Roy sat in the conference room his fingers lazily drumming on the table. He was sure Bumble Bees point was a valid one, he just wasn't sure what it was. He casually sighed as he looked to his best friend who was diligently taking notes. He rolled his eyes knowing that Mr. Perfect was always vigilant in his duties.

He glanced up at Karen before gingerly taking out his phone. Once she turned her back rambling on he began searching for the last contact message. He brought up the text message and smirk as he typed a message to her.

Hey hot stuff what are you wearing right now?

Jinx looked down at her phone as she lounged out in the sun and sand. She was in a bikini that caused a smirk.

Not much.

She answered sending him a picture of her top and down to her belly button. Her sundress under her head as a pillow. Her long legs stretched out on the towel but her feet buried in the sand. She loved the sun and the heat, she spent a lot of her days off on this beach. She loved that the was always street musicians and every now and a hena artist.

But the last two times she'd come she felt like she was being watched, she'd always brushed it off as being paranoid.

He's phone vibrated once as he looked down at the picture. Everything tighten in a second as he stared at her perfect abs. He licked his lips as thoughts of her wondered in his mind. It had been a flirtatious little game they played back and forth. Never really perusing anything he was more of a ladies man, but Jinx definitely was good distraction. Things actually had stopped after a drunken night where they had a heavy alcohol fueled make out session. Weeks passed and he returned to is teasing ways sending her pics of his post workouts.

Amazing, but I can think of one thing that would look even more fantastic on you. ;)

Oh what's that Red?

She sent back, the feeling of being watched was creeping back into her mind. She shuttered as she looked around, maybe it was time to leave the beach. She pulled her sundress on and her strappy sandles.

He smirked as his phone came to life once more, he chuckled to himself as he sent the message to her phone.

Me ;)

For a big man you sure act like a little dog. All bark and no bite.

She wonder if he could actually see her rolling her eyes in this text. She has parked a few blocks from the beach. She shoved her phone into her dress pocket as she walked past the historic district. There were a lot of empty buildings there but it was better then paying parking.

Instantly reading her response he scowled as he typed back

Place and Time darling, I'll rock your world sunshine.

He couldn't help but smirk pleased with his reply. Karen concluded the meeting and Roy jumped up. "Garth, it's sparing time." He grinned.

Jinx knew she was under his skin. She started down an alley way taking a short cut.

Tonight my place?

When his phone went off he stared at the message for a long while. Finally his stomach twisted as he kept the game on.He put his phone in his locker as he began wrapping his knuckles. Was tonight finally the night he would face his nerves and do something with the little sorceress? He saw Garth putting on his gear and knew that he would have to think about it after.

Be dressed for comfort. ;) I be there at 6.

See-More had been watching the girl for a long time. The fondest he had for her never seem to disappear and once she decide to join up with the Titans, their number one enemy, he couldn't seem to get over it. After everything she just gave up for the life of a superhero? Well he was tired the hatred that resided inside him. He had come prepared this time He'd make sure that Jinx would never forget what she gave up.

He walked up behind her a lead pipe in hand he gave her one solid hit to the back of the head. Knocking her out. Jinx was light like a feather always had something of a dancers body. He threw her over his shoulder before seeking out a darker place. He picked an abandoned building. Taking out special restraints he locked her wrist together knowing these would keep her from using her magic on him. He pulled away loading his laser up knowing she would wake any moment.

She felt herself waking up, maybe the beach had been a dream. Her head was throbbing, she went to stretch and found herself stuck as her pink eyes fluttered open. "What in the flying fuck is going on?"

He stood over her not a shred of emotion on his face. "You know you really shouldn't walk alone pretty girl like you powers or not it's easy for someone to just snatch you up." he said menacingly his hand stuck up her leg filling her bare flesh. "You think you can just leave us for a dick I'll make sure you regret it ever even giving that guy a second look."

Jinx swallowed hard as she felt her skin start to crawl. "See-more?" She was clearly confused. She struggled a bit the restraints digging into her pale silky flesh.

He began to look for somewhere that he could mark her. He knew better that if he wanted her never to forget he would have to make sure it would stay in your skin like a brand. His hand trailed her skin before finding a soft fleshy part. "Hold still and don't scream." He warned changing the setting on his head gear. The laser shot out of his "pupil" making contact with her upper thigh. He began carving the word into her leg.

Jinx whimpered as she cried out. "Ahhh that hurts. What the fuck are you doing?" She fidgeted a lot but being tied down she could seem to get him off of her body. She felt her skin burning and blood trickling down her leg. "What are you going to do with me? "

At first he didn't respond writing the letters carefully. After he was finishing he snapped his head plate into place and looked back at her. "We use to be friends Jinx. I really enjoyed being your friend. But you used us you left us. So I'm going to make sure you understand how much you've hurt me." He pulled her bikini bottoms down her long legs.

"I never used you. .I've turned my head a few times." She tried to force her legs together squirming away from his touch, tears forming in his eyes. "How did I hurt you?" Her voice shook.

"You should just accept it the sooner you do the easier it will be." He undid his own pants making his intentions known. "I'll be fast." He crawled over her. Just like promised he was quick and fast, but raping her was the easy part for him. Now came the part that was the hardest.

Jinx felt her stomach heave she couldn't stand the idea of him touching her anymore. Her leg was still bleeding as the tears steamed down her face. She has fought him at first but discovered that only made the pain that much worse.

He cleaned himself and disposed of the condom. "I can't let you go you know that." He whispered watching her.

Jinx stifled a cry. "Then what are you going to do with me?" Her voice was shaking. She felt for a minute maybe death would be better than living.

He bit his lip as suddenly guilt flashed across his eye. "some say killing you would be the best option but I don't know if I can do that." His hand trailed down her leg once more. "if I could trust you not to say a thing but I doubt that will happen."

She felt the urge to get sick rising in her chest again. "Don't touch me. ." the tears were now falling down her cheeks. She couldn't even process enough thoughts to talk her way out of it.

He withdrew his hand taken aback. He glared down at her anger rising to his chest. He didn't really remember raising his hand to her but in an instant he watched as he backhanded her. "You're lucky. If mammoth would have been assigned to you he would have ripped your pretty body in half." He spat. "I was good to you jinx remember that."

"Yeah really good to me ." she scoffed getting the familiar taste of blood in her mouth. She couldn't stop her sharp tongue if she wanted to. "Do your worst. "

He smacked her again. Harder this time. "I should call them here. Let them have their way with you. Fucking you til you literally nothing." He barked steaming. When she spat blood on him he lost it punching her until she laid unconscious on the ground. He looked at broken girl on the hard floor and whispered he was sorry before leaving her to die there.

Later that night Roy drove to Jinx's place to find it dark and empty. He called her many times but continually got her voice mail. He waited around for a while before his bruise ego told him that she bailed on him.

