Author's Note: HELLOOOOOOOOOO! I'm just back from St Andrews, what fun, what ho! WOOOOOO! Got to do homework after this, ah well, at least it's on an awesome book: Life of Pi. EVERYONE SHOULD READ IT! It's AMAZZZIIINNNNGGGGG! Oh wow I'm so excited now, all the chapters now are so exciting! I hope. Hmm. Well, I think this story could also be a kinda properly-written story, so I think I might do that one day too. WOO! Proper writing! Anyway, on with the screenplay version! WOW I can have different versions! (happy dance) Ahem. Sorry I didn't get this up yesterday like I promised, but the phoneline was down (grrr stupid BT) which meant the net was down, so what can ya do? I know it sucks, but here it is now. Enjoy.
Knife Edge: Part Two
A Teen Titans fanfiction by J.S.Danskin (a.k.a. Invader Jed)
SCENE FOUR – The abandoned warehouse/Slade's Headquarters -
The scene opens on PLASMUS' roaring mouth, zooming out to reveal the full picture: The three Titans are confronted by the two creatures PLASMUS and CINDERBLOCK. They stand discussing tactics.
RAVEN: I suggest that two take on Plasmus. The other one can start on Cinderblock. Any disagreements?
BEASTBOY: Yeah, how about we ask these two lovely gentlemen to hand themselves in to the cops and we go for pizza while Robin does his oh-so-loved hero routine?
CYBORG and RAVEN look at him warningly, and he shuts up, shrugging innocently.
BEASTBOY (defensively): Just trying to make light of the situa...
CINDERBLOCK and PLASMUS roar in unison, reminding the Titans of their purpose.
CYBORG (urgently): Okay, we don't have time for this, y'all. Beastboy, you take Cinderblock; me and Raven will take down Plasmus. (he pauses and turns to BEASTBOY)... You be okay, B.B.?
BEASTBOY (disgruntled): Like I have a choice...
CYBORG: Right then. Titans, go!
CYBORG and RAVEN swing into battle, RAVEN swooping in on PLASMUS and attacking him from above, while CYBORG promptly shoots him with his laser cannon. BEASTBOY, however, trudges nonchalantly up to CINDERBLOCk and gazes up at him grumpily. The monster looks slightly confused at his demeanour.
BEASTBOY (to CINDERBLOCK): Yo, dude, don't suppose you wanna go for a tofu pizza, do ya?
CINDERBLOCK roars in response, charging at BEASTBOY, who turns into an eagle and flies right over him, landing on the other side as a cat and turning back into BEASTBOY.
BEASTBOY: ...Guess not.
CINDERBLOCK turns clumsily and runs at BEASTBOY again, who this time turns into a Tyrannosaurus-Rex and they lock in combat, pushing each other back. CINDERBLOCK overcomes him and BEASTBOY falls backwards, bouncing off the ground as a jellyfish and flies through the air, turning into a boy again and landing in a crouch with a small grunt.
CINDERBLOCK: Woooooooaaargghhh!!!
BEASTBOY (with raised eyebrows): Ditto, ugly rock dude. Ditto.
The attention focuses now on the other battle with RAVEN and CYBORG against PLASMUS, which is much more speedy and exhilarating. They have managed to drive PLASMUS back into the corner of the warehouse, where CYBORG continues to concentrate his cannon on the monster, distracting him while RAVEN flies up into the air.
CYBORG: Raven, now!
RAVEN: Azarath, Metrion, Zinthos!
A large beam rips off the ceiling and RAVEN yells as she throws it into PLASMUS with tremendous force. CYBORG blasts one side of the beam into the wall, while RAVEN pushes the other side of the beam into the opposite side with her powers, trapping PLASMUS in the corner with the beam restraining him.
CYBORG: Okay, now we can attack him while he can't move...
PLASMUS roars horrible, causing RAVEN and CYBORG to lean backwards comically with the force, the wind blowing back RAVEN's hair and cape. Once he's finished, PLASMUS squeezes out of the bar's hold and heads for RAVEN, tearing a piece of gunge of himself and hurling it at her, which she manages to evade by flying straight upwards. The slime-ball splats right into CYBORG, who is thrown to the ground covered in goo. RAVEN looks back to check if he is okay, and smiles apologetically at him. CYBORG looks sufficiently grumpy. They then see BEASTBOY running by screaming at the top of his lungs as CINDERBLOCK chases after him. They sigh in unison, a single drop of sweat doing down each of their faces simultaneously and an empty bubble coming out of their mouths (you know what I mean, right?)
