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Ch.6 Threats And Hidden Motives
Raven moaned on her side of the bed and rolled over. Beast Boy laid next to her, sleeping. Raven smiled when she saw his face, it bore no sign of hardship or problem whatsoever.
"He looks so peaceful." She thought.
She pulled the covers off of herself and checked the clock next to her. It was seven thirty, and her and the rest of the team usually got up at this hour to train. Stretching her arms she decided to wake up Beast Boy, she gently scratched his ears; this caused his body to shudder and a pleasurable smile formed on his face. Raven then bent down towards his face and kissed his cheek, moving up to his ear she whispered,
"Good morning Garfield."
Her voice was like a magic spell, for Beast Boy's green eyes flickered open and when he saw Raven sitting over him he smiled.
"Good morning my Raven." He responded.
He brought his hand up to her face and stroked her hair. Raven brought her hand to his and their fingers intertwined. Rising up Beast Boy brought his face to hers and they kissed tenderly. Her arms slid around his waist and his hands moved up to her face, when they were finished both looked into one another's eyes that were full of love and happiness. At that moment Beast Boy heard a knock on the door and Starfire's voice said calmly,
"Friends I wish to inform you that your breakfast is ready and Raven your tea is nice and hot."
"Okay Star, we'll be there in a moment." Beast Boy responded.
Raven began to stand when Beast Boy gently pulled her back to him and nuzzled her neck. Raven giggled when his warm flesh made contact with hers.
"Where do you think your going?" Beast Boy asked playfully, "We're not done here."
"We're not?" Raven giggled.
Beast Boy crawled on top of her and pressed his lips against hers. She wrapped her legs around him to deepen the kiss. Her hand gently went up and down on his scalp, suddenly Raven broke away from the kiss. Sensing something was wrong Beast Boy placed his hand on her cheek and asked softly,
"What's wrong?"
Raven looked up at him, "I was just thinking about that girl." She responded.
"What girl?" Beast Boy asked.
"You know that girl I saw in the museum." Raven continued on.
Beast Boy moved off of her, "Your still thinking about that? Raven I'm telling you she wasn't there, there was never any girl." He told her.
"It was just a hallucination." He said cupping her hand.
"But it seemed so real." She started.
"Hallucinations can seem real at times, but their only images projected from your mind when your under extreme stress, hunger, or exhaustion." He reminded her.
"Yeah your right." Raven said pulling him into another kiss.
When Beast Boy unlocked his lips from hers he smiled at her and gently traced her face, "I love you so much my Raven." He told her.
"I love you too Garfield Logan, my Beast Boy." She replied.
Beast Boy pressed his head against hers and gave her one last playful nuzzle before stepping off the bed and heading towards the bathroom to clean up. When Raven saw that he was gone she sighed and embraced her knees, clearly she was still troubled over what had happened.
"What if she was real?" She asked herself, "What if she was really there?"
Raven suddenly shook her head violently, "No there's no way that she was real. It was all a hallucination. I know better than this!" She said aloud.
Beast Boy suddenly stuck his head out of the bathroom and peered out at her, "Raven where did you put the toothpaste?" He asked.
Startled Raven turned to him, "W-what?" She stammered.
"The toothpaste?" He asked again.
"Top cabinet." She responded.
Danny pushed down his school bus window and stared at the long rows of traffic up ahead. It was barely eight in the morning and already they were caught in traffic, sighing he forced the window back down and turned to Sam who was twiddling with her fingers, clearly as bored as he was. Tucker sat across from them fiddling around with his cell phone. Danny turned towards the other kids in the bus, all of them had the same lifeless face. Dash who was riding shotgun struggled to keep himself awake in the stop and go traffic, while Lancer clearly still peeved about what happened the day before sat muttering to himself.
"Hmmm I wonder how he got in the building." Danny thought to himself recalling that Casper High's principal was locked out of the hotel.
The school bus finally was able to get away from traffic and drove down a different less crowded street. The bus passed a movie theater and Danny took time to admire the posters hanging outside the building advertising different motion pictures. One poster caught his attention right off the bat, it was brightly colored and had a rough looking thug with blue jeans, Hawaiian shirt, and snickers in the front of it. The thug was smoking a cigar and was holding an Uzi in one hand, Danny looked at the title.
"Grand Theft Auto Jump City." He said aloud, he turned towards the names at the bottom of the poster, "Directed by Thomas Johnson Rex, hmmm must be a new guy."
Danny turned back towards Tucker when something else caught his eye, it was Paullina. The hot latina smiled seductively at Danny and waved to him. Danny was thankful that Sam didn't see it, he quickly turned looked down at his feet and he stayed that way for the rest of the trip. About twenty minutes later the buss finally pulled up to a gothic looking building in the downtown area. All the students stepped out and admired the beautiful yet menacing architecture of what was the Museum Of Dark History.
"Dracula eat your heart out." Sam said aloud as she observed the buildings design.
