Episode 8: Knowing Me, Knowing You
Jump City: 7:25pm. At a Boardwalk Restaurant, Damian and Mar'i are seated on the patio so they can watch the sunset over the horizon.
Mar'i:
After all the craziness with our new recruits, this is a nice change of pace.
Damian:
I know what you mean. It just seems like we can't catch a break lately. Which is why I really enjoy moments like this with you.
Mar'i just smiles as she and Damian hold hands across the table.
Mar'i:
You've become quite the romantic lately.
Damian:
What can I say? By being with you, I discovered a part of me that I had no idea even existed.
Mar'i:
I'm glad it does.
Damian:
You know, it's hard to tell what's more beautiful. The sunset or your eyes.
Hearing that makes Mar'i giggle and blush. A waiter approaches their table.
Waiter:
Ready to order?
Damian:
What'll it be, Mar'i?
Mar'i:
Want to order a basket of fries to share?
Damian:
Sounds good to me.
They both nose kiss as the waiter just watches.
Waiter:
(Depressed sigh) I used to know a love like that.
He heads to the kitchen.
In Central City, at the same time, Murdoc and Kacey are in the park, watching a band perform. Kacey was laying her head on Murdoc's shoulder.
Murdoc:
Comfy, babe?
Kacey:
Yeah, babe, I'm good.
They continue listening to the music.
Murdoc:
These guys are pretty good.
Kacey:
They don't hold a candle to your musical skills though.
Murdoc:
Can't we be equals?
Kacey:
I'm just saying there's always a bigger fish. And I know that you're the biggest and strongest fish out there.
Murdoc:
Thanks.
Murdoc and Kacey give each other a peck on the lips before going back to listening to the music.
Demonic Voice:
Your time will come.
Murdoc:
What?
Kacey:
I didn't say anything. Is everything okay?
Murdoc:
I thought I heard something.
Kacey:
Heard what?
Murdoc:
A voice.
Kacey:
I hope it's not anything serious.
Murdoc:
I don't know. (To himself) I thought I was past this. I thought I was cured.
Jump City Titans Tower: Crush was in her room, practising on her bass when Paine comes in.
Paine:
Could you be quiet please?
Crush:
(Teasingly) My bad. Did I interrupt your beauty sleep?
Paine:
No, you interrupted my Zen time. If you're going to be playing with your new guitar, could you do it outside?
Crush:
Shows how much you know about music. This isn't just a guitar. It's a bass-guitar.
Paine:
I don't care what it is. Bottom line, it's disrupting me.
Crush:
Fine. Before I leave, I've been meaning to ask you how your brother's been doing lately. Is he all straightened out now?
Paine:
So far he seems good. But I don't think he's in the clear. Nothing is ever taken care of that easily.
Crush:
I know what you mean. Last I heard he's out with Kacey to some concert.
Paine:
I hope he's at least being cautious.
Crush:
I'm sure your little bro knows all about the birds and the bees.
Paine:
That's not exactly what I meant. I mean I just hope that, in the event he goes through some kind of relapse, he'll recognize the signs and come to us for help.
Crush:
Unless he is too proud to ask. Well, good luck.
She heads to the roof. Paine returns to Raven's old room to meditate when the Crime Alert goes off. Everyone gathers in front of the monitor to see what's going on.
Crush:
Another day, another villain.
Paine, Crush and Damon immediately head to the common room; the screen was on.
Paine:
Mumbo Jumbo.
Damon:
You know him?
Paine:
Not really. But he was a part of my parents' rouges gallery back in the day. He's a magician with lame party tricks.
Crush:
He doesn't look so tough. We'll be back here, chillin' out, maxin', relaxin' all cool before you know it.
Paine:
Don't let him fool you. From what my parents told me, he can be a devious trickster.
Crush:
Maybe in the time of the first Teen Titans but now, he looks like a retiree.
Paine:
He trapped them within his hat once. He turned my mom into a rabbit and made my father change into objects rather than animals. What I'm saying is, if he doesn't seem that powerful when we first fight him, if we get forced into his hat, we're on his turf.
At the restaurant, Damian and Mar'i were feeding each other fries. Before a fry could land in either of their mouths, their communicators started to go off.
Damian:
(Sighs) Have they come to a decision on whose going for Mumbo Jumbo?
Mar'i:
I think they want all of us to come together on this one, babe.
Damian:
Alright, let's just make this quick.
They get up, leave some money on the table and leave.
At the park, Kacey gets a message on her communicator.
Kacey:
(Annoyed) We have lives, you know.
Murdoc:
Whose the idiot this time?
Kacey:
(Checking her communicator) Mumbo Jumbo.
Murdoc:
Thought he would be too old to do crime; he was already old when our parents faced him.
Kacey:
Well hopefully he'll be old and frail enough where all we have to do is punch him one time before he's knocked unconscious. Besides, how bad can a villain named after a Banjo-Kazooie character be?
Murdoc:
He turned my mother into a bunny.
Kacey:
Oh. Now I have the picture in my head.
At a bank in Jump City, Mumbo Jumbo was walking to the vault after having tied up the guards and bank-tellers in magic coils.
Mumbo Jumbo:
I just love when I have a captive audience to watch me perform one of my heists. (He points his wand at the vault door) Open Sesame!
The vault lock spins and opens.
Mumbo Jumbo:
And now for the main event!
Voice:
Hey Houdini! You're out of style!
Mumbo turns around to see the Jump City Titans at the front door waiting for him.
Mumbo Jumbo:
I had heard my old foes had popped out some kids like rabbits being popped out of a hat.
