[I don't own the teen titans... also do I know if I really need one of these
in every chapter...]
(I'm going to finish this story anyway. Reviews are for the weak and those seeking approval because they never had a real father... cries)
"Congratulations Terra. You have control. You are truly powerful now... more powerful then those who rejected you... and now that I have helped you attain that power, you must do something for me..."
The sound of florescent lights hummed through out the trophy room. It slowly lit to reveal the row upon row of display cells that held the Hunter's prizes. Those he deemed worthy of the hunt or had been before they were hunted. Above the cells the observation and control center was suspended by heavy steal coils, a spider in the center of a metallic web. From there The Hunter watched the live trophies awaken. Some, as always, started the day by slamming against the force shield cell walls, others screamed in terror as they remembered where they were or swore uncontrollably. Even a few did all three.
The others, the ones from the old hunts, lay preserved in the way they were at the time of their ruin.
Terra came around from countless hours of sleep. The last thing she could remember was skipping rocks in the bay at the base of Titan Tower, then...
"Wha- where am I?"
"Cram it, you rock tossing dirt mounter!" a pint sized villain with a whiny voice told her.
"Yeah, now that you're awake we can finally tell you to shut up!" it was a... talking spider with a man's body attached to it. "Beast Boy this, they trust me that! You're driving us nuts!"
Terra tried to take in her surroundings... the cells... the coiled wire overhead, the shouts from the other cells. Worst of all, something didn't feel right with Terra. Something was... missing.
Gizmo looked through Terra's cell at Fang, "as if this piff sniffin' place wasn't bad enough."
"You guys shut up. I'm getting out of here!"
"Oh, this'll be rich."
Terra focused on the concrete floor beneath her. Just a matter of moving earth, simple, easy. Nothing happened.
"N- no! My powers are gone!"
"HAHAHA!" Gizmo and Fang rolled with laughter.
'Did you think it would be that easy?' a synthetic voice boomed from the control center. A shadowed outline of a man appeared in one of the windows.
'Your powers will work only when it is desired... only when you are to be hunted.' -
The T-Sub sped along just below the surface.
"We're coming up on the beacon; hopefully it's where The Hunter is hiding."
The submarine surfaced and bobbed in the dark water. In the distance moon light glinted off a metal dome that dominated an otherwise barren island. The two tripods that nearly destroyed Titan Tower that morning now patrolled around the massive structure at either side.
"Split up," Robin commanded as the glass cockpit covers receded into the sub, "Starfire take Cyborg. Raven, you're with me. Titans, move!"
-
High above the trophy room a green lizard clung to the dome ceiling. Below him he could see the entire complex; the trophy room, the observation center, and some sort of giant maze that surrounded it. "That's probably where this nut does his personal hunting," thought Beast Boy.
Then he saw it. It was floating on a platform above the maze. It was gunmetal black and carried a long rifle. Something was moving through the maze and the thing on the platform followed it. It must be The Hunter. The Hunter raised his rifle and took aim. A giant crab climbed over the maze and squirted a stream of water at him.
A shot rang out. The round pierced the mighty causation's armor and it fell backwards crashing to the ground.
"How am I going to do this?" the green changing asked himself. "Why did I come here with out the others?" The others aren't coming. They were going to let Terra die here. "They wouldn't do that... would they?"
'Mediocre at best... new prey is needed... one from today's collection.'
In Gizmo's cell his backpack materialized and his energy shield walls faded. "All right," he said attaching his pack. "See ya later you crump munching-"
'LET THE HUNT BEGIN!'
"Oh... right... crud."
'It is suggested that you get moving.' The rifle cracked and the concrete by Gizmo's feet was gashed.
"Aiee!" Gizmo leaped into the air and his rocket jets took over.
"Now's my chance!" the lizard dropped from the dome ceiling then turned into a bat before gliding to the ground near Terra's cell.
"Beast Boy," whispered Terra "where are the others?"
"Don't worry about them," said the changing as he turned into a bull "I'm getting you out of here." He readied to charge.
"Wait," she pointed to the control center, "you can probably disable the cells up there!"
