You all should consider yourselves lucky!!! I think this is the quickest update yet, and if time allows, it won't be the last. WARNING: this is my first attempt at a battle scene so any and all comments are welcome...as well as any pointers. Oh, and thanks to tennisgal456, Kicon, and Indi for their reviews. I understand the Holidays are here and people are practically running around with their heads chopped off--I am one of them--so there isn't a lot of time to review. Thank you again and thanks for everyone who just reads my story, that means a lot too.
DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN THE TEEN TITANS!!!!!
"You must be Richard." The tall, brown haired man said. The little boy, about 9 years old kept his eyes fixed on the ground, but managed to nod his head. The man sat down next to him, "My name is Bruce Wayne."
The boy didn't move. Bruce could tell Richard was trying to be strong and hold his tears. "I lost my parents when I was about your age. They were shot." This grabbed his attention. He turned to Bruce, showing his deep blue eyes.
"Did you see the guy shoot them?"
Bruce's face saddened, "Yes, I did."
Richard started sniffling, "Did they catch the guy?"
Bruce smiled. "You see Commissioner Gordon over there," Richard nodded, "Well, he and his partner were the two men who arrested the man. So, if anyone is going to find this man, it's him."
Richard dropped his head again, "Does it ever stop hurting?"
At this young age Bruce was a little taken back by the question, but understood exactly what Richard was asking, "Not completely…….no."
Richard started crying and nothing he did could stop the tears. "I want to be with them…
…Why did they have to die...
…Why couldn't I have been with them?"
Bruce picked him up and put him in his lap and let Richard's head dig into his chest. "It's going to be alright Richard." Bruce rocked Richard back and forth and as soon as he was asleep he picked him up and put him in the back seat of the car. He walked over to Commissioner Gordon, "Gordon, I'm taking him back to Wayne Manor. He can stay there as long as it takes." Gordon smiled and nodded.
The next day, Richard woke up in a large king-size bed. For the next 5½ years this was his home……
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Richard woke up with a jolt and looked at theclock—3a.m. He had only been asleep for a little less than 2 hours and now he lay in his bed wide awake thinking about the dream that plagued his mind. I haven't thought about that day in 13 years. While he wanted to concentrate on his dream he felt nausea sweep over him and decided sleep was the best idea.
Before he could pass out a loud siren filled the room. Within 3 second Richard was on his feet, mask on his face and out the door, uniform in hand. The Titan alarm was going off. By the time the others had gotten to the computer Nightwing was giving out instructions.
"Looks like there is trouble at the pier on the eastside of town." He said quickly gathering the information. "We better check it out."
While Nightwing headed for his bike, Raven and Cyborg went for the T-Car.
"Star, are you going to fly?"
"Yes, I shall stay close to Nightwing."
"Hey, twinkle-toes, let's get moving." Cyborg yelled across his shoulder. Beast Boy was having difficulty getting his leg into its appropriate spot.
"It's like 2 a.m. Hang-on just a second, I almost…"
"We don't have a second to waste." Raven turned Beast Boy upside-down and put his leg where it belonged then pulled him into the car.
"Thanks, Rae." The T-Car roared to life and followed Nightwing and Starfire out the door.
"Nightwing, you have any idea who this is or what it is about?" Cyborg's voice rang over the communicator.
"Yea, his name is 'Aukia." He replied. "He's infamous for working at sea and over the years not even the coast guard has been able to catch him. He relishes in stealing state-of-the-art technology, but has been know to randomly raid any type of ship: barge, cruise, yacht. You name it, he has probably hit it."
"So, he's a pirate!!"
"Apparently."
"That is so…."
"Beast Boy will you shut up already!!" shouted Raven after slapping him upside the head.
"Anyways, from what information I can gather, he seems to be Number 2 in charge. So if we catch him we should be able to locate our guy."
"Well, looks like we're about to find out. Eastside pier, dead ahead." said Cyborg, braking the car.
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The sound of the motorcycle slowly disappeared as Nightwing parked the bike on the outskirts of the pier. Starfire had landed in front of the cycle and T-Car carefully scanning the area before them.
"I don't see anything."
"Alright Titans, listen up. 'Aukia's men highly trained and they get no greater pleasure than the order to destroy, including people, so I want you all to be extremely careful." Nightwing turned to look at the docks. "Ok, let's split up. Starfire and I will work clockwise, while Beast Boy, Raven and Cyborg work counterclockwise. We'll meet up at the furthest side of the pier. Any signs of movement and you call for immediate back-up, got it?"
The others nodded before heading off to search the pier.
