Mike Kromer: Yep, it is coming!
R. Vital: Yeah, their vayca is kinda... not as fun.
B.E.A.T.N: You mixed up the brothers. It is GREGOR and Vincent. Brion is Geo-Force, not the king who is getting married.
Shooting Star Dragon 3000: Oh, probably.
Here are some reviews answered by Ghost:
Shooting Star Dragon 3000: Yeah, if they survive it'd going to make the wedding pictures something to talk about.
B.E.A.T.N: Thanks, we did our best with this one. And yes, Vincent and Gregor make a good couple.
R. Vital: Yeah, things are a mystery ready to be unravelled.
Mike Kromer: Yeah, things are going more 'Heart' in the coming chapters.
Co-Writter: GhostKaiser23
Artist: GhostKaiser23, he goes by Hangman12 on Deviantart. Either look him up, or go to my profile to see links to all of his official work for this story
Disclaimer: Cartoon Network owns Ben 10 or Teen Titans
AUTHORS NOTE
Hello guys, hey
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Here we go!
Next chapter of the wedding arc!
Also, a few announcements. Some simple ones but yeah.
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I have been diagnosed with severe depression and severe anxiety. Like, boarderline can not work/danger of taking my own life levels. I am not at risk of the latter, however, thanks to my family and a firm support network, including Ghost.
However because of lifestyle changes, as well as the fact I can not yet leave my current job for a better one... I need to be honest.
I will still be doing my best to upload this story every week. However I may need an occasional 'cheat week' and skip and upload. So we may be going down from 4 uploads a month to 3, when it comes to this story. And if a month is especially bad, I may only upload twice in that month.
I am just being honest and open with you guys here, and explaining potential missed uploads for the future. Especially as these skips would be completely unplanned and I would not be announcing them when they happen.
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The second part of the Kamen Rider Revised series that Ghost and I have been writting has started up. The first chapter of Kamen Rider Zero One Revised was published this past Wednesday (September 1st 2021) and it will be uploaded every week on Wednesday until it is finished.
Check it out if you haven't.
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If any of you are Digimon fans, Ghost and I are planning a redo of Digimon Adventure Tri in our own style. Keep your eyes out for that in the next few months.
Anyway, on with the story!
James' Harem 2
Chapter 67
Assassination Attempt at the Royal Wedding
"Does this suit me?" James asked, as he was putting on a suit
"I think it suits you quite well, Dear." Kori smiled, playing into the 'hoity-toity' accent and teasing him. She was wearing a rather simple and nice light purple dress than ended at her knees, with some small heels.
"You're just teasing me now." James chuckled as he heard that. "Kom, are you and the kids dressed?"
"They're not getting into their clothes." Kom responded.
"Need some help?" he asked
"Yes, please. They've got too much of 'Tennyson' in them." Kom answered, making her husband laugh.
"Oh now that's just mean!" James laughed, approaching and following her. In the bedroom, the kids were half-dressed, wearing trousers and vests to cover their bodies, but they weren't up for wearing the tight suits or fancy dresses that they were required to wear.
"Daddy, please don't make us wear these. They're too tight." Beatriz begged
"Come on kiddos, we need to look good for your uncles wedding." He commented soothingly
"Can we at least have the top button undone?" Alexia asked
"You can buddy, yeah." James nodded
"Thank you." Each of them responded as they felt little more comfortable putting on their fancy clothes.
The two daughters still didn't like the dresses though
"Look, it's just for today. Okay? It'll be over before you know it and we'll have fun after it. Okay?" James compromised with them. "I promise. Plus if you behave, you can have ice cream on the trip home!"
The three kids, Beatriz, Alexia and Alya all flew to their feet and composed themselves to be on their best behaviour. "Yes Daddy!" They cheered
"That's my kids." He smiled and hugged them. "Right, let's go see if everyone else is ready."
"I am." Tara commented. Walking in, Tara was wearing a flowing green and gold dress, all befitting a princess as her hair was pinned back by a tiara.
"Whoa~!" The kids looked in awe.
"You look amazing." Kom commented.
