Chapter Three - Awakening

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Lana opened her eyes and realized that she had no idea where she was. She then saw Robin standing nearby, conversing in a hushed tone with three of the other Titans. She noted that she was on a sofa, most likely inside Titans Tower. She sat up.

"How long was I out?" she asked. The Titans looked over.

"You have awakened!" Starfire proclaimed triumphantly.

"Not too long. In fact, we just got back," said Robin. Lana walked over to join them.

"Why are there only four of you?" A small, green changeling with a cast on his right arm walked into the room at that moment.

"Ah, you dudes are back. Who was it this time? I'll bet it was Mad Mod. Lately he's been very-" Beast Boy then decided to open his eyes. "-pretty," he finished as he saw Lana. "Argh! Prettyerannoying. Very pretty annoying..." Beast Boy mumbled awkwardly for a moment, blushing the entire time. Lana couldn't help but smile.

Robin looked a bit uncomfortable, Cyborg was trying not to laugh, Starfire was incredibly confused, and Raven rolled her eyes.

"Please, what is wrong with friend Beast Boy? He seems as though he is unable to speak properly. What has happened?" asked Starfire naively. Cyborg chuckled.

"I'll explain it to you later," he said. There was a pause.

"Um...so why's she here?" Beast Boy asked finally. "She's not the bad guy, is she?"

"Well," Robin began to explain. "It turns out that she was what triggered the alarm. Our monitor indicated unusually strong weather patterns, so we decided to investigate. We didn't realize YOU were the source of the storms," he said, turning to Lana.

"So I guess you found me out, huh?"

"Not completely. We want to know more," prompted Robin.

"Like the extent of your powers," added Raven.

"And from what you were running," finished Starfire.

"I don't actually know where the line is drawn concerning my powers. I can create storms and lightning and stuff, but I don't know, and I can kinda control plants...like growing them and healing them. And I've inadvertantly healed a few people as well. But...could we not talk about why I was running away right now?"

"Good point. You've been through a lot from what I can tell. You should rest," advised Robin.

"First can I ask some questions about you?" Lana asked. "Like what happened to Beast Boy's arm?" Beast Boy squeaked and turned into a mouse at the sound of his name. He quickly changed back and grabbed his arm.

"Ow!"

"He broke his wrist in our last fight against Mad Mod, hence the resentment," explained Cyborg.

"And it totally sucks! It's impossible to play Gamestation with only one hand!" fumed Beast Boy. Lana giggled. Then the day's events came flooding back, and she choked back a sob. All the Titans stared. "Dude, is she okay?"

"Right. What she needs now is people staring and analyzing her like a lab rat," said Raven sarcastically before glaring at Beast Boy. The rest of the Titans followed suit.

"Okay, sorry. Hint taken, I'll leave now. I'm sorry, new girl." He turned to go, but Lana gently placed her hand on his arm. He stopped.

"I think I'd feel better if you stayed."

Robin looked uncomfortable.


A/N: I didn't get any reviewers last chapter :( I know chapter 2 was short and lacking action, but if that's what everyone thinks, they should tell me so! Anyway, be patient. Stuff will happen soon. Please review, even if you don't like my story. I would appreciate a review filled with constructive criticism over no review at all.