"So, Scourge is your evil "Anti-Mobius" self, and Metal Sonic is your robot copy," Robin said to Sonic, wanting to know more about Scourge and Metal.
"And Red X was your villain counterpart, and Blackfire is Starfire's older sister," Sonic said back, lying on the couch while everyone was doing what they normally did. Silver and Blaze were practicing energy bolts, Starfire and Amy were giving each other fashion tips, Tails and Cyborg were, yet again, in the workshop, Caliburn, Knuckles and Beast Boy were playing video games, and even Caliburn was better than Beast Boy.
"Have you seen Shadow and Raven anywhere?" Sonic asked, already knowing the answer.
"I think they were on the roof. Why, are you planning something?" Robin asked, raising an eyebrow to Sonic's mischievous grin.
"Well, the two of them seem to like each other so...maybe..." Sonic said, but was cut off when the doors opened and Shadow walked in, grabbed two sodas and left.
"Maybe they need help in the romance department," Sonic finished, half expecting Raven to phase through the floor or ceiling or Shadow to walk in again.
"And you're planning on doing that on your own?" Robin asked, a mischievous grin also on his face.
"I was going to get either Tails, Beast Boy or Silver to help. Why, do you want to help?" Sonic asked.
"Oh no, if you want to mess with Raven, leave me out of it," Robin said before sitting on a chair to watch TV.
Meanwhile
"So, this is Titans' Tower? I can see why it's easy to find," Emerl muttered, looking up at the tower.
"Yeah, the place where the original five titans call home," Argent said, typing an access code. The doors opened, and they both stepped inside, trying to find a way to the main room.
"I still get lost in here," Argent said as they passed a few doors.
"Hmm, give me a sec till I scan the building," Emerl said, pausing as his scanners located the largest room with the largest collection of energies. "Just along here and then we take the elevator," he said, turning in the right direction.
"So, when you said you were a very quick learner, what did you mean?" Argent asked as they walked.
"If someone were to use an attack in front of me, I could copy it, then repeat the move perfectly," Emerl said, hitting the button for the elevator. "Plus, depending on whom I copy, my strength increases when I use that particular move," Emerl added before stepping into the elevator.
When the elevator stopped Emerl and Argent were greeted by a very happy Starfire and a hug that almost crushed Emerl, which was no easy task.
"It is great to see you friend Argent!" Starfire said, seeming to hug tighter.
"It's great to see you too Starfire," Argent managed to say as they were released from the hug.
"Argent? What are you doing here? And who is this robot?" Robin asked, glancing at Emerl.
"He said his name was Emerl and that..." was all that could be said before Sonic, Knuckles and Amy suddenly appeared, greeting Emerl like a long lost relative.
"Emerl! It's great to see you again! We thought you got destroyed!" Amy shouted, distracting Silver, Blaze, Beast Boy and Caliburn.
"Come on Amy, did you really think a bot like me could be blown up that easily?" Emerl asked, probably with a smirk if he'd had a mouth.
"I can't wait to start training with you again," Knuckles grinned, hitting fists with Emerl.
"Looking forward to it Knuckster," Emerl said, glancing back quickly at Argent.
"I know I'm not a full robot but still, these feelings...for her...?" Emerl thought, sitting down with Sonic. After speaking to Robin, Argent also sat down, and Starfire flew in front of Emerl.
"So, you are friends with Sonic and Argent?" she asked, almost right in Emerl's face.
"Yeah, pretty much," Emerl said, glancing in Argent's direction. "I may have these feeling sure, but I'm a robot..."
"Do you wish to be my friend?" Starfire asked snapping Emerl from his thoughts.
"Huh...oh, yeah, of course. I'd really like that," Emerl said, probably smiling uneasily if he had a mouth. He gasped as he was suddenly gripped in another hug.
"Oh glorious, would you like to discuss the fashion with me and friend Amy?" she asked.
"Actually, I would kinda like to talk to you in private, if you or Amy doesn't mind?" Emerl asked, feeling his frame getting crushed again from the Tamaranian's strength. When he was released, he took Starfire outside the main room, not sure how to put what he was about to say.
"So, what is it you wish to speak of friend Emerl?" Starfire asked, seeing Emerl glance back quickly in the direction of the couch.
"Well, let's say there's this girl I know who I really like...but I don't think they'd like me the same way cause I'm...you know...a robot," Emerl said, carefully choosing his words.
"Would this girl be friend Argent?" Starfire asked. Jetpack firing up, Emerl flew straight into the ceiling, coming down when he banged his head.
"How did you know that!?" Emerl yelled in hushed tones, rubbing his head where he'd hit it.
"Friend Amy has been teaching me ways of knowing these things. I think she would really like you," Starfire said, seeing Emerl's eyes turn a pinkish-red colour, probably to show he was blushing.
