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As we neared the jewelry store that was being robbed, I slowed down and chanted my mantra. My emotions were completely and totally out of control. I sighed and followed the team through the newly broke glass. Somewhere in the back of my mind I questioned the broken glass. Red X had never before purposefully tripped the alarm. I felt my uneasiness worsen as I floated silently above the floor. I looked around, searching for any sign of stolen goods or broken glass. Seeing nothing I voiced my opinions.
"Something is off," I stated simply coming to a halt. Robin turned, along with the rest of the team, and rose one eyebrow. "Nothing has been stolen." Before the team had a chance to say anything a voice chuckled from the shadows.
"Nothing…yet." X stepped out barely, letting the sunrise shadow some of his body. He looked almost like a dark…god standing there with his newly acquired muscles rippling under the skin tight suit. I felt my palms grow sweaty and internally cursed myself. 'You're already fucking your leader. Get a grip on yourself!' Robin grew tense and took out his staff.
"Titans go!" With that said, Robin lurched at X. X sidestepped the attack and went straight for Starfire. Her hands began glowing and she stood in a defensive stance. However, Red X jumped over her and ran for the stairs. Star blinked a few times before turning to chase him. She was met with a kick in the gut, sending her flying to the floor.
"Nighty night titans," he whispered under his breath, throwing what was obviously a smoke bomb into the room. Before it hit I teleported to the roof, knowing the stairs he took led only up. Sure enough, he busted through the door not even heavy breathing. When no one followed behind him, I came to the conclusion that the bomb must've caught the others in its grasp. We stared at each other for a few minutes before he took a step closer.
"I hoped you would get away," he said crossing his arms over his chest. I felt my nerves grow wary again. I held my ground not wanting him to see it.
"What are you really here for X?" I was proud of myself, keeping my voice level. He chuckled darkly.
"Would you believe me if I told you I needed your help?" I tilted my head lightly narrowing my eyes.
"My help? You, a thief, are asking for help from me, a hero," I asked indecorously. He laughed lightly, his voice modulator making it evil, chilling me to the bone. "I don't see what is so funny, Red X." He stepped closer and I could feel his lips curl into a smirk. I took a step back and felt his smile growing. Growling at myself, I stopped and sighed. "What do you need? What could you possibly need my help for?" He stayed quiet for a few minutes, long enough for me to turn my eyes up to the clear sky. It was a beautiful morning. The sky was a shade of pink and yellow. The sky was a light blue and the breeze was subtle, just enough to stir my hair.
"You must have noticed my absence for the past few months." He waited to see my nod before continuing. "I was attacked… I had been on a job. I can't go into detail now, your friends will wake soon, but whatever attacked me… it did something to me." He began wringing his hands nervously. Though he was trying to guard his emotions I could sense anger, uncertainty and…fear.
"X…?" I stepped closer feeling this pull to him. I frowned as suddenly I sensed a darkness in his aura. What the… "Tell me…" He looked up into my eyes.
"I am a vampire." He said doubt ringing in my ears. My eyes widen and I stared at him studying. Vampires were, of course, real. Much like demons, they are on the darker side of reality. Many do not live in on earth or even in the dimension. I reached out, tentatively testing his aura and felt him flinch at my intrusion. I ignored his reaction and dug deeper. Sure enough, it was there. There was the signature of whoever had changed him. I gasped suddenly as the mark struck home with me, as if I should have known where it was from. I rushed back into my body my eyes wide and lightly panting my breath.
"What? What did you see?" He stepped closer and put his hands on my shoulders. I stepped back out of his grasp with a hiss.
"Do NOT touch me," I growled eyes flashing. Seeming unfazed, he motioned as if I should answer him. "I think… when a vampire is made, a mark is left in the aura. It is like a signature that tells other creatures what you were. I am not sure but I believe that specific mark is in one of my books back home. I am almost positive of it." I crossed my arms knowing that the team will wake up.
"So will you help me?" I pointedly looked to him.
"What do you even need my help for ex?" He sighed and crossed his arms matching my stance.
"I am not used to this Raven. Even now… there are a few complications. Please, Sunshine," he whispered stepping closer and I could feel his heart thrumming in his chest and his sincerity. "Please," he repeated desperately. I closed my eyes. 'Say no Raven. You have enough on your plate. Don't do it…' I opened my eyes to see him, the great and cocky thief, on his knees clutching his stomach. Before I had a chance to question, I felt the teammates begin their descent up the stairs.
"Shit," I mumbled and grabbed him teleporting him to my room. "Stay here." I gave him a pointed look before going back to the rooftop. I got there just in time to fake being passed out. As soon as they hurdled through the door and I heard my name being screamed. I faked a groan and slowly sat up as if I had a headache. Robin was kneeled by my side, his emotions crazy with worry. I saw his brow stiffen as he refrained from reaching out to touch me. I felt my heart clenched and turned away to see the worried eyes of my brother. I smiled slightly and took his offering hand.
"You okay, girl," he asked as I dusted off my cloak. I nodded and felt Robin touch my shoulder.
"What happened, Raven," he asked, his voice almost as emotionless as mine. I closed my eyes keeping my back to him.
"I chased him up to the roof after escaping the gas mask. We wrestled for a while until he pushed me down. After that I guess he got away. I'm sorry," I whispered trying to sound regretful though I was really guilty. Cyborg patted me on the back as if to say it was okay. "So what did he take?" Robin rubbed the back of his head.
