So... I'm back! I thought I would only right one story, and here I am again.. but this story had been inside of my head for a while; one of those thoughts that cross my mind when I am about to sleep, you know how it is... gonna explain a few things at the end, but know, i'll let you read.
Enjoy it!
1.-The Last resource
They were all just looking at each other, everyone was silent. The team was afraid, afraid of the decision that had to be done. They knew there was no other choice, but it didn't mean it wouldn't hurt. After all, being forced to say goodbye to the people that you've been living with for the last years is definitely not something easy to do.
The Titans shared more than a home. Their friendship was so strong that sometimes, they thought of the others as a family. And now they were standing here, where splitting was the only answer to a problem that grew way too fast; it was painful, to say the least, for all of them.
Of course they all showed it in a different way. Starfire was crying silently, wanting to hug her friends and never let them go. Cyborg had an angry face; he couldn't stand to look too long at the team, because it made him be even more furious. Beastboy had a confused look, giving up was not his style. -There must be another way- he kept thinking, even though every single option had been analyzed. Raven and Robin showed no emotion, but not because they didn't feel anything, on the contrary, they probably were the ones who were more affected by this situation.
Robin felt like a failure, he was the leader of the team; his job was to avoid situations like this. Still, it seemed like he had guided his team from one trap into another until there was no way back. Guilt, anger, sadness, confusion, all this feelings mixed inside of him at the same time. His teammates still had a little hope on him, that he would come with a last minute plan; but there wasn't such thing. This was the end of the titans. He slowly stared at each member of the team, at each friend, trying to find the strength to do what he had to do. When his eyes and Starfire's met, he felt pang in his gut. He would never be strong enough to say goodbye to her.
Raven had a lot of emotions too, but above all, fear was inside of her. The Azarath's titan enjoyed being alone and seemed to be usually annoyed by the rest of her teammates, but the truth was they were the most important persons to her. The four remaining titans all knew what having a family was. It may be true that because diverse circumstances, this team was their families now, but it was not always like that. With Raven it was different; she never had a family as a child. She was not alone, it was truth, but the people that took care of her were not a family, they were simply trying to retain as much as possible the danger she was. With the team, the shy titan knew what being loved was, she even knew what loving was. This was why she was afraid of being alone again. The pale girl felt like there was no place in the world she could go.
-Titans- Robin attempted to say with a low voice, it was almost a whisper, but everybody listened clearly. –We've tried everything, this is going out… no, this was out of our hands way too long before- The leader continued, knowing no explanation was needed, but still, he has to give one. –I hate to say this, but I think… I think this is goodbye- He finished.
No one said anything. The team was even more silent than before. -How have they got to this situation? - They couldn't help but wonder
It was a bright day outside. The mood on the tower was so relaxed it almost felt strange. It had been a few weeks since the Titans have faced a real threat. Starfire convinced everyone "The day was the most joyful and they should go to the park and have the picnic and even play some of the games with the ball". Even Raven accepted to go. They were about to leave when the alarm sounded
-BEEEEP! BEEEEP! BEEEEEP! BEEEEP! BEEEEP! BEEEEP! BEEEEEP! BEEEEP! BEEEEP! BEEEEP! –
-Dude! This must be a joke! - The little green titan complained
Robin sighted, resigning and yelled their battle scream –Titans GO!-
The team quickly arrived to the place where they have been called. It was obvious that something was wrong, there was a huge hole in the middle of the street, and that wasn't even the worst part. It seemed to be absorbing everything that got too close to it. The buildings around were half destroyed and a car was being dragged as well.
-What the hell is that?! – The half-robot titan exclaimed.
But no one answered, they were interrupted by the scream of a little girl, she was echoed by another scream, this one more mature. They came from the inside of the car that the hole was eating at the moment. The team momentarily freezed with panic, they couldn't get too close without risking themselves.
-Raven- Robin started saying
-Already on it! - The violet haired titan answered as a wave of black energy surrounded the car. She tried to get it back, being unsuccessful. Everyone saw how she was struggling. A few drops of sweat began to roll down her face.
-The energy that's dragging this is too strong! I need some help! - The dark titan exclaimed. As soon as she finished talking, the energy, somehow, got her. She began to be dragged as well to the hole. Instinctively, Beastboy morphed into an elephant and hugged Raven with his trunk.
It was obvious this wouldn't end well if they didn't act fast. Robin started analyzing every possible solution. Trying to find a way of save his friends and the ones inside the car
Just when the pale titan thought she would have to let the car go, it stopped. It didn't felt right, on the contrary, she began to feel an energy that was so strong it made her dizzy. –Someone's coming- She managed to say.
