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Chương 128: CHAPTER 120

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[David Lance POV]

"Witch Boy! You have failed! You sought the power of the helmet, and it now has a new host, ready to deliver order!" The voice of Kaldur and Nabu echoed as the battle between order and chaos broke out in a clash of magic that shook the tower itself.

"Fail?! Don't think so! you old fart!" Klarion shouted back as he teleported around the area, evading attacks and striking back with his own.

"Electrifying!" Abracadabra shouted, aiming his wand at Dr. Fate, only for the lord of order to ignore him, opening a portal under him as he continued fighting Klarion.

As for the rest of us, we stood there feeling powerless as we watched the two most powerful magic users in the world fight. It was like watching a tornado and an earthquake clash, two forces of nature beyond our current reach to stop.

I had faith that Dr. Fate would win; what now troubled me was whether he would let Kaldur go or not. After all, Kaldur was a perfect host, Kent had said so himself, so the possibility of losing Kaldur to Nabu was terrifying, which is why I had tried to put the helmet myself, to avoid forcing anyone else to make that sacrifice.

Yet, the helmet had rejected me violently, might I add.

-Is there anything we can do to aid Dr. Fate?- I asked, looking to Kent for some kind of answer.

-Nabu prefers to work alone,- Kent said with a solemn expression,-We can only hope that he prevails.-

I frowned, balling my hands into fists. I hated this feeling; I hated feeling helpless, especially when people's lives were on the line when my friends were in danger.

-Why did Nabu reject me?- I asked, giving Kent a look. -I tried to touch the helmet, and it threw me across the room. You said anyone could put it on, yet, he rejected me like the plague.-

Kent sighed, his hold on his cane tightening so much that his knuckles turned white as he looked at Dr. Fate and Klarion fight in front of him. -I do not know, kid. Perhaps it has something to do with the magical aura I felt around you, but unless Nabu himself answers, I don't know.-

"Party pooper!" Klarion cried out as he was blasted backwards by a powerful bolt of magic, "This isn't fun anymore!"

"Your entertainment is not my concern. Destroying you is," Dr. Fate retorted as he prepared another attack, his voice echoing through the area.

Taking a deep breath, I turned to the team before directing my attention to Kent. -Any idea where is Abracadabra?-

Klarion had summoned him, but as soon as he had, Dr. Fate had sent him somewhere.

Kent shook his head. -I can check to see if he's still in the tower, but other than that, I'm afraid I can't help.-

I sighed, running a hand through my hair. -It's worth a shot. Look for him and let me know.-

Kent nodded, tapping his cane against the ground before vanishing in a puff of smoke.

"He's still here," Raven said calmly, her eyes closed as she concentrated. "But I can't tell where. The magic of the tower and the fight in front of us is blinding my senses."

Before I could reply to that, the echo of a cane tapping into the ground was heard as Kent appeared in front of us once again with a puff of smoke. "I found him."

-Can you take us to him?- I asked. If Abracadabra was the only one we could deal with, with him, we would deal then.

"I can," Kent said with a nod, tapping his cane on the ground as a portal opened up. "I will keep the portal open for convenience's sake. Just step back through it when you're ready dealing with that clown."

I nodded, taking a deep breath as I turned to the team. -Let's go. Raven, you stay here and provide Mr. Nelson with protection should he need it-

-Understood,- Raven nodded.

And with that, we stepped through the portal and back into the tower, finding the future stage magician at the other end of the room Kent had opened a portal to.

"Well, well, well," Abracadabra said with a smirk as he saw us, "If it isn't the Justice League's B-Team. To what do I owe this unexpected visit?"

Ignoring him, I turned to the team. -M'gann, immobilize him with your telekinesis; Robin, Artemis provide long-range support, Wally, Superboy, distract him as much as possible, be as loud and flashy as possible, and I will deal the decisive blow.-

The team nodded, getting into position as I darted forward, Superboy and Wally running past me to complete their part of the plan.

"You lot won't be enough to defeat me," Abracadabra said with a chuckle, aiming his wand at us before a lightning bolt shot towards Wally.

