Ach, mein thirsten! I need more reviews, give them now. Please? Longer chapter this time, at least I think so. It's getting late but here I am, updating for anyone who does still read my story. Advantages of being an insomniac. I hope you people are still enjoying the story, cause if you are, you fooled me. But what do I care, I write because I love to not because I want people to read it. Though reviews do help. Carry on, carry on...
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Chapter 15: Striking Back
All Titans Views
It was almost as if time was passing in slow motion. Raven lying away from the other Titans unconscious, Cyborg up and standing, glaring at Sinister. Robin and Starfire squeezed their hands together tightly, and the ball seemed to pick up speed. They all waited for the worst, as Sinister laughed loudly over the rushing sound of death.
Then it came. From the side, only visible once it neared. A blue energy ball, rivaling the creature's own. It flew towards the Titans as well but curved up wards as it neared. Both energy balls were mere feet away when they collided, and the two deflected in opposite directions. They exploded high in the air, igniting the sky with bright lights.
"Not one to wait are we?" Someone's voice said. A voice of hope. "Taen!" Starfire yelled happily. Not very far from the Titans was Taen, walking towards Sinister, who had settled himself back on the ground, fury etched into his face. "My master would understand, these friends of yours are very bothersome," Sinister said. "Well your master is no longer among the living," Taen replied.
Sinister's crazed looked faltered. "You didn't... couldn't," He said, the creature's voice showing fear for the first time. "Well I did. Made sure he was dead for good this time," Taen assured. "I see. You are not lying, the energy I gave to Magmus has returned to me indeed," Sinister said, his face turning stony once again. His voice had also regained it's strength, anger now mixing with it.
"How about we have a rematch?" Taen asked as he stopped several feet before his enemy. "You cannot defeat the Dream Master," The virus replied. The two stood there, glaring at each other with an unblinking stare despite the dust swirling around them. The Titans watched the two. "Do you think that Taen can win?" Cyborg asked Robin. "I'm not sure. It won't matter though, we just need him to last until we can fight again," The Boy Wonder answered. "Please do not die Taen," Starfire whispered.
The wind picked up, causing the dust to create a small wall. Then Taen was gone, teleporting to no where. The Titans looked around quickly and saw him reappearing front of Sinister, his back turned. "Ha!" Taen yelled and threw his fist over his shoulder. He nailed the monster in the nose, then spun around and kneed Sinister in the stomach, sending him sliding back several feet.
The injured Titans stared in shock. "Tell me we're really seeing this," Robin said in shock. Neither of his friends had an answer, they were both lost for words. Sinister hadn't moved yet. The only movement on him was the purple blood slowly dripping from his nose and mouth. "You have improved your powers greatly," Sinister said. "I had to so I could defeat you," Taen said grinning. "We both know my power is rarely at full," Sinister reminded Taen. "I know, and that's why I plan on doing as much damage as possible first," Taen replied.
Taen quickly swept out his leg, knocking Sinister off balance. He delivered a solid punch to the chest before flipping back wards onto the ledge behind him. The monster looked up with an angry stare. "You know my powers only keep me hurt for a short duration," Sinister said and floated up. Sinister launched a red energy blast and blasted the ledge to pieces. He flew into the smoke and searched for Taen. He found him, floating there with a smile as the dust settled.
Sinister punched, Taen teleported. He kicked, and Taen teleported behind him again. The monster continued his onslaught, slowly increasing his power as he did so. Taen finally stopped dodging around, and turned around, quickly kicking Sinister in the head and sending him sliding across the ground.
Taen quickly took this time to rush over to the Titans. "Is she ok?" Taen asked, referring to Raven. "Yeah she's fine but BB..." Cyborg said and trailed off. Taen knew exactly what he meant but wasn't so sure about something... "Maybe..." He mumbled before- "Taen look out!" Robin yelled.
Taen whipped around quickly, and saw Sinister flying straight at him, flying a few feet off of the ground. The Titans quickly jumped out of the way. Taen put his hand out, and Sinister's head stopped in his palm. "What!?!" The creature managed before Taen kicked his leg up, sending Sinister up into the air. The monster regained his form only to find Taen flying past him quickly. Raising his elbow, Taen smashed Sinister down to the ground with a thundering boom.
