Insaneiac: I shall not waste words on this, only that those who hate cliffies will despise me endlessly for this. By the way, edited and fixed up the first chapter. Had to make it more… interesting. It was dull as it stood. Anyways…
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Alexnandru Van Gordon: I know not many people like her, but I always felt is though Terra was important to Beast Boy in large terms. And yes, be very careful as to what you say around…anywhere. Remember, the walls have ears, and the clocks have eyes.
Infamous One: Cookies! YAY! –grabs and starts scoffing them- Blink to important to kill of yet, but that doesn't mean I won't. Or does it? You don't know. And yes, I really did like how that chapter turned out. It worked well for me.
Disclaimer: I do not own the Teen Titans. I wish I owned them (who doesn't) but I don't.
Fate – Part 2: Fallen Titan
"Terra…you're alive…you're back…" Beast Boy choked out, looking up at the blonde girl. For minutes afterwards, a cool, calm silence will the cave, as the two sets of eyes locked onto each other. Slowly, Beast Boy pushed himself to his feet, and stared across the room at Terra, eyes locked in a dance. Despite Blink's betrayal, and horrible words, Beast Boy had what he had wanted for too long.
He had Terra back.
Their eyes met again for the first time in over two months, the room lit by a group of candles. Even after the two long months, Terra still had the same beautiful blue eyes. Something that could not be said of Beast Boy.
"Beast…Boy?" Terra finally said, eyes locked on Beast Boy's eyes. "Is that…really you?"
Beast Boy found himself unable to even open his mouth, so he just nodded. And then, as if given a push by unseen forces, the two ran towards each other, and embraced in the center of the cave, holding onto each other tightly in arms. First it was Terra who began to cry, and then Beast Boy. Beast Boy had his Terra back, and all it took was the total betrayal of his friends trust, and his own trust. Yet for that brief period of time, the few minutes that passed, time stood for them, and gave them happiness.
"I…missed you so much." Beast Boy finally said, Terra's soft weeping slowly fading away. "I was here every night, talking with the air…talking with you… and I felt so lonely…" Beast Boy explained in separated parts by small sobs.
"I know. I could hear every word. I could hear you laugh, cry, and tell me you miss me. I would wait for you to come, just to have company again." Terra confessed, holding Beast Boy even tighter. "I felt like I'd never get to see you again. That I'd only ever hear your voice."
Slowly, Beast Boy raised a hand to the back of her head, and rubbed it gently. The silence, and the complete serenity of the moments passing taking over the room, as the two just stood, held in each others arms. Yet it finally had to end, and the two broke their embrace, and stood back to look at each other closely.
"Beast Boy… your eyes…" Terra finally said, staring into them. Looking past the surface, she could see something new in them. Something…dark. "What happened?"
"Well, I left out on little detail. I've changed Terra." Beast Boy said, looking away from her eyes. "Some chemicals were dropped on me in a fight, and now there is something locked away deep inside me. I can feel it inside me now, and it disturbs me dude." Beast Boy detailed, before feeling a hand bring his face back to hers. Again, their eyes met, and silence was left to linger.
"We…need to go. We need to get you some proper clothes, and we need to go!" Beast Boy began again, his eyes going from peaceful to worried. '"Take her and leave Jump City. Get as far away, as fast as possible. Keep her safe Beast Boy… you were given something rare today. Fate has stepped aside to allow your happiness."' He heard in his head, before grabbing her arm, and turning to leave.
"Beast Boy! What's wrong?"
"Terra, before you were resurrected…" Beast Boy stopped, before his head dropped. "Before you came back, a… friend… told me to take you and get out of here, while I could. Something really bad is going to happen, and I don't want to risk losing you again."
"WAIT!" Terra yelled, pulling back. 'How bad could it be?' Terra thought to herself, before looking Beast Boy in the eyes. "Is this about Slade being back?"
"How'd you know?"
"I overheard the Aussie."
