Disclaimer: Idk man, but I still don't own the Teen Titans.

Chapter 11: "National Academy Part 2"

Rachel's P.O.V

My mind was clouded I couldn't think correctly since I felt pain in my head. I began to stir and I soon found myself in a medical med. I felt lost and confused, how did I get here anyways?

As I looked over my surroundings I found Wally beside me fast asleep. "Wally?" I questioned.

It seemed as if he wore a light sleeper, since he quickly got up. He shifted his attention towards me, and looked over me carefully, as if I was injured. I looked over myself and I found out that my clothes were shredded. And my undergarments were somewhat exposed. "Rachel are you okay?" he asked as he stood and looked inside a cabinet.

"I've been better." I said as I took off the patches and everything that was injected around me. Wally chuckled at my answer, and brought me back a hoodie. I thanked him as I slipped it on, he was still looking at me, as if I were sometime of person who were to be transformed into something.

"Where am I?" I asked feeling the uneasy sensation in the air.

"We are in the Titans East Tower." He simply responded with a sympathetic smile.

"Huh…What's that?" I asked confused

His eyes widen at my answer, "What you don't know who the Titans East are?" he questioned rather confused.

I shook my head in respond, right now I was completely lost on what he was saying.

"You're something else Rachel." He stated as he gave a chuckle.

I was rather frustrated, and annoyed that the fact that I had a stranger chasing me down, then all of a sudden I wake up and I'm in a strange place.

"Who are they and why am I here?" I said showing my impatience.

Wally must have felt how angry I was getting and decided to stop fooling around. Before he could answer me, he was rudely interrupted by a girl.

"We are super heroes, and the second question we were hoping you could answer that."

I turn around to see who she was, I was now staring at a dark skinned girl with two puff balls in her head. I narrowed my eyes at her, I was obviously getting aggravated from the fact that I had no clue why I was here. "Know what?!" I said half screaming at her. She stood firm and looked directly at my eyes, tension was raising between us.

"Why was that person chasing you last night?" she questioned not tearing her eyes away from me. I knew he was watching everything I did, to see if I were to lie.

"You think I know? My question is why he was chasing me?! I don't know him or I never seen him before." I spat at her.

As I took off the rest of the patched I had in my arms, I decided it was time for me to leave. I made my way to the door. "Where are you going?" she questioned.

"What does it look like? I'm leaving." I stated as I opened the door, but only to find a ginger head with a bow and arrow backing me up.

"Sorry sweet heart, I can't let you do that." He said sweetly which only made me madder. I rolled my eyes and stood up to his lever. "Or what?"

"Or I'll have to do something that is not very nice."

"Try me." I said in a serious tone

"Wow… wow… Guys can we talk about this?" Wally said trying to get between us.

I rolled my eyes, "Wally what are you doing with them anyways?" I questioned.

He stuttered a response, "You know what… I don't care. Either you let me leave, or ill find I was out." I said as I turn to the girl. Who was just staring at me, which aggravated me even more.

"I think you need to calm down." A new voice spoke, I looked at the door way to find a tall guy, with black silky hair and a blue swim suit on. He was perfect… almost.

"And who are you supposed to be fish boy?" I said turning my attention to him. Low chuckles were heard from the guy behind me. Which only caused the boy to get tense at the situation.

"Look here Ms. we are just trying to help you."

I chuckled, "Help me? Help me?! You can't help me, I don't need or want your help. I just want to leave, I can take care of myself." I yelled making the cabinets open and close with such force, and the lights flickered on and off.

I knew I was causing this, I couldn't control my powers fully. I try to keep calm, but they made me lost my temper.

"You… you have powers?" Wally asked me in shock. I had completely forgotten that he was still in the room. I snapped out of everything, my attention was on him. He looked disappointed and betrayed, but not scared. "Look Wally I can explain…"

"Explain what? That you didn't bother to tell your best friend that you had such gift? I thought we were in this together? But I guess not…" he said in such way that it crushed me in the inside.

"Best friends? You could never be mine, you were never there for me! Snakes been there for me, when you weren't. He understands me more then you could ever, that's why we are going through the same thing."

"You're saying you and Snake have the same powers?"

"Not the same powers, but he does possess a great power." I corrected him

"Rachel… how could you have fallen to his trap?!" Wally yelled angrily at me.

At this point I was confused, lost on what was happening. The so called "Super heroes" were just watching everything go off. "What are you talking about?" I asked crossing my arms.

