Without the Mask
By Sava Varen
Quick Notes:
The disclaimer is in the prologue...I'd be scared if you didn't know that by now...0_o
Sara- I AM DEFINATELY NOT ANNOYED WITH YOU!! I have a number one fan! ha! I'm am soooo glad people love my story. I'll keep you updated on Krissy's story. I'll tell if/when she posts it. I'll probably end up forcing her to post it. HA! I might not have the next chapter up for a while; I'm a little brain dead for the reason coming below- [the last thing I write in the 'quick notes' part]. Enjoy!!
Genoa- I'm definitely gonna finish. I'm so devoted to this story. I've never in my life been this devoted to something!
CLDC- I love the pairing!! Especially since a lot of other people like it too! Awww...come on, I'm sure if you tried you could do it too! I have a great mind...*ponders that thought*...[5 hours later]...NO I DON'T!!! I'm a weird, love struck, pathetic little person...the eight ball even told me so. (go see the picture in my website called "THE EIGHT-BALL MADE ME DO IT" for more information on that.) The eight ball scares me...it answers my questions truthfully and correctly! It scares me.... *looks to see there isn't an eight ball around*... Come on you silly! Of course you're worthy...I'm the one who's not worthy!...b u t.....*scratches chin*...I'll have to agree with you on suck up part...*smirks*...nah, I'm just kidding...:)
A. Kiwi-ahhhh...I see you didn't pay close attention to the rest of the story!! tsk tsk tsk. Well, the secret will be revealed in this chapter so you'll get what that happened for as soon as you read. But if you go back and read again in the chapter where she had the dream, notice that she was afraid of Slade for a little while. Not wanting to be around him and the like? Yeah, just read, I'm probably confusing you.
I'm in love!! OH!! I'm all messed up in the head because of it right now!! Go to my website to find out more in my journal. I can't write it all here.
Chapter: Crimson Cresentaries
It was hard to breath. Her face was buried in something soft...really soft. Something seemed to be gliding up and down her back slowly...if felt good. After trying to move, she realized the pain searing through her entire body. She gasped a bit and successfully managed to turn her head to see who or what was caressing her back. It really didn't surprise her when she saw Slade sitting there rubbing her back lightly and idly. He pushed a tuft of her platinum blonde hair away from her face.
"Wha...what happened?" she asked groggily.
"The source of your illness needed to be removed immediately." Slade caressed her cheek lightly so as not to strike pain. "We got it out, you'll be glad to know. It was in your head...I don't know how it got there, but it was really lodged in there. That's why you probably hurt all over like hell...am I right?"
"Yu-huh."
"Rest a little more. And watch where you touch your head, it's going to take some time to heal."
"Why was it in there?"
"It was programmed to control your dreams."
Terra became confused. "Why? That doesn't seem to have much effect."
"Oh yes it does. You're still a little emotionally unstable; whoever did that was trying to get you to lose control and bring everything down...and was trying to turn you against me. Remember that night when you were afraid of me?"
"Yeah. That would explain a few things."
"It would."
Terra wished Slade would go on rambling...she liked to hear his voice, but Slade was silent. He just continued to run his hand gently over her back.
'Man that feels good.' She thought. She blushed lightly. 'He's such a softy underneath the mask.'
She then began to wonder what exactly it was that he kept hidden under that mask. She did get a glimpse, but now a real good one. She knew why he kept it hidden, but she really wanted to see his face up close. She smiled to herself as she remembered the brief glimpse of his face she'd gotten after she'd had that dream.
"What are you smiling about? Aren't you in great pain?" Slade asked.
Terra smirked not bothering to open her eye just yet. "Slade, what is it you hide under your mask?"
"You ask as if you haven't already seen it."
"I only saw a quick glance. And it was dark I didn't see much detail."
Slade was then mentally debating whether or not to show her his face. Finally, he decided it couldn't hurt since she was far beyond devoted to him. He nodded.
"You wish to know...Terra?"
"Of course."
