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Ch.23 Final Hour
Blackfire sat in a room inside of a room as she meditated. In front of her was the Pandimensional Vortex Inducer. Blackfire found herself, well her consciousness inside of the realm she was imprisoned in by the Titans. An area that exists between time and space, an area with so much density it required all of Blackfire's strength to move her finger. Luckily she wasn't there physically so she was clearly unaffected. She saw a figure that sat in a protective orb, silhouetted by the shrouds of mist in the area. All Blackfire knew was that the figure was female, she was powerful, and she was the reason she was freed from this prison.
"Why have you called me back here? You know I hate this place." Blackfire said as she shuddered.
"Why am I still imprisoned here? What is taking you so long?" The woman asked.
"Are all witches this moody, or is it just you?" Blackfire asked. "We ran into some trouble receiving Shego's blood. She isn't as fragile as her brothers. Tell me again why do you need Shego's blood again?" Blackfire asked.
The witch sighed before she spoke. "You can recall the comet that gave Team Go their powers right?" She asked.
"I am knowledgeable of this, yes." Blackfire replied.
"Well that comet was more special than you think. Time and Space reach all dimensions and each dimension has a physical representation of that. They were chosen by their dimension to be the guardians of that dimensions space." She explained. The witch then waved her right hand an image of Team Go appeared. "Hego's blue glow represents the strength of Space. Mego's purple glow, represents the scale large and small that Space can influence. The Wego's red glow represents the far reach of Space and it's never ending expansion across the dimensions. Shego's green glow represents the sheer raw force and untapped potential of Space." The witch informed Blackfire.
"And what happens when you have all four?" Blackfire asked.
The witch waved her right hand and mixed their glows together. As the glows mix it turned black and seemed to hold a smaller version of the universe in it. Blackfire stared as she could make out various stars and galaxies.
"Once I have Shego's blood sample added to the other three you have so graciously provided me. It will form the key I need to finally be free of this prison." The witch said.
"Speaking of glows. Kim Possible has developed her own white glow ever since Shego used her green glow to revive her." Blackfire said.
"Hmmm, was Kim Possible on the verge of death?" She asked.
Blackfire nodded. "Then it has begun. The only way for the glow to multiply is if one of the members have children or the share their energies with a dying person, saving that person from death, but granting them with their very own glow." The witch said.
"So should we collect Kim's glow as well?" Blackfire asked.
"No. Her glow will not be needed. Not as long as the original four still remain. Now go and get me that blood sample. I don't care how, just do it and I will reward you graciously." The witch said before severing their connection.
Blackfire opened her eyes as a wicked smile formed. 'No more holding back. I'm ready to end this.' She said in her thoughts.
XX
JLA Watchtower
Shego and Kim were alone in their room provided to them by the JLA. They sat huddled together under the sheets as Kim lay wrapped in Shego's arms. Kim sighed contently after sharing what she would call their most tender moment.
"I love you, you know that?" Kim said dreamily.
"Yes I do princess and for the twentieth time, I love you too." Shego said with a light chuckle.
They were prepared to drift off to sleep when Shego's cell phone rang. She groaned as she reached over to grab it off the dresser. She looked at the caller I.D. to see it was her brothers calling. Normally she would ignore the call, but she was in a good mood.
"You better have a good reason for calling me so late at night." Shego said.
"Hello Shego." A voice said.
Shego shot up wide eyed from the bed. "Jacob!" She said.
"What!?" Kim said as she rose up quickly.
"I expect to see you at GO Tower within an hour, so we can talk." Jacob said.
"I swear to God, if you hurt my brothers." She said before he hung up the phone.
"Still believe there's some good left in him?" Kim asked sarcastically.
"Just get dressed." Shego said as she got out of the bed.
Forty-five minutes later
"The lights are out." Shego said as she looked the building over.
"He could be anywhere." Kim said.
"I have a good guess of where he might be." Shego said. "Come on let's go."
They walked up to the main door only for the elevator doors to open instead. "Well isn't that nice of him. Now we don't have to walk." Shego said.
"I don't know, he didn't even bother to roll out the red carpet." Kim commented.
They entered the elevator and went straight for the top floor. The elevator bell dinged as they reached their destination. The two women stepped out cautiously watching their surroundings, not wanting to walk into any traps.
"This way. If he has my brothers then they should be in the conference room." Shego whispered.
Kim nodded and they proceeded down the hall. Shego didn't like their current situation; she felt that Black Star would jump out on them at any moment, although it wouldn't be the first time it has happened. With moonlight being their only source of light they traversed deeper into Go Tower and hopefully to Shego's brothers.
"We're not that far from the conference room, it's just around the corner." Shego whispered to Kim.
"There's something bothering me." Kim whispered back.
"Yeah?"
"This place is physically fine. No signs of struggle, any damaged walls or furniture. Unless you're brothers were away, how could he have gotten in?" Kim asked.
"That's what I wanted to know." Shego replied.
"Don't move." They heard a feminine voice say.
Shego turned to see Mystique holding a gun to Kim's head. "Mystique I should have guessed. Where the fuck is Jacob?" She questioned the mutant.
