The Captain: Ok, so I'm about to get shameless and put something else in the story description just to get someone to review this! I mean, echo! Oh well. Even if no one reads, I'll still continue to write. Hey, come on everone! Lily? Merlraven? My other loving and adoring fans whom which I love with all my heart? Pweez? Don't make me do the face. You can't resist the face.
*does the face*
The Legal Information: All characters present in the Teen Titans outside of Smoke, Clive, Sherri, and all others that are not seen in the show or comic book belong to me. All other characters, such as Starfire, Raven, and Slade, belong to their respective copyright holders. In other words, I do not own the Teen Titans, so anything that I say or have them do in this fanfiction does not reflect the opinions and beliefs of the creators of the Show/Comic or any of it's affiliates.
I'm working really hard at trying to sound smart, aren't I.
Dark Patriot
Getting Aquainted, part 2
Finally, the hour arrived for the Titans to leave for the party. Clive found it ackward that they all went in their uniforms, except for Cyborg since he was kinda naked...sorta. Clive paced around trying to understand this.
Clive: " What the hell? What are you wearing?"
Robin: " What do you mean?"
Clive: " Look...I know you got the whole secret identity thing, which I'm cool with and all...but I mean...can't you guys just change for the scene?"
Clive was wearing a pair of black cargo pants and a white T-Shirt. He wore a black shirt with a white tribal dragon design that stretched from the front to the back. He looked to the other Titans as well, seeing the how they all did it.
Clive: " Ok...Starfire already looks like she's ready to go out. It's fairly normal attire. Raven and Robin...you guys just look like freaks in full hero costume. What do you do, sleep in them?"
The two Titans in question didn't say anything, leaving Clive to shake his head and sigh.
Clive: " Terra...you look alright for it. And Beastboy...why don't you put on some real clothes as well, and not that little jump suit thingy."
Beastboy: " Dude, if I need to use my powers, this thing atleast stretches and shrinks for me. Anything else would just rip, tear, and fall off."
Clive: " Well...I guess that's reason enough."
Sherri: " Oh like you're the model of fashion. Either way, what's the big deal?"
Clive: " But...but still...oh never mind. Forget I said anything."
He huffed as the 8 walked out. Piling in the car wasn't too easy, so Terra opted to sit on Beastboy's lap in order to make room for Sherri and Starfire to sit back with them. Clive stood outside the car and helped them shut the doors.
Raven: " You're not coming now?"
Clive: " I'll meet up with you guys. Don't worry about me...just go have some fun."
Starfire: " Please do not take too long."
Clive: " Oh, trust me. I wouldn't miss it for the world Star. Worry not, I'll be there before you guys most likely."
Cyborg: " What's up your sleeve man?"
Clive: " Just a little entertainment...that's all. Now get going before it gets too crowded."
He waved the Titans off as they headed out. Clive smirked and walked off, disappearing into the shadows. It would be a decent drive out to the warehouse, but the Titans made it there rather quickly, and entered. The place was very low lit, but spacious. It was actually much like the party they were at when Blackfire had made her first visit. There was a bands on the stage playing all sorts of music. Some were soft love songs to slow dance too, while others could be some hard rock or even Techno that one can dance around too. Of course, as expected, Raven had found a couple of her peers outside of the Titans who where there for the music than the dance. They sat around in a corner and talked most of the time. As for the rest, they just jumped out into the middle of the dance floor and started to boogie down.
As for Clive, he was standing in a dark room with a couple of individuals carrying guitars. He had his guitar held up in both hands, ready to play, and looked to his company after stroking a few strings and playing a few notes.
Clive: " Well guys...I know it's been a few weeks, but are you ready to do this?"
Alan: " Hey, anytime man. I've been wanting to do this for quite a while anyways."
Patrick: " Well, it's about time we got together for this. Where've you been anyways? You just disappeared out of nowhere."
Clive: " Well, I'm a Teen Titan now, if it's any consulation."
Adam: " Really? A Titan? That's pretty cool. I'm not too shocked though. I mean, you do have those weird powers."
Clive: " Yeah yeah. Hey, are we ready for this?"
Patrick: " I know my stuff. Unlike you, we've been practicing the last few weeks for this."
Alan: " Yeah, really."
Clive: " Well sorry if prison inhibits a guys time to practice."
Adam: " Prison? What'd you do?"
Clive: " Enough to warrent it. But I'm out and now I'm one of the City's saviors."
Patrick: " Yeah sure. Look, let's just do this."
Clive: " Hey, what's our play schedule?"
Adam: " Well, I figure we'll just play to the party scene. Something for everyone to dance too."
Clive: " We stickin' to the light stuff then?"
Alan: " Come on, hard rock freakin' rules man."
Clive: " Alright, we'll do a little. But I have a couple of requests..."
An attendant came into the room while the 4 men were talking.
Attendant: " Hey, you guys are next."
Clive: " Alright, thanks a lot."
She left quickly, leaving the 4 to finish their plans.
Patrick: " You can still sing, right?"
Clive: " Better than any of you."
Alan: " Shut up dude. Let's just go out there and put on a good show."
Adam: " Hey, when you're talking, give us some kinds of hints to what we're gonna need to play so we can be ready."
Clive: " This isn't the first time I've done this."
Adam: " Yeah, but it's been a while anyways."
Clive: " So what are we making on this little venure?"
Alan: " About 60 a person."
Clive: " Well, that's not bad. What do we have, an hour?"
