Alright ladies and gents, here's the next chapter. Now, heads up: I have college at Wright State next week so I won't have as much time to write as I wanted to. I will do my best to keep posting though, so just keep that as a reminder. Anyway, I think this is going to be epic. Please read, and enjoy. Also, don't be afraid to hit the follow button. If you don't have an account with FanFiction, MAKE ONE! IT'S AWESOME!
"You lied to me."
'It had to be done.'
"My ass! You promised me, and you went off on your own against him anyway."
'You didn't think I was going to let you take on your own father, did you?'
"I don't care about that monster! Can't you see I was worried sick about you?!"
'Can't you see that I can't let you get hurt if I can prevent it?!'
The argument between Raven and Kyd escalated as it went on, her voice getting louder as Kyd's body language showed more aggression in his stance. Both were in sitting positions at the opposite sides of the Medical Bay bed, staring each other down as they argued.
"You could have been killed you asshole!"
'Well I didn't, so we don't have to focus on what could have happened!'
"You had no right not take me with you!"
'I had every right to keep you safe!'
"IT'S MY FAMILY MATTER, NOT YOURS! IF ANYTHING, YOU'RE THE ONE WHO SHOULD HAVE STAYED BACK!"
'IT'S MY FAULT HE GOT IN THE EARTH IN THE FIRST PLACE, SO THIS IS MY MESS!'
A knock on the door was heard, followed by Robin sticking his head in.
"...is everything alright...?" Almost immediately Kyd, in a fit of rage, glared at the door. It encased in black before slamming into the wall, hitting Robin's face and making a crack on the hinges. Raven could hear her leader fall on his ass in the hallway, the thud slightly sending vibrations through their floor.
"GAH! GOD DAMN!" She smirked at his scream before turning to Kyd.
"How did you do that?" She asked him with a serious face. "I thought all you could do was teleport."
'Well... This is going to be a long story.'
"I've got five minutes."
"That little shit!" Robin cried out as he held an ice pack to his face and nose. "I barely said three words, and then he let loose the unholy crusade on my face."
"Ha! Serves you right booger brain!" Gizmo cackled. "That's my boy!"
Jinx shook her head at the two before looking at Cyborg. "Found anything yet?"
"I'm combing through all of the intelligence databases around the world. I have yet to find anything scientifically validating whatever Kyd is or how he changed into... That kind of powerhouse." Cyborg responded, his arm showing text scrolling through at record speeds. "Maybe what were looking for on him can't be found here."
"I'm not talking about Wykkyd." Jinx's eyes glowed. "I'm talking about the son of a bitch that nearly blasted us into oblivion!"
"Maybe Raven might know something?" See-More suggested. "She is kinda with Kyd Wykkyd in a friendship state at least. Maybe they both know something."
"If friend Raven knew anything, she would tell us!" Starfire vehemently defended. "She is a hero, she wouldn't hold anything back from us."
"Same goes for Kyd." Mammoth cracked his knuckles. "He isn't a hero, but he always pulled through for us. He wouldn't knowingly leave us in the dark."
"I don't know." Robin narrowed his eyes. "You guys didn't know that he was able to transform. What else could he have not told you?"
"Watch it pigeon." Jinx glared at him.
"Okay, everyone calm down." Beast Boy walked into the middle of them. "Everyone is entitled to their own secrets. They are our friends, and regardless of the aisle we are on, we ALL are on the same side here."
"And what exactly is that?" Cyborg asked, looking up from his arm.
"We are all after the same guy." He turned to the group of villains. "Are you in or out?"
They stared at Jinx, who looked at them and sighed. "All for one, and one for all as they say." She turned back to Beast Boy. "We're with Kyd. He hurt one of our own, so of course that monster pays."
CRRAAAACCCCCCKKKKK
"I don't think I quite follow." Trigon spoke out in Zephiriah's plan. The angel facepalmed and gave Trigon a deadpanned look.
"Okay, let's go over this again. Our targets have friends, right?"
"Yeah."
"Well, if they care for their friends, then why don't I just take them? That will lure them to us."