Raven had barely finished talking when a really tall man with tanned skin came walking down the street, not finding anything unusual about what was going on. He was wearing simple black clothes, but there was nothing normal about him. His eyes had a grayish color, and his gaze was quite frightening. He was obviously the bad guy
-Hello, young heroes- He said with an emotionless face. The team got ready to attack as soon as they heard him speak, but no one moved
-Dude, who is this guy? - The green titan asked a little confused, he was expecting a thread or maybe being verbally humiliated, not a nice welcoming.
-No idea- Cyborg replied, deciding there was no way they could trust that guy. Everything about him said danger
-I thought there was no point of introducing when I could show you my artwork- The mysterious man said as he pointed to the hole in the middle of the street.
-I don't care who you are, you are going down! – The titan's leader exclaimed with anger. There was nothing he hated more than a villain with cocky attitude.
-Stop there Wonder Boy. I am not here to fight, I want to make a treat with you- The tanned guy replied as a little smile appeared in his face.
Robin would usually deny even hearing what the bad guy had to say, but he was smart enough to know this man was powerful. He knew this offer would not be good, but maybe avoiding a fight right now was the best thing to do, after all, Raven seemed to be exhausted and she didn't even was in direct contact with his powers.
Taking the silence as an invitation to continue talking the man began to explain –What I ask is simple, I want this team… to disappear- He expected to be interrupted at his point, but no one said anything; the Titans were too shocked to talk. Of course villains want them to disappear, but it was not like they would simply ask them to do it.
The mysterious guy continued – I want the Titans to leave the city, but that's not all, you have to promise to have no contact with each other. All of you must leave the city, and everyone has to take a different direction. You would be taking vacations of your superheroes' job, obviously. In exchange, I would promise to leave the city alone, I would never attack it; I may even defend it if I find the time- The man ended with a big smile crossing his face.
-Man, you must be really stupid if you think we will just leave without giving you a hell of a fight- Cyborg replied. He was ready to kick this guy's butt right away. Who the hell did he thought he was? After all, they have fought really strong villains in the past, always being victorious.
Robin was about to give the order of attacking to his team when the man interrupted him –That's fine. I didn't expect you to accept right away, but you will, eventually- He turned around and left walking, just like he arrived.
No matter how confident they were in the past. Here they were, about to accept the deal with that man whose real name they never knew. -If only I had given the order to attack him that first time, we might have had a chance of winning- Robin kept saying to himself.
-This week we'll all pack our stuff and get ready. I suggest you to start thinking of where are you going. We won't know, obviously- Robin gave the hardest order he'd ever have to give to his team
-Man, this can't be happening- Beastboy muttered. Sadness invaded his face, he belonged to Jump City, and there was no other place he could go.
-Well, it is! Face it Beastboy, we were finished long before ago!- Cyborg yelled. Even though he couldn't help but think the same way his green friend did.
-That's not going to help. You too are acting more immature than usual. It's true, this is not easy, but denying it or being angry about this won't help- Rave told his friends. She was just not in the mood to bear a fight. They immediately shut up, when Raven said something with that tone, it was better to obey.
-Robin, I do not want to leave- Starfire said with a broken voice. This situation was awful, being apart from her friends, being apart from Robin, it wasn't something she couldn't stand.
-I know Star, but it's what must be done. Staying together is a selfish action- Robin explained. He wanted to comfort her, even when he needed to be comforted as well. They were all so fragile right now.
They stood there, looking at each other, thinking what would they be doing, then Robin began to walk to the door, without an explanation. –Going somewhere? - Cyborg inquired. –I must go with M and tell him our decision, before the whole city collapses- Robin said.
I want this fabfic to be a little bit longer; I just felt like "Control" finished way too fast! So, I'll be describing a little bit more things on each chapter, trying to explain more what the characters are feeling; this means I won't post as fast as I used to. But as Mother Gothel said "All good things for those who wait" and well... Mother knows best, right! (sorry about this)
I also want to warn you, this story will go from past to present a lot, just because one of my favorite's book is written that way, ans not even with the decency of putting a line or something. Some people hate this kind of writting but I love it, because a story is never just what happens at the moment, the past is always important
Another warn: you'll have to wait before any BB/Rae moment; but they will appear, eventually. I just can't resist!
Alright, that's enough! I hope you like it, and if you do (or you don't) please let me know (:
