The Knights' current cards
Spade Cards (Draco)
Ace of Spades: Change Seiryu
Function: Transforms Leo into Advent Knight Draco.
2 of Spades: Slash Lizard (400 FP)
Function: Increases the slashing power of the Seiryu Blade.
3 of Spades: Beat Lion (600 FP)
Function: Increases the power of a forward punch.
4 of Spades: Tackle Boar (800 FP)
Function: Increases the power of a tackle.
5 of Spades: Kick Locust (1000 FP)
Function: Increases the power of a flying kick.
6 of Spades: Thunder Deer (1200 MP)
Function: Adds thunder/electric element to an attack.
7 of Spades: Metal Trilobite (1600 DP)
Function: Adds additional layer of metal to Draco's armor for protection.
8 of Spades: Magnet Buffalo (1400 MP)
Function: Gives Draco magnetic abilities.
9 of Spades: Mach Cheetah (1600 MP) Function: Increases Draco's speed.
Jack of Spades: Fusion Eagle (+2400 AP)
Function: This card can charge the AP of the Seiryu Blade and can be used by Draco to attain Jack Form along with the Absorb Capricorn card.
Queen of Spades: Absorb Capricorn (+2000 AP)
Function: This card can charge the AP of the Seiryu Blade and can also be used to enable Draco to attain Jack Form.
Heart Cards (Mimic)
Ace of Hearts: Change Suzaku
Function: Transforms Kat in Advent Knight Mimic.
2 of Hearts Spirit
Function: Changes Mimic back to human form.
3 of Hearts: Chop Head (600 FP)
Function: Increases power of hand chop.
4 of Hearts: Float Dragonfly (1000 FP)
Function: Gives Mimic flying abilities.
5 of Hearts: Drill Shell (1200 FP)
Function: Increases power of a drill kick.
6 of Hearts: Tornado Hawk (1400 MP)
Function: Adds wind element to attacks.
7 of Hearts: Vine Plant (1600 MP)
Function: Creates a vine whip.
8 of Hearts: Reflect Moth (1800 DP)
Function: Reflect Shield.
9 of Hearts: Recover Camel (2000 MP)
Function: A healing card.
10 of Hearts: Shuffle Centipede 2200 MP)
Function: Allow reuse of all cards.
Club Cards (Shadow)
Ace of Clubs: Change Genbu
Function: Transforms Desmond into Advent Knight Shadow.
2 of Clubs: Stab Bee (400 FP)
Function: Increases stabbing power of Genbu Staff.
3 of Clubs: Screw Mole (600 FP)
Function: Increases power of a screw punch.
4 of Clubs: Rush Rhinoceros (800 FP)
Function: Similar to Draco's Tackle Boar but striking with the staff. Also increases speed.
5 of Clubs: Bite Cobra (1200 FP)
Function: Increases power of a scissor kick.
6 of Clubs: Blizzard Polar (1200 MP)
Function: Adds ice element to attack.
7 of Clubs: Gel Jellyfish (1400 DP)
Function: Temporarily turns Shadow into liquid.
8 of Clubs: Poison Scorpion (1800 MP)
Function: Adds poison to attacks.
9 of Clubs: Smog Squid (2000 MP)
Functions: Creates a smog cloud to blind the opponent.
10 of Clubs: Remote Tapir (2200 MP)
Function: Unseal Beast Spirits from their Rouge cards and puts them under the user's control.
Diamond Cards (Pluto)
Ace of Diamonds: Change Byakko
Function: Transforms Takada to Advent Knight Pluto
2 of Diamonds: Bullet Armadillo (400 FP)
Function: Increases shooting power of Byakko Revolver.
3 of Diamonds: Upper Frog (600 FP)
Function: Increases power of an uppercut.
4 of Diamonds: Rapid Pecker (800 FP)
Function: Gives rapid fire abilities to the Byakko Revolver.
5 of Diamonds: Drop Whale (1000 FP)
Function: Increases power of a drop kick.
6 of Diamonds: Firefly (1000 MP)
Function: Adds fire element to attack.
7 of Diamonds: Rock Tortoise (1400 DP)
Function: Coats the user in an armor of stone.
8 of Diamonds: Scope Bat (1200 MP)
Function: Increases the accuracy of the Byakko Revolver.
9 of Diamonds: Gemini Zebra (1400 MP)
Function: Creates a clone of the user.
10 of Diamonds: Thief Chameleon (1600 MP)
Function: Borrows/steals the power of a card or Beast Spirit.
Queen of Diamonds: Absorb Serpent (+2000AP)
Function: This card can be used to charge the AP of the Byakko Revolver.
In the dark world that the Royals called home, King was far from happy. In fact, he was the farthest thing from happy at the moment. Not only had they lost Serpent, but now it seemed that the Tiger had joined the Knights in their quest to defeat them.
