RR76: I'm baaaaaaaack! By popular demand (not really) I have written the sequel to Carson, by... ME. So if you haven't read it yet, read it and come back and THEN read this. Or not, your call.

Since Carson took place during the time leading up to Terra's return, this one will take place in the months (weeks, days, hours, seconds) leading up to her betraying the Titans. So yeah.

Review Responses (from the last chapter of Carson)

Queenie: Hahahaha, just wait and see. I've already told you my views on homosexuality... or not. If I haven't, tell me.

The Wild Ambition: You wait no longer.

im in a kill people mood: Okay...I'll remember not to tell you to calm down in the future.

Fourthelement: It wasn't graphic, or anything. And, um... actually, Queenie was the first reviewer. But you still get a llama!

SaintH: Shooting OCs can be fun. And then there's The OC, which is a stupid show. Then there's OC as in Orange County, which is good.

So there, enjoy the sequel.

Don't own, don't sue, don't flame. Or I'll sick the army of Red Monkey Men on you (Don't ask).

Oh, and this first scene is inspired in part from my favorite story I've ever read, Remnants. That story kicks ASS. In the best sense.

Terra strolled into the living room of the tower. The other Titans stood in front of her looking serious. "Something happen?" asked Terra.

"You can drop the act now Terra," said Robin, stepping forward and extending his staff. "We know."

Beads of sweat began to form on Terra's face. "Know... what?" she asked nervously. "I don't know what you're-"

"I said DROP THE ACT BITCH!" roared Robin, and swung the metal staff into Terra's face, knocking her to the ground. She stared up at him in horror.

"We know you're working for Slade," said Raven. "Giving him our secrets on a silver platter. You disgusting whore..."

"He's a criminal Terra. A madman," said Cyborg, arming his sonic cannon.

"We were your friends Terra. We offered you everything you ever wanted; friends, a home, and you threw it away." growled Starfire.

Terra scrambled to her feet, only to be hit by a blast from Cyborg. "It's over Terra," said Beast Boy angrily. "You die and burn in hell."

The Titans advanced on her slowly "No, you can't... you won't!" Terra whimpered. "You're my friends." She became aware of someone behind her and she turned to see Slade standing, towering over her. He raised his hand and a Colt .45 revolver appeared.

"You don't have any friends," he said coldly, and fired.

"Um, Terra? You're drooling on my shouldar," a voice said. Terra snapped awake and looked around as the memory came flooding back. Movie night, she had fallen asleep and used Beast Boy as a pillow.The aforementioned changeling looked at Terra, concerned. "Bad dream?" he asked. In response, Terra flung her amrs around him and buried her face in his chest. They were like that for exactly five seconds, which is when the VCR glowed black and ejected the tape, which slammed against the wall and shattered. "Movie's over," Raven said curtly. "Time for bed." She got up and walked through the door to the elevator, leaving Cyborg moaning about the bill from Blockbuster. The other Titans eventually followed suit and went to their respective rooms (to moan about the bill. Ha, kidding. To sleep)

The door slid shut behind Terra and she leaned against it, her heart still pounding. The others still had no idea she was working for Slade. And of course, she didn't have a hole in her forehead. All for the best. Terra changed into her pajamas, got into bed and turned off the light.

A moment later her eyes flew open as she suddenly became aware of a presence in her room, soft footsteps echoing in the silence. She heared the sound of metal scraping against metal-- like a sword being unsheathed. A glimmer of light caught her eye as the steel blade came into view, raised just above the back of her neck. Terra rolled to her side as the blade came down, stabbing through the matress. Her attacker pulled the blade back out and swung, aiming for her neck. Terra ducked and hit the alarm, bathing the room in red light, illuminating her attacker. He wore a black cloak, the hood cast over his face. An orange flame engulfed his body and he disappeared without a trace.

The door to her room fell and the Titans poured in, ready to fight. Robin lowered his staff when he saw only Terra standing in the dark. "What happened?" he asked.

"Something-- someone, attacked me," Terra stammered.

"Are you hurt?" asked Beast Boy. Terra shook her head.

"Can you tell us what he looked like?" asked Robin.

"I didn't get a good look at him, but he did this thing where he disappeared," Terra replied. "Think it could be Mumbo?"

"Mumbo wouldn't use a sword..." Robin murmured, examining the hole in Terra's matress. He turned to the others. "Get dressed and meet downstairs in five minutes." He looked at Terra. "You sure you're okay?" She nodded and the Titans left.

Terra walked to her dresser and opened a drawer to see a note adressed to her. She lowered it slowly, her hands shaking. It read:

Terra:

If you're reading this, then you're still alive as I anticipated. But don't worry; I'll correct that problem soon enough.

Darkside