Earth Defenders!

Chapter 4

(Night time in Gotham City)

Walking through the sewer, a half man half crocodile; Killer Croc(1) enter his hideout empty handed.

"I really do hate that Batman." Killer Croc said.

As Killer Croc heads to the table where his henchmen are, he notices something on the newspaper one of his men reads.

"What's this?!" Killer Croc asked as he snatch the paper to look.

While he reads, Killer Croc is going more angry.

"That disgraceful little..." Killer Croc rip the paper apart then turn to his men, "Pack your things, we're going to Crash City!"

(Meanwhile)

The Batmobile arrive inside the Batcave. The Dark Knight hope out of his car. Heading to him, is the butler.

"Ruff night, sir?" Butler asked.

"Killer Croc manage to escape but not with the money." Batman said.

"You'll get him next time, sir." Butler said.

Batman nodded as he made his way.

"Shall I prepare your breakfast, Master Bruce?" Butler asked.

"You'll do that, Alfred." Bruce said as he remove his mask.

"By the way, Master Bruce, there something you need to see." Alfred said, handing him the Newspaper he be carrying.

Bruce took the newspaper and had a read.

"Earth Defenders saved and restored Crash City. Alfred, this weeks ago." Bruce said.

"I'm aware of that. I believe you need to see that before this." Alfred said as he hand another newspaper; today newspaper.

Bruce place the newspaper on his desk before he took other.

"Earth Defenders has save Mayor from bandits. Interesting." Bruce said as he put the paper away before turn to his butler, "Alfred..."

"Already taking care of that, Sir. Clothes packed and ready to go after breakfast, sir." Alfred said with a smile.

Bruce smile back, "Where will I be without you?"

(Next Day at the Crash City)

On the beautiful day, the Earth Defenders are at the park, enjoying their picnic lunch.

"Oh Yeah! Nothing makes this beautiful day any better than a good burger." Cybergirl said as she eat her burger.

"Man, do I like hanging out with my friends." Oceana said as she eat her seaweed sandwich.

Sunblast is drinking before says, "I agree with you, Oceana. This red drink is quite good."

Everyone stare at their sunny team mate in odd look.

"Um... Sunblast..." Beast Boy started.

"That's Tabasco sauce." Terra finished.

Sunblast lick his lips, "I know. Hot, isn't it?"

Crocgirl head to the BBQ and pull out roasted rabbit, "Crocgirl's lunch is done." Crocgirl then turn to Eagleman, who is on the branch of the tree, reading, "You want some?"

"I understand you have Crocodile instincts. I had hope you understand that I don't have Eagle instincts." Eagleman said.

Crocgirl shrug then began to eat her lunch. Then Rocko head to open field, holding football.

"Alright! Who's up for some football?" Rocko asked.

With that, Earth Defenders join in. They then turn to Eagleman who's still on the branch.

"Referee." That was all Eagleman said.

Then They line up.

"Red! Sixty-Two! Hut! Hut! Hut!" Terra called.

Terra grab the ball and then throw it before Beast Boy as a wolf, tackle her to the ground.

Cybergirl hop to grab the ball in the air, by got knock over by Blade. Oceana runs ahead while dodging Rocko and Sunblast.

"I got it! I go-OOF!"

Oceana bump into someone before fall back, landing on her butt. Then the ball land on her head.

"Oh my... Are you alright?" Man Oceana run over, asked as he hold out his hand to Oceana.

Oceana nodded as she took the man's hand and he help her up. Then her team arrive.

"Oceana, you're OK?" Beast Boy asked.

"Yeah, I'm fine." Oceana then turn to the man, "Sorry for bumped into you, sir."

"That's alright. No harm done. Say, ain't you guys the famous Earth Defenders?" Man asked.

"Us?! Famous?! No! We just doing our job... WAIT! You're Bruce Wayne!" Beast Boy said.

