Teen Titans Fan Fiction

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A/N: To the reviewers and followers of my story, I apologize for the delay in an update. Writing Cyborg can be draining, so I hope you'll forgive me. Now, onto my reviewers...

El Queso de Malicioso: Thanks for the positive feedback.

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SIDENOTE: Part 5's going to be a bit longer than the others, just a bit of info. I thought I'd share.

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Normal Font: Basic read and insight.

Bold: Change of location or time.

Italics: Individual thoughts and recollections.

SACRIFICE

As Cyborg continues to fire repeated blasts at Brother Blood, Sarasim asks the other Titan's for a favor. Can she help Cyborg overcome not just the greatest enemy of his own life, but the darkness within his own heart as well?

Chapter 32 - Beast Boy and Terra, Double Team Attack!

Cyborg was throwing everything he could think of at Brother Blood. He had managed to close the distance between them by firing his sonic cannon and was throwing punches left and right at Brother Blood. Alternating between right and left hooks, Cyborg continued to hit nothing but air as Brother Blood was dodging Cyborg's attacks with relative ease. Cyborg switched to a left jab, followed by a right uppercut. Brother Blood side stepped the both and punched under Cyborg's right arm, at his armpit. He followed up by jumping and raising his knee, which connected on Cyborg's chin, throwing him backwards. Cyborg landed on his back on the ground again, but he slowly started rising to his feet. As he stood on both feet, electricity started flowing from his body. Brother Blood had hit a weak spot on his body.

"Don't you remember, Cyborg? I have a photographic memory of your blueprints. I know all 35 weak spots you have, number 11 if you'll recall..." Brother Blood mocked. He twiddled his two fingers together, he was rather bored with the little challenge Cyborg was presenting.

"It's a basic and fundamental lesson of battle, Cyborg. You are definitely stronger than I am, but I have the advantage of speed on my side, your body makes it impossible for you to hit me..." Brother Blood put both arms behind his back as Cyborg charged once more. Right jab, left jab, followed by a reverse jumping kick. All of them missed and they felt like they missed by a mile at that.

"Why do you even bother, Cyborg? Are you still upset I captured your dearly beloved from 5,000 years in the past?" Brother Blood spoke as he dodged yet another one of Cyborg's punches. He deflected another sonic blast as he continued, "Don't tell me there's still hard feelings between two old friends..."

"Let's get one thing clear, you were NEVER my friend..." Cyborg shouted back as his shoulders opened up. A dozen missiles shot out from his shoulders as they all headed for Brother Blood. Brother Blood started redirecting the missiles, but as he was in the middle of doing so, a sonic cannon blast shot from behind them all and hit him in the stomach. Dazed for a moment, the missiles eventually found their target.

Cyborg's shoulders closed and he sighed as his arm turned back to its normal state.

"I'm sorry, was that supposed to hurt me?" Brother Blood's familiar voice echoed back through the dust. As it settled, Brother Blood's familiar figure appeared before Cyborg once more, as no visible signs of damage were inflicted.

"Answer me one thing, Blood, why hook up with Slade? The dude's twisted enough, and teaming up with him doesn't seem to be your style..." Cyborg asked as his arm started changing once more, ready to attack back if Brother Blood didn't answer him.

Brother Blood relaxed, crossed both arms and locked both knees as he started, "It took you quite long enough to ask that question, Cyborg. That's a story also worth telling..."

"I was in my own unique holding cell. Having been defeated by you earlier, I had no usage of my arms or legs. I was forced to live the life of a smart vegetable. The guards were even given special masks which blocked my mind control abilities. The food was absolutely putrid and without anything to do other than hear about the Teen Titan's triumphs over the Brotherhood of Evil and that intergalactic demon, Trigon, I was beginning to lose my min. I had thought it was over until I got an unexpected visitor. A guard was doing its normal patrol as the cell door opened, with the lovely and talented Madame Rouge transforming from the guard's. She offered me the deal of a lifetime, I help destroy the Teen Titan's and in exchange, I get my freedom to do as I please. It was a pure win-win situation for me, I could get my revenge on you as well as recruit the very best students in the Teen Titan's once I was finished."

