Sorry for the long wait but finally the final chapter of Darkest Hour is here…please enjoy. Be warned it's not exactly the best chapter in the world.
Chapter 33
The end
Malevolence smashed straight into Deathwing and Nightmare, causing a huge explosion that sent Deathwing flying through the air and through several of the buildings that were still standing. With a groan he stood up and looked back down towards the impact crater and watched as Nightmare did his best to fend off the vicious Malevolence's vicious and powerful attacks.
"How did you cheat death this time?" growled Nightmare as he did his best to block the attacks being thrown at him.
"Same way you did" laughed Malevolence before he lashed out with Raven's leg, sending Nightmare crashing down the street. Nightmare rolled onto his feet and prepared to shoot forward but screamed instead as several balls of black energy smashed into him. The explosions sent him rocketing down the street and through a wall of a building on the far side of the city.
"What's the matter?" asked a voice behind Deathwing, making him turn and look on in horror as he looked into the pale yellow eyes of Raven, "Don't you want to stop me?" he laughed before he rammed his knee into Deathwing's stomach. Deathwing coughed and keeled over clutching his chest allowing Malevolence to smash Raven's fists into his back, sending him shooting through the sky into the ground below. Deathwing groaned and stood up once again, shaking the loose debris off his wings and back. Before he could move Malevolence came crashing down on top of him, driving him back into the ground once again.
Genesis watched as another explosion rocked the city, her amber eyes glowed gently in the dying light.
"What the hell was that?" half yelled Cyborg as he watched a huge dust cloud ascend into the sky. Everyone present looked at the dust cloud then at Genesis, hoping the goddess would once again have the answers. There was no reply to the question as genesis continued to stare at the battle site, never once blinking as tears slowly made their way out of her eyes.
"That hurt" coughed Nightmare as he stood up and cracked his neck bones. He looked around him and saw nothing but destruction, the building he had smashed into was barely able to remain standing. He then looked at himself and saw several smoking holes in his black jacket, making him growl as he tore the ruined cat off his body.
"He is going to pay for ruining my coat!" he snarled before he shot back towards Malevolence, making the building finally collapse onto itself.
Deathwing cried out in pain as Malevolence knocked him out of the newly made crater, his battered body twisted in the air before Malevolence blasted him back down into it with a beam of black energy.
"I never knew you could be so weak!" laughed the demon god as he watched Deathwing smash into the ground for a second time, "You refuse to fight back because of this worthless shell I inhabit!" he grinned as he looked at his new form, running his new hands along each of Raven's curves. In his new crater Deathwing seethed with anger but the dark god was right, he couldn't hurt Raven.
"Raven isn't a worthless shell!" roared Nightmare before he smashed his fist into raven's face, sending her flying down the street into the wreckage of a destroyed bus. Nightmare felt bad for striking raven but ignored it and floated down towards Deathwing, helping him to stand up once again.
"Get this through your thick skull that isn't Raven, not anymore" said Nightmare as he looked directly into Deathwing's eyes, "It isn't Raven you hear me so don't feel bad about hitting her" he smiled making a slight smile appear on Deathwing's lips.
"How do you do it?" asked Deathwing as he flapped his wings, seeing if they were still working.
"Do what?" asked Nightmare as he looked at his friend in confusion.
"Be you" smiled Deathwing in reply before he floated out of the crater, making Nightmare shrug before he followed after his battle partner and friend.
Malevolence growled as he pushed the debris of his body and looked up with hateful eyes as he saw Deathwing and Nightmare floating in the air.
"Your time is up Malevolence" said Deathwing as his eyes began to glow a brilliant white.
"Of please" sighed Malevolence before he flashed out of view and reappeared behind Deathwing and Nightmare, "Like I haven't heard that before" he smiled before he lashed out with kicks, knocking both Nightmare and Deathwing out the sky before they react. Deathwing stopped himself with his wings and shot up towards Malevolence, smashing into the creature with a flurry of kicks and punches. The power behind each of the punches made the ground shake as their fists collided against each other, actually displacing the water in the air as rain began to fall heavily from the sky. Nightmare picked himself up and watched as Deathwing and Malevolence exchanged blows, making his eyes go wide as he saw the power being generated by each of the supernatural beings.