Jinx had no idea what time it was, where she was, or if the nightmare was real. She crawled to her dress a black and blue mess and attempted through blurry eyes to send the word help she knew it would go to the last person who she texted but couldn't remember who it was. Her eyes slowly closed as the darkness took her again. Her body cold and tiny on the floor as it was now covered in dirt and blood.

Roy was tempted to text her but decided as he was driving home, that it wasn't worth it. If she ditched him it was her loss. He turned up his stereo, as three doors down played loudly through his speakers. He noticed it had started raining and sighed dramatically at the melancholy mood that was bound and determined to bring him down.

She had no idea how long she was out, she felt like her head was on fire and her body ached. Hell even know she wasn't awake. Just conscious in her body. She had no idea of the split bruises that littered her face, or that she still had on no clothes and that's why the cold floor was biting into her already damaged skin. She vaguely remember sending the word help, but not who it was too. She didn't know if it had even gone through, Nor how long it had been since the message.

Her phone was inches from her hand with a smear of get blood across the screen. It had been loosing battery for a while now. She'd resigned herself to the idea death would take her from here. She fell into the darkness deeper.

Roy's phone buzzed and for a moment he thought it was Jinx telling him she was sorry. As he opened the message it said one word, heolp.

He pulled over looking at the message trying to decide what the message was suppose to say. His gut twisted as he realized she probably meant. Help. He called her once more only to have her phone go straight to voicemail. He thought for a moment before reaching out to her room mate. He called Argent asking her if she had heard from Jinx. Then she told him that not only did she not come back from the beach she missed an important meeting with her leader.

He began driving towards the beach positive that if he could locate her car he could find her. She might have been having car problems, or maybe she found a local pub and got hung up there. He wanted his brain to be right but being a superhero you get use to hoping for the best but knowing it's most likely the worst.

As darkness crept in he searched every spot he thought she would be. But there was no stray cars in fear of getting tickets. After a while he asked Argent to call him immediately if she came home. He then called his leader. The with the phone pressed to his ear he waited for her to answer.

Karen looked mildly annoyed as she answered the phone. She'd been in the middle of reading a knew mission request. "What is it?"
she asked getting straight to the point. She knew better, Roy never called her just to talk. He needed something.

"I need you to get me the last ping of Jinx's cell phone." He rambled out "It's a emergency."

"It better be. If I find out its not your in trouble." She replied before getting a trace and sending it to his phone. "I'm not sure where that is."

He put the coordinates into the GPS of his car. He didn't recognize the area either, but he was only about ten minutes away from it. He took a chance thanked his leader and told her he get back to her. He drove to the area and instantly got sick. There were a few abandoned buildings waiting for demolished dates. There was a few bums camped out next to a barrel fire. Roy did his best to ignore them but even he was out of place. He grabbed his bow and arrows and went searching. His initial fear was that he would find her cell phone stole by someone off the beach or she dropped it. He wasn't sure which building to search first but he used a flash light to help him.

The buildings had papers all over the ground. He began to wonder what kind of place would put up sale businesses right next to the ocean. It was no wonder the they didn't last long. After searching for a long while he nearly gave up not sure where else he should look for a cell phone. As he moved he heard a soft whimper, like a cat. He turned his head towards a door that had been slightly ajar. He stepped cautiously unsure of what he'd find. He brought his light up as he opened the door.

There on the floor was a girl. Not just any girl but the one that he had been searching for. She wore just a bikini top and nothing else. As he stared he couldn't believe his eyes. It didn't even look like the girl he knew. Every inch of her was covered in dirt and dusk. Her left leg was bleeding not to mention how swollen her face was. He licked his lips unsure of want to do right then. Eventually hero mode kicked in and he moved forward. "Jinx?" he asked softly. His fingers were dialing the number as fast as he could. He removed his jacket and draped it over her waist covering her up. Next his shirt came off as he lifted her up and pulled it over her head. "Jinx?" He repeated. He could see her chest moving slowly and knew she was still breathing.

She was ice cold and he was glad he found her when he did, knowing the outcome would have been more grim. His stomach twisted and turned as he laid her head on his lap as he waited for paramedics to arrive. Jinx vaguely heard her name as he hand twitched, she was to far in the darkness to fight her way out. Her body trembled in his lap, there was no way to know if she was shaking or shivering. By now her leg was well in the way to infection.

The paramedics also brought the police. They took pictures of everything at the scene before questioning Roy a bit.

By the time they had her in the back of the ambulance they'd taken a picture of her leg, cleaned in, and gave her an Iv. Best case was dehydration, but more likely was shock from blood lose. It would be hours before she'd wake up confused in the hospital. They did all the investigation they would for anything.

Jinx found her head spinning and her eyes barely able to open. As well as the urge to vomit. But no idea what was real or even what happened. Her mind had blocked it out. Roy had called his leader and had gotten a group of people to come down and wait for her to wake up once she did all of them were pressing to see her. Aqualad Kid Flash, Argent, and Even Raven had shown up.

A nurse with a kind face came in and checked her. "Hey honey you were attacked but don't worry you're safe now. You're friends are here they want to see you. Can I let them in?" Jinx looked down at at her hospital gown she swallowed hard. She pulled the blanket up over her legs harder. "O-okay."her head was throbbing still. She had no idea on anything at the moment. The day was a bunch of black spots and fog in her mind.

Kid Flash enter first no surprise. Then Raven and Argent. Aqualad and Roy came in last. Wally sped from one side to the other. "Hi beautiful." He replied he always had a hard time sitting still when he was nervous.

"Wally leave her be I know she doesn't want you flitting around her like humming bird." Raven remarked choosing to go on to her left side. "Hey Jinxie." She whispered.

Roy stood back watching his friends. The police had determined that she had been assaulted and raped. So he could only imagine what she was going through.

"What time is it? "She asked pulling her knees up to her chest, she could hardly make people out her eyes were still so blurry. "Hey sunshine." She leaned towards Rae. Argent leaned against the wall behind Raven. Aqualad felt sick just looking at her bruised face. "Rae can you help her any? "

"It's almost 2 in the afternoon." Wally answered looking over at Raven. Raven took a step forward pressing her pelvis into the side of bed. She frowned as she looked at the poor girls face.

"I can heal her physically, but it's not going to heal the emotional trauma."

"Do it." Wally replied. Brushing a pink strand of hair from her eyes. Raven nodded in agreement.

"Thank Azar, Roy found you." She whispered. "Hold still honey, my magic is cold at first." Raising her hand blue magic emitted from her hand. She started at her chin healing the bruise, then her cut lip. It took just over a minute as each cut, bruise, swelling, and scrape. She sighed as she pulled her hands away and looked down at her sadly. "As good as new." She mumbled knowing that it wasn't the case at all.

Jinx had winced at Wally's touch. It wasn't something she would normally do, they had stayed friends after their tryst in puppy love. "So I can still make the meeting right?" She was looking at Argent.

