So we are going to head on down to the next episode of Teen Titans, Phosphophollite Chronicles. Now I've been giving it a bit of thought and I came to a decision what I would do. I'm going to try and get this episode up and going with two solid parts. The reason why is because the episode I'm using is shorter and would've focus on Star and Beast Boy. However, I wish to get the Phos and Poison feud going on this end. And since it does involve the first feud between Robin and Slade, it seems to be the most awfully fitting that Phos and Poison have their own fight. Trust me, that would happen in the second part. For now, let's just focus on this little filler as a way in going through with the story.

Also, there's going to be a bit of a problem updating the Christmas episode after this. Giving now that we're in the Christmas season, I'm afraid I won't keep that promise. After all, a guest review, which is one of four people who reviewed it, told me that I need to look after myself and don't overdue this hobby. Still, I had planned on doing this but with the Nevermore episode I posted took longer, with the second part that had taken many months, I guess I lost track of time. Also, I had many other stories I'm working on, so this is no doubt a problem. He also told me that it would be all right if I post the Christmas episode late, but it won't be fitting with the season. Still, I want to know what you think I should do. Should I post the Christmas episode anyways after this one, or just wait it out until next year. Leave your answer on either the comment section or the Private Messaging. I love to hear your response.

Checking the last episode, it felt the same, besides the four reviews, the hit counter is just the same number, 101 at least. Not that I'm complaining, but the second part was around the hundred as well. I guess this is me over thinking, but at least I have people reading this. Let's hope we break this on this episode.

Heading to the next episode, a day after the Nevermore incident, with two destructive forces wreak havoc over Jump, it's up to the Titans to stop them. But darker forces are in play, and a familiar foe returns to settle an old score. What will become of the gem? Read to find out.

Chapter Notes

This two parter will take place in the episode, 'Forces of Nature', another one of those Slade arcs that would be perfect to continue with the Phos and Poison fight. Would make it much more interesting. But until then, I would use the start of the episode as the jumping off point.

Disclaimer: I don't own Teen Titans for Land of the Lustrous

Episode Six: Forces of Nature (Part 1)

Lighting breaks through the sky followed by the sound of booming thunder, as the sky is clouded in dark and threatening clouds. It was a miserable day down in Jump City as a freak storm came rolling in and causing problems with the people. Down at Titans Tower though, one individual was intrigued by storm. At the window of the corridor, Phosphophylitte was looking right at the stormy view and marveled at the sights and sounds of it. Just feeling the vibrations of the thunder would make their skin crack in fear, but they remain composed and wanted to see the glorious white designs of the lightning marks. It felt so, amazing. As they were enjoying the moment, a familiar voice was calling them out.

Raven: "You know, it's a little dangerous to stand too close to the window. That lightning hits you and you would literally blow up in pieces."

Hearing that voice, they turned around and saw Raven behind them, looking a little worried for the gem. Phos smiled a little and assured her that it will be all right.

Phos: "Oh… It's okay. I get use to the storms. And the chances of it hitting me are quite slim. It's just that, I do enjoy the little show the clouds put on."

Phos turned back to see the lightning hit the ground and the roar of thunder soon following it, continuing with the conversation.

Phos: "Just the way lighting comes down with brilliant designs, and the loudness of the thunder would make even the oldest of creatures quiver in fear. Me? I don't fear such things as getting struck by lightning. I'm a gem after all, and if it hits me, I do get put back together."

Rae looked on and was a little crept out by Phos's way of life. So she turned and walked down to the hall, feeling a bit miffed.

Raven: "You gems are weird, you know that."

Phos heard that statement and decided to join their friend, explaining to her of their structure.

Phos: "C'mon, Raven. You know me. I don't fear anything like death. We gems can live through the elements, be that hot or cold. Rain won't get us sick, snow won't freeze our butts off, and we can also live underwater. It's quite unique in how we survive. Besides, coming from a half demons, that's quite a compliment."

Raven overhead that and sighed. Ever since the fight in her mind yesterday, Rae was curious about the gems life back home and wanted to speak to them about it. Phos too wanted to know about her as well, giving that what happened was a bit crazy. So they both agree on telling each other's story and keep it a secret from the others.

Raven's story was that of darkness as she was the half demons of an evil entity of a father and a human mother. Where she was born in Azarath and trained by the monks to control her powers and shut off her emotions. To the time she left her home to live on Earth, to protect everyone before meeting the gem and the rest of the team. It was hard to talk about it, but she managed to let them now of everything and strangely enough, Phos accepted her as a friend even after all that.

For Phos, they had to tell the telepath what they knew of their life with pieces of their memories forever lost. They knew of the history of their kind, to the day they were born, the hundreds of years of not fighting due to their hardness, her kind and her sensei, loosing Antarcticite, and even the promise of Cinnibar. However, pieces of their memories they couldn't recall, such as their time in the sea or other past exploits. Still, they gave as much as they can remember and Raven couldn't believe it all. Still, after all that, she would still consider the gem as a friend and wouldn't abandon them even after all that.

Even after telling their own stories, Rae still thinks that they need to keep this a secret from the others, especially Raven's past. If the truth would be out, it would only be on her terms. With a bit of a smirk, she decided to give a bit of a rebuttal.

Raven: "You're one to talk, you 300 year old gem."

The two share a quick laugh as Raven decided to ask about the weather in their world.

Raven: "Still, do you have these storms in your world?"

Phos nodded and answered back.

Phos: "Pretty much… But never freak storms such as that. Normally, we have those of rain coming down and lightning and thunder around it. Which is good for us considering Lunarians would never attack us in the middle of a storm. Though I really want to know on how storms are created."