"Oh…" Beast Boy muttered, before looking off. "Give me half an hour. I'll get you some clothes that don't make you look down right evil, and we'll get out of Jump City." Beast Boy said, before turning to Terra, and putting a finger on her lips, to silently reassure her.
"I need to Terra. It's important." He finished, smiling as she nodded. "I'll be back soon." He yelled, before running off, and back towards Titan Tower.
All alone, Terra looked up at the ceiling, and then her gaze fell back down to the ground. "How could Slade be back? I watched him fall into the lava…" Terra muttered into the surrounding emptiness. Things were certainly looking a whole world bleaker.
Titan Tower ------
Slowly, Beast Boy slipped in to his room, being ultra-careful not to make a noise. He was on real thin ice, and it was breaking all around him. He knew, deep down in his stomach… that by now Raven knew all about the missing book. How could you not know that a talking book had gone missing? Quickly sifting through his clothes, he found the one thing he had kept all along. A pair of goggles, very similar to the ones Terra wore. He needed to move fast though. He'd have to grab some clothing elsewhere, and still get back to Terra.
Quickly, he grabbed a backpack, and then stopped at the door, looking down. He needed to leave, which effectively meant leaving the last piece of his life as a Titan. Slowly, he reached into the pack, and pulled out the secondary Titan communicator he kept, just in case. Looking at the large T on the front, he tossed it onto his bed, and made his way out of the room.
He made it to the main entrance of the Tower, where he finally came face to face with the only other person who could understand Beast Boy. Slowly, the two came to eye contact, before she opened her mouth. "I suppose I'm just supposed to let you go?" Raven muttered, looking towards her former team mate.
"I don't suppose you have to do anything Raven, but I am leaving…"
"Where is the book Beast Boy?" Raven asked, her eyes breaking from Beast Boy's. She had a sinking feeling as to what the answer was, and she had prayed that at this confrontation, she would hear differently. "Where is Malchior?"
"Blink has it… Slade has it…"
"In other words, you directly helped Slade." Raven put, coldly. The words stung into Beast Boy, sending him aback. "You gave him something of immense power Beast Boy. Not only that, but today you have betrayed the entirety of the Teen Titans."
"But…" Beast Boy tried, before Raven turned back to him, insatiable anger burning through her now red eyes.
"I TRUSTED YOU!" She yelled, as energy crackled throughout the hallway. Normally, Beast Boy would have ran away, or fallen to his knees and start begging. This time, however, he just stood and looked down.
"I have Terra back now… I refuse to lose her again." Beast Boy muttered, raising his head to Raven's. Her eyes were still burning with rage, and piercing deeply into his soul. "I know I failed the…"
"FAIL! FAIL?" Raven hollered her anger coming full force to her tongue. "Failure is losing to Blink! YOU GAVE HIM SOMETHING INCREDIBLY POWERFUL! I'm beginning to wonder if Slade doesn't have two apprentices, since you seem to be handing him EVERYTHING!" Raven screamed, a blast of energy sending Beast Boy flying like a rag doll.
Yet it was the words that hurt the most. The cold, yet hellishly burning words that ripped through Beast Boy. "Raven… I know you hate me now…"
"No Beast Boy… I don't. That is why I am so angry! I should HATE YOU for doing this, but I can't. I just can't!" Raven muttered, her eyes slowly returning to normal. Slowly, she looked at the slightly frightened Ex-Titan, and locked eyes again.
"I want you to go. Never come back to this city Beast Boy. As far as I am concerned, you are now as big of a threat to us as Slade is." Raven muttered more cold than any time before. Slowly, she turned and walked off, not stopping to look at Beast Boy. Slowly, she walked up the hallway steps, and disappeared, leaving Beast Boy to himself. He stood up slowly, before turning away and running out the main doors, tears flowing freely from his eyes.
Slade's Lair ------
"Here is the book, Master Slade." Blink said, kneeling on one knee, and handing the book to the masked devil. He took the book slowly, and behind the mask, smiled as he quickly flipped it open. "The deed is done Master."
