I consider myself brave for turning in this piece of junk, sorry for the wait I've been so busy with somethings plus the power went out at my house. Ya okay enough of the excuses on with the story...oh and before I forget disclaimer: I don't own teen titans and if I did it wouldn't have been cancelled! Okay on with the story!

Chapter 10

The scene had hit me like a bludger to my stomach. I blinked. Once. Twice.. Somewhere in my mind I could hear it telling me that I was the cause of this.

I realized I wasn't breathing.

I couldn't breathe.

I was transfixed and couldn't move or snap out of my trance as much as I would've wanted to. I suddenly felt like I was in a dream. Just floating in a dream watching it all happen.

I knew I'd soon wake up wouldn't I?

I snapped out of my trance as my eyes stared pass the tragedy still trying to register what just happened.

How could this be possible? Who did this and.. why?

Hot tears began to well up in my eyes as to the only answer I could come up with was that, who ever did this was the person after me.

Rachel stood behind me trying to comfort her mother, who was on the ground sobbing uncontrollably.

"No!" Her mom repeated over and over again with grief.

I glanced over to Rachel who looked in worse pain than her mother. She wasn't breaking down or panicking, she just looked.. lost.

Her dark eyes were wide with tear stains down her cheeks. Her bottom lip quivered like she was ready to cry some more but it never came.

She looked terrified and confused all at the same time. Her arms were cut and bleeding from the shattered glass as were mine.

It was nerve reaking to see her like this. As long as I've know Rachel she never once cried or shown emotion, but now she was and I don't know what to think.

I looked away trying to blink back some tears.

I wanted to run somewhere, anywhere I couldn't stand the look on there faces, it was too much to take. I was the cause of there misery, that if it wasn't for me they would be happy and that there house would still be standing.

"It's all my fault!" I cried.

With that I turned and ran.

Why was I running? Where am I going? These thoughts raced through my head as I ran further and further.

I didn't know, I was so confused the only thing that made any sense was for me to run, so I did.

I heard Rachel calling for me to come back but I ignored. I just couldn't face her right now not when I was the blame for her sadness.

Keeping my fast pace, I headed down the street and turned the corner never looking back.

Down streets I ran as fast as I could blinking back tears as it blurred my vision.

"Just keep running" I told myself.

Before I knew where I was going I came to a familiar street.

I didn't question myself as to why here, I just keep going and went to knock on the doors of Mr. Bruce Wayne Manor.

I was greeted by Alfred who looked at me utterly confused as to why I was there, I'm sure.

"Miss. Ander?"

"Is Richard here?" I asked, anxiously waiting his answer.

"Yes Master Richard is here, he is in his bed room."

"Thank you." I quickly replied before rushing up the stairs to find Richard.

Not wanted to waste my time trying to find his room I repeatedly called his name.

"Richard! Richard!"

Soon enough a door swung opened and there came Richard.

"Kori? What's wrong! Why are you here! You're bleeding!"

He was referring to the cuts on my arms but I paid no attention to them instead I ran up to Richard, embraced him and crying.

He stumbled back a bit in shock but then regained his balance and he wrapped his arms around me.

"Kori what's wrong!" he asked almost begging.

"R-Richard." I sobbed not knowing where to begin, there was so much on my mind I was panicked and worried.

Beads of sweat slid down my forehead and my vision was getting blurry.

What was happening to me?

Breathing heavily the last thing I remember was Richard's distant voice calling my name before I had passed out.

Rachel looked around from the once home and to the street corner were she last saw Kori.

She was worried about Kori and her mom, who was now silent but still in grief.

Policemen were now here investigating the destroyed house.

"Mrs.. Roth are you sure you didn't have anything on that would have cause this explosion?" The officer asked.

"No I had nothing on, what could I possible have that would explode!"

"Please calm down Mrs."

Rachel sighed and again looked at the torn house.

She couldn't help but shed some tears and that's when her cell phone went off.

Rachel quickly wiped her tears and reached in her pocket for her cell.

"Hello?" she answers trying her best not to sound like she had been crying..

"RACHEL?"

"Richard?"

"What happened?"

"uh.."

"Kori came to my house crying and passed out, what happened to her?"

"Richard do...do you think me and my mom can stay at your house for a while?"

"uh... ya sure but aren't you going to tell me what's wrong, did you and Kori have a

fight or something?"

"No..I..I'll tell you later"

"Okay well I'll see you later"

"Bye"

"Bye." click.

Shifting slightly from my position, I slowly opened my eyes.

My vision was blurry but I could make out some things including the figure hovering over me.

"Richard?" I spoke.

"Kori are you alright?" He asked.

I stared at him for a second waiting for my eyes to adjust.

"Kori?"

"Yes.. Richard, I'm fine just a little dizzy, that's all." I answered placing my hand on my forehead.

"Okay.. you really scared me back there." He proclaimed.

"I'm sorry it's just that Rachel's-"

" I know," Richard cut in,

"Rachel told me, she's here."

"She is?"

he nodded.

"Her and her mom came here just a few hours ago. There sleeping right now... they're fine just a little shook up."

I lowered my head, "It's all my fault" I whispered.

"No It isn't Kori none of this is your fault-"

"YES IT IS!" I yelled.

I was not angry with Richard .I was angry with myself. How could I put my friend in danger like that? What was I thinking!

Richard was startled by my sudden outburst. He probably worried for my sanity and I couldn't blame him I wasn't myself this days.

Richard's expression was mixed with confusion and worry, he looked tired.

I stared at him deep in thought withier I should tell Richard about the attacker.

He was right, someone was out to get me. How else would the house explode. Why Rachel's house and not anyone else's.

I was the reason. I was the target, the person would surely strike again and maybe this time it would be Richard's Manor which was why I couldn't stay at Richard's. I would endanger him like I did Rachel.

"Richard I have to go" I said getting up but Richard restrained me.

"You can't leave you have to rest."

"Richard I'm fine really" I assured him.

" I don't care whatever your reason is that you have to leave, it can wait til morning."

" But-"

"Kori" he said looking me into the eyes.

I've never seen him so serious or demanding either way I knew I wasn't going to win this battle so I left it alone.

"Okay" I whispered.

Richard keeps his eyes on me which made me feel a little self-conscience.

Before I could question his actions he spoke.

"You should get some rest, you've been through enough."

I nodded quietly not really feeling tired. I mean I just woke up, but for Richards's sake I was going to sleep weither I wanted to or not.

He was tired and I didn't want to keep him up any longer.

He smiled and arose from the bed.

As he walked to the door and opened it he wished me a good night and closes the door behind him.

I sighed and rolled getting into a comfortable position.

Closing my eyes i slowly drifted hoping for a better tomorrow and praying that everything would out turn alright.

WELL THERE YOU HAVE IT, SORRY IF IT SEEMED RUSHED OR IF I MISPELLED SOMETHINGS. REMEMBER TO REVIEW! I WON'T BEG DO IT OR DON'T ETHIER WAY i'M GLAD THAT YOU AT LEAST READ IT :) UNTIL NEXT TIME!