Woo! Chapter 6! Ok, here's the story: I was gonna make this chapter super fluffy because I feel the need for fluff, but I wrote about 3 pages of pure candy-coated fluff and realized it was crap, so here goes the new and improved chapter…..I think…….(it's still gonna have fluff)………
Disclaimer: I don't own the Teen Titans, blah blah, blah…..
Raven paced around her bedroom. She just couldn't fall asleep. Glancing at her clock, she noticed that it was midnight already. She sighed. I suppose I'll go meditate she thought. After all, I do have a lot to think about with the girls' arrival. I'm not sure if I'm ready for another person around the tower after what Terra did. I can't even tell what that girl is thinking because she can block me out with her own mind……too many complications for my liking. By the time she had finished this train of thought, she was at the door to the roof. Besides the common room, this was her favorite place to meditate. Out here it was cool and quiet. Completely peaceful. She pushed open the door and to her surprise, a small green figure was perched over the edge of the far side of the roof. What's he doing up so early? she wondered. Silently, Raven approached the edge of the tower and sat next to Beast Boy.
"You're up late," she commented.
"Couldn't sleep," he replied simply.
"Why not?" she asked, "Thinking about Chloe?"
He nodded. "I just don't want a repeat of Terra, ya know? She really hurt me….but I'm over her. The thing is, it took time. That time….well, it was painful, while I was healing." Realizing how strange he must sound, he added, "Ya know what I mean?"
Raven nodded numbly. "When I met Malchior…I trusted him. Getting over that does hurt. Trust is only pain." She looked out over the ocean that encompassed their island. It seemed to go on forever. Beast Boy turned to her.
"No it's not. I trust people too easily. You don't trust anyone. It's both of those faults that cause the pain, not the actual trust itself."
She turned to meet his gaze. What he had just said made sense. It startled her to see how mature he could be, but she liked it.
"I do trust some people," she said hesitantly.
"Who?"
"Well…I trust you."
Beast Boy raised his eyebrows, a bit shocked at her answer. "Why do you trust me?" he asked.
"Who wouldn't trust you? You're always having so much fun and you're always so genuinely nice. Sometimes, I'm even jealous of that freedom." She turned away from him, but he put a finger under her chin and gently guided her face toward his direction again so he could look her in the eyes. Her eyes were stunning, not cold or empty, but full of life….and sorrow. He knew that she had to be careful of how much emotion she felt, but he had never stopped to wonder what that must be like. He stood up and took hold of her hands, lifting her up with him. The green Titan pulled his friend into a warm embrace.
She hugged him tightly back; she needed a hug every now and then. For some reason, she felt like crying, though she knew to do so would be dangerous. Tears of pain for the emotion she could never have and tears of joy that someone finally seemed to understand her. That's what she felt coming from him in sudden waves: understanding. She knew she could rely on him and that he wouldn't hurt her because they needed each other to know that trust can exist without pain. She pulled away from him slowly and looked into his eyes. They were full of fun and happiness, even in more serious moments. They sparkled with their own light and she smiled slightly. Beast Boy grinned widely when she did; he loved it when she smiled. He pushed a lock of hair out of her face and tucked it behind her ear. They seemed to be getting closer to each other, slowly but surely. Both knew what was about to happen and they were going to let it happen. They were barely inches apart and were just about to close the gap when the alarm sounded throughout Titans tower. Red lights blinked everywhere, even on the roof. Beast Boy pulled back and let out a frustrated groan before both teens raced down the stairs to the common room.
As all the Titans gathered in the common room, Robin punched a few keys and brought a file up on the main display screen.
"Disturbance in Sector 5. Teen Titans, go!" They all leapt into action, except for Chloe (who had told all the Titans her name at this point). Robin raised an eyebrow in her direction. "You coming? We could use your help," he insisted.
"You….you want my help?" she asked in disbelief.
"Of course we do."
She grinned widely and jumped up and followed him out the door.
When they got to the area of the problem, they were faced with a new creature. A large rock beast that slightly resembled Cinderblock was punching buildings and basically causing havoc. Its' eyes glowed yellow and it yelled in a strange language the Titans had never heard before. As soon as they approached it, the thing stopped and stood still, just looking at the teens. Form behind it, floated Terra, perched atop a boulder, grinning like mad. Chloe got a better look at the monster and gasped, stepping back a couple paces.
"No…..Oh God, no…." Her eyes were wide with horror. Terra laughed.
"I see you recognize my new friend?"
Robin took Chloes' shoulders. "What's wrong? What is that thing?" he asked.
She shuddered. "It's a rock demon. Old Elendellian legend says that they were once the greatest warriors on our planet, but they betrayed the king, so they were converted to demons, never to rest and always living only to serve the king." She glared with hatred at the beast. "My father sent it to retrieve me. He wants me to take my place at the throne whether I like it or not."
Terra laughed coolly. "Well, we found it before it found you and since it's a rock demon, I can control it."
Chloes' eyes glowed red. "I want to fight it, Terra! Release your control over the monster and let it attempt to fulfill its' original purpose!" she yelled, fists clenched with anger.
Terra chuckled once more. "As you wish." She waved one hand and the monsters' eyes ceased to be yellow and it looked around. Spotting Chloe, it roared in Old Elendellian. Chloe hovered at eye level with the thing and responded to everything it said in English, which it obviously understood.
""it yelled.
"Go back? On the kings' command? Do you really think that's going to work?" she spat.
"" it said calmly with a laugh.
"My father underestimates me. That is not something I would recommend. And I'm not going back so you will be leaving, on order of royalty. Although I imagine my father has revoked that command, yes?"
With a mighty roar, the beast charged at her. She continued to hover in her spot. With a mighty yell, she outstretched her arms and put them together in front of her, her hands splayed out, palms facing the monster. A red beam shot from her hands and she screamed as it did. She struggled to keep the beam trained on the monster, as it was holding it back with its' enormous hands. The Titans and Terra had all stopped to watch as the test of strength ensued. Seeing this as a chance to escape, Terra snuck away while the Titans were distracted. Chloe, still screaming, maintained her beam amazingly and with a last burst of strength, took the beast down. Instantly, it disappeared. She collapsed, clearly exhausted. Cyborg caught the small girl and took her to the T-car. Robin looked around and noticed that Terra had gone.
"Dammit!" he yelled, obviously frustrated. The teens resolved to go home and try to help Chloe regain consciousness.
And I leave you there! I like this chapter, it's got it all: BBxRae fluff (that's gonna go somewhere, I promise!), an epic battle (I considered having Chloe speak in Old Elendellian too, but I want you to at least be able to understand her), and some more information about our new friend. Ok, so for those of you who are like "What the hell did the rock demon say?" I just typed up what I wanted him to say and put it in a font called Symbol, so here's the actual English dialogue.
"You are to return to Elendel on the Kings' command."it yelled.
"Go back? On the kings' command? Do you really think that's going to work?" she spat.
"His Majesty predicts you should be exceedingly simple to catch and I am to use force if necessary, Princess." it said calmly with a laugh.
"My father underestimates me. That is not something I would recommend. And I'm not going back so you will be leaving, on order of royalty. Although I imagine my father has revoked that command, yes?"
Yep, so, that's it. I think it might just show up as boxes on here, if it does, I truly apologize, it was this cool lil symbol thing and I shall be very upset if it is just boxes. If it's not, then ignore me.Yay! Well, that's all for now, hope to update soon! I'm really having a lot of fun with this story and I've gotten some great reviews. You all rock!