Chapter 2: Getting ready for the night.
Disclaimer: Do not own the Teen Titans. Nor do I own 2NE1 with their amazing songs!
A/N: Hm, I lied about not updating fast. But let's just keep it that way, I don't keep promises that much.
5 good reviews, I guess I could survive. From the word 'tsundere', it is a Japanese character development process that describes a person who is initially cold and even hostile towards another person before gradually showing their warm side overtime. 'Tsun-tsun' means that to turn away in disgust, and 'Dere-dere' meaning to become 'lovely-dovey'. (Copied from Wiki.) But since Raven does not do the 'lovely-dovey' thing, maybe she could … do 'Tsun-tsun'. Would be cute.
"I bet you guys would be so cool, rocking that stage! I can't even wait for the end of the year even though this is like, just the beginning! Korea would be so cool and awesome!" Beast Boy said to Kole who was sitting beside him.
Kole giggled, "Although I wished Gnarrk was here, I mean, I can only turn into crystal, what else can I really do?"
"I could take Gnarrk's place for the time being, it's really cool to have you around Kole." Cyborg said, still concentrating on the road.
"I'm just glad that I could help in this mission," Kole smiled and she hummed the tune that has been playing in the T-Car.
"First up, I would be digging into those pretty ladies! Next up, I would get those awesome clothings that they sell there! Oh and what about our stay in Korea, Robin?" Beast Boy asked excitedly. It's obvious to tell if he was excited, or upset because of his pointy ears.
"Will be near the company that those 4 victims are in, since it will be easier that way. I must say that it is quite deserted there, so don't get your hopes too high if you do not see any shopping mall, or pretty ladies." Robin said as he watched Beast Boy's expression who did not fall, but continued to stay happy.
"Doesn't matter! I could travel you know, and besides, watching our 4 girls practicing is a little form of entertainment too!" Beast Boy said as he nudged Kole in the shoulder teasingly.
"What was that suppose to mean? We are just a form of entertainment? Wait till we rock you guys at the end of all this! We are going to have so much fun! And also mostly kicking this... Punk Rocket's butt!" Kole said as she threw air punches in the air, practically having fun.
"Yeah! And after that, we could preview your video again and again! I just can't wait!" Beast Boy shouted a little bit too loud.
"Shut up, BB, I can't even hear myself think!" Cyborg said in annoyance.
Once they have reached the airport, they decided to take the an hour later airplane ride. They have planned the seating arrangement later since they had an hour till the plane takes off. They decided to hang around in the airport's little shopping mall before going on the plane. An hour did not take so long, of course. Since they knew that the airplane's seating arrangement has window seats, they all knew who to pair up with.
Robin with Starfire all the way at the back, Kole with Argent, Cyborg with Beast Boy, and Raven was alone.
She was absolutely grateful for that seat instead, no one would bother her, except that Beast Boy might annoy her with his continuous bickering behind her seat. Oh, how she wished that Kole and Argent would be behind her seat instead.
"Are you sure you would be fine with that arrangement?" Cyborg asked, a little worried about what Raven would fill her thoughts up about her being always alone.
"No worries, Cyborg. In fact, I think it's superb for me." Raven replied.
"Alright then!"
Beast Boy randomly popped up and started to play the song 'Lonely' [A/N: This song is by 2NE1!] as if it sort of fits Raven's current situation of sitting on the airplane alone.
Annoyed by his actions, she snatched his MP3 player and threw it randomly, not caring if it hurts anybody.
"Dude! That was my only music player!" Beast Boy cried as he rushed over to see how his only music player fairs.
Kole giggled, it was pretty funny whenever Beast Boy gets bullied and whenever he reacts. His funny personality which would make everyone laugh at times.
While Raven's sarcastic and witty monotone replies are also pretty hilarious at times. However, Beast Boy might end up injured all the time because of his jokes that would piss Raven off at times. Once you get her pissed, you'll be thankful that she did not send you to another dimension.
After an hour of chatting and fooling around in the airport...
They board the airplane as they go according to their seating arrangement where they planned earlier on.
Raven was actually sitting very peacefully, no sound, no irritating voices of bickering, just peace, and her book. She decided to pull out her own MP3 player and headphones and started listening to her favorite songs.
She figured that no one would be sitting beside her, so she left all her stuff beside the not yet empty seat beside her. Though, she was wrong this time when this so called handsome guy to her came.
She couldn't help but blush a little when she had to carry her stuff up into the compartment on top.
The other Titans' face, especially their mouth was shaped like an 'O', she could tell that the 3 other girls were brimming with jealousy. She couldn't help but wear on a little smile. With the pink blush still permanent on her cheeks and that small smile of hers, she looked extremely cute that everyone began to notice.