Emerald Witch:
And just like rabbits, some had litters.
Upon seeing Mumbo Jumbo, Crush begins to laugh.
Crush:
Oh yeah, this is going to be too easy. What are you gonna do? Killer rabbits? Summon doves to shit on us?
Emerald Witch:
Apparently you missed the part where I mentioned he has a whole pocket dimension in his hat.
Mumbo Jumbo:
Thanks for the ideas, kids.
Robin:
Don't let him get you!
Nightstar:
Titans, Go!
They split up to get the edge over the magician.
Mumbo Jumbo:
(Reaching into his sleeve) Pick a card (Pulls out cards) Any card!
He throws them at the group. Robin cuts one of the cards in half with his sword
Robin:
I never was a fan of card tricks.
Mumbo Jumbo:
Didn't like it? Then how about this?
He reaches into his hat and pulls out a bunny.
Crush:
I knew it. He's full of a bunch of old parlour tricks.
Suddenly, the bunny leaps onto Crush's face and begins clawing her.
Crush:
Get it off! Get it off!
She manages to pry the bunny off of her face before throwing it aside. The bunny only leaps back to her and begins biting her neck.
Robin:
Damon, help Crush deal with General Woundwort. We've got Mumbo!
Damon:
You got it!
Kid Flash, Nightstar, Emerald Witch and Robin surround Mumbo.
Robin:
Attack!
Nightstar throws starbolts, Emerald Witch uses her telekinesis to throw a nearby trash can, and Kid Flash fires energy blasts at Mumbo.
Nightstar:
Robin, untie the hostages!
Robin:
I'm on it!
As the three girls fight Mumbo, Robin uses sword to free the hostages and break the coils.
Robin:
Go! Get out of here!
Teller:
Thank you, Robin, we won't forget this!
As the hostages leave, Robin turns his attention back to Mumbo.
Emerald Witch:
Azarath Metrion Zinthos!
She shoots an energy blast at Mumbo, who moves out of the way.
Mumbo Jumbo:
Well, the apple doesn't fall far from the tree now, does it?
He runs into the vault and with a few swishes of his wand, the money begins flying into his hat.
Robin:
He's about to make off with all of the money!
Kid Flash:
Not if I can help it!
Kid Flash runs towards Mumbo at the same time as Nightstar.
Mumbo Jumbo:
Well, thus has been fun, but the show must end. Alakazam!
He disappears in a cloud of smoke; temporarily blinded by the cloud, Kid Flash doesn't see Nightstar until it's too late. The two girls collide. When the cloud clears, Kid Flash and Nightstar are seen sitting on the floor rubbing their heads in pain.
Robin:
Nightstar, are you okay?
"Nightstar":
(Rubbing her head) I think so.
Robin gets a shocked and confused look on his face before looking over at Kid Flash.
Robin:
Kacey?
"Kid Flash":
Yeah?
Robin:
Oh no...
Damon:
(As he finishes pulling the rabbit off of Crush's face) What's going on, bird boy?
Robin:
Nightstar and Kid Flash swapped bodies.
"Nightstar" and "Kid Flash" stare at each other.
"Nightstar":
Oh no! I'm you!
"Kid Flash":
All of this really happened because we ran into each other?
"Nightstar":
Yeah. And now I'm stuck in this body!
She releases star bolts from her eyes, which hit the ceiling, causing part of it to collapse and fall straight towards Robin but Emerald Witch manages to push it away.
"Kid Flash":
I wonder if I can use my abilities in your body?
She runs, but stops immediately.
"Kid Flash":
I feel dizzy
Robin:
Nightstar's body probably isn't used to running fast.
"Nightstar":
Yet she has no problem with heights.
Crush:
There's gotta be a way we can fix this, right?
Emerald Witch:
Maybe there is. I remember my mom telling me that something similar happened to her and Nightstar's mom. Maybe they remember what they did to reverse this.
Robin:
Hopefully they're not too busy.
"Nightstar":
If you mean what I think you mean, don't worry it's Saturday. My folks usually have alone time on Thursday Nights.
Emerald Witch:
And mine usually go at it on Fridays.
Robin:
Or they could be at their respective jobs.
"Kid Flash":
That too.
"Nightstar":
But first we're going to eat, running makes me hungry.
"Kid Flash":
What should I say ? I have stomach cramps!
"Nightstar":
You have five stomachs now.
"Kid Flash:
Oh yes, that's true. I have five stomach cramps! I'm craving nachos!
Robin:
Fine, let's eat, Mar'i. I mean...Kacey. I can't wait for you to get your body back. You two.
"Kid Flash":
Same.
As Robin was being confused, the other Titans just watched, as Crush began snickering.
Crush:
I don't want this to end so quickly. This is hilarious.
Jump City TV Studio: Garfield Logan is in the middle of filming an episode of 'Space Trek 2222'.
Director:
And cut! That's a wrap, everybody! Great job today, Garfield.
Garfield:
(Transforming out of character) Hey, I'm a pro! I'll see you all at the wrap party later this week. Hey director, maybe we need to discuss the body swap episode. This is like the fifth we've done. I think the concept is getting a bit old.
Director:
Sure, we can bring that up at the wrap party.
Later, Garfield leaves the studio and starts heading home. On the way home, he gets a call from his daughter.
Garfield:
What's up, Paine?
Emerald Witch:
(Voice) Dad, we have a little problem. We're coming back to the house now with the whole Jump City team. Do you know if mom is home?
Garfield:
She should be.
