"What happened this time!" Slade yelled.
"We did everything according to plan until both Matt and Thrax decided to rise from the dead and blow us up" Gizmo said, cowering behind Jynx who was cowering behind Mammoth.
"Idiot!" Slade yelled, slamming his fist onto the arm of his chair, "Why did I bother spending all that money to train you when you can't even complete a simple mission"
"Because originally we didn't have a pissed off former trainee after us!" Mammoth snapped.
"I should do away with you all!" Slade said, standing up, "I'm going to have to take things into my own hands"
"How?" Jynx asked.
"You'll see" Slade replied.
"It's been a long time since I've had to cook this much" Maria said, ferrying a massive amount of food between the kitchen of her new apartment and the dining room.
"Are you sure you don't want help?" Matt asked, removing his armor and hanging it on a coat rack, leaving him only wearing the spandex undersuit.
"No no, I'm sure you are just aching for a good homecooked meal." Maria said, "Although I'm not really thrilled with him being here, I can't bring myself to forgive the man who almost killed me and was the cause of your death"
"How many times do I have to tell you how sorry I am?" Thrax said, sitting at the table, "When I was cloned my mind was pure Saiya jin, all I wanted to do was destroy and fight"
"Trust me Maria" Matt said, laughing, "I made him sorry he was created several times down in Hell"
"You were sent to Hell?" Maria asked, looking somewhat shocked, "I would have thought you would get into heaven of all people"
"This is a funny story." Thrax said.
"Believe it or not I chose not to go to Heaven" Matt said, "Right after I died I found myself in a large office looking up at a huge man with a horned hat, I think he called himself King Yemma. He basically told me I had a choice, I could either go to Heaven and spend the rest of the afterlife in eternal bliss or I could go to hell and be given three days back alive every six months"
"So you chose Hell so you could come back here six days of the year?" Maria asked, "I personally think that is crazy"
"I thought living in eternal bliss would be crazy" Matt said, "I'm not human, I am Saiya jin, a warrior, I would have been the only one in Heaven. In Hell I live with millions of other Saiya jins, I can fight with Thrax when ever I want, I'm a royal guard, To me that is Heaven"
"It's not the pits of molten sulpher that everyone always says it is, it's just like a normal life" Thrax said, eying the food, "Can we eat now"
"Dig in" Maria said, spurring a feeding frenzy that would put a hundred sharks to shame.
"So how's the team doing anyways?" Matt asked between mouthfuls.
"Not good, after you died they lost fourteen straight and dropped out of the playoff runnings, only the wins have been sporadic at best. Tonight is the last game before the playoffs and which ever team wins tonight gets the last playoff berth." Maria said.
"I guarentee a win tonight" Matt said, "But the team will have to win the title on its' own"
"How can you guarentee that, can you see into the future too?" Maria asked.
"In a way" Matt chuckled, "You weren't by any chance able to save any of my clothes were you"
"Some, I'll get it for you" Maria said, "then we need to head over to the arena"
"Gotcha" Matt said, looking at Thrax, "I'll see about finding you something too"
"Why not just wear armor?" Thrax asked.
"Because you don't wear armor to a hockey game" Matt said.
Later on Matt and Thrax walked along the near deserted concourse of the arena. There was still a good hour and a half before the game so they were just looking for a way to kill time. Both had changed into new clothes, with Matt wearing his old cargo pants, tank top, trench coat outfit and Thrax wearing a pair of camo print cargos and a black tank top.
"Why are we going in here" Thrax asked as Matt turned into one of the souvinier stands.
"I promised Kalla and Max I'd bring them something" Matt said, looking at the child sized jerseys, "And if I get them something then Princess Rikku will be expecting something and if I don't bring a gift for King Vegeta then I'll be in big trouble"
"So why are you getting them hockey stuff?" Thrax asked.
"I'm uncreative, so sue me" Matt said, grabbing a pair of older child sized jerseys and one adult sized, "I hate those new jerseys, now for King Vegeta"
"Get him this" Thrax snickered, passing Matt a goalie stick.
"I can see me explaining this" Matt laughed.