-
"Get close to that tripod Star; I'll keep him distracted while you place the mines!"
Starfire flew close to the metal dome, the giant tripod rose into view as she got closer. "You are sure this will work?"
"I built them Star, they'll work."
On the other side of the island Robin was holding onto an antenna to stay on top of the hundred foot tall tripod as it bucked and reared. He placed his last mine before the force of the tripod's movement flung him to the dome wall.
He collided with the dome at a steep angle and used his birderang to slow his decent. "Raven, now!"
Raven's hands were surrounded by her dark energy as the mines turned black and their switches flipped. The massive tripod shuttered. Power arched through the joints and across the legs. The tripod stumbled and fell on a bent knee, almost falling over completely. But it stopped. Smoke rose from the tripod. The two Titans watched in silence.
Then it stirred and faced Robin. 'De...strroy thee Teen Titans!" it stood up completely and charged its weapon systems.
"Cyborg! They are not working!" the tripod was firing green bolts at the flying Tamaranian girl, that were much larger and potent then her starbolts
"I can see that Star! Just keep moving! I got it!" He stacked three of the mines in his left hand and aimed them at the tripod. "Detachable arm don't fail me now!"
His right arm fired strait down and stuck into the sand. "Son of a- whoa!" His left arm shot off and went screaming to the mechanical monstrosity. As it flew his hand turned the switch on the first mine starting a chain reaction with the others. The modified EMP missile impacted upon the tripod at the height of the reaction. The force of the blast and the damage to the electronics caused the tripod to wheel backwards and smash into the dome.
"That didn't work," observed Raven as Robin fled from the tripods constant stream of fire, "moving to plan B."
She turned to the gash in the dome caused by Robin's birderang and used it to tear a large hunk of steel off the dome.
"Azarath... Metrion... ZINTHOS!"
The large slab of steel slammed into the tripod then wrapped around it. The half demon struggled to complete the complex assault, giving off a guttural snarl. The steel compressed around the tripod like a soda can at the bottom of the sea. The machine collapsed in a heap of busted parts.
Breathing heavily Robin looked up at Raven, her cape was still flaring from her power.
"That works!" - Gizmo saw the hole and headed for it. zip the round passed him an instant before he heard the rifle's report. "Psychotic pea procurer!" The miniature criminal rocketed out of the dome.
'Return! It is commanded of you!'
"I wouldn't worry about him!" Beast Boy's voice sounded throughout the complex. "He's half way to Gotham City by now. Besides, you've got a little more to worry about. You wanted the ultimate hunt, right?" The Hunter could only watch as all of the cells opened and dozens of his live trophies were released "Well you've got it!"
'No!' the Hunter sped to the control center but it was too late to do anything, already his trophies were free. Some headed for the new exit, and still more headed for him!
A green Rhino smashed through the observation window then glided to the ground as a flying squirrel.
"Let's get out of here!" Beast Boy pleaded to Terra while turning into his normal form.
In his battle with the escaped prizes The Hunter was knocked from his craft as the control center lost its supports and swung across the complex. He lay on his back, the perfect target for Terra's destructive powers
"Wait," said Terra feeling her powers over earth return "there's something I need to do first.
"You're not gonna-"
kiss
"My hero! Lets go!" Terra pulled a block concrete under herself and beast boy. They flew for the exit, Terra supporting the limp Beast Boy with hearts in his eyes.
The weakened dome began to collapse as they flew through the exit.
"Terra!"
"Raven!"
"What?" Beast Boy sprang to life, in full control of his facilities. "You guys came?"
"Absolutely, Terra is a Titan, and our friend." Raven said to them both. "Nothing could change that."
Through the destruction The Hunter's mock voice droned clear. 'I was wrong, Titans... you were, indeed, worthy pray...'
"Come on," yelled Robin while he pointed at the collapsing dome, "Let's get out of here!"
-
Later that night Terra lay in her bed. Although she tried, she couldn't sleep. All she could do was think about was what Raven said before they left.
'Terra is a Titan, and our friend. Nothing could change that.'