"THIS IS INEXCUSABLE!" a fellow Royal bellowed in rage. It was understandable. He was the King of Diamonds so losing his Queen was a blow to him as much as it was to the Royals as a whole.
"Indeed," King agreed calmly. "The Tiger has betrayed us and we have lost another of our number. We cannot let this go unanswered."
"Then perhaps it is time that I came into the game," offered another Royal whose features were hidden by his hood.
"What do you have in mind, Jin?" King asked curiously.
"Oh, a little subterfuge," Jin smiled wickedly underneath his hood. "I daresay that by the time that those Knights and the Titans even begin to figure out what I'm doing it will be far too late for them to do anything about it."
"Very well," King nodded. "You may proceed but do not fail. We may not feel as obliged to keep you from getting sealed as we do Isaka."
The Royal known as Jin nodded before he left the room. As he left, his own thoughts began filling his minds.
'Fools,' he thought bitterly. 'If my plans go as preceded then I will have all the power to win the Battle Game hands down!'
Episode 33: Howling
Both Desmond and Hikaru returned to the apartment. The girl with him smiled and laughed victoriously.
"We sure showed her, huh, Desmond?" Hikaru exclaimed. "Now that bitchy snake is gone for good!"
"You don't like her that much, do you?" Desmond asked her.
"Are you kidding? I hated her!" Hikaru said. Desmond then began to cough and Hikaru panicked. "Desmond! Are you okay?"
"I'm fine," he assured her. "I just need my pills again."
"Oh, just rest now, okay?"
"I will," Desmond said with a small smile. Hikaru had become like a sister to him and she saw him as a brother.
"Master Desmond," said Walter, "Welcome back. You too, Miss Jou."
"Hey, evenin', Walter!" Hikaru said with a large smile on her face.
"Walter, what are you doing here? What about the restaurant?" Desmond asked.
"Mr. Shima sent me away to wait for you at home, knowing that you would return after your excursion. Was it successful?"
"It was. The Knight of Suzaku was there too."
"And the card?"
"It was of no use to me, at least not at the moment. I gave it to her. It was the Category Queen of Diamonds."
"Oh, I almost forgot," Walter said in realization. "Your lady friend is here, waiting for you."
"Lady friend?" Hikaru asked.
"Raven?" Desmond said, his crimson eyes opening a bit from behind his bangs.
"Yes," Walter nodded. "Miss Raven came to see you but I told her you were out. I invited her to stay to wait for you. I also prepared some tea. You might as well join her since you've arrived, Master Desmond."
"Thank you, Walter," Desmond said, smiling a bit. Of course, he was questioning in his mind, 'Why is Raven here?'
Desmond walked into the living room to see Raven waiting for him. A cup of tea was set on the coffee table but was untouched. She had been sitting on the couch with her hands on her knees and head down. He then slowly made his way towards her and sat down. The sudden shift of the couch alerted her and she turned to see Desmond.
"What brings you here, Raven?" he asked calmly.
"Desmond, listen, I wanted to apologize for what happened before," she said.
"You? Apologize?" Desmond blinked in confusion. "Shouldn't I be the one to apologize? After all, I did tell you to stop doing what you do. You're a super heroine, Raven, and your job is to protect people. I apologize for telling you to not interfere with the Beast Spirits, but it is the Advent Knights' responsibility. However, the Beast Spirits do threaten people, the innocent especially, and you and your friends are well in your rights to protect them, even fighting the Beast Spirit."
"Desmond," Raven said, "Yes, I agree. You were wrong to tell me not to interfere but I think I can get why you told me that from where you were coming from. You lost your mother and when you thought I was going to get myself hurt you told me to not interfere. I got angry at you for thinking I was weak."
"I don't think you're weak, Raven," he said. "You're a strong woman."
"Thank you," she said, blushing a bit. "I think you told me not to interfere because you don't want to lose anyone you love anymore, correct?" Desmond nodded.
"When I first became Shadow, I only cared about saving my own life. However, meeting you, it made me realize that I still have precious people to protect. That is my resolve. And so is this." Desmond took his hand in his and said, "I love you, Raven."
Raven's eyes widened slightly in surprise before she then smiled at him. Reaching to his face, she brushed his bangs away to reveal his blood red eyes, the only sign aside from his pale white skin that he was an albino. "I love you too, Desmond."
Their lips met in a passionate kiss as Desmond pushed her onto the couch. Raven moaned as she felt the boy on top of her rubbing her sides with his hands. They broke the kiss after a few minutes, feeling a bit out of breath.
"Would you like to come with me to the amusement park this weekend?" he asked.
Raven smiled and said, "Sure." Raven may not seem like the person to like amusement parks, but the chance to spend the day with her Knight of Genbu was just something she couldn't pass up. As he leaned down to kiss her again, she asked him, "Why do you call yourself Shadow?"