"You don't get to ask me anything. I've been waiting for this moment, to pay you back. To hurt you in any way possible." Mystique growled.
"Fine you have my attention, but this doesn't involve her. Let her go Mystique." Shego said trying to reason with the villain.
"No it's far too late for that." Mystique replied. "You betrayed me, and sold me out for money. I trusted you, and that's what I got in return."
"Mystique just put the gun down and we can settle this once and for all." Shego said.
Mystique shook her head in disagreement. "On your knees." She told Kim.
Kim complied, and she looked over to Shego with a worried expression. Shego gave her a reassuring look as she quickly began to think of a way to free Kim. That's when Mystique felt the barrel of a gun placed to her head. She froze instantly.
"Drop it."
Mystique dropped the pistol and put her hands up, allowing Kim to rejoin Shego's side. "Thanks Tiara, you're just in time." Shego said.
"I'm just glad nobody got hurt. Still though I couldn't find Jacob." She said.
"Not with that attitude you're not." They heard Jacob say.
They turned to see him standing behind Tiara M-4 aimed at her chest. "Put the gun down Tiara, I don't want to have to shoot you."
"How do I know you wont try and shoot me once I do?" Tiara asked.
"We'll drop both of our weapons. On three." He said.
Tiara hesitated before nodding in agreement. Her heart was beating rapidly unsure of what Jacob's next move would be.
"One..Two…Three." He counted as they both released their weapons. Tiara turned slowly to face Jacob, to see him smiling at her.
"See, now that wasn't so hard was it?" He asked her.
His reply came in the form of her rushing him and tackling him into the room behind him. It was unexpected and Jacob didn't have any time to react. Acting quickly Shego and Kim went to aid her but Mystique intervened and cut them off. She knocked them both back before pressing a button, causing the door to close and lock behind them.
Shego growled as she and Kim flared up, and Mystique took the form of Elektra.
In the other room Jacob was able to remove Tiara from off of him and pinned her to the wall. He had his right forearm against her neck as he applied some pressure.
"That was a stupid move Tiara." He said.
"Yeah, well I thought we were overdue for some alone time." She quipped.
"Cute, you pick that up from Shego?" He said as he applied a little more pressure causing to gag. "You shouldn't be here. The battlefield isn't a place for a scientist."
"Well I thought that if Shego couldn't get through to you, I could." Tiara said.
"What could you possibly say, that Shego hasn't already?" He asked her.
"We want the same thing; you're just going about the wrong way. I've never been good at this kind of thing, but haven't you noticed? My sudden interest in guns, and me wanting you to teach me how to use them. I was hoping that it would get you to notice me, to want to be around me. Sure when I first met you I thought you were a jerk, hell I still do. But I realized that you were a jerk with a purpose to right a major wrong that had been dealt to you. Next thing I knew you had grown on me and I wanted to have the same effect on you." She said.
"I wanted you to feel the way I do about you. Jacob what I'm trying to say is…is that I love you. I've been in love with you for a long time, and I know how you feel about Lex, and I know I can't replace her. Still all I ever wanted was a chance, a chance to heal your wounds and make it all better. I thought I at least deserved that much, and I know I'm asking for a lot but, if you wont come back to Shego and Kim, come back to me." She pleaded.
Jacob sighed loosened his grip on her a bit as he looked her in the eyes. "Tiara." He spoke. "You should just move on. It's too late for there to ever be anything between us." He finished.
Tiara's eyes widened as she felt her heart sink, and as it sank she could feel it breaking into pieces. She lowered her head no longer able to look Jacob in his eyes, as tears began to well up in her own. He released her and watches her slide down the wall defeated. He could hear the fight outside coming to a close and knew Mystique was on the losing end. He quickly walked to the other side of the room and pressed a button the wall and left as soon as the door opened.
A loud thud was heard alongside Mystique pain filled cry. Soon after the door unlocked and opened allowing Kim and Shego entrance to the room. They walked in only to find Tiara huddled over and crying, with no sign of Jacob anywhere.
Kim knelt down next to her. "Tiara are you ok? Did he hurt you?" She asked.
Tiara shook her head, saying no. However Kim knew this feeling, she knows what it's like to have your heart broken. "Shego you go on ahead. I'll stay here with Tiara and whatever you do, don't let that bastard escape." She said.
Shego nodded and ran through the door to find Jacob. She flared up lighting the dark halls, smiling to herself because this hall only led in one direction and it had no way out. It wasn't long before he came to the room towards the back of Go Tower, it faced the City serving as an observation deck. She ran into the room and searched around for Jacob, only to find it empty. She turned around when she heard the door shut and lights come on, to see Jacob with a gun in his hand.
She faced him her fists still ignited. "I thought you wanted to talk?" Shego said sternly.
"I do." He replied. "The only way we know how." He said as he put the gun away and put his fists up.
Shego stared at him for a few seconds before she did the same, deactivating her powers and putting her fists up as well.
"No guns." Jacob said.
"No plasma." Shego finished.