"But where will you put them?" Trigon pointed out. "Last I checked, there were 4 others, 8 if you count those that attempted an ambush."
"Simple. I will put them in Purgatory. While the Un-Dead and the fiends of the deep destroy them, I will take care of your Daemon problem, and then claim the key to Nephillim afterwards."
"Nephillim? How do you plan on... So that's your plan with my daughter."
Zephiriah smirked viciously as he looked outwards towards Jump City. "The power of a demon, the submissiveness of a human, and the holy boost of an angel."
"You want to create an army of Nephillim by using daughter as a mere breeder." Trigon stared at him. "And they say Demons are cruel..."
"Careful Lord of Evil." Zephiriah glared at him. "I'm only here for you as a favor. I could crush you in an instant with the powers of heaven, even in your true form. Don't test me." Taking off into the air, he flew off into the sky. "Also, you're no use to me broken. I may need you." Pointing a finger at Trigon, his hand started to glow.
"Haka ma, Sekata maru Ekata."
A light beamed towards Trigon, enveloping him within a second. As it evaporated, he found himself fully healed, with energy coursing through his body. Gripping the tree for support, he gasped out for breath from the exhilarating force before looking up. Zephiriah was gone.
"Well, it's best that I don't keep them waiting." Trigon grinned and walked back towards Jump City, teleporting towards it periodically.
"What was that?!" Beast Boy ran towards the window before getting knocked back by some unseen force. Getting hit to the wall at the other side of the room, he went unconscious almost immediately.
"TITANS, GO!" Hearing the battle cry, Starfire and Cyborg rushed into battle alongside their leader. Jinx followed shortly after.
"HIVE FIVE, ALPHA!" Mammoth grabbed Gizmo and charged alongside her, with See-More struggling to keep up. As the 7 of them reached the glass, they looked on in shock and awe. Gizmo and Cyborg themselves had their jaws drop. "Not possible..." They spoke at the same time.
Zephiriah grinned at them as they saw his angelic form, before drawing his holy blade.
"Mortals." He began, looking at them intently as he did his recited lines. "Thou hath given tidings to False Idols, not once giving your Lord his dues! You will feel his everlasting torments, for the flames of his vengeance shall wreak-"
"Your Shakespeare is terrible!" See-More yelled out.
"Fuck you! I spent hours memorizing-" Zephiriah began before being interrupted again.
"BOOOOOO!" Mammoth put a thumbs down while calling out. Starfire stared at them dumbfounded.
"Do you never let the perpetrators do the 'Trash Talk'?" She asked with wide eyes, as if the concept was new to her.
"Pretty much." Jinx nodded. "Throws them off their game."
"SILENCE!" Zephiriah yelled at them angrily before swinging his sword at the air in the direction of Jump City before sheathing it slowly.
"Um...Okay?" Robin looked at him with a raised eyebrow.
"Give it a minute." Zephirah replied with a giggle. Immediately after, six apartment buildings that towered into the sky were suddenly cut in half before exploding into a blaze. The sounds of screams could be heard even at Titan's coast, causing the 7 to look on in horror. "Now that I have your attention, catch me while you can."
With that, Zephiriah flew off into the distance, only to be followed by Starfire holding Robin, her eyes green with fury as Robin screamed out. "DON'T LET THAT FUCKING PIECE OF SHIT GET AWAY!"
"Um... How do we follow? Our flier is out of commission..." Jinx looked at Cyborg, who immediately punched in some numbers into his wrist. The T-Ship came out from the ground at the lot.
"Everyone get in!"
In the Chase...
"Robin, he is flying too fast! I'm not sure I can keep up..." Starfire wheezed out as they chased after the angel. "I can't..."
As if on que, the angel slowed down slightly before turning around, unleashing a barrage of light from his chest. Barely dodging them, Starfire went low to drop Robin before sending a green blast from her eyes. Raising her hands, she released many star bolts upon her foe, who parried them with blasts of his own.
Gliding safely to the ground, Robin pulled out his grappling batarang and shot it at the Angel, with great success. The rope hooked onto Zephiriah and closed his wings, causing him to plummet while Robin pulled him down.
