Fan Fiction ❯ Phoenix's Rise ❯ Electricity Emerges ( Chapter 26 )

A/n: I'd like to take this opportunityto thank Phoenix's Soul for letting me borrow the Lightning-Guardian. And PS, I promise that she won't get another boyfriend . . . I swear.

 

Chapter 26

 

Electricity Emerges

 

“It feels weird in here.” Phoenix commented. She decided that she should start acting more civil towards the Titans now, since they'd put Chrome-Dome in jail . . . for real.

 

“It seems too empty.” Raven agreed. “Who knew that Starfire and Lightfire added so much life to the Tower?”

 

Airhead looked up from the newspaper comics that he'd been reading. “There was a phone call. I took a message.”

 

“What was the message?” Robin asked. “And who was it from?”

 

“The police chief. He said that Chrome-Dome is willing to make a bargain.” Airhead returned his attention to `Dennis the Menace'.

 

Phoenix held the edge of the couch in a death-grip as she temporarily lost her balance. Don't loose it. You have to think of what's best for the world, and leave your personal feelings about him out of it. “Did they say what kind of bargain?”

 

Airhead shook his head. “The chief wants you and Robin to go down and talk about it.”

 

“Can you handle it? Just hearing him be mentioned made you queasy.” Robin watched Phoenix nervously; her tanned skin was now pale.

 

“The things that don't kill you make you stronger.” Phoenix said, forcing a small grin. “As long as I don't loose my temper, I'll be fine.”

 

“So you're all agreed? Chrome-Dome will join the Guardians, as long as you don't hurt him when circumstances don't allow.” The police chief was acting as mediator between the three.

 

“Agreed.” Phoenix had her face and mind set in stone. Chrome-Dome was NOT going to get her angry.

 

“What she said.” Chrome-Dome growled. He still held a grudge against Phoenix for how she'd melted him.

 

“Alright, in that case . . . you may all leave, and good luck.” The chief added as he opened Chrome-Dome's cell door.

 

The three teenagers walked in the direction of the Tower in silence. That is, until a bolt of lightning shot out from a back alley. The golden ray came into contact with Chrome-Dome, and then attempted to branch out into the surrounding area.

 

Phoenix quickly interrupted the energy with a `fire-wall'. “What's going on? Last I knew there weren't any thunder storms coming our way!”

 

Chrome-Dome cursed slightly under his breath. “Electra!”

 

“Well, what do you know? Looks like you managed to find someone who will protect you . . . good; you're going to need some help.” An Asian girl, who must've been in her late teens stepped out. Her black hair was cut short, and spiked . . . except for two lightning-bolt shaped sections of hair by her ears. She wore a black, sleeveless leotard, which had two, white lightning bolts that formed an “X” across her chest.

 

Robin gave a cross between a groan and a gasp. “Electra? What are you doing here? I thought you and Port were going to go form your own team in the south.”

 

“We did. This guy gave us a ton of trouble, and then disappeared. I've been trying to track him for a while.” Electra explained, and then glanced over at Phoenix. “You a newbie?”

 

“Not exactly. I've been around for a while. The name is Phoenix.” The two girls smiled, and shook hands.

 

“Do you have any powers?” Electra asked with a smirk, glancing over at the only powerless Titan.

 

“Yah, I've got fire powers, and guessing from your name . . . I'm guessing that you've got electric powers, right?” Phoenix asked. Electra nodded, and turned to talk to Robin. Wait . . . electric powers? That's the same as lightning . . . right? Phoenix removed her necklace, and charged the crystal as quickly as she could. Find the Lightning-Guardian.

 

Instantly, the gem shot forwards, and landed in Electra's hand. “Phoenix, what's going on?” Electra asked.

 

Phoenix turned to Robin. She wasn't sure if Electra would be too happy about hearing what she had to say. “You're an Element Guardian. There are six of us; water, earth, air, fire, metal, and lightning. My necklace has the ability to find the people were chosen to protect the planet from destruction. We think that a huge natural disaster is coming, and it will threaten the existence of human-kind.”

 

Electra looked over to Robin. “Is she telling the truth, or is she just mental? Well, if I'm Lightning and you're Fire . . . who are the other four?”

 

Chrome-Dome laughed evilly. “You're going to be seeing a lot more of me. Ironic that I would be Metal, huh?”

 

Phoenix braced her mind against these words, trying not to snap on the annoying guy next to her. “The others are all back in our Tower . . . except for the Water-Guardian, he went back to the Titans' East Tower. So, will you help us?”

 

Electra smiled and put an arm over Phoenix's shoulder. “I'm a Titan . . . protecting people is my job. Of course I'll help.”