"Indeed I am. And if I remember correctly, you're Beast Boy from the Teen Titans." Bruce said.

Beast Boy and Terra step back a bit, causing their friends to keep close and Bruce confuse.

"I was from the Teen Titans..." Beast Boy said.

Bruce was surprise to hear that, "Well, do you want to talk about it?"

Suddenly...

KAAAAABOOOOOOOOMMMMMM!

Earth Defenders and Bruce turn to see smoke rise from far away.

"That's the bank!" Cybergirl said.

"Nice meeting you, Mr Wayne, but we got butt to kick. To the D-Trucker!" Beast Boy said.

With that, Earth Defenders run to their truck, leaving Bruce in deep thought.

(Meanwhile)

In the dark chamber, a single man was watching something on his many . They shows Beast Boy and Terra from their date, to Titans attacked them, to from their new team; Earth Defenders.

"Excellent. Soon, I'll have my revenge on those who had killed me." A man said before he step out of the shadow, revealing himself; Slade.

"Enjoy your happy day while it last, Terra and Beast Boy." Slade said.

(Meanwhile)

Killer Croc and his men arrive in Crash City.

"Finally! I thought we wouldn't make it." Killer Croc said before he notices the poster, "Fun Fair tonight. Perfect. That's where I'll find her."

(Night time at the Fun Fair)

Earth Defenders arrive at the Fun Fair.

"Ok, guys. Let's have fun!" Beast Boy said.

His team nodded and cheers before they went their separate ways.

Rocko is by High Striker. The Operator hand Rocko a hammer, but Rocko throw it away and then slam his fist hard, sending the puck rise high fast, hit the bell... and fly through the sky.

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Beast Boy and Terra are in the Tunnel of Love. (Come on! Even I believe they'll go on that ride.)

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Blade and Crocgirl are at the hoopla stand. Blade went first and made single hand sign to focus her samurai energy before throw all three rings. Blade made a perfect shot.

Crocgirl went next, using her tail to spin the rings before throw them, made a perfect mark too.

Then they got their prizes. Blade has a toy sword while Crocgirl has a soft toy monkey.

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Oceana is on the Merry-Go-Round, enjoying the ride.

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Cybergirl and Sunblast un-fired, fire paint ball gun at the bull eye target.

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Eagleman throwing some darts right on the bull eye, surprising everyone.

A while later, Terra and Beast Boy sat on the bench. Joining them, is Bruce Wayne.

"Mind if I join you?" Bruce asked.

(Meanwhile)

Crocgirl is licking a big lollipop as she walks by herself. Crocgirl arrive at the nearby dock. Crocgirl just throw her finished lollipop into the bin when three men attack. A few minutes later, The men got hold of Crocgirl when their boss; Killer Croc rise from the water.

"Hello... Niece." Killer Croc said.

"Uncle." Crocgirl said with a small glare.

(Meanwhile)

"I see." Bruce said after been told, "Well, I think you did the right thing, Beast Boy."

"You think so?" Beast Boy asked.

"Yeah. Losing someone you love is the worst thing that ever happen. Trust me. I know." Bruce said as he remembers the lost of his parents.

Terra and Beast Boy nodded.

"By the way Mr Wayne, what brings you to the Crash City?" Terra asked.

"I was hoping to build the Crash City Branch Wayne Enterprises. I thought your city might needs some help after that Dr Cybolt take over." Bruce said.

Beast Boy and Terra smile.

"Well, good luck, Mr Wayne. It's nice chatting with you." Beast Boy said before he got up and hold out his hand to Terra.

Terra smile has she took Beast Boy's hand and he pull her up, "Beast Boy and I are heading to the ferris wheel. Good luck with your business building."

With that, Terra and Beast Boy heading off with smiling Bruce watching them go before went off. A while later...

"Crocgirl told you already! Crocgirl wants nothing to do with you!" Crocgirl's voice said.

