A/N: You people actually like this story. That is the most reviews I have gotten on one chapter…EVER. Well here is Chappie 2!
Disclaimer: I do not own Teen Titans! I only own Ryan, Chris, Jeff, Matt, and A.J. Man that is a lot of guys that I own. Quoting the skanky Paris Hilton: "That's hot!"
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Chapter 2: Alive!
Dick's POV:
"It took you guys forever, the next band is about to start there set." Victor and Bee walk in, holding hands. And Bee has a very beautiful, very expensive ring on her finger. "Okay, I understand! Vic proposed!" The entire group starts laughing.
"And now, our main performers tonight. Singing their newest song, Burning Bright. Please welcome, Shattered!" The entire club goes dark, and the audience goes nuts. All you can see is the bands' sillohettes on the stage. Then a femimine voice fills the club.
Burning Bright:
"I feel like there is no need for conversation
Some questions are better left without a reason
And I would rather reveal myself than my situation
Now and then I consider my hesitation
The more the light shine through me
I pretend to close my eyes
The more the dark consumes me
I pretend I'm burning..."
The stage lights come on, revealing the band.
"Burning Bright!"
It's her! It's Starfire, and she is alive! I can hear the other Titans gasp, and call my name, to get my attention. But I can't take my eyes off of her. She looks toward us, with a smile on her face...until she looks at me. Then she gets a puzzled look on her face. Does she remember us? Does she remember me? She looks away, and continues her song.
"I wonder if the things I did were just to be different
To spend myself on a constant chain of my exsistance
And I would surely redeem myself in my desperation
Here and now I'll express my hesitation
The more the light shines through me
I pretend to close my eyes
The more the dark consumes me
I pretend I'm burning bright
The more the light shine through me
I pretend to close my eyes
The more the dark consumes me
I pretend I'm burning...
There's nothing ever wrong
But nothing's ever right
Such a cruel contradiction
I know I crossed the line
It's not easy to define
I'm born to indecision
There's always something new
Some path I'm supposed to choose
With no particular rhyme or reason
The more the light shines through me
I pretend to close my eyes
The more the dark consumes me
I pretend I'm burning bright
The more the light shine through me
I pretend to close my eyes
The more the dark consumes me
I pretend I'm burning...
I feel like there is no need for conversation."
She looks up as she finishes the song. "I hope you like that song. I wrote it a few months ago, and couldn't wait for all of our fans to hear it! Was it good?" The audience cheers, including me and the others. Star starts smiling. "Great! Now we can't do many more songs, so I'll make this time count!" She nods to the band, and begins to sing again.
I still can't get over the fact that she is standing in front of me. She looks pretty much the same as the last time I saw her, except that she is a bit curvier. And her hair is cut to her shoulders, with purple and black streaks in it. She looks completely punk rock. Her outfit is something that she wouldn't have worn in the past. A pink and black plaid school girl skirt to mid-thigh, and a skin-tight black tank top that says, 'I LEAVE TEETH MARKS' in pink letters. She has on black fishnets and black knee-high boots to complete the look. The only thing that defects from the rocker look, is that she is always smiling...like the Starfire I know.
The music stops, and she pulls the mic out of the stand. "Thank you, Jump City! You guys have been wonderful, like always! For those of you who are new here tonight, I'm gonna introduce the band. On the drums is A.J Mikhail. On bass, Jeff Mathison, and on guitars, Matt and Chris Johnston. I'm Kori Anders, and if you haven't realized this by now, I'm vocals!" People start to chuckle. "Now, we can only sing one more song, and we want you to decide!"
The crowd goes in an uproar. I hear a chair scrape back, and turn around to see Garth getting up on his chair. "It's Been Awhile! Come on, Kor, I know you can hear me!"
Star puts her finger to her lips, and the club goes silent. She turns to Garth. "Okay, since you're my best friend, I'll do it. Boys, you heard the man! Play 'It's Been Awhile'" The music starts and Starfire's voice fills the room once more.
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Kori's POV:
Garth is so awesome! He knows that this is my favorite song! Time to perform!
