Well, I'm back from Miami and I got to say, it was a good trip. Went to Miami Beach, joining with my cousin, Robert, going shopping and the movies, it's all good. But now I'm back and ready to continue on with this story. It appears to me that while I was gone, I got numerous reviews on the last chapter. One author wants to know why I pick Johnny Rancid instead of anyone else. Well, there are many reasons but I don't want to talk about it. And ask for Starfan 1, asking when Slade's going to be in this story, I'm not putting Slade in this story. What I said in chapter three was that I'm going to put him in later stories, as in stories in the near future. Now that I got all that out of the way, I'll begin with the next chapter. The battle has begun as the Titans intercepted Johnny's hideout and fight against his Hoodz gang. But what they don't know is that it's the day that Robin will be murdered. Can Nightfire prevent it from happening or is it far too late. Just read to find out.

Chapter Notes

Johnny Rancid appears on this chapter.

Disclaimer: I don't own the Teen Titans

Chapter 11: Saving the Past

It's late in the night as the Titans drove their vehicles down the streets straight to Pier 14. They all had their headlights off so they won't be detected by Johnny's men and parked not too far from the pier. They all got out of their vehicles as Robin gives out the order.

Robin: "All right team, here's the plan. Now from what we know so far is that Johnny's hiding out at Pier 14 and with a group of hoodlums in a bar, there's no telling how many gang members are in there. Judging by what LM said, the weapons they posses have incredible fire power. If anyone gets in the middle of gunfire, you can either be injured or worse killed."

Raven: "So, what's the plan?"

Robin: "Our only option is to sneak into the warehouse and take them by surprise. By the way this looks, I say they must've taken a nap so it's going to be easier then I thought. Once we attack them we'll take them to the authorities. I already made a direct call to them so they'll be here as soon as possible. Nightfire."

Nightfire looked at Robin, knowing what he was going to say.

Nightfire: "Yes Robin."

Robin: "I know you want revenge for what Johnny did to me but understand that we're only here to apprehend a criminal, not kill him. It's best we take him out as soon as possible. I'll talk to the authorities on his crimes. I'm pretty sure they have a good punishment for him behind bars. So whatever you're going to do, please don't kill Johnny. Understand."

Nightfire hates to admit it but he's right. Like what happened to Adonis yesterday, if she tries to hurt or kill a person, it will leave a bad reputation to her super hero work.

Nightfire: "Yes Robin, I understand clearly."

Robin: "Good, let's move Titans!"

Soon everyone was ready for battle, especially LM who had an MP5 rifle strapped around his back and a P90 machine gun in his hands, which he "borrowed" from one of the Hoodz members from the bar along with a couple of clips. Beast Boy looked at the weapon and sighed.

Beast Boy: "Why did you bring that with you?"

LM: "Well Beast Boy, there's an old saying that goes something like this. "Fight fire with fire."

Beast Boy: "Right, I'll remember that."

The alley next to Pier 14 warehouse that had a side entrance was real quiet. A dark shadow emerged from the floor that almost looks like a bird. The black bird then changed into Raven as she looks around the place to see if no one's around.

Raven: "Clear."

All the Titans, except for Starfire and Terra, walked down the alley and to the side entrance all prepared for anything.

Cyborg: "Uh Robin, any idea why we're taking the side entrance instead of the main?"

Robin: "Because they'll be expecting us at the front. The side entrance is the easier way to sneak into the building."

LM: "He's got a point there Cy. Most people that live in secure areas with the top line of defenses has its flaws. Trust me, I done this a lot before."

Nightfire: "Yeah, take it from a guy that breaks in a number of times."

Robin: "We're wasting time guys. Let's get this over with."

Robin tried to open the door but it was locked from the inside. So with all his strength, he kicked the door opened with full force. Once the door was opened, the team entered the warehouse, which was completely dark. Cyborg turned on his shoulder light to see better as the team stayed close together and searched the area for anything suspicious. It was then that LM spotted some open crates at the far end.

LM: "Hey Cyborg, shine your light over there."

Cyborg did as he was told as he pointed his light at the empty crates. LM looked at the crates and saw one labeled with letters. It reads, "Property of the US Military."

LM: "Son of a bitch."

The rest of the team approached LM and noticed the crates too.

Raven: "So what connections does Johnny have for these weapons?"

LM: "Don't know Rae. Possibly he has his connections from either ex-soldiers who once was part of the army, or maybe some convicts that smuggles weapons to different countries."

Robin: "Well wherever he got the weapons, we have to stop Johnny from preventing any deaths, especially mine."

They continue to look around and search for Johnny. What they didn't know is that a few dark figures were running about quietly not to be detected from the team. As the Titans continue to search, Cyborg then thought about something.

Cyborg: "Hey guys, do you think that this is a little suspicious?"

Robin: "What are you talking about Cyborg?"

Cyborg: "You know, the entire place is to dark, there are empty crates, it's strangely quiet. I think this place is actually-"

Suddenly, the side entrance door they went through close behind them and was mysteriously locked. Everyone turned around to look at the closed door. Robin looked at Cyborg and knows what Cyborg was saying.