"Yes it is my apprentice." Slade opened, turning to the monitor. "My Slade-bot has just shown me that the changeling has left the Titans for good. I can only assume that the treachery from him has torn them apart. This is the ample time for your second deed." Slade continued, before placing the book carefully on a table. "The time has come to prove to Robin something he has never once considered, Damian. And you are the perfect person for such an act."
"Ask, and I shall do, master." Blink replied, as Slade laughed.
"I do believe Robin always found himself believing the Titan's were invincible. Not the Eastern fools, but his own band of naïve nuisances. I am going to prove to him the mortality of his friends, and show him that there is no turning now." Slade continued, walking to a screen, and turning it on. On the screen was the corner of 23rd and Main. "There is a jewelry shop there. Cinderblock and Plasmus will attack the store, than attack the Titans."
Slowly, Slade pointed to the building across the street, and pointed to the roof. "I want you to set up here, and be ready by the time Plasmus and Cinderblock are gone."
"Why master?"
A smile crept across Slade's hidden face. He knew, from what Damian had told him, exactly as to who this was going to affect. He wanted Robin to cry in defeat, and watch the single worst thing he could ever see. It would not only crush him, but it would send a decisive blow to his emotions. All that it required was Damian's training to be used to its fullest, and for Robin to watch a single screen.
"I have placed there a PSG-1 sniper rifle, with one round in it. You will position yourself, and wait for the ample opportunity." Slade began, pointing at the screen. He was building up to this point for a reason. "Simply enough Damian, I want you to kill the Tamarian… Starfire."
Silence gripped the room, as the unmasked eye of Blink twitched momentarily. 'MOMMY. WAKE UP MOMMY!' Blink heard in his head, before snapping back. "As you command Slade. I shall kill the alien girl."
"Damian… I want the shot to go through the head. It must be a clean kill, or I will punish you greatly." Slade growled, malice dancing with his words. "This is something I will not tolerate failure with. You either kill her, or I remind you how painful I can make your life." Slade finished, as Blink stood, nodding slowly.
"I understand master."
"Good. You begin the plan at one a' clock tomorrow. Do not fail me Damian. Do not!" Slade reiterated, a thick coating of venom covering his last two commands.
Terra's Tomb ------
Terra was beginning to get worried, as Beast Boy had taken much longer than half an hour. Or at least she thought it had been longer. Being locked away in stone for well over a few months can really distort your sense of time, especially when it's based on whenever your sole visitor comes back.
'He's here time, and he's not here time. Was that so unreasonable to ask for?' Terra mused to herself, smiling as she waited. Finally, she saw Beast Boy come back into the cave, caring a backpack. She could only assume that was the clothes he promised. "Take you long?"
"Had a run in with Raven…" Beast Boy said, doing his best to look as though it was nothing. He failed…miserably. "She… anyways, here are the clothes." Beast Boy said, a dumb smile coming across his face. He tossed the bag to her, and then turned around and waited.
The name Raven had some sound significance with Terra. It marks the one person that never completely put forth her trust in her from the start, even after she had proved herself. It also signified the one name that came up the most during Beast Boy's conversations with the air… and herself. She never wanted to admit it, but deep down she knew Beast Boy had feelings for her.
"What really happened BB?"
A long sigh. Beast Boy wanted to forget the words that Raven had said to him, but like most of the words he had heard this evening, it all revolved continuously in his head. '"No Beast Boy… I don't. That is why I am so angry! I should HATE YOU for doing this, but I can't. I just can't!"' Beast Boy mentally replayed while his head hung. "She told me that I was now an enemy of the Titans…that they would attack me on sight…" Beast Boy choked out. "That I was about as bad as Slade and his apprentice."
"So he did take the deal…" Terra muttered, looking down. "And you being you, tried to talk him out of it, didn't you." Terra replied, looking back long enough to see Beast Boy nod. "And I'm guessing he didn't take." Another nod.