Slade removed the mask to show her his spiked black and brown hair, blue eyes, and light toned skin. It all fit so perfectly to Terra. She smiled warmly at him. She painfully tried to reach out and touch his face, but she gasped in pain and her hand fell back to the bed.
"Careful Terra. Don't hurt yourself even more than you already are." He said as he placed his hand gently over hers.
He had no clue why he did that though. As a matter of fact, he didn't notice until he felt his skin make contact with hers. For once, he could actually use one of Terra's random phrases: he was scaring himself. When Terra would be bored out of her mind and was too lazy to do anything but lie there on the floor staring at the ceiling she'd start saying phrases to try and get him to laugh. (A/N: Just like me!) So far, she hadn't succeeded. That was one of the goals at the top of her list. He knew one day she'd accidentally say something he'd find funny and she'd be confused as to why he laughed.
Slade woke from his thoughts after realizing his rambling in thought...not to mention obsession over the fifteen-year-old girl. Glancing over to where Terra's 'precious' headphones were, he quickly grabbed them and placed them on her.
"Listen to this while I'm not here. I must go."
"Could you get that black cd case before you go, please?"
On the dresser was the black cd case she'd spoken of. Slade sighed in humor as he realized it was the same cd she'd been listening to since she first gotten it. Replacing the cd in the player for the one she wanted (which is black too), he placed the case on the nightstand and pressed the repeat button twice so the whole cd would repeat if/when she fell asleep. After remembering something, he pulled up one of the speakers on the headphones.
"I'd also do you some good to stay off your back."
She did what she could to nod as he returned his mask and left Terra to rest.
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Terra ran at Robin for what seemed the millionth time since she'd first trained with him. She kicked him to the ground. Robin grabbed her leg and threw her when she went to kick him again. Terra smashed into the wall and onto the ground. Robin had been angry lately. Terra had an idea why, but not for sure if it was actually the real reason. She, herself, must've taken in some of that anger because the fighting sessions were brutal. Anger would overtake her and she became over aggressive. That's how she'd been winning against him lately. But unlike before she'd accepted Slade's help, she didn't lose control of her powers...it seemed more like she was gaining more control the angrier and aggressive she became. In a way it scared her, but mostly she loved it. The adrenaline rush, the pain, the eagerness and will to win. With each win came a lusting for more...more power, more control, more flesh. When the training ended it was a big deal for her though she never showed it. She could tell Slade was noticing this transformation. She could tell Robin had noticed it too. Slade was using her for missions more and more these days. A sign he'd noticed. But what she wondered was did he like it? What she'd become? Did he like the fact that she'd become a blood lusting warrior? Like him? She'd been meaning to ask but was a little nervous what the answer might be. So she hesitated in asking. Jumping full in the air, Robin tried to kick her down, but Terra decided to use his move and grab his foot. She improvised on it and whammed him into the wall and then threw him clear across the room. Robin growled in pain and quickly got up. Dodging rocks thrown by Terra, Robin kicked her in the chest and held her to the ground. She kneed him in the stomach. Robin kneeled on the ground coughing madly. Terra would've further terrorized him (*Sava and Krissy laugh at Robin's pain* ehehehehe^-^) but Slade ordered her to stop.
"That's enough Terra," he said walking in and placing his hand on her shoulder. "Great job. You've really improved."
Slade walked over to Robin and kneeled in front of him. He chuckled at the sight of Robin.
"What do you think of your former friend Terra now Robin?"
Robin coughed and spit on the ground. "I--I think that's not even her anymore. The Terra I knew wouldn't do this."
Slade pulled him to his feet by his clothes. "Get over it."
Slade half dragged Robin out of the training room while Terra followed behind to keep an eye on him (snickering and laughing at how funny Robin looked in that position I might add). After Slade locked Robin in his room with a couple guards, Terra started to head for her room when Slade stopped her.
"Terra. I need you to come with me. You can go to your room later." he said he led the way.
