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Teen Titans: Beware my Power pt.3

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All the Titans looked at Kyle, now clad in his new uniform of a Green Lantern.

Atrocitus only huffed and said “So you’ve finally managed to use the ring. It makes no difference. I will see you break and then...”

“Yeah, yeah, yeah.” Kyle said, with a defiant tone. “Enough with your villain speech. You know what, Atrocitus? You talk all big and mighty, but I the end you won’t win. Not today. Not tomorrow. Not any other day! You killed one of Earth’s heroes. You came to this world and thought you could just waltz in, finish me off, and then take it for your own. But the biggest mistake you ever made: You hurt my friends. MY FRIENDS!”

He aimed his ring and gave a large blast from it towards the Red Lantern. Atrocitus blocked the blast with a shield from his ring. It’s force pushed him back a bit before he dropped it and roared before leaping in the air to come down and smash Kyle. The Green Lantern zipped out of the way and floated to his right before hitting his side with another blast  from the ring. Annoyed, Atrocitus swung his arm, only to miss.

With an angered growl he fired his ring, creating a giant clawed hand that sized Kyle and slammed him to the ground. Kyle acted quickly and created a chainsaw with his ring and chopped the hand in half, making it disappear. He stood as Atrocitus came rushing forward, only to react by making a giant trampoline in front of him, which Atrocitus bounced from and back into the water around the island.

Once Atrocitus made a big enough splash, Kyle ran over and helped Starfire up.

Seeing him she smiled and said “You have done it.”

He smiled before both of them herd an eruption from behind. Atrocitus roared as he floated high in the air, looking down at Kyle.

He looked back to Star and said “Hold that thought.” Before zipping into the air as well.

As the two Lanterns continued battle, Robin and the other Titans rushed over to Star as she watched Kyle do battle.

Atrocitus created a large blaster in his hand and fired at Kyle with a volley. Kyle flew around, zipping and spinning away to avoid being hit. Once Atrocitus stopped, Kyle created his own weapon, a giant slingshot, and used it to fire a large circular blast at him. It stuck, sending Atrocitus spinning back in the air. He recovered and rushed towards Kyle, ramming into him and pushing him towards the city.

The other Titans seemed ready to follow before Starfire stopped them, holding her arm out and saying “No! This is Kyle’s fight now. He must prove to Atrocitus, and himself, that he is ready to carry the ring.”

Kyle was pushed father among the tall buildings in the city before managing to break away from Atrocitus. The two hovered in the air, staring each other down, before Atrocitus broke and fired a large blast from the ring. Kyle reacted by creating a baseball bat and striking the blast, sending it up and into the air where it exploded like a firecracker.

Before Atrocitus could attack again, Kyle created a sledgehammer and stuck it down on his head. The Red Lantern fell straight to the ground and in the center of the street, making nearby cars stop or swerve off the road to avoid hitting him. One car with a mother and child in it, stopped just as he stood, looking at them and roaring, scarring both of them.

Kyle came floating down to where Atrocitus landed, only to see him pick up the car, and seeing the two inside, before tossing it at him. Kyle acted fast and made a giant hand to catch the car before it could fall on him.  He gently placed it back on the ground, the mother and child looking with amazement, before he gave them a thumbs up to indicate their safety.

He turned as Atrocitus rushed forward and tackled him to the ground. He held him down with his strong arms before standing and planting his foot on Kyle’s chest, keeping him down. As Kyle struggled Atrocitus created an alien buzz saw and lowered it towards his face.

“Let’s see you escape from this!” he said as he brought the saw closer and closer.

Kyle panicked as it came closer, only to have an idea suddenly pop in his head. He used the ring to create a giant boxing glove that punched Atrocitus so hard he flew off and landed away from him. Kyle stood and wiped his hand as Atrocitus rubbed the side of his face where he was hit.

“Well? I escaped from it.” Kyle said with a coy tone. “So what are you going to do now, tough guy?”

Atrocitus answered with a large alien cannon weapon he created and fired at Kyle. Kyle only had time to make a shield but the blast was strong enough to send him flying back, bouncing against a car.

As the Red Lantern came closer to Kyle, creating a sword, he said “You cannot defeat me, boy. My constructs are more powerful than yours. The technology I’ve seen is vastly superior to any on Earth.”

Kyle stood and chuckled a bit before saying “Maybe. But there’s something you don’t know about us Earthling kids.”

