Chapter 10

Terra was fast asleep in her bed with Beast Boy beside her. Ever since Terror basically broke up with her, Beast Boy had been trying to spend every chance with her. Soon enough they had officially started dating. Beast Boy woke up and looked at the sleeping Terra. Last night they had gotten in late from a movie he dragged her to see. He smiled as he got out of his bed and headed into the kitchen. He saw Michelle was already in there reading the paper and eating.

"Morning." He said.

"Morning. What time did you two get in?" She asked.

"Like 3 am. We caught a second film. She wasn't that happy because she couldn't have a smoke break." He said.

"She gets mad if she can't smoke at least three times a day." She said as Beast Boy grabbed some fruit.

"When she wakes up, mid-day and before she goes to bed. And don't forget about the fact she smokes when she gets mad or Nervous." Beast Boy said.

"You going to try and get her to quit?"

"I'll let her do it on her own. I'm not going to force her. She still needs room to grow. She was stuck in a place where she couldn't be herself for seven years. Terra still needs to find herself. I'm going to let her be her while still trying to get the old her out." Beast Boy smiled. Michelle did as well.

"That's going to be good for her. Oh, her father called wanting to let her know he's going to be here today. So you might want to wake her up because I was also supposed to cut her hair too." She said.

"How much are you going to cut off?" Beast Boy said.

"Not much. Maybe an inch. It's just going to be a trim." Michelle said as Terra came out.

"What time is it?" She asked.

"Almost ten. Your dad will be here tonight." Michelle said,

"Great. I have a paper to write." She said as she lied down on the couch.

"On what?" Beast Boy asked.

"Spanish culture." She said.

"I'll write it!" Beast Boy said. The two looked at him.

"No. And you can't even speak Spanish." Terra said.

"Mas y Menos! They are Spanish and They can do it." Beast Boy said.

"They are from Guatemala." Michelle said.

"Oh yeah." Beast Boy said as Terra got up and grabbed her cigarettes off the counter.

"I'm going to smoke." She said. Beast Boy picked up her lighter and handed her it.

"Thanks." She said as she took it.

Terra went out the window and onto the patio. Terra sat down as she pulled out a cigarette. She put it into her mouth as she lit it. As she took a drag, Terra leaned back into the chair as she looked out into the city. Oddly enough, Terror was right. Since Beast Boy and her started dating, she started to feel better and not as anti-soical. It was surprising how it was working like he thought it would. But Terra still felt bad for leaving him for Beast Boy. He was in love with her. But he knew they would get together sooner or later. Terra knew she was lying to herself saying she would never run into Beast Boy. Beast Boy came out and sat down beside her. She looked at him.

"Hey." She said.

"Hey…Terra, please don't take this the wrong way but what really happen in prison? I just know you got raped and beaten but I don't know how much or anything. I only want to know to make sure you're fine and don't freak out at all." He said. Terra sat up as she took another drag.

"I've told you I don't like talking about it." She said.

"Terra, I have the right to know." He said taking her hand. She jerked it out and put out her cigarettes. She got up and headed back to her room, slamming the door shut. Beast Boy sighed.

"Damnit." He said as Michelle came out.

"What did you do?" She asked.

"Asked what happen to her while she was in prison. I know she doesn't like to talk about it but I should be allow to know since she took beatings to protect me." He said.

"Beast Boy, We both know she hated there and got, as Terror says, damage there. She still needs time. And don't try to go to dinner with her tonight because she might just want to be with her father only." Michelle said.

"I wasn't going to try and go. I know she would want to be left alone with him. Well then I'm going to head out since she is now mad at me." He said getting up.

"Alright." She said as she moved out for him. Beast Boy went back inside and went to Terra's door and knocked on it,.

"What?!" She said.

"I'm going to go. I'll call you later." He said as Terra opened the door and threw the clothes at him.

"Fine." She said as she closed the door.

