Chapter 30

I'm not the hero anymore

Deathwing dropped down to one knee as he watched Malevolence walk towards him, he was still trembling but he didn't know if it was from fear or the excitement of getting Raven back. He finally stood up as he felt Malevolence's hand brush against his head.

"Thank you my fallen angel" said the ultimate evil as a smile appeared on it's demonic face. Deathwing was about to return the smile until he saw Malevolence step away from him, he didn't know why but a sudden anger flared up in his chest as he created a gleaming white sword.

"First things first" he said as he blocked Malevolence's path with his sword, "Give me Raven" he demanded as Malevolence turned its head and looked at him, his pitch black eyes locked with Deathwing's.

"Very well" replied Malevolence as he flicked his hand in the air. Without warning another pillar f black fire erupted from behind Deathwing making him turn and use his wings as a shield from both the light and heat being given off by the flames. He lowered them as he felt the intense heat begin to die away, that was enough to bring a small smile to his face as he looked at the area of scorched earth left by the flames. His small smile soon turned into a huge grin of happiness as he saw a ingle figure, clearly feminine in shape lying in the middle of the scorched ground, her purple hair was blown about gently in the wind.

"Raven is that you?" asked Deathwing as he walked towards her, feathers began to fall from his wings as his feet touched the ground. The closer he got to the figure lying the ground the larger his smile got, all thoughts of death and killing left his mind as he started at her peaceful looking face. He didn't need a reply as he rushed forward, wrapping his blood stained arms around her body, his eyes finally allowed his tears to escape as he felt the warmth of life coming from her body, he may have had to make a deal with evil but he had gotten back his Raven.

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Malevolence turned away from the hugging couple as he looked around him at the city, he frowned as he smelt the stench of life emanate from everywhere around him. He placed his hands together as he created a small ball of black energy, lightening danced all around him as pieces of debris began to rise into the air, breaking apart as the energy output from the ball grew stronger.

"Life will finally end by my hand" he said as he held the ball above his head, a dangerous smile appeared on his face as he prepared to drop it onto the ground. He frowned as he felt something explode against his dragon like wings, he tuned and saw a very weary and battered Speedy standing alone in the middle of the street, his long bow was pointing an arrow directly at his face.

"One more move and you're a dead man" panted Speedy as his arrow changed from a golden yellow into a angry red. Malevolence pondered whether or not he should destroy this defiant ant as he bounced he energy ball in his hand. He smiled as he reached the decision that he would but only after he had sufficient fun with him first. With a quick motion he crushed the energy ball in his claws, making smoke rise from it as he opened it again, his eyes never blinked as he stared a hole straight through Speedy.

"Let us see what you heroes are made of shall we?" smiled Malevolence before he shot forward, making Speedy release his arrow. The archer smiled to himself as he watched the arrow knock this personification of evil out the air, making it's huge back slam off the ground.

"Didn't you know?" he said as he saw the arrow jutting out of the demon eye, "I never miss" he said with a smile as he placed his long bow back over his shoulder. His smile quickly died away as he watched Malevolence stand back up, pulling the arrow out of its eye before he snapped it in half with his claw.

"Pity you don't have the power to make it count" smiled Malevolence as she shot forward, not giving Speedy the chance to take off his long bow and load another of the annoying arrows into it. With deadly speed he rammed his fist into Speedy's gut, driving blood and air out of his mouth as he lay limp on the huge fist. Malevolence smiled as he threw Speedy into the air watching as his body spiralled gracefully in the air. He waited until he saw his chance and stabbed his leg out, driving his boot into Speedy's back, making the brave archer scream in pain as he was sent flying towards a large piece of destroyed building.

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Jinx looked towards the city as she heard Speedy's cries in her head, she ignored them at first thinking it was just her imagination playing tricks n her but the last one sounded so real it made it heart skip a beat.

"What's the matter?" asked Genesis as she watched Jinx begin to tremble, she noticed that sweat had begun to form on the pink haired witches forehead. Jinx turned her head slowly, allowing Genesis to see the tears that had begun to creep out of her eyes, in that instant she knew something terrible had happened.

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Malevolence stalked towards the place where Speedy lay, his nostrils flared up as he smelt the sweet smell of blood dripping onto the ground. He lifted a piece of debris up into the air and licked his lips as he saw Speedy lying on the ground, blood was pouring out of a deep wound in his chest. Malevolence grinned as he watched Speedy desperately reach for his long bow and arrows, his fear tasted like a fine wine to Malevolence as he closed his eyes and allowed it wash over him.

