Chapter 14
The Plan Part 2: Play-by-Play
Cyborg pushed a few buttons and adjusted a few cords before nodding in satisfaction.
"Alright, Rob, you're on," he said. Robin took a deep breath and started to speak.
"Attention members of the Justice League, this is Robin from the Teen Titans," he said. In the cave everyone was surprised to hear his voice.
"Robin?" Superman asked. "What are you doing back?"
"In case you really are that thick headed, we're here to save you again," Robin said. "You may have noticed that Raven got you out and back to the cave, despite the things you said about her and believe me, we told her. We're also here to clean up the mess you apparently can't."
"What are you saying?" Lantern asked.
"I'm saying we got your Metro tower back and we have a team heading to your Watchtower as we speak. In case you're curious as to how we'll get in, I had Raven bring me Batman's belt so I could get his control out," Robin said, proudly. Batman was surprised and actually had to check to make sure that Robin was telling the truth.
"I didn't spend all those years with you and not learn how to get into your belt," Robin said. "Now, if you really don't want a team of kids doing your job for you, I suggest you get over here and help us out. But if you still feel like Raven is a threat, come after we finish what you couldn't and we'll show you how much of a threat we can all be. If you're curious as to how we'll get your task done for you, then I suggest that you grab a good seat and watch the action unfold. It's going to be good." Green Arrow was really annoyed with his team now.
"Well, what are you going to do?" Arrow asked. "Are we going to sit here like cowards letting kids do our job or are we going to repay their kindness and earn their forgiveness?"
"That girl is still a threat to us all!" Etrigan said.
"I don't care! As far as I'm concerned we're all a threat to somebody else, but just being a threat doesn't mean that we're going to hurt anyone," Arrow pointed out. "You're fully demon, she's only half and that means half of her is human. You can do what you want, but I'm going to go help these kids out."
"I'm coming with you," Black Canary said. Others stepped forward too; The Question, Huntress, Dove, Shayera, Vixen, The Atom, Vigilante, Black Cat and more.
"Come if you feel any bit responsible," Arrow said before contacting Robin. "Robin, it's Arrow, I'm bringing a few more to the battle. Where do you want us?"
"Position yourselves as close as you can to the enemy's base, but keep out of sight and wait for the signal. You'll know it when you see it," Robin said.
"Got it, we'll see you there," Arrow said. With that, he and the people who had chosen to help headed out without looking behind.
"So we're really not going to help them?" Flash asked. "Some of them are like family to some of us."
"Makes you wonder how selfish and prideful some of us are," Superman said.
"Hera, help them," Diana said, quietly. Batman just grimaced, because he knew that everyone was right.
Beastboy sat in on of the t-ships with Batman's remote in hand. He hoped he could measure the distance on it so they would be able to get inside the Watchtower quickly. He looked up and saw that they were getting close.
"Alright everyone, we're getting close. Sound off to make sure we're all here," he said.
"This is Red Star, I'm ready," Red Star said.
"Argent here," Argent said. "Let's get this over with."
"I'm ready too," Speedy said. "Kilowatt is too."
"Let's get this over with," Hotspot said.
"Sí, vamos a ir y hacer. Salvar el día! Batir los villanos! Date prisa y vamos a mostrarles lo que estamos hechos!" Mas and Menos said together.
"I know we don't have full ships, but we don't need to fly for much longer. I'm going to try and open the bay doors, be ready for anything," Beastboy said. He waited a few more seconds before hitting the remote. The bay doors opened allowing them to pass through and land as the doors closed behind them. Everyone hopped out and headed through the doors. They were met by several villains who'd come to see what was going on.
"Titans go!" Beastboy said.
Robin was glad that some of the Justice League was going to come and help, but the problem now was getting into position. So he mounted his bike and with his helmet on he rode as fast as he dared into the city.
"Alright, this is a check to make sure that everyone is in position. Cyborg, did you and Kid Flash get back alright?" Robin asked.
"We're back," Kid Flash answered. He was standing on a roof in the center of town. "I'm waiting for you to tell me to light the signal."
"Hold until I tell you," Robin said. "Cyborg?"
"Ya, I'm here and still trying to get into the main city computers," Cyborg said. "It'll take a few more minutes, but I should have it by the time you're ready."
"Good," Robin said. "Batgirl and Jinx, where are you?"
"On route," Jinx answered. She was riding behind Batgirl on her motorcycle. "We're going to stop a little further away and wait for the signal."
"Good going," Robin said. "Beastboy?"
"Hurry up with that signal," Beastboy said from the Watchtower. "The fighting's started, but Cy's robot is running fine."
"Remember to take it easy on them until the signal, we want to make a show out of this," Robin said. "Star, are you ready?"
"I am, Blackfire with get what is coming to her," Starfire promised. "And I see members of the Justice League ready as well."
"Glad they made it, Raven, where are you?" Robin asked.
"Keeping watch overhead," Raven said. "I do see the other members of the Justice League who aren't looking to help."
"Can you tell me who's there?" Robin asked.
"Most of the founding members except Shayera and Flash, and…too many others. Robin, it looks like less than a quarter of them wanted to help," Raven said.
"Keep an eye on them, just in case we miss some of the villains. If they're attacked, I want you there before Cyborg can say boo-yah," Robin said.
