Chapter 14: The New Team
The sky is pitch black, except for the "stars". Nightwing, Mac, Zals, and Kindle sat around a campfire to stay warm from the wind. None of them could sleep after what Buzz did and how he tried to kill them. After Buzz fell off the cliff, Zals and Kindle found Nightwing and Mac. They help them to a safer place, Zals then made a green substance for Nightwing's side. Nightwing couldn't believe how fast it was working. Zals used the green substance for Mac's leg and wrap it up. Before they knew it, Mac was walking again.
"Hey Zals, what was that stuff you used on me and Mac?" asked Nightwing.
"its call Dziedet. All it does is help your white blood cells heal the wound faster," said Zals.
"That's amazing," said Kindle.
"How did you make it? I mean you don't have the same stuff on your home planet," said Mac.
"Well on Leaf, I learn so many things on plants. I just didn't learn types, I learned how to see if a plant has the same healing powers as any other plant," said Zals.
"Well, you're doing a great job," said Nightwing.
"Thanks," said Zals.
"So, Nightwing, there's something I want to ask you." said Mac.
"What is it?"
"Ok after the bell rang for the Death Games to began, I notice that you and Shadow were the first to grab your stuff and go. Have you met Shadow after that?"
"I did, she was running away from a creature. I saw her and ran after her. Before I knew it, we were running for our lives. But when we reached a cliff, Shadow grabbed a vine and gave it to me. I didn't want to leave her alone, and I wanted to tell her how I feel. But before I could say anything, Shadow gave me a kiss to the cheek and pushed me across. She told me we'll find each other again."
"Aww, true love," said Kindle and Zals.
"Way to go man," said Mac.
"Thanks, that's why I'm looking for her. And I don't care about the rules to the Death Games, I'm going to find her and keep her safe," said Nightwing.
Before anyone could say anything Ki appear on the sky.
"Greetings players. I hope you're having a wonderful time in the Death Games," said Ki as he smiled an evil grin. "Well today has been an interesting day, there has been one death. Saill from the planet Tug. He was shot to death."
Than the screen shows the death of Saill, the group looked away.
Nightwing could feel anger boiling up in his stomach. 'How could Buzz do this?'
"Well players, that's all for today. Take care." Than Ki disappear.
"Wait I thought Buzz died," said Kindle.
"We're not for sure," said Nightwing.
"So he could be alive?" said Zals in a shaky voice.
"He could be or maybe they didn't find his body," said Mac.
"Who knows but just to be safe, we'll have to take turns staying on guard," said Nightwing.
"Agreed," said Mac, Zals, and Kindle.
"Can I take the first watch?" asked Mac.
"Why do you want to go first?" asked Kindle.
"Cause once I fall asleep, I'll never wake up till morning."
"In that case take first watch," said Nightwing. "And if anything goes wrong, wake me up."
"Ok," said Mac.
"Wait shouldn't Mac use a weapon?" asked Zals.
"Are you worried about me cutie?" Zals began to blush. "Don't worry, I have powers."
"You do?" asked Kindle.
"Yeah, I can make a gooey substance that sticks to people like a fly trap," said Mac.
"That's what you used on Buzz?" Nightwing asked.
"Yeah. Well, now that you know you don't have to worry about me, you guys go to sleep," said Mac.
"Okay. Mac, stay on watch for three hours. Zals, you'll go next than Kindle and me. Does everybody understand?" They nodded. "Good, now let's rest."
Watchtower
Zatanna sat on her bed flipping through a magic book that she already read. She looked up and saw a picture of her and Nightwing, but he was younger and had the persona of Robin.
'We took that when we first started dating,' thought Zatanna as she grabbed the photo and traced his face. 'Why did we break up? I wish it never happen, but it did. I just have to accept the fact that we weren't meant to be. But I know we'll always be friends. After what happened to that Saill; Nightwing didn't know him that well, but he doesn't want anybody to die or get hurt. He has a big heart.'
Zatanna put the photo away, looked at the mirror that she was clutching, and chuckled.
'I'm not crying. I guess I'm finally moving on. Nightwing, please come back home, we miss you. Please don't leave us.'
Death Games
Nightwing watched the woods, hoping to see her coming to him. But nothing. All he wants is Shadow to come back.
'I wonder what she's doing?' thought Nightwing. 'I wonder if she misses me.' Nightwing heard a scream. 'Not again.'
"Mat, Kindle, Zals wake up somebody's in trouble," said Nightwing as he shook them awake.
"Who?" asked Mat.
"I don't know, but they need help. Let's go!" yelled Nightwing.
They ran towards the source of the scream and it kept getting louder and louder.
"SCAR!" screamed a voice.
Than Nightwing heard a splash, "There in the water!"