Robin: "A trap?"

Cyborg: "Oh yeah."

Mysterious Person: "Well, well, well. Look what the cat dragged in."

The Titans look around to know where the voice is coming from. It was then that one of the ceiling lights were turned on. They all looked where the light was shining and saw someone standing on a catwalk. It was obvious that by the way the guy looks, he was actually-

Robin: "Johnny Rancid."

Johnny Rancid: "It's been a long time Bird Boy. And I see you brought your friends along with you. But where's you midget buddy of yours?"

Robin: "Who Larry? He has other business to attend to."

LM had a confused look on his face then he looked at Raven for an explanation.

LM: "Larry?"

Raven: "It's a long and very bizarre story."

Johnny Rancid: "Either way, after what you did to me the last time its time for my redemption. Though I wish to thank you for saving the time to call you guys, so I can lure you into my trap."

After hearing what Johnny said, Nightfire had a deep thought about it.

Nightfire: "He was going to call them to bring them here? That doesn't make any sense. Unless…"

She looked at her future father and realized what's going to happen.

Nightfire: "Unless this is where my father will die in a few weeks."

Johnny Rancid: "You know, I kind of like how one of your friends change their look. Makes her look like a real bitch."

Nightfire knew and heard that remark the Johnny said and started to explode.

Nightfire: "Hey! I'm not Starfire you dumbass. My name is Nightfire and I'm from the future. I'm here to stop you from a future crime."

Johnny Rancid: "Oh really? And what sort of crime I'm going to commit?"

Nightfire: "The murder of my father. Either you surrender peacefully or do I have to go medieval on your ass."

Johnny Rancid: "Sorry girl, but after you said that I might murder someone makes my job more interesting. Once I deal with you pests, I'll handle with the girl's father."

Beast Boy: "Oh yeah? You and what army?"

Johnny smiled as he snapped his fingers and all the lights went on. The team was blinded for a moment but when their sights were in view, they were all shocked at what they saw. Standing in front of them were fifteen Hoodz members carrying AR-180 assault rifles and mounted M82A1 gun torrents and four members on the catwalk carrying M4 rifles, all of them aiming at the team. Beast Boy stood there dumb founded as Cyborg looked at him angrily.

Cyborg: "You just have to ask."

Johnny Rancid: "OPEN FIRE!"

Every member heard the order and started firing their rifles at the Titans. LM quickly held both hands in front of him and stopped all the bullets that were inches to the team's bodies. Though he's trying his best, the Hoodz still continue firing hoping to kill one of his teammates.

LM: "You guys better find some cover. I don't know how long I can hold it."

The team agreed and took cover at the piles of empty crates in different directions. Cyborg, Beast Boy, and Raven hid behind the first stack of crates on the left while Robin and Nightfire his behind the second stacks of crates on the right. Once everyone was clear, LM dropped his hands and flipped all over the place dodging bullets left and right. He finally took cover next to Nightfire and Robin but got scrapped by a flying bullet to his ankle. He took out a small first aid kit, opened it, and took out a round bandage to seal up the wound.

LM: "Well, so much for the element of surprise. (looking at Robin) Any other bright ideas Boy Wonder?"

Robin looked around and saw Johnny still smiling at his handy work. It was then that an idea popped into his head.

Robin: "It seems that the Hoodz follow Johnny's orders pretty well. If Johnny gets taken down, they won't know what to do. I'll see if I can bring Johnny down, the rest of you distract the gang."

Nightfire had a sinking feeling in her stomach that if Robin fights against Johnny alone, he'll be in trouble. She decided to put her foot down and do something about it.

Nightfire: "Robin, I think it's best if I help you stop Johnny."

Robin: "Sorry Night, it's too dangerous. Besides, I handled with Johnny before, I'm pretty sure I can beat him again."

Nightfire: "But if you fight him, you'll be in great danger."

Robin: "What are you talking about?"

Nightfire: "Robin, there could be a chance that you might die in this place."

Robin's eyes were in pure horror when he heard the news as LM, who was still bandaging up his wound, knew it was coming.

LM: "Well this is going to be real interesting."

Nightfire: "Please Robin; I'm here to protect you from being murdered. Let me do this for one more night."

Robin thought about it for a moment and realized it's a now or never shot.

Robin: "All right Nightfire, I'll take your word for it. You will help bring down Johnny Rancid."

Night smiled and said something jokingly.

Nightfire: "Thank you Robin, daddy."

Robin smiled back knowing he can trust Nightfire on this mission. He immediately looks at LM to give the order.

Robin: "LM, you're in charge of cleaning up this mess. Think you can handle it?"

LM, having finished bandaging the wound, took out a flash bang from underneath his trench coat.

LM: "Robin, after years of experience in dealing with situations like this. You know I'm up to the challenge."

With that said, LM pushed the button and threw the flash bang at the center of the warehouse. It exploded, causing it to bring out a light so bright that anyone who sees it are temporary blinded.

