Episode 15: Sympathy for the Devil
At the Watchtower, Batman was receiving updates from Superman and Nightwing.
Nightwing:
We managed to send Klarion packing after Superman and his group showed up.
Batman:
If the Sons of Trigon and Klarion are going after civilians, we'll need to be extra vigilant.
Superman:
Do you suggest we take our patrols worldwide? Because there's no telling where they'll appear next and what they'll do.
He glances at the Monitor, which was displaying a map of Earth, as well as the status of every JL member and their locations; Wonder Woman, Troia, Ice, Fire and Aquagirl were in Cyprus; Thunder, Lightning, Tempest, Terra, Cyclone and Atom Smasher were on Tonga; Mister Terrific, Hal Jordan, Hawkman, Firestorm and Blue Devil were in Albania; Green Arrow, Black Canary, John Stewart, Hawkgirl and Red Tornado were in Borneo; Atom, Guy Gardner, Captain Atom, STRIPE, Rocket and Supergirl were in Italy; Bumblebee, Blue Beetle, Argent, Vixen, Steel and Power Girl were in Peru; Etrigan, Metamorpho, John Constantine and Shining Knight were in England; Tigress, Arsenal, Herald, Kole, Gnaark, Bushido and Argent were in Japan; and in Tunisia, were Changeling and Raven. Other data included Conner Kent, Miss Martian and Martian Manhunter being on Mars, and the rest being at HQ.
Superman:
Wherever they show up, we'll be waiting.
Nightwing:
They'd better be ready for the fight of their lives.
Batman:
Are you referring to Klarion and the Sons of Trigon or our allies?
Nightwing:
Both. (Seeing were Miss Martian, Conner Kent and Martian Manhunter are located) I take it Martians are vulnerable to being possessed?
Superman:
Their anatomy makes them so; it's a similar situation to that Tamaranean illness your wife accidentally brought to Earth years ago.
Batman:
It would be best if they stay out of this fight.
Nightwing:
Should we also warn Mor'gann about this then?
Superman:
He's with his parents; Jon has been going over daily to water their plants.
A transmission comes in from the Cyprus team.
Batman:
Wonder Woman, what's going on?
Wonder Woman:
(On the monitor) The crypt we uncovered has several artefacts detailing a possible connection between Hades and Trigon.
Nightwing:
You mean Trigon and Hades were friends at some point?
Wonder Woman:
(On the monitor) I never said they were friends, just had a connection.
Troia:
(Popping her head up over Wonder Woman's shoulder) Hi Dick.
Nightwing:
(Waving back) Hi Donna.
Batman:
Another one of your exes?
Nightwing just nods, a small smile appearing on his face.
Batman:
I knew it.
Nightwing:
Hey, you taught me how to charm a woman.
Superman:
Really?
Batman:
We'll talk about that another time.
Wonder Woman:
(On the monitor) So far, we haven't had any unwanted company. But we're staying diligent at all times. We'll keep in touch in case we find anything else.
Batman:
Much appreciated, Diana. Thank you.
Behind her, Fire and Ice emerge from the crypt.
Ice:
(On the monitor) Diana, could you come and translate some runes for us?
Wonder Woman:
(On the monitor) I'll be right there. Wonder Woman out.
The connection ends. Another message appears; this one from the Borneo team.
Green Arrow:
(On the monitor) Green Arrow to Watchtower.
Batman:
Oliver, is there any sign of Klarion or the Sons of Trigon where you and your group are posted?
Green Arrow:
(On the monitor) No. The best we found in this temple were a couple of skeletons and a whole heap of bat droppings. Essentially, an ancient Batcave.
Batman:
This isn't a laughing matter.
Green Arrow:
(On the monitor) I always wondered how you cleaned the Batcave with all the bats living in it.
Black Canary:
(On the monitor) Alfred's gotta do something to keep busy.
Batman doesn't respond. Instead, he turns off Green Arrow's transmission.
Batman:
The world as we know it could come to an end and they're choosing now to make jokes.
Another call on the screen; this time, from the Tonga team.
Tempest:
(On the monitor) Tempest calling in.
Nightwing:
How's the beach, Garth?
Tempest:
(On the monitor) Sandy. Y'know, a tropical beach is the last place you'd expect anything demon-related to happen.
Superman:
Have you talked to any of the local fish in the area to see if they found anything underwater?
Tempest:
(On the monitor) They've found nothing yet. Cyclone and Smasher have headed inland.
Terra:
(On the monitor) And the rest of us are coming the beach for any clues.
Lightning:
(On the monitor, in the distance) OUCH!
Tempest:
(On the monitor) We warned you about crabs! (To the Watchtower) We'll let you know if we find anything.
Tempest ends the call.
Logan Residence; morning. Paine is speaking to Balduin over the phone, while Lilith is drawing another picture of Koro as Roy from 'Fire Emblem'. Murdoc enters the kitchen and, seeing this, feels miserable. He tries to regain his composure as he greets his older and younger sibling.
Murdoc:
Morning, girls.
Paine:
Hey, Murdoc, how'd you sleep?
Murdoc:
Like a corpse.
Paine:
I feel your depression from here.
Lilith:
Any plans for today, Mudo?
Murdoc:
Centre my thoughts; I have nothing else to do anymore. No love, no music.
Paine:
That's not true. You have us.
Lilith:
Yeah. When was the last time the three of us spent some real time together that didn't involve fighting crime?
Murdoc:
Can't remember.
Lilith:
Exactly. I say we fix that. So, (looking up at her brother) what shall we do, where shall we go?
Murdoc:
I don't know. If you and Paine want to do something together that's fine, but I think I'm just going to stay home today.
Murdoc tries to walk away, but Lilith's arm turns into an octopus tentacle and she extends it towards her brother, wrapping it around his waist and pulling him back in.
Lilith:
You're going out with us, no matter what. You need this; you need us.
Murdoc:
(Defeated) I'm really not getting out of this am I?
Paine:
The fresh air will be good for you, brother. And Lilith is right, it has been a long time since we've done something together, just the three of us.
Murdoc:
(Somewhat reluctantly) Okay, I'm coming.
Lilith:
Alright! Where are we going first? Movies? Amusement Park? The beach?
Cut to Jump City Beach, where the three siblings were in their swimwear (Murdoc was in black swim shorts, Paine was wearing a black one-piece swimsuit, and Lilith was wearing a magenta bikini top and matching skirted bottoms). Murdoc was looking sour.
Murdoc:
I don't like the beach. There's too much sand and too much water.
Lilith:
Stop complaining and come swimming.
Paine:
Just don't turn into animals, alright.
Lilith:
(Under he breath) Killjoy.
Lilith runs towards the water and dives in.
Paine:
I heard that!
Murdoc:
(Sighs) No matter how old she gets, she's always going to be a handful.
Paine:
Yep.
Murdoc goes to sit under a parasol. Paine sits next to him and opens her book. Murdoc closes his eyes and goes to sleep. In the sea, Lilith is treading water as she sees her older siblings lounging on the beach.
Lilith:
(Pouts) Ah, you two are no fun.
Paine:
I'm having my own fun.
Lilith:
Your loss.
She dives back into the water. Paine returns to her book. Next to her, Murdoc begins to twitch his neck. Paine sees this from the corner of her eye.
Paine:
Hey, Murdoc, are you feeling alright?
She reaches out to touch his shoulder in an attempt to wake him up. Murdoc opens one eye.
Murdoc:
What?
Paine:
You were moving in your sleep. Were those our uncles?
Murdoc:
No. (He stands up) I'm getting lunch. Let's go to the boardwalk.
Paine:
(Calls out to Lilith) We're heading to the boardwalk!
Lilith:
Coming!
Lilith wades out of the water and catches up to her siblings.
Cut to the boardwalk, where beachgoers (wearing either swimwear or street clothes) were getting either food or souvenirs. Paine, Murdoc and Lilith line up at a souvlaki stand.
Lilith:
You think they offer a tofu substitute for the meat?
Paine:
Yes; it's called falafel.
Lilith excitedly claps her hands. Behind his sisters, Murdoc is looking around. Almost as if he's expecting Klarion or his uncles to appear at any moment.
Lilith:
(Placing her hand on his shoulder) Murdoc, relax.
Murdoc:
I just feel like they're somewhere around here.
Paine:
They aren't here; I know. You have nothing to worry about.
Murdoc:
Hmm...Alright.
Lilith:
Get ready, guys, we're next in line!
Cashier:
What can I get you?
Lilith:
Three falafel souvlakis, large fries and coleslaw. (Paine whispers into her ear) And three sodas.
Paine:
Grape if you have it.
Lilith:
Make mine cherry. Murdoc, what flavour would you like?
Murdoc:
(Distracted) Oh, um, cola.
Cashier:
Coming right up.
As the Cashier takes the order to the kitchen (Paine pays and takes the order ticket), and the Logan siblings wait for their meal, Murdoc has a funny feeling.
Paine:
Murdoc what's wrong?
Lilith:
(Nervous) You're not getting possessed again, are you?
Murdoc:
I just feel like, we're being watched.
He looks around, and realises whose been watching them; a group of teenage girls in their beachwear, eyeing Murdoc with heart-shaped eyes.
Paine:
They seem to recognise you.
Lilith:
You're not seeing Kacey anymore, you know. Why not go over there and flirt with them a little bit?
Murdoc:
Thanks, but I'm not interested.
Girl #1:
It's the lead singer of the Devil's Advocates!
Girl #2:
He's way hotter in person. (Giggles)
The girls run up to Murdoc, practically pushing Lilith and Paine out of the way to talk to him.
Girl #1:
(Grabbing his arm as she pleads) Come sit with us.