Argent shook her head. "That was yesterday. "

Jinx felt her head stop spinning and could now see her friends. "I'm really confused. .."

Raven noticed her wince and frowned. She knew that usually Jinx was always touching that who she was throwing herself all over her friends. Something had changed. She looked back at Roy suddenly thinking that she hadn't been told the whole story. "Maybe you need some rest. You've had a long night." She responded her eyes curiously eyeing her.

Jinx had always been touchy feely, but right now she just felt dead. "Can I go home?" her own voice sounded foreign to her. She looked up at the IV curiously having just noticed it really. She was still being fluids and antibiotics to fight the infection.

Argent felt the same way, something was different. She glances at both Raven then Roy. "Are you hungry Jinx?"

She shook her head, that was the last thing on her mind. She felt dirty, the last thing she remembered was the beach. She was trying to piece things together.

Finally Roy spoke up. "Garth, Wally, why don't you guys find out what the status on her checking out. The police might want to talk to her." Once the two boys left Roy began fidgeting his eyes locked on something on the ground. He didn't step forward keeping close to the doorway like it was going to be his saving grace.

"Roy what's going on?" Raven questioned through tiny slits.

His perfect shoulders fell as he let the air trapped in his lungs expelled. "Jinx I found you in abandoned building near the beach. You were unconscious..." He made a sharp hiss as he was dreading saying the last thing. "When I got there you were just in a bikini top." His eyes flicked up to hers.

Jinx felt more confused than ever as her skin began to crawl."Why would I be there?" Then a memory surge her hands sparked. It was something familiar, white. Everything seemed white in that moment. The the urge hit her hard she's reached for the small bucket they'd put in her room as she heaved, thankful she had nothing in her stomach. Twenty for hours of not eating would do that to you.

Argent watched her friend recoil and knew in that moment what had happened. Roy dropped his gaze once more and rubbed his hand over his neck.

Raven glared at him more more mad at him for warning her, she would have insisted that no men allowed. Raven began pulling her hair back her hands softly braiding the ends while she floated off the ground. "she'll need to be examined." Raven said softly.

"You'll want to look at her leg. It probably needs healing too." Roy announced. He offered the best apologetic look he could. "I'm sorry Jinx." Then he stepped out of the room feeling sick like her. Jinx pulled the blankets tighter to herself. She was shaking under Raven's touch. "I don't want anyone else to touch me. "

Argent looked to them both. "Should I find a nurse?"

Garth walked up to him. "How's she doing?"

"I understand Jinxie..." Raven cooed in her ear. "Do you know who did this to you?" Her hands stilling over her head. Raven nodded to Argent unsure of what needed to happen next. Roy shook his head. "It's not good man. She remember that she was raped." He stated "Where is Wally? I don't want him to know."

Jinx shook here head. "I don't remember anything. Just white. And pain." She was trying to keep herself calm. Argent walked out, looking for a nurse. Her mind racing. Jinx moved her leg and whimpered.

"He's arguing with a doctor I think. They are saying she'll need a psych evaluation to go home. How are you doing?" He asked carefully.

"Do you want me to say with you for a little while? Or do you want to be alone?" She could see her wanting either or. Raven slowly moved around the bed. "Can I look at your leg?" She asked

"I feel like shit, and nothing happened to me. So I can't imagine. You know how flirty we were and last night I was going to see her..." He trailed off knowing he would know where this was going. "I just feel really dirty, even though I had nothing to do with it. It's so wrong now."
Jinx nodded it was just the two of them and before now she'd had no problem parading around in just panties. "I don't know. .."she moved the blanket so she could see her bandaged leg.

Garth was taking it all in. "I don't know how flirty you were, but you did nothing wrong. Those are two very different animals. She was choosing to be flirty with you."

Raven looked at the bandaged. "Do you want me to heal it?" She didn't want to upset her friend.

Roy shook his head. "It just seems so wrong you know. Let's go get her flowers and then get out of here. "

Jinx slowly peeled the bandage back, she shuttered as she made out the word. Tears flooding her face. "Can you make it not scar?" she knew the answer was no but she had to ask.

Garth nodded his eyes watching his friend. "Whatever you say Roy."

Raven frown as she felt her body tremble. The word traitor was burned deep into her skin. "Ill do my best." she said softly. She moved her hand over her skin. This time it took longer for the wound being so deep. She pulled her hand away and just like was expected was a deep red band.

"What do you mean?" Roy questioned.

"How bad does it look?" She asked she wouldn't look at it. Her mind was racing. "I must know them.."

Garth shook his head. "Just that you're going through a lot and I'll do what ever I can to help either of you."

Raven sighed pulling the blanket back over her legs. "It could be better." she sighed. "Maybe it was brother blood."

"Let's go drinking tonight. Tell Bee we are off duty." he picked out some pink flowers.

Jinx nodded. "All I want is to go home and shower." Her voice sounding a little stronger than it had before. She was branded, damaged goods is what her mind said. Her self had was bubbling deep inside. She blamed herself.

Garth nodded pulling out his phone be texted her. "Done." He wasn't being much of a talker today.

"As soon as Argent comes back with the nurse we will see what else they need to keep you here. I promise to get you home as soon as possible." Raven stated placing her hand on her shoulder.

Kid Flash found them in the halls as they were returning to her room. "Well the Doctor I talked to was a total dick. I asked one question and you'd think I was a Russian spy." He brushed it off knowing that there wasn't really anything he could do.

"We're going drinking wanna come?" Roy asked huffing as he trudged through the hall. Wally looked at Garth surprised to see how much his demeanor and changed with in a few minutes.

"Uh, yeah okay?" He responded his voice leaving it into a question. Roy pulled on the uncomfortable shirt that had been given to him after he showed up at the hospital. It was itchy and the fabric rubbed his skin the wrong way or maybe it was the whole situation rubbed him the wrong way. He walked in and notice that the conversation a abruptly ended as he stepped into the threshold.

"I got you flowers. Or well Garth and I did. I know that flowers pile up in the worst way, and no one really knows what to say..." He placed the flowers on the bedside table his eyes flicking from the flowers to her hair. They matched perfectly. "I guess all I can say is I hope that you heal quickly, and that you know you always have friends that will look after you." He finished lamely. He honestly didn't know how to apologize for the way his gender acted. He licked his lips and placed his keys at the foot of her bed. "The police took your car and phone for evidence even though it was clear you never even made it back to your car. They promised to return it to your apartment as soon as possible. In the mean time, you can barrow mine. It's the black Jag in the south parking area. M3. Maybe have Raven take you home." He finished softly turning his hand in the air. "I'm glad you're okay." He whispered as he disappeared out the room.

Jinx stared at the keys, he was letting her drive his baby? She really confused by that, she wasn't sure if any one but him ever drove her. She then ran her fingers over a petal of the pink flowers. "Roy," she called out before he left. "Thank you, sorry too. About last night." She couldn't bring herself to look at him.

