Fan Fiction ❯ Nightwing: A Dark Beginning ❯ New Beginnings ( Chapter 3 )
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By: jacketslacker 
It's kinda lame cause it's another setup chapter. But 4 will be a bunch of cut scenes of the Titans breaking down and the dark duo gearing up. Hope you like.
Anime/Manga: Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Angst / Hentai / Action | Type: Alternate Universe | Uploaded On: 04.04.2005 | Updated On: 04.10.2005 | Pages: 1 | Words: 2.3K | Visits: 393 | Status: Completed
It's kinda lame cause it's another setup chapter. But 4 will be a bunch of cut scenes of the Titans breaking down and the dark duo gearing up. Hope you like.
Anime/Manga: Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Angst / Hentai / Action | Type: Alternate Universe | Uploaded On: 04.04.2005 | Updated On: 04.10.2005 | Pages: 1 | Words: 2.3K | Visits: 393 | Status: Completed
Chapter summary: Here's 3. It's kinda lame cause it's another setup chapter. But 4 will be a bunch of cut scenes of the Titans breaking down and the dark duo gearing up. Hope you like.
Disclaimer: Nope, still don't own the Titans.
Chapter 3
Two black-clad young men sauntered down the street. They had their hands in the pockets as they talked and wandered the busy streets. The black-haired one was doing most of the talking. While the one with brown hair and eyes simply listened with interest.
"So, here we are," Rich finished his story in the monotone Slade-like voice.
"Man, that is harsh. I had no idea that she was even capable of something like that," Jax said. "So what exactly did you come to me for? And if the whole Slade thing you've got going is an act, would you mind dropping it. It's kinda freaky."
Rich smirked. "Alright, no problem then," he replied in his normal, but still emotionless, voice. "I was just using that to get a point across and scare the others. I'm confident it worked. And the reason I came to you is simple. In all our matches, I noticed how you didn't like to steal and it seemed you'd rather be a good guy. I want to know if that's the case."
"Yeah," Jax sighed. "I don't like to do it, this is just all I know. You have no idea how much I would have rather joined you guys instead of fighting against you."
"Would you like that chance now?"
"What are you talking about, Rich?"
"I'm planning on starting out on my own, vigilante like when I first joined up with Batman. I want to know if you'd like to join me?"
Jax looked at Rich in shock. "Are you serious? You want me to help you fight crime?" Rich nodded. "What's the catch, Rich?"
"Only a few. We'll be a team, I'll take lead. Don't worry, this isn't a sidekick thing, I'm talking partners just like the Titans."
"Okay, I'm interested. What do we do?"
"First, we need to setup a base for ourselves. I have some money tucked away that we'll be able to use to help get us set up." 'Thank you, Bruce,' thought Rich. "Then we'll need new suits."
"What's wrong with the one I have already?" Jax seemed a little upset.
"Nothing, but I found a way to make the synovium that powers it much more stable and even a way to refine it. We can build new suits for the new stuff and they will be more powerful. That is, unless you want to keep the old one still," Rich smirked at Jax knowing he couldn't resist the bait.
"Alright, I'm game. Let's get going."
Across the bay in the Titans Tower things were not quite as peaceful.
"Friends, why will you not speak to Beast Boy and I, nor even look us in our eyes?" Questioned a naive Starfire.
Cyborg, Bumble Bee, Terra, and Raven just ignored the whining voice that kept plaguing them throught the day. But now they couldn't take it anymore. Raven spoke first.
"Don't call us 'friends' anymore."
"Buy why?" Starfire asked in her whining voice again.
"Because after what you two have done, you don't have that right anymore," shot Cyborg.
"We'll continue to fight alongside you, but that's it. Out there things won't have changed. We'll back you up, but back here you just stay away from us," Terra glared at the duo standing across the way.
"Okay, I guess we deserve this," Beast Boy said and took Starfire's hand. "C'mon Star, let's go for a walk or something." They then walked out of the building and wandered around the island. The remaining Titans sat in silence thinking about what had happened.
"Do you guys really think Robin will pick up where Slade left off?" Bumble Bee asked.
