Protecting Kitty

Chapter 10: Emotional lows with a dash of embarrassment.

(Following day at 9 a.m. at the T- Tower)

Jinx gently hugged See-More.

"You made a big sacrifice," Jinx said softly after breaking from the hug, "thank you."

"I'm just glad that what's left of the HIVE is safe from the hybrids," See-More responded.

"Too bad the Titans can't say the same for their team," Jinx said sadly, "I just hope that they can save Raven."

"They're going to need all the help they can get to do that," See-More said frankly, "those hybrids aren't pushovers," he added.

"I know," Robin said as he came in and soon stood at the foot of See-More's bed, "are you okay See-More?" he asked gently.

"Better than yesterday," See-More responded, "thanks for all the care you and the rest of the Titans have given me."

"Your Welcome," Robin said, "we will ensure that the hybrids are punished," he told See-More.

"That's good to know," See-More said with a small smile.

"Kid Flash said he's going to stay with Kitty," Jinx informed them, "he's already uncertain how safe the hiding place Slade currently has her at is anyway."

"Beast Boy told me that Slade called him early in the morning to let him know that he's moving Kitty," Robin revealed, "I just hope that those hybrids don't find her or Kid Flash," he said and his voice revealed some worry.

"Guys!" Cyborg cried as he ran in and frightened everyone, "Mad Mod's been murdered by the hybrids!"

"What!" the other three cried in shocked unison.

"But he was an old guy," See-More said not able to fully grasp the idea that Mad Mod would get murdered, "why would they kill him?" he asked.

"They are murderers but killing Mad Mod is just very suspicious to me," Robin said frankly.

"It must be because he's one of Kitty's alternate guardians," Jinx said suddenly.

"The news said that they left a warning written in Mad Mod's blood warning anyone who dared offered to or tried to care for Kitty," Cyborg told them, "those monsters want to get Kitty trapped in a corner by scaring off anyone who'd want to help her."

"Well they won't scare me," Beast Boy declared as he stood by the door way, "Robin, Starfire's crying and it might be best if you try and calm her down."

Robin nodded and left the room.

"I'm sorry about what happened to Mad Mod," Beast Boy said.

"We all are," See-More responded, "those hybrids will pay," he snarled.

"We'll make sure of that," Cyborg told See-More, "where's Billy?"

See-More suddenly sighed.

"He still feels guilty about what happened yesterday," See-More said sadly.

"He didn't know what he was up against," Jinx said, "if it weren't for Kid Wyked he wouldn't be alive right now."

"He still feels guilty though," Cyborg spoke, "I peeked in on him early morning and he was in bed, crying."

"Can't blame him," See-More said and sighed, "or anyone else from the HIVE for crying after everything that's happened."

"Yeah," Cyborg agreed.

"But I still send my condolences about Terra and hope for the safe return of Raven," See-More added.

"Oh, thank you," Cyborg thanked him.

"Yeah," Beast Boy agreed, "thanks dude."

"I know that Raven's kidnapping bothers you especially Beast Boy," Jinx spoke and Beast Boy looked away, "but she needs you to be steady and strong," she said firmly, "you will get her back and she will be okay," she declared.

"Thanks for the confidence," Beast Boy said softly, "I want her back okay too."

"We all do Beast Boy," Cyborg said and walked up to the now openly crying changeling, "we all do," he said and hugged Beast Boy who clung unto Cyborg for dear life and sobbed even harder.


(9pm in Swarm's massive Bedroom)

Raven slammed shut the book she had been reading. Swarm had two hours earlier given her a sleeping bag and a small bag with snacks, sodas and water and shoved her into the library. He then told her to stay there until he came for her and closed the door. Once the door was closed, the library was soundproof. This in some ways both comforted Raven and crept her out all at the same time. She was supposed to be under Beauty's watch but Beauty wanted to have some alone time with her boyfriend Red and left Raven with Tomas right in the middle of the day. When Swarm returned in the evening he was furious. But he still took her to his room and allowed her to walk freely in it. At least until he shoved her into the library and ordered her to stay in there.

"I don't care about his orders," Raven said and got to her feet, "all I want to do is get some herbal tea."

Raven walked up to the door and opened it. Suddenly she heard deep rapid moaning. At least she thought it was moaning. Raven took a few steps out and listened more closely. Raven quickly hurried back into the library and slammed the door. Her face redder than a tomato.

I think I'll just make do with water and snacks. (Raven's thoughts)

Chapter 10 Completed.