"Because I like the color black," he answered before leaning in for another kiss.
FLASH!
Both teens were shocked by the flash and then turned their heads to see a grinning Hikaru holding up a camera.
"A Kodak moment!" she said with a mischievous grin before she giggled. Raven and Desmond's faces went red before Desmond pulled both he and Raven up and chased after Hikaru.
"Give me that camera, Hikaru!" Desmond shouted at the girl.
"No!" Hikaru said, sticking her tongue out stubbornly.
Desmond may have loved this girl like a sister, but boy she could be very annoying sometimes.
Raven attempted to keep herself calm. After those kisses, she felt like her powers would go out of control and blow up the apartment. Thankfully, she was free of her father so that would not be happening. She took the cup and placed it to her lips, sipping the tea slowly. It calmed her nerves. Walter walked in with a tray of pastries. "Muffins? Scones?" he offered.
"Thank you, Walter," she said as she watched Desmond chase around Hikaru. "Shouldn't you be stopping this?"
"Sooner or later one of them will get tired. In the meantime, let us enjoy our cups of tea and talk, shall we? Read any interesting books lately?"
Raven and Walter talked while Desmond continued to chase Hikaru around.
The Turtle Hut was closing up for the day. The last customer was served and all that was left to do was clean up. Shima was the one on duty for that. Daichi had wanted to help but ended up falling asleep again. At least he wouldn't drool on the table since he was using his rag as a pillow. Working around him, Shima just continued on his way with it. He was just about to try and wake Daichi up so he could clean the spot under him when the bell above the door rang.
"I'm sorry but we're clo-," Shima began to speak but his voice stopped in his throat.
Stepping inside was a Japanese woman who looked to be in the prime of her life and was very beautiful to boot. She had long dark green hair and was dressed in a smart business suit with a skirt that ended just above her knees. Her eyes spoke of experience and, to those who knew her, just a little bit of insecurity. Her gaze landed on Shima who was smiling warmly at her.
"Well, well," he smiled. "It seems that the years have been good to you, Setsuna-sama."
Setsuna blinked before opening her mouth, "I'm sorry?"
"I didn't take you as one whose memory faded easily," Shima laughed. "Then again I suppose 10,000 years would do that to a person."
Setsuna blinked before she began to smile brightly as well. Happiness filled her eyes as she stepped closer to the grand chef of the Turtle Hut, "Shima."
Shima and Setsuna embraced each other warmly and held each other for a moment, remembering past times and fond memories. It was almost an emotional overflow but these two were very good at keeping their emotions reined in.
"It is good to see you again, mother," Shima whispered into Setsuna's ear.
"You know I'm not you mother, Shima," Setsuna mock-frowned as she stepped back.
"Oh?" Shima smiled. "Who was it that came to Daichi, Hikaru and I when we were but new to this world? Who was it that watched over us, gave us names, taught us to speak, and even told us stories about her old home? Face it, Setsuna-sama. You made a fine mother."
"When you put it that way," Setsuna sighed. God she loved this. She finally felt like a normal human being for once in the 10,000 years since the Battle Game and before Hotaru started treating her in a motherly sense. It felt nice to be human outside of the other Senshi. She saw the sleeping man and recognized his behavior. "I see Daichi is still very lazy."
"He hasn't changed at all," Shima laughed. "Hikaru will be ecstatic to see you again."
"Speaking of which, where is she?" Setsuna asked curiously.
"Well, she went to the school with Desmond to see about a Beast Spirit. The Serpent I believe." was Shima's reply.
"Ahh, the vain one," Setsuna nodded. She remembered that one very well. "So, how have you been since you were released?"
"Well, it was a bit hard to get used to this new world but we adapted. We even assumed human forms that matched our personalities," Shima said.
"I see," Setsuna nodded and then asked, "And who is Desmond?"
"Another Advent Knight," he answered.
"An Advent Knight?" Setsuna inquired. She only knew of three; Mimic, Draco and Pluto. "So, he's the 4th one then. Are the other three here as well?"
"Yes, they are," Shima said with a frown. "And the other Royals too."
"Were you with them?" Setsuna asked. The Royals were a group of dangerous high class Beast Spirits who were bent on taking over the world.
"The three of us, Daichi, Hikaru and I were a part of them but only to observe and sabotage their plans. Unlike them, we actually want to live as humans," Shima said. "Desmond took us in."
"He sounds like a nice young man."
"He is. He may be a little cold sometimes but he does care. It's a shame that he's suffering from cancer."
Setsuna spoke sadly, "My condolences."
"The young boy has been through a lot, you know? The Royals took control of him using his obsession to get the other cards. Desmond believes that the power of all the Beast Spirits can grant him immortality."
"That sounds foolish and dangerous," Setsuna said with a frown.
