A/N: Wouldn't you know it, I write a really good chapter yesterday, and the
computer erases it! DAMN! OH well, I guess I can remake it, maybe it will
come out better...
Disclaimer: You know the drill. &&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&
Kristen and I walked away from the park in silence. Kristen was fuming, and I was just contemplating, and a little scared of Kristen. We finally got far enough away from ear shot that I felt we could talk.
I opened my mouth to stem her obvious anger; it didn't work. Kristen turned to look at me, her eyes narrowed, and her anger seethed. Anything I was going to say died then and there.
She waited to see if I could muster up the courage to speak, then she began her tourent.
"What the HELL do you think you were doing!" she screamed. The crowds of people were beginning to stop and watch us.
I opened my mouth to say something, but she cut me off. "Don't feed my anger Amanda." She hissed dangerously. I meekly shut my mouth and let her continue. "Why did you lie to them, why did you make ME lie to them? Don't tell me that you didn't make me do anything, you know full well I will lie for you." Her eyes seared into me, making me feel, guilty, kinda scared, and angry at the same time.
I chose guilty, I lowered my eyes and said softly, "You're right, and I am sorry that you became an accomplice." I looked up at her, letting my genuine regret show. "I couldn't let them got to know me or my weaknesses, or the, 'bad guys' as you call them, would know about me also." I held up my hand to stem her words. "I have spent most of my life keeping a low profile so that no one could get their hands on me. If the enemies of the Teen Titans find out about me, they might try to recruit me like they have so many others. I know this sounds like I have a swelled ego, but how many people do you know who can talk to ANYTHING. I have unlimited abilities Kristen, all I need is the power. If I wasn't mortal, I could do anything. The fact that I have a limited vocabulary, and that any large spell would kill me is the only thing that keeps me in check." I finished, and took a deep breath to calm myself. I double-checked to see if any of the crowds had heard they hadn't.
Kristen looked at me, readjusting her view of me. I tensed; she had done this a great many times in the past. This time was more dangerous.
"You could have joined the Teen Titans," she told me calmly.
"Would they let me join them? They don't even know me Kristen, how could they trust me enough to decide that I didn't want to hurt them?" I asked her softly.
She gave me a nod, then added, "Your just shy."
I gave her a sheepish grin, "That too, but the other stuff is just as true."
She sighed, "All right, I'm not mad at you any more." She told me in a defeated voice.
I gave her a long look, "Yes you are, and rightly so. I shouldn't have dragged you into this, I'm sorry. I also should have made sure you understood this before. Even though I don't consider it all that important, I know you do. I should have respected that. And I'm sorry." I gave her my placating look, and she accepted it this time.
She gave me a wistful smile, "You know I'll still be angry about this ten years from now. In that much we are alike. But even though I won't forget, I've forgiven you."
"Thanks," I told her honestly. "I'll see you tomorrow?" I asked cheerfully.
Immediately our talk was dropped, "Of course!" she exclaimed in a shocked voice, "You make the best bread in the entire city!" We both laughed over that, and went our separate ways.
I slowly trudged up the stairs to my room. With a sigh I flung myself on my bed, "What a day," I murmured softly.
I heard Wind whistling around me, Mage, it began tersely, it's anger barely in check, I want you to tell me why you think I brought you to this city.
I paused and honestly thought, I don't know Wind, I told it calmly.
I brought you here, it began, angrily biting it's words, Because of the Teen Titans.
I growled softly, What exactly did you want me to do with the Teen Titans? I asked tensely. I knew better then to yell at Wind, at least when it was angry.
I wanted you to join them, Wind told me shortly.
I rolled over on my back, I don't need to join them, I told Wind defensively. I've managed so far.
Why have you managed so far? Wind asked me coldly. Because of me and the other entities. You know full well that we baby you. You aren't a child anymore Mage, and you need to stop acting like one. I glowered silently.
I still don't know what that has too so with the Teen Titans, I told Wind.
You can have a home, family, protection, and grow up properly there. Wind told me angrily.
I can do that fine on my own! I told Wind, all ready knowing I was going to lose this fight.
No, you can't. You can't get a job; you dropped out of high school. Admittedly for good reasons, but there it is. You can't live on your own; the only reason you survived so far was because of me. Also, you can't hide forever, eventually people will find out about you. You don't know how to protect yourself if that happens.
Shut up! I yelled angrily, I knew Wind was right. I didn't want it to be right, it COULDN'T be right!
NO! it yelled back, You HAVE to listen to this!
