I'm updating even though no one reviewed the last chapter b/c I'm being nice.
So, after Dakota gets turned to stone, he comes back and this is how it happened. And remember, this takes place some time after "From the Future":
At Dakota's statue, the statue started to shake and he broke out, gasping for breath.
"Where…am I?" he asked and looked forward. "Titans Tower," he said and headed for it.
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"Yes! I beat your high score!" Techna shouted at the top of her lungs,
"What? No way!" Avalanche was shocked.
"Ha! In your face!" she bragged,
"My turn!" said Stormy and reached for the controller.
Then there was a knock on the door and the room fell silent.
"You won't believe who it is," said Spirit looking at the video cameras.
Shadow reached for the door,
"Shadow I wouldn't do that!" Techna warned knowing the conflicts she has with Dakota. But too late, when she opened the door, her eyes widened.
"Shadow wait!" Avalanche cried to make sure she doesn't attack, "Dakota? Is that you?" he asked.
"Yeah…it's me," he said quietly.
"Let's get you out of that outfit Slade gave you," said Techna leading him in.
"Avalanche, can we trust him?" Shadow asked,
"Everyone deserves a second chance," said Avalanche, even though he had doubts inside.
Techna helped get the suit thing off and Avalanche gave him some clothes.
Then Spirit gave him some food and a drink.
"Thanks guys," said Dakota,
"So how did you do it?" Techna asked,
"What?"
"She means, how did you get out of that stone state?" Avalanche asked.
"I don't know, it just happened," he answered.
Then there was silence.
"YES!" everyone turned to Stormy,
"I beat you high score Tec!" he shouted,
"Say what?" she rushed over there,
"Oh, that's Stormy," Avalanche introduced,
"What's up?" said Stormy,
Dakota just waved.
"So, you gave up evil for good?" Spirit asked,
"Definitely, I don't want to go through that experience again," he said still in a very depressing voice.
"Hey, why don't you spend the night here and we can talk tomorrow," said Spirit. Everyone looked at him,
"What? Just because he came in here and says he's not evil anymore doesn't mean it's true!" said Shadow,
"Now Shadow, you killed Retta already and I don't want you to go kill Dakota too," said Avalanche and then realized at what he just said,
"My sister is dead?" Dakota asked standing up.
"Of course! She was about to kill Raven and the other past titans!" said Stormy,
"Oh…"
"Don't worry about it. I agree with Spirit, he should stay here," said Techna.
"Very well," said Avalanche,
"Fine," said Shadow in defeat,
"Hey, he's your friend, don't look at me," said Stormy.
The next morning:
"Okay, from the top. What should we do with Dakota?" Techna asked.
"Well, what does Dakota want?" Shadow asked,
"I, want to join the team again…" he said quietly, "But I understand if you don't want me to!" he added quickly.
"You can join, but…I find it hard to trust you to be honest," said Avalanche,
"But how will he redeem himself?" Spirit asked,
"That I don't know," said Avalanche,
"Just let him join and see how he does when we go on missions!" suggested Stormy.
"That was a better plan than what I had," said Techna,
"You mean he's joining?" Shadow asked.
"Everyone deserves a second chance so yes. Only if everyone on the team agrees!" said Avalanche.
Everyone raised their hands for a yes except Techna…
"Why not, Techna?" Spirit asked,
"I…I just don't know anymore," she said and left for her room.
"I don't think I should stay. Techna will never forgive me," said Dakota getting up.
"Someone tell what's going on," said Stormy,
"Techna and Dakota went out a couple of times before Dakota betrayed us," said Shadow.
"Ooohhh, okay."
"No, I suggest you stay," said Avalanche.
"And if you need anything or have questions of what's been going on lately. Just ask Shadow," said Avalanche.
"What? Why me?"
"Sorry to question but…why her?" Dakota asked.
"Don't question my say," said Avalanche and gave another order,
"Spirit, Stormy, Shadow! Let's start training!"
"And Techna?" Spirit asked,
"Give her some time alone," he said.
Next: A continuation of Dakota's return. And vote on who Shadow should end up being with in the end or if you like another couple you can vote for that too but you have to vote a guy for Shadow.