Notes: let's get busy
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Titan Wars III: Revenge of the Villains
Ch. 7: A new apprentice
The four Titans arrived at Slade's office. He sat in his chair and turned to meet them with a smile as they entered.
"Ah, hello Titans," he said, "I just received word that Blood was destroyed. You're here sooner than I expected though."
Hot Spot became covered in fire, Herald took out his horn, Killowatt crackled with electricity, and Wonder Girl twirled her lasso.
"You're under arrest, Slade," said Herald.
"Are you threatening me?" Slade spat.
"The senate will decide your fate."
"I am the senate."
"Not yet, not ever."
Slade stood up and glared menacingly with his one eye.
"So, it's treason then."
Slade leapt at the Titans from behind his desk. He quickly placed a hard kick to Killowatt. He then spun around to catch Wonder Girl's lasso and pulled her towards him.
He sent her to the ground with a great punch. He exchanged blows with Hot Spot and then jumped behind Herald. He gave a karate chop to the back of Herald's head before the horn could be blown. Hot Spot rushed at Slade and began setting the room ablaze. Slade dodged his strikes and they came at each other.
Meanwhile, Terra just arrived outside and was rushing to Slade's office as fast as she could. She reached it in time to see Hot Spot send Slade flying against the wall with a punch of fire. Slade was on the ground when Terra walked up.
"You're under arrest, Slade," Hot Spot said.
"I told you the Titans would want to take over," Slade said to Terra.
"We won't let you win," Hot Spot continued.
Slade looked at Hot Spot with a menacing grin.
"You're not the only one with fire power."
Slade sent a burst of flames from his hands at Hot Spot. He retaliated with a few of his own flames. The two were matched.
"The Titans are traitors Terra," said Slade.
"Don't listen to him," said Hot Spot.
"I have the power to save the one you love," said Slade, "You must choose."
Just then the flames died down and Slade lay on the floor. His face seemed to be burnt away and an orange and black mask was in its place.
"I'm ending this once and for all," said Hot Spot.
"Don't let him kill me, Terra," pleaded Slade.
"He has to stand trial," Terra said to Hot Spot.
"He has control of everything. It's pointless to try."
"But I need him," Terra replied, "I can't save Aqualad without him," she said to herself in her mind.
"This ends now," Hot Spot said unmoving.
"NO!" cried Terra
Hot Spot was about to strike when a huge rock slammed against him and sent him to the floor. Slade got up and grabbed Hot Spot by the collar. He then sent him across the room with a hard punch in the face. Slade then stripped off his robes to reveal an outfit similar to his mask in that it was orange and black. Terra looked at the unconscious Titans that lay strewn about the office.
"What have I done?" she asked herself aloud.
"You are fulfilling your destiny, Terra," replied Slade, "Become my apprentice and you will learn to truly use your powers. You will be so much more than a mere Titan."
Terra looked at him with eyes that were full of tears.
"I'll do whatever you ask. Just please help me save Aqualad. I can't live without him."
"Hmmm, only Trigon has ever done something on that level, but don't worry. I was his 'apprentice' and he told me everything he could do. However, I'm not quite sure how to cheat death. Still, if we work together we will discover it soon enough."
"Thank you, master," replied Terra who had bent down on her knees.
"Rise, my apprentice. The Titans didn't trust you so you know nothing of their little scheme to take over. When they find out what happened here they will hunt us both down. Then the senators as well. Not to mention they won't give you a second to explain yourself. From now on every single Titan, including your friend Beast Boy, is now an enemy of Jump City."
"I understand, Slade."
"We must move quickly now or the Titans will cause another war."
"We're not going to kill them are we?"
"As tempting as that may be, I have something else planned for the Titans. Go to Titans Tower and bring the all Titans there to me by any means necessary. Do not hesitate and show no mercy. Do what must be done, Terra."
"What about the Titans that are in different parts of the world?"
"Their treachery won't go unnoticed. I have my ways of bringing them here. Then when you've done that, go to Hawaii and kill all the villains hiding there. Only then will you be strong enough with your abilities. Once those matters have been taken care of we shall have peace."