"And now, thanks to me, he has something hugely powerful. Raven even questioned whose side I was ever on, the Titan's or Slade's." Beast Boy muttered, looking back at Terra. Their eyes met again, and Terra quickly broke away to finish dressing. "I guess you know what I thought of Raven…"
"You held her in a special place. She was more than just a friend to you. She was someone who, for some reason or another, you could trust more than others." Terra replied, tossing on a black top. "And since I remember how you felt when I betrayed you guys…" Terra continued, as Beast Boy looked back to the ground. "What was his name again?"
"Who?"
"The Aussie?"
"Oh." Beast Boy answered, looking away. "That's Blink…"
"What's wrong?"
"It's just that I trusted him like a friend…even though we were on other sides." Beast Boy recalled, looking up at the caved wall. "He even told me his real name, as if he really trusted me."
"What was it?"
"Damian…" Beast Boy replied, Terra flinching. No one noticed, and Terra finally finished putting the last article of clothing on, and turned to Beast Boy. She giggled slightly as she turned, seeing the green former Titan staring up at the ceiling, with a nearly lost look in his eyes.
"What's so funny?" Beast Boy said, twisting his head to look at Terra. All he saw on her face was a goofy little smile, and an innocent look. Better yet, she was out of the horrid apprentice suit, and into a normal black t-shirt, a little loose fitting, and a pair of blue jean shorts. Finally, a pair of brown gloves completed the look. Well… nearly. Beast Boy reached into his pocket, and tossed Terra the goggles he had. "Found those, and remembered that you used to wear them…"
"Thanks BB." Terra replied, slipping them on. "Hey…what's your name?" Terra asked, out of the blue.
"Beast Boy…you know that."
"Your real name silly."
"…It's a stupid name; you'd just laugh at it." Beast Boy responded, as Terra sat down beside him. "I really don't like it."
"Common, how bad could it be?" Terra replied, gently shoving Beast Boy. She had always wondered what the changelings name had been, and now that the two of them were alone…again, she had the chance. "I'll tell you mine if you tell me yours." She offered.
"You first then." Beast Boy, almost on reflex, responded. So much so that it left a blank look on Terra's face.
"Alright, but you have to tell me yours than." Terra retorted, seeing Beast Boy nodding with a dumb smile pasted across his green face. "It's Tara. Tara Markov"
"Tara…Terra… Oh common, they are almost the exact same! That's not fair!" Beast Boy complained, his head dropping. A deal was a deal though, and as much as it hurt him, he would live up. "It's Garfield…Garfield Logan." Beast Boy muttered, hearing a small snicker from Terra. "Yah, yah. It's a funny name! I am named after a cartoon cat, I know!"
"No… I think it's a cute name." Terra responded, leaning to the side as Beast Boy's head shot up. "Besides, I love those comics." Terra finished, falling over as Beast Boy wrapped his arms around her in a hug.
"THANK YOU!" Beast shouted, as Terra pushed him off. "Everyone else would have just laughed. Especially Cyborg." Beast Boy muttered, looking off. He never saw Terra coming, as she tackled him. "Hey dude!"
"You started it… Garfield."
Beast Boy stared into Terra's blue eyes, before another smile came onto his face. "It's on now…Tara." Beast replied, before proceeding to roll to his left. The two kept rolling around the cave for a long while, neither one really caring about time or about the cleanness of their clothes. For the here and now, it was about just plain fun, and enjoying the time they had. Finally, the two fell apart from each other, lying on their backs, and laughing like idiots. Had someone just walked in on the two, that person might think they were crazy, or really, really hysterical. Fortunately, the two were all alone in the place that was once Terra's Tomb. They hadn't had this much fun since…since before Slade destroyed their relationship.
Just like he had done with Blink and Beast Boy. Slowly, the laughter had calmed, and the two just lied on their backs, looking up at the ceiling.
"Let's get some sleep, and we'll leave tomorrow." Beast Boy finally said, looking over to Terra. "We'll get out of Jump City, and find some place to be happy."
"What about Slade?"
