Rochwenn90: Heh, well at least its interesting enough that ya keep reading...yeah battle scenes are my favorite...but i try not to use too many, cause they get repetative after a while...but anyway...still this doesnt even begin to match in comparison to your stories (Whispers and Raven's Memories)
ummmm: I doubt you'll end up seeing this, but just in case...If you didn't like it...perhaps there is a better criticism than simply writing "POOP!" 150 times. I don't mind critcism...in fact, I enjoy it...but only when it's useful...whiny ranting just gets on my nerves.
King Cheetah: Don't worry, I'm not discouraged, I'm just a college kid nearing the end of the semester, so there are more important things than Teen Titans (though they are few and far between...lol)
to those who read and don't review (if there even are any of ya) i still hope you like this, and thanks for takin the tme to read
now, in honor of "ummmm" please in the future...please, for negative reviews...please, point out specifically what is wrong...cause then I can fix it..."POOP!" is hard to work with, since it tends to get messy and smell like road kill...
NOTES: Well, now, I have officialy decided how this sotry is going to progress...I have found my villain...no I do not mean Beast Boy and the true titans...though they will play a part on the side of evil...I have much bigger things planned for this story...
Chapter Five: The Visit
Changeling and Raven were sitting together in the Watchtower looking out into the endless void of space that surrounded them. The former Titans were still getting used to living countless miles above the planet they called home. Changeling's eyes fell on the blue-green world, and he sighed lightly, "I still have a sinking feeling that we left too soon." Raven nodded, "I know." She smiled slightly as she put an arm around Changeling and leaned her head on his shoulder, "But Terra's strong. She'll be fine." Changeling smiled, "I'm not worried about her…" Raven sat up and looked at him, "Beast Boy?" Changeling nodded, "Yeah. He wasn't happy when we left. He is entirety capable of making Terra's life miserable." Raven started to talk as Nightwing walked up and interrupted the conversation, "Hey guys."
Changeling looked up at Nightwing, "What's goin on?" Nightwing sat down next to him, "Starfire wants to go down and visit the gang at the Tower." Changeling laughed slightly, "We've only been gone like a week…" Nightwing nodded, "Yeah, I know, but you know how she is. Remember Blorthog?" Nightwing sighed and leaned back, "Anyway, sounds like me and Cyborg are going along. I thought you might want to come too." Changeling and Raven exchanged glances. Raven looked back at Nightwing and nodded, "Yeah, we'll go." Beast Boy stood up, "It'll give us a chance to check in on Beast Boy."
Nightwing shook his head, "You know there's not much we can do if he is causing trouble. It's Terra's call now." Changeling smirked, "Yeah. I told him Terra wouldn't hesitate to kick him out." Nightwing looked over at Changeling, "But you know she won't do that…not after what we've done for her." Changeling nodded, "Yeah, but to a kid who thinks she's a traitor, it's completely reasonable." Nightwing smirked, "Ok, well let's head out. Bumble Bee is gonna keep an eye on the Watchtower. She'll call us if things get out of control."
Beast Boy was lounging on the couch playing Game Station with Frostbyte. The two teens stared at the screen with an unbroken gaze trying to ignore the world around them. Beast Boy still couldn't believe that his former friends had treated him like a criminal. Frostbyte sighed lightly. He knew this was going to happen. He wanted revenge on the Titans for the way they had treated him years ago, and he knew that joining with Beast Boy would give him that chance.
They all had their reasons for joining the True Titans. Beast Boy had lost all faith in his former team after they accepted Terra as a leader. Deep in his soul, Beast Boy hated the New Titans, and everything they stood for; he wanted revenge. Fireball was abandoned by her brother as a child. She and Vortex were orphans on the streets of England, and when Fireball was taken to a local orphanage, Vortex was unable to get her back. Then, shortly after that, he disappeared. Nano was an outcast. "Normal" people were afraid of her, and always assumed she was evil. The True Teen Titans gave her a place to belong, and a chance to repay all the "kindness" people had shown her over the years. Together they were a group of blood-thirsty teenagers seeking to prove a point, and nothing would stand in their way.
Terra sat on the couch in Titans Tower. She was hunched over with her head resting in her hands. She mumbled to herself quietly. Thoughts raced through her troubled head. Memories of the old days poured through her mind. Nightmares of Slade toyed with her sanity. Then there was Beast Boy. Not the one she had loved so many years ago, but his son. The one who betrayed her. She hated him. There was no denying it. She wanted to turn her back on him forever, but she couldn't. The Titans had given her a second chance; even Raven. She owed it to them to do the same for Beast Boy, no matter how hard it was going to be.