"Snake must have told him that you had special abilities… because he is working for him!" Wally announced as he paced around the room.

"No… no that's not true. He couldn't… he wouldn't." I said as I shook my head. This couldn't be true, Snake wouldn't do that to me.

"Maybe Wally is right, we have been investigating this, for months. And it seems about right. You changed everything today, you gave us an answered. We didn't know you had powers, so we now have to send you to the academy for people like you." The dark skinned girl informed.

"People like me?! You can't take me anywhere!" I said getting furious.

"Actually we can…" commented the bow and arrow guy.

At this point I was pissed. How could a couple of strangers, including my suppose friend. Decided what was best for me? Before I knew it I had sent the boy with arrows crashing to the wall. The fish boy, had possessed water and before he could do anything, I had set it on fire. He had fallen on the floor from the sudden impact.

The black Barbie on the other hand, had minimized herself and began to shock me. Which I only sent a great amount of force to her, and it made her come back to her size as she fell to the ground. She spoke to a name I didn't recognize at that moment. "Flash do something." Before I knew what was happening, the air I was breathing was being taken away from me.

I saw someone run in circles around me, I tried to shot it… but before I knew it I took my last gasp of air. I had collapsed and one question remained in my mine. "Who's Flash?"

Wally's P.O.V

I knew it all along. It was obvious since the first day I saw him, he was up to something. I could I had let Rachel be a victim of his acts? Now she must have known I'm a hero. How would she react when she wakes up? Now we have to send her to the "National Academy." Where people like her must stay, many thoughts began to cloud my mind. I took at Rachel who was still resting in the med bay. While she was knocked out we had to take her in the T-ship, where we are now. I wonder if she would forgive me, from the secrets I've been hiding her with.

After a couple of hours I began to fall asleep. Hopefully tomorrow would be a better day. I need to get answers from Raven… that's if she would even talk to me. But then again not everything goes as planned.

Beast boy's P.O.V

We were almost there, we are minutes away about to be at our destination. I knew that when we arrived, we would be known as different people. I already had my ring on; I looked exactly how I was supposed to look. Before the accident that caused me to lose my parents, and the accident that caused me to became a green shape shifter. Although many tragic things, happened in my life for me to be where I am now. I honestly wouldn't have changed anything. Though there is a difference between me and the other heroes. I've met a lot of people who loved me for who I was. Raven was a perfect example, though she didn't always show it. Deep down her cold heart, she loved me for who I was. She never really got to see me as what I use to look like. But with all cause, I would remember her in my heart.

It truly does seem like forever, since she was safely in my arms. It still hurts, and it seems like eternity since she was here with us. But it pains me to know that maybe, it was truly my fault for never saving her. I will always have a scar in my heart that will remind me of the love I lost.

I look out the Titans airship; I could see the reflection on the clean window. I see a tan white 18 year old, who has sad green eyes. Yup, that was pretty much me Garfield Logan. Sometimes I would like to think, that one day I would be happy again, but who would be happy with the horrifying memory of you love being taken away, and never truly found. At the end of the day, I'm still a coward.

We were here, in the National Academy were they kept other kids with unnatural powers. The abilities that were classified to the civilians, people who didn't know how to control their powers yet. The mission we had is to come in as kids that were put in here by force. We had to investigate the people and find out who they truly are, and how they got here. Maybe some information would lead to finding why Raven disappeared, though when I really thought about it seemed unlikely.

As I got out the space ship with my teammates, the ship went back to the Titans Tower. We all seemed different, well almost all of us except Robin. He looked the same but like a civilian like in Tokyo, with his sun glasses. He was going to be known as Richard Grayson. Cyborg seemed exactly like when he went to spy on the High Five, he was going to be known as Victor Stone. Starfire looked less tan, and her eyes were just green like the humans. She was going to be known as Kori.

We all walked to the entrance, right away we were greeted by strange robots. Who led us to a gym, were we found everyone that looked like normal humans. But in the end weren't… but strange beings who had a messed up past like the rest of us.

"Everyone take a sit." Ordered a unknown voice

As people began to quiet down and had taken a sit, I looked around. I found many guards around the gym. I grew suspicious, I mean yeah maybe some kids would try to escape, but why have robots with guns as a weapon?

I took a look at the people who were teens, they all seemed to have their own groups, so we decided to stick together. We didn't talk but observed our belongings. Soon after other people arrived, a girl with handcuffs had come in. I looked at her, I knew the girl. We ran into each other about 6 months ago. What… No way she could have powers too?!