Girl #2:
If you've brought your guitar, can you perform one of your songs for us?
Girl #3:
And can we have your autograph? (Whispers into his ear) You can put it anywhere on me. (Her breasts are rubbing against Murdoc's arm as she's saying that)
Murdoc begins to get flustered, but the sight of his siblings keeps him level-headed.
Murdoc:
Uh, we'll see about that, girls. But right now I'm having some family time with my sisters.
Cashier:
(Ringing the bell) Order up! Number 48!
Paine:
(Looking at the ticket) That's us!
She collects the tray from the cashier.
Murdoc:
Sorry girls; maybe another time.
The girls leave, disappointed, as the siblings sit down at an umbrella table.
Paine:
I admire your loyalty to Kacey. You still love her.
Lilith:
That wasn't very polite to your fans.
Paine:
Would you like Koro to sign autographs on the girls' boobs ?
Lilith blushed.
Lilith:
No...uh...I don't care, we're just friends...best friends.
Paine:
(Smiling slyly) Sure.
Murdoc:
A part of me wants to get back with her, but at the same time, I don't want to put her in any unnecessary danger.
Paine:
I understand.
Lilith:
Well, guys, here's to a fun day in the sun. (Raises her soda bottle)
Paine:
To a fun day. (Raises her soda bottle)
Murdoc:
(Somewhat out of it) To a fun day. (Raises his soda bottle)
The three siblings take a sip from their soda when they hear an explosion in the distance.
Lilith:
(Sighs) Can't we let someone else handle this?
Paine:
Don't be lazy. There might be some injured people.
She creates a fog, transforming their civilian clothes into superhero outfits.
Beast Girl:
I need to learn that trick.
Emerald Witch:
Are you coming, Crow?
Crow:
Yeah.
Beast Girl:
Um, who's gonna watch our lunch?
Emerald Witch makes the food disappear.
Emerald Witch:
We'll eat later.
She forms a portal that takes them directly to the explosion site.
At another part of the boardwalk, Firefly had set fire to a brisket stand (thus causing the explosion when the gas canister ignited), and had focused his attention on the bumper cars.
Firefly:
I've always hated that ride.
Crow:
Hey Firefly! Go burn your time and energy elsewhere!
Beast Girl:
Yeah, it's supposed to be our day off so if you could kindly surrender, it would be helpful.
Firefly:
Flame on, Hellspawn!
He activates his flamethrowers and aims them at Crow.
Firefly:
Fry!
He blows fire at him, but Crow conjures a shield to protect him and his siblings from the flames. Emerald Witch uses her telekinesis to rip Firefly's flamethrowers out of his hands.
Firefly:
Blast!
Firefly activates his jetpacks to get out of range, but Crow sprouts wings from his back and flies up towards him. Seeing this, Firefly fires off several incendiary bombs. Crow goes into shadow mode to pass through the explosions and grabs Firefly before violently slamming him to the ground.
Crow:
My sisters suggested that you surrender but you always have to look for the hard way, huh?
As Firefly stares at Crow, Crow's face develops two more eyes; all red.
Firefly:
(Horrified) Wha-What are you?!
Crow:
(His voice deepened) Your worst nightmare come to life!
Firefly:
Okay, you win ! I surrender!
Beast Girl:
Did you hear him?
Emerald Witch:
Calm down, Crow.
Crow is about to finish him off when he suddenly feels four hands grabbing at him to hold him back; his sisters.
Crow:
Let go of me! This arsonist must burn!
Emerald Witch:
Titans don't kill, Crow! You should know this!
Crow breaks free of their grasp and, lighting his hand with hellfire, sets a trail of kerosene, which had leaked from Firefly's jetpack due to the impact of the fall, and the fire travels towards him.
Firefly:
(Shuts his eyes) NO!
Unable to extinguish the flames, Emerald Witch and Beast Girl raise their hands.
Emerald Witch/Beast Girl:
Azarath Metrion Zinthos!
They create a powerful shield around Firefly as the panicked villain attempts to remove his jetpack.
Firefly:
No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no!
The flames erupt around the shield and it stays up until they finally die down. At which point, Emerald Witch and Beast Girl stand between Firefly and their brother. Firefly realises he's still alive, and he promptly faints.
Crow:
Sisters! Stand aside!
Emerald Witch:
No!
Crow:
He's mine! He doesn't deserve life! He must burn!
Emerald Witch:
Crow, control yourself!
She encases her angered brother in a bubble. Crow stays in the bubble, angry, until he finally calms down.
Beast Girl:
His eyes aren't red anymore and those other two eyes are gone. I think he's all better.
Reluctantly, Emerald Witch frees Crow from the bubble.
Crow:
What the hell was that? What did I do? (He sees Firefly) Oh. Is he dead?
Emerald Witch:
(Checking Firefly) He nearly was.
Crow:
I'm sorry. Didn't I hurt you?
Beast Girl:
No but you're going to have to calm down.
Emerald Witch:
I think you should stop being a superhero for a while. If we hadn't been here, you would have killed Firefly.
In Tunisia, Raven and Changeling are standing guard of the stone structure. Raven had been on edge the entire time.
Raven:
Something is wrong back home. I can feel it.
Changeling:
If you need to go, go. I can keep an eye here.
Raven:
Unfortunately I don't think you can handle Klarion and my brothers by yourself. Remember when Starfire travelled to the future and she said she met a future version of you? She said that you tried doing 'solo-work' but failed.
Changeling:
Honestly all I remembered from that story is the fact that, in a bad future, I'm bald.
Raven:
(Unamused) Of course that would be your takeaway from Starfire's story. (Normal tone) Anyway, I appreciate you offering to fight Klarion and my brothers for me, but you're going to need my help when they show up.
Changeling:
Just be quick; just check up on the kids and if they're fine, then return.
Raven:
(Thinks for a minute) Alright, I'll only be gone for five minutes, then I'm coming right back.
Changeling:
Sounds good. Can I get a kiss for luck?
Changeling puckers his lips and Raven gives him a peck on the cheek before teleporting away.
Changeling:
(Rubs where Raven kissed him) Oh well, beggars can't be choosers.
He turns into a meerkat and continues lookout.
Klarion:
(Materializing out of the haze) You know what they say when the raven's away, the mice will play.
Teekl meows.
Klarion:
The cat? What does that have to do with the raven, you idiot!
Changeling:
Have you been here long?
Klarion:
No. You know, since my sister is an empath, you shouldn't show any emotion but it worked. Now, step aside. I have my father to wake up.
Changeling:
Do you really think I'm going to let you cause the end of the world again?
Klarion:
No and that's the funny thing. You can't stop us.
Changeling:
We can always try.
He turns into a werewolf. Teekl turns into a werecat.
Klarion:
Have fun.
Jump City Beach- Meanwhile. How that the heat has died down, the Logan siblings were back to eating their souvlakis; Murdoc was taking small bites, and Paine noticed.
Paine:
Usually you get stuck in and wolf down your food.
Murdoc:
I guess I'm just not that hungry right now.
Paine:
I know; you're guilty. How's meditation?
Murdoc:
I don't believe it's working. Nothing seems to be working. And even when I do find a solution it's only a short term one.
Paine:
What else have you tried? (Eats a fry)
Lilith:
Aside from allying yourself with the villains wreaking havoc upon the world.
Paine:
Lilith!
Lilith:
Sorry. (Eats some coleslaw)
Murdoc:
To be honest, I'm not sure if there's anything else to try. I'd go see Miss Martian to try and help, but she's off-earth right now.
A portal appears in front of them; out steps Raven.
Murdoc:
Mom!
Paine:
Mom, what are you doing here?
Raven:
I sensed trouble. Something has happened here, hasn't it?
Lilith:
Murdoc almost killed Firefly but we stopped him.
Raven:
Just as I feared; he lost control again, which have been happening more frequently. We knew he wasn't right when he made that stone portal out of mashed potato.
Lilith:
Isn't there anything else we can do to help Murdoc, mom?
Raven:
Continue what you're doing; keep an eye on him, and restrain him if he gets possessed again.
Lilith:
Okay, Mom.
Changeling:
(Voice) Raven! Raven!
Raven takes out her communicator to see Changeling on the other end.
Changeling:
(On comm) Hurry up! It's Klarion!
The Communicator turns black.
Raven:
(Putting away her communicator) Starfire's right. He really is a coward.
She forms a portal and rushes through it at full speed.
In Tunisia, Changeling had turned into an elephant. Raven eventually returns.
Raven:
(Hands glowing) Stay away from my husband!
Klarion:
No problem, we'll come back.
He disappears with Teekl.
Changeling:
That cat was a pain and I need a new Communicator. I don't know how much longer this cycle will continue. Y'know, defend the portal, your brothers or Klarion show up, we fight them, they leave, rinse and repeat, ad infinitum?
Raven:
Since my brothers are immortal and to make Klarion disappear, you have to destroy his cat, this will unfortunately continue for a while.
Changeling:
Anyway, about the kids.
Raven:
There's been another incident.
Changeling:
You mean Murdoc lost control of his powers again?
Raven:
Yes; but Paine and Lilith could restrain him.
Changeling:
I just hope it doesn't get to the point where they can't restrain him.
Raven:
That's what scares me.
Changeling:
Me too.
They get a transmission from the Watchtower. Raven answers it to find Batman is the one making the call.
Raven:
Yes, Bruce?
Batman:
(On comm) We picked up some readings in your location. I take it you and Changeling had a run in with Klarion?
Raven:
Correct.
Changeling:
I need a new Communicator and weren't we supposed to be in threes?
Batman:
(On comm) Since all our members are scattered around the world, I haven't found a third person for your group.
Changeling:
Okay, sir.
