of the TT characters; they belong to the fine folks at Warner Bros. and DC Comics.
Galactic Odyssey
Chapter 1: Battle Royal.
In another part of the galaxy, millions of miles from Earth, on a large planet covered by cities, a certain dark Tameranian was causing some chaos. An explosion was heard coming from a nightclub deep in the heart of the city.
"C'mon, what's the matter, don't you want to party?" said an alluring voice within the midst of the fleeing alien teenagers. A tall, raven haired girl stepped out from the hole in the wall she had made, revealing herself as the evil sister of the Teen Titan Starfire, Blackfire. "Aw, none of you are any fun. I'll just have to find something better to do." Blackfire took of into the cloudy night sky of the alien world, looking for more trouble to cause.
"This planet has such boring people. They just don't know how to have a good time. Hmm?" Blackfire could hear the sirens of police vehicles chasing after her.
"Cease and desist! We are ordering you to surrender. We ask that you cooperate and come quietly." One police shouted through a megaphone.
"Mmm, sorry, I don't date guys I've just met, but call back on Thursday and I'll consider it." Responded Blackfire. Outrunning the police had become one of her specialties. They could never keep up with her. She toyed with them, swerving through oncoming air traffic, disappearing behind skyscrapers and reappearing behind them. It was some of the most fun she could have, but Blackfire always got bored easily. He sighed.
"Time to end this." Blackfire halted her evasions and faced her pursuers.
"This is your last warning, put your hands up and surrender peacefully!" the police shouted again.
"You should be the ones surrendering." Blackfire raised her hands as her eyes began to glow a deadly violet. Starbolts of the same color began to form in her hand, small sparks at first, and gradually grew into brilliant balls of light.
"Seeya later." Blackfire smirked as she pointed her palms out towards the police. With a swing of both arms, she hurled the bolts strait at them, but before she could witness the brilliant explosion of light which would follow, she was instead blinded by a white light, and that was all she saw.
Meanwhile, back on our planet Earth, a young man was watching a report on the Titans latest heroic exploits. It seems they had once again foiled another of Mumbo's robberies. He stared up at the diner's T.V. screen.
"Humph, those guys get all the fun." The young man finished the soda he was drinking and threw it in the trash. "Ah well, at least I'm still needed around here." He put on his black vest and walked out the door. He wore a black t-shirt, black shoes, and a pair of blue jeans. Emblazed on his shirt was a silver PS. His eyes were light blue and his hair was shaggy and blonde. He walked down the street and looked into the bright blue sky.
"It would be nice if I got a little more excitement though. What's this?" The young man came upon an old homeless man he knew being heckled by some thugs.
"We don't need anymore trash like you polluting our territory. So either get some money, or get lost!" One of the thugs knocked the man down and kicked him in the ribs. He held his side in pain.
"It's you who should get lost." He said back.
"Hey, this guy's disrespecting us. Maybe we ought to show him what happens to bums who get in our way." One thug produced a crowbar and was moving in for the kill but was grabbed by the shoulder.
"I don't think so." The young man took the thugs arm and with surprising strength threw him strait of the ground and into the wall of a building.
"Hey you little punk!" Another punk swung a pipe at him and made direct contact with his head, but the effect was not what he wanted. A loud clang was heard and the young man stood there, unfazed.
"That was a bad idea." He turned around and he had changed. Instead of his skin being the soft, fleshy kind that most normal people had, it had turned to a silvery, almost indestructible metal. He elbowed the thug in the gut and sent him flying into the other one.
"Crap, let's beat it." The thugs all got up and ran, afraid for their lives. The young man called after them
"The name's Psycho Silver, remember it!" Silver turned towards the old homeless man and helped him up.
"Thanks Silver, I don't know what we would do if you weren't here to keep these gangs in line." He said.
"Hey, relax; I'm just doing what I can."
"You know, you could do great things with those powers of yours. Why don't you move out of this run down neighborhood and do something really worth while instead of just sticking up for bums like us?"
"C'mon, you know I could never forget about you guys. But you know, I have been thinking about moving to bigger things, but…" Suddenly, Silver was blinded by the same white light. He was dazed for a few moments and could see nothing. His vision slowly came back and what he saw was something he never thought was possible. Silver stood in the middle of a huge coliseum, surrounded by dozens of alien warriors of all shapes and sizes. The stands were filled with even more strange creatures, all cheering and shouting. He instinctively readied his stance and extended blades from his forearms, another of his abilities.
"What in blue blazes is this place?" A large, booming voice came from above, through speakers surrounding the arena.
"Welcome champions, to the Galactic Battle Royal." Silver looked around for the owner of the voice and spotted a strange, white haired monkey cat creature that stood upright like a human.