The outskirts were silence—no sound or movement.
Cyborg, Raven and Beast Boy slowly made their way. The closer they got, the more distinct the sound of clanking metal became.
"Ya'll hear that?" Cyborg asked, looking for the noise.
"I think it's coming from the center of the docks."
"Want me to go check it out?"
"No, Nightwing wanted us to stay together and since we don't know what this guy is like, and I plan on doing this by the book. Nightwing, come in. We got noise coming from the center of the docks."
"Yea, we heard it too." Nightwing voice rang over the communicator. "Starfire and I are heading that way; just don't make any moves till I give the signal."
"Got it."
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75. That's how many he had counted, but with them moving to and from he couldn't tell for sure. Beast Boy had flown overhead to get a better count before meeting up with Nightwing and Starfire. Nightwing's goal was to remain hidden, so they were trying to lessen the use of the communicators.
"Alright, tell Cyborg and Raven that we are going to surround the group. You, Raven, Cyborg and Starfire will take the four corner crates while I'll station myself leading to the ships. These men live at sea so I highly doubt any of them will head for the city."
Beast Boy nodded his head before jumping off the crate and transforming into a sea gull. The sky echoed with thunder. Nightwing watched as he flew to where Cyborg and Raven were waiting. Once they started moving to their positions, Nightwing looked at Star and nodded and she quickly took to the sky.
As Nightwing jumped off the crate lighting lit up the sky quickly followed by thunder. A split second later another voices reverberated through the night. Nightwing turned to see a group of men pointing at Starfire. He could hear them shouting commands to fire and he ran towards the men.
"TITANS!!! GO!!!"
The men who had once been aiming at Starfire turned their attention to Nightwing who used gas bombs to cover his attack. With the smoke eliminating their eyesight Nightwing moved quickly, knocking out 10 men before the smoke began to clear.
He then ran out of the smoke into a circle of men. As they jeered at him, he prepared himself. One man ran up behind him but the sound of his feet alerted Nightwing to his move allowing him to spin on his left leg kicking the man hard in the stomach with his right. Another man came up on Nightwing's left side and he turned punching the sailor square in the face. Before any of the other men could attack Nightwing leapt in the air flipping backwards, landing on top of two guys behind him.
Cyborg utilized the battle to use his new sniper (using tranquilizers only) that he had installed. He positioned himself on top of the cargo bins and started firing. The aim was superb and he didn't miss a single shot taking out 15 men. It didn't take long for his position to be discovered so he reverted to using his size and canon to fight. He jumped to the ground and began firing taking out 5 men on his first shot.
"BOO-YAW BABY!!! Now that's what I'm talking about."
There was a crash behind him. He turned to see 6 guys laying on the floor and a glowing cargo bin.
"Why don't you try and pay attention? I can't protect you all the time." Rachel let the bin drop with a thud.
"Raven, LOOK OU!!!"
Raven turned to see a man holding a gun straight at her head. Before she could react she felt a huge cat push her out of the way. Cyborg dropped and rolled just as the gun was fired and shot at the guy. He fell over and dropped the gun. Cyborg turned to see Beast Boy on top of Raven, giving her grief.
"You know, I won't always be here to save your life." Raven smirked before picking him up and tossing him off her. He transformed into a pterodactyl to take out the men who had climbed on top of the cargo bins, while Raven put a shield around her and Cyborg to protect them from the hail of bullets.
Starfire met up with Beast Boy and they divided up, circling the bins that encased Raven and Cyborg. She descended rapidly firing star bolts at the men and trying to knock them off. As she approached the remaining bins she had men hurling themselves at her and provoking her. She landed on the bin and took her stance.
"Why don't you come over here sweetheart? We could go dancing." The sailor smiled and Starfire saw his rotted yellow teeth and grimaced. When he was within arms reach, she reached out and used him to take out the others before throwing him off the bin.
"I believe you are incapable of leading." She hovered over the man as he laid on the ground, smiling to herself.
"But you are not incapable of falling." A deep voice said.
Starfire tried to turn around quickly but she felt a sharp sting at her side and began hurtling toward the ground.
Well, there it is: my first attempt at a battle scene. Honestly I don't think I did too bad, but only my fans will tell. I know 'Aukia's line is cheesy so no need to point that out.
And a look into Nightwing's past. I think I already mentioned this but aside from the parings there will be a lot dealing with Richard/Nightwing. I just feel drawn to write about him. But I will hopefully talk about the others as well, just expect more of him. Anywho, PLEASE REVIEW.
and Happy Holidays to everyone!!!!!!