Disclaimer: I do not own Teen Titans, but only till the assassination is successful. (MWUH HAH HA!)
Hi everyone, miss me? I'm sorry it's taken about a week to update. I was busy beating my new game Sudeki. I beat it in two days, and its not reccomended by me (I AM A GOD! MUAH HAH HAH. Hmmm, alot of maniacal laughing this chapter). Also, I was neglecting my Final Fantasy 11 account. Can you guess my handle? You only get one. Anyways, hope you like Chapter 4.
Wayne Manor: 06:00 hours
Robin was out in the manor yard, practicing his Koen-ken stance, trying to get his morning exercise. However, each punch and kick screamed hesitation, and a look of pure frustration painted his face. 'No! Harder! I've got to give it my all! C'mon Robin, do you expect the enemy to hold back? Punch as hard as you can kick as hard as you can!' Robin continued to practice, until he decided to test his mental state by punching a nearby tree, which resulted in him dislocating some bones in his knuckles. Robin cringed and tried to shrug the pain. 'Damn it, this is not good. I could have easily put a hole in that tree. I can't think this way. The league will expect me to lead the Titans into combat.'
"Master Dick? I have prepared some breakfast," The sound of Alfred's voice interrupted his thoughts.
"Thanks Alfred, I'll be in just a moment," he started towards the mansion. 'I have to stop this. Starting today, I'm a soldier.'
As he entered the dining area, his fellow titans greeted Robin. Cyborg was eating his usual meats and eggs. Beast Boy was across the table having his own tofu substitutes. Raven sat at the end on the far side of the room, enjoying the personal space, and having some exotic tea from Bruce's cabinet.
"Yawn, man it sucks having to get up so early. Can't they have this war at night time," complained Beast Boy.
"You keep that attitude up, and you end up with a major butt kicking," remarked Cyborg. "Dude, is that a threat!"
"Oh, bring it on green man!" The boys were about to lunge at each other when Raven created a telekinetic wall between them. This made the boys turn to her, seeing her in a more than ugly mood.
"Today is already tense enough with the war without you two idiots acting up! Keep it to yourself, or I'll tear you apart myself!"
The boys, shocked at Raven's even more horrible than usual threat, slowly sat themselves down and continued to eat their meal. Robin sat himself down and Alfred came and placed a plate of pancakes with some fruit in front of him.
Robin looked up and quirked an eyebrow, "You think this is something a guy going out to war should have for breakfast."
Alfred just smiled, "Master Dick, it doesn't hut to have this once in a while. Besides, watching you for just two seconds outside showed me you could use something special to take your mind off things for a while." With that, Alfred walked into the living room, leaving Robin to shrug and start eating. Alfred came into the living room, went to the grandfather clock, and opened the secret entrance behind. After several sets of steps, Alfred came to the Cave floor, where Batman and the League were busy coming up with a strategy.
"May I offer you and the League some breakfast Master Bruce?" Inquired Alfred.
"No thanks Alfred, but tell the Titans to be ready in four hours for debriefing."
"As you wish sir."
Planet Tamaran: 08:00 hours
Starfire adjusted her battle gauntlets, assuring they were comfortable and snug. She slowly checked to see if her combat armor was fitting properly. After she latched her armored leggings she headed for the throne room. Starfire was wearing a breastplate/harness combo. It was of brightly polished adamantine, with gold trimming to show her royal status. It adorned the royal crest on the left plate. Her bottom half consisted of thick leather pants, with more of the same adamantine plating strapped around the legs. She also bore a silver circlet with a large topaz in the center hold. The battle gauntlets were of high quality steel, with unique scripture on each. One was meant for amplifying her Star Bolts; the other concentrated her energy into a blade. She entered the throne room, where her father, waiting for her.
King Korisunjin (Star Forger) was in a similar outfit, with minor differences. The trimming was of solid white topaz, signifying that he was the Grand General. Also, he carried only one battle gauntlet, his other hand occupied with the royal staff. Korisunjin turned to face his daughter, a look of regret in his eyes. "Welcome Koriandor. Did you sleep well?"
"Yes father, I did." "Good, we are about to speak to the troops. Brave men all over the planet have answered Omjudasin's call." The king breathed in a sigh heavy enough to hear over the deafness of space.
"Father, what troubles you?" The king looked towards his throne and glanced upward at the great banner of the royal family. "200 years. 200 long years this planet knew peace, all from the efforts of my great - grandfather. It's hard enough to forgive me for taking the planet to war. But," he turned to his daughter and walked right up to her, his eyes locked onto hers, "it is unforgivable to send the last of our family into the fray as well. I would give my life for understanding from even the lowliest soldier."
Starfire stood there, staring at the man in front of him, and inside, she regretted even thinking of her father as a violent person. She then planted a kiss on his cheek.
"I understand father, and I know you would never do this unless you thought it best for the people. I forgive you, and our family forgives you too." Korisunjin smiled, as placed a hand on his daughter's cheek.
"The goddess has blessed me with such a wonderful child," he turned to the door leading to the balcony viewing the courtyard, "It's time, I will address the troops. Come Koriandor, they will feel resolve seeing you alive as well."
As they opened the balcony doors, you could see the vast courtyard, often empty, now filled to the brim with the Kings' loyal armies. At glance of the balcony, the front most officers called their troops to attention.
"Present loyalties!" shouted the officers.
"Our gift to you and the stars!" shouted the troops at their utmost, and raised their right gauntlets and each fired a shot into the sky.
After all noise left the area, Korisunjin began his speech.