It's Been Awhile:
"And it's been awhile since I could hold my head up high
And it's been awhile since I first saw you
And it's been awhile since I could stand on my own two feet again
And it's been awhile since I could call you
And everything I can remember
Is fucked up as it all may seem
The consequences that I've rendered
Have stretched myself beyond my means
And it's been awhile since I could say that I wasn't addicted
And it's been awhile since I could say I love myself as well
And it's been awhile since I've gone and fucked things up just like I always do
And it's been awhile but all that shit seems to disappear when I'm with you
And everything I can remember
Is fucked up as it all may seem
The consequences that I've rendered
Have gone and fucked things up again"
I look over at Garth's table again. Some of the people sitting with him look like the people from my memories. But my attention is mostly drawn to a man with blue eyes and black hair. Long black hair. Everytime I have looked over there, he has been staring at me. I finish the song as I keep eye contact with that man
"And it's been awhile since I could look at myself straight
And it's been awhile since I've said I'm sorry
And it's been awhile since I've seen the way the candles light your face
And it's been awhile but I can still remember just the way you taste
And everything I can remember
Is fucked up as it all may seem
(to me I know it's me)
I cannot blame this on my father
He did the best he could for me
And it's been awhile since I could hold my head up high
And it's been awhile since I've said I'm sorry"
I finish, breathing heavy. I swear I know that man. I swear it! "Thank you, Jump City, and good-night!" The guys and I bow and then run backstage.
"Damn, Kor, that was awesome! I love working here at this club." Jeff comes up and hugs me. "And you were wonderful, as usual."
"Flattery doesn't work on me and you know it! Now I've got to get back to my dressing room. Garth is coming back there before I go home."
All the guys wave bye, as I take off down the hall. I pull out my cell phone on the way and hit speed dial 1.
"Hello?"
"Hey, Natalie!" I notice Garth standing at my dressing room door, with several people. I hold my finger up and go back to my call. "How is Ryan doing?"
I open the door so they can come in. "He's in bed right now. He looks like he is getting better. He's acting like it too!"
"Okay, I should be back in an hour. I'll see you then. Bye, Natalie!"
"Bye, Ms. Kori!" I hang up and look toward the big group in my room. Some of them are from my past! I know it! I begin to shake uncontrollably. I sit in my chair, and put my head on the vanity.
"Kori, are you alright" Garth puts his hand on my shoulder. I look up at him and nod. "Are you sure?"
"Garth, I'm going to be okay, once you tell me why you never told me that you knew some people from my past!"
"The doctor said that it wouldn't be good for you. He said you needed to try and remember on your own. I talked to him a few days ago, he said that unless some trauma triggers your memories, this is as much as you will remember."
"Dammit! I don't care what the doctor said! I wanted to know. I needed to know! You, of all people, know how hard I've been trying to remember them." I point to the group. "So do I finally get names to go with the faces?"
"I'm sorry, Kori! They'll introduce themselves to you. Maybe that will trigger something."
The half-man/half-robot walks up to me, smiling. That smile looks so familiar to me. He is holding the hand of a very beautiful woman. She is also smiling. I've seen her in my memories too, just not as much. "I sort of remember both of you. But you especially." I point to the man. "You were always arguing with some boys, but you never seemed to get angry with me. You were like my big brother."
"I'm glad you can remember me, and Bee. I'm Victor, but you knew me as Cyborg." That name is as familiar as his smile. "And I was probably arguing with BB!" He points to the guy standing beside him.
It's the green boy. And his arm is drapped around a woman's shoulders. She has violet hair, and violet eyes. No way! They can't be. I bit my lip to try and stop the giggles trying to escape, but I fail miserably.
"What's funny? The green guy starts looking at his clothes. "Do I have food on my shirt or something?"
"Yeah, you probably dropped mustard on your shirt from that tofu burger." Mmmmm...mustard. I'm hungry now. Everyone is laughing at Cyborg's comment.
"No, it's not that. One of my more vivid memories is of you two arguing over one of your corny jokes!"
"My joke are NOT corny!" The entire room dissolves into laughter. He rolls his eyes and ignores them. "I'm Garfield, but you know me as Beast Boy, or BB."
"And I'm Raven. I'm also Gar's wife, although I have no clue why I married him."
"That is not funny, Rae! You know you married me because I'm hot...and you love me! Admit it!" Raven smiles and kisses him.
I look around the room. "Wasn't there someone else with you?" Suddenly, the black-haired man appears in the doorway. He looks happy, but there is sadness in his eyes. "Starfire, is it really you?"
I've heard that name before. Why would he call me that? Is he...
"Kori, what's wrong?" I finally notice that I'm shaking. Garth has his hand on my shoulder.
"What did he just...He just called me..." I look up at the man. "You called me...Why would you...Sorry, I've gotta go!" I jump out of my chair and take off running out of the room. I have to get away from him!
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A/N: Okay, Chapter 2 is done! The songs are Burning Bright, by ShineDown and It's Been Awhile, by Staind. I don't own these songs, or any others that I might use! Well until later
Love y'all bunches: GFG