Batman:
(On comm) The formalities are unnecessary.
Changeling:
So who's next in rotation? I think I've had my fill of the desert for the day.
Batman:
(On comm) Your shift isn't over yet, Garfield. They could still come back.
Changeling:
And it's getting old. I feel like I'm going insane!
Batman says nothing.
Raven:
Any word from the others stationed around Earth?
Batman:
(On comm) Wonder Woman's team has found some artefacts that link Trigon to Hades. Would you happen to know anything about that?
Raven:
They were just drinking buddies, nothing more, from centuries past.
Changeling:
Even Gods are entitled to getting their drink on. Maybe later we can-
Raven:
No.
Changeling:
Why didn't you ever tell me Hades knew your father? He was awesome in 'Hercules'! I want his autograph!
Raven:
You watch too many movies, Gar.
Batman disconnects the call.
Back in Jump City, Paine, Lilith and Murdoc return home.
Murdoc:
Well, today could've gone a lot better.
Lilith:
All things considered I still had a lot of fun today.
Paine takes their swimsuits to the laundry.
Murdoc:
I'll be in the meditation chamber.
Paine:
Are you sure that's a good idea? What if something happens and you get possessed again?
Lilith:
Or if you get another freaky vision?
Murdoc:
I'll be fine.
Lilith:
Well, holler if something goes wrong.
Murdoc says nothing and enters a door off the foyer. The girls hear the sound of the door locking and they frown.
The meditation chamber. Murdoc is sitting in the middle of the room, legs crossed.
Murdoc:
(Slowly) Azarath Metrion Zinthos.
Murdoc continues to slowly chant, but every once in a while he'd open his eyes to make sure that he still had control over his body. He closes his eyes.
Murdoc:
Azarath Metrion yourself. Don't think about anything else. You're in your happy place; no-one can reach you there.
Voice:
Are you sure, nephew?
Murdoc:
Uncle?
Voice:
Yes. I know you almost killed Firefly and your two idiot sisters stopped you. Which will allow him to start burning and killing with impunity again. But hey, it's what's right so why would it be wrong, right?
Murdoc:
I don't kill, even if they deserve it.
Voice:
Yet you wanted to kill him, don't deny it.
Murdoc:
That was unintentional.
Voice:
Intentional or not, you should let your instincts run wild and not listen to your sisters. They're slowing you down.
Murdoc:
I can't do that.
Voice:
Of course you can.
Murdoc:
Shut up and leave me alone!
Voice:
Never.
Paine rushes into the chamber.
Paine:
I heard you screaming.
Murdoc opens his eyes.
Murdoc:
I don't know how much longer I can hold out.
Paine:
They were our uncles, right?
Murdoc:
Who else? They're trying to manipulate me and keep me away from you. And there's a part of me that wants to listen to them because they understand me.
Paine:
All they understand is your pain and how to use it for their benefit. You have to keep fighting them. They're going to give up eventually.
Murdoc:
I'm not like you, Paine. I don't want to fight anymore. But I also don't want to give up.
Paine:
(Placing her hands on his shoulders and looking him in the eye) You just have to hold out for as long as you can. I know you can do it, Murdoc. You're one of the strongest guys I've ever met, both mentally and physically.
Murdoc:
You really think that?
Paine gives a sincere smile and nods.
Murdoc:
Then I will do it for you, for Lilith, for the band and for all humanity.
He hugs his sister. Paine hugs him back.
Paine:
Now, how about some herbal tea?
He follows Paine to the kitchen.
Later, he's sitting at the booth as Paine approaches with two cups of herbal tea. She places one cup in front of Murdoc.
Murdoc:
Thanks.
Paine sits opposite him, before using her magic to teleport a chessboard toward them and placing it down on the table. Paine's pieces are white; Murdoc's pieces are black.
Murdoc:
When was the last time we played chess together?
Paine:
Far too long.
Murdoc:
You have the first move.
Paine:
You first.
Murdoc moves a pawn two squares ahead. Paine moves a pawn to the same spot and knocks Murdoc's pawn off the chessboard.
Murdoc:
So how do you think our parents are doing?
Paine:
I'm sure they're doing fine.
Meanwhile, Lilith was in her room, talking to the plushies on her shelf.
Lilith:
Oh what to do. Koro and I still won't admit our feelings for each other. Our uncles still wish to possess my brother. And who knows how mom and dad are doing defending that stone structure.
The plushies don't respond. Lilith shifts her attention to the little chicken, her oldest friend.
Lilith:
(Grabs the chicken and holds it tight) Clucky. Holding you always makes me feel better. Please, I need an answer. What if he only sees me as a friend and has eyes for someone else? (Imitates a chicken caw, talking for the plush) There are plenty of other chicks on the farm. You'll get over it! (Normal voice) I don't think I will, Clucky. You don't understand how much Koro means to me. I mean, he's focused, he's brave, he knows how to cook, he's smart, and, between you and me, he has a cute butt. (Plush voice) Bawk! Sounds like literally every other guy out there. Besides, I'm sure there are boys with cuter and softer butts than his (Normal Voice) Blasphemy. Koro's the only one for me. Don't you remember the time in Mexico when I lost you and Koro happened to have you in his hands? (Plush voice) Yeah, I guess I do owe him one. Caw! (Normal voice) You know what? I'll do it. (Plush voice) Bawk! Well good luck! 'Cause you're gonna need it! (Normal voice) Come on, have a little faith in me.
Downstairs, Paine had Murdoc's Queen in sight. Murdoc moves his piece and knocks Paine's Queen off the board.
Murdoc:
Checkmate.
Paine:
Good game. Feeling better?
Murdoc:
I guess. You didn't let me win to cheer me up? Usually, you wipe the floor with me.
Paine:
I might've gone soft on you.
Murdoc:
I can take a loss you know. It's not like when I was younger and I'd flip the game board. I don't need you to be "soft" with me.
Paine:
Hey, I'm trying to do something nice for you-
Murdoc:
Please, I don't need your pity, or your sympathy.
He creates a portal and leaves.
Paine:
Murdoc come back!
Paine opens up a portal when she sees Lilith come downstairs, her plush chicken in hand.
Paine:
Where are you going with Clucky?
Lilith:
I've got to talk to Koro! It's time! Uh, where are you going and where's Murdoc?
Paine:
He just ran away. I've got to go look for him.
Lilith:
Well good luck to you.
Paine:
Same to you.
The two girls leave to go about their respective objectives.
Happy Harbour; night. At the Kent Residence, Jon was watering Miss Martian's flowerbed. Suddenly a portal appears above the garden and Murdoc comes falling through, landing on Miss Martian's garden.
Jon:
Oh, Murdoc, come on!
Murdoc:
Sorry, but I need to talk to Miss Martian. It's important.
Jon:
Aunt M'Gann's off world, remember?
Murdoc:
Is there anyway we can get in contact with her?
He gets up and dusts himself off. Jon looks at the flowerbed, then at Murdoc entering the house.
Jon:
Hey! Can't you fix the flowers?!
Murdoc:
Later!
Jon groans as he follows his friend into the house.
Jon:
If you wanna contact my aunt, you can use the TV.
Inside the house Murdoc turns on the T.V
Murdoc:
Come on, M'Gann, please answer!
Mor'gann's face appears instead.
Mor'gann:
(On the TV) What's up?
Murdoc:
Mor'gann? Where's your mom?
Mor'gann:
(On the TV) Attending a conference.
Murdoc:
Well, you have the same abilities as your mother, so maybe you can help me.
Mor'gann:
(On the TV) I don't know much about therapy, to be honest.
Murdoc:
Well then I guess it's baptism by fire for you.
Jon:
This is serious.
Murdoc:
I'm desperate here, Jon! My uncles won't leave me alone no matter what I do!
Mor'gann:
(On the TV) Okay, um. I guess we can start with you telling me what's on your mind.
Jon:
He literally just said that his uncles won't leave him alone.
Murdoc:
Yeah. They want me to be Trigon's new vessel.
Mor'gann:
(On the TV) Well, then I can't help you. Try Doctor Fate.
Murdoc:
He refuses.
Jon:
Can't say I don't blame him considering what you did the last time you paid him a visit.
Murdoc:
Could you not? I still feel bad for that.
Mor'gann:
(On the TV) But if my mom and I can't help you. If Doctor Fate can't help you. Who else is left?
Before Murdoc can answer, another portal appears outside the house. Out steps Paine.
Jon:
(Looking out the window) Uh, Murdoc, your sister's here.
Paine enters.
Paine:
What's going on?
Mor'gann:
(On the TV) Hi, Paine. Your brother tried to get in contact with my mother so she could help him with his uncles.
Paine:
And where is she?
Mor'gann:
(On the TV) Attending a conference with dad and Martian Manhunter. I'd offer to help you guys myself, but therapy is not my forte.
Murdoc:
And I'm out of options.
Mor'gann:
(On the TV) We suggested Doctor Fate but Murdoc told us that he refuses to help him.
Paine:
What about Zatanna? Constantine?
Murdoc:
Zatanna probably doesn't trust me after what I did, and we already tried Constantine. (Defeated) So, I really am out of options.
Mor'gann:
(On the TV) Well, I did what I could. And Jon, fix the flowers before we get home. You don't wanna see Mom's true form.
Jon:
Believe me I know.
Mor'gann disconnects the call.
Murdoc:
Come on, Paine, let's go home.
Jon:
Uh, hello! The flowers?!
Paine:
Allow me.
She steps outside and uses her magic to straighten out the stems.
Jon:
Hey thanks.
Paine:
No problem.
Paine creates another portal that leads back home as she and Murdoc walk through it.