That guy was also a gentlemen as he helped Raven to lift her stuff up into the compartment, and after managing all their stuff, he sat beside her.
"Hello," he greeted.
"Hi," She greeted back, a little too shy. It was just a small little crush because of her damn teenage hormones, it was like the feeling she had with Aqualad. [A/N: Remember Deep Six?]
"What brings you to Korea? On a vacation?" He asked.
She thought for a while, was the mission confidential or...? "Yeah it's been a long time since we're on a vacation."
"Oh, and I thought superheros do not need vacations, quoting from someone, I have recently heard." He flashed a tiny smile to her.
"Ah, that. So you knew who we are."
"Of course, by the way you guys are wearing. It's almost like cosplaying in the airplane. Pretty obvious."
She felt embarrassed, indeed, their costumes really attracted a lot of attention with their different colors, and the way they wore their costumes too.
"So, do you know who am I?" Raven asked.
"You're Raven, the one behind you is Beast Boy, beside him is Cyborg, I'm not too sure about the ones behind Beast Boy and Cyborg..." He trailed off.
"Their name's Kole and Argent." She helped.
"Ah I see. And the other two behind them are Starfire and Robin, your main Titans' couple, am I right?" He said.
"Wow, so you know us. And yeah, guess as much. They are like in love with each other ever since they have first met. Love at first sight." Raven said as she rolled her eyes at the last sentence.
He chuckled, "So I suppose you don't believe in that?"
"Of course I don't, it's what the inside that matters. Outside looks are pretty dumb to me."
They sat quietly for a while when he suddenly spoke up. "Forgot to introduce, the name's Jason."
"Well, you know my name." She said and stole a glance. He sounded really familiar, almost too familiar.
It was a really long ride and they have been conversing for about an hour or two. In the end, she did not really started her book since he was always coming up with new topics to talk about.
There was also dessert and dinner serves, because of that, the time got shorter. And when it was time to sleep, she decided to go to the toilet before heading off to dreamland.
While she was queuing up for the toilet, she bumped into Robin without looking at him.
"Sorry..." She whispered, almost inaudible.
"Sorry too, we've been bumping into each other lately, huh?" He said as he stood beside her, as if waiting for her to get into the toilet.
"Guess so."
"So, how's that guy? Annoying? I could practically hear you two conversing from the back." He said.
"Hm, a little, I can't even read a single thing because I'm just too polite to shut him up." Raven said sarcastically.
He chuckled at her mere sarcasm. "So you two got to know each other quite well?"
"Barely, it seems he's pretty lonely in life."
"Oh." He did not know what to reply, or to start another new topic next.
"Found out his name's Jason, and he had a really really familiar aura whenever we touch each other..."
"Maybe it's just you?" Robin said as he leaned against the nearby wall and crossed his arms while flashing a small smile to her.
"I'm an empath, I can't go wrong unless my powers are screwed." She said as she crossed her arms, almost impatient as she waited for the toilet. "How are you and Starfire then?"
"Interesting, she have been telling me her childhood, and some other facts about the world."
"I see, seems like it. Anyway, time to go in. Nice talking to you." She said as she went into the toilet.
"See ya, good night." Robin said and he left back to his own original seat.
Starfire have been sleeping soundly as she leaned on the window with her blanket on. He decided to make her lean on his shoulder so she would feel more comfortable.
He then, too, drifted off to dreamland after that, while sharing the blanket with Starfire.
Meanwhile...
Raven went back to her seat. Since Jason was asleep, she could finally read in peace.
After an hour of reading, she decided to sleep since they still have another 3 more hours before they reached their destination.
After the 3 hours and they finally landed.
"WOOHOO! KOOOORREEEEAAA!" Beast Boy shouted excitedly as he helped take out their bags from the respective compartments.
"So Raven, where are you heading to?" Jason asked.
"I'm not too sure about that..."
"I'll give you my contact number, hopefully we can keep in touch."
"Uh, sure. But I don't have a phone, the only communication device is my communicator." Raven said as she got her bags out, ready to leave.
"Ah, I see. Anyway, I'll just leave you my number, if you want to contact me, feel free to. It's been a pleasure talking to you Raven, I really enjoyed it." Jason said as he extended his hand and gave her a piece of paper which had his number written on it.
"It was nice talking to you too," Raven said as she took the paper.
He nodded and left the airplane, it was like he was in a hurry.
"Sooooo... Made a new friend?" Beast Boy asked.
"How could you tell." Raven said sarcastically and rolled her eyes as she began to walk off first when the others are ready to set off.
Once they finished checking out and collecting their luggage, they decided to take a taxi to the hotel, hoping that those taxi drivers know how to speak English.