"I dunno, Bee," Cyborg answered. "I mean he has gone out on a bit of a limb lately, but after today anything might be possible."
"Raven, did you sense anything from him right before he left?" Terra asked.
Raven looked up to her friends, the dried tears on her face hidden by her hood. "I wish I had. But I honestly felt no emotions from him at all. It was like he was a complete shell of himself." She stopped speaking as she felt her voice begin to crack and the tears start to flow again.
"Cy, I'm gonna head back to Titans East. I'll talk to you later," Bumble Bee got up with a quick kiss to Cyborg and left. The three remaining Titans sat in silence. One thought was on all their minds, would they really have to fight Robin?
Rich and Jax were checking out their newly acquired base of operations.
"Nice warehouse, Rich. It's got tons of rooms for some cool toys and a couple of rooms upstairs for our quarters," Jax looked around seing the potential. "So we've got the building, now what do we need to do to make it our base?"
"We'll need a computer and satellite equipment. Some other various goodies for tapping into different databases across the city will definitely be on the list. Also we'll need to look into some surveillance equipment to keep tabs on the Titans and all the goons. Then of course parts for vehicles and our new suits."
"Damn, that's quite a list. So what do you want me to do?" Jax asked his new partner.
"Your job is to go out as Red X and keep an eye on the Titans. I plan to devise plans according to how they'll fight from now on with me gone."
"Okay, no problem except I don't have the belt anymore remember?"
"Yeah, I have it for you," Robin tossed the Red X power belt to Jax with a smirk.
"So, I've been meaning to ask. If you aren't taking over for Slade, won't the Titans figure something is up?"
"No. Before I left I had determined that Brother Blood was picking up the slack and starting to combine all the resources together. I don't think he's after rebuilding H.I.V.E. only revenge against the Titans. So while Blood sends all his minions to attack them, they'll think it's me and they'll stay off our trail. Okay. You suit up and start patrolling. I'll do some shopping. Good luck, Jax."
"Thanks, Rich. Good luck to you too."
With that, the two parted ways and began their operations.
A few hours later at Titans Tower an alarm starts blaring. Everyone runs to the main room to find out whats going on. The animosity among the team seems gone just as they said, only in battle will the differences be set aside.
"It's Cinderblock. He's trying to bust some guys out of jail," Cyborg stated. "Titans, GO!"
The Titans arrived at the jail to find that the prisoners had almost escaped. Terra used her powers to create a rock wall to keep the prisoners at bay while Raven used her dark magic to put them back in their cells. That only left Cinderblock, who was upset all his work was going to waste.
"Well, guess I won't be using the Sonic Boom," Cyborg said sadly. Suddenly, inspiration hit. "Terra, he's just a big rock. Can you control him at all?"
"I'll give it a shot, but no promises." Terra gritted her teeth and began to concentrate as hard as she could. She managed to get him about 20 feet in the air. "That's the best I've got, Cy."
"That's good enough. Raven, see if you can help get him a bit higher."
"Right. Azarath Metrion ZINTHOS!" The black energy engulfed Cinderblock and Raven strained to lift him higher, noticing that put him just over the height of the prison walls.
"Great!" Shouted Cyborg. "Beast Boy and Starfire try to move him over the walls while Raven and Terra keep him elevated."
Beast Boy transformed into a Pterodactyl and started pulling Cinderblock over the wall while Starfire pushed him. They soon had him positioned over the main yard of the prison.
"Perfect. Okay, drop him." With that, Terra and Raven released their hold on the rock giant and he plummeted to the ground with a satisfying thud. "Good work team. Let'g go home." Cyborg, Raven, and Terra got into the T-car while Beast Boy remained in Pterodactyl form and flew back with Starfire.
Unbeknownst to the Titans, they scene had been watched by Brother Blood on a hidden camera.
"Well, it appears those annoying pests have foiled my plans at getting Mothman, Mumbo, and Control Freak out of prison. But no matter. It is only a minor set back. I'm curious as to why Robin was not with them. But at least my favorite Titan of them all is in charge for the moment. Enjoy it while it lasts, Cyborg. You won't be around long to enjoy it." Brother Blood laughed sinisterly.
