Shangri-la
Gothic: Uh, I think my chapter planning went a bit wrong… This chapter was supposed to be Dreams, not the last chapter. Then again, does anybody really care?!?!
Kitty: No, we don't really care. Gothic does not own the Teen Titans. And yes, in case you hadn't noticed, Gothic is also a StarxRobin fan, as well as BBxRae.
Gothic: On with the ficcie!
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The morning daylight met the sweet air of love, and the overwhelming desire for food on all sides. Beast Boy was particularly hungry, followed by Cyborg and Starfire. Robin was also hungry, and even Raven admitted that food would be a good thing. First of all though, several shocks went up around the island, when many people remembered what they'd been up to the night before.
"But Robin, where is everyone else?"
"If I knew, I'd tell you. But I can only guess that they've spread out looking for good places to spend the night." Robin replied, hunting the area around the two for signs of life.
"So they could be anywhere?"
"Anywhere. And I have the feeling they know a little secret of ours."
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Across the island, Sweetfire and Moonfire were awake, having spent the night near to each other. They were beside the graves of Firgu and Sunafire, flowers laid by someone beside the two stones that were gravestones. Fastened to the stone over Sunafire was a piece of paper, with the words 'The bravery of a true warrior, called by the angels to save a world. Rest In Peace' on it. The two sisters were very upset, they had been close to their sister, and to lose her was a great blow.
"Who put that piece of paper there anyway?" Sweetfire asked.
"I dunno. Mighta been Starfire. Then again, could have been Sunstar or Raven. It even could been one of the guys." Moonfire replied.
"It really gets to me sometimes. I mean, she saved an entire world, and never thought about herself. She was never driven on jealousy or discontent. It's sad sometimes." Sweetfire added.
"Don't worry. Just think, if she hadn't sacrificed herself, this planet wouldn't exist. Starfire would be dead. Either way, one of them had to die. Tough, but true." Moonfire was very strong willed in most situations, and still remained strong even now. The only difference was that she was very much like Raven, preferring to bottle emotions up than share her fears and worries.
"We'll make it eventually. Until then, I think I'll just cry." A single tear fell from Sweetfire's right eye, falling onto the grave of the fallen Spirit Guide. "Tell me sister, does anyone ever think of Firgu? He was murdered, trying to stop Trigon. Shouldn't we respect him as much as Sunafire?"
"All depends on who feels he should be respected. He didn't give his life, but yes, he died trying to stop Trigon. And people like Raven will respect that."
The two sisters sat in silence for a while, each occupied with their thoughts.
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Raven stirred from her little crevice of the island, unable to get up from the weight of Beast Boy. The two had fallen asleep with Beast Boy cuddled into Raven, the two lying on the rock that Raven had temporarily adopted as a bed. She nudged Beast Boy, causing him to snuggle into her even more, slightly displeasing the demon. Then she shrugged her shoulders, and merely pushed him up enough for her to sit up.
"Hey! What the…" Beast Boy did rouse once Raven moved him, shaking his head in minor disgust. Then he remembered the rather enjoyable events of the night before.
"I hope I don't have to do that ever time you fall asleep on me." Raven
sarcastically remarked.
"Nudging or gently shaking me will make me cuddle into whatever I'm lying on even more. Don't know why." Beast Boy said whilst removing himself from Raven.
"I noticed." Raven retorted, shaking out the blanket they'd been lying on. The two's attention was directed to a sudden shout across from them, that appeared to come from Cyborg.
"What the…" Beast Boy started.
"Cyborg. Something's wrong." She added, whilst floating up to call back. "Hey! What's wrong?!" She shouted.
"BB! He's missin'! Seen him anywhere?!" Cyborg called back.
"I'll check." Raven couldn't help but smile as she landed again.
"What's up?"
"Apparently you're missing. Not on my par you're not, but he doesn't know that." Raven was still smiling, clearly amused.
"Well then," Beast Boy stopped to kiss her. "I'd better go sort this out."
"See you when you get back." Raven ran her tongue over her lips, causing Beast Boy to give her a mischievous smile, then transform into a bird and take off.