"Yes, we noticed, so we confronted him and made a deal with him."
"What kind of deal?" Setsuna questioned.
Shima smiled. "We'll tell you later, Setsuna-sama. Why don't I fix you something to eat first?"
"That would be lovely." Setsuna then said, "Seeing you here now as a chef is really quite surprising."
"We learned to adapt, Setsuna-sama."
Soon, Setsuna was sitting across from Shima while Daichi was relocated to a more comfortable spot. Setsuna had to admit, Shima was an incredible cook. He put Makoto to shame quite easily. While she ate they talked about recent happenings. Setsuna spoke of how the Senshi were doing and the latest threat they were dealing with. Shima explained how the Advent Knights were working alongside the Titans. He also spoke of the number of Beast Spirits that had been sealed since she had last seen the Advent Knights. At one point in the conversation, the door opened again with a ring.
"Hey, Shima, you are just going to love the...pics…I…" Hikaru trailed off as she saw that they had a guest. Setsuna turned to face her and smiled at seeing another familiar face. She knew this was the Tiger Beast Spirit by looking into her eyes. Hikaru started tearing up as she saw her and charged straight at her running.
"MAMA!" Hikaru cried as she glomped onto Setsuna, her face tightly pressed into her chest. "Mama, mama, mama! I missed you SO much!"
"Hikaru-chan," Setsuna smiled, a tear almost reaching her eyes. "I missed you, my little kotora."
Hikaru just sniffled as Setsuna just continued stroking her hair. She relocated herself so that her head was resting in Setsuna's lap where she could continue petting it. A faint purring noise could be heard coming from her chest.
"It seems out little family is back together again," Shima smiled. "Now, if only Daichi would wake up we could have a proper reunion."
Daichi snored in response and the other three sighed.
Kat returned to Café La Salle late that night while everyone was closing up. Karmen was asleep in her room as Leo and Takada were tidying up the dining area. Leo was putting the chairs up on the tables as Takada was mopping the floors. Sven, Steven, Sheila and Tom had all gone home.
"Tadaima!" Kat said. (I'm home)
"Okaeri!" Leo said. (Welcome back)
"So, what happened?" asked Takada. "You were out pretty late."
"Just had to take care of the recent cases of missing people," Kat said as she leaned against the wall. "Oh, and I almost forgot," she said as she drew a card from her pocket. "Here." With a flick of her wrist she threw the card at Takada who caught it. He gaped at it when he saw that it was the Category Queen of Diamonds.
"How?"
"That, Takada, is a secret," she said with a wink. Takada leered at her as she yawned. "Well, I'm going to sleep now. See you in the morning. Oyasumi." She walked up the stairs.
"Oyasumi," Leo said.
"Good night," Takada said as he stared at the card.
"Takada, when you get your Category Jack then you can become Jack Form," Leo told him. Takada smiled.
"I'm looking forward to that."
Kat lay on her bed after taking a shower and getting into her bed clothes. She had fed her pet parakeet and her brother's iguana. She began thinking of what had happened earlier.
'Great, now the Turtle knows,' she thought depressingly. Desmond now had full knowledge of her green blood. She was actually worried of what he would do with such information. 'No sense in telling the Titans. They all know. Well, maybe not all of them.' She remembered that Jinx was the only one who hadn't found out about her green blood. 'But that's not the only problem here. He's working with a Beast Spirit and not just any Beast Spirit, but a Category Queen no less. A Royal! Just what was he doing fighting alongside that Beast Spirit anyway?' She then yawned as her eyelids grew heavy, "Maybe I should just sleep on this," she muttered before smacking her lips and then falling asleep. Her brother came up and covered her with her blanket before climbing into his own bed and falling asleep.
"Oyasumi, onee-chan. Daisuki," he said softly before sleep claimed him.
Desmond sat before the woman named Setsuna who had come along with Shima, Daichi and Hikaru. Raven was absent because she had been called back to the Tower by Robin to investigate a case. Hikaru, Shima and Daichi (surprisingly awake) were present as well. Hikaru sat closest to the woman with a wide smile on her face. Walter had served them all tea, milk in Hikaru's case, and they were now in a discussion.
"So, you're actually a lot older than you look, Miss Meioh," Desmond stated, "Since you claim to guard the Gates of Time, you have not aged since the day this 'Silver Millennium' fell." He fixed his eyes on her, "Forgive me for being a bit skeptical."
"I don't blame you. After all, I don't bring much proof, not unless you wish for me to transform in front of you right now," Setsuna said. "And please, call me Setsuna. 'Miss Meioh' makes me feel old."
"Very well, Setsuna," Desmond said with a smile. "You also claim to have witnessed the Battle Game first hand, which took place nearly 10,000 years ago. Since Mr. Shima, Hikaru and Daichi are quite familiar to you, I can only say that I believe you. They claim to have known you then. As such, I cannot find another explanation as to how that could be so you must be telling the truth, even as outrageous as it sounds."