The sun was beginning to rise and they saw Jen with her leg wrapped in a bandage and sitting on a rock. Scar lay in the water, he has a hand on his left shoulder. In front of him is a scorpion like creature; it has the tail, legs, and claws of a scorpion but has a body of a horse and a head of rattlesnake.
"What do we do?" asked Kindle.
"Zals, Kindle get to Jen and take her back to camp. You still have that stuff that fixed me and Mac up, right?" asked Nightwing.
"Yes, I do," said Zals.
"Mac, you and me will deal with that creature." Mac nodded. "Let's do this."
Kindle and Zals made their way towards Jen. Nightwing and Mac decided to sneak up on the creature. Nightwing took out a taser; he saw Mac took out bolos. The creature got its tail ready to strike Scar, but Mac threw his bolos at the creature's legs. The creature turned and saw Nightwing and Mac, it went towards Mac. Nightwing ran and did a flip and dropkicked on the creature's back, he took his taser and stuck it in the creature's neck. The creature fell to the ground.
"Huh that was easy," said Mac.
"Mac?" Asked Scar.
"Yeah."
Nightwing went to him, "Are you ok?"
"Nightwing, good to see you. I'm fine, it's Jen, I'm worried about her," said Scar as he tried to turn his head. "Where is she?"
"Zals and Kindle took her to our camp," said Mac.
"Zals will get her fix up," said Nightwing.
"That's good," said Scar.
They heard the monster growl.
"Nightwing can we go now, before it wakes up?" asked Mac.
"Yeah, Scar can you walk?"
"Yes."
Nightwing gave his hand and Scar accepts it. Scar placed his hand back on his bad shoulder and started to walk. The trio heads towards camp where they found Kindle cooking and Zals rewrapping Jen's bandages on her leg. Nightwing noticed that Jen didn't have her mask on. Jen turned her head towards them; she has a scar on her right cheek and red ruby eyes that made her stunning. Jen started to stand up but...
"Jen, sit down if you want that leg to get better," said Scar. Jen nodded and smile at him. Scar smile back.
Nightwing helped Scar sit down and Zals went to work. Nightwing saw that Scar's blood is purple, but there's green mix with it. The edges of the wound are a blackish color.
"This isn't good," said Zals.
"What's wrong?" asked Nightwing.
"He's been poison."
Everybody's eyes widen. Nobody spoke until Mac asked if there was anything they could do.
"I can make an antidote, but it'll take time," said Zals.
"How long?" asked Kindle.
"An hour."
"Will Scar last that long?" asked Jen.
"Yes, but we can't move just yet. Sorry Nightwing," said Zals as she gave a sad look to Nightwing.
"Its fine," said Nightwing trying not to sound hurt.
"Why are you sorry?" asked Jen.
"We're looking for someone," said Nightwing.
"Why?" asked Scar.
"I can't say," said Nightwing.
"I understand, but I'm glad you saved us. I mean, we've been together since this morning, than the next thing we know we were attack," said Scar.
"What?" asked Zals, Kindle, and Mac.
"Me and Scar love each other," said Jen.
"We've just found each other yesterday and I told her how I feel about her. And she felt the same," said Scar.
"Aww," said Zals and Kindle.
"At first I wanted to win the Death Games, but know I just want to be with her," said Scar as he grabbed Jen's hand.
"And I want to be with him," said Jen.
"I wish we could do something," said Mac.
"And that's what we're going to do," said Nightwing in a determine voice. "We're going to end the Death Games together!"
"What?!" yelled the group.
"Come on, we can do this. I mean nobody wants to die right?" They all nodded their heads. "We all have families and friends back home that we want to go back to."
Nightwing began to realize his family and friends back home. "Scar, Jen, you two love each other. Don't you want to leave this place and get married and start a family?" Scar and Jen look at each other and nodded. "And after this game, there'll be more if we allow it. It's time we put an end to this. I'm not going to force you guys to do this with me, but it's the right thing to do. So who's with me?"
Silence fell upon the group.
"I'm in," said Kindle. "I have a little sister back home and she's blind. My parents are barely home, so I'm all she got. I'll do anything to go home alive to my sister."
"I'm in," said Jen. "So I can be happy with the person I love and that my children won't have to go through this."
"I'm in," said Scar. "When we succeed, Jen and I will be alive."
"I'm in," said Mac. "I've lost my older brother in the Death Games. I don't want that to happen to anybody else."
"I'm in," said Zals. "I know we're supposed to hate each other, because we're from different planets. But look at us, we've become friends. Or in Nightwing, Scar, and Jen's case… lovers."
"What do you mean?" asked Jen.
"Oops, sorry I wasn't supposed to say that," said Zals.
"It's alright Zals. You see, I'm looking for Shadow. Because I love her," said Nightwing.
"Good for you man," said Scar.
"You're looking for Shadow?" asked Jen.
"Yes," said Nightwing with a smile.
Jen fiddled with her fingers nervously. "Nightwing, I saw and talked to Shadow."