Bunny raven: yo peeps! I just rebooted my computer and all my files got lost so this chapter may be a little off-track
Amy: --' sometimes I wonder how you became an honor student
Disclaimer: in dreamland maybe
Chapter 25:
A woman screamed loudly as Dr.James raised his gun high in the air.
'Move and you die!' he yelled, his eyes glowing dangerously. The people in the jewellery store all froze and eyed the gun nervously. Dr.james pointed the gun at the shopkeeper who was trembling under his gaze…although he felt extremely guilty and sorry that he had stooped to this level of robbing jewellery stores, he had no choice…
'get ready to die' he said slyly as he pointed the barrel of the gun at his forehead. The old man covered his face with his hands and bent down on his knees in fear. Dr.james laughed inwardly and was about to shoot him when a whizzing red object knocked the gun out of his hands. He whipped around in surprise just in time to see the masked teenager catch the birderang.
'You picked a lousy day to rob a place' he said. Dr.james glared and threw a glass case at them with his telekinesis just as the boy yelled 'titans go!'
'Azrath Metrion Zinthos!' the dark girl yelled and swarms of dark energy swirled around him and firmly grasped his thin body. Dr.james smiled and sent an energy blast (explaining it later!) at the poor girl who screamed faintly and dropped unconscious on impact. Dr.james crouched expertly on the floor as a green rhino came charging out of nowhere and sent him into the opposite wall.
He glared angrily at the green animal and used his telekinetic powers to send him reeling into the red-haired alien who was getting ready to attack him. He smiled and I thought I wouldn't be able to fight them.
He shouldn't have thought that.
A steel boot connected with his jaw and he stumbled into the counter. His red eyes glowed furiously as he turned towards the teenager he had seen yesterday 'easy on the kicks there. You could hurt someone kiddo' the masked teenager glared and whipped out his bo-staff 'the only one whose going to get hurt is you' he retorted and charged at the doctor.
Dr.james quickly got up and started to block the blows with his powers. He could see the cybernetic teenager aim his sonic cannon at them from the corner of his eye…gotta act fast he thought as he blocked yet another blow from the fiery teenager.
A groan escaped from his mouth as he was suddenly knocked down by a painful hit in the stomach and he feared that he might cough up blood.
He stumbled backwards and placed his left hand on the wall for support; his other arm wrapped around his stomach and gazed at the five superheroes in anger. The cyborg had his sonic cannon aimed in his direction with the green changeling right at his side; the red-head was staring at him, her eyes and fists glowing a stunning green, the gothic girl was muttering something as her eyes glowed white and the masked teenager was standing in a fighting pose with his staff in his hands; he could sense the fire burning inside him.
'Surrender! We do not wish to harm you' the orange-skinned girl yelled. Her eyes still glowing. 'Yeah dude, I didn't even get breakfast yet!' the green changeling chimed in and earned a glare from the dark girl.
Dr.james laughed manically which took them all off guard. 'Oh don't expect that so soon' he turned to spiky haired-teenager 'you know robin; slade is missing you'
The four titans eyed their leader nervously and dr.james could sense their reluctance as well as robin's anger which seemed to be coming from him in strong waves.
'What do you know about slade?' he hissed as his hold on the metal bar tightened. Dr.james straightened himself 'as much as you do kid' he replied simply as his eyes glowed a blood red. The titans seemed to hesitate because of the look in his eyes but robin glared daggers at him as if to force him to speak; and dr.james could only laugh at their foolishness.
He Unexpected energy rise inside him and the pain of his injuries were ignored. Suddenly, a strange light erupted from where he was standing and he himself almost lost consciousness because of it. He heard screams and the sounds of bodies falling as the light spread out to only God knows where.
The light finally died down and he was finally able to take a sigh of relief. He looked around to see the unconscious forms of the people around him; the cybernetic teen lay on the floor where a wooden beam had fallen on him, both alien girls were lying under a heap of bricks and the green kid was lying unconscious a few feet away from them. Dr.james smiled with satisfaction to himself and scanned the area. His eyes widened at the sudden hit of realization 'now where did robin go?' he said out loud to himself
When will I learn not to open my big mouth?
He found himself on the floor with force as robin pinned him there with one knee. 'How did you-?' he began when he eyed the yellow/black fabric with hatred. 'Its titanium' robin said as if reading his mind, being successful in making him even more angry than he already was.
With an angry yell he flung the teenager off of him. Robin landed a few meters away with his acrobatic grace and pulled out his bo-staff 'tell me where slade is' he said or rather demanded angrily. Dr.james glared at him 'make me' he said with the stubborn air of a two-year old and finally hitting a nerve.
'I have no time for games. Tell me where slade is and why are you working for him' he said, his staff still ready to strike. Dr.james quickly pulled out a small pellet and smashed it onto the ground, the air became thick with smoke and it was impossible to see through it.
Dr.james could hear the boy cough his lungs out as he secretly made his way towards him with a syringe in his hand; because of his new found powers he was not affected by the smoke.
He quickly stuck the needle into his neck and watched him fall unconscious. Believe it or not boys and girls this was the hardest thing to do, how can you do that to a boy who has a resemblance to your own son?
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Raven groaned as she stood up on shaky knees. Either I need to meditate or the stress is finally getting to me she thought as her vision cleared slowly and she stared in shock at her surroundings.
What in Azar happened here?
