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Chapter 5Emotion
It was another normal day at Titans Tower. Cyborg and BB were playing video games and Starfire had stared at them for two straight hours now. She was amused of how a tiny box could make them so happy.
-'Maybe I should join them in their quest to winning and become the MASTER'-Starfire thought recalling BB's words
Starfire got up from the couch and walked to where BB and Cyborg were. Se slid one leg in front them and then she pushed her entire body in front, having her hands behind her and a big smile on her face.
-"Friends, I wish to hang out with you. Could you teach me how to use the little box of happiness?"-Starfire asked
Cyborg and BB stared at each other and then a big smile appeared on their faces.
-"SURE, Star…Thought you'll never ask!"-BB said
-"Let the lady go first, dude"-Cyborg said
Cyborg and BB started to explain Starfire how to play and she nodded every time they asked her if she understood. They told her how to use the controllers and the purpose of the game. They also told her she had to shoot at the other aircrafts in order to survive the game level and that when she did, she would go on to next level. Starfire grabbed the controller and was kind of slow at first but then she got the hang of it and started pressing the controller's buttons as fast as BB and Cyborg do and the same smile that they have on their faces when they are playing appeared in Starfire's face. BB and Cyborg stared at Starfire's rapid reactions and then at the screen, then at Starfire and then again at the screen. They could not believe what was happening: Starfire was kicking BB and Cyborg's butt. BB raised his hand and was about to complain when Cyborg covered BB's mouth. BB looked at him furiously but Cyborg took BB behind the couch.
-"Shut up, man! Don't you see what's happening?"-Cyborg asked
-"Yeah! We're getting beat up by a rookie!"-BB answered
-"I know! But if she beats us…she might beat Robin's score!"-Cyborg said with a big smile on his face
BB looked at Cyborg not entirely sure of what he had said. Suddenly, BB's eyes arched and his mouth was as big as it could get. Finally someone would be able to defeat Robin's high score and they were happy about it, even it they were not going to be the ones doing it. They knew that Robin would be more upset if Starfire beat him but he would not do anything about it because it was Starfire. He could not argue or beat her up. BB and Cyborg returned to the couch and took a look at the screen. Starfire was on level 15th, which was not that bad since they had reached the 20th level before.
Raven had left the living room as soon as she saw BB and Cyborg turning on the game console. She had rolled her eyes when BB had invited her to play with them.
-"This is a waste of time"-Raven answered
-"Oh! Come on Rae! You haven't even played before"-BB begged
-"I said no!"-Raven answered
BB turned into a cute little cat and purred on Raven's leg. The vein on her forehead popped out and when BB saw this he quickly retreated. Raven walked outside the room and now she was on the roof trying to meditate but she could not concentrate. For the 5th time she fell to the floor and hurt herself, again. She could not stay levitating for much time and it had been like this for a while now.
-"Maybe you should put a pillow under you, just in case"-Robin suggested
-"I don't need a pillow, I just need to be alone"-Raven said
Robin had been standing behind her for a while. When he heard her comment he was going to leave when he decided not to do so. He decided to stay with Raven and talk to her. He knew very little about her and thought it would be a good idea if they had a little personal talk. It was the perfect time to ask her some questions he had.
-"Rae, do you mind if I stay here?"-Robin asked
-"I don't care"-Raven answered
Robin frowned as a response to her answer and decided to get closer to her. She noticed he was approaching her but she decided not to show her concern, as any other emotion she would have. Robin stood next to her and Raven closed her eyes to make him go away.
-"Raven, why do you always hide from us?"-Robin asked
-"What do you mean?"-Raven asked while opening one eye to see Robin
-"You know what I mean…you barely hang out with us! We don't know many things about you. Why are you afraid?"-Robin asked, tilting his head
Raven did not say a word for a while. Robin decided she would not open up to him, again. He started to walk back to the door when Raven spoke.
-"Emotions are a dangerous thing"-Raven said
Robin smiled. He had finally made her talk. Even if the answer was not what he expected, it was a start. Robin erased the smile and walked back to where Raven was.
-"They are not, Raven. You shouldn't be afraid of telling your friends your feelings. That is what friends are for"-Robin said
-"My powers are controlled by emotions. I cannot control them that easily. That's why I meditate this much. That's why I wear this cloak…I don't like to show my emotions"-Raven said
-"Well, Rae. Maybe the reason why you're having trouble meditating is because you're trying to suppress your emotions instead of controlling them"-Robin said
-"I need to suppress them. Especially now"-Raven said
-"Why now?"-Robin asked
-"I have felt some emotions…that I have not experienced before"-Raven answered
-"What kind of emotions?"-Robin asked
Raven doubted for a while. She asked herself if Robin could be trusted with such intimate and secret information. She thought about it and she decided it was time to let it out. Besides, this is Robin who you are talking about; he knows how to keep secrets.
-"Robin, you know how you feel about Starfire, right?"-Raven asked
Now Robin was the one who felt uncomfortable talking about feelings and emotions. Were his feelings for Starfire so obvious? But then he realized that Raven is kind of a physic, she probably read his mind. He just hoped she had not read his mind deep enough to find out his secret. He was not ready to let Starfire know, but Raven can keep a secret, he did not mind telling her.