"We will need two taxis then..." Robin said as he began to flag one. "Cyborg, I believe you know how to get there, so I'm putting you in charge. The trip from here to the hotel is about an hour." He continued.
"Got it." Cyborg said as he flagged another one.
Reached the hotel when the taxi drivers have no problem with English...
Soon after that, Cyborg and the others reached.
"Okay, so the girls will have two rooms, while the guys will have another room. Depending on who you want to pair with, but we guys have no choice but to stick together." Robin told the girls as he gave the hotel keys and passed one of them each specifically.
"Me and Argent, you and Kole, okay?" Raven said as she passed another key to Starfire.
"Alright, one you guys made your decision, let's head back to our rooms and get some rest before tomorrow comes, and tomorrow, we will set off at 8AM, making our way to the company." Robin said. "Oh and you might want to get some casual clothing since a lot of people have been staring at us..."
"Do you girls wish to head to the mall of the shopping later?" Starfire asked.
"Sure." Kole said.
"Don't mind." Argent said.
"Count me out, I'll do shopping tomorrow." Raven said as she waved her hands as she opened the door to her room. Starfire and Kole's room was just beside her's, and the boys were opposite them.
"When there's trouble, you know who to call." Robin said as he smirked when he said that famous line.
The room was maginificent, 2 single beds for both Raven and Starfire's room, 3 single beds for the boys.
"I have to say I'm pretty amazed." Argent said as she locked the door. "So which bed would you like to take?"
"The darker one would be great." Raven said as she pointed the one nearest to the door instead of the window.
Argent shrugged and began unpacking her stuff. "You sure you don't want to join us in shopping?"
"Thanks for the offer, but no thanks." Raven replied.
"Alright then, I'll see you later!" Argent said and went out, leaving Raven alone.
She sighed, they have all been on the plane for quite a long time, and she had the least sleep. Deciding that she had to get to work tomorrow, she headed for bed early.
Meanwhile with the guys...
"I'm so following the girls to go shop! I mean, we should really get some clothes, right?" Beast Boy said as he plopped down onto his bed.
"Guess I'll be following too, Starfire wants me to go with her and probably choose her outfit." Robin said and smiled.
"Dude, you sounded like a dog on a leash! No offense, though." Beast Boy said as he sat up.
"Well, I guess I won't need new clothes, I brought my hologram that allows me to change to human, like the last time I sneak into the HIVE Academy. Besides, nothing would fit me in anyway. But I'll still go to enjoy the scenery and the environment, and get some good food! And BB, you should get some... skin dye or something." Cyborg said.
"What's wrong with being green? It's so unique, natural! No one else has this unique skin! Even my pointy ears too!" Beast Boy said.
Before Cyborg could clearly explain why, they heard a knock on the door.
"Friends! It is us! We are about to head off to the mall of shopping! Do you not wish to join us?" Starfire's muffled voice sounded through the door.
"Coming right up!" Beast Boy said as he rushed over to the door. They went out and noticed that there was one Titan missing.
"Where's Raven?" Cyborg asked.
"She did not wish to join us in the mall of shopping. She seemed like she wanted to relax because she was tired after the ride in the machine that has wings." Starfire said, a little sad.
"I'll go check it out." Robin said as he began to knock on the door beside them.
"Please do not, Robin, she wishes to be alone." Starfire said as she placed a hand on his shoulder, stopping him from knocking.
"She should join us in getting casual clothes, or better still, she could get used to the surrounding in Korea." Robin said and knocked on the door.
"Raven?"
"No, I don't want to go. I'm going to bed, too tired from the plane ride." She said without opening the door. She obviously heard everything they said since they were always so noisy.
"... Alright then, we'll get back some food, what would you like to eat?" He asked.
"Waffles, I guess." Raven answered, hoping that they would get off her back soon so she would have enough peace.
"Okay then, we'll get them for you."
She heard footsteps trailing off, and she began to lie back on her bed. 'This trip is going to be so long and tiring...'
Raven's POV
I started meditating, it has become a part of me, like a hobby. The monks of Azarath taught me how to meditate when I was very young, they told me it had to be a part of me since my powers are also a huge part of me.
"Azarath Mentrion Zinthos..."
I chanted as I kept my mind free.
I meditated for about an hour, instead of resting. I was actually waiting for my waffles to arrive. I sort of liked it with herbal tea. Herbal tea keeps me calm and relaxed too, but most people find it disgusting as it tasted weird to them.
I decided to relax on my bed and looked up at the ceiling, as if counting spotless stars on them and drifted off to dreamland.
End of Raven's POV
Meanwhile...