Vision
"What is this 'Goalie Stick'?" King Vegeta would ask.
"It's a weapon used by the most important person on a hockey team, the goalie" Matt would reply.
"And what is a goalie?" The king would ask.
"He is the one member of the team everyone on the other team is trying to get to, he has his own guards and attackers just like you my lord" Matt would reply.
"One more thing, What is Hockey?" The king would ask.
Vision
"Have fun" Thrax laughed as Matt paid for the gifts. Matt and Thrax walked some more until they found themselves near the dressing rooms. A rack filled with the players sticks was sitting in the hallway and Matt went over to it.
"There's something I've always wanted to do" Matt said, grabbing a couple of the sticks and walking towards the dark ice surface.
"What?" Thrax asked as Matt tossed him a stick and leapt onto the ice.
"This" Matt replied, spinning the stick like a bow staff and then holding it like a scythe, "Defend yourself"
"Ok" Thrax said, holding his in a similar fashion. Both Saiya jins charged eachother on the slippery ice and started trading blows with the sicks. Matt swung his around at Thrax's feet but Thrax managed to jump before his feet could be taken out. Thrax messed up on the landing though and slipped on the ice. Matt laughed and brought the blade of his stick down, narrowly missing Thrax who had rolled out of the way and did a few backflips, landing on the thin plexiglass that surrounded the rink.
"Let's see who's got the better balance" Thrax said smirking and enticing Matt to come after him.
"Sure" Matt replied, a replica smirk on his face as he leapt up onto the glass as well.
"So Maria called you and said there would be tickets for all of us waiting?" Cyborg asked Raven as the Titans walked into the ticket sales area of the arena.
"Yes" Raven replied.
"So why are we here so early?" Robin asked, "I'm the leader I should be the one to choose when we leave"
"I hate crowds" Raven replied.
"I wish to purchase a doll with a bouncy head, It would be great for my collection" Starfire said, wearing the giant foam finger from the last game they went to.
"I want one too, I should start my own collection, I need a hobby" Blackfire said.
"I hope we don't get nosebleeds again" Beastboy muttered.
"What name are the tickets under?" The woman at the Will call asked.
"The Teen Titans" Robin said before Raven could answer.
"I'm sorry, there are no tickets under that name, please go buy some if you want to see the game" The woman said, typing on her computer.
"You were duped Raven" Beastboy said following the others towards the ticket office.
"Raven" Raven said calmly to the Will call lady.
"Ah yes, personal guests of the owner" The lady said handing an envelope to Raven, "There are your tickets and VIP passes"
"Thank you" Raven said walking off after her friends.
"I don't believe it! The worst seats in the house!" Robin exclaimed, "We'll need binoculars just to see ice!"
"Aw man! Those seats are tiny, I won't fit in them!" Cyborg exclaimed.
"Then I guess I will be all alone in the box" Raven said, flashing the envelope, "Next time I get the call about tickets, don't assume they will be under any name other than mine"
"Sweet!" Beastboy exclaimed, hugging Raven, "You are the best"
"Let go of me" Raven growled, causing Beastboy to back off scared.
"Great, we can't return these tickets!" Robin exclaimed, his attention being drawn to the glass wall dividing the ticket area and the main concourse by a sudden thump.
"Now that's just a cheap shot" Matt said, his face and body being pressed up against the glass by Thrax.
"Not my fault you fell off the glass and tried to make a run for it" Thrax laughed, leaping back and holding his stick at the ready again.
"You're dead!" Matt exclaimed laughing and levitating off the ground.
"I already am!" Thrax laughed, locking sticks with Matt again, "Let's have a little speed test"
"Alright" Matt said, throwing his stick aside then flaring his aura as he took off beside Thrax.
"They seem to be having a lot of fun" Cyborg said as the two Saiya jins sped off, "Why can't I fly"
"You could but your jetpack blew up after you crashed into city hall" Beastboy said.
