Titan War
Chapter 21 Family and Friends
By: Major144
Disclaimer: I do not own Teen Titans. This is just a story for fun.
Rose made her way to Jericho's room to tell him what she talked about with Robin.
"So you see Jericho you and I are possibly the only people who can help Kyd. He needs our help." Said Rose.
Jericho nodded in agreement and then wrote something on a piece paper before handing it to Rose. Rose read what Jericho wrote. Jericho wanted to free Robin, Red X, and Kyd and escape to join the Titans. Rose sighed and looked at her younger brother sadly.
"I know how you feel. I want to help them and I know you...want to head back to the Titans. I...honestly want to help them, but I'm afraid of what father would do...to us. Father has never failed...in any of his goals. His assassinated politicians, taken on armies of trained killers, and toppled third world regimes. Father is truly a frightening person." Said Rose.
Jericho put a hand on Rose's shoulder. Rose looked at Jericho and he smiled at her.
"Your honestly the only real family I really care about. I guess will...try to help Kyd out and then will figure out what...to do next." Said Rose.
The two of them headed towards Kyd's room. On the way there they passed Red X.
"What are you two up to?" Asked Red X.
"Were going to try and help Kyd, he needs all the help he can get including yours." Said Rose.
"Well you can count me out. I'm not getting within ten feet of that psycho." Said Red X.
"Kyd isn't responsible for his actions! His a victim!" Said Rose as she glared at Red X.
"Fine. Whatever you say. I'm just saying his dangerous thats all." Said Red X as he raised his hands defensively.
"Look...it would be nice if you would helped us with Kyd. He needs friends and people he can trust...and you kind of fall in that category." Said Rose as she took a deep breath.
"Friend isn't the right word for me. Kyd and I are more like comrades. We aren't close." Said Red X as he glanced at the floor then back at Rose. "Word of advise don't get your hopes up. You think Kyd is your friend...and maybe he is, but his also unstable and can turn on you. And when he does you need to be ready. After all you can't trust anyone these days."
Rose glanced at Jericho then turned back to Red X.
"Your wrong. There are people...you can still trust." Said Rose.
"You sound like on of the Titans. Oh well. Best of luck to you." Said Red X as he walked away.
Rose and Jericho just watched Red X walk away before they continued on to Kyd's room. They made it to the room. Rose knocked on the door.
"Kyd it's me. Ravager and I brought Jericho with me. Look if your still upset about that incident you had with Jericho looking at your memories...I forgive you. I know what happened wasn't your fault." Said Rose.
There was no response. Rose went to the door controls and used them to override the locking mechanisms. The door opened and Rose and Jericho walked into the room. The room was completely dark. Rose reached for the light switch and flipped it. Rose looked around the room and saw Kyd hunched over in a corner in the fetal position. Kyd wasn't wearing his cowl and he looked terrible! Kyd's skin looked paler and his eyes looked tired as if he had not slept well. A look of great concern appeared on Rose and Jericho's faces as they walked over to Kyd.
"Kyd...are you ok? Just nod your head or something." Said Rose as she crouched down next to Kyd.
Kyd just glanced at her, but he seemed to be looking through her rather then at her.
"Look me and Jericho are here to help. Were your friends and whatever your father is doing to you...were going to help you get through this ok." Said Rose.
Kyd seemed to take notice of Rose this time. Then his eyes turned a darker shade of red and he swung a clawed hand at Rose! Jericho saw what was happening and quickly yanked Rose back avoiding the swing. Kyd starred at his hand in confusion and then a look of fear appeared on his face as he glanced at Rose and Jericho with an apologetic look on his face, before he pulled the cowl back over his head and put his head between his knees. Rose started to move towards Kyd, but he raised one of his hands indicating her to stop.
"Look...I know what you just did wasn't your doing. I know your scared about what...you might do to others, but you have to let us help you. You can trust us." Said Rose as she moved closer towards Kyd, with Jericho behind her.
Kyd looked at Rose hopefully and he started to get up. Then he glanced at something behind Rose and Jericho and his eyes widened in fear.
Rose and Jericho turned around and saw Slade standing in the doorway.
"You two come." Ordered Slade.
"But..." Began Rose.
"Come." Said Slade.
Rose and Jericho looked back at Kyd sadly before they walked out of the room and the door closed. Slade looked at Rose and Jericho.
"What were you doing in there?" Demanded Slade.
"We were seeing how Kyd was doing. He needs...help father. What Kyd's father is doing to him isn't right! Kyd is in horrible condition thanks to Satanus! His endanger of losing himself." Said Rose.