Terra followed curiously. She once again found herself being led to the control room. Slade turned on the screen to show her what looked like an X- ray of some type of manoscopic device. She could only guess what it could be.
"This is what I found in your head. I've been doing research on it and trying to find a lead to who did that and how. I know for sure that whoever it was, was trying to turn you against me and destroy my base so they could get to me."
Terra understood this now. But who it could be was something she'd probably never figure out. She didn't know that many people. The Titans weren't the kind to do this type of thing either.
"Further more, I found out who did it."
'Well, that shoots the wondering down...fortunately.' Terra thought. "Who was it? You knew them before now...right?"
"It was an organization of mercenaries from another planet. They call themselves the "Crimson Cresentaries". No, I never heard of them up until now. I researched their organization and found out that they are one of the top ranked mercenary groups of the universe and are highly dangerous. They planted the device in you somehow without my detecting it. I still can't figure out how they did that, but I'll assure you that it won't happen again."
"Let me guess, they know a lot about me?"
"I can only guess that, but I'm quite sure they do, otherwise, they wouldn't have been able to it. They must know that you're the closest they'll be able to get to me until they pass you." Slade pulled her to his side and enlarged part of the X-ray.
He pointed to a certain part where the initials "CC" in a neat font were. The 'C's where shaped like crescent moons...no surprise to Terra. Then something dawned on Terra.
"Hey, Slade, aren't mercenaries people who are PAID to kill people?"
"Yes."
"Then that means that there is a larger power behind them. They're just pawns to act as a defense against direct attacks."
"Yes, that occurred to me too. But, we can't just put the Cresentaries aside and expect to be able to find the higher power, we need to get through the Cresentaries first...sort give them some of their own medicine."
"What goes around comes around."
Slade chuckled. "Indeed it does."
"But how are we gonna find them? We don't know where they are?"
"They made huge mistake in putting a tracking system in the device. I tracked their frequencies to an underground setup here on Earth. They're keeping a closer eye on us than I'd expected. I've put up stronger defenses around the base and have hidden barriers and alarms. Everything that enters will be detected whether it can be seen with the naked eye or not."
"Well, I guess that'll show 'em."
"I need to take a scan of your body...just to make sure they already haven't tried to make another move."
"Ok."
"Follow me." Slade grabbed her hand and led her to a large machine.
There was a large metal chair with wires attached. And in front of it was what looked like an X-ray machine to Terra. Slade led her to the chair and got everything ready. Some of the wires needed to be attached to her skin and a helmet type thing was put on her head (A/N: "Helmet type thing"! HA! Aren't I smart? NO!) Slade turned on the machine and it lit up a light blue color. Terra felt pressure being inflicted on her head and body and gasped a bit from not expecting it.
"Relax Terra. I probably should've warned you about that."
"No! Egh...ya think?" she struggled to talk as more pressure was inflicted.
Then, the X-ray machine in front of her started to snap pictures. Terra was not looking forward to what might be next. She felt like she was being blinded from all the light around her. She could not longer keep her eyes open and what was worse; her hands were tied down so she couldn't wipe the watering from her eyes away. Suddenly, it was like the wires were ripping her skin out. Instead of pressure being inflicted, it was being pulled away along with what seemed like her skin. It was very painful and Terra thought she might pass out, but luckily, it stopped soon after. She lost just about all strength in her body and instantly slouched down in the chair. She sighed as most the feeling in her hands and feet quickly returned. Slade quickly removed the wires and helmet.
"Are you alright?" he asked.
She could tell he was hiding his worry. "Barely. If I'd have known it was gonna do that I wouldn't have agreed..."
"All the more reason for me not giving you the warning." he said as he helped her up.