It resembled that of a middle-aged stronghold, but yet it's jagged edges and blood red window art suggested that the designers went along with a more sinister style. Sam's eyes went over every detail of the building when something else caught her attention. Across the street from the museum was a gothic looking shop with gargoyles with torches on the rooftop, goth fashion clothes and various undergarments made up the window display. Sam looked at the name of the shop which was written in blood red letters.
"Carmilla's Dungeon Of Lust." She said aloud.
Sam turned back towards Danny to make sure he wasn't looking at her. She turned back towards the shop and placed her hand under her chin, she was locked in a mental battle.
"Just a visit won't hurt." She told herself when a man stepped out from the museum doors and walked in front of the class.
Lancer immediately greeted the man with a hearty handshake, "Class!" he called out, "This is Morgan Deprea, he is the museum curator and will be our guide for today."
Morgan bowed in front of the mass of students politely, "Greetings I am glad that you are all here safe and sound, now if you will follow me into the main lobby." He said calmly he turned his back and motioned for the class to follow him.
Before he turned Danny took time to examine his features, he was dressed finely enough. He was wearing a black and gray tux with red tie and his gray and black hair was neatly combed back. He was a little taller than Lancer and his sharp face suggested that he had English blood in him. Though he talked with a German accent, but the most noticeable thing about him was his eyes. They were soft brown but something about them just seemed to stare right through you. Danny felt a feeling of ice go down his spine, but he quickly shook it off and entered the metal front doors of the building. When the doors we're shut the class found themselves face to face with an executioner about to bring down an axe on an unfortunate victims head. Boys gasped and girls screamed aloud as the executioner brought the axe down hard and the mans head came tumbling off.
Morgan laughed maniacally when he saw the kids reaction and scooped up the head and held it for all to see.
"It's plastic." He declared, "This is all just some stunt I do for kids."
Everyone including Lancer gave a sigh of immense relief, "Welcome to the Museum Of Dark History, a place filled with demons, devils, witches, and tortured souls alike. Enter and explore at your own free will." Morgan stated.
Everyone took off in different directions and Lancer was about to protest when Morgan stopped him, "Let them explore on their own." Morgan told him, grinning sadisticly.
Clearly frightened Lancer stepped back and nodded, he turned towards the remaining students and called out the rules he set for them, "Now remember you have a paper to do on this! Stay in groups of three, don't touch anything and no one is allowed to leave the premises."
Danny, Tucker, and Sam walked towards The Chamber Of Lost Souls, they entered and nearly screamed when they saw the many pictures of people being tortured, burned, and impaled. Danny stopped and stared in sheer terror in disgust at a full length picture of an old man that was half decayed. Maggots crawled through his green flesh and his skin was hanging from his arms and face. The pupils in his eyes were gone and his teeth were rotted and falling out. Seeing that Danny was distracted Sam quietly pulled Tucker aside, slightly confused Tucker turned to her.
"Sam what are you doing?" He asked her.
"Tucker, I'm going out for a while." She whispered to him.
"What do you mean out of the building?" He asked.
Sam nodded, "Sam are you kidding you could get into big trouble!" He warned her.
"What on earth do you want to risk getting suspended or expelled for?" He asked.
Sam stared at him with hurt in her eyes, "Please Tucker." She begged, "This is really important, don't say anything to Danny or anyone else. Promise?"
Tucker sighed, "Promise." He said unwillingly.
Sam smiled and gave him a hug, "Thank you Tucker you're a life saver!" She announced quietly before heading out the door.
Sam made sure that Lancer wasn't looking when she quietly slipped out the door. Danny finally finding the inner strength to look away from the painting turned to Tucker.
"Tucker let's- hey! Where's Sam?" He asked suddenly.
"She had to go to the bathroom said that she'll meet up with us later." Tucker told him trying to not sound suspicious.
"Oh-alright then, wanna go somewhere else?" Danny asked.
Just then one of the school cheerleaders walked into the room with them. She was a beautiful blonde and Tucker's mouth fell open the second he saw her.
"Actually Danny you go head, I have some work to catch up on." Tucker announced just as the girl shrieked at the painting Danny just pulled away from.
Danny nodded then headed down a corridor leading to a room titled Nine Hells. He found himself surrounded with demons of legend and epic battle scenes between demon lords and archangels. Danny looked around in both admiration and slight disgust, that's when he saw something that looked out of place. A statue of a man in a jet black mobster suit was laying down on a rafter above the exhibits. At first Danny thought it was just part of the exhibit but when the statue rolled over and groaned Danny was proven wrong.
"Oh no." Danny whispered.
The figure stood up and smirked, "Oh yes." Scourge replied when he saw the young boy.
Sam entered the shop and walked up to the register, a beautiful goth woman with jade green eyes and red hair sat reading a fashion magazine.
"Excuse me?" Sam asked, the woman set down the magazine and looked up at her.
"Are you Carmilla?" Sam asked with a feeling of uncertainty.
The woman nodded, "Yes I am dear." She replied in a sweet voice.
"Hi I'm looking for something special." Sam said.
"What do you have in mind?" Carmilla asked standing up.
"Well you see I want to impress this guy and-"
"Say no more." Carmilla interrupted her.