Jinx nodded, she closed her eyes for a split second only to jerk them open. She would get flashes of the day before. She ran her fingers over her now scared leg. Her permanent smile having dissipated. Her mind swirling with angry thoughts. Self hate, blame, confusion all radiating off her. "I need clothes."

Argent walked in with a nurse. The nurse spoke first. "The police want to ask some questions Miss, then the psychologist has some questions for you. Your body is healing well but we need to make sure your mind is as well."

Argent sighed. "They need to know what happened."

Jinx looking at the white sheets never at a person. "So do I. But I can't remember. I've got nothing to say." Raven pulled the nurse aside begging that she let the girl go. The nurse tried her hardest and still couldn't get around the authority. She told Jinx she was sorry and promised to let her leave as soon as the police were finished.

A little bit later a PI walked in her expression deadpan. She was average height with long black hair and piercing eyes. She introduced herself as detective Jones. Her voice was simple as she hid all emotion form it. "I understand that you want to get out of here? as soon as I'm finished with my questions you're free to leave." She pulled out a notepad and pen.

"What time did you leave the beach yesterday? Do you remember where you parked? Did you sense that someone was watching you or following you? What is the last thing you remember? And what's the first thing you remember?"

Jones frowned as the victim had little or no memory to the attack. She pulled out her card and placed it in Ravens hand. "I know with the attack being so fresh you can't always recall you memories. As time goes on if you do remember something please call me. Even the smallest detail can be valuable." She stressed. She turned to leave stepping out the door she bent down and picked up a bag that said evidence on it.

"These were processed but because they weren't there during the attack we concluded they weren't needed anymore." She placed the bag at the foot of her bed. Inside one could see a red shirt and a leather jacket. As she turned her voice instantly changed finally showing that she was human and not just a robot. "I'm the best PI in the city and promise I'll find who did this to you."

Jinx nodded waiting to pull on the scrub pants a nurse had brought her before pulling on the red t-shirt and jacket. She looked down at them, they smelled of Roy, ceder and musk. She looked down the shirt almost hit her knees. She was rubbing her fingers over the edge of the sleeve. "We don't speak of this." She said slowly to her two friends. She hadn't been able to tell the defective much which made her just as frustrated as the others. She grabbed the car keys. "Now can I go?" She asked still with no shoes.

"Come on let's get you home Argent you meet us there?" knowing the girl had drove her own car. Raven signed her out. Grabbing the vase of flowers. "Here hold on to my arm. Just like that the girls evaporated into the parking garage next to "Roy's baby."

...

The boys said their goodbyes and they all loaded up into Garth's car. Normally Roy would have suggested a club but the idea of even seeking out a girl seemed very wrong to him. So he let Garth choose knowing he most likely go to a pub. Garth nodded. "I just seeing her like this is hard. I can't imagine doing that to a person. They left her to die. How could you do that to another living creature?" he sighed. "I guess it hits harder when it's a friend. "

Garth drove to a pub he knew didn't serve any seafood. His mind was racing, he wanted to know who did it. And what the police were going to do about it, But for now he wanted to forget. "Bee wanted to know how she was. What should I say?"

Roy shook his head as he pinched the bridge of his nose. "I guess just tell her she's been better Raven help heal her but she going to have a rough time for a while." Kid Flash clenched his fist as anger pulsed through him.

"Who ever did that to her is going to wish they were never born." he remarked pressing his heels into the floor. Roy looked to Garth glad he didn't tell him about the Rape or the word carved on her leg.

Garth nodded he'd text Bee back after they parked. He sifted in his seat. "I hope we find him first." He was working on getting a rum and coke himself.

Once at the pub the Roy acted like he didn't have a care in the world yet alone that he was suppose to be a high member of society. He knocked back four scotchs before ordering a beer. "man remember the last time we went out? and they carded us..." his hand hit the table as he giggled. "Wally you just about shit yourself." Jinx voice played on repeat as her last words to him echoed in his brain. 'I'm sorry.' She had nothing to be sorry about.

"You told him I'd he didn't knock it off he'd have to walk home. You left early that night if I remember right." Garth mused. "Where did you go anyways?"

Roy nodded smirking "Yup a fiery little red head was calling my name. She was a gymnast and God Damn was she flexible." He chugged his beer the feeling of his head spinning. "Garth we need to get you a lady my friend."

Wally nodded in agreement. "Yeah when is the last time you got laid man?" He asked sipping his own beer.

"Last time I checked the both of you were just as single as I am." He laughed. "And my bedroom endeavors are my business." He finished his own rum and coke signaling for another.

Roy scoffed "I don't need a woman to hold me down its more fun when there isn't attachments anyways." Wally rolled his eyes.

"Right cause you haven't been trying to get into Jinx's panties for the last four months..." he chuckled.

"Shut up Wally" Roy warned his happiness melting off of him.

"Why? It's true you even said you were going over to her house last night."

"Wally, seriously shut your fucking mouth." Roy snapped smacking his hand on the table. "Talk about anything but not that."

Garth put his hands up between the two. "Enough. The both of you. We're out trying to forget the events of yesterday." He sighed running a hand through his dark hair.

Roy bit his tongue as he glared at speedster. For some reason Wally had a way of grating on his nerves at times. He finished his drink and moved his seat back. "I should go get us some food. Because I'm not stopping anytime soon."

Garth gave Wally a warning glance. "He's taking this pretty hard man lets just drop it, please I would hate to find either one of you back in the hospital tonight." Wally nodded raising his hands. "okay okay... Sorry I even brought it up." he announced defeated. Roy returned with hot wings and carrots for them and another scotch for himself. The rest of the night luckily for them was uneventful.

...

Jinx carefully put the flowers in the backseat climbing into the drivers seat. She started the car after turning down the radio, she knew otherwise it would be yelling at them. "He's letting me drive his car? " she mused aloud. Jinx was a good driver, even with a touch of lead foot. She ran a hand through her hair.

"Roy obviously cares he never lets anyone touch his car. Even Garth isn't allowed to drive it." Raven stated running her hands over the leather interior.

Argent was going to make a few stops including getting her roommate a new phone. She knew how social her roommate was and how difficult it would be for her to not have one.

Jinx blushed a bit, her mind adding to Ravens comment. 'Who's care about you now? You're just damaged.' She drove the car to the tower desperate for a shower. "Sunshine?"

Raven looked up at her. "Yeah?"

"Think he'll, or even you'll ever look at me the same?" She didn't look at her as she took a turn she knew all to well.

