Whee, our concert rocked! I'd like to quote Beast Boy, "This is the greatest concert, in the history of concerts!" Ok, it wasn't THAT good, but it was still pretty awesome.
The Almighty T.J. Blade: Now I'm making you feel foolish! I'm killing you, aren't I:(
Disclaimer: I don't own Teen Titans. I also don't own McDonald's, The Hot Dog King, or Sonic. But I do own this cat. (Holds up cat)
Earthshine
Chapter Seven: Belonging
"I hope you aren't thinking about making her part of the team."
"She's only been here a day."
"She could be here for a long time."
"Well, you said yourself that we need her to fight that thing in your vision."
"True, but we could always kick her out when we're done fighting it."
"Raven!"
"You can't blame me for hating her, you know. She betrayed us once, what makes you think she won't do it again?"
"She saved us all in the end."
"The things that she did are unforgivable. You can't trust a single hair on her body."
"Alright, I'll keep an eye on her, but I think you are overreacting."
All of the Titans were out on the training course, fighting in mock battles. Robin explained to Terra that he had made a new training program a few weeks back where the other Titans could practice their physical attacks in case they couldn't use their powers. Starfire was fighting Cyborg, Beast Boy was fighting Raven, and Robin was fighting Terra.
So far Terra was doing very well. Robin aimed for a punch, but Terra dodged in and out with amazing agility. Robin's fist finally connected with her body, knocking her in the air. She corrected herself in-air and came crashing down with a kick that sent Robin flying back several yards on his back.
Terra ran over and gasped, "Robin, are you okay?"
Robin got up on his feet. "Where did you learn that?" he asked with amazement.
Terra opened her mouth to speak, but then stopped and looked down at the ground.
"…Slade…"
There was an awkward silence between them before they heard a distant yell, and then Beast Boy landed at their feet.
"Dudes, I seriously think that Raven is trying to kill me."
"Maybe if you'd quit staring at Blue-Eyes over there, you might block some of my attacks!" called Raven from the other side of the training area.
Beast Boy blushed and rubbed the back of his neck. Robin looked at his watch (a.n. Does he even wear a watch?). "I think that's enough training for today guys. Let's go and get some lunch."
Beast Boy all of a sudden jumped up. "Dude! Can we go to McDonald's? Or maybe The Hot Dog King!"
"No way, man!" said Cyborg, who just came up with Starfire. "Let's go to Sonic!"
"Dude, that place is disgusting! Have you seen how greasy their food is? Even the salads are greasy!"
"Grease is good for you!"
"Eww, dude, that's so nasty!"
"Tofu is what's nasty!"
"Tofu is good and good for you! You have no idea what you're talking about!"
Cyborg and Beast Boy continued to argue, while Terra, Robin, Raven, and Starfire looked from one to the other.
Finally, Robin interrupted. "Why don't we just get pizza?"
The other Titans agreed, and they walked into the tower. Robin picked up the phone. "What do you guys want?" (a.n. I'll leave it up to you to guess which order belongs to which person.)
"Vegetarian!"
"Meat-Lovers!"
"Mustard!"
"Um, I'll just have cheese."
"I'm not hungry."
A few days later…
Terra flew on a hunk of rock around the small island where Titans Tower stood. They had been training extra hard lately, so Robin had decided to give them a day off. The wind whistled past her and blew her hair back. For the first time in a while, she felt like she belonged. She landed on the ground with a small thud. Taking off her goggles, she saw a small green snake slither near her (a.n. Don't ask how a snake got there.).
Terra smiled and reached out her hand. The snake slipped onto it and twirled around her arm. A red forked tongue licked out, tasting the air. Terra brought the snake closer to her, hugging it gently.
Beast Boy came walking around the corner, and saw Terra hugging a snake. Hugging a snake? "Uh, Terra?" Terra looked up in amazement. "That's not me."
Terra's eyes got wide and she looked down at the snake, which was now hissing angrily. She screamed and dropped it, and it slithered quickly into the grass. Terra's whole face was red and she looked at Beast Boy, who was having hysterics.
"Oh, you think that's funny?" Her hands glowed yellow, and a small ball of mud rose up from the water, and flew at Beast Boy. It hit him in the face, but not enough force was behind it to hurt him.
Beast Boy rubbed the mud from his eyes and looked up at Terra. He smiled.
"Well, now we know who'd win a mud throwing competition."
Terra smiled, but it soon faded. "How can you do that?"
Beast Boy was confused. "Do what?"
"That! How can you talk to me or even look at me without being wary? Even Starfire is always on edge when I'm near her; as if she expects me to suddenly attack. And Raven…"
"Is a brat", interrupted Beast Boy. "I've forgiven you Terra. I know that you are a good person. Raven just sees your past mistakes and nothing else."
"What about you?"
"Me? I forgive and forget. It's great to have you back Terra. I wouldn't have it any other way."
"Aww! Beast Boy!" Terra flung her arms around him, making them both fall. She pressed her head against his and touched his face with her hand. "Neither would I."
I love snakes, don't you? I've decided to put my other fics on hold for the moment. I want to finish this first. Chapter 8 might be up tomorrow, maybe...