Patrick: " Let's go 45. That way we get a decent amount of time to just hang out in the crowds."
Clive: " Sounds good to me."
Clive strummed his guitar, causing black, almost invisable strings to appear as he went. His friends smiled, seeing that he hadn't lost his touch with his estranged guitar.
Clive: " Alright guys, lets go put on a show."
The four shuffled out of the small room with their insturments, then headed out to the stage. The curtain was still closed, so they hooked up their equipment. Patrick sat down at the drumset, making sure everything was where he needed it to be. The other 3 began tuning to each other, making sure everything would sound fine. Finally, they gave the thumbs up to the stage hand from behind the curtain. Meanwhile, the 6 Titans had gathered around the refreshments stand, getting something to drink between the intermissions.
Starfire: " Has anyone seen Clive yet? I thought he said he was to meet us here."
Robin: " No I haven't seen him. Maybe he hasn't arrived."
Starfire: " Could you look for him Raven?"
Raven: " You're kidding me."
Starfire: " Why would I? Please, just this once! Maybe he is in trouble!"
Raven sighed and shook her head. She didn't want to use her powers on something as trivial as finding Clive, but for Starfire's sake, she'd do it. That, and it might make her shut up about it as well. Raven closed her eyes and placed her hands softly on her head, searching around for him. She didn't have to go far, realizing that he was actually within the large warehouse.
Raven: " He's already here."
Terra: " Well that's cool. But I don't see him."
Cyborg: " Oh what's the big deal girls...it's not like he's in any trouble anyways."
Beastboy: " Hey guys, there someone up on stage!"
The 6 Titan's looked up from their drinks and listened to the stage hand.
Stagehand: " Ladies and Gentlemen, please welcome our next group. They're a group straight out of Jump City and you might have seen them from other night clubs and such. Give a hand to Snake Eyes Dice!"
The curtain pulled away revealing the 4 musicians right behind it. As it was being drawn back, they began playing some hard and heavy rock and roll, getting everyone in the building into the sudden change of pace quickly. Alan was the lead guitarist, playing the essential melody of the song and the solos to boot. Adam was Alan's back up and kept the pace going. Clive did both the singing and the Bass as well, which was tough, but he was quite talented. And Patrick of course was their drummer, keeping them all on time. The crowd was getting restless as mosh pits broke out in places while other people were just banging their heads. Clive found a break from his singing and scanned the crowd, seeing the Titans gathered towards the back, listening well and keeping their eyes on him. He smiled and kept going, singing once again and finally finished the song. People were cheering and clapping them on as they tuned their guitars again, letting Clive work the crowd.
Clive: " What's up cats? How's the party around here, any good? Well, if it isn't, then you've got some serious problems."
He looked to the others to see if they were ready, but could tell they needed a few more moments.
Clive: " Well, I guess I'll do some quick introductions. There's Alan over there, and he's our Solo Machine."
Alan looked up and played a little something in recognition.
Clive: " Let us not forget ol'Adam. Not quite the Soloist Alan is, but he keeps better time. Usually sounds better too."
Alan gave Clive an angry shake of the fist while Adam nodded to the crowd, playing a brief melody from one of their songs.
Clive: " And our buddy Patrick, who claims he knows how to play the drums, but we're just pretty sure that he just bangs on them. Coincidentally, his random banging and our music go well alongside each other."
Patrick threw a drumstick up in the air, floating it over Clive's head. Clive watched it and readied to step aside, but a second drum stick was thrown and hit him in the head when he wasn't looked. This in turn distracted him from the first one, and thus, it ended up smacking him on top of his head. He rubbed his two now sore spots with a slight grimace.
Clive: " Yes...very nice of you Pat."
Patrick played a drum cue. Clive sighed and continued on.
Clive: " Well, I guess I'm the last one. Name's Clive, I'm the village bassist and vocalist as well. Aren't I talented! Anyways, glad you all could make it. Now then, let's cut this talking crap and actually get down to some music! As a warning to you all, we play a mix of our own stuff and some cover items as well...so don't be alarmed if you do infact like us."
He smirked to the crowd and began to strum the beginning of the song on his guitar. The others began to jump in with him and thus they once again started playing. They went almost non-stop for another 40 mintues, much like they had planned. The Titans were dancing around with each other and other people as well, having the time of their lives. Finally though, Clive's band stopped and he spoke once again on the mike.
Clive: " Well, I guess we're almost done. We've got a fun song planned to end our session. You guys have been a great crowd. But since this is a bit of a special occasion, I need the assistance of a member of our audience to help return the favor to! Now let's see here..."
Clive scanned over the crowd to find someone to assist the band. He already had that someone in mind, but he had to make it look like he didn't know. Finally, in the very back, he saw the Titans, now conversing with each other. Starfire, Terra, and Beastboy had their hands raised however, so atleast he knew they wanted to help out.
Clive: " You! In the back!"
He pointed towards Starfire as everyone in the direction of his finger pointed to themselves.
Clive: " Hey spotlight dude. Her, the pretty red head in the back. You can't miss her."
Upon his direction with the words more, the man operating the spotlight found the red haired titan in the very back. She pointed to herself as the spotlight shined down upon her.
Clive: " Yes you Starfire. Come on up here, we need your help for this last song."
Beastboy: " Your so lucky."
Terra: " Aww man!"
The crowd cleared the way for her to come to the stage. Clive bent down and extended his hand to her, helping her up to the stage. The band welcomed her to the stage, but she whispered somethings to him.
