Chapter Ten: Final Battle

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Gar had slept for what seemed like an eternity but now he was awake and restless. He strained to hear… something, anything outside of this cell. He'd been with his animal senses for so long it was like someone had put fifteen pairs of earmuffs over his ears. His sight was also darkened significantly and he felt weaker than he had when Jinx had visited

"I should've killed him when I had the chance." he whispered into the dark. The door opened slightly and a small form slipped into the room

"Jinx? Is that you?" Gar whispered softly. The girl stepped into the light and looked him over. A small bundle wrapped up in a cloth was in one hand

"You okay?" she whispered kneeling next to him. He struggled to sit up but his limbs were attacking by mind numbing pain

"Not really. What ever Cameron did to me totally sapped my strength." Jinx nodded and undid her small bundle. Inside were several strange looking fruits and a large chunk of tofu. In the other hand she held a large bottle of water. Gar was drooling at the sight of the first fruit but he sniffed it warily

"What the heck is this thing?" the fruit was a light shade of purple and looked more like a flower than a fruit. Jinx snatched it away and crushed it carefully then sprinkled it into the water

"Raven gave it to me. She said that it was from Azarath and it's supposed to help those who are in healing regain strength." Gar took the bottle and sipped it slowly then he nibbled at the tofu trying to contain the urge to gobble it all down at once. He was weak and probably hadn't eaten for a few days at least. Wouldn't do to give himself a stomach ache

"How long have I been out?"

"You've been on and off for a week. Last time you ate a little bit but you fell asleep again."

"Why are you helping me? I thought you were a villain."

"I got tired of it. Cameron isn't the greatest person to work for but I guess you know about that." Gar growled under his breath

"I hate him." he said with fiery passion in his voice. Jinx nodded slightly

"So do I. And Gizmo and Mammoth aren't extremely fond of him either. I might be able to convince them to help the Titans somehow." Gar looked up in surprise

"The Titans? They're helping you?" Jinx nodded

"I guess Robin decided he has to help or he won't be able to bring you to justice." the girl laughed slightly "Of course I don't think any of your other friends are going to even consider helping him capture you." Gar laughed weakly and sipped a little more of the water.

Jinx stayed for about an hour. By the end of that time Gar didn't feel so weak

"So, you got any ideas on how we're gonna get me out of here? I know some fighting techniques but I probably wouldn't stand a chance."

"Raven's working on a teleporting spell. Once she knows your exact location she'll be able to bring you back to the Tower." Gar nodded and looked up and Jinx

"Thanks Jinx. I owe you big time." the pink haired sorceress smiled sweetly and picked up everything but the water bottle

"Drop a couple of hints to Cyborg that I maybe like him and consider us even." Gar nodded in understanding. Jinx slipped out of the room without a sound. Gar leaned against the wall and sipped his water. Cameron wouldn't know what hit him by the time Gar was finished with him.

Two days passed and Gar felt like his old self again. Almost. He still felt as if he was wearing earplugs all the time and his sight was like he was wearing sunglasses indoors.

Jinx had said that they would be attacking the Titans today and that Raven would get him out and bring him into the battle. Gar had grinned inwardly at this news. He wanted nothing more than to destroy Cameron and get his abilities back. After all, what was he without them? A normal teenager. Gar had decided long ago that being normal was way overrated.

So here he sat, impatiently thumping one leg against the floor. Waiting for Raven to get him out of this prison

"Come on Rae. I'm going crazy here." he murmured to the empty air.

Across the city, on Titan's Island a battle raged. After a few seconds into the fight Jinx had changed sides throwing her teammates off for a few minutes. Then they had continued their attack. Changeling was the most vicious. Every time anyone tried to attack him he responded violently and mercilessly. Robin had a gash on his arm and blood was running down from the corner of his mouth. Cyborg was fighting off a charging Mammoth and Jinx was hexing everything that Gizmo was throwing at her. Starfire was protecting Raven who was floating silently trying to teleport Gar into the fight.

Suddenly there was a loud CRACK and Gar ran into the fight punching Changeling straight in the face. The cloaked teenager staggered slightly at the force of the blow but recovered quickly. Now the tide of the battle was turning.

Raven and Gar battered Changeling from both sides leaving Robin and Starfire free to help Cyborg and Jinx. A few well placed starbolts along with Jinx's face making sent Gizmo spiraling to the ground, destroying his electronic backpack. Robin threw a freezing disk at Mammoth as the giant rushed him. Instantly he was encased in a black of ice.

Nearby Changeling was dodging attacks of black energy and several well placed punches and kicks. Finally with a roar he turned into a lion and slashed at Gar's chest. Claws barely missed his clothing as he spun out of danger

"Now!" he yelled. Robin threw a disk at Changeling encasing him in a sticky goo he had designed when he was Red-X. It was made to hold Beast Boy's most powerful animal forms.