Brother Blood started to pace back and forth as he continued, Cyborg's arm had transformed back as he heard every word, "When I heard about the overall scheme of things that this...Slade person had come up with, I must say I was quite impressed. I was going to become his dog to fight against you, but for the chance to finally put an end to your existence, Cyborg, I was more than willing to do so. Once I defeat you, I will use my mental capacities to control thousands of more students! Dr. Chang has recently found an upgrade which will make my mind control permanent, the new age will begin and I will be the one who rules everything!"

"Just think of the possibilities, Cyborg. All my students will have the very same technology which continues to let you live and breathe. I obviously still have some bugs to work out since my newest student was such a disappointment. Under my guidance, there will be no more wars, no more hatred, no more violence! Under my rule this world shall truly become the Utopia everyone dreams of!!!" Brother Blood finished, and turned to face Cyborg once more.

Cyborg's right arm changed back into a sonic cannon as he responded, "There's just one problem with that. Your new revolutionary world will affect countless numbers of lives. You're taking away the best part about being a human, having the right to choose. And to insult me even further, you're going to use my own technology to force your way of thinking onto others. It's not right and as long as I continue to live and breathe, you can take your ideas and stuff them right up your..."

"YOU INSOLENT, INSIGNIFICANT LITTLE INSECT!!!" Brother Blood shouted back at him. Pulling up his right arm, the small red energy appeared, strong enough that could cut through Cyborg's armor like butter with a steak knife. "I've had enough of this, if you are not with me Cyborg, you are my enemy. And rule number one of the H.I.V.E. is to vanquish all the enemies in front of you!!!" As he finished he left up into the air and prepared to finally attack Cyborg once more.

Just behind the battle...

Starfire was trying to make Sarasim as comfortable as she could. "I hope that when this all over we may become friends!" She spoke with a smile.

"Please, you must take me back to where they are fighting! Cyborg used up a lot of power fighting with me earlier. I can give him the power he needs to finish this, please, you must help me!" Sarasim shouted at Starfire. Starfire grew quiet as she looked back over to Robin for guidance and leadership.

"Sarasim, wasn't it?" Robin started. She nodded as he continued, "Your power cells, they're starting to give out." Everyone started to look as the robotic parts of her head were starting to flash. Robin finished, "If you go back, there won't be anything we can do for you. It'll be for keeps..."

"How can you say such a terrible thing, Robin?!" Starfire bellowed back at him, "This is absolutely out of the question! You are coming back with us so we may repair you so we can all become friends!!" Starfire turned to Sarasim as she finished.

"Star...what other alternative do we have?" Beast Boy spoke up, interrupting Robin, "Remember what Blood did to all of us the last time we fought him? If Cyborg can't finish this, we may never even the chance to become friends..." Even Beast Boy knew the severity of the situation. Raven, standing behind the group, smirked slightly. You really have changed, Beast Boy... Her cloak flashed white and back to it's normal dark blue for a few split seconds, but went unnoticed by the rest of the Titans as Starfire continued to argue for the Sarasim's sake.

"But we can not leave our new friend to such a fate!" Starfire argued with the others.

Terra walked up and hugged the Tamaranian princess before continuing, "Starfire, there is no other choice, if I hadn't used all the power I had, there's a good chance none of us would even still be here. Besides, it's not as if you'll never see her again. Have faith that she'll return and in the worst case, keep her here..." Terra put her hand on Starfire's heart as she finished.

Starfire was having problems coming up with an argument, "But, but, but..." Her eyes were starting to water up. She didn't like having friends leave the group, not back then and not even now. It was something she had a hard time accepting, but it did happen and reality was often much harsher than the wishes of individuals.

Sarasim spoke up again, "Please, if you were where I am now, would you not try to do the same for someone you cared about?" Starfire's eyes immediately darted over to Robin. She remembered the incident with the Joker, how it tore her up inside that she wasn't able to do anything when he needed her. He had been captured, tortured and was nearly executed. Never before had she ever felt so powerless, even with all her own strength. Unable to do anything when you wanted to do something was one of the hardest things she had ever experienced. Now, she was trying to prevent another from doing something when they wanted to, and hanging her head, she finally understood.

