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Titans of Justice East Chapter 10 - “Bullies ”
Written by: GreenLantern
Edited by: Power Guy
Micros by Power Guy
Featured Artist: Darth Ennis
Roll Call
Titans East: Blue Lantern, Dark Arrow, Infierna Verde, and Sonic Boom
Titans West: Phantom Lady and Starman
PLUS! A Special Surprise Guest-Star!
Star City, Connecticut: Star Financial Bank
“Your idea for us to rob this bank now was brilliant,” said one of the Copperhead twins to his brother.
“Muchas gracias, hermano,” answered the other brother as both greedily stuffed their bags with jewelry and stacks of large bills. “When I saw on the television that the Titans of Justice were all busy with so many villains striking at the same time world-wide I knew this was our big chance!”
“I wonder why nobody informed us?”
“Yo no tengo la menor idea, hermano, all I know is that this bank robbery is going to be Titans of Justice free!”
Thwip! Thwip! Thwip!
One of the Copperhead brothers screamed as he witnessed three arrows pin his brother helplessly against the wall.
“I guess you didn't know that I quit the Titans of Justice, huh Copperhead?” said Dark Arrow sarcastically as he prepared to fire at the second brother. The second snake-themed villain turned to run when he suddenly found himself face to face with Sonic Boom.
“So do you give up? Or do I scream?” asked the blond bombshell confidently.
Rolling his eyes, the snake-themed twin launched an attack on the new Black Canary. A dramatic display of martial arts ensued in which both opponents found themselves enjoying thoroughly. Dark Arrow watched his sister kick and punch the Copperhead several times while constantly evading her adversary's attacks. He made a call to the police and pre-maturely began to report that two masked criminals had been taken down when the twin he had nabbed began to get free from the arrows that had pinned him to the wall. Seeing what was happening, Sonic Boom knocked the twin she was fighting out with a swift kick to the jaw, kart-wheeled to her brother and vaulted off his new sword. Seeing the Titans' resident angry blond coming his way, the second Copperhead soiled his uniform before being knocked out by the force of both of Sonic Boom's heels pummeling his face.
“Vicious,” said Robert Queen with a smile.
“I just wanted you to know that you aren't the only one who has a use for that fancy new sword you carry now,” answered his sister.
“You're just jealous that I have a weapon that you don't have,” answered her brother with a smirk.
“HEY!” shouted Di Di Queen as both Copperhead twins seemingly vanished from sight.
“I didn't know they could do that!” exclaimed Dark Arrow.
***
Oahu, Hawaii...
“Your foolish attempt to distract super-villains with your skimpy outfits won’t work with me, bimbos,” warned Stingray as she blasted water-pressure guns at her two attackers.
“Perhaps not,” replied a wet Phantom Lady as a drenched Infierna Verde plummeted towards the beach below,” but perhaps one of the many other tricks in my arsenal will work.”
“Where did she go?” thought the Stingray as she whirled around looking for a visual of the Phantom Lady.
SMACK! The body of Black Manta’s daughter went hurling towards the shore as Infierna Verde kicked her from behind.
“We don’t turn our backs on our opponents in Brazil,” said the green flame, “even when they are down.”
“Yup,” said Phantom Lady smugly, “invisibility worked quite well to distract you.”
“Witches!” cursed Stingray as she effortlessly did a flip through the air and pummeled Phantom Lady's lovely face. Then, as if it were perfectly choreographed, she sprang back into the air and hurled both fists toward Infierna Vierde. To the Stingray's surprise, the Brazilian beauty dropped to the ground and rolled away from her.
“Coward!” shouted Stingray in disgust, “stop rolling around on the ground, stand up, and fight me!”
Suddenly, the green fury was engulfed in her trademark emerald flames. “I just needed to dry myself off in the sand so I could power up.”
In an effort to avoid the Brazilian's wave of flames the Stingray back-flipped near the location where the Phantom Lady lay.
POW! The aunt of Starman brought the Stingray helplessly to the ground with a series of kicks and punches. “Feigning unconsciousness is another of the distractions in my arsenal, wretch.”
Just as Infierna Verde was about to congratulate her Titans East counterpart the Stingray vanished before their eyes.
“What just happened?” asked the Phantom Lady to a clueless Infierna Verde.
***
Coast City, California...
