Chapter 5: His Name Was Blood
Terra began to sit up and continued to ask questions such as what had happened.
"You don't remember? After you fought Slade, you stopped a volcano from erupting under the city," Robin stated.
"I did? Wow, I can't believe I didn't remember all this," Terra responded in confusion.
"The only thing is that when you stopped the volcano, your powers trapped you in rock," Raven said to the young earth controller.
"But how did you guys get me out?"
"That was not us. The J.T. performed some sort of technique and released you from your encasement," Starfire replied.
"J.T.? You mean J.T. Blade?"
"So you do know him! And here I was thinking he was lying about knowing you," Beast Boy commented.
"No, he's one of the best friends I've ever had. I remember his face, but the rest about him I forget," Terra added.
"Well, he's up on the roof if you want to see him. Need help," Cyborg queried.
"No, I think I have enough strength to walk," Terra responded.
-----------------------------------------On the Roof-----------------------------------------
J.T. was sitting on the edge of the roof, wiping a tear from his eye when a familiar voice called to him.
"Thanks for reviving me," Terra called out.
"Huh? Oh, hey Terra. It's what I do," J.T. replied. Terra sat down beside J.T. J.T. and Terra are looking at a sunset on the horizon.
"It's a nice scene, isn't it?" Terra asked.
"Yeah, it's really relaxing," J.T. replied. "It's a lot calmer than other sunsets I've seen before."
"You know, when I was petrified, I couldn't see or hear or anything. I feel like I took my life for granted. And it took a near-death experience to show me that."
"It'll do that. Listen, why did you help Slade?"
"I don't know. I felt really bad about it, and I really wish I didn't, but he said I'm too dangerous to be around people."
"That's not true, Terra. You're with me, aren't you? And I'm people."
Terra giggles. "I guess you're right." Terra put her head on J.T.'s right shoulder and wrapped her arms around J.T.'s right arm.
"Uh, what are you doing?"
"Just holding on to you. I mean, we were almost separated permanently once, and I don't want it to happen twice."
"Hmm, I guess you're right."
"I know I'm right."
"Oh, I almost forgot. Here, this is yours."
"A bracelet? What about it?"
"When we were kids, we had to flee from some bad guys. We both had these, but mine has the symbol for fire, and yours had earth."
"Well, it looks really nice, to say the least."
"That's also why you had problems controlling your powers. The town elders told me that they are used to contain our powers."
"So that's why!"
"Yep, that's why. The same thing happened to me a few years ago. My powers were so uncontrollable, that they would go off when I sneezed! I don't need mine anymore, but I think it looks cool."
"Hmm. This has been some kind of day."
"Hey, I'm going to go ask the others something. Want to come with?"
"Sure. I could use some help in getting my legs back."
J.T. gets up, and then helps Terra up. They walk down to the main chamber, where the others are congregating.
"Hey guys. Terra, how are you feeling?" Robin asked.
"A lot better. And a lot more limber, for that matter," Terra replied.
"Robin, I've got something to ask you. Have you ever heard of a guy named Brother Blood?" J.T. inquired.
"Hell yeah I know that guy! He's already tried to destroy the city TWICE, AND he's stolen my tech," Cyborg exclaimed.
"He means yes," Raven stated, interrupting Cyborg.
"Is this the city of fortune or something? First you guys know about Terra, then Brother Blood! It's out of control," said J.T., excitedly.
"What connection do you have to the Brother Blood?" Starfire inquired.
"Swear that you guys won't see me differently after I tell you this?" J.T. asked. Everyone agreed. "Swear it!" They swore, though Raven didn't swear right off the bat. "All right, I'll tell you. Brother Blood is…"
"'Brother Blood is…' what? What is he?" Cyborg quickly asked.
"My father," J.T. continued. Everyone's eyes boggled, their jaws hit the floor and Beast Boy nearly fainted! "Much as I hate to admit it, Brother Blood is my old man."
"But if the Brother Blood is your father, why did he desire to destroy you?" Starfire wondered.