Raven: "You've done your research."

Phos: "Yep. Both the science and the urban kinds. I figured that the storms are caused by heat that radiate from the ocean and form clouds to create storms. I also know that storms were caused by Greek or Norse culture, be that this Zeus or Thor. I must admit, urban myths and legends are quiet a strange one for you humans. Could make an excellent edition to my encyclopedia collection."

Raven heard that and sighed over that idea.

Raven: "Just don't get this in your head. You might be surprised of how much info you would find in those legends, be that true or not."

The to walked down the hall and were at a T-junction on the way to the main lounge. But as they reached the area, Phos turned and noticed something that didn't look right. So they stopped and pointed to something that they saw.

Phos: "Say… Isn't that Beast Boy? What is he doing?"

Rae heard them and turned to see what the gem was pointing at. Turns out, she could see Beast Boy in his ram like form pushing a huge rubber band onto a bizarre looking contraption. Blinking, she figured what was about to happen.

Raven: "Don't really know… But it would seem that Beast Boy is up to his old tricks again. And judging by what he got, it's nothing too good."

That's when Phos leaned to her and smirked, figuring what needs to be done.

Phos: "I assume we're intervening."

Raven smirked as well and thought of the same thing.

Raven: "Oh yes…"

The two soon headed to where Beast Boy is at, wondering what is he up to this time. Meanwhile, Beast Boy was pushing the huge rubber band to the hook end of the pulley system that has a lever connected to string. With one huge push, he managed to get the band on the hook and changed back. Holding a balloon filled with mysterious liquid, he had a devilish look and some maniacal laughter, as he was about to do something so sinister.

Beast Boy: "This is going to be so sweet!"

But just as he was about to pull it off…

Raven: "What are you doing?"

He gets startled by the voice behind him and almost dropped his water balloon. He successfully recovered from that and peeked to see Raven and Phos looking at the contraption he made.

Phos: "Judging by the complicated invention and the evil look you got there, I'm assuming that this is another one of your dumb pranks."

BB knew they want answers and decided to tell them.

Beast Boy: "All right. You two got me. But it's not a dumb plank. It's a brilliant one."

The telepath and gem looked to each other and was a little unsure of it. Rae soon asked what's it for.

Raven: "Brilliant or not. It's still just a prank that would cause some serious problems. So, what's the occasion this time."

That's when he told the two about what he has planned.

Beast Boy: "All right, check it out. Remember how Cyborg put red dye in my shampoo and I turned brown for two days?"

Phos soon remembered about that and couldn't help but to snicker.

Phos: "Oh, how could I forget? You should've seen the look on your face when you were dripping in that stuff."

The changeling glared at them and decided to refocus on his plan.

Beast Boy: "Well, it's payback time! Lady and Gem, I give you the Beast Boy Insta-lube 9000! See, when chrome-dome steps around the corner, his foot tugs the string, the string trips the lever, the lever releases the mother of all rubber bands, which sends a balloon load of motor oil flying right at him, and WHOOSH! Instant redemption! Pretty clever, huh?"

He soon proceeded to place the balloon filled with motor oil into the rubber band and felt proud with his work. Both Rae and Phos listened to his plan and were silent for the moment. That is until the telepath soon compliment him in the driest way possible.

Raven: "You're a genius."

Phos soon looked to the contraption and was at least impressed.

Phos: "Yeah… Despite this being a prank, you were really innovated. Green Diamond would've appreciated your creativity."

BB waved it off and told them that it was nothing.

Beast Boy: "Oh please… It's just a little good clean dirty fun."

Almost instantly, he heard that door opening from the corner and knew that his target is coming.

Beast Boy: "Here he comes! Hide!"

He soon hurried to a place to watch before immediately turning back and grabbing his two comrades in the process. All three of them hid at another corner as they watched to see if the trap will be pulled. However, there are concerns of who's coming or not as the two try to convince him that this was a bad idea.

Phos: "Beast Boy, are you sure that he's-"

But he soon shush them on that question. Again, they asked.

Raven: "But what if-"

Again, he shushed them. So the two decided to be quiet and watched to see how his plan will unfurl. They could hear the footsteps getting closer while Beast Boy was giddy to see his prank coming to fruition. What he didn't know is there someone else is with them as he asked what are they doing.

Cyborg: "Why are we hiding?"

Beast Boy shushes them a third time, only to realize who that voice belonged to. His eyes started to bug out and he immediately freaked out and turned to see Cyborg crouched to their level.

Beast Boy: "Cyborg? You can't be Cyborg!"

Cyborg: "I can't?"

Phos sighed and reminded the changeling on where Cyborg's room was.

Phos: "Clearly you still don't remember any of our living quarters. Cyborg's room is on the other end of the Tower."

BB heard the gem and was completely shocked.

Beast Boy: "What?! When if Cyborg's room is on the other end, then who…"

He soon heard the footsteps getting closer and turned to see who is actually approaching his trap. Peeking to the side, he could see another Titan turning to corner and approaching the trap. That person was Starfire as she headed down the hall, not realizing that there was a coming her way. The moment she hit the wire, it started to pull to the lever and slowly removing the rubber band that has the balloon filled with motor oil. Beast Boy tried to stop it as he hurried to grab the water balloon in slow motion. But it was too late as the balloon was launched and flew right towards the Tamaranean. Star has little time in getting out of this as the balloon hit her face and motor oil was splattered all over her head, dripping down her hair, and caused her to fall from the impact. Star laid on the floor, confused and a bit hurt from the attack as Beast Boy approached to check on her.