Bruce hide nearby and watch as Killer Croc and his men with Crocgirl who still being hold by Killer Croc's men.

"Now, now dear niece. That's nowhere to talk to your uncle like that." Killer Croc said.

"Crocgirl doesn't want to be like you!" Crocgirl said.

Killer Croc grow angry, "You ungrateful Crocodile brat! After all I done for you! I took you in when your parents dead and raised you as my own! I feed you, I dress you and this is the thanks I get?!"

Bruce hide in the ally.

(Meanwhile)

Beast Boy and Terra are enjoying the ride in the ferris wheel. Terra rest her head on her boyfriend's shoulder.

"Beast Boy, after all things we been through, I'm glad you were by my side." Terra said.

"Of course Terra. I love you, no matter what." Beast Boy said while stare at Terra's beautiful blue eyes.

"I love you too." Terra said while stare back at Beast Boy green eyes.

They both lean in for the kiss. Then suddenly...

"Hello Terra and Beast Boy."

At the sound of the familiar voice, both Terra and Beast boy gasped and found a figure sitting in the shadows.

"Just like old times, huh?" Shadow figure asked as he got up.

"Slade!" Beast Boy and Terra said in angry.

(Meanwhile)

Killer Croc just break the branch from the tree as one of his men who holds Crocgirl's tail, rise it high, lifting Crocgirl's rear end in the air.

"I never seen such ungrateful, disgraceful teenager." Killer Croc said.

Crocgirl hiss in angry as her villain uncle got behind his niece, rising the branch.

"I think a nice long spanking will teach you a lesson. Then we're going straight home." Killer Croc said with an smile.

Suddenly, something hit Killer Croc's hand, knocking the branch off. Everyone turn to see Batman swinging to them, kicking two men, freeing Crocgirl's arms.

With her arms free, Crocgirl grab last henchman and throw him to her uncle, knocking both of them to the ground.

Killer Croc throw his henchman away before got up while Batman land between Killer Croc and his niece.

"Stay out of this Batman. This is family matter." Killer Croc said as he hiss.

Batman turn to Crocgirl as she stand his side, "Killer Croc is your uncle?"

Crocgirl nodded, "Crocgirl's uncle took Crocgirl in ad raise Crocgirl. He want Crocgirl to follow his footstep, to be villain. But Crocgirl wants to be a hero like you, Batman."

"That's understandable." Batman said as he nodded.

The Killer Croc laugh, "Don't be a fool, dear niece. When you so-call team find out about you being niece of most wanted villain of Gotham City, they'll send you to jail."

"Wanna bet?!"

Suddenly, a tree slam hard on Killer Croc. It was Rocko.

"Surprise? Crocgirl has already told Crocgirl's team." Crocgirl said with a proud smile.

Suddenly, there's a kaboom at the ferris wheel.

"That's where Beast Boy and Terra are!" Batman said.

Rocko and Crocgirl stare at ferris wheel in shock and worry.

"Go! Your leaders might need you. Go! I'll handle Killer Croc." Batman said while glare at Killer Croc.

Rocko and Crocgirl nodded before they went off.

(Earlier at the ferris wheel)

"What are you doing here, Slade?" Beast Boy asked.

"Simple... I'm here for my revenge!" Slade said.

"I won't let you hurt her!" Beast Boy said before he morph into Velociraptor then leap on Slade.

Both himself and Slade tumble off the car and thankfully, land on other car.

"Beast Boy!" Terra yelled as she jump off and join them.

"I never said I only want Terra. I want both of you!" Slade said before he flip Beast Boy off.

Terra and Beast Boy stand side by side, glaring at their enemy. Slade then pull out his gun and fires. Beast Boy morph into a hummingbird while Terra jump to dodge. The beam hit the other side car with few people inside. The car tip down and about to break off when a giant stone hand grab it. Terra carefully lower the car. Then suddenly, Terra got tie up with bola thrown by Slade, causing her to fall to the roof.

