hiya everyone and welcome to the next chappie of 'Mere Memory'! (yeah, I changed the title…again) I have been thinking as of almost a week ago to have some sort of sequel with Karigan and her father. OoO I only know a little bit of whats to come in that story, but hopefully more will come to me. And if not, well, then I guess that idea won't work! I've really only got one person to thank, and that's Lain the Fluff-Master, for finally updating!!! YAY!! so without further ado, onto the story!
Disclaimer: blah blah blah, I don't own them so leave me alone and read the story already!
Hidden Memory
Slade's New Approach
Now everyone was awake. Karigan would've laughed at the looks on their faces had the situation not been so serious.
"I saw tonight," she began distantly, "and I died." Karigan sighed. There was about two minutes of silence and still no one regained their composure. Finally, Karigan rose to her feet shakily.
"I-I'm gonna go lay down..." she told everyone in a trance-like state and went to the couch. Ten minutes went by, Karigan had dozed off, and finally the Titan's sprang to life. Beast Boy stuck his finger in his ear and jabbed it around furiously.
"Did I just hear what I thought I heard?" Cyborg asked slowly.
"If you heard her say she's gonna die, then yeah." Robin replied, aghast.
"But how?" questioned Raven.
"And why?" added a now gloomy Starfire.
But no one knew the answers to the many questions that had sprung up. The Titans went about their business until about 7:45. Robin had summoned them all back into the living room to discuss going after Slade.
"She shouldn't come." Raven said straight-out. Everyone nodded in agreement.
"If she's going to die, we need to keep her as far away from danger as possible." Robin added.
"But that's not an option." a new voice said from behind them. Surprised, everyone turned to the speaker and found a stony-faced, very much awake Karigan. Robin crossed his arms in front of his chest.
"How's that not an option? If you come, you're going to die."
"Saving you." she returned, walking to the door. "Let's do this." No one said anything at that and they all silently piled into the T-car and headed to dock 76.
The drive to Slade's hideout was quiet; no one knew what to say. Besides, what do you say to someone who is about to give their life to save another's? Not much. The ride really was short, but seemed to take ages. When they pulled up behind the warehouse, Robin quickly spilt everyone up into the different levels of the building. Raven and Starfire were on the top level, BB and Cyborg on the middle, and Karigan and Robin on ground floor. They all knew what to do-any sign of Slade or his robot's, contact anyone and everyone. Silence endured between each of the pairs, but they were nevertheless alert and watchful.
So far, creaking floor boards and rats were the only sights and sounds. Raven was enjoying the quietude until Starfire broke it.
"This place is 'giving me the creeps' if I am correct?" Raven rolled her eyes and kept walking.
"Keep quiet, we don't want to alert Slade to our presence." Star's eyes widened and she let out a little "Oh." but quickly silenced it at the thought of Slade hearing her. But elsewhere, in a surveillance room, (you might say) someone whispered, "He already knows."
Cyborg and Beast Boy were in partial silence due to the green guys' sporadic sneezes. Apparently must, mildew, and Beast Boy did not mix. After about 15 minutes of searching Robin called everyone one his communicator for a report. He received, "Negative." from Cyborg and "Ditto." from Raven. Robin sighed, disappointment obvious.
"Keep searching for another 20 minutes, and ifnothing comes up, head back to the--"Over the communicator Karigan's surprised shriek could be heard before everything went to static.
"What the hell?" muttered Cyborg, furiously tapping his arm.
"What's up?" asked Beast Boy.
"Damn communicator died. But I heard Kari scream, maybe something happened." Cyborg told the green Chageling. Then Raven's face appeared on the screen.
"What happened?" she demanded.
"I dunno, just meets us on the first floor." Raven nodded.
"I'll tell Star. Star?" Raven turned her head to both sides. "Where the hell are y--oomf!" That was all Cyborg heard as her communicator went dead as well.
"Shit, what the hell's going on?" He asked no one in particular. Beast Boy was tapping him on the shoulder.
"Uh, Cy..." he said, still tapping, "Cy?" Cyborg turned around to face Beast Boy.