Had Jinx not been driving or had been slowly sinking away from every touch Raven had offered her she would have hugged the girl. She gently rested her hand on hers. "Jinxie, you're my best friend. Seriously no one understand me better than you. I promised nothing has changed for me. You're still my dearest friend and you're still Jinx some asshole isn't going to change that. I feel awful for you I truly do and that's why I look at you like this. It's because I wish I could take away the pain the emotional scars that are there now, but I know I can't and that frustrates me beyond belief." She shifted moving her hand away. "As for Roy as far as I can tell he feels like shit his emotions are similar to a storm a cloud of fog swirling. He's angry at himself, he's infuriated with what happened to you. He's guilty for having lustful thoughts for you and his pained that you were attacked. I can't say for him but maybe someday he'll look at you like he use to." She sighed.

It had been two weeks and Jinx was driving Argent up a wall. She sent Raven a simple texted. "She hasn't left the Tower since." After the attack the only place she felt remotely safe was her old room in the tower. She abandoned her apartment letting Argent take care of it while she lived away from it. Jinx was on autopilot for meetings, not sleeping, spending hours swimming. Dressing like she was going out into below zero degree weather.

Today was no different as she trudged down the hall, she knew that the shower was the one place she hated, it always felt like she was going to have a mental break down.

Raven asked for a weekend from her leader. At first Robin was hesitant to let her go but as soon she explained the situation to him he agreed. Raven just showed up unannounced on Friday night she looked around the dark room searching for her friend but she wasn't in the purple and black room. She decided to help her out and began burning some calming incense and began to pull her sheets off her bed. She did what helped her feel better clean smelling room was one of many things that helped her.

Jinx stood there having never bothered to turn on the cold water felt every droplet burn a trail down her skin. The burn, it triggered a memory. It shook her entire body she turned off the water and caught a glimpse of herself as her anger boiled over. She lost it for a brief moment. She had no idea she'd screamed, or what happened between putting a towel on herself and her arm through the mirror. The sound of glass crashing filled the air as she was showered with pieces of broken glass.

Raven heard the scream and dashed to the bathroom. She would recognize the sound of her screams anywhere. She teleported into the bathroom avoiding the lock. "Jinx!" She exclaimed seeing all the blood falling down her arm. Jinx took a breath like it was no big deal as her blood pooled on the white tile floor. She kissed her friends cheek. "Don't mind me, I'm just have a mild psychotic break down." The words came out like they were the most normal thing she'd ever said.

She had small cuts over her face and shoulders, followed by her feet as she walked across the glass like it wasn't there. She heard pounding a worried sounding Argent on the other side of the door. She unlocked it still in her towel. "Now how is it I wound up with so many beautiful women with me in the bathroom?" She questioned.

Raven sighed as Jinx's sweet pea scent had seemed to vanish from her body. Her lips were cold against her cheek as she kissed her. Using her powers she cleaned up the glass from the floor and tossed it into the waste basket. She turned seeing Argent she nodded to the girl and grabbed Jinx's arm. "Come here Jinxie." She ordered in firm tone. She healed her face and her feet but didn't have time to heal her shoulders before She moved away from her grasp.

Jinx walked over to her, her bright eyes with her head tilted to the side. "You mad at me sunshine?"

Argent sighed. "Jinx doll.. " she looked at Raven worry in her eyes.

"I'm mad that you hurt yourself yes." She replied placing her hand on her shoulders and healing them instantly. "Come on its time to get you dress. We can clean up this mess later."

"I did? " She was completely out of it. "What ever you say sunshine, just don't be mad at me." She leaned on her.

Argent shook her head. "At least she's touching you. " Raven snaked her arm around her waist as she guided her along the halls. It wasn't long before the three of them were in the room that smelled of vanilla and jasmine. "Do you want help dressing or do you want us to leave while you dress?" Raven asked softly.

Jinx was slowly coming back to her senses, she stepped into her closet shutting the door behind her, she opened a drawer pulling on panties first then jeans that fit her like a second skin. She opened the door back up as she put on her bra. "It wasn't a knife, it was a laser. That's how the lines are so clean."

Argent who hadn't seen her leg was truly confused by this statement as she looked between the other to girls. "What?"

Raven eyebrows furrowed as she listened. "That makes sense. Do you remember anything else?" She asked curiously.

Jinx shook her head pulling on a tank top then a sweater. "No. Just that. And the word friend that keeps playing over and over again in my head. "She sighed. "Sorry I lost my temper."

Argent shifted feeling completely left out. "I've got to go on patrol. I'll catch you guys later okay? "

...

It was Roy's third time going out and he knew his leader wouldn't approve but he found that alcohol helped him sleep at night. He had called a cab knowing that after he was through he would be in no condition to drive. Garth felt the need to follow him. So he did showing up at the bar just after him. "Want some company?"

Roy sighed as he saw his friend. "I guess so..." He trailed off eating some pretzels.

Garth too a seat and ordered a beer. "Going to talk to me about it? "He asked watching his friends face.

Roy shook his head as he took a drink. "I want to text her but I know she won't want me too." he mumbled. "Not that I'd know what to say anyways."

Garth exhaled softly. "How do you know she doesn't want to hear from you?" He asked carefully.

"I doubt she'll ever want to talk to another male again."

Garth sighed. "You're her friend Roy, and one man's mistake doesn't mean she hates us all. "

Roy sighed. "Yeah I know." he took a large drink forcing his pretzels down. "I just feel guilty I mean I'm glad I found her, because god forbid... I just wish it would have been someone else that way I could be blindly pissed like Wally.

Garth nodded. "I can understand that. I imagine it's not an image that would just leave your mind." He finally got his own drink. "But I also know you like to know everything. And you'd see the way she's acting and have to know about what happened. Look how hurt Wally is that she's shut him out. "

Garth was right, always right. It was his heritage that made him so level headed. Roy pulled out his phone cautiously finding her contact. Finally he typed a single sentence to her.

Hey how are you feeling?

He figured the answer was shit but it didn't matter. He had finally faced his fears.

Jinx blushed a bit picking up her vibrating phone.

numb, you?

Garth looked to him. "Feel better already? "

"I've decided to stay for the weekend." She pointed over to her bag that was on the floor. She waved Argent off and spoke up again. "Can I bunk with you?" She moved back over to the bed as began finishing what she started.

Roy's phone buzz a moment later and he frowned at her message. Well at least she was being honest. He stared at his phone for a long time before eventually hitting send. "I just wish I could make it better for her."

That's a shame. I'm going to be honest I've missed texting you.

"I'd like that." She smiled for a brief moment talking to the Empath. "I want to feel like myself again." She looked down at her phone again. She sat in the edge of her bed. "What did you want to do sunshine?"

I've missed you too Red.

Garth sighed. "Time will help heal her, and people being there for her does make it better." He took a slow drink if beer. "She wouldn't want you to hurt either."

Raven smiled pulling on clean sheets for them. "I don't care I'm here for you. We could talk or watch a movie or just lay in bed." She stated pulling off her cloak. Under she wore a loose sweatshirt and shorts.

