I'll try to get these chapters in A.S.A.P. There is also one thing that's added in this chapter, but you'll have to read it to find out.
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Regrem Erutaerc: Truthfully, I don't support any couples among Danny, Sam, and Tucker. I prefer other characters, though not Paulina. (Shudders) I've got some plans for Danny, but as for the Titans, BB/Raven, and Star/Robin will be together. I'm not entirely sure who Danny will end up with, if any.
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The Titans had gotten a call that the Jump City bank was being robbed about half an hour ago. Even all of them combined were having trouble destroying Slade's robot scorpions.
"How many of them are there?" asked Cyborg, blasting one back.
"I don't know, but this bank must have something Slade's determined to get." replied Robin. He threw his birdrangs, but they didn't have much effect.
Starfire and Beast Boy were currently wrestling with a third. Beast Boy couldn't get through the metal, even in his T-rex form. Starfire wasn't having any better luck. Speedy and Aqualad were fighting as best they could, but Aqualad couldn't do much on land, and Speedy's arrows weren't doing any serious damage.
Raven finally managed to destroy one of them, but 4 remained and the Titans were exhausted at this point. Robin was out of weapons (not that they worked in the first place) except for his bo-staff, Raven was running out of magic, Cyborg's power cell was almost completely depleted, and Starfire could barely fire her star-bolts.
Fortunately for them, help was on the way. Danny knocked aside one of the scorpions, while Shadow punched through one of them. Cyborg, taking advantage, fired in the robot's hole, blowing it up, scorching him in the process.
"Looks like we got here just in time." said Danny.
"We're on the same side for once." replied Robin, dodging an energy blast.
The other robots were soon defeated with help from Danny and Shadow. Robin had kind of a grudging respect for Danny Phantom. Even after all the Titans did to him, he still helped them when they were in trouble.
For the most part, Danny and Shadow were unscathed except for a few minor injuries, but they would heal quickly. It was Cyborg they worried about the most. His robotic arm was in ruins, and there was blood on his stomach from a particularly powerful energy blasts.
"We better rest at Titans Tower." said Raven. "Danny Phantom, Shadow, you're welcome to come with us."
"Yes, let us get to know you better!" said Starfire. "What is your favorite color, what are your powers, do you want to be my friend?"
"Uh… Blue, I'll explain later, and I'll think about it," said Danny. "Does that answer your question?"
All of them went back to Titans tower, where Danny and Shadow were talking.
"Do you think we can trust them, Shadow?" asked Danny. "I haven't forgotten what they've done to me."
"Give them a second chance." she replied. "I've heard they're decent people, except for Robin when he's obsessing about Slade."
"What the hell, I'll try it," said Danny. "Maybe they can help if Slade shows up again."
What they didn't know (or any of the Titans) was that Vlad Plasmius was watching them. Maybe the Titans could be put to other uses. They are Slade's enemies, and the enemy of my enemy is my friend. Nevertheless, the first thing I must do is get Daniel on my side. He should be my son, not that bumbling fool's! Now to see what the Titans are up to. I shouldn't be concerned about Slade, since I've got Technus and Skulker patrolling the city. Still, I'm not sure it's a wise idea to leave security in their hands.
After a few minutes of spying on the Titans, he flew above the tower and his communicator beeped.
"What is it?" he asked.
"We're picking up curious activity a few miles outside Jump City." said Skulker. "Several of Slade's robots are attacking a girl with the ability of Geokinesis. What are your orders, Plasmius?"
"You and Technus help her fight them." he replied. "Maybe she can help us against Slade, if he's got a grudge against her."
"I, Technus, will annihilate Slade's robotic minions with my new, improved blaster. Said Technus. "They are no match for me, Technus!"
Vlad turned the communicator off, not wanting to listen to his rants. Slade had been his enemy for years, ever since he had made an attempt on his life. Now he hated him even more for one reason: He had tried to kill Maddie, and would have if he hadn't blasted him. Jack was never able to protect anyone.
Back at the Tower, the Titans were discussing the issue of Shadow and Danny Phantom.
"I believe we should give him a chance." said Speedy. "After all, Slade's after him too, so we have a common enemy if nothing else."
"I don't know." said Cyborg. "He was ruthless and actually seemed to enjoy beating the crap out of us."
"Maybe that was because you tried to do the same to him." said Raven. "I don't sense any malevolent intentions towards us, merely dislike."
"I can't blame him for that." said Aqualad. "I'm surprised he's forgiven us."
"I don't think he has, but he knows he has to work with us." said Robin. "We've seen several ghosts around the past few days, so he's got enemies here as well."
"Last night, I saw a ghost with a blue face, white with a black triangle on his chest, and a cape with a blood-red interior." said Beast Boy. "He was right by the tower, but our security didn't detect him."
"Why didn't you say anything before?" asked Aqualad.
"I didn't think you guys would believe me," said Beast Boy. "You would have thought I was joking."
"Well, now we know who to watch out for." said Cyborg. "Question is, why is he just hanging around us, instead of attacking? If he worked for Slade, we'd have been swamped by now."
"Too many questions, very few answers." groaned. "I hate these kinds of situations."
"Maybe he is trying to decide whether or not we are worthy of his aid." Starfire suggested.
"Or maybe he's been waiting for someone." said Raven. "In other words, he's probably one of Danny's enemies."
"Maybe it's too dangerous to keep him around." said Aqualad. "If all these ghosts are after him…"
"We cannot abandon him!" said Starfire. "Even if they are his allies, would it not be better to keep him here, so we can 'keep an eye' on him."
"For now, we'll keep them around." said Robin. "If they show any, and I mean ANY, signs of betrayal, let me know immediately."
They then disbanded, and did their own thing, but kept an eye on Danny and Shadow at all times.