"Raven made it clear that she would attack me if she ever saw me again. I doubt we are welcomed any longer." Beast Boy said. "Besides, Slade could trash me in a second. He's done it before."
"Beast Boy…you've changed." Terra said, looking into his eyes. "You use to be so…blindly heroic. What happened to you?"
"I guess it all just woke up something inside me. I can feel everything just shaking apart now. I've become an enemy to the Titans, and an accessory to Slade." Beast Boy replied, looking away. "Let's just sleep for now, and we can focus on what to do tomorrow."
"…What happened to you?" Terra whispered, before sliding over to Beast Boy.
"…Goodnight Tara." Beast Boy whispered back, as he felt her head rest on his chest, her blonde. Slowly, Beast Boy turned, and blew out the last candle, something that took a fair amount of skill to do, as he closed his own two eyes.
"…Goodnight Garfield." Terra replied, a snicker escaping her lips, before the two descended into silence and sleep.
Titan Tower ------
Raven couldn't sleep. Starfire was sleeping peaceful, Cyborg was recharging peacefully, and even Speedy and Aqualad, who were awake mostly all the time, were sleeping peacefully. Everyone but Raven was sleeping soundly. Maybe it was because everyone but Raven had no clue about Beast Boy. At least not yet. They would in the morning, and she could already tell what was going to happen. First it would be general shock, hearing the news. It would proceed to denial, then regretted acceptance, than bitter hatred.
Something Raven herself could not do. She knew what Beast Boy's goals were, and she knew all too well and good that he didn't sell them out. Yet he lied to everyone, and worst of all, he betrayed Raven. He stole a sacred and dangerous item from her, gave it right to Slade, and effectively destroyed her confidence in him. She had shared more with him than she had anyone else, and he turned around and did this to her. She felt worst than when Terra betrayed them, than when Malchior used her. To sum it up, this was the worst she had ever felt since becoming a Titan.
Yet she could not hate Beast Boy. She couldn't understand why. She just couldn't hate him.
And all alone, in the center room of the tower, she was left with her thoughts, a cup of herbal tea, and a thought filled head. So much had happened in one day, and it had to happen on the first day of her leadership. Slowly finishing her tea, she crossed her legs, closed her eyes, and meditated alone in the dark room.
"Azarath, metrion, zinthos." She muttered, slowly rising off the seat. "Azarath, metrion, zinthos"
The Next Morning ------
"Azarath, metrion, zinthos" She muttered again, as Cyborg walked in. Slowly, Cyborg turned and watched Raven, as she floated in spot, meditating.
"YO RAVEN!" Cyborg hollered, snapping the cloaked Titan out of her meditation, and causing herself to lose balance, and drop to the floor. "Have you being doing that all night?"
"Yes."
"Didn't you sleep, at all?"
"No."
"One day, and you are already becoming more like Robin in his habits." Cyborg muttered, turning to the fridge. Raven would have flinched at that comment, had she not herself been heavy headed with already difficult issues. "Man, where is BB? Isn't he up by now."
Raven stayed silent. That news would come when everyone was awake. The most difficult thing she would ever have to do, should come when everyone is in the same room, at the same time. Slowly, she looked up at the clock. Her eyes widened at the time. '11:00 am? Have I been meditating that long?'
Too bad that time would never come. Something deep and hurtful that they all, she the most, had to realize, as the alarm went off with a blaring level of sound. Cyborg jumped over to the computer, and quickly activated the active tracking, cringing at the site. Well, it was more like cringing in confusion.
"Um… Plasmus and Cinderblock are attacking a…jewelry shop? 23rd and Main!"
"What would Slade want with jewels?"
"Who cares, let go!" Cyborg yelled, before running off.
Terra's former Tomb ------
Beast Boy woke up first, very little light entering into the room. Slowly, he nudged Terra, who had during the night, wrapped her arms around him like a teddy bear. His eyes softened as he looked down at Terra, feeling the warmth of her embrace. It felt safe, felt secure. It felt like everything bad had disappeared, and only hope lingered. Slowly, Terra's eyes opened up, and she gave a little fawn, before looking up at Beast Boy's face.