Since Terra's legs refused to let her stand up, it was Slade's job to carry her. How many times was this? The thirty-fifth time he ended up carrying her somewhere? As much as he hated to admit it, and he REALLY hated to, he enjoyed every moment of it. He'd been over it a million times in his mind and he couldn't help but accept it. As he neared the stacked X-ray Terra made herself comfortable by putting her arm around Slade's neck and nuzzling her face in his neck. Under the mask his face must've been as red as it could go. His heart was beating quickly and his blood seemed to be racing through his veins. He just would've let her stay there like that if they weren't in the middle of something important. Maybe there was a way to get the best of both worlds. He carefully held her one arm and used the other to grab the X-rays. Carefully not to let her fall, he walked the short distance to his chair, sat down, let Terra once again get comfortable, and began to look over the X-rays. From what he was able to see, the Cresentaries hadn't tried to make another move. That was good...he didn't want to put Terra through any more pain. But just to be sure, he'd take a proper look later after Terra woke up. Then it dawned on him...she'd fallen asleep! He looked at her smirking humorously. She had her head laying peacefully on his collarbone and her left hand on his chest. Terra seemed to be happy where she was. A beautiful sight Terra was. Placing his right hand over her left, he sat back in the chair slightly, and decided to rest with her.
A/N: Okay...I totally screwed this up with the ending...too fluffy...._ Oh well, what's done is done. AND I HAD NO HELP WITH THIS WHAT-SO-EVER!! BOOYA!!! hehe^-^ Teen Titans repeated at 1:00 am. AND I TAPED IT! AGAIN! yAy! It's 1:55 am right now...don't ask why I'm still up, I don't know why myself. Well, later...I don't think there is anything else to say but Thankies to all who read and review! ^-^ Thankies all the way from this dark, gloomy room!
Okay, I have a question I've been meaning to ask but forgot to in the last chapter: What would you all think about a "Devil May Cry" fanifiction? Yes, I'm still continuing this one, but I've come to find Devil May Cry very interesting and addicting and wanted some opinions on writing a fanfiction on it. *munches chips* PLEASE don't ignore this even if you don't have a freakin' clue what I'm talking about! Devil May Cry is one of the best games (in my opinion) on PS2 and thought it would be fun to write one but I like having others' opinions on things first, just in case things don't work out. Thankies again. ^-^
Quick Notes:
The disclaimer is in the prologue...I'd be scared if you didn't know that by now...0_o
Sara- I AM DEFINATELY NOT ANNOYED WITH YOU!! I have a number one fan! ha! I'm am soooo glad people love my story. I'll keep you updated on Krissy's story. I'll tell if/when she posts it. I'll probably end up forcing her to post it. HA! I might not have the next chapter up for a while; I'm a little brain dead for the reason coming below- [the last thing I write in the 'quick notes' part]. Enjoy!!
Genoa- I'm definitely gonna finish. I'm so devoted to this story. I've never in my life been this devoted to something!
CLDC- I love the pairing!! Especially since a lot of other people like it too! Awww...come on, I'm sure if you tried you could do it too! I have a great mind...*ponders that thought*...[5 hours later]...NO I DON'T!!! I'm a weird, love struck, pathetic little person...the eight ball even told me so. (go see the picture in my website called "THE EIGHT-BALL MADE ME DO IT" for more information on that.) The eight ball scares me...it answers my questions truthfully and correctly! It scares me.... *looks to see there isn't an eight ball around*... Come on you silly! Of course you're worthy...I'm the one who's not worthy!...b u t.....*scratches chin*...I'll have to agree with you on suck up part...*smirks*...nah, I'm just kidding...:)
A. Kiwi-ahhhh...I see you didn't pay close attention to the rest of the story!! tsk tsk tsk. Well, the secret will be revealed in this chapter so you'll get what that happened for as soon as you read. But if you go back and read again in the chapter where she had the dream, notice that she was afraid of Slade for a little while. Not wanting to be around him and the like? Yeah, just read, I'm probably confusing you.
I'm in love!! OH!! I'm all messed up in the head because of it right now!! Go to my website to find out more in my journal. I can't write it all here.