"Oh joyous day" Starfire exclaimed, holding the stick that Thrax threw down, "They left souviners"
"Sweet! These are players sticks!" Beastboy exclaimed, snatching up the other one, only to have it float out of his hands and into Ravens, "Hey"
"He would have wanted it this way" Raven said, taking her VIP pass and ticket then leaving the envelope behind with the other Titans, "I'll be back"
"Well, we've got an hour to kill, want to see who can collect the most practice pucks?" Beastboy asked.
"You're on!" Cyborg said, dashing into the seating area as the warmups began, "You coming Blackfire"
"Sure!" Blackfire said, following the two guys.
"Well Starfire, want to just head to the box and wait?" Robin asked.
"Why would we wait in a box to see a hockey game?" Starfire asked, scratching her head, "Would it not be more logical to wait in our seats"
"Um..Whatever" Robin said, taking Starfires hand and leading her away.
"You're quick, but not quick enough!" Matt yelled to Thrax as he rounded the opposite end of the arena.
"Freeze!" Maria yelled, standing in the middle of the concourse and directly in Matts' path. Matt stopped suddenly and landed infront of her while Thrax was caught somewhat off guard and slipped on his landing. He ended up tumbling into a beer cart, causing the vendor, who was just getting it set up, to go running and a shower of beer to erupt.
"You should know better! Look what happened as a result of you two horsing around!" Maria scolded both Saiya jins, "I'd expect something like this from your clone but not from you Matt"
"Sorry" Matt said, hanging his head, "We just got a bit carried away, we've been dead and couldn't do things like this"
"Yeah, and I didn't know any better" Thrax said, rubbing his head.
"You go to the box and wait for the game to start" Maria ordered Thrax, who turned and started to walk off, "Matt I need some help from you"
"All right" Matt said.
"Which one are you?" Raven asked, stopping Thrax as he walked past where she was standing and waiting.
"You know which one I am" Thrax said, "You can't hear my thoughts can you"
"No I can't Thrax" Raven said, "He's talking with someone"
"Maria" Thrax said, looking over his shoulder. "He's just over there"
"Do you know why he seems to be avoiding me?" Raven asked, "Is there something that happened in the afterlife I should know about? Another girl"
"Only Princess Rikku" Thrax said, feeling uneasy as Raven appeared to get very upset very quickly, "But there's nothing to worry about"
"Why not?" Raven snapped, "She's a princess"
"Two reasons, One, Matt can't stand Rikku" Thrax said chuckling, "And Two, you two have already started to bond meaning you are meant to be and he won't pick any other over you"
"Really?" Raven asked, blushing slighly as a wave of relief washed over her.
"Yes, Now Maria ordered me to the box so that's where I am going before I accidently destroy something else" Thrax said, walking on. Raven walked the way Thrax came and saw Matt and Maria talking. She could hear bits and pieces in her head more clearly the closer she got to Matt. Before she could get close enough to talk Matt nodded his head, agreeing to do something for Maria, then dashed off to a stairwell and out of sight. Maria turned and noticed Raven.
"Raven, I haven't seen you since, well, Matt died" Maria said, walking over, "How are you"
"I'm well" Raven said, "Where did he disappear to this time"
"I asked him for some help, the team needs to win this game and we've lost every time we've faced tonights opponents" Maria said, "I'm sorry if you needed to speak to him but he'll be back before the game is over"
'Perhaps we go out to a late dinner alone' Matt said in her head, 'Sorry if I seem to be avoiding you but I can't just disappear for six months then not have anything that needs doing'
"He's talking to me in my mind again" Raven said, "Excuse me"
"I'll be getting to the box now, make sure Thrax didn't decide to take a side trip" Maria said, walking past Raven.
"I'm still trying to get used to this, I suppose you can see my personal thoughts as well" Raven said aloud.
'No, I only hear what you want me to hear right now, and if you want to communicate back just think it' Matt replied.
'So these things you had to do were more important than me?' Raven asked, using the bond herself.
'No way! It's just I wanted to get them out of the way so all my attention could be focused on you' Matt replied.
'So what are you doing right now?' Raven asked, walking towards the box to take her seat.