"Morning…" Beast Boy muttered, rubbing her head. She smiled softly, just enough for Beast Boy to see, before letting go of her green teddy bear, and sitting up.
"Morning." She replied, stretching her arms. Slowly, she stood to her feet, as Beast Boy did the same. "Still want to leave?"
"Yah. We can go anywhere now." Beast Boy muttered, gently grabbing her left hand. "And we can be happy!"
"I just want to see one thing before we leave then BB." Terra muttered, BB looking up at her. "I want to see who this Blink is."
"…Okay."
Dark Room ------
Once again, the door opened up, and to Robin's surprise, Slade left the door open. Robin mistook this as a sign of momentary weakness, and turned to the sinister masked man, eyes glaring into his only eye. Robin could see one thing in his little eye, and of all the things he never wanted to see, it was standing before him. Slade had the look of victory in his eyes.
"Robin… I see we are feeling better today. Did you sleep well?" Slade opened, condescendingly. Robin would have spat at him, had he not wished to incur the Slade's wrath. "Today is a very important day Robin… I would hate for you not to be awake to see it all come to a head."
"What are you talking about Slade?" Robin said, an acidic tone accompanying the words. He was using what little energy he had left to fight Slade, tooth and nail. He had already submitted to him partly, but he would sooner suffer a slow and torturous death than bow at his feet.
"Oh Robin…today is a great day. Today I will do the unthinkable, twice in a row. And my dear boy, you will be there to see it all." Slade replied, walking to Robin's head, and giving him a shot. It was to disable the movement in the lower parts of the body, and would last for up to three hours. It would be all he needed. "Robin, I want you to see something."
"Forget it Slade! I refuse!"
"Oh Robin, you do so make me laugh. How can you refuse, when you have no choice? Besides Robin… I want to show you your precious friends… I know you miss them." Slade taunted, releasing Robin from his bonds, and placing him in a near by wheelchair. He quickly locked Robin into place, and stared down at him.
"What are you planning Slade?"
"Please Robin. I'm not going to fall for that one. You will see in due time. And you will be standing by my side at the time of my victory. I promise you that, Robin." Slade muttered, before pushing the chair out to the main room, where all the monitors were. Several were on, and to Robin's surprise, they were focused on either one of two things. The rest of the titans, who were currently fighting with Cinderblock and Plasmus, and Blink.
Blink, setting up a sniper rifle. Blink, on top of the building across from the Titans. Not a sound could escape Robin's lips, try as he might. And Slade stared with anticipation as he wheeled Robin to the monitors.
"One of them is going to die Robin. One of your precious little friends is going to die. Then you will finally realize just how mortal they are, and how worthless they are compared to what you could, should, and will become." Slade whispered into Robin's ear, before standing back up, and watching the show. 'Do not fail me Damian!'
'I won't, Master Slade'
23rd and Main ------
Another blast of sonic energy, and Cinderblock flew from the store, smashing into the street outside. Plasmas had already retreated hastily, and Cinderblock was quickly following. He quickly ran away, leaving the Titans in a nearly destroyed jewel store, with all its stock still there. Something that mildly disturbed the Titans.
"Who the hell comes to a jewelry store, and leaves everything?" Speedy yelled, stepping out of the wreckage. "Better yet, why would Slade have this place attacked anyways?"
"I don't know, but something is up. Slade just doesn't do things this stupid." Cyborg responded, as Raven stood outside. It was more than just the attacked that bothered her. Cinderblock and Plasmus had ran almost as soon as the fight had begun. It was too easy, and that scared her. Whenever something is too easy with Slade, it gives reason to be worried.
Slowly, the team gathered outside the building, and looked around. "Friend Raven, what is it that you think we should do?"
"Well… I guess we leave. There is nothing else here, minding the wreckage." Raven replied, as behind them, on top of a building, a large rifle came over the ledge, and a half masked face slowly aimed the rifle, pointing onto the head of Starfire. All it would take was a single pull of the trigger, and it would be over.