Then hummingbird Beast Boy fly by before morph into gorilla and land between Terra and madman. Gorilla Beast Boy try to land a punch but Slade block it and got Beast Boy in headlock. Beast Boy morph into eel and slid out of Slade's grasp. Then Beast Boy morph into tiger. Tiger Beast Boy leap to Slade and Slade got a hold on Tiger Beast Boy for the while before Slade had Tiger Beast Boy takes a very short and painful trip to the floor.

Beast Boy morph back to the human as Slade stomp his foot on Beast Boy's back.

"Beast Boy! Slade, I won't let you hurt Beast Boy or any of my friends!" Terra said as she struggle to get free while her eyes are glowing.

"Dear girl, besides your little boyfriend, you don't have any real friends. But go ahead, use your powers and hope everyone around us won't get hurt." Slade said with a smile, knowing he had won.

With that, Slade hold out his gun and aim at Beast Boy's head, "After I kill your boyfriend, you're next."

Suddenly, Eagleman fly in from behind Slade, made an eagle call as he swing his giant war hammer at Slade, sending him at nearby building.

Blade land near Terra and cut her free.

"Thanks Blade." Terra said.

Blade nodded as Beast Boy join them and together, they jump off and land on the bolder Terra summoned, and join the rest of the team as Slade land on the opposite side.

"Well, I get to meet the becoming 'famous' Earth Defenders." Slade mocky said.

"Slade, we presume." Cybergirl said.

"You know what time is it, Mr Slade? It's Rumble Time!" Rocko said.

"Earth Defenders!" Beast Boy started.

"Attack!" Terra finished.

With that, the battle is on!

Rocko throw few punches as Slade dodge them. Then Slade flip away from Rocko as Blade charge with her katana. Slade got out his Bo-staff and parrying with Blade for the while before they both hope backwards from each other. Suddenly, Slade's Bo-staff fall in pieces.

"Hmm. There seems to be more of that katana than meet an eye." Slade said.

Terra then send a rock at Slade who punch it to dust. Beast Boy as an rhino, charge in but Slade jump over him.

(Meanwhile)

Killer Croc manage to get away while his men take the fall. He arrive at the building near the battle. Killer Croc then see his niece take down by Slade who had his second Bo-staff out to finish Crocgirl off.

"Crocgirl..." Killer Croc mattered.

(Meanwhile)

Crocgirl try to slowly get up, but Slade press his foot on her, stopping her from getting up.

Slade then turn to beat up Terra and Beast Boy, "This is for me you killed."

With that, Slade rise his staff and then swing it but the staff was grab by Killer Croc who hiss at Slade.

Killer Croc then lift Slade and then throw him to one of the stands, knocking down.

"Don't you mess with my niece." Killer Croc said.

Slade climb out the wreck and glare at Killer Croc.

A croc-man and madman stare at each other for the while before they charge. Killer Croc reach his arm out to grab Slade, but Slade twist around and grab Killer Croc's arm and throw him over.

Killer Croc whip his tail at Slade. Then Slade grab Killer Croc's tail and swing him around but Killer Croc grab the ground and then, slam Slade on the ground.

Slade got up and then made few jabs before Killer Croc slash him across his chest, ripping his shirt. Slade flip over Killer Croc who grab him with his tail and throw him to the wall.

"You're fool if you think you can defeat Killer Croc." Killer Croc said.

"Perhaps. But you're fool too." Slade said, push the button on his remote.

On Killer Croc's back, is a plate that's start beeping for few seconds before Killer Croc got electrified. Killer Croc fall to the ground, unconscious.

"NO!" Crocgirl said as she and the rest of the team got up.

Slade then took out his gun and aim at Terra and Beast Boy, "Now then, goodbye, you two."

Suddenly, a batarang slam on Slade's hand, disarming him. Batman then land.

"I think not." Batman said.