Chapter: Crimson Cresentaries
It was hard to breath. Her face was buried in something soft...really soft. Something seemed to be gliding up and down her back slowly...if felt good. After trying to move, she realized the pain searing through her entire body. She gasped a bit and successfully managed to turn her head to see who or what was caressing her back. It really didn't surprise her when she saw Slade sitting there rubbing her back lightly and idly. He pushed a tuft of her platinum blonde hair away from her face.
"Wha...what happened?" she asked groggily.
"The source of your illness needed to be removed immediately." Slade caressed her cheek lightly so as not to strike pain. "We got it out, you'll be glad to know. It was in your head...I don't know how it got there, but it was really lodged in there. That's why you probably hurt all over like hell...am I right?"
"Yu-huh."
"Rest a little more. And watch where you touch your head, it's going to take some time to heal."
"Why was it in there?"
"It was programmed to control your dreams."
Terra became confused. "Why? That doesn't seem to have much effect."
"Oh yes it does. You're still a little emotionally unstable; whoever did that was trying to get you to lose control and bring everything down...and was trying to turn you against me. Remember that night when you were afraid of me?"
"Yeah. That would explain a few things."
"It would."
Terra wished Slade would go on rambling...she liked to hear his voice, but Slade was silent. He just continued to run his hand gently over her back.
'Man that feels good.' She thought. She blushed lightly. 'He's such a softy underneath the mask.'
She then began to wonder what exactly it was that he kept hidden under that mask. She did get a glimpse, but now a real good one. She knew why he kept it hidden, but she really wanted to see his face up close. She smiled to herself as she remembered the brief glimpse of his face she'd gotten after she'd had that dream.
"What are you smiling about? Aren't you in great pain?" Slade asked.
Terra smirked not bothering to open her eye just yet. "Slade, what is it you hide under your mask?"
"You ask as if you haven't already seen it."
"I only saw a quick glance. And it was dark I didn't see much detail."
Slade was then mentally debating whether or not to show her his face. Finally, he decided it couldn't hurt since she was far beyond devoted to him. He nodded.
"You wish to know...Terra?"
"Of course."
Slade removed the mask to show her his spiked black and brown hair, blue eyes, and light toned skin. It all fit so perfectly to Terra. She smiled warmly at him. She painfully tried to reach out and touch his face, but she gasped in pain and her hand fell back to the bed.
"Careful Terra. Don't hurt yourself even more than you already are." He said as he placed his hand gently over hers.
He had no clue why he did that though. As a matter of fact, he didn't notice until he felt his skin make contact with hers. For once, he could actually use one of Terra's random phrases: he was scaring himself. When Terra would be bored out of her mind and was too lazy to do anything but lie there on the floor staring at the ceiling she'd start saying phrases to try and get him to laugh. (A/N: Just like me!) So far, she hadn't succeeded. That was one of the goals at the top of her list. He knew one day she'd accidentally say something he'd find funny and she'd be confused as to why he laughed.
Slade woke from his thoughts after realizing his rambling in thought...not to mention obsession over the fifteen-year-old girl. Glancing over to where Terra's 'precious' headphones were, he quickly grabbed them and placed them on her.
"Listen to this while I'm not here. I must go."
"Could you get that black cd case before you go, please?"
On the dresser was the black cd case she'd spoken of. Slade sighed in humor as he realized it was the same cd she'd been listening to since she first gotten it. Replacing the cd in the player for the one she wanted (which is black too), he placed the case on the nightstand and pressed the repeat button twice so the whole cd would repeat if/when she fell asleep. After remembering something, he pulled up one of the speakers on the headphones.
"I'd also do you some good to stay off your back."
She did what she could to nod as he returned his mask and left Terra to rest.
