Title: Hey Jealousy

Author: Blair Lebeau, SocialButterfli

Summary: When a stranger named Derek appears at the door of Titans Tower seeking refuge, it leads to friendship, romance, and not to mention trouble. It seems to follow Derek everywhere he goes, and when he gets the Teen Titans sucked into it, Robin begins to believe that maybe Derek isn't what he seems. Is Robin onto something, or is it just the result of a little thing called jealousy? RobStar BBRae

Disclaimer: I don't own Teen Titans, which you already knew, but I can't afford to be sued so I'll just say it anyway.

Chapter 14 – Unconquerable Weaknesses

Robin felt triumphant. Even though Beast Boy and Raven weren't with them, Derek was still out-numbered three to one and he hadn't shown any special powers he might have that could help him out.

"Game's over, Derek," Robin said, getting out his Bo cane. "And you have most definitely lost." Derek smiled.

"Have I?" Derek smiled at the three unsuspecting Titans. "Azerath!" he cried, holding his hand up to the sky. Robin, Cyborg and Starfire looked at him in confusion. Why was he yelling the name of Raven's home planet? Suddenly, the ground began to shake and white energy in the form of a lightning bolt came out of nowhere and formed into a ball in Derek's hand.

"What the...." Cyborg began, but was cut off by an unknown force, seemingly caused by Derek pointing the finger of his other hand at Cy in a rapid motion.

"Silence! Today, Teen Titans, is the day of your doom! Before, by my hand, you began to come undone. Today we finish that." Raven and Beast Boy appeared at the end of the hallway, and ran up to their fellow crime fighters. The team, reunited, stood together and watched in terror and awe as the energy ball in Derek's hand grew.

"By the wish of Trigon and the revenge of Slade, I, Derek Santrine, stand before you on the eve of your last day. By tonight, the Teen Titans will be gone, by tomorrow, they will be forgotten. This growing ball of energy is the exact formula of what it will take to destroy you. It is a mixture of all your weaknesses, learned by Slade, created by Trigon. It's a mystical concoction, made of inability and limitations for Cyborg, insecurity and rejection for Beast Boy, emotion and rage for Raven, loneliness for Starfire, and failure for our favorite hero, the Boy Wonder, Robin. Once I unleash this energy on all of you, you will be overtaken by the pain and it will get to the point where you simply cease to be. And there's nothing you can do about it."

"We'll see about that," Raven said, stepping forward.

"Ah, cousin, I hope you don't think you can conquer this. After all, we both know what happened when I gave you a taste of raw emotion this morning."

"Cousin?" the other four Titans said together.

"Long story, but I'm afraid I have no time to tell it." The energy ball was pulsating, but no longer growing. "Your ruin is ready. Are you?" Before anyone could react, Derek cried out, brought his arm back and threw the vibrant energy ball at them. It split into five parts, engulfing each Titan with their worst fear and weakness. Derek laughed loud and cruel as they fell to their knees.

Cyborg felt himself reliving the accident that caused him to cease to be normal. Half machine, he was no longer the known and loved football star at his old high school. He was a freak, cast out, and he left, never finishing high school because he knew he didn't belong. Everything he had known was gone, and he was left with limited ability, incapable to be who he once was and do what he once did. Who would want anything to do with someone so worthless?

Beast Boy was unraveling as unfunny jokes and failed attempts at flirting came back to haunt him. On the outside he was all self-assured, always making cracks and building himself up. But on the inside his lack of confidence was strong. After all, he wasn't exactly normal. Green skin, pointy ears, fangs, and let's not forget the ability to turn into any given animal, including ones that have been extinct for over a million years. Why should anyone want to spend time with such an unusual character?

Starfire hugged herself. It was dark, cold, and empty. She had no one but herself, and that was never enough. No one had time to spend with her. There were much more important things than an insignificant used-to-be princess alien girl. She didn't understand anything, anyway, so why bother with her?

Robin was racked with guilt. He had let everyone down. Batman, Starfire, Raven, Beast Boy, Cyborg....Robin had failed them all, including himself. He was too headstrong, reckless, stubborn, and determined. He hadn't been the best sidekick, what made him think he would be a better leader? He had thought himself invincible and let himself get a big head. What kind of leader is that, anyway?

Raven shut her eyes tightly. There were a million voices talking at once; every side of her wanted to have their say.

"Raven loves Beast Boy, Raven loves Beast Boy, lalalala!" Happy Raven sang.

"Yeah, but what good is that? We're all dying anyway," Timid Raven said sadly.

"Seriously! Why are we just standing here? Let's fight back and kick some butt!" Brave Raven shouted. "Boo ya!"

"Can we not use Cyborg's trademark saying? That's just weird," Sarcastic Raven added.

"SILENCE!" Angry Raven, in the form of Trigon, loomed over them all. "I AM IN CONTROL, AND ALL OF YOU MUST RELINQUISH YOUR POWER TO ME!"

"Forget you," Brave Raven said. "Last time you tried taking over, we kicked your butt."

"What is it with you and kicking butt?" Sarcastic Raven asked.

Too many emotions, Raven thought. Can't control emotions. Can't concentrate.

"Excuse me," Wise Raven said, stepping forward. "But as you can all see, Raven is losing control and in the process of dying because of this sudden tumultuous surge of emotions. We're her emotions. That means we're her death. And if she dies, we go with her. Is that what we want?"

"Let's rebel! And kick butt!" Brave Raven shouted.

"NEVER!" Angry Raven/Trigon boomed. "THIS SURGE HAS GIVEN ME CONTROL, AND I WILL DO NOTHING TO TAKE THIS CONTROL AWAY FROM ME! RAGE SHALL CONSUME YOU!"

"If you consume her, and she dies, then you have nothing to control. And you will be dead yourself," Wise Raven pointed out....wisely. The Ravens all realized this, and Angry Raven/Trigon shrunk back into normal Raven form.

"I guess I can still have a shot at total control after this," she mumbled.

"Ravens, unite!" Wise Raven shouted. "We've done this before. If we can conquer rage, then we can conquer the rest of ourselves. What about Beast Boy? What about the rest of the Titans? The Teen Titans is the best thing that ever happened to us. Don't let it be destroyed by our asshole cousin!"

"Unite!" all the Ravens shouted, and they spun around until they all became one.

I can do this, Raven thought. I can show emotion, but control it too. My emotions are me. I am my emotions. I will not destroy myself. I will save my friends. I will save Beast Boy. And I will be able to love, and to cry, and to be scared, and still be in control. Because I am strong. And I can do this.

Raven lifted her head, and the white-hot energy surrounding her dissipated.

"Derek," she growled. "You're going down."

Tada! This was a fun chapter to write, and I'm sure the next one will be too. So look forward to it!

Sneak Peak: Each Titan triumphs over their weakness except for Robin. Will it be too late for him?

Blair