Emerald Witch:
(Voice) Good, because we're going to need her help.
Garfield:
Why? What happened?
Emerald Witch:
(Voice) Mumbo swapped Mar'i and Kacey's bodies.
Garfield:
Mumbo? Can he do that? It would have been cool if he swapped my body with Cyborg's.
Emerald Witch:
(Voice) Dad!
Garfield:
Just kidding. Bring Mar'i and Kacey over to the house and we'll see what we can do.
Emerald Witch:
Thanks, dad.
Cut to the Logan Residence; Raven and Garfield were in the living room with the Jump City Titans.
Raven:
Now, what's the issue?
"Nightstar":
I'm her.
"Kid Flash":
And I'm her.
Damian:
We heard that you and Auntie Kori went through the same thing back when you were Teen Titans. We were hoping that you remembered what you did to get back in your body.
Raven:
We found the culprit.
Damon:
So basically we've gotta find this Mumbo guy and make him turn Nightstar and Kid Flash back to normal.
Raven:
Pretty much.
Robin:
Only we don't know where he went.
Emerald Witch:
We know you've fought Mumbo Jumbo plenty of times in the past. Do you know if he has a home base of any kind?
Raven:
Unfortunately no.
Crush:
Alright, I guess we're going on a wild goose chase.
Damian:
It looks like that's what's going to have to happen. Let's split up, everyone. Mumbo couldn't have gone far.
"Nightstar":
Until then, I'm stuck as Miss Perfect with her green eyes that sweep boys off their feet, her long black hair that drives them crazy, and that bosom which gets them looking.
"Kid Flash":
You'd better not do anything with Murdoc in my body!
"Nightstar":
Relax, I won't try to rock his world.
"Kid Flash" lets out a sigh of relief.
"Nightstar":
But I didn't say anything about him rocking mine!
"Kid Flash" glares at her and points at her; a small pink spark appears and then fizzles out.
"Nightstar":
You've got a lot to learn about using my powers, Mar'i.
"Kid Flash":
Same goes for you Kacey.
"Nightstar" tries to fire a starbolt but fails miserably.
Raven:
I'd appreciate it if you didn't fire starbolts in my house, please.
"Nightstar":
I'll take it outside, so I don't disturb the ashes of your ancestors.
Emerald Witch:
You girls better try and get the hang of each other's powers. I have a feeling that as soon as we run into Mumbo again, he'll be looking for a rematch.
Damon:
In the meantime, we'll look for him. Crush and I were so busy taking care of his pet that we didn't even get a chance to take a crack at him.
Crush:
Yeah. I want a little payback!
"Nightstar":
I'd better go find Murdoc and explain to him what's going on
She runs back to the park.
"Nightstar":
(From a distance) Super speed, how I miss you!
At the park, Murdoc was waiting for Kacey to return. The concert had ended a while ago. That's when 'Kacey' finally arrives, panting for air as she got closer to him.
Murdoc:
Kacey, are you feeling alright? It's not like you to be out of breath from running. What, did you do a couple of laps around the world or something?
"Kid Flash":
No.
Murdoc:
And why do you sound like Mar'i?
"Kid Flash":
Because I am Mar'i!
Murdoc:
What?! But how? I-I don't believe you.
"Kid Flash":
Believe it, Murdoc.
Murdoc:
How did this happen?
"Kid Flash":
You remember Mumbo Jumbo, right? He was one of our parents' enemies back in the day?
Murdoc nods.
"Kid Flash":
Well, the rest of the Jump City team and I went up against him. Kacey and I crashed into each other as he made his escape, and the next thing we know, we're in each other's bodies!
Murdoc:
Okay, this Friday just got freaky. Well do you know how we can get you girls back into your original bodies?
"Kid Flash":
According to your parents we need to find Mumbo again. Only we have no idea where he went.
Murdoc:
So basically you guys are just going to wait until another crime is in progress and hope that Mumbo is the perpetrator.
"Kid Flash":
Pretty much. And in the meantime I'm trying to learn your girlfriend's powers just like I'm sure she's trying to learn mine.
Murdoc:
And how's that going?
Kid Flash":
Did you not see me panting for air a moment ago? I'm not used to running that fast. So, while running over here, whenever I wasn't gasping for air, I was puking my guts out!
Murdoc:
And the bad luck?
A branch falls on his head.
"Kid Flash":
I don't control either but it's better that it's you rather than Damian.
Murdoc:
(Rubs his head) Yeah, yeah. Well, as long as I have nothing else planned, I hope you don't mind if I join in the search for this Mumbo guy.
"Kid Flash":
Hey, we'll take all the help we can get.
Murdoc:
Perfect.
Bludhaven; the next morning. "Mar'i" is in the backyard, trying to blast a star bolt from her hands, to no avail.
"Mar'i":
Damn! How does this work?
Koro lights up his hands.
Koro:
Justified fury.
"Mar'i":
Can you be more precise ?
Koro:
You have to be angry but not to the point of losing your cool.
"Mar'i":
Okay, whatever. At least I can fly and I have super strength.
Koro:
You're going to have to master my sister's starbolts eventually. There may come a time when you have to attack your enemy from a distance.
"Mar'i":
So, her powers are fuelled by emotion?
Koro:
(Nods his head) Just think about a moment in your life when you were angry. Channel that raw emotion into your starbolts. Just don't get angry with me if you get it wrong.
"Mar'i":
Alright.
As "Mar'i" prepares to launch a starbolt, she looks out of the corner of her eye to see Koro hiding behind a table.