"Thank you for believing me then, Desmond," Setsuna nodded.
"What I wish to ask is what do you plan to do now since the Beast Spirits were released and the Battle Game has restarted?"
"Nothing," Setsuna answered.
"Nothing?" Desmond raised an eyebrow.
"Because there is nothing else I can do. The Beast Spirits are well away from my jurisdiction and I cannot interfere with the Battle Game either. However, I do have one small request."
"That is?" Desmond inquired.
"Don't let the Black Joker win."
"The Black Joker?" Desmond questioned. "What is that?"
"It is the 53rd being, a Beast Spirit that doesn't belong to any of the known species. It is an enigma, an unknown, and very dangerous if it is allowed to win. Its existence can only mean the end of the world."
Desmond listened and turned to the three Club Royals who nodded.
"We've seen the Joker's power, Desmond," Shima said. "And it is truly frightening. It could seal us with the blades it was armed with and could take our power as its own. Thankfully, the Category Ace Beast Spirits were able to defeat and seal it."
"The 4 of them?" Desmond asked.
"Actually…there were 7," Daichi said.
"7?" Desmond said, shocked. He blinked.
"The cavern with the tablet was guarded by three Category Ace Beast Spirits that represented Cerberus," Hikaru said. "It took the four Beast Spirits known as Seiryu, Byakko, Genbu and Suzaku to defeat the Black Joker but it took 7 of them to properly seal it for good."
Desmond hissed. Another secret kept from him. That would mean that three new Advent Buckles would be created meaning three new Advent Knights.
Setsuna said, "I wish you luck and now I must leave."
"Don't leave, mama!" Hikaru said as she grabbed Setsuna's hand. "Please!"
"I have to go, my kotora," Setsuna said sadly. "I am needed elsewhere."
"You can stay for the night if you wish," Desmond invited.
"Oh, I do not wish to intrude," Setsuna spoke humbly.
"Nonsense," Desmond spoke, "I should be honored to have you stay here for the night." Desmond said to Walter, "Please, prepare a room for Setsuna, Walter."
"Very well, sir," Walter nodded before he went and did as ordered.
"Please, say yes!" Hikaru said pleadingly, using the 'puppy-dog-eyes' on Setsuna. The green haired woman sighed and surrendered.
"Very well. I'll stay."
"Yay!"
Desmond smiled. It was something that he had missed after his mother had died and he didn't want anyone to feel that sort of pain ever again.
A young couple was walking hand in hand when suddenly a wolf-like creature pounced on the man and attacked him. The woman screamed and the creature ran off. She went over to her boyfriend to see if he was alright. Suddenly, his eyes snapped open and he began to change into a wolf-like creature too. The woman backed away in fear but was not fast enough as the werewolf pounced on her too…
A loud howl could be heard echoing through the night.
(Several days later…)
Robin was in his room standing over his desk where various newspaper clippings lay. They were about missing people and not only that but also reports on sightings of strange wolf-like creatures in the night. The incidents seemed connected but Robin was unable to find any connections. He would've called the Advent Knights for help but his pride wouldn't let him. For some reason, he just could not allow for the Knights to get any credit for this.
"Robin?" he heard a gentle voice speak and turned to see Starfire at the door. She was holding a tray that had toast, bacon and eggs as well as a cup of coffee. "You have been here all morning and I was concerned that you may miss the breakfast feast." She walked over placed the tray down on the desk after pushing some of the clippings away.
"Thanks, Star," Robin smiled at the girl. He had ignored his stomach rumbling for the past hour due to his investigation. "I guess I'm just getting a bit too focused again."
"You are," she said observantly. "Robin, I know you said that you are a hero, but do not forget that you are only human and that like any humans you have certain needs like food," she placed her hand gently on his, "And companionship." She blew into his ear, causing him to shudder before turning his head to hers, "And that also includes love." She pressed her lips against his and he reacted by kissing back. They broke apart, flushed and smiling.
"Thanks, Star," Robin said, "I needed that."
"As did I, Richard Grayson," Starfire smiled back at him before kissing his cheek. "And you must not stay, as they say, cooped up in your room. It is a glorious day so come and enjoy it with us. We are all going to the amusement park for the day. Friend Desmond has sent us tickets!"
"Desmond?" Robin blinked, "As in Shadow?" Starfire nodded. Robin didn't know the Knight of Genbu well since their first few meetings were a little on the antagonistic side. He did give Desmond a communicator, thus making him an honorary Titan, but there was just something about the black clad albino Brit that made Robin's skin crawl. He was, in a way, quite creepy to be around.
Maybe that was why he and Raven got along so well and were even…dating.