I covered my head with my pillow, and tried to stop his words from dancing around in my head. Apparently Wind knew it had won, for it backed off. After fifteen minutes I uncurled and muttered darkly, You're right, I hate it when you're right.
Wind just whistled around my head. Not gloating, that would make me deny it again, but definitely pleased. It paused in its victory dance, and told me.
You realize that the Titans heard your conversation with Kristen? Wind asked me genially.
WHAT! I yelp.
Mmm Hmmm. After you left Raven told everyone else you had been lying. The boys were all for chasing after you, Starfire was hurt, Wind added pointedly. Great, an other guilt trip. Raven convinced them to send Beast Boy after you, I believe he is telling them the results now.
But, I began hopelessly, How come I didn't hear the city greeting him?
I told them not to say anything, Wind told me calmly.
Brat,I muttered. Well, I guess I won't have to go explain every thing to them, damn. Those mean, mean, mean, did I mention they were MEAN people?
The rest of the day consisted of me sulking and getting ready to eat crow (a.k.a. talk to the Teen Titans). A very uneventful boring day. &&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&
A/N: I liked that one, better than my first one. Well, I hope this met your requirements.
Orchid the Jupiter Adept: Yeah, I know what you mean. I'm having computer problems to. Our virus killer is down and my Artemis story chapter is on my computer. So I can't update it cause a virus would KILL our computer. Right now I am using the library computer. I like elemental people too, the problem is that I feel they are too klishia. I am concidering someone elf like. Info on control freak would be nice. Who is he? Um, I hope this chapter helped with Kristen. I think that she and Kristen will hang out thorugh the whole story. She hopefully will become real over that time.
Stary1233: Oh my goodness, you read MY story! I really am flattered. You like it! Woohoo! It is nice to get complements from those you respect. Her powers is that she can speak ANY language that isn't human (Man made things have a language) It si more of a talent, but it works out as a power cause she can call in favors. Also, each person has their own personal language. She has learned hers so she can do magic stuff.
Cerberus5550: The objects might be rude, good point. Um, could you give me info on control freak also? Please? I would like to see pictures and dialog if possible. PLEASE? Would an elfy person be good? Someone suggested elemental... What's your opinion on that. Lets see, girl or boy, I'm leaning towards boy... Or a beautiful sweet tempered girl that is EEEVVVIIIILLLL! Oooh, fun! Well, I hope I can continue to bounce ideas off of you.
Disclaimer: You know the drill. &&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&
Kristen and I walked away from the park in silence. Kristen was fuming, and I was just contemplating, and a little scared of Kristen. We finally got far enough away from ear shot that I felt we could talk.
I opened my mouth to stem her obvious anger; it didn't work. Kristen turned to look at me, her eyes narrowed, and her anger seethed. Anything I was going to say died then and there.
She waited to see if I could muster up the courage to speak, then she began her tourent.
"What the HELL do you think you were doing!" she screamed. The crowds of people were beginning to stop and watch us.
I opened my mouth to say something, but she cut me off. "Don't feed my anger Amanda." She hissed dangerously. I meekly shut my mouth and let her continue. "Why did you lie to them, why did you make ME lie to them? Don't tell me that you didn't make me do anything, you know full well I will lie for you." Her eyes seared into me, making me feel, guilty, kinda scared, and angry at the same time.
I chose guilty, I lowered my eyes and said softly, "You're right, and I am sorry that you became an accomplice." I looked up at her, letting my genuine regret show. "I couldn't let them got to know me or my weaknesses, or the, 'bad guys' as you call them, would know about me also." I held up my hand to stem her words. "I have spent most of my life keeping a low profile so that no one could get their hands on me. If the enemies of the Teen Titans find out about me, they might try to recruit me like they have so many others. I know this sounds like I have a swelled ego, but how many people do you know who can talk to ANYTHING. I have unlimited abilities Kristen, all I need is the power. If I wasn't mortal, I could do anything. The fact that I have a limited vocabulary, and that any large spell would kill me is the only thing that keeps me in check." I finished, and took a deep breath to calm myself. I double-checked to see if any of the crowds had heard they hadn't.
Kristen looked at me, readjusting her view of me. I tensed; she had done this a great many times in the past. This time was more dangerous.
"You could have joined the Teen Titans," she told me calmly.
"Would they let me join them? They don't even know me Kristen, how could they trust me enough to decide that I didn't want to hurt them?" I asked her softly.
She gave me a nod, then added, "Your just shy."
I gave her a sheepish grin, "That too, but the other stuff is just as true."
She sighed, "All right, I'm not mad at you any more." She told me in a defeated voice.