"Robin, I'm in!" Cyborg said. "Are you sure you want to do this? I should be out there kicking butt with the rest of you!"
"I'm sure Cyborg," Robin said. "Herald, are you ready with the equipment?"
"I'm ready, just tell me what you need and where you need it," Herald answered. By this time, Robin had pulled up in front of the villain's headquarters. He took a deep breath and exhaled as guns popped out on his motorcycle.
"Kid Flash, light the signal," he said. The signal shot up in the sky and a moment later, everyone started firing on the building.
Standing on the edge of the city, the Justice League was surprised to see the bat signal light up the night sky. However, a moment later, the bat disappeared to be replaced by a double "T".
"Teen Titans," Superman said. Batman was a little upset that they'd decided to use his bat signal, but also slightly in awe at their creativity. He would be sure that they changed it when this was over.
Every villain in the building fled outside as their headquarters crashed in around them. They were confused and tired and the streets around them were empty. Suddenly every TV screen in Gotham came on and a familiar face as well: Cyborg.
"Oooh, that's gotta hurt," he said. "For those of you just joining us, this is Cyborg with live coverage from Gotham city of TTGR, Teen Titans Gotham Rescue. As you can see from this instant play back" – the screen changed to show the Titans and some Justice League members destroying the building – "We're off to a good start." Blackfire was enraged but didn't have time to do anything because Starfire suddenly shot her with her eye beams.
"Hello sister," she said. Chaos suddenly reigned. Every hero present launched into battle as Cyborg continued his coverage.
"We now go live to Speedy, Kole and Gnaark inside the Justice League's Metro tower. Take it away," Cyborg said. The image changed and Speedy stood inside the metro tower.
"Thanks Cyborg, as you can see, Metropolis is completely clean of villains and they're all behind bars," Speedy said. "What do you think, Kole, are they going to get out?" Kole suddenly shifted from being solid crystal to normal and grinned.
"Not in a million years, Speedy," she said.
"Gnaark," Gnaark said.
"Back to you Cy," they said together.
Meanwhile, Jinx and Batgirl had made it to Gotham City Police Station where all the cops were being held. Batgirl rode straight through the door and stopped in the main area. It was empty.
"That's odd," Batgirl said. "You'd think they'd have someone guarding this place."
"Maybe they were called to a meeting, or went out for lunch," Jinx said. Batgirl grinned at her humor. She had been told that Jinx had turned from bad to good, but she just couldn't picture the pink haired girl as a villain.
"Come on, let's get them out," she said, running down the hall with Jinx close behind her.
"So you know this place well?" Jinx asked.
"Practically grew up here," Batgirl admitted. "My dad is…a cop." She decided that details wouldn't exactly help in this situation.
"So, daddy didn't want you becoming a cop?" Jinx asked.
"Something like that," Batgirl said. "This way." They turned another corner and through a door, they found all the cops behind bars. Batgirl looked at all of them and realized she didn't grab the keys. She slapped her head.
"Darn it, I forgot the keys," she said. "I'd better go…" Jinx grabbed her arm.
"Nope, this is my job," she said. Batgirl looked at her strangely and nodded. Jinx pushed her back gently and started to do flips down the hall. As she did, her powers caused the locks to break and doors to open until she was at the end. Batgirl smiled.
"Awesome," she said. All the cops headed out and thanked their saviours, but Commissioner Gordon paused to talk with them a moment.
"Thanks girls," he said. "What took you so long?"
"Sorry, we've all been a little busy," Jinx said. Batgirl just grinned at her father's face.
"Let's just say that you weren't the only ones being held prisoner," she said. "Now come on, the battle's starting." They all hurried into the lobby only to be greeted by the guards. Now it was Jinx's turn to slap her head.
"Great," she said. In front of them stood the H.I.V.E Five, Gizmo, Mammoth, and Billy Numerous. "Batgirl, meet my old team." Batgirl was kind of surprised because they didn't look like much. She laughed.
"That's your old team?" she asked. "I'm glad you've got higher standards now."
"You snot-for-brain are going to pay for that!" Gizmo said, making his tech pack grow legs like a spider. Billy Numerous made five duplicates of himself while Mammoth picked up the nearest heavy object. Batgirl stopped laughing, but not smiling.
"What's the plan?" Jinx asked.
"Well, I'm glad I got introduced to them," Batgirl said. "Nice to beat you!" With that she tossed a batarang at Gizmo's tech pack, causing it to malfunction and partially explode while Jinx hexed the ground and the others flew out. Many of the cops shot out the door to arrest them.
"You two go on," Gordon said. "We'll take care of those three."
"Thanks commissioner, let's go," Batgirl said. She and Jinx hoped back on her bike and rode out the door.
"Robin, it's Batgirl," she said. "The cops are free and we're ready to move on to part three."
"Good," Robin said. "Herald, that's your cue. Send in the equipment on all streets between us."
"And the chaos continues in Gotham City," Cyborg reported. "I've just been informed that Robin's called for part three of his plan. What could he be planning? Stay tuned to find out."
Author's Note:
I don't think I need to say much. Like Cyborg said, stay tuned to find out what part three of his childish and reckless plan is. You'll see it all come together soon enough. :);)
