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All Hail Trigon
Chapter 03: Azari and Mar'i
[Jump City Pizza Place, a Few Weeks Later]
Mar'i smiled as she poured large quantities of Mustard and Ketchup onto a Cheese Pizza with Mushrooms, Bacons and Spinich.
the Half Tamaranian girl licked her lips as she picked up a piece and bit into it, chomping down.
Azari wasn't even touching his pepperoni pizza.
he just drew his fingertip against it, apparently lost in thought.
Mar'i took noticed of this and stopped eating.
"hey...are you OKAY?"
Azari looked up at Mar'i.
"huh?"
"you havn't touched your food."
"oh...sorry.
i guess i'm just-"
"distracted?"
Azari looked at Mar'i.
"is it really that Obvious?"
Mar'i nodded with a smile.
"oh, yeah...you've got that "far out" look."
Mar'i placed her "pizza" down and spoke.
"so, what's wrong?
is something bothering you?"
Azari exhaled.
"kind of..."
Mar'i looked at Azari, listening to him.
"It's just that...well.
the Titans have been fighting this Brotherhood for several weeks, now."
"yes..."
"i know this is pretty serious: a team of Heroes vs a team of Villains.
it's not something you would expect to be done with in one day..."
Azari then crossed his arms, sighing sharply.
"but, there's "something" about all this that doesn't feel quite right."
"what do you mean?"
Azari looked at Mar'i, a stern look on his face.
"the Brotherhood of Evil are SERIOUS guys...i should know, my dad has told me about them.
they go through all this trouble to form a "Legion of Doom" type of Supervillain team.
yet, all their doing his attacking random cities?"
Mar'i shrugged.
"hey...their BAD GUYS.
and, making Chaos is what "bad guys" do."
"a Single villain, YES.
but, NOT a Team of Villains..."
Azari looked right at Mar'i.
"if "I" were a Supervillain...and, I was part of a Supervillain Team.
then, I would be doing something MORE than just Random Violence."
"true.
if I were "bad", i'd do something like that, too."
Mar'i then noticed just how "serious" Azari looked (like "Daddy Serious")
"Azari...what are you trying to say?"
Azari looked at his friend.
"i'm saying that i don't think the Brotherhood's goal is to "Spread Chaos."
i think...i think their planning something Bigger, DEADLIER...
and, that all these random attacks are just Diversions.
think about it: if the Brotherhood REALLY wanted to destroy the Titans-"
"then, they would of done so by now...or, at least TRIED." finished Mar'i
"exactly.
Mar'i took a moment to think about this.
"you know...you MAY have a point." began Mar'i
"these "attacks" have been Constantly going on...Every. Single. Day.
and, they've made No Effort to change their tactics, or gain any sort of advantage."
Mar'i's bright green eyes then narrowed, becoming serious.
"i think your right: something BIGGER is going on."
Mar'i then looked at Azari.
"so...if defeating the Titans ISN'T their goal.
then, what do you think their really doing?"
"if YOU were the leader of a supervillain team and, you wanted a team of superheroes out of your hair for awhile...what would be Your Reason?"
Mar'i thought for a moment...then, her eyes lit up in realazation.
"their building a Super Weapon!"
"yeah, and given that they've been at this for WEEKS it's probably gonna be a BIG Super Weapon."
Azari then exhaled in frustration.
"who knows how close they are to finishing it."
Mar'i's eyes widened.
"ohmygosh, we'd better to my dad RIGHT AWAY!"
[Later, At Titans Tower]
gathered at the command center of Titans Tower was Nightwing, Starfire, Cyborg, Changling and Raven.
they were looking at a digital map.
which pinpointed locations where the Brotherhood of Evil had attacked.
Nightwing looked pretty stressed.
"First Gotham, then Keystone, NOW Metropolis!"
Changling whistled.
"seems "The Big Brain" is working overtime."
"but, why?" began Cyborg
"why spend all their resources with Random Chaos and Destruction?"
"their called the Brotherhood of EVIL for a Reason, Cyborg." Replied Raven, sarcasticly
Nightwing narrowed his eyes.
"i don't care what they think their doing.
we're going to Find Them, and STOP THE-"
just then, the doors opened and Azari and Mar'i ran inside.
"DAD!"
Nightwing and the others looked at the two teenagers.
"Mar'i?"
Mar'i approached Nightwing.
"Dad, we have a-"
"Mar'i, PLEASE...not right now.
i'm busy trying to predict where the Brotherhood is going to strike next."
Azari crossed his arms and scoffed.
"it's a waste of time.
what you REALLY should be doing is tracking down the Brotherhood's lair."
"we WILL, as soon as we capture-"
"BY THEN IT'LL BE TOO LATE!"
Raven finally approached her son.
"Azari...is there something you want to tell us?"
"Yeah, he does!" said Mar'i
"Azari says that these attacks are a Diversion!
that the Brotherhood are trying to keep us distracted while they construct a SUPER WEAPON!"
the adult Titans stared at the teenagers.
"hmm...that DOES make alot of sense." said Cyborg
Nightwing looked at Azari.