Steel City Titans Tower: 10:45pm. Lilith arrives, having been told by Starfire that Koro was here. Colby hears her and gets up from his bed, and runs towards her. Lilith pats him.
Lilith:
Hey Colby. Is Koro here?
Colby barks.
Lilith:
(Translating) The gym? Alright.
When she gets to the towers' gym, she doesn't see Koro anywhere, until she hears the sound of running water.
Lilith:
He's in the shower. I'd better wait.
Lilith then takes Clucky out of hammerspace and begins talking as him again.
Lilith:
(Plush voice) Or you can go in there and take a quick peek. (Normal voice) No, Clucky, that's wrong! (Plush voice) Bawk! It's only wrong if you get caught! (Normal voice) You're right.
Emboldened, Lilith puts Clucky away and opens the door to the showers. She searches around the locker area and eventually finds him; Koro, under a shower head, washing his hair, nothing on, his back turned to her. Lilith blushes.
Lilith:
(Takes Clucky back out; Plush voice, whisper) Take a picture, it'll last so much longer.
Before she can, Koro motions to turn around. Lilith slips out the door before she can get caught. Lilith is just standing in the middle of the gym, waiting patiently for Koro to finish his shower.
Lilith:
That was close. (She takes out Clucky, plush voice) You really chickened out, didn't you? (Normal voice) Not the time for jokes, Clucky. (Plush voice) Sorry, but it's true. So what now? (Normal voice) If he comes out and sees me here, he'll think I'm a Peeping Tom. (Plush voice) So, go to the kitchen and wait for him. Duh! Bawk! (Normal voice) I can't do it.
Suddenly, Lilith hears the sound of the shower stop. Nervously, Lilith creates a portal and leaves, but she leaves so fast that she drops Clucky on the floor and she didn't realize it until the portal has already closed. Koro comes out with a towel wrapped around his waist when he sees Clucky laying on the floor.
Koro:
(Picks Clucky up) Isn't this Lilith's? (He looks around) Lilith?! You dropped something!
He waits for Lilith to come back, only for nothing to happen.
Koro:
She probably went home. (Shrugs his shoulders) Well, looks like I'm taking a little detour on the way home.
In Jump City, Paine and Murdoc are heading back home.
Murdoc:
Well, so much for that plan. My one hope is gone.
Voice:
Yes. Teen angst is something isn't it?
Murdoc and Paine turn around to see the source of the voice. Paine raises her hands; they glow green, whilst Murdoc's glow black. The source of the voice is revealed to be Klarion.
Paine:
Ugh, you again?! What do you want this time?
Klarion:
The same thing I've been wanting since day one; your brother!
Paine:
You can't have him!
Klarion:
You look like a good big sister, always defending your little brother.
Paine:
Murdoc has been through enough without you making things worse! (Turns to Murdoc) Get out of here, Murdoc!
Murdoc:
I'm not leaving you behind!
Klarion:
The good little brother, always standing by the big sister. Your parents would be proud of the both of you.
Paine:
Leave, Witch-Boy!
Murdoc:
Here's a word a daddy's girl like yourself has probably never heard before...no!
Paine:
I'm no Daddy's girl!
She blasts magic at him. Klarion just holds up his hand, blocking the magic blast as he wears an unamused look on her face.
Murdoc:
Insult my sister, you insult me.
Klarion:
Yes, surely you can put up more of a fight! I know what you did to that Firefly fellow.
Murdoc stops, having been demoralised.
Klarion:
That's right. You were just a hair's breadth away from really putting that oaf in his place.
Murdoc then looks at Klarion, hatred in his eyes.
Klarion:
Good. Let the hate flow through you.
Paine:
Murdoc, stand down!
Too late; Murdoc grows wings from his back and flies at Klarion.
Klarion:
(Sneers) That's right, come and get it!
Murdoc throws a punch, but Klarion calmly avoids it.
Klarion:
Too slow! (Hits Murdoc with a blast of magic)
He gets up. The more Klarion taunts Murdoc, the angrier he gets. Murdoc gets so angry that his four, red eyes appear on his face once more. Klarion grins.
Murdoc:
(Demonic sounding) You've messed with me for the last time, Witch-Boy!
Klarion:
Go ahead. I'm defenceless.
Paine:
Murdoc, stop, it's a trap!
Murdoc doesn't listen and he charges at the Witch-Boy.
Paine:
Azarath Metrion Zinthos!
She creates a barrier between Murdoc and Klarion; Murdoc collides with the barrier and he's knocked out cold.
Klarion:
Why do you always insist on holding your brother back?
Paine:
He needs to. I know what you and my uncles plan on doing to him, and I intend on making sure that you don't get your way!
Klarion:
You're only delaying the inevitable. It'll happen sooner or later. Just embrace the horror and let your brother do what comes naturally to him.
He disappears. Paine picks Murdoc up in her arms and carries him the rest of the way.
At the Logan Residence, Lilith is in her room, only to realise she forgot something.
Lilith:
Clucky?! (Checks under her pillow) Clucky?! Where are you?! (Searches under her bed; she remembers) I left him behind in my haste!
She then hears the zeta tube saying "Designation- Avocet" from the living room.
Lilith:
Uh-oh, I hope he doesn't know about my peeping on him.
Lilith goes downstairs to see Avocet standing there, Clucky in his arms.
Koro:
You dropped something.
Lilith smiles and runs over, taking Clucky out of Koro's hands.
Lilith:
Thank you!
She hugs him tightly, catching Koro off-guard.
Koro:
Whoa! Um, you're... welcome, Lilith. So, you still play with toys?
Lilith blushes with embarrassment, stuttering as she tried to come up with a response.
Koro:
Relax, Lilith it's fine. Your secret is safe with me. Besides, I think it's kind of cute.
Lilith freezes up, her face red.
Koro:
Anyway, is Murdoc and Paine home?
Lilith:
They should be home any minute.
As if on cue, the front door opens; Paine steps over the threshold, cradling an unconscious Murdoc.
Lilith:
Welcome home.
Koro:
What's wrong with Murdoc?
Paine:
We had a little run in with Klarion and I had to stop Murdoc from giving in to his anger.
She sets him down on the sofa.
Lilith:
Were our uncles with him?
Paine:
Fortunately, no.
Lilith:
Were our uncles with him?
Paine:
Fortunately, no.
Koro:
Where did you two even go?
Paine:
Murdoc tried to seek help from Miss Martian, but not only is she off-Earth, she's tending to other business. Granted, I don't think there was much that she could do in this case.
Koro:
(Sighs) Forglackt.
Paine:
It's not your fault. (Looks at Murdoc) Murdoc is probably going to be out for the rest of the night, so I say we keep an eye on him and pray that something good happens.
Koro makes his leave.
Lilith:
Thanks again. (Plush) Bawk! Thanks!
Koro:
(Playfully ruffles Lilith's hair) Anytime. See you later, Lilith. You too, Clucky.
Lilith:
(As Clucky) Bawk! Take care!
Koro leaves via the zeta tube. Paine looks at her.
Lilith:
What?
Paine:
You still play with Clucky?
Lilith:
I just feel safe whenever I have Clucky with me.
Paine:
(Cracks a smile) Never change, Lilith.
Lilith:
Are you kidding, I love me just the way I am. (As Clucky) And so do I! Bawk!
Lilith and Paine share a good laugh.
Later that night; Lilith had gone to bed, and Paine was sitting across from Murdoc, keeping an eye on him; Changeling and Raven were still not home. Next to Paine were three coffee mugs. Paine looked at the clock to see that it was fifteen minutes past 1:00 AM. She looks at the door, then at Murdoc, before taking a sip of coffee from her third mug that night. Despite the caffeine, she was finding it hard to stay awake.
Paine:
(Looks at the door one more time) Come on, mom and dad, where are you? I thought you two would be home by now. (Looks at Murdoc) I can't do this alone.
She finally dozes off. Not long after she's out, Murdoc awakens, his eyes red. Murdoc rises from the couch and, without saying a word, walks out the front door; Paine doesn't wake up.
Outside, Murdoc sprouts wings out of his back and flies towards Jump City.
When he arrives, he hears alarms going off in a jewellery store. He looks down to see three robbers wearing ski masks entering the jewellery store through a window that they shattered. Murdoc flies down and confronts them. The robbers see Murdoc staring at them angrily with those four red eyes.
Robber #1:
Look at this freaky guy.
Murdoc:
(His voice deep) Who are you calling freaky?!
Robber #2:
You, you little hellion!
Murdoc:
Hellion. I've been called worse.
He summons hellfire from his hands as the robbers raise their guns. The robbers waste no time in firing their guns, but Murdoc launches blasts of fire from his hands that not only melt the bullets before they reach him, but they also melt the guns in the robbers' hands upon making contact with the flames.
Robber #3:
What the f-
He gets lifted off the ground by Murdoc and thrown into Robber #1. Robber #2 looks at him terrified as Murdoc uses his magic to pants him.
Robber #2:
What are you?
Murdoc:
The thing that nightmares fear!
He blasts them back into the store, smashing more windows and display cases in the process. The three robbers try to flee, but Murdoc wasn't about to let them off easy.
Murdoc:
Now for the part I love...the kill!
Cut to outside the store as all we hear are the robbers screaming in terror before being suddenly silenced. Murdoc is now seen walking away, blood dripping from his hands. He licks the blood, before taking to the air once more to look for more criminals to punish.
Logan Residence, the next morning. Paine stirs, not realising she fell asleep. The first thing she sees when she wakes up is an empty space on the couch where Murdoc was supposed to be.
Paine:
Murdoc?!
Paine runs up stairs to see if he's in his room; he's not. She then checks the meditation chamber; not there either.
Paine:
Mom's gonna kill me.
