The Sixth Teen Titan
Chapter One: Only Human?
I have no remarkable skills, and I am rejected of powers. I look with eyes that do not glow, and breath with lips that say no words of justice. Aspiring to be better, more than human - I set out on my way.. For what is not capable of good can always get better. I trained for five years- learning to be better than I was. To earn skills to replace power, look with eyes that set fear in them no matter of a glow, and lips that smile using actions to show the differance between good and evil. Finally, thinking I was good enough I set on my feet towards the one building that stood out more than any other. I smiled faintly, waving to the coach who wished me best of luck. Living without a father my whole life, he seemed to replace the empty gap in my heart that was reserved for one.
After promising him I would write, call - whatever..He allowed me to go with a hug. Throwing the bag over my shoulder, a few belongings - my diary, I walked all the way there. All the way to the big T near the ocean, and placing my hand on the door - I took a deep breath. All the years of working, all the years of dreaming, brought me here..Was I truly ready? I doubted myself. I couldn't turn around now - I had gone too far! And to tell you the truth, folks, I was hungry. I hadn't eatten in about two days, and even if they wouldn't let me in. They would offer me some food atleast, I mean - I could hope. So, after a couple awkward minutes of standing in the doorway - I knocked, again until a strange green boy came in the doorway.
I blushed, I couldn't help myself - infront of such a hero as Beast Boy.. "Hello?" He said, his voice was soft and childish like I had imagined. I didn't know what to do, so I fainted... I fainted from shock - I fainted from worry. When I opened my eyes next, I was surrounded by the five titans. Robin, who's spikey black hair covered one of his masked eyes...Starfire, who's cheery smile overwelmed me as she spoke happily "New Friend!"...Raven, who's eyes were covered by her hood and she looked down on me - as a matter of fact she was almost kind of creepy...Beast Boy, who's green face observed me, and lastly Cyborg who took the most room of the group and looked down at me from the tallest height.
I sat up, observing the group who looked at me in turn- and taking me off guard, Starfire wrapped her arms around me. "New Friend!?, Where do you come from? Who do we owe this visit?" I looked at them all, and opened my mouth but nothing came out... Beast Boy looked at the rest of them, offering a fang-showing grin.
"I think she wants to be a Teen Titan, guys!" They all gasped..
"Is this true friend?" Starfire asked with curiousy, peering inside me with those green eyes.
I smiled softly, "Thats true, but how'd you know?" I asked directly to him, gazing up at the cheerful ball of green. BB simply put a hand behind his head, grinning - and if i'm not mistaken blushing too.
"A letter dropped out of your bookbag." Beast Boy held it up for my examination. I looked at it, my eyes quivering a bit...It must have been a letter from the Coach, he had put in last minute..
Dear Diana..Or should I say "Shadow Fox",
By the time you read this, you should well enough be at the Titans Tower. Unless you get hungry, and find yourself searching for your lunch - comming across this instead. I know you may be doubting yourself, for obvious reasons I could guess. From the five years you have spent in my care away from your awful mother [sorry to bring it up, Diana] you have grown into a internally strong person as well as a outwardly strong one. I shall look forward to your pictures, and name in the papers..I'll make the trip there just to see one! I wish you all the best, and I know you can do it.
The power is on the INSIDE,
And from what i've seen you have plenty of it.
Love,
Coach
I smiled brightly, I could feel it on my lips. Feeling better, and more strong - I put out my hand. "I'm Diana, Shadow Fox-" Beast Boy was the first to shake it, followed by the others. Raven hesitated, but shook it - her hand was soft, but released quickly.
"Nice to meet you!" They all said loudly, as if rejoicing? But Beast Boy seemed hurt, and I couldn't help but wondering why the happiest and most goofy titan of them all would be saddened? Before I could ponder this any longer, Starfire put her hands on my shoulders. "You shall be joining us, yes?" Thats when I saw Robin move forward.
