Chapter 14: Initiation
Back at the tower, the other Titans were getting really worried.
"Oh, where are J.T. and Terra? I do not wish to see my new friends perish," Starfire commented.
"Don't worry," said Robin. "Somehow, I don't think J.T.'s the kind of guy to be killed by something like an explosion. If there was a way to survive, he would have found it."
"Terra…" Beast Boy whimpered.
"Grrr…I hate this! I'm going out and finding 'em! Anyone who wants to follow, come with me. Anyone who doesn't, see you later," Cyborg yelled.
"Cyborg, calm down. You too, Beast Boy. I can still sense their powers," Raven interjected, trying to stop Cyborg. She walked over to Beast Boy and sat down. "Something wrong?"
"I'm really worried about Terra. I mean, she was just revived yesterday. I don't want to lose her again."
"If she is dead, I know a way you can still talk to her. I can use my powers to talk to the dead, remember?"
"Oh yeah," Beast Boy replied sadly. "It's just that talking to her that way isn't like actually talking to her face to face."
"Hmm. I see your point."
This scene continues until nightfall. Aqualad, Speedy, Cyborg and Robin are the only four up. Bumblebee is sleeping on the floor in front of the couch, Starfire is resting her head on Robin's arm, and Beast Boy and Raven are sleeping sitting down, back to back. Aqualad is pacing back and forth by the door, Cyborg is battling exhaustion and Robin is watching the computer/TV monitor for any sign of Terra and J.T.
"This is driving me crazy. Why don't they report in," Aqualad asked.
"I don't know. Speedy, any report on J.T. or Terra?" Robin asked.
"Nothing. I know I'm just speaking for me, but I don't think they..." replied Speedy.
"No. I know they got out in time. Don't even THINK of talking like that," Cyborg said, interrupting Speedy.
"I know. It's just...wait, I see something! I think it's them!"
Robin shot up from the couch, Starfire fell off the couch and landed on Bumblebee, and everyone woke up.
"Yo, what's the deal?" Bumblebee asked.
"Yes, what is the up?" Starfire queried.
"Speedy, what's going on?" Robin asked.
"It's them! They're heading for the roof! Get up here! Now! Everyone," Speedy shouted.
------------------------On the Roof-------------------------
On the roof, everyone was standing around, waiting to see if their allies would show up.
"Where are they?" Cyborg asked.
"I do not see them," Starfire commented.
"Did you drag us up her for nothing?! Where are they?" Beast Boy asked.
"There! Look," Speedy called out, pointing to the sky. Suddenly, someone came flying in. It was J.T.! And he was carrying Terra! Everyone exclaimed and started jumping around excitedly (except Raven, as that wasn't her style). J.T. was flying in at a bad angle, though, and he crashed on the roof and landed face-first. Everyone crowded around and sought to see if J.T. and Terra were unharmed.
"Ohhh…Ouch. My head hurts. Feels like I hit my head on a piece of titanium," J.T. groaned.
"I told you to even out," Terra moaned.
"Are you guys all right?" Robin asked.
"Define all right," J.T. replied smugly.
"He means we've felt better," Terra answered.
"Get them to med lab. Fast," shouted Robin.
"Nah, I'll live," said J.T. He was rubbing his forehead as he got up.
"So what happened?" Speedy asked.
J.T. and Terra took turns telling the Titans what happened. As they finished up, the sun started coming up.
"Wow. What a story," Speedy commented.
"Listen, we've gotta go after Brother Blood," Bumblebee replied.
"Good idea. Call us with any information," Robin stated.
Bumblebee, Aqualad and Speedy headed out in the direction that J.T. said Blood flew in.
"Terra, I think it's time we left," said J.T.
"Wait, hold on a second," Robin called.
"I can't stay. Brother Blood is my father. It's my responsibility to kill him," J.T. replied.
"No, wait J.T.," Terra squeaked. "Let's hear him out."
"You know the most about Brother Blood. I think you would make a good addition to the team," Robin stated.
"Wow. I – I don't know what to say. I haven't had a real home in ten years," J.T. replied.
"Well, what do you say? Want to be a titan?" Raven asked.
"Hmm…All right, I'll do it! Show me the papers and tell me where to sign," J.T. replied.
"Welcome aboard, J.T.," said Robin.
"Well, I –I guess I'll just be going…" Terra squeaked, almost to the point of a whisper.
"Hold on, Terra," Raven called. "You took down Brother Blood just as much as J.T. did. As far as I'm concerned, you've earned your shot at redemption."
"No, I, I couldn't," Terra replied.
"Come on Terra. It'd be great having you back on the team," Beast Boy begged.
"Terra…what's it going to be?" J.T. asked.
"Ok, I'm in," Terra replied excitedly.
"Welcome back, Terra," Starfire exclaimed. She ran over and gave Terra one of her trademark hugs.
"Ok enough hugging, Starfire! You're gonna break my arms!"
"I am sorry. Sometimes I fail to acknowledge my own strength." Starfire ran over and gave J.T. a hug.
"Yeeowww-hoo-hoo-hoo! Geez that hurts! Please stop, Star!"
"I am again sorry."
"Come on. We'll show you your room, J.T.," said Cyborg. "We'll have to get you some furniture, though."
"Ok. Terra, do you mind if I bunk with you until I get some stuff for my room?" J.T. asked.
"No, it's cool," Terra replied.
The Titans head back inside and give J.T. and Terra their initiation into the Teen Titans.
THE END