"He took nothing. I am not sure why he showed up tonight, after almost 3 months, to steal nothing. Perhaps he was just warning us he was back." Everyone nodded in agreement. They turned to go give their statement to the police but I reached out a hand to stop Cy.
"Do you think I could go on back? I'm not feeling too good," I asked not entirely lying. I felt sick to my stomach about leaving X alone in my room. He smiled and nodded gently kissing head. I smiled a little and disappeared landing in the middle of my room. I looked around as the hair on the back of my neck began rising.
"I missed you," I heard a dark voice from behind me. I froze as I realized it wasn't the modulator I heard but his real voice. His voice was like liquid chocolate. It was deep and dark and so… sultry. I turned slowly to face him and I felt my heart skip a beat. He had his masked pulled up to reveal his nose and mouth and I couldn't help but gasp. Even in the darkness of the room I noticed his beautiful, flawless tan skin. His lips looked almost too full for a man, too alluring. Was it his looks or his vampire qualities that drew me to him? Before I could think, he had me pressed against the wall. Shocked, a book exploded from the shelf. In the back of my mind I secretly hoped it was nothing special. "tsk, tsk tsk Sunshine," he whispered leaning his face into the crook of my neck. I felt my muscles tense. "You should learn to control yourself… then again… I'm not doing such a good job of that now am I?" I felt a shiver run down my spine as his breath washed over my skin. I felt as if I had fallen under a spell and was drugged. I felt him drag his lips up the length of my neck and couldn't help the thoughts that traveled to this morning. When Robin kissed my body it was always rough. Robin and I rarely did anything slow. But red x…. it was silk brushing over my skin. He dragged his lips slowly down my neck, stopping to nip everyone once in a while. I felt his new fangs graze across my skin, pulling the neck of my leotard down. I arched into him immediately about to give him every ounce of my blood if he just didn't stop… Suddenly he froze and in the blink of an eye, he was stepped away. At the absence of his body I slid down the wall suddenly gasping. I felt flushed with fever as I looked up to see the tense male in front of me.
"I am sorry," he said his mask pulled over his mouth. I shook a little standing up and hugging myself. "I haven't drunk yet… I tried… I… a woman... I can't consume human blood. The smell of it is repulsive and the taste is like drinking dog shit." He laughed lightly and looked to the floor. "Yesterday I had been out in town when… I walked past the pizza place and I smelt something so mouthwatering. I traced it with my senses and it was you, Raven." He looked to me and I was glad I had somehow calm down. "You smelt like rain… rain and chocolate, if that's believable." I felt the urge to blush and looked down.
"So what made you stop," I asked without thinking. He tensed again.
"You've been marked by someone already." He stepped closer and I felt my heart speed up. He gently tugged down the neck of my leotard and poked. "You have a hickie." I sighed and pulled away from him to try and think straight. "I didn't know you were seeing anyone…" I sat down on the edge of my bed, surprisingly comfortable with him in the room.
"I'm not," I whispered under my breath. I felt Red's shock and he stepped to kneel in front of me.
"I wouldn't take you for that type Sunshine," he said tilting his head. I growled and him and turned my face away.
"You don't know me." I stated flatly and crossed my arms.
"That may be true, but I do know you are one of the strongest people I know…" I said nothing and I felt him touch my chin, turning me to face him. I looked up at him, my heart beating in my ears. He studied me and lifted his mask back up to his nose. "So you do not wish for his mark?" I looked down biting my lip, trying to keep my powers stable.
"I… I love him. I am powerless to him… but no I do not want it." I looked back up hearing Red X growl.
"Doesn't Robin know that he can't have everything?" I flinched hearing his name and went to move back. "Wait princess. I am about to give you what you wish for." I frowned curiously and went to back away. He grabbed my arms and I heard a pillow blow up as I realized what he was going to do. He pulled my body flush to his and pressed his lips to mine. Even with the refrain on my arms, he touched his lips to mine gently. I felt his lips trying to caress mine into acceptance. A few seconds later, I relented to his touch. I found myself kissing him back urgently almost desperately. It was nothing like kissing Robin. Robin was a boy but X… I moaned lightly. Sensing me caving in, he ran his hands up my arms and into my hair pressing closer. I gasped and pulled back for a breath. He lightly pulled my hair and tilted my head back. I felt him trace his lips down my neck in sensual kisses.
"I'm about to erase his mark from you with one of my own," he growled before sinking his teeth into my neck. I gasped, my eyes shooting wide open as an unimaginable amount of empathy rushed through me. I felt his lust begin to fuel my own arousal. I felt his hunger and parched throat as my blood began to sooth him. Physically, I knew I was unintentionally grinding my hips into his but I couldn't control my body. His heart beat began to match my own erratic one. I felt his hand trace down my curves slowly, his lips now sucking my neck harder. I felt my body began to weaken. Before his hand touched my breast he moved it to lean up on it. He ran his tongue over my neck, effectively closing the wound. I looked up to him and felt my breath quicken. He grinned and leaned to lightly kiss my lips. "I guess this means you will help me?" I glared at him but nodded quietly, not having the strength to fight him. Even if I did, I wouldn't. Something was strange. He could stomach my blood but not human's? Definitely strange. I felt my eyes begin to close and wiggled lightly, trying to get him off. X laughed and rolled off of me, pulling my chest into his. He began caressing my hair and I sighed happily. Before I drifted off I couldn't help but think of how wrong it was. 'So you're fucking your leader and letting a villain drink your blood? Smart move Raven.' I sighed before drifting off into a sleep filled with dreams of an ex-boyfriend and a new sexy viral god.
God that was terrible…..Review people