Starfire: " I've never done anything like this. Perhaps you should pick someone who knows more. I believe I'm the wrong person for the job."
Clive: " Don't worry your pretty little head off...I have the utmost faith that you can do this."
Starfire: " I will do my best."
Clive put the mic to his mouth so the crowd could now hear them talk.
Clive: " Alright Pat, give me the tambourine!"
Pat tossed Clive the tambourine to Clive, who showed it to Starfire.
Clive: " This is a Tambourine Starfire. You hold it like this, shake it, and bop the center of it right here, like this."
Clive demonstrated the insturment to the Tameranian girl, who suddenly became facinated with it.
Starfire: " Glorious!"
He handed it to her, and she tried it herself, pleased with her accomplishment of playing it right.
Clive: " Good, now that it's all squared away, lets get started guys. Starfire, here's how it goes..."
Clive grabbed her hand and began to shake the tambourine to a specific beat. She was a little nervous since she was the only one playing. Then Clive entered in with his bass, playing the basic melody. Finally, the rest of the band entered in and Clive began to sing.
Clive: " So ONE, TWO, THREE! Take my hand and come with me because you look so fine that I really wanna make you mine!"
He helped direct Starfire of when to play and not to play, but other than, the pair danced together while they played and sang.
Clive: " Yeah you look so fine that I really wanna make ya mine!"
(instrumental break)
Clive: " Ah FOUR, FIVE, SIX! C'mon and get your kicks cause ya don't need money when ya look like that do ya honey?"
(instrumental break)
Clive: " Big black boots! Long brown hair! She's so sweet with her, GET BACK STARE! AND I COULD SEE, YOU HOME WITH ME! BUT YOU WERE WITH ANOTHER MAN, YEAH! I KNOW WE AIN'T GOT, MUCH TO SAY! BEFORE I LET YOU GET AWAY, YEAH!"
(instrumental break)
Clive: " I said are you gonna be my girl?"
(instrumental break)
Clive: " Well so ONE, TWO, THREE! Take my hand and come with me because you look so fine and I really wanna make you mine!"
(instrumental break)
Clive: " I say you look so fine that I really wanna make you mine!"
(instrumental break)
Clive: " Oh FOUR, FIVE, SIX! C'mon and get your kicks cause you don't need money with a face like that do ya?"
(instrumental break)
Clive: " Big black boots! Long brown hair! She's so sweet with her, GET BACK STARE! AND I COULD SEE, YOU HOME WITH ME! BUT YOU WERE WITH ANOTHER MAN, YEAH! I KNOW WE AIN'T GOT, MUCH TO SAY! BEFORE I LET YOU GET AWAY, YEAH!"
(instrumental break)
Clive: " I said are you gonna be my girl?"
(instrumental break)
During this break where they were only playing, Clive took a moment to give Starfire a playful nudge with his shoulder while he got to rest from singing briefly, and she returned it with a big happy smile, showing that she was having a great time. They still danced around each other a bit though, but Clive had to grab the mic and put it between them so that he could keep up with the song.
Clive: " I COULD SEE, YOU HOME WITH ME! BUT YOU WERE WITH ANOTHER MAN, YEAH! I KNOW WE AIN'T GOT, MUCH TO SAY! BEFORE I LET YOU GET AWAY, YEAH! BE MY GIRL! BE MY GIRL! ARE YOU GONNA BE MY, GIRL...YEAH!"
They finished and Clive set his guitar aside. Just in time too, as Starfire jumped into his arms and gave him a tremendously tight embrace. She did let him go shortly after though, leaving his bones only partially broken.
Starfire: " What fun! Is that what it is like to play in such a group?"
Clive: " I'm glad you liked it."
Starfire: " Liked it? It was wonderous! With all the screaming fans, the bright and blinding lights, the music, the atmosphere! I just want to burst from all this excitement."
Clive: " Well, it's not over! The night's still quite young infact! Now, I'm thirsty, so tell ya what...after I get something to drink, how about we tear it up all over the dance floor?"
Starfire: " What are we to tear? Would that not be littering?"
Clive: " No, it's a figure of speech Star. In a dance senario like this, it would mean to go out and dance our heads off."
Starfire: " Oh! Well then, I would be honored."
Clive smiled, then helped his buddies clear off the stage and helping the next band prepare. While in the back, the 4 had some drinks readied and conversed lightly.
Clive: " Well...good show?"
Patrick: " Yeah. I had fun."
Alan: " Me too."
Adam: " Same here...but you had that Starfire chick already picked out...didn't you?"
Clive: " What's that supposed to mean?"
Alan: " Like it wasn't obvious. Dude, you totally dig her."
Clive: " Whatever. It's just that she's pretty and all..."
Patrick: " Pretty? That's an understatement. Either way, we can all tell. Just like that Erin girl from long ago, remember?"
Clive: " Hey!"
The guys had a good laugh at some of the old memories. Clive cleared his throat afterwards, getting them to quiet down.
Clive: " In any case guys, you can come to the tower whenever you need. Hell, stay for a night or two if you want. I've got plenty of rooms. But we should get back to practicing now."
Alan: " You're serious? The Tower? I've always wanted to go!"
Clive: " Yeah yeah. There's an underground tunnel, I'll give you an access code for it so you can get across the bay."
Adam: " Alright then."
Clive: " Well, if you excuse me, I'm gonna go and mingle."
