LM and the Titans made it to Hell's Pit. They only need two things, a spy
and a way in without getting caught. How will they figure it out?
Sixteenth Chapter Notes
I got the club name from an Insane Clown Posse song "Hell's Forecast". I'm bringing back Raven's power where she transforms into a raven. And a special musical appearance by one of the hardest metal bands in the world, SLIPKNOT. If you people are maggots (Slipknot fans), you'll love this chapter. If you guys don't like them, just skip to the next chapter.
Disclaimer: I don't own anything, not even Slipknot.
Chapter 16: Hell's Pit
The sun sets as the night sky starts to laminate with stars. In the bad part of Metro City, there's an industrial building in front of an old courtyard. There's a sign on top of the building that said "Hell's Pit" in red neon lights and flames flickered on top of the letters. On the roof, there were five of Merovingian's vampire-like soldiers holding M9S Sniper Rifles ready to fire on any intruder except the fans that are invited in the club. On the other side of the courtyard in a dark ally, a black Escalade was parked at the end of the ally with the headlights off, so that no one will see a car in the ally. In the Escalade, LM and the Teen Titans looked at the club, just to see what they're up against.
LM: There it is, Hell's Pit. (looking at a group of people outside) Looks like there's going to be a concert tonight.
Robin: Well what are we waiting for? Let's go inside the club and find Merovingian.
LM: That's good, except for the fact that we'll stick out of the crowd and get killed.
Cyborg: Then what do you think we should do?
LM: Get help.
LM picks up his cell phone and called Kid.
Kid: (on the phone) Operator.
LM: Could you give us info on the club Hell's Pit and check the security on the club?
Kid: (on the phone) Already on it. Stand by. (pause) All right, I got the information you need. Just plug me into the computer.
LM plugged the Samsung cell phone into the Sony VAIO X505 Notebook. Within seconds, pop up windows appeared revealing blueprints, security cameras, and photos on the inside of the club. A sound window popped up to show Kid's voice.
Kid: (on the computer) Captain, Titans, here's the info you need about the club. Hell's Pit was once a warehouse where workers melt and create steel twenty years ago. Business was booming until the stock market in the city started to crash. As a result, the warehouse owner had no choice but to shut down the business for good. Now it's a club where punks and Goths hang out, get into fights, and listen to live music.
Beast Boy: Sounds like something that Raven should like.
Raven: (anime vain popping out of head) Don't start.
Kid: (on the computer) Merovingian owns this club and six others in the city. Security in that club is pretty tight.
LM: Is it good for us, or bad for us?
Kid: (on the computer) There are ten guards carrying G36 rifles at the coat check, five snipers on the roof, and the side entrances are wired with explosives.
LM: Bad for us.
Kid: (on the computer) However, there's one place the Merovingian didn't look up.
Minutes later, Robin, Terra, and Cyborg were gathered around a manhole, Starfire, Beast Boy, and Raven were waiting around the ally, and LM was at the Escalade's trunk grabbing the XM1014 shotgun and strapped it around his back. Cyborg removed the manhole carefully and placed it on the ground. LM looked at the club with his binoculars to see snipers on the roof. He then looked at the courtyard and noticed some birds flying around the club. LM had a quick smirk on his face as he got an idea.
Terra: Of all the places we have to go to, why does it always have to be a sewer?
Robin: Kid said that the waterway underneath the courtyard is the only path we have to gain access to the club.
LM: Yes, but there's another problem we have to deal with.
All the Titans gathered in front of LM and listened in.
Beast Boy: Kay, what's the problem now?
LM: Merovingian has a meeting with some of the ruthless gangs in the history of violence. We don't know who they are, or what they're capable of. What we need (looking at Raven) is a spy on the inside.
The Titans looked at the direction LM's saw as Raven looked at everyone that was staring at her.
Raven: What?
LM: You know what Raven. You're our spy for the day.
Raven: Wait a minute, you expect me to start spying on people, no way. Besides, there are snipers are on the roof and there's no way I would get out of there.
LM: Uh huh. Well, let me refresh your memory. This morning, you had a power to transform into a bird and you'd been following me without me noticing it. Right?
Raven: Shit!
Robin: So what you're saying is that Raven must infiltrate the club as a raven and spy on Merovingian and the gangs.
LM: You could say that.
Starfire: But LM, Raven has to communicate with us. If Raven sees them and morphs back to her human form, she'll be a goner.