She kept walking ignoring, the rumors and whispers passing about her. Wally had come in behind her, as we wave him over he greeted us.

"Who's that?" I asked trying not to show interest.

"Oh… uh Rachel."

"Why is she here?" asked boy blunder.

"She was attacked by the vampire… and she had powers." Wally whispered.

My eyes widened to her what he had said. I turn to look at the girl, then I stood up and made my way to her. I heard my team harshly whispering me to come back. But I ignored them… something about her attracted me to her. But I didn't know what.

Rachel's P.O.V (Minutes before entering the National Academy.)

I had woken up by Wally. I tried to run and escape, but it was too late. My hands were in handcuffs, I could have destroyed them at that moment. But I choose not to, it was best if I gave him the silent treatment. I knew it hurt him, but he hurt me more. He betrayed my trust my sending me here. As we entered the building it was only Wally and I. The others had left, I could literally feel bad vibes around her. But I shook them off, as we entered to the gym. I decided to sit as far from people.

But then a boy was coming my way.

"Hey." He greeted as he sat next to me.

"What do you want?" I asked as I looked at my handcuffs, I used my powers to melt them. I could feel his sudden shock rise over any emotion I could detect.

"So you have powers?" he suddenly asked.

"Don't we all." I said rather rude, but at the moment I didn't care. I could tell he was getting aggravated by the way I was responding to him. It was rather amusing in my part.

"You're smart." He complemented me.

"I would say the same thing, yet again it would be lying." I responded showing no emotion whatsoever.

"What's your name? My name is Garfield…but you can call me Gar."

"My name is Rachel, but I know you already knew that."

I automatically felt happiness raise as the emotion he felt. Maybe he was glad I was actually talking back.

"So what brought you here?" he asked

"I don't know, you should ask your friend." I told him as I turn my attention towards Wally since he was coming our way.

"Rachel we need to talk." Wally said looking at me.

"I have nothing to talk to you about." I said coldly

Before we could continue with our conversation an unknown voice spoke above us.

"You will now get a partner and demonstrate your powers."

This was getting interesting, before I knew it Wally and Gar were fighting to be my partners. I walked away and headed towards a girl who sat alone. She was about my age, white skin while golden brown straight hair. She seemed Hispanic, she wore a hoodie which said "Burn in hell" and some black jeans. With read combat boots and a Ruby hanging as her neckles.

"Partners?" I asked

She nodded as I sat beside her. We didn't bother to talk, it seem worthless to both of us. The speaker had come once again. "Now Rachel and Ruby will come up."

We looked at each other and I said "Ruby huh?"

She smiled and spoke "Yeah, Rachel is a nice name too."

As we both got up, the gym began to change, in the middle was a combat area. It was pretty legit at the time. We both entered not knowing what was going to happen next. I still questioned how the unknown voice happened to know our names. But at that moment it didn't really matter.

As we faced the audience some seem familiar, but I couldn't tell why. We just stood there not knowing what to do next. "So what powers do you have?" I asked Ruby.

She positioned herself in front of me and with both of her arms in her side, fire began to form in her hands. I was amazed it seemed that she could control her powers very well. But the fun didn't last, since guards had come and shot her with electricity. She then fell on the ground. I watch the scene occur, everyone was surprised including me.

The unknown voice spoke "Now, you all see what happens if you use your powers without permission."

The guard kept hurting the girl, and I couldn't help it. "Enough." I yelled as I slammed the guard to the wall. Guards and guards kept coming but this time they were aiming at me. Before I knew it I was on the ground, a summoned a shield with my powers. Though I knew it wasn't going to hold much. I watched as Ruby was being taken away. The guards pounded at the shield and others just shot it. It was too much happening at once. My power was getting drained. And I was down.

Garfield's P.O.V

I had watched everything play live in front of me. This mission was harder then we all thought. That Rachel girl was brave enough to stand up for a girl she didn't even know. Wally seemed to be really attentive to her, as if she were something more than a friend. But he had messed it up by doing something to her. I wonder what?

After the incident we were all given cabinets. Me and Wally had to share one for the night, why really didn't bother me. We had to follow a schedule, and if we didn't we would have to face the consequences. This felt like prison, and I just wanted to leave.

I decided it was time to wonder around, maybe I could find something interesting. As I walked in the lonely hallways, I had found Rachel. She was facing the wall, sitting down in an Indian style crossing her legs. I knocked on the glass, but she didn't bother to look. I tapped in the glass multiple times, to see if she could hear me. She turned around to look at me and shook her head. Then she turn back around. I sighed and walked around to see if there was a way in.

