"Hi Terra! Feeling better?" Beast Boy directed his attention to the blond as the five Titans entered the T-Tower.
"No," Terra responded sorely as she sniffled, reaching for a tissue. "If this cold doesn't go away soon, I'm going to wind up suffocating and—" she broke short as Jace entered the room "—who's he?"
"I'm Jace. Nice to meet you," Jace said, extending a hand to Terra, who blew into the tissue and put it in his hand.
"Pleasure," Terra replied uncouthly, and reached for another tissue. Jace dropped the tissue that had been placed in his hand into the disposal and extended his hand to her again, and this time she sneezed on him. He decided better of attempting this again.
"Good night, friends," Starfire yawned, "I am going to the room of my bed."
"Well, let's all go to sleep. It's almost Midnight," Robin suggested, and everyone agreed. Jace glanced around cluelessly.
"I'll show you to your room, um, Jace," Raven said, her face flushing a light shade of reddish pink.
"Thanks," Jace said, doing the same, and the two left.
"...Is he going to be a Titan?" Terra asked Robin quietly.
"I'm not sure. Everything okay?" Robin asked curiously.
"Something isn't right."
"What's wrong?"
"I don't know, but something's up with that guy."
"Give him a chance. Raven said the same thing about you, but we gave you a chance, right?"
"I guess so. But don't think that means I'm going to trust him."
"G'night, Terra," Robin ended the conversation and turned. He walked thoughtfully to his room.
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Jace had heard the conversation as Raven had shown him to his room.
"You can stay in this room," Raven spoke as she stopped in front of a door.
"Okay." Jace hesitated a moment before opening the door. he groped among the wall for the light switch. It took him a moment to find it.
The room was empty except for a bed with dull sheets and comforter. A tiny chest of drawers sat in the corner with a television on the top. Beside the dusky bed was a three-drawer night stand. (Note to self: the room was clean, just not colorful. The guest staying in the room may decorate it as they wish.)
"Thanks, um, Raven, was it?" Jace asked the girl.
"Yeah," she replied, and then, turning to walk away, added, "G'night."
"Good night," Jace replied, and Raven sauntered away.
Jace sat on the dull bed, slid his black-and-silver shoes off, and began to think. To be a Teen Titan! Nothing good had ever happened to him. All sorts of things—terrible things—his fault.
They'll turn me away, he thought. I heard Terra. She doesn't trust me. She knows something's wrong with me. She was in my shoes once before. All of them were. They couldn't control their powers. But they have control now. The one thing I lack. Control. And it's going to cost me a lot. I have no where to go. If they turn me down, turn me away...where will I go? I have to find a way to gain control. But how? There is no way. No one can help me. I have to gain my control. But how do I gain control? I'd ask one of the Titans, but if they knew—that I can't control my powers—they'll tell everyone else, and then they'll agree that I can't stay.
He wanted more than anything to have as much control as the other Titans, but he didn't. That was all that mattered. Once they found out, it would all be over. All he needed was control. He didn't have control. He never had; he never would. And that was how it had been and always would be. Forever. And there was nothing, nothing at all, he could do to change that.
Author's Note: Yes I know that Terra goes evil (If you didn't know sorry for ruining it! Please forgive me!) but I found out after I started this so I'm just not going to worry about it. TT fans (USA), I emailed Cartoon Network about the Final Four episodes, and as soon as I know the show dates, I'll let you know. Lemme know what you think! Constructive Criticism badly wanted (not to mention badly needed...)! Oh and FYI: someone's going to die. I'm not going to tell you who so don't even guess. (To my friends Kelly and Cassie: DO NOT TELL!) LPL, Tina )