"do you have any evidence to back up your theory?"
Azari gulped.
"uhh...n-no, not really."
Nightwing sighed.
"then, i must respectfully DECLINE."
"WHAT?"
"I can't risk letting the Brotherhood of Evil run amok all over the country on the "assumption" that you might be right."
"MIGHT!"
"i'm sorry, but my decision is final."
Azari scowled at him.
he then angrily stormed off.
Mar'i looked back at her father...who returned to his work.
she too huffed loudly as she turned and marched off with Azari.
as they left, Changling looked at Nightwing.
"uhhh...Nightwing?"
"yes?"
"what if Azari's right?, what if this IS all a diversion?"
"we'll know soon enough...as soon as we capture a member of the Brotherhood."
Starfire approached her husband.
"but, Richard...if the Brotherhood of Evil ARE building a Super Weapon as Azari believes, shouldn't we be focusing on finding them?"
"if I had proof, I would."
Raven scowled at Nightwing.
"are you calling my son a LIAR?"
Nightwing groaned.
"NO, of course not!
but, without Concrete Evidence, I can't risk letting the Brotherhood go UNCHECKED."
Raven glared at Nightwing.
she finally huffed, looking away.
"all the same, I think we should consider ALL possibilities." said Cyborg
"agreed." replied Nightwing
"so, we'll increase our efforts to find and capture the Brotherhood and, interrogate them reguarding the location of their secret base."
Changling nodded.
"yeah, that sounds fair."
[Elsewhere]
"RAAAAHH!"
Azari angrily punched a tree in central park, cracking it.
"THIS IS SO UNFAIR!"
Mar'i flew over to Azari...whose body was flaring with Black Energy.
"hey-hey, EASY...we told them your theory-"
Azari then glared at Mar'i, his eyes glowing red.
"oh, So now YOU don't believe me, either!"
Mar'i stepped back in fear.
"WHOA-WHOA, CHILL!
I didn't say that!"
Azari soon calmed down, his eyes returning to their normal "colors"
"((deep sigh)) i'm sorry...i didn't mean to snap at you."
"it's okay...i understand why your angry.
but, it isn't ALL BAD!...as soon as Dad captures one of them, they'll-"
"by THEN, it might be TOO LATE!
the Brotherhood have already had WEEKS of being unhindered...they need to be stopped NOW!"
Mar'i looked at Azari...then, sighed.
"yes...you are right.
but, what can we DO?...we're only Teenagers."
"so were our Parents when they first formed their team.
isn't that why they were called the TEEN Titans?"
Azari finally turned away, exhaling.
"look...I can't just stand idly by while the Brotherhood does God-Knows-What at whatever base their at."
"what are you going to do?"
Azari narrowed his eyes.
he then turned a faced Mar'i, a serious look on his face.
"the only thing i CAN do: stop them, myself."
Mar'i widened her eyes at this.
"you DO realise of course that if you run away to chase after the Brotherhood, your parents will "kill you."
Azari looked right at Mar'i.
"what's more important: being Grounded for a few months?, or Saving the World."
"that a trick question?"
Azari eyed Mar'i.
"kidding..."
Azari finally looked away, his arms crossed.
"look...Mar'i.
if you don't want to leave Jump City, I understand..."
Azari looked back at the Yellow skinned girl.
"but, i HAVE to do this."
Mar'i looked at him.
she exhaled deeply...then, smiled at her friend.
"not on your own, your not."
"what?"
Mar'i approached Azari.
"count me in, TOO.
i always wanted to be a Hero like my Mom and Dad."
Azari grinned.
"you could ALSO get in big trouble."
Mar'i shrugged.
"Saving the world...makes the risk of getting grounded LESS severe."
Azari smiled he then walked over and hugged Mar'i.
"thanks, mar'i."
"for what?"
Azari parted from Mar'i and looked at her.
"for believing in me."
Mar'i smiled.
"hey...what are friends for?"
Azari blushed.
"heh-heh..yeah, FRIENDS."
Mar'i also blushed.
she then cleared her throat and spoke.
"so...where to now?"
"well...the Best Place that we should start looking for clues is the Doom Patrol's Base."
"but...that place has been abandoned for YEARS.
ever since tha Patrol was killed Decades ago."
"i know...dad told me all about it.
but, the "DP" were the Arch-Enemies of the Brotherhood.
so, i figure that their must be SOMETHING there that can get us get started on finding out where the Brotherhood is hiding."
Mar'i smiled.
"sounds like a PLAN."
"good."
Azari then morphed into an Olive Green Eagle.
"then, follow my lead."
as the Eagle Azari flew off Mar'i hovered up and flew after him.
[Meanwhile, in an Unknown Location]
a metallic door slid open with a WHOOSH and, a dark man with red skin and dark red hair walked in.
the Man walked down a corridor, his body stiff as a board he wore a dark-looking scowl on his face entered yet another door.
this time, he was in a room full of computers with HIVE soldiers manning them.
he walked pass the many men and walked thru another door.
he soon entered a large room, where various Supervillains were gathered.
the man approached a certain group of villains...
a Gorilla who was armed with weapons a woman in a red and black costume an old man in a military-esque uniform and, finally...a "brain" in a skull-like device that resembled a "Chess Piece."
the Brain turned and looked at the approaching man.