'I'm just walking into the sound booth, I have to get them to change the theme music, Maria had them change it to some N'Sync song' Matt replied, 'I'm having them change it back just for tonight, and the lighting cues too'
'I suppose Maria is going to kill you for that' Raven said, grinning slightly then remembering Matt wasn't there, 'I still can't get used to this'
'Same here, everytime you think something I'm looking around to see where you are.' Matt laughed through the bond, 'I'll be there at the start of the second period'
'If you don't I'll get angry and when I show emotions like that, things blow up' Raven said.
'Hmm, when I get ticked off things tend to blow up as well, We have a lot in common' Matt said, 'I guess that's why I fell in love with you'
Thrax, after making a stop at one of the now open snack bars, juggled a pile of food through the door of the owners box and dumped it on the counter.
"Anyone touches my snack they will suffer!" Thrax announced, looking around to see the box empty, "Hmm"
He looked out the glass partition to the seats just out front and raised an eyebrow as he saw Robin and Starfire kissing.
"Whoa, getting a bit cozy there" Thrax said, grabbing some popcorn from his snack pile and watching.
"Ha! I win again!" Cyborg exclaimed, walking into the box with a pile of practice pucks in his arms.
"Only because you can carry more" Beastboy said, "What's so interesting"
"Shut up! take a look" Thrax said, "And don't touch my food"
"Aw, ain't that sweet!" Cyborg said as Blackfire looked over his shoulder.
"My sisters arranged marriage back home won't take place now" Blackfire said, "Like you Saiya jin, when our people choose a partner it is for life"
"Kodak Moment!" Beastboy yelled, making Starfire and Robin break apart as he snapped a picture, "That's going on the website"
"Can't we have a little privacy!" Robin snapped as Starfire blushed at the audience, "Wait, what website"
"No" Thrax said, pigging out on his snack pile.
"Which are you?" Blackfire asked, somewhat disgusted at the Saiya jins eating habits.
"I am so tired of being asked that, I am Thrax!" Thrax said, rubbing his forehead, "That's it, I'm growing my hair out, I don't care if it makes me look like a porcupine"
"What's wrong with that?" Beastboy asked, transforming himself into a porcupine, "This fur and these spines make me feel warm and protected"
"You've never seen a Saiya jin's natural hair style" Thrax said.
"I have to play! I'm the best player on the team and this is the most important game of the season!" An injured player by the name of Jevlan Forest said, trying to stand on his broken ankle.
"Look, if you try to play tonight you may hurt yourself more and never be able to play again!" The trained said, "You aren't playing tonight"
"Yes he is" Matt said, walking into the dressing room, "Or at least it will look like you're playing"
"Aren't you dead?" Jevlan asked.
"Yes" Matt replied.
"Didn't I just make you a huge dinner?" Maria asked, looking on in disgust as snack food went flying from Thrax's pile.
"You know what we have to eat in Hell? Raw meat" Thrax said, noticing Beastboy trying to grab some skittles, "Touch it and I eat you"
"Okay! I'm sorry" Beastboy said, backing off and bumping into Raven, "Where'd you disappear to"
"Why do you care?" Raven replied, grabbing the same package of skittles Beastboy tried to take seconds before then going and sitting in the outer seats.
"So why didn't you threaten to eat her!" Beastboy exclaimed.
"Because he doesn't like you" Cyborg laughed, "But don't worry, I still like ya"
"I personally don't like any of you that much, but I tolerate you" Thrax said, "But Raven I don't mind at all since she is bonded to Matt"
"And he knows Matt would put him in a world of pain if he were ever do anything I didn't like" Raven said from out where she was sitting.
"No, Matt and I are pretty even in strength" Thrax said, "But that's not why, You're like family now Raven, now if you don't mind I'm very thirsty"
"That coming from a guy who tried to kill me six months ago" Raven said as Thrax walked out, "I have a weird life"
"Game's starting!" Robin called as the lights went down.
"Ladies and Gentlemen, please welcome tonights opponents, the New Haven Nighthawks!" The announcer said as the opposing team came onto the ice to the intense boos of the crowd. Some one even threw a shoe on the ice in an attempt hit their star player.