"My men, it is with great sorrow that I must call you to the fronts of battle. For 200 years, we have lived with nothing but peace and understanding from each other and the neighboring planets. A week ago that peace was betrayed, and was destroyed with the blood of our Queen and Prince. Men, our enemy who committed such acts is Earth. I must now tell you, that from now on, until the conclusion of this war, we cannot live quietly. Until the war ends, we must all give everything, or everything will mean nothing. That said, I ask you, show me, and the galaxy but one thing: choosing peace and compassion does not equal weakness!"
The king and Starfire then turned around, leaving with the sound of a crowd roaring with the strength of a million planets. Korisunjin turned to Starfire and spoke, "Koriandor, you leave at once for the frontlines at the Galactic Matter Way."
Planet Earth; Gotham City Military Base: 10:00 hours
"Galactic Matter Way? What the hell is that?" spurted out Beast Boy, receiving a smack from Raven sitting next to him.
"It's transport system I've developed over the last five years," explained Batman. "It was intended for inorganic matter to be delivered across large gaps of space. The military adjusted some of the specs with my and the governments authority."
"And before the war, you made agreements with the Tamaranians to build one on the planet? Why didn't you tell me?" asked Robin.
"I've made and done lots of things over the years I haven't told you about," said Batman in his usual tone. "In case you've forgotten, you're a Titan, and I work with the Justice League. Can I finish without any interruptions?"
The Titans became dead quiet. "Good," said Batman, "While we don't have any ships to fly to Tamaran, this matter way should suffice, and it's designed to handle to large quantities. About 5 trillion tons of matter can be transferred without interference."
Beast Boy was about to speak when Batman stood in front of him and looked into his eyes, "It's called the Theory of Relativity, and Space – Time, look it up." Beast Boy growled to himself. "Let me be clear: the enemy will absolutely know that we will use the matter way. They will have a large welcoming party."
"What makes you think he won't just blow up the matter way?" asked Cyborg, receiving a grumble from Batman and an answer.
"This is a war caused by great anger, as there's no other reason for Tamaran to go to war. The royal family wants this fight. But, unbeknownst to them, we'll have a ploy, and that's where you come from."
"What's the objective?" said Raven
"While the League and the main forces for both armies are busy attacking each other, you and a small band of troops will circle and avoid the front lines, flanking the commanding lines. When done, we will take the enemy generals and force surrender."
Beast Boy was about to speak again, and again Batman interrupted, "It's in Sun Tzu's Art of War. That's the debriefing; prepare to leave at 16:00 hours.
Planet Tamaran: 12:00 hours
"Yes, who's there?" asked Slade, "Oh General, what brings you to my sanctum?"
"Master Slade? Surely you don't mean your most powerful leaders to take the commands of child?" asked the General.
"Hmm, yes General Jorrokor (Snake's Acid), I suppose it's a little too soon to call her your commander just yet. However, question my wishes again, and you'll find you won't be able to do anything, much less take commands. Understand?"
"Y-yes Master Slade, perfectly!" said the panicked Jorrokor.
"Good, now tell Malren to send my apprentice to me." The General left the chamber, and several minutes later, Terra came unto the sanctum of Slade. Terra stood a few steps back from her new caretaker. "Yes Master Slade?"
"Terra," began Slade, "Yes, well done on the assassinations." Terra cringed at the mention of her earlier orders, "Thank you Master."
"With half the family done for, and the other half waging war, its time to start the final part before the Godstar Project. All that's left is the key Korisunjin possesses."
Terra again cringed, afraid of having to do another bloody job, "you would have me off the King Master?"
"No Terra," said Slade, as he walked over to the side of the chamber, where a large Nodachi hung on the wall, "this is one fight I want personally. I however, have one last mission for you. One last before you are no longer my apprentice, and instead my successor."
"Yes, Master Slade?"
"The Titans will no doubt be on their way by now. This mission will show me if you have the qualifications to be my successor. Terra you will show me if you are ruthless, cruel, and cold enough, having defeated your weak emotions of love and kindness. You will show me this by killing Beast Boy."
Terra went wide – eyed as the last words of his speech reached her ears. Slade approached her, and handed her the Nodachi.
"Spill his blood with this. The training I have given you should be more than enough. When I find this blade absolutely soaked in his blood you will be my successor."
He stood there, looking in her eyes for weakness. "What's wrong Terra? Surely you're still not thinking about him? He abandoned you, left you. He will never trust you. He will never forgive you. He will never....love you."
Terra bent her head towards the floor, "I will Master, and you will have his blood."
"Good girl, now I give you as much time as you need to find him and kill him. You are dismissed apprentice, and don't come back without my token of proof." Terra strapped the giant katana to her back, and left the room.
Slade walked to his window, viewing the same sight of the beautiful Tamaranian countryside. "King Korisunjin, you banished my father for his ideals 50 years ago. Your late son bested me 5 years ago. But I assure you, by this weeks end, my Father's work will rise again as the Phoenix, and burn the old ways of your kingdom to ash!"
Okies! Now on to the usual and some new business.
1.Have Question, Will Answer. That's all I'll say, even I get tired of repeating myself.
2.Thanks! My Readers!
The following get a big thank you for reviewing Chapter 3:
bbsidekick
Thanks for the email. I hope to collect the comic soon. Btw. I will make sure if I need help to call you. 'Course, being a geek, I already know a lot.
Wolf Creek
Congratulations! You're the first to ever cry for one of my stories. Pat yourself on the back. It really builds my confidence to know I got to the reader.
3.Quick, Get Your Notepad!
I'm going to stop doing my English translations of the Tamaran names I've done for the past three chapters (ya know the ones in parentheses). I will do the new ones introduced for a little bit, but then they will cease as well. If you think you can't remember the names (there are still quite a few) then make sure you jot em down, cause I'll stop soon on each one.
Alright, thanks for reading through that! PLEASE REVIEW!! Oh and GET SOME SLEEP!!
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