Robin's POV
We've gotten most of our casual clothing, like about 5-8 sets. It wasn't cheap, but what choice do we have since we are staying here for almost a year?
I wonder what Raven likes? We should get her some stuff too... Like probably accessories. Maybe I should get her a scarf, like a navy blue one. Come to think of it, does she even like scarfs?
Since it was late at night, most of the stalls are closed. It was tough finding waffles for Raven. Would be pretty embarrassing if I walked into her room and she was expecting waffles...
Wait, walk into her room? What are you thinking, Richard.
I bought some bracelets for Starfire as a gift. Although we did not separate to shop differently, she did not notice what I got.
We have different bags each, and hell, a lot of clothes. But it was necessary, besides, it was all made of good material.
It was almost 2AM and we should be heading back to the hotel to seriously get some rest.
On our way back home, I found these round puffy things that … almost looked like waffles. I'm not too sure what they are, it says 'Dorayaki', but who knows? It might be nice. I bought about 6 from them.
We're so partying for the night... Beast Boy and Cyborg got a lot more food than we expect, and once we're done, we headed back to the hotel. Finally... I'm so glad that as a superhero, we have a lot of energy.
I stopped by at my room first, getting most of my stuff down, get the scarf and the food for Raven and followed Argent to her room in order to give Raven.
"Something to give her?" Argent asked.
"Yeah, are you heading to sleep now?" I asked as she opened the door.
"Guess so, but since you're here, I don't think I can sleep."
Raven was already asleep, with a book in her hands. I was definitely not surprised. I glanced at the dressing table, there was a hot pot of herbal tea on it.
"Do you want me to wake her up?" Argent asked. "Since it would not be nice if you wake her up, like the previous incident where the both of you clashed into each other." She continued, smiling.
"Sure, I guess," I said, embarrassed about that incident.
Argent walked up beside me and shook Raven gently. Was I really that close to her the first time we knocked into each other?
"Raven, Raven. We're back."
"Mmmm... What time is it now... 5 more minutes okay?" Raven mumbled and waved her hands, signaling that she doesn't want to be disturbed.
"We have... waffles for you... And your herbal tea is going to get cold." Argent said as she continued to shake her.
Slowly opening her eyes, she rubbed her eyes, squinting at both Argent and Robin. "What's up...? It's still dark, what the hell."
"We have food, and I got you something." Robin said as he brought the bag over to show her.
"Oh. Right." Raven said as she slowly sat up, as if she was sick. "Thanks" she mumbled softly and took a bite of the 'waffles'.
"... Why does these waffles taste like sponge cake...?" Raven questioned.
"They aren't really... Waffles, they are called 'Dorayaki'. I'm not too sure what they are." Robin said as he took a bite too.
"And they have some kind of weird flavoring inside too..." Argent said.
"They are kinda delicious..." Robin admitted.
"Whatever, still preferring waffles." Raven said as she dumped the Dorayaki and began pouring a cup of herbal tea for herself. "You guys want tea?"
"I would like to try, please." Argent said as she continued eating.
Robin shook his head, did not want to waste her precious tea anyway since he did not enjoy drinking.
Raven then poured a cup for Argent. "Not bad, suits my taste, at least." Argent said.
"Oh and Raven, I got this for you." Robin said as he handed her the paper bag.
Raven stared at it for quite a while and then she took it. "Another type of waffles?" She raised an eyebrow and opened it up to find out what it actually is. "A scarf? You've got to be joking. Isn't that more of Starfire's taste?"
"Raven, if I were you, I would accept it. Everyone looks good in scarfs." Argent quickly said.
She sighed and accepted it anyway, "Thanks, once again."
Once they have finished their food and drinks, Robin decided to head back to his room, remembering the gift that he had for Starfire too, and while Argent and Raven prepared for the night.
"Aren't you surprised that Robin bought you a gift?" Argent asked.
"Not really."
"He was also looking all over for the waffles you wanted, in the end he could only get something not too similar. Most of the stalls are closed." Argent said as she began tugging into her blanket.
"I know, it's pointless going out at this hour."
"So, you knew. Smart of you I must say." Argent said and smiled.
Raven shrugged and turned off the lights. "Night anyway, we're going to have an early and tiring day tomorrow."
"Night." Argent said, drifting off to sleep not too soon after the lights are gone.
End of Chapter 2
A/N: 11 pages! [Too lazy to edit, tons of things that I must do in real. Hope it isn't that bad...]
Not too many grammar mistakes, I hope? In my previous Fanfictions, people would always complain that my grammar sucks. I agree though, it really did suck. Robin and Raven friendship must build up first! I don't wish to rush in things.
I don't believe in love at first sight either.