LM: Don't worry, I got just the thing.
LM headed to Escalade and opened the passenger door. He then opened the glove compartment filled with gadgets and a pistol. He took out contact lens case, closed the compartment, and closed the door. He approached Raven and opened the case, revealing a clear contact lens floating around in cleaning liquid.
LM: Hold still, this will sting a little.
LM took the lens out with one hand, while keeping Raven's eyelid open on the other. He carefully placed the lens into Raven's purple eye and took his finger out of her eye. Raven blinked a couple of times trying to get her vision in check. LM then took out his cell phone and searched through the menu option.
LM: Let's hope this works.
He found the option labeled "Camera" and clicked on it. He then showed his phone to the Titans and with in seconds, the cell phone screen revealed a live video feed of the same ally with the Titans. All the Titans stared in disbelief and were amazed by it.
Beast Boy: Dude that's so sweet!
Terra: Yeah LM, that's awesome!
Cyborg: Very nice dog.
Starfire: Oh glorious.
Robin: I got to say, that's really interesting.
LM: It's nothing really. As you can see, that contact lens I put in Raven's eye has a micro camera at the center. What Raven seeing is what the cell phone is showing. It will be easier for her undercover work. Speaking of which... (turning to Raven) Raven, you must infiltrate the club and find the meeting. When the rest of us get to the club, I'll check my cell phone to see if you're there. Now hurry up, we don't have time.
Raven: I'm not going to like this one bit.
Raven began to spread her arms to her side and searched deep within herself.
Raven: Azarath, Metrion, Zinthos... Azarath, Metrion, Zinthos...
Within seconds, Raven's body started to shrink as black feathers began to sprout all over her body. Her arms and leg shifted into wings and talons as her face changed her mouth and nose formed into a beak. When her transformation was complete, Raven flapped her wings and flew straight to the club. LM looked at Raven flying off and had the odd look on his face.
LM: That was the most weirdest thing I had ever seen in the Matrix.
Robin: Uh LM, should we get going or would you like to stand there.
LM: Oh sorry guys.
LM and the rest of the Titans gathered around the open manhole.
LM: All right, I'll go in first, just in case. I'll signal you guys to come down.
LM took out his pistol and jumped into the manhole. He landed into the waterway and pointed his gun left, right, back, and forth. When the cost is clear LM gave out the signal, and the Titans jumped in one at a time. LM searched his trench coat but couldn't find a flashlight.
LM: Great, must've left my flashlight back at headquarters. Does anybody have a lighter or something?
A green glow illuminated the entire waterway. LM turned around and saw Starfire with her green glowing hand held high.
LM: Uh thanks.
Starfire: I welcome you.
The team walked down the long waterway leading to Hell's Pit. Meanwhile, Raven flew over the courtyard and right around Hell's Pit. She immediately found and open warehouse window and slipped right into the club. Raven landed on a pipe and looked down at the club. What she saw was a massive number of people, half were at the stage waiting for a band, the other half was at the bar drinking soda and beer, while others were at an arcade playing on shooting games, fighting games, and DDR (Dance Dance Revolution).
Raven: (in thought) Why would people like to go to some clubs like this? They are pointless.
She then heard footsteps coming from a nearby catwalk. Raven looked up and saw four people. One who looks like a multi millionaire tycoon, the other was an attractive female, and the last two look like the millionaire's bodyguards. Raven was wondering who were these people until she heard them talk.
Merovingian: Is everything set?
Cain: Yes sir, everyone is waiting for you at the meeting.
Merovingian: Excellent.
The four of them headed to a rectangular structure above the club that was once filled with offices and a meeting room. Raven kept on staring and thought in her mind who the millionaire was.
Raven: (in thought) Merovingian...
Raven quickly flew and followed Merovingian. Back in the sewers, LM and the rest of the team continued walking down the waterway.
Starfire: This trail is longer then Mad Mod's maze of curiosity and confusion. This path could only take 20 more Klithords.
Robin: Who would've guess that the courtyard above us could be this long. LM do you think Kid gave us the wrong info?
LM: I know Kid, Robin. He's a good hacker and knows his way around the Matrix. He never let my team down one bit. (quick pause) Listen.
The Titans stopped and heard footsteps and conversations above their heads.
Beast Boy: Sounds like people having fun up there.
Cyborg: Sounds like we're above the club.
LM: See what I mean? Let's go.