In Jump City, Murdoc is revealed to have crashed in a dumpster. He stirs.
Murdoc:
Oh, how did I get here? (He looks at his hands, covered in dry blood) Why are my hands bloodied? (He then looks down) And why am I naked?
He grabs a box that was in the dumpster with him and uses it to cover up his parts. When he eventually leaves the alley, he sees police cars surrounding the jewellery store; a detective leaves the building with a sick bag.
Murdoc:
(To himself) Did I do that? No. I couldn't have. I can't take a life, not even of petty crooks.
Murdoc continues to hurry home before anyone sees him in his more natural state. He forms a portal and steps through.
Later, he returns home and flies in through his bedroom window. He quickly puts on some clothes before walking downstairs where he saw Paine and Lilith frantically looking for him.
Murdoc:
What's going on?
Lilith:
Mudo, where have you been?
Murdoc:
I don't know. One moment, I'm sleeping on the couch; the next I'm in a city dumpster.
Paine:
You mean you got possessed again?
Murdoc:
Possessed? That would explain the blood.
Lilith turns on the TV.
Newsreader:
A grizzly scene unfolded at this jewellery store in Jump City last night, as three burglars were found killed in ways too horrifying to mention. Mysteriously, the security cameras were melted; police are baffled.
Lilith:
(Gasps) Murdoc, you didn't!
Murdoc:
No...(Backs away from the TV) No, there's no way! I... couldn't have.
Paine and Lilith are left speechless.
Newsreader:
Another similar scene took place outside a pub; the victims were described to have been killed in the exact same way. And then a third case in an abandoned theatre downtown that a local gang was using as a hideout.
Lilith turns off the TV, too horrified to keep listening.
Paine:
Looks like you caused some carnage last night, little brother.
Lilith:
What do we do now?
Paine leaves the room to contact Changeling and Raven. Murdoc just sits down on a nearby chair, head in his hands as he tries to get hold of himself.
Murdoc:
Azar help me.
Lilith:
We can't leave you unattended anymore. Otherwise you'll kill every criminal in Jump City.
Murdoc:
I swear I don't remember doing that. Those weren't my actions! You have to believe me!
Lilith:
I believe you but the facts are there. You have become a murderer in spite of yourself.
Murdoc hangs his head in shame.
Cyprus; meanwhile. Changeling and Raven have left Tunisia and were now helping Wonder Woman, Troia, Ice, Fire and Aquagirl in the crypt.
Troia:
Klarion's no joke, Raven.
Raven:
Klarion is more than just a thorn in our backsides, Donna. I don't think I need to tell you about how he manipulated our son.
Her communicator goes off. She heads outside to answer. Once she comes back a few seconds later, she looks frantic.
Raven:
Gar, we need to head home.
Changeling:
You got it!
Wonder Woman:
Is everything alright?
Raven:
No, there's been another incident.
Troia:
It's alright; we can manage.
She creates a portal and she and Changeling vanish.
Logan Residence; later. Changeling and Raven arrive; Murdoc is still seated and hanging his head.
Changeling:
You are you feeling, son?
Murdoc:
Awful.
Changeling:
We heard about what happened. Whatever happened, it's not on you.
Murdoc:
I know, but no-one else would believe me if I told them. In one night I've gone from rockstar superhero to murdering supervillain.
Paine:
It's my fault for falling asleep; I promised to keep an eye on him and I failed.
Murdoc:
It didn't matter if you fell asleep or not. I still would've gotten possessed.
Paine:
But at least I could've tried to do something to stop you.
Raven comes downstairs from her private room.
Raven:
We're going to have to put an inhibitor collar on you when you sleep. That'll prevent them from controlling you again.
Changeling:
Why not the Ring of Azar?
Raven:
It was destroyed during the first coming of Trigon, remember?
Changeling:
Oh yeah.
Murdoc:
I don't want to kill anyone anymore so I agree to wear this collar. But no jokes on dog collars, Dad.
Changeling:
That's not going to happen. I remember when I was almost taken into space because Cinderblock's cousin mistook me for his dog. It was horrible.
Raven puts the collar around her son's neck.
Murdoc:
So, how exactly does this work? Will it shock me if I get possessed again?
Raven:
This inhibitor collar is enchanted with a spell that'll expel whatever force is trying to possess you.
Murdoc:
Through shocking?
Raven:
More or less.
Murdoc:
That's a bit far. But at this point I'm willing to try anything.
Paine gets a message from one of her teammates.
Paine:
I'm needed at the tower.
Changeling:
Good luck out there, Paine.
Paine:
Thanks.
Paine leaves through a Zeta Tube.
Jump City Titans Tower; meanwhile. In the common room, Crush and Damon were arm-wrestling, as usual.
Crush:
You should give up or I might rip your arm off.
Damon:
Yours first!
Crush:
Jokes' on you, I can reattach mine!
Damon:
Gross!
Crush:
We've worked together for a long time and you're still grossed out by that? That's ironic, coming from someone who is half-monster! And didn't you rip a guys' arm off and eat Slade's remaining eye?
Damon:
Shut up! At least I'm not in a band!
Crush:
So what?
Damon:
So, I don't have to worry about missing practise while the lead singer goes AWOL!
As they wrestled, Damian and Mar'i enter wearing their uniforms.
Robin:
Crush, quit messing around and pin him already.
Crush then pins Damon's arm effortlessly.
Crush:
Aw yeah! And that makes five!
She puts a tally on a piece of paper to show how many times they've won; Crush - 7 and Damon - 1. Paine arrives, in uniform.
Emerald Witch:
Did I miss something?
Robin:
No; Crush beat Damon again.
Damon:
At least I beat her once!
Robin:
Let's be real, she let you win that one out of pity.
Nightstar:
How are you feeling Paine?
Crush:
Yeah, we saw the news; quite a bloodbath.
Emerald Witch:
Mom just put an inhibitor collar on Murdoc, so hopefully that does something. Does Kacey know about what happened?
Nightstar:
We've purposefully left her in the dark about this.
Voice:
Coffee, Paine?
Emerald Witch turns around to the kitchen, to see Balduin, of all people, pouring two cups.
Emerald Witch:
Balduin, why are you here?
Balduin:
Did you forget? I'm part of the team. (He gives her a cup) And I wanted to see you. (Kisses her on the forehead)
Emerald Witch blushes.
Emerald Witch:
Uh...thanks.
Crush:
Paine has a lover!
Damon:
Any you still don't.
Crush just shoots an annoyed glare at Damon before focusing her attention back on Paine and Balduin.
Balduin:
So, Paine, how's your brother? I've heard he's been getting worse.
Robin:
I guess the news on Murdoc's murder spree has gone international?
Nightstar:
It's the worst murder case Jump City has seen in years. Honestly I'm not surprised it's become international news.
AI:
DESIGNATION- KID FLASH.
Kid Flash arrives, and the Jump City Titans go back to minding their own business.
Kid Flash:
Sorry I'm late. Did I miss anything? (Notices Balduin is present) 'Sup, Baldy.
Balduin just waves and nods at Kid Flash. She pulls a leg of ham out of the fridge and starts chowing down
Kid Flash:
(With her mouth full) Gotta keep my strength up! (Swallows) So, what's going on? You were all eerily quiet when I got here.
The other Titans are hesitant to answer her.
Crush:
I beat Damon again.
Kid Flash:
That's old news.
Nightstar:
We were just waiting patiently for your arrival. We really had no other things to discuss.
Damon:
Murdoc went on a carnage spree last n-
Crush slams her hand over his mouth in an attempt to shut him up.
Kid Flash:
What did you say?
Crush:
Nothing; he's joking, right Damon? (Begins twisting a scale)
Damon:
Yeah. (Laughs awkwardly)
Kid Flash:
You guys are acting strange. But that's not important right now. What's the situation?
The crime alert then goes off.
Robin:
We're about to find out.
Nightstar accesses the main computer and her face falls when she sees who it is they're dealing with.
Nightstar:
Guys, you might want to take a look at this.
Everyone gathers around the computer and they all gasp upon seeing who their next target is.
Crush:
(Annoyed grunt) Him again?!
Damon:
(Groans) Not that couch potato again! Why can't I just eat him this one time so he'll be out of our hair forever?
Robin:
We talked about this Damon.
Damon:
He's just so annoying!
Kid Flash:
We know. The sooner we deal with him the sooner we can go home. Let's go!
Jump City- Later. Control Freak was operating a mech made of TV screens with a remote control and trapping civilians inside the screens.
Control Freak:
What's your pleasure, civilians? Sci-fi, horror, fantasy, I can take you to them all!
Voice:
I prefer action movies and you're about to get a taste of that, Freak!
Control Freak looks down from his seat on the mech to see the Titans arriving on the scene.
Control Freak:
Oh, great. It's you.
Damon:
Why don't you come down and fight us like a real man, tubby!
Control Freak responds by shooting a plasma bolt from one of the TVs at him. Emerald Witch makes a shield to block the attack.
Emerald Witch
Be careful or he might suck us into the TV.
Robin:
Titans, go!
The Titans charge at Control Freak's mech. Crush and Damon begin smashing TV screens, releasing the civilians trapped inside.
Control Freak:
Leave my captive audience alone!
Crush:
Once your shit-show is off the air.
Emerald Witch:
Consider yourself cancelled, Control Freak!
She unleashes a burst of magic which explodes all the screens, and the blast causes Control Freak to drop his remote; it breaks on contact with the asphalt. The rescued civilians run away as Control Freak's mech falls apart.
Kid Flash:
Freak, you're officially off the air.
Emerald Witch:
Not necessarily! (Her eyes glow red) He needs a lesson.
Crush:
Finally you speak my language! We're going to beat him up!