The Titans soon arrived back at the Tower. They were all in the main room when Beast Boy spoke first.
"Cy, man, that was a really sweet plan you had there." The green changeling raised his hand for a high five but Cyborg ignored him and walked into the kitchen. Beast Boy shrugged and headed for Terra. "Terra, that was really cool how you were able to lift Cinderblock like that. You're definitely getting your powers under control." Terra simply glared and walked away. 'Dude, they can't stay mad forever.' Thought Beast Boy. Then he spotted Raven and started over to her. "Hey Ra-" But he never got to finish as Raven spun around and hit him square in the nose with her fist. This sent him flying across the room and he hit the wall. Starfire rushed to his side to see if she could help. They both looked to raven who scowled at them under her hood before phasing through the floor. "It appears they were right when they said we were no longer friends, Beast Boy." Starfire began to sob. Beast Boy put his arm around her and brought her into a hug as he slowly rubbed her hair. "I know Star, I know."
Floating outside the window, Red X couldn't believe it. 'Damn, they're falling apart without him. I sure hope you know what you're doing, Rich.' Alright, time to head back to the warehouse. Red X then levitated to the ground and ran off towards the city.
When he got to the warehouse, it was late in the afternoon and it looked like Rich had done a lot of shopping. There was everything they needed to make the place a home, but no high tech equipment. "Hey Rich, where's the computers and gadgets?"
"On order. You really expect me to have those laying around?" Rich smirked. "Now come help me move this shit and get it all set up."
While they worked, Jax informed his partner about what he observed both in the battle and back at the Tower. It was late that night before they had everything set up.
"Well, there's no place like home," Jax said with a smile on his face.
"Yeah," Rich said with a hint of malice in his voice. "The equipment will be here in a few days, then we'll be ready to start gearing up. I figure we'll be ready in 4 months. Until then, we wake early and train. We have to be stronger and faster than ever if we're gonna do this. Then you'll follow the Titans for a bit, then back here for some more training. While you're gone I'll work on creating our new suits and everything we'll need. We'll show this city a thing or two." Rich said with a wicked grin on his face.
"You know it man," Jax replied. "See you tomorrow then. 6:00 sound good?"
"Yeah, Jax. 6:00 sounds good."
With that, the dark duo when to bed to rest up for the grueling 4 months to come.
Jacketslacker: So how's it going so far. I'm sorry for taking so long to update, just had some work had to be finished first. I'm hoping to have 4 out within the next week. Please be sure to review to let me know how I'm doing. Flames are welcome too. Later.
Disclaimer: Nope, still don't own the Titans.
Chapter 3
Two black-clad young men sauntered down the street. They had their hands in the pockets as they talked and wandered the busy streets. The black-haired one was doing most of the talking. While the one with brown hair and eyes simply listened with interest.
"So, here we are," Rich finished his story in the monotone Slade-like voice.
"Man, that is harsh. I had no idea that she was even capable of something like that," Jax said. "So what exactly did you come to me for? And if the whole Slade thing you've got going is an act, would you mind dropping it. It's kinda freaky."
Rich smirked. "Alright, no problem then," he replied in his normal, but still emotionless, voice. "I was just using that to get a point across and scare the others. I'm confident it worked. And the reason I came to you is simple. In all our matches, I noticed how you didn't like to steal and it seemed you'd rather be a good guy. I want to know if that's the case."
"Yeah," Jax sighed. "I don't like to do it, this is just all I know. You have no idea how much I would have rather joined you guys instead of fighting against you."
"Would you like that chance now?"
"What are you talking about, Rich?"
"I'm planning on starting out on my own, vigilante like when I first joined up with Batman. I want to know if you'd like to join me?"
Jax looked at Rich in shock. "Are you serious? You want me to help you fight crime?" Rich nodded. "What's the catch, Rich?"
"Only a few. We'll be a team, I'll take lead. Don't worry, this isn't a sidekick thing, I'm talking partners just like the Titans."
"Okay, I'm interested. What do we do?"