"I'm perfectly aware of Kyd's condition. There is nothing you can do to help him and I forbid you from seeing him." Said Slade.
"You can't do...that! I refuse to believe that Kyd can't be helped! His one of your apprentices you should care! Your going to lose him!" Shouted Rose.
"I know there is a chance that I will lose him. It is an acceptable loss." Said Slade.
"Your a monster! Don't you care about anyone besides us and yourself!" Shouted Rose.
"The ends will justify the means. Your excused." Said Slade as he turned around and walked away.
Rose just starred at her father in disbelief. She felt her blood boil. Without even thinking she pulled out one of her katanas and charged at her father's back preparing to thrust the sword into Slade's back! In one fluid motion Slade sidestepped the thrust grabbed Rose from behind by the arm and began to twist it! Rose cried in pain as she let go of her sword.
"You've improved, but your still a hundreds years to early to take me down." Whispered Slade.
"Why...are you doing all this?! Your an evil monster!" Shouted Rose.
"It's to make a better world. A new world of order. I may be a monster, but at least I'm not afraid to show it. I'm evil, but I'm a necessary evil. You'll understand how the real world looks soon enough." Said Slade before he glanced over to Jericho.
Jericho had a pleading looks in his eyes begging Slade not to harm Rose. Slade released Rose and she fell to the ground rubbing her arm.
"I'll let you off with a warning this time, but anymore acts of rebellion will not be tolerated and you will be punished." Said Slade as he walked away.
Jericho ran over to Rose and helped her up.
"We were almost free that time. I thought I had him. I...guess nothing gets by father." Said Rose as she looked at Jericho.
Jericho gave Rose a look that said he didn't approve of Rose trying to kill Slade.
"Don't give me that look. You would be just as happy as me if father was gone. Killing father would free us from this life." Said Rose.
Jericho gave Rose another look. Rose realized how much she sounded like her father and that thought sent a shiver down her spine. She looked at Jericho with a small smile on her face.
"You know it's funny. I'm the older sister and it's my job to look after you and make sure you walk the right path. But in this case it's you keeping me on the right path. Killing father wouldn't free us, it would only make me as bad as him. Jericho...your honestly the only family member I truly care about. I'm not...sure what to do." Said Rose as she starred at the ground.
Jericho gave Rose a hug and a look that said everything was going to be alright and that they would figure out what to do. Rose just smiled.
"For someone who can't speak you have a lot of good things to say." Said Rose.
Jericho smiled and the two of them walked to their rooms.
In another dimension the Seven were rested up. Satanus and Blaze gathered them up to explain their next plan.
"Alright were going to work together with Slade's forces to destroy the Wizard's champion and the Titans." Said Blaze.
"We will send half of you to attack while the rest remain here. Greed you will be in charge of the attack. You will take Sloth, Gluttony, and Envy with you. You will have two objectives. Destroy the heroes and bring Raven here to me." Said Satanus.
"What?! How come your not sending me! I will destroy all those heroes!" Snarled Wrath as he glared at Satanus.
"Wrath your to destructive to send. You'll probably end up destroying Raven and I need her alive. Is that understood?" Said Satanus as he glared right back at Wrath with a menacing look in his eyes.
Wrath backed down and glared at the floor.
"Fine." He grumbled.
Satanus opened a portal to Slade's lair. Satanus entered the portal followed by Greed, Gluttony, Sloth, and Envy. Slade stood in his private quarters back facing the demons.
"Greetings Slade." Said Satanus as the portal closed.
"Satanus. To what do I owe this little visit?" Said Sladevas he turned to face Satanus.
"I'm here to suggest a combined attack by our forces to destroy the Titans and Marvel Jr." Said Satanus.
"Very well. I'll send some of my forces to aid yours." Said Slade as he pushed a button on his desk.
The door opened and in walked M.A.R.S. and several Terra clones.
"Excellent. I also request that my son Kyd joins in this attack." Said Satanus.
"Very well Kyd will accompany our forces." Said Slade as he pressed another button on his desk.
A few minutes later Kyd was walked into the room by two robot guards. Kyd looked at his father, but only a small look of fear appeared in his eyes. Satanus grinned evilly. Kyd was slowly losing the will to fight off Satanus's influence. Soon Kyd would be an obedient little puppet.
"Greed I leave everything in your capable hands." Said Satanus as he opened up a portal.
"You can count on me Lord Satanus." Said Greed as Satanus went through the portal and vanished.
"Go forth and destroy the Titans." Said Slade.
Greed nodded as he opened up a portal and he and the other forces went through it and vanished. Slade sat behind his desk and turned on a monitor to watch the carnage unfold.
To be continued.