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Terra ran at Robin for what seemed the millionth time since she'd first trained with him. She kicked him to the ground. Robin grabbed her leg and threw her when she went to kick him again. Terra smashed into the wall and onto the ground. Robin had been angry lately. Terra had an idea why, but not for sure if it was actually the real reason. She, herself, must've taken in some of that anger because the fighting sessions were brutal. Anger would overtake her and she became over aggressive. That's how she'd been winning against him lately. But unlike before she'd accepted Slade's help, she didn't lose control of her powers...it seemed more like she was gaining more control the angrier and aggressive she became. In a way it scared her, but mostly she loved it. The adrenaline rush, the pain, the eagerness and will to win. With each win came a lusting for more...more power, more control, more flesh. When the training ended it was a big deal for her though she never showed it. She could tell Slade was noticing this transformation. She could tell Robin had noticed it too. Slade was using her for missions more and more these days. A sign he'd noticed. But what she wondered was did he like it? What she'd become? Did he like the fact that she'd become a blood lusting warrior? Like him? She'd been meaning to ask but was a little nervous what the answer might be. So she hesitated in asking. Jumping full in the air, Robin tried to kick her down, but Terra decided to use his move and grab his foot. She improvised on it and whammed him into the wall and then threw him clear across the room. Robin growled in pain and quickly got up. Dodging rocks thrown by Terra, Robin kicked her in the chest and held her to the ground. She kneed him in the stomach. Robin kneeled on the ground coughing madly. Terra would've further terrorized him (*Sava and Krissy laugh at Robin's pain* ehehehehe^-^) but Slade ordered her to stop.
"That's enough Terra," he said walking in and placing his hand on her shoulder. "Great job. You've really improved."
Slade walked over to Robin and kneeled in front of him. He chuckled at the sight of Robin.
"What do you think of your former friend Terra now Robin?"
Robin coughed and spit on the ground. "I--I think that's not even her anymore. The Terra I knew wouldn't do this."
Slade pulled him to his feet by his clothes. "Get over it."
Slade half dragged Robin out of the training room while Terra followed behind to keep an eye on him (snickering and laughing at how funny Robin looked in that position I might add). After Slade locked Robin in his room with a couple guards, Terra started to head for her room when Slade stopped her.
"Terra. I need you to come with me. You can go to your room later." he said he led the way.
Terra followed curiously. She once again found herself being led to the control room. Slade turned on the screen to show her what looked like an X- ray of some type of manoscopic device. She could only guess what it could be.
"This is what I found in your head. I've been doing research on it and trying to find a lead to who did that and how. I know for sure that whoever it was, was trying to turn you against me and destroy my base so they could get to me."
Terra understood this now. But who it could be was something she'd probably never figure out. She didn't know that many people. The Titans weren't the kind to do this type of thing either.
"Further more, I found out who did it."
'Well, that shoots the wondering down...fortunately.' Terra thought. "Who was it? You knew them before now...right?"
"It was an organization of mercenaries from another planet. They call themselves the "Crimson Cresentaries". No, I never heard of them up until now. I researched their organization and found out that they are one of the top ranked mercenary groups of the universe and are highly dangerous. They planted the device in you somehow without my detecting it. I still can't figure out how they did that, but I'll assure you that it won't happen again."
"Let me guess, they know a lot about me?"
"I can only guess that, but I'm quite sure they do, otherwise, they wouldn't have been able to it. They must know that you're the closest they'll be able to get to me until they pass you." Slade pulled her to his side and enlarged part of the X-ray.
He pointed to a certain part where the initials "CC" in a neat font were. The 'C's where shaped like crescent moons...no surprise to Terra. Then something dawned on Terra.
"Hey, Slade, aren't mercenaries people who are PAID to kill people?"
"Yes."
"Then that means that there is a larger power behind them. They're just pawns to act as a defense against direct attacks."
"Yes, that occurred to me too. But, we can't just put the Cresentaries aside and expect to be able to find the higher power, we need to get through the Cresentaries first...sort give them some of their own medicine."
"What goes around comes around."
Slade chuckled. "Indeed it does."
"But how are we gonna find them? We don't know where they are?"
"They made huge mistake in putting a tracking system in the device. I tracked their frequencies to an underground setup here on Earth. They're keeping a closer eye on us than I'd expected. I've put up stronger defenses around the base and have hidden barriers and alarms. Everything that enters will be detected whether it can be seen with the naked eye or not."