"You can't beat me Grayson" smiled Malevolence as his fist's bounced against Deathwing's, making th ground shake even more, "Could you really kill your little Raven?".
"I promised to keep her safe" replied Deathwing as he smashed his fist through Malevolence's defences and connected with his face, "And the only way to keep her safe now is by killing her and you" he said in a grim dark voice as his hands began to glow pure white.
"I don't think so!" screamed Malevolence as he stabbed out with his fist and sent Deathwing flying towards the ground, "I won't be trapped by death again!" he yelled before he channelled all his energy into a single beam of energy and sent it streaming towards Deathwing, making him scream as the beam smashed him back into the ground.
"Oh yes you will" smiled Nightmare as he flashed into view and rammed his knee into Malevolence's gut, "Deathwing now finish it once and for all!" he yelled out as he grabbed hold of Malevolence, making him roar as he tried to break free. Deathwing stood up and cupped his hands in front of him and channelled every once of his power and strength into his hands.
"Please forgive me" he whispered as a single tear fell from his glowing eyes, "FOR LIFE!" he roared as he sent a beam of pure white energy blasting towards Malevolence. The creatures pale yellows eyes went wide as the beam approached, making fear rise in his throat.
"Goodbye everyone" whispered Nightmare as he closed his eyes and waited for the beam to hit, refusing to allow his tears fall from his eyes.
"NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!" he roared as the beam hit him, engulfing him and Nightmare in a brilliant white light.
Genesis and everyone else looked up as a bright white light engulfed the city and sky, forcing them all to cover their eyes as the light blinded them.
"Genesis what is happening?" yelled Cyborg above the noise of the blast, making Genesis open her eyes and stare directly at the bright light.
"He did it" she said in a whisper like voice, "He actually did it" she said as she turned and looked at each of the Titan's.
"Who did what?" asked Beast Boy as he looked at the goddess in confusion, scratching his head in the process.
"Deathwing he…" stammered Genesis as she looked at Beast boy. She didn't have to finish before Cyborg cheered and grabbed hold of Beast Boy, planting a big old kiss n the changelings face much to the delight of Starfire.
"You mean it's over?" gasped Jinx as Speedy held her close to him. Genesis turned and looked at her with excited eyes and nodded. Cyborg cheered once again only this time everyone cheered with him. The sound of their cheers could be heard all over the city, especially the cheers of Cyborg.
Deathwing panted heavily and fell to his knees, his tears fell from his eyes in waves as he looked down at the scorched body of Raven, holding her seared hand carefully in his own.
"I'm sorry Raven" he wept as he looked down at her face, "I couldn't keep you safe" he whispered as he ran his finger along her cheek, being as careful as he could.
"Do you miss her?" asked a voice from behind Deathwing, making his head snap round and look at the man the voice belonged to. The long white beard of the strange man brushed against the ground as he looked at Deathwing with ancient blue eyes.
"What kind of question is that!" yelled Deathwing as he looked at the old man, "She was my life of course I miss her" he said as he turned and looked at Raven once again.
"I loved her with all my heart"
"And what would you give to keep that love alive?" asked the man as he walked towards Deathwing, his walking stick striking the ground was the only other sound Deathwing heard.
"Anything" whispered Deathwing as more tears fell from his eyes, "I'd give up anything to be with her again".
"Out of all the creatures I created humanity is my favourite" smiled the old man as he looked at Deathwing, "Alwasy willing to give up anything for the one they loved".Deathwing turned and looked at the old man in confusion, his delicate black wings swayed about in the wind.
"Look after yourself Richard Grayson and keep her safe this time" said the man as he turned and walked away from Deathwing, "I take back the power my daughter gave to you" he said as he waved his hand in the air, making a bright light blind Deathwing temporarily. Deathwing opened his eyes again and looked abut him but saw no sign of the old man, in fact he didn't even see the destruction his last battle with Malevolence had caused, the street had somehow been rebuilt and repaired.
"What happened?" asked a voice from behind Deathwing, making him gasp for breath as he slowly turned and saw who the voice belonged to.
"Raven?" gasped Deathwing as he saw Raven standing before him, a vague look of confusion was in her beautiful amethyst eyes. Raven didn't have the time to reply before Deathwing grabbed her and held her close to him in a loving embrace.
"I thought I had lost you" he wept as h felt the warmth of her body against his once again.
