Running, Trust, and Hope
Chapter 7
"Volts" POV
I looked around at all the weird, new faces that were all staring right back at me. I hate it when people stare at me. I also don't like it when I'm confused.
"Uh, could someone please tell me what's going on?" I asked politely yet trying to hide the confusion but failing.
"Oh, you fell from the sky and crashed and were in a fiery death trap so we saved your butt and kept you safe here," said the one with the mask, black hair and yellow cape. He had quite a complicated outfit if you ask me. So many details to it.
"Wow," was all I could say. I would've said a pretty nasty comeback right at him but I was still confused so I decided to shut up.
"Are you alright? Do you feel any pain? What's your name? Where are you from?" A red head girl said floating above me and getting closer and closer to me before I nearly fell over the bed.
"Sorry about that. This is Starfire, I'm Bumblebee," said a tall, pretty black girl in a black and yellow outfit with wings.
"Uh, hi." I said making a quick wave at them and biting my lip. They all stared at me. "What are you guys staring at?" I asked them getting annoyed.
"Oh, sorry," said a dark hispanic man who was right by my face. It's a wonder that I didn't see him before. I screamed with fear in my voice thinking it was..him. I hid my face under the blanket cowering. Even though I had only seen the right side of his face, I thought it was him. He put his hand on me, as if stroking my hair.
"I'm sorry. I didn't mean to scare you there," the same man said. It was then I realized something-it wasn't him. I breathed a sigh of relief, his voice didn't sound like his. I peeked over the blanket just in case and then I saw the rest of his face and body. Half or more of his body was covered in something electronic. It fascinated me and I grinned.
"Sorry. I thought for a moment you were...," I said then continued on more quietly, "someone else." I looked away feeling a little bit awkward and felt my legs curl up and then put my arms around my legs. He sat down on the side of the bed and patted me on the back.
"By the way. I'm Cyborg," he said grinning. I managed a weak smile then turned into a real smile.
"What is your name?" Starfire asked. I studied her-she was pretty and had green eyes.
"Uhh-" I started out. I didn't really feel like saying my name and it was partly because of everyone staring at me.
"You can call her what you want to call her. But if it's mean-expect a beating!" my kitten Hope said. I smiled and petted her soothingly until she purred. Nobody could hear her except for me-or so I thought.
"Then what do you want us to call her exactly?" asked a purple haired girl. She looked like someone to not mess with but I was curious then I realized something. I looked at Hope.
"You gave her The Bond?" I nearly screamed but still kept my cool.
"She was going to attack me-" Hope explained.
"You what?" I almost screamed glaring at Raven.
"I wasn't going to attack her! Geez! How come I'm the only one that can hear you guys? And what is, The Bond?" the purple haired girl asked.
"First things first-" I said, "what's your name?"
"Raven..." she answered.
"Well Raven, it's something that cannot be explained easily like ice cream," I said.
"Well how come they can't hear you talk?" she was getting impatient.
"Well since you're a beginner-" I started.
"Just look at the person or animal and start talking to them mentally. Observe," Hope said. 'Raven' looked puzzled.
"Hello everyone," Hope said. They all jumped and I nearly threw my hand over her mouth. Then I remembered it was mental.
"What are you doing?" I asked Hope in a private bubble question.
"Just watch," she replied glancing at me.
"Hope-" I start out but someone cuts me off.
"What the heck is going on? I don't like weird, silent talk!" said an impatient, short green person. I opened my mouth to say something but Raven seemed to have read my mind.
"Beast Boy," she introduced. I nodded.
"Well..." I said kind of slurring my words together.
"Well, it's time we all hit the sack. Goodnight!" said the same black haired, masked boy leaving the room. I sighed.
"You just get some rest," a pink haired, blue eyed girl suggested gently. She was pretty and seemed nice. I nodded and smiled at her. She smiled back and few others followed her out the door. When everyone left except for Raven and Starfire, Raven stepped forward and was about to say something but Starfire beat her to it.
"What is your name?" Starfire asked once again. Not exactly the question I was getting at.
"Uhm, I'm not very comfortable saying it." I replied.
"Then what shall we call you?" She asked.
"Uhm. I don't know." I answered truthfully.
"Hmm. What are your abilities?" she asked me.
"Huh?" I asked not understanding.
"Your abilities," she repeated. She floated and then formed green energy balls in her hands. Ooh, powers.
"Umm..." I started out carefully.
"You do not have any?" she asked seemingly getting closer and closer to me. I opened my mouth to say something but then Raven set a hand on her shoulder and motioned for her to leave and Starfire floated out the door.
"Okay kid. Start talking," she said.
"I don't know what you're talking about," I said half lying.
"Okay first of all. Who are you? What are your abilities? And-" I cut her off.
"Whoa there. One question at a time!" I said motioning my hands back and forth. I could tell she was not used to getting this kind of treatment. It was kind of funny.
"I don't care what you call me-" I started out.
"You can call her Volts-" Hope suggested.
"Where'd you get that name from?" I asked her.
"Your abilities," she replied sweetly. I rolled my eyes.
"Very well," Raven said. "What are your abilities?"
"You'll find out soon enough. Tomorrow I'll be gone and then you can start your spying," I said. "Goodnight." Then I layed back down on the bed and pretended to fall asleep. She was about to push it but then she decided not to and left. I waited for an hour or two before I finally fell asleep.
Sorry this chapter sucks! I'll make sure to write a better chapter! Read and Review!
~RidingtheRoughWaters