She led Sam to a rack full of black silk dresses, "Do you want a dress?" She asked.
"Perhaps a mini skirt." She added holding a black skirt in front of Sam.
Sam grinned but shook her head, "Those are very lovely but you see I'm looking for something that's a real eye catcher if you know what I mean."
"Like…" Carmilla started.
"Well I was thinking, you wouldn't happen to have anything that would get a man's blood boiling with desire would you?" Sam asked.
Carmilla rubbed her chin, "I might just have something." She stated.
She led Sam behind her desk and took her measurements, nodding several times. Carmilla took out a key and unlocked a special compartment under the register. When it was opened she thrust her hand inside and pulled out a blue box. She handed it to Sam,
"Look inside." She told her.
Sam looked inside and gasped, "It's beautiful." She said aloud.
Sam dug into her pocket for her wallet, "How much?" She asked.
"It's for free my dear." Carmilla told her.
"Free?" Sam repeated.
"Yes free." Carmilla said again.
"But I just can't-" Sam started.
"Just take it dear it's the first time I ever sold one of those and I might as well make it special for the customer." Carmilla told her.
"Alright then thanks." Sam said before walking out the door.
Carmilla smiled and reached for her magazine.
"You!" Danny shouted at Scourge. "What are you doing here?"
"I thought I'd just drop by and say hello before our little meeting." Scourge stated.
"You better be telling me the truth!" Danny warned.
Scourge laughed, "Easily peeved aren't you? Must not get a lot of luck with the ladies." He mocked.
"Scourge what if I don't meet your little demand?" Danny asked.
Scourges smile faded, "What did you say?" He demanded his voice grew stern.
"You heard me what if I don't decide to show up to your little meeting and get me and my friends out of here?" Danny shouted.
Scourge's eyes grew red with rage and without warning he leapt down from the rafters and launched himself towards Danny. Danny had no time to react before Scourge grabbed him and slammed him against the wall. Danny struggled at first but a blow to the face made his world spin.
"Now you listen to me you little prick!" Scourge growled, "Your going to meet me here at midnight exact if you ever want to see the light of day again!"
Scourge picked Danny off his feet, "And it just won't be you'll I'll harm mister Fenton but your friends as well." Scourge cackled.
Danny gasped seeing this Scourge continued, "Ay yes your friends and loved ones will suffer also and I very much doubt you'll want the guilt of their death's with you for the rest of your life Danny."
"Bastard!" Danny shouted, "This is between you and me leave them out of this!"
"I'll break their bone's one at a time if you don't do as I say." Scourge hissed.
Danny realizing what Scourge was planning to do stopped struggling, "Very well then you've won this round." Danny confessed.
"That's a good boy." Scourge added setting down Danny.
Suddenly Danny heard footsteps and looked behind him, he saw Paullina entering the room. He closed his eyes and waited for her bloodcurdling scream when she saw Scourge. Surprisingly several seconds passed and not a sound was made. When Danny opened his eyes Paullina stood in front of him giggling.
"Hey Danny what's up?" She asked.
"Paullina don't you see him?" Danny asked in fear.
"See who?" Paullina responded, slightly confused.
Danny turned to Scourge, "Hi-" Scourge was gone.
Danny looked in all directions trying to find any evidence that he was there with him. Seeing Danny this way Paullina spoke up once more,
"Look Danny I know that things haven't gone too well in the past between us but I've decided to try again, so what do you say I come by your room tonight and we talk?" She asked.
Danny couldn't believe his ears, "W-what?" He asked her.
"You know we could swap stories, watch a few movies." Paullina placed her hand on Danny's cheek, "Maybe get a little intimate."
Danny gasped, "See you at eight then handsome." Paullina said before walking out.
Danny stood speechless, just as Paullina was leaving Sam entered. They passed looks of jealousy and anger before Paullina disappeared from sight.
"Oh-uh hey Sam." Danny greeted her.
"Danny what was she doing in here?" Sam asked right away.
"She needed help with a question on the worksheet." Danny said quickly.
Sam nodded and switched her package to the other hand, "Hey Sam what's that?" Danny asked.
"Oh this, this is just uh a gift from the shop." Sam answered.
"Oh can I see it?" Danny asked.
Sam stammered, "S-sorry Danny but it's a very old artifact."
"Okay then." Danny replied.
"So what do you say we get out of here?" Sam asked.
"Good idea this place is giving me bad memories." Danny responded.
Side by side they both walked out of the room, when they both left Morgan who had been in the shadows watching them stepped out. Scourge then leapt from the rafters and on the floor once more. Morgan turned to him,
"Such power coming from this Danny Fenton, he is the one I need." He told Scourge.
"Yes he will do nicely, him and that Raven from the Teen Titans will serve our purpose's well." Scourge responded.
"And what if he doesn't show up?" Morgan asked suddenly.
Scourge cracked his knuckles and grinned, "Leave that part to me."
Authors Note: R&R and no flames. Oh and by the way I recently started a new BB/Rae community Chest Of Love And Mortal Sin, for those who want to join your welcome!