Titans International Issue 6: The Death Of A Titan
Nightwing pulled out his long retractable bow staff and instantly jumped after the Titans East leader Deathstroke. The assassin unsheathed his long machete like blade and immediately began deflecting the first boy wonders staff swings.
(Nightwing) You've done a lot of terrible things Slade, but surprising the Titans with an ambush at their own home? That's low, even for you.
(Deathstroke) I'm only doing what is necessary to protect my daughter.
Nightwing saw an opening, and struck Deathstroke in his stomach with his bow staff. Deathstroke stumbled, temporarily stunned by the attack.
(Nightwing) Protect her? Your the one who ruined her life! The Titans are the ones who protect her.
After Deathstroke recovered he stealthily close the gap between himself and Nightwing, then kicked him square in the jaw.
(Deathstroke) The "Titans" are a bunch of irresponsible, immature little brats. They don't have the
means necessary to take care of Rose, or any of their own for that matter. Look at what happened to Incubus. If the Doom Patrol didn't show up when they did, he'd surely be dead.
(Nightwing) That's enough! I'm not going to stand here and be lectured by a murderer!
As Nightwing and Deathstroke continued their heated battle, Nighthunter, and Firestar went after Blood Banshee who was standing over Crimson Canary's body that was decorated in wounds.
(Blood Banshee) Aw, how sweet. Boyfriend to the rescue.
Without warning Nighthunter shot a series of arrows from his crossbow at Blood Banshee, but he easily shattered them with a sonic cry. Nighthunter would've been caught in the blast as well, but Firestar flew him to safety in time. Blood Banshee took a deep breathe to prepare for another sonic blast, but Firestar was quick enough to blast Blood Banshee in the throat with one of his violet energy bolts.
(Blood Banshee) That was a little rude, don't you think?
Firestar flew Nighthunter a few yards away from their enemy to form a plan.
(Firestar) Jaron looks like he's in need of medical assistance, immediately. If you get caught in one of his sonic cry's, that will be the end for you. Allow me to distract him by taking this fight to the sky, while you attend to the little bird.
(Nighthunter) Thank you, Lyn I appreciate it. Be careful.
(Firestar) Do not worry, Gauge...
Firestar's eye's began to blaze with violet energy.
(Firestar) This super-villain wannabee won't even be a warm up for me.
Firestar sped after Blood Banshee with impressive speed, snatched him by his neck and led him high into the sky where they quickly engaged into combat. Nighthunter dashed up to Crimson Canary's body and gently shook him until he awoke.
(Crimson Canary) … Gauge? How did you...
(Nighthunter) I heard you get attacked over the phone. Jason wasn't to happy about coming to help the Titan's, but I got him to come for me. Are you okay? Can you stand up?
Crimson Canary attempted to get to his feet with Nighthunter's help but quickly realized one of his ankle were broken when he put pressure on it and felt excruciating pain. Crimson Canary lost his balance but was caught by Nighthunter.
(Nighthunter) Your ankle's broken. I'm gonna have to carry you out of here myself. Hold on to me.
Crimson Canary locked his arms around Nighthunter's neck as he scooped him off the ground. Nighthunter scanned the battlefield as he searched for a safe way to escape. To his left he saw the Marauder appearing behind Kid Zoom in a plume of black smoke, slashing away at the psychotic speedsters Achilles tendons. To his right, Wonderboy was getting the beating of the century by his evil counter part Dark Wonder, and Donna was engaged in a fierce battle with the krytonian Lady Omega. Not needing much time to make a decision, Nighthunter ran up to the Marauder to ask for his help.
(Nighthunter) Your a teleporter, right?
(Marauder) I am. Your friends in pretty bad shape.
Crimson Canary could barely remain conscious during the two's conversation.
(Nighthunter) I know, he needs help right now. Do the Titan's have a medical center in the tower?
Without answering the Marauder placed his hand on Nighthunter's shoulder, then the three heroes disappeared in a cloud of dark smoke, to the medical center.
Dark Wonder playfully performed the Dance of the Dead with his mystical ring blade, repeatedly slashing Wonderboy in various places. Wonderboy desperately tried to defend himself from his nemesis' deadly assault, but his devious discipline made him too unpredictable for Wonderboy to anticipate.
Dark Wonder taunted Wonderboy by turning his back on him and twirling his ring blade around his wrist. Dark Wonder let out a fake yawn before speaking.
(Dark Wonder) I'm getting bored...
Before he could finish, Wonderboy slid in for a punch full of fury, but this was another one of Dark Wonder's trick and he gracefully ducked under Wonderboy's attack then used his ring bladed like a hallo-hoop, continually slashing at Wonderboy's abdomen. He shrieked in pain as he stumbled back and used his arm to slow the bleeding.
(Wonderboy) Mikael... you worthless...
(Dark Wonder) Your such a cry baby.
Wonderboy suddenly felt extremely weak from the dramatic loss of blood, causing him to collapse to the ground. He struggled to stay on his feet, but ultimately failed. Dark Wonder began wildly whining in frustration. When he collected his composure, Dark Wonder started playfully shaking his hips from side to side.
(Dark Wonder) We can still play, can't we?
As Dark Wonder readied himself to continue his assault on Wonderboy, Cassie's vibrant red lasso wrapped around his neck, and sent immense amounts of lightning into him before he blacked out.
(Cassie) God, your annoying!
Cassie hastily flew up to her injured friend.
(Cassie) Titus, your hurt! C'mon, put your arm around me. I'll take you to the medical center.
(Wonderboy) It's okay Cassie... I'll heal in a bit. I'm just out of the fight fir now.
Firestar's body could suddenly be heard crashing into the ocean. Blood Banshee began hysterically laughing as he watched the Tamaranian fall.
(Cassie) Me, and the Blood Sucker have a score to settle. You gonna be okay?
(Wonderboy) I'll be fine. Go ahead and stomp him into the ground.
With Wonderboy's reassurance Cassie took off after Blood Banshee.
Donna figured that since she's tangled with Kryptonians on a few occasions that she would go after Lady Omega. In the beginning of the fight Donna was doing well fending off the powerhouse, until her powers were temporarily shut off by Succubus. Before Lady Omega could get her hands on the amazon princess, Red Hood appeared and began beating Succubus, giving Donna back her power just in time to protect herself.
Red Hood relentlessly pummeled the young woman until she appeared to be unconscious.
(Red Hood) Looks like your pretty useless against someone without powers.
Succubus slowly rose to her knees then look Red Hood in his white plated eyes.
(Succubus) Hmph, you may have caught me off guard, but no man can resist my influence...
Now that Succubus had Red Hood clearly within her line of sight, she was able to use her demonic magic to take control of him.
(Succubus) You shouldn't have given me the chance to get back up. A mistake that benefits me greatly. Now... would you be a dear and go help Deathstroke take down that annoying little bat.
(Jason) Yes, Lady Succubus.
Jason then took off to follow Succubus' command. With Jason off her back, Succubus reverted her attention back to Donna who was struggling to defend herself against Lady Omega.
(Succubus) I think I should turn the tables once again.
When Donna started to get the upper hand on Lady Omega, black energy surrounded her body, just like when her powers were canceled earlier. Donna helplessly crossed her arms in front of her chest to defend herself, but Lady Omega wasn't about to show any mercy, and punched a whole in Donna's chest. After watching Donna suffer for a moment Lady Omega savagely tore out her heart. Donna's lifeless body collapsed on the cold hard pavement, as a pool of blood began to from around her.
Nightwing, Cassie, and Wonderboy all witnessed this tragic event, and urgently went to aid Donna. Nightwing picked up her cold still body, and began to uncontrollably sob as he realized there wasn't a shred of life in his childhood friend. Wonderboy and Cassie tried to take down the murderer but Lady Omega effortlessly took down the injured Wonderboy.
(Cassie) YOU KILLED MY SISTER!
Cassie violently attacked Lady Omega, but in the end she to was defeated by the evil krytonian.
(Nightwing) EVERYONE! Stop Lady Omega, now!
The rest of the Titan's attempted to jump Lady Omega, but she easily broke free from their grasp.
(Lady Omega) You guys are pathetic! Not even all of you...
Lady Omega was interrupted by a blast of black flames from behind. The attack was so powerful that the evil krytonian was instantly knocked out. The Marauder was revealed as the one to perform the attack when the unnaturally dark smoke dispersed.
(Deathstroke) I'll have to make my point another time Titan's. When your 'former' members aren't here to protect you.
(Nightwing) Don't you move a god dam muscle Slade!
Deathstroke completely ignored Nightwing's order, and set off a smoke bomb. A few minutes passed before the thick fog started to thin, and when it completely faded Deathstroke, Blood Banshee, Ravager and Succubus where no where to be found. The rest of the Titans East laid sprawled out across the Titans entrance.
Once everyone was able to calm down, the current Titan's as well as the veteran Titan's gathered around Nightwing embracing Donna's lifeless body. The sight was grotesque but it didn't matter to the group. All that mattered was that a hero died that day, a hero that can never be replaced. The group of young heroes stood their for hours, and mourned the death of their fallen friend.
AUTHOR NOTES: If you have any OC's then get prepared to get their applications ready. Earth-69 will soon be posting an add for well thought out original characters, to add to different area's in Earth-69 mainly with Titan's International. At this point in the story the Titan's are going to expand and create numerous teams to protect America. More details will be in the add but we also have other teams for older adult OC's too. The add will more then likely be up tomorrow so I look forward to seeing the many wonderful applicants. Thank you for reading.