"First, we need to setup a base for ourselves. I have some money tucked away that we'll be able to use to help get us set up." 'Thank you, Bruce,' thought Rich. "Then we'll need new suits."
"What's wrong with the one I have already?" Jax seemed a little upset.
"Nothing, but I found a way to make the synovium that powers it much more stable and even a way to refine it. We can build new suits for the new stuff and they will be more powerful. That is, unless you want to keep the old one still," Rich smirked at Jax knowing he couldn't resist the bait.
"Alright, I'm game. Let's get going."
Across the bay in the Titans Tower things were not quite as peaceful.
"Friends, why will you not speak to Beast Boy and I, nor even look us in our eyes?" Questioned a naive Starfire.
Cyborg, Bumble Bee, Terra, and Raven just ignored the whining voice that kept plaguing them throught the day. But now they couldn't take it anymore. Raven spoke first.
"Don't call us 'friends' anymore."
"Buy why?" Starfire asked in her whining voice again.
"Because after what you two have done, you don't have that right anymore," shot Cyborg.
"We'll continue to fight alongside you, but that's it. Out there things won't have changed. We'll back you up, but back here you just stay away from us," Terra glared at the duo standing across the way.
"Okay, I guess we deserve this," Beast Boy said and took Starfire's hand. "C'mon Star, let's go for a walk or something." They then walked out of the building and wandered around the island. The remaining Titans sat in silence thinking about what had happened.
"Do you guys really think Robin will pick up where Slade left off?" Bumble Bee asked.
"I dunno, Bee," Cyborg answered. "I mean he has gone out on a bit of a limb lately, but after today anything might be possible."
"Raven, did you sense anything from him right before he left?" Terra asked.
Raven looked up to her friends, the dried tears on her face hidden by her hood. "I wish I had. But I honestly felt no emotions from him at all. It was like he was a complete shell of himself." She stopped speaking as she felt her voice begin to crack and the tears start to flow again.
"Cy, I'm gonna head back to Titans East. I'll talk to you later," Bumble Bee got up with a quick kiss to Cyborg and left. The three remaining Titans sat in silence. One thought was on all their minds, would they really have to fight Robin?
Rich and Jax were checking out their newly acquired base of operations.
"Nice warehouse, Rich. It's got tons of rooms for some cool toys and a couple of rooms upstairs for our quarters," Jax looked around seing the potential. "So we've got the building, now what do we need to do to make it our base?"
"We'll need a computer and satellite equipment. Some other various goodies for tapping into different databases across the city will definitely be on the list. Also we'll need to look into some surveillance equipment to keep tabs on the Titans and all the goons. Then of course parts for vehicles and our new suits."
"Damn, that's quite a list. So what do you want me to do?" Jax asked his new partner.
"Your job is to go out as Red X and keep an eye on the Titans. I plan to devise plans according to how they'll fight from now on with me gone."
"Okay, no problem except I don't have the belt anymore remember?"
"Yeah, I have it for you," Robin tossed the Red X power belt to Jax with a smirk.
"So, I've been meaning to ask. If you aren't taking over for Slade, won't the Titans figure something is up?"
"No. Before I left I had determined that Brother Blood was picking up the slack and starting to combine all the resources together. I don't think he's after rebuilding H.I.V.E. only revenge against the Titans. So while Blood sends all his minions to attack them, they'll think it's me and they'll stay off our trail. Okay. You suit up and start patrolling. I'll do some shopping. Good luck, Jax."
"Thanks, Rich. Good luck to you too."
With that, the two parted ways and began their operations.
A few hours later at Titans Tower an alarm starts blaring. Everyone runs to the main room to find out whats going on. The animosity among the team seems gone just as they said, only in battle will the differences be set aside.
"It's Cinderblock. He's trying to bust some guys out of jail," Cyborg stated. "Titans, GO!"
The Titans arrived at the jail to find that the prisoners had almost escaped. Terra used her powers to create a rock wall to keep the prisoners at bay while Raven used her dark magic to put them back in their cells. That only left Cinderblock, who was upset all his work was going to waste.