"You can't loose me bird boy" smiled Raven as she moved away from him and looked into his eyes, "Your stuck with me no matter what" she smiled before she moved closer to him, pressing her lips against his. Deathwing held Raven close a he deepened the kiss, even going as far as leaning Raven back slightly as they kissed.
"You must enjoy showing off" smirked a shadow covered figure as the old man walked past, making the man stop and smile as the Nightmare stepped out and looked at him with a smile on his face.
"Me show off never" laughed the old man, "What are you doing here anyway Jacob?" he asked as he looked at Nightmare.
"You why I'm here" replied Nightmare, "We made a deal remember my life for Onyx and Genesis's" said Nightmare as he looked at the old man.
"You love my daughter that much?" asked the old man as he looked into the dark eyes of Nightmare.
"Listen I know your God but don't go all high and mighty on me" spat Nightmare as he glared at the old man, "Genesis loves Onyx and he loves her. The only way they can both be happy is f I disappear and you make her human, like she deserves"
"Are you sure about this?" asked the old man.
"Yes I'm sure" replied Nightmare as he closed his eyes and waited for his end to come.
"Your leaving me?" asked a new voice much similar to Nightmare's making him open his eyes and look at Onyx, who was now standing before him.
"Looks that way" replied Nightmare as he tried to put on a brave face.
"Why?" asked Onyx trying to understand why his darker self wanted to leave his side.
"You once asked me if you would ever be free of me" said Nightmare as he looked at Onyx, "Well guess what your wish has come true" he said with a smile, making Onyx smile slightly as tears seeped out of his eyes.
"Look after yourself Bone Head and give Genesis a kiss from me ok?" smiled Nightmare as he winked at Onyx, "Se ya around kid" he said before he turned and disappeared into the shadows, making Onyx say a quiet goodbye as he saw the white feathers of Nightmare's wings disappear forever.
"He loved you" said the old man as he placed a hand on Onyx's shoulder, "He considered you a friend".
"He wasn't my friend" said Onyx as he turned and looked at the old man, "He was my brother" he smiled as a single tear fell from his eyes.
"Yo Guys I found them!" yelled Cyborg as he saw raven and Deathwing kissing each other in the middle of the street, his yelling made them reluctantly break their kiss and smile as Cyborg leapt and pinned Deathwing to the ground with a huge smile on his face. Soon everyone was there each cheering and smiling as Cyborg allowed Deathwing to stand back up, but refused to let go of his emotion fuelled embrace.
"I feel different" whispered Genesis to herself as she looked down at her hands.
"Your human now" said a voice from behind her, making her turn and see Onyx standing behind her.
"I'm human?" gasped Genesis as she looked at her hands once again, seeing now that they no longer glowed like they used to, "But how?" she asked as she looked at Onyx once again.
"Blame Nightmare" smiled Onyx as he move closer to the former goddess, "Oh and speaking of him he wanted for me to give you something" he said in a whisper as he moved his face closer to hers.
"Give me what?" replied Genesis in a similar whisper like voice, her face was mere inches away from Onyx's.
"This" whispered Onyx before he pressed his lips against Genesis's, making her close her eyes and deepen the kiss between them.
"They seem happy" said Nightmare as he watched Onyx and Genesis kiss, a smile crept onto his lips.
"It's what you wanted after all" smiled the old man as he appeared beside Nightmare, "But like all things happiness never lasts" he sighed as he looked at the cheering Titan's as well.
"I know, I know the evil will be back" sighed Nightmare as he looked away from the kissing Onyx and Genesis.
"Evil can never be destroyed only beaten" said the old man, "Malevolence will return in time".
"Your going to need a new saviour" smirked Nightmare as he turned his head and looked at the old man.
"Let destiny worry about that" replied the old man, "For now let's just kick back and relax" he said as he returned to looking at the cheering Titan's, smiling as he watched Deathwing kiss Raven once again. Nightmare laughed at his reply, the white feathers of his wings fluttered gently in the calm wind that blew through the peaceful city.
...the end...
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Well it's over (even though I think it wasn't a very good ending). I hope everyone liked the final chapter of the Destiny Series (it's finally over). I once again apologise for the long wait for this chapter, I just kept putting it off for some weird reason…sorry everyone.
Well I don't have much else to say except thank you for all the reviews and stay safe everyone.
Later days