"Real royal." James said with a proud smile
"Thanks. It feels like it's been a lifetime that I've worn something this royal." She explained, giving a quick 'princess spin' to show off her gown.
"Want to go check the others? They're probably ready themselves." Tara commented as she returned to her feet.
"Sounds good." James responded.
The family all left their room, going to join their friends, seeing each of them wearing their respective suits and dresses. "Whoa, you guys clean up well." Rachel smirked as she saw them.
"As do you." He winked back
Rachel was wearing a blue gown with a ruby in the chest area, her shoulders were covered while the bottom of her dress went down to her feet. "Tease."
"Are the others okay?" Kori asked as they saw the others approach them
"We're doing alright." Duela responded, walking out and held her belly.
"Just a few weeks left." Dick said casually with a grin
Duela was wearing a lilac dress, to make sure she didn't 'twin' with Kori or Kom and had a red corsage on her wrist.
Dick was wearing a smart black suit, but had a red tie around his neck and polished black shoes.
And finally Cass was wearing a sunshine yellow dress that reached her knees with a yellow flower in her hair and black shoes
...
"Take a picture. Take a picture. Takeittakeittakeit!" Duela gushed over her daughter.
Click
"There." Dick smiled... Before a lightning bolt zoomed around the room
Click
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"There!" Bart grinned as he came to a stop, holding two cameras
Cass was blushing up a storm as she felt put on the stage, but it wasquite nice.
"So, where are the others?" Rachel asked.
"Ahem. My friends." Garfield spoke respectfully... and he cleaned up very well. Wearing a black suit and white button shirt, his hair was neatly combed after much effort, wearing a bow tie. He looked like he walked out of a spy film. "The best-dressed guy among us." And gestured to Victor.
Walking out, arm in arm with his girlfriend and their daughter by their feet; Victor, Sarah and Scarlett wearing their very best. Victor was wearing a navy blue/near-black suit and trousers a white button shirt and a blue tie, not wearing shoes because of his robotic feet.
Sarah was wearing a sequined silver and blue night-dress, flat blue shoes, wearing a simple necklace around her neck and her hair tied back in a bun.
Scarlett was in a powder blue frilly dress, her wavy black hair styled to her neck, wearing a pair of flat blue shoes.
"Thanks Gar." Sarah smiled
"You're a good hype-man, dude." Victor chuckled.
"I try." he bowed
"Are we ready to go?" Jay asked as he and Joan walked out along with the remaining Justice League members in their own dresses and suits.
"Yeah." James nodded
"Let's go, everyone. My brother's waiting." Tara spoke, taking James' hand.
"Right." he smiled
The group all followed together, formally and looking at the decor and the chapel area where Gregor and Vincent were to be married.
...
"Is that Luthor?" James blinked
"... What the F... lip's he doing here?" Duela censored herself as she saw the multi-billionaire.
"If he's here, it can't be good." Dick added.
"What's Gregor thinking bringing that guy here?" Jaime added.
"What is wrong?" Brione commented, standing near the group in a brown tuxido
"Brion, as your family... What the heck is Luthor doing here!?" James whisper hissed.
"Mr Luthor is an invited guest." Brion answered in confusion and tried to clarify. "He's asked to trade with the country for new technologies and housing." And he was pulled aside by the others to make sure they weren't heard or spotted.
"This is Lex Luthor! How have you not heard of him?" Dinah responded. "Superman fights him almost weekly with how much pain Luthor inflicts."
"No, that can't be right. We would've heard something about that; are you sure this is the same Luthor?" Brion responded, giving Lex the benefit of the doubt.
"I'd recognise that ego-centric monster anywhere." Shayera responded.
"That's impossible. Everywhere trades with Luthor and speak very highly of him." Brione frowned
...
And suddenly everyone felt worry, this shouldn't be like that
'Oh shit.' Was the collective thought among the adults in the area, aside from the kids who looked at their parents and friends in worry.
"Look, even if he's this 'dangerous person' you claim he is; we can't exclude him, there are trade agreements and people counting on his innovations to help this country." Brion answered. "But he has visited Markovia on numerous occasions and has been nothing but a gentleman."