Control Freak:
What are you doing?
Emerald Witch:
(Her voice deep) Showing you a REAL horror movie!
Nightstar:
Enough, you two. No need to freak him out like Dr. Light. He's already defeated.
Crush:
Come on, just 5 minutes. Why is it that only Emerald Witch understands me?
Emerald Witch either doesn't hear or she ignores them and continues to terrorise Control Freak, who was turning whiter. Before she could take his soul, another voice echoed in her head.
Voice:
Fight it Paine! You're strong! You can resist!
Emerald Witch:
Mother!
Emerald Witch gets to her knees and closes her eyes tight; Soil-Force places a hand on her shoulder. Emerald Witch looks up at him; her eyes were normal again.
Soil-Force:
You okay?
Emerald Witch:
Yeah.
They look over at Control Freak, who was shaking like a leaf. Robin picks Control Freak up by the collar of his shirt.
Control Freak:
What was that?!
Robin:
You'll get over it, you big wuss!
Kid Flash:
What the hell was that?
Emerald Witch:
Ever since the inhibitor collar, my uncles might be testing us for suitability.
Soil-Force:
In other words, if they can't use Murdoc then they'll just use either you or Lilith.
Nightstar:
But Lilith's heart is too pure to be corrupted, right?
Kid Flash:
Let's hope we don't have to find out.
Logan Residence- meanwhile. Murdoc was in the shower, still wearing the inhibitor collar.
Murdoc:
(Rubs the collar) Hope this thing is waterproof.
Raven:
Victor created them to be resistant to the elements.
Murdoc yelps and covers himself with the curtain.
Murdoc:
You could've just knocked, you know.
Raven:
There's nothing down there I haven't seen before. I just came to see if the collar was working.
Murdoc:
Well, so far so good. Nothing strange has happened. But I have a feeling that this collar will only solve the problem temporarily.
Raven:
Well hopefully it'll solve the problem long enough for us to take care of your uncles and Klarion.
In the kitchen, Lilith was snacking on tofu. She turned on the TV and began flicking through the channels, until a movie ad caught her eye; an ad for a horror movie.
Lilith:
Oooohhh, this looks interesting.
That's when Paine, still in her Emerald Witch attire, comes in and sits down at the table across from her.
Emerald Witch:
I thought you weren't that big on horror movies?
TV Spokesperson:
More scares, more blood, more deaths, more guts; it's bigger, bloodier and gorier than ever. 'Wicked Scary 4'; coming this December! Don't miss it! You'll freak the *#$! out!
Lilith:
I wonder if those rumours about those movies being cursed are true?
Emerald Witch:
Lilith, focus; what I want to tell you is way more important than some movie from a franchise that's been milked to death.
Lilith gives her sister her full attention.
Emerald Witch:
(Deep breath) With that inhibitor collar around Murdoc's neck, I think our uncles are trying to target us now.
Lilith:
What's your proof?
Emerald Witch:
They tried to control me while we were out fighting Control Freak. I'm just worried that they'll get a hold on you too.
Lilith:
You said my heart is too pure to be corrupted; to them, its poison.
Emerald Witch:
But were there moments where you let that dark part of you out?
Lilith:
I can't seem to recall.
Emerald Witch:
What about those times when you were angry, or scared for yourself or a teammate? For example, Koro?
Lilith blushes hearing the name, but shakes it off and remembers something.
Lilith:
When Lian nearly died to the Royal Flush Gang. That was the angriest that I think I've ever been. Even since then, that incident scared me so much to the point I never wanted to do it again. I've suppressed it, deep down inside me.
Emerald Witch:
That is... unhealthy. At some point those emotions that you've been bottling up are going to explode, and when it does our uncles are going to take full advantage of that.
Lilith gulps.
Emerald Witch:
You need to find a healthier way of dealing with your emotions. Who knows, by unloading some of that suppressed anger, it might make you less 'appetizing' to our uncles.
Lilith:
But I meditate everyday!
Emerald Witch:
So does Murdoc, but that didn't stop our uncles from getting to him. I just don't want to see the pure-hearted, sweet girl you are become a demon.
Lilith:
I won't let them get to me.
Emerald Witch:
Made sure it doesn't.
Lilith:
Maybe mom has another inhibitor collar I can use.
Emerald Witch:
Murdoc's got the only one.
Lilith:
Why don't I take up boxing?
Emerald Witch:
Maybe just stick with the gym.
She flexes her arms and turns them into gorilla arms.
Emerald Witch:
Now you're just showing off.
Lilith:
You're just jealous that you don't have guns like these!
Emerald Witch:
You mean big and hairy? No, I'm good.
Out of nowhere, Lilith begins to laugh. Emerald Witch laughs too, until they forget why. Murdoc enters the kitchen and hears his sisters laughing.
Murdoc:
What's so funny? (No answer, so he becomes annoyed) Is it because of the collar?
Lilith:
(Looks at him) We're not laughing at you.
Emerald Witch:
Just two sisters sharing a moment together. No big deal.
Murdoc:
Even rehearsal comedy doesn't make me laugh anymore. No powers; no music; no girlfriend to have and to hold and to serenade; (tears form in his eyes) I hate my life.
He opens the fridge and takes out a carton of milk; he begins drinking it straight from the carton.
Emerald Witch:
(Disgusted) Still try to retain your dignity. And, please, don't put that back in the fridge, just throw it away.
Lilith remembers the movie ad she saw on TV.
Lilith:
Oh, Murdoc! I have a favour to ask.
Murdoc:
(Somewhat irritated) What?!
Lilith is surprised by her brothers' abruptness before composing herself.
Lilith:
When the new 'Wicked Scary' comes out, I want you to take me.
Murdoc:
Why not take Koro?
Lilith:
He doesn't like horror movies. And I know you're a huge 'Wicked Scary' fan, so I figured this would be a good way for you and me to have some quality bonding time.
Murdoc:
We'll see.
Emerald Witch:
Why not? You said it yourself. You have no powers, no music, no other obligations. The way I see it your schedule is all freed up.
Murdoc:
Yes, but without those things, what am I?
Emerald Witch and Lilith, in response to that, go up to Murdoc and hug him.
Emerald Witch & Lilith:
Our brother.
Murdoc:
But I'm also a musician, and a Teen Titan... (drops his voice) and a serial killer.
Lilith:
But as long as you have that collar around your neck, we shouldn't have to worry about that anymore.
Murdoc:
But, what about you guys? Aren't you worried about our uncles targeting you now?
Emerald Witch:
Don't you worry about us.
Lilith:
Yeah
Murdoc returns the hug as a small smile appears on his face.
Murdoc:
You know what, it has been a while since I've been to the movies. Maybe I will take you out, Lilith.
She smiles and hugs her brother tighter.
Lilith:
Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you.
Murdoc:
Hey, take it easy! I can't take you anywhere if you break my back.
Lilith:
Sorry.
She loosens her grip. Murdoc ruffles his younger sister's hair causing her to giggle.
Emerald Witch:
(Smiles) I like you better with that attitude.
West Residence- Evening. Kacey was sitting on the couch, moping and flicking through the channels at high speed.
Kacey:
No! Lame! Already seen! No! Stupid! Boring! No!
Jinx notices her daughters' anger.
Jinx:
Still having a tough time deal with Murdoc's break-up?
Kacey:
Being single sucks! I've tried dating apps, but all the best options are either taken or I'm not their type!
Wally eventually enters, home after a hard days' work at his uncle's lab. Jinx greets him with a hug and a kiss, oblivious to what he walked in on.
Wally:
Hey, I'm going to pick up some dinner. Is there anything you two are craving?
Jinx:
I'm in the mood for Mexican.
Kacey:
Nothing for me.
Wally:
You sure, sweetheart? I can run to Italy and get you some pasta. (Runs out of the house and returns in a matter of seconds with some tacos for Jinx, a pasta dish for Kacey, and some Greek food for himself) Would've been back sooner but there was a line.
Jinx:
Say you stopped a criminal on the way, it will be more credible.
Wally gives his wife and daughter their dishes before putting the Greek food (Souvlakis, moussakas and gyros) in front of himself.
Wally:
Bon appetit!
Jinx:
Come on, Kacey, come eat.
Kacey:
I'm not hungry.
Her stomach growls. She reluctantly jams her fork into her pasta and takes a bite. She chews slowly.
Jinx:
(Whispering to Wally) She's tried dating other boys, but they don't come close to Murdoc.
Wally:
(Whispering) Has she tried other Titans?
Jinx:
(Still whispering) They're all pretty much taken.
Wally:
(Whispering) Monkey Prince too?
Jinx:
I don't think he's her type.
Kacey:
You're right; he's only a teammate, nothing more. (Takes another bite of pasta) I don't know, do you think any guys would even be interested in me? Especially once they learn that I'm a superhero?
Jinx:
Guys always seem to be attracted to pink hair.
Kacey:
I feel like that can only get me so far.
She continues eating.
Wally:
You know you shouldn't sell yourself short like that, Kacey.
Kacey:
Murdoc was the only boy I ever loved. Sure, he has a dark side, but his aura, his music, and his physique are what drew me to him in the first place. I know I'm sounding dramatic, but I don't think I can ever love again. I might as well go out and buy a cat so I can get a jump start on my life as a lonely cat lady.
Wally:
You want a black cat, specifically?
Kacey:
(Shrugs her shoulders) It fits.
She downs her pasta and runs out the door; she returns with a black cat, whose fur became puffy as a result of her speed.
Kacey:
Mom, dad, meet the newest member of the West Family, Loki.
Wally:
Loki?
Jinx:
Why do I feel like that name is going to get us in trouble somehow?