"Maybe you're right. Still, I'm a machine, I doubt it would work out well," Emerl said, rubbing his head in embarrassment. As Starfire flew off to Amy, Emerl couldn't take his eyes from Argent.
"Would it really work out? Well, I won't know unless I talk to her now will I?" Emerl thought, trying to muster enough courage to go over and talk. He was about to go over, but then the alarm went off. It was the H.I.V.E again, and soon everyone was by the computer, Tails and Cyborg rushing past him.
"He won't be so lucky this time," Sonic said, referring to Kid Wykkyd.
"They must be attacking that store again for a reason," Robin said, and everyone was talking at once, except for Emerl. He was fixed to the screen, observing attacks and copying them, ready to use them as his own moves. He was about to sneak out, but Argent followed him, making him stop dead.
"You're not planning on taking them all on by yourself?" she asked, her red eyes staring right through him.
"I...I copied any attacks they used. I think I can take them," Emerl stuttered, slapping his forehead for it.
"Starfire told me about what you told her," Argent said, which made Emerl's jetpack go off again.
"Can we not talk right now about this? If you want to help, then come with me. If not, go back with the others," Emerl said, walking off after his jetpack deactivated. Reluctantly, Argent followed, still wondering if she should go back to the others. "If Emerl is as powerful as he makes out to be, then what am I worrying about?" she thought to herself.
"Man, this is going pretty well, what with no animals or Titans stoppin us," Billy Numerous said as his clones crabbed a few jewels. He was about grab another, but a red energy claw grabbed it, pulling it away as he tried to grab it. Turning round, he was met with a metal foot in his stomach.
"Well what about a robot and an Honorary Titan?" Argent shouted as Emerl landed beside her. The remaining H.I.V.E members looked at them, then started laughing.
"A tin outdated piece of hardware from a thousand years ago and a ghost in red and black? We're so scared," Gizmo joked.
"Technically, I'm from four thousand years ago, and I'm more advanced than that piece of scrap metal on your back," Emerl said, now in a fighting stance.
"Oh really, wait till I take you apart ya snotty nincombot!" Gizmo yelled, lunging at Emerl. Probably smirking, Emerl dodged to the side, then perfectly copied Gizmo's lunge, breaking off one of the spider legs.
"Well, just the one little Titan? How easy will this be?" Mammoth said, charging at Argent. He was met with a red energy fist. See-more fired a green eye, only to have it thrown back. Meanwhile, Kid Wykkyd appeared behind Argent, ready to deliver a knockout blow, when a tan coloured blur zipped past. Turning, he was met with a tan coloured spin ball that rammed into him, sending him flying into Gizmo.
"What's wrong, didn't count on a counter?" Emerl said cockily, now directing attacks at Mammoth using combos from Gizmo, Mammoth and See-more. Soon, the H.I.V.E were lying broken on the ground as Emerl and Argent flew back to the Tower.
Later that night
"So, you two want a place to stay? Well, I guess we could let ya stay here, if you're willing to work," Vector asked the two teen who stood in front of him.
"Well, what kind of work?" Kid Flash asked, looking around the living room/office of the Agency.
"Mainly detective work. Anything from burglaries, abductions and murders. So, ya interested?" the green crocodile asked.
"Well, I'd be up to it. What about you Jinx, wanna solve crime instead of committing it?" Kid Flash asked.
"As long as we get paid for it," Jinx agreed, the two of them shaking hands with head of the Agency.
"Excellent! Charmy! Espio! Front and centre boys!" Vector shouted as a bee in an orange jacket and black helmet flew in and a purple chameleon appeared from nowhere. "Meet our newest members, Jinx and Kid Flash. We have a spare room for ya Jinx, and Kid Flash, you can share with either me, Espio or Charmy," Vector added, pointing to Espio and Charmy as he said their names.
"I guess I'll room with the ninja," Kid Flash said, sitting down on the couch with Jinx. "So, what do we do now?" he asked, making himself comfortable.
"Now, we wait for a client, but until then...WAIT CHARMY, don't eat that chocolate now! Everyone brace themselves!!!" Vector yelled as Charmy flew in, mouth covered in chocolate and now on a sugar rush, buzzing around the office like a yellow and black blur.
"Is it always like this?" Jinx asked, slightly annoyed, as she barely dodged Charmy's stinger.
"Only if you give Charmy chocolate!" Vector shouted, trying to be heard over the hyperactive buzzing.
"Well, I think I'll like it here if there's never a dull moment," Kid Flash grinned, ducking behind the couch as Charmy continued on his sugar fuelled rush, leaving several craters in the walls.
Well, what did ya think? Also, next chapter will be the start of a sub-story with Team Chaotix, Jinx and Kid Flash, solving normal crimes while the Titans deal with super villians. Sub-story inspired by Kaity the Chameleon's fics. If you like Team Chaotix and mystery/crime fanfics, then you won't be disappointed.