"And now, returning in their original uniforms for one final night" The announcer said as several sirens started sounding and the spotlights began going wildly all over the ice and the crowd. On the large television screens on the score board an animation of the home teams symbol pulsated.
"What the! this is the old intro, I got rid of this!" Maria exclaimed.
"This is neat!" Blackfire said as a computer animation of soldiers and tanks replaced the pulsating logo. The song Laichzeit by Rammstein began to play over the sound system as the spotlights settled on one of the entrances to the ice surface. An inflatible entrance way that looked like a World War Two style landing craft became the center of attention as Sarge, the team mascot, skated out onto the ice. Sarge looked back and waved his hand as if he were ordering an army over the top of the trenches. The entire home team poured onto the ice wearing almost pitch black uniforms.
"Please welcome back the Blitzkrieg!" The announcer said, bringing a huge cheer from the crowd.
"Why'd you change the name anyways?" Beastboy asked, "And the uniforms, and everything else"
"I wanted to take away the images of war and fighting associated with the team, make it more kid friendly." Maria said, "I guess people like the tougher image better"
"Where is Matt?" Raven asked, "What did you ask him to help you with"
"I asked him to give us a good lead in the first period" Maria laughed, "He said he was already planning that"
"What'd I miss?" Thrax asked, carrying an entire tray of drinks into the box.
"Not much" Blackfire said, "The teams are facing off now"
Matt, dressed in Forests uniform, glided up to the center ice and smirked at the Nighthawk center.
"What are you smiling about? You're going to lose this game" The hawk center said in an arrogant tone.
"I'll bet you I personally score at least five goals in this period alone." Matt said.
"Impossible" The Hawk said as the Referee dropped the puck for the first faceoff. Before the Hawk player could do anything Matt had already gotten the puck and made his way past him. Matt easily broke through the two defensemen and before the goalie knew it, he fired the puck with such speed that the goalie didn't even have a chance to catch or block it.
"Goal!" The announcer screamed over the loud speaker, "That has to be a new world record"
Matt went to celebrate with the other members of the team but slipped and promptly fell on his rear, much to the amusement of the crowd.
"Very subtle" Robin quipped.
"I guess he forgot he can't skate well" Maria said, joining the crowd in laughing at the poor Saiya jin.
"I hope he didn't fall on his tail" Raven said, resisting her urge to laugh.
"I hope he did!" Thrax said, falling off of his stool while laughing.
"That's one" Matt smirked, as he carefully glided past the Hawk center.
"Shut up" The center replied, returning the the center ice.
Both teams took up their positions again and the referee dropped the puck again. This time Matt grabbed the puck and stood there laughing as the Hawk center desperately tried to get it from Matt.
"Stop screwing around!" The center spat.
"Okay" Matt replied, shooting the puck from center ice and again sending it right past the goalie.
"Goal!" The announcer screamed again as Matt did a flying back flip in celebration and again fell flat on his ass, "And Forest is down again"
After the team finished celebrating their second goal in under a minute they all switched up with another line and play resumed.
'My butt's cold' Matt complained to Raven.
'You shouldn't try to celebrate when you can't skate very well.' Raven replied in her usual emotionless tone, 'Having fun'
"What are you doing?" Beastboy asked.
"Huh?" Raven said, realizing everyone was looking at her.
"You looked like you were constipated" Beastboy said, suddenly getting picked up by his clothing and hurled out of the private box and into the crowd.
"Now why didn't you do that before?" Cyborg asked.
"I dunno" Raven replied.
'You seem to be having fun tossing him' Matt said, 'Three more goals and I'm done'
'Hurry up' Raven replied.
"You really do look like you're constipated." Thrax said, snickering, "And if you try to hurt me I will be angry"
Raven shook her head and suddenly Thrax's food flew out of the box and into the crowds.
"Hey!" Thrax exclaimed, scowling at Raven, "Just be glad we're almost family"
Raven snickered as Thrax left to get some more food, then turned her attention back to the game.
Matt's line was sent back out and Matt quickly obtained possession of the puck. He used his powers to float a few milimeters off the ground, giving the impression that he was skating but made it so he wouldn't fall on his bett every few seconds. The goal horn sounded as he jammed the puck in the net again, then ran right into the boards behind the net having forgotten to stop.
