Lost Memories

Terra lay on her bed, holding a silver heart-shaped box in her hands. She had found it hidden away in one of the hall closets (were they even hall closets? She had to stop thinking so much). When she opened it, her reflection glittered on the inside. Her face lit up.

"It's beautiful," She said in awe. It then occurred to her that it was possible that it wasn't hers, and that she probably shouldn't even have it in her possession. But it was gorgeous… she wanted it. Whoever got it was one lucky chick.

"Terra? You awake?" Beast Boy's voice interrupted her trance. Terra quickly hid the box under her bed and then nodded furiously, as if he were in the room with her.

"Um, yeah, come on in."

Beast Boy entered, looking somehow anxious and disheveled. He wrung his hands nervously, trying to assemble the words that would most make sense.

Take one: Robin and Cyborg think you're crazy so they wanna hook you up to a bunch of machines just to make sure you won't foam at the mouth and kill us all.

Take two: Hey, Ter… you like science right? Well Robin and Cyborg have this new machine they want you to test out. All you have to do is lie down while they stick a bunch of monitors on you. Doesn't that sound exciting?

Take three: Robin wants you downstairs. He has something to tell you.

"So… what's up?" Terra asked cautiously. She noticed how fidgety Beast Boy seemed and tried to think of all the possible scenarios that could occur. A date? Or maybe he wants her out of the team?

Beast Boy hesitated, fumbling with his words. "Uh… Robin… uh… are you… um…?"

Terra raised her eyebrow. "Are you okay, B?"

He shook his head lightly. "No, and I don't think you are either."

"What… do you mean?"

"Remember when you said Slade was haunting you?"

"Yeah. He's, like, trying to persuade me to the bad side or something like that."

"Well, Robin and Cyborg… um… you know that's not normal right?" Beast Boy stumbled over his words.

Terra nodded. "Yeah, I suppose so."

He sighed, but in what matter was debatable. "Follow me."

"What's all this for?" Terra asked, eyeing the machinery suspiciously.

Robin grinned like a parent would to a toddler. "Just lay down and we'll do all the work."

"Yeah, clear your mind, relax. Think happy thoughts," Cyborg concurred.

Terra nodded slowly, unsurely. Finally, she lay down on the hard, almost metal bed and closed her eyes. She could feel Robin and Cyborg placing something on her body, all over her body. She half-wondered whether or not they were going to rape her in some fashion, but then let the thoughts pass. They weren't like that.

Or were they? She hadn't been there for that long, although at times six months may seem like a while. Half a year. Is half a year all it takes? No, it couldn't be. Even though she got all their names and personalities down, she still couldn't remember her past, what exactly had happened with Slade. Terra exhaled deeply. She was getting herself anxious, and becoming anxious could only screw something up.

Or maybe it could make things… better.

Terra shot up in the bed, her heart racing. Slade! He was… She glanced around at everyone's confused looks, deciding that maybe it was her imagination.

Or was it? It sounded so real…

"Are you okay?" Robin asked in a concerned manner. He glanced over to Raven before Terra could answer. Raven shook her head, looking somewhat disgusted.

"I'm… fine. I just… thought I… Never mind it was nothing." Terra stammered, lying back down. She closed her eyes, trying to relax, which was hard when she knew what she thought could possibly have some sort of effect on her future.

Then don't think. I'll just think for you.

Terra squirmed, trying not to show discomfort. Maybe if she ignored him he would go away.

That won't work, child. I am everywhere. I am with you all the time. I will never "go away".

Now then, why don't you be a good little girl and come to me. They don't want you here. You are only their pet. They're not your friends, and never were. Don't you remember, Terra? We were always very good friends.

"STOP IT! LEAVE ME ALONE!" Terra howled. She tried to shoot up in her bed, but was held down by ropes of some sort. She struggled to get free, shouting for help. She tried to focus, but it felt as if the scene was flashing before her. Robin and Raven were checking something on the screen, Starfire was trying to calm her, Cyborg and Beast Boy looked like they were on guard.

"She's not safe! Something's going on!" Robin yelled to the others, who looked slightly concerned.

I'm here, Terra. Don't fight your past.

"NO!" Terra screeched. She felt herself become light headed, weak, and then closed her eyes. The last thing she heard before she passed out was:

"Calm down Terra! If you don't you might… I don't wanna lose you again! I love you!"

Terra opened her eyes, her head pounding. She slowly sat up, pricking herself on a jagged rock nearby.

Sharp rocks? Is that lava? I'm not at Titan's Tower! Where am I?

"You are with me Terra," a deep voice said, emerging from the shadows. "And this time, I'll make sure that you don't leave me."