James frowned as he looked at the others. Everyone realised it, quickly and all together. They all worked out what was going on at the same time, and a simple glance told the others the exact same. They all knew it.
Someone was hiding Luthor's activity in America from the rest of the world
"What are we going to do?" Garfield asked.
"... Play it cool." Dick answered. "We enjoy the wedding and we keep an eye out."
"Seriously? We're just letting this happen?" Victor asked.
"We're in a room filled with royalty, business people and heroes IN another country." James understood. "If any of us go in and cause a scene it could be taken as an act of war on Markovia or against the guests here. This sucks, but Dick's right."
"Okay... we'll play it cool." Dawn and Holly answered since they were 'Hawk and Dove' and could use their powers to keep a level head around here.
"I'm glad you all are taking this seriously." Brion answered as they began to disperse "But please, don't-"
"We won't ruin Gregor's wedding, brother." Tara reassured.
Brion sighed in relief and nodded. "Thank you."
Each of the Titans and members of the League split up into small groups of at least three, or in the case with the kids more than three. "It seems almost every rich person in the world is here." Sarah commented, feeling a little intimidated.
"It's alright, Sarah." Victor reassured her.
"Outside Bruce Wayne." Dick commented, wearing his mask
"Didn't he want to come?" Sarah asked.
"He said there was business in Gotham he couldn't afford to miss." Dick explained.
"I see." another member of the group nodded
And that was when the familiar wedding music started up
"Oh, here we go, it's starting!" Each person spoke, getting into their seats. It wasn't the first some had been too, but it was going to be a momentous one.
Tara was seated at the front, being there for her brother and her future husband; Brion was sitting next to her as the best man, James and his friends and family behind them. The rich and influential people were on the opposite side, with Lex sitting near the front while some more of the other people were behind him.
Walking down the aisle was Gregor, wearing the regal Markovian uniform for a prince to be crowned king and to be married in. He was wearing the regal Markovian colours, royal red with gold trim, wearing a blue sash around his shoulder and waist. He was a picture of royalty and pride, he was so happy.
Tara saw her brother in his wedding suit, smiling as he was going towards the future of his life.
As Gregor stood at the front ready and waiting for his fiance and future husband, the music changed to bring out said person. Everyone stood up out of respect as they heard the music and looked behind them as they saw Vincent walking out.
The man was in a fetching and sleek white suit with his head held high. As he walked down the aisle, Gregor was nervous but elated. Especially with many of his friends and family there.
"Wait... James." Megan frowned as she suddenly grabbed his hand, squeezing it.
"What's wrong, Megan?" James whispered, leaning subtly to her.
"I can hear... Someone." She admitted
"Someone not here?" James whispered.
"Yes. I don't know where, there's too many here." Megan whispered.
"Dearly beloved, we're gathered here today..." The priest began the ceremony.
"... What's that smell?" Garfield whispered
"Smell?" Victor whispered. "Gar, you didn't-"
"Not that smell. Something else" Garfield hissed. "People. And... Something else."
"Something... In the ground." Tara frowned, as Gregor noticed it to. The two geomancer's feeling it together.
"... The water in the air. That way. It's heating up." Garth explained as his eyes shon with a blue energy
"What's wrong?" Dawn frowned, almost every Titan near by trying to put the pieces together
...
"No way..." Thad mumbled
...
"If there is anyone who believes these two should not be wed, speak now or forever hold your peace." The priest commented
"IT'S A BOMB!" Thaddeus yelled as he spring from his seat, getting the attention of everyone in the chapel "Everyone! It's a bomb! Kid Flash, get everyone out!"
"Already on it!" Bart said, a blur of red lightning
FLASH!
"I'llhelpto!" James called, in his new speedster form known as WingSpeed
"What is going on here?!" Gregor snapped as James and Bart where moving at super speed, getting everyone out of the building
"Weneedtoevacuateeveryone!" James called out as he grabbed both the king and groom, zooming out so they were safe.
Jay and Bart were immediately on it, taking this serious as this was happening. The three used their speed well, executing the venue... A moment before it was enveloped with flames
People screamed as the explosion destroyed the chapel and all that was inside. One altar, eighteen twenty-foot stained glass windows, several hundred chairs... but not a single fatality.