"What?" he asked crossly. Beast Boy said nothing but only pointed at a while swarm of Slade's robots.
"Aw, hell no." he whispered, changing his right arm into a sonic cannon.
Meanwhile...
The floor just seemed to open up and swallow both Karigan and Robin before either of them had a chance to react. They both fell a good 8 feet and landed in a tangle of arms and legs. Karigan groaned and sat up.
"Of all the bloody..." she started, "Robin, where the hell are you?" she asked, looking around in the darkness.
"Under you." came the muffled reply. Karigan shot up so fast it was like she had sat on nails.
"Oops." she said sheepishly while helping a semi-squashed Robin of the ground. He reached into his utility belt for a flashlight and turned it on. The room held a bunch of crates to one side, and not much anywhere else. Karigan took the flashlight from Robin as he began trying to reach the rest of the Titan's.
"You're not going to be able to get a hold of them." she commented, sitting on a crate. Robin looked up at her.
"Why not?" he asked sharply.
"Slade's probably got a scrambler on this room. Anything that sends any sort of signals; walkie-talkies, homing devices, the works; their output will be scrambled and generally disabled. I'm actually surprised we were able to contact each other inside this place." she explained, not looking up.
"How do you know he does?" Now Karigan looked up.
"Because I know him." Robin sighed and sat down on a crate across from her. A few moments' silence passed between them before anyone spoke, and when they did it was at the same time.
"I--" Robin began.
"Wond--" Karigan started. They both smiled.
"You go." she said, waving her hand at him. The Boy Wonder nodded and continued.
"No meaning to pry or anything, and I know this isn't the best time to ask this, but I've been wondering why you didn't press charges against Slade when he tried to rape you."
Karigan sighed, "It's ok. There was really no proof that he tried except my word against his. My mom and I could've tried, but it wouldn't have done anything besides bring back bad memories." she explained. Robin nodded again.
"Makes sense." he mused, and then added, "Sick bastard..." Karigan had heard him but wasn't listening. Her mind was wandering in her memories. Then it hit her like a ton of bricks.
"This is the room in my dream." she whispered quietly. Robin's head shot up.
"What?" he asked.
"This is the room in my dream." she said louder.
"Are you sure?"
"Yes, we were talking, and then--"
"The doors opened and in came Slade and his robots..." Robin finished for her. Simultaneously their heads turned to the wall behind Robin as two steel doors slid apart, revealing what they didn't want. In poured about 30 of Slade's robots and then Slade himself. The machines instantly shirted into attack mode and went for Robin, while two others drug a furious Karigan to Slade. Robin was as prepared as he could be, but when one is attacked by 28 powerful robots, things tend to not look so good. Karigan wasn't doing so well herself. She was being held against her will by the creature she despised most in her life. (AN: Slade could be considered a creature. His heart is smaller than the Grinch's was)
"It seems we cross paths a lot, my dear." Slade told Karigan, as if he was talking about a simple of thing such as the weather.
"I am not your dear." spat Karigan, her anger rising. Then Slade did as she had seen in her dream, he lifted her chin so she was looking at him.
"You are whatever I call you." He murmured softly. In the background Robin's grunts and the clanging of his Bo-staff could be heard as the machines continued their attack. Now Karigan was pissed beyond reason.
"I think not." She hissed through gritted teeth. Then her blue eyes began toburn blood red along with the rest of her body. Slade grinned behind his mask. Good. Things were going as planned.
Then about seven of the 17 remaining robots collapsed in a heated bunch. (Karigan over-heated their main system and they had a mini-meltdown.)
"Give me another reason to burn you crisp." She threatened menacingly. Slade merely chuckled.
"I won't do that, but instead give you a very good reason not to."
Karigan's aura settled down a bit, "What reason would that be?" she demanded. Slade smiled, knowing that he now had the upper hand. He then waved off the last of the robots threatening Robin. Out of the corner of her eye Karigan saw Robin drop to all fours in exhaustion.
"In a room similar to this one lay all your dear Titan friends, unconscious. Also, at the push of a solitary button, carbon monoxide will enter through the ventilation system to that room only." Slade paused and smirked inwardly. At this, Karigan's aura died altogether and her eyes widened in fear. Robin's eyes also grew, but he stayed where he was. Then Slade continued, thoroughly enjoying both of their reactions.