Beast Boy ------
Terra and Beast Boy were flying above the city, on top of a floating rock, compliments of Terra, looking for the man called Blink. So far, the search had gone south, being all the found was Plasmus and Cinderblock charging through the streets at high speeds. It began to look as if nothing was going to happen, and as if nothing would ever happen.
"Let's just got Terra. He's not here."
"No Beast Boy. I need to know something. I need to see his face."
"Why? What is so important about him?"
"I…I can't tell you right now. Just that I need to find him. I need too…"
"Terra, Raven will kill me if she sees us. I don't mean practically, I mean she will down right kill us. Cyborg will help, I'm sure." Beast Boy complained, looking around. Something caught his eye, off in the distance, down by 23rd and Main. Something he couldn't make out. He saw a destroyed store, and several people standing around it. Then he saw someone else across the street, on top of a building, holding something.
"What is…" Beast Boy started, before a loud bang filled the air, and one of the people hit the ground. "QUICK, FLY CLOSER TO THERE!" Beast Boy yelled, pointing to the street. Terra did as Beast Boy yelled, flying close enough for Beast Boy to see accurately enough. And when he did, he went coldly silent.
Blink was standing on the building, with a gun. And on the street, was Starfire, and blood everywhere.
"NOOOOOOOOOOO!" Beast Boy hollered at the top of his lungs, as he fell backwards, off the rock. "NOOOO!" Beast Boy screamed, turning into a hawk, and flying full speed towards Blink.
Blink ------
'Do it. Shoot now!'
Blink stalled. He had her lined up, and he had the gun steady. All he needed to do was pull the trigger, and be done with it. But something was yelling at him in his head. Not Slade, as loud as he may be, but something else. Something younger.
'I swear, you didn't murder her. I know you Damian. You would never murder someone. Never!' A voice screamed inside his head. It was the sound of a young girl, someone he loved desperately.
'NOW DAMIAN! FIRE!'
Blink shut his eyes, and pulled the trigger. His ears rattled with the shock of the sound, as he felt himself take a blow from the recoil. Slowly opening his eyes, he checked the shot. He checked to see if he had hit. Slowly, his mouth fell open, and his eyes went wide with horror. The alien was lying on the street, and blood was pooling. Blood was everywhere.
Blink tore backwards, and looked away, his eyes wider than ever, and sweat pouring from his head. And inside his head, he heard the continuous cry of the most familiar voice of his life. 'MOMMY! MOMMY! MOMMY!'
Robin ------
His eyes were wide with horror, as he desperately tried to scream something. As he tried to holler a warning, or to distract the shooter, or to get their attention. He wanted to help, so desperately, but nothing was happening. No sound was coming from his lips, and the only thing he could hear was the sound of an ear piercing bang filling the sky.
"NOOOOO!" Robin hollered finally, as he saw blood fly. He saw Starfire hit the ground, and he felt his entire world explode around him. "NOOOO! NOOOO!" Robin hollered, over and over again, causing Slade to smile. The pain of loss was the ultimate in torture, and forcing someone to watch their loved one die, making them all too aware of how helpless they truly were, could crush the soul of everyone.
"STARFIRE! NOOOOO!" Robin cried, tossing his head side to side. He wanted it to disappear. Let it be a big dream, let it be nothing more than a nightmare. Please wake up.
Yet behind him, a smile turned dark, and in its place came a frown, and anger.
Insaneiac: The second part of Fate has come and past and it looks as if Robin has not only snapped, but the Tamarian Starfire has fallen. What is Beast Boy going to do? What will Blink do? And why was Slade's mood suddenly changing at the end? Yet I guarantee this. As shocking as it is, the biggest shocker comes next chapter. I swear, the next one will leave you breathless.
And yes, it has come to my attention that the general consensus on Terra is either you love her, or you hate her. Well, I love her, and as this story goes on, she will become much more important to Beast Boy than ever before. Till then.