Authors Note: Hey. This is one of the last chapters. I hope you've enjoyed reading this as mush as I have writing it. Enjoy!

Disclaimer: I do not own the Teen Titans but I do own the characters I've created in this story and its plot.

Chapter Thirty-Four

"The Aftermath"

Anders held her in his arms for a long time. Her parents just sat there, in disbelief. Their only child was gone, dead, poof. But he wasn't afraid to cry. He cried and cried. No one thought any less of him, no one seemed to care. He cradled her as if she were a child who had just been found by a parent after running off. But this time she wouldn't, couldn't, come back.

It was horrible. It made him sick. He was on the verge of vomiting when he felt a hand on his shoulder. It was his mother's. Starfire was there with her, staring at the scene before her in what looked like fear.

I have never seen my brother this way. His face is tear streaked, his eyes are red and puffy. He's always been strong, for all of our sakes. I thought. But now I saw a different Anders. One who needed everyone's help. He had gone through horrible circumstances at the mine to provide for us. It was so selfless of him. I've got to help him. Naturally I wanted to go with Mommy to see Renee and Anders. I never thought Renee would die, not like this.

I thought. But now I saw a different Anders. One who needed everyone's helpNaturally I wanted to go with Mommy to see Renee and Anders.

I walked over to him and hugged him. I could feel his tears soaking into my shirt, but I didn't care. I felt Mommy come over to us and cover both of us with one big hug. Renee's mom and dad came over and hugged each other. The Mastry only leaned against the table she was at and helplessly watch the scene before her.

"Why Ma, why didn't I help her?" he whimpered.

"Shhhh. It's not your fault. You can't blame yourself."

He was suddenly angry. He shot up and snarled "Why does everybody lie to me? I know its my fault! I didn't help her! She should be here, not me!"

He ran out of the small hut towards Renee and his's special combating spot in the middle of the forest.

I helped mother out of the hut and we went home without a word. We knew it was best to give Anders room. I just hope he wouldn't do anything too rash. We did our daily tasks in horrible akwardness. It was terrible, not knowing what Anders was doing I decided to go check. I already knew where he went, I've seen him go there before with Renee. Even thinking her name made me have to choke back my tears.

"Mommy, I can't stand it. I'm going to check on Anders. I'll be back with him safe, I promise."

She simply nodded, her mouth curled in what was supposed to be an understanding smile but it looked painful. Her mouth may have been smiling, but she was the farthest thing from happy.

Author's Note: Sorry for the short chapter, but I felt this to be a good stopping point for this chapter. PLEASE read and review! I need to know what's good and bad about it so I can make it better!