Chapter 2: Cyborg

A/N: so, for whoever is reading this here is chapter 2 hope you all enjoy. also, thanks to Eris for the first review. Now on with the story.

Richard and Kori began to walk back to the main part of the village.

"Wow Kori I never thought I would meet the boy from the forest" Richard Said Surprised "I thought he was just a scary bedtime story my parents told me, but to think he's a kid just like us."

"I know!" squealed Kori "And we shall be the best of friends."

"Quick let's go tell Victor" said Richard.

"Good idea!" replied Kori.

Richard and Kori made their way to the other side of the village. On the outskirts where there stood a small shop, smoke billowing from the fire place inside. An anvil sat outside next to a sign that said "stone family Blacksmith". Everyone knew Silas stone was the greatest blacksmith in the whole kingdom of Gotham, his son Victor was a bright up and comer at the age of twelve.

As Richard and Kori approached the shop they could hear the sound of hammer hitting steal when they came into view of the shop they saw Silas Stone hammering on a red-hot piece of metal on the anvil.

Silas looked up he stopped his hammering when Richard and Kori came closer.

"What can I help you kids with today?" asked Silas with a smile on his face.

"Is Victor around Mr. Stone?" asked Richard

"How many times do I have to tell you Richard? call me Silas" the older man said politely

"Sorry" Richard mumbled under his breath.

Silas wiped the sweat from his fore head with his arm "Victor is around back, feel free to go around" said Silas.

"Thank you!" replied Kori Happily

Kori and Richard began to go around the house when they Heard Silas yelled out

"Give my regards to your parents"

"Will do Mr. Silas" The duo said at the same time.

"Kids these days" laughed Silas as he shook his head

When Richard and Kory made their way to the back of the shop they saw Victor hammering away on a piece of metal just like his father was.

Victor was a large boy for his age, his skin was a dark chocolate color, but the most surprising thing about him was half his body was made of metal.

After an accident when he was much younger Victor was taken to Gotham castle by his Father. At the castle he was blessed by the Arc wizard with a reconstructed metal body.

For a few years the villagers were weary of him, but eventually they accepted him, and many befriended him, but it didn't stop the occasional glances by others that weren't as welcoming or new to the Village.

"Hey Cyborg" Said Richard calling Victor by his nickname.
"Hey Robin" Replied Cyborg Calling Richard the nickname Richards mother had given him.

"How's It going Starfire?" Cyborg said as he waved at Kori using the nickname he gave her because of her noble family and red hair.

"Greetings, Friend" replied Kori.

"So, what are you working on? "inquired Richard "Finally getting around to making my sword?

"You wish" replied Cyborg with a smile.

"Have you ever heard the tale of the green boy in the Forest?" asked Kori interrupting Richard's and Victors discussion.

"Yeah" replied Cyborg confused, "I heard of him, he's just a myth."

"He is not" whined Kori, "We met him, his name is Garfield."

"Hogwash" laughed Cyborg.

"It's true" Richard piped up.

"Prove it" Cyborg said with Mirth in his voice.

"Fine said Richard exasperated "We will bring him by tomorrow!"

"Wonderful idea!" squealed Kori.

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Garfield made his way back to the forest, He looked back to make sure no one was following him. Once he was sure it was all clear and he set foot in the forest he began to sprint back to his little cottage a smile never leaving his face.

half way there Garfield realized something, he had to come up with a plausible excuse as to where he was and why he had the cloak.

He started to look around unsure of what excuse he could make, when a thought came to his mind. He turned and sprinted in a different direction, regretting his idea more and more with every step.

After running for about five minutes Garfield came to a beautiful lake which his family used for bathing and washing clothing not too far from the stream they got their drinking water from.

Garfield stripped naked, hung his cloak on a tree, and jumped in the lake. A minute or two later Garfield emerged from the lake "COLD!" He said loudly to himself, He got dressed and put the cloak back on. He then proceeded to run back home.

"Where have you been Garfield Logan!" shouted Marie as soon as Garfield stepped inside the little cottage.

"I was bathing in the lake "Garfield said as if it were a matter of fact.

"Then why do you have your fathers' old cloak?" Marie asked in a skeptical tone of voice.

"So, I could wrap up in it after I got out of the lake" Garfield said thinking of it quickly "So I wouldn't be cold" Said Garfield trying his best to be convincing with his lie

Marie looked at Garfield disbelievingly. "Go help you father pick vegetables for dinner!" snapped Marie.

"Yes, ma'am "replied Garfield and he walked out of the cottage, as he stepped outside he let out a long held breath and relaxed, He then ran to the garden to help his father in the garden.

The next morning Garfield woke up extra early finished his chores, donned his father's cloak, and pulled up the hood and proceeded to head toward the village hoping his new friends Richard and Kori were there where they had met yesterday.

As Garfield was approaching the village Kori saw him and ran up to him.

"Garfield!" she squealed "It is so nice to see you."

She Turned towards the village "Wait here and I shall go and let Richard know you are here."

"Okay" replied Garfield.

About five minutes later Kori came back accompanied by Richard.

"Hey, Garfield" greeted Richard nicely.

"Hi" replied Garfield.
"Come with me there's someone I want you to meet." Richard said leading Garfield down the path.

Richard, Garfield, and Kori made their way to the Blacksmith store where Victor lived and worked.

As they approached Silas told them to go on back.

As soon as Garfield saw Victor he dropped his hood. Victor also saw Garfield.

"Whoa" both boys said in unison.

"Hi, I'm Victor but my friends call me Cyborg" exclaimed the half metal boy extending a handshake.

Garfield shook his hand "I'm Garfield or Gar for short"

From then on, the Four of them were the best of friends.