All villains are equal, but some are more equal than others

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Alcatraz was cracked open and the prisoners spilled free eagerly, but not everyone was spirited off the Rock. Some prisoners had only themselves to blame for that: they were too distracted by the chance to take revenge against the guards or the prison itself to grasp the larger freedom that awaited them across the Bay. As for the rest of the population....

A select few were taken directly to the mainland.

Many others were supplied with inflatable rafts equipped with small lightweight engines.

Some were given inflatable rafts and a set of oars.

Others, either through desperation or cunning, headed for the prison's own docks, where official motorboats awaited those able to overpower the guards.

The warden barricaded himself in his office and continued to sound the mayday, hoping that some help--any help--would arrive soon, before the Rock crumbled into the waters.

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Nightwing lands catlike on his feet and falls reflexively into a fighting stance. He returns the look with venom.

Pleasure's all yours.

Two fingers twitch in a beckoning motion.

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But Hellhound isn't that eager to take the bait. He circles Nightwing warily. "You should feel honored," he points out. "The mouth on legs wanted her brother to smash you. You deserve a better death than that."

[-nightwing-.livejournal.com]

So this breakout -was- planned. He keeps his profile towards Hellhound as he circles.

Been there, done that.

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"There is no Dark Knight to save you here," continues Hellhound, slowly spiraling closer, hands shifting position as if he can't decide how to attack. "No Superman. Not even a Batgirl." He smiles. "I think I regret the lack of a Batgirl the most. She'd be entertaining."

And he lunges forward.

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Mary's readouts are prominent in his mind. He's the wrong Bat to tangle with right now.

Looks like your wet dream's on hold for now, Hellhound.

He waits as long as possible, then sidesteps, grabbing his arm and launching him over his shoulder in a throw designed to floor him hard. If he's lucky, he might just bruise his tailbone.

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Hellhound doesn't exactly have a glass tailbone, but he's obviously stiff with pain as he rolls back up to a standing position. "Whelp," he spits. "You'll pay for that." He goes for a leg sweep.

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I'll take credit.

He hops easily into a handspring designed to dodge, bringing his trailing foot up to attempt a jaw smash.

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Hellhound leans back just in time, and Nightwing's boot only grazes his jaw. Another blade drops into his palm and he slashes at the Titans' leader.

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Agh --

The blade slices through his kevlar at the shoulder. Pain is nothing new. If nothing else, it's a motivator to put this jerk down faster. Rage bubbles up suddenly. He comes back up on his feet, twisting to face Hellhound once more with a savage roundhouse kick.

I. Don't. Have. Time. For. YOU.

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No glass tailbone, but perhaps a glass jaw?

Hellhound spits blood, glares at Nightwing--

--then staggers backwards and collapses.

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Nightwing looms over him, his shadow lengthening. Daring him to get up.

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A dazed Hellhound looks up, another taunt on his lips ... but cringes in silence at what he sees in Nightwing's face.

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Actions speak far louder than words.

Rather like a boot to the face. He didn't need those teeth anyway.

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Robin to Nightwing - Shiv's contained and on her way back to Alcatraz courtesy of the Starfire Express. What's your status, bro?

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He'll catch the familiar sound of bones breaking.

Nightwing here. Still bringing in the trash. Feel free to join the party. Any clues as to which of Light's buddies provided the non-standard-issue inflatable rafts?

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Actually, yeah. Shiv let slip that Shimmer's been helping the escapees.

And where there's Shimmer...

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The rage rises anew, and bodies hit the deck.

...there's Mammoth. And both of them work for Light.

What are the odds of them hanging around to watch the chaos?