Sorry it's been a few days. I've been finishing up schoolwork before spring break, but I'm off now. For two weeks. Holla!

I'm far more comfortable writing within the main five, and slightly less writing about the Titans East. I'll write anything, but I'm more partial to the original five titans. So if my characterization seems off, then that's why. Just a reminder!

LightningKole, requested by Kiba Sniper. Enjoy!

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He remembered her vaguely, as a distant acquaintance at most. From the Titans' escapade in defeating the Brotherhood of Evil. They had both been honorary members of the team, but spoke solemnly, each distracted by a combination of anxiety and determination related to the assembled villains.

But she was very likely the only one in his range, and it was getting dark. Her quaint and partially dilapidated residence seemed ironically inviting, especially compared to his regular dwelling in the sky.

Lightning rapped on the door twice, three times, and then once again before being greeted by the petite rose-haired heroine.

She blinked. "…Lighting, right? I remember you!" Her perplexed expression immediately turned to one of elation, although Lightning figured that she would have been just as delighted to see any of the Titans, given the isolated location of her home. "You were there when we crushed the Brotherhood!" She grabbed Lightning by the hand and pulled him inside.

"I remember you, too." He stated with a quirky grin. "But I cannot recall your name. It starts with a C, doesn't it?"

"Kole," She offered quickly.

"Right. Excuse me; I don't have much of a memory for names. Don't take it personally." He paused, and briefly skimmed the tight corners of the room. "You don't live alone, do you?"

"No! No, of course not. I live with Gnaark, actually. He's sleeping right now, though. I bet you'd remember him; he's kind of hard to forget!" Kole replied.

Lightning laughed. "Indeed. I'm sorry for stopping by so suddenly; I seem to be, um…" He struggled for the correct word, furrowing his brows and averting his gaze at the ceiling. "Lost."

"Lost?" Kole inquired, and sat. She gestured for Lightning to do the same.

He obliged. "Yes, well… I was with my brother, a few miles south from here. We were having a little fun. You know, from the sky." He explained. "My recklessness got us into an argument and I got distracted, we separated and–"

"You haven't gone looking for him?" Kole interrupted.

Lightning shook his head vigorously. "I'll find him when I find him; it isn't like I'm desperate or anything! Besides, I doubt he has more of a clue about this area than I do."

"You certainly aren't desperate," Kole agreed, "but you are stubborn."

Lightning shrugged. "That doesn't always have to be a bad thing."

"I'll bet he goes looking for you," Kole predicted. "I don't know much about either of you, but he did seem to be the sensible one. Is he very overprotective?"

Lightning nodded. "We discovered our powers in South Vietnam, our mother's home. My dad, an American soldier, didn't tell us anything regarding how we got them – but when I had fallen off a cliff one day, I impulsively channeled by electricity to save myself. But Thunder was concerned, too, so he dove in after me… and was lifted back up on a cloud. We weren't viewed very positively because of that incident; we had to travel back to the states with my dad."

His monologue ended with a deep frown, his eyes cast downward and his thumbs twiddling. Kole placed a comforting hand on his shoulder and met his gaze with a sad smile.

"I'm sorry," She spoke; a simple two words. He wrapped his arms around her. It was like an indescribable inclination, and her words, her touch had been so genuine. He felt her squeeze him tighter.

Then, the door burst open. A broad, blue figure stood in the doorway before introducing himself and stepping inside.

"Thank you for keeping an eye on him," He said to Kole appreciatively, a modest smile gracing his round features.

"It… wasn't a problem. Really," Kole insisted. "Come back any time!" She flashed a grin at the brothers and ushered them out affably.

Once Kole shut the door, Thunder turned to his brother, previous argument forgotten. "She's pretty," He teased.

"Shut up!"

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I'm not so proud of this one. Did you like it?