Roy smiled a tiny smile "you're a good person. Makes me wonder how dumb are you to be friends with Me." he chuckled and looked at his phone.

What are you doing right now?

"Lets watch a movie." She said watching her. Her hair was a wet mess still. "Can I cuddle you if we lay here and watch TV." she sprawled out on the now clean sheets again looking at her phone.

Raven came to see me.

"Sounds good. What movie were you thinking?" Raven asked crawling into the bed.

Garth chuckled. "You're a good person too, plus your entertaining to watch." he took another drink. "She text back? "

"I'm not that great." Roy smirked "yes she did. so... Have you found your courage yet man? You should text her." Pushing Garth's buttons. He typed back,

S
ounds like nice girl time, I'll let you be then.

"You pick, not horror. Please." She said with a knowing glace. "Now how are things with you?" She question as she replied.

Not going to tell me what your up to?

"Who? Are we talking about?" he said unsure if he was playing dumb or just confused based on context. His dark hair was in his equally dark eyes as he leaned back in his chair.

Raven picked a movie that was more of action thriller. She wasn't about to put on a romantic comedy. "Everything is fine you know my life is pretty boring." She answered grabbing the the pillows and puffing them up.

"oh come on Garth, Raven? We talked about this." Roy stated.

Honestly I've getting shit faced.

Jinx moved to cuddle into the crook of Raven's arm. Her head resting on the other girls chest.

Oh any special reason? Or just felt like partying?

"Yeah, and I've told you I don't think she has the slightest interest in me." He answered fidgeting slightly. He did have a thing for the pale skinned empath.

Raven choose to ignored the fact that Jinx was texting. Resting her head on her friends head.

"well you never know until you try." he stated

Helps me sleep.

Jinx was drawing small patters on Rae's thigh. She was half watching the movie she looked up at Raven. "He text me. . First time ...since."

Maybe I should try it.

Just remember to drink lots water and eat food as you drink it helps in the morning.

Garth sighed."just to shut you up. "He pulled out his phone and looked through finding the other titian's number.

Hey Raven.

He stared at the screen unsure what to say. So he just sent that.

Raven smiled looking down at her. "I'm glad he's a good friend to have." She replied. Raven felt her communicator go off she shifted a bit pulling it out. She looked down confused at the message.

Hello Garth.

Garth sighed before getting a idea. He looked to Roy curious what they were talking about.

So my best friend has a thing for yours. And I think they need to get together. Want to help me get them together this weekend?

Jinx smiled. "Not as good as you sunshine."she said softly.

I still have your jacket.

She wasn't sure what made her say that suddenly.

She read the message and turned her hand away from Jinx's eyes. She smiled and rubbed her hand on her arm. "I'm glad your best friend too."

What did you have in mind?

Roy smiled as his heart thudded against his chest.

You can keep it if you want.

Garth thought on it for a moment.

I'm open to suggestions but there is an art and music festival going on in a small town about twenty minutes from here.

He looked to Roy. "You okay man?"

Jinx smiled at her friend they were polar opposites but that's what made there relationship so great. Raven grounded Jinx, and Jinx dared Raven to dream. For a split second she had an old jinx thought. One of her sending him a comment about wearing his jacket. But she shook the thought away.

Only if you come make it smell like you again.

Sounds nice can we meet tomorrow?

Raven typed back.

Roy finished his drink. "Yeah I'm good man what did Rae say?"

You want see me?

He was surprised that she wanted to even talk to him.

Garth smirked. He looked to Roy. "That we're all meeting tomorrow to go do something fun. Whether or not you want to go."

I'd love that. I'll make sure to bring my redhead with me.

Jinx who'd been watching her friend for a while now, it was clear she was texting someone "Whatcha planning sunshine?" she looked at her phone.

Do you not want to see me?

See you then.

Raven text back she placed her communicator back on bed. She felt Jinxed sudden change of emotion and cuddled into her. "I love you Jinxie." She said softly. "We are going with Garth and Roy to a street festival."

Roy scowled at his friend. "Wow I'm glad I don't have plans otherwise I'd be mad at you. You gonna hold Ravens hand?" he raised his eyebrow and gave a sly grin.

Of course I want to see you! I just didn't think you'd want to see me or any guys for that matter. Sounds like I get to see you tomorrow. :)

Jinx felt herself tense up for a minute but she knew she needed to get out of the tower. And none of the three would let anything bad happen to her. "Love you too sunshine. "She thought on what to say before texting beck.

You excited?

Garth smirked. "Even if you did, you'd drop them to see her. " He face faltered before answering. "And we'll see." He finished his own drink. Before texting.

Meet you there or pick you up?

We will meet there.

"You don't know that." He smirked. "I could help you out if you wanted."

I'm excited to see you. Hey so do you know if Rae is really crushing on someone?

"You going to hold Jinx's hand?" He countered.

See you tomorrow lovely ladies.

Jinx respond.

Haven't asked in a while I'll see what I can find out.

She put her phone down and kissed her friends cheek. "Rae-Rae wanna have some girl talk?"

"If the opportunity presents itself." He Stated calmly. He texted back that he was thankful for that.

Raven raised an eyebrow before sinking to her friends bed. "okay what about?"

Garth smiled. "I thought you were all about making it happen?" he ordered another beer. "What do I wear?" He sighed. "God some times I act like a woman."

Jinx smiled her pushing leg over her friends. "Everything. Like you know who I like. . What about you? Got your eyes on anyone?"

Roy laughed as he felt the sudden buzz inebriating him. "I'll help you, good God you are a child. Since the attack I've been doubted a lot of things and I don't want to scare her."

"Do you still want to try and be with her? And ready to go home Roy?" he questioned paying the bill.

Roy downed his drink and teeter off the bar stool. "I still like her but being with her is much different because my idea of being with her is different than your being with someone."

"What do you want from her?" He stabilized his friend. He shook his head. "Want a ride?"

Roy nodded "if your able. What do you think Garth ?" He of all people should know his reputation.

Garth nodded as he grabbed his keys. "I think you put on a good show but if that's what you wanted from her you would have lost interest a long time ago. And you would have went all the way with her that night she was in your lap."

Roy scoffed "I wanted to that night but she seemed unsure I wasn't going to force anything."

Garth raised a brow. "Jinx unsure of something like that? Likely story."

"Truth." Roy smirked falling into the car. Garth drove his friend home and got him into bed safely

...

Raven once again raised her eyebrows, "in case you forgot all my roommates are in a relationship so "my eyes" aren't on anyone." She looked at her friend a thin smile on her mouth. "I get more action from you then anyone. Besides its not good for me to show such emotion."

"Just because they are with some body doesn't mean you can't look. And there are other people in the world my dear." She cuddled in deeper. "And I can't help it your so irresistible I can't keep my hands to myself." She giggled again.

