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MAIN SQUARE
Hartwell had arrived to the podium amid wild cheers from the crowd, staged of course, since the crowd was mostly Hartwell's cronies and citizens forced to participate.
As Hartwell began his speech Kruger turned his head to a man with a white construction helmet on and he asked, "Are we ready to go?"
"The charges are in place, give to command and this whole square blows up," replied the man.
Kruger lifted his com and called to all the officers, "Step back, t-minus five minutes," he said.
In two neighboring buildings SWAT teams began loading their guns and snipers began picking out everyone on the podium.
While all this was going on, Mayor Hartwell continued his rhetoric, "More factories means more jobs!" he yelled to the crowd, which roared back. "If I get reelected once again as your mayor you will see this city continue to grow like never before!" he continued with his loud statements, smiling as the crowd cheered him on.
As Kruger watched he wondered if Hartwell pretended that these people loved him and would vote for him because of his personality, not because he held all the cards.
TITANS TOWER
Guardian, who was monitoring police communication, contacted Robin and informed him, "Get ready, the fireworks will start very soon." After he told Robin, Guardian got up and took a glass of water, he braced himself for what was about to occur.
MAIN SQUARE
"It's so nice to see so many women and children here to witness politics in ac-," Hartwell never finished his words as the ground in the main square blew up, sending bodies everywhere. Hartwell wasn't in shock for long, because before he could react a bullet entered his brain. As the mayor fell to the floor his entire entourage, including his family, were also falling to the snipers.
Kruger watched in awe as the bodies went flying and as the VIPs on the podium fell. But Kruger wasn't in shock for long as he pulled out his gun and gunned down a known drug dealer in cold blood.
The detective watched as his fellow cops followed suit. Many were trying to escape the square but SWAT members made sure none escaped, although they did try to spare children they weren't always so successful.
A few moments latter the Titans arrived in full force and at first stood in shock at the scene before them.
Fireteen had prepared herself for this moment, had pictured bodies, had pictured death, but she when she arrived she was stunned. Many bodies, women, children, men, on the ground, some moaning for help, others still in death. But what disturbed her the most was the fact some cops were gunning down some of the wounded.
Robin saw this and yelled to Kruger who was a short distance away, "Why are they killing the wounded?"
"They are dealers and Hartwell's cronies, we have to insure none survive today," said Kruger as he returned to his com. "The plan is in motion, all major buildings are being seized and all of Hartwell's boys are being dealt with. Boss Jim and his gang have disappeared though," he added.
"Where do you need to go?" asked Avengement, not reacting to the violence around him.
"I need to get to the main station on the Sea Front, my buddy Red needs your help in seizing the radio and TV stations in Jump City," said Kruger who suddenly pulled out his gun and shot dead a woman who was trying to crawl away.
"What the hell was that for!" yelled Nola as she saw the killing, she also saw a little boy run to the now motionless body and the boy started crying, "MAMA! MAMA!"
"We can't take any chances, she could have been a drug dealer," said Kruger angrily as he returned his gun.
"It was only a mother and her son," Kili said softly as he picked up the boy to comfort him, Kili was stunned by the boys dark green eyes.
"Come on, we don't have much time, Officer Jenkins will deal with the child, lets go!" ordered Kruger as a SWAT officer went to take the boy.
"Alright," Robin began weakly, "Kid Flash, take Red, Nightfire take Kruger, the rest of us will deal with the stations," he ordered his team.
Everyone moved into position except Nightfire who just stood there horrified at the scene before her.
"Nightfire," Robin ordered harshly, "Nightfire!" he said louder.
She shook her head and stared at her leader, "I don't want to take this killer," she said softly.
Robin was about to explode on her but Fireteen stepped forward, "I will take detective Kruger," she volunteered.
"Alright," Robin said as he led the rest of the team, except Fireteen and Kid Flash, to a group of cops who were planning to storm the stations.
"Alright, should we go?" Kid Flash asked Officer Red.
"Yeah, the faster we do this the better," replied the officer.
"Yeah, lets go," Kruger said as Fireteen lifted him up, with that the Titans took the officers to there locations.
TWO DAYS LATTER
NATIONAL NEWS
"The chaos in Jump City continues as the Federal Government announces that it cannot send troops into the city, while also saying the Judicial Branch must select the next mayor. Saying the police department cannot nominate or place its own candidate in office. The police had threatened to go on strike if a new mayor hadn't been selected," added the news reporter.
THE NEXT DAY
"Jump City's situation has gone from bad to worse, following news that a Jump City judge in Canada swore in a Hartwell official that worked with the gambling department as Mayor, the police have gone on strike. This official would only be mayor until Hartwell's term is up, which would have been in a few months. While the police goes on strike, experts warn, the massive protests, which were largely peaceful could now turn violent. The protestors are demanding answers for what has happened, new elections, and are also calling for the arrest of several officers of the killings of civilians during the heavy bloodshed only a few days earlier," the news reporter updated the people of the nation.
JUMP CITY
"Damn it! Where the hell are the cops?" said Kili into his com as he held back a group of protestors from tearing apart and looting a department store.