ZOOM!
"Iseveryonealright?" James called out, though the blast radius of the bomb was large and debris was flung around.
"Wegoteveryoneout." Bart responded
"Nice call Thad, as might not have been able to get everyone without your forewarning. Especially as we wouldn't have had James backing us up. Proud of you, buddy." Jay praised
Thad felt the wind out of his sails... he saved people. This was different, not unwelcomed but... it threw him for a loop. He mattered...
Up on a hill, a yellow figure frowned down at them "Damn." It growled to itself, red sparks coming from him. "He's not being true to himself." His form seemed to be... Almost fuzzy. Like he was glitching out of reality itself "I will bring you back, Thaddeus. You will be a better Zoom for that lacklustre Flash." The figure promised before he vanished, without any lightning, in the blink of an eye
"What the hell is going on?!" Luthor snapped
"I-I don't know." Gregor answered, looking at his guests and his betrothed. "Vincent, are you alright?"
"I'm fine. Just shaken." He responded, his suit still scuffed and scattered with dust.
"Someone planted a bomb in the chapel, it looks like an assassination attempt." Bart explained.
"A really frigging sloppy one." Roy added, holding Lian close.
"Radiation." Victor said as his robotic eye got to work... And suddenly his skin turned pale
"What's wrong, buddy?" Garfield asked
"Now that I'm looking for it ... I see several larger areas of the same time of radiation all over the place. There are more bombs. Enough ... To blow Markovia off the map." Victor explained bitterly and clearly worried
"WHAT?!" The denizens cried in terror as they heard that.
"Is there any pattern or something to find them?" James asked.
"It's all in public locations. It's like whoever's doing this is going to kill as many people as possible!" Victor answered. "Markovia's a literal blast zone!"
"We've got to disarm those bombs." Dick immediately got into action. "We'll split into three teams. One for evacuation, and two for locating and disarming the bombs."
"We also need to find the bomber." Victor commented "These things are remote controlled."
"Meaning they can't be far." Kom added.
"James, you and Bart are the fastest." Joan commented.
"We need four. Maybe five teams." James commented
"Yeah, you're right." Dick admitted
"Shayera looks like we're going to be 'damage control'." Dinah commented.
"I'll look after the kids." Roy spoke up. "I'm not going to do much here."
"I shall stay as well." Donna nodded "Since we may need protection."
"Good idea." Dick answered.
While this was happening, Brion was worried... bombs in their city? How? How was this possible? They had guards stationed. They had people everywhere, and yet their country was in danger?! He grabbed his forehead, his country was attacked by an unknown assassin and felt like he had failed. Where were the MetaHuman guards at their respective stations? Did something terrible happen to them? "Damn it all." Brion growled, before turning to the League. "I'm protecting my brother. If this is an attack, I have to protect them."
"Yeah, yeah, me to!" Tara nodded seriously, her eyes narrowing darkly
"Then we've got our jobs. Let's go." James spoke, the group split up and went on their ways. The kids followed Roy, Cassandra and Joan, since they could be trusted to watch them.
*elsewhere*
Cheshire was shaking in the cave, the explosion that went off dove deep into her heart. She knew for a fact... everything was sealed. Her boyfriend. Her fate...Everything.
"The castle and the surrounding areas have been destroyed." A voice said from behind her "The other bombs are set to go off."
"You seem happy to do this... Bane."
"Of course I am." The voice appeared and showed a hulking luchador-mask-wearing tanned-skin man. The mask was mainly black, but the face was a plain white-skull design with pointed 'ears' and red lensed eyes. He was wearing a black leotard with straps containing wires and weaponry, the wires seemed to be connected to his back and skull, a black utility belt and combat boots, black fingerless gloves with silver knuckles. "This is an opportune moment, while the Bat is dealing with a distraction, we will pull off the greatest plot in the world." He responded, his voice sounding like it had a distortion device over it.
"You and your bloody bat obsession." she frowned
"You have yourself an obsession," Bane responded. "Involving 'heroes'." That caught Cheshire off guard for a moment as she turned around. "Don't be surprised. Many members of the Underworld know of your fling with Red Arrow."