They stared at each other, and charged at the same time. Shego moved faster, and threw a right hook. Jacob caught her fist and countered with a right hook of his own, only for Shego to catch his fist. They quickly pushed off of each other and circled around before Shego darted in again. Which is exactly what he wanted her to do, he ducked under her jab, and grabbed her by her waist. He quickly slammed her to the ground and she cried out in pain as it spread throughout her body. Jacob quickly kicked her and she rolled away.
"Get up. We're not done yet." He said. Jacob wanted to keep her worn down before her body began to heal over, so he rushed her while she was getting up. Shego evaded and went into a leg sweep, tripping Jacob. He fell onto his back and Shego pounced on top of him, and began to pummel him. However Jacob was quick enough to put up his guard and blocked her punches. He quickly punched her in the gut to stop her assault, and she backed off letting him rise to his feet.
Shego swung at him with her left, but Jacob caught and pulled her in for a haymaker that sent her flying across the room. She groaned as she hit the ground, but quickly got up. Her lip was bleeding, and her body ached a bit, but that would heal in minutes. She took this momentary pause to catch her breath and let her body heal, but Jacob knew better. He ran up to her, but Shego was ready and his punch completely missed, and Shego went for a kick, but he blocked and pushed her back. Jacob went for a punch, but she blocked and retaliated the attack. Jacob ducked and quickly hit her with an uppercut and Shego found herself on her back.
"You stand in my way and you pay the price." Jacob said as he quickly grabbed her leg and swung her around before releasing her and letting her fly across the room. She crashed against the wall, and let out another groan. She looked up to see Jacob standing above her. He picked her up by her hair and quickly kicked her in the stomach; she rolled across the floor as she coughed up some blood.
"I'm going to get Lex back one way or another, and if I have to go through you to do it, then so be it." He said.
She coughed up a little more blood. "Then you're stupider than I was willing to give you credit for." She said.
Angered by her comment, Jacob reached out to grab her, but Shego moved away. She rose to her feet and went to punch him in the face. "I'm bringing you back whether you like it or not!" She said.
Jacob caught her fist. "You're way doesn't lead to Lex!" He said as he swung his fist in retaliation.
"Ask me if I care!" Shego said and caught his fist and head butted him.
Jacob stumbled backwards and Shego landed a blow to his gut and then pushed him up against a wall. She got a few shots in before Jacob freed himself and got two hits off of her.
"You don't know how what I'm going through, how could you know how I feel?" He said as he launched his left fist towards Shego.
Shego's right fist collided with his left and cancelled each other out. Jacob was shocked and Shego used that to her advantage. Shego flips over him bringing his arms around to his back, she then crosses his arms and pins him to the ground.
"I know, because I lost Kim once remember? She was killed by XeYori and just like you, I was helpless to do anything about it. I was so mad that I didn't care who got hurt as long as I made that bitch pay." She said.
"Well you ended up getting her back. Now that I have the same chance you're denying me that satisfaction?" he growled.
"You're damn right I am. Blackfire is not the way." She replied.
"Yeah well some friend you turned out to be." He told her.
At this moment Kim and Tiara arrived to see that she had Jacob pinned to the ground, both women were elated for different reasons.
"What the fuck Jacob I haven't given up on you...like you never gave up on me on Isla Sorna. It's my turn to save you now, you can come back or." She paused as she reaches and grabs his pistol and places it under his chin "I can just shoot you now."
"Hell don't give him a choice, just shoot him." Kim said.
"What? No, Shego don't shoot him. That's not what you want." Tiara protested.
"No, that's not what you want." Kim said to Tiara.
"Of course not it defeats the purpose." Tiara said.
"Purpose? Fuck purpose, Shego kill the bastard, if you can't I'll pull the trigger for you." Kim said.
"No, Shego please no."
"Shego!" They both said.
Shego not being able to deal with the stress screamed out and pulled the trigger. Everyone fell dead silent after the gunshot rang out, Shego tossed the gun across the room as she got up and continued to look at Jacob. Jacob stared back at her as he reached up and touched his cheek, where the bullet had grazed him. He slowly rose to his feet and he looked over to her, he was about to speak when a bright light caught their attention.
They all looked out towards Go City to see several explosions take place. Shego squinted her eyes as she tried to make out what appeared to be a space ship above the city raining down destruction upon its inhabitants.
XX
On board the space ship the members of Black Star stood at the ready as they made their presence known above the city. Ryoko laughed as she commanded the ship, which she dubbed Ryo-ohki to attack.
"Got nothing to say now do you princess?" Ryoko said to Azula as her maniacal laughter continued.
Azula tried her best to ignore the space pirate, but Ryoko was determined to rub the fire princess's earlier remark all in her face.
"Quiet you two." Blackfire said as she rejoined the group and looked out over the city. "Now is not the time for talk. Now is the time for action." She said and began to grin. "Black Star! Begin our assault!"
That's the end to this nice lengthy chapter. Hope you guys enjoyed the fight as well as the chapter as a whole. Now for a little challenge. Now that you know the witch is a female, first person to guess her identity gets a shoutout in the witches debuting author note. Go crazy with the guesses, she could be Marvel, DC or something entirely different. Enjoy and don't forget to leave a comment with your thoughts!