“Nice to go out on patrol together again,” said Starman after about five minutes of silent flight along side of his Titans East teammate.
“...Yeah,” concurred Blue Lantern, who had been trying to evade the subject of his removal as a Green Lantern. “So...What do you think of the new team line-ups?”
“I think both teams are strong...glad the Super Friends are under the West Branch...kind of miss working with you guys on the East Branch...” said Scott Stone.
“Pretty much the same for me,” said Daniel Jordan.
“So, what brings you out to California?” asked Scott.
“Well, I have been trying to track down Evil Star,” answered Daniel Jordan, “but so far so nothing.”
“Cool!” said Starman. Scott wanted to probe the new Blue Lantern about his departure from the Green Lantern Corps, but realized that this subject would be quite delicate. So he decided to begin with a completely irrelevant topic. “That Amanda Waller sure has been a thorn in our side, hasn't she?”
“You can say that again,” answered the pastor as he continued to scan the California coastline below.
“You ask me, I'd say anyone with her nose in our business as much as hers has been ought to be wearing some type of super-villain uniform,” said Starman. The comment successfully distracted his teammate. “Think we ought to design one for her?”
A twisted smile came over Blue Lantern's countenance. Then an image of Amanda Waller appeared three feet in front of Starman.
Mr. Stone lost his breath in shock at the image and began coughing uncontrollably. Losing his concentration he began plummeting earthward. With a mixed feeling of guilt and humor, the Blue Lantern silently commanded his new ring to create a flying Supergirl, which caught Starman and rubbed his shoulders. Once Starman caught his breath he ascended to meet his blue and white clad fellow-Titan and both began laughing. Seeing that Daniel was in a good mood, Scott tried to steer the conversation toward the Green Lantern Corps.
“Think we should look up your dad? Maybe he knows something about Evil Star's whereabouts.”
“I don't know if that's a good idea,” replied the Cerulean Guardian. “I haven't talked with him yet.”
A few moments passed before Scott Stone understood the ramifications of his partner's statement. “You mean...he doesn't know that you aren't a Green Lantern any longer?”
“...No,” answered the Blue Lantern reluctantly, “and he doesn't know anything about the Blue Lantern either.”
“Why haven't you told him yet?”
“I...well, for the same reason you and I haven't discussed this,” said Daniel mysteriously. “Look, I really want to tell you more, but I really am not in a position to...”
“Daniel, I QUIT being a back-up GL when I heard you'd been fired,” said Starman seriously. “Whatever is going on, I am on your side and you CAN trust me. Now, I am getting an idea that something big is going down with the Corps. Is there any way I can help?”
“I...I...” stuttered the Titans' resident quiet hero as he prayed for a way out of the conversation, knowing that Ganthet had strictly warned him not to discuss his mission to investigate the coming mutiny in the Green Lantern Corps.
“Do you even know who your replacement is?” asked Scott.
“Well, no,” replied Daniel. “Who is it?”
“I don't know either,” said Starman in frustration. “I was offered the job, but I have been absolutely clueless ever since I fired the Guardians from bossing me around.”
A perplexed Blue Lantern looked downward in thought. “I wonder who they chose? Hey! Wait-a-minute! Is that the Crumbler down there? ”
Starman looked below to see a red and orange clad man threatening to destroy the Coast City bridge. “What does he want?” he said as blast of pure star energy emanating from his Star Rod knocked the Crumbler off of the bridge.
Two beams of cerulean energy burst forth from Daniel Jordan's new ring. One repaired and re-enforced the damaged bridge as the other turned into the form of a man's palm and caught the Crumbler gently. Then it grabbed the villain and escalated him quickly to the level of the two Titans.
“Man, Daniel seems more powerful than ever with that snazzy, blue ring of his,” thought Starman.
“What do you want with the bridge?” demanded the son of Hal and Carol Jordan.
“Destruction!” shouted the Crumbler as he touched the blue beam entrapping him, causing his blue prison to instantly crumble.
“He's insane!” said Daniel as his prisoner plummeted toward the ground.
“What? You mean he can't fly?” asked Scott.
“Nope.”
“Think we should save the idiot?” asked Starman when an emerald beam came from seemingly nowhere and a green parachute formed on the Crumbler. Realizing he was hopelessly caught, the villain tried to crumble the emerald construct by touching it with his crumble-glove. After a few moments both the Blue Lantern and Starman watched in shock as the Crumbler as he vanished from sight.