At the club, people have been waiting a long time for their favorite band to come on stage. That's when the announce gave the word.
Club Announcer: All right my hardcore maniacs, are you ready to go wild? (crowd cheers) Then Hell's Pit is proud to present one of the meanest bands in the universe, SLIPKNOT!
The crowd screamed loudly as the main lights turned off. Stage lights got turned on and strange noises sounded around the warehouse. Slipknot came to the stage and began playing their hit song, "Duality"
I push my fingers into my eyes...
It's the only thing that slowly stops the ache...
But it's made of all the things I have to take...
Jesus, it never ends, it works it's way inside...
If the pain goes on...
Aaaaaaaah!
I have screamed until my veins collapsed
I've waited as my time's elapsed
Now, All I do is live with so much fate
I've wished for this, I've bitched at that
I've left behind this little fact:
You cannot kill what you did not create
I've gotta say what I've gotta say
And then I swear I'll go away
But I can't promise you'll enjoy the noise
I guess I'll save the best for last
My future seems like one big past
You're left with me 'cause you left me no choice
I push my fingers into my eyes
It's the only thing that slowly stops the ache
If the pain goes on,
I'm not gonna make it!
Pull me back together
Or separate the skin from bone
Leave me all the Pieces, then you can leave me alone
Tell me the reality is better than the dream
But I found out the hard way,
Nothing is what it seems!
I push my fingers into my eyes
It's the only thing that slowly stops the ache
But it's made of all the thing I have to take
Jesus, it never ends, it works it's way inside
If the pain goes on,
I'm not gonna make it!
All I've got...all I've got is insane...
All I've got...all I've got is insane...
All I've got...all I've got is insane!
All I've got...all I've got is insane! All I've got...all I've got is insane! All I've got...all I've got is insane!
I push my fingers into my eyes
It's the only thing that slowly stops the ache
But it's made of all the thing I have to take
Jesus, it never ends, it works it's way inside
If the pain goes on,
I'm not gonna make it!
All I've got...all I've got is insane... All I've got...all I've got is insane! All I've got...all I've got is insane! All I've got...all I've got is insane!
The crowd went wild and started to chant their name.
Crowd: Slipknot! Slipknot! Slipknot! Slipknot!
Cool huh? If anyone don't like Slipknot, I'm sorry. Please review.
Sixteenth Chapter Notes
I got the club name from an Insane Clown Posse song "Hell's Forecast". I'm bringing back Raven's power where she transforms into a raven. And a special musical appearance by one of the hardest metal bands in the world, SLIPKNOT. If you people are maggots (Slipknot fans), you'll love this chapter. If you guys don't like them, just skip to the next chapter.
Disclaimer: I don't own anything, not even Slipknot.
Chapter 16: Hell's Pit
The sun sets as the night sky starts to laminate with stars. In the bad part of Metro City, there's an industrial building in front of an old courtyard. There's a sign on top of the building that said "Hell's Pit" in red neon lights and flames flickered on top of the letters. On the roof, there were five of Merovingian's vampire-like soldiers holding M9S Sniper Rifles ready to fire on any intruder except the fans that are invited in the club. On the other side of the courtyard in a dark ally, a black Escalade was parked at the end of the ally with the headlights off, so that no one will see a car in the ally. In the Escalade, LM and the Teen Titans looked at the club, just to see what they're up against.
LM: There it is, Hell's Pit. (looking at a group of people outside) Looks like there's going to be a concert tonight.
Robin: Well what are we waiting for? Let's go inside the club and find Merovingian.
LM: That's good, except for the fact that we'll stick out of the crowd and get killed.
Cyborg: Then what do you think we should do?
LM: Get help.
LM picks up his cell phone and called Kid.
Kid: (on the phone) Operator.
LM: Could you give us info on the club Hell's Pit and check the security on the club?
Kid: (on the phone) Already on it. Stand by. (pause) All right, I got the information you need. Just plug me into the computer.
LM plugged the Samsung cell phone into the Sony VAIO X505 Notebook. Within seconds, pop up windows appeared revealing blueprints, security cameras, and photos on the inside of the club. A sound window popped up to show Kid's voice.
Kid: (on the computer) Captain, Titans, here's the info you need about the club. Hell's Pit was once a warehouse where workers melt and create steel twenty years ago. Business was booming until the stock market in the city started to crash. As a result, the warehouse owner had no choice but to shut down the business for good. Now it's a club where punks and Goths hang out, get into fights, and listen to live music.
