Everyone was huddled around a hologram of the city. There were two red dots on the south side. Their targets. Geo tunneled in on them. Only one of the accomplices was known, and his face was shown on another screen. Geo wanted to curl up in a ball when he saw who it was. Another demon.
"These two have been causing havoc for the past few days. While there's been a slow uptick in crime, these two seemed to have planned this from the start," explained Robin.
"I recognize the one on screen," said Cyborg. "Geo and I had a patrol one night a few months ago, and recorded this dude's data."
Several bars appeared under his mug shot. All variables that went into someone's power level. His were all higher than average. Geo's hand began to shake a little. This was not going to be easy.
Robin nodded, "I figured he'd rear his ugly head sooner or later. However, his buddy complicates things. If they're both equal strength, then prepare your minds for a beatdown."
The air grew solemn like they were at a funeral. If all six of them couldn't defeat two enemies, then the League would have to step in. Everyone was thinking the same thing. Their job was on the line. None so much as Geo's.
"With that said, I've downloaded a plan onto your comms," said Robin.
"But can't we at least hash out a plan here?" Interrupted Geo. "I can't help but think we're setting ourselves up for failure."
Robin came around the table, and placed both hands on Geo's shoulders. Robin must have felt the tension in his voice. "Geo, bud we've all been through this countless times. Not to mention the two of us are the most experienced supers we've got on this team. Plus you're a Sayian! Take pride in your heritage and fight like legends! You can get through this mission!"
Geo's own pride swelled within him. Every word that came out of Robin's mouth was always genuine, one way or the other. With his belief in hand, Geo followed the rest of the Titans outwards to face one of his toughest enemies in the last few years.
The streets of Jump City were crowded no matter where you went during the night. Considered by tourist experts to be the 'Vegas of the Midwest,' it was a prime spot if you were a go-getter early twenty something young professional. It was also a prime location for villains. These guys however, were tourists.
Geo's part of the plan was simple. He'd be in the air with Raven and Starfire searching for places to cut the demons off. The other three would lure them out in the open. So far, no demons had been spotted.
Geo cleared his mind, and tried to search for their aura's. While demons could hide their power, their aura's were different than humans.
"Raven, have you sensed anything yet?" Asked Geo.
She shook her head. "I've been trying to sense them, but they're being difficult."
"Maybe if we raise our own power levels then they'd come to us?" Asked Starfire.
Geo shrugged. "It's worth a shot. Demons are attracted to power levels. We can't resist a fight."
The trio passively raised their power, and waited. Sooner or later one or both would show up. Based on their power, Geo figured they were ambitious. And ambitious demons made stupid decisions. He hoped this would be their last.
He didn't even have time to finish the thought, because the two trouble makers were speeding their way towards them. Geo nearly threw up when he sensed their power level. There was a good chance theirs was hidden while the data was being collected.
"We might have made a slight miscalculation on their power," said Geo sheepishly.
"Yeah, no shit," growled Raven. "If it was one, we'd be scratched up badly, but still alive. I don't know how we're going to handle two of them as long as we're split up like this."
"We can power through! As long as we find our friends we will be fine!" Said Starfire.
"Star, it's great you have that attitude, but we're on different ends of the city. It'll take about ten minutes for us to reach, and by that point the fight will have long been over," said Raven.
"Well then let us try to beat them in five!" Cheered Starfire.
They met face to face above an open field not too far outside of town. Geo figured a spot where little damage would be done was the smartest battleground.
The demons were wearing the same red sash around their fighting clothes.
"So, Geo what does the red sash mean?" Asked Raven as if she were reading his mind.
"It means we're very high ranking members of the Legionnaires," said one. "I am Dek, and this is my right hand man Zek."
"Creative," quipped Raven rolling her eyes.
"Not so fast little lady," said Zek. "You've got a quick mouth, but can you back it up? There's only one way to find out." The monster's smile sent shivers down Geo's spine.
"Hold on a minute Zek. Those two shouldn't concern us. What we want is the traitor," growled Dek.
The two locked eyes, and Geo found himself shaking even more. His past was catching up to him.
"Geo, what do they mean by traitor?" Asked Starfire. She had a worried look on her face, and was close to tears. Raven remained calm, but Geo could feel her anger.