"It's your life Terra…your choice." Terra lowered her eyes to the floor, "I'm sorry Beast Boy, for all the terrible things I've done." Terra's eyes glowed with a violent yellow light as she turned on Slade, "You can't control me anymore!" The world around her faded away until all that remained was the look of terror within the single eye hiding behind Slade's mask.
They say when you are about to die, you whole life flashes before your eyes. Terra knew she was going to die. Images tore through her mind with blinding speed. The stupefied look on Beast Boy's face when they first met. The sheer joy she felt after her first battle along side the Titans. Lazy afternoons in the Tower playing Game Station with Beast Boy and Cyborg. Returning to the Tower after training with Slade. The night in the carnival when Beast Boy turned his back on her. There were no memories of her childhood. No images of the time before the Titans. At that moment, Terra realized that the only time she ever really felt alive was when she was with them. The Titans were her life. If she was going to die, she would die a hero protecting the only friends, and the only real home she ever knew.
Terra unleashed a ferocious roar, and the world suddenly snapped back into view. The ground beneath her began to shake violently. The last thing she saw was the image of her and Beast Boy sitting together on the Ferris Wheel. Terra knew she was going to die. The earth stopped shaking, and Terra closed her eyes forever. She had stopped the volcano.
"That would have been it for me," Terra thought, "But Raven…Raven found a way to bring me back." Terra had to give Beast Boy a second chance simply because he was Raven's son.
Falcon walked into the room and saw Terra huddled on the couch. Falcon went over and sat next to her. Terra looked up suddenly and Falcon smiled, "Don't beat yourself up over this. It's not worth it." She put a hand on Terra's shoulder, "Between you and me, I don't think you should take him back." Terra shook her head, "But…" Falcon cut her off, "Whatever our parents did for you is a whole different story. You were lost. Anyone who offered to help you control your powers would seem like a hero." Falcon paused slightly before continuing, "Beast Boy is just a cocky jerk." The two girls jumped as Warlock's head appeared from behind the couch, "Yeah, we never really liked the kid."
Falcon glared at him, "How long have you been standing there?" Warlock smirked, "Long enough." He walked around the couch and glanced over at Terra as he forced his way into the space between the two girls. He threw his arms around them playfully, and Terra smiled slightly as she looked down at the floor. Warlock leaned back on the couch, "So…anyway…I just got a message from the Watchtower. Sounds like they're coming to visit." Terra jumped off the couch, "What? No…they can't! Not now!" She started pacing around the room frantically. Warlock shrugged, "It's the Justice League. I can't exactly tell them no." Falcon shook her head, "Don't worry, Terra. It'll be fine." The three teens looked up as Vortex dashed into the room, "I just saw a JL Javelin land outside the Tower. What are they doin 'ere?" Terra shook her head, "Coming to visit." Vortex glanced back at the door, "What are we gonna tell 'em bout Beast Boy?" Terra slumped down on the couch and sighed heavily, "I don't know."
Nightwing and the former Titans stood on the island outside the Tower. Changeling looked up at the giant "T", "It seems so small…" He put his arm around Raven, "Sure brings back memories though." Cyborg glared at him, "BB, we've been gone a week." Changeling growled, "You can stop calling me that now." Cyborg grinned. Nightwing shook his head, "Heh…Grow up." Starfire was beaming with a youthful energy that seemed to be an indispensable part of her existence. "Oh please! Let us go in and see our young friends!" Raven smirked, "How long do you think we can keep her out here?" Nightwing was about to speak, but he was interrupted from a loud bang ringing off the front doors of the Tower. "Dear friends, if you are home, please let us inside!" Nightwing smiled, "That answer your question?"
The front door of Titan's Tower slid open and Falcon poked her head outside. Starfire charged forward and threw her arms around her daughter, "My dear Falcon. I have missed you so! It is good to see that you are well." Falcon struggled in Starfire's arms, "Hi…ug…Mom." Nightwing walked up and put a hand on Starfire's shoulder. She quickly let go of Falcon and smiled brightly. Nightwing looked down at Falcon and smiled. Falcon stepped aside and motioned everyone into the Tower.
