A/N: I've run out of things to say, so now I will share with you a horrible memory from Amanda's summer camp experiences. It was a hot day in North Carolina, and my cabin mates had a wicked gleam in their eye. Suddenly, before I had time to realize what was happening, they were gossiping about people I didn't know! Another punch to the face: They were complaining about their mascara running! gasp Before I even had time to get back on my feet, one girl promised another they were best friends. This seemed to revive me a little. But alas! As soon as the other girl left, the promising girl began talking about how she's a seductress!
I was down for the count. That was when I promised myself I would never go to a co-ed camp again. All the girls are boy crazy.
Soda: I'm sorry, kids. Amanda has no hope for humanity whatsoever…
Chapter 4
The television screen snapped into focus, and a familiar face was seen upon the flat surface. Slade's face.
Robin hated seeing him on the monitor. He hated the fact that Slade was right in front of him and no matter how much Robin may have wanted to, he could not reach through and grab Slade. Sometimes he would just sit and stare and let Raven do all the talking, convincing himself that there was no monitor. He waited until he was thoroughly sure of himself, then he would reach up to touch the screen, and hit the glass. Robin was always sure that if he had just waited a little bit longer…
"Good morning my young friends. I trust you have all slept well?" Slade was mocking them. Always mocking them.
"Get to the point." Robin sneered. He wanted to start fighting with him as soon as possible.
"Now Robin, you really must learn not to be so hasty. You must savor every moment as if it were your last. The poor people who were in the pizza parlor learned that lesson the hard way. Please try to avoid making the same mistake."
Robin growled.
The other Titans were all very quiet. None of them ever said anything when Slade called. Usually Robin did all the talking. Sometimes Raven would take over if it got to be too much. But today was not one of those days. Today Robin was mad. Today he wanted to vent some anger.
"Were you responsible for that? ANSWER ME, SLADE!"
"Now, now. Keep your temper young Robin. I am not responsible for that explosion. But it was so poetically destructive and simple, so lovely. I think I've taken a liking to explosions."
There was a deep bellowing sound that came from the woods across the lake. Followed by a terrible cracking and grinding noise.
Robin was out the door before the noise ceased.
Soda awoke to a loud grinding noise. Or was it cracking? She wasn't sure. As she looked around the room, she started to panic.
WHERE THE HELL AM I???
Oh, you remember. Big explosion, lost a lot of blood, Titans rescued you?
Oh…oh yeah.
Shall we see if you are well enough to walk around?
I feel a lot better, I should have no trouble.
Good, because I'm hungry.
Me too. I hope they don't mind if we eat some of their food.
Soda walked toward the door, but she couldn't find the knob.
How are we supposed to get out of here?
I think that button on the side opens it.
Soda pushed the button and the door slid open.
Wow, everything is so high-tech.
Yeah, I feel like a hick.
She walked into the kitchen and opened the refrigerator door.
I'll just eat something they won't miss. How about a sandwich? They have lunch meat in here.
What kind?
Ham.
Do they have cheese?
Cheddar.
Then count me in.
You're so picky.
I am not!
Soda threw back her head and laughed. She made her sandwich and quietly ate it while looking around the room. There was a big screen TV in front of her in what looked like the living room. There were windows instead of walls facing the lake and the city. It really was a beautiful view.
It feels like I'm a goldfish in a bowl.
You know what I should do? They were so nice to us, I should clean this place.
THE ENTIRE TOWER???
Of course not, stupid.
Oh, thank God.
We'll stay out of their bedrooms. I wouldn't want them to feel like I was invading their space.
SODA!!! Even without cleaning their bedrooms, this place is huge!
Well then, let me ask you this: Do we have anything else to do today? Besides, they aren't here and we shouldn't leave until they come back.
Whatever.
Hey, come on. I like cleaning. And while I'm doing it, you can tell me one of your funny stories!
You are too happy.
Well, in all fairness, I think I have a concussion.
This time it was Pepper's turn to laugh.
End Chapter 4
A/N: Short and sweet, huh? I would've made it longer, but I have to decide where the story will go from here. I have several ideas in my head, and I have to think about which one I like best. But don't fret! Chapter five will be up very soon. I'm usually a quick decision maker.
