Teen Titans Song Fiction: Against All Odds

WOW, this is so cool! MY 26th chapter! All of you guys are amazing and so supportive! I love you all!

OKAY: Some of you are confused about Kori, when she'll have her Starfire identity. You'll see, just bear with me please! "D

Disclaimer: I do not own Teen Titans, DC COmic based stuff, and songs that I will use.

Warning: Mild Language

:D :D - MaestroLucario

Chapter 26: Flash

September 11, 2010; Saturday; 9:30 a.m.

Anders Condo

The sun was shining through Kori's blinds and the rays hit her face. She groaned quietly and stretched her limbs. She got up her bed with a yawn and gave a glance at her clock. 9:30 a.m. She was going to meet up with Rachel at the bookstore at 10:00 a.m.

Kori walked to her bathroom to take her trademarked ten minute shower and went to her dresser to put some clothes on. She wore her black skinny jeans, her infamous black chucks, and olive green raglan elbow length shirt. She brushed her hair up into a ponytail and slung her small black messenger bag on so she can put the books she was going to buy there.

She went to the kitchen and grabbed two granola bars and a small carton of milk and headed out the door, leaving a note to her sister that she was going to be out for the day.

Kori walked to the nearest bus stop that would lead her downtown. While she was on the bus, she sat on her seat and munched her granola bars and drank her milk.

As soon as she saw the sign Paperbacks and Hardcovers, she got off the bus and walked to the bookstore which was also a library. She saw Rachel sitting on a bench inside, through the glass window, reading her latest book.

Kori smiled to herself and walked inside. She went to where Rachel was sitting, took the chair in front of her, and greeted, "Hi, Rach."

Rachel looked up from her book and closed it with her bookmark. "Hey, Kori. How about I give you a tour of this? It's a big place."

"That would be wonderful," Kori answered back eagerly.

10:30 a.m.

Wayne Manor

Richard woke up when he felt the sunrays hit his eyes as he rolled over to a new position. He groaned and sat up stiffly, holding his wound. He glanced at the clock. 10:30 a.m. He stubbornly got off his bed and went to the bathroom to urinate.

He slipped on a plain white sleeveless shirt and maroon basketball shorts as he went to the gym to work out.

As he ran on the treadmill, he couldn't stop thinking about Red X. Who was he working for? Why did he want the thermo blaster? Who is he really? And why does he have the nagging feeling that he reminded him of someone?

Richard ignored the feeling and focused on his running. He ran for 45 minutes straight. After that, he moved onto jump ropes and then to weights, until finally it was noon and he decided to end his work out for the day and grab some lunch with Alfred.

12:30 p.m.

Paperbacks and Hardcovers

Rachel had only finished touring half of the store because it was huge. So they decided to get lunch there and take a break.

"Wow," Kori said in awe. "This is the biggest bookstore I have ever seen!"

"Yeah," Rachel nodded in agreement. "That's why I didn't want to bring the others, because their reactions caused me some embarrassment." She sipped her jasmine tea. "I'm surprised you didn't act like Gar when you saw the shelves loaded with science-fiction books."

Kori laughed, "Well, I actually wanted to scream. But, I guess I have more self-control."

Rachel gave a small chuckle, "C'mon, let's get something to eat."

There was a little bistro inside the bookstore so they ordered some club sandwiches and tea. They sat down and talked about their favorite books and authors.

Kori learned that Rachel was into poetry. Dark poetry to be exact. And she was interested in learning what dark poetry was.

"Well, dark poetry is, in a way, communicating with others or yourself in a deeper way. It's deeper than regular poetry. It depends on the genre, sometimes it will be more depressing than other regular sad poems," Rachel explained.

Kori listened in full interest on every word Rachel had said. It was so exciting to hear Rachel talk to her, she was so interesting and smart. And deep down, she was a friendly person.

" . . . I'm a poet myself," Rachel said. "Not professionally, but I like to write during my spare time."

"Really?" she asked in disbelief. "I bet you're a great dark poet since you know so much about poetry."

For the first time ever, Kori saw her blush, "T-thanks, Kori. That means a lot to me . . ."

Kori smiled warmly at her, "You're my friend, Rachel. And you're amazing and so . . . so . . . intellectual."

Rachel smiled, "You know . . . everyone else thought of me as the creepy girl. The goth. But when I met, Dick, Gar, Vic, and Karen . . . they were the best friends I could ever ask for. They wanted me for who I am . . . they didn't care if I acted depressed, but they understood me and accepted me . . . and you did, too. That's why you're the amazing person here, Kori. You got along with everyone so easily . . . and you're kind and friendly and down to earth."

"Thank you, Rachel. I take your words to heart," she grinned wider and they continued to talk about their favorite books.

2:00 p.m.

Richard went into the Batcave to search more of this Red X guy. He went to the Batcomputer to look at the security cameras on Thursday evening at the west Wayne Enterprises building. He wanted to see how this guy worked, how he fights, so he can use that as an advantage the next time they meet.

Because the next time they meet . . . Robin's not going to let him go that easily.

2:30 p.m.

Kori and Rachel spent their time reading the newly stocked books that just came in this morning. Kori took her time reading a science fiction one that was very interesting while Rachel was caught up in a horror and romance genre. They both sat in silence as they read their books, enjoying the peace and quiet time.

4:43 p.m.

Richard was . . . bored. He already did his work out and he couldn't find anything about Red X. Right now, he was in the basketball court outside shooting some hoops since basketball practice starts after school on Monday.

"Master Dick?" Alfred called out.

"Yeah, Al?" Richard grunted as he shot a three pointer.

"I have a favor to ask of you."

