Disclaimer: I don't own the Teen Titans, they belong to DC Comics. But I own this story! (MWAH HA HA HA) *awkward
Special Thanks to: Weeping Death Angel for being my first reviewer, and to I got no talent for helping decide what to work with within the story plot!!!
Tattered MemoriesChapter 2: Frankenstein's Cousin"YO, BB, you little grass stain, GET AWAY FROM MY RIBS!!!" Cyborg yelled at the top of his lungs as he turned around to find a freaked out Beast Boy trying to replace his ribs with the deadly substance he wouldn't dare even think about. The former, green Titan ducked away and started sprinting towards his girlfriend underneath a tree with tofu in hand. A lot had happened since the split of the team, and as far as this messed up world was willing to go, Raven had somehow ended up liking and possibly loving this green fool.
A small smirk replaced the stern sneer on her face as she realized Garfield heading toward her with Cyborg in tow. He was holding a large rack of ribs in one hand and shaking the meat threateningly. If it weren't for the immenseness of her self-control, she would have broken down laughing in hysterics. Beast Boy was growing on her, and she wasn't so thrilled about it; but she still liked him all the same. A black aura force field appeared between the goof and the metal man. It was like old times, except for the fact that Raven was dating Garfield and Starfire wasn't there to make some innocent judgment. Her smirk-like smile disappeared as soon as it had come, her best friend having been betrayed by the person who had invited them all to this little reunion. She wouldn't have even showed up considering her extreme hatred and uneasy anger management skills. Plus Beast Boy had practically begged and dragged her to come. Would Star even show up? Gar noticed this and looked straight up at her, concern written all over his face.
"Hey Rae, lighten up a bit!" Even though he was 26 and technically was supposed to be a full grown man, Garfield still had that playful gleam on his face as always. Raven just ignored him and continued her meditation.
Richard looked up at the arms wrapped around his neck. Barbara. A weak smile crossed his features as he saw "the girl of his dreams." (Roll eyes; not him just me the author…uh…hi?) She gave him a peck on the cheek as a greeting. Barbara was now a successful business owner, and not to mention the right hand lady to Richard Grayson, the millionaire son of Bruce Wayne.
"Richard…" Barbara began as she sat next to him on the park bench, "did you have to choose the park? Of all places, you choose a place that does NOT accommodate my heels? I thought you cared about me!" This was when Babs started getting whiny…again. She was never satisfied with anything in her "perfect" little life.
Richard sighed after having realized that he'd have to explain it to her once again. "Babs, sweetheart, this is where our team relaxed when we had time. Besides? Don't you remember this is where we had our first date?" (I STILL HATE HER… THIS LOVEY STUFF IS BURNING MY HANDS!) Babs gripped his face in her hands. "That's nice and all, but I just BROKE a HEEL! You're lucky I carry an extra pair with me!" Richard looked away from the woman. He had had this conversation too many times to remember anything else in his life. But he loved her. He did. Didn't he?
Then he began to try to recall the glory days of the Teen Titans. But all that came to mind was when they formed, some practical jokes, meat and tofu wars, when Babs showed up, and last, Starfire leaving. What had happened in between the last two? Honestly, he couldn't even recall why she had left. It had all seemed so unreasonable and abrupt. What did cause her to leave?
He was immediately thrown back into reality when Barbara slapped upside the head and was shouting "Richard! Are you even trying to listen to me?" Lazily, he moved his head to face her. "It's time to tell the rest of them about our plans." Dick slowly got up, extending a hand to the fretting maiden. He glanced at the few members who had arrived. At that instance, Raven caught his glance, giving him a disapproving look.
"What about Starfire?" It was a simple enough question, but Babs didn't seem to comprehend.
"What about HER?" she almost shrieked. "This is about me…I mean us. Not that red-haired brat!" Richard slowly shoved his feet forward, which, successfully dug up a trail of grass towards the three.
Upon arrival, Raven was boring holes into his skull. BB just lay down in the grass and cloud watched, almost blending into his surroundings, if it weren't for his outfit. While Cyborg was gorging himself on stacks of ribs piled high.
"Hey guys. I need to talk to you about something…" Dick trailed off at the last point. He really didn't want to tell them like this. "Babs and I we're… uh…we're..." he gulped again, "we're getting…"
Just then Garfield jumped up and started running in circles screaming, "We're going to die! We're going to die!" Raven looked up at the sky, along with Cyborg. Shock engulfed both of their expressions as they stared at the object about to come into contact with them within a few seconds. Richard finally looked up to find a stream of green fire hurling towards them. But before he could recall why that it had seemed so familiar, Raven had already teleported all of them to a safe spot a ways from the supposed crash site; a smile rested on her gleaming face.
Dirt scattered in every direction as green smoke covered the impact. When it had finally cleared, a figure in a sleek, silver space suit jumped out of the crater and faced them upfront. All but Raven jumped into fighting stance. The creature unzipped the body of its suit, revealing the body of a young woman in her early twenties, wearing what seemed to be clothes found on Earth. Some wolf-whistles were even heard in the background. Raven stepped forward to greet her as the strange girl from the sky removed her helmet ever so slowly. A waterfall of red hair flew out of the helmet, cascading down her back. A smile was set on her face with her emerald eyes shining, and she hugged Raven immediately once she dropped the helmet. Garfield and Cyborg seemed so giddy, that they rushed forth to see her. A small crowd began to form around her as Richard and Barbara remained still. Short bursts of, "It's her!", or , "Wow, she's even more beautiful!" were thrown into the massive amount of compliments received by this foreigner.
Richard blankly stared at the girl through the very cracks he could catch a glimpse of. It was her. Starfire.
Thank you to all of you who have chosen this story to read! I love that you chose this one! Now here's the thing… I REFUSE to write anything if I don't get support for anything I write. I don't want this one to end up with the same situation that my others are suffering through. (sorry I'm over the top) I have a series of chapters for all my other stories, but no one ever reviews them! So I'm most likely not going to write unless I can get some support. I know this sounds excruciatingly cruel, and I am sorry, but I would like feedback on everything I write so I can know how good or bad something is. I would also like suggestions and comments to help me through writer's block and to keep me updating. I hope you all don't hate me!
Currently working on: (same thing applies to list of stories down below)
The Unforgettable (NEW) Daredevil and Electra story… IT'S UP…
The Lilies' Eyes (NEW) Avatar… PENDING…(this just means it hasn't come out yet)
Armageddon (NEW) Twilight… PENDING…
Tattered Memories (CONTINUING) Teen Titans
Stoplight Colored (CONTINUING) Teen Titans
Soul Searching (CONTINUING) Teen Titans
The Earsplitting (CONTINUING) Speed Racer
Work of Heart (One you're reading) Total Drama Island…IT'S UP…
Please don't get fussy if I don't update. It's either I'm too discouraged cause I don't have any support, or I don't have time. Sorry again…