Titans Beyond
Episode 28: Lag'aan
Author: Brruundin
Warning, I do not own the Titans or any other DC characters I may use.
The Titans had just finished wrapping up their training session and were all upstairs eating pizza and talking to one another, however one Titan did not really feel like talking. Lagoon Boy was sitting in the back by himself, he didn't feel like eating or talking to anyone. He felt embarrassed by what had happened. Yes, the Titans defeated the scenario, however he should have dodged the boulder, and because he was hurt by the boulder, he wasn't at full strength for his teammates. He sighs, as he looks at his pizza.
You don't deserve this... Lagoon thinks to himself while putting his head down. I've never been good enough for anyone, outcast of Atlantis, couldn't help Aquaman, couldn't help Aqualad... just never good enough. He sighs again, he knew mopping wasn't going to help or fix anything, but he didn't care. He just wanted to curl up in a ball die. However, a friendly hand gently touches him on the shoulder, he slowly lifts his head up. It's her.
"Ummm are you okay? I'm normally not one to get into people's business but you looked upset over here, so I thought it would be a good idea to check in" Raven says, while giving him a puzzled look.
"Yeah, I'm fine, I just... I don't know... I don't feel like I belong I guess... I messed up today and still just feel really embarrassed about it all I guess" Lagoon says, responding to her concern.
"I get that, trust me... but don't worry about fitting in, you do, and you will. I remember the first time I got here, I couldn't stand anyone but Nightwing, Starfire's personality is just... let's say... bubbly... and the other two constantly get on my nerves... I thought I was going to go insane here, however I eventually came to... tolerate them and found ways to fit in. I too felt like an outcast... an outsider... but most of us are. It's how we band together in times of trouble that brings us together. It works I guess" Raven says, giving advice to Lagoon Boy. She knew how he was feeling, she was once in his shoes before, feeling powerless, lost, useless, longing to belong somewhere. It was those feelings that gave her the strength to do what she does best, and she could see it in Lagoon Boy, she knew he would be a valuable ally because of it. He just needed to focus those feelings into the plan of action instead of worrying about it.
Lagoon Boy did feel relieved to hear this.
"Thanks, uhh Raven right?" He still didn't really know everyone's name. "That helps me feel better about this whole situation and being here" Raven nods,
"Yeah, no problem, maybe if you're not too much of a pest like some people..." She glares at Beast Boy and Cyborg who were sitting on the couches acting foolishly. "Then I can tell you more about how I handle these feelings, sometimes it's helpful... you'll see. Maybe over herbal tea or something... idk yet" Lagoon nods, while Raven floats away.
Wow she's something... Wait! Did she just suggest a date!? Does she like me? Do I like her? I've never been asked out before? Did she ask me out... Relax La'gaan you need to play this cool, wait say something else before she gets too far away... "Hey Raven I would like that very much too okay!" Lagoon exclaims, loud enough for everyone else to hear and turn to him. Raven turns back to him and half smirks before continuing back into her room.
Lagoon Boy blushes, his "skin" starts burning up, and he turns bright red. He sinks back down in his seat again, while everyone continues what they were doing.
Wow... that was really embarassing. I didn't think I was going to be that loud, smooth La'gaan... real smooth.
He then takes a deep breath and smirks. It's gonna be okay like she said, so why am I even worrying about this. I should probably get up and socialize though, I'm going to be living with these people, so I should at least say hi occasionally.
Lagoon Boy then gets up and heads over to where some of the others were sitting. Cyborg and Beast Boy were playing a video game, Miss Martian, Terra, Blue Beetle, and Starfire were talking about their favorite music, no sign of Robin or Nightwing though, I guess they headed off.
"Uhh hey guys, what's up?"
"Ohhh friend Lagoon Boy, please come sit with us, Blue Beetle was just telling us about this band... Alias Insane they sound very much wonderful!" Starfire exclaims excited another new friend wanted to join their conversation.
"Oh yeah, I've listened to them before, they rock! However, we don't get a lot of bands or music down in Atlantis, though, at least not stuff that's popular on the surface". Lagoon Boy says, while positioning himself better inside the conversation.
"Yeah, that's how it is on Mars! We don't get any earth music, so it was very strange hearing what was popular here, I do like it though. It's much better than anything we have back home..." Miss Martian says, while reminiscing on her past on Mars.
"You okay Miss Martian?" Lagoon Boy asks, looking at her, wondering why her mood changed suddenly.
"Yeah... it's... nothing. I'm fine. Let's go back to talking about music!" Miss Martian says, trying to mask what she was worried about.
The Titans then continue various conversations late into the night, but Starfire and Blue Beetle decide to call it a night, finally it's just Lagoon Boy and Miss Martian, awkward silence falls, until Lagoon Boy finally has the courage to say something.
"So uhhh earlier, when you were talking about Mars, your mood changed, what was going on?"
"Um, its nothing really, I just didn't have the best childhood growing up that's all..."
"Oh really? I didn't either, I was an outcast growing up poor outside of Atlantis, my family didn't have much money and we didn't really have much to eat. It was rough up until about two years ago when we were finally granted citizenship in Atlantis, that's where I met Aquaman and Aqualad, and begin training with them. Eventually Aquaman, thought it would be a good for me to find kids around my age and who were in similar "situations" as myself. He recommended me for the Titans because Aqualad had success here and thought it would be a good fit for me, so here I am" Lagoon Boy says, telling Miss Martian of his troubled past and how he ended up where he is now.
"Yeah... I can relate to that, I didn't have a lot of friends growing up on Mars... I was sort of a shut in, I mean, I went to school and talked to the other kids, but I never really fit in, so my Uncle John... umm Martian Manhunter did the same, when talking with the other members of the Justice League. So yeah, I guess were not too different after all haha."
Miss Martian giggles, over the course of their conversation, Lagoon and Miss Martian ended up sitting close to each other, so when Miss Martian laughed, she put her hand on top of Lagoon's hand. They then look at each, blushing... Silence for a few moments, then...
Miss Martian moves her hand away faster that any words could be let out, she abruptly gets up and starts heading towards her room... Hello Megan, what are you doing, he's your friend your teammate and he's vulnerable, you're moving too fast, this isn't like on tv...
"Okay I had fun Lagoon, I'm tired, I'm heading to bed k bye!" Miss Martian says quickly and then next moment her door slams shut.
"Umm okay goodnight?" Lagoon Boy sighs, Girls here on the surface are so confusing, I don't even know what to make of that... oh well, wow it's 12:30 already? Lagoon says while looking at the large clock on the wall, I need to head to bed... Lagoon thinks to himself while grumbling, he slowly picks himself off the floor where he and Miss Martian had gravitated towards during their conversation. Too tired to analyze this... I'll do it tomorrow. I need sleep... He sighs and heads to his bedroom, it wasn't a bad first day and he was sure it was going to get better.
A/N Another chapter down! I really enjoyed writing that one because I think Lagoon is an interesting character that doesn't get mentioned a whole lot so I'm sort of developing his own back story, let me know what you think of it! As always read and review! I'd love love love to hear you feedback on this chapter! :)
