Chapter four is here, let's hear some cheer! This chapter will include, but not be limited to, a continuous storm, a deadly lightning bolt, a rescue, and romantic confessions.
Disclaimer… Teen Titans is solely the responsible of another. I am not to blame for anything unpleasant or disturbing in the show, so if you have someone to complain to, be prepared to write a very long letter to some one you do not know:)
"I. Am. So. Bored."
This statement was heard for much of the next few days, for restlessness for inevitable and boredom was a guarantee. The only thing that did not, however, cause the Titans to yawn to extreme enthusiasm, was the matter at hand.
Figaro had been as open as a book, and no one could understand why. They would all sit around the couch and talk, and everyone would stare at Raven for finding someone with no secrets at all. But so it seemed to everyone but Beast Boy.
Out of the corner of his eye (more like his entire eye), Beast Boy would watch the newcomer within a short distance and would wear a disgruntled expression. Figaro was the only one who did not know of Beast Boy's suspicions, but it would soon be to come that Beast Boy could no longer hide his hateful thoughts.
It was an unusually quiet afternoon when the Titans decided to brave the storm and venture outside. The rain was still pouring hard, and the lightning and thunder had not faltered, but the titans were so restless that they could not bear to walk another inch of the entire Tower.
The sky was dark and obscure. Not even the fullness of the moon could penetrate visible light for the titans to see by. One by one, coming slowly from the roof door, the titans assembled on the roof to listen to and feel the sweet rain as it grazed their skin.
"It seems that the raining water has not stopped," Starfire bellowed over the sound of the rain hitting the concrete, her radiant red hair plastered against her forehead. She began to shiver, and Robin withdrew his cape from his back and put it around her shoulders. Hoping no one would notice his act of fondness, he leapt up onto one of the vents of the roof and examined the rust damage.
"It's not too bad, but the metal is deteriorating," he shouted over the thunder.
"It's alright, man, we'll fix it after the storm is over. Let's just get back inside." An icy stream of water trailed down Cyborgs cheek as he looked up into the illuminated sky.
One by one, Cyborg, Beast Boy, Raven, Figaro, Starfire and Robin all turned to go back inside. The rain pelted hard against the rooftop, and the thunder was louder than a thousand winds. Suddenly, a flash of violent light and a burst of white-hot energy struck the pavement of the roof, crashing just before where Beast Boy would have stepped. Looking bewildered, the Titans looked around to see what had just happened.
"Where is-," Starfire began, but never got to finish, for just as she was responding to the recoiling of the Titans, Figaro leapt over the side of the roof. Shocked, the Titans soon discovered that the flash of lightning had sent a turbulent energy burst that threw Cyborg back, high into the air, and finally down towards the vicious waters of the bay.
His electric circuits in shock, Cyborg could not move at his free will and his power cell was dead. His heavy metallic frame fell fast, but Figaro fell faster. The waves of the ocean began to shallow and then to rise, forming a massive geyser of water to shoot out of the ocean and into the air, cradling Cyborgs unconscious body in midair. Figaro fell atop Cyborg, and, bringing the geyser higher, brought it up to a structural height to match the Tower, which dropped them onto the rooftop. Slowly and menacingly, the dark formation of seawater subdued until it was no more.
The Titans rushed over to their team mates' side. Raven drew away from the rest of them, looking at Figaro oddly, while he stood unspeaking as the rest of the team examined their fallen friend.
"Looks like the electric shock has disabled his systems," Robin said worriedly.
"Please, let us take him inside. Perhaps we can assist him better in there," Starfire said, turning to their leader.
Amethyst eyes turning to white, Raven focused her energy on Cyborg, caressing his body in black energy. Hovering above the ground, Cyborg floated as Raven, Figaro, Robin, Starfire and finally Beast Boy followed, their faces grim.
"Is Cyborg going to be okay?"
"He'll be fine. We figured out how to help him and it's not too serious. How's Figaro?"
Raven had entered the medical ward and was sitting on a chair near the bed Cyborg was resting on. Robin, Starfire and Beast Boy had not left his side since the incident, and all looked bewildered and bemused at what had just happened. Raven was most of all, never before witnessing Figaro's powers, and now finally seeing them, feeling an odd sense of déjà vu.
"What?" Raven broke her glassy-eyed trance and looked up at Robin. "Oh…I guess he's fine. I'm going to go find him."
As she left, she could hear strange noises coming from the floor above and decided to investigate.
Walking slowly, she could still hear the pitter-pattering of the rain upon the rooftop. Why had it been raining for so long?
The sound came from Figaro's room. Without so much of a knock, Raven entered the bedroom, searching the darkness with her eyes. Figaro was standing by the window, his reflection upon the glass. In the moonlight he looked god-like. His soft brown hair was sleek and shone in the dimness of the room, while he dark, brown-red eyes gently cast their gaze upon her. There was no doubt that he admired her, and Raven was sure of that. But at the moment, she was angry with him.
"Why didn't you tell me about your powers?" She shot at him spitefully. "You stay with us, in our own home, admitting that you knew about my powers. Yet you tell us nothing about yours! Why?"
Looking mysteriously out the window, Figaro was silent for a moment before he spoke. "You still don't remember me, do you?"
Raven looked baffled, yet anger still flared her voice. "Remember you?"
"From Azarath," he answered quietly.
Her eyes widened at his mention of her home. He continued looking out the window, his expression unchanging. His eyes looked dull with quiet enthusiasm, but also looked worn-out. "It was not long ago that you left Azarath, but do you remember your home at all?" His voice was serene, but held deep thoughtfulness and longing.
Raven looked meek, but addressed the question. "I do….still remember it, of course. It's just been so long…." She trailed off, her mind running with thoughts.
"This has not been our first encounter, dearest. We met before, on Azarath. Your mother and my father were once sweethearts, but unfortunately, things did not work out. Your father found out about their secret romance, and when you were born, he cast his anger into your soul, and from then on you were accursed. You see, Raven, I have come her to find you to help you. You and I, we would have been siblings, but fate shone brightly upon our souls. It was luck, for if we were kinship I could never feel for you the way I do now."
Raven was beyond shock. Her knees grew wobbly and she held the wall for support. How could she have forgotten? Everything came flooding back to her now, and when she realized the last of his speech, her cheeks burned with a healthy red hue. "How did you find me? How did you know it was me?"
His mysterious, yet charming smile dawned on his face, enlightening his extremely handsome face. "My father told me about your mother. He said that she was beyond radiance, that her dark, inspiring beauty was all he ever needed. He also told me about her baby."
Raven fell silent. Approaching her, Figaro calmly placed his hands on her shoulders, squarely facing her. "Raven, let me lead you from your solitude. Let me be your light."
Her face now succumbed to blood rush, Raven withdrew from his touch as placed her hood over her head. "I have to go." Without another word, Raven disappeared into her dark pool.
Figaro headed back towards the window, murmuring quietly to himself. "Yes, father, she truly is magical…and soon she will leave with me."
Yes, shorter chapter than usual, but it is for a good reason.I really hope you guys like it so far. Has anyone guessed what play/musical/movie the song lyrics are from? Well, when someone does figure it out, it'll be worthwhile.
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Once again, I remain your obedient writer,
StakeMeSpike04