Thankfully, Abracadabra was apparently very stupid because he had aimed a fast-moving attack at the fastest member of our formation, and therefore, Wally had managed to get out of the way without problems, the bolt hitting one of the walls behind him instead and causing it to explode.

Continuing with our strategy, I pushed hard as Artemis and Robin showered Abracadabra with arrows and batarangs, keeping him on the move.

"Hey! phony!" Wally cried out as he dashed in circles around Abracadabra. "Use your magic to stop me!"

"Distracting me won't save you, boy," Abracadabra said with a scoff, aiming his wand at Wally again.

"And who will save you!?" Superboy growled as he leaped towards Abracadabra, slamming his fists on the ground as the magician jumped back to avoid what would've been certain death if he hadn't moved.

"Electrify!" Abracadabra exclaimed as he pointed his wand at Superboy.

I smiled, grabbing him by the back of the neck before slamming him to the ground, where I tased him, making sure he was unconscious before I stood up and dusted myself off. It always works with villains that have an ego. Make them talk, make them focus on a few, and they forget about one or two people.

-Tied him up,- I said, giving Wally a look. -But first, be sure to check him for gadgets thoroughly. In fact, help him with that, M'gann. Futuristic technology can be tricky.-

"Ok," Wally said with a nod as he zipped over to Abracadabra, M'gann flying to his side to aid him. Within a few moments of thorough searching, they had found and confiscated a few gadgets, including what appeared to be a teleportation device.

-Let's go then,- I nodded, Superboy carrying Abracadabra as we stepped back through the portal and into the fight between Dr. Fate and Klarion.

"This battle is pointless, you cannot persevere!" Dr. Fate proclaimed as he blasted Klarion into the ground with his magic.

"No, YOU cannot persevere!" Klarion hissed as he blasted Dr. Fate with a beam of magic, causing the Lord of Order to stumble back. "You've grown weak, old man! You're not the hero you used to be!"

"I will not prolong this any longer," Dr. Fate said as he gathered his magic, "You better than anyone should know that it is difficult for a Lord of Order or Chaos to maintain a presence on the physical plane without an anchor. I am bound to the helmet, and you are bound to that beast you call a cat. One is easier to break than the other."

Klarion took a step back, his face morphing into one of horror and rage. "NO! You cannot! You would dare to attack a defenseless kitty!?"

"I can, and I will," Dr. Fate said as he unleashed his magic. "After all, we both know that thing is anything but defenseless!"

Klarion growled, meeting Dr. Fate's attack with one of his own. "I won't let you spoil my fun! Not again!"

"You've caused more than enough destruction and chaos, and it ends here!" Dr. Fate exclaimed as he pushed Klarion back, the spell slowly reaching Klarion's familiar, who was now meowing in concern.

"I know! I know! I'm trying!" Klarion said with a low growl before blasting Dr. Fate's attack into the side with a burst of magic. "This won't be the last time you hear of me! You... you... YOU! BULLY! KILLJOY! GEEZER!"

"Begone!" Dr. Fate exclaimed as he blasted at Klarion with a beam of magic that the Lord of Chaos dodged by portaling out of the way to his familiar's side.

"Oh well, I had my fun," Klarion said with a nonchalant shrug as he petted his familiar. "Until later, Bolty..." And with that said, he teleported away, his eyes never leaving me as he disappeared out of sight.

I sighed, turning to Dr. Fate as he floated towards us.

"Nabu, old friend, don't you think it is time to release the boy?" Kent said, looking at Fate with a raised eyebrow.

"He is a perfect candidate to wear the helmet," Dr. Fate said, his voice once again calm and collected. "However, he's untrained to his fullest potential in the mystic arts and unwilling to stay as Dr. Fate."

"Well, can you blame him?" Kent chuckled, shaking his head. "I mean, the last thing anyone wants is to be stuck in one's head, unable to do anything."

"Be that as it may, today is proof Chaos is stronger than ever and that this world needs Dr. Fate. So, I have tasked this boy to find me a host, as you have proved to be inadequate doing so, Kent Nelson," Dr. Fate said as he removed the helmet.

