Author's note.
Here it is, the final battle of this story. Let's see who wins and who loses and if Ronnie experiences character development.
Chapter 4
The Nuclear Meltdown
"Uh-oh" said Firestorm.
"It's more than 'uh-oh'" said Deathstorm. He brought his hands together and started to build up energy in the space between them.
"Oh fuck me" said Firestorm.
BOOM! Firestorm was then launched into the air.
Meanwhile, the girls were riding with Martin in his car.
"I hope we're not too late" said Karen. They then looked up to see something coming towards them. When it landed on the bonnet of the car with a thud, they saw it was Firestorm. Firestorm then turned back into Ronnie. This caused the girls to gasp.
"Ronnie is Firstorm" said Kara.
"Makes sense", said Jessica. "I mean both have identical personalities and-".
"Ow" groaned Ronnie.
"Ronnie, what happened?" Asked Martin.
"Uh, dad. Do you believe in karma?" Asked Ronnie as he got up.
"Uh, yeah" said Martin unsure about what Ronnie just said.
"Because I think all those years of my being a douche are coming back to haunt me" said Ronnie.
"What happened?" Asked Martin.
"Ronnie used his latest invention to recreate the accident that turned me into Firestorm", said Ronnie. "Although something went wrong and he now calls himself Deathstorm and he's planning to kill for all those years I've been a douchebag AND HELP ME!". The girls then got their determined looks on as they got out he car.
"Mr. Stein, get home as quickly as you can", said Diana. "We'll handle this 'Deathstorm'. Martin decided not to argue as he drove away.
"Uh, how are a bunch of high schoolers gonna help me?" Asked Ronnie. The girls then smiled before they transformed into their superhero forms.
"Oh, you're the girls I met when I fought Poison Ivy", said Ronnie. "Try not to fuck this up". Ronnie then turned into Firestorm.
"Technically, aren't you the one who 'fucked up' because of his behaviour towards his brother?" Asked Wonder Woman.
"Ow" said Firestorm. "I got burned by the Amazon who doesn't understand modern culture".
"Don't worry! You won't be able to feel ANYTHING soon enough". They looked to see Deathstorm coming towards them. Firestorm then flew up and the two clashed as they flew into a city building.
"Quick warriors!", shouted Wonder Woman. "Let us help Firestorm defeat this 'Deathstorm'". They then flew/jumped away as Batgirl used a grapple to fly.
Back in the city, Firestorm and Jason were ducking it out and were destroying buildings in the process. That was until they started to scuffle in the air, trying to push and pull on each other, like the brothers they were.
"Why are you, doing this?" Asked Firestorm.
"Because, of, you" grunted Deathstorm.
"Why? Because I was better than you?" Asked Firestorm. Deathstorm roared in anger as he socked Firestorm in the face, sending him flying into a building. He then flew close enough to see Firestorm in the rubble.
"It's always about YOU, isn't it?", asked Firestorm furiously. "Always showing off and being a huge dick to everyone who isn't as good as you. Maybe that's the reason why my mother took a liking to you; because you had confidence. Me? I'm just the nerd in the background hoping to make the world a better place, while YOU got all the glory for your dickhead actions. Now, let's see you try your smack talk now".
"How about less talk, and one BIG smack?!". Supergirl then came up and punched Deathstorm in the side of the head, sending him flying into a building. The other girls then arrived. Just before Deathstorm pulled himself out of the rubble.
"DEMON!", shouted Wonder Woman. "Cease your selfish antics at once, you are outnumbered".
"Outnumbered", laughed Deathstorm. "Outnumbered! I'm more powerful then fucking Superman! You're nothing to me!".
"Then, as man's world's scientist would say", said Wonder Woman. "Let's test that theory". They then charged at each other and a massive fight ensued. During this, Firestorm had an epiphany. Everything that was happening was because of his actions. HE acted like a douchebag. HE teased Jason for so many years. HE created this mess.
"Okay Ronald", said Firestorm. "You fucked this whole mess up, you can unfuck it. If that's even a real word?". He then pulled himself out of the rubble and flew towards the battle. He then fired energy at Deathstorm, getting his attention.
"HEY J.R!", shouted Firestorm. "Didn't mom teach you not to pick on girls?".
"Well then", said Deathstorm with a chuckle. "How about I pick on-". Firestorm then fired a beam of energy that sent him into the road. Firestorm then used his power to transmute the rubble into a tight cage.
"That isn't gonna hold him long", said Firestorm. "I know you don't trust me, but I have. But, I need you to follow it to the letter". The girls just looked at him.
"Please", begged Firestorm. "He's my step-brother. So, at least help me solve my problem".
…
"What's the plan?" Asked Wonder Woman.
Deathstorm got out and flew into the air. "Where are you, Ronnie?!" Roared Deathstorm.
"No Ronnie, here", said a voice. "Can we take a message?". Deathstorm then looked to see Jessica and Zatanna.
"Was Ronnie too scared to face the consequences of his actions?" Asked Deathstorm.
"No", said Jessica. "We just want to contain you". Jessica then used her ring to create a construct of a box to encase Deathstorm in it.
"Try to get out of that" said Zee. Deathstorm smirked as he started to punch the walls of the box. After the fifth punch, the walls started to crack.
"Oh no" said Zee.
"Zee! Quick! The plan!" Said Jessica.
"Oh right", said Zee. "Sekat su ot raelcun rewop tnalp". Using her magic they then teleported themselves inside the nuclear plant. Deathstorm then smashed his way out of the box.
"You brought me back here", said Deathstorm. "Why?".
"To do this", said Jessica. "NOW!". Batgirl then threw some explosives at Deathstorm, which went off, causing him to hit the walk way. Supergirl then punched him six times in the face before Wonder Woman used her lasso to tie him up.
"Let me go" growled Deathstorm.
"Never vile spawn of hades" said Wonder Woman. Firestorm then threw a collection of control rods into a part of Deathstorm's chest that was connected to his powers. Deathstorm then groaned in pain as radiation leaked out.
"Bumblebee! Now!" Shouted Firestorm. Bumblebee then flipped a switch which caused the radiation to be absorbed by the rods. In about three minutes, the fire on Deathstorm's head went out as he fell onto his hands and knees.
"H-how", moaned Deathstorm. "I'm, the, better one".
"He's the thing about being the better one, Jason", said Firestorm before he punched Deathstorm in the face, knocking him out. "It takes more than power".
The police then arrived and Deathstorm was taken away. As the police placed Deathstorm in the armoured truck, the girls noticed that Firestorm looked, guilty.
"You okay?" Asked Batgirl.
"This is all my fault", sighed Firestorm. "If I wasn't such a douchebag, then Jason would be on his way to M.I.T and. *sigh* I don't know what I would do".
"Yeah, well", said Supergirl. "You were a Douchebag". Wonder Woman then elbowed her in the gut.
"Listen Firestorm", said Wonder Woman. "Have you learned from this?".
"Uh, wha?" Asked Firestorm.
"Have you learned from this?" Asked Wonder Woman again.
"I, uh, guess so" said Firestorm.
"Then use what you have learned today to improve yourself tomorrow", said Wonder Woman. "Think, old Ronnie might have lost something. But, NEW Ronnie has gained something".
"And what's that?" Asked Firestorm.
"He knows that he doesn't need to act like the douchebag to be noticed", said Wonder Woman with a soft smile. "And I'm sure your mother is smile from where ever she may be". Firestorm just smiled and hugged Wonder Woman, who returned it.
"Well, if you girls need anything", said Firestorm. "Just call Firestorm, the Nuclear Man". He then flew into the sky and into the night.
"Goodbye Firestorm" said Batgirl.
The next morning.
As the girls left school, Kara caught up with them.
"I heard from some of the others that Ronnie has turned himself around", said Kara. "Apparently he protected Garth from getting bullied by Doris and Leslie. Not to mention he offered to help clean up the sports shed".
"Guess he did learn from last night" said Karen.
"Hey, girls!" Called a voice. The girls looked behind them to see Ronnie coming towards them.
"Ronnie, what's the matter?" Asked Zee.
"You left your bag back at class" said Ronnie as he held up a bag that was coloured pink.
"Oh, thanks Ronnie", said Zee. "That's awfully nice of you".
"What can I say", said Ronnie. "I'm a changed man". He then walked to where Martin was waiting for him.
"Well, I gotta go", said Ronnie as he walked away. "See you guys next week".
"Goodbye Ronnie" they said. Ronnie then got in Martin's car and drove away.
"I guess he has changed" said Jessica.
"I guess he has" said Batgirl.
Next time:
When lightning strikes.
