I'm finally going to start writing stuff at the top of my story! Also I don't own the Titans. But that would be so cool if I did. But alas that is not the case. But Jake is a character of my own design. Any way here's chapter 7.
Raven was on her bed mediating. The blackness of her mind engulfed her, giving a feeling of perfect contentment. With every breath she felt herself ease up, and relax. Now she finally could think without silly emotions getting in the way. But when she tried to think she just kept feeling the warm touch of his hand on her back his quiet soothing voice, "Nice job today Raven." Sighing she rubbed her forehead. The second he touched her a strange sensation came up from within her. That sensation was the reason she was now in her room. Once more she felt the strange feeling coming up, so collecting herself she suppressed it. Now her mind was clear again and she could think.
"Why did he do that?" That question kept coming back and back without end. The incessant thought annoyed her. She still felt that touch, the instance it came into contact with her, the warm radiance and his charming smile as he did so. What was it with him? That face, his hair, his voice what the hell is it with him that makes her keep thinking about him? She screamed in her head getting no answers.
"What is this I feel inside?" She asked putting a hand to her chest. That feeling it had a name, but she dare not say. For she knew the second she realized it, everything would go crazy. She would go ballistic. Dropping her shoulders, she ended her mediation on slowly sat down on the bed. Falling back she laid her head at threw her hands across her eyes with frustration. A new question had a genesis. This one had greater importance than all the others.
"Do I love Jake?"
Starfire had gone to her bed to hide her excitement. A great plan was underway for Jake.
"Ow, he will be so happy!" She said out loud as rolled over her bed. The puerility of her jumping and hopping was clearly shown. After several more moments of this she eventually got control of herself, and trying hard to suppress a smile floated out of her bedroom.
Once she had made her way to the common room she expected to find her friends gingerly in play or conversation. So when she opened the door to find Robin, Cyborg, Beast boy and Jake sitting quietly at the table she taken back.
"Friends, why is there no fun or merry making to be had." She said cocking her to one side like a confused dog.
Jake stared up at her. His normal kind and peaceful expression was replaced by a somber almost detached look. His gaze stared off into the distance at some unknown object. Robotically he got up from the table and walked by her without a word. Starfire stared after still puzzled.
"What is wrong with friend Jake?" She asked. Her excited childlike persona replaced by one of concern.
"Star," Robin began, "We told Jake about Terra." He hung his head down showing his regret. "I wish we didn't have to, but he deserves to know."
"I hope he is not saddened by this news." Again she stared back at the open door where he had exited threw afore.
Jake didn't know what to feel. He didn't know his sister well enough to even grasp at what she was like, but this. He had at least hoped she had a sense of moral value. He couldn't even believe he was related to her. But Robin said she did have a moral conversion right before her noble sacrifice. She had done evil and good. Like he said before he didn't know what to think or feel.
Stopping in the hallway he laid down with his back against the wall. He needed some fresh air or open space. Maybe a walk would do him some good. Standing erect he proceeded further.
Walking past Raven's room he heard the door open with a hiss. Standing there Raven she looked just as detached as he had. Looking up she almost gasped as Jake stood there starring.
"I'm uh, going for a walk." He said abashed.
"Ow, ummm good, have fun." Was all she could get out of her astonished and surprised face.
"Ok, see ya." With out another word he walked on. Into the elevator he went and the doors closed taken the image away from Raven's eyes as she looked. Even after the sounds of the elevator moving had ceased.
Walking out of the main doors Jake felt the cool grass against his bare feet. The breeze of the ocean and the salt in the air. It was about 4:00 in the afternoon now and was still very bright. The sun still hung high overhead. Taking his time he moved down closer to the water. Coming in close enough so that he could see his own reflection in the water he stopped. Dropping down to all fours he pierced the glassy surface and felt the waters temperature. Warm enough to his liking he jumped in and started swimming.
Raven walked into the common room to find the rest of her team conversing at the dinner table. Taking up a sit of her own she sat down. Glancing at their faces she saw them all have a look of concern and inquisitiveness.
"What's the matter with everyone?" She said breaking the silence that overtaken the room.
Beast boy was the first to answer back.
"Jake knows about Terra." He said not meeting her gaze.
"He left, I'm not sure what to do. I don't really know how to console him. I mean I have no idea how he feels about this." Robin added
"I do. He past me in the hall and I felt his emotions. He was just as confused as us. Anger, forgiveness, sorrow, pride and of those fluttered around inside him."
"I wonder where he's head' in?" Said Cyborg form the end of the table.
"He said he was going on a walk." Raven said back without emotion. She had finally regained control of the thoughts the plagued her previously.
"Where's he going to walk too. There's just open water out there." Cy put out leaving that question in the air. Then at almost the same time they came to the same conclusion. All looked out the huge windows near the front of the large alcove. A small figure could be seen swimming towards the center of the city.
"One of us should go get him." Robin stated with his usual authority present in his demeanor.