Atrocitus stopped as Kyle began to make a new construct, but one that formed around his body instead of in the air. As it became more and more clear, Kyle seemed to rise in the air. When the construct was complete, Kyle had created a giant robotic suit similar to the one from his sketch book. It was like a giant robotic shell wrapped around his body, even with the mechanical fingers. Kyle was protected by the glass covering he’d made where the head of the suit would be.

Kyle finished with “We tend to have BIG imaginations.”

As Atrocutis looked a bit dumbfounded by the sight, Kyle fired two blasters from the suits’ hands. They hit in front of Atrocitus, sending him back. He landed on his feet and fired his ring, only for Kyle to block it with his robotic arms and fire again. Atrocitus flew into the air to avoid being hit, making Kyle follow by using jetpacks on the suit.

The two came into the air as Atrocitus turned and fired more blasts at Kyle, which he returned with his own. Kyle took a few hits to the suit here-and-there, even to the point where it cracked a bit, but he kept his concentration and blasted as much as he could at Atrocitus, managing a few shots as well.

From below in the city, all stopped and watched the dog fight between the two. Among those watching were Kyle’s classmates and Mrs.Landham. Jade watched especially, folding her hands together and watching with anxiety as the two battled, all the while wondering if Kyle was saved from the red alien monster that attacked him.

After the two stopped firing, Atrocitus growled more. His own armor was cracked in places from the amount of shots he took, while Kyle’s suit looked in bad shape as well. Atrocitus resorted to using his ring to manifest a large serpent-like monster with four arms and a horn on its head. Kyle went wide-eyed with shock before it attacked, making him use his suit for defense.  

The creature wrapped around Kyle and held him still, using it’s body to crush him slowly. Seeing no choice, Kyle ejected from the suit but not before activating something on it.
He turned and said “Eat this!” before the suit exploded, taking the creature along with it.

Both erupted into a blast of green and red, little sparks falling to the ground afterwards. Kyle didn’t have time to react as Atroitus blasted him from behind so hard he went spinning in the air. He recovered in time as Atrocitus zipped forward, stopped and fired a beam straight from his ring. Kyle shot his own and both met in the middle, causing a power struggle.

Both concentrated and pushed as hard as possible, causing them to sweat with so much focus. A moment later Kyle seemed to be losing, his beam being pushed back more and more. Atrocitus only smiled at this while Kyle needed to try harder, using both hands in the end.

“You see?” Atrocitus bragged. “You’re not strong enough. You’re just a weakling. A weak, insignificant, human. Just like Jordan!”

Kyle still struggled even as the beam came closer and closer. He closed his eyes as he felt his strength starting to wane. But as his thoughts began to fly all over in his mind, he remembered the oath of the crop downloaded in his brain from the ring. The words Hal Jordan spoke when in need. He felt they were his only hope.

Opening his eyes and feeling his will grow more and more Kyle began with “In Brightest day.....in blackest night.....”

The green beam began to fight back and pushed the red one back, making Atrocitus struggle now.

“What...is this?” he said, trying to hold his power.

“No evil shall.....escape my sight.....”

As the beam fought back more and more Atrocitus was struggling as Kyle did, saying “Impossible! You cannot be this strong!”

“Let those who worship.....evil’s might....”

The beam was so close to Atrocitus now he showed signs of panic. He held the arm where his ring was with his free hand as he tried to fight more and more.

“I....am.....Atrocitus!” he struggled. “I am....a Red Lantern!”

Kyle pushed the last of his strength as he said “Beware my power! GREEN LANTERN’S LIGHT!”

Atrocitus was blown away in a magnificent ray of light. It’s green color shined to bright the entire city was shaded in the color for a brief moment. Some had to cover their eyes as it was almost like looking into a green sun, while others watched in awe at the power that was released in the sky.

When it finally cleared all would be able to see Kyle floating in the air and taking deep breaths. He looked around and saw a large crater in the hills overlooking the city. He flew towards it, the Titans seeing this and hurrying after.

Kyle landed near the crater to see Atrocitus on the ground and breathing heavily. His armor was broken and tarnished. He was bruised and beaten. One of his arms even looked broken by the way he was holding it. He looked and saw Kyle standing there and tried to pick himself up.

He struggled as he chuckled and said “So you’ve finally learned...your true power. I can see it....in your eyes.” He chuckled more, standing but hunched a little now. “Go on. Finish me. End this....now. You’d make a fine Red Lantern, boy.”

He stood straight and held out his good arm, indicating for Kyle to make the finishing blow. Kyle, with an angered look, raised his ring looking ready to fire. Atrocitus only waited for the end. A moment went by. Nothing happned.