"Well, guess I won't be using the Sonic Boom," Cyborg said sadly. Suddenly, inspiration hit. "Terra, he's just a big rock. Can you control him at all?"
"I'll give it a shot, but no promises." Terra gritted her teeth and began to concentrate as hard as she could. She managed to get him about 20 feet in the air. "That's the best I've got, Cy."
"That's good enough. Raven, see if you can help get him a bit higher."
"Right. Azarath Metrion ZINTHOS!" The black energy engulfed Cinderblock and Raven strained to lift him higher, noticing that put him just over the height of the prison walls.
"Great!" Shouted Cyborg. "Beast Boy and Starfire try to move him over the walls while Raven and Terra keep him elevated."
Beast Boy transformed into a Pterodactyl and started pulling Cinderblock over the wall while Starfire pushed him. They soon had him positioned over the main yard of the prison.
"Perfect. Okay, drop him." With that, Terra and Raven released their hold on the rock giant and he plummeted to the ground with a satisfying thud. "Good work team. Let'g go home." Cyborg, Raven, and Terra got into the T-car while Beast Boy remained in Pterodactyl form and flew back with Starfire.
Unbeknownst to the Titans, they scene had been watched by Brother Blood on a hidden camera.
"Well, it appears those annoying pests have foiled my plans at getting Mothman, Mumbo, and Control Freak out of prison. But no matter. It is only a minor set back. I'm curious as to why Robin was not with them. But at least my favorite Titan of them all is in charge for the moment. Enjoy it while it lasts, Cyborg. You won't be around long to enjoy it." Brother Blood laughed sinisterly.
The Titans soon arrived back at the Tower. They were all in the main room when Beast Boy spoke first.
"Cy, man, that was a really sweet plan you had there." The green changeling raised his hand for a high five but Cyborg ignored him and walked into the kitchen. Beast Boy shrugged and headed for Terra. "Terra, that was really cool how you were able to lift Cinderblock like that. You're definitely getting your powers under control." Terra simply glared and walked away. 'Dude, they can't stay mad forever.' Thought Beast Boy. Then he spotted Raven and started over to her. "Hey Ra-" But he never got to finish as Raven spun around and hit him square in the nose with her fist. This sent him flying across the room and he hit the wall. Starfire rushed to his side to see if she could help. They both looked to raven who scowled at them under her hood before phasing through the floor. "It appears they were right when they said we were no longer friends, Beast Boy." Starfire began to sob. Beast Boy put his arm around her and brought her into a hug as he slowly rubbed her hair. "I know Star, I know."
Floating outside the window, Red X couldn't believe it. 'Damn, they're falling apart without him. I sure hope you know what you're doing, Rich.' Alright, time to head back to the warehouse. Red X then levitated to the ground and ran off towards the city.
When he got to the warehouse, it was late in the afternoon and it looked like Rich had done a lot of shopping. There was everything they needed to make the place a home, but no high tech equipment. "Hey Rich, where's the computers and gadgets?"
"On order. You really expect me to have those laying around?" Rich smirked. "Now come help me move this shit and get it all set up."
While they worked, Jax informed his partner about what he observed both in the battle and back at the Tower. It was late that night before they had everything set up.
"Well, there's no place like home," Jax said with a smile on his face.
"Yeah," Rich said with a hint of malice in his voice. "The equipment will be here in a few days, then we'll be ready to start gearing up. I figure we'll be ready in 4 months. Until then, we wake early and train. We have to be stronger and faster than ever if we're gonna do this. Then you'll follow the Titans for a bit, then back here for some more training. While you're gone I'll work on creating our new suits and everything we'll need. We'll show this city a thing or two." Rich said with a wicked grin on his face.
"You know it man," Jax replied. "See you tomorrow then. 6:00 sound good?"
"Yeah, Jax. 6:00 sounds good."
With that, the dark duo when to bed to rest up for the grueling 4 months to come.
Jacketslacker: So how's it going so far. I'm sorry for taking so long to update, just had some work had to be finished first. I'm hoping to have 4 out within the next week. Please be sure to review to let me know how I'm doing. Flames are welcome too. Later.