"Yes... Red Arrow. That was years ago." She mumbled
"And now you've set your sights on this new 'hero'; Tennyson, was it?" Bane responded.
"I've had one or two clashes with him." She responded
"Ah, I see. Just remember... You cannot change who you are." Bane answered cryptically.
"What's that supposed to mean?" She glared
"Come now. There's no need to get enraged. Trained as an assassin, live as one. No matter how much you pretend to put away, there is no denying that you are a killer."
"Says the guy addicted to steroids." She spat but didn't deny what he said
Bane remained silent as Cheshire commented that about him. His dependence on the vile green liquid inside his bloodstream and in the specialised canisters on his person. "Let us get back to work."
*with James*
Jay 10 flew through the air in a new transformation
It looked to be a humanoid owl; it had a long feathery tail, large yellow eyes behind a pair of mechanised goggles that seemed to retract onto his helmet, pointed eyebrows that looked like horns and wearing a navy blue jumpsuit to contrast against his white and silver feathers. His large silvery wings were on his back giving him freedom for his arms and legs, which were black scaled talons. His beak was curved and dark yellow, as his eyes darted around looking down from above. His eyes had a few glowing dots around them as his pupils dilated and shifted in strange ways, almost like a camera.
James focused on scanning the dozens of miles above the country's skyline, using Victor's coordinates to pinpoint their exact locations and disarm them.
WHOOSH!
His eyes where like cameras, trying to locate the bombers. Looking through every spectrum of vision possible 'This form, it's incredible. I can't let up now.' He thought, keeping his eyes on the ground.
*elsewhere*
Down on the ground, the Titans and League were split up, and we see Bart on the trail of one of the bombs. He had a small tracker in his hand, something that Victor had created
'Signal's getting stronger!' Bart thought intensely as he ran, going into one of the denser areas where the bomb was located.
Using his molecular vibration speed, Bart was phasing through objects to make a more comprehensive search through the city. He was rushing through buildings and out of Markovia's captial city
'The residential areas! If a bomb explodes here, it'll wipe out a fifth of the population!' Bart realised, contacting the others on his communicator.
*With Dinah*
The group here were collecting evidence among the people who were attending, this whole scenario was too complex just to assassinate just the royal family. This erasing of Markovia was planned too perfectly. There was way these bombers didn't have an inside source. Not with THAT much firepower
"Whoever this is...they need resources, they need insider information and detailed locations." The detectives thought together.
"Meaning we need to look at billionaires and villains." Dick whispered.
"Psimon is an obvious one." Jinx whispered, pointing at the person in question.
"Who?" Dinah asked.
"An asshole we knew back in HIVE. The guy gave me the creeps." Karen answered. "From what I heard, he is in charge of Bialya nowadays."
"Of course there is also Luthor." Dick sighed
"Luthor's a good fit. But it wouldn't be in his 'best interests' to blow up a frigging nation!" Dinah commented.
"And then... Savage." Shayera glared.
"I'm sorry; who?" Duela asked in confusion.
"Yeah, I've never heard of him." Dick pointed out
"Vandal Savage, that man there." Shayera pointed to the man with slicked-back black hair. "He's a war-mongering immortal that has lived for centuries."
"Never heard of him." Duela commented.
"He's very good at hiding himself. He's been giving the League grief for years." Dinah answered.
"Hmm... Maybe? I could probably." Megan whispered to herself as they talked.
"But why would anyone do this?" Dick frowned
"Really? It's obvious." Thad commented, catching everyone's attention... And annoyance
"What do you mean it's obvious?" Duela glared motherly. "And do not condescend us in the explanation, young man."
"There have always been rumours of Markovia having several large deposits of Kryptonite all over the place from a meteor storm back around the time the first Supergirl arrived." Thad explained "Plus being the sole survivor of an attack like this would draw more sympathy in the global scale, so Luthor could get better trade deals. And he would appear in a weakened state, drawing out some of his enamies who decide to take advantage of the situation only got him to take them down in the opening. Luthor's motivation is clear."