Johnny Rancid: "Damn it! I can't see!"

The entire Hoodz gang holds their fire and tried to rub the spots out of their eyes. The Titans were still behind the crates, not affected by the flash bang's effect. Robin knew they have the opening they need and gave them the word.

Robin: "Teen Titans, GO!"

They all then came out of their hiding places and charged in to take out the Hoodz members while Nightfire carried Robin up in the air to reach the catwalk that Johnny was on. Johnny's sight came back when he saw both Nightfire and Robin heading towards him. He then looked at the men between him and saw that their sights were back to normal.

Johnny Rancid: "What are you four waiting for? Kill them! Take them out!"

The four members responded by aiming their M4 rifles at the two flying Titans and fired at them. Nightfire flew around in many directions avoiding flying bullets while holding Robin by the arms. When the time was right, she flew close to the members and let go of Robin. Robin took out four exploding disks out of his utility belt and threw them at the gang members. They all exploded causing the four members to fall off the catwalk and landed hard on the bottom floor. Johnny looked down and saw his men lying there on the floor, trying to get up. He then looked up and saw Robin on the catwalk and Nightfire floating next to him.

Johnny Rancid: "Must I do everything myself."

Johnny quickly ran to the double doors that were in the opposite direction with Robin and Nightfire following him.

Robin: "Where do you think your going Johnny? Come back here and fight!"

As the three were heading to the other room, a fight between the Titans and the Hoodz were still going on. Cyborg punched one member in the face then armed his sonic cannon to fire at a few more men that were gunning down Beast Boy, who was in his cheetah mode running and avoiding the gunshots. Cyborg then looked up and saw Robin and Nightfire rushing into the next room on the catwalk.

Cyborg: "Hey, where are they going?"

LM was behind Cyborg, firing his P90 rifle at anything that's close to him.

LM: "I don't know. But let's make sure these hoodlums don't follow them."

After he said that, a Hoodz member came up from behind and grabbed him. LM felt it coming and used all his strength to lift the member over his head and slammed him to the ground. He quickly fired his rifle to kill the member and left Cyborg to continue his own battle.

Cyborg: "You got it."

Cyborg then got ambushed by two gang members that were standing on some boxes holding an M4 rifle and an AR-180 rifle. With quick thinking, Cyborg's shoulder blades opened up and fired his mini rockets. The two members jumped off the boxes seconds before the rockets connect and exploded.

Robin and Nightfire made it to the other room that apparently is a storage room filled with both empty and full boxes and crates and dim lighting on the ceilings. They looked around to find Johnny but he was nowhere to be found.

Nightfire: "If he's hiding in those huge boxes, this is going to take a while."

Robin: "Where ever he is, we'll find him, together."

They walked down the catwalk to find the stairs, unknown to them that someone lurking in the shadows with a weapon in hand. They continue to walk and search for the soon to be murderer.

Nightfire: "So, how are we going to find him?"

Robin: "Our best option is to split up and go through the stacks of boxes, hoping to find Rancid."

Nightfire: "But if we split up, that will leave you vulnerable. I don't want to lose you Robin."

Robin: "I know. You need me as a father in the near future. I think its best we stay together."

They continued walking when Robin heard a strange clicking noise, stopping him in his tracks.

Robin: "What's that noise?"

Nightfire looked around and noticed a shadowy person with a weapon aiming at Robin.

Nightfire: "Robin watch out!"

She rushed to Robin and took him to the metal floor the same time as a bullet hit the support bar as sparks were flying. They then heard evil laughter echoing throughout the entire area. They both got up and try to find where the laughter was coming from until they heard someone talking to them.

Johnny Rancid: "You got lucky that your new best friend saved your ass. But once I get a hold of her, you won't last for much longer Bird Boy."

Robin continued to look around and was getting frustrated.

Robin: "Johnny, where are you? I don't have time playing games here! Show yourself!"

Johnny Rancid: "As you wish Birdy."

Johnny then came down from the shadows of the ceiling and landed feet first on the metal floor carrying a 52 AM Sniper Rifle in his hands.

Johnny Rancid: "So Bird Boy, how do you like my new toy."

Robin: "I like it better when I put that rifle up your ass Johnny. Who's giving you those weapons in the first place?"

Johnny Rancid: "Come on my little Robin, that's a secret I can't tell you. All I know is that he gives me the weapons so I can handle some unfinished business. And after that, I'll find the dark firefly's father and kill him. Who knows, maybe I get a little sugar on a certain black hair, orange skin, blue eyed, teenage girl."

Nightfire, after hearing what Johnny said, had her eyes glowing blue and has a piss off look on her face. She pushed Robin aside and charged her blue star bolts, ready for combat.

Nightfire: "Listen pal, I don't know what's goes on in your sick perverted mind, but I won't let you hurt my father."

Robin: "Nightfire, remember what I said."

Nightfire: "I'll be gentle."

Nightfire flew up in the air to start the attack.