Now this could be interesting. I can get used to this. Raven thought, a few ideas coming to mind. And nobody else knows. That's the thrill of it. A more playful, even naughty smile crossed her lips, thoughts of Beast Boy running through her head.
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Cyborg meanwhile was busy hunting with Sunstar and Chain for Beast Boy. They'd heard Raven's call, but that was about it. When the green bird landed beside him, looking up in a half amused way, Sunstar couldn't help but laugh.
"Where have you been?!" Cyborg exclaimed.
"Well, there isn't exactly any toilets left in tact round here is there?! There's a nice little area round that a way though, and I needed the bog!" Beast Boy replied angrily. Sunstar really giggled at that, Chain joining in, both unaware that Beast Boy's little hidden talent at lying was going to become useful.
"Hmmm."
"Leave it. At least he is safe." Sunstar was in fits of laughter by now, with both guys staring each other out dangerously.
"Whatever." Cyborg replied, making his way back out again. "I'm going for a recharge."
"That was actually still in one piece?!" Beast Boy raised an eyebrow.
"Yes. Only just." Cy replied, managing to get over a tricky rock.
And I thought I had it bad. Wonder what's making him so grouchy today. Beast Boy thought.
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Eventually, about an hour later, everyone, humans, demons and aliens alike were gathered in on big area. Robin had called this huge open space the main meeting area, as there was nowhere else big enough to house them all at once, and so that they were close enough to hear each other.
"So we're all agreed? Work begins on the Tower first, then on the city. I know it sounds a bit off, and we should be thinking of the citizens of Jump City, but we can't really do anything without the Tower." Robin was greeted with several calls of agreement, everyone calling their separate opinions.
"But what if they die or something, through disease, or hunger?" Zuthion asked.
"That's a risk we'll have to take." Robin replied grimly.
And about you and Star…" Came an anonymous call from somewhere.
"Oh fine. We're in love, alright?" Robin retorted, blushing ever so slightly, whilst smiles went up around him. Starfire, from where she was sat further back was blushing too.
"I knew it…" Cyborg remarked.
"Wasn't it obvious…" Came another voice.
"Clear enough from last night…" Sweetfire's clear voice rang out.
"And someone has to ask?" Raven snapped back.
"Well we couldn't just…." Another voice, not very distinctable also butted in.
"Dude, why are even discussing this?! I mean…" Raven smiled at Beast Boy's words. He was indeed, a very good liar.
"I'm going with Beast Boy." Robin still looked embarrassed. "Why are you discussing this?" He asked.
There was silence for a minute. Then, Cyborg spoke up.
"Nobody answer that."
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Evening was settling in, with a burning fire giving warmth and light to the many occupants around it. Robin and Starfire were unsurprisingly absent, and unknowingly, Raven and Beast Boy were up to the same things.
Currently, around the little fire, Cyborg, all of Starfire's sisters, Chain, and the remaining Trigon 5 were sat enjoying the warmth. Moonfire was in the middle of plaiting Sweetfire's hair, where as Cyborg was making a few repairs to his systems. Everyone else was either stargazing, or just thinking.
Robin and Star meanwhile, were behind a rock not far off, involving in the finer arts of French kissing. After teaching Starfire a bit more, Robin had been surprised at how much she did know, often displaying fairly good skills. They were at that time, currently lying on the ground, with Starfire on top of Robin, and a lot of kissing going on. They had forgotten how long they'd been there, and quite frankly, they didn't care. The only important thing to them at that time was each other.
Reasonably far away, another certain pair were up to the same things, also having disregarded how long they'd been there. At that present moment, they were positioned with Beast Boy on top of Raven, as she didn't mind, with a lot of snogging going on. It had been slightly hard to uncover those deep hidden feelings Raven did have, but once she found them, accompanied by several emotions rushing out as well, she didn't have much trouble putting them to good use. On the whole, both were getting a whole lot of love and pleasure out of their current 'activities'
And yet, not one person knew about Beast Boy and Raven.