Beast Boy sighed as he got dressed. He headed out and walked back towards Titan Tower. When he came to the water, he shifted into a bird and flew towards it. Once he came to the front door, he turned back to normal and walked inside. Beast Boy headed to the main computer. He was going to look at Terra's medical files from the prison. Once he pulled up the database search, he pulled up her files. His eyes widen when he saw the number of the medical reports there was.

He went through each of them and started to wish he didn't. She was raped more than once, beaten so many times to the point Beast Boy was surprise she looked normal. He turned off the files and ran a hand through his hair. He felt even worst for her now. Beast Boy heard footsteps and saw Terror standing there.

"Looking at her files?" He asked.

"I wish I didn't. I would have never guessed how bad she took it there. And not even once she didn't fight back to protect herself. And she didn't fight back to protect me. But who wanted to hurt me is the question." Beast Boy said.

"It was most likely they knew you were her weak point. Once the weak point is known, a person can be controlled. She stilled loved you in there."

"Then why reject seeing me?"

"She told me she didn't want you to see what was happening to her. She was afraid of what you might do. Her father didn't do anything because he couldn't."

"What do you mean her father couldn't do anything?" Beast Boy asked.

"So you don't know anything about her life before the Titans. I'm not going to say anything. She'll tell you when she's ready." HE said.

"You know a lot more than I do and I knew her longer." Beast Boy said.

"It's because you knew her longer, it's harder for her to tell you. Just wait for her to speak and don't pry it out." Terror said. Beast Boy nodded.

Terra sat on the outdoor patio of a seafood restaurants waiting for her father. She looked around as she took an inhale. She was getting nervous about being out in public by herself. She ran a hand through her hair as she sat there and waited. After a couple more minutes, her father came over and Terra let out a sigh of relief.

"I'm sorry I'm late. I had trouble getting a taxi. How have you been?" He said as he sat down.

"Anxious for sitting here for too long." She said putting out her cigarette.

"And I'm sorry about that Tara. You need to get used to being in public again." He said.

"I've been trying. It's just hard to do. I'm surpise I'm able to sit in class just fine." She said as a beer and a glass of water was brought out.

"Is the beer for me or you?" Her father asked.

"Me." She said taking a sip as he father chuckled at her.

"So how have you been expect for here?" He asked.

"Alright." She said.

"How is that Terror guy you've been dating?" he asked as the waitress came over.

"Do you know what you want to eat?" She asked.

"Basket of shrimp please." Terra said.

"I'll have some King Crab with Corn." Gregor said.

"Okay. I'll get that out to you shortly." She said before she left.

"Now back to Terror." He said.

"We broke up…I still had feelings for Beast Boy and I hooked up with him." Terra said staring at her bottle.

"Really? The same guy you refused to see while you were in prison?" He asked.

"The same guy. I still had feelings for him. Terror thought it would be better for me to be with him then himself. I think it broke Terror up. He was in love with me." Terra said.

"But your heart told you to go to Beast Boy didn't it?" Terra nodded her head.

"Yeah. So what did you want to come talk to me for?" She asked.

"Well, since you are out now, we want you to come back to Markovia for your birthday and to celebrate Independent Day. Your step-mother has agree to look the other way about what has happen and your brother has been worried sick about you. And you can bring your roommate, that Terror fellow, and Beast Boy if you want. Would you be willing to come for these days?" Gregor said.

Terra let out a sigh as she placed a hand through her hair. "I-I-I don't know. Terror is the only one that knows I'm royalty. This would be a shock to everyone." She said.

"I know but both Brion and I want you to come back. I'll send you the tickets no matter what. I want you home for your birthday this year." Gregor said as their food was brought over.

"…I'll think about it." Terra said causing him to smile.

Author's Note:

There is Chapter 10. I got stuck on it but I got this cranked out. And yes, I had to bring Markovia again. It is part of Terra and I have plotting for this too