(("Nicholas Galtry...")) said the Brain, his voice Monotone and Electronic
Mallah, Rouge and Immortus sooned faced Galtry.
"progress report, Brain."
Mallah scowled at the Red skinned man.
(("all is going accordingly, Mister Galtry.")) began Brain
(("if our progress continues unhindered we should complete "Operation: EXODUS" within the week."))
Galtry grinned, his eyes briefly flashing red.
"exellent..." began Galtry
"then, continue the "Attacks."
if we are to accomplish our goal, we need to keep those Titans "Occupied."
Mallah finally approached Galtry.
"HEY...you can't just order the master around lik-GAAAHH!"
Galtry suddenly grabbed the Gorilla's wrist and squeezed it.
Mallah gritted his teeth as a crushing pain shot thru him.
Galtry then glared at Mallah, his eyes glowing bright red.
"i just DID." said Galtry, his voice half normal and half "distorted"
Galtry then performed a kick upon Mallah, knocking him down.
Mallah looked up as Galtry approached him, staring down at the ape with Cold Eyes.
"and, you would be WISE to show some respect to your "superior."
the glow in Galtry's eyes soon faded.
he immediatly turned and walked away, leaving the "brotherhood" alone.
Mallah soon got up and growled.
"how long must we take orders from HIM?"
(("until he delivers to us what he promised.")) said Brain
"you mean...the "Ultimate Weapon of Mass Destruction?" said Rouge in an accented voice
(("yes."))
Immortus nodded to himself.
"despite his "arrogance"...one has to marvel at his Strategic Mind.
his plan to keep the Heroes distracted while we work is INGENIUS."
Mallah rubbed his chin.
"you may be right, Immortus...
afterall: he IS the one who finally Destroyed our hated enemies."
Brain's life support machine sparked with electros...indicating his "anger"
(("yes, HIM...and, not ME."))
Galtry walked down a corridor, his hands behind his back.
he walked thru a door and entered a large hanger, where H.I.V.E. Soldiers worked feverishly.
(("this plan of your had BETTER WORK, Galtry."))
Galtry smirked.
"oh, ye' of little faith, Lord Trigon..." began Galtry
"haven't I not proven my worth Time-and-TIME, again?"
(("the only thing "I" remember was your Failure to protect me from the Azarson."))
Galtry growled.
"look...that WASN'T my fault.
I didn't know that the Azarson was that BRAT, Azari...hell, even YOU didn't know."
(("DO NOT PATRONIZE ME, GALTRY!"))
Galtry grined his teeth at Trigon's rage.
"hey, COOL IT!" exclaimed Galtry
"if all goes well, you'll soon have a body that's TEN TIMES more powerful than the one that you lost."
Galtry then walked further into the hanger.
he looked up at the Giant "Mechanoid" that stood before him.
despite being only HALF DONE (missing only a Head, Left Arm and some of the Torso)
it still looked quite "lethal"...especially with the Huge Cannon mounted on it's Right Arm.
(("hmmm...YES, you do have a point.")) began Trigon, telepathicly
(("while not quite as "large" as my previous body...
it IS a radical improvment over the one I am currently inhabiting."))
"can't argue with you THERE."
Galtry then smirked as he reached over to a table and, gripped a metallic orb that was glowing faintly.
(("that's that?"))
"a special component to your new body." began Galtry
"it may not seem like much NOW.
but, once it is installed...it'll grant you a Power that you've NEVER known."
Galtry then looked over to another part of the hanger.
he grinned as he eyed a machine that looked like an ASSAULT TANK then, another machine that looked like a FIGHTER JET.
(("let us hope my daughter's friend don't get "wise" to your plan."))
Galtry chuckled.
"PLEASE...knowing them, their still trying to figure out the next place that I send the Brotherhood to attack.
trust me...NO ONE will ever suspect what we're Really doing."
Author Note: This Chap was pretty "slow", but served to setup the plot
of the Titans getting sidetracked with the Villains, and Azari apparently being smart enough to figure out what's rally going on (though, he obviously doesn't know the specifics)
just like the Last Story (where Beast Boy and Raven her traveling together) I immediatly have Azari and Mar'i go on their own mission TOGETHER.
I also reveal the "relationship" between Galtry and the Brotherhood of Evil (in that they both respect and Dislike him)
I also (somewhat) reveal Trigon's "Alt. Modes" once he becomes a Transformer.
so, YES: Trigon will indeed have a Tank and Jet mode (which would make him a Triple-Changer)
I chose these modes, because knowing Trigon...he'd want to transform into vehicles that are Destructive and Lethal.
and, when it comes to "deadly" machines...Tanks and Jets dominate both the Ground and Air, respectfully (Note: both forms have been used by Megatron, whose character Trigon will emulate)