Terra's Return
Chapter Four: Memory
The following day was going to be nothing of a surprise. Just another day of experimenting on Terra, just hoping that she'll return to normal. Those were Beast Boy's thoughts.
That was, until Starfire had come into his room, which was apparently left open, to share the good news.
"Terra is back!" she said. "She is out of the cage, and she didn't attack anyone."
She didn't attack anyone? Well that was certainly something different about today. He'd have to go see if she was telling the truth.
Sure enough, in the living room sitting on the couch wrapped in a comforter, was Terra. She didn't try any false move to attack anyone that came close. She was finally back to normal.
"Terra," Beast Boy said, moving in for a hug. "You have no idea how much I-"
WHAM! She had kicked him square in the face with such force that he had flew back and hit the wall about thirty feet behind. He fell down hard on the ground unable to move.
"-missed you," he managed to finish his sentence.
The others helped him up. For the last few days he had to have a bag of ice on his face. Once it healed, leaving a noticeable mark on his face, which made the Titans bite back their laughs every time he was near them, he went to see Terra again.
She was in the basement this time, being put under more of Raven's experiments. She was gone now, and he could go down there with enough time to just say "hi".
She was sitting in one of the chairs, staring aimlessly at the sky, not paying attention to anything, or anyone, at that time.
That was, until Beast Boy said something. "Hi."
She had jerked her head in his direction. Beast Boy moved close towards her, which made her give out a low growling sound.
"It's O.K.," he said, like Terra was a wild animal. "I'm not gonna hurt you, O.K.?"
The growling grew louder.
"Listen, it's me. Beast B-"
Another WHAM! This time, she had punched him in the stomach. Before he could retaliate, she had kicked him again, sending him in a pile of rumble in one corner of the basement.
It was four hours before anyone found him. It was Raven who noticed a soft breathing sound coming from the rumble, and knew immediately that it was Beast Boy.
"Don't ask," he said, after she had moved away the junk on top of him.
"I don't have to," she replied. "I know what you were doing down here, and you know that you shouldn't be doing it. We don't know if she's cured yet, so you have to stay away from her."
He didn't want to fight, remembering their last fight, and left.
It was days later before Raven finally got her results. She met with them during breakfast.
"I know what's wrong know," she announced. "Her memory isn't restored."
"What the hell do you mean her memory is restored?" Beast Boy asked.
"I mean that she doesn't have her full memory yet. Half her memory was restored though."
"I take it it wasn't the half with us in it?" Cyborg said.
"No, only defenses and attacks. Her memory comes back little by little each day, so at least one percent a day."
"Then how come she still doesn't remember us?" Beast Boy asked.
"It comes back from her least important thoughts to her thoughts of everyday. It would take months for her to return to normal. Until then, we can hope for the best."
"Why can't you just use your powers to bring back her memory?"
"I can't. They're not strong enough."
"But they're strong enough to nearly kill me, huh?"
"It's not that kind of power."
"You just don't want to."
"Hey, you're lucky I even had to do anything with her, because I didn't have to help you."
Things around the room were melting and disappearing due to Raven's rage.
"Then why did you?"
Silence.
"I said why did you?"
Another silence.
"I don't have time to argue," Raven said.
She walked away from the others to her own room.
They didn't see her again until the next day. She was already working on Terra, even after that argument. They didn't know why. (A/N: You probably do, but in case you don't I won't tell you because you should know.)
They couldn't ask her, as she always tried to avoid them, especially Beast Boy. He was trying to avoid her as well. He couldn't stand her even more now.
How can she be like this? He thought one day. I can't believe I had a crush on that bitch! She's so fucking annoying.
It had been three weeks since then. By then, most of Terra's memory had returned. She remembered how to talk now, and also use her powers again, while under close watch of the others.
Beast Boy felt really angry about not being able to see Terra, even when he was asleep. She still didn't remember him! When would she remember him?
Still, he didn't care if she didn't remember him, as long as she was alive. It would be worse if she was still enclosed in the rock.
Later that night, nearly two o'clock in the morning, he went down to the basement to see. You had brought a flashlight, knowing that the basement lights might attract some unwanted attention.
He found the cage, where she was sleeping. After slowly opening the cage door, he slipped inside.
"Hey, Terra," he said. "Are you awake?"
He had shone the light on her, making her open up her eyes, grumpily if not in a tired way.
"I just wanted to see you. I hope you get to remember me soon, because if you don't, I'll never forgive myself. I never told you this before, so I'll tell you know. I lover you."
She didn't say anything. She just stared at him for a long time.
"Forget it."
He started to walk away until she said something.
"Beast Boy?"
He turned around so swiftly. Could it be? Does she remember him now?
She said his name again.
Yes! She does remember me! He thought.
Without thinking, he had walked back in to give her a big hug.
"Terra, I'm so glad you're back. You remember me, right?"
"No."
He released his grip and backed away.
"Stop kidding with me. I've been very worried about you. Do you remember me?"
He looked at him like he was an idiot. She didn't remember him.
That's all for chapter four. I wanted to fool you because I didn't think it was the right time for her to remember Beast Boy. Keep reading though, she will eventually.