"Maybe I should have gone in his place..." Thrax said, rolling his eyes.
"Can you skate?" Maria asked.
"No but I can remember to stop." Thrax replied, stuffing a hot dog in his mouth.
"Three." Matt said, returning the the faceoff position.
"I'm gonna put you through the glass." The opposing center said as the puck fell to the ice. In a flash Matt had it and was halfway to the net. He shot the puck and it flew into the goalies catcher and our the other side into the net.
"This guy is on fire!" The announcer exclaimed, "And so is the goalies hand!"
"Four." Matt smirked at the hawk center.
"You're dead." The center replied.
The puck went down again and Matt immediatly grabbed it and put it in the net. He saw the Hawk center charging at him and smirked.
"Come on, put me out of the game, my job is done." Matt said to himself.
The Hawk center smashed into Matt and sent him flying hard into the boards. He hit so hard that the doors for the zamboni flew open and Matt rolled along the hard concrete. The entire crowd went silent as the trainers and the other players went to check on Matt.
"That's a good way to get out of the game." Robin said, "I don't think I could take a hit like that"
"Then again you're weak." Thrax said.
"What about me?" Beastboy asked.
"A child could beat you up." Thrax said.
"And me?" Raven asked, raising an eyebrow.
"No comment." Thrax replied.
"That was fun." Matt said as the referees closed the doors again and resumed play.
"Are you okay?" One of the trainers asked.
"Never better." Matt said, jumping to his feet, "See ya"
"Bye..." The other trainer said, stunned to see Matt appearing unscathed.
'That was fun.' Matt communicated to Raven.
'Nice exit, are you on your way up?' Raven asked.
'I have a better idea.' Matt replied, 'Meet me at the main entrance'
'Okay' Raven said, getting up to leave.
"Where are you going?" Beastboy asked.
"To get something to eat." Raven said.
"We can just order it in here." Maria said, "Sit down, relax"
"And to visit the facilities." Raven said, glaring at Maria then walking out.
"I guess she was constipated." Beastboy said, then suddenly being thrown into the wall, "Ow!"
Raven made her way to where Matt said to meet her. When she arrived he was nowhere to be found.
'Where are you?' Raven asked suddenly feeling something wrap around her waist.
"Right here." Matt said looking down at Raven, "What say we get out of here right now"
"Good idea." Raven said, leaning back into Matt a bit and smiling, "This way the others won't spy on us"
"So where should we go?" Matt asked.
"Are you going to eat a ton of food?" Raven asked.
"I am a Saiya jin." Matt replied, "Any you've seen how Thrax eats"
"All you can eat buffet?" Raven asked.
"Sounds good." Matt said, putting his arms around Raven's waist and lifting off into the air.
"You know I can fly too right?" Raven asked, watching the buildings fly by below her.
"You don't like being carried?" Matt asked.
"Well, since it's by you I guess I'll allow it." Raven smiled and enjoyed the ride.
"What's taking Raven so long?" Cyborg asked, "She's been gone almost ten minutes"
"Maybe she got hungry and there was a lineup." Beastboy said.
"She's gone, so is Matt." Thrax said.
"How do you know?" Blackfire asked.
"I just do." Thrax said, smirking.
"You seem different in a way Slade." Gizmo said as Slade emerged from his chamber, "New hair cut"
"I have sucessfully merged Wreckers DNA with my own." Slade said,"Prepare everything we have for an all out attack"
"Fine, but I won't be crying when you get vaporized." Gizmo mumbled, not looking forward to having to face Matt and Thrax again.
"I managed to get the same information on Saiya jins that Starfire gave you." Raven said, still being carried by Matt.
"I thought that was destroyed when thrax destroyed the apartment." Matt said raising an eyebrow.
"I was interested in learning more about your race." Raven said as Matt touched down on the roof of a building, "I have something I want to ask"
"Ask away." Matt said.