The Titans cheered as Taen landed back on the ground. "This isn't over yet," He said to them and flew towards Sinister, who was slowly getting up. In a blinding flash of light, Taen had punched Sinister a dozen times, leaving dark dents in his skin. Taen moved forward, kicking Sinister quickly to the knee, stomach, and finally in the head. The monster stumbled back wards and Taen ran forward, back flipping at the last second, his foot connecting with Sinister's chin. There was a sickening crunch as Sinister fell back slowly, his body bouncing as he hit the dirt hard. He did not move.
Taen almost collapsed, his energy gone. He quickly regained his strength and went to the others. "I'm going to go look for-" "Not so fast Taen!" A long drawling voice said. Taen slowly turned, fearing the worst. He got it. Taen was standing fifty feet away, the only sign of damage being the dark lavender liquid coming from his mouth.
"You just don't give up do you?" Taen asked. "I can't, not with the traits I've been given," Sinister answered. "I hope that wasn't a joke, you're never gonna get the last laugh," Taen said and launched himself forward. This time the monster was ready, throwing himself to the ground and kicking both legs up. Taen let out a strangled cry as he was hit, and sent high into the air. He recovered quickly, though his ribs hurt like hell.
"Seems so familiar doesn't it Taen?" Sinister said. Taen stared at him blankly. "I remember this days months ago. Abrasion thought he could win, then I killed him. My master always hated him the most," Sinister said and smiled. "You are so very lucky that you escaped when you did. If you hadn't I would have been free already, and these Titans would probably have fallen in my reign," Sinister added. "Well today you're going down!" Taen yelled.
The two quickly locked into a fierce battle. It was nothing like the Titans had ever seen. Fists flying, kicks connecting, energy blasts shooting off. With each blow neither fighter went down, but kept on going as if they had never been touched. Finally Sinister broke through, delivering an uppercut. Taen came back down but mas met by another uppercut. Then Sinister took to the air. When him and Taen were level, he wrapped his arms around the teen tightly and flew back down. Just before the two met the ground, Sinister let go and flew back up quickly. Taen met the ground, the ground caving in as he smashed into it.
"Oh no!" Starfire yelled. Tobin wearily stood up using his staff. "I'm not sure that Taen is going to last much longer," He said to Cyborg. The half robot looked up. "I can't help, I need time to recharge," Cyborg said with guilt in his voice. "Then I'll go alone," Robin said. "AH!" The Titans hear a yell as Taen bursts out of his rock prison and shot forward. He took every shot that he could at Sinister, who dodged them with ease.
Sinister grabbed onto Taen's arm and spun around. After what seemed like an eternity, he let go, sending the teen high into the air. Taen stopped himself and raised his hand. "Have it!" He yelled and fired a column of green energy. Sinister fired his own blast, made of white energy. The blast quickly overpowered Taen's and the Titans watched in horror as they saw Taen writhing in pain before the explosion went off.
Everyone waited anxiously for the smoke to clear. "Aw yeah!" Cyborg yelled. Taen was still standing, his arms criss crossed in front of him. But Sinister was gone from his spot on the ground. He quickly reappeared next to Taen and smashed him to the ground with both fists put together. Taen hit the ground and skidded over to the Titans. "Well... this isn't going to well," Taen said and grinned weakly as he stood up. The Titans gathered around him, unsure of what to do.
"We're gonna have to try and team up on him, I'm not sure how much longer I can last here. Without the time to gather the correct amount of energy to kill him, we may not be able to beat him," Taen said. "We could really use some help here," Cyborg mumbled as Sinister started to slowly move towards them. "I know where the exit is, we could make a run for it but I doubt we would make it. He isn't going to let us leave, not all of us at least," Taen said to the others. He stopped as Sinister neared.
"I knew that I would be able to do this. I can almost sense my freedom.," Sinister said as he settled himself in front of the group. "This isn't finished," Taen said. "Oh but it is. What do you think? I'll let you gather the energy you need to destroy me? I don't think so," Sinister said and laughed. "But who to kill first," He mumbled. "How about the tin man?" Sinister said and lifted his hand towards Cyborg to finish him off once and for all.
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I hope that was better. More action and all that good stuff. Only a few chapters left. I doubt anyone noticed where I got some of that fight from. Not specifically at least. The story should be finished by the time this weekend ends, so anyone leaving town don't forget to check up on it. R and R please, I crave reviews much like I crave food but can't eat it because my jaw isn't good. Anywho...
Next Chapter: While the Titans try and hold off Sinister, Taen begins to gather enough energy for a beam powerful enough to destroy the creature once and for all. Will the Titans be able to buy enough time?
Keep up the good reading.
-SinFire