"Harsh as always," Kent chuckled.

I smiled, pulling Kaldur into a hug. For a moment there, I thought Dr. Fate would keep him forever.

"Welcome back," Superboy said, giving Kaldur a smile.

"You had us scared for a moment there," Artemis grinned, putting a hand on Kaldur's shoulder.

"I'm just glad you're okay," M'gann said, hugging Kaldur from the other side.

"I'm fine; I promise," Kaldur chuckled, ruffling M'gann's hair playfully. "Though I must say, that was quite an experience."

Breaking the hug, I turned to Raven before turning back to Kaldur, asking him. ~Any idea why I was rejected?~

Kaldur paused for a moment before replying. "He didn't specify, but he mentioned something about the mark of destiny or something along those lines. He didn't say anything more on the subject after that."

The mark of destiny, well, that answers nothing.


Chương 129: CHAPTER 121

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[David Lance POV]

The mission had been a success, at least to a certain degree, and with Kent safe and sound in the tower of fate, it was time to go back to the base. By the time we arrived at the base, the sun had barely risen above the horizon. The air inside the ship was thick and filled with tension, sure, we had won, but it didn't feel like a victory.

We had all felt powerless, without an ounce of control, and the feeling wasn't welcomed at all. The truth was, as much as it pained us to admit it, that we had been massively underprepared for the challenges we had faced today.

Raven walked toward me with a serious look on her face, placing a hand on my right shoulder. "We need to talk."

I nodded and followed her into my quarters. ~What's on your mind, Rae Rae?~

Raven paused, looking at the wall behind me for a moment before she replied. "We barely made it out of there today."

I nodded. ~That's... a pretty accurate way to describe our mission today.~

Raven ran a hand through her hair as she sighed. "If Kent hadn't been there if he hadn't intervened when he did..." Her words trailed off, but I knew what she was trying to say. If Kent hadn't been there, we would have all died.

I frowned before taking a seat on my bed, inviting Raven to do the same. ~We were lucky, there's no denying that. Klarion was clearly out of our league.~

Raven nodded, taking my invitation to sit. "He was toying with us."

I sighed, giving Raven a look before leaning back against my pillows. ~Like cats, play with mice.~

Raven paused for a moment, her violet-blue eyes staring into mine. "He could've killed you, and I would've been powerless to stop him."

~But we survived, and that's all that matters right now, isn't it?~ I replied, my emotions welling up inside of me as I remembered my encounter with Klarion.

Raven let out a shaky breath, her hands trembling slightly. "I know we did, but it was far too close for my comfort."

I smiled, playfully pushing her shoulder.  ~See, I knew you love me.~

Raven smiled for a brief moment before returning to her usual mask of indifference, the worry still present in her eyes. "Love is a strong word, more like... I tolerate you, barely."

I rolled my eyes at her response. ~So, now what?~

Raven sighed, her eyes fixed on the floor. "We can't count on luck next time."

I nodded. Luck, while good, and a part of all, was a very unreliable factor for all parts, one that no one should trust on; unless they can affect probability itself, which wasn't the case for any of us. ~Any idea where to start? I mean, you are our magic expert.~

Raven turned to look at me, her eyes narrowed in thought. "I talked with Mr. Nelson for a bit before we left the tower, and he offered me some guidance and books to help me, and I accepted his offer."

I blinked, a bit surprised by her answer. It wasn't like Raven to accept help, at least when it came to magic. ~Does that mean you will learn Order magic?~

Raven nodded. "My magical affinities do not align with the school of Order, which makes this project all the more difficult, but affinities can be trained and, in time, develop beyond original limitations. It's just harder that way."

~I'm sure Kent will prove to be an excellent teacher. I mean, age and wisdom do go by hand more often than not, right?~ I smiled, happy to see Raven having someone to help her with her magic studies.

Raven turned to look at me, her expression unreadable. "Now, all that's left is you."

I frowned, not understanding what she meant. ~What do you mean?~

Raven stood up, her arms crossed. "Klarion was interested in you, very interested. We all heard his last words before he teleported away."