"Nothing?"
(I'm going to finish this story anyway. Reviews are for the weak and those seeking approval because they never had a real father... cries)
"Congratulations Terra. You have control. You are truly powerful now... more powerful then those who rejected you... and now that I have helped you attain that power, you must do something for me..."
The sound of florescent lights hummed through out the trophy room. It slowly lit to reveal the row upon row of display cells that held the Hunter's prizes. Those he deemed worthy of the hunt or had been before they were hunted. Above the cells the observation and control center was suspended by heavy steal coils, a spider in the center of a metallic web. From there The Hunter watched the live trophies awaken. Some, as always, started the day by slamming against the force shield cell walls, others screamed in terror as they remembered where they were or swore uncontrollably. Even a few did all three.
The others, the ones from the old hunts, lay preserved in the way they were at the time of their ruin.
Terra came around from countless hours of sleep. The last thing she could remember was skipping rocks in the bay at the base of Titan Tower, then...
"Wha- where am I?"
"Cram it, you rock tossing dirt mounter!" a pint sized villain with a whiny voice told her.
"Yeah, now that you're awake we can finally tell you to shut up!" it was a... talking spider with a man's body attached to it. "Beast Boy this, they trust me that! You're driving us nuts!"
Terra tried to take in her surroundings... the cells... the coiled wire overhead, the shouts from the other cells. Worst of all, something didn't feel right with Terra. Something was... missing.
Gizmo looked through Terra's cell at Fang, "as if this piff sniffin' place wasn't bad enough."
"You guys shut up. I'm getting out of here!"
"Oh, this'll be rich."
Terra focused on the concrete floor beneath her. Just a matter of moving earth, simple, easy. Nothing happened.
"N- no! My powers are gone!"
"HAHAHA!" Gizmo and Fang rolled with laughter.
'Did you think it would be that easy?' a synthetic voice boomed from the control center. A shadowed outline of a man appeared in one of the windows.
'Your powers will work only when it is desired... only when you are to be hunted.' -
The T-Sub sped along just below the surface.
"We're coming up on the beacon; hopefully it's where The Hunter is hiding."
The submarine surfaced and bobbed in the dark water. In the distance moon light glinted off a metal dome that dominated an otherwise barren island. The two tripods that nearly destroyed Titan Tower that morning now patrolled around the massive structure at either side.
"Split up," Robin commanded as the glass cockpit covers receded into the sub, "Starfire take Cyborg. Raven, you're with me. Titans, move!"
-
High above the trophy room a green lizard clung to the dome ceiling. Below him he could see the entire complex; the trophy room, the observation center, and some sort of giant maze that surrounded it. "That's probably where this nut does his personal hunting," thought Beast Boy.
Then he saw it. It was floating on a platform above the maze. It was gunmetal black and carried a long rifle. Something was moving through the maze and the thing on the platform followed it. It must be The Hunter. The Hunter raised his rifle and took aim. A giant crab climbed over the maze and squirted a stream of water at him.
A shot rang out. The round pierced the mighty causation's armor and it fell backwards crashing to the ground.
"How am I going to do this?" the green changing asked himself. "Why did I come here with out the others?" The others aren't coming. They were going to let Terra die here. "They wouldn't do that... would they?"
'Mediocre at best... new prey is needed... one from today's collection.'
In Gizmo's cell his backpack materialized and his energy shield walls faded. "All right," he said attaching his pack. "See ya later you crump munching-"
'LET THE HUNT BEGIN!'
"Oh... right... crud."
'It is suggested that you get moving.' The rifle cracked and the concrete by Gizmo's feet was gashed.
"Aiee!" Gizmo leaped into the air and his rocket jets took over.
"Now's my chance!" the lizard dropped from the dome ceiling then turned into a bat before gliding to the ground near Terra's cell.
"Beast Boy," whispered Terra "where are the others?"
"Don't worry about them," said the changing as he turned into a bull "I'm getting you out of here." He readied to charge.
"Wait," she pointed to the control center, "you can probably disable the cells up there!"