"SHIT SHIT SHIT SHIT SHit Shit shit..." He could be heard screaming before landing on the floor. Growling out in annoyance, he waited until Robin got closer. "Don't you know who I am, Mortal? I AM ZEPHIRIAH!" He screeched before jumping to his feet, light and energy shooting out of his body. The energy hit Robin head on as he was knocked back fifty meters, yet still managed to land on his feet. Circles of thin light appeared on top of Zephiriah as the ground below him also began to illuminate. Rune symbols slowly appeared one after another, and Zephiriah began to change. The light that constantly surrounded his body became more defined, his wings taking a more definite shape. Holding his sword in one hand, he raised it while speaking out softly.
"Mundus raka ma, Sequena Seraph!"
The sky began to change, becoming more and more filled with light, to the point where it became almost blinding. As the atmosphere became whiter with the brightness, Zephiriah began to blend in, yet still distinguishable by the holy sword in his hand. Slowly, the light began to dim, drawing itself into Zephiriah. All the light he absorbed, combined with his menacing sword and armor, made him a nightmare for anyone to lay their eyes on.
Starfire, who had landed near Robin to tend to his wounds, looked at Zephiriah and felt something her warrior heart seldom felt.
Fear.
"Robin... We should regroup..." She felt her voice tremble as the angel walked towards them, his sword firmly grasped.
"There will be no running. This will be the end for you." He called out as he got closer, only having to jump back to narrowly avoid getting hit by the T-Ship.
"Who the hell taught you to drive!" Gizmo screeched at Cyborg as he jumped out of the plane. "A fucking turd can do better!"
"You're just mad that you need a high seat to even look out the window." Cyborg said cheekily before turning to the angel, his cannon ready. "BOOYAH!"
As the cannon fired onto Zephiriah, a force field that looked as though it was composed primarily of light appeared and absorbed the attack in its entirety. "Amusing."
Cyborg sweated at this. "Well this isn't going to go well..."
The seven members got into position, weapons drawn and flared, ready for battle. Zephirah raised his blade at them and grinned darkly.
"Where's your God now?"
"Well, that was a long five minutes." Raven sighed and looked at the time in the medical bay. "I'm still not going to let you go alone. You will take me with you if you fight again."
'I'm a villain, not a hero. You can't expect this to last...' Kyd looked at her in an almost sad way. 'I have to admit, if my actions weren't enough to let you know last night, that I have feelings for you. But they are dangerous for both of us. I'm a bad guy.'
"Just because you're a villain doesn't mean you're a bad guy." Raven replied. "It just means you're on the other side. People can be villains but still have morals."
'Maybe... Maybe something can work out here.' Kyd smiled softly. 'Just don't expect me to change.'
"I wouldn't dream of it..." Raven smiled back and leaned in close to him. "I merely ask you the same."
Without waiting, he leaned forward and kissed her, making Raven's internal emotions go haywire again. 'Do you really need to ask...?'
"No, I guess I don't." Raven blushed before getting up. "But we can't do that now. We have to go make sure our friends aren't killing each other downstairs. Shall we?" Holding out her hand, she waited for Kyd patiently. Nodding, Kyd reached out and grabbed her softly before walking down stairs with her.
They knew something was wrong the instant they got down and heard no noise. "Um... Guys?" She looked at Kyd, who shrugged and walked towards the door of the main room.
'Maybe we are overreacting.' He offered hopefully before opening the door. As soon as he saw Beast Boy on the ground, he immediately ran up to him and check the pulse. 'RAVEN GET IN HERE!'
Raven rushed in and felt her heart drop to her stomach. Glass was everywhere, Beast Boy was on the ground, and there was no one else in sight.
Alright Guys, We made it through another chapter! I actually have an amazing idea, so I hope you guys enjoy this adventure!
Feel free to Favorite, Review, and Follow this story. It's going to get a heck of a lot more interesting, at least from what I have in mind. For those that are wondering, I own Zephiriah. He is an Angel. There are Daemon in the story, so why aren't there angels? Also, I know there is a character named Angel in the story, but I don't see her as being the epitome of what an actual Angel could really be in the story.