"Mar'i":
Come on, have a little faith in me!
Koro:
(While giving a thumbs up) You can do it, Kacey! I believe in you!
"Mar'i" smiles and fires a star bolt; however, she accidentally hits the china cupboard and it smashes an antique plate.
"Mar'i":
Oh.
Koro:
Shit.
"Mar'i":
Hope that wasn't expensive.
Koro:
It was fine china. What do you think?
"Mar'i":
At least it wasn't a bottle of wine.
A bottle of wine in the nearby wine cellar smashes when a scimitar falls off the wall.
"Mar'i":
(Sighs) How much money do I owe you guys?
Koro:
Dad can cover the damages.
"Mar'i":
Aren't you worried about getting grounded?
Koro:
I'm sure he'll understand. But maybe we should practice outside so we don't break anything else. To be frank, we probably should've thought of this in the first place.
"Mar'i":
My thoughts exactly.
As they go outside, Silkie inches in and begins licking up the wine puddle.
In Jump City, Damon and Crush are walking up to random people holding a 'Wanted' poster of Mumbo Jumbo (taken from the previous Teen Titans' records)
Crush:
(Sarcastically) Oh yeah, this is really exciting.
Damon:
Here. (He walks over to a group of children holding the poster) Have you seen someone who looks like this? (Shows them the poster)
The kids just stare at him.
Damon:
What, you've never seen a half man/half crocodile hybrid before?
The kids continue to stare at him.
Damon:
(Becomes uncomfortable) Uh, where are your parents? Aren't they worried about you or something?
Crush:
What's the matter, Damon? They're just kids. They're not going to hurt you.
Damon:
Any luck with you?
Crush:
Nope. Nobody as seen this Mumbo guy anywhere.
Damon:
Maybe he died of old age.
Crush:
We only just fought him last night you idiot.
Damon:
This kind of death cannot be avoided, especially when you are over a hundred years old.
Crush:
Look at the original Flash; he's over a hundred years old and he's still going well.
Damon:
I suppose there are exceptions. Anyway, the others should be having a better time than us. At least they're not handing out these dumb flyers.
A gust of wind blows the flyers out of his hand.
Damon:
(Watches as the flyers fly off) Well, I'm sure when they land someone will find them.
Crush:
We are in the digital age. We should be able to locate him via satellites.
At the tower, Robin and Emerald Witch were looking at a map of the city, trying to narrow down likely locations and hangout spots of Mumbo Jumbo.
Emerald Witch:
We have to think of the places Mumbo would run off to during the days when our parents fought him.
Robin:
I looked at Nightwing's archives and he was hiding at the dump. There is also the possibility that he is in an old theatre, since he loves to perform. It surprised me to see that he turned your mother into a bunny. Zatanna's hat gave him a lot of power. Maybe immortality.
Emerald Witch:
Well, let's go check out the dump, and the others can scout out the theatre.
At the Grayson Residence, "Mar'i" was slowly getting the hang of her abilities. She seems to be in better control of her starbolts as she's firing them without much trouble and they seem to be very powerful shots.
Koro:
I gotta say, Kacey, you catch on fast.
"Mar'i":
I'm a fast learner.
Koro:
I guess my advice on channelling your emotions into your attacks did the trick.
"Mar'i":
They really did. Thanks, Koro. Mar'i is lucky to have a brother like you.
There was a hint of sadness in her voice.
Koro:
Is something the matter, Kacey?
"Mar'i":
It's just... it must be wonderful for Mar'i to have a younger sibling, Paine to have two, Damian to have one.
Koro:
I guess being a lonely child can get pretty lonely after a while, huh?
"Mar'i":
A little.
Koro:
You would be used to it by now. And most of our friends have no siblings. You know, we've known each other for so long that, in a strange way, we are a little like siblings.
"Mar'i" manages a smile.
"Mar'i":
I guess we are like one big, somewhat dysfunctional, family.
Koro:
Yeah, but not really dysfunctional. Sure we occasionally fight and get into arguments, but that's usually par for the course.
Koro's communicator goes off; he checks it to see a message from Robin, it read: "Witch and I going dumpster-diving"
Koro:
(Typing) Uh...why?
Robin writes back:
"Mumbo might be there. Tell Kacey to go to the old theatre"
Koro:
Um...okay.
"Mar'i":
What's going on?
Koro:
Damian has a lead on Mumbo. You have to go to the old theatre.
"Mar'i":
Okay, let's go!
She flies away, smashing through the veranda:
"Mar'i":
Sorry.
Koro:
We try to pass as a normal family.
"Mar'i":
At worst, Doctor Fate will be asked to erase the memories of everyone in your neighbourhood.
Koro sighs.
Koro:
I hope you get your body back soon. Mar'i doesn't normally do this much damage.
"Mar'i":
I'm going to miss not being able to fly anymore.
Koro:
Maybe I should carry you.
"Mar'i":
And make Lilith jealous? See you later!
She flies away at full speed.
Meanwhile, Robin and Emerald Witch arrive at the junkyard.
Robin:
Emerald Witch, can you spot someone's aura?
Emerald Witch glances around at the piles of twisted metal.
Emerald Witch:
I sense a presence, but it's not Mumbo.
Robin:
Probably some homeless person. I wouldn't bother with it.
A raccoon appears from one of the piles; Robin takes out his sword and points it at the animal.
Emerald Witch:
What's wrong? You scared of an adorable little raccoon?
Robin:
They can carry rabies and other diseases. Speaking of, I had Titus vaccinated recently.