"Starfire, come closer please." Sarasim, having noticed the odd tension between Starfire and Robin, had one last piece of advice for her. Starfire, initially surprised of Sarasim's request, bowed down so that Sarasim could whisper in her ear. The muffles were so quiet no one could hear what they were saying, but when Sarasim finished, Starfire stood up and picked up her new friend.

"Robin...I am taking Sarasim back over to Cyborg at her request. I ask for your understanding..." Starfire explained. As she finished they both took off and headed back over to where Cyborg and Brother Blood were fighting, with Brother Blood calling to put an end to their affairs. Spinning once, Starfire hurled Sarasim back over towards where the two were fighting. As she let go, a single tear drop fell to the floor.

Cyborg was firing at Brother Blood with his sonic cannon. Miss, another miss, and one that was deflected as Brother Blood was moving in for a finishing strike. Cyborg's lone human eye widened as Brother Blood lept up and swung his arm at an angle. Cyborg's extended right arm fell to the ground as Brother Blood kicked him aside. Clutching his shoulder, Cyborg looked up as Brother Blood arm's came slicing down and dug it into his chest.

"It's time to meet your maker, Cyborg!!!!" Brother Blood shouted, with Cyborg screaming at the agonizing pain of his circuitry about to be shut down permanently.

"I agree, but it won't be Cyborg who meets his end this day!" Sarasim's voice came from Blood's left side. He turned as Sarasim flew towards them both.

"What?!" Brother Blood could not avoid this blow, as he was hit and thrown back. He was stopped by the giant Buddha statue, and he fell down to the ground.

"Cyborg, the reservoir at my village!!!" Sarasim shouted at him as she too fell to the ground.

Cyborg wasn't sure he heard her correctly. The reservoir?! I destroyed the dam holding the city's water supply which took out the invaders. What do you mean, Sarasim? The only thing I see is that giant ... wait a second, that's it!!!!!! Cyborg didn't even hesitate, pointing his left arm at the base of the statue, he looked over to see he was down to merely 10 power remaining as it transformed into a sonic cannon. Putting all of his remaining power into two last shots, he fired back at Brother Blood, who was starting to get up.

"Oh come on, Cyborg, try something new for a change!!!" Brother Blood deflected two shots to behind him and they collided with the statue behind him, causing it to shake. Brother Blood turned around and saw what he had just done.

"You always did tell me to observe my surroundings! I've won, Blood!!!" Cyborg bellowed back at him, holding his now exposed chest area. Brother Blood's eyes widened as the large Buddha statue started to tilt and fall towards him.

"NOOOOOO!!!!!!!" Brother Blood shouted as he started to run away from the statue. The statue was too large as it fell right on top of Brother Blood, pinning him underneath. Winners: Cyborg & Sarasim!!!

"Boo ya..." Cyborg said quietly as he shut his eyes and power cells running dry.

Cyborg woke up to find all the other Titan's around him. Glancing around, they all had looks of praise. "How am I still...?"

"Robin had a bit of help installing a spare power cell..." Raven explained. She turned to Robin as she finished, "But I don't like with how things turned out."

"I don't either, and neither will you once you hear what Blood pulled off," Robin looked directly at Cyborg as he spoke.

"What do you mean? What happened to Sarasim?" Cyborg inquired.

Robin walked up and knelt down so he was now eye level with him. "Sarasim was never really here."

"What are you out of your mind?! I saw her, you all did too! I think you all have lost it!!" Cyborg pushed through the group and over to Sarasim. As he got closer, he finally saw what they were talking about. The fallen hero known as Sarasim was indeed not what he had imagined. Part of her human face had been pealed back, revealing nothing more than a pure robot.

"I don't understand, but how...?" Cyborg took a step back.

"Dark magic and modern technology used at the worst hands. Slade and Brother Blood built her body, then Malchior drew her soul from the past. She was here, but only in spirit." Raven explained. She put her hand on Cyborg's back as she finished, "Brother Blood lied, we didn't find out the truth until after everything was over. When the giant Buddha statue fell, a piece hit her human side and that's when we knew..."