"Well, I guess that'll show 'em."
"I need to take a scan of your body...just to make sure they already haven't tried to make another move."
"Ok."
"Follow me." Slade grabbed her hand and led her to a large machine.
There was a large metal chair with wires attached. And in front of it was what looked like an X-ray machine to Terra. Slade led her to the chair and got everything ready. Some of the wires needed to be attached to her skin and a helmet type thing was put on her head (A/N: "Helmet type thing"! HA! Aren't I smart? NO!) Slade turned on the machine and it lit up a light blue color. Terra felt pressure being inflicted on her head and body and gasped a bit from not expecting it.
"Relax Terra. I probably should've warned you about that."
"No! Egh...ya think?" she struggled to talk as more pressure was inflicted.
Then, the X-ray machine in front of her started to snap pictures. Terra was not looking forward to what might be next. She felt like she was being blinded from all the light around her. She could not longer keep her eyes open and what was worse; her hands were tied down so she couldn't wipe the watering from her eyes away. Suddenly, it was like the wires were ripping her skin out. Instead of pressure being inflicted, it was being pulled away along with what seemed like her skin. It was very painful and Terra thought she might pass out, but luckily, it stopped soon after. She lost just about all strength in her body and instantly slouched down in the chair. She sighed as most the feeling in her hands and feet quickly returned. Slade quickly removed the wires and helmet.
"Are you alright?" he asked.
She could tell he was hiding his worry. "Barely. If I'd have known it was gonna do that I wouldn't have agreed..."
"All the more reason for me not giving you the warning." he said as he helped her up.
Since Terra's legs refused to let her stand up, it was Slade's job to carry her. How many times was this? The thirty-fifth time he ended up carrying her somewhere? As much as he hated to admit it, and he REALLY hated to, he enjoyed every moment of it. He'd been over it a million times in his mind and he couldn't help but accept it. As he neared the stacked X-ray Terra made herself comfortable by putting her arm around Slade's neck and nuzzling her face in his neck. Under the mask his face must've been as red as it could go. His heart was beating quickly and his blood seemed to be racing through his veins. He just would've let her stay there like that if they weren't in the middle of something important. Maybe there was a way to get the best of both worlds. He carefully held her one arm and used the other to grab the X-rays. Carefully not to let her fall, he walked the short distance to his chair, sat down, let Terra once again get comfortable, and began to look over the X-rays. From what he was able to see, the Cresentaries hadn't tried to make another move. That was good...he didn't want to put Terra through any more pain. But just to be sure, he'd take a proper look later after Terra woke up. Then it dawned on him...she'd fallen asleep! He looked at her smirking humorously. She had her head laying peacefully on his collarbone and her left hand on his chest. Terra seemed to be happy where she was. A beautiful sight Terra was. Placing his right hand over her left, he sat back in the chair slightly, and decided to rest with her.
A/N: Okay...I totally screwed this up with the ending...too fluffy...._ Oh well, what's done is done. AND I HAD NO HELP WITH THIS WHAT-SO-EVER!! BOOYA!!! hehe^-^ Teen Titans repeated at 1:00 am. AND I TAPED IT! AGAIN! yAy! It's 1:55 am right now...don't ask why I'm still up, I don't know why myself. Well, later...I don't think there is anything else to say but Thankies to all who read and review! ^-^ Thankies all the way from this dark, gloomy room!
Okay, I have a question I've been meaning to ask but forgot to in the last chapter: What would you all think about a "Devil May Cry" fanifiction? Yes, I'm still continuing this one, but I've come to find Devil May Cry very interesting and addicting and wanted some opinions on writing a fanfiction on it. *munches chips* PLEASE don't ignore this even if you don't have a freakin' clue what I'm talking about! Devil May Cry is one of the best games (in my opinion) on PS2 and thought it would be fun to write one but I like having others' opinions on things first, just in case things don't work out. Thankies again. ^-^