Chapter 16: A Spark Of Romance?
Police arrived at the scene of the power plant not too long after the final battle took place. They took Moth's body straight to the morgue and cleaned up what was left of the swarm as quick as they could. Gordon went to meet up with Batman and his allies inside the power plant. He already was familiar with Finn, Jake, and Marceline, but didn't expect to see a woman made of fire standing alongside them too. "Is that girl on fire?", Gordon asked. "Yeah. I'm sorta made of it.", Flame Princess answered. "I don't know where the hell you keep finding all these people to help you.", Gordon said. "The important thing is the city has been saved again. The swarm is destroyed.", Batman said. "And Moth?", Gordon asked. "He's dead. He turned himself into a hideous monstrosity by mixing moth DNA with TITAN and Finn and Marceline finished him off.", Batman explained. Gordon looked at the 18-year-old and the vampire and said, "I guess now that's two of Gotham's villains you've killed. Not that I'm complaining. I believe you two did the city a favor. Although, I know Batman says that's not how it should be.". "We tried to reason with him to try to change him back, but he didn't want to. If you saw what he became and what he was capable of, you would understand why we did it. Besides, slaying monsters is our thing.", Finn said. "Well, you all did good tonight. Although, I didn't expect Firefly to help out. It seems Gotham's rogues have been helping you quite a bit lately.", Gordon said. "He did help us. And I'm sure you know he was recently released from the asylum on completing necessary rehabilitation.", Batman said. "I did hear that. I just didn't expect him to put his flamethrower to good use for the city. Either way, I'm glad it's over with. I'll see you later, Batman. Hopefully it'll be a while before the next big threat made to this city.", Gordon said and shook his hand. The cops then drove away from the scene leaving just the heroes. "I hope you're not mad about the whole killing Moth thing.", Finn said. "I'm not mad. You do things your way since slaying monsters is your thing and I do things my way.", Batman said. "Well, that was definitely a fun time. Don't feel bad, kid. Gotham is better off without that prick anyway. It was a literal blast working alongside you for once, Batman. See ya around.", Firefly said as he was about to walk away. "Not so fast, Lynns. I have to know, why did you help us?", Batman asked as he stopped Firefly from going anywhere. "As you know, me and Walker have a not so pretty past that led to me evening a score with him. Other than that, maybe it was because for once, I wanted to try to use my expertise in pyrotechnics to help the city for once. I have honestly improved during my time in Arkham and that's why I was set free. Maybe I'm just tired of being the bad guy all the time. That's why I helped you.", Firefly said. Batman stood silent as he was taking that in. He honestly was glad to hear that it seemed like one of his enemies had actually worked to turn their life around. "Well, I think you did really good, Firefly. You were really awesome how you were using that flamethrower.", Finn said to Firefly. "You too, Flame Princess. I can't thank you enough for helping us save the city and Marcy.", Finn said. "Don't mention it. Overall, I had a pretty math time experiencing all that action and getting out of my castle.", FP said. "Yeah, I owe you one, FP.", Marcy said to Finn's ex. "Well, thanks for saying that, kid. See yas later.", Firefly said as he was about to go. Before he could leave, he was halted again by Flame Princess. "I thought you were great too. I love how you worked that flamethrower. It was almost as good as the fire coming from my hands.", she said. "Thanks, I guess. That was pretty badass how you shoot fire from your hands and are made of it. Fire has always been my thing.", he said. "Why do you wear that suit anyway?", she asked. "I mainly wear so I don't burn myself. Also, because most of my body is badly burnt after one of my explosives went off on me.", he explained. "Really? I'm sure it's not that bad. Let me see.", she said as she took off his mask and was shocked to see almost all of his face was covered in terrible burns. "Holy bleep-blop! He's burnt bad!", Jake said once they all saw how bad he was burnt. "Be quiet, Jake!", FP snapped. "I don't think you look bad at all, Firefly.", she slightly cooed as she put the mask back on. "Uh, thanks. I like to think it was a blessing to be cleansed by the flames.", he said. "I like your way of thinking. It's nice to meet someone who appreciates fire as much as I do.", she said. The other five all looked at each other awkwardly over the flirting between the two fire-themed characters. "Wow, those two are really hitting it off quick.", Marceline said. "If I may ask, what do you plan to do now that you're a free man?", Flame Princess asked Firefly. "I'm not sure. I haven't been out for long and I haven't really thought it through yet. Why?", he said. "I was thinking if you're not sure of your future, why don't you come back with us to our land and I can show you my home. The Fire Kingdom has fire everywhere and I'm sure that would be the right place for you. Just ignore my dad whose hanging above my thrown in a lamp.", she said. "Well, that's a nice offer, Flame Princess, is it?", he asked. "Call me Phoebe.", she said. "Phoebe? Huh, I used to be head over heels for you and I never even thought to ask you your real name.", Finn said. "Well, did you think my birth certificate would read Flame Princess?", she said to her ex. "Okay, Phoebe. That would be nice.", he said. "Great!", she happily said. "Anyway, it was an honor to fight alongside you guys. I can see why your land sees you as its heroes.", Robin said. "Good to fight alongside you too, Robin. You've got a great mentor and again, I'm sorry if I unintentionally brought those things to this city.", Finn said. "It's not your fault. You were just doing what you thought was right by helping someone. Moth didn't reveal his true intentions and that's not on you.", Robin said. "Thanks for saying that. I know it wasn't my fault, but I still feel like I should apologize.", Finn said. "Don't apologize, Finn. You did good tonight as did your brother and girlfriend.", Batman said. "Thanks, Bats. Or is it alright if I call you Bruce now?", Marceline asked. "If you want to. I don't mind.", Batman said. "Did you say Bruce? As in Bruce Wayne? You're Bruce Wayne? Holy shit! I guess that explains how you can afford all you fancy gadgets and car-tank.", Firefly said once he overheard the conversation. "Don't worry. We won't tell anyone. Your secret is safe with us.", Jake said. "Yeah, my code of honor would never allow a hero's secret identity to be told to anyone.", Finn said. "I won't tell either. You don't have to fret about that.", Firefly assured Batman. "That's good to know. Take care, all of you.", Batman said as he shook all of their hands. "You too. Don't stop being mathematical!", Finn said. "Uh, okay. We won't stop being whatever that means.", Robin said. Both Batman and Robin got in the Batmobile and sped away fast until they couldn't be seen anymore. "Well, I think that's about enough excitement for tonight. Let's head home to the merry ol' Land of Ooo, guys.", Finn said. He pulled out a crystal, whispered their desired destination, threw it on the ground, and a portal opened up. Finn, Jake, Marceline, Flame Princess, and Firefly all went through it and landed back in Ooo where they would recuperate after a long and bug-infested night.
