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The Tin Man's Heart
Chapter 5:
The dark man stared moodily from his 'throne' in the shadows, evil thoughts of murder and deep-seated hate running through his mind.
"I will destroy you for your impudence, Cyborg." He muttered savagely into the darkness. He smiled malevolently, "And I know just how."
As if on cue, a petite figure stepped into the room through the sliding entrance doors, her glowing red eyes bright in the semi-darkness.
"Ah, my wondrous pupil." Brother Blood chuckled. "You're right on time my dear."
"Yes, Headmaster." The woman spoke.
"I have a job for you."
"Yes, Headmaster."
"One I'm sure you'll be leaping to do."
"Yes, Headmaster."
"Very good. You are to infiltrate Titans Tower in Jump City."
"Yes, Headmaster."
"You must gain their trust and respect."
"Yes, Headmaster."
"You will seduce the Cyborg."
"Ye-yes, Headmaster." the woman faltered, but the Blood didn't seem to notice.
"Make him fall in love with you, lull him into a false sense of security, learn his secrets and when you have, break his heart."
Silence.
"Pupil?"
Silence.
"PUPIL!" Brother Blood's eyes flared red and the woman doubled over in pain for a split second before she stood upright once more.
"Yes, Headmaster."
"Very good. I will have my revenge. I will make him suffer. I will kill him from the inside out. Once his soul is broken," The evil man smiled cruelly, "it will be child's play to take control of his mind."
"N-no…" The woman groaned, doubling over once again, "S-stone…"
"What was that my pet?" Blood's eyes glowed fiercely and she stiffened.
"Nothing, Headmaster. Please proceed."
The evil "headmaster" laughed darkly.
"You will rue the day you defied me Cyborg."
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Starfire blinked awake and snuggled deeper into the warmth of Nightwing's chest. It was unusual that she woke up first, but she was going to enjoy every minute of it. Looking up at him she studied his sleeping face. He looked so much more at peace in the dreaming world. She loved the way he looked with out his mask, but knew that while Nightwing trusted his team with his life, he still wasn't comfortable with them knowing who he was. So she would wait. He started to stir and she quickly pretended to sleep.
"Star," he chuckled, "I know you're awake."
She sighed and opened her eyes.
"How do you always know?" She almost whined. He grinned wickedly.
"It's a gift." He rolled over her with ease and stood, holding out a hand for her as he fixed his mask back on. She suppressed her frown and took his hand, letting him lift her easily into his arms where he kissed her thoroughly, making her breathe catch.
"Morning." He murmured against her lips and dragged her out of his room.
"A most glorious morning to you too." She said a bit dazed and let herself be led to the kitchen.
The kitchen, it seemed, was not the best place to be at the moment because a mini World War III was taking place. Nightwing ducked as some raw bacon flew over his head. He pulled Starfire down and they crouched below the counter where Raven, Speedy, and Aqualad were all hiding, looking terrified. Or mildly annoyed and amused in Raven's case.
"ANIMAL KILLER!" More bacon was thrown.
"FOOD CHAIN SNUBBER!" Tofu was seen sailing across towards the TV.
"MORONS!" Splat.
"¡FIESTA MUY DIVERTIDA!" Splatsplatsplatsplat.
Nightwing turned to the refugees and raised an eyebrow.
"Do we want to know?" He asked wearily. Raven smirked.
"It had been building for about 6 years, what did you expect?" She monotoned. He narrowed his eyes at her. Judging by the twinkle in her eyes, she was suppressing amusement.
"What did you do?" he demanded. She studied her nails thoughtfully.
"They were fighting and getting on my last nerve…" she drawled, "Well a plate of bacon exploded and some happened to land on BB, who freaked out and started to throw it every which way. Some happened to land on Cyborg, who freaked out about wasting precious bacon and chucked a plate of tofu, which happened to find its way to Bee. Mas y Menos just wanted to throw things." She shrugged. Nightwing groaned.
"And did the 'happened to's in that sentence 'happen' in involve black energy that everyone was too caught up with the food to notice?" Raven smiled mysteriously.
"Maybe."
"Oh friend Raven!" Starfire scolded. There was silence for a moment in the kitchen and everyone peeked over the edge of the counter.
The kitchen looked like it had thrown up all over itself. Gelatinous tofu stuck to the ceiling, cupboards and fridge, greasy bacon slipped down the walls and yolk made a steady drip off the edges of the counter. They all stared at their comrades. Bee had tofu smeared all over her chest and egg clung to her hair, face and neck. From the shoulders down was a grotesque clumping of tofu and bacon. She was glowering at Cyborg and Beast Boy who were glaring daggers at each other. Mas y Menos were singing some strange song in Spanish and juggling the slippery food. Cy was covered head to foot in bacon, making him look like a huge statue of meat where Beast Boy looked like a block of tofu. Suddenly they all cracked up, rolling about on the putrid floor, laughing their heads off. The refugees soon joined them and soon the entire tower rang with their mirth. Nightwing's leader instincts kicked in and he stood, still chuckling.
"Alright team, go rinse off and come back to clean the kitchen. The blobs of food that were their friends trooped out and in five minutes were engaged in a water fight. Raven groaned.
"Not again!" she exclaimed, using her powers to cut it short. "ENOUGH!" They all stared at her in terror as she glowed with dark energy, her eyes glowing white. "GO CLEAN THE KITCHEN!" And off they went.
Two grueling and tiring hours later, the kitchen was spotless and the exhausted culprits (including Raven: "Hey, technically speaking, you started it.") dragged their feet to a shower and then back to the Common room. Raven curled up on Beast Boy, who fell asleep under Raven anyway. Bee passed out on the floor, but Cy moved her to the couch beside Raven and BB before crashing beside her. He was dozing when he heard pounding on the front door. Springing up with energy he didn't know he possessed, he ran to the door and flung it open. The frightened woman on the step leapt into his arms.
"Oh, Stone! Please, Stone, please help me!"
Author's Comments: It's about time, no? Sorry to keep you waiting. To those of you who asked, when I said the series stopped showing, I meant new episodes. Now that they're back, I should be fine. I am aware that they keep showing episodes on Miguzi, but I've seen them all a hundred times, so… anyway, I'm back and I've probably lost all my reviewers. TT I'm such and idiot. Oh well. Those of you who are here, please,
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