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Leoanda: I would like to thank everyone for their interest and loyalty to this story, and because of it, I've somehow gotten back into the groove of it. I had thought about abandoning it since I've long since lost my love for the show (it kinda went over the top, and I really didn't like the original team splitting off), but since I've had so many reviews to continue, I've decided that I will in fact, continue.
My apologies to all those who have long awaited this, and I hope it's not too disappointing.
Thank you. *Bows with utmost respect*
Heritage
Leoanda Taylor
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Flint Hall, Altoda
It was most probably a trap.
No, it was most definitely a trap.
But, Beast Boy sat in Flint Hall, surrounded by chairs and the open balconies around the upper sides of the room, all empty except for himself. He had been sat there for almost an hour, and the meeting time had long since passed. The someone hadn't turned up yet.
But, that didn't mean they weren't going to.
Beast Boy had decided to do this alone, so that the someone would be more comfortable, and possibly more willing to negotiate. The young Prince sat near the front centre so that he could monitor all the entrances and exits, but he would still be able to escape - if it came to that.
Since Dranta had been placed in charge of all things Security, he had placed her - under Jake's protection - with the nearest armed Guardians surrounding the district to protect the locals from being harmed from whatever trap had been set. There, at least, she would be somewhat safe while still doing something useful.
Hilary was using her more sarcastic and darker personality to their advantage by taking some control of the nearest hospitals and all things medical. With Kayle keeping her company, she too would be somewhat safe.
And as far as he was aware, Lisa was still collecting the other Teen Titans.
It had been a difficult choice, but one he had needed to make. And he knew it had been the right decision. Since joining the Teen Titans, Beast Boy had become mostly dependant on the teamwork that went into their 'missions'. Before that it had been every man for himself, and before that he had been somewhat lonesome with all the protection his parents had placed him under.
Slumping down in the lightly padded seat, Beast Boy wondered - not for the first time - just what the Titans reaction would be. He could pretty much guess - but then again, they were very different people - and who was to say that they hadn't hidden themselves as well? After all, Robin's past was still a mystery beyond being the infamous Batman's sidekick. And the Boy Wonders' reason for leaving the Dark Knight was still mostly unknown.
Cyborg was much simpler, as was Starfire's past, and even Raven's had come to light over the recent months a little. Especially with the whole mirror thing.
Shuddering, Beast Boy pushed that thought away. It was nice knowing that Raven had every emotion known, but her father was horrifying. And his own hadn't been the best.
No, although he could guess most of their reactions, Robin's was really the only one he could truly count on.
Teen Titans, The Loki, Space
"So, what's the problem, exactly?" Cyborg asked. Again.
"I am sorry, but I'm under instruction not to tell you. My Baby Brother probably wants to tell you himself," Lisa answered. Again. Sighing, she wondered just how her younger brother had put up with these strange people for as long as he had.
The boy with the mask was obviously the leader – and a little snobbish in her opinion, and she was a Princess for crying out loud! – and he managed to keep some control, but otherwise he let them speak freely.
The other boy, the mechanical one, was annoying and very stupid. He constantly asked her to repeat answers to questions he had only asked minutes before.
The red head wasn't the brightest of her kind, but was definitely sweet in her own way. The girl had expressed much concern, and although equally annoying, it was at least to a standard that the Altodian princess could put up with.
And the last girl, Raven. Now she was the odd member in the group. Dark, foreboding, and apparently emotionless, Lisa eyed the girl somewhat warily. Whatever this girls' past was, she only hoped that her dear little brother was no part of it. He could really push someone when he wanted to.
Hiding a shudder at the thought of one particular possible outcome, she moved her eyes back over to the masked boy, Robin.
"Yes?" She asked. He had seemed to want to ask something for a while, and she had gotten sick of the other male repeating himself.
"I was just wondering... I mean if you can, I don't want you to go against Beast Boys' instructions or anything, but... Why are you following Beast Boy's instructions in the first place?" he asked. He had been wondering this ever since the young woman had used the word 'summoned'. That type of wording was usually said by someone in an authoritative position.
Smiling, Lisa almost laughed. It was like they didn't know who she and her brother was! She knew that most Earthlings didn't know anything about other worlds, but since this odd group of teens were together, surely they knew.
"Look, I may be his eldest sister, but protocol calls for his authority to come first. What he asks, I do. What he suggests, I follow. That's how it is so that there's no rivalry. Not that there would be, as we don't believe in gender discrimination, although I'd rather Garfield grew up some more before he takes his rightful place," she answered. She didn't stop smiling, until she noticed the puzzled looks that were sent her way.
"Authority? Beast Boy?" Cyborg asked, almost laughing. He had never known the shape-shifter to answer to authority except when answering to Robin. And even that was rare.
"Protocol? It all sounds pretty important," Raven said. It was the second time Lisa had heard the girl speak, and the Altodian wasn't quite sure if she could hear sarcasm or not. Even after all the years she had spent getting Garfield to open up.
"You do know, don't you? I mean, he was supposed to tell you. That's why I'm here," Lisa was now thoroughly confused. Surely Garfield had told them who he was? He did trust them didn't he?
"Tell us what?" Robin questioned back. He was thinking back to a previous day where he had begun to think about a different Beast Boy from the one they knew, and that he had so easily dismissed it. That was turning out to be a bad idea.
"My little brother is the High Crown Prince of Altoda and the Elistra Empire, though he won't receive the Empire until his twentieth birthday, Altoda is his to rule if he wants it. After father died, no one disputed the ruling," sighing she ignored the gasps and continued, "but Garfield said he wanted time. He said he wanted to know what he would rule. I think that's why he came to Earth. No one knows him here."
The whole ship turned silent for a few deep seconds.
"I have one question, Sister of Beast Boy. If I may ask?" Starfire spoke, breaking the long silence as all the information given settled in.
Lisa was slightly horrified and on the verge of smacking herself across the face. They didn't know. Her little brother hadn't wanted them to know. And she had just told them.
"Yes?" the Princess asked. Her face was pale, but she welcomed the break in tenseness.
"Why do you speak of Beast Boy as 'Garfield'?"
Flint Hall, Altoda
This was just getting ridiculous. Another hour had passed, and still no sign. Although he was immensely bored, and now he was beginning to become irritable, Beast Boy knew that the someone was going to show up. Soon.
At some point.
Any minute now.
Annnnnnny second.
"Just where the hell is this guy?" Beast Boy spoke out to the room, brushing his fingers through his short hair.
"Not far."
Whirling around, Beast Boy barely prevented himself from flinging his fist out at the tall man stood before him. Looking up, Beast Boy stepped back slightly, noticing that the man before him wasn't exactly a man.
"You," he whispered.
Leoanda: My apologies for the cliffy! But at least they'll be more. Thank you soooo much! And I apologise again for making you all wait. *Bows*