Notes: On with the next chapter
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Titan Wars I: The Phantom Menace
Ch. 4: Debate and Action
So at last the Titans arrived back at Jump City. They headed straight for city hall to find that Senator Slade was waiting for them.
"We were all quite worried about you. When the East tower was taken we feared the worst. I trust though that you're all well?"
"Thanks for the concern, Senator," said Robin, "But there's nothing the Titans can't handle. Now down to business. We came here to appeal to the senate to see if they can do anything about this invasion. We would do something ourselves, but you know how touchy the senate can be."
"Indeed I do and it is an excellent idea to ask them for help first."
The senator turned to look at Terra.
"Who is this? New member perhaps?"
"You got that right," said Beast Boy, "This is Terra."
"Delighted to meet you Terra." "Same to you, senator," she replied.
"Now where were we? Ah yes, I suggest Robin and Bumblebee attend the hearing to plead this case seeing as how you are the leaders of your groups. However, I must inform you that the presiding chancellor may not be able to help you."
"Why's that?" asked Bumblebee.
"He has little power really. The bureaucrats are the ones really in charge. I suggest that you cast a vote of no confidence in the chancellor."
"But he's been supportive of the cause. It was his idea to go over and try and negotiate with the villains," replied Robin.
"Well, the only other option would be to submit a plea to the courts."
"They take even longer than the senate. We have to do something quickly or Steel City will be overrun."
"To be realistic I think we must accept the villains control over Steel City for the time being."
"Well I certainly ain't about to do that!" exclaimed Bee.
"Calm down, Bee," said Cyborg.
"Look team," said Robin, "We have to go. While I and Bumblebee are at the senate meeting you all wait at the tower. Oh, and just as a suggestion you might try training."
With that said, Robin, Bee, and Senator Slade made their way to the senate.
"I think he was being sarcastic," said BB.
"Really, you think?" replied Raven.
"I don't want to agree with Robin, but we probably should," said Cy, "Besides it'll give us a chance to really see Terra in action."
"Well then what are we waiting for?" question Terra as they headed for Titans Tower.
A little later
Senator Slade, Bumblebee, and Robin were seated in the senate chamber waiting for the chancellor to arrive. All the other delegates were there as well. At last the chancellor entered with another man and they opened the floor to hear the Titan's plea.
"Because of the attacks on Steel City by these wayward, second rate villains, the whole city is in danger of being wiped out," said Bumblebee.
"That's outrageous!" shouted someone from behind Bee. She turned to see who it was.
An old man with a cane and glasses was standing up. With him were a rather round fellow in an overcoat and a tall, muscular, bald man.
"And who are you?" asked Bee.
"I'm Mad Mod, my ducky. These here blokes are Control Freak and Katarou. I represent the 'villains' as you put them. I came to say that there's no proof that Steel City has been invaded. It hasn't even been on the news. So I say you chaps send a commission just to make sure the little sprogs are telling the truth."
"I agree," stated another delegate from across the room.
The chancellor was about to speak when the man next to him began to whisper something to him. "Enter the bureaucrat," said Slade aside to Robin, "The one really in charge of the city. Now the chancellor's strength disappears."
The chancellor spoke, "Will you let a commission be sent to obtain proof?"
Robin jumped up. "No we will not! We didn't come all the way here so you could discuss this in a committee. If we can't get any action then I suggest that new leadership is needed. I place a vote of no confidence in the chancellor."
The senatorial chamber erupted in an uproar. Slade leaned in towards Robin.
"You did the right thing, Robin. Now they will elect a new, stronger chancellor that will solve this problem."
At the tower
Terra was going through the training course showing off her geomancy powers. Robin and Bumblebee had finally got back and were watching and waiting for something to happen.
Just then, Senator Slade called on the communicator. They patched him in on the big screen. "Hello, Robin. I've called to inform you that I have been nominated to be chancellor of the senate. Two others were as well, but there will be no need to worry."
Robin was silent for a while. Then he spoke, "Senator, this is your arena. We have to go to ours. The Titans are taking back Steel City."
"But Robin, be reasonable. Bumblebee, if you go back they will make you sign the treaty."
"I'm not signing any treaty," Bee shot back.
"If you get elected we will be thankful," said Rob, "But we're doing this no matter what."
With that said, he shut off the link. The two Titans went outside to announce their plans.
"Titans," Robin said, "We're going back to Steel City and stop those villains for good."
A cheer erupted from the other Titans. Then Cy and Bee went to get their T-Ships ready for departure.
In Titans East Tower
"Do you have complete control over Steel City?" asked Deathstroke via communicator.
"Yes, my lord," replied Dr. Light, "Everything is secure."
"Excellent. I will make sure the senate stays as it is. I'm also sending my apprentice, Red X, there to make sure nothing goes wrong." The transmission was then shut off.
Killer Moth looked at Dr. Light. "I definitely don't like the idea of that creepy kid hanging around here."
"Neither do I," replied Light, "But I won't question the master."