Beast Boy: "Starfire!"

The other three soon joined him to check on their friend.

Cyborg: "You okay?"

Star slowly rose from the floor and was still in a daze. Blinking her eyes, she still doesn't know what just happened.

Starfire: "This is…punishment? I…did something wrong?"

The three didn't know how to respond until Phos told her that she didn't cause any problems.

Phos: "No Starfire, you didn't do anything wrong?"

But it was Raven who told the alien who was to blame.

Raven: "Beast Boy, on the other hand…"

All three of them turned to the changeling, knowing that it was his fault in this whole prank fiasco. BB peered his eyes to them before looking to the down Tamaranean with a sheepish grin, trying to apologize.

Beast Boy: "Star, it was…"

He was trying to get the words out.

Beast Boy: "You weren't supposed to- uh…"

Still nothing as the three looked to him and wondered how he would respond to his mistake.

Beast Boy: "I didn't-"

With nothing to say, he decided to try to joke around it, trying to lighten the mood up.

Beast Boy: "Heh… Just remember to change that oil every 3,000 miles."

Apparently, it didn't go well as he chuckled nervously. Phos face palmed themselves and was a little annoyed.

Phos: "Really? That's all you got to say? Oh Sensie give me strength."

Starfire was the worst as she jumped up and exploded right at him.

Starfire: "On my planet, we have a name for those who do such terrible things. You are a- a- CLORBAG VARBLERNOOK!"

BB was confused and didn't know what that meant.

Beast Boy: "I'm a what bag?"

The three soon surround him and implied to what she just said.

Cyborg: "You heard the lady."

Raven: "You are such a clorbag."

Phos: "Definitely…"

BB could see them all starring at him and try to reason with them.

Beast Boy: "Come on, you guys. Can't anybody take a joke?"

Phos crossed their arms and told him that what he did wasn't funny.

Phos: "When a prank goes wrong and someone is hurt because of it, it's never a joke."

By the time they said it, lighting flashed and thunder boom, louder and aggressive then before. The blast of it nearly startled them as they wondered what happened. That is when Robin arrived and told them to move.

Robin: "Titans, trouble!"

The group turned to him and Cyborg wondered what's going on.

Cyborg: "What's the situation, Robin?"

Robin: "It's on the bridge, something is causing wide spread destruction. We move out, now!"

The group soon followed the order and left, leaving Beast Boy breathing a sigh of relief.

Beast Boy: "Phew… That was close. For a second there, I thought I was done for."

Just then, a golden arm came up and grabbed him by the neck, nearly choking him.

Phos: "Come on clorbag, we got a city to save!"

Phos retracted their arm and dragged Beast Boy with it.

Down at the bridge leading to the city, the cars were driving on both ends, either leaving or entering Jump. But suddenly, the thunder and boomed above it and lightening came down and hit the middle of the bridge. It caught the truck driver by surprise as he turned his truck and careened it to a stop. Many of the others cars saw this and stopped completely and caused a huge traffic jam. The middle of the road was filled with smoke as something was in the middle of it. By the time the smoke cleared, there stood two teens dressed in what looked like feudal Japanese armor. One is small and thin with bright yellow skin and hair with orange armor that resembled a lightning bolt. The other is big and burly with light blue skin and darker hair with dark blue armor that has a cloud in front. The two started to look to each other and had devious smiles on their faces.

Thunder: "May we have fun here, brother?"

Lightning: "Of course. We are Thunder and Lightning. We can do whatever we please!"

The one called Lightning grasps his hands together and created static electricity. He soon pointed it up to the top of the bridge and fired multiple lightning bolts through the cables, reaching to the top and causing sparks to fly out of it.

Lightning: "Look, brother! I command the sparks to dance!"

He laughed as sparks rain down on them. The people who got out of the cars witnessed it and immediately run from the hot sparks that were falling. The one called Thunder was impressed as he decided to do his own type of fun.

Thunder: "Amusing. Now listen as I make music."

He soon stretched his arms out and gave a heavy clap, creating a blast that spread across the bridge. That force caused all the windows of the cars to burst and shatter as a batch of cables snap and flew around like crazy. Lightning soon turned to see the side of the truck and decided to leave his mark on it, firing a lightning bolt and form a picture of a bolt.

Lightning: "Let all who pass this way know Lightning was here!"

Thunder: "And Thunder, too!"

Thunder clamps his fists together and caused the area to vibrate. People started to run for their lives as their vehicles jumped off the ground and landed back down, causing multiple alarms to blare. The two laughed it up as the smaller teen was impressed.

Lightning: "Most amusing."

Just as they were having a good time, a voice came in and decided to end it all.

Robin: "Hate to break it to you…"

The two heard the voice and looked up to see Robin standing on the truck bed along with the rest of the Titans, all of whom prepared to fight.

Robin: "But you guys have a lousy sense of humor. This ends… Now…"

The two saw the team and was furious about their arrival.

Lightning: "No one gives order to Thunder and Lightning. Taste my power!"

Lifting one hand up, he flung a ball of light and it flew towards them. Robin saw this and told everyone to move out.

Robin: "Titans, Go!"

The group jumped up as the projectile hit the truck and blew it up, but missed them completely. Star soon swoop in and fired her star bolts towards the two. Both of them jumped out of the way as Lightning decided to run on top of the cars to get away. Star soon followed and avoided a bolt from the troublemaker. She soon landed on one of the cars and ran on one roof to another. Soon enough, the two were flinging their projectiles towards each other while running on the roofs and hoods of the cars. Star soon charged a huge enough bolt and flung it towards him. But Lightning managed to dodge it and flung lightning on the side of the car, engulfing it in flame. The Tamaranean felt that and covered herself from the heat. But it was just a quick diversion as the young bolt charged a powerful blast at her and pushed her away from him.

