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Titan Wars III: Revenge of the Villains

Ch. 2: Copycats and Nightmares

The four Titans and chancellor made their way through the halls to get out of the enemy base. Just as they were making heads or tails of their location, a force field trapped them in their spot. They called for Cy and Star to get them out.

"I can't believe we fell for this," complained Robin.

"I say they're just using an old trick for lack of better idea," stated Raven.

"Don't worry," said BB, "Once Cyborg and Star get here they'll free us."

At that moment, the wall exploded and in walked Cy and Star.

"Friends," said Star, "We shall free you in the jiffy."

Cy started tinkering to get the shield down, however as they were about to leave a swarm of robots came in to surround them.

"Crud," said a now worried BB.

Down the hall

The Titans and chancellor were led to the control room. Before them stood a familiar robed figure in black, gold, and white.

"Well, well," he said, "The Teen Titans. I was right not to expect much from you."

Cy was about to comment when he got a good look at the pair of robots at the hooded figure's sides. They looked like all mechanical, yellow versions of him!

"Hey!" Cy shouted, "Who are you and how did you get my blueprints?"

"Back at the coliseum, when you hacked into the programming to free your friends, we hacked into you and stole your blueprints," said the voice, "And as for who I am, well I've changed since we last met."

They removed their hood to reveal that it was…

"Brother Blood? What have you done to yourself?" asked Cy.

Blood was now part machine just like Cyborg only his parts were red instead of blue.

"Why so upset at the technology that made you who you are, Cyborg?"

"For one thing, you stole it. Second, it looks better on me."

"Insolent punk," snarled Blood, "No matter. I'll enjoy watching the life drain from your eyes. Prepare to die, Titans."

"Not today, Blood," replied Robin.

He then threw down a smoke bomb. The Titans began destroying the guard robots around them. Terra stayed near Slade to keep him safe.

"Kill them," Blood told his Cyborg clones, "Make them suffer."

The pair of yellow machines readied their sonic cannons. A very angry Cyborg changed his left hand into a blowtorch and melted the robots heads.

Blood glared at his creation's remains. His expression quickly changed to a smug smirk as he pressed a button on the control panel.

Self destruct sequence activated

"You lose, Titans," Blood said as he jumped out the window to his awaiting ship.

"We've got to get out of here now," ordered Robin.

"Everyone gather around," Rae said calmly.

They did so and were enveloped in her black vortex. They teleported away just in time as the base exploded. They wound up in front of Titans Tower and began escorting Chancellor Slade back to his office. They arrived at the senate building to be greeted by several other senators who were pleased Slade was brought back unharmed.

"I thank you Titans for rescuing me," said Slade, "But now that Malchior is dead, Brother Blood is in charge now."

"That coward will just run and hide like always," Robin said.

"True, but we must find him. Otherwise the senate will vote to continue the war."

"It'll be our top priority, sir," said Cyborg.

Slade then walked off to his office, while the Titans headed back to Titans Tower.

Before they left, someone else was waiting with the senators. Terra excused herself as she ran into Aqualad's arms.

"I've missed you," she said.

"I've missed you too," he replied.

Then they kissed after what felt like an eternity. Then they were interrupted by the others.

"Get a room please," said Raven.

"Can't y'all do that when we get to the tower?" asked a weary Cyborg.

"Yeah, I'm hungry," added Beast Boy.

The couple smiled and followed hand in hand.

Grand Canyon

A ship headed for the Grand Canyon. When it landed, Brother Blood stepped out and quickly headed for a room where he could talk privately on a communicator.

He passed by his robot army, several of his own robot Cyborgs, and every other villain that had joined the H.I.V.E. He made sure that if any were merely captured then they were busted out and brought back. As he entered his private chamber, he activated the communicator. A familiar one-eyed masked face appeared on screen.

"Yes, Master Deathstroke?" Blood questioned with a bow.

"Brother Blood, I suggest you move the other H.I.V.E. members to Hawaii."

"It will be done, my lord."

"The end of the war is near," stated Deathstroke.

"But what of the loss of Malchior?"

"His death was a necessary loss. Soon I will have a new apprentice. One far younger and more powerful."

Titans Tower

The Titans had just finished having a meeting. Terra and Aqualad were sitting on the roof and gazing at the stars.

"Have I told you how beautiful you are?" asked Aqualad.

"As a matter of fact you have," replied Terra, "Though I still think love has blinded you."

"Maybe, but I don't care."

They decided to call it a night. They kissed once more and went back inside.

That night, Terra had a nightmare. Aqualad died and there was nothing she could do. The other Titans wouldn't help, but one dark, sinister voice said, "Join me. I can help you."

She awoke with a start. She was gasping for breath. She needed to go outside. She snuck past Aqualad, who was sleeping on the couch, and went out on the roof again.

She sat stargazing once more. A tap on her shoulder caused her to jump. It was Aqualad.

"What's wrong?" asked Aqualad.

"What makes you think something's wrong?"

"Why else would you be awake at this hour?"

"Do you have to answer every question with another question?"

"Do you?"

"Ok cut it out already. I had a nightmare is all."

"About what?"

"You died and I couldn't do a thing to stop it from happening," Terra explained, "The others didn't even care. Then someone, I don't know who, told me that they could help."

Aqualad didn't know how to respond to that. He scratched his head and simply shrugged.

"Ah, don't worry about it, beautiful. It was only a bad dream."

He put his arm around her to keep her warm. She rested her head on his shoulder, now relieved, but still somewhat uncertain.

"Yeah, maybe you're right," she said.