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Meanwhile, whilst the two couples got up to naughty antics, little conversation surfaced around the barren wasteland, everyone too engaged in what they were doing to really be bothered about anyone else. It was only when the first of the snowflakes began to fall once more that people took any notice. The little flakes fell again, spreading their message of Winter and cold through the ruins of the city.
"Look! It's snowing!" Moonfire excitedly called.
"Snowing?" Chain echoed.
"Yeah, snowing. It's frozen water." Cyborg grouchily added.
"But it's still pretty. Maybe Sunafire is watching." Sunstar realised what she'd said, and fell silent.
Nobody spoke for a few minutes. Then, Moonfire dared to speak. "Maybe she is there. Maybe she is watching us. We just have to wait for her to tell us."
"No offence, but can we get off this topic? It's making me think of Firgu." Sifria asked.
"Whatever." Cyborg crabbily replied.
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"Beast Boy look. It's snowing again." Raven pointed to the flakes gently falling. "I'm starting to think it's a bad sign."
"Don't say that. Maybe it symbolises good and bad things." Beast Boy replied from where he was snuggled into Raven.
"Maybe. That's a thing about humans that's puzzled me for a long time." Raven wiped a fluff of snow from her forehead as she spoke.
"Why? Is it the word or something?"
"No, it's just that most humans always seek to be the best, always trying to answer the unanswerable, always trying to do the impossible. Sometimes I wonder why they do it." Raven looked rather thoughtful for a minute.
"That's just what mankind does. Besides, I tried to do the impossible, and succeeded."
"And what was that wonderfully impossible challenge?"
"I only managed to win your love. Now that can be considered an impossible feat."
Raven laughed, before pulling Beast Boy back to her, and losing herself in the passionate embrace the two shared, the snow falling around them, spreading its glorious white blanket over the world.
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Robin and Star meanwhile, were busy admiring the snow, and keeping themselves occupied. They had seen the first of the snowflakes, descending towards the Earth, and were cuddled up together, attempting to keep each other warm. Starfire had pleasantly fallen asleep against Robin, causing him to lie back and relax, thinking about the current adventures the Titans had faced.
Kinda strange when you think about what we've been through. We've faced allsorts of nasty things, and creatures that probably originate from some sewer somewhere, but Trigon's been our biggest challenge yet. He stopped for a minute to look down at Starfire, who was nestled into his chest, lost in the innocence of sleep. He did love her, and would gladly do anything to keep her safe.
She means the world to me. And to think how long it took us to find our places beside one another. I think it was the reaction from the others that surprised me the most. I mean, did they know all along? Or was it just naturally there, displayed unknowingly in our everyday lives? Another one of those unanswered questions in life.
With these thoughts, Robin leant down, softly kissed Starfire on the forehead, and snuggled down for some serious sleep time. Slowly, the snow fell once more, covering them in it's deadly blanket of death, slowly freezing their bodies to the numb cold of the seemingly innocent snow.
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As the fire slowly flickered out with the falling snow, everyone gradually grabbed blankets, and headed for the nearest rock to hide under. Someone managed to find Robin and Starfire, to wrap several cloths around them, and then run off themselves. Eventually, all was calm, quiet, and still.
It was at that point that a small, imp-like creature crept out from under a rock. It was blacker than the night itself, a long, slick tail curling around it's slender body. It's eyes glowed a soft yellow, cat like pupils focusing on it's target. In one of it's hands, gripped in three claws, was a sharp pinkish crystal. This was actually one of the hundreds of pieces of Trigon's gem, that Chain had smashed to bits, all buried beneath the remains of the tower.
"It is time." The imp-like creature hissed dangerously. It held up the gem, which glowed faintly. It began to run everywhere, the piece of broken gem glowing brighter in places, and dimming in others. Where it glowed fairly brightly, the creature would dig, paws scrabbling in the dirt, unusual strength moving rocks and boulders out of the way. The creature worked through the night, never rousing anyone, never leaving anywhere untouched. As dawn broke over the city, ever single tiny fragment of Trigon's shattered gem was lying in a pile, hundreds of holes scattered about the island.
