A Friendship in Flames
Chapter 1
"MUMBO JUMBO!" An entire collection of rare jewels disappeared and reappeared inside Mumbo's bag. Mumbo stared at a ruby as he pulled it out of his bag. "Not bad for a one night performance." As Mumbo started leaving the store, a sharp boomerang cut threw the bag and the jewels fell out.
"Not so fast, Mumbo!"shouted Robin, the leader of the Teen Titans. As soon as Mumbo saw the Titans, he pulled out his magic wand. " I hate to leave right after a show, but in this case, I'll make an exception. Hocus Poc . . ." Before he finished, a green goat rammed Mumbo right in the chest.
"The only place your going is jail.", Said Beast Boy. But soon, Mumbo tied up each of the Titans with a rope of colored rags. Mumbo scooped up the diamonds with his hat. "Too bad, Titans. I'd love to stay, but I've got places to go and people to see." Mumbo started running off, but soon, a huge wall of fire stopped him in his tracks. I didn't know one of you Titans could do that!"
"They can't, but I can!" Shouted a mysterious person on top of a nearby building. Mumbo looked up and saw a teenage boy on top of the building. The boy was wearing a grey sweater with a hood up, shadowing his face, and a pair of blue jeans. " I didn't know the Titans got a new recruit!" Shouted Mumbo. "I'm not a Titan, but that doesn't mean I can't help!" After this, the boy shouted a stream of fire out of his hand at Mumbo. "ALAKAZAM!" Mumbo instantly brought up a brick wall for a shield. When the fire stopped coming, Mumbo took the wall down and looked around
"Where is he? He couldn't have just vanished like that!" Shouted Mumbo. Then he heard behind him somebody shouted. "Try looking behind you!" As soon as Mumbo turned around, he felt a great hot fireball hit his face. When he looked closer, it turned out to be the kid's fist. The punch knocked out Mumbo and he fell to the ground.
"Thank you so very much for rescuing us!" Shouted Starfire. "Yeah, man. Thanks." Said Cyborg. "Just who are you exactly?" Questioned Raven. The boy removed his hood and showed his face. He had flat brown hair and slightly tan skin. "My name's Inferno. You guys are Starfire, Raven, Beast Boy, Cyborg and Robin right?"
"That's right." Said Robin. "Your powers are really good." "Thanks." So do you got a place to crash?" Asked Cyborg. "No. I just got off the bus from Steel City before I helped you guys." "So, you live in Steel City?" Asked Beast Boy. "No." "So, why don't you stay with us?" Asked Robin. After Raven heard this, she immediately called a group huddle.
"Are you sure you want him with us?"Asked Raven. "Why not? He seems nice enough." Replied Cyborg and Beast Boy at the same time. "He also rescued us from Mumbo." Starfire added. "Don't you guys remember what happened with Terra?" Raven asked. The others became silent for a few seconds. Terra was the most recent addition to the Teen Titans. The other Titans respected Terra as their friend. It turned out, though, that Terra was Slade's apprentice. She almost destroyed the Titans until she willingly sacrificed herself to protect them. "Don't worry." Said Robin. " He can't possibly work for Slade. He's dead, remember?" Said Beast Boy.
"It's decided. We'll let you stay with us." Said Robin. "Thanks." Replied Inferno. Suddenly, Beast Boy blurted out, "We'll even let you become an official Teen Titan! You get your own room and your own communicator!" "BEAST BOY! WE DIDN'T SAY HE WOULD JOIN US!" Shouted Raven and Robin. "C'mon, guys!" asked Cyborg. "Let him join." "Oh, yes it would be most wonderful if he did!" exclaimed Starfire." Robin groaned. "We have to let him decide." They all looked at Inferno. "Sure." They all cheered as they started heading home. Except for Raven, who eyed Inferno suspiciously.