Hey you guys! Miki here! I think I've gotten the ball rolling with this story, and I think you guys will enjoy it. :)
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Chapter Two: The New Teen Titans
The Teen Titans met one last time at the Tower's entrance, and in front of them stood seven young, promising teens readying themselves to be officially initiated. There was Más y Menos, Argent, Jericho, Gnarrk and Kole, and the new leader of the Titans, Wonder Girl.
There was a slight melancholy feeling in the air, but at the moment it was over shadowed by how proud the five senior Titans were of their new members.
Robin approached them, standing in front of Wonder Girl in particular.
"Alright you guys. The time has come that I officially make you Jump City's new Teen Titans. My teammates and I have had a lot of memories here at this tower." Robin turned for a moment to smile at Starfire who stifled her tears for a moment to smile back. "We expect that you will too. Trust in each other, remember to have integrity, never shy away from the fight, and remember that when there's trouble Jump City will always know who to call. We're all depending on you. So then, are you all ready?"
The teens beamed as they all unified saying, "Yes, sir!"
Robin grinned and raised his right hand earning the same action from not only the new team, but his old teammates as well.
He took a deep breath.
"Repeat after me; I swear to uphold justice for the people of this city."
"I swear to uphold justice for the people of this city."
"I will guide myself and my teammates with honesty, valor, loyalty, strength, and relentlessness in all my duties."
"I will guide myself and my teammates with honesty, valor, loyalty, strength, and relentlessness in all my duties."
"And no matter what obstacle we may face,"
"And no matter what obstacle we may face,"
"I will always be able to count on my teammates, just as they can count on me."
The teens smiled and looked at one another as they repeated the line, "I will always be able to count on my teammates, just as they can count on me."
"I am always, and forever, a Teen Titan."
Robin's friends couldn't help but smile a little, especially Raven.
"I am always, and forever, a Teen Titan." Raven whispered along as the teens repeated it back.
Robin then handed each of the teens a new Titan's communicator, stepped back and smiled. "Congratulations you guys, you're now Jump City's new Teen Titans."
The new team began to cheer and hug each other while the old team approached them to congratulate them.
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Raven sighed as she watched the new team chatter happily amongst themselves. She was happy for them, but at the same time she knew that it was over. The old days that her friends use to share with her were no longer. It was time to move on.
She felt a hand pat her back, and turned to see Cyborg smiling down at her.
"You gonna be okay, Rae?"
She gave a weak smile. "Yea, of course I am. Are you?"
Cyborg set his hand on her shoulder for comfort. "Well, I'll miss you guys that's for sure, but I don't think it'll be very hard to reach any of you… And you know, Raven, if you need us, if you need me, we'll always be there for you in an instant."
Raven didn't always feel inclined to do this, but she needed a hug right now. She turned to the metal man, and wrapped her arms around his chest.
"Thank you, Cyborg."
Cyborg was surprised at first, but after a small chuckle gave her a hug back.
"I hope you're not trying to steal my man." Raven heard a voice say which made her quickly let go of Cyborg. Bumble Bee stood in front of the two of them with a mock look of disapproval.
"Bee, come on. You know you're the only girl for me." Cyborg said with a charming tone.
Bee smiled as she approached the two, and set her hand on Raven's shoulder. "Hey, why don't you join us for dinner tomorrow? Around seven at the Paper Crane maybe? I ask because this is possibly the last time that we're gonna see you for a while."
Raven smiled, and was about to speak before Beast Boy, who overheard Bee's last remark, forced himself into the conversation. "We'd love to!"
Raven raised an unamused eyebrow at the shapeshifter. "We?"
"Yea! We can go together!" Beast Boy exclaimed excitedly.
Raven shook her head, and rolled her eyes before turning back to Bee and Cyborg. "Well I would love to join you guys, so I'll see you then."
She turned to walk away, but Beast Boy quickly called out to get her attention.
"W-wait, Raven!"
She sighed quietly, and turned. "What is it, Beast Boy?"
The shapeshifter stumbled to find the right words in order to keep Raven's attention. "I- uhh… Well… Are you sure you don't want to go together? I'm sure you wouldn't want to go alone-"
"Beast Boy," she interrupted, "we technically aren't going alone since Bee and Cyborg will be there. Also who says I wouldn't want to go alone? I'd rather do that than encourage the idea that we would be going on a double date since we're not dating. So please don't delve on this anymore."
Along with the emphasis in her words Raven also seemed to glare daggers at Beast Boy; she was going to make sure that he understood her completely this time. However, in her want to put Beast Boy down she had completely forgotten that he wasn't the only one there. She could see the uncomfortable looks on Bee and Cyborg's faces. She was mortified.
"I… I'm sorry… I'll see you guys later…" Raven quickly took her leave as she slipped her hood over her head.
'Why can't Beast Boy just leave me be about this?' She thought to herself as she quickened her pace and stifled tears. She did like Beast Boy, but only as a friend. There were once greater feeling for him, but he had made it clear long ago that all they were ever going to be was just friends. She understood that flirting and acting tough was just part of his personality, and she could accept that. It was recently that he decided to pay her more attention, and in doing so his flirtatious attitude to her increased. She would have been lying to herself is she didn't admit that she wanted to give in and be with him at certain times, but after everything that happened she wasn't willing to start torturing herself on what could be when there was a great chance it wouldn't work out.
Besides he had made it clear so many times that it wasn't her that he wanted; it was Terra.
Beast Boy's ears drooped a little as his heart became torn between confusion, anger, and sorrow.
"Beast Boy,"
The imp turned to see Cyborg motion for him to follow.
"We need to talk, buddy."
Alright, that's the second chapter for you! I hope you enjoyed it. Again reviews are welcome. If you want more then just let me know!
Thanks again you guys!
- Miki