As I opened the door, I walked in where she was at. She had moved positions she was now hugging her knees with a sad look in her eyes. "What do you want?" she asked annoyed.

I sat next to her… she seemed tired. But the kind of tired people get when they are done trying with life.

"I want to get to know you."

"Why?"

"Because we are friends now." It was one of the most retorted answers I had probably given to someone but what the heck. I just wanted to get to know her it was worth the try.

There was silence for a minute or two. I think I had messed up my chance to know her since she wasn't saying anything. She just stared at her hands.

"Give me the real reason, or your intention of being here right now." She demanded.

I knew by the tone of her voice she wasn't going to trust me anytime soon.

"Why do you think I have bad intentions?" I questioned.

"Ugh, just leave me alone."

I decided it was best to leave the subject, and I tried to change it.

"So when can you leave?" I asked.

"They said if I was done putting up a show, I could leave."

I chuckled at her answer. "So are you done?"

"I wasn't putting a show, I was just helping the girl." She said getting offended.

"I know, hey if you leave with me now we can probably find her. So you can check if she is okay."

She looked at me for a second and said "Okay… let's go."

We both got up and I led her carefully to her friend. I didn't exactly know where it was so we kind of took a while to find her. But at the end Rachel was grateful.

She looked at the unconscious girl and began to heal her. She reminded me so much of Raven, so hard headed but so nice inside. She looked at me and thanked me. I slightly blushed and walked out with her.

"So is she going to be okay?" I asked trying to make a conversation going.

"Yeah… so where are supposed to sleep?" she asked me yawning.

"Cabins… we have assigned cabins outside." I responded half stuttering.

"Can you show me which one is mine?" she asked in such a soft voice.

"Not at all… come I'll show you around." I said as I dragged her outside.

Rachel's P.O.V

Garfield had showed me around, though we did get lost a few times, we managed to find my cabin. But I could tell that he was happy to me around me. He wasn't scared of me… I wonder why? Is it because, we are all the same? Monsters… freaks? I wonder if he is happy with his life, being the way he is of course.

It was about six in the evening, we were all relaxing in our own cabins. Before we went to bed, they had gave us uniforms we had to wear tomorrow. I choose the purple shirt as my stand out color. With that a black pair of skinny jeans came with, and brown combat boots.

I laid in my life thinking about life. There was actually nothing to think about, since I have lost my memories to my past life. I have no idea what happened 17 years ago. I don't even know when my birthday is.

My thoughts were interrupted by a knock in my door. Maybe it was Garfield trying to make something up so we could talk.

I opened the door only to find Wally. I just looked at him, what was I supposed to say?

"Hey Rachel." He greeted as he gave me a small smile.

"What do you want?" I asked trying to get to the point.

"Here's your phone." He said as he handed it to me.

I checked it, it had no signal… plus the battery was dying. "Thanks… I guess."

I was about to close the door, when he stopped it with his feet.

"What now?" I asked irritated by his presence.

"Look I just want to talk."

I sighed and motioned him to come in. As he closed the door behind him he sat in my bed, and I pulled a chair. "So are you ready to tell me who is Flash?" I questioned as I narrowed my eyes at him. I studied him and every moment he made, I wanted to know if he was lying.

"I'm Flash…well Kid Flash."

"Since when?" I asked trying not show any signs of me caring.

"A long time ago. I'm a hero."

For a while silence was in the air. I was still trying to acknowledge what was happening.

"So you're telling me that you have superpowers, yet you aren't anyone but an actual hero. But you went to school with me. But never told me anything about you. But you get mad because, I didn't either. Did you even care about our friendship? Why were you even there?" I asked him as my voice raised.

"It was a mission, the guy that chased you we were investigated the case. Snake happened to work for him, so that's why we were in your school." He simply said, almost matching my tone.

"Oh... in other words our friendship was a mistake." I half whispered.

"No, it wasn't. It meant everything to me."

Tears slipped from my eyes. I knew it he didn't care. No one did. He quickly came towards me but I had turn away. I didn't want him to see me weak. Crying because, he had only told the truth. He pulled my chin, so I would be looking at him. I stared at his light blue eyes, as silent tears slipped off my eyes.

"Sure it did… just stop the act Wally… or Kid Flash whoever you are. Leave me alone."