"Batman; Robin's former mentor. I had hope to meet you." Slade said.

"And you're Slade; Robin's enemy who as the hero kids say; 'Got your butt kicked by Terra and Beast Boy'." Batman said with a smile.

Then suddenly, Rocko with a yell, ram Slade hard. Crocgirl then grab Slade's legs and throw him to Eagleman who swing his hammer at Slade.

Terra and Oceana form fist with mud and water and punch Slade to the ground. Sunblast in fire mode, launch his fire blast at Slade.

Slade throw his disks, but Blade slice them all. Cybergirl transform her left arm into the blaster and fire a beam at Slade, sending him few feet away.

Slade got up when Beast Boy as the T-Rex, grab him by the arm and run to the building.

Slade kick T-Rex Beast Boy on the chin, causing Beast Boy to lose balance and release Slade. Suddenly, Slade got tie up by Batman's grappling rope.

"It's over, Slade. We're taking you in." Terra said with Beast Boy nodded.

"Come now, do you really think I can be taking so easily?" Slade asked as he pull out few small balls.

Terra and Beast Boy saw what Slade holds and went to stop him, but it's too late. Slade throw the balls to the ground, creating smoke around them. A few seconds later, the soke settle, revealing Slade got away.

"No! He got away!" Terra said in angry.

Beast Boy place his hand on his girlfriend's shoulder, "Don't worry, honey. We'll get him... eventually."

Terra smile at her boyfriend.

(A while later)

Commissioner Gordon watches as his men just place Killer Croc on the stretcher, into the van. Then Commissioner turn to Crocgirl.

"Don't worry. We'll do everything we can to help your uncle." Commissioner said.

Crocgirl nodded while watch the van go with her uncle.

(Next morning at Titan Tower)

"Oh yeah, baby! Nothing beats ham and eggs for a nice morning. And no BB trying to make me eat those tofu stuff." Cyborg said as he began to read today newspaper.

The Teen Titans are at the dinning table, having their breakfast. Just then, Robin notices something on the paper.

"What the...?!" Robin snatch the paper to look and then read, "Bruce Wayne has began to have the Crash City Branch Wayne Enterprises!"

"What?!" Raven asked as she snatch the paper to look and then read, "Bruce Wayne has meet up with Crash City's famous hero team; the Earth Defenders!" Raven sudden crumpling the paper, "Famous my..." Raven then throw the crumpled paper away before heading off, "I'm going to meditate."

"I'm going to training ground." Robin said, heading outside.

"Guess I'll be in the garage then." Cyborg said.

Starfire pick up the crumpled paper and un-crumple it to look at the picture of Earth Defenders.

"Oh friends. I'm so happy for you and your new friends." Starfire said as she take the paper to her bedroom.

(Meanwhile)

"Hopefully, Wayne Enterprises will be ready." Beast Boy said.

The Earth Defenders are at the airplane port with Bruce Wayne.

"I'm sure it will be. After all, it will be protect by famous Earth Defenders." Bruce said.

"Aw man! Dude, why do you always call us famous?" Beast Boy asked.

"Yeah. We just doing our job." Terra said.

"What ever you say." Bruce smile before getting the plane.

The Earth Defenders watch the plane leaves. Then...

"Where's Crocgirl?" Oceana asked.

Crocgirl is on the bench in deep thought. The others join her.

"You're alright?" Beast Boy asked.

"Crocgirl is confuse." Crocgirl said.

"About when your uncle saved you?" Terra asked.

Crocgirl nodded, "Uncle Killer Croc and Crocgirl don't see eye to eye and tail to tail." Crocgirl said.

"That maybe. But I believe that deep down, Killer Croc really cares about you." Beast Boy said with a smile.

Crocgirl smile at her new family.

(And done! Hope you like.

1. Killer Croc is from The Batman 2004.

Now that Slade is in it, who's next? I know who's next. He laugh too much. Till then, see you all soon!)