Emerald Witch:
Good call, especially with baby Ellie in the manor and everything.
Robin:
We should keep looking.
At the theatre, Avocet and "Nightstar" arrive; Crow and "Kid Flash" had been waiting
"Kid Flash":
Did you know that I also have superspeed?
"Nightstar":
Yeah, I know. It's just that I was talking with your brother.
Avocet:
She demolished part of the veranda. How are we going to explain this to our parents?
"Kid Flash":
You wrecked the veranda? You know, it can be easily fixed.
Crow:
Hey, girls. Can we focus? We have to find this magician so he can give you back your respective bodies.
"Nightstar":
Yes babe.
"Kid Flash":
All right, we're going our separate ways. I'm going with my brother and you're going with Crow. Go!
Crow:
This is still weird.
"Nightstar":
Let's go!
She squeezes Crow's hand too hard.
Crow:
Ow!
"Nightstar":
Sorry. Still not used to this body.
Crow:
(Rubbing his hand) I can see that.
They enter the theatre foyer, stepping onto the velvet carpet.
"Nightstar":
Show yourself Mumbo!
"Kid Flash":
Shhh. Don't draw attention if he's even here.
"Nightstar":
Sorry.
Avocet:
We'll split in pairs. Go through separate floors and meet on the stage. Crow and I will go up, and (looks at "Nightstar" and "Kid Flash") you two will go down. If Mumbo's here, give us a shout.
"Nightstar":
(Looking unsure) I don't know.
Crow:
You know there's nothing to be scared of.
"Nightstar":
I know. I just don't know how we'll I'll do against Mumbo in a body that isn't my own.
Crow:
I'm sure you had plenty of practice. No matter whose body you're in, you're still you.
"Nightstar":
Thanks for believing in me, Murdoc.
She hugs him.
Crow:
Too tight.
"Nightstar" releases Murdoc from the hug.
"Nightstar":
Tamaranean strength, huh?
Crow:
Yeah...nothing like it.
The four split into pairs; Avocet and Crow climb the spiral stairs to the second floor, while "Nightstar" and "Kid Flash" enter through a side door leading to a descending staircase.
"Nightstar":
Why couldn't I stay with my boyfriend?
"Kid Flash":
We're on a mission. It's not a date.
"Nightstar":
I know, you killjoy.
"Kid Flash":
I'm not a killjoy. Just trying to stay focused.
"Nightstar":
It feels weird to be yelled at by myself.
"Kid Flash":
And it's weird to see how immature I can be.
"Nightstar":
Not liking your reflection, are you Kacey?
"Kid Flash":
Shut up. Like your reflection is some perfect image.
"Nightstar" gasped, hurt.
"Kid Flash":
Kacey, I'm sorry. I don't know what came over me.
"Nightstar":
No, you're right. Sometimes I do feel as though I'm not good enough. Not good enough of a hero, and not good enough of a girlfriend for Murdoc.
"Kid Flash":
Kacey, if you weren't doing enough, you would've resigned a long time ago. And as far as you and Murdoc are concerned, you two are perfect for each other. You both have similar tastes in music and similar senses of humour.
"Nightstar" smiles a small smile.
"Kid Flash":
You shouldn't sell yourself short like that, Kacey. You're more amazing than you think you are, and I consider myself lucky to have you not only as a part of the team, but as one of my best friends in life.
"Nightstar":
Thanks, that takes a load off my shoulders.
"Kid Flash":
That's what friends are for, Kacey. Besides, I owe you one for trying to cheer me up when I was down in the dumps about Damian a few months ago.
"Nightstar":
(Smiles and nods) Yeah.
"Kid Flash":
Now, come on, we've got ourselves a magician to find.
They eventually reached the dressing rooms beneath the stage.
"Kid Flash":
I can't wait to find Mumbo so I can get my body back and put this whole experience behind me.
"Nightstar":
Ditto. He could be at the junkyard where Robin and Emerald Witch are, don't forget.
"Kid Flash":
Dad's files mentioned as much. Still though, there's aren't that many places for Mumbo to hide here. We surely would've found him by now.
From the other end of the hall, a white rabbit appears and stands up on its hind legs.
"Nightstar":
It's the rabbit.
"Kid Flash":
It's Mumbo's rabbit.
The rabbit then runs off.
"Nightstar":
Where are you going?
She sprints after the rabbit.
"Kid Flash":
No, don't follow the white rabbit! Didn't you ever read the Lewis Carroll book?
"Nightstar":
Who the hell reads anymore?
"Kid Flash" sighs and follows after her. The rabbit leads the two girls to the area directly beneath the stage where they see Mumbo waiting for them.
Mumbo Jumbo:
(Juggling three balls) Ah, the girls who swapped bodies. Do you like your new forms? It was the greatest trick of my career since turning your predecessors into animals.
"Nightstar":
Do you see us laughing?
Mumbo Jumbo:
(He stops juggling) In your minds, you're finding all this amusing.
"Kid Flash":
Yeah, well, the joke has run its course, guy. Now change us back or else!
Mumbo Jumbo:
Or what? You're going to kill me?
"Nightstar":
Well, no.
Mumbo then produces a deck of cards and begins shuffling them.
Mumbo Jumbo:
How about a game?
"Nightstar":
Quit wasting our time, old man!
Mumbo Jumbo:
Just one quick game of cards. Surely you can take some time out of your hectic schedules for that, right? If you lose, you get to stay in each others' bodies forever.
Kid Flash":
And if we win?
Mumbo Jumbo:
I'm not telling.