Patrick: " Alright dude, take it easy."
Clive: " See you guys later..."
Clive exited and made his way to the dance floor. First though, he spotted that punch bowl earlier and wanted a drink. While he stood there sipping from his cup, he decided to brood in the corner a bit before seeking out Starfire and the rest of the titans. That was when a woman approached him. She was taller than a usual girl, but still a few inches shorter than Clive. She was almost the epitomy of that song he just sang. She had long black boots and gloves, with a skirt and halter top. She had jet black hair and dark eyes, and was quite attractive. She smiled as she approached him, and he nodded back to her with a grin.
Clive: " Howdy."
Girl: " Howdy yourself. Saw you on the stage..."
Clive: " Did you enjoy the show?"
Girl: " You could say that."
Clive: " Well, glad to hear that."
Girl: " You're very welcome. Now, mind if I dance with you?"
Clive nodded, downing his drink and tossing the cup away. She took his hand and led him to the edge of the crowd, then brushed herself up close to him and they began to cut some rug...so to speak. She was a real party girl to what Clive could tell...someone who just wanted some fun. As the song ended, she popped up a bit on her toes and planted a kiss on his lips, then pulled back with a smirk. Clive played it cool as usual by brushing his hair and acting like that kiss was no big deal, which she seemed to find attractive.
Girl: " Well...that was fun."
Clive: " Yeah it was. You ought to meet my friends...are you familiar with the Teen Titans?"
The girl perked a brow at the thought, then a smirked spread over her face.
Girl: " Yes actually...I am. Are you one of them?"
Clive: " Yes I am actually. This is my first day on the job."
Girl: " Well, what a way to spend it. Sounds like fun."
Clive: " Well then, you ought to come hang with us..."
Girl: " Oh...well I need to get going...I just wanted to hang around to meet you. We'll see each other later."
Clive: " Well alright then."
The pair parted, while she mixed into the crowd and made her way to the exit, Clive made his way back with the other Titans. He was greeted warmly, even by Raven.
Terra: " You guys put on a great show!"
Beastboy: " Yeah man, it was awesome!"
Cyborg: " You guys are good. I'm a fan."
Robin: " I'm with Cy. You guys should play at the tower some time."
Clive: " Well that's no problem for me."
Raven: " I'm quite impressed. Most of that music I don't quite care for, but it was well done. Just don't overdue it."
Starfire: " But it was the awesome! You and your band were wonderful!"
Clive: " You weren't bad yourself Star. You can really handle that Tambourine."
She blushed and laughed at in unison in her embarassment. Afterwards, Clive adjusted his shirt.
Clive: " Come on Titans, let's boogie down! The night is young! Let us have some fun!"
So the full set of Titans went about and mingled, danced, and otherwise had fun. Clive even got that dance with Starfire, which was one he would enjoy for quite a while. When the party finally let out, it was well into the early morning, so all 7 Titans and Sherri gathered together at the exit.
Clive: " Hey Sherri...where've you been?"
Sherri: " Saw some friends from school and such. Nice show by the way."
She gave him a nudge with her elbow, he laughed it off though.
Clive: " Well, instead of piling 8 people into a 5 seater, how about I take 3 of you myself, and the other 4 can just meet us at the Tower? I'd offer to take everyone, but I'm kinda tired and if I tried to teleport 8 people and that damn car, I know it'll be the death of me. Anyone on board the Shadow Train?"
Raven: " I'll go since it's faster."
Starfire: " I shall as well!"
Clive: " Any more takers? Anyone? Sherri? Terra? BB? Robin?"
Robin: " I'll go with Cy."
Sherri: " Yeah right. I'm not gonna let you use your powers on me. Which is something you need to explain to me sometime..."
Terra: " I'd go...but I think I just wanna nice easy ride home, not some scary trip through the dark dimension."
Beastboy: " Ditto dude."
Clive: " Well then, see you suckers tomorrow!"
Clive waved about his arms, and was able to take himself, Starfire, and Raven through the portal he opened in his shadow. The 3 sank down into it, then came up on the other side, right in the livingroom of Titan's tower. Clive stretched out his limbs and cracked his back and neck.
Clive: " Well ladies, I'm beat. Guess I'll go hit the sack now."
Starfire: " What good would the beating of a sack do you if you are tired? Does it make you even more tired and help you sleep?"
Clive: " Oh, it's just an old saying. Mean's I'm going to bed."
Starfire: " Oh, I understand..."
The 3 actually made their way to the elevator, seeming as if they were all going to bed. Clive pressed the 5 button for Raven and Starfire, then the 6 for himself. The elevator took them up to the girls floor first, and he saw them out.
Clive: " Goodnight ladies. And sweet dreams of course."
Raven: " Right...goodnight."
Starfire: " Goodnight as well! May your dreams be filled with happy thoughts and enjoyable things!"
Clive: " I'll keep that in mind. Night!"
He flashed a smile and a thumbs up to the retreating titans as the door closed, then was able to make it back to his own bedroom on the next floor. As he stepped out of the elevator, Black stopped and looked around in a strange fashion. Clive looked to his shadow to see what was the matter.
Clive: " What's up Black?"
Black: " I'm not sure...I thought I felt someone was here...the presence of another's shadow...but it's disappeared."
Clive: " You probably just got spooked. Anyways, I'm heading for bed. Roam all you want for all I care...just don't wake me."