Inside the main room, Warlock and Vortex were sitting on the couch playing Game Station, and Terra was sitting alone at the kitchen table. She looked up as Falcon led the Justice League inside. Terra gave a fake smile and quickly lowered her head to the floor. Changeling and Raven exchanged glances. They knew something was up. They walked over toward Terra as the rest of the group gathered on the couch. Terra looked up again as Changeling and Raven sat next to her. Changeling smiled warmly, "So how have things been going?" Terra shrugged, "Mostly uneventful…" Raven watched Terra carefully, "Has Beast Boy given you any trouble?" Terra shivered slightly, "They know something," she thought. Terra worded her response carefully, "Not really." She hesitated, "He hasn't said much for a few days." Changeling smirked, "Well, it's an improvement." Terra laughed nervously, "Yeah."
Changeling looked around briefly, "Where is he anyway?" Terra sighed, "He…uh…" Just as she was about to share the news, Cyborg called Changeling over to the TV. "Hey, BB, how about a round of Battle Droids?" Changeling growled as he walked over to the couch, "It's Changeling." Raven looked over at Terra, "He's gone isn't he?" Terra jumped slightly, "What?" Raven spoke again, "Beast Boy, he's gone?" Terra struggled to respond, "Well…uh…yeah, but…" Raven jumped in, "It's ok. You did what you had to do." Terra shook her head, "No…no, I didn't do anything. He left." Raven looked confused, "What?" Terra sighed, "He quit…and he started his own team. Then there was this bank robbery…a little misunderstanding…and he attacked us…and…" Raven cut her off, "He attacked you?" Raven stood up quickly, "Where is he?" Terra grabbed Raven's arm, "Raven, please…let me handle this." Raven glared at her, "Don't you dare let him back in the Tower!" Terra looked down at the floor, "I have to." Raven's eyes narrowed, "No you don't!" Terra returned Raven's cold stare, "Yes I do. You did it for me. I'm gonna do it for Beast Boy!" The group gathered on the couch had turned to watch the stand off between Raven and Terra. Changeling sighed, "Ahhh…just like old times…"
Terra jumped up shaking with rage, "It's my team now Raven! I call the shots!" I did not kick him off the team…and I'm not going to! Beast Boy is gonna get a second change…just like I did!" Raven stood up slowly and hovered just above the floor. A hint of red was beginning to shine in her eyes. Terra recognized the glow and started to back away. Raven's voice had turned into a threatening growl, "Beast Boy is my son. This may be your team, but I have the final say when it concerns Beast Boy." Terra was furious. She clenched her fists and everyone could feel the earth start to shake. Raven's eyes changed to twin sets of slanted red eyes. Terra stepped back cautiously; she had seen that look before. Changeling was whispering from the couch, "Rae…Rae…Raven!" Raven grew to three times her normal size and roared. Terra shrunk back and cowered, and the other Titans ducked behind the couch.
Raven started advancing on Terra. Nightwing jumped off the couch, "RAVEN!" Raven gasped, and her eyes returned to normal. She shrank down to her normal size and lowered herself to the floor. When her feet touched solid ground, her white cloak faded to the dull blue of her teenage years. Raven pulled her hood over her head and shrunk into a corner. Changeling raced over to her and reached out a hand. Raven turned her back and muttered a reply in a disturbingly familiar monotone, "Leave me alone." Changeling pulled his hand back slowly. Nightwing took a step toward the door, "I think it's time to go." Raven didn't hesitate to move toward the door. She hurried out of the Tower and the others followed behind her.
That night, Terra was lying awake in her bed unable to sleep. She was worried about Beast Boy and Raven, and wondered if she had done the right thing. Suddenly she heard a light tapping at her window. Terra looked up and saw Raven hovering outside. Terra jumped out of bed and let her in. Raven pulled the hood off her head and smiled. Terra breathed a sigh of relief; it seemed Raven was back to normal.
Raven landed gently on the floor and stared at Terra for a moment. After an awkward silence she lowered her head to the floor, "I'm sorry Terra." She paused briefly, "I don't know what happened earlier today. I think deep down, part of me still isn't ready to fully trust you." Terra laughed nervously, "Heh…well. I can't say I blame you…I wasn't exactly a 'loyal' friend." Raven looked up, "Look, I understand if you want to give Beast Boy another chance, but I don't want you to feel obligated to do so." Terra smiled, "I don't. But, everyone deserves a second chance, and he is going to get one." Raven nodded, "If that's what you want…Just promise me one thing…" Terra watched her carefully, "What?" Raven put a hand on Terra's shoulder, "Don't let him take advantage of you. If he won't come back…give him what he deserves." With that, Raven turned and floated out the window. Terra watched her go for a moment, then closed the windows and went back to sleep.
Well thats it for chapter 5...and if you think you figured out who my villain is gonna be...you're probably only half right. please read and review...just remember...no one likes poop...lol