Tai: "This should be a bit more action packed and might be a bit more graphic than normal."
Aka: "Should being the key word."
Tai; "You're still mad that I haven't updated the Bobobo story, aren't you?"
Aka: ~Pouting~
Tai: "Let's just get going…"
Disclaimer: Taiski does not own DC Comics or any related media. Genso is owned by KINGREADER. Scope is owned by Chalant Lover. Taiski owns the other Ocs.
The Eyes of Red and Heart of Black
Chapter 29: Isolation Leads to a Bitter Taste
[1st Person point / Thoughts]
What will my fate be? That is the ultimate question. It plagues the minds of man, through out their years. But I am not a simple man, I am a vampire. A ravaging, immortal beast that prowls the moon lit night. And yet, the questions continue to haunt my mind. Why? I have done nothing but hurt. My primal rage, uncontrollable. My intentions, misinterpreted. The Justice League is a symbol of my greatest wish. And the team, they treat me like one of their own. But, for how long? I have been denied happiness before…
[3rd Person point]
Octavian's were interrupted by the sound of the door opening. It was Superboy. The boy of steel was one guess Octavian wasn't expecting. The first night the vampire stayed in the cave, he and Superboy had gotten into a fight. Why he was walking into the guest room Octavian was staying, he had no idea.
"Hey." the kryptonian/human said, like he and Octavian were meeting for lunch. The vampire nodded to show he heard Superboy. "Look, I know we got off to a bad start," the boy continued, "but… maybe we could be friends?"
"What brings the change in character?" Octavian asked, not understanding why Superboy would try to… well, you know. "First off," the clone said, "you saved M'gann." That was true. "And, to be truthful, the only reason I didn't trust you was because…" "Because I'm a vampire." Octavian interrupted, "I thought as much." Superboy stood up. "Hey! It's not like that!" "Then what is it?" Octavian asked.
"I didn't trust you because," Superboy said, "I was afraid you'd take M'gann from me…" Octavian stared at the boy for a minute. Then, what was being implied sank in. "You were afraid that," Octavian said, "M'gann would end up falling for me? When you wanted to be with her?" Superboy nodded.
Octavian was taken aback by this. This situation was new to him. He'd seen it happen while on his travels. But, he had never been a part of it before. Superboy didn't trust him at first because, he felt threatened. Threatened that M'gann would…
Octavian began laughing at this. The clone of Superman was afraid that the girl he like would end up falling for another guy. "What's so funny?" Superboy asked, flustered. "I'm sorry," Octavian said between laughs, "It's just… You're the boy of steel. The thought of you…" Octavian couldn't finish his sentence, he was having trouble breathing. Superboy stood there for a minute, before joining the vampire in the laughing. The atmosphere in the room was starting to lighten up, both of the boys heard something. It sounded like heavy machinery.
"What's?" Superboy didn't get to finish his sentence. For an explosion interrupted him. "Octavian, Superboy," Aqualad's voice came in via mind link, "I think you should see this." The two walked out to the front of Sulphuris's house. What they saw was a sight most horrid.
Tai: "And… to be continued."
Aka: "What?"
Tai: "JK. JK."
Outside was a troop of armored gorillas with guns attacking the city. The rest of the team was already fighting to push the apes back. Superboy and Octavian immediately jumped in to help. After Superboy's classic 'I hate monkeys' line.
"What are these things?" Kid Flash asked via mind link. "The Primate Enforcer Unit," Octavian answered, "But that means… Everyone get down!" the team moved out of the way of Genso jumping in from atop a pile of rubble.
"Aw! I missed." the brawler exclaimed, "oh well, won't happen twice." He roundhouse kicked Aqualad in the face before the Atlantian and himself engaged in close combat.
"Artemis," Robin ordered, "Get to high ground and be our eyes and ears. KF, back up Aqualad. Superboy, MM, help me set up a perimeter." 'What should I do?" Octavian asked. Robin looked at the vampire. He was going to say something, but apparently, the bad guys like to appear at the most aggravating of times. It was that Hawaiian combat Barbie and the claw guy. They were standing on the bodies of civilians and the rubble of the buildings.
"Aloha." Barbie girl said. The claw guy extended his blades from his gauntlets and jumped at Robin. But… Slash! Gruft stood between the boy wonder and the would be assailant. In each hand, Gruft held a single edge sword, which he used to hold off the claw guy's, um, claws.
"Easy there Wolfe." he said, "if you want to rumble, I'm all to happy to oblige." 'Wolfe' didn't seem to like his nickname. "The name's Puma," The claw guy now known as Puma, like the cat, said, "Remember it, for it's…" "'Going to be the last name I ever hear.' Yeah, yeah." Gruft didn't seem that impressed.
"Hey!" Barbie shouted, "I'm still here! Don't ignore me!" She was going to shoot Gruft while his back was turned, but her arm was moved to the left by an invisible force, *coughHaracough*, and was distracted by that. "Robin," Octavian said, "we need to continue with a plan. What do you need me to do?" "You can die after I shoot your head full of bullets." Robin and Octavian turned to see Scope standing behind them.
Tai: "Ok, now to be continued."
Aka: "That's better."
Tai: "I know having Octavian laugh is a bit out of character, but he is more than what you've seen him as. His interaction with Superboy was originally going to be a rivalry where they continue to out due one each other. But that's a bit out of character for both of them. And, as I said earlier, Octavian's getting to know the team will be chapters in the story 'One with the Pack'. It will come out when I can write and upload it."
Aka: "You know the drill."
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