Black shook his head, then wandered off from Clive. Clive jumped onto his bed and sprawled out over it to his fullest extent, yawning widely before falling asleep. The other Titans arrived shortly afterwards, each breaking off to head to their respective rooms as well.
*does the face*
The Legal Information: All characters present in the Teen Titans outside of Smoke, Clive, Sherri, and all others that are not seen in the show or comic book belong to me. All other characters, such as Starfire, Raven, and Slade, belong to their respective copyright holders. In other words, I do not own the Teen Titans, so anything that I say or have them do in this fanfiction does not reflect the opinions and beliefs of the creators of the Show/Comic or any of it's affiliates.
I'm working really hard at trying to sound smart, aren't I.
Dark Patriot
Getting Aquainted, part 2
Finally, the hour arrived for the Titans to leave for the party. Clive found it ackward that they all went in their uniforms, except for Cyborg since he was kinda naked...sorta. Clive paced around trying to understand this.
Clive: " What the hell? What are you wearing?"
Robin: " What do you mean?"
Clive: " Look...I know you got the whole secret identity thing, which I'm cool with and all...but I mean...can't you guys just change for the scene?"
Clive was wearing a pair of black cargo pants and a white T-Shirt. He wore a black shirt with a white tribal dragon design that stretched from the front to the back. He looked to the other Titans as well, seeing the how they all did it.
Clive: " Ok...Starfire already looks like she's ready to go out. It's fairly normal attire. Raven and Robin...you guys just look like freaks in full hero costume. What do you do, sleep in them?"
The two Titans in question didn't say anything, leaving Clive to shake his head and sigh.
Clive: " Terra...you look alright for it. And Beastboy...why don't you put on some real clothes as well, and not that little jump suit thingy."
Beastboy: " Dude, if I need to use my powers, this thing atleast stretches and shrinks for me. Anything else would just rip, tear, and fall off."
Clive: " Well...I guess that's reason enough."
Sherri: " Oh like you're the model of fashion. Either way, what's the big deal?"
Clive: " But...but still...oh never mind. Forget I said anything."
He huffed as the 8 walked out. Piling in the car wasn't too easy, so Terra opted to sit on Beastboy's lap in order to make room for Sherri and Starfire to sit back with them. Clive stood outside the car and helped them shut the doors.
Raven: " You're not coming now?"
Clive: " I'll meet up with you guys. Don't worry about me...just go have some fun."
Starfire: " Please do not take too long."
Clive: " Oh, trust me. I wouldn't miss it for the world Star. Worry not, I'll be there before you guys most likely."
Cyborg: " What's up your sleeve man?"
Clive: " Just a little entertainment...that's all. Now get going before it gets too crowded."
He waved the Titans off as they headed out. Clive smirked and walked off, disappearing into the shadows. It would be a decent drive out to the warehouse, but the Titans made it there rather quickly, and entered. The place was very low lit, but spacious. It was actually much like the party they were at when Blackfire had made her first visit. There was a bands on the stage playing all sorts of music. Some were soft love songs to slow dance too, while others could be some hard rock or even Techno that one can dance around too. Of course, as expected, Raven had found a couple of her peers outside of the Titans who where there for the music than the dance. They sat around in a corner and talked most of the time. As for the rest, they just jumped out into the middle of the dance floor and started to boogie down.
As for Clive, he was standing in a dark room with a couple of individuals carrying guitars. He had his guitar held up in both hands, ready to play, and looked to his company after stroking a few strings and playing a few notes.
Clive: " Well guys...I know it's been a few weeks, but are you ready to do this?"
Alan: " Hey, anytime man. I've been wanting to do this for quite a while anyways."
Patrick: " Well, it's about time we got together for this. Where've you been anyways? You just disappeared out of nowhere."
Clive: " Well, I'm a Teen Titan now, if it's any consulation."
Adam: " Really? A Titan? That's pretty cool. I'm not too shocked though. I mean, you do have those weird powers."
Clive: " Yeah yeah. Hey, are we ready for this?"
Patrick: " I know my stuff. Unlike you, we've been practicing the last few weeks for this."
Alan: " Yeah, really."
Clive: " Well sorry if prison inhibits a guys time to practice."
Adam: " Prison? What'd you do?"
Clive: " Enough to warrent it. But I'm out and now I'm one of the City's saviors."
Patrick: " Yeah sure. Look, let's just do this."
Clive: " Hey, what's our play schedule?"
Adam: " Well, I figure we'll just play to the party scene. Something for everyone to dance too."
Clive: " We stickin' to the light stuff then?"
Alan: " Come on, hard rock freakin' rules man."
Clive: " Alright, we'll do a little. But I have a couple of requests..."
An attendant came into the room while the 4 men were talking.
Attendant: " Hey, you guys are next."
Clive: " Alright, thanks a lot."
She left quickly, leaving the 4 to finish their plans.
Patrick: " You can still sing, right?"
Clive: " Better than any of you."
Alan: " Shut up dude. Let's just go out there and put on a good show."
Adam: " Hey, when you're talking, give us some kinds of hints to what we're gonna need to play so we can be ready."
Clive: " This isn't the first time I've done this."
Adam: " Yeah, but it's been a while anyways."
Clive: " So what are we making on this little venure?"
Alan: " About 60 a person."
Clive: " Well, that's not bad. What do we have, an hour?"
Patrick: " Let's go 45. That way we get a decent amount of time to just hang out in the crowds."
Clive: " Sounds good to me."
