A/N: Well, next chapter. I almost wrote this one yesterday. Then I
realized that I needed more info on the Titans (Thank you Cerberus5550).
Well, I got it, keep your fingers crossed, I know I am. Also, technically
what are Raven's powers? I know she's telekinetic, and that it's directly
connected to her emotions, but can she read minds? Is she an empathy (can
sense emotion)? What's her deal? Interests, etc. I would like any info
on the Titan's interest and past if possible. Though their past seems to
be shrouded in mystery. Ooooh poetic. Also, is there something like a
confidentiality agreement, or did Post make that up?
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I gave them a nod, expecting to be in big trouble. You can imagine my surprise when Beast Boy walked up to me and started chatting.
"So, why do you think Fang over there froze like he did?" Beast Boy asked, bouncing on every step. "That wasn't like spidy-boy," he commented, turning into a little house spider. I shivered, spiders are EEEVVIIIILLL!!!!!!!
I shrugged, "I don't know, I wonder if someone did that to him, you know froze him." I commented calmly.
"Ooooh," Beast Boy breathed, "Maybe it was aliens from Mars. Maybe they had abducted him and planted something in his brain!" he whispered happily. Beast Boy is such a goof.
"Well," I said, showing none of my laughter, "Who ever did that must be pretty talented."
Raven gave me a weird look, nobody else noticed anything. Beast Boy piped up, "YEAH! They would have to be really powerful!"
"And smart," I added.
"Maybe even brilliant!" he told me enthusiastically.
I grinned but didn't continue the conversation, when the Titans find out I froze Fang, well; I don't need them remembering this!
We continued walking until we reached a very nice car. Well, I'm sure you would think it was nice. My only opinion of cars was that it had to get you from point "A" to point "B." I'm guessing this one did that and more. As I walked up to it I noticed Cyborg watching me, I also noticed how the car was greeting him. I made sure to make a big deal of his, I was guessing, car.
"Wow," I breathed, not finding it too hard to appreciate it.
Cyborg glowed, I was stuck. All I know about cars is that you put the key in and it goes. I played the speechless line; I had too.
"Is this yours?" I asked the Titans in general. If you can hear a car bickering with a lamppost, you have to be able to act. I had mastered it, sort of. I was a type actor; I made myself feel the emotions I am portraying.
"Yup," Cyborg said, walking forward and stroking his car fondly, "It's my baby."
Friend, welcome, love, the car replied, I couldn't help but smile, it was a sweet picture. I decided to get on the car's good side at some point too. Robin obviously found Cyborg amusing; I did also, to tell to truth. Robin climbed into the front seat, every one else in the back (Except Cyborg, he drove). We were so not gonna fit.
Starfire climbed in, still space for people, Raven, Beast Boy, hey I could sit comfortably, go figure!
"So," Beast Boy said suddenly, "What's your power!" He looked like an eager little puppy dog, literally.
I paused, it normally took me a while to tell people this, "Why don't we wait till we get to our destination?" I asked. This car was going too fast, way too fast, nnooooooo!!!!! I guess being a Titan meant you could speed, no no! Tree! Tree! Tree! I didn't want to talk just then.
We whizzed through, every one completely calm and chattering away, I was terrified. Too be fair, I hadn't ridden in a car since I was thirteen. So I guess I got used to walking, but STILL! This was WAY TOOO FAAASSSTTTTTT!
The ride was a very tense one, but we finally reached the Tower. I was the first to get out, all most before the car stopped. Cyborg got out after me, "So," he asked, "How was the ride?"
I looked at him, and said flatly, "Fast." Robin smirked, and Beast Boy laughed, I wobbled. Cyborg didn't look very pleased so I added, "Smooth, thrilling, and way too fast," I shuddered at the end.
Raven was just