"I am the Master of Games, host of this fine tournament." He said. The crowd gave a big cheer. "You warriors have been selected from all over the galaxy to participate in this grand battle. You strength, skill, and cunning will be put to the test as you fight to become the galactic champion!" Silver was about to ask him something when he was interrupted.
"Just who do you think you are, abducting me and making me fight in some slugfest with a bunch of barbaric morons?" Silver looked to his right and saw the speaker. She was a girl and the most human looking thing there besides him, although she was still very unusual. She had orange skin and eyes that almost seemed to glow, and she appeared to be hovering a few inches of the ground. A look of annoyance was on her face. "There better be something in it for me if you expect me to participate."
"Fret not warrior, for a massive grand prize will go to whoever can survive the battle royal." The girl quirked her eyebrow.
"Well then," she said. "If there's a prize involved, I suppose I could fight in your battle, but with this kind of competition, you may as well just hand it over to me now."
"Very well then." The Master of Games said. "The rules are simple. All of you will fight each other within the arena. A force field will be surrounding you, preventing anyone from wandering to far from the battle and ensuring the safety of the spectators. The last two warriors will then participate in a one-on-one battle to determine who will be the Galactic Champion and receive the grand prize. The battle royal will begin shortly. I suggest that all of you prepare yourselves." Doors on the arena walls opened and the warriors all began to explore the coliseum.
"Well, I did say I wanted to move onto bigger things." Silver said to himself. "I never knew something like this would happen. I just hope I can get home once it's over. Maybe I'll even win." Silver entered one of the doors and discovered a cafeteria. All of the aliens were eating strange food that would look disgusting by human standards. Silver went to the serving counter.
"Uh, got any burritos or pizza or something?" The cook shoved a tray with a bowl filled with green liquid and little blue slug things swimming in it. Silver almost felt like vomiting. "Uh, ha-ha, thanks."
Silver sat at one long tables next to a grass hopper looking alien who was eating what looked like chips and chocolate bars. "Hey, I'll trade you." Said Silver to the alien, offering his disgusting soup.
"Xgic ugfano gy esa hjung." The alien responded.
"I'll take that as a no." Silver turned back towards his soup and frowned at his reflection in the bowl.
"Having trouble fitting in?" Came a familiar voice. Silver looked behind him at the girl from before.
"You speak English?" he asked.
"Oh yeah, when you travel the universe, you pick up a few things. My name's Blackfire, and you?"
"Oh, I'm Psycho Silver, but most just call me Silver." He answered.
"Hmm, you must be from Earth. I've been there once; I have a little sister who lives there."
"Hey, you must be related to that alien in the Titans, what was her name? Oh yeah Starfire. I've seen her on the news. You must be proud to have a sister like that."
"Oh yeah, I'm SO envious. So anyway, why are you here? You look like a normal Earthling, and they don't exactly have super powers, plus, it doesn't look like you're carrying any gadgets or weapons. Are you going to fight with you bare hands?"
"Sort of." Silver said. His skin suddenly flashed, like a mirror reflecting light, and had turned metallic like before. "And that's not all." He slowly extended spikes from his forearms.
"Ooh, impressive." Blackfire said. "If you know my sister, then you can guess my powers." The speakers clicked on and the Master of Games voice came through.
"It is time for the battle royal. All warriors please enter the arena!"
"Well, I'll see you in the arena. I hope I don't beat you too badly." She winked and left for the battle.
"Yeah, yeah, big talk. We'll see who comes out on top." Silver followed her outside. "She is kind of cute. I'd hate to bruise a face like that." He and the rest of the warriors gathered in the center of the arena. The Master of Games was standing in front of a large throne with a huge red gem sitting at the top, similar to the one he wore around his neck.
"Warriors are you ready!" The fighters and spectators all gave a loud cheer. "Then let the Galactic Battle Royal BEGIN!" Several of the fighters took flight, while just as many fought on the ground. A huge, hulking alien with tusks swung a battle axe at Silver's midsection, but it shattered on impact. Silver ran up its arm and gave a swift roundhouse kick to its head, knocking it unconscious. "This'll be easier than I thought." The hulk glowed red and disappeared. A red beam shot from the ground and at the large ruby on top of the throne where the Master of Games watched. "Huh, that's weird."
Meanwhile, high in the sky, Blackfire was having a blast. She threw starbolts in all directions, shooting down numbers of flying aliens.
"This is the best of the galaxy? This is easier than swatting janbafs." She suddenly felt a scorching sting on her back
"There's no way I'm going to let a troq win!" said a Vernathian with a big chin. Blackfire's eyes glowed angrily.
"What did you call me?" She turned and charged at her attacker, grabbed him by the head, and threw him into the force field. It electrocuted him, and he vanished.
"That will teach you to never talk down to royalty."