"Where are Danny and Jazz?" asked Maddie. "They've been gone all day. They're going to be in a lot of trouble when they come back."
"Good thing I put a tracking device on Danny." said Jack. "I knew he'd get into trouble."
"Where are they, then?" asked Maddie.
"He's Titans' Tower for some unknown reason. Why would he be there? It's not like he has superpowers or something like that?"
"We better check this out. I have a few suspicions about Danny, and I've had them for a long time."
"What are they?"
"I think he's Danny Phantom. The clues all fit. He's often gone, he's always out past his curfew, and he even looks a lot like him!"
"Well, we're going to find out. Maddie, get the Fenton Glider ready! We've got a journey to Titans Tower."
The Fenton had been patented about a month ago. It was the only invention that was sold to the military. It rivaled the speed of a jet and was nearly impossible to hit. It was only about 8 feet from tip to tip, and had a huge amount of weapons.
"Hold on, I've got something. There's ghost activity outside Jump City."
"Then let's go, Maddie!"
The activity outside Jump City was Terra fighting several of Slade's robots. When I broke out of my stone prison, I never expected this kind of homecoming. I guess Slade hasn't forgotten me. Have the titans forgiven me, or do they still carry their hatred?
She ripped out several huge rocks from the ground to shield herself from the energy blasts, and dodged the ones that broke through the rocks. She raised dirt from the ground to distract them while she ran for it, but it didn't work for long. It soon cleared and she was forced to stand her ground.
One of them was soon destroyed, but there were 5 more to go, and she was already exhausted. She headed for a rocky area, where she had the advantage, but the robots were quicker than she was, and cut her off.
Just before one of them was about to finish her, it was blown into oblivion. 2 unknown entities had decided to help her. One was about 10 feet high in a high-tech battle suit. The other looked like a gigantic praying mantis.
"I, Technus, will crush your inferior bodies into dust!" said the Mantis, blowing one up.
Terra managed to destroy a third, but one was about to blast her, and she had no room to dodge. She braced herself for the end… only to have the energy blast go right through her. Technus had grabbed her by the shoulders and turned her intangible, and the other fought the remaining two. With their help, all 5 of them were soon beaten.
"Thank you, whatever you are." said Terra. "Who are you guys, anyway?"
"I am Skulker, greatest hunter of the ghost world." said the armored entity.
"And I am Technus, master of gadgetry, and lord of technology!" said the Mantis.
"Thank you, guys." said Terra. "But why did you help me?"
"Our master wants to know if you are interested in helping him fight Slade." said Skulker. "You would have to aid Danny Phantom and persuade him to join him."
"No way, I'm not serving some psycho meta-human!" said Terra.
"Both of you want the same thing: To destroy Slade from the inside out." replied Skulker. "From what I have heard from him, you nearly succeeded several months ago, giving him serious injuries."
"I'll consider it, but I'm not going with you right now! I know better than to trust you at first glance."
"Very well, mistress of Geokinesis!" said Technus. "We will give you time to consider our offer! But remember, you have limited time before Slade makes another attempt on your life. I, Technus, can protect you from any threat he 'dishes out'! Is that how the kids say it today?"
"It does not matter." said Skulker. "Let us leave and let her contemplate her decision."
Terra wondered just what she should do. It was a fact she couldn't defeat Slade alone, nor could she trust the Titans to help. Maybe this was her only option.
I just wish I could find someone who could relate to what I'm going through. Thought Terra.
Downtown, Valerie Grey was looking for Danny. She had heard reports of him arriving at this city, and she fully intended to hunt him down. There was a mysterious being who promised her revenge, and she was perfectly willing to help him in exchange for it.
She had been waiting for nearly half an hour, and she was growing impatient. Valerie was beginning to believe this was a cruel joke and had just begun to leave when she heard a voice.
"I believe you decided to help me, Valerie." said Slade. "I promised you great power and revenge in return for your service."
Despite the fact Valerie lived in Amity Town, she knew who Slade was. He was the master of all crime in Jump City, and the number one enemy of the Teen Titans.
"I know you want the Teen Titans destroyed." said Valerie. "I'll help you if you live up to your promise."
"Of course, Valerie." said Slade, holding up a vial. "All you need to do is drink this."
She reluctantly did so. It was absolutely disgusting and she was in a lot of pain a few seconds afterwards. "What have you done to me?"
"The very thing you asked for, Valerie. Within a few days, you will have tremendous power. The pain in your body is merely a side effect of the transformations. Follow me and I will train you how to use your new power."
She did so, eager for revenge, but at the same time worried. What if it did kill her, and Slade just decided to put her on his victims list?
"Don't worry, I don't intend to kill you." said Slade as if he had read her mind. "I need your help as much as you need mine. Now come, apprentice."
Danny sighed as Shadow decided to freshen up in one of the bathrooms. Robin and Speedy never took their eyes off him, and it was getting very annoying? Honestly, they were the ones who attacked him! Raven was the only one who trusted him, since she, at least, had some common sense.
Tired of it, he went ghost, and fazed through the floor, simply flying around, amused by the Titans' attempts to find him. His travels led him to the bathroom where Shadow was… without her mask.
"JAZZ?!"
I love writing cliffhangers. Still, I don't know when I'm going to update, but it'll probably be next weekend. I think I can get another chapter done by then.
Giramon: Well, another good chapter.
Me: Thank you. I just hope I don't have any more flames. I, Trevor the Enchanter, am the best author in existence! No one can compare to me! (sighs) I've got to stop doing that.
Giramon: Quite understandable.
Next Chapter: Explanations: Jazz explains exactly how she got her powers, and Danny gets a new friend. Meanwhile, the Fentons, thinking that the Titans are possessed by ghosts, attack Titans Tower, trying to 'rescue' their children.