"Right now I can hear your thoughts in my head. Thrax told me about the bond and I wanted to know." Raven said, taking a breath, "If the bond were completed would we be able to communicate even when you're on the other side"
"I've heard that Saiya jins who die are still able to communicate with their mate in the living world." Matt said, "You aren't suggesting that"
"In the six months since you died I've been miserable. I couldn't stop thinking about you and what could have been." Raven said.
"Even though you only knew me for a couple of days?" Matt asked, as his tail curled around her waist.
"You're the only one I ever cried for." Raven said, blushing slightly.
"I felt the same way every single day." Matt said as Raven suddenly went up close and kissed him. She stepped back and noticed a blank look on his face. Suddenly she panicked when his tail loosened and he began to fall over. Before she could grab him something hit her from behind and she blacked out.
"Something is wrong." Thrax said, looking up from his pile of snacks.
"You say something?" Cyborg asked, looking over to see Thrax had disappeared, "Great, don;t tell me something is going on"
"We'd better check it out, if it worried him then something must be really wrong." Robin said, dashing out of the private box. The group ran outside and were stunned to hear explosions in the distance. Thrax was standing in the middle of the street with a smirk on his face.
"Party time." Thrax said, blasting into the air and heading towards the explosions.
"Peace can't last forever." Robin said, "Titans! Let's go!"
"Ah, Raven." Slade said as a robot landed carrying Raven's unconscious form, "Throw her in the back of some truck. Her friends should be coming soon and after they are eliminated I'll take care of Wrecker"
"Well, finally a plan that won't fail it seems." Jynx said.
"Shall we join the good fight?" Mammoth asked.
"Yes, eliminate the Titans then demolish the city." Slade said as the robot carrying Raven left.
"No more Wrecker! No more getting beat up!" Gizmo chanted, running off.
"So Thrax, have you come to beg for forgiveness?" Slade asked, turning to face the Saiya jin.
"Finally have the guts to enter the battle yourself I see." Thrax said, still smirking.
"This is not good!" Beastboy exclaimed, smashing into one of the hundreds of robots all over the city in the form of a Rhino, "I'm getting tired"
"We have to save Raven." Cyborg said, "Just be glad Thrax is taking on Slade and we don't have to"
"And what is Matt doing while all this is happening?" Beastboy asked, dodging robots coming from all sides, "I'd almost wish I were fighting Slade"
"Special Beam Cannon!" A deep voice said as a spiralling beam of light tore through a line of robots.
"What was that!" Cyborg exclaimed as suddenly a large green man flew past destroying every robot he came across.
"Hey! I'm the only green one!" Beastboy exclaimed, transforming into a T-rex and following behind the green man along with Cyborg.
"Impressive, I never though you would have had the guts to turn yourself into a guinea pig." Thrax said, locked into a strength test with Slade.
"You've also impressed me, you're much stronger than I made you." Slade said.
"I don't live to impress you." Thrax said, driving his knee into Slade's gut only to feel intense pain as it impacted.
"I'm glad I made sure I was stronger." Slade said, grabbing Thrax's head and smashing it several times into his knee, "Who are you"
"You can't be that strong, you're just a human!" The green man said, his hand on Slade's neck where he attempted a chop.
"A namek?"Thrax said as Slade let go of him and let him fall to the ground.
"Where do these annoyances come crawling out of?" Slade asked, firing an energy blast at the green man. The green man smashed into a building and vanished from sight.
"Now to finish you off." Slade said, dropping to the ground in front of Thrax.
"I really pity you Slade." Thrax said, licking some blood from the corner of his mouth.
"Oh and why is that?" Slade asked in his usual calm manner.
"You interupted a Saiya jin mating ritual and kidnapped Matt's mate." Thrax chuckled, "He's going to be enraged. Nothing will stop him from taking you out. He'll destroy the entire planet if he has to"
"Forgive me if I don't believe you." Slade said, creating an energy ball in his hand. The earth began to shake, slightly at first then more violently.
"He's coming for you Slade, I'd start running now." Thrax said with a sadistic smirk on his face. From the building where Matt had been asleep came a blinding light. A streak could be seen flying from the building towards Slade.
