Chapter 12: Dirty Little Secret
Marceline was slowly waking up after being knocked out by Killer Moth's army. She was really groggy after her eyes started to flutter, but soon began to become aware of her surroundings. She noticed she was locked inside a giant cage in some kind of building where there were lights on everywhere and the giant bugs were crawling all over them. "Where am I?", Marceline said to herself while unaware that the mastermind behind her abduction and Gotham being overrun by these things was right behind her. "You're at the Gotham Power Plant.", Killer Moth said. Marceline turned around and saw the creep which led her to become angry. "You little creep!", Marcy said as she lunged forward at him, but the iron bars of the cage prevented her outstretched arms from even touching him. She was hissing with rage as she was struggling to reach him. "So, what they say about you is true. You really are a vampire.", Moth said. "Damn right I am! And I eat bugs like you for breakfast often!", Marcy threatened. "I can see you're pretty pissed off right now.", Moth teased her. "Only because you're destroying this city with these things and because you made my man feel horrible. Why did you do that? Trying to put blame on him for all of this when it's all your fault!", Marceline said. "Well, because it is sort of his fault. He told me how to get back here so I can go through with my plan and bring these things with me.", he answered. "You tricked him into helping you. If he knew you were a bad guy and what you were planning, he would have never helped you to begin with.", she said. "That's why I didn't say anything about that to him. So, he could help me.", he said. "No matter what, this is all your fault! Yet you try to put the blame on him and make him feel bad! Finn is the most kindhearted, gentle, helping person ever and he would help anyone in need, which is why he helped you to begin with. And you took advantage of that and tricked him.", she said. "Maybe the reason I tried to put blame on him to try to make him feel bad is because that's how life was always like for me. People always tried to make me feel bad even to this day. I offered protection for the gangsters of this city, but they still treated me like shit after I was hoping they would treat me as an equal. I've seen goody two-shoes like your boyfriend before. Little pricks like that need to be taking down a peg just like I was.", the villain said. Moth went over and picked up Marceline's bass which was taken from her when she was knocked out. He was strumming it a bit to check it out which only infuriated the vampire even more. "Get your filthy gloves off my bass!", she demanded. "Bass? Looks more like an axe you made into a guitar.", Moth said. "Yeah, that's the point. It's my instrument and my weapon.", she said. "I assume you're pretty good at playing this?", he asked. "The best there is! What's it to you?", she said/asked. "It's nice to have hobbies like playing guitar. When I was a kid, my hobby was collecting all kinds of insects which made me be the target of bullies in school. But my hobby carried into my adult life which I used to create my identity as Killer Moth which still made me the target for ridicule by the crooks of Gotham.", Moth told her. "Yeah, I can see why. Who would be intimidated by those stupid multi-colored striped leggings.", she said while making fun of his attire. "Mock me if you will, Marceline, I believe that's what Finn called you. But the whole point of my pets tearing apart this city is to finally get the respect I deserve by making all of Gotham bend to my will! And if they don't then they become a snack for them.", Moth said. "You won't get away with this! Finn, Jake, and Batman will come find where we are and then it's lights out for you!", she said. "Oh, I'm counting on it! That's kinda why I took you as a hostage. To gain leverage against all my enemies and for them to come here to rescue you. Then, my moths will take them all out in one move and then nobody will be left to stand in my way!", Moth said. Meanwhile, Finn, Jake, and Flame Princess had got back to Gotham. Flame Princess was observing the city as it was her first time here. "So, this is Gotham? Looks dull. Could use a little spark to liven things up if you know what I mean.", the fiery girl said. "So, what do we do now?", Jake asked. "Let me get in touch with Batman. I still have the earpiece he gave me from the last time I was here.", Finn said. Finn put the earpiece in his ear and tried to communicate with Batman. "Batman? This is Finn. Can you hear me?", Finn said. Batman was in the Batmobile with Robin after they picked it up from Wayne Tower. Batman was able to get Finn's message and answered. "I hear you Finn. What is it?, Batman asked. "Me, Jake, and our friend are here. Any news on Killer Moth?", Finn asked. "Nothing yet.", Batman said. He then began to get another call on his