The arena was ablaze with lasers, bolts, and explosions. The crowd was going wild. The Master of Games grinned as he watched. "Ah yes, soon, I'll have the power of dozens of the fiercest warriors. Just a little longer."
Silver ripped through a robot with his arm razors and continued to fight. He brought his heel above his head and brought it smashing to the ground in an axe kick, creating a shockwave that blew several warriors away. Several more dog-piled him, but he shook them off in all directions. They vanished just like the others. When he looked around everyone was gone. The grass hopper alien from before crashed to the ground in front of him and vanished. Blackfire floated down and faced him.
"I guess it's just you and me then." She said.
"Not quite." They turned to the source of the voice and saw a third fighter. He was tall, around six feet and five inches, and dressed like a samurai. He wore a white mask with the face of a screaming spirit of it, and wore his snow white hair in a ponytail. In each hand he held a red hot katana, and several more holstered at his back and sides. "My name is Howling Ghost, and you both shall fall by my blades." He dashed with immense speed at the two of them and slashed. Silver created a circular shield on his arm and blocked, while Blackfire defended with a shield made of her solar energy. Both were knocked back several yards.
"This guy is good." Silver said. He barely had time to react as Howling Ghost attacked with a whirlwind of searing hot blades. Silver would have cut to pieces and burnt to ashes is not for his metallic skin. Ghost's assault was flawless, Silver couldn't find an opening. Ghost was about to run him though when in a flash he turned and deflected a violet starbolt aimed for his head.
"Come on big guy, I can't Silver have all the fun." Blackfire said. She flew up into the air and pelted Howling Ghost with starbolts which he effortlessly deflected with his twin blades. He vanished for a moment and reappeared in front of Blackfire. He grabbed her and threw her to the ground. Howling Ghost floated back to ground level and poised his katanas. She sat up and rubbed her head.
"Hey Silver, what do you say we double team this guy? Then we can settle our own fight."
"You got it." He answered. He ran at the space samurai and threw a flurry of punches and kicks which were easily defended. Meanwhile, Blackfire flew behind Howling Ghost. She charged a large ball of energy and flung it at him.
"No use." He said. Ghost vanished again and appeared above them. The huge starbolt was heading right for Silver, but he wasn't worried. He kneeled down and put his hands out. His hands seemed to merge and form into a large circular mirror. He tilted it up towards Ghost. The samurai could see his own reflection in it. If one could see his eyes, they would be in a look of surprise. The charged starbolt ricocheted off Silver's mirror and strait at Howling Ghost. It made direct contact and exploded. He fell to the ground. He brought himself to his knees, leaning on his sword.
"I underestimated you. I shall toy with you no longer." He was getting to his feet when he started to glow red. "UHHRG! No! I am not beaten yet!" His resistance was strong. Ghost lifted his masked face to the two fighters. "This is not the last time we will fight. I swear we will finish this." He finally vanished. Silver and Blackfire then faced each other, ready to decide the winner when the Master of Games stood and raised his hand.
"Enough! Ladies and gentlemen, let us congratulate our two champions. Blackfire of Tameran and Psycho Silver of Earth!" The crowd roared with excitement as Blackfire and Silver stood in awe. Blackfire put an arm around Silver's shoulders and smiled.
"Well, what do you know? Looks like you and I are the last two." Silver looked back at her, a little embarrassed.
"The winner will be deemed the Galactic Champion, strongest fighter in the galaxy. The deciding battle will proceed tomorrow evening. I suggest you both rest yourselves for the coming event. You may use the accommodations here in the stadium as you wish until then. When the time comes I will summon you." The Master of Games left the arena, as did the spectators.
"Well good luck, I guess. Let's have a good fight tomorrow." Silver said.
"Ha, I won't need luck, but thanks any way. You weren't too bad down there on the ground. You're martial arts skills were fantastic."
"Thanks, I've lots of experience. That was some cool shooting you did." Silver stretched his arms and yawned. "Well, I'm beat. I'll see you tomorow then." Silver was walking of to find a bed or a couch when he felt a hand on his shoulder.
"Hold on." Blackfire said. "What do you say we get to know each other a little better? We've got plenty of time."
"Huh? Get to know each other. You mean, like a date?" Silver asked a little surprised.
"Sure whatever you want to call it. And don't worry; I won't pull any tricks before our fight."
"Hmm, you promise?"
"Promise."
"Ok, but unless you want to spend an evening in the cafeteria, I don't know any place to go."
"Oh don't worry Silv," Blackfire took his hand and brought him to a door. She opened it, revealing a vast, bustling city of lights. Silver was dumbstruck; he had never been somewhere like this. "I'm sure we can find something." They both left the coliseum and entered the city.
Well, that's chapter 1. I hope everyone likes it or at least reviews. And be sure to tell me what you think of my character Silver. If I get good responses, I'll draw some scenes from the fic. Hope you had fun reading.