This story just popped in my head one day so I finally decided to write it since I'm out of school. I will update soon with the next chapter, not sure just how long it will be yet.
I woke up with a start, not knowing where I was. I calmed down as I recognized my room around me, glancing at the clock to see that it was almost 4:30 AM. I sighed, annoyed with myself for the dreams that prevented my sleep. My emotions were barely awake, but they wanted nothing more to do with sleep if it meant continuing the nightmares. I slowly rose from my bed, getting my day started early. After showering and getting dressed, I trudged my way to the kitchen; the nightmares that prevented my sleep also made it harder for me to fight, as had been proven the last week with my senses becoming weaker. Though I could heal myself, others getting the best of me was often painful physically and emotionally. Just as I started making tea, I heard a whimper come from the couch. Walking over, I noticed Beast Boy sleeping in an uncomfortable position, his face reflected his dream state.
At least you're not the only one having nightmares I barely heard timid whisper to me. I rolled my eyes as I leaned down to wake him.
"Beast Boy, wake up." I shook him a little when he still didn't wake, I noticed the sweat covering his body. "Beast Boy" His eyes opened in a panic, his body went ridged as he examined his surroundings.
"What happened?" His voice was gravelly as he glanced around nervously. I stood up, allowing him some space as he woke up.
"You must have fallen asleep on the couch, it's almost 5:30 in the morning." He blinked, nodding his head before taking a deep breath and sitting up. He stretched and followed me into the kitchen as I poured my tea, sitting at the table.
"What are you doing up this early anyway? And what happened to your arms?" He walked over, examining my arms. I glanced down noticing the cuts running along both arms. I could feel his strong worry.
"I couldn't sleep bad dream, though it seems I'm not the only one. Do you want to talk about it? You were startled when you woke up." I sipped my tea letting it wake me for the day.
"Just a bad dream, no big deal." I could feel his nervousness on the subject, some panic and embarrassment.
Tell him ours brave commanded. Maybe he'll tell us his if we tell him first knowledge allowed her curiosity to filter through. Maybe he'll comfort us happy swooned. I pushed them away, realizing I had yet to respond to him.
"D-do you want to hear mine?" I stammered before regretting it, knowing I sounded weak. His gaze met mine as he seemed to hold his breath.
"Ye-yeah sure." He nodded his head, his stuttering response calming timid's thoughts of inadequacy. I took a deep breath, trying to steady myself.
Why did I do this to myself I thought.
"I was in town, well what was left of it. Everything was destroyed, there was only enough to recognize what once was. I looked for someone, anyone who was still alive. I used my powers to lift the remains of buildings, looking everywhere but the people I see aren't alive. Finally, I teleport back to the tower, it looks fine on the outside but the inside is wrecked. I start with Cyborgs room, but all that's left of him is the computer parts and they're thrown everywhere and smashed to pieces. I go to Starfire's room, she and Silkie are both on the floor, Silkie all white and curled up and Starfire pale and lifeless. I go to Robin's room, he's hanging from the ceiling by his cape, stuck in with a birdarang. I go to your room. You're not there, I look in the closet and under the bed but can't find you anywhere, I walk into the hallway and head for my room. When the door opens, your body is laying on the floor, reaching toward my bed. I look into the bed and see my own body, completely mutilated. That's when I wake up, usually around 4 or 4:30 AM." Sometime during my retelling of my dream I had put my tea cup away and began to walk Beast Boy to his room.
"So the scratches?" He gestured to my arms
"They happen sometimes when I have nightmares. I can heal them." I showed him by healing the scratches, they were less horrific than many other surprises I had woke up to.
"Is there any way to stop that?" I shook my head. "Do you care if I tell you my dream now?" He walked into his room, I followed behind barely aware.
"Go ahead" we sat on his bed. He told me of his dream as my vision began to get dark before finally, I let my eyes close completely.
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