"Well, you guys know that I'm one-third demon right?" He took a few quick breaths before continuing. "It's about time that I came clean and say I was born in hellworld."
"Hellworld?" Shouted Raven. "No wonder you're on thin ice with Batman! If he'd known that you'd never be on the team."
Geo nodded much to Raven's shock. "Yes, I wouldn't be here right now if I had told the truth. Bat's obsession with demons is honestly too much. I made it out alright, didn't I?"
Raven shook her head in disgust. "Did you really turn out okay though? You're a nice kid outside of the battlefield, but during it you're a monster. There's a reason Batman doesn't want you around, no matter your regular personality."
Geo began to feel his rage boil. "Raven, why would you say something like that to your own teammate right before a battle!" Uncontrollable rage filled his heart. He was proving both Raven, and Bruce right, but he didn't care. He swung with all his might. He wanted to hurt her.
Raven dodged, having anticipated the attack. She fired an energy beam, but Starfire deflected it.
"Both of you stop!" Pleaded Starfire. "You two are not each other's enemy! They are," she pointed towards the demons. "Please think about your next action carefully!"
Raven sighed, "Starfire I'm willing to give you this one. I'll pull Robin in for a meeting afterwards, but for now we fight together."
She extended her hand out, but Geo ignored it. Partially because he was trying to soothe his extreme anger. And partially in spite.
"Aww isn't that sweet Zek," said Dek mocking Starfire's voice. "They're using the power of friendship to ease all tension. Well I've got news for you hun," Dek raised his power level. "Demon's ain't got no time for friends."
Dek struck first, hitting Starfire with a powerful kick to the stomach. Starfire countered, and they were locked in.
"Geo, you fight the other one, I'm going to call back up!" Said Raven.
"Not so fast," said Zek hurling his body towards the witch. He slammed into Raven so hard that her impact left a small crater on the ground.
Struggling to get up, Raven wasn't prepared for his next body slam. Geo raced down towards her before Zek could land another blow. Even though Geo was six inches shorter, he blocked Zek's kick with all his might, canceling out the demon's energy. Zek smiled, and completed a roundhouse kick which flung Geo back.
"You bitch!" Growled Geo as he wiped blood off his face. He powered up to eighty percent, and flung himself at the rival. Zek dodged without much effort, and returned the favor. This time, Geo was ready for the counter, and landed a gut punch.
"Nice knuckles you got kid!" Mocked Zek. "Maybe in a hundred years you'll be promoted to private." Zek landed several blows to the head, temporarily knocking Geo out.
He woke up a few minutes later to see Starfire and Raven holding their own. Raven had a few scratches on her, but Star looked like she was just warming up. His mind paralized him from taking action. Would it be better to wait it out until one messed up? Fighting was a rhythm sport. If he interfered then the bad guys could have the upper hand. Though if he left to get Robin and the guys, they lost their numerical advantage. When Starfire went down with a thud, he knew what the answer was.
He surged to meet Dek, and the two were locked in combat. They were evenly matched, and Geo figured Dek was just toying with him. There was no way he was going to be killed. No, these two were charged with the responsibility to bring him back to hell alive.
However, after a while Dek's power slowly increased to the point it was out of Geo's league. He was getting constantly pummeled, and with each blow it was getting harder to fight back. Finally, after one final gut punch, Geo decided he'd had enough.
He felt a surge of power flow throughout his entire body. This was a power he had not felt in quite a few years. Even though he was a bit rusty, Geo had never felt this much confidence before. After a few swings, it was clear he could keep up with both demons. Maybe even at the same time.
"You've got a lot of nerve kid. Though I should warn you that I'm a right hand," said Dek. He shoved his fist into Geo's stomach.
As the impact of the punch subsided, Geo felt all of his confidence sap out of his body. It was like he gave up the fight, and slammed towards the ground next to a barely conscious Starfire.
"Pathetic," said Dek. He spit on the ground near Geo, and began to drag him by his collar. With his remaining strength he tried to fight, but flopped around more like a fish than a Sayian. "Hey Zek, we've got our guy let's get on out of here."
Zek obeyed, and followed his partner. Before being knocked out, Geo could see Raven calling for help.