I was trying to forget that, at least for today. ~I remember vividly.~

Raven sighed, her shoulders slumping ever so slightly. "We can't really stop him if he comes for you, not as we are. But, I have a suggestion that might help you against him."

~I'm all ears,~ I  replied, eager to hear anything that could help me against Klarion.

Raven paused for a moment as if debating whether or not to continue. "The Mark of Asteria."

Asteria, that name sounds familiar. ~Isn't Asteria, a greek goddess?~

Raven nodded. "Asteria is the Titan goddess of nocturnal oracles and falling stars. She was also  considered by many as the protector of young children during the lone starry nights."

~And getting her mark will help me in which way exactly?~ I asked, still not fully understanding where this was going.

Raven nodded slowly. "It won't protect you completely, but the Mark of Asteria is said to give its bearer the power to see things that others can't or won't, as well as a natural resistance to many schools of magic, like Chaos."

~I have read enough about the Greek Gods to know that owing them a favor is never a good thing,~ I replied, not too keen on the idea of making deals with deities.

"It's not a deal with the gods. It's a spell Asteria left behind, one that found its way to Azarath," Raven explained, her voice gentle.

Well, that makes me feel a little bit better. ~Alright then, if you think getting the mark will help me, I trust you.~

Raven smiled for the briefest of moments. "I will start preparing the things we need for the spell. Hopefully, the mark will be enough to help."

I smiled before a frown came to my face. ~If the Mark is as beneficial as you proclaim, wouldn't it be better for everyone on the team to get it?~

Raven nodded. "It would, but the ingredients required for the spell are exceedingly rare, most of them can't no longer be found anymore. I have most of them, and it's only because I saved them from Azarath; I never thought I would use them, and for the most part, they were nothing but nostalgic trinkets I had collecting dust in my room. Our encounter with Klarion reminded me of them; unfortunately for the rest of the team, I barely have enough for one mark."

I sighed. ~I see.~

"Don't leave the base. The preparations won't take long," Raven replied before leaving my room through a portal.

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I stood outside of Raven's door, as she had called me, telling me the spell was almost ready. Taking a deep breath, I hesitated in front of the door for a moment before finally deciding to go inside.

Inside, the room was dark, and the only light came from a few candles that were burning on the nightstands. In the center of the room was a small table, and Raven was sitting in front of it with her eyes closed.

"I'm almost finished," Raven said quietly as she gestured for me to come closer. "Sit."

It looked like I was about to sell my soul to the devil.

Taking a deep breath, I approached the table warily, taking a seat as she had told me to do. Without opening her eyes, Raven reached out to take my hand. Her touch was hot, burning, like fire, ready to scorch my skin off.

"Don't move," Raven said, and before I could wonder too much what would happen next, she began to chant in a language I didn't recognize. For a few moments, this chant continued until I started to feel a strange energy flowing from her hand to mine, like a snake making its way up my arm.

As this continued, the candle flames grew taller and wilder, casting eerie shadows on the walls as the hair on my arms stood up. Suddenly, Raven opened her eyes to reveal them glowing, a white, blinding glow that expanded from her face to mine until there was nothing but white, and I felt as if my body was being consumed by a raging fire.

"It is done," Raven said as the light began to fade, leaving a burning sensation on my arm.

Looking down at my arm, I saw a black symbol there, one that looked vaguely like a star. ~So this is the mark?~ I asked as I traced the lines of the mark with my finger.

"It is," Raven replied with a short nod.

~I don't feel any different,~ I commented as I looked back up at her.

"It may take some time for the effects to be noticeable," Raven replied calmly. "Besides, most of the effects are passive in nature, like the one I hope it will help you against Klarion."

~Hopefully, it will. If not, at the very least, I got some protection against other magical entities,~ I replied, giving the mark another look. ~That, and I also got a cool tattoo, so, even losing, I win with this.~

Raven rolled her eyes at me. "You should rest."

I smiled, giving her a small nod. I was quite tired from everything, and taking a nap felt like a wonderful idea right now.


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