"Master will be pleased." The creature murmured, using some kind of telekinesis to lift the pile of broken gem, and jump away. Springing through the city with leaps and bounds, never tiring, always moving. Darting down an open manhole, the creature sprung forward, spiralling through tunnel after tunnel. Eventually, it came to a pipe in the rounded wall of the sewer, from which water should have been falling through. Instead, it was completely dry, and both creature and it's load bounced through this pipe.
The pipe didn't really lead anywhere. After going no more than two metres, the thing fell out of the pipe, and landed in what appeared to be a lab of some kind.
"Sasaros! You have returned! Did you find them all?" A green skinned demon, with an equally smooth tail stepped forward. He was wearing what looked like a white lab coat, emerald green eyes sparkling in glee.
"Yes Master. I found every single piece." Sasaros replied.
"Excellent! The ritual will take place." A female voice rang across the room. A red skinned demon, with 6 gleaming red eyes and shimmering black hair, wearing a lab coat as well stepped across the room.
"I brought them all mistress. I didn't wake any of them, especially that Chain demon. She was the one who smashed the damned thing in the first place." Sasaros hissed angrily.
"True." The green one replied. "We will have to mend it first. See why I told
you every single tiny piece?"
"Yes master." Sasaros meekly answered.
"We will mend it tomorrow night. Don't worry my love, we will return your power. " The red demon stroked the green one's cheek. "Then, then you will have your revenge."
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Daylight swept across the barren wasteland, the snow gleaming a slightly dirty white colour as it lay on the ground. If you looked in the many little caves and crevices, you would most likely find a person or two, snuggled up into blankets, lost in the world of dreams. Thick blankets lined the ground beneath them, and covered the sleepers like cocoons, who were both warm and dry. It was as daylight broke that people began to come to life once more, shaking out stiff limbs, and soaked covers.
Hidden behind a rock, buried amongst covers and blankets, was Beast Boy and Raven. Beast Boy had once again made himself at home, cuddled up to Raven, head carefully positioned on her chest. Raven at that moment, was situated with her arms around Beast Boy, head leaning against his. It was in this position that Chain happened to come across them, - too shocked to say much, let alone wake the two.
"What?!" Chain lay hidden against a snow covered rock, silently watching the pair. She was well aware they didn't end up in that position by accident, Raven would never allow that to happen.
So why are they like that then? Please don't tell me they're in love too. I don't think my brain would be able to handle it. Chain adjusted her posture slightly, making herself more comfortable. Her front was drenched in water from the snow, something she her mind wasn't exactly taking in at that time. Then again, the two aren't really a couple I'd put together. Maybe they're just good at covering up 'little secrets' like that.
Whilst Chain's mind was still in denial, Raven suddenly shifted, causing the demon to freeze in terror. If Raven woke up, would she be angry at her? In a sudden flash of blind panic, Chain moved to run off, but slipped on the wet snow, and tumbled to the ground. This noise awoke Beast Boy, who lifted his head in curiosity, and looked around sleepily.
Now I've done it. Chain thought miserably.
"What's wrong?" Raven asked, still half asleep.
"Nothing. Thought I heard something." Beast Boy snuggled back into Raven, pulling the blankets back over them.
Chain lay still for a minute, taking in what she'd just seen. Her head was going into overload, constantly denying the fact that there was definitely something going on between them.
She wouldn't just let him cuddle into her like that. They must of fallen asleep that way last night, or Raven would of blasted Beast Boy off her.
Shaking her head, and making as little noise as possible, Chain carefully got up, painfully rubbed her back from where she'd fallen, and quietly crept off.
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Gothic: Why did I change my chapter planning? Why did I write 3,117 words? Why is it dark outside?
Kitty: She's mad….Freaking mad…..
Gothic: Hey! You're just jealous because you're a computer chip with a programmed in brain, and I actually have a individual, unique brain!
Trigon 5: We didn't know you had two brain cells to put together.
Gothic: Hmm….
Kitty: Updates soon! Gothic is currently jiggling her time between this story, and another, new story, that she's hoping will catch on like this one!
Gothic: C ya when I update. Reviews please?
