A/N: I'm sorry, but you're all going to hate me at the end of this chapter…
That is all.
It's suspiciously quiet as I set off in a run towards the Brotherhood HQ. It's not far away at all, Mike can still see me. Or so I can assume. I've worked out how to tell the Titans from the Brotherhood bastards. Just look for a communicator. If they have the communicator, they are obviously a Titan. How the hell didn't I notice this before?
Like now is an example. There's a 7 foot tall mammoth of a guy walking towards me. If the fact that he isn't wearing a communicator isn't enough to warn me that he's one of them, the whole spinning a sword in his hands does.
Two can play at that game. I pull out a pair of throwing knives. One in each hand. The mammoth man crouches down like he's about to run straight at me, so I throw the knives straight at his chest.
Bingo.
Mammoth falls forward and lands on the ground with a sickening thud. He deserved it though. I just want my knives back. Thankfully he's landed on his side. I remove the blades from his body and grumble as warm liquid gushes onto my hands.
Gross.
I use my shirt to remove the blood from my knives, jump over Mammoth's body and dance in victory cause there's pretty much nothing blocking my way. I won't lie. I do feel anxious as I approach the security gates. I can't tell if the silence around me is a good thing or a bad thing. I'm assuming it's the latter… they must be planning something.
Raising my arms, pink energy flows easily to the door. The screeching of metal and the click of a lock tells me that my work here is done. I give the door a slight kick just to test it. Sure enough, it creaks open. I do a victory backflip from the staircase and run to find Mike and Brittany. I'm assuming they've returned to the jet.
It doesn't take me long to get back to the jet. I'm out of breath because I've run so fast. The door is unlocked so when I walk in to find a still unconscious Brittany and Mike and Tina standing over her, I'm not surprised.
"Her condition hasn't changed. Looks like she'll be out for a while. You unlock the gates?" Mike asks without even looking up from Brittany.
"Maybe that thing you used as a little harsh." I say, kinda pissed that my Brit-Brit is totally out of it right now. "And yeah, I opened them. I think the Brotherhood is up to something. It's quiet out there now."
Mike's facial expression doesn't change. Not even a little. He must have been expecting it.
"I already told you, she'll be okay." Mike says. "And thank you. But yes, that's as expected. We're nearly finished with the battle. They will group as many members as they can before they attack again. We've taken most of them out."
"Almost over? What!?" I ask genuinely shocked.
"Yes." Mike says in a voice that informs me not to question his judgement.
"Brittany messed up their systems. They are practically doomed without it. Only the 'majors' of the Brotherhood are left. We don't want them to be killed. That's why I need to give you-" Mike reaches into his pocket and pulls out the thing that he hurt Brittany with. "this. Any of those villains like Madame Rouge, Invisiboy etc, I need you to use that on them and bring them to me. We'll lock them up in solitary confinement and question them."
"Okay, that's coo-"
I finish what I say as soon as I see Brittany stirring in her 'sleep'.
"Brittany honey? It's me, I'm here" I say as I stroke her forehead.
Her brow crinkles in confusion as she slowly opens her eyes. My heart is pounding against my chest. Is this what a heart attack feels like? I swear I see a slight smile on her face as she looks at me.
"Hey baby, I've misse-" I try to talk but again, Brittany grabs my throat and tries to squeeze the life out of me. God fucking dammit, she's still possessed.
"KILL IT MIKE, KILL IT WITH FIRE!" I scream.
Mike's on it before I can even blink. As quickly as Brittany was attacking me, she's back on the bed, unconscious and in almost exactly the same position as before.
"Thanks." I say while massaging my throat.
Why is it always the throat?
Mike clears his throat before speaking again.
"The rest of the Titans will arrive here in 2 minutes approx. You and I will help them with the fight. Hopefully it won't be too bloody. Tina-" Mike turns his back on me and puts his hands on her shoulders. "I want you to stay here. Given your condition. I won't risk you getting hurt."
Tina looks a little pissed off.
"But Michael, I'm fine. It's not like I'm totally incapable." Tina murmurs, angrily.
Oh wow, the full name... She's obviously annoyed. I wonder if she's okay.
"I said no. You stay here and look after Brittany. There's no doubt that there will be more Titan casualties. Maybe even deaths. I need you to keep as safe as possible. You're one of the only healers we know of." Mike says.
He strokes Tina's cheek and smiles sadly.
"Okay." Tina frowns. "But if you need any help, any at all, you must let me know."
"I will. See you soon sweetness." Mike says and eugh barf!
I'm all for romance but this is exhausting. Who am I kidding? I hate it all.
