I Wonder Why

Lightning streaked across the bleak nighttime sky as heavy rain battered against the large T-shaped building situated in the Jump City bay. Only a single flickering light could be seen in the otherwise pitch-black tower. It was movie night at Titans' Tower, and the five super-powered teens were huddled close together on their couch, eyes wide and fixated on their TV.

'I wonder why I am once again watching a 'scary' movie,' Raven pondered as she sat in the middle of the couch, surrounded by her terrified friends. 'It's not scary at all…' She glanced around at them, observing how their faces were frozen in senseless fear, then rolled her eyes at the stupidity of the situation.

'It's just not scary-…' Her thoughts were cut off as an ugly, oozing monster loudly and suddenly appeared on-screen. It was not the monster that interrupted her thoughts though, but what happened because of it.

There was a shrill 'Eep!' and suddenly Raven's midriff was encased in a fierce yet shaky embrace by a trembling Starfire, eyes clenched shut as she pressed her face into Raven's side and hid beneath her cloak.

Raven gave a small smile as she laid a protective arm over Starfire's form, ever-so-slightly stroking her hair in comfort.

'Now I remember…'

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Author Commentary: Be nice people, this is my first story, so all feedback is happily welcomed!