Terra bowed and as she did so her hair fell on the right side of her face. She made no attempt to move it and began to leave.
"Oh and Terra," Slade called, "Please take an army of Slade-bots with you to make the job quicker and easier. I've also taken the liberty of obtaining you a new outfit."
In a few moments Terra was leading an army of Slade-bots (both the regular black and orange ones and the larger white ones) straight to the Tower to bring down any and all Titans in there, except of course her beloved Aqualad who had gone back to Steel City to watch their tower. She now wore bandages all over her body, metallic boots, and metal parts on her hands, elbows, knees, atop her head, and on her chest which was emblemized with a black 'S' on an orange background.
Grand Canyon
The three Titans were walking back to meet up with their army after their successful achievement of defeating Brother Blood.
"I can't believe you said that, Cyborg," said Raven.
"What? I haven't eaten in hours," Cy replied.
"Yeah, but dude that wasn't really a good time," added Beast Boy.
They walked up to the head robot.
"Good job," said Raven, "Let's keep moving. We've got a battle to win."
"Yes, ma'am," the robot replied.
The Titans ran off to continue fighting. Just then, the robot received a call on a communicator. It was Slade.
"Commander, the time has come to execute the new plan. Bring me the Teen Titans by any means necessary."
"It will be done, master."
The head Slade-bot signaled his troops.
"Blast them!" he shouted while pointing to the Titans.
The said Titans were running off to fight when the laser blasts rained down around them.
"Dude, why are they firing at us?" asked Beast Boy while they ran.
"I think it's best we don't ask questions, just run," replied Cyborg.
"We may have to jump," said Rae.
They looked down to see a river that led through the canyon. The Slade-bots were closing in. Beast Boy figured they had too and jumped first and followed by Raven.
Cyborg, being half robot was incredibly reluctant, but seeing as how he couldn't possibly fight all the Slade-bots himself he jumped too. The three of them fell deep underwater.
Elsewhere
In Japan, Bushido was leading a group of robots to advance on a base. He urged them forward, but they stopped and began firing at him instead. He dodged and sliced with his sword, but there were too many and some came from behind and knocked him out cold.
In New Zealand, Argent was leading a troop of robots through the countryside to search for any enemies they may have missed. She heard them cock their guns and when she turned they stunned her and knocked her unconscious.
In the Arctic, Kole and Gnarrk were surrounded by the army they had taken with them. Both were incapacitated by the robots.
Redwood forest
"Bring me the Teen Titans," went Slade's message to a group of robots close to Starfire and Robin. The two Titans were busy overseeing progress.
"Yes, master," replied the Slade-bot.
It signaled the other Slade-bots to close in on Star and Robin.
"Robin," said Star, "I am suddenly having the bad feeling."
Robin took a disc from his cape and held it up. He saw in the reflection that the Slade-bots were coming at them with their guns raised. Robin motioned for Star to be ready.
Then the two turned quickly and Robin threw the explosive disc he was holding while Starfire shot some starbolts. The Slade-bots were destroyed, but they knew this was no time to relax.
"We have to get back to the Tower and contact the other Titans," said Robin.
Star nodded and grabbed Silkie as they headed back home.
Titans Tower
Any Titan at the tower fell one by one to the onslaught that was Terra and her Slade-bot army. Mas y Menos were separated, Bumblebee swatted out of the sky, Wildebeest taken down, Red Star put out with a mudslide, Pantha outmatched in strength, Thunder and Lightning were no match for the power of the earth, Speedy and his arrows couldn't get past the layers of rock, Jericho couldn't possess anyone since most were machines and Terra was careful not to make eye contact just in case, even Tramm wasn't spared from capture.
Terra then went to a room by herself and found the youngest Titan members. Melvin, her bear Bobby, Timmy, and Teether had all hidden in there. Melvin walked up to Terra.
"Terra, there's too many. What are we gonna do?"
Terra said nothing as her eyes and fists began to glow yellow.