For Cyborg, he was duking it out with Thunder as he swung and misses. The two soon grappled each other as they were wrestling to see who could overpower the other. But then, they went up the ante with the blue brute charging his hand with blue energy and the hybrid arming up his cannon. By the time the two connected, it caused a sonic blast that pushed the two away from each other. Cy landed flat on his back after that attack. Thunder though, quickly recovered, as a cloud appeared and he landed right on it. Flying through the air, his next target was Robin and fired thunder blasts at him. He quickly duck and avoid each blast. One of them blasts hit the support cable for the bridge and flung upwards. Rob noticed it and quickly grabbed it after dodging another blast. He flew high into the air and flipped to land on the cufflink, with the cable coming back down, he surfed on it until he jumped and headed towards Thunder. The blue brute try to hit him, but the Titan leader grabbed hold of him by the shoulder and flung him off his cloud.

Returning to Lighting, his next target was Raven as he blasted lightning with both hands. The telepath avoided each attack and came back down with a series of fast kicks. The yellow kid blocked each kick in an X formation and backed away. Figuring that he had enough, he shot another lightning bolt and hit Rae square in the chest, causing her to fly down to the ground. But just as he was going to relax, Beast Boy came in and bear hugged him in his panda bear form, preventing him from escaping. Lightning felt that and had to escape, leading to him administering lightning from his body and causing the changeling to short circuit until his human form returned. He was soon immediately freed from hold and laughed manically.

Lightning: "Your powers are strong, but mine are stronger."

As soon as he said that, a batch of gold hit him and pushed him to a car, causing him to collide on his back. The alloy soon returned to Phos, who controlled it and turned around grab hold of a motorcycle someone discarded after the assault. Lifting it up, they flung it and went over their head, having to coming down on the threat. Lightning shook off from the last assault and saw the motorcycle heading straight towards him from above. With both hands out, he fired electricity at it, causing it to explode on contact. Phos shielded their eyes from the blast and looked and reverted their arm to normal. Looking back after the explosion, they saw lightning standing proudly with both hands sparking.

Lightning: "Your ability of that golden alloy is quite unique shiny haired one. Let's see if it fairs to my own."

Clapping his hands, he stretched them out and formed a lightning whip to use for the fight. Phos saw him whipping his weapon and remembered the last time they encountered someone with light in his name.

Phos: "Great… Just what I need. Another one of these electric loons."

Soon enough, both their arms shifted into swords as the two stood their ground for a few seconds. Finally, the two charged in and clash with their weapons. Lightning used the whip to hit them, but the gem sidestepped out of the way to avoid the contact. Then launching with their heels, they jump high and came down, spinning with their swords to the side. Lightning quickly ducked down and rolled out of the way to avoid that attack, hoping to not get hit by it. He was successful as they landed with a quick slice stance and missed him completely. Turning back, they look back to see him firing more lightning bolts with his fire hand, trying to shatter them. Phos immediately ducked and dodged each attack until they were backed into a trucker bed. Lightning saw this and spins his body to perform a swift and mercerous whip on the gem. Quickly, they jumped with their heels as launching points and flew over the trucker bed with the whip missing them and tearing the truck in half, spilling it's contents. Those contest were in fact propane tanks as they spilled all over the floor. Phos landed and looked at the contents that were around them. Realizing the situation, they look up to the electric being looked a little fearful.

Phos: "Oh no…"

Quickly, their arms multiplied and grabbed as many propane tanks as possible, throwing them all at the threat. Lightning saw that and tossed electric bolts at them, causing them to explode in the air. The gem managed to get some of them, but there were others that and still scattered. They were about to grab them, but Lightning caught up to them and outstretched his arms to form chain lightning. All the bolts hit the tanks and they started to warm up. Knowing what it means, Phos quickly covered themselves in a golden spear to protect themselves from any blast. Soon enough, all the tanks exploded and pushed the gem away from the force of it. That sphere soon hit a barrier the split between the bridge and knocked them out, causing the gold alloy to melt and become a puddle around them. Lightning looked at this and wasn't impressed at all.

Lightning: "Good… But not good enough."

He soon rushed in to help aid his brother against the green changeling that was face to face with him. Phos was completely out like a light and her vision was completely blurry. But they did overhear the voices of Beast Boy and Thunder from the distance.

Thunder: "Your power of the animals is impressive green one. Rise so we may do battle."

Beast Boy: "Why are you doing this?"

Thunder: "Because it is not sporting to attack an unready opponent."

Beast Boy: "No. Why are you wrecking everything?"

Thunder: "Um… Because it is amusing?"

Beast Boy: "Do they look amused?"

Thunder: "I…"

Beast Boy: "This isn't funny. It's wrong."

Before they could understand what was going on, Phos immediately passed out and could see nothing but blackness. They were out of it for a few seconds, but to them, it felt like forever. After feeling out of it, they heard the voice of a familiar gem.

Antarcticite: "Phos… Phos…"

The gem heard that and groaned a little, trying to get up. Their eyes started to flutter, as their vision was a little blurry. But from what they could see, would be the obscured version of a certain gem with short glittery white hair and a white suit to match.

Antarcticite: "Wake up Phos. Time to go to work."

Phos saw this with their own eyes and shook off the dizziness to see the gem first hand.

Phos: "Antarcticite? Is that you?"