"Do you know how sweet your fear tastes?" asked Malevolence as he threw the debris away and knelt beside Speedy, smashing his claw onto his long bow, snapping the weapon under the crushing pressure. The demonic evil was about to stab his claws into Speedy's chest until he felt something blast against his back, making him wince in pain as he felt the energy beam burn away a small layer of his flesh. He turned his immense head and looked at this new 'threat', breaking into a slight laugh as he saw a battered Cyborg and Starfire looking back at him, their fear could barely be sensed as they stood 'shoulder' to 'shoulder' .

"And what do we have here?" asked Malevolence as he looked at hem, spreading his wings behind him as he finally sensed their fear, "An alien and a tin man" he said as he took a step towards them, his claws dug into the ground.

"I swear take another step and I'll put a big old hole in your chest" said Cyborg as he powered up his sonic cannon again, making Malevolence smile even more as he stopped in his tracks.

"That's what he said" replied the demon as he cast a look back towards Speedy, "You think you can better?" he asked as he looked back at Cyborg and Starfire, he could tell that the sight of her friend lying in his own blood brought fear to the alien, he thought of how he could use this to his advantage.

"Only one way to find out" replied Cyborg with a smile before he looked down at Starfire, "You ready?" he asked as he looked at the nervous Tamerianian. Starfire didn't reply, she couldn't seem to take her eyes off of Speedy, thoughts of seeing Beast Boy lying like that ran through her mind as Cyborg spoke. Malevolence seen his opening and shot forward, his claws racked across Cyborg's chest, making sparks fly as Cyborg cried out in pain.

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Deathwing ignored the sound of pain and battle as he started down at Raven, stroking her face gently in an attempt to wake her. He smiled as he saw her eyes flutter and finally open, a slight smile appeared on her face as she looked up at her husband.

"I missed you" said Deathwing as he continued to stroke her face. Raven didn't reply as she raised her hand and ran it along his face gently, making the fallen hero close his eyes as he felt her skin rub against his. Deathwing felt normal as he stopped her hand, kissing it gently as he looked into her amethyst eyes.

"And I missed you" smiled Raven as she brought Deathwing closer to her and placed her lips on his. Deathwing tensed up at first but soon relaxed as Raven allowed his tongue to enter her mouth. They entered their own little world as they kissed, one where evil didn't exist, a world where it was only them and their love for each other. Deathwing pulled away grudgingly as his lungs demanded a fresh supply of oxygen making Raven giggle as she watched him pant for air, her giggling stopped as she heard Cyborg cry out in pain as Malevolence dug his claws into his chest, trying to rip out his cybernetic heart.

"We have to help them" said Raven as she pushed Deathwing off of her and stood up, pulling her hood over her head as she looked at her husband.

"I can't" sighed Deathwing sadly as she plucked a single feather from his wing and let it rest in his hand, the black feather moved about I the wind as Deathwing started at it, "I'm not that person anymore" he said as he close his hand around the feather, crushing it as he closed his eyes.

"It doesn't matter what your name is" said Raven as she knelt down and made him look at her, "Cause when the mask comes off your always be Dick Grayson" she said before she kissed him and returned to her standing, "And the one thing I know about Dick Grayson is that he always helps the ones he loves" and with that she ran towards Malevolence, using her powers to throw a car at his face, making the demon god roar as he flew away from the injured Cyborg. Deathwing watched as Raven carried Cyborg away while Starfire kept his 'master' busy by distracting him with her starbolts, he knew they couldn't win but still they fought on.

"They fight because they're heroes" said Genesis as she stood beside Deathwing, smiling down at him as he looked up at her, "Something you can still be" she said as she lowered a hand to him, making him smile as he looked at it.

"I'm not the hero anymore" said Deathwing as he turned away from the hand, "I'm a saviour" he smiled as he stood up and summoned his white sword, power danced down its blade as he looked at it. He looked at Genesis and saw that she was no longer standing beside him, he smiled as he looked back at Starfire do her best against Malevolence. He didn't waste ay time as h flew forward determined to make good for the evil he had caused.

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"Time for you to die now my pretty" smiled Malevolence as he allowed her to slump onto the ground clutching her chest as she looked up at him, tears had once again formed in her eyes. He smiled as he made a huge black sword appear in his hands, its blade was so dark that light couldn't even reflect against it.

"See you in hell" he said as he brought the sword down, making Starfire scream as she closed her eyes, her last thought where about Beast Boy and all the words she never got a chance to say.

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Cliff-hanger I think is the term needed here. Anyway did everyone enjoy that chapter? I hope so. Ok people please stay safe for me.

Later days

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