A/N: Still working.

Disclaimer: Same as in Chapter 8.

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Chapter 9

The next few days were quite calm in the lives of the Titans. There were no alerts in the city. This was good for our heroes, because they were able to take care of Raven. She still hasn't woken up, but she was definitely in a better state then before. One of the Titans was always at her side, if she needed anything, but so far nothing. The only one who has never been with her was Terra. She felt as if she was left outside the loop. No one talked to her, she was just walking around the tower most of her time. She was bored and sad. Not even Beast Boy gave her attention. She felt needless. And jealous of Raven. She knew that she shouldn't think that way about her, but she kinda wanted to be in her place. So others would finally notice her as well. She wanted Beast Boy to notice her.

"How long do I have to stay here?" – she asked Robin once.

"Oh, Terra. Well, I don't know really. You've been here for some time now. I guess we could let you out for some time. I mean, you must feel as if you were in a prison." – Robin was surprised by her question. He was so concerned about Raven that he completely forgot about the blonde teen, who's returned to them.

"Well, yeah. It's been a week since I've been out." – she continued.

"Okay. But you must take a communicator with yourself and report back every 30 minutes, so we'll know where you are. Alright?"

"Yeah, yeah, don't worry 'bout me." – Terra said and took the communicator from Robin's hand. She went out of his room and looked around the corridor. She wanted to go out, but now she didn't know where to go. She didn't want to go alone, so she went to BB's room. She knocked on the door and soon Beast Boy opened.

"Hi Beast Boy! Wanna go out and eat something?" – she invited him. Beast Boy thought about it for only a second and then answered.

"Sorry Terra, but not now. In two hours I'll have to go watch over Raven."

"Can't you switch it with somebody?" – she tried to convince him.

"Well, I guess that maybe I could."

Terra's hope had returned.

"But I don't really want to. You know that she needs our help, and I don't want to leave her alone." – Beast Boy continued. Terra's hope was destroyed. She looked at the floor.

"So it's over. He doesn't love me. He's in love with her. WITH HER! Of all the people in the world, why HER!" – She clenched her fists strongly and was fighting back the tears that threatened to roll out of the corners of her eyes.

"Umm, you don't mind, do you?" – Beast boy asked a bit worriedly seeing the girl tense.

"No, of course not. Why would I?" – she lied. Then she turned around and walked away from his room. He looked after her, but then went back in.

"I HATE YOU!" – Terra was becoming angry at Raven.

In the wasteland, just outside the city's border

"IIIIII HAAAAAAATE YOOOOOUUUUUUU!" – Terra was screaming as loud as she could. Her blonde hair was floating behind her and she was surrounded by her golden aura. The earth was trembling. Huge boulders were lifted from the ground and then smashed into each other. She needed to get rid of all the anger and pain inside her somehow. She knew that reckless destruction was the easiest way to achieve this. She looked at a tall pillar of stone and with a quick movement of her hand she made it collapse, crushing the bushes hiding in it's shadow. But a much darker shadow approached her.

"Having fun?" – a soft voice asked her. She instantly turned around. A young boy stood in front of her. He was approximately her age and a bit taller then her. He had coal-black hair, some of it in front of his face. He was dressed in black. In fact, the only thing that wasn't black was his skin. Everything else: black. His clothes were so dark that it was impossible to say what material it was made of. He wore a black cape that covered him entirely, except for his face.

"Who are you?" – Terra asked. She sensed that this was no ordinary teen. Power was pulsating from inside him. She had felt this kind of power before. It was cold, ruthless. The feeling was familiar, but she couldn't remember when did she sense it before.

"I have many names, yet neither one truly expresses me. I'm your friend and I have an offer for you." – the darkling answered.

"You're not my friend! I've never seen you before!" – Terra shouted at him. She felt endangered by him, although he didn't move. The darkling looked in her eyes. Terra was shocked to see that the boy's eyes were completely black as well. The darkling smiled.

"Oh, but you're mistaken my dear. We've met before. I admit that it has been some time and it wasn't exactly me who you've seen, but you've already seen someone who's close to our kind." – he smiled at her, however his smile was as cold as his words. Terra felt as if her heart was freezing.

"What...what are you?" – Terra's voice was now weaker and shaky.

"Now, now, you're too curious for your own good. But I understand that you need to know at least something about me. For the time being you can call me Shade." – the darkling was full of confidence and Terra was getting even more afraid, although Shade still hasn't moved.

"What do you want?" – Terra asked.

"Well, let's just say that I was impressed by the display of your powers. You have enormous potential within you. And I know what your heart desires. I can give you what you want. Anything." – the boy's cape has moved away by itself and a dark hand rose from beneath it. Terra looked at it and saw as a small mirror was formed in it's middle. As she watched it she saw herself and…Beast Boy. They were holding hands and were happy together. They were sitting on the rocks near Titans tower. They were watching the sunset. And then Beast Boy leaned closer and they kissed each other. The imaged broke up and the mirror vanished. Terra was puzzled by these images, but deep inside knew, that this was exactly what she's wanted. Someone to love her. Someone to stay at her side, no matter what happens. And now all this was within her reach.

"And what do I have to do for this?" – she asked the darkling. Her fear was gone, replaced by hope and trust.

"There's some unfinished business that I'd like you to do for me." – Shade replied.

Meanwhile back at Titans tower

Cyborg was sitting on a chair next to the couch, where Raven was resting. In and hour he was to be replaced by Beast Boy. He wouldn't have minded to stay here though. He felt better, knowing that he was protecting her. He trusted his friends, but still it was better if he watched over her. Suddenly Raven began to move slightly and her eyes opened slowly.

"Raven! Finally you've awakened! Feeling good?" – Cyborg asked her kindly.

"Cyborg?" – she asked weakly, her eyes still couldn't focus perfectly.

"Yeah, it's me." – he replied.

"Bring Beast Boy. Quickly!" – Raven asked, and then closed her eyes again. Cyborg immediately stood up and ran to Beast Boy's room.

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A/N: Okay, need to write something here. As you've noticed I've put in two characters in the previous chapters as well and another one here. Apologies to anyone, who have any problem with this, but they will have a very important role here (as some of you have probably figured out by now). Well, I'll continue a.s.a.p. Until then: reviews plz.