Disclaimer: Last time you'll here this one. I DON'T OWN TEEN TITANS! At least, the last time for this story.
This is it. The last chapter for this story. I've had this planned from the beginning everyone, so I'm sorry if you didn't expect it. I'd summarize the battle, but if I did that, there'd only be two sentences. This is a medium fight scene by my standard, but I will do my best to make it a good one. Ta.
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Gene flew along the water silently, seeing smoke rising from somewhere in town. He flew up at an angle to get a fix on the location and after gaining as much altitude as he could and still breathe right, he flew at the opposite angle straight toward the smoke with Raven and Starfire following closely.
"Gene? Where are you? I've lost sight of you above the city." Cyborg was calling Gene on the communicator he gave him the night before. It was noon and they were closing in on the bank Cinderblock and Overload were robbing.
"I'm enroute to the bank. I can see a large glowing skeletal creature and a large concrete golem." Gene spoke quickly, not wanting to take his eyes off his targets. "There seems to be a large purple blob there as well. Please advise."
"That's Plasmus! Take one of them out now! They can fuse into something huge and I don't think anyone wants to see that!" Cyborg put the pedal to the floor, desperate to keep the trio from fusing.
"Will do. Grimscythe, out." Cyborg turned the corner to see the Starfire attacking Overload while Raven pelted Plasmus with debris from the area. Grimscythe was nowhere to be seen. He slammed on the brakes as the others piled out of the car and attacked the duo, Cinderblock nowhere to be seen as well.
Inside the bank, Grimscythe was fighting Cinderblock with ease, dodging effortlessly while taunting the concrete menace.
"Come on. I've seen mud with faster reflexes." He easily avoided every attack thrown at him. The civilians in the bank were hiding behind the pillars for safety. "My nose runs faster than you. Give me a challenge blockhead."
Cinderblock tried to bodyslam him, but was met by his targets hands to his chest.
"Light as a feather." Grimscythe tossed him out the open doors like a ragdoll. "Flies like a brick. Don't worry everyone. The Teen Titans are taking care of this as I speak." He flexed his wings and flew out the door.
"That explains where Cinderblock and Grimscythe went." Cyborg fired his sonic cannon as Robin threw one of his freeze bombs at plasmus. The combo froze the blob completely. "Booyah!"
Raven had opened a fire hydrant and was hosing down Overload as Starfire watched. "Too easy." Raven still sounded the same, as though Gene had only returned her powers to normal.
Grimscythe picked up Cinderblock, but didn't expect him to be awake. He was hit hard by a huge stone right hand and was tossed aside into a parked car which promptly exploded.
"Grimscythe!" Jinx threw a large hex bolt which hit Cinderblock square in the face. Seconds later he picked up a traffic light post when one of the signals fell on his head, making him drop the entire thing on himself.
"What happened Jinx? Wheres Grimscythe?" Robin walked over to her and saw that she was crying. She pointed to the flaming car.
"I think, I think, he might be dead." Suddenly Cinderblock swung the traffic light, taking all but Raven to the ground.
"Azarath Metrion..." Raven stopped as she saw Grimscythe crawl out of the flaming wreckage.
"Hey! Blockhead! I'm still here!" Cinderblock swung the traffic light at him, but Grimscythe caught it using only his left hand. "No. That won't work either." As hard as he tried, Cinderblock couldn't pull his makeshift weapon out of his hand.
"One." Grimscythe raised the light up, taking the stone villain with it.
"Two. He spun the light quickly above him, making Cinderblock dizzy.
"Thhhhrrreeee!" He slammed the light down, Cinderblock hitting the asphalt, falling unconcious instantly.
"That could have gone better." Grimscythe fell to the ground in a sitting posture.
Raven went to check on the others as Gene recovered. After making sure that noone had any broken bones she looked over at Gene, as if to ask if he was okay. He held up his right hand giving her the thumbs up sign. His cape was okay, but the cloth over the armor was mostly gone.
"Grimscythe? Are you okay?" Jinx kneeled beside him. More worried than she should have been.
"I'm good. Just need to cool down. This armor is highly flame proof, as is the cape and mask. Heat resistance is another thing altogether." His staff rolled up next to him, bumping Jinxs' foot.
She picked it up and handed it to him. "Yours I presume?" She giggled quietly.
"Thanks." After everyone was on their feet, the news vans started to appear. They considered running back to the tower, but decided to let Jump city know about the two new members.
"Robin, why is Jinx helping the Titans now? Has she turned over a new leaf?" The news woman from channel six held her microphone at Robin.
"Yes. She is one of two new members to the Jump City branch of the Teen Titans." Another reporter was talking to Gene and Jinx.
"So Jinx, now that you've joined the Titans, what are your plans?" He was much more polite than most reporters, talking slower so the question could sink in.
"I'm just going to help the Titans keep Jump City safe. That's my number one priority for now." She smiled as Gene used a spell to repair the cloth cover for his armor.
"And what about you? Who are you, and where did you come from?" He looked at Gene, as did three cameras from three different channels.
"I'm Grimscythe. Where I come from is of no matter. I've left my old home behind so I can look forward to protect the kind citizens of this fine city." He smiled behind the mask as he spoke.
"What kind of powers do you have? Super strength? Heat vision? Flight? Or do you just fight hand to hand?" This was a reporter from another channel.
"Flight and super strength, yes. Heat vision, I'm not sure. Other than that, I do know several martial arts, and I specialize in several schools of magical arts. My ability to fly is from my cloak, and the strength is new however."
"Mr.Grimscythe? What is with the skull? Is that your actual face, or is it a mask?"