"But what about the others?" Dinah asked
"For Savage it would be simple, getting rid of the competition." Thad shrugged "Everyone knows that Markovia has been climbing as a global power the past few years. And as for Psimon? Bialya has been rumoured to be growing a super human army. And Markovia has the largest meta human population outside America. So nuke the place and take the survivors as refugees."
"Okay, that makes sense in all this. But what can we do?" Dick asked.
"I tried to scan their minds." Megan offered. "But... something's wrong. I can't get a good read on them."
"What do you mean?" Shayera frowned
"Psimon is a powerful psychic. He's put up mental barriers around his mind, even if I expanded and enhanced my powers, he would be alerted or at worse, I would affect people in his immediate surrounding." Megan began to explain. "Luthor has something that is dispersing my powers on his person, I can't get a read from him. And Savage... his mind is warped. He's so old and hellbent he has reinforced his mind from outside influence."
"... So, to sum up: Insane psychic, insane billionaire and insane immortal." Duela responded, making Megan nod.
"Hey, Thad, how did you work out their motivations?" Karen asked
"Guys. I'm Bart's EVIL twin." He deadpanned as that was the only answer he felt he needed to say
...
"You acknowledged him as your brother." Dick commented proudly, pointing out the progress he had already made
Thad blinked in shock, realising what he just said. "I-I just-. It's not that I like him as a brother." He muttered and kicked the dirt... such a Tsundere making everyone smirk, knowing they needed to investigate each mad man individually now
*With James*
James' scan had now covered three-fifths of the country, his new alien was working well as a scout and spy. Granted, it was a very conspicuous spy. Although he guested it was more of a tracker than anything
'Focus, James. Focus. Where could that bomber be?' He thought, looking around. 'They can't be far, those bombs need to be remotely controlled and can't just be outside the country. They need... Cover. Close location.' He thought to himself...and saw heat signatures with his scouting vision. "There!" He rushed down, a rainbow light coming off his feathers as he flew faster. Abilities he would need to look into later
There was a flash of yellow as he landed, changing into another alien on impact He turned into a metallic snake-like figure, webbed claws and a finned tail, a cobra-like crown on his neck to cover his head, his eyes were a bright yellow with red circles; between the slats of his body glowed a strange orange glow that looked like eyes. He had landed in front of a small building, which looked completely ordinary
"You sure this is the right place?" Dawn asked
"Hssh, looksss are deceiving." This new form hissed like a serpent as his eyes peered through and saw heat signatures coming from within.
"Is the hissing necessary?" Holly asked as she and the others landed.
"Haa. Part of thisss alien'sss biology. Can't help it." James answered. "Ssssnake'sssss don't do thissss for fun, ya know."
"Well, at least save it for later then." Holly joked "Would probably feel great between my-"
"Not now, Hawk!" Dawn deadpanned
"Yeah, don't wanna know that." Hank added
"Is this how your family all have fun?" Kimiyo asked as she floated down next to Hank.
"This... Err. Is not a regular thing, Kimiyo." Hank responded. "My sisters get like that around their boyfriend sometimes though."
"I see. Well, it's good to know that your sisters' boyfriend is open-minded." Kimiyo smirked.
"But, huh?" Dawn blushed as she heard that.
"So... How many in there, James?" Holly asked.
"Haa... A few. They look armed." James responded.
"Well, we can take them!" Danny Chase smirked
"We've got to have a plan though, if we go in guns blazing, we'll be killed." Dawn commented.
"Some of us." Static mumbled nervously
"It'll be alright, Ssstatic." James answered, keeping his eyes on the building. "We're going in together." Opening his mouth wide, a quiet ringing could be heard... And suddenly the building began to shake
"Ultra sonic vibrations!" Danny and Kimiyo gasped
"Nice." Cir-El blushed "Such a lovely singing voice."
As the building began to crumble, the insiders had to evacuate, going outside and leaping to the next buildings.
"Over there!" Danny called out, he, Static, Hawk and Dove flew up
The group quickly got to work, surrounding the small army of mercinaries and lead by a few clear super villains
"It'ssss all ove-Jade?!" James hissed as he approached the group, only to freeze
"Good to see you again, lover." Cheshire nodded as she made sure to secure her mask, drawing her sai "Been a while."