Chapter Seven: Losing Control
"Every element has a different personality, a different mind, a different power, a different soul," Em said, still on the ground with Raven holding her up by her shoulder. "Sometimes, more than one tries to surface at the same time. That's when I lose control. It's like having massive mood swings."
"I sensed that in your mind," Raven said truthfully. "I could tell you're in a constant state of turmoil. I can help you."
Robin knelt next to Em as well, putting his hand on her other shoulder. "We can all help. But to help, we need you need to tell us everything."
Em nodded slowly. She took a deep breath. "My fire element is usually angry. She's also the strongest physically. Water is very mild mannered, and she can breathe under water. Ice is, obviously, kind of cold toward other people. She can fly the highest because she can breathe no matter how little air there is. Electricity is really hyper. She's the fastest. And wind is shy and sensitive. She can dissolve into wind so solid objects pass through her."
"I'm glad you told us all of that now. It will help us in the future," Robin said. He and Raven helped her to her feet.
"Wait, there's one thing I forgot," Em said suddenly as they all began to leave. "I don't have all of my powers yet."
"What?" all the Titans said in unison.
"Well, when I first discovered my power, it was just fire. But then I fought a villain who also used fire, and I gained my water power. So, whenever a situation arises in which my old powers are useless, I gain new ones. I never know what's coming next and it takes me a while to get used to the new power," she said.
"That's gotta come in handy," Cyborg said.
"You have no idea," Em replied, smiling for the first time since she had finished the obstacle course.
As the Titans made their way back to the Tower, Raven came up beside Em. "I understand," Raven said quietly. Em looked at her curiously. "My powers are unleashed by emotion. The only way I can control them is by controlling my emotions. I've gotten pretty good at it. I can help you," Raven explained.
"You hold back all of your emotions? That's amazing!" Em said in awe.
Raven was surprised. "You are the first person who has ever been impressed by that," she said, actually smiling.
Robin and Starfire were walking behind Raven and Em. "Raven's never taken to anyone this fast," Robin commented.
"Yes, it seems as though the two of them shall become good friends," Starfire said happily.
Beast Boy was trailing behind everyone else. Cyborg slowed down. "What's up?" he asked.
Beast Boy watched the ground in front of his feet. "Maybe she was right."
"About what?" Cyborg said, confused.
"Terra. Maybe she will betray us again."
Cyborg was shocked. "Man, what's wrong with you? You've been looking harder than anyone for a way to bring her back. Besides, you heard what Em said. She didn't mean it. That's just the way fire is."
Beast Boy shrugged. "Yeah, you're right," he said glumly. He was silent the rest of the way home.