Johnny Rancid: "Well since you want me so badly, then ladies first."

Johnny pointed the sniper rifle at the half-breed and fired the first shot, but she swiftly avoided the flying bullet. Johnny continued firing at Nightfire the same time as she flew all over the place avoiding gunfire. Johnny fired so much that he emptied his clip. Johnny noticed it and grabbed a fresh clip. Nightfire saw her opening and fired an array of blue star bolts at Johnny. Rancid ran for his life to find some cover, avoiding the star bolts. Luckily, he hid behind a concrete pillar and reloaded the clip. He came out of his hiding place and went back at attacking Nightfire. Nightfire flew across the warehouse ceiling avoiding the gunshots as she glided through the air. Just as Johnny was trying to take down Nightfire a red birdarang came out of nowhere and knocked the sniper rifle off Rancid's hands. Johnny looked down and saw his rifle falling down to the bottom floor filled with stacks of boxes. He then turned around to see who threw the Birdarang and saw Robin with his Bo staff poised ready to fight.

Robin: "Hurt any of my friends, and you're going to pay."

Johnny Rancid: "Oh I'm shaking."

Johnny quickly pulled out two of his own personal laser pistols out from behind back and fired them at Robin. Robin spun his staff around reflecting all the laser shots and stopped with a karate stance similar to his fight with Red X. Johnny Rancid put his pistols away, knowing that its pointless to shoot him, and put his fists up to fight. Robin smiled as he put his Bo staff away and went into a fighting position, to make the fight fair. Soon enough, Robin charged in, jumps on the guardrail, and jumped off to kick Johnny in the face. Johnny used both hands to block the kick and used his fists to punch Robin up and down but Robin blocked them. Johnny then kicked high and low like he did in his kick boxing days in the underground, but Robin block them as much as he can. As the fight continued on, Nightfire was floating in the air looking at the fight. She knows if she fires a star bolt during the fight, she might hurt Robin. So her best option is the sit back and watch the fight from where she is.

Back at the other side of the warehouse, things are getting pretty hectic between the Hoodz and the Titans. Cyborg launched his rocket power fists to punch two members from a long-range view. When they returned and attached to Cy's elbows, he then turned them into sonic cannons to fire a couple of more members firing their rifles at his teammates. He kept on firing his sonic lasers, what he didn't know was that three members were aiming their AR-180 Rifles at Cyborg, ready to fire. LM saw it and threw a grenade right behind them. Just as they were about to pull the triggers the grenade exploded behind them, sending them flying in different directions. One of the members saw it and moved his mounted M82A1 rifle to aim at LM. He quickly fired but LM flipped backwards high in the air, dodging all the bullets that were flying. He landed with his hands on top of the mounted rifle and spins his body around to kick the Hoodz member to the side. Once he's out of the picture, LM took control the mounted rifle and aimed it at three more gang members that were gunning for Cyborg who was hiding behind the concrete pillar using cover fire. LM fired the rifle and killed the three men that had bullet holes on their chests. With the three dead in their tracks, LM smiled at the mess. But his celebration ended as four Hoodz members opened fire at LM with two M4 and two AR-180 rifles. LM focused and cart wheeled across the warehouse, avoiding all the bullets as possible. While the gang was firing, they noticed that their rifles were glowing in a strange black energy and were melted at the nozzle ends. They were all confused at what they saw and didn't know how it happened. They then look up and saw Raven with her hands glowing in the same energy and her eyes glowing white. The three took out their M-40 Pulse pistols and started firing, while the forth member went to get something. Raven used one hand to make a huge round black circle as a shield to reflect the bullets and used the other one to levitate and throw metal crates at the gang. The three were taken out from the loop, leaving only the fourth left to take care of. With luck, the final member arrived in the scene but with a 40 MM Grenade Launcher in hand. He aimed it at Raven and fired the first cartridge at her, causing it to explode in front of her. The member smiled but it faded after what he saw. For when the smoke cleared, he saw Raven shielding herself in a black bubble. The bubble faded and Raven looked at the final member in a cold stern look and eyes glowing white.

Raven: "That does it. Azarath, Metrion, ZINTHOS!"

Not far from Raven, a hydrogen tank was covered in a black aurora and lifted off the ground. Raven motioned her hands making the tank move directly towards the member. The Hoodz member saw it and fired his grenade launcher at it, only to realize that hydrogen tanks are flammable. The tank exploded sending the gang member to straight into a wall and was implanted and unconscious. Two more members arrived and fired their rifles at the Goth teen. While Raven was flying away from the gun blasts, Beast Boy was dashing around the bottom level in his cheetah mode, trying to get away from the hoodlums with the rifles. One of the members with an M4 Rifle approached in front of Beast Boy to block his path. Beast Boy jumped up and pounced on the Hoodz member and continued his run around. He then spotted a full stack of boxes and morphed into a mouse to slip into one of the thin line holes. Five members approached around the boxes with rifles in the ready and waited for him to come out.