"Why don't you do it B." Cyborg joked poking his elbow at Beast boy. But his arm met only open air. Twisting his head he saw the space Beast boy occupied was now empty. Doing a 180 he saw the steal door at the end of the room close with a hiss.
"Why's he in such a hurry?" The metal giant asked openly with no answer.
Jake swam on in the water of Pacific Ocean, each breath stoke bringing him closer to shore. His jeans and shirt where now thoroughly soaked and slightly weighed him down. But no matter he was an incredibly strong swimmer and easily made great distance in a short amount of time. The salt stung at his eyes and he swallowed a couple mouthfuls but he didn't care. The feeling of water on his skin always pleased him. Almost reassuringly, it kind of scared him because that simple fact always reminded him of his dreams. Always bringing up the fact that he would sometimes think them real, but he quickly brought the thought out of his mind for he was getting closer to shore now. Lengthening his arm stride he quickened his pace. Then he felt something nudge his leg. Turning back he saw the face of great white shark starring right back at him. Screaming Jake flailed his arms about and started beating the head of the shark with his fists. Moving back the shark swam away. Treading water he looked around in every direction for it. Turning to his side he saw the fin break water and menacingly circle him. Fear gripped Jake as he stared on.
"Ow shit, I'm screwed." He screamed to himself. Wait something about that fin seemed familiar. "Hay wait a minute!" Looking closer at the fin he saw a familiar green tinge to it.
"Beast boy, not funny!" He yelled at him which was refuted back at him with a hearty laugh.
"You should have seen your face!" He bereaved between outbursts of laughter. "You looked like you where going to pie your pants." Pointing his hands he continued laughing.
"Still not funny man." He said while shooting daggers at him with his eyes.
"It is from where I'm standing. Now come on, before the real sharks come back." He said swimming past a still enraged Jake.
"What, there's real sharks here?" He asked fear coming back as he darted his head back and forth looking for the next creature to come up from the depths.
Once more his question met the irritating laughter of his green friend. "Man you are so dead when we reach shore." He said following Beast boy forth with.
Upon getting to shore both came out soaked. Turning into a dog Beast boy shook off the water that clung to his coat.
"Lucky, wish I could do that." Jake said to his small fury companion. A bark was the only response he got.
Heading up the beach to town Jake called back. "Come on, let's go." Transforming back to a human Bb ran after him.
Walking up the beach it was fair to say they where s strange site, a tall wet boy walking next to one of the Teen Titans. On cue people stared and whispered.
"Is it always like this?" He said starring down at his friend.
"Usually, pretty soon the girls will start running and begging for autographs and pictures." He said with fake sadness.
"You enjoy it don't you?"
"Ya." When he smiled it was hard not to return it. It was contagious.
Just as Beast boy said within minutes girls started running and racing towards them. Jake kindly moved out of the way and sat a near by bench waiting for his friend to get rid of the swarm. After about 10 minutes of this Bb looked like he was in trouble. Running over to Jake he hid behind him.
"Jake there crazy, I've never seen them like this. You got to get me out of here." He said cowering from behind him.
"Turn into mouse and I'll take care of it."
Doing as instructed he quickly turned into a small green mouse. Picking him up Jake dropped him in his jeans pocket and walked casually away. It looked like it worked till Beast boy had the idea to stick his head out.
"Look," One of the girls screamed, "That guy has him!" All of them turned there heads and looked directly at Jake.
"Aw, crap." Turning he ran as fast as he could down the street. A hoard of fan crazed teens at his heels.
Taking cover in an ally way the saw the girls run by. Soon the yelps and wails from them dissipated. Risking a glance Jake poked his head out.
"I think there gone."
Jumping out of his pocket Beast boy morphed back to normal size.
"That was close." He said wiping the sweat off his brow.
"It wouldn't have been if you didn't poke your head out!" Jake exclaimed raising his tone.
"Hay at least we're alright." He said. His signature smile appeared once more on his face.
"Dangit B, you… Augh forget it. I can't stay mad as long as do that face."
"That's the spirit. By the way Jake, I'm sorry for getting angry about Raven. I'm sorry for that."
"Don't worry about it. It's cool."
"I know it's just that I feel like a jerk for it."
Resting a hand on B's shoulder Jake encouragingly said back. "Trust me B, I'm perfectly ok with it."
"Thanks." He said, his usual perkiness staring to resurface.
"Your welcome." He said with his reassuring expression.
"So why did you jump in the water again?"
Jake replied back with passion and a hint of childish enthusiasm. "For the fun of it."
Several minutes passed before Beast boy finally calmed his incessant laughing. "By the way Jake ,where did you think you where head' in to?"
Jake's face took on an expression of bewilderment. Lowering his head he stood there with his hands at his sides and slumped his shoulders. He lowered his head as if in shame.
"What's wrong?" Beast boy asked concerned.
He lifted his head and stared directly into Bb's eyes. A strong intensity radiated from him. Beast boy slightly quivered in his boots.
"I'm going to find Terra." He said not breaking his gaze.