"Not exactly Star, She has to pass the test - to see how good she is." I nodded, obviously he was the leader of the group. He fit it, but I wondered what his powers were- he seemed to have alot of gadgets.. Didn't he use to work with Batman? That cheered me up, it was really true! You don't have to have superpowers to be superhero! I found myself running outside, eager to get started. Even though my outfit consisted of a rather dull pair of jeans, they were jagged on the ends - when I had bought them they were too long, and no matter how many times I tried to keep them up from the ground, they ended up getting cut on the ground...and A plain red t-shirt with a star in the middle. Underneath I had a black and white striped long sleeve shirt, the sleeves were a bit too long so they covered my fingers. I didn't need any "stretchy hero suit" to kick butt. Afterall, I liked my clothes!
I looked up at the group, as they prepared the course. I didn't know how I was gonna make it alive, but I just had to trust myself. Taking a deep breath, the lights changing from red - to yellow - to green..and I found myself running as fast as I could - which may I say was pretty fast due to coach making me run 15 laps everyday in my agony - towards the dirt square lifted towards the sky. In no time, doing a skillful high flip - I found my shoe flying into the face of the board-enemy. It was so thrilling. My whole mind was fuzzy, a girly squeal comming out most of all. And it said over and over.. "I'm trying out at the TEEN TITAN'S PRACTICE COURT!" I'm not really sure if it's called a court per-say..I really can't think sometimes.
Flipping to-and-from the tops of the mounts, kicking down the countless targets - when I made it down, I saw that there was a whole line of targets on the bottom still at my wait. So putting out my hands and taking a breath, I flew at them - knocking them down in a matter of minutes. When I finally made it to the finish line, I smiled up at the five cheering for me. Minus Raven, who simple seemed to clap - She really didn't seem like the celebrating type did she? I'd have to teach her to lighten her up sometime. I stopped to smile up at the sun, silently thanking Coach for all his training. Even the work I groaned at, becoming the Angsty Dia that only a few knew - It all seemed to be for a purpose. Though he could have not laughed when I tripped sometimes, he knows i'm clutsy!
"Only five more laps to go!" Coach shouted from the side, his hands cupping his mouth to magnify the sound. I groaned at that, trying to keep my feet moving although every muscle seemed to threaten locking up, and making me fall. Sweat rolled down my face, and I was extremely hot.
I could have sworn it was a 100 degrees or more! I remembered complaining of the cold when I ran a couple months ago, but I quickly decided that was nothing compared to this! My running had slowed quite a bit, which proved to be a downfall when my foot hit a rock and I fell! How does he react? He laughs, and slow - as ever - walks towards me to help me up. - And I STILL had to run the four laps I had left after that! Talk about evil!
By the time I was inside, they all congradulated me.. "Your a very skilled fighter-" I took my liberty of stopping Robin and filling in what my Coach called me.
"-Shadow Fox." Beast Boy jumped on the couch beside me, which suited me well .. I mean, he seemed extremely nice - and..ok ok..cute too.
"Dude! Shadow Fox is such a cool name." I blushed, looking at my hands, as Raven..growled? It was soft but I heard it, I felt her eyes on the back of my head. I shivered, getting back to what Beast Boy said.
"Coach made it up for me, He use to have a fox and one day -" I paused..embaressed, but his eyesbegged me to continue. I bowed my head, "I tripped over a jar of black paint - covering the little fox Kuru - COMPLETELY." Four of the titans laughed gingerly, but Raven didn't - simply rolling her eyes.
She responded with a, "I'm going to mediate." Walking off, probably to clear her mind? I couldn't help thinking Raven had a sort of crush on the funny little Beast Boy. I mean, who could blame her? I bet he tries everyday to make her laugh, that girl seriously needs to smile once in awhile. Raven didn't seem like a bad person though, not at all - just maybe alittle dark..
Beast Boy seemed to frown at her leaving, whining with a "-But Rae--" I couldn't help but giggle, oh, they made such an awkward pair didn't they? Dark little Raven mixed with the Cheerful BB? It couldn't help but get my gut giggling... I smirked at him, which made him blink at me curiously. I twirled a finger in my wild brown hair, leaning back casually...
"You like her, Beast Boy?" I asked softly, grinning at him - He seemed to blush. Beast Boy stood quickly, stuttering..
"I-I-um..Have to go!" With that he waved, racing off towards the kitchen. "TOFU HERE I COME!"
But who knows...I kinda liked Beast Boy too.
Maybe Raven could take just a bit of competition?