Beast Boy: Sounds like something that Raven should like.
Raven: (anime vain popping out of head) Don't start.
Kid: (on the computer) Merovingian owns this club and six others in the city. Security in that club is pretty tight.
LM: Is it good for us, or bad for us?
Kid: (on the computer) There are ten guards carrying G36 rifles at the coat check, five snipers on the roof, and the side entrances are wired with explosives.
LM: Bad for us.
Kid: (on the computer) However, there's one place the Merovingian didn't look up.
Minutes later, Robin, Terra, and Cyborg were gathered around a manhole, Starfire, Beast Boy, and Raven were waiting around the ally, and LM was at the Escalade's trunk grabbing the XM1014 shotgun and strapped it around his back. Cyborg removed the manhole carefully and placed it on the ground. LM looked at the club with his binoculars to see snipers on the roof. He then looked at the courtyard and noticed some birds flying around the club. LM had a quick smirk on his face as he got an idea.
Terra: Of all the places we have to go to, why does it always have to be a sewer?
Robin: Kid said that the waterway underneath the courtyard is the only path we have to gain access to the club.
LM: Yes, but there's another problem we have to deal with.
All the Titans gathered in front of LM and listened in.
Beast Boy: Kay, what's the problem now?
LM: Merovingian has a meeting with some of the ruthless gangs in the history of violence. We don't know who they are, or what they're capable of. What we need (looking at Raven) is a spy on the inside.
The Titans looked at the direction LM's saw as Raven looked at everyone that was staring at her.
Raven: What?
LM: You know what Raven. You're our spy for the day.
Raven: Wait a minute, you expect me to start spying on people, no way. Besides, there are snipers are on the roof and there's no way I would get out of there.
LM: Uh huh. Well, let me refresh your memory. This morning, you had a power to transform into a bird and you'd been following me without me noticing it. Right?
Raven: Shit!
Robin: So what you're saying is that Raven must infiltrate the club as a raven and spy on Merovingian and the gangs.
LM: You could say that.
Starfire: But LM, Raven has to communicate with us. If Raven sees them and morphs back to her human form, she'll be a goner.
LM: Don't worry, I got just the thing.
LM headed to Escalade and opened the passenger door. He then opened the glove compartment filled with gadgets and a pistol. He took out contact lens case, closed the compartment, and closed the door. He approached Raven and opened the case, revealing a clear contact lens floating around in cleaning liquid.
LM: Hold still, this will sting a little.
LM took the lens out with one hand, while keeping Raven's eyelid open on the other. He carefully placed the lens into Raven's purple eye and took his finger out of her eye. Raven blinked a couple of times trying to get her vision in check. LM then took out his cell phone and searched through the menu option.
LM: Let's hope this works.
He found the option labeled "Camera" and clicked on it. He then showed his phone to the Titans and with in seconds, the cell phone screen revealed a live video feed of the same ally with the Titans. All the Titans stared in disbelief and were amazed by it.
Beast Boy: Dude that's so sweet!
Terra: Yeah LM, that's awesome!
Cyborg: Very nice dog.
Starfire: Oh glorious.
Robin: I got to say, that's really interesting.
LM: It's nothing really. As you can see, that contact lens I put in Raven's eye has a micro camera at the center. What Raven seeing is what the cell phone is showing. It will be easier for her undercover work. Speaking of which... (turning to Raven) Raven, you must infiltrate the club and find the meeting. When the rest of us get to the club, I'll check my cell phone to see if you're there. Now hurry up, we don't have time.
Raven: I'm not going to like this one bit.
Raven began to spread her arms to her side and searched deep within herself.
Raven: Azarath, Metrion, Zinthos... Azarath, Metrion, Zinthos...
Within seconds, Raven's body started to shrink as black feathers began to sprout all over her body. Her arms and leg shifted into wings and talons as her face changed her mouth and nose formed into a beak. When her transformation was complete, Raven flapped her wings and flew straight to the club. LM looked at Raven flying off and had the odd look on his face.
LM: That was the most weirdest thing I had ever seen in the Matrix.
Robin: Uh LM, should we get going or would you like to stand there.
LM: Oh sorry guys.
LM and the rest of the Titans gathered around the open manhole.
LM: All right, I'll go in first, just in case. I'll signal you guys to come down.