Atrocitus looked and said “What are you waiting for? Do it. End me. Claim my ring and take your place among the Red Lantern Corp. You can rule this world with the power of two rings. Think of it.”

Kyle seemed to think on this possibility, making Atrocitus smirk, but finally he gave the Red Lantern a defiant look before dropping his hand, making Atrocitus frown with confusion.

Kyle began with “Get out of here. Leave this planet and this sector. If you even think about coming back just remember this: you mess with Earth, you mess with me.”

Atrocitus stared at him angrily, seeing Kyle was serious with his threat. He held his arm again and finally began to float in the air. He looked back one last time at Kyle, seeing that same look on his face.

“Humans. You’re all alike.”

With his last words, Atrocitus flew out into space, leaving Earth. As Kyle watched the Titans came up from behind, all seeing as Atrocitus flew off.

“What happened?” Cy asked.

Kyle turned and said “He’s gone. But if he comes back, we’ll be ready.”

“We?” Raven asked, smirking.

He seemed surprised by her retort before saying “Well...yeah. I mean, you mess with one Earthling you mess with all of them. Right?”

While some of them chuckled, BB walked up and said “Dude. Kyle. That was awesome! That whole super-suit thing you made. That was wicked!”

“Really?” he enthusiastically asked.

“You kidding?” C said, giving him a friendly slap on the back. “You rocked in, like, five or six different ways just now. That hot head didn’t even know what hit him.”

“I have to admit,” Robin began “you were pretty amazing. In fact, you looked a lot like Jordan when you fought.”

Kyle eagerly smiled at this before Starfire walked up and said “As I said: THIS is my favorite part in the story.”

Kyle smiled more at this, seeing his approval from all the Titans.

********************

A while later, the Titans, and Kyle were back at the Tower in the living room.

They all stood around the large screen at the front while talking with, of all people, Superman. He was speaking to them from the Watchtower, as indicated by what was shown in the background. They’d told him of everything that happened.

When they were done Superman said “I see.” He cast his eyes down before continuing with “It’s....a great shame that we’ve lost Hal. He was a valued member.....and a good friend.”

“We’re sorry, Superman.” Robin said.

He perked up and said “It’s alright, Robin. We can only mourn for now.” He looked to Kyle and said “What interests me now is what to do with you, Mr. Rayner. Now that you’re Earth’s new Green Lantern, what are your plans?”

“Well,” he began “I suppose it best I head back to Coast City and keep doing what the last Lantern did: keeping everyone safe. Who knows, there could be other survivors out in space.”

“If there are, we’ll be sure to let you know if we find any.” Superman said with a smile.
Kyle curiously asked “So....does that mean I’m in the League?”

Superman chuckled and said “We’ll need to take that into consideration. For now, just know we’ll be there if you need any help.”

“As will we.” Starfire said, putting her hand on his shoulder.

Superman nodded before saying “Watchtower out.” And turning off communications.

After that Kyle said “Uh. Guy’s doesn’t look as big as he does in the papers when on a big T.V. screen.” He looked to the Titans before seeing Robin standing in front of them and holding something out in his hands. “What’s this?” he asked.

Robin opened his hand and revealed a Titans’ communicator. Kyle was surprised at this before looking to Robin.

“You may not be among the Justice League yet, but I think you’ve proven yourself good enough to be counted among the Teen Titans.” Robin said before handing it to him.

He was still surprised at this as he said “You....you’re serious?”

“Totally.” Cy said. “Never hurts to have more of us around.”

“The League can’t be the only team with a ton of members.” Raven added while smiling.
BB added with “Plus we could always use more green guys. Let’s face it, green goes with anything.”

Cy rolled his eyes and said “Sometimes I think one green guys enough.”

Kyle chuckled at this before Starfire said “It would seem you’ve been given two great duties now.”

He nodded and said “Thank you. All of you. I’m...honored.” he looked at the communicator and said “Wow. No one in school’s ever....” he suddenly smacked his forehead and said “Oh crud! My class! How am I going to explain this? Mrs. Landham will put me in detention for the rest of my life.”

Robin thought for a sec before saying “I think I have an idea.”

********************

The class from Coast City were all lining up for the bus outside of what remained of the art museum.

There was still an ambulance, police cars, and even a fire truck with people all around trying to figure what had happened today. The students, after having been through everything with the police, were ready to get as far away from this city as possible. Jade, however, still looked around, worried about what had happened to Kyle.

Mrs. Landham walked in front of them and said “Alright, everyone. Back on the bus. We’ll have a lot to explain once we get back.”