"Nightstar":
(Turns to "Kid Flash") What do you think. Should we go for it?
"Kid Flash":
Doesn't look like we have much of a choice. (To Mumbo) I'll play.
Mumbo Jumbo:
No outside help.
"Kid Flash":
I agree to your rules.
Mumbo summons a table and two chairs. "Kid Flash" sits at one side of the table, Mumbo sits at the other and begins dealing the cards.
"Kid Flash":
What's the game?
Mumbo finishes laying the cards out facing down.
Mumbo Jumbo:
Solitaire. You do know how to play, right?
"Kid Flash":
Arrange the cards in order to discard them. First one to discard their cards wins.
Mumbo Jumbo:
Perhaps your not as dumb as you look.
"Kid Flash":
I've played before.
Mumbo Jumbo:
Indeed. Well then, let's begin.
As "Kid Flash" and Mumbo begin playing, "Nightstar" puts her hand in her pocket and touches her communicator.
On the second floor, Avocet and Crow were searching for Mumbo.
Crow:
Any luck?
Avocet:
No. He's probably not even here.
Just then, they get a call on their communicator. It's "Nightstar".
Avocet:
Found Mumbo. Mar'i's playing cards with him.
Crow:
Should we sneak up on Mumbo while they're playing?
Avocet:
We should keep a distance and jump in if it gets hectic.
Crow:
If I had always my demonic powers, I would have teleported him directly in jail.
Avocet:
How are you finding living with now-restrictive powers?
Crow:
I still have my father's powers but let's just say I was more used to using magic.
Avocet:
Alright.
A white rabbit appears and stands on its hind legs, giving them an innocent look.
Crow:
Great, bunny.
Avocet catches it.
Avocet:
So cute.
The rabbit explodes at him, ruffling his hair.
Crow:
Weird; reminds me of a video game.
The dust clears and they see the rabbit running off.
Avocet:
How could I have been fooled so stupidly?
Crow:
You have your mother's genes.
Avocet:
Fair point.
Crow:
I hope there won't be anymore.
Avocet:
Worst case scenario, I explode them before they explode on me.
Crow moves to follow the rabbit; Avocet reluctantly follows.
At the junkyard, Robin and Emerald Witch receive the same message.
Robin:
They found Mumbo at the theatre. Mar'i is in the middle of a game of solitaire with him.
Emerald Witch:
We should message Crush and Damon and tell them to go to the abandoned theatre.
Robin:
On it.
In Jump City, Damon and Crush finish passing out the last of Mumbo's Wanted Posters.
Crush:
That should be the last of them.
Damon gets a message from Robin: Mumbo's at the abandoned theatre.
Damon:
This was pointless.
Crush:
I told you so.
Damon:
Come on, we'd better get a move on!
He runs off.
Crush:
Hopefully that rabbit is there with him. I have a score to settle.
She cranks her neck and follows him to the abandoned theatre so they can join their friends in the fight against Mumbo.
At the theatre, "Kid Flash" lays down a three, clearing a pile.
Mumbo Jumbo:
Most impressive.
As "Kid Flash" continues to play, "Nightstar" watches on nervously.
"Nightstar":
(Under her breath) Come on, guys, where are you?
"Kid Flash":
You're shaking Mumbo.
Mumbo Jumbo:
I'm just excited for the moment you inevitably slip up!
"Kid Flash":
Or it could be I've cleared more piles.
"Nightstar":
(To herself) Mar'i is certainly confident. I definitely would've lost at this point.
Mumbo Jumbo:
My turn.
As Mumbo takes his turn, "Kid Flash" is watching his every move to make sure he doesn't cheat. Mumbo turns over a card; an eight. Mumbo then turns over the next card to find a seven. He smirks.
Mumbo Jumbo:
(Looks over at "Kid Flash") What's wrong, afraid you might lose?
"Kid Flash":
Yes.
Mumbo chuckles as he draws his next card; a ten.
"Kid Flash":
My turn.
She flips over her first card; a six. As "Kid Flash" continues to play, "Nightstar" is seen in the background tapping her foot anxiously.
"Nightstar":
C'mon, don't lose. Our identities are on the line here.
"Kid Flash" draws a card to reveal a five. She lets out a sigh of relief as she reaches for the next card. She flips it over; it's a four. "Nightstar" watches and starts to get excited. She flips over her next card, expecting to see a three; it's a King.
Mumbo Jumbo:
Well, it looks like the ball is back in my court.
"Kid Flash" analyses the card closely and makes out a faint three.
"Kid Flash":
You're cheating
Mumbo Jumbo:
That's quite the accusation. Do you have proof?
"Kid Flash":
Quit acting so innocent! You couldn't handle the truth that I was about to win. Well, guess what, you have to get up pretty early in the morning if you want to fool me!
Mumbo's confidence dissipated.
Mumbo Jumbo:
Enough of this!
The table and cards disappear as Mumbo stands up, ready to fight. Behind him, two trapdoors to the stage open up.
"Kid Flash":
You can't escape from us, Mumbo!
Mumbo Jumbo:
Who said anything about escaping?
Up from the trapdoors come Crow and Avocet who are tied up to posts.
"Nightstar":
How did that happen?
Mumbo Jumbo:
While you two were looking for me, much like how you found me, I had my rabbit lure these two into a trap. I guess this is a case of the hunters becoming the hunted!
He then taps his wand to summon a pool filled with alligators. He then uses his wand to untie Avocet and Crow before levitating them so they're floating above the pool.
