The titans were gone at the moment, helping Titans East fight off an outbreak of carbon monoxide released by Killer Moth. Robin had assigned backups to cover what ever trouble arose in their absence. This makeshift team was comprised of Kid Flash, Wildebeest, Hot Spot, Red Star, and Argent. They went quick to work when a string of robberies had happened, but still struggled to find out who it was. All they knew is it was a new guy by the name of "Switchblade"
Switchblade was strolling comfortably through the streets of Jump City, smiling at the delight of another perfect heist. He had just got to this town not even two months ago, recently running away from the Hero's Academy. He did his best to be a hero like his peers, but never fit in, and some feeling deep in his heart told him he was ment to be like this. Even the way he looked screamed villain, an all black suit with a red slash for a mouth, and two red diamond-shaped eyes. He had two long and sharp blades which he carried on his back. Saw blades connected to his kneecaps that he threw like ninja stars, and a Desert Eagle pistol stowed in his pocket. He was agile, and could sneak so quickly and quietly, it almost seemed like he could teleport. But there was someone completely different under that mask; Jeff Sydal, a scared eighteen-year-old. Who had jet black hair and hazy, blue eyes. Even though he seemed tough under the mask, he was a very sensitive person who dreamed of one day becoming a poet or artist. Those dreams were long gone now, and accepted himself of who had become.. Or at least that's what he told himself.
Back at the tower, the alarm system went off again, Argent dashed to the controls to see what had happened. "Another robbery?" she asked herself, " 'at's the third one this week" After scribbling down the address she went in search of her "teammates". Searching through the tower, she was able to find only three separate notes,
Argent,
Went to H.I.V.E academy to investigate suspicious activity…
-Kid Flash
"Sure.." Argent scoffed knowing this was just one of his many excuses to go see Jinx. See continued to read the notes;
Argent,
uhhhhhhhh… went to the zoo.
-Wildebeest
"What a moron" Argent said to herself as she continued to read the notes;
Argent,
Red Star and I went to Antarctica to study weird occurrences.
-Hot Spot
Argent knew this was the only note that was slightly true, but it wasn't to study anything. It was because of their wired affinity with penguins.
Argent traveled to the bank alone to try and stop the robbery, sneaking into the First National Bank of Jump City she found Switchblade stuffing money into a bag.
"Freeze there!" Argent shouted. Switchblade merely ignored her half-hearted demand and continued to collect money. Argent didn't take being ignored to kindly, she shot a plasma bolt at Switchblade, which he quickly deflected with one of his swords. The blot of red energy stuck the ceiling leaving a gaping hole. In doing so, Switchblade got a good look at the heroine. Her slender form and beautiful face gleamed in the bright light of the moon. He had always herd about love at first sight, but never believed in it… until now. He dropped the bag of money and walked back into a corner of darkness.
" 'ey! Get back here!" Argent commanded as she ran to the darkened corner. Switchblade was gone, but there was a note on the ground.
Meet me at the Bay Bridge in twenty minuets.
After thinking it over for a moment, she left the bank.. And headed for the Bay Bridge.
Author's Note: Well, what do you think? Read and Review if you like it or even if you hate it.
-A.J Penn