They rubbed their eyes, wondering if what they are seeing is who they think they are. But when their vision cleared, they didn't see the winter gem, but rather Raven as she checked on her friend.

Raven: "No, it's me. Raven. Are you okay?"

Phos saw her and shook their head, realizing their mistake.

Phos: "Oh, I'm so sorry. I thought you were a friend I lost a long time ago."

Raven sighed and was lucky that they're still all right, if not confused.

Raven: "It's okay. At least I know that you're still in one piece.

Phos sighed as they focused on solidifying their arms. As the alloy started to gather around them, they asked what happened.

Phos: "So what happened? Did we stop those two delinquents?"

The telepath shook her head and gave the gem the bad news.

Raven: "Sorry, Phos. But they beaten us and fled the scene. Robin wants all of us together to search for them before they cause more trouble."

Phos got their arms formed and solidify and flexed their fingers, hearing what occurred. Knowing that they are still around, the gem got up and decided to listen to her.

Phos: "All right, let's go."

The two soon joined the rest of the team as Robin explained to them what they encountered.

Robin: "All right, Titans, listen up. We got two criminals on the loose and will cause trouble for the city if we don't stop them. We need to find them and fast before they hurt someone, or worse. We'll split up and search the city for any sign of them. Cyborg, check the west side. Raven, the east. Phos, take up north. I'll head south. Beast Boy, you and Star scan from the skies."

BB heard that and looked to the Tamaranean, who is still a little miffed about what happened with that prank. So concerned that he raised his hand and asked for a quick replacement.

Beast Boy: "Um… Maybe Cyborg should come with me instead?"

There was a bit of silence as the leader reminded him of Cy's one disability.

Robin: "Cyborg can't fly."

The green changeling blinked and figured that it was the case.

Beast Boy: "Oh… Yeah…"

Cy though lightens his mood, as he pinched his cheek and wished him luck.

Cyborg: "Have a nice flight, my little Clorbag."

As all that was going on, someone was watching from the high point of the bridge. That person is Poison as she was on an assignment to recruit a few people for Slade's next plan. Scanning with the digital binoculars, she watched as the team begin to split, but focus on Phos. It was then that she heard the voice of her master through the comm. piece in her helmet.

Slade: "Excellent work, my apprentice. We now have some potential candidates to help with my plan. Track them and get a lock on their next position.. I will join you as soon as I prepare myself for recruitment. And Poison, focus on the task at hand. I know you wish to handle one of them, but the gem isn't the priority. The priority is that of Thunder and Lightning."

Poison heard that and gave a silent sigh, knowing full well that the mission is more important than the feud. Standing up, she turned and fired a grappling hook out of her robotic arm, launching herself and heading right to the city.

Half an hour passed as the team spread out to find Thunder and Lightning before they cause more destruction. Phos decided to take the rooftops of the high rises as they lifted up with their heels elevating them. Once they reached the top of one of the buildings, they stepped on the stone cold surface and walked up to antennae with a blinking light. They soon launched themselves with their heels again and latched onto the top of the antennae. Looking around, they surveyed to area to find anything that resemble two teens with weather like properties. They did see lightning and heard thunder, but no sign of the two.

Phos: "Sheesh… Finding these guys is like finding needle in a haystack. At least that's what the saying goes around here. Those two could be anywhere, causing mischief."

Thinking about it, they slumped their head down and remembered a piece of a memory that wasn't lost.

Phos: "Those two… They kind of remind me of…me…"

Flashback…

Jade "Phosphophyllite!"

Dia: "Phos!"

Bort: "Hey! Three and a half! Where'd you go?"

The kaleidoscope of colors were dancing around the outer pillars of the school, searching for the young gem. Turns out, the young one has a habit of wondering around without any consent of patience. Raised voices were filled with concern, wondering where the minted gem was.

Jade: "Damn it… This is the third time this week. THIRD TIME! You think that young menace should learn their lesson by now."

Euclase: "Do you think that they might be out in the field again? Phos does have the tendency in going out there when there is a Lunarian sighting."

Dia shook their head and find it to be impossible.

Dia: "They can't have gone that far. They were with me just moments ago."

Bort though groaned and decided to check the fields out anyways.

Bort: "Either way, I don't think that weak gem would be that stupid in facing the Lunarians poorly equipped. Still, I better find them out of the field anyways. That Phos is always predicta-"

Phos: "You who! Looking for me!"

They soon heard a voice high above as they crank their heads up, causing several stress factures to their shoulders and necks. That was when they saw Phos up on the top of the slanted pillars, about three-quarters from the ceiling. They waved to them while hanging on for dear life and got their attention.

Phos: "Hey guys! What's up?"

The group starred up with worry as Bort crossed their arms and was a bit upset.

Bort: "Phos! What in the world are you doing up there? You know damn well that you would fall and break into pieces at that height. Get down there, this instant!"

Phos shook their head and didn't want to.

Phos: "No way, Bort! This is a good spot to see the sea from here. You should take a look for yourself! You might be surprised what you find."

Just as they said that, they pointed to show the view of the ocean. But as they did that, their other hand started to slip and they nearly loss their balance.

Phos: "Whoa, whoa WHOA!"

The gems watch in shock as see the young gem slip and fall. Normally, the fall would've broke them apart and shatter into a million pieces. Fortunately, the green minted gem missed the floor, but splashed right into the pond. With a huge enough splash, it would've broke them apart. The gems watched on and didn't move after Phos splashed into the water. Course, that's when Dia immediately snapped out of it and decided to go after them.

Dia: "Phos!"