RAVEN (under her breath): You know, Beastboy's pizza idea is starting to look real good just now.
CYBORG smiles grimly at her, before crying out as PLASMUS slams down a fist. RAVEN flies back and upwards as CYBORG rolls to the right, splodges of PLASMUS' fist covering him again. He groans.
CYBORG (high-pitched): Aw, man! Not again!...Raven! Go Azarathy thingy this walking mountain of bubblegum!
RAVEN: Azarath, Metrion, Zinthos!
PLASMUS is bombarded with wooden crates that RAVEN throws at him, finishing with an old delivery van which makes a thwacking sound when it hits PLASMUS.
RAVEN: That should stun him for a moment...give us time to catch our breath.
CYBORG: Why aren't you talking to B.B.?
RAVEN: ...I wonder how Robin's doing...
CYBORG: I'm serious. He's really worked up about it, Rae. Can't you sort it out, whatever's up?
RAVEN (curtly): It doesn't concern you.
CYBORG: Hey, man, don't crab at me! I'm just...
RAVEN (urgently): Cyborg!
CYBORG looks up just in time to see a gush of acid aimed his way. He dives out of the way, breaking into a forward roll and standing, punching the air in victory.
CYBORG (triumphantly): BOOYAH! Missed me this time, ugly blob man! Cyborg's too quick for you...aw man!
Just as he loses concentration, PLASMUS hurls another slimeball which hits CYBORG in the head. PLASMUS throws another, but this one turns into a small creature which also spits acid. CYBORG manages to dodge it, but it chases him until he blasts it. He jumps again, but his glory is short-lived.
RAVEN (sarcastically): Cyborg, a little help here just now would be really very nice...
She is surrounded by about twelve of the same creatures that had just attacked CYBORG. She is floating above them, but they try to spit acid at her, which she is only just able to avoid by tucking her knees up, so she is unable to attack with her powers.
CYBORG: Hold on, Raven!
As CYBORG runs to assist RAVEN, BEASTBOY is having a hard time weakening CINDERBLOCK, who seems very determined. BEASTBOY changes from an elephant trying to soak CINDERBLOCK with water from a nearby puddle caused by a hole in the roof into a boy. He puts his hands on his knees and pants for a few seconds.
BEASTBOY: Okay, Beastboy, remember: it's just a big pile of rock. A big hideous pile of nasty evil rock, granted, but it is the pathway, Beastboy...the pathway...to tofu...
CINDERBLOCK growls in disgust, and BEASTBOY stares at him evilly.
BEASTBOY: What is it with the whole world against tofu? Even big hideous poles of nasty evil rock don't like it! Well, what do you eat, dude? Pebbles? Rock gardens? (he wags his finger at CINDERBLOCK scornfully) Not a balanced diet, Mr I'm-Gonna-Roar-Like-A-Big-Scary-Rock-Dude. Well, newsflash! Beastboy is not, I repeat, not, scared of...eeeeek!
BEASTBOY screams and turns into an angrily squawking seagull as CINDERBLOCK takes a lunge at him. He lands of CINDERBLOCK's back and rides him like a rodeo cowboy.
BEASTBOY: Yeehah, baby!
Cut to Slade's Headquarters
We see ROBIN's last action, a flying kick aimed at DAGGER. It hits her in the stomach, and she doubles over, kneeling on the ground with one hand on her stomach and the other supporting her on the ground. She breathes heavily and gasps before ROBIN picks her up and tosses her over his shoulder in the other direction. DAGGER rolls over and stays lying on the ground, a hand over her face and the other spread on the ground. She tries to gather her composure but ROBIN is upon her too quickly. He sits on her stomach and holds her right hand back, the other still covering her mask.
DAGGER: Ngghhh...
ROBIN: I warned you. I warned you!
He hears SLADE chuckling and he whips his head around, his blank eyes angry and hostile.
ROBIN: Funny, is it, Slade, that another of your apprentices has let you down? Not lived up to your standards? Who're you going to use next, Slade? Starfire?
He is being ironic, but it causes both SLADE and KNIFE to break out into hysterical laughter. Confused and frustrated, he cries out and punches the struggling DAGGER's face so she can no longer struggle and is still. He sighs heavily, not knowing how on Earth he is going to rescue STARFIRE and leave alive. He is already tired from the fight with DAGGER. He wearily pushes her hand back and lifts off the mask from her head. A mass of red hair flows from it and an all-too-familiar face is revealed, unconscious and bruised from where ROBIN hit her. ROBIN gasps in shock and looks back at SLADE, speechless.