"Plasmus! Deal with him!" Slade snapped. The creature moved into position to block Matt but the enraged Saiya jin shot right through it and stopped just short of Slade. Matt's eyes were solid white and a blood red aura surrounded him.
(A/N - This is not Kaio Ken, he's just really really pissed off)
"Death awaits you..." Matt said in a deep voice.
"Bring it!" Slade snapped.
Matt charged Slade and unleashed a barrage of punche. Slade brought his arms up to block but was being pushed back fast by the speed and force of Matt.
"That drug was supposed to last for hours!" Slade exclaimed, feeling the pain from the blows.
"Haven't you learned never assume anything about a Saiya jin." Matt sneered, delivering a crushing blow to Slade's gut.
"Well this seem familiar." Jynx said as another robot went flying past and exploded, "To hell with this! I quit!"
"Wait for me!" Gizmo said, chasing afterthe retreating girl.
"I quit! I'm opening a noodle cart!" Mammoth said, smashing open a manhole cover and escaping into the sewers.
"They're retreating!" Robin exclaimed, "I'll go after Slade, finish off the robots!"
"Robin! You should not interfere with a Saiya jin in battle!" Starfire exclaimed, firing her Starbolts at the robots.
"Well, he's dead." Blackfire said, doing the same as Starfire.
Matt and Slade continued to battle in the sky until Matt phased in behind Slade and locked his arms around Slade.
"What are you doing!" Slade screamed as Matt flew towards the ground. Both crashed into the pavement and a massive cloud of dust rose up. After about a minute the dust cleared. Both Matt and Slade stood in the middle, staring eachother down.
"I see I judged your overall strength right." Slade said, "I may not be as strong as you but I can still withstand your attacks"
"We'll see." Matt said.
"Slade! I still owe you!" Robin exclaimed, jumping at Slade with his staff.
"Moron." Slade said, grabbing the staff and jerking Robin into a headlock, "Another card in my favor. Unless you want me to snap his neck I suggest you come and bow down to me."
"Hey, I found Raven!" Cyborg said, peering into the wrecked back of a truck.
"Well don't just stand there, Get her out!" Beastboy said.
"Raven! Are you okay?" Cyborg asked, lightly slapping the girl's cheek.
"What happened?" Raven asked, "Where's Matt"
"Matt is diong battle with Slade." Starfire said, landing with Blackfire.
"And Slade is evenly matched to him." Blackfire added.
"You all keep doing what you were doing, I'm going to help Matt." Raven said, flying off towards Matt and Slade.
"Well, What is your decision." Slade said, putting more pressure on Robin's neck and making the boy groan in pain. Matt smiled and formed two red balls of energy.
"FooGeeeaaahhh!" Slade exclaimed in pain as another beam from the green man struck him in the back, causing him to lose his hold on Robin. Thrax flew in front of Slade, grabbing Robin in the process and taking him to safety.
"Vengeful Strike!" Matt screamed, firing his trademark beam at Slade.
"No!" Slade said trying to block the beam, "It can't end this way"
Slade tried with everything he had to block the beam, but it began to envelope him. Seconds later he was consumed completely by the beam. The infamous Slade was gone forever.
"The Hive is destroyed." Robin said, rubbing his neck.
Matt stood in the middle of the crater with a smirk on his face. After the years of wanting revenge he fnally had it. He didn't care about any of the other Hive members as long as Slade was dead. Now he had other business to finish. He looked up at Raven, who had just arrived on the scene and smiled.
"Whoa!" Raven exclaimed Matt appeared behind her and put his arms around her waist. He launched into the sky with her and flew towards Titans tower. As soon as the two of them touched down an energy barrier formed around the entire building.
"Well it looks like you guys are homeless for the night." Thrax laughed, taking to the air to find a place to nurse his wounds.
"Great." Cyborg groaned as the others sweat dropped.
"Where did you go Mr. Piccolo?" Gohan asked as his mentor arrived back at their training grounds.
"Nowhere of signifigance." Piccolo said calmly.
"Okay, Good night." Gohan said, laying back down and falling back to sleep.
"We need a lot more training." Piccolo said to himself before returning to his meditation.
Next - A typical Day in Hell