Kacey:
I just thought the name would fit. What with me and mom having hex powers and Loki being the Norse God of Mischief and all that.
Wally:
But don't you have any experience caring for an animal?
Kacey:
We have Colby, but normally Koro and Lilith take care of him.
Wally:
So no.
Kacey:
I'm sure looking after a pet is one of those things where I learn on the job, right? And besides, Lian has a cat. Maybe I can get some pointers from her.
Kacey places Loki down on the floor; the cat shakes its body and licks itself before walking off.
Kacey:
This will work out, you guys, I promise.
Kacey leaves as Jinx stares off after her daughter and her new cat. Wally looks at his wife to find her giving a glare to the newest member of the family.
Wally:
Hey, what's wrong?
Jinx:
Apparently, you've forgotten that cats and I don't exactly get along.
Wally:
What, are you talking about Jade's pet cat Lewis? Come on, he wasn't that bad.
Jinx:
He constantly interrupted our 'alone time'.
Wally:
To be fair Roy was the one who put him in our room, and we weren't exactly being courteous going at it in the dead of night. Besides, Lewis is just one cat. I'm sure things will be different between you and Loki.
Star City- Later. At the Harper Residence, Jon and Lian are sitting down to dinner; Roy and Jade aren't home. Lian places a pasta dish in front of Jon.
Jon:
You've been getting better at cooking pasta. Did you make the sauce yourself?
Lian:
Yup! Dug up one of my dad's recipes to do it.
Jon takes a bite and smiles.
Jon:
Lian, this is perfect!
Lian:
Glad you liked it.
He focuses his laser vision on a candle that was sitting on the table, and lights it. He then lifts his glass.
Jon:
Happy three month anniversary, Lian Harper.
Lian:
(Raises her glass) Likewise.
They clink their glasses and are about to take a sip when there's a knock on the door.
Kacey:
(From outside) Lian, are you there?! I've gotta show you something!
Lian:
Just a moment!
She gets up and answers the door; Kacey enters with Loki.
Kacey:
Check out my new best friend, you guys!
She holds out Loki for Jon and Lian to see.
Loki:
Meow.
Lian:
You want to know how to care for a cat?
Kacey:
How'd you know?
Jon:
Because we have never seen you interact with cats for as long as we've known you.
Loki then leaps out of Kacey's arms and onto Lian's shoulder.
Kacey:
Wow, he already likes you...or, she...I didn't really have time to check.
Jon:
(Looking behind Loki) Male.
Lian:
Anyway, it's not surprising that Loki gravitates towards me.
Kacey:
So, what have you got for me?
Lian:
Well, you did interrupt our 3-month anniversary dinner.
Kacey:
Oh, guess I came at a bad time.
Jon:
(Sarcastically) Gee, you think?
Lian:
I'll show you Lewis' room. (Turns to Jon) I'll only be a few minutes Jon.
Jon:
Okay. I'll keep your seat warm for you.
Lian leads Kacey to where she keeps Lewis. Lewis wakes up from his bed when Lian and Kacey enter.
Lian:
Sorry to wake you up from your nap, Lewis, but my friend Kacey wants to introduce you to somebody.
Kacey:
(Puts Loki down) Hey, Lewis, say hello to my new pet cat, Loki.
Lewis sniffs Loki. Lian and Kacey lean in to see what'll happen next. No hostile interaction so far.
Kacey:
What's going on, do they like each other?
Lian:
Lewis is just trying to understand Loki. He doesn't know whether to regard him as a friend or foe yet. Now, let's get started. First you'll need a cat bed, bowls for food and water, litter box and enrichment.
Kacey:
How much will all that set me back?
Lian:
Plus pet check ups, I'd say uhhhh... 450 a year. Maybe your folks can throw you a couple of bucks.
Kacey:
Or maybe I should look into getting a job.
Lian:
Your penny woes aside, it is necessary to interact with your cat as much as possible.
Kacey:
You mean like petting him and letting him sleep in my bed?
Lian:
Good places to start. And it is comforting having them sleep on your bed with you. It'll be like having a living breathing stuffed animal next to you.
Kacey:
I need that. The nights have been getting kind of lonely ever since...you know.
Lian:
Yeah, I figured that's why you showed up with Loki.
Kacey:
Something to fill the void.
Jon appears.
Jon:
Your plate is getting cold.
Lian:
Sorry, Jon, can you heat it up for me? I'm almost done.
Jon leaves and goes back downstairs.
Kacey:
Well, I guess I'll head out now so you can get back to your date. Thanks for everything.
Lian:
Don't sweat it. And if you need any help, don't hesitate to call.
Kacey:
Come on Loki.
Loki jumps up in Kacey's arms and the two of them make their leave. Lian sits back down at the table with Jon.
Lian:
Sorry about that, babe. And thanks for reheating my meal.
Jon:
Anytime. Now, where were we?
She takes a bite.
Jon:
Perhaps after dinner, we can watch a movie and then go to your room for the fireworks.
Lian:
I like the way you think. How would you like a brief preview?
Jon:
Sure.
The two lean in for a kiss when...
Roy:
Lian, we're home!
They act innocent.
Lian:
How was Japan? Did anything happen?
Roy:
We'll tell you in the morning. (He and Jade see the dinner Jon and Lian had prepared for each other) So, what's going on here?
Lian:
We talked about this dad. Jon and I have been together for three months now.
Jon:
We were just having a celebratory dinner sir, that's all.
Roy:
I see. And no, there's been no supernatural activity in Japan.
Jon:
(Giving a thumbs up) Good to know.
Roy:
Hopefully our comrades have found something in their respective searches to we can put an end to this bullcrap once and for all. Something useful, other than being drinking buddies with Hades.
Lian:
Hades? I wonder if Trigon knew any of the other Gods.
Jade:
(Drinking a glass of sake) He's existed for who knows how long, so the possibility of him interacting with other gods is high. Hopefully when we discover who else Trigon interacted with it'll give us a clue as to how we can stop all of this.
Roy:
Look at you getting an interest in playing detective. Definitely a far cry from the psychotic assassin who chased me down in the woods when the Brotherhood of Evil planned their little coup.
Jade:
Hey, being in a relationship changes you.
Jade and Roy kiss each other causing Jon and Lian to gag.
Roy:
Oh come on, like you two weren't going to do that before we came here.
Lian:
Yeah, but we're young so it's cute. When you two do it it's...bleaugh!
Jade:
Okay, now, we're not that old.
Lian:
Anyway, Kacey has a cat now. She even brought him over to introduce him to Lewis. She named her cat Loki.
Roy:
Fits. Jinx and Wally can be mischievous.
Jade:
How did Loki get along with Lewis?
Lian:
Well, they didn't maul each other but they're not exactly friends yet.
Roy:
It's a start.
Jon takes his and Lian's plates to the kitchen. Lian gets up.
Lian:
We're going upstairs.
Roy:
Don't blow my daughters' brains out Jon.
Jon:
Sir, that won't happen.
Lian:
Don't worry, I'll keep my door open.
Jade:
Good girl.
In Lian's room, Lian throws herself onto Jon and pushes him onto her bed; they embrace as their lips touch.
Lian:
Happy anniversary, Jon.
Jon:
Happy anniversary, Lian.
The two continue kissing. He reaches into his pocket and pulls out a square package.
Jon:
How about it, Lian? Do you want to make tonight extra special?
Lian:
Not tonight; not while they're around.
Jon:
(Somewhat disappointed) I guess that's fair. We'll just keep things on the second base tonight.
Lian:
Sounds good to me.
The two of them go back to making out.
West Residence: Meanwhile. Kacey is sitting on her bed, staring at Loki, who licks himself.
Kacey:
(Lovingly pets him; cutely) You have the be the cutest little kitty cat on Earth, you know that?
Loki mews and rolls onto his back, presenting his belly to Kacey. Kacey happily rubs it, eliciting pleased purrs from the cat. Bart enters her room. He looks on the bed to see Loki.
Bart:
Ah, your folks told me you got a little furball.
Kacey:
And I love him.
Bart:
He is a cute one, I'll give you that.
Bart reaches to rub Loki's belly, but when the cat sees this, Loki rolls over and hisses at him.
Bart:
I don't think your cat likes me very much.
Kacey:
(Chuckles) Don't worry, Bart. He just doesn't know you that well yet. Anyway, what brings you by?
Bart:
I live here; and just wanted to see how you were doing after your break-up. Judging by the cat, I guess he's kind of acting as your therapy pet?
Kacey:
Pretty much.
She starts to feel sad when she remembers the good times with Murdoc. Loki sees his owner depressed and he nuzzles her arm, causing her to smile.
Kacey:
Good boy, Loki.
Bart:
You named your cat Loki? Yeah, that tracks. I'll, uh, leave you two alone. Good night, Kacey. See you, Loki.
Loki gives a displeased purr as Bart leaves.
Kacey:
(Pets her cat) It's okay, Loki, you can trust Bart.
Loki curls up next to Kacey and goes to sleep.
Kacey:
Sleep well.
Outside, Jinx opens Kacey's door to see how she's doing with Loki. What she sees causes her to nearly cry.
Jinx:
Wally, get over here.
Wally:
Are Kacey and the cat bonding?
He looks at what his wife is looking at; Loki is cuddling into Kacey as they sleep.
Wally:
Aww (Tears up more than Jinx at this point)
Jinx:
You know what, Wally. Maybe that cat will do Kacey some good.
She closes the door.
Jump City; the Sons of Trigon (who have taken the form of humans) are shown to have settled into a house across the street from the Logan Residence.
Lust:
(Lounging on a couch) These are some pretty nice digs, bros.
Envy:
(Comes walking in with some snacks) Mmm, good stuff.