Hoodz member 8: "All right you green piece of shit, we got you surrounded. Either you come out of there quietly or we'll to blast you out."

The gang waited for a response but instead the stacks of boxes exploded revealing a green rhino. The gang members were surprised at this as Beast Boy charged in and rammed a few men in his way. The rest of the gang aimed and fired their rifles at the green teen but his skin was too tough for the bullets to penetrate. One of the members slowly got up and saw the grenade launcher that was dropped by a victim of Raven's wrath. He took the grenade launcher and aimed it at a few flammable barrels that Beast Boy was heading towards with a few Hoodz members running away from him. The member fired a grenade at the barrels and they exploded, making the changeling fly off the ground and crashed to the sidewall. He landed on the floor in his human form and tried to get up. But when he was about to, he was introduced by a M4 rifle aiming at his forehead. His eyes looked up and saw three of Johnny's men, one of them aiming at his forehead and the other two standing by.

Hoodz member 9: "Any last words before I sent you to the great beyond."

The changeling just gulped, knowing that his life is over.

Beast Boy: "Just one. Help…"

Suddenly, the ground started to shake and the three members looked around to know what is going on when a yellow outline forming around the men. The concrete floor got ripped apart and the three men suddenly fell straight into the water. Beast Boy looked down and saw the Hoodz members swimming around, removing their weapons and looking for a way back to shore.

Terra: "Ask and you shall receive."

Beast Boy looked up and saw Terra and Starfire arrived flying through an open window and landed on the ground.

Beast Boy: "Terra!"

Beast Boy rushed up to the two girls and hugged Terra to death.

Beast Boy: "Oh Terra, thank you thank you thank you! I didn't know what to do if that guy did shoot me."

Terra: "Uh you're welcome BB. Now could you please let go? We are in the middle of a battle you know."

Beast Boy realized that now's not the time to celebrate just yet. He quickly let go of the hug and went back to battle as he changed into a Tiger and battled with two Hoodz members. Terra floated on a concrete slab and took on three more members. Starfire flew up in the air to do an aerial attack. Terra floated and saw the three members with two AR-180 rifles and a mounted M82A1 gun torrent aiming at her. They started to fire at her, but Terra moved the slab upward a bit to use it as a shield against the bullets. She then hold up one glowing yellow hand up and threw it at them. At the same time, a bunch of rock debris glow yellow and started to shake and levitate in the air. The three men were caught off guard and the rock hit them, leaving scrapes and bruises on their bodies and leaving them unconscious. Raven used her powers to levitate two members and slammed them to the wall. Cyborg jumped up in the air and slammed on the floor, creating a small crater and sending a wave to tumble a couple more men. Starfire was flying around shooting many star bolts at any enemy that was trying to hurt her friends. But what she was really doing was looking for Robin and Nightfire in the crossfire. Unfortunately, she couldn't find Robin and Nightfire, nor any sign of Johnny Rancid. She immediately landed next to LM, who was taking cover fire next to stack of boxes and using his MP5 rifle to take down a couple of gang members. Starfire landed next to LM and took cover fire too, firing her star bolts at anything that came close.

Starfire: "LM, tell me where Robin and Nightfire had gone?"

LM: "Oh those two? They went to the next room fighting Johnny, leaving me in charge of taking down these craze lunatics."

Starfire: "What? They went to fight Johnny on their own and you didn't stop them?"

LM: "Hey, it's not my problem. Robin gives out the order, I follow them. He sort of reminds me of myself in my own leading days."

Starfire: "I must save them."

Starfire used her eye beams to knock down each of the Hoodz members gunning for them. After they were down, Star floated up and was about to fly up to the catwalk until LM stopped her there.

LM: "Star, what the hell are you doing?"

Starfire: "I have to find Robin and Nightfire and aid them in battle."

LM: "But it's too dangerous for you. You're going to get killed!"

Starfire: "I don't care, they are my family!"

Starfire then flew up in the air, took down a couple more men, and proceeded to head to the other room. LM stood there and couldn't believe his ears.

LM: "So she really wants to die to protect her family, even though she doesn't have a family quite yet. Man, that girl's got a lot of guts."

He heard gunshots and knows where the blasts were coming from. He then held his hand up and stopped the bullets from hitting him. Two guards that fired with their M4 rifles were shocked at what they saw as LM dropped his hand down and all the bullets fall on the floor.

LM: "You know you're making it hard among yourselves."

LM then dropped his rifle, took out two Mac 11s out of his trench coat, and smiled.

LM: "And you know what, I like it."

LM charged in with his Mac 11s in his hands, ready for action.

Back at the storage area, Robin was still fighting Johnny Rancid, hoping to find a weakness. They kicked, punched, and blocked each others move and they were evenly matched. They then separate from their attacks and stood there and stared at each other.

Johnny Rancid: "You know, you're much tougher then the last time we fought."

Robin: "Let's just say that I've been practicing a lot lately."

Johnny Rancid: "Yeah well no matter how tough you are, you're still just a stupid little kid."