ROBIN: Wha...no!...STARFIRE?!
He jumps off her hurriedly and kneels by her side, propping her head up onto his lap. He stares at her in disbelief, his eyes wide and mouth open. He tentatively traces the swollen cheek of hers with a fingertip.
ROBIN: I hit...I've been fighting...Star...but why would she...
STARFIRE's eyes suddenly open, but they are not the warm, friendly, caring eyes ROBIN is accustomed to. They are a harsh, evil green staring up at ROBIN with such loathing that not even the Boy Wonder can react appropriately. A gasp catches in his throat and he looks up at SLADE. The scene closes on the look of absolute helpless despair and anguish on ROBIN's face.
SCENE CLOSED
Author's Note: OOOOOOOOOOO! Bet ya wanna know what happens next? Or not...WHATEVER man! Ah well, you're gonna find out anyway if you keep reading, which I hope you will! So anyway, I hope this chapter was okay, and not too short. Hope I captured Robin's confusion well, and I look forward to your reviews! Thanks!
Answers To Reviews:
AntimatterManticore: Well, he's found out, so I guess...now? Hehe. Hey wow my little brother's watching Monty Python downstairs, isn't that cool? Sorry, thought I'd just put that in there for some reason or other... What will happen next? O.o DUN DUN DUUUN!
DIWaRIa: Hee hee! I wish I could send it to the producers, but I don't know the address! Don't think they'd be v. interested anyway, it's just for fun really. Anyway, thanks for the ideas, hope you liked this scene the same/better than the last one!
clueless90: I have. You're welcome.
Wild Cyan: Sorry, this wasn't a very happy chappy either! Will it all end magically? WHO KNOWS?!??!? Eh heh, me, which makes me all powerful and stuff. Okay, so would you jump out of a window with NO trampoline to keep this fic up? Hee hee. Please review again (sorry these answers are so short, I'm in a hurry to get this chapter up!!!)
Anwen: Lol. Well, he does now. He's a bit thick isn't he?
Von Purn: Awwww thanks that's dedication for you! Thanks for reviewing. Write one with questions and stuff I can respond to! (gets excited about respondable reviews)
Moon-N-Stars: Yes, tis true, you have been my loyal reviewer, so when I'm not updating or doing homework, I shall check it out as soon as I can, promise! Hope this one was nice and cliffhangery for you, I love cliffhangers, as long as the person updates!
ShadowSage2: Yeah, I tend to get a bit excited at the Robin/Slade fights etc, especially in Apprentice, that was just awesome. Wish I could write an episode like that. Was truly cool. Yeah, I thought keeping Dagger's true identity hidden again would add to the suspense and suspense is always good. Hope it had a good effect, and the fight with the other titans was also enjoyable!!!
Broken-Mask: Phew! So many reviews to get through (puff) Umm...yeah, Star is wearing a mask, as referred to in Part II Scene I. HAVEN'T YOU BEEN READING PROPERLY????? (glowers) heh heh, j/k, please review again!
randomdudette: I hope you're not including my fic in that! If any characters are OOC, let me know (panics and gets all paranoid and stuff) EEEEEEK! You've made me worried now! AAAARGGHHH! (runs and hides)
Lhaewen: Well, he's found out now, but as I've said earlier in ShadowSage2's answer, I wanted to keep it hidden for another chapter. But what will Robin do now Star is still against him? He's already tired, how can he possibly face Star, Knife and Slade alone?? Find out next time (is cheesy game show host)
tabbo22: Awwww thanks, I like nice reviews like yours. Makes me feel special etc. WOOOOOOO! Please review again!
Starrobin4eva: No it's not pointless cos it leads to better things like university! WOWWWW I can't wait to go to uni! That's the only reason I don't hate school - apart from seeing friends – it's cos it's the path to UNI! WOOOOOO! Glad you liked this chapter, please review again!!!
RobinRox13: Robin DOES rock, doesn't he? I love him. Although the guy that does his voice has a scary jaw. Yes I do have a one-shot fic called "Wish You Were Here" and you'll need to click on my name and look at the stories I have to find it. Should be second or third one down I think. Hope you like it!
Thanks for so many reviews guys! (zooms off to update)