They soon started to jump into the pond in an attempt to find them. Bort watched their partner go and decided to go with them.

Bort: "Dia! Hold on! Don't rush in and save Phos yourself!"

But the brightly colored gem was already in the pond, trying to find their friend. The black haired gem turned and was a little annoyed by this.

Bort: "For crying out loud…"

They soon followed them and jump into the pond. This in turn lead to Jade and Euclase to look to each other and then joining the two in the search of Phos. The four were already underwater as they search through the pond for the troublemaker. As they were looking around, the secretary gem noticed something glowing and waved to the others.

Euclase: "Hey! I think I found something!"

The group heard them and headed to their position to see what they found. When they got there, they noticed pieces of Phos's old arm in pieces, all of which are glittering in the exposed parts. Dia look to this and knew whom the pieces belong to.

Dia: "Those pieces are a part of Phos's arm and hand. I know it."

Seeing this as well, Jade looked to the four and told them to continue the search.

Jade: "Spread out! Search every inch of this pond! More pieces of Phos have to be around here."

So the four started to spread out with Euclase getting hold of the first pieces they found. What they didn't know is that the certain gem survived, somewhat.

Up on the pond surface, an arm emerged from the water and grabbed hold of the edge. With one big push, Phos emerged from the pond and lay on their back from the fall. Panting, they use their only arm to shield their eyes from the sun as the salt water dripped down their power skin, with some of it falling off and leaving splashes for their green mint color. They soon started to laugh out loud and realized that what they were doing just worked.

Phos: "I can't believe it. That actually worked! I know that my entire body would break apart if I hit the floor, but if I adjust and change my momentum, I would simply sacrifice a part of my body to spare the rest. Oh, I'm so smart! Maybe this would be a good enough excuse in joining the battle!"

As they were thinking about that, a shadow soon over loomed the gem, letting them felt the cold breeze from their rocky skin. Feeling that, Phos removed their arm to see what's blocking the sun, only to see the eldest of the gems towering over them. Yellow Diamond. Starring at them, the gem smirked and gave a bit of a light laugh.

Phos: "Heh, heh, heh… Hi, Yellow. What nice weather we have today, huh?"

There was a bit of silence as the yellow gem looked at them with a stern expression. Phos could tell that they are starting to connect the dots, and try to make an excuse.

Phos: "Oh! You might be wondering why I look wet and missing an arm. Funny story. See I was… Diving! Yeah, that's right! I thought I can do some diving into the pond to see if I could survive. Maybe that would be my job. Professional diver. Does have a nice ring to it, right?"

Yellow still don't believe the gem as they tap their finger and gave a bit of a stern look. Phos chuckled nervously and started to realize something. Yellow isn't buying on anything they said.

Phos: "Um… I'm in trouble, aren't I?"

Just a few minutes later, they were all in the medical ward where Rutile was busy putting the pieces of Phos's arm together with glue and applying powder on any splashes that was exposed to salt water. Jade, Euclase, Dia, and Bort were there, all of whom were searching for a while and have exposed gem skin in parts of their arms, legs, and faces while Yellow was next to an almost repaired Phos, looking disappointed in what the gem was trying to do.

Rutile: "Honestly, this is starting to become the normal around here. Every time I tend to go have a rest, you always show up with a piece of you damaged. I can never get a break, not for one second.

Phos knew that they were referring to the green-minted gem and turned away, knowing that it their fault.

Phos: "I know… I know… I'm sorry for getting you worked up on me. But at least I was only proving something."

Phos did tell everyone what they were really doing and get why they did that. Yellow though turned to them and told them that it doesn't matter.

Yellow Diamond: "Indeed, your theory of breaking one part of your body by use of momentum and angle was…acceptable. However, that doesn't change the fact that you can't fight due to your hardness and durability. Plus, your antics is really causing all the gems to overwork. If you keep this up, you will age all of us until we're all dust. Just look at Dia. Do you really want them to get strain by your actions."

Phos turned to see Dia looked a little tired after doing a pointless search, with Bort rubbing their shiny hair. The mint gem turned to them and was a little silent.

Phos: "It's not like I want them to worry about me. And it's Dia we're talking about. They can handle me."

Bort glared at them and didn't like what they said.

Bort: "Clearly, you don't know how fragile Dia is, even if they have a hardness of ten."

Rutile sighed as they complete putting together Phos's arm before approaching them with a bit of advice.

Rutile: "Looks Phos, I know you wanted to prove to us that you can be a capable fighter, but with your hardness, cleavage, and durability, it would be impossible for you to participate. The best option you have left is to be patient, spend your time with something else in mind, and try not to drag all the gems with you. Besides, you still need to job to do and Sensei is trying to find one for you. Perhaps with time, then maybe there is something you should do in this long lasting life span. Do you agree?"

Phos heard that and turned away, knowing that it meant not fighting and waiting. But they reluctantly agreed.

Phos: "Sure… Whatever…"

The doctor bent down and got the arm ready for attachment.

Rutile: "Good. Now hold still while I attach your arm. I just hope that this time, you won't cause any more trouble from here on out."

And with that, Rutile attaches the arm with glue onto Phos and they cringe in pain.

End Flashback…

Phos remembered that part plain and clear and closed their eyes and smiled.

Phos: "That was a long time ago…back when I was just a young rock at a hundred. I was young and naive that time. Boy, how much things changed. Though, just the way these two are, I understand why they would do such destructive things. Boredom can really make the worse out of you. I just hope that they are found in time. I don't know how much this city can take with them running amok."