"Brother Blood just did everything to torment you, Cyborg. You've already avenged her honor, but the one we can truly never forgive is still further ahead." Robin spoke up, the others were all silent, unable to say or do anything.

Cyborg hung his head. "So where is her spirit now? Where is the Sarasim I know?!"

"Once her body was shut down, the spirit was then set free. I imagine she's probably back 5,000 years in the past and now into legend." Raven spoke.

Cyborg punched the ground, causing a small hole. "Damn it to hell!!! I never got to say goodbye, again! She saved my skin back there, you guys."

"Then honor her sacrifice by helping us push forward. The real enemy and true mastermind behind all of this is still here." Robin spoke and extended his hand to Cyborg.

Cyborg took hold as Robin helped him to his feet. Walking over and grabbing his detached arm, he started walking back to the other Titan's.

"I won't be of much use now. That spare power cell ya'll gave me is just a spare. I have enough to keep going, but as for fighting, I'm pretty much out." Cyborg looked down at his arm, he had recharged somewhat, but was barely over 25. He would have to be extra careful not to run dry from here out.

"Understood, let's keep moving..." Robin took out his map of the area and started leading the way deeper into the caverns. The other Titan's followed his lead as the next opponents would soon reveal themselves.

Cyborg waited a moment as he stared at the Sarasim's borrowed body. Sarasim, thank you...

Cyborg felt a hand being placed on his shoulder, but when he turned around, there wasn't anyone there. Smiling, Cyborg knew who it was. You are most welcome, Cyborg. I was glad I could help you in your hour of need. My feelings shall be your shield and will protect you from now on...

Cyborg started jogging back to the others, Raven was waiting behind for him. "You ok?" she asked a bit hesitantly.

"Oh yeah, just had a reminder that I'm still not missing a thing." Cyborg winked as they both started to catch up with the others.

Meanwhile in the final room...

Slade was watching everything on the monitors. Secret security cameras allowed him to see everything that was unfolding right in front of him. Crossing his arms, he chuckled, as if he were pleased with himself. Very good, Teen Titans...

Madame Rouge appeared from the shadows as Slade continued to glare at the screens.

"My love, the Titans have defeated Brother Blood and are now moving onto Stage 2." she informed him. Looking up at him, she was met with only silence. Raising an eyebrow, "Blood was truly incompetent if he could not even crush one Titan..."

"I would not go that far, my dear. Blood was able to take Cyborg away from the overall picture. In the end, he was still very resourceful, even though he knew what I was using him for." Slade turned to face Rouge as he continued, "The Titan's still have no idea why I called them here. We still hold all the cards and everything is still going according to plan. Are the others ready for Stage 2?"

Madame Rouge nodded before speaking, "Yes, they know what tasks they have. I take it you have something extra planned for this session?"

"Of course." Slade started, "They still have no idea we're still testing them. Let's find out how they do with this next one..."

Madame Rouge smirked before turning and retreating back into the shadows. Slade was once again left alone with his monitoring of the Titans' progress. Pressing a button on his wrist, they all showed pictures of Robin. Now, Robin, I wonder how you'll lead them when everyone experiences a brand new kind of pain...the pain of loss...

Slade chuckled to himself. He had everything he needed to finish off the Titan's, and on top of which he held the darkest secret of the boy wonder himself. When will you ever figure it out, Robin? You are still my apprentice, whether you realize it or not...

Back with the Teen Titans...

The 6 Titans were making their way through what was now a very open and large area of the caverns. Torches were placed in specific places to lead the way, and they followed the route needed to take by the blueprints everybody had. Starfire wasn't particularly fond of the dark place, as she held onto Robin's cape as they continued onward. Raven seemed to like the eeriness of the cave, but the rest didn't seem to mind it at all.

"Stay on guard, everyone. Something just feels off..." Robin turned his head and addressed everyone.