Raven dating. That was an idea everyone was still getting used to. Even more so that she was dating the Advent Knight of Genbu.
Of course, would anybody expect Raven to go out with Beast Boy? No way. They were just too different and Raven would sooner eat one of Starfire's 'puddings' then go out on a date with Beast Boy. Besides, Beast Boy was dating Tara now.
Tara was once a Titan but now she just wanted to live a normal life despite her abnormal abilities. Well, she deserved it after the traumatic life she had. At least she had happiness now with Beast Boy.
What worried Robin now was that Slade had been too quiet. They had not seen him and there wasn't any activity associated with the madman aside from the villains freed from their cryo-prison in Paris. Just what did he have to gain from that? Did he only live to make the Titans' lives miserable? And, knowing Slade, the masked villain must know by now about the Titans new friends, the Advent Knights.
Robin just hoped that Slade didn't get the same type of technology the Knights had or any of those Beast Spirit cards.
Robin had been trying to do a background search on the Knights but only got their civilian information. Any information about the corporation they were working for was too well encrypted even for Robin. It was as if they didn't want Robin to find out anything.
"Robin!" Starfire raised her voice a bit, shocking Robin out of his thought.
"W-What? Huh?" Robin blinked. "Starfire?"
"I have called your name 10 times before you finally reacted," Starfire said while pouting slightly. Robin rubbed the back of his head apologetically.
"Sorry, Star. I just had a lot on my mind, that's all."
"Well, you should get ready. All of us are going to be riding Cyborg's car to the amusement park, except for Jinx and Raven. We will also be picking up friend Tara."
"Jinx and Raven? Why aren't they coming along?"
"Because they wish to go with their boyfriends, which is what I wish to do as well," Starfire said while she reached for his arm. "Let us be off!" she then flew out of the room, pulling Robin along with her.
Jinx, Leo, Craig, Kat, Takada and Karmen were all standing in front of the entrance of the amusement park. At Kat's suggestion, they were having a triple date where all three of them would just hang out together. Karmen was with Takada, Kat was with Craig and Jinx was with Leo. All of them were dressed in street clothes. Jinx had changed into a black tank top with a white spider-web pattern and blue jeans with black boots. She had a chain dangling from her belt loop and her hair was down. She wore a different choker too. When Leo first saw her today, he almost fainted. She just looked so kawaii!!
"So, this is an amusement park?" Karmen questioned, seeing all the people and rides.
"Yes, a place to have fun!" Takada said, grinning. He thought it would be a good idea for Karmen to spend time outside of Café La Salle, which was closed for the day.
"So, we'll be going on rides, eating junk food, and puking; but not necessarily in that order!" Kat announced. Everyone stared at her.
"Onee-chan…" Leo groaned. He did not want THAT kind of image in his mind after he had just eaten. Jinx patted his back a bit and rubbed it up and down.
"Well, let's have some fun," Craig said.
"And nothing is going to ruin this!" Kat said.
"Well, well, well," spoke an arrogant sounding British accent. "Fancy meeting you all here."
Kat's eyebrow twitched. She knew that voice anywhere. "Desmond…" she hissed. She turned to glare and she was right. It was Desmond and with Raven, who was wearing an indigo t-shirt with a Raven on it, black jeans and sneakers.
"Konnichiwa, Desmond-san, Raven-san," Leo said, bowing. Everyone else said hello. Kat did not want to exchange pleasantries with the Turtle. She still held nothing but resentment towards the albino and for good reason too. He was working with a Beast Spirit and not only that, he knew her secret!
"So, it would appear we all had the same idea," Desmond said.
"Well, it is the weekend and we are teens," Craig said. He didn't hate Desmond. He had no reason too, honestly. Kat's eyebrow kept twitching.
"Ugh, I need a smoke," she muttered. Her brother had made sure that she left ALL of her cigarettes at home. He hated it when she smoked. It wasn't really a good habit.
"Do you mind if we join you?" Desmond asked. Kat was about to say NO but Leo beat her to it.
"Yes, you may. As the expression goes, the more the merrier!" Leo said with a smile. Kat stared at him, feeling like she had been betrayed.
"Hey, where are Daichi, Hikaru and Shima?" Kat asked, making an effort not to clench her teeth at Desmond. "Aren't they always with you?"
"Oh, the three of them went to Japan to visit an old friend for a few days," Desmond answered.
"Well then, let's have some fun!" Takada said, pointing forwards.
"Yeah, fun," Raven said, rolling her eyes. For some reason, she had a feeling that Takada would get along pretty well with Cyborg and Beast Boy. She didn't know why though.
The group walked into the amusement park to go on some of the rides. Leo's eyes went to the large roller-coaster and he gulped. He had never liked the roller-coaster. It just held VERY unpleasant memories for him. Jinx noticed this and asked, "You want to go on?" Leo shook his head quickly.