Thankfully Mike and Tina are distracted by various jets approaching. The floor beneath us quakes as the jets make their descents.
"Santana, let's go."
I'm too nervous to say anything so I just suck my lips into my mouth and nod my head. The first thing I see when we leave that most of the fighter jets have already landed. The familiarity of recognizing all the titans is relieving. I can see Starfire and Robin, there's Cyborg and Bumble Bee too. I recognize Hotspot and I'm pleasantly surprised to see Liana and her family. She gives me a wink and I smile and wave in return.
I see Sugar and I run over to her and give her a hug.
"How are you doing?" I ask her as she reaches into the entrance of her jet and helps the kids out.
Sugar hands me Teether as she unbuckles Melvin from her seatbelt. Timmy seems to have ripped his seatbelt apart and jumps down the three steps with a thud. Teether babbles in my arms and I can't help but think it's adorable. Then I get pissed because these kids shouldn't even be here.
"I'm as awesome as ever." Sugar says. I resist the urge to roll my eyes. "Watch out, Bobby needs to get out."
"Bobby? Who the fu- heck is Bobby." I need to watch my language now that there are children around.
"Bobby is my imaginary friend!" Melvin says.
Oh. Okay. I see how it is, I can totally play along.
"Aww how cute. What is he, a kitten? A puppy? A penguin?" I ask.
Okay so maybe that sounded a little patronizing… But what the hell do I know about kids and imaginary friends?
"Nope. He's a ginormous teddy bear who kicks butt. And has red eyes." Melvin replies.
So they have a teddy bear who kicks ass? Yeah right.
"Okey dokey, if you say so." Again I feel the urge to roll my eyes. But even I know that doing it to a kid would be harsh.
Suddenly I'm pushed to the side with an invisible force. I didn't even see a thing.
"The hell was that!?" I shout.
"I did ask you to move." Sugar says in a sing songy voice.
"So you're telling me this Bobby actually exists?" I ask Sugar with a raised eyebrow.
"Of course he does! He's their imaginary friend!" Sugar says like it's the simplest thing in the world.
"Right, okay." I say, defeated.
I can't actually believe I'm having this discussion.
"Where's Brittany?" Sugar asks. "You two are normally attached at the hip."
I don't know what it is, but for some reason Sugar realized that she probably shouldn't have asked that question.
I thought I was holding up fine, but when I feel my eyes burn with the need to cry, I realize this is hurting me way more than I let on.
"They've taken control over her." I say as I chew the insides of my lip. "Mike used that taser thing on her, and she's totally out right now, but it's only a matter of time until she wakes up again and tries to wreak havoc. Mike doesn't know how to change her back, and it's bound to happen to more titans."
"Jeez, that's awful. I'm sorry to hear that." Sugar says.
"It's oka-" I'm interrupted as Mike claps his hands together and asks the Titans to gather round.
"Now that we're all here, I'd like to say thank you all for your selflessness. It takes an incredible amount of courage for any person to face a mission as dangerous as this. Most of this journey is complete. That does not however, mean that this will be any easier." Mike says.
Damn it, he totally read my mind.
"This is no longer a mission to kill. We must capture the last of the members of the Brotherhood. 3 of our own have been already been brainwashed. It's likely there will be more. I do not want that to happen." Mike continues
I feel a lump in my throat as I try not to think about Brittany. Some Titans look in my direction. They must know that it's Brittany who's been brainwashed. I see some titans consoling Cyborg too. I had forgotten about Beast Boy, they are best friends. It's selfish but I'm glad someone else will be able to understand how I feel.
"It seems like the Brotherhood is planning something big. A last minute plan. Fabray, I'd like to see you as soon as possible." Mike says as he looks at Quinn. She nods her head in approval. He must want her to look into the future. It's not exactly something she can force… it has to happen naturally.
I think I 'm hearing things when I hear a high pitched screech in the distance. I soon recognize the sound as a missile.
We're being attacked.
Some Titans manage to run away before we're hit. I protect Sugar and the kids using my powers as a barrier. My eyes glow pink and my hands shoot energy as a barrier around us stops concrete and fire from hurting us.
"Cool!" I hear Melvin whisper.
I want to tell her that it isn't cool as a matter of fact and that this mission is too dangerous for them.
"Thanks." Sugar says.
"It's okay." I reply.
I put my powers out for the time being. "Let's get you guys to a shelter. You can stay there and keep safe." I say.
"No, we want to help!" Timmy says.
"You're 4. You're not helping." I scoff.
"YOU'RE NOT MY REAL MOM!" he shouts and my hair flies back at the sound of his voice.
I totally forgot about that super power. Damn it.