The building lay in ruins; wooden beams sprawled everywhere, rubble strewn everywhere and a few shards of glass lay a few meters away, looked like as if a whirlwind had swept through them
What did I miss? She thought and almost yelled in surprise as Starfire hugged the life out of her.
'Friend you are unharmed!' she yelled happily and finally let go. Raven took in deep breaths and eyed her friend 'Starfire what happened? How long have I been out?' the tamaranian hesitated before answering 'I do not know. I awoke a few minutes before you and it seems that the criminal escaped' she grabbed her hand 'let us join friend cyborg' and half-dragged half-pulled her towards the robotic teen.
Cyborg was holding a semi-conscious beast boy when they arrived. 'Raven! Glad to see you're awake' he said gaily upon seeing his dark friend. Raven smiled softly in reply 'cyborg what happened here?'
Cyborg looked down at the floor 'I dunno Rae, all I remember the bright light and then nothing else' raven nodded and then turned to the red head 'where is robin?' Starfire's big green eyes immediately started watering 'we cannot locate friend robin and I fear for his safety'. Cyborg put a reassuring hand on the tamaranian's shoulder 'don't worry star, everything is going to be fine' she nodded and looked at him with a smile 'thank you for your comfort friend'
A loud siren quickly caught everyone's attention and all three of them stared at the number of ambulances and fire-trucks skidding to a stop at the curb. 'c'mon yall lets go help' said cyborg suddenly taking command and he and the awakening beast boy went off in one direction as raven and Starfire took different sides in order to cover it up faster.
Please hang in there boy wonder the azrathian thought desperately… please.
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She groaned as she flung the fallen wall off its victim. The shaking man smiled at her gratefully 'th-thankyou so much' he stuttered. Starfire smiled kindly at him 'no problem sir. Please go towards the nearest ambulance and tell me if you need more assistance' he nodded and quickly sprinted off.
The tamaranian gazed around her when something caught her eye. A shiny metallic stick lying a few feet away.
She quickly flew towards it and held it in her hands; she knew who it belonged to, she had seen him fight with it so many times…
Her eyes watered and she fell to her knees oh robin where are you? She yelled inwardly at herself as she let tears fall freely from her emerald eyes.
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'You know I am completely against this sir!'
'Yes Benson but-'
'This has gone far enough! Hes just a child! You should've never made a deal with this madman in the first place'
'Yes but-!'
'This is dreadful! You must call it off'
'You know I can't do that Benson'
'But you must!'
Dr.James gave a frustrated sigh and frowned at his assistant 'slade is not the type of a person to just let it go Benson!'
Dr.Benson gave him a wounded look 'but sir, look at him! He is just a child! Only God-knows what slade will do to him' he looked at the teen's unconscious form lying on the medical bed in sorrow.
Dr.James frowned, an unexpected feeling rising in his chest 'I cant fight slade and you know that! Please Benson, its hard enough as it is, don't make me suffer again'
'But' his assistant began but was quickly silenced by an angry frown from his superior 'im going t go inform slade. Keep an eye on him' he finished and quickly left, not waiting for a reply
Dr.Benson sighed and flopped down on the chair beside the bed. he looked at the masked teenager in despair … he looked so much like Chris…
-flashback-
'ok Chris, I want you to meet a friend of mine' Dr.James said happily
Dr.Benson knelt down and ruffled the kid's hair 'hey Chris, im Dr.Benson' the small boy looked at him with brilliant blue-green eyes 'hello sir'.
Dr.Benson smiled 'how old are you?'.
'7 sir'
'Don't call me sir kid, it makes me feel old' he laughed. Chris smiled at him warmly and then glanced at his father 'May we see the big machines now?'
Dr.James laughed heartily 'sure Chris' he looked at his friend 'well what you think? Is he a chip off the old block or what?'
'He is all right' he replied 'c'mon Chris, ill show you the machines while daddy gets us something to eat'
'But im not allowed to eat junk food' he said innocently. 'my treat then' he winked, making the boy grin in a sly manner. Dr.James mock-frowned at the pair but after the puppy-dog face Chris gave him he eventually gave in.
'I hate it when he does that' he said to Dr.Benson as Chris started jumping excitedly.
-End flashback-
James had changed since the accident…after the death of his family he started stealing and like the loyal friend he was he followed him, determined to help but now…he looked at his hands accusingly…he never stopped him and this was the result.
'I know someday im going to lose it' he said out loud.
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'Have you completed your task?' slade asked with interest, his one eye as cold as ever.
Dr.James nodded mechanically; Slade sounded happy and surprised…did he doubt his abilities?
'Very well doctor. I shall come to collect him tomorrow but in the meantime, im sending you something which will keep him from escaping' came the reply.
He raised an eye brow; surely slade trusted him enough to keep a mere teenager from escaping? But before he could retaliate the screen had already turned black.
To think I would've gotten used to this by now he thought wearily. His shoulders sagged and he felt sadness tug at his heart why am I doing this? Emily would not have liked me with this occupation, nor would the kids…he felt a wave wash of guilt wash over him, what was he to do?
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Bunnyaven: Dr.James kinda reminds me of myself…double minded. By the way im sorry for not updating, I have to pay more attention to my studies so ill update every week, please read and review and tell me my mistakes because I bet I have a lot of typos in this one…man I think I just became more sensible…
Signing out,
Bunnyaven.