"Alright, I'll help you find her."
About to walk out of the ally Beast boy said one more thing. "Jake, your not going to like it."
Standing motionless once more he said back half heartedly. "I'll decide for myself."
Beast boy told how Terra had been adopted by a new family. Searching down the list of names they eventually came to the one they desired. GRASON 51674 ALMIRE ST phone number 565 798.
"That's not to far from here." Beast boy said. Getting up he started running down the street.
"Beast boy!" Jake called out, running down the street after him.
Jake knew of what went down between Terra and the Titans. He also learned of how Beast boy found her with a new life. But that didn't detour him form finding her. She still knew everything and would remember him. She would hug him and kiss him and say how much she missed him he kept telling himself. She'll remember.
Within a period of about ten minutes Beast boy and Jake found themselves in front of a modest looking house. Tan and warn bricks created the structure with black railings adorning the steps up to the main door. The door itself was amazing. Beautiful cherry wood and an intricate glass piece covered the spot where a person would look out. Standing there both boys look on with quiet admiration.
"Are we going to do this or just stand here?" Jake said turning to his small friend.
Abashed he replied. "You first."
"Great." Sighing he walked up the steps to the front door Beast boy in tow. Coming up upon the door he raised his hand to the door. Hesitating he kept it in the air before bringing it down on the door knocking, causing the sound to reverberate into the house. As the sound faded a female voice came from within. "Terra can you get that dear?"
A young girls voice answered it. "Sure thing mom." Hearing the steps to the door both boys stared at each other. Once the sound of the door knob clicking the returned there gaze back. Opening ajar both felt as though they where in the presence of the ghost of Christmas past. Shaking in there boots(Well only Beast boy cause Jake doesn't have shoes.) they stared at the figured who came forth. A scrawny blond girl probably only 14 or so. She stared on at the tall figure that was Jake.
"Who are you?" She managed to get out of her lips. Jake only stared back. Towering over her he looked like a child who just saw Santa for the first time. Bending his knees he came face to face with her
"Terra, do you know who I am?"
"No, but you look just like me."
Beast boy hid behind his friend as they talked. He didn't realize when he first saw him, but now the resemblance between the two of them was fairly striking. They had the exact same nose and the shape of their heads where incredibly similar. Why didn't he see it before? Must have been the hair.
Lowering her gaze Terra saw Beast boy standing behind Jake. Her face quickly turned from astonishment to anger.
"What are you doing here?" She said pointing at him.
"Terra it's not what you think. It's just…"
"I already told you beast boy, things change. I don't want to come back to that life." She stepped out of the doorway onto the stairs. Bb moved backwards, as if scared.
"Terra it's not like that, Jake here says he's your brother." He said holding up his hands pleading.
"My, what?" Starring she transfixed her gaze on Jake. He returned it.
Taking a deep breath he began. "Terra, I got something to say."
Terra nodded her head not taking her eyes of him.
"You might want to sit down for this." He said gesturing to the steps. Once she was seated both of them sat down as well.
"Well, where do I start? I guess I'll tell who you really are. You and I where the Prince and Princess of Markovia. I remember when we where little we would go down to the lake and swim together for hours. You where so cute, I really miss those days. We would do everything together. Go into the woods and pick wild berries or go horseback riding."
He smiled as he recounted the colorful events of days passed. Looking up he saw if she was following. She appeared to be confused but still following. He continued on.
"What happened to us is that when we got separated. You where taken away. I searched for a long time. Eventually I came to America. I traced your steps across the country. Every town you went to I went there hoping for a clue or a hint. Every piece of news about an earth moving girl, or myth of an avalanche heroine. By the way your not the only one who had some *incidents*. I…had a couple of those too. But any way I finally got hold of a newspaper and found out you where with the Titans. I got on a train to Jump city and came as fast as I could. Meeting the guys I eventually searched ya down."
Terra just absorbed all the information. Nodding her head and agreeing every now and then. Once the story ended she stared at the hard concrete steps.
"Terra, you ok?"
"Ya Beast boy. It's just, Jake I understand everything you say and all and I really think you believe all of it."
"You don't believe me?" He didn't get it. It wasn't like he thought. She was acting completely different than he guessed. She wasn't hugging or jumping up and down with joy. What was wrong with her?
"No, it's just." Sighing she looked up into his eyes. They where the kind of a eyes of a little brother who's been rejected by his sister. Hurt, scared eyes.
"Jake I was taken. I was taken by Doctor Helga Jace. A result of her experiments I got my powers. But I wasn't taken when I was little, only about 2 or 3yrs ago."
"So what are you saying? That everything I remember is a lie."
"It's not only those things that make me not believe you Jake. You see there's another piece of information."
"What is it?" He said leaning forward. He was breathing heavily now, and Beast boy with his super sensitive hearing could hear his heart beat quicken.
"Jake, you see….I already have a brother."
Plot twist!!!!!!! Dun, dun, dunnnnnnnn. Who is Jake really. Keep reading to find out. Ow and please review!