By the time they thought of that, they could hear a huge explosion coming from someplace. That's when they turned to the direction of a huge building where there is a huge courthouse that has a pond in the middle. They could also see lightning coming down and thunder booming in that direction. Could Thunder and Lightning be there? Just then, they heard the communicator beeping and took it out of their suit, flipping the lid to heard Starfire sounding panicked.

Starfire: "Friends, Beast Boy and I have located the ones who are called Thunder and Lightning. They are located at the main courtyard in front of a wide building with a curved entrance and we are engaging them. We might need some back up!"

Phos heard that and knew where the fight was taking place. So knowing it, they contacted her.

Phos: "This is Phos. I'm close to your position. Stay put. I'm on my way."

They soon put their communicator away and jumped off the antennae to start free falling. By the time they reached the closest building, they stretched their arm and grab hold of the flagpole. Grabbing on to it, they swung and flew overhead, reaching the next building. They created a cushion with their heels and ran from one end of the rooftop to the other. Jumping off the roof, they slide on the ramp of glass with the gold as a slider. They soon slip and fall deeper, landing on a moving subway car that was moving fast to their destination. Jumping off the subway, they reached a nearby ally, getting closer to the battle. Getting on the fire escape, they landed and jumped to another fire escape. They could see the open courtyard and was about to reach it. But as they were getting closer, they look down for a landing and noticed something, or someone. It was then that they found a familiar enemy dressed in metal and bandages talking to what appeared to be an old man with white hair and Japanese style beard and mustache, dressed in a red like robe an with a black overdress and bandages on the waist and some kind of circular straw hat on his head. They stop what they were doing and look down to see the familiar foe below them.

Phos: "Is that, Poison? What is she doing there? Better yet, who's that guy with her."

It was then that he overheard the conversation with the mysterious man to Poison.

Slade: "Now Poison, I want you to keep watch and make sure no other Titans get involved. I cannot have any of them to interfere with my recruitment."

Poison tightened her fist, knowing what she wanted the most. Slade knows it and reminded her of the mission.

Slade: "Patience, my apprentice. You will get your chance with Phos, in time. In fact, I'm certain this gem is coming here to help with the battle. We shall see…"

He soon patted her on the head, like that of Sensei Kongo. Phos looked at that and blinked a little, confused about that and what the old man said.

Phos: "Did… Did that person said apprentice? Something just doesn't feel right. I should help Starfire and Beast Boy. But with Poison here, I get the feeling something bad is going to happen. I need to do something."

So with that, they jumped over the railing and grabbed hold of the metal. Slowly, they stretch their arm, trying not to make a sound and watched intently. Already, they could see the old man starting to leave Poison's side and headed to the courtyard where the fight was taking place. With her alone, now maybe it would be the right time to strike while she's distracted. With their other arm out, they turned it into their sword and lowered a little more to get a good enough height to strike hard. Lifting their sword up, they were ready to deliver the fatal blow. But as they were getting ready, Poison felt that and tilt her head a little to see what's making that noise. Feeling that, she smirked and knew who was behind them. Quickly, she turned around and unsheathes her sword, pouncing for an attack. The gem was caught by surprise as they got their sword in front of them and blocked off the rushed attack. They held on for so long that it was starting to strain their body. So they let go of the railing of the fire escape and the arm came down, turning into a huge mallet. Poison looked up and saw the mallet, knowing that she needs to get out of there. Jumping back, she avoided the mallet hit and was safe for the moment. That said mallet, hit the spot Poison was on and created an indent on the ground. With them free, Phos reverted both arms to normal and got into a stance as a means of defense. Poison soon got into her stance with her sword ready and stood her ground as well. The two looked to each other and haven't said a word until Phos started to speak up.

Phos: "Hey, Poison. Been a while. Last time we fought, you were with the Hive. Now it looks like you branched off from them and has a new person to follow. Who was he?"

Poison remained completely silent as to not answer any of the gem's questions. Phos knew that she's keeping to herself and wouldn't want to answer. But they keep on asking on the old man.

Phos: "I overheard that old man saying that you're his apprentice. Who is he? What is he connected to you?"

Still, no answer. The gem sighed and figured what this was about.

Phos: "I get it, you like to keep quiet. But you are going to tell me one way…"

They then created both blades with their arms and was ready for a fight.

Phos: "…Or the other."

Poison looked on and couldn't help but to smirk. So with one sword out, a blade appeared on the wrist of her robotic arm. The two remain still for a few brief moments until it was Poison who charged in to attack. Once the two collided, they use their blades and swing and block each strike. Sparks fly after each contact and was trying to outwit each other. Both of them and their blades close to each other in an X formation and were pretty much in an even stalemate. Phos gritted their teeth and had to think of a way to escape this duel and help their friends. Poison just look at them and didn't show any emotion other then the intent for revenge. The blade on the robotic arm got close to Phos's face and in between the eyes. But as the blade to close to them, the blaster appeared and charged up to fire at their head. Phos saw that and knew they had to get out of there. Quickly, the two blades came together and formed a small shield to protect their head. The blaster soon fired and hit the shield and before it could break and hit them in the face. But as the shield broke, Phos wasn't there anymore. They vanished without a trace. What really happened was that Phos jumped away with their heels pushing them up and they made their escape. They jump back up to the fire escape and grab hold of it, wrapping the alloy on the steel handle. Once they were safe, they breathed a sigh of relief and were fortunate to get out of it. Poison soon looked up to see the gem hanging and could tell that they escaped the blast. Phos look down to the apprentice and was annoyed by that trick.