I gave her a long look, "Yes you are, and rightly so. I shouldn't have dragged you into this, I'm sorry. I also should have made sure you understood this before. Even though I don't consider it all that important, I know you do. I should have respected that. And I'm sorry." I gave her my placating look, and she accepted it this time.
She gave me a wistful smile, "You know I'll still be angry about this ten years from now. In that much we are alike. But even though I won't forget, I've forgiven you."
"Thanks," I told her honestly. "I'll see you tomorrow?" I asked cheerfully.
Immediately our talk was dropped, "Of course!" she exclaimed in a shocked voice, "You make the best bread in the entire city!" We both laughed over that, and went our separate ways.
I slowly trudged up the stairs to my room. With a sigh I flung myself on my bed, "What a day," I murmured softly.
I heard Wind whistling around me, Mage, it began tersely, it's anger barely in check, I want you to tell me why you think I brought you to this city.
I paused and honestly thought, I don't know Wind, I told it calmly.
I brought you here, it began, angrily biting it's words, Because of the Teen Titans.
I growled softly, What exactly did you want me to do with the Teen Titans? I asked tensely. I knew better then to yell at Wind, at least when it was angry.
I wanted you to join them, Wind told me shortly.
I rolled over on my back, I don't need to join them, I told Wind defensively. I've managed so far.
Why have you managed so far? Wind asked me coldly. Because of me and the other entities. You know full well that we baby you. You aren't a child anymore Mage, and you need to stop acting like one. I glowered silently.
I still don't know what that has too so with the Teen Titans, I told Wind.
You can have a home, family, protection, and grow up properly there. Wind told me angrily.
I can do that fine on my own! I told Wind, all ready knowing I was going to lose this fight.
No, you can't. You can't get a job; you dropped out of high school. Admittedly for good reasons, but there it is. You can't live on your own; the only reason you survived so far was because of me. Also, you can't hide forever, eventually people will find out about you. You don't know how to protect yourself if that happens.
Shut up! I yelled angrily, I knew Wind was right. I didn't want it to be right, it COULDN'T be right!
NO! it yelled back, You HAVE to listen to this!
I covered my head with my pillow, and tried to stop his words from dancing around in my head. Apparently Wind knew it had won, for it backed off. After fifteen minutes I uncurled and muttered darkly, You're right, I hate it when you're right.
Wind just whistled around my head. Not gloating, that would make me deny it again, but definitely pleased. It paused in its victory dance, and told me.
You realize that the Titans heard your conversation with Kristen? Wind asked me genially.
WHAT! I yelp.
Mmm Hmmm. After you left Raven told everyone else you had been lying. The boys were all for chasing after you, Starfire was hurt, Wind added pointedly. Great, an other guilt trip. Raven convinced them to send Beast Boy after you, I believe he is telling them the results now.
But, I began hopelessly, How come I didn't hear the city greeting him?
I told them not to say anything, Wind told me calmly.
Brat,I muttered. Well, I guess I won't have to go explain every thing to them, damn. Those mean, mean, mean, did I mention they were MEAN people?
The rest of the day consisted of me sulking and getting ready to eat crow (a.k.a. talk to the Teen Titans). A very uneventful boring day. &&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&
A/N: I liked that one, better than my first one. Well, I hope this met your requirements.
Orchid the Jupiter Adept: Yeah, I know what you mean. I'm having computer problems to. Our virus killer is down and my Artemis story chapter is on my computer. So I can't update it cause a virus would KILL our computer. Right now I am using the library computer. I like elemental people too, the problem is that I feel they are too klishia. I am concidering someone elf like. Info on control freak would be nice. Who is he? Um, I hope this chapter helped with Kristen. I think that she and Kristen will hang out thorugh the whole story. She hopefully will become real over that time.
Stary1233: Oh my goodness, you read MY story! I really am flattered. You like it! Woohoo! It is nice to get complements from those you respect. Her powers is that she can speak ANY language that isn't human (Man made things have a language) It si more of a talent, but it works out as a power cause she can call in favors. Also, each person has their own personal language. She has learned hers so she can do magic stuff.
Cerberus5550: The objects might be rude, good point. Um, could you give me info on control freak also? Please? I would like to see pictures and dialog if possible. PLEASE? Would an elfy person be good? Someone suggested elemental... What's your opinion on that. Lets see, girl or boy, I'm leaning towards boy... Or a beautiful sweet tempered girl that is EEEVVVIIIILLLL! Oooh, fun! Well, I hope I can continue to bounce ideas off of you.
