In the blink of an eye, the night had turned to chaos. The ground shook and loud crashes clattered over the sound of the music. Gar and his crew stopped performing and tried to assess what was going on. He darted off stage and anxiously began looking for a corner or closet to duck in to. After a second or two, he found a small, dark alcove to hide in. Once he was sure he was out of sight, he switched off his holo-generator. It flickered in and out for a moment before completely winding down, leaving the green Titan where the rock star had just been standing. He wanted desperately to find Terra and make sure she was safe but there were so many civilians still inside the bar and who knows what was going on outside. No, now was not the time to be selfish.
First things first, Gar needed to get out unnoticed so Changeling could make his heroic appearance. He honestly didn't think anyone would notice if the green hero just popped up from backstage, but he didn't want to take any chances. He shifted himself into a small rodent and made his way out the stage entrance. Once outside he could feel the energy in the air prickling the hairs on his neck. Lightning was crashing all around followed by loud rolling claps of thunder. “What the hell is going on?”
Another shift and Changeling was in the air, soaring up a few feet above the carnage. He scanned the area for a moment and spotted a group of heroes not far from him. They were standing in a crater with a small, shadowed figure that he couldn't quite make out. But something else was vying for his attention. Gold was rippling through the ground below, settling the raging quakes. He closed his eyes for a moment and took a long deep breath. It really was his Terra, powers and all. She was within reach, but he just couldn't bring himself to give chase. All he could do was hope that when the smoke cleared she would still be around. As Gar got closer to the chunk of missing Earth, he smiled. Nightwing, Raven, Star. The gang was back together... sort of. Jinx and Wally were there too. The green man came in for a landing, reshaping his humanoid form as he hit the ground.
“Can't believe you guys started the party without me. Rude.” Changeling grinned wide and approached his old friends, though he was taking in everything he could about the boy as he did. “What's shakin', kiddo?”
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In an instant Rose's entire plan came crashing down around here, along with half the bar. She felt the ground begin to quiver beneath her boots and instantly went on high alert. Her eyes sharpened and scanned the scene, her gaze lingering on Terra. While every one else was tumbling and toppling from the shifting Earth, the blonde was making a skillful exit. Of course she was. A knowing grin graced the merc's lips for a moment. She could end her mission right here and now. With everything going to shit it would be all too easy to make the former apprentice disappear. She was about to make her move when a thundering shriek pierced her eardrums. Her attention was drawn to the giant arachnid that had suddenly appeared in the rafters. Alright, maybe a quick takedown wouldn't work after all.
Everyone needs to get out the back way. Now.
Terra was pulsing with gold energy and had adopted a guise of bravery that hadn't been there before. It was as if someone completely new was now inhabiting her. Clearly the patrons didn't see what she did though. The glowing girl and giant spider seemed to evoke even more fear in what remained of the crowd. You'd think they'd be used to seeing super powered freaks by now living in this town. A few started to trek out the back but most were still locked in place watching everything unfold. Rose rolled her eyes. Not a drop of self preservation. They all deserved to die. But letting civilians die would probably be a strike against her in the “Make Friends with Terra” department.
Begrudgingly, Rose painted on the most empathetic face she could and tried to help escort people out the back entrance. By this point the earth had settled but who knew how long those webs were going to hold the debris in place. She helped the last of the patrons, a woman with a broken ankle, make their way to safety then headed back inside. “We're clear. Everyone's out.” She called up to the eight legged monstrosity. She had spoke too soon however. Huddled under a large piece of furniture was the guy from before. Rose offered her hand to help him up, hoping maybe being nice to him would score her some more brownie points. “You alright?”
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