The Games We Play
A Teen Titans fan fiction by Alexander L. Harris III
I do not own Robin, Beast Boy, Cyborg, or any other Teen Titans or DC comics entities portrayed in this story.
It was an especially cold and foggy day in the city, but just the reverse was a few certain teenage boys' moods.
"Hurry up dude, we're gonna be late!" Beast Boy yelled in front of the bathroom door. "Man, calm down BB! The premiere party isn't for another three hours!" Cyborg yelled back, his mouth full of tooth paste. "Just because you're the freaking world champion doesn't mean you have to be there before it's even open! Have you checked the temperature outside? It's sub-zero out there! And I for one do not want to stand out there for that long! Now let me brush my teeth in peace!" "Fine! But don't come complaining to me when we miss the tournament sign ups!"
Meanwhile, on the other side of town, two boys were walking on the sidewalk. Well actually, one was in a wheelchair, and the other was pushing. "So remind me again why we're going to this premiere party three hours early, Bro?" The boy pushing said. "It's pretty simple Dustin," the boy in the wheelchair replied, " if we get to the party first, which means we have no chance of missing the tournament sign ups, and I wanna take a shot at that so called 'World Champion', he thinks he's the best? He hasn't tangled with Alex!" "Whatever you say, bro." Dustin said chuckling.
What both Beast Boy and Alex were overly-excited about was actually something many were exciting about: The premiere party of Alley Brawler 4, the soon-to-be greatest fighting game of this console generation. Beast Boy, of course, was the world champion of Alley Brawler 3 (followed closely in second by Cyborg).
Back at the tower, Beast Boy was practicing his skills in the living room while waiting for Cyborg, when Robin walked in. "Hey Beast b-""SHHHH!" Raven said from the corner of the room, "He's 'in the zone', which means he's quiet, so if you value your life, you'll keep it that way." Raven said in her usual sardonic tone. "Okaaaaay." Robin said, exiting the way he came. But just as he left, Cyborg came bursting through the side door, "I'm ready now B.B.! You ready to lose your title?" "I'll lose my title the day you lose to Gizmo!" Beast Boy said jumping off the couch, "Race you to the car!"
"Whoa…" Alex and Dustin said in unison as they entered the expo hall. "Dude, I know you said it would be big, but this is huge!" Dustin said in awe. "What I say D? When Aaronsoft throws a party, they throw a party!" Alex said smugly.
And what a party it was, shortly after, Beast Boy and Cyborg arrived, and Beast Boy was instantly put as the final opponent for whoever could make it through the rest of the tournament. After a speech by the games creator, Vincent Yoong, and about an hour of floor time, the tournament began. Both Cyborg and Alex entered the tournament, Dustin deciding to just hang around for support. As expected, both Alex and Cyborg coasted through the opposition, until it was time for the semi-finals: Alex vs. Cyborg, the battle was fierce and was in a deadlock tie for most of it, but the Alex came out the victor in a spectacular and unprecedented finishing move reversal that no one, including Beast Boy, saw coming. "I thought I was the only one that could do that…" Beast Boy muttered to himself as Alex and Cyborg congratulated each other. "Man, that was awesome man! I only get fights like that when Beast Boy and I have a bet on it!" Cyborg exclaimed as they shook hands. "You were pretty kicking yourself man! But if Beast Boy is better that you, I'm not sure I can win again!" Alex replied exhaustedly.
"Would both finalists please approach the main stage!" Vincent said through a microphone. "Well that's my cue!" Alex said as Dustin walked up and started to wheel him away. "Hey Alex! How about once this is over, we fight again back at Titans Tower?" Cyborg yelled as Alex wheeled away. "I'll bring it back if you're willing to take another beating!" Alex yelled back.
As Beast Boy and Alex got on the stage they were both greeted again by Vincent, "Boys, for making it this far, both of you are truly- COMPLETE AND UTTER LOSERS! HAHAHAHA!" Suddenly, Vincent's voice and form changed into that of Gizmo's, or more specifically, a hologram of Gizmo. "I can't believe it! Two Titans here and they still don't notice anything! Man I'm a genius!" The hologram bellowed. "Gizmo!" Beast Boy said surprised, "what're you doing here! And where's Mr. Yoong?" "Are you really that dense! I've kidnapped Mr. Yoong, and I'm holding him hostage until I'm crowned as champion of the world! But I guess I need to beat you to do it, eh Beast Boy? So find me, and then I'll beat you down like the loser you are!" and with that, the hologram flickered out, leaving an entire crowd in silent awe, and four certain teens very, very angry.
To be continued