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-Awakenings-
-Chapter 2-
"I'm sorry, Terra, but Raven disappeared shortly after your 'death'." Cyborg said, laying a heavy hand on my shoulder. "We still look for her, but she's gone."
I felt tears forming in my eyes, trying to blink them away, one escaped and slid down my cheek. Cyborg wiped it off with one large finger. For being only half human, he was still warm to the touch, not cold like a robot should be. The news of Raven must have been a last straw. Feeling weak, I tried to make it to the couch, but passed out.
When I came to, I was in Beast Boy's room, with him watching diligently over me. I was in a different outfit. I blushed hard as the thought of Beast Boy changing my clothes drifted through my mind. It must have been Star; she would do something like that. Now, I wore loose-fitting pajama pants and a tank top. Star definitely had to have changed me.
Well, Beast Boy was watching diligently. Now he had his portable game system out and was furiously trying to beat something. I giggled at this and he practically threw the system down.
"Feeling any better?" He asked. "You hungry at all?"
Man, stupid question. I had been petrified for three years, and he asks if I was hungry.
"Yes." Was all that I said. My mind was busy, but my body was still weak.
Beast Boy left the room. I sat up, and found a glass of water next to the bed. Taking a sip, I also saw a small note written on the napkin beneath. It was a simple note, just two names, but it made me feel better.
The green one returned with a basket and a big grin.
"I thought we could have a picnic outside. Get your mind off of Raven's disappearance and off of Slade." He smiled. I couldn't help but shudder when he mentioned Slade. What he had done to be was wrong.
I smiled. "Sounds great, Beast Boy, is anyone else coming?"
He looked a little nervous, "Well, I thought it would be just you and me."
"Perfect! But first, I need some new clothes." I re-examined the clothes I had changed into. "Maybe I should go find Star."
"She's out looking for Raven with Cyborg, but you're welcome to borrow some of my clothes. Or Robin's." Beast Boy smiled, helping me out of bed. I stumbled but regained my balance.
"I think I'll try Star's." I said while making my way down the hall to Star's highly decorated door. Knocking once, I tried the knob. The door was unlocked, typical trusting Starfire, I turned the knob and pushed open the door. Her room had all sorts of unique and alien artifacts and lights, as well as a few strings of Christmas lights. There was one wall dedicated to photographs of the Titans...including me. I smiled; I still was a Titan after all. I looked away from the wall of pictures. After all that I did, I was still a Titan. A tear struggled to escape and fall. I wiped it away and went over to Star's closet. She didn't have much in the way of variety. However, I did find a long skirt that fit me well and a plain, white tank top.
I replaced what I had moved, left a note for Star, and left the door, closing it. Beast Boy was waiting for me, still carrying the basket. Together we walked down the hall and made our way to the roof. It seemed to be an unspoken agreement that the roof is a nice, private place for a picnic. There were no ants, no annoying itching from grass clippings, and less of a chance of someone interrupting us.
Beast Boy had made some simple sandwiches and lemonade, but it wasn't the food. I was spending time with him, which made me very happy.
"I'm still sorry for so long ago." I said, looking at the sky.
"Don't be, Terra. We're happy you're safe and came back to us." Beast Boy edged close to me.
A cold chill ran through my body suddenly. 'You're mine, Terra.' A voice from my past whispered. 'You disobeyed me, tried to destroy me, and now, sweet Terra, you shall pay.'
"No!" I yelled, grabbing my head, pulling at my hair. "Get out of my head, Slade!"
"Slade? Terra? Are you okay?" Beast Boy asked, grabbing me in a hug from behind. My fingers tightened in my hair, yanking more out as Slade taunted me in my head.
"No, no, NO! You're dead, Slade! I killed you! Why are you still here?!" I screamed. Beast Boy let go of me, and ran down into the tower to Robin. I barely heard him over the power of Slade's voice.
'But I'm not dead. Go to the volcano and see for yourself. I am as alive as you are.'
"Go away, Slade! I am not your pawn!" I collapsed onto the roof, gritting my teeth and fighting with all my willpower to get him out of my head. It felt like...
It felt like three years ago.
'Now, Terra, now that you are my apprentice, I will have to teach you obedience and that the Teen Titans are your enemies.' Slade said, circling me where I stood.
'Why do I have to? I came to you to strengthen my powers.' I said, watching his movements.
'This is just part of training. Now, if you disobey me, you will feel the consequence.' He said, stopping in front of me, grabbing my chin and looking me in the eyes. 'You will not disobey.'
'Get your hands off of me.' I growled.
He reached back and slapped me. 'What did I just tell you, young lady?' He said, putting his hand on my shoulder and sliding it uncomfortably down my arm. 'You will be punished for disobedience.'
"Terra! What happened, Beast Boy?" Robin asked. I could hear their voices through Slade's taunting. Through what he was telling me he would do to my body when he found me. I forced more of my will into evicting him. Boulders were shaken loose and flew around me. I'm sure Beast Boy and Robin had to duck to avoid them.
I didn't want to hurt them; I only wanted Slade out of my head.
Then, he was gone. His control withdrew and it was silent. I collapsed on the ground and passed out again.
When I came to, I was on the couch. Starfire and Cyborg were back, and Beast Boy and Robin were there, too. Starfire was keeping a cool rag on my forehead.
"Are you awake now, Terra?" Robin whispered.
"What happened?" I mumbled, trying to prop myself up.
"We were having a picnic on the roof, and all of a sudden you freaked out and started screaming about Slade. I went to get Robin and when we came back, you passed out." Beast Boy said with a look of concern.
"Slade is alive. He still gets into my head." I said. I don't have the controls on anymore, but I'm not safe." I thought, straining to remember what he had said. "He told me to go to the volcano for proof."
"You're safe here. We figured he had survived, but we hadn't heard a peep out of him for a long time." Cyborg said.
"Did you find Raven?" I asked.
"Yes and no." Starfire said. "We found her, but she did not want to be bothered. She said that she would come home soon."
"But she's alright, correct?"
"Yes, she is fine." Starfire smiled, forever optimistic.
"What should we do about Slade?" Robin posed the question to the group.
"Just wait until I can see if I can follow where he is controlling me from. Maybe we should search the volcano." I suggested. "But I feel I should leave. With this happening, I might harm one of you guys, and it would kill me if I did that." I said, thinking back to when I could have killed Beast Boy easily if my willpower hadn't been strong enough to fight off Slade's control.
I got up and left the room.
"Wait, Terra! Please stay. We trust that you wouldn't harm us." Beast Boy said.
"You trusted me before and look at what happened." I smiled slightly and left.