-
"Get close to that tripod Star; I'll keep him distracted while you place the mines!"
Starfire flew close to the metal dome, the giant tripod rose into view as she got closer. "You are sure this will work?"
"I built them Star, they'll work."
On the other side of the island Robin was holding onto an antenna to stay on top of the hundred foot tall tripod as it bucked and reared. He placed his last mine before the force of the tripod's movement flung him to the dome wall.
He collided with the dome at a steep angle and used his birderang to slow his decent. "Raven, now!"
Raven's hands were surrounded by her dark energy as the mines turned black and their switches flipped. The massive tripod shuttered. Power arched through the joints and across the legs. The tripod stumbled and fell on a bent knee, almost falling over completely. But it stopped. Smoke rose from the tripod. The two Titans watched in silence.
Then it stirred and faced Robin. 'De...strroy thee Teen Titans!" it stood up completely and charged its weapon systems.
"Cyborg! They are not working!" the tripod was firing green bolts at the flying Tamaranian girl, that were much larger and potent then her starbolts
"I can see that Star! Just keep moving! I got it!" He stacked three of the mines in his left hand and aimed them at the tripod. "Detachable arm don't fail me now!"
His right arm fired strait down and stuck into the sand. "Son of a- whoa!" His left arm shot off and went screaming to the mechanical monstrosity. As it flew his hand turned the switch on the first mine starting a chain reaction with the others. The modified EMP missile impacted upon the tripod at the height of the reaction. The force of the blast and the damage to the electronics caused the tripod to wheel backwards and smash into the dome.
"That didn't work," observed Raven as Robin fled from the tripods constant stream of fire, "moving to plan B."
She turned to the gash in the dome caused by Robin's birderang and used it to tear a large hunk of steel off the dome.
"Azarath... Metrion... ZINTHOS!"
The large slab of steel slammed into the tripod then wrapped around it. The half demon struggled to complete the complex assault, giving off a guttural snarl. The steel compressed around the tripod like a soda can at the bottom of the sea. The machine collapsed in a heap of busted parts.
Breathing heavily Robin looked up at Raven, her cape was still flaring from her power.
"That works!" - Gizmo saw the hole and headed for it. zip the round passed him an instant before he heard the rifle's report. "Psychotic pea procurer!" The miniature criminal rocketed out of the dome.
'Return! It is commanded of you!'
"I wouldn't worry about him!" Beast Boy's voice sounded throughout the complex. "He's half way to Gotham City by now. Besides, you've got a little more to worry about. You wanted the ultimate hunt, right?" The Hunter could only watch as all of the cells opened and dozens of his live trophies were released "Well you've got it!"
'No!' the Hunter sped to the control center but it was too late to do anything, already his trophies were free. Some headed for the new exit, and still more headed for him!
A green Rhino smashed through the observation window then glided to the ground as a flying squirrel.
"Let's get out of here!" Beast Boy pleaded to Terra while turning into his normal form.
In his battle with the escaped prizes The Hunter was knocked from his craft as the control center lost its supports and swung across the complex. He lay on his back, the perfect target for Terra's destructive powers
"Wait," said Terra feeling her powers over earth return "there's something I need to do first.
"You're not gonna-"
kiss
"My hero! Lets go!" Terra pulled a block concrete under herself and beast boy. They flew for the exit, Terra supporting the limp Beast Boy with hearts in his eyes.
The weakened dome began to collapse as they flew through the exit.
"Terra!"
"Raven!"
"What?" Beast Boy sprang to life, in full control of his facilities. "You guys came?"
"Absolutely, Terra is a Titan, and our friend." Raven said to them both. "Nothing could change that."
Through the destruction The Hunter's mock voice droned clear. 'I was wrong, Titans... you were, indeed, worthy pray...'
"Come on," yelled Robin while he pointed at the collapsing dome, "Let's get out of here!"
-
Later that night Terra lay in her bed. Although she tried, she couldn't sleep. All she could do was think about was what Raven said before they left.
'Terra is a Titan, and our friend. Nothing could change that.'
"Nothing?"