Disclaimer: We own neither the Teen Titans nor the songs used within this fic. We will cite who actually is responsible for the music under songs used which will be directly below the disclaimer. Btw.. the song Colors by Crossfade was referenced in our first chapter and we didn't let you all know the specific song so yea..now you know…
Authors' Note: Sorry for the looong wait, we know will have to do a lot to make it up to our readers we'll just hope that this fic over all will be just as good if not better than its predecessor. Thanks and we hope you'll stick with us!! BgR & now PNM
Battle of the Bands
Season 2
Black Night
Starless
Chapter 2
State of Shock
Madame Rouge stood in front of her Senior French 5 class "Well Children your graduation day is fast approaching…" she was saying as the class effortlessly tuned her out, Kori Anders included. She sighed thinking back on the past for probably the billionth time this year. She couldn't stop thinking about him no matter how hard she tried; she'd just never be able to forgive herself for walking out on him that night. It hadn't been that she didn't love him, quite the opposite she had. She had loved him she just hadn't wanted to be pushed around why couldn't he see that? Again the girl sighed, as she stared at the half written tear stained page, she'd been working on these lyrics for many a day since she'd realized her awful mistake.
"Miss Kori Anders is that paper you're staring at so intently something you would like to share with the entire class?" Madame Rouge interrupted the girl's concentration and Kori blushed muttering low. "No"
"Could you repeat that Miss Anders?"
"No" Kori told her a bit louder while her friend and band mate Karen Beecher gave Kor a sympathetic look.
"Well then Miss Anders I suggest you put it away and start paying attention you haven't graduated yet."
"Oui Madame Rouge" Kori said her head bent shamefully as she put away the piece of paper she'd been mauling over.
When the bell rang, Kori and Karen raced off to their lockers as quickly as possible. Both girls, even Kori in her depressed state couldn't help but be excited. The third member of their band, Raven Roth, was transferring to Jump City High courtesy of a letter written to Kori's mother from Raven's mother. Apparently Arella had wanted her daughter to stay with the Anders for reasons that Kori's mother hadn't really explained, not that it mattered so much to Kori. She was just excited to have her friend be not only going to school with her again, but staying with her as well and it just so happened that today was the day she came in to town. The girls had plans to meet her at the Greyhound Station downtown. With Karen situating herself behind the wheel, Kori slid into the passenger seat and off they were.
"Hey girl, what were you writing in French?" Karen questioned, her eyes never leaving the road as she darted over a lane to hop onto the highway to get to the station quickly.
"A new song," Kori told her friend. Her fingers sliding through her binder feeling the messy paper.
"Want to dig a little deeper there hun?" Karen pressed, her head turning slightly to look at the redhead. Kori had that look. The one that had been on her face for a while now and Karen was worried she'd never seen her friend so distraught.
"I'll show it to you when it's done. I haven't started on the score yet."
"Well, you better get a move on girl." Karen didn't have to say anymore, Kori knew where it was headed and it was evident as one of Black Night's songs came on, but just as Richard's voice started, Karen changed the dial. "Sorry, you okay hunny?" Karen added with concern.
"I'll be fine." Kori softly spoke, her head starting to lean against the glass. Her eyes lifted as the sights of downtown Jump City came into focus.
Karen made a face, already knowing otherwise but not wanting to press her friend further she let it go. As she came up on the ramp, they got off on their exit the long trip coming to an end for now.
Karen and Kori ran from the car into the station and up to the baggage claim to see what gate their friend was coming in through. But before they made it there an announcement blared. "Bus 0813 coming from Gotham will be entering through gate 16."
Kori and Karen both smiled at one another. "That's her." Kori declared as both of them darted over to the door. Outside they stood waiting full of anticipation as the bus at last pulled in and the people piled out.
On the other side of the bus, a speeding Volvo could be seen screeching to a halt along side the back of the bus. When the engine cut-off, out stepped none other than the well-dressed head of Wayne Corporation, Bruce Wayne, himself and Richard Grayson, much to Kori's chagrin didn't look too bad himself.
"What's he doing here?" Wondered the girl aloud to herself, Karen not knowing what to say didn't say anything. She just kept her eyes peeled for Raven.
"Look! There she is!" Pointed Karen excitedly, towing Kori along to greet her.
As the girls exchanged hugs and Karen and Raven more so than Kori chattered on about Raven's terrible bus ride, Kori couldn't help but notice an attractive auburn haired girl walk past the three of them and over to the Wayne Party. She watched as the scene played out before her. The auburn haired girl hugged Richard and smiled looking quite comfortable in his arms.
Kori looked on at the pair, her green eyes squinted incredulously. "Who's that?" She queried, not really expecting an answer. Her voice carried a hint of jealousy. (A/N: hint being an understatement)
Raven looked over to Kori and then followed her gaze to see who the redhead could be talking about. "Oh, that's just Barbara Gordon." The violet haired girl informed her. . .
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