Robin looked up at the corner of his eye and noticed Nightfire floating up in the air taking out a freeze disc out of her utility belt. He then looked at Johnny and could tell that he not paying to Nightfire, only laying his eyes on Robin. Robin smirked and knows of Nightfire's plan.

Robin: "Oh really? Then why did me, a stupid little kid, beat a tough guy like you?"

Johnny remembered the time that Robin beat him by the time he gains power. He then turned red and exploded.

Johnny Rancid: "THAT WAS A CHEAP SHOT YOU GAVE ME AND YOU GOT LUCKY! This time it's my turn to get the last laugh."

Johnny then ran to Robin with his fist ready for punching. Robin on the other hand just stood there doing nothing. He slowly put his hand into his utility belt. He then looked up at Nightfire without moving his face and gave a short nod. Nightfire nodded back and threw the disk at the catwalk where Robin was standing. Just as Johnny was about to hit Robin, he took out his grappling hook and fired it at a pipe on the ceiling. Once attached, he pushed the button and lifted up in the air the same time the freeze disk hit the catwalk and turned half the catwalk into ice. Johnny got caught off guard and tried to stop himself but was too late. He slipped on the ice, fell, and glided to the part where there's no ice. He slowly got up and was getting aggravated for what happened.

Johhny Rancid: "Damn it. Almost forgot about the girl."

He turned around to look for the two Titans but when he did he was looking at two different feet coming towards his face. What it was is Robin and Nightfire doing a torpedo kick in Johnny's face. They connected and somersault landed back on the floor. They both nodded and tag team to take on Johnny. They then charged to him and attacked with a number of punches and a roundhouse kick. Johnny tried to block them and retaliated but it's too hard to take down two people at the same time. They went to their stances and finished the fight with a spinning sidekick to Johnny's gut. He was sent to the corner of the catwalk with his back against the guardrails. He then looked at the Titans with a mean look on his face.

Robin: "It's over Johnny."

Johnny smiled because what the two Titans don't know was that Johnny was slowly pulling out one of his laser pistol out of his belt.

Johnny Rancid: "It ain't over till I say it is."

Nightfire walked a little to the left when he saw Johnny's arm behind his back. She tries to keep it cool when she saw a hand coming out of his back and then the back part of his pistol. Nightfire realized what Johnny was doing, setting up a trap. She then looked at Robin and took immediate action.

Nightfire: "Daddy look out!"

Johnny pulled out his pistol and aimed it at Robin. Nightfire pushed Robin away the same time as Johnny fired his laser pistol. The beam shot her in the back as she stumbled and fall off the guardrail and down into the ground floor. Robin was on the steel floor not knowing what just happened when he heard the blast. He got up and found out the Nightfire was not with him, so he looked around to find her. He then looked down and saw Nightfire on top of a stack of crushed cardboard boxes, not moving at all.

Robin: "NIGHTFIRE!"

He yelled to Nightfire but she didn't open her eyes when hearing her name. So worried about Nightfire's safety, Robin forgot about Johnny.

Johnny Rancid: "Daddy?"

Robin turned his head and saw Johnny Rancid with a state of shock while Johnny laughed, soft at first but loud at the end.

Johnny Rancid: "Did that girl called you daddy? No wonder why the girl acts like you. Your Nightfire's father, this is one hell of a twist. This could be the ultimate reason why she's with you. She's protecting you from something. I wonder what is it?"

Robin: "You want to know? You see, in the near future you're going to kill me. I don't know when, but I'm going to stop you before you make a move."

Johnny Rancid: "Oh really. We'll see about that."

Johnny put his hand in his pants pocket while Robin charged to finish the job. Johnny threw a white powder substance into Robin's eyes, blinding him temporarily. Johnny took the opportunity and give out one punch in the gut, then another punch in the chin. Robin fell on the floor and tried to get up but Johnny kicked him continuously at Robin's waist and insulted him.

Johnny Rancid: "I couldn't believe that a little birdbrain like you can create a beautiful girl like Nightfire."

He punched him right in the gut just as Robin tried to get up.

Johnny Rancid: "I am quite shock that someone like you could get BUSY!"

He then kicked the Boy Wonder to the side of his body.

Johnny Rancid: "And I can tell that she's here to protect you from losing you."

He immediately punched him right in the face.

Johnny Rancid: "Boy, you are making my job a whole lot better."

Johnny made one final kick, letting Robin cringe in pain. When he looked up, he saw Johnny with his pistol aiming at Robin.

Johnny Rancid: "You know, I always set my pistol to stun to paralyze my enemies but for you I'll set this baby to instant kill. I'm going to love watching you die in your own blood. Oh and don't worry about you little girl, I'll take good care of her."

Robin: "No…"

Johnny Rancid: "Good-bye Bird Boy."

Just as Johnny was about to pull the trigger, a female voice filled with anger was echoing through out the area.

Starfire: "You will not kill my Robin!"