Wrath:
Remember, brother, this isn't a vacation. Your names are Lust and Envy not Sloth and Gluttony.
Lust:
The eldest child resisted our control.
Wrath:
Paine's will is strong, but as long as Murdoc is still wearing that inhibitor collar, we can't touch him. And that leaves us with only one other option.
Lust looks out the window to the house across the street, where he sees Lilith in her room, sitting in front of her vanity in her nightdress, brushing out her hair.
Envy:
That little brat? Her body doesn't look very durable.
Lust:
Let alone 'fully developed'.
Envy:
You're gross, you know that?!
Lust:
I'm called Lust for a reason.
Envy:
That's our niece you sick freak!
Wrath:
Calm yourselves, brothers! It doesn't matter how durable Lilith is. She's our only shot at taking over this pathetic world.
The three brothers join hands.
Envy:
But won't we be detected?
Wrath:
The enchantments around this house will hide us from our sister.
Lust:
Let's play!
Confident, the three brothers begin to chant. As they chant, a red fog forms and slowly rises out of the chimney of their house before wafting over to the Logan Residence and entering through Lilith's bedroom window. Lilith inhales it, and for a moment, her eyes turn red. But her eyes return to normal when she hears a knock on her bedroom door.
Lilith:
Come in.
The door opens and Raven walks in.
Lilith:
Yes, mom?
Raven:
Just came in to say goodnight and remind you to close your window. It's going to be a chilly one.
Lilith looks at her open window; she uses her magic to close and lock it. Raven walks over to the now closed window and stares at the house across the street.
Lilith:
What's wrong?
Raven:
Just have a feeling we're being watched. With Murdoc wearing that collar we have to make sure my brothers don't get to you and Paine.
Lilith:
I think you're worry a little too much, mom. I mean, it's not like our uncles are living directly across the street from us or anything. Probably just fans of your literature.
Raven:
Oh, Lilith, always so carefree. You're just like your father.
Lilith just grins.
Raven:
Just make sure you keep your wits about you every now and again, sweetheart. I don't want anything bad to happen to you.
Lilith:
Nothing bad will come to me Mom. I promise. (Hugs Raven) Good night, mom.
Raven:
Good night, Lil.
Raven leaves as Lilith turns off her bedroom light and gets into bed. She brings Clucky over to her and goes to sleep.
Lilith:
Goodnight, Clucky. (As Clucky) Bawk! Nighty-night, Lilith.
With happy thoughts, she goes to sleep. As she sleeps, the red fog appears again. This time through the air vents. Lilith inhales it. Her eyes open up, and they're completely red. Completely possessed, Lilith sits up and looks around before getting out of bed and walking out of her room.
In the hallway, she passes a mirror and sees her reflection. Instead of seeing herself, she sees Wrath in her place.
Lilith:
What the-
Another door opens up to reveal Paine.
Paine:
Lilith? What are you doing out here. Is something the matter?
Lilith turns to look at her. Paine notices that her eyes are completely red and glowing.
Paine:
Lilith?
Lilith begins to talk, with her voice mixing in with that of Wrath's.
Lilith/Wrath:
Hello, Paine.
Paine:
(Gasps) There's no way!
Lilith begins to hover.
Lilith/Wrath:
She was easy to possess. Being pure-hearted wasn't enough to protect her. True, she may not have been the vessel we wanted, but she'll have to make due. Besides...(Wrath turns Lilith's arms into gorilla arms)...I think we're going to like having someone with her capabilities on our side.
Paine creates a shield.
Paine:
Lilith, don't. Snap out of it!
Lilith/Wrath begins to punch the shield.
Lilith/Wrath:
This shield! Won't hold me! Forever!
Garfield and Raven emerge from their room, woken up by the noise.
Raven:
Paine, what are you doing to Lilith?
Paine:
It's Wrath!
Lilith/Wrath:
Sister! It's been a while.
Raven:
Wrath, let my daughter go now!
Lilith/Wrath:
Why do you always insist on denying me quality time with my dear nieces and nephew?
Raven:
This isn't quality time, this is cold blooded torture! And it stops now! Azarath Metrion Zinthos!
Raven manages to get inside Lilith's head, much like what she did for Nightwing during the events of 'Haunted'. Lilith/Wrath freezes as though in stasis.
Paine:
What's happening now?
Changeling:
Your mother is inside Lilith's head. All she has to do is overpower her brother, and then Lilith will be safe again.
As they watch, Lilith's eyes shift between red and green, until eventually her mouth opens and the red fog is expelled from her body. Lilith falls to the floor unconscious as the red fog disappears and Raven snaps herself out of her trance. Changeling picks her up.
Paine:
Is she okay?
Changeling:
Just unconscious. She'll be alright.
He takes her back to her room.
Raven:
I think we have no choice. You and Lilith will also have to wear an inhibitor collar. Using that kind of spell requires being close and yet I can't detect any of their auras.
Paine:
I'm not sure Lilith will accept.
Across the street, Wrath is sprawled out on the floor.
Envy:
What happened?
Wrath:
Our sister happened, that's what!
Lust:
We've gotta get her out of the picture once and for all.
Envy:
She's stronger than all of us combined. If there was a way we could get rid of her, we definitely would have done it by now. She needs to let her guard down.
Lust:
And how do you propose we do that, 'O Smart One'?
Envy thinks for a moment.
Envy:
Send her to another dimension so she'll be far away from her offspring.
Lust:
There's no sense in doing that. She'd just come back angrier.
Envy:
In that case, I'm swamped for ideas.
At the Watchtower, the JL members had returned and were seated at the table, filling Batman, Superman and Nightwing in on their findings.
Wonder Woman:
We haven't found anything of note so far.
Batman:
Troubling.
Nightwing:
There's gotta be a clue of some kind. We're just not looking hard enough.
Tempest:
We've looked hard enough, but we've come up empty-handed. It's like everything relating to Trigon was destroyed along with him.
Nightwing:
If everything was destroyed, why do Raven's brothers continuously harass her children?
At that moment, Raven and Changeling spawn into the watchtower.
Raven:
They tried with Lilith. I wonder if I should put an inhibitor collar on my three children to block their plan.
Changeling:
But that would end their superhero lives. And then Paine managed to fend them off all by herself.
Raven:
For how long? They'll keep harassing her until she breaks.
Changeling:
Paine's the most mature of the three. I'm sure she can resist their control forever.
Batman:
Even still, it would be wise to keep an eye on her.
Nightwing:
Do you want to assign her a bodyguard?
As he asks his former mentor this, he looks expectantly at Terra.
Terra:
What?
Nightwing:
Your nephew is close with Paine.
Terra:
I doubt Brion will accept that his son is in as much danger as Kacey. We saw how things ended with Murdoc.
Nightwing:
Then he can watch her in the event she does snap.
Terra:
Yeah but he won't be able to fight her if she attacks him. It's very risky.
Nightwing:
You shouldn't worry. As the founder of the Teen Titans, I had Brion memorise all the contingency plans, even the one I made for Raven if she were to turn. The same principle applies to Paine, Murdoc and Lilith.
Terra:
(Reluctantly) Okay; I agree with you.
Raven:
That's not all; my brothers have indoctrinated Klarion as one of their own.
Zatanna:
Just destroy his cat and we'll get rid of him. He's a minor threat to me.
Nightwing:
Teekl always manages to come back, Zee.
Zatanna:
And I will destroy him as many times as necessary. I repeat, Klarion is a minor threat.
Nightwing:
If he is a minor threat, why do you keep him locked up in such a high-security location?
Zatanna:
Because he's a Chaos Lord, of course. But one of the weakest.
Changeling:
But now he's aligned with them, have the potential of becoming even more powerful. For all we know, they could be our neighbours without us knowing.
Nightwing:
That is a scary thought. We've had anti-alien people live across the street from us a few years ago, and they raided our house. I understand how it feels.
Raven:
If they took the place of our neighbours, it will be even more complicated.
Superman:
So that begs the question. Where do we go from here?
The Justice League share uneasy glances across the table then look out at Earth; picturesque for now, but could soon turn into an apocalyptic hellhole.
End of 'Sympathy for the Devil'
Cast:
Kari Wahlgren: Nightstar/Mar'i Grayson
Taylor Grey: Koro Grayson
Stuart Allan: Robin/Damian Wayne
Cameron Monaghan: Jon Kent
Ashley Eckstein: Emerald Witch/Paine Logan
Jesse McCartney: Crow/Murdoc Logan
Debi Derryberry: Beast Girl/Lilith Logan
Jessie Flower: Kid Flash/Kacey West
Karen Fukuhara: Lian Harper
Jason Marsden: Bart Allen
James Arnold Taylor: Damon Jones
Jack De Sana: Mor'gann Kent
Janet Varney: Crush
Josh Keaton: Soil-Force/Balduin Markov
Greg Cipes: Changeling/Garfield Logan, Lust
Scott Menville: Nightwing, Envy
Tara Strong: Raven
Ashley Johnson: Terra
Jason Spisak: Wally West, Lightning
Lauren Tom: Jinx
Wil Wheaton: Tempest
Mike Erwin: Roy Harper
Mae Whitman: Troia
Roger Craig Smith: Batman
George Newbern: Superman
Susan Eisenberg: Wonder Woman
Alan Tudyk: Green Arrow, Additional Voices
Morena Baccarin: Black Canary
Jennifer Hale: Ice, Zatanna, Additional Voices
Jim Parsons: Plastic Man
Kelly Hu: Jade Nguyen-Harper
Thom Adcox: Klarion
Kevin Michael Richardson: Wrath
Bruce Campbell: Firefly
Alexander Polinsky: Control Freak
Daran Norris: TV Spokesperson