Clive strummed his guitar, causing black, almost invisable strings to appear as he went. His friends smiled, seeing that he hadn't lost his touch with his estranged guitar.
Clive: " Alright guys, lets go put on a show."
The four shuffled out of the small room with their insturments, then headed out to the stage. The curtain was still closed, so they hooked up their equipment. Patrick sat down at the drumset, making sure everything was where he needed it to be. The other 3 began tuning to each other, making sure everything would sound fine. Finally, they gave the thumbs up to the stage hand from behind the curtain. Meanwhile, the 6 Titans had gathered around the refreshments stand, getting something to drink between the intermissions.
Starfire: " Has anyone seen Clive yet? I thought he said he was to meet us here."
Robin: " No I haven't seen him. Maybe he hasn't arrived."
Starfire: " Could you look for him Raven?"
Raven: " You're kidding me."
Starfire: " Why would I? Please, just this once! Maybe he is in trouble!"
Raven sighed and shook her head. She didn't want to use her powers on something as trivial as finding Clive, but for Starfire's sake, she'd do it. That, and it might make her shut up about it as well. Raven closed her eyes and placed her hands softly on her head, searching around for him. She didn't have to go far, realizing that he was actually within the large warehouse.
Raven: " He's already here."
Terra: " Well that's cool. But I don't see him."
Cyborg: " Oh what's the big deal girls...it's not like he's in any trouble anyways."
Beastboy: " Hey guys, there someone up on stage!"
The 6 Titan's looked up from their drinks and listened to the stage hand.
Stagehand: " Ladies and Gentlemen, please welcome our next group. They're a group straight out of Jump City and you might have seen them from other night clubs and such. Give a hand to Snake Eyes Dice!"
The curtain pulled away revealing the 4 musicians right behind it. As it was being drawn back, they began playing some hard and heavy rock and roll, getting everyone in the building into the sudden change of pace quickly. Alan was the lead guitarist, playing the essential melody of the song and the solos to boot. Adam was Alan's back up and kept the pace going. Clive did both the singing and the Bass as well, which was tough, but he was quite talented. And Patrick of course was their drummer, keeping them all on time. The crowd was getting restless as mosh pits broke out in places while other people were just banging their heads. Clive found a break from his singing and scanned the crowd, seeing the Titans gathered towards the back, listening well and keeping their eyes on him. He smiled and kept going, singing once again and finally finished the song. People were cheering and clapping them on as they tuned their guitars again, letting Clive work the crowd.
Clive: " What's up cats? How's the party around here, any good? Well, if it isn't, then you've got some serious problems."
He looked to the others to see if they were ready, but could tell they needed a few more moments.
Clive: " Well, I guess I'll do some quick introductions. There's Alan over there, and he's our Solo Machine."
Alan looked up and played a little something in recognition.
Clive: " Let us not forget ol'Adam. Not quite the Soloist Alan is, but he keeps better time. Usually sounds better too."
Alan gave Clive an angry shake of the fist while Adam nodded to the crowd, playing a brief melody from one of their songs.
Clive: " And our buddy Patrick, who claims he knows how to play the drums, but we're just pretty sure that he just bangs on them. Coincidentally, his random banging and our music go well alongside each other."
Patrick threw a drumstick up in the air, floating it over Clive's head. Clive watched it and readied to step aside, but a second drum stick was thrown and hit him in the head when he wasn't looked. This in turn distracted him from the first one, and thus, it ended up smacking him on top of his head. He rubbed his two now sore spots with a slight grimace.
Clive: " Yes...very nice of you Pat."
Patrick played a drum cue. Clive sighed and continued on.
Clive: " Well, I guess I'm the last one. Name's Clive, I'm the village bassist and vocalist as well. Aren't I talented! Anyways, glad you all could make it. Now then, let's cut this talking crap and actually get down to some music! As a warning to you all, we play a mix of our own stuff and some cover items as well...so don't be alarmed if you do infact like us."
He smirked to the crowd and began to strum the beginning of the song on his guitar. The others began to jump in with him and thus they once again started playing. They went almost non-stop for another 40 mintues, much like they had planned. The Titans were dancing around with each other and other people as well, having the time of their lives. Finally though, Clive's band stopped and he spoke once again on the mike.
Clive: " Well, I guess we're almost done. We've got a fun song planned to end our session. You guys have been a great crowd. But since this is a bit of a special occasion, I need the assistance of a member of our audience to help return the favor to! Now let's see here..."
Clive scanned over the crowd to find someone to assist the band. He already had that someone in mind, but he had to make it look like he didn't know. Finally, in the very back, he saw the Titans, now conversing with each other. Starfire, Terra, and Beastboy had their hands raised however, so atleast he knew they wanted to help out.
Clive: " You! In the back!"
He pointed towards Starfire as everyone in the direction of his finger pointed to themselves.
Clive: " Hey spotlight dude. Her, the pretty red head in the back. You can't miss her."
Upon his direction with the words more, the man operating the spotlight found the red haired titan in the very back. She pointed to herself as the spotlight shined down upon her.
Clive: " Yes you Starfire. Come on up here, we need your help for this last song."
Beastboy: " Your so lucky."
Terra: " Aww man!"
The crowd cleared the way for her to come to the stage. Clive bent down and extended his hand to her, helping her up to the stage. The band welcomed her to the stage, but she whispered somethings to him.
Starfire: " I've never done anything like this. Perhaps you should pick someone who knows more. I believe I'm the wrong person for the job."