Rancid looked up and saw a purple boot rushing up his face. It kicked him hard in the face that it made him drop his pistol to the bottom floor. He was quite surprised from the attack, but what made him more surprised was that the person that kicked him was Starfire with her eyes and hands glowing bright green. Robin looked up and saw Starfire standing up for herself.

Robin: "Starfire?"

Starfire didn't say a word as she was staring coldly at Johnny, a side of Starfire Robin never saw before. Johnny too was looking at Starfire twitching his hand at the other pistol on his back waiting for the right moment to attack. Suddenly, without hesitation, he took out his pistol and aimed it at Starfire, but she fired a star bolt at the pistol, blasting it out of his hand and sending it flying to the other end of the storage room. Johnny couldn't believe what just happened. When he looked back at Starfire, he got caught off guard when Starfire rushes up to him and punched him in the face left to right. She then put her hands to the sides of Johnny's head and did a knee stab to his chin. Johnny was sent flying high to the ceiling and was heading straight down to the catwalk, but Starfire had one more trick up her sleeve. Before Johnny hit the cold steel floor, Starfire used her eye beams to blast Johnny in the back, sending him zooming down the catwalk and bouncing like a basketball until he stopped at the corner guardrail face down. He slowly got up and his face was a wreck, with a black eye, a broken nose, bruises all over his face, and blood coming down his face. When he looked in a straight view, he saw Starfire, not finished with him. He looked to the right and saw a lead pipe at his disposal. He grabbed the pipe and used it as his only defense as Starfire flew in, ready to give the final blow. Johnny quickly used the pipe as a baseball bat and hit her on the right side. Starfire felt the hit and was flying to the wall and hit it, leaving a deep impact and then falling down to the ground floor. Robin noticed it and was enraged by what transpired. Johnny stood up and looked at the injured Tamaranean lying on the floor with wrecked wooden and cardboard boxes.

Johnny Rancid: "That will teach not to mess with me."

Robin: "Don't you dare hurt her!"

Johnny Rancid turned his head and saw Robin up and running towards him. Robin jumped up and landed on the guardrail, running on it. Johnny readied his pipe to take down Robin. When Robin reached to Johnny's position, Johnny made an attempted swing at Robin's feet. Robin jumped up in the air seconds before pipe made a connection and did two kicks, one back side kick to take the pipe out of Johnny's hand and a spinning roundhouse kick at Johnny's face. Johnny was losing his balance, leaving Robin with a long shot. Landing on his feet, he then jumped up again, use his two feet to kick Johnny at the same time, and somersaulted back to the floor. Johnny went flying off the catwalk and landed on the ground floor, with boxes flying around the place. Robin looked at the mess then looked at Starfire who was still lying on the floor. Robin jumped off the catwalk, landed on the main level feet first, and rushed to Starfire's aid.

Robin: "Starfire!"

When he made it, he picked her up and shook her to wake her up.

Robin: "Starfire, are you O.K.? Please wake up."

Starfire slowly opened her eyes and looked at Robin's innocent face.

Starfire: "Robin?"

Robin: "Shh… Don't talk Star. You were hit pretty badly, it seems serious. I should take you to the infirmary and-"

Starfire: "Robin, on my planet, injuries like this are not serious. We Tamaraneans are strong on both the inside and outside."

Robin: "Thank god."

Starfire slowly stood with the help of Robin.

Robin: "You know Star; you should've just stayed with the others helping with the clean up."

Starfire: "If I do that, then I won't know if you are undamaged. I was so worried that you were killed."

While they started their conversation, Johnny Rancid was laying on the floor covered with broken wooden crates. He slowly got up and shook off the dizziness in his head. When he looked at the right, he saw both Robin and Starfire talking to each other. He looked down and spotted the 52 AM Sniper Rifle in front of his feet, the same rifle that was shot out of his hands by Robin. He smiled, as he knows what to do.

Robin: "But Starfire, you won't have to worry about me."

Starfire: "Yes I do. Ever since the day I met you, I knew you were different from the others. I wanted to say that I love you but I don't know a lot about you because you are a mystery to me. But when you and Nightfire told me the truth, about us being a family, I finally understand who you really are. What you are, underneath all that intensity and bravery, is a heart that is kind and loving. And if something bad happens to you, I would feel all heartbroken. I don't want to lose you."

Robin noticed a tear coming down her cheek. He placed his finger on her cheek to wipe the tear away from her face.

Robin: "You will never lose me. The two of us have feelings for each other and kept it to ourselves until yesterday. The truth is Star, is I don't want to lose you too. You mean everything in the world to me. From your emerald green eyes, your shiny red hair, and your beautiful smooth skin, you look more like an angle."

Starfire smiled when hearing what Robin said. While they were talking, Nightfire slowly opened her eyes and slowly got up, putting her hand on her head. She then looked up and saw Robin and Starfire talking to each other, getting suspiciously close. She smiled and knows what they were doing.

Nightfire: "Wow, I never knew that their love for each other was strong."

Nightfire watch the two only to hear a click from the other side. She turned her head to the sound of the click only to be shocked at what she saw. There was Johnny Rancid aiming his Sniper Rifle at the two lovebirds.