"I just…don't like roller-coasters," he says to her. "Gomen, Jinx-san." She shrugged in response.
"Nah, never cared for them much, actually," she said. She then pointed to one of the other rides. "That, on the other hand, is my cup of tea." Leo looked at where she was pointing and laughed at the obvious pun. It was the Spinning Teacups ride. They then went over to that ride.
"Well, looks like otouto-chan wants to be alone with Pinky," Kat observed and took Craig's hand. "Why don't we try the coaster?"
Karmen looked at the coaster. Feeling daring for some reason, she grabbed Takada's hand. "Let's go on!" She then dragged him along.
"Hey, wait!" Takada said as Karmen pulled her along. Actually, she practically dragged him along towards the roller-coaster, following Craig and Kat from behind.
"Well, looks like we're alone," Desmond said with a smirk.
"I guess we are," Raven said. "Now what?"
"Well, we could always find a nice and dark secluded area in the park and snog!" he grinned at her. She smacked his cheek. "Ow."
"Fresh," she said, but smiled.
"I'm going to get you for that later," Desmond said in a mock-threatening tone.
Suddenly, they both heard screaming and it wasn't coming from any of the rides and these were not even screams of joy but screams of terror. Desmond's eyes widened and he scanned the area to see people running but from what. He suspected it to be a Beast Spirit, but what he saw was something he would never expect.
It was werewolves. Dressed in human clothing, these creatures had fur covering them and had sharp teeth, claws, snouts and pointed ears. Raven narrowed her eyes when she saw the scene.
"Let's go," she said, levitating and getting into action. Her eyes glowed white as she chanted, "Azarath, Metrion, Zinthos!" several benches rose up into the air and slammed into the werewolves, knocking them down.
Desmond was using water from a nearby fountain to blast at the werewolves but this only served to make them angry. He then summoned vines from the ground to lash out at them but their claws and teeth turned them to mulch. As they came at him, he only had one final option.
"Henshin!" he commanded and his Advent Buckle, which he had been wearing under his coat from the very beginning, split open and shot out the transformation field, pushing the werewolves back. He then ran through it, changing into Advent Knight Shadow.
"CHANGE GENBU!"
Raven used her telekinesis to throw some werewolves back. "I thought werewolves only came out at night," she muttered. One pounced at her but was sent flying by a green starbolt. "Huh?"
The other Titans had come to have fun but they hadn't expected this. Even Tara was with them. Robin asked, "Raven, what's going on?" He threw a bola that wrapped around a werewolf, tripping it.
"We just got here!" Raven said. "All I know is that werewolves are attacking the park!"
"Werewolves?" Starfire questioned.
"Dude! I though werewolves only came out at night!" Beast Boy morphed into a bear and knocked a few werewolves back with his paws while Tara used her powers to create a sinkhole and buried them up to their necks.
"This isn't the movies, Gar," Tara said to him as she sent rocks flying. Cyborg fired his sonic cannon when Shadow ran past them.
"Hey!" Robin shouted but then watched as Shadow swung his staff and smashed it against the werewolves that were coming at him, knocking them down. He was surrounded by them. Throwing his arm into the air, he sent a stream of water into the air. He then drew a card and slashed it through.
"BLIZZARD!" In response, the water droplets in the air froze and became hailstones that slammed upon the werewolves. Shadow then smashed the head of his weapon into their faces, knocking them out.
As soon as they were knocked out, they reverted to human form. They were all the missing people that had been reported if Robin's memory served.
Shadow and the Titans were soon done and the green energy field turned the Knight of Genbu back to normal. "Okay, what is going on?" he asked before he fell to his knees due to exhaustion.
"Desmond!" Raven ran towards him and helped him up.
"I'm fine, luv," he said, coughing a bit. "Just overexerted myself a bit."
"Can anybody tell me how we ended up in a werewolf movie because I'm totally lost," Beast Boy said as he scratched his head.
Cyborg did a scan. "I'm picking up something like a virus that could be responsible for turning them into those wolf-things."
"Werewolves," Desmond said. "They are werewolves as far as I am concerned. Thankfully, no one else got hurt."
"I wouldn't say that," they heard a growl and then turned to the direction to see a man clad in a black robe and hood. It was another member of the Royals. "You just took out my entire army. No matter. I could always make new ones."
"You did this!" Robin yelled accusingly.
"Give the boy a prize!" the Royal member howled before his form shifted. He was an armored black wolf creature with a horn on his head and green fur could be seen between the gaps of his armor. He had sharp teeth and claws and crimson eyes. He crouched down and growled at the Titans.
Desmond's cell phone reacted and he checked it. It identified the Wolf Beast Spirit as the Category Jack of Hearts.
The Wolf Beast Spirit charged at them but then did a great leap over them and howled. "After him!" Robin shouted but all of a sudden the werewolves all woke up and changed back into their monster forms.