"Nightstar":
Crow doesn't even have superpowers anymore! You're going to kill him!
"Kid Flash":
That's nice for my brother...
"Nightstar":
Oh, don't make me believe that with your Tamaranean resistance, he can't resist alligators?
"Kid Flash":
You're right.
Avocet:
(Trying to break the ropes before giving up) The ropes won't break!
Mumbo Jumbo:
Obviously, these are magic strings. How do you think I managed to tie up your mother?
"Kid Flash":
Well, you better free them before I throw bad luck at you!
"Nightstar":
Are you in control?
"Kid Flash":
Um...more or less.
Robin, Emerald Witch, Damon and Crush arrive through the other door.
Emerald Witch:
Release my brother now!
Crush:
Unless you want to suffer. Personally, it doesn't bother me.
Damon:
(Looking at the pool) Alligators? Did you choose them for me?
Robin:
No, I think it's a coincidence. Come on, it's time to send this magician to prison.
"Kid Flash" fires a pink hex at Mumbo. Mumbo dodges but "Nightstar" uses her laser vision, sending him crashing into the wall.
"Nightstar":
That's it, I can do it! Like Superman!
"Kid Flash":
Stop comparing Tamaranean and Kryptonian powers, please!
Crush:
What? It's already over? I'm disappointed.
The rabbit appears. Crush glares at it with hatred.
Crush:
(A la Bugs Bunny) Eh, you ready for Round Two, doc?
The rabbit lunges at Crush and she whacks it with Obelus. The rabbit explodes, covering her in black soot.
Crush:
If anyone laughs, I'll kill them.
Damon:
I didn't say anything.
Robin:
Explosive rabbits. You really have to have a sick mind to do that.
Mumbo Jumbo:
I bet you didn't see that one coming, did you?
Damon:
Just like you won't see this coming!
Damon tries to sneak up on Mumbo Jumbo and tackle him, but he quickly disappears to avoid taking damage. Damon then charges at Mumbo and attempts to bite him, only for Mumbo to produce a line of multicoloured handkerchiefs and muzzle him. Robin quickly unmuzzles him but cutting the handkerchiefs with his sword.
Damon:
Thanks.
Mumbo throws up a red sheet and disappears, reappearing in another part of the trap room. The rope holding Avocet and Crow begins to cut into their skin; a bit of their blood drips into the pool, causing the alligators to go into a frenzy.
Robin:
We'd better do something about those gators.
Crush:
I'll do it! (She jumps into the pool) Look away Damon!
Damon:
I'll distract myself by ripping Mr. Magic Man over here a new one!
Mumbo Jumbo:
Not likely
Mumbo then summons a swarm of vicious white doves to attack Damon.
Mumbo Jumbo:
Fly, my pretties, fly!
Damon begins swiping at the doves that peck him relentlessly.
"Nightstar":
(Lighting a star bolt in her hand) Hold still!
She starts shooting the doves and one by one they fall to the floor.
"Kid Flash":
You're getting a lot better at using my starbolts.
"Nightstar":
Thanks.
"Kid Flash" aims a hex beam at the ropes holding Avocet and Crow, while Crush continued wrangling with the alligators.
"Nightstar":
You can do it, Mar'i, just focus!
Crow:
Are you crazy?!
"Kid Flash":
It's alright, I can aim a lot better. I'll catch you.
Crow and Avocet shut their eyes as "Kid Flash" fires the hex beam, freeing them from the ropes. The two Titans fall towards the pool of gators when "Kid Flash" activates her super speed and saves them. Avocet and Crow open their eyes to see that they're safe and sound.
Crow:
Phew.
Avocet:
Thanks sis.
"Kid Flash" smiles and nods at her brother as "Nightstar" is heard clapping for her friend.
"Nightstar":
(Claps) I knew you could do it!
"Kid Flash":
It's easy to do anything when you have your friends believing in you.
Avocet:
Took the words right out of my mouth. Now then, I believe this magician's act has gone on long enough. What do you say we close the curtains on his twisted performance!
Crow:
Let's rock!
Crush finally takes out the alligators, which turn into confetti.
Crush:
(Turns to Mumbo) Now let's see what'll come out of you when we kick your ass, old timer!
"Nightstar":
After today, we should be in our normal bodies.
Crow:
Or all of our bodies will be switched.
"Kid Flash":
Don't even joke.
Crow:
Yeesh, come on, Mar'i, where's your sense of humour?
"Kid Flash":
There's a time and place for joking, but now's not the time.
Crush:
I've got a joke for you. What's black and blue and red all over? Mumbo's face when I get through with with him!
She swings Obelus at him. Mumbo quickly disappears before reappearing behind her.
"Nightstar":
Now Mumbo, it's time for you to disappear.
She fires a starbolt which hits Mumbo so hard he goes flying into the wall.
"Nightstar" turns to "Kid Flash":
Crash into me.
"Kid Flash":
You got it! See you on the other side!
She runs to the other side of the trap room.
"Kid Flash":
On the count of three! One...
"Nightstar":
Two...
"Nightstar" and "Kid Flash":
Three!
She sprints towards her. "Nightstar" braces herself for the impact.
With a yell, the two girls collide, and everyone waits to see what happens next. The two girls are lying on the ground, rubbing their heads.
Robin:
You alright?
Kid Flash:
Once the pain wears off.
Crow:
Alright, you girls are back in your original bodies!
Nightstar:
Yes! I'm me again!
Kid Flash looks at her hands and at her reflection in a dusty mirror. She just lets out a sigh of relief as Crow hugs her. Nightstar begins to hover before planting her feet back on the ground; she receives a hug from Robin.