Nightfire: "No…"

Nightfire was about to stand up when she saw one of Johnny's laser pistols sitting on her skirt and its set on kill. Nightfire picked it up and knew what to do. Back to Robin and Starfire, they were still taking to each other, confessing their love.

Starfire: "Robin, do you truly love me?"

Robin: "Of course Starfire, I love you more then life itself."

Starfire: "And will you promise to protect me from any danger."

Robin: "Yes Starfire, I will protect you no matter what. And will you protect me from the dangers that I will face."

Starfire: "Robin, you know that I will risk my life to rescue yours. It's what you said to me once, "As long we're together, everything would be O.K."

Robin: "And no matter what, nothing can separate us from the love we share."

Robin and Starfire starred into each other's eyes as their faces were getting closer to each other. What they didn't know was that Johnny was aiming at them, waiting for the opportunity to fire.

Johnny Rancid: "This is too easy. I get a chance shot both Bird Boy and his little girlfriend. Crush two birds with one stone. Nothing's going to stop me, not even-"

Johnny heard a scream from above his head, interrupting his concentration. He looked up and saw Nightfire coming down at rocket speed and with both feet ready to stomp. Johnny quickly aimed his rifle at Nightfire and fired, the same time Nightfire hit Johnny and made a big explosion during the impact. The two Titans lips were about to connect when they heard an explosion and felt a rumble. They looked to the left and saw a big pile of smoke coming out of nowhere. They then headed to the crash site to see what happened. Back at the crash site the smoke cleared and Johnny was lying on the crater like floor, coughing up blood from his mouth. He looked up and saw Nightfire standing with the sniper rifle in her hand. She used her unimaginable strength break the rifle in two with one hand. Johnny looked at the sniper rifle in ruins then looked at Nightfire in pure disgust.

Johnny Rancid: "You think crushing my rifle can stop me from hurting your family?"

Nightfire: "When I'm done with you, you won't be hurting anyone."

Nightfire slowly pulled something from behind her and pointed it at Johnny. What it was is Johnny's laser pistol; the same pistol that's set to kill.

Johnny Rancid: "Hang on girl; I don't think that's a good idea."

Nightfire: "Oh really? Let's just see about that."

Robin: "Nightfire!"

Nightfire looked to the left and saw both Starfire and Robin looking at her pointing the gun at Johnny.

Robin: "Nightfire, what are you doing?"

Nightfire: "Back off Robin, this is between me and Johnny."

Robin: "But what about your promise?"

Nightfire: "Forget the promise, this here is personal. He made me suffer a life without a father; I'm going to make him suffer."

Starfire was getting scared about what Nighfire was doing, only to see something that terrified her more. Nightfire's right shoulder had a bullet hole and blood was pouring down her arm.

Starfire: "Nightfire, you're bleeding."

Nightfire looked at the bullet hole and the blood coming down it.

Nightfire: "It's just nothing; it's only a flesh wound."

Starfire: "But it's serious. We need to take you home and fix you up."

Nightfire: "I will as soon as I'm done here."

Robin: "Listen Night, what you're doing is really wrong. You kill Johnny; you will become a more dangerous criminal then Johnny."

Johnny Rancid: "The Bird Boy is making sense. Kill me, you're ass is dead."

Nightfire: "Who asked you?"

Robin: "Please Nightfire, don't do this. Just drop the pistol, step away from Johnny, and we'll hand him over to the authorities."

Nightfire: "I'm sorry Robin, but I have no other choice."

Nightfire gave Johnny a cold glare and pulled the trigger. Both Robin and Starfire turned their heads away when they heard a blast coming out of the pistol. They both thought it was all over but when they turned their heads, they couldn't believe their eyes. Nightfire was still standing there but Johnny was still alive. There was a burnt hole next to Johnny's head. Johnny was completely scared as he peed his black pants, then passed out. Nightfire threw away the pistol then said something to a sleeping Johnny.

Nightfire: "That will teach you not to mess with my family."

Nightfire kept staring at Johnny's unconscious body when her vision started to blur. She was then off balance as he started to fall. Luckily, Robin was there to catch her before she hit the floor.

Robin: "Nightfire, are you O.K.? Speak to me."

Beast Boy: "Star! Robin!"

Starfire and Robin turned their heads and saw the rest of the team heading to them, after taking care of the Hoodz.

Cyborg: "Y'all all right?"

Starfire: "We're fine but Nightfire isn't."

Robin: "Yeah, she lost a lot of blood. We have to give her some medical attention."

While all this was going on, Nightfire was hearing their voices, but they were fading more and more and her vision went fuzzy to completely black.

That's the end of chapter 11. This is one hell of a cliffhanger, but it's going to get better in the next chapter. I got to tell you, this was the longest chapter I ever did, seriously, nineteen pages full of it. And after my trip to Miami, this wasn't a picnic. The last two chapters are going to be shorter, I promise. Please Review.