Clive: " Don't worry your pretty little head off...I have the utmost faith that you can do this."
Starfire: " I will do my best."
Clive put the mic to his mouth so the crowd could now hear them talk.
Clive: " Alright Pat, give me the tambourine!"
Pat tossed Clive the tambourine to Clive, who showed it to Starfire.
Clive: " This is a Tambourine Starfire. You hold it like this, shake it, and bop the center of it right here, like this."
Clive demonstrated the insturment to the Tameranian girl, who suddenly became facinated with it.
Starfire: " Glorious!"
He handed it to her, and she tried it herself, pleased with her accomplishment of playing it right.
Clive: " Good, now that it's all squared away, lets get started guys. Starfire, here's how it goes..."
Clive grabbed her hand and began to shake the tambourine to a specific beat. She was a little nervous since she was the only one playing. Then Clive entered in with his bass, playing the basic melody. Finally, the rest of the band entered in and Clive began to sing.
Clive: " So ONE, TWO, THREE! Take my hand and come with me because you look so fine that I really wanna make you mine!"
He helped direct Starfire of when to play and not to play, but other than, the pair danced together while they played and sang.
Clive: " Yeah you look so fine that I really wanna make ya mine!"
(instrumental break)
Clive: " Ah FOUR, FIVE, SIX! C'mon and get your kicks cause ya don't need money when ya look like that do ya honey?"
(instrumental break)
Clive: " Big black boots! Long brown hair! She's so sweet with her, GET BACK STARE! AND I COULD SEE, YOU HOME WITH ME! BUT YOU WERE WITH ANOTHER MAN, YEAH! I KNOW WE AIN'T GOT, MUCH TO SAY! BEFORE I LET YOU GET AWAY, YEAH!"
(instrumental break)
Clive: " I said are you gonna be my girl?"
(instrumental break)
Clive: " Well so ONE, TWO, THREE! Take my hand and come with me because you look so fine and I really wanna make you mine!"
(instrumental break)
Clive: " I say you look so fine that I really wanna make you mine!"
(instrumental break)
Clive: " Oh FOUR, FIVE, SIX! C'mon and get your kicks cause you don't need money with a face like that do ya?"
(instrumental break)
Clive: " Big black boots! Long brown hair! She's so sweet with her, GET BACK STARE! AND I COULD SEE, YOU HOME WITH ME! BUT YOU WERE WITH ANOTHER MAN, YEAH! I KNOW WE AIN'T GOT, MUCH TO SAY! BEFORE I LET YOU GET AWAY, YEAH!"
(instrumental break)
Clive: " I said are you gonna be my girl?"
(instrumental break)
During this break where they were only playing, Clive took a moment to give Starfire a playful nudge with his shoulder while he got to rest from singing briefly, and she returned it with a big happy smile, showing that she was having a great time. They still danced around each other a bit though, but Clive had to grab the mic and put it between them so that he could keep up with the song.
Clive: " I COULD SEE, YOU HOME WITH ME! BUT YOU WERE WITH ANOTHER MAN, YEAH! I KNOW WE AIN'T GOT, MUCH TO SAY! BEFORE I LET YOU GET AWAY, YEAH! BE MY GIRL! BE MY GIRL! ARE YOU GONNA BE MY, GIRL...YEAH!"
They finished and Clive set his guitar aside. Just in time too, as Starfire jumped into his arms and gave him a tremendously tight embrace. She did let him go shortly after though, leaving his bones only partially broken.
Starfire: " What fun! Is that what it is like to play in such a group?"
Clive: " I'm glad you liked it."
Starfire: " Liked it? It was wonderous! With all the screaming fans, the bright and blinding lights, the music, the atmosphere! I just want to burst from all this excitement."
Clive: " Well, it's not over! The night's still quite young infact! Now, I'm thirsty, so tell ya what...after I get something to drink, how about we tear it up all over the dance floor?"
Starfire: " What are we to tear? Would that not be littering?"
Clive: " No, it's a figure of speech Star. In a dance senario like this, it would mean to go out and dance our heads off."
Starfire: " Oh! Well then, I would be honored."
Clive smiled, then helped his buddies clear off the stage and helping the next band prepare. While in the back, the 4 had some drinks readied and conversed lightly.
Clive: " Well...good show?"
Patrick: " Yeah. I had fun."
Alan: " Me too."
Adam: " Same here...but you had that Starfire chick already picked out...didn't you?"
Clive: " What's that supposed to mean?"
Alan: " Like it wasn't obvious. Dude, you totally dig her."
Clive: " Whatever. It's just that she's pretty and all..."
Patrick: " Pretty? That's an understatement. Either way, we can all tell. Just like that Erin girl from long ago, remember?"
Clive: " Hey!"
The guys had a good laugh at some of the old memories. Clive cleared his throat afterwards, getting them to quiet down.
Clive: " In any case guys, you can come to the tower whenever you need. Hell, stay for a night or two if you want. I've got plenty of rooms. But we should get back to practicing now."
Alan: " You're serious? The Tower? I've always wanted to go!"
Clive: " Yeah yeah. There's an underground tunnel, I'll give you an access code for it so you can get across the bay."
Adam: " Alright then."
Clive: " Well, if you excuse me, I'm gonna go and mingle."
Patrick: " Alright dude, take it easy."
Clive: " See you guys later..."