Phos: "Deciding not to fight fair, huh? At least Bort and Yellow fought with fairness and not cheat to gain a victory. You, on the other hand, aren't both of them."

Poison just grunted and pointed her blaster up to them to fire a random shot. Phos jumped off the fire escape and went to the other end of the building, letting the blaster hit the spot and destroy part of the fire escape. They got on the air condition on the window and held on, looking down to see Poison already following their every move with her weapon. She soon aims and fired at the gem, letting the blaster try to hit them. With the alloy arms, they jumped up and stretched to get on another air conditioner, pulling upwards and away from the blast. They soon jumped off that and went back to the fire escape and ran up it as the next blaster shot hit the second air conditioner. Poison was getting annoyed and rapid fire on the fire escape that Phos was running up of. Phos felt that and lifted an arm to melt and create a shield to deflect the blast. But learning from experience, the energy of the blasters will pierce through that shield and destroy them. So the best bet is to get to higher ground as a means to fight back. Poison kept on firing and was getting angrier the more Phos rose higher. So she decided to finish it off and switched her weapons to a mini rocket, firing it at the top. That projectile soon flew upwards, pass the gem and getting to the top. Phos notice it and knew that they have to out before the steel shatter them. Knowing they were at the right height, they jumped over the railing and came back down as the rocket hit the top and destroyed everything downward. Poison saw the gem escaping and falling to her, wondering what they were up to. That's when they saw them with their arms and their legs down looking to stomp on her. To top it off, their heels sharpen and extended into daggers, ready to pierce her face. Poison blinked and realized what they were planning. Quickly, she jumped back and was a good enough distance. Phos saw that dodge and adjusted their landing by flipping down and outreached their arm, melting it and creating a platform to slow down their momentum and softly land. Looking up, they were about to fight back until Poison took a lasso out of their robotic arm and tossed it to her target. That whip grab a hold of Phos's arm and immediately pulled them towards her. Phos managed to hold on, but they were getting closer and to the apprentice as she got her sword out and was ready to slice. The gem soon grabs a hold of a pipe and wrapped their hand around it. The hold was long and hard as the arm stretched from the strain. They could even feel a few light cracks coming from their body, knowing that they are using too much focus. Poison pulled them closer and got their sword poised the slice down the middle. They were just about face to face each other as she was ready to deliver the killing blow. But Phos's fear turned into a smirk and was ready to put their plan to motion.

Phos: "Fooled ya!"

With the arm up showing the lasso, it started to melt and the whip went through it. That in turn led to the gem to launch back and saved them from getting sliced. Poison was surprised by that and watched as the gem flew away. Yet they are still holding on to the pipe as if they were planning on something else. Phos flew and stopped far away, but they were in good position to take the apprentice out. That's when with the other arm; they stretched it out and grab a hold of the piece of the fire escape that dropped on the floor. Soon enough, they turned into a slingshot and fired themselves right towards Poison. Positioning their body up, the heels melt and merge to become a rectangular brick and immediately hit Poison in the sternum. The apprentice cringed in pain and was completely pushed off her feet. The gem heard a few cracks, but thinks it came from them as they were the only gem around. Phos soon let go as they dropped her and slid on her like a surfboard. The two soon stopped completely and Poison was in a bit of a daze. By the time they came to, a golden sword was pointing at her head and she looked to see Phos looking successful in their fight.

Phos: "A reminder… When you pick a fight with me, make sure that my alloy doesn't melt and go through your little gadgets. Now start talking! Who was the old man and why are you working for him?"

Poison didn't say anything. She just turned away and didn't utter a word. Phos starred on and was getting pissed at this point.

Phos: "Fine… If you don't want to talk, I'll get my answers the hard way."

They lift their sword up high and were going to get her answers in a whole different direction. But just as they were about to go there, they soon heard a huge explosion from close by. Looking up, they notice that the place was a complete war zone. All the domino pillars were destroyed and there wasn't a sign of anything standing. The only things that stood is the old man holding some type of contraption that fired a blaster and Thunder and Lightning in the smoke looking dumbfounded by what happened. But what they didn't see is Starfire and Beast Boy as they were nowhere to be found. Seeing this, cause the gem to panic.

Phos: "Starfire! Beast Boy!"

But panicking led to them dropping their defenses. Because of that, Poison took that opportunity and deployed her dagger on her arm to go for one of the Agate legs. With one quick swipe, she cut the leg and it fell to the side with the rest of the body falling. Phos felt the cut and the falling and was caught in the loop. Poison soon freed herself and wrapped her legs around Phos's waist, flipping them away from her. The gem flew and hit the remains of the fire escape on the floor. The gem got dizzy for a few moment before looking up to see Poison already standing and aiming another mini rocket at them. But instead of firing at them, they aimed up to the remaining fire escape and fired the rocket. The remaining pieces fell and headed straight towards the gem, leaving them no time to escape with one leg. So the only hope for them is to create an umbrella out of gold and pray for the best result. In a brief moment, the gem was completely buried in the rubble and was surrounded by nothing but darkness.

So I'm going to end this episode here. I am fully aware that it was a bit of a cliffhanger, as we don't know what will happen to Phos, Star, and BB. However, if you did watch the Forces of Nature episode, then you will know how it will end up. Anyways, you guys will stay tune for the second and final part as the team must ban together to stop a giant fire monster from wrecking havoc across Jump City all the while Robin and Phosphophyllite must face Poison and a mysterious foe. And for those of you who are wondering about the Christmas Episode, again, leave your thoughts in the comment section or in private messaging if I would continue with that or leave it for next year. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year everyone! Please Review. #WherearetheGoodCartoons?