Chapter 13: A Moth To A Flame
"Bruce? I'm sorry, who are you talking about?", Finn asked sounding confused as to what Killer Moth just said. Robin had a shocked look on his face and looked towards his father who just remained silent with an expressionless face even under his cowl. "That's right. I, Killer Moth, petty criminal and mediocre supervillain in Gotham City know that the great Batman is really billionaire philanthropist, Bruce Wayne.", Moth said sounding triumphant. "Oh, is that your real name? And you're a billionaire? No wonder how you can get all those fancy gadgets.", Marceline said. Batman still remained silent and didn't know how to respond. "What's wrong, Bats? At a loss for words? I'm sure you are since you didn't see that coming.", Moth cockily said. "What makes you think I'm Wayne?", Batman asked. "Don't play dumb! I don't think, I know! How I found out was when I was pretending to be a fellow rich guy named Cameron Van Cleer and I was at one of your parties at Wayne Manor about 5 years ago. We even had an interaction while we had a glass of wine together. You didn't recognize me because I had on glasses and a fake mustache. Then, the Joker ended up crashing the party where you I saw you skip out on everyone else. I followed you and you messed around with that old grandfather clock which opened up. I followed you down and realized I was entering the Batcave and saw you grab your suit and gadgets. I got out of there before you saw me and I rejoined everyone else. Then, I saw you in your suit come out of the same entrance. That's a little secret I kept to myself until now, hoping it would one day come in handy.", Moth explained. "You know, Walker, you're not the first of my enemies to find out who I really am.", Batman said. "Maybe so, but I will be the one who exposes you and ends you with the help of my swarm.", Moth said. (For those of you who don't know, Killer Moth did actually find out who Batman was during the Silver Age of Comics.) "Bring it on, Numbnuts!", Jake said. "Attack!", Moth commanded his swarm. The moths then began to fly towards the heroes and spew acid at them. All 5 of them dodged the acid attacks as best as they could without getting hit. They all ducked behind places they could find cover. "Time to heat things up!", Flame Princess said as she didn't find cover and began using her fire powers on the creatures. One by one, she was burning alive the bugs and all that was left of them were ashes. "Nice to see you guys found a new friend who can shoot fire from her hands, but she's still not enough to beat us!", Moth said. While Flame Princess was setting the moths ablaze, Batman was throwing explosive batarangs at them while still taking cover. Marceline was still locked in the cage and itching to get in on the action. "I've got to get outta here to help them!", she said to herself. She then realized she could get out the entire time seeing as being a vampire means she could turn herself into mist and slip through the bars. "Oh, duh! I forgot I can just change into mist.", she said. She did just that and turned into mist and slipped out of the cage. "Why didn't I remember to do that right away?", she said once she reverted back to her usual form. She then grabbed her axe bass and joined Finn and Jake who were still taking cover. "Having fun back here?", Marcy joked with Finn. "Are you okay?", Finn asked her. "I'm good. I see you brought your ex along for the ride.", Marcy said. "Yeah, I thought she could help us save you and take out these things.", Finn said. "I see she's already going crazy.", Marcy said as she saw Flame Princess enjoying frying those bugs. "Like you do when you're red starved?", Finn joked with her as he was referring to the time him, her, and Jake were trapped in a cave where there was nothing red for her. "Funny. There's not enough space to fight in this plant to get away from these things. We need to take the fight outside.", Marceline said. "Good idea. Batman's got a tank out there that will take out those bugs.", Finn agreed. "Awesome! Let's go!", Marcy said. Finn and Jake followed behind the Vampire Queen who told the others to follow her. "Everyone, follow me! Let's take the fight outside!", she shouted. The other three took her advice and followed her. "After them! Don't let them escape!", Moth called to his minions. Moth took flight and the swarm followed him out of the hole that Jake made in the plant. They all got to the streets below where Batman and Robin climbed into their car and got into Battle Mode. "Hit em' hard, Dad!", Robin said. Batman then began firing his rounds at the creatures which exploded with just one shot at each. Marceline flew into the air and began slicing up the bugs as did Finn with his sword who was riding on a giant Jake's back. Flame Princess began to get into her chaotic mode and started blasting the swarm again. "Yeah! You were right, Finn! This is just what I need!", Flame Princess shouted up to Finn. "Glad you're having fun, FP.", Finn said as he was swinging his sword at them. Killer Moth was flying in the air while looking at the fight that was taking place. "When I'm done with you, Wayne, I'll take all your wealth for my own and become the richest man in the city!", Moth shouted. "Not on my watch, you scum!", Batman said from inside the car that was still firing rounds at the army. One of the moths charged at Jake and knocked him off his feet which caused the magical dog to fall down. Finn fell off his back and fell down too. Jake changed into a cushion just in time before Finn fatally hit the street. "Thanks, brother.", Finn said to Jake who changed back into his usual self. The same moth that knocked down Jake saw Finn and began to fly angrily towards the 18 year old hero. Flame Princess saw this and shouted to her former boyfriend, "Finn, look out!". Finn saw the moth who was coming at him fast and froze in fear. Before it did anything, the insect was set ablaze and was reduced to ashes. Finn opened eyes and saw that he was safe. "Thanks, Flame Princess.", Finn said. "That wasn't me.", Flame Princess said. "Well, who was it?", Finn asked. "Me!", an unknown voice said. They all looked up to where the voice was coming from and saw a man in a black fire-retardant suit with orange lining, a jetpack in the shape of insect wings, an oxygen mask with insect-like eyes, and a flamethrower. All but Batman, Robin, and Moth were unaware of who this new player here was. He was immediately frying the moths like crazy while staying airborne thanks to his jetpack. Flame Princess was immediately awestruck at this flying guy who seemed to enjoying setting things on fire as much as she did. "Who the hell is that?", Marceline asked. In the Batmobile, Batman said, "Firefly.". "Why in God's green Earth is he here? As if we didn't have enough trouble already.", Robin said.