Robin:
Good to have you back, babe.
Nightstar:
It's good to be back. (Releases the hug as she turns to face Mumbo) Now, what to do about him.
Emerald Witch creates a portal and teleports Mumbo into a prison Mumbo regains his consciousness, he looks up to see our heroes taunting him.
Emerald Witch:
Enjoy your stay!
Mumbo attempts to leap up to get out, but Emerald Witch shuts the portal on him before he could.
Crush:
I feel like rabbit stew.
Robin:
There's a German place not far from here that makes some mean hasenpfeffer
Crush:
I'm going. Anyone else want to join me?
Damon raises his hand and follows her out the door. With Crush and Damon gone, the others walk out of the theatre and head back for the Jump City Tower. As they leave, Crow hears the voice again.
Voice:
The time will come.
Crow stops in his tracks and looks around, catching Kid Flash's attention.
Kid Flash:
Mudo, you comin'?
Crow:
(Stops looking around) Yeah. Sorry about that.
Kid Flash:
You okay? You look scared.
Crow:
Just a reflex. Come on, let's go home.
As Crow walks off with the rest of his friends, Kid Flash looks over at him with a worried look.
Kid Flash:
(In her mind) Something's going on with you, Murdoc. But what?
Bludhaven; later. The half-Tamaranean siblings arrive home.
Mar'i:
Kacey didn't cause too many problems in my body, did she?
Koro:
Actually...
Mar'i opens the door to see their parents; Dick was fixing the veranda canopy and Starfire was sweeping up broken glass and wiping up throw-up. The two parents notice their children walking in and they shoot a disapproving look at them, assuming that they had something to do with the mess they were cleaning up.
Koro:
Okay, I can explain all of this. Mumbo caused Kacey and Mar'i to swap bodies and while I was training Kacey on using her powers, this happened.
Starfire:
You and Kacey swapped bodies, Mar'i?
Dick:
Sounds like history is repeating itself, eh Kori?
Starfire:
Yes, I suppose.
Dick:
Why didn't you use the special room to train her?
A brief moment of silence passes.
Koro:
Huh...I really should've thought of that.
Dick:
Just count yourself lucky no neighbours were alerted, or I'd have to call M'Gann to erase their memories.
Mar'i:
Right now I'm just glad that we can put this whole mess behind us.
Dick:
Not quite. I'll have to update the database; Mumbo is definitely alive.
Koro:
But Paine managed to luck Mumbo up in a nice cosy jail cell. I don't think he'll be causing any more problems for us. Not for a while anyway.
Dick:
He's tricksy; there's a chance he could escape. (His phone rings) Hey Wally.
Wally (Voice):
Dick. Kacey told Jinx and I she and Mar'i swapped bodies. Is this true?
Dick:
Yeah, she just told us.
Wally (Voice):
So Mumbo is alive.
Dick:
Correct. We were told that Paine put him away, but knowing him it probably won't be long until he's out and about again.
Wally (Voice):
That makes our job easier.
Dick:
We'll have to keep a close eye on him for right now.
Wally (Voice):
Agreed. Later.
He hangs up. Dick climbs down the ladder and picks up some nails, before hammering them into the veranda.
Mar'i:
(Turns to Koro) Well, what do you want to do now?
Koro:
Fix this mess we made.
Mar'i:
Good call.
Koro approaches Dick and Mar'i approaches Starfire and the two of them help their respective parent with cleaning up the mess Kacey had made while in Mar'i's body, as Silkie enters the room and vomits again.
Starfire:
My poor bumgorf has been throwing up a lot lately.
Dick:
Do either of you know what happened?
Koro:
Kacey accidentally smashed a wine bottle and Silkie drank it up.
Starfire picks up Silkie and gently rubs his stomach.
Starfire:
You know you can't have wine.
Silkie calls.
Dick:
Well, hopefully it wasn't one of our more expensive bottles.
Koro:
I don't think it was. Will Silkie be okay? I've never seen him like this before.
Dick:
He'll be fine I'm sure. He managed to stay alive after all these years. What's a few slurps of wine to him?
Starfire:
Just an inconvenience.
Dick:
I'm sure he'll be feeling a lot better once we clean all of this stuff up.
Logan Residence, Jump City- meanwhile. Murdoc is in his room, recovering from the odd events of the last two days
Voice:
It won't be long now.
Murdoc:
Huh?
He looks around the room to see where the voice was coming from, but nothing.
Murdoc:
These voices have got to stop!
Murdoc:
Huh?
He looks around the room to see where the voice was coming from, but nothing.
Murdoc:
These voices have got to stop!
He opens his bedside table drawer and takes out a pair of headphones and a magazine. He leans back on his bed as he listens to music and reads, hoping to block out the voices.
End of 'Knowing Me, Knowing You'
Cast
Kari Wahlgren: Nightstar/Mar'i Grayson
Taylor Grey: Avocet/Koro Grayson
Stuart Allen: Robin/Damian Wayne
Ashley Eckstein: Emerald Witch/Paine Logan
Jesse McCartney: Crow/Murdoc Logan
Jessie Flower: Kid Flash/Kacey West
James Arnold Taylor: Damon Jones
Janet Varney: Crush
Greg Cipes: Garfield Logan
Scott Menville: Dick Grayson
Tara Strong: Raven/Rachel Logan
Hynden Walch: Starfire/Kory Grayson
Jason Spisak: Wally West
Tom Kenny: Mumbo Jumbo