"It's a mask. It's magical in nature, but that's all I can say."
"Do you have any strong feelings for any of the Titan girls?"
Gene blushed behind the mask. "They are my friends, but I think of Jinx as the closest."
"So you like Jinx? Any plans for romance?"
Jinx looked up to his face. In his costume he was over a foot and a half taller than her. She heard him chuckle to himself.
"Maybe. Only time will tell." Several newspaper reporters were writing his words down.
"Thank you Mr. Grimscythe. Jinx, how does those words make you feel?"
Jinx blushed. "Well, I wouldn't mind going out with him, but I'm not sure."
"Titans, let's go home. We have some work to do." Robin was getting into the T-car with the others.
"Grimscythe?" Jinx looked up at him again.
"Yes Jinx?" He looked down at her.
"Would you mind giving me a lift?" She gave him a quick wink.
He placed the staff on a holster on his back as he conjured the wings again. "I'd be delighted."
He picked her up and took off, the reporters making sure to get some pictures. They all thought that they had seen the beginnig of a superhero romance.
"Ah the media. Always looking for a good story. Brings a tear to my eye and a rumble to my stomach." Gene had used his powers to make the mask go into a pocket on the cloth. Jinx heard his stomach growl.
"You're serious? They made you hungry?" Gene nodded and Jinx started laughing.
When they landed on the roof Gene set her down and put the mask on. He twisted the ring and the outfit disappeared, leaving him in his gray t-shirt and black pants. He stretched his arms up and out.
"That was a good one. Could've done without the car though." Jinx laughed again. They were the first ones back since Starfire and Raven were taking the car.
"Yeah. It was fun though." Gene started walking to the door when Jinx grabbed his arm. "Were you serious about what you said to the reporters? About me?"
Gene closed his eyes. He turned to her and opened them. "Yeah. I like you Jinx. I wouldn't mind taking you out for dinner sometime."
Jinx smiled. "I'd like that. When?" Gene chuckled.
"I'll have to think about that. I don't know any restaurants, but I'll check it out on a map and let you know later." They both walked in as the T-car entered the garage.
That night Gene was looking at the computer screen, looking for a place to take Jinx. He had found out what kind of money was used, and it was the same he used. Dollars.
"Too bad so many of these places are so expensive. I'll have to ask if Titans eat for free."
He felt a hand on his shoulder. A cold metal one, with sharp fingers. "Have you given any thought to my offer yet, 'Grimscythe'?"
"Yes Slade. I thought it best to lie in front of the Titans. I'll make up an excuse that I've found a lead on a book that could help me better control my magic. They'll buy it. I know they will. They're so easily trusting. I'll take care of it after breakfast."
"Good. I knew you'd come around."
"One thing though. It'd be best not to try and steal stuff just to test me. I'll train under you, but I won't be a thief. I've still got my moral values."
"Of course. Staying undercover is the best option for now anyway." Slade handed him a small datapad. "Here is where you'll find me."
Gene smiled in the darkness. 'Works every time.'
The next morning after breakfast, made by Cyborg, Gene told them he had found a lead on a book he could use and left the tower. He had taken all that he brought except for what the others had been given. Raven showed that she had indeed gained full control of her powers by hugging Gene.
One year had passed since Gene left. Jinx had waited patiently, hoping she didn't drive him off. The had all made use of the winged capes, now using them to travel to and from battles.
Starfire and Robin dated for a few weeks but had broken up due to personal differences. They were still friends, but nothing more. Two months later Raven had begun dating Beast boy, who had become much more mature. They ended up breaking up as well. They just didn't click.
Cyborg had become involved with Bumblebee, and the two were still together.
Raven found some books Gene had left in one of the bags of holding and found a spell called 'Stone To Flesh' and had used it to return Terra from a statue. It turned out that the Terra Beast boy had seen was a holograpic image and the real one was hidden by another.
Terra had re-joined the Titans and was now dating Beast boy.
Blackfire had grown bored with commiting crimes, and tried to join the Titans as well. She had given up her grudge against her sister. She had proven to be honest about turning over a new leaf.
Raven and Jinx became good friends, since both of them had learned several useful utility spells from the book. Now that they could use Mana and Mani, they were quickly getting used to using them.
Starfire had tried to date several other men, but just couldn't make the relationships work. She did however come to a conclusion as to why. She wasn't interested in men, but was interested in Raven.
The two had gone out once for fun, but were now dating regularly. Jinx was one of the ones who didn't freak out when they told everyone. The other two were Cyborg and Blackfire.
The day that marked the one year point was largely uneventful until around ten A.M. the alarm sounded.
"It's Slade. His robots have been spotted downtown. The weird thing is, he's fighting a woman who's trying to destroy a car dealership. He's actually fighting a villain." Robin scratched his head as he watched Slade fighting the woman, who had a flaming sword like the one Gene used when he first helped them.
"No time to question what he's doing. We've got to stop him." Raven used her powers to open the window and all of the Titans flew out using their cloaks save for those who could fly on their own.
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Lousy computer. I put these lines in every chapter to seperate my words from the story. This time I plan to edit them in before posting it. Also, this makes two chapters in under twelve hours. Not a personal record, but I take what I can. Unless I have to pay for it, then I pay for it then take it. Who is the mysterious woman Slade is fighting? Where is Gene? Why did Starfire and Raven become lovers? Find out in the next story: The Grimscythe chronicles, Rated M for mature. Violence: Check. Blood: Check. Cursing: Small check (Might swear, might not). Sex: Maybe. Depends on my dirty mind. Death: Good chance Slade might buy the farm. Betrayl: Tune in and find out.