Well, BB has made the choice to see what Slade what have to offer, so what will happen? Well, read smart one! XD I picked the title "Sunsets" because a sunset is so beautiful, but it also represents the end of a day. Get my logic? Anyway, thanks for the reviews. And now, chapter 8! –Jason
Note: There will be a time break in the middle of this story, so just keep your eyes peeled. Gracias.
Crimson Shadows
Chapter 8: Sunsets
Raven was getting worried; Garfield had been gone almost a half an hour. "He left me for good," she thought, and started to choke back tears. "Stop being stupid Raven! He probably wants to be alone for while," she scolded herself. The girl sighed and stared at the glowing sunset, dreaming…
Garfield Logan was worried. He had definitely made a bad choice going with this Slade guy. What kind of man lives underground with miles of machinery? Suddenly, Slade stopped walking and turned to face him. "Welcome to my home sweet home. I know, it isn't a palace, but it gets the job done," Slade chuckled with a noticeable hint of insanity. Garfield looked around and shivered. "Y-y-yeah. Nice place. Um, so, you wanted to "help" me?"
"Young Garfield, I can do more than just "help" you; I can teach you. Teach you to use your powers for strength you possibly couldn't imagine." It all sounded so good, but how could Garfield ever believe him? "How could I ever begin to trust you?" the changeling asked, ready to walk out of the cave. "Because, you don't have anyone else," Slade whispered so softly that Garfield could barely hear him.
"That isn't true! I have the most wonderful girl waiting for me back on the surface, and I just left her! Thanks, but no thanks Mister…uh…Slade. I think I'll fight my own battles," Gar said, and turned toward the exit. "What a freak," he thought to himself, chuckling. He never even saw the blade flying towards his exposed neck…
Raven suddenly jolted awake from her daydreaming. She could hear echoes of pain in her mind; begging, pleading. The dark girl clutched her head, as if the pain was too unbearable. Something was definitely not right…
Garfield knew if he made one wrong move, his head, and life for that matter, would be gone in a split second. "Tsk tsk, my young friend. You have much to learn about letting your guard down. I have your life in my hands; how poetic." Gar made an angry growl as nervous sweat ran down his face. "What do you want? To kill me? Go ahead. I'm not afraid." "Now why would I kill you when you have so much to offer me Garfield?" Slade laughed. "I would be a fool to do so. I want you, Mr. Logan, to be my apprentice. I want to show what I know to someone who I think will carry on my legacy."
"And I guess I don't have a choice in the matter?" Gar said angrily. "You really are smarter than I thought," Slade smiled maliciously. "Besides, if you try to escape, Ms. Roth will be having an "accident", if you will. I'm going to put down my blade. Should you make one wrong move, it'll cost you HER life." Slade carefully lowered the blade and watched with interest what the changeling would do. "I'll do anything you want; just don't hurt Raven," Garfield said with a sad sigh. "Very well, Mr. Logan. I think this is the beginning of a beautiful apprenticeship…"
Six Months Later…
"Raven, are you OK? You haven't been out of your room for days," Robin, her newly masked friend, called from behind her door. "We've been pretty worried." "I'm fine, Robin, thank you. I just need a chance to meditate," Raven called back in a monotone voice.
In just a couple of months, Raven had lost a best friend and made new ones at the same time. The Teen Titans had seen her powers after that fight with a giant cinderblock, and practically begged her to join the team. So here she was, on a team that did good for people, and yet she would never be happy. "Garfield," she whispered, holding the only pictures she had of her green crush. She knew he was out there somewhere; and she would wait. Raven missed him so much and wondered if he was OK.
The poor girl was about to shed tears when the alarm went off. "Raven, time to go. Trouble downtown," Robin yelled through the speaker system. "A chance to let out some misplaced anger," she sighed to herself…
When the four teens arrived downtown, they could see a figure in black standing in the middle of the street, as if he were waiting. "Hello Titans. My name is Beast Boy, and I'm glad I've finally been able to meet you. I'm on a mission, you see. It's nothing personal; just business," he said, running towards the group. "Titans, go!" Robin shouted, running towards their opponent.
Then, as if time itself had stopped, Garfield (now Beast Boy) froze. "Raven," he thought. The changeling stopped and pulled down his mask to reveal his green face. "Raven!" he shouted, almost near tears. Raven stopped running and went into a state of shock. It was Garfield she was fighting…
Wow, sorry for the cliff, but chapter 9 will be dandy. xD Thanks for read/reviewing. -Jason