"Sure, what is it?" he stopped the ball and set it aside to listen to Alfred. He took his towel and wiped his forehead.

"I have a list of vegetables I need for dinner, and I'm afraid that I have something to do personally for Master Bruce," Alfred handed him the piece of paper with the list of vegetables that were needed.

Richard raised an eyebrow. What's Bruce up to? "Okay, I'll just wash up and I'll get going."

"Thank you, Master Dick," Alfred smiled warmly at him and walked back inside.

Richard washed up and went out the door. "I'll try to be back by 6!" HE went out to the garage and took his car.

5:40 p.m.

Kori hugged Rachel, even though she knew she wouldn't return it, and thanked her for a fun day and for showing her her favorite bookstore.

"Thank you so much, Rachel. Take care! I'll see you on Monday!" Kori hugged her while Rachel said her goodbye and parted ways as she made her way to the bus stop.

On the other side of the street, Richard was in the fresh foods part of the grocery. He looked down at the list Alfred gave him for dinner.

"Okay . . . three carrots, three cabbages, two tomatoes, two potatoes, ginger, three onions . . ." Richard took the required vegetables needed and put them in a plastic bag. He took the cart to the cashier and laid the plastic bags on the counter so the cashier girl could check them.

The girl checked them out and said in a monotone voice, "That'll be $27.95, sir."

Richard took out his wallet and gave her his credit card. As soon as the girl saw his name on the credit card, her mouth gaped open and the gum she was chewing fell on the floor.

Richard couldn't help but grimace.

"Oh my gawd!" the girl squealed. "You're like Dick Grayson! I'm Lina, and I'm your biggest fan! DO you still take girls in?" she wiggled her eyebrows.

Richard gritted her teeth, "No. Can you please give me my receipt?"

Lina frowned, "No need to get all cranky." She handed him his receipt and another piece of paper underneath. He checked the receipt as he went out and noticed that the girl gave him her phone number.

Richard grimaced again, he didn't even see her write down anything. She probably had some papers with her phone number ready in case she meets a cute guy. He rolled his eyes and threw the paper at a trash can and began to walk to his car.

Kori saw the bus stop which was across the street. She hugged her paperbag of books on her chest as she walked to the cross walk.

Suddenly, she saw a little toddler boy crawling into the middle of the cross walk. Kori's eyes focused on the little toddler and she saw that the mother didn't pay attention because she was too busy in a conversation in her phone.

She heard the people murmur that there was a child in the middle of the street and asking each other what should they do.

Kori did the unthinkable and she dropped her bag and quickly flew to the little boy to save him from getting hit by a big gasoline truck.

Richard sighed as he placed his bag of groceries in the trunk of his car and began to walk to the driver's seat.

In the corner of his eye, he spotted a familiar redhead. He turned to get a better look and saw that Kori was there with a paperbag clutched to her chest.

But something was wrong.

She was frozen and she was staring at something. Richard followed her stare and saw a little toddler at the middle of the street. People were screaming on what to do.

Richard looked back at Kori who was still staring at the child.

After a blink of an eye, she disappeared on where she was standing and her paperbag of things were on the ground.

Richard looked at the spot where Kori was, confused. She was just there a second ago. His eyebrows knitted together.

Then he looked back at the toddler and saw that Kori was at the little boy's side. They were at the side of the street, avoiding the cars. Richard looked at her in disbelief and in wide eyes. H-how did she get over there so fast?

Kori panted as she flew faster than a blink of an eye to grab the little toddler and bring him to safety. She took him and they rolled to the side of the street, away from the cars.

The mother dropped her phone and screamed, "Nicholas! My baby!"

Kori held the giggle toddler in her arms and asked gently, "Are you okay?"

"Taynk you wady," the giggling toddler said.

"No problem. Come on, your mother is worried." Kori brought 'Nicholas' to his mother and the mother thanked her repeatedly and swore to look after him. Kori said that it was fine and she needed to go before she could get anyone's attention. She ran to get her paperbag of books and ran to the bus stop.

Richard stared at Kori as she ran to the back to the spot she dropped her things and ran to the nearest bus stop.

Richard slowly went in the driver's seat and started to drive back to the manor.

He could've sworn that Kori wasn't anywhere near the toddler. She was there, watching him from a far. He wanted to know so bad what happened. As he drove, there was only one question in his mind. How? How did she get there? How did she get there so fast?

Maybe I'm dreaming? . . . No, he saw with his own eyes how her things fell to the ground. But it seemed impossible.

He quickly parked his car in the garage and ran to the kitchen.

"Alfred, I got what you asked for!" Richard yelled as he was in a hurry. "I'll be in the Batcave if you need anything else!"

"Thank you, Master Dick," Alfred thanked him. Richard rushed down to the cave and ran to the Batcomputer.

He was going to check the security cameras of that street to see what really happened. He typed in Stralton Street. 5:50 p.m.

In the screen, the security camera of the street where the toddler was appeared. He saw that the toddler was crawling to the middle of the street. At the sidewalk, he saw Kori who was just standing there looking at the child.

Richard watched her closely, and then after he blinked his eye, she was gone from the spot and saw that she had already saved the little boy. He sighed in frustration and pressed the slow motion button so he can watch it clearly. He kept his eye on Kori, making sure not to blink.

And then, he saw it. He pressed pause on the video and he was shocked and confused with what he saw. Between the little toddler and the spot where Kori was standing . . .

There was a flash of green light.

SUCCESS! Another chapter gone and done! Is this cool or what? I hope this sort of clears up some of your questions :)

Told ya things would get interesting, but in the next chapters it will get A LOT more interesting :D I'm glad fanfiction isn't going all crappy on me this time XD Review please! - MaestroLucario