"Okay! Okay shh, you can help. Just make sure you stay with Sugar at all times." I say, shrugging my shoulders.
What can you say to that?
I'm totally distracted when I see Tina being attacked. I thought she was on rest? I run over to her and kick the guy in the back who's attacking her. It's that creepy Voldemort look alikes friend! Ugh the bastard.
"No story for you, Tina!" He says while holding a sword to her face.
Tina cowers as she protects her face and stomach. Holy shit, is that a bump I see?
Oh my god, Tina's pregnant.
"Let her alone you asshole!" I shout.
I want to beat the crap out of this guy, but then I remember what Mike told me. I pull out my taser thing and press it to the assholes head.
"Rud-"
He's about to talk but I zap him before he has the chance. Take that! I hardly even have time to be arrogant when I'm knocked off my feet. The blur that speeds away from me lets me know that it was Brittany.
I think this has to be one of the only times where I'm not happy to see her. Brittany's taking all of the Titans out – zipping around each Titan and knocking them down. She's giving the Brotherhood the upper hand.
I hear a woman's laughter. Madam bitchass Rouge of course. I try to sneak my throwing knives out of my belt but unfortunately she catches me. She wraps her arms around my body and squeezes as hard as she can. It hurts so much. I grunt as I try to escape her death grip. I'm struggling to breathe.
I can't get out.
Shit…
I'm losing control of my emotions. I'm scared and my eyes begin to glow. Madam Rouge screams in pain and her arms quickly unravel from around my waist. Is she resistant to my powers?
Time to test it out. Now that I have the upper hand, I throw energy at her. I laugh as I hit Madam Rouge square in the face. I cartwheel over to her and taser the shit out of her. Ha. Revenge is so sweet.
I want to dance in triumph but again, I'm knocked to the floor. This time there's a weight on top of me. I don't even have to open my eyes to know it's Brittany. I'd recognize her smell anywhere.
"Hey you." I say. "Still under control?"
I'd say she definitely was still under control, seeing as she's trying to punch me right now.
I need to defend myself and I know I have to taser Brittany again. It's going to be so hard. I don't want to knock her unconscious. But I guess it's better than her unknowingly killing one of our own…
I light up my hands with my powers and use them to create a barrier. She's getting pissed. Brittany vibrates her arms in an attempt to break it and growls in frustration when she can't
"Fuck you." Brittany grunts.
Wow, feisty!
"You already have sweetie." I reply.
I swear I see her smirk slightly before she disappears out of sight.
As I'm about to stand up, Tina lets me a hand.
"Thanks." I say, smiling at her.
I try not to look down at her stomach. "Why haven't you told people you're pregnant?" I whisper.
Tina hushes me as soon as she hears the P word.
Oops.
"That's not something I want people to know right now. If it gets in the wrong hands… I don't even want to think about it." Tina mumbles.
I feel horrible for even asking now. Damn me and my observant mind.
"Okay, I get it. This conversation never happened." I smile and walk away from her, pretending nothing out of the ordinary has happened.
I look around for what to do next. There's no one really around… It's silent again for some reason. Hell, even Tina has managed to disappear somewhere.
"Hello." I hear an eerie, raspy voice say whilst something cold is pressed into my gut.
The hair on the back of my neck raises and I know this isn't good.
Sharp pain tears through my lower body.
This pain is like nothing I've ever felt before. My hands shake as I try to find out what has happened. I place my hand over my bladder – where the pain is.
I'm bleeding.
The pain is agonizing. I can feel the life draining from my body as I fall to the ground.
I'm dying. I know it.
"Santana!?" I hear someone shout from the distance. I can't even tell who it is.
Everything is going quiet.
There's a strange taste of iron in my throat and I didn't even notice that I'm struggling to breathe. I gasp for air and I feel wet warmth trickling down my lips. I'm going to bleed to death. I' m dying and there's nothing I can do. I can't even shout for help. My head hits the ground and I look to the side.
The last thing I see is Brittany crouching over me.
She's distraught.
I know her hands are on my face but I can't actually feel them. What I do feel is her applying pressure to my wound. I scream in discomfort. This is excruciating. She places kisses to my face and I realize that I've finally got my Brittany back. I smile at her and I'm openly crying. Both from pain and happiness.
The last thing I remember is the feeling of drifting off to sleep, feeling strangely at peace and the sound of Brittany's screams as she throws herself on top of me.
A/N: Well, am I an asshole or what? So much for Christmas spirit and love and happiness.
The next chapter will be Brittany's POV, just so you know ;)
2 chapters left… one more after that, which is an epilogue!
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