-"Yes, why?"-Robin asked
-"Well, I also have those feelings…for someone…in the team"-Raven said
-"I 'm sorry, Raven. I only have heart for one girl"-Robin said, chuckling
-"You wish!"-Raven said
-"Just kidding, Rae! I know who you 're talking about"-Robin said
-'Is it that obvious?'-Raven thought
-"I 'm not a physic, if that is what you 're thinking. But I think that having the same feelings entitles me to perceive them in other people"-Robin said
-"Probably. Anyway, I should get back to meditate"-Raven said, closing her eyes
-"Sure thing and Raven…try not to wear your cloak that often around us"-Robin said
Raven opened up her eyes for a second and looked at Robin. She closed them again and smiled a little. She clearly understood what Robin had tried to say.
-"I'll try"-Raven said and stared chanting her most known words
Robin smiled and left the roof. Back in the living room Cyborg and BB were surprised with Starfire's performance in the game. She was winning and had advanced to the 70th level of the game. They did not even know the game had some many levels. They had only made it to the 20th. Starfire kept pushing the buttons like crazy and BB and Cyborg were excited about how so far behind she had left Robin's high score. They were dying to see Robin's face and his inability to do something to regain his high score. And, as if they had brought Robin with their thought, the door opened and Robin came inside the living room. He saw Starfire playing and grinned.
-"So, Star. Liking the game so far?"-Robin asked
Starfire did not turn around to see him; she just smiled and kept pushing the buttons.
-"I now understand why Beast Boy and Cyborg are marveled about this little box. This game is quite enjoyable"-Starfire answered
-"Hey, Robin. Have you seen how good Starfire is doing in the game?"-BB teasingly asked
-"Yeah, man! She's very good at this game to be her first try!"-Cyborg said
Robin gave them a "whatever" look and turn his face to see Starfire's score and at what level she was. Robin's eyes became little dots and his smile faded. A sweat drop appeared on his forehead and he slowly turned to see BB and Cyborg who were smirking and pointing at him in a mocking way. Starfire had already finished level 75 and was taking on level 76. Robin had only reached level 35.
-"Little lady's good, ain't she?…Ain't she?"-Cyborg asked while poking Robin.
-"Yes, she is"-Robin mumbled
Robin was upset for a while. Someone had moved him from number one place in the highest score list. However, this was Starfire who he was talking about, he knew she would not rubbed it on his face every 10 minutes like BB and Cyborg would. Finally, he thought of something, he just realized an important fact about the game, he smiled and turn his head to BB and Cyborg,
-"You know something. This game only saves the two highest scores"-Robin said
-"Yeah, we know. We play all the time. So?"-BB asked, not getting Robin's point
-"Well, if only two scores can be saved, and mine is second…and Starfire is first…well…"-Robin said smiling
-"NOO!!!…Our names we'll be erased! Oh, man!"-Cyborg said
-"NOOOOO!!…and if we never beat Robin…we will never beat Starfire's score!"-BB yelled
Both BB and Cyborg left to the corner and darkness was around them, just a little spotlight was on top of them. They were against the wall giving Robin their backs, in complete despair and full of sadness. Their plan had backfired at them and Robin was enjoying the scene. Robin walked and sat next to Starfire who by now was tired of winning.
-"Robin, I wish to stop playing now. How do I stop?"-Starfire asked
Robin was going to save the game and turn the console off but he got really close to Starfire who blushed and backed away and when she did, the box was kicked and the game disappeared from the screen. Robin's face went blank.
-"Is there something wrong, friend Robin?"-Starfire asked tilting her head
-"Star, you just erased both of our scores!"-Robin said
When Robin said this, Cyborg and BB came out from their darkness and appeared next to Robin and Starfire. Cyborg turned the game on and, as Robin had said, the scores had not been saved and the game had erased itself. BB grabbed the controller from Starfire and sat on the couch, and Cyborg also sat on the couch pushing Starfire and Robin to the floor.
-"We're still kings of the game!"-BB said while he played like crazy
-"Yeah, we are!"-Cyborg said
Robin and Starfire chuckled and went out of the living room. While on their way to the roof Robin's stomach growled and Starfire smiled.
-"Do you wish to fetch some food?"-Starfire asked
-"Sure, Star. Let's go to the kitchen"-Robin answered
Robin and Starfire went to the kitchen. When they got inside the kitchen Raven was coming from the roof and walked to her room. Her door opened and when she was about to go in she heard BB and Cyborg yell while they were playing video games. Raven rolled her eyes and thought about what Robin had told her moments before. She closed her door and walked to the living room.
-'Really hoping I don't regret this'-Raven thought
BB and Cyborg noticed she came in but did not let her know they had. Raven sat in the corner and started levitating. This time she did not fall. BB took a glimpse at Raven and Raven opened one of her eyes and noticed BB's look. He lightly blushed and turned away to the screen to keep playing. Raven smiled and closed her eyes again.
-'Maybe Robin is right'-Raven thought
Cyborg noticed the glances BB and Raven had shared but said nothing. He did not want to interrupt the game because he was winning. He made a personal note to make fun of BB's reaction later on. Another day had passed and everything was normal inside Titans Tower. BB and Cyborg were playing their games, Raven was meditating and Robin was eating whatever Starfire had cooked for him, even if it did not taste that good.
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