"Hellooooooo...this is Slade we're talking about. How much of it ever feels on?! Hehe, get it?!" Beast Boy bellowed back, but when Raven and Cyborg gave him a dirty stare, he cowered down and responded, "I know, not helping..."

"I know, Beast Boy, but usually Slade likes to make his appearance known and so far, we haven't heard so much as a word from him since we got here." Robin explained a bit further.

"Robin's right, this is definitely un-Slade like..." Terra commented. Both herself and Robin knew only too well of his methods. They were both tricked into being his apprentices at different points in time, but there were still some major questions left out in the open. Slade never walked into a place he didn't know how to walk out of, and final challenges were definitely not his style. Something did feel off.

Everyone eventually made their way to another set of doors. Pushing them open, they had made their way to one of the dining areas. Since the old shrine was used to house thousands at a time, even the dining rooms were quite large. Broken stone tables and chairs were everywhere, but soon the Titan's saw who their next opponents would be.

Cinderblock, Plasmus, and Overload all stood at the end, awaiting whoever was next to challenge them. Each had a small robotic device with the letter S on its chest. Everyone was taken aback of sorts, it was odd that Slade would send these 3 to be their next opponents. They knew of Brother Blood, Blackfire, Madame Rouge, Malchior and Slade's presence here, but they hadn't expected these 3 to fight.

"Another curve ball..." Robin commented, "Ok, team. We've got 3 enemies we've dealt with and defeated countless times already, this shouldn't be a problem at all for us."

"Actually, if it's ok, Robin..." Terra interrupted, "If you don't mind, we probably should take a bit of caution here. If each stage is designed to wear us down, like with Cyborg's fight earlier, we can't take the chance of all of us being too tired to finish. I'll deal with the 3 stooges..." She pounded her chest while beaming at him.

"3 on 1?! That's crazy girl!" Cyborg raised his voice in a bit of worry. 3 on 1 definitely weren't good odds.

"Yes, we should all fight! Together we can be victorious over these 3 once more!" Starfire's hands started glowing green as she finished.

"I can't believe this, but I have to agree with Starfire," Raven put on her hood and continued, "I won't be too tired to finish another fight afterwards..."

"No, guys, Terra's right..." Beast Boy's comments took everyone by surprise. Starfire landed on her rear at the shock of hearing his words as he continued, "Cyborg came dangerously close to losing that fight. I think it's safe to say the rest of our opponents will be ready as well with something just as evil. Terra, you're wrong on just one thing..." He looked over at Terra's confused expression.

"It's not going to be 3 versus 1. It'll be 3 on 2. I'm going as well..." Beast Boy took several steps forward and was now ahead of the group. Everyone looked onward as Beast Boy finished, "Look guys, Madame Rouge could whip my butt any day of the week. So I'll leave up to you, Robin, to figure out a solution on how to stop her. I know it's a lot to ask, but..." Beast Boy grew silent as he couldn't find the words to finish.

Robin's arms were crossed with himself left pondering. He took several steps forward so he was at the same level with Beast Boy. Neither one looked at the other, but Robin spoke up, "Understood. Terra and Beast Boy will deal with these 3. Just say the word and we'll be there..."

Beast Boy smiled, "Thanks, but the two of us are more than enough to deal with the 3 stools..."

"It's 3 stooges..." Cyborg corrected as he slapped his forehead.

"Whatever...Terra, let's go..." Beast Boy took several steps forward and was preparing to change, but a familiar voice to all the Titan's stopped them from continuing.

"Welcome to Stage 2, Teen Titans..." Slade's familiar voice ran though from behind Cinderblock, Overload and Plasmus. They all stepped aside, as Slade's figure appeared in front of them all. "This day has been long overdue..."

Just as Beast Boy and Terra were ready to make their move, Slade has mysteriously appeared in front of all the Teen Titans! What can this possibly mean?

Next Time: Chapter 33 - Teamwork (Beast Boy and Terra, Double Team Attack! Part 2)

Overload, Plasmus, and Cinderblock receive a lesson in the power of teamwork, but Slade still has several tricks left to play. Nothing could possibly go wrong, right? You definitely won't wanna miss it!