Clive exited and made his way to the dance floor. First though, he spotted that punch bowl earlier and wanted a drink. While he stood there sipping from his cup, he decided to brood in the corner a bit before seeking out Starfire and the rest of the titans. That was when a woman approached him. She was taller than a usual girl, but still a few inches shorter than Clive. She was almost the epitomy of that song he just sang. She had long black boots and gloves, with a skirt and halter top. She had jet black hair and dark eyes, and was quite attractive. She smiled as she approached him, and he nodded back to her with a grin.
Clive: " Howdy."
Girl: " Howdy yourself. Saw you on the stage..."
Clive: " Did you enjoy the show?"
Girl: " You could say that."
Clive: " Well, glad to hear that."
Girl: " You're very welcome. Now, mind if I dance with you?"
Clive nodded, downing his drink and tossing the cup away. She took his hand and led him to the edge of the crowd, then brushed herself up close to him and they began to cut some rug...so to speak. She was a real party girl to what Clive could tell...someone who just wanted some fun. As the song ended, she popped up a bit on her toes and planted a kiss on his lips, then pulled back with a smirk. Clive played it cool as usual by brushing his hair and acting like that kiss was no big deal, which she seemed to find attractive.
Girl: " Well...that was fun."
Clive: " Yeah it was. You ought to meet my friends...are you familiar with the Teen Titans?"
The girl perked a brow at the thought, then a smirked spread over her face.
Girl: " Yes actually...I am. Are you one of them?"
Clive: " Yes I am actually. This is my first day on the job."
Girl: " Well, what a way to spend it. Sounds like fun."
Clive: " Well then, you ought to come hang with us..."
Girl: " Oh...well I need to get going...I just wanted to hang around to meet you. We'll see each other later."
Clive: " Well alright then."
The pair parted, while she mixed into the crowd and made her way to the exit, Clive made his way back with the other Titans. He was greeted warmly, even by Raven.
Terra: " You guys put on a great show!"
Beastboy: " Yeah man, it was awesome!"
Cyborg: " You guys are good. I'm a fan."
Robin: " I'm with Cy. You guys should play at the tower some time."
Clive: " Well that's no problem for me."
Raven: " I'm quite impressed. Most of that music I don't quite care for, but it was well done. Just don't overdue it."
Starfire: " But it was the awesome! You and your band were wonderful!"
Clive: " You weren't bad yourself Star. You can really handle that Tambourine."
She blushed and laughed at in unison in her embarassment. Afterwards, Clive adjusted his shirt.
Clive: " Come on Titans, let's boogie down! The night is young! Let us have some fun!"
So the full set of Titans went about and mingled, danced, and otherwise had fun. Clive even got that dance with Starfire, which was one he would enjoy for quite a while. When the party finally let out, it was well into the early morning, so all 7 Titans and Sherri gathered together at the exit.
Clive: " Hey Sherri...where've you been?"
Sherri: " Saw some friends from school and such. Nice show by the way."
She gave him a nudge with her elbow, he laughed it off though.
Clive: " Well, instead of piling 8 people into a 5 seater, how about I take 3 of you myself, and the other 4 can just meet us at the Tower? I'd offer to take everyone, but I'm kinda tired and if I tried to teleport 8 people and that damn car, I know it'll be the death of me. Anyone on board the Shadow Train?"
Raven: " I'll go since it's faster."
Starfire: " I shall as well!"
Clive: " Any more takers? Anyone? Sherri? Terra? BB? Robin?"
Robin: " I'll go with Cy."
Sherri: " Yeah right. I'm not gonna let you use your powers on me. Which is something you need to explain to me sometime..."
Terra: " I'd go...but I think I just wanna nice easy ride home, not some scary trip through the dark dimension."
Beastboy: " Ditto dude."
Clive: " Well then, see you suckers tomorrow!"
Clive waved about his arms, and was able to take himself, Starfire, and Raven through the portal he opened in his shadow. The 3 sank down into it, then came up on the other side, right in the livingroom of Titan's tower. Clive stretched out his limbs and cracked his back and neck.
Clive: " Well ladies, I'm beat. Guess I'll go hit the sack now."
Starfire: " What good would the beating of a sack do you if you are tired? Does it make you even more tired and help you sleep?"
Clive: " Oh, it's just an old saying. Mean's I'm going to bed."
Starfire: " Oh, I understand..."
The 3 actually made their way to the elevator, seeming as if they were all going to bed. Clive pressed the 5 button for Raven and Starfire, then the 6 for himself. The elevator took them up to the girls floor first, and he saw them out.
Clive: " Goodnight ladies. And sweet dreams of course."
Raven: " Right...goodnight."
Starfire: " Goodnight as well! May your dreams be filled with happy thoughts and enjoyable things!"
Clive: " I'll keep that in mind. Night!"
He flashed a smile and a thumbs up to the retreating titans as the door closed, then was able to make it back to his own bedroom on the next floor. As he stepped out of the elevator, Black stopped and looked around in a strange fashion. Clive looked to his shadow to see what was the matter.
Clive: " What's up Black?"
Black: " I'm not sure...I thought I felt someone was here...the presence of another's shadow...but it's disappeared."
Clive: " You probably just got spooked. Anyways, I'm heading for bed. Roam all you want for all I care...just don't wake me."
Black shook his head, then wandered off from Clive. Clive jumped onto his bed and sprawled out over it to his fullest extent, yawning widely before falling asleep. The other Titans arrived shortly afterwards, each breaking off to head to their respective rooms as well.