Chapter 2: Terra and Diana

The team quickly gathered their supplies, hid the T-ship, and moved out of the forest.

When they reached the edge of the alien forest, they stopped to take a breather and to plan their next move.

Starfire took out a map of Tamaran and showed it to the others.

"We are here at the moment." Starfire said pointing at a large forest depicted on the map. "The royal castle is here, 50 earth miles from our location. There are several villages on the way where we can rest and resupply. That is, if they haven't been destroyed already."

The Team decided to rest that first day and then begin their long trek at dawn the next day.

As night descended on the camp, Maximus volunteered to keep a lookout. As the others rested and slept, he went to a nearby hill and stared out at the unknown blackness.

He soon grew very tried and almost fell asleep a number of times. "Are you alright?" a voice said behind him.

Maximus turned to the voice. "I'm fine, Terra. Just a bit tired, that's all."

Terra sat next to him and looked into the night. She began to cry.

"What's wrong?" Maximus said alarmed.

"I am such an idiot. I had a great life and I threw it all away."

"You didn't know that this was going to happen. Don't blame yourself. You made a mistake, so what. Everyone makes mistakes."

Terra wasn't comforted by this. Maximus sighed. "Terra, look." Maximus pointed to the camp.

"Everyone down there has forgiven you. They don't care that you betrayed them anymore. All they care about is that you are their friend again."

Terra looked at the camp. "How can they forgive me after all I did to them?"

Maximus looked at her. "You are much too hard on yourself. You must learn to forgive yourself."

"How?" Terra asked.

Maximus looked at the sky. "Jupiter, the Roman King of the Gods, is wiser than all. Try praying to him. You might get your answer."

Terra was surprised. "But, I am an atheist. I don't believe a god exists."

Maximus yawned and stood up. "Can you take over for me for a while? I am going to look around."

Maximus walked away.

Terra looked at the ground. Should I? Ah, why not. What could happen? Terra knelt down and prayed to Jupiter, asking the same questions she asked Maximus.

"You are very curious, aren't you, Terra?"

Terra looked up and saw a silver woman, dressed in a toga, and holding a silver bow.

"I am Diana, Roman goddess of the Moon and the Hunt. Mistress of animals and the protector of children, but I am also a huntress and a goddess who can bring death with her arrows. Just ask Niobe. Jupiter has heard your prayer and sent me to answer any question you wish to ask."

Terra was struck by awe. Her mouth could not move.

"What are you waiting for, Armageddon?" The silver woman asked. "Even a goddess has a schedule to keep."

Terra shook her head and wiped her eyes to check if she wasn't crazy. "Wow. Sorry, my lady. I thought I was seeing things."

"Don't worry, I'm used to it."

"Oh. Well, I'll get started. "How could my friends forgive me after all I did to them, after I betrayed them?"

"Very good question. Isn't it obvious?"

Terra was confused "What's obvious?"

Diana stepped back in shock. "Are you blind? Beast Boy loves you. Have you seen the way he looks at you? He convinced them all to give you another chance after you betrayed them. He convinced them to welcome you back after Maximus resurrected you.
You left him, you almost killed him, you left him again when you died, and still he loves you. Don't you think that he is worthy of your love? After all that? Diana stopped for a breather.

Terra was in shock. "Wow, how could you tell that when I couldn't?

"I am Beast Boy's biggest fan. He transforms into animals. I am the goddess of the hunt and animals, among other things. I know everything about him. I must leave now but pray to me and I will come see you. Think about what I have just said. Farewell."

Diana disappeared and Terra was frozen in place. "I guess I am not an atheist anymore."