"Unless…" Karigan's head shot up.
"Unless what?" she asked softly.
"Unless you become my new apprentice." He finished. Now Robin's head shot up.
"No." he whispered hoarsely, but no one heard him.
Slade ordered the robots to take Karigan to the corner near the crates and he followed, standing about 12 feet in front of Robin.
"I need an answer Karigan." He said impatiently. Karigan then looked to Robin, who only returned her gaze.
"Yes." She answered shakily. "I-I'll be, your apprentice." The captive girl finished solemnly. Slade nodded.
"Good. Release her." He addressed his mechanical minions. Karigan fell to her knees, her decision weighing down on her. Slade turned away, thinking.
"Consider this a down payment." He said indirectly to Karigan. Robin looked confused but Karigan knew what was coming.
Slade then whipped around while drawing out a hand gun. (AN: guns, I know, not his style, but it's my story and he's a bit psycho in it…oh crap, now he's coming after me! I knew working for him wouldn't work out real well! runs away) Karigan darted in front of Robin just as a shot rang out. Tremendous pain filled her middle as she looked down. Her eyes met with what she had envisioned. A gunshot wound gushing torrents of warm blood, sat right between the bottom of her ribs. She looked up, mouth slightly open, and collapsed. As soon as Slade realized what he had done, he took a step back, eye wide. Robin caught her as she fell. Karigan's were shaking as more blood continued to flow freely from the wound and staining her turquoise shirt a sickly red-brown.
Robin gently laid her on the ground, took off his cape and put pressure on the wound. He wanted to tell her everything would be ok, but he knew it couldn't possibly. She had seen her death, and this was it. Karigan raised her deep, blue eyes to his masked ones, and tried to smile.
"Kick…his…ass," she gasped, "don't you dare hold back." Robin nodded
"Don't you dare let go." He told her, standing up and not waiting for a response. Robin was going to kick his ass, and there was no way in this world he was holding back.
Karigan's POV:
"Don't you dare let go." Was the only thing he said to me. Then he quickly stood up, knowing that I couldn't for long. My vision began to blur, and I could feel darkness pull me down. I tried to fight it, but I knew I was losing.
Normal POV:
And then the dying girl shut her eyes.
Fallen angels at my feet
whispered voices at my ear
death before my eyes
lying next to me I fear.
She beckons me shall I give in
upon my end shall I begin
forsaking all I've fallen for I rise to meet the end.
So you likey? Well that's just spifty. Yes, yes, you all probably want to kill me, but theres just one problem; YOU CAN'T FIND ME!!! BWAHAHAHAHA!!! When I was actually writing this chappie down, (like, two weeks ago) I thought it was extremely difficult. I couldn't decide what Robin and Kari should talk about in the crate room. So I was stuck for almost 3 daes on one little flippin part. But I finally decided and also got an idea for a sequel…teehee!! But anyhoo…I hope you guys enjoyed this chappie because the next one's gonna make you either happee or sad. Oo ok then…little part of chappio numero 7eveno!
Damn it, I just looked, and you guys don't get a little part this time, it would give away too much. It could reveal what you truly don't want to happen or what you're ecstatic about not happening. Oh, and that little bit right there could mean everything or absolutely nothing. Swirl that around in your head for awhile!
P.S. if you people really want to know what Karigan looks like and not wait for the next couple of chappies, just say so in your reviews and I'll post it with the next chappie!
P.s.S I had to stick that last part of Evanescence's "Whisper" at the end just cuz it wouldn't fit anywhere else. Well maybe it would've, but I didn't really look too hard. Oh, and I don't own "Whisper" blah blah blah, stupid legal crap.
P.p.s.S- if this chapter seems a lot like the episodes "Apprentice pt. 1" or "Apprentice pt. 2" it's not my fault. Entirely. I didn't see those 2 episodes until AFTER I wrote this chapter. Yeah, I came into Teen Titans during the second season, and I still have a couple episodes that I haven't seen… >. oh wellies….!