“Did he just kill himself?” asked Starman.
“I...I don't think so,” replied Daniel looking at his teammate intently. “Scott, where did that green beam come from?”
Both heroes turned their attention to the red-headed man flying towards them.
“It came from the greatest Green Lantern ever, ya couple a rejects!,” replied the new bearer of the ring of Space Sector 2814.
“Ice Warrior?” asked the puzzled heroes simultaneously.
***
Epilogue: Legion of Doom Headquarters (In a Hidden Swamp near New Orleans)...
The day had been one of the worst that Sergio had experienced in a long time. He had soiled his new uniform in front of a drop-dead gorgeous babe and now he suddenly found himself in front of a dozen of the most respectable super-criminals on the face of the planet. His brother, Stingray, and some blond guy wearing an orange and red costume were all beside him.
“What's goin' on here!?!” demanded the Crumbler.
“You have been rescued free of charge by the new Legion of Doom,” said the Stingray as she walked in a sexy fashion and took her place on the council of the Legion of Doom.
“To continue enjoying our teleportation services, simply depress this button, which you can attach to your collar or sleeve,” instructed Sultana as the Stingray passed out miniature clips to the Copperhead Twins and the Crumbler.
“...uhhhh, Thanks, I guess,” said one of the Copperheads.
“Normally we would charge five million US dollars, but today for the three of you we are offering you these devices at a discounted rate of only two million,” added the new Toyman.
“Then for a mere thirty-three percent of your gross from all future heists you can count on us to rescue you from the Titans of Justice or any other group by merely activating the device,” explained Scream Queen.
“You people gotta be outta your minds,” exclaimed the Crumbler.
“You're nothing but a bunch of bullies!” added the Copperhead with soiled underwear.
“If you aren't interested in our generous offer we will be more than delighted to transport you to the Hall of Justice, free of charge” said the current Cheetah with a wry smile.
Expressions of horror came over the faces of the Crumbler and the Copperhead Twins.
“So, gentlemen, what will it be?” asked Lance Luthor with a sinister grin...
Not Exactly The End!
Written by: GreenLantern
Edited by: Power Guy
Micros by Power Guy
Featured Artist: Darth Ennis
Roll Call
Titans East: Blue Lantern, Dark Arrow, Infierna Verde, and Sonic Boom
Titans West: Phantom Lady and Starman
PLUS! A Special Surprise Guest-Star!
Star City, Connecticut: Star Financial Bank
“Your idea for us to rob this bank now was brilliant,” said one of the Copperhead twins to his brother.
“Muchas gracias, hermano,” answered the other brother as both greedily stuffed their bags with jewelry and stacks of large bills. “When I saw on the television that the Titans of Justice were all busy with so many villains striking at the same time world-wide I knew this was our big chance!”
“I wonder why nobody informed us?”
“Yo no tengo la menor idea, hermano, all I know is that this bank robbery is going to be Titans of Justice free!”
Thwip! Thwip! Thwip!
One of the Copperhead brothers screamed as he witnessed three arrows pin his brother helplessly against the wall.
“I guess you didn't know that I quit the Titans of Justice, huh Copperhead?” said Dark Arrow sarcastically as he prepared to fire at the second brother. The second snake-themed villain turned to run when he suddenly found himself face to face with Sonic Boom.
“So do you give up? Or do I scream?” asked the blond bombshell confidently.
Rolling his eyes, the snake-themed twin launched an attack on the new Black Canary. A dramatic display of martial arts ensued in which both opponents found themselves enjoying thoroughly. Dark Arrow watched his sister kick and punch the Copperhead several times while constantly evading her adversary's attacks. He made a call to the police and pre-maturely began to report that two masked criminals had been taken down when the twin he had nabbed began to get free from the arrows that had pinned him to the wall. Seeing what was happening, Sonic Boom knocked the twin she was fighting out with a swift kick to the jaw, kart-wheeled to her brother and vaulted off his new sword. Seeing the Titans' resident angry blond coming his way, the second Copperhead soiled his uniform before being knocked out by the force of both of Sonic Boom's heels pummeling his face.
“Vicious,” said Robert Queen with a smile.