communications. "I'll get back to you. I think that might be new information coming in.", Batman said. He answered the call which ended up being Oracle giving an update. "Batman, I know where Moth is. His bugs are swarming all around Gotham Power Plant. I hacked inside the security cameras inside and see him plus the vampire girl.", Oracle said. "Thanks, Oracle. We'll keep in touch.", Batman said and then took Oracle off. He got back in touch with Finn and relayed the new bit of information. "He's at Gotham Power Plant. Meet us there and we'll rescue Marceline.", Batman said and then went off. "We have to go the power plant.", Finn said to his two friends. "And where's that at?", FP asked. Just then, the three of them noticed some of the moths flying above their heads and were headed west. "Let's just follow them.", Jake said. Jake then grew to a great size and stretched his legs so they would touch the street below. "Hop on.", Jake said to both of them. Finn and FP did just that and Jake began to follow where the moths were flying to which was the power plant. Later on at the plant, the Batmobile was parked outside where the Dynamic Duo was waiting for the heroes from Ooo. They noticed a giant Jake the Dog walking towards them who began to shrink down to their level where Finn and FP got off his back. "You're dog does have some interesting powers, Finn.", Robin said. "Yeah, they always come in handy during situations like this.", Finn said. Robin then looked at Flame Princess and asked, "Is that girl made of fire?". "Yes, she is. This is Flame Princess. We used to date a long time ago.", Finn said. "That's Batman and Robin.", Finn said to his ex. The princess looked at the two vigilantes and thought they looked badass and mysterious. "Nice to meet you. Really cool suits.", she said. "Thanks.", Robin said. "What's that right there?", Finn asked Batman. "That's my car, the Batmobile. That's what I'll use to help destroy the swarm.", Batman answered. "I gotta get me one of those. You should learn to change into something like that, Jake.", Finn said to his dog. "I'll keep that in mind.", Jake said. "Well, what are we waiting for? Let's go rescue Marcy! Jake, please do the honors.", Finn said. Jake began to grow again and began to walk towards the plant. "Finn, wait!", Batman said. Jake grabbed Finn and plowed through the building which left a giant hole in the structure of the side. "Damn it!", Batman said. Both superheroes grappled to where the opening in the building was and entered along with Finn and Jake. Flame Princess used powerful fire blasts to lift her up to where the heroes were and joined them. "Don't make a rushed move like that again! We have to work as a team and plan things out carefully.", Batman told Finn. "Sorry, but I wanna get Marceline out.", Finn said sounding determined. The five heroes then went into the next room where Killer Moth and his army were, along with Marceline who was still trapped in a cage. "Finn!", she said with joy. "Marcy! Are you okay?", Finn asked. "I'm fine. Just get me out of here!", she said. Killer Moth got out his cocoon gun and was ready for a standoff. His pets as well go ready for combat and got off the lights and were buzzing furiously while getting prepared to spit acid. "Glad you all could make it. I see there's a new member added to your group.", Moth said once he saw Flame Princess. "I must say, a really hot new addition to the hero rally.", Moth joked. "Don't get smart with me or I'll roast you!", FP threatened. "This makes the hunting of you all so much easier. I knew you would come to the vampire's rescue.", he said. "And that's just what we'll do! Along with giving you a serious beatin'! And the same goes for your bugs!", Finn said. "Still trying to be the White Knight, Finn? Even though this is still partially your fault for helping me lead the moths here.", Moth said smugly. "Don't listen to him, brother. It's not your fault.", Jake said. Batman intervened on the conversation by saying, "This ends now, Walker. If you were smart, you could call off your army and surrender.", Batman said. "I don't think so, Batman. I still have an ace up my sleeve that not even you could see coming.", Moth said. "What are you talking about?", Batman asked sounding confused. "Don't lie to me. I know even you thought I was never as much of a threat compared to the dangerous crazies this city has. You thought of me as a laughing matter too. Well, this minor villain knows a little something about you that guys like Two-Face, Riddler, Penguin, and even Joker I'm sure never knew. I always considered myself to be the anthesis of what you are seeing as how you help the cops and the citizens of Gotham while I try to help the underworld.", he said. He then finished off by saying, "I dress like a moth because I've always had a thing for bugs. I'm sure you dress like a bat because you always have had a thing for bats. Isn't that right,…..Bruce?".