"Rachel… you mean the world to me. I'm glad I had the chance to meet you. Because… I really like you."

I didn't know if I should have been sadden by his sudden confession or happy. But I found myself lose in his eyes. He was leaning in and so was I. I could feel happiness radiating off him, just like I did when Gar was around. As our lips collided with one another. I found myself cupping his face and pulling him closer to me.

I've lost myself to lust, I kissed him with passion. The way he made me feel was unspeakable. My heart was skipping in a tremendous speed. As we kissed I could feel every emotion of his. That moment was magical. Though it didn't last, it was all wrong. We can't be what we are now. Friends… or friends with benefits. Either way it just felt wrong.

As we both stopped kissing, he slid his hands towards my waist. And my hands were on his chest. I couldn't face him, not after what we did. I felt ashamed and I felt so wrong.

"Wally… This wasn't supposed to happen."

After I had spoken, I felt a mix of his feelings. I knew it hurt him, because it also hurt me.

"Then what was? I like you Rachel. You can't tell me that the kiss that we just shared meant nothing to you."

We both separated, I still didn't bother to look at him. "I'm sorry, I don't feel the same way."

"You're fucking kidding me! God Rachel you're so fucking complicated!" he yelled at me,

I flinch to hear him say such things to me, and it hurt me. I walked towards the door and I opened it. Signalizing it was time for him to leave.

He bowed down his head, but before he left he said "That kiss meant something to me."

After I closed the door I broke down. I cried, and I couldn't stop. I was angry with myself and with him. I had no idea why I didn't just tell him, I liked him back. But I just felt like I couldn't. I couldn't like him. Which only confused me more, because back then when he first left me without coming back. That's when I realized I needed him in my life. But it was too late, he was gone.

But now that he is telling me how he feels. I just don't know how to respond. I don't want to fall for someone I know won't be there, because they weren't there when I needed them the most.

I took my phone and throw it at the wall. I was so mad at myself… so mad.

Wally's P.O.V

I was furious, so enraged that the fact that the girl that I liked, thinks that I'm only using her to get information out of her. I can't believe this bullshit is happening now. Like what did I do to deserve this? I headed to me and Gars cabin. I opened the door and slammed it.

I heard Gar chuckled and said "Well someone's mad."

"Leave me alone." I told him as I flopped down into the bed frustrated.

"Well I have no idea what made you mad, but I on the other hand. I am one of the most happiest people in the world." He informed as he gave out a happy smile. Which only made me want to punch him.

"What's got you wild up?" I asked.

"I made a new friend" He stated proudly.

"Rachel?" I questioned.

"The one and only."

I have no idea why, but I felt anger rush through me. To know that my best friend is happy to have Rachel as a friend. I mean no I'm not over protected of her. But something about the way he mentioned her, I questioned. He couldn't possibly like her, I mean doesn't he love Raven? He couldn't have moved on so easily. Plus Rachel and I have a history together. There is no way he could get in between it.

"Oh cool, well goodnight." I said as turned off the lights. Then Garfield left the cabin, leaving me and my mind wondering about life.

Garfield P.O.V

I walked out the cabin, trying to respect Wally into having his space. Since he was mad and all, maybe it was a good time to go talk to Rachel and ask her about eating together. I walked over to her cabin with a smile on my face.

After I knocked I waited for her to open the door. It was already dark and chilly outside, which caused me to get the chills. As Rachel opened the door, but smile vanished. She was crying and so sad. When she saw it was me she ran into my arms. I hugged her tight, I wanted her to know that I would be there for her.

After what seem like eternity, our hug loosen and I stepped back to give her space. She faced the ground, meaning that she didn't want to be seen so weak. Yet begging for someone to help her. I guide her to the bed as I closed the door. We both sat down and I pulled her into my arms. There were no words needed. Just the fact that I was there helped her calm down.

She must have gotten very angry, because her room looked like a mess. Maybe she couldn't control her powers, just yet. I decided not to say anything, but wait for her to speak.

"Thank you Gar." She said in such a rusty whisper.

I simply nodded and I continue to pat her in the back. So she could calm down, which she soon did. Before I knew it, she had fallen asleep. I smiled to the warm feeling I felt in my heart. I decided to close my eyes and smell her scent. She reminded me so much of my Raven. I didn't want anyone to hurt Rachel or to take her away. Like they did to Raven. Not while I'm life. I would protect her no matter what.

AN:I apologize for the delay. But here you go. Happy Early Christmas.

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