“I just wanted you to know that you aren't the only one who has a use for that fancy new sword you carry now,” answered his sister.
“You're just jealous that I have a weapon that you don't have,” answered her brother with a smirk.
“HEY!” shouted Di Di Queen as both Copperhead twins seemingly vanished from sight.
“I didn't know they could do that!” exclaimed Dark Arrow.
***
Oahu, Hawaii...
“Your foolish attempt to distract super-villains with your skimpy outfits won’t work with me, bimbos,” warned Stingray as she blasted water-pressure guns at her two attackers.
“Perhaps not,” replied a wet Phantom Lady as a drenched Infierna Verde plummeted towards the beach below,” but perhaps one of the many other tricks in my arsenal will work.”
“Where did she go?” thought the Stingray as she whirled around looking for a visual of the Phantom Lady.
SMACK! The body of Black Manta’s daughter went hurling towards the shore as Infierna Verde kicked her from behind.
“We don’t turn our backs on our opponents in Brazil,” said the green flame, “even when they are down.”
“Yup,” said Phantom Lady smugly, “invisibility worked quite well to distract you.”
“Witches!” cursed Stingray as she effortlessly did a flip through the air and pummeled Phantom Lady's lovely face. Then, as if it were perfectly choreographed, she sprang back into the air and hurled both fists toward Infierna Vierde. To the Stingray's surprise, the Brazilian beauty dropped to the ground and rolled away from her.
“Coward!” shouted Stingray in disgust, “stop rolling around on the ground, stand up, and fight me!”
Suddenly, the green fury was engulfed in her trademark emerald flames. “I just needed to dry myself off in the sand so I could power up.”
In an effort to avoid the Brazilian's wave of flames the Stingray back-flipped near the location where the Phantom Lady lay.
POW! The aunt of Starman brought the Stingray helplessly to the ground with a series of kicks and punches. “Feigning unconsciousness is another of the distractions in my arsenal, wretch.”
Just as Infierna Verde was about to congratulate her Titans East counterpart the Stingray vanished before their eyes.
“What just happened?” asked the Phantom Lady to a clueless Infierna Verde.
***
Coast City, California...
“Nice to go out on patrol together again,” said Starman after about five minutes of silent flight along side of his Titans East teammate.
“...Yeah,” concurred Blue Lantern, who had been trying to evade the subject of his removal as a Green Lantern. “So...What do you think of the new team line-ups?”
“I think both teams are strong...glad the Super Friends are under the West Branch...kind of miss working with you guys on the East Branch...” said Scott Stone.
“Pretty much the same for me,” said Daniel Jordan.
“So, what brings you out to California?” asked Scott.
“Well, I have been trying to track down Evil Star,” answered Daniel Jordan, “but so far so nothing.”
“Cool!” said Starman. Scott wanted to probe the new Blue Lantern about his departure from the Green Lantern Corps, but realized that this subject would be quite delicate. So he decided to begin with a completely irrelevant topic. “That Amanda Waller sure has been a thorn in our side, hasn't she?”
“You can say that again,” answered the pastor as he continued to scan the California coastline below.
“You ask me, I'd say anyone with her nose in our business as much as hers has been ought to be wearing some type of super-villain uniform,” said Starman. The comment successfully distracted his teammate. “Think we ought to design one for her?”
A twisted smile came over Blue Lantern's countenance. Then an image of Amanda Waller appeared three feet in front of Starman.
Mr. Stone lost his breath in shock at the image and began coughing uncontrollably. Losing his concentration he began plummeting earthward. With a mixed feeling of guilt and humor, the Blue Lantern silently commanded his new ring to create a flying Supergirl, which caught Starman and rubbed his shoulders. Once Starman caught his breath he ascended to meet his blue and white clad fellow-Titan and both began laughing. Seeing that Daniel was in a good mood, Scott tried to steer the conversation toward the Green Lantern Corps.
“Think we should look up your dad? Maybe he knows something about Evil Star's whereabouts.”
“I don't know if that's a good idea,” replied the Cerulean Guardian. “I haven't talked with him yet.”
A few moments passed before Scott Stone understood the ramifications of his partner's statement. “You mean...he doesn't know that you aren't a Green Lantern any longer?”
“...No,” answered the Blue Lantern reluctantly, “and he doesn't know anything about the Blue Lantern either.”