Changeling turned back to normal and struggled to free himself from the sticky mess. Gar stood over him and glared

"Why the heck are you helping Cameron?" Changeling continued to struggle "He doesn't care about you or anyone else."

"How do you know?" the teenager demanded angrily. The other Titans and Jinx gathered around the two "He took me in from the streets when no one else even cared about me."

"Dude, I worked for him. I know exactly what he's using you for an-." he was cut off but something flying through the air and knocking him down to the ground.

Cameron smirked at the fallen teen and waved a hand. Gar stood up and against his will threw a punch at Raven. The girl put a shield in the way and sent the fragments of it flying at Cameron, who just smiled and flicked a hand. The shards of power changed course and flew at Changeling's bonds. They sliced through it and he instantly kicked Robin in the jaw as he flipped up into the air to land on his feet. Starbolts and hex balls flew at him but these two changed directions and headed instead for Robin and Cyborg who rolled out of the way

"Gar! Attack!" Cameron ordered throwing out one hand. The former green elf found himself throwing more punches and kicks at Raven who raised small shields to protect herself

"I'm sorry Raven!" he yelled. The girl spun around and kicked him in the chest sending him flying backwards into Cameron who was busy melting the frozen Mammoth.

The two were pile driven into the ground but Gar was quickly up and fighting at a quick word from Cameron

"Sorry!" she said as they exchanged blows and blocks. Gar winced as he ducked a punch. Raven's cloak was slowly turning green as she fought

"How is he controlling you?" she asked blocking another kick. Gar flipped over backwards avoiding a stray shot from Jinx before running back at Raven

"A chip. In my right hand. It's buried under the skin. Think you can do something?" as a response Raven threw a shield over herself. The second Gar hammered on it black power wrapped around his right hand and disappeared into the limb. This left him standing there with his hand attached to Raven's shield while she tried to find the chip.

Meanwhile Mammoth was unfrozen and locked in a pushing game with Cyborg who suddenly ducked and let the larger teen roll over his shoulders. Robin, Starfire, and Jinx were all trying to attack Cameron but he just reflected their attempts back at them. Cyborg shot a sonic blast at him but it was sent back along with all the other attacks.

Changeling was watching the battle with a strange look in his black eyes. For years he'd been taught that you couldn't trust anyone. But here were six teenagers who trusted their very lives to each other. It went against everything he had been told. Everything Cameron had burned into his mind. And Gar's words were ringing through his mind.

What if he was right? What if Cameron really was just using him? At this thought anger boiled in the teen's chest. He ran at Cameron who either didn't notice or thought he was there to help. But he tackled the man and struck a blow to his head. Cameron's eyes rolled back in his head then shut slowly. The Titans all stared at him panting heavily from exhaustion

A few yards away Gar let out a cry of pain as a silver microchip was pulled from under his skin and disintegrated by Raven's power. The dark girl let down her shield and barely had time to lower her hood before Gar rushed at her hugging her tightly. After getting over the surprise she hugged him back with all the emotion she possessed. Several rocks glowed with black energy and cracked but nothing exploded. The Titans, their enemies, and their ally watched the embrace without a word. Even Gizmo was silent.

Gar pulled away from Raven and looked at his team then at Cameron's limp body. Changeling had collapsed on the ground but was fully awake and aware of what was going on

"So… did we win?" Cyborg asked slowly. Gizmo gave him a look and shrugged

"What do ya think tin man?"

At that moment everyone jumped as Changeling stood up shakily. His hood had fallen from his face and he stared at Gar with hollow eyes. Tearful, hollow eyes.

No words were spoken. It was as if the two now shared a mind bond. Gar nodded slightly and the two walked together and gripped each other's hands. There was a bright flash of light that nearly blinded everyone then it faded. Gar was back to his normal green elf like self and Changeling's skin was no longer light green but a pale color. His eyes were grey instead of black and his hair was a light silver color. The two stood there for a long moment before letting go of each other's hands and passing out…

(I know it was kinda boring. I'm not great with fight scenes. Anyway it's kinda a cheesy ending. Not to the story! Oh no. Not yet anyway. There will be one or two more chapters and a sequel! And for those who have been waiting for a romantic scene between Gar and Raven? It will happen! Either at the end of this chapter or in the sequel. I can promise you it will be in the sequel. So…

Is Cameron dead? Maybe. What will happen to Changeling? Read and find out. What will Robin do to Gar? I'm not sure yet. Why am I asking you all these questions? I'm going crazy with Christmas decorating that's why! LOL.

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