LM took out his pistol and jumped into the manhole. He landed into the waterway and pointed his gun left, right, back, and forth. When the cost is clear LM gave out the signal, and the Titans jumped in one at a time. LM searched his trench coat but couldn't find a flashlight.
LM: Great, must've left my flashlight back at headquarters. Does anybody have a lighter or something?
A green glow illuminated the entire waterway. LM turned around and saw Starfire with her green glowing hand held high.
LM: Uh thanks.
Starfire: I welcome you.
The team walked down the long waterway leading to Hell's Pit. Meanwhile, Raven flew over the courtyard and right around Hell's Pit. She immediately found and open warehouse window and slipped right into the club. Raven landed on a pipe and looked down at the club. What she saw was a massive number of people, half were at the stage waiting for a band, the other half was at the bar drinking soda and beer, while others were at an arcade playing on shooting games, fighting games, and DDR (Dance Dance Revolution).
Raven: (in thought) Why would people like to go to some clubs like this? They are pointless.
She then heard footsteps coming from a nearby catwalk. Raven looked up and saw four people. One who looks like a multi millionaire tycoon, the other was an attractive female, and the last two look like the millionaire's bodyguards. Raven was wondering who were these people until she heard them talk.
Merovingian: Is everything set?
Cain: Yes sir, everyone is waiting for you at the meeting.
Merovingian: Excellent.
The four of them headed to a rectangular structure above the club that was once filled with offices and a meeting room. Raven kept on staring and thought in her mind who the millionaire was.
Raven: (in thought) Merovingian...
Raven quickly flew and followed Merovingian. Back in the sewers, LM and the rest of the team continued walking down the waterway.
Starfire: This trail is longer then Mad Mod's maze of curiosity and confusion. This path could only take 20 more Klithords.
Robin: Who would've guess that the courtyard above us could be this long. LM do you think Kid gave us the wrong info?
LM: I know Kid, Robin. He's a good hacker and knows his way around the Matrix. He never let my team down one bit. (quick pause) Listen.
The Titans stopped and heard footsteps and conversations above their heads.
Beast Boy: Sounds like people having fun up there.
Cyborg: Sounds like we're above the club.
LM: See what I mean? Let's go.
At the club, people have been waiting a long time for their favorite band to come on stage. That's when the announce gave the word.
Club Announcer: All right my hardcore maniacs, are you ready to go wild? (crowd cheers) Then Hell's Pit is proud to present one of the meanest bands in the universe, SLIPKNOT!
The crowd screamed loudly as the main lights turned off. Stage lights got turned on and strange noises sounded around the warehouse. Slipknot came to the stage and began playing their hit song, "Duality"
I push my fingers into my eyes...
It's the only thing that slowly stops the ache...
But it's made of all the things I have to take...
Jesus, it never ends, it works it's way inside...
If the pain goes on...
Aaaaaaaah!
I have screamed until my veins collapsed
I've waited as my time's elapsed
Now, All I do is live with so much fate
I've wished for this, I've bitched at that
I've left behind this little fact:
You cannot kill what you did not create
I've gotta say what I've gotta say
And then I swear I'll go away
But I can't promise you'll enjoy the noise
I guess I'll save the best for last
My future seems like one big past
You're left with me 'cause you left me no choice
I push my fingers into my eyes
It's the only thing that slowly stops the ache
If the pain goes on,
I'm not gonna make it!
Pull me back together
Or separate the skin from bone
Leave me all the Pieces, then you can leave me alone
Tell me the reality is better than the dream
But I found out the hard way,
Nothing is what it seems!
I push my fingers into my eyes
It's the only thing that slowly stops the ache
But it's made of all the thing I have to take
Jesus, it never ends, it works it's way inside
If the pain goes on,
I'm not gonna make it!
All I've got...all I've got is insane...
All I've got...all I've got is insane...
All I've got...all I've got is insane!
All I've got...all I've got is insane! All I've got...all I've got is insane! All I've got...all I've got is insane!
I push my fingers into my eyes
It's the only thing that slowly stops the ache
But it's made of all the thing I have to take
Jesus, it never ends, it works it's way inside
If the pain goes on,
I'm not gonna make it!
All I've got...all I've got is insane... All I've got...all I've got is insane! All I've got...all I've got is insane! All I've got...all I've got is insane!
The crowd went wild and started to chant their name.
Crowd: Slipknot! Slipknot! Slipknot! Slipknot!
Cool huh? If anyone don't like Slipknot, I'm sorry. Please review.