"Oh, man!" Beast Boy whined. "Not again!"
"I thought they wouldn't wake up so soon!" Cyborg said.
"That Beast Spirit's howl must've woken them up," Desmond said. His motorcycle was at his side. It had come to him automatically. He proceeded to mount it. "I'm going after the Beast Spirit! Henshin!"
"CHANGE GENBU!"
Once again clad in his armor, Shadow raced after the Wolf Beast Spirit with every intention of sealing it.
Raven watched as Shadow dashed away, "Shadow, be careful…" She then proceeded to fight the werewolves with the other Titans.
"CHANGE BYAKKO!"
"CHANGE SEIRYU!"
"CHANGE SUZAKU!"
Mimic cracked her knuckles and smirked under her helmet as she watched the werewolves come at them. "And I thought that this day wouldn't be any fun!" She swung her fist and punched a werewolf across the face before smashing one in the chest with a forward kick.
"Remember, onee-chan," Draco reminded as he sent a few werewolves flying with a wind blast. "These are not Beast Spirits nor are they Dark Roaches, so we cannot kill them. They are innocent people." He ducked under a claw swipe and then used an uppercut on one of the werewolves.
"Don't look too innocent to me!" She used a reverse kick and a chop on one. "At least I get to beat something up!" She needed to vent after meeting Desmond.
"All we gotta do is knock em out!" Pluto said as he used a side-kick to send a werewolf staggering back before slamming it in the head with a roundhouse. He then back-fisted a werewolf coming up behind him and then elbowed another flanking him.
Craig, Jinx and Karmen were hiding and watching. At Leo's insistence, Jinx was supposed to protect the two civilians but then did not notice a werewolf coming up behind them before they heard it growl and it lunge at them. Jinx was going to hex it but, suddenly, a violet beam of energy sent it flying and crashing into a tree. Craig and Jinx gasped and stared at Karmen whose eyes were glowing violet before she then passed out. They didn't know what to make of it.
A black motorcycle with a frighteningly awesome design wheeled into the area. The rider was dressed in a black padded riding outfit. He took a rifle that he had slung on his back and aimed at the werewolves, shooting at them. Gunshots echoed through the air as each werewolf fell from the shot. They weren't shot with bullets, however, but with tranquilizer darts instead. The three Advent Knights just watched as the stranger took down all the werewolves with relative ease.
Shadow had arrived at the scene and saw the whole thing. He had been following the Wolf Beast Spirit but his quarry had gotten away. He turned his attention to the new guy at the scene watched as the rider dismounted from his bike and removed his helmet. He had spiked up black hair, much like Robin's, and black eyes. His skin was also slightly tanned. He looked to be Takada's age as well.
Everyone stared at him as he introduced himself by saying, "Shinmei Jin, werewolf hunter, at your service."
The Knights' eyes were on the bike the stranger had ridden on and Pluto recognized the design all too well. He muttered under his breath, "The Black Fang…"
Shinmei stepped off his bike and set his helmet down on it before stepping forward towards the knights.
"Advent Knights Draco, Mimic, Shadow, and Pluto, right?" he asked with a smile.
"Uh...right," Pluto nodded. "Just who the heck are you and how did you get your hands on something like the Black Fang anyway? I thought it was a classified project."
Draco and Mimic both looked at each other in confusion. Draco was wondering just what the two were talking about while Mimic was wondering if she should get angry or not at Pluto for keeping secrets again. Shadow frowned behind his helmet. The Black Fang was truly classified. How did this man get his hands on it?
"I suppose you deserve to know since your bosses created it," Shinmei said and then explained, "My organization is a splinter group from the corporation. Our men deal with a wider range of supernatural beings like werewolves and other things. Hunting werewolves is my specialty so I was made the leader for this run."
"Leader?" snorted Mimic. "You're the only one here!"
Shinmei smiled before he pointed over to where the Titans were fighting. Gunshots could be heard as the whines of the other werewolves could be heard before they were put to sleep. Shadow had to admit that he was almost impressed. This Shinmei person and his team seemed to react quickly and efficiently. It was to be admired on a certain level.
Mimic, however, had a really bad feeling about this guy but was not sure why.
A/N: Well, a new chap so what do you think? By the way, Ten Faced Paladin helped me out a bit with the scenes involving Setsuna. It links with his "Knights of the Silver Millennium: The Advent" fic, which I am helping him with. Reviews are wanted, thank you.
Preview to the next chap: Leo and Takada take a liking towards Shinmei while Cyborg, Beast Boy and Robin think his 'Black Fang' is the coolest thing they have ever seen. How did Shinmei get his hands on the Black Fang and how does he know about the Knights and Beast Spirits? Kat doesn't trust him at all and neither does Raven.