Jade stopped them and said “Wait! We can’t go. What about Kyle? Mrs. Landham we can’t leave him.”

“Don’t worry, Ms. Scott.” She said “When he’s found, the police we see him safely brought back. But for now we need go.”

“Who cares about him, anyways?” Justin said. “That loser’s the one who brought that big alien guy here to begin with.”

“Oh shut up!” Jade said. “I think we’re better off leaving you behind!”

“Enough!” Landham said. “Settle down, now. Ms. Scoot, please. We cannot wait for Mr. Rayner to just suddenly show up out of....”

“Uh, excuse me.” Someone said, making all look.

They all looked in surprise at the Teen Titans standing there, Kyle among them but back in his usual clothing instead of the Lantern uniform.

“I believe you’re looking for this boy.” Robin, who’d spoke before, said, indicating Kyle.

“We couldn’t help but find this guy running from some big scary alien wrecking up the town.” Cy added. “Said he needed to get back to his friends before they thought he went missing or something.”

Kyle only walked up and said “Hey guys.” Before Jade rushed over and hugged him. He was taken back a bit as he hugged her back, saying “Easy, Jade. I’m alright.”

“You scared me, Kyle.” She said. “I thought you were dead.”

After they stopped he said “Sorry to disappoint then.” With a smirk. “But really, I’m fine. I’ve just been running around with the Titans trying to get away from that red guy.”

Jade looked at the Titans and smiled a bit before looking back to him. The way the two acted around each other made Robin and Starfire smiled at each other for a moment, getting an idea of where the two might end up in the future.

“Well we should get going now.” BB said. “Nice meeting you, Kyle.”

“You too.” He said. “Uh, Beast Boy, sir.” Trying to act like he didn’t fully know them.

“Be seeing you.” Raven said with a wink before they all walked off.

Starfire took one last look back and waved goodbye to Kyle, who returned it, getting an odd look from some of the others.

“That dude’s got a lot of responsibility now.” BB said.

“Think he can handle it?” Raven asked.

“If he couldn’t I doubt that ring would’ve picked him.” Robin answered.

“And perhaps, one day,” Star began. “he may prove to be one of the strongest Green Lanterns ever.”

Once all were back on the bus, many of the other students had gathered around Kyle asking one question after another. Some were simple while others were more complicated to answer. Ones like what was it like meeting the Titans? How did he get away from Atrocitus? Did he get to see Titans Tower? Was he there when this new Green lantern should up? Did he meet him at all?

Once everything had calmed Jade, who was sitting next to him, asked “So after all that time with the Titans you didn’t get the chance to meet this new Green Lantern? And you didn’t even get any souvenirs?”

He signed as he slumped in his seat and said “Jade, after everything that happened today, I think I’ve any souvenir wouldn’t cut it.”

As he laid back with the bus driving off, Kyle fumbled with his bag a bit, feeling the communicator still tucked inside. He also took one more look at the ring he still had on his finger, smiling at no one ever seeing it, before watching all they passed from the window of the bus.

********************

Far away in space, Atrocitus sat on a roaming asteroid, among an entire field of them, tending to his wounds.

Using his ring he’d had a sling to hold his arm in and was slowly rebuilding his armor, which was apparently constructed from the ring as well. He took sharp breaths as he worked, needing to adjust his broken arm now-and-then as he repaired his armor.

Suddenly a shadow cast near him and he looked to see who was making it.

“What do you want?” he asked, seeing them.

“The same as you, oh mighty Atrocitus.” They began. “I seek revenge against someone who has caused me great pain time and time again. I want the same power you wield so that I can see her burn with my vengeance.”

Atrocitus seemed to not be interested at first, but then he looked as his ring began to glow. He held it up and pointed it near the person, seeing it glow brighter as he did. Atrocitus looked a bit enthused as he stood.

“You certainly have potential.” He began. “But it is not enough to have a need for revenge. You must be willing to let your entire mind be filled with nothing but rage. To see any who stand against you slain by your might. You think yourself worthy to be called a Red Lantern?”

“Yes.” They answered.

He huffed as he walked towards them seeing that he stood taller than they did, before saying “We shall see. What is your name, girl?”

She looked up and answered “I am Blackfire of Tameran.......Master.”

END
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Note: Looking at her character and all that's happened, I can see Blackfire as having the potential to be a Red Lantern. I'm still unsure if I'll follow up on the ide, but at least it's a decent possibility.
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This is very great u should continue with the Blackfire Red Lantern thing