"Didn't you hear? The police have gone on strike unless the Army is sent in or their nominee for mayor is selected. They also said they wont gurantee the protection of the new mayor when he arrives," Robin said as he too was fighting off rioters. The minute the news had reached the city, pandemonium broke out as people began rioting and freaking out. The law and order situation had completely fallen apart, no doubt crime was rampant, but the Teen Titans were doing there best.
SEA SIDE
"Kid Flash!" Nola yelled in fear as the mass of roudy men began advancing on her, there sheer numbers beginning to overwhelm the teen. There was real fear in her voice, the danger for everyone was very real. All the Titans were tied down and their was no police at all.
As Nola yelled a yellow blur arrived and in seconds the entire mob was taken down, "And don't you ever go that close to her ever again!" the exhausted Titan said as he flung the last guy against a wall.
"Everyone has lost there mind," said Nola as she collapsed into Kid Flash's arms.
"Everyone is now using there animal instincts to survive, they will do whatever is necessary for survival and even pleasure. In the most savage ways, believe me, we all have seen enough in just five hours," said Kid Flash.
"God these memories will never leave us, these scars, no one should have seen or even know what we know," Nola whispered.
Kid Flash gave a faint smile, "The memories will leave us," he said simply, and she nodded in response.
LITTLE INDIA
JUMP CITY
Guardian's reaction had been to return to his people and protect them. So far the job had proved quit difficult, many stores were being looted and many citizens were being assaulted. Guardian had been surprised to see his own people committing these crimes.
As Guardian patrolled a burned out section of the street he noticed four youths walking quickly down the street, not wanting to get noticed. Guardian had pretty much implemented marshal law in Little Pakistan and Little India, telling the citizens to stay indoors and not to leave at all. Guardian promised to provide everyone what they needed, his task now was to make sure his curfew was enforced and that he rounded up the wild youths still unaccounted for. Seeing this Guardian began to follow. One of the youths noticed him and then the four began sprinting. Guardian, sensing trouble flew and caught the lead boy, shoving him against the wall.
"What the hell are you doing outside? Didn't I tell you boys to stay with your families?" Guardian growled as the other three boys looked on in fear.
"We are just going to 34th and 35th, we just want to go there," the frightened boy said.
"You think I am stupid? I know exactly what that street is and I am not going to let this violence escalate to religious war!" said Guardian roared. The last think he needed to hear was four Muslim youths attacking the Jewish section of time.
"We weren't going to do anything wrong, there is a concert there, a youth unity concert, Ali Haider is going to be there along with that group called The New Matistahu," quickly explained the youth.
"A youth unity concert during all this chaos? Who the hell organized that, how could someone organize that, and how come only you teens now and none of your parents," questioned a skeptical Guardian. Guardian himself loved Ali Haider, a popular local Muslim singer and he had heard that Jewish band sounded a lot like the original Matisyahu.
"Well, the Jewish Youth Board contacted our local Muslim Student Council and they decided to meet in an abandoned underground club. The two organizations made sure only us teens knew because we knew our parents wouldn't let us go, especially with the violence. But because of this riot and loss of law and order everyone is able to go because no one can account for anyone," the youth explained.
"Alright, if what you say is true, then take me there," said Guardian coldly.
"Okay, lets go," said the lead youth, with new confidence. The group of four teenage boys and Guardian moved slowly down the streets, towards the concert of peace in a place of war.
RIOT ZONE
Fireteen had made a fire wall to stop the looting of several department stores, while Nightfire searched house after house, stopping everything from burgalaries to rapes. The Titans had seen so much that it didn't bother them anymore.
Kili had dealt with his riot situation and was now battling a group of gangsters only five blocks away from his fellow Titans Fireteen and Nightfire. After the thugs were dealt with he decided to rest in a seemingly abandoned church. Upon entering the building the exhausted Titan was surprised to see how crowded it was. Seeing he had interrupted prayer the Titan turned to leave but the priest voice made him stop.
"Please stay and rest with us," the kind voice called to him, "Pray to God and allow us to help you," the priest added.
Believing the kind words, and inspired, the teary Titan went to a bench and sat down, picking up a Bible and began reading words he hadn't read in years.
UNDERGROUND CLUB
Guardian was wrong, these youths weren't up to trouble, when they had reached the club he heard the music and saw the crowd full of Jewish and Muslim youths.
The singer on the stage was singing with much emotion,
"With these, demons surround all around to bring me down to negativity
But I believe, yes I believe, I said I believe
I'll stand on my own two feet
Won't be brought down on one knee!"
The crowd roared, Guardian watched in amazement, The New Matisyahu was extremely impressive as they continued to sing that wonderful song.
Leaving as quickly as he arrived Guardian knew he had a mission to do. He had to save this city.
BOSS JIM'S HEADQUARTERS
Robin was scouting the building, Jim had now become a virtual War Lord. He had armed bands implementing their own harsh brand of justice in the North Side, the reign of terror had to end, and Robin would do it, all by himself.
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