Chapter Two: Adjusting
The
past few weeks were strangely enjoyable for me in the Titan
Tower. I had formed bonds, big or
small - with each of the titans. Even Raven, when I showed interests in spirit
contact, and other such things. Robin, and I had formed
a work out routine which I gladly accepted to. I don't know why, but he seemed
to be happy to give me a hand - and I figured it was probably because he knew I
must have felt awkward with the super-powered titans. Beast Boy,
and Cyborg had sucked me into their video game
addiction. We would play for hours on end, which served me just fine because
most of the time I would beat them!! Okay..Maybe
not most of the time, but you get my point - right? I spent some time in the
kitchen with Starfire, after mentioning that I would
like to make pudding with her too. [I couldn't stand her pudding!] So I gave
her a little help, and soon..not
even the Titans had trouble when Starfire would make her..multi-purpose
pudding.
My first mission ended up fine, not as good as I would have hoped, because I came back with a bunch of bruises and scars. I didn't complain though, even though Beast Boy spent probably an hour poking me - and asking if it hurt. Now, it was cute - but that boy can go over the top. Raven would watch from the shadows whenever Beast Boy was near me. I still don't think she really trusts me, and I was curious to find out why. Sometimes, I would see that Beast Boy - no matter how warm and welcoming he was.. Would try not to get too into me, and would bring up running off for Tofu before answering something I said. The way those two acted either inputted they liked each other...alot...or something bad had happened a while before I came.
Anyway - Another thing that sort of made me get adjusted better in the tower [or more get on others nerves] was the fact that I actually did like Beast Boy's tofu. I mean, I don't know why they don't like it! It's pretty good! I never complain when Beast Boy throws a dish of it in my face. Well he didn't really thow it, simply handed it to me. Oh, but the first time I tried it was hilarious! Nobody had told me it was Tofu, I guess Beast Boy didn't want me automatically detesting it before I tried it. [Which I would have, I think. I'm not big on trying things like that.] So I took a bite, and before I knew it the whole plate was completely gone. I looked up to find Beast Boy grinning at me, and Everyone gazing at me with huge eyes. Then I learned it was Tofu, and from that day on I never mind taking some of Beast Boy's Tofu. [I actually think thats the only thing he knows how to make. Instant TOFU.]
I think thats enough about Tofu for now though. It was really early in the tower, I couldn't sleep - Having nightmares about my mother's negativity all night. I won't go into the details, even if she is- it just depresses me thats all. And thats not good for me! I'm usually a very cheerful person. I passed all the rooms, giggling when I passed Cyborg's..boy that guy sure does snore loudly. It was sort of like a fish smacking his lips, and then a loud bear groan or something. It was priceless! Cyborg was one funny guy, and I liked him alot. Even though he always had this bad habit of calling me "Foxxy Brown." I won't go into the details of that, because honestly..I don't know. I think it was a conversation between BB and him. After all, doesn't that count as a really bad joke?
Not to bail on Beast Boy's Jokes..I mean doesn't the stupidity make it funny in the first place? When I passed his room, I couldn't help but stop and peer inside. The door was open, so that wasn't a problem. His room was obviously green, even in the dark you could tell. That and a mix of purple -- Green and Purple? I'd never understand it. He was in his dog form, but don't make that give him an excuse for drooling! He does that when he's in human form too. I just shook my head, before a really strange though came in my head. That means that BB does sleep nude! That made me laugh as I popped my head out of his room, and headed down towards the kitchen. I was really hungry, for some reason...and I was hoping that the Teen Titans had snack food. With Beast Boy, they MUST have snack food. So I cheered, searching - a bag of Oreo's falling on my head. I let out a yelp, the bag falling on the ground.
I could already imagine my face, my eyes shifty - sorta like Raven when she is about to send BB crashing into the wall. I picked up the bag, shrugging - I'd kill him later for not putting up his stuff! That sent me smiling, as I pulled out a few cookies - then realized I didn't have any milk and stuffed the two I had in my mouth. After getting my glass of milk, I heard someone coming in the hallway. I tensed - "Who's there?" I remember whispering.
I felt a hand on my shoulder, and as laughingly as ever - an annoying green shape shifter answered with a "Dude, Chill." I felt like smashing his head in for scaring me like that, but looking at him softened my anger. Instead, I offered him an oreo. "So why are you up?" I couldn't possibly tell him I had a nightmare. Superheros don't have nightmares! So I responded with a shrug, and a smile...Asking him the same. "Cyborg's snoring! I seriously need to get a room far from him." I covered my mouth as I giggled, it was an understandable delima. He grinned at me, munching down another cookie with record speed. I jumped up on the counter, rather to sit on it than stand. Finally realizing that I was wearing heart pajamas..I blushed. Why was everything always so long on me? The pants covered my feet and the arms covered my hands.
You could guess what Beast Boy was wearing-- A pair of purple animal pajamas, you know - the type that cover your toes and have the 'back part'? I laughed, pointing at him. His eyes shot out, blushing. "I uh- Didn't have anything else to wear!!" I put away the oreos, before jumping off of the counter.
"I should go back to sleep, staying up late will kill me next mission." I explained, turning back to look at him to see he had become a kitten and was drinking down my milk. I rolled my eyes, petting his head before heading off back towards my room. Never the less, there was a mission the next day. I couldn't have felt more prepared with Robin's [as I nick named it] "Wanting to kill Shadow before her time!" workouts.
I can't believe I forgot to tell you! I had successfully made my own costume..No seriously I did! It's so awesome. Robin had given me a "utility belt" much like his own, and I had decorated the black belt with red ink. Putting strange symbols on it, and my name over it in pink. It stood out so awesomely. Raven, warming up to me after the last couple of weeks, had given me a white cloak much like her own. I couldn't have been happier, it would contrast greatly with the rest of the suit. The suit was tight around me, [superhero's use elastic because it helps them move easier] and was black - I had two arm warmers on that wouldn't fall off, because it connected to the inside of the suit. One arm warmer was red stripes and the other was pink stripes. [The background of the arm warmers white] The bottom of the suit, was black as well, with white rings around the bottom of my feet. I wore simple black boots - and with Raven's cloak and Robin's utlity belt I couldn't help but be proud of the suit I had made.
I tied my hair up, having cut it so that it was only a small ponytail and wouldn't get in the way. I had gotten a lock or two of my hair on each side, that hung down from the ponytail dyed Red - the other Pink.. To match my suit. Cyborg had made me a pair of sunglasses, that could give off readings on the inside - the left lens. It scanned the enemy, telling how much more they could physically take by taking a look at their muscles and etc. I thought it was so awesome, and I loved it. Coming out, everyone seemed to approve of the suit. Cyborg high fived me, Beast Boy drooling over the suit..
"Dude! Why don't we get suits like that!?"
"Friend, your suit is most enjoyable." Star said, giving that dreamy look at me again. Star always seemed to have that face..I smiled at her with a thank you - and right then [perfect timing, I wonder if the villains have cameras or something in the tower to know when were ready] the alarm went off. It was obvious, all of our alarms went off. Mine was hooked in my belt. I smiled at them all, rubbing my hands together miceviously..
"Teen Titans! Go!" I shouted, running towards the exit as Robin complained..
"Thats MY line."