“Why haven't you told him yet?”
“I...well, for the same reason you and I haven't discussed this,” said Daniel mysteriously. “Look, I really want to tell you more, but I really am not in a position to...”
“Daniel, I QUIT being a back-up GL when I heard you'd been fired,” said Starman seriously. “Whatever is going on, I am on your side and you CAN trust me. Now, I am getting an idea that something big is going down with the Corps. Is there any way I can help?”
“I...I...” stuttered the Titans' resident quiet hero as he prayed for a way out of the conversation, knowing that Ganthet had strictly warned him not to discuss his mission to investigate the coming mutiny in the Green Lantern Corps.
“Do you even know who your replacement is?” asked Scott.
“Well, no,” replied Daniel. “Who is it?”
“I don't know either,” said Starman in frustration. “I was offered the job, but I have been absolutely clueless ever since I fired the Guardians from bossing me around.”
A perplexed Blue Lantern looked downward in thought. “I wonder who they chose? Hey! Wait-a-minute! Is that the Crumbler down there? ”
Starman looked below to see a red and orange clad man threatening to destroy the Coast City bridge. “What does he want?” he said as blast of pure star energy emanating from his Star Rod knocked the Crumbler off of the bridge.
Two beams of cerulean energy burst forth from Daniel Jordan's new ring. One repaired and re-enforced the damaged bridge as the other turned into the form of a man's palm and caught the Crumbler gently. Then it grabbed the villain and escalated him quickly to the level of the two Titans.
“Man, Daniel seems more powerful than ever with that snazzy, blue ring of his,” thought Starman.
“What do you want with the bridge?” demanded the son of Hal and Carol Jordan.
“Destruction!” shouted the Crumbler as he touched the blue beam entrapping him, causing his blue prison to instantly crumble.
“He's insane!” said Daniel as his prisoner plummeted toward the ground.
“What? You mean he can't fly?” asked Scott.
“Nope.”
“Think we should save the idiot?” asked Starman when an emerald beam came from seemingly nowhere and a green parachute formed on the Crumbler. Realizing he was hopelessly caught, the villain tried to crumble the emerald construct by touching it with his crumble-glove. After a few moments both the Blue Lantern and Starman watched in shock as the Crumbler as he vanished from sight.
“Did he just kill himself?” asked Starman.
“I...I don't think so,” replied Daniel looking at his teammate intently. “Scott, where did that green beam come from?”
Both heroes turned their attention to the red-headed man flying towards them.
“It came from the greatest Green Lantern ever, ya couple a rejects!,” replied the new bearer of the ring of Space Sector 2814.
“Ice Warrior?” asked the puzzled heroes simultaneously.
***
Epilogue: Legion of Doom Headquarters (In a Hidden Swamp near New Orleans)...
The day had been one of the worst that Sergio had experienced in a long time. He had soiled his new uniform in front of a drop-dead gorgeous babe and now he suddenly found himself in front of a dozen of the most respectable super-criminals on the face of the planet. His brother, Stingray, and some blond guy wearing an orange and red costume were all beside him.
“What's goin' on here!?!” demanded the Crumbler.
“You have been rescued free of charge by the new Legion of Doom,” said the Stingray as she walked in a sexy fashion and took her place on the council of the Legion of Doom.
“To continue enjoying our teleportation services, simply depress this button, which you can attach to your collar or sleeve,” instructed Sultana as the Stingray passed out miniature clips to the Copperhead Twins and the Crumbler.
“...uhhhh, Thanks, I guess,” said one of the Copperheads.
“Normally we would charge five million US dollars, but today for the three of you we are offering you these devices at a discounted rate of only two million,” added the new Toyman.
“Then for a mere thirty-three percent of your gross from all future heists you can count on us to rescue you from the Titans of Justice or any other group by merely activating the device,” explained Scream Queen.
“You people gotta be outta your minds,” exclaimed the Crumbler.
“You're nothing but a bunch of bullies!” added the Copperhead with soiled underwear.
“If you aren't interested in our generous offer we will be more than delighted to transport you to the Hall of Justice, free of charge” said the current Cheetah with a wry smile.
Expressions of horror came over the faces of the Crumbler and the Copperhead Twins.
“So, gentlemen, what will it be?” asked Lance Luthor with a sinister grin...
Not Exactly The End!