Raven simply smiled. She was quite use to her friends touchy feely and quite frankly was glad she was being so snugly. "Robin." She finally murmured her eyes locked on the TV. "But before you freak out I know from being in his head we would never work out. He needs constant reassurance to boost his ever growing ego. So its better if I just keep him as eye candy."

"That's not who I expected." She said as she looked up at her. "I expected green boy. . Maybe fishstick." she replied with a yawn. "Ever accidentally seen him naked? "

Raven blushed at the mention of Beast Boy and Garth. Then her pale skin darkened even more as her heart hammered. Being in tower full of boys it was bound to happen. "Beast Boy is such an infant I can't stand his maturity level plus he only dates one type and I'm not it." Bringing the attention back to her first statement. "Garth his very handsome but I'm sure he's with someone he could get any girl he wanted."

"And if Fishboy wanted you? As for Garfield I think he's trying to just... I don't know figure life out." her long fingers were playing with her hair.

"You give him a lot of credit... And I guess I could entertain the idea of Garth... What is with you and red heads?"

"They are sexy as fuck." She giggled cuddling in more. "You to would be sexy too."

"I would be?" Raven asked

"No you already are. But. The two of you would be good together. Even if just for fun. You know."

Raven didn't say anything as she cuddled into the girl. Her thoughts wandering as she thought about how tomorrow would go.

~~~

The next day Raven walked in, showered and was in a blue sun dress. "Jinx you ready?" She called moving into her friends room.

Jinx was sitting in her floor in just get bra and panties "I can't figure out what to wear." she sighed, it was almost 100 degrees outside there was no doubt her jeans and long sleeve shirt would work today. Raven moved over to her closet and found a purple spaghetti strap dress. "This is cute." She answered. "or jeans and this cami would work."

Jinx looked at the dress with a small sigh. She pulled it on. "Can you see my scars?" She looked at herself nervously. "I haven't warn a dress .. "

Raven looked at her legs. "No not at all. If your not comfortable just go with the jeans, Hon."

Roy had his Ray-Bans on as he sat in Garth's car he hoped he get his car soon he was really starting to miss it. He tapped his finger as Garth walked outside. "You look awesome come on!" He called through the window. It was hot and he had slathered on his sunscreen and covered it cologne he didn't want smell gross. Sometimes he cursed living in one of sunniest states in america.

Jinx spook her head. "I don't want to let him win. ." she pulled on a pair of tiny shorts she had worn a dozen times under her dress. She took her friends hand with a smile. Grabbing Roy's keys. "Should you drive my car? I am sure Roy wants her back."

Garth sighted. "I feel silly." he adjusted the dark pants as he climbed into the car. His hair lose in his face. He drove to the street fair. "I Forget you have no soul "he joked.

Raven nodded, "sounds good I'll follow you." Raven stated moving to the garage.

Roy smacked him "not funny fishboy. You bring you water? Don't want dry out in front Raven."

Jinx nodded and drove to the small town parking away from everyone else. She knew how important the car was to him. She had kept her spotless and washed. She stepped out of the car slowly she took a deep breath looking for Raven.

Garth picked up a water bottle and nodded. "I've got myself covered thanks though." He smirked driving to the small town with its main drag blocked off. There was music, art and specialty booths set up everywhere.

Raven shifted the car in park, and turned it off with a crank of her wrist. Her violet eyes watched as Jinx made a break from Roy's car over to hers. Raven got out and tossed her the keys. "God it's hot." She mumbled looking around and shielding her eyes from the blinding light. She grabbed her friends forearm guiding her along the sidewalk. It was crowded and Raven hoped that Jinx would be okay if there was a large crowds.

Once they found a parking spot they began their search for the ladies. Roy had a rush of excitement as he spotted two girls walking down the sidewalk, plum and fuchsia hair told him the obvious. He smacked Garth's chest before pointing to them. They began jogging to meet up with them. As they approached Roy cat called them. "Damn, ladies you got just a enough shake with them fries?" He joked. Raven turned and rolled her eyes.

"Hello Roy." She greeted in a deep monotone. "Hey Garth."

"It feels good. Reminds me of home." The normally adventurous girl wouldn't go more then a few feet from her friend. She'd pulled her hair up, an braid moving along the side and pulled into the bun. She had her arm looped with Raven's as her eyes danced. She could smell the cinnamon roasted nuts and was fighting with herself on if they were worth braving the crowd.

Then she saw Roy and her traditional smile grew on her lips. She cautiously left Raven's side. She walked up to Roy, handing him his keys. Her hand brushing against his longer than necessary. "Thanks again."

Her hand sparked under his skin igniting a rushing spark straight to his brain. He gripped his keys his face flushing as he nodded. "She good to you then? You must have gotten your car back?"

"They brought mine back the day before yesterday." She looked up at him. "And she's got a lot of get up and go I can see why you love her so much." she said with a smile.

Roy gave her his classic smile. "Well I'm glad I was able to help. I do love that car." It was taking all his control being this close not to wrap her in a hug.

Garth smile and politely nodded to Raven, his water bottle held loosely in his left hand. "You look lovely today Raven." he turned to say something to Jinx but didn't want to interrupt the moment.

Raven felt the rush of emotion hit her making her face red. "Thank you."

Garth watched her face grow pink. "Care to go to the glass blowing tent with me?" Raven looked at Jinx before nodding. " Jinx, Roy, let's go to the glass blowing tent." She knew she couldn't stray to far from her friend. Roy offered the crook of his elbow to her thinking that she could hold on to him and not have it be suffocating.

Jinx nodded slowly wrapping her arm around his, her long elegant fingers resting on his skin. "Can we find some of those damn nuts on the way. They smell so good."

"Of course." Roy answered looking around he knew the cart had to be somewhere. He scanned the area before he saw it with at least five people waiting in line. "there." he exclaimed leaning slightly into her and pointing "do you want to go with me or with them?" He asked.

Garth smiled to her as he walked with her towards the glass blowing section. "It's good to see them smile." Raven smiled as he held the flap open for her. " Oh they are beautiful." She murmured. Her eyes looking at dark blue one.

Jinx looked at Raven then to Roy chewing her bottom lip. "With you. As long as you don't let go." she moved closer to him. Roy nodded and shifted grabbing her hand. He moved through the crowd pulling her close to him. "Sorry ignored the smell of my sunscreen you know ginger and all." He got in line her hip nearly touching his.

Garth smiled as he saw something in the same color, he picked up the small pendant with the same blue in the middle as a hand blow flower. "I think this one would like nice on you. "

Raven blushed and took the piece and held it up to her eyes. "Does it distract from my eyes?"

Jinx laced her fingers with his as she giggled. "I don't mind the smell of it. I'm wearing my own, mines SPF like 100 not even kidding."she playfully bumped into him.

Garth smiled as he shook his head. "Nothing could take away from them. If you like it may I get it for you?"

"You mean your Indian Heritage doesn't keep you from burnin?" He smiled. The line moved pretty fast and it wasn't long until they got their candy nuts. Roy popped a few in his mouth and then offered her the bag. Never letting her hand go.

Raven gave him an almost smile and held it up to his eyes. "It matches your eyes perfectly." She mused turning over in her hand. "If you want to I will accept it as a gift."

Jinx looked up at him, realizing she liked that he made her feel delicate and protected. "Soulless witch remember?" She half joked, it was still a sore spot with her. Her mom had abandoned her at birth thinking she was a witch. She popped a few in her mouth. "Mmm still warm."

Garth nodded buying her both the pendant and a chain for it. He moved lifting her hair to place it around her neck. She touched it gently looking up at him "how does it look?"

"Hey I'm ginger I have no soul either. So we can be soulless together." He gently rubbed his thumb across her back of her hand. "where to next Clover?" He asked putting more nuts into his mouth. He used the nickname that he had given her from the drunken night it was all about luck with her.

"I'm not sure. .. we could go look at the guitar stand?" she felt the same spark building in her that she had the drunken night. She stole a nut out of his hand popping it in her mouth.

"You look stunning as always. "He smiled and offered her his hand. "Looks like they ditched us."

Roy looked around noticing that the guitar stand was farther away. He loved the feeling of her next to him. Like he was her only protection. "I love your dress." he stated moving around the people. His hand brush along the hem of her skirt. Jinx tried to not panic at that reminding herself he already knew about the scar. "Rae picked it out. .."she looked back at the tent her empty hand texting Rae. "I am going to look at the painted instruments. You should meet us there. "

Raven was surprised to see her friend had gone so willingly with Roy she hoped that she would be okay. Her conversation from last night played in her mind as Garth offered her his hand. She hesitantly took it and let him guide her. Garth smiled softly at her. "What would you like to see? "He was a gentleman and moved her out of the way of a large man who wasn't paying attention.

Raven felt her phone beep and looked down. "let's go to painted instruments the other two are there." Raven talked over the large crowd.

"She calling you to her?" He walked carefully through the crowd keeping her safe and close. "I didn't think she'd like to be that far away from you. Not that I blame her." Raven nodded, "she still is struggling she wanted wear a sweat shirt and jeans... I had to talk her out of it. I hope she can find someone to heal her."

Garth nodded. "I think in some way they need each other. He's been drinking himself silly just to sleep. I've been worried about them both. How's Wally doing?"

Raven bit her lip seeing the instrument tent ahead. "I think he's hurt he doesn't understand why he can't help her." His hand felt weird in hers. it was nice pleasant feeling. Just strange.

Roy spotted a red electric guitar and gawked at it. "Wow what I would have gave to have something like this when I was 13."

"Why then and not know?" She asked as she's ran her fingers over a large harp.

Roy glanced back at her. "I never learned to play but I wanted to be Billie Joe Armstrong when I was young." He mused running his fingers over the strings they reminded him of his bow a tiny bit thinner.

Jinx nodded. "So why not learn now? "

Roy looked and her and shrugged. "it all my spare time?" he joked.

"I don't know that any of us can help her. She needs to be given time. But this is a good start." he looked at her again with a smile. "Thanks for coming. "

It was then that the man selling the guitar touched her shoulder. She instantly shrank back. She accidentally shocked Roy before curling up in a small ball. Her knees when to her chest, and she shook lightly. Her hands were soft a pink glow.

The vendor blinked. "I'm so sorry miss. I was just going to tell you about the guitar. ." he looked confused.

"Thank you for giving us a reason to come out." She stepped into the tent in time to see Jinx magic spark across her fingers as she crumbled to the floor. "Shit." Raven breathed as she hurried to her.

Roy bit back a slew of curses as he looked down at his hand. The back of his hand was charred where the pads of her fingers once were. He shakily turned it to see a dark red and purple mark on the palm. It looked like the veins in his hands were broken underneath his skin as it swelled and trailed in small patterns down his wrist. "Raven get her out of here." He snapped as Raven knelt down by her. She nodded once and then enveloped them in black energy.

Raven teleported them to the back of Jinx car where she let the girl sit against the door. She didn't dare touch her knowing it could be disastrous. "Jinxie." She cooed softly. "you're okay you're are safe." Jinx was too far gone in her own head. The inner turmoil and self hate swirling in her head. This wasn't her, and it made her angry. She was strong smart and confident. And he'd turned her into a coward.

She felt the tears start falling down her cheeks leaving burning trails down her skin as it connected with the electricity building in it. She was sure by now Roy would be sick of her. Now she had gone so far as to hurt him. Her finger nails were digging into the palms of her hands the pain giving her some sort of release as she was finally able to start hearing Raven's words.

Garth walked over to him before pulling him outside the tent and pouring some cold water over his hands. "I'm sure she didn't mean to hurt you. We should ask Raven to heal it before we leave. " he felt guilty for pushing the girl so far. The whole thing happened so quick Roy didn't even remember being pulled out of the tent. He walked with Garth in a steady pace his hand pulsing along with each step. He was glad the girls had parked right next together. He walked over to Jinx's car and opened the back door.

"Are you okay Jinx?" Roy asked as he looked to raven "help me?" he asked softer.

Jinx was still curled up, she was starting to calm down. She choked out "I'm so sorry I didn't mean to." She wanted to scream and fight, but she had no idea what to fight. Her fingers twitched as they stopped glowing. She looked up at her friends embarrassed of her behavior.

Garth was leaning against Roy's car. He figured he's just crowd the small car. "His hand could use a quick heal too."

Roy took a chance using his non-burned hand he brushed her cheek with his thumb. "Don't be upset." he whispered as if she was the only one there. "I'll call you tonight." Raven quickly healed his hand and as he left he prayed she wouldn't freak out as he pecked her. "bye. Thanks Rave."

Jinx waited for him to leave before smacking her head on the cat door. "What the hell is wrong with me? "

Garth shook his head as he drove to the tower. He texted Roy.

We going out tonight?

I'll meet you at Harvey's.

Raven grabbed her hand moving healing the nail prints in her hands. "It's okay you lost control it's not a big deal. Roy doesn't hate you." Reminded herself to text Garth a thank you text.

"But he should. Look at me I'm just a mess." She sighed. "I want my life back, it's like in on the outside watching it."

Raven brushed her tears off her face. "You're amazing how can anyone hate you?"

Jinx shook her head. "I was amazing now I'm damaged." She climbed through the center of her car starting it. "Back to my place?"

Raven nodded "You want me to drive?"

Jinx shook her head. "I don't mind driving." She carefully got them home.

Garth changed and then went to the pub, once there he looked to Roy. "What happened?"

"The booth owner touched her shoulder and she melted. I've never seen anything like it." Roy mumbled "I was holding her hand and her powers reacted."

Garth shook his head. "I can't imagine, it hurts to see her like this." He ran a hand through his hair.