Teen Titans Season 6
Episode 9: Shimmer
"Ariel Ace!", Robin said as all of the ghostly birds fly towards Papillon. Robin then spread his wings, flies to the sky, dives and ready a powerful kick.
"Impossible!", Papillon screams as the birds grab hold of Papillon's limbs, while Robin kicks Papillon to the chest. The two then heads toward the Ragnarok Horn and both collide with it creating a large explosion.
The screen then shrinks revealing the whole battle was in video. "And there you have it. The dangerous powerful being known as Insect Wargod Admiral Papillon have been defeated by Robin after taking out most of the Teen Titans.
His Horn of Ragnarok is confiscated by an intergalactic army from a different dimension known as the Human Alliance, due to the fact it's a weapon capable of mass destruction and murder. However, they were unable to take custody of Papillon as they currently have no vacancy for their prison, thus Jump City police is taking him to a new prison known as Impel Down." the news reporter said. "And to calm your fears good people of Jump City, Papillon is currently in his cocoon recovering from his injury from his battle. The Human Alliance have put in a special device putting him to hibernation and keeping the cocoon around him. In other words he won't be waking up anytime soon."
The police place the cocooned Papillon gently into the truck, while close by Robin gives the Nightwing sword to Joe and Mathew. Elsewhere paramedics carry the down Titans to the ambulances.
"You haven't changed your mind?", Joe asks.
"Yeah, having superpowers is cool and all, but I rather stick with the things I do best.", Robin said smiling. "I'm honored that you want my to join you special ops team, but my team is all I need. But if you ever need my help, call me."
"If that's the case you better have this.", Joe said giving him a comm. device. "The fact that we're here also means that our enemies may come to your dimension. I think it's better to hold onto this just in case." Joe returns the Nightwing sword the Robin. "Call it a souvenir."
Mathew presses several buttons on his wrist gauntlet. A portal opens up behind the two. Both Mathew and Joe wave farewell to Robin and depart.
Two months later...
Jump City was surrounded by the night sky, the citizens safely protected in the comfort of their homes and most likely asleep. Being a citizen in Jump City wasn't always relaxing but one thing they looked forward to was the end of the day where a pillow as soft as feathers waited with a warm bed, especially after surviving an onslaught from a killer humanoid insect.
A robbery at a bank. Horribly cliche and played out but a crime none the less. The Titans had to deal with it. Especially since the robbers where four super-powered villains.
Robin grinned with confidence as a group of Billy Numerous clones surrounded him. With a bo staff clutched tightly in his hand Robin used his bo staff to kick his body upward and do a spinning kick, knocking all of the Billy clones down. From behind him one Billy tried to attempt a sneak attack.
His sneak attack was instantly brought to a close due to a starbolt hitting him in the back. Robin turned his head and smiled up at the floating Starfire, a small sign of affection to show his thanks, before quickly returning to the battle.
Mammoth acted like a beast with his attacks but his moves were nothing compared to Beast Boy. Beast Boy seemed to be running on speed today during this battle. His shifting was quick and precise. One second he was a light hummingbird and the next he was a heavy elephant.
Although there wasn't as much bodily movements Raven's battle with Kyd Wykkyd was just as exciting. His sharp upper cuts and her shields kept the battle moving. For a minute it appeared as though he had the upper hand in battle but Raven still had a trick up her sleeve. Kyd Wykkyd backed her up into a wall and just when he was about to deliver the final blow Raven phased herself into the floor. For a split second Kyd Wykkyd let the confusion cloud his sense of battle. That split second cost him dearly when Raven reappeared with glowing white eyes behind him.
Cyborg's battle appeared to be evenly matched as his moves clashed with Gizmo. Gizmo when airborn as he tried to gain the upper hand but his effort was futile. As soon as he rose into the air Cyborg raised his sonic cannon and shot down one of Gizmo's mechanical wings.
Gizmo let out a startled scream as he flew into a wall and slid to the floor with a thump. He opened his eyes and looked around at his team. He growled in frustration and slipped his hand into his pocket, taking out a small round device that looked much like a round version of Robin's exploding disc.
"Hive Five!" he bellowed, alerting his teammates who all looked towards him at the sound of his voice. "Retreat!"
The device exploded and smoke filled the air. When it cleared the Hive Five was gone.
"Dude, these guys give villain a very bad name. Even Control Freak can do better than that.", Beast Boy said.
"If you mean that fact that he was able to hack every nuclear launch site and nearly caused a nuclear winter I must admit its an improvement.", Raven agrees.
"I can't believe we lost! AGAIN!" Gizmo cried as he waved his arms dramatically up and down while he floated in mid-air due to his hover pack. "I am so sick of losing to those snot-brains!"
"I wish Jinx were here," Mammoth muttered quietly before he sighed. "Or at least Seemore."
"Aw fish sticks to Seemore," Billy said with a wave of his hand. "He quit so good riddance to him."
"Listen, we can't think about those two," Gizmo said bitterly as he stood outside the door to the Hive Five secret base. "We need to regroup and come up with a plan to beat those Titans."
Mammoth nodded before a smirk spread across his face. "Right... but first things first. It's time for a snack!"
The group stops in front of their base front door and see Angel. "Angel, what are you doing here?", Gizmo asks.
"I'm here to pick up Kyd. He's quitting the team.", Angel said, which surprise the HIVE 5.
"You're leaving?", Gizmo screams in shock. "But why?"
Kyd nods to Angel, who nods back. "Kyd said that the appearance of Ravanger, Private HIVE becoming a famous mercenary, rumors of an unstoppable weapon known as Psychopath, and finally the near end of the world from Papillon. This proves that Jump City is slowly becoming a war zone and soon the big leagues like Lex Luthor and Joker may be involved. It's finally time for us to grow up and make a name for ourselves as of now we have entered the survival of the fittest. Plus you guys are now a laughing stock." Kyd wraps Angel with his cape and teleport. This upsets the remaining members, but they decide to forget the whole thing.
The door swished open and the boys all stepped inside. Mammoth was the first one who stepped inside, his mind set to run to the kitchen but he stopped, freezing completely frozen. His hands hung limp at his side and his mouth was agape.
"Hey, Mammoth, what's..." Gizmo's sentence trailed off as he looked at the visitor sitting on the couch looking smugly at the boys.
A tall, slender girl was sitting on the couch. She had on yellow sunglasses with orange earrings that were shaped like balls. She wore a matching orange neck guard and fingerless orange gloves that went past the elbow along with orange high heel boots that ended mid-thigh and went over the yellow pants she was wearing. The girl was wearing a matching yellow shirt that was sleeveless and exposed some of her stomach. A circle was cut in the middle of the shirt and exposed a bit of the curve of her breast. The girl was wearing red lip stick and had auburn hair styled like an affro.
The girl stood up and placed her hands on her hips. "Well, Mammoth, you're not going to just stand there are you? Come and give your big sister a hug."
"SISTER!" Billy shouted in disbelief.
Mammoth paid them no mind and swept his sister up in a giant hug, finally getting over his shock after seeing her for the first time in so long. Mammoth twirled his sister around making her giggle in merriment. He placed her down and smiled at her.
"Shimmer... it's been so long," Mammoth said softly. "What are you going here?"
"Oh you know...," Shimmer shrugged indifferently. "After a while traveling gets to be a bit boring. I thought I just pay my little brother a visit."
"Little?" Billy questioned quietly.
Gizmo narrowed his eyes. "How'd you get in?"
Shimmer shrugged. "It was easy actually. Security stinks. But all that's going to change now that I'm here. First we need to-"
"Hold up just a minute darlin'," Billy interrupted, pointing a finger at Shimmer. "Who put you in charge? This here is out base."
"You're joking right?" Shimmer asked as she eyed Billy up. He didn't seem all that scary to her. "I came all the way here to try and help this pathetic team-"
Mammoth coughed.
"Oh, sorry. You know I would never insult you, Mammoth," said Shimmer. "Listen, I'm here to help. If you elect me as your leader-"
"This is my team!" Gizmo shouted angrily, balling up his hands into fist.
The room dipped into silence.
"You're team?" Billy questioned skeptically. He pointed his thumb at himself. "This here is my team. Ain't that right, Kyd Wykkyd? Uh, he's gone!" Billy raise both his hands remembering that Kyd left.
"I thought I was leader..." Mammoth said quietly.
Shimmer burst into laughter. "This team doesn't even have a leader?!" Shimmer began to laugh harder.
The boys shifted uncomfortably in their spots, suddenly finding the floor very interesting to look at as they scuffed their feet against the floor. It never really dawned on them that they never picked a new leader to replace Jinx. During battle one of them would just throw out a command and the others would follow. Thinking about it now it was foolish but one thing was for sure, Shimmer wasn't helping the situation at all.
"Alright quit you're stinkin' laughin' we get the point." Billy said bitterly, crossing his arms.
"You boys are incompetent," Shimmer said coldly, crossing her arms. "Every team needs a leader and that leader might as well be me. I refuse to let my brother degrade himself any longer."
"You can't just barge in here and start calling the shots, Shimmer." Mammoth said. He loved his sister but even he knew when she was crossing the line.
Shimmer sighed. Her little brother had a way of getting to her. "You're right, Mammoth. I'm sorry. But that still doesn't change the fact that this team needs a strong leader."
"Why are you so interested in leading this team anyway?" Gizmo asked suspiciously.
"Because as good of villain I am being solo I'm not all that great. I need back up and who better than my own brother.", Shimmer said. "I happen to make a good name for myself in the big leagues. "Heck, when I heard stories of Papillon from Jump City nearly destroying a planet I thought that the Jump City villains have finally entered the big leagues. But seeing you guys as of now. I can see why you guys are a laughing stock."
"Laughing stock?", Gizmo asks.
"Here's the list of villains the Titans declared dangerous.", Shimmer said giving Gizmo a long list. Gizmo quickly reads the list and notices the HIVE 5 names are not in the list. Gizmo tears the list into millions of pieces in frustration.
"I still think the Hive Five is better with just us guys.", Gizmo said crossing his arms.
Shimmer paused. "Hive Five...? But there's... never mind," Shimmer shook her head and then smiled. "I understand why you all are suspicious of me but I'll make you an offer. If you can prove to me that this team is worth something I'll back off. But if my thoughts are proven true and this is the dim-witted team I think it is you hand leadership over to me."
"What do we have to do to prove we're worthy?", Billy asks.
"Defeat the Titans battle.", Shimmer answers.
The boys instantly became tense.
Gizmo gulped and looked at his teammates. "What do you guys say?"
Billy nodded. "I'm in."
"Mammoth?"
Mammoth shifted uncomfortably in his spot. "Sorry guys... but I think I'll stick this one out." he said as he went stand besides Shimmer.
Shimmer smirked and raised one finger. "I'm giving you one chances to prove yourself. After that I'm in charge."
Gizmo snorted. "Don't hold your breath."
Beast Boy sighed gleefully as he jumped on the couch and snuggled up, making himself comfortable. Just as he was about to close his eyes Cyborg snatched him up by the collar of his shirt and picked him up so they were eye level.
"Not on the couch," Cyborg said sternly. "That's what your room is for."
Beast Boy yawned as Cyborg placed him on his feet and rubbed his eyes. "Sorry dude. That battle with the Hive Five got me sleepy. That and Papillon's yawn powder is still affecting me."
Raven huffed. "I can't believe their still going by the 'Hive Five' when there are only four of them," she said in her regular monotone. "You think they would have learned to count by now."
"At least we were victorious today." Starfire said. "It was rather easy though. It makes me wish for another attack from Papillon."
"True, but the Hive Five still escaped. We need to-", Robin said, but is interrupted.
"Dude," Beast Boy interrupted. "Can't it wait until tomorrow? I'm tired!"
"Beast Boy-", before Robin could complete his sentence the Titan alarm began to flare. Robin ran to the computer to see what the trouble was. He looked back at his team. "It's them."
Despite the whining Beast Boy made nothing needed to be said and the Titans headed out of the tower and into the city.
The Titans were quick to get to the scene of the crime. They arrived in Jump City's museum in no time thanks to Raven's powers. She managed to get them inside the dark and cold museum without a sound. Robin decided to keep it that way and gestured with his hand for the Titans to move inside.
They were careful to be silent so they could find the Hive Five with the element of surprise but the Hive Five were clearly off their game tonight.
Behind the mummy's casket were two members of the Hive Five hunched together to try and keep their bodies hidden. They may have went unnoticed had they not been talking in loud harsh whispers.
"Okay, here's the plan," said Gizmo. "Billy, you go and distract them while I–"
"Hold up a minute partner," Billy said coldly. "Who put you in charge of the operation."
"Cut your whining, Billy. This isn't the time or place to-", Gizmo argues.
"Listen shorty, I contribute a lot to this team and I think I should at least get to make the game plan for once.", Billy said in retaliation.
"Who are you calling short you snot brain-", Gizmo shouts.
"Ah-hem."
The two Hive Five members gasped and looked up to see Robin leaning against the closed casket with a cool grin on his face.
Gizmo shook his head and glared at the Boy Wonder. "Hive Five, get him!", Gizmo orders activating his jet pack, flew at Robin. Before he could even get within a inch of the Boy Wonder Starfire grabbed his shoulder firmly and yanked off his mechanical book-bag, crushing it in her hand. Billy didn't even attempt to fight and took off running scared. He didn't look where he was going and bumped into Cyborg, falling to the ground. Billy backed up as the five Titans surrounded him.
Beast Boy sighed in relief and looked at his fellow teammates. "Now can we get some sleep?"
Shimmer's mouth was agape as she watched the screen before her. Little did Gizmo, and Billy know she and Mammoth had been watching the whole battle from the Hive Five secret base.
Elsewhere all over Jump City every single television showed the whole battle with everyone including the villains laughing at the Hive 5's failure.
"That was pathetic! They were caught so easily... how... why...," Shimmer looked up at her brother who was standing behind her. "Your teammates are so stupid!"
Mammoth sighed. "Shimmer-"
"Mammoth, I know they are your friends but just look at this," she said softly, gesturing towards the screen. "You need a leader. I can be that leader but in order for that to happen I need to know you have my back. Do you?"
Mammoth smiled a small smile. "Always."
The night was cold and dark as Gizmo, and Billy sat in their jail cell. Billy had on restraining handcuffs to block his powers while Gizmo had on the regular old fashion ones. Kyd Wykkyd and Gizmo sat on the left facing Billy who sat on the right. They each had their heads bowed in shame listening to the laughter from the prison staff and prisoners. The Titans defeating them, again, had been a huge upset to their egos.
Gizmo rose his head, suddenly becoming alarmed. "Did you hear that?"
"Hear what?" Billy asked.
The wall in the middle of them had a orange center in the middle which began to grow, melting off a huge piece of the wall. The boys got up and backed away, their backs pressed up against the bars in their jail cell. The wall exploded and crumbled to the ground, causing dust to cloud the air. The alarm began to ring as the dust faded. The two Hive Five boys gasped with shock. Shimmer was standing there with a cool smirk on her face and a laser gun in hand, which Gizmo instantly recognized to be one of his creations, and Mammoth by her side.
"So... who wants to join my team?" Shimmer asked with a self-satisfied smirk.
Character Data
Aliases: Starfire
Real Name: Princess Koriand'r
Species: Tamaranean
Gender: Female
Birthplace: Tamaran
Residence: Jump City
Affiliation: Teen Titans, Tamaran Army (Formerly)
Relatives: Myand'r (Father, Deceased), Luand'r (Mother, Deceased), Blackfire (Older Sister, Fugitive), Wildfire (Younger Brother, Missing), Galfore (adoptive father) , Robin (Boyfriend)
Powers & Abilities: Bright-green energy projection, Starbolt blasts/bursts, Starbolt eye beams, Accelerated healing factor, Flight, Superhuman strength, Superhuman Agility, Superhuman Durability, Superhuman Endurance, Omnilinguistic Assimilation, Invulnerability, Self-Sustenance, Experienced Hand-To-Hand Combatant, Radiation Immunity
Summary: Born on the planet Tamaran, in the Vega star system, Koriand'r is second in line to the throne of Grand Ruler. Raised by her K'Norfka, Galfore, Koriand'r became a great warrior and unmatched beauty. As a tradition, Koriand'r and her sister, Komand'r, were sent across Vega to be trained by several masters, including the Warlords of Okaara. However, Koriand'r was captured by the scourge of the galaxy, the Gordanians. Set to be a prize presented to the Citadel, Koriand'r escaped to a nearby planet, Earth. She landed in Jump City, California and went on a rampage trying to destroy her restraints. After being helped by Robin, she kissed him and instantly learned English. Wary of accepting his aid, she warned them to leave her alone. However, a collection of teenagers banded together to help her fight the Gordanians. After the battle, she translated her name to Starfire and wished to stay on Earth with her new friends.
Earth was new to Starfire, and like an eager foreign exchange student, she couldn't wait to learn about it. As the emotional anchor of the Teen Titans, Starfire is innocent, emotional, sweet, funny, and equally strong as a warrior. She is also allegedly skilled in cooking and singing. Like most Tamaranians, she is allergic to metallic chromium. Starfire was often scared that she wouldn't fit in, she would sometimes say things incorrectly, and swear in Tamaranian. Although she was homesick and spoke to her sister in transmissions, Starfire was set on calling Earth her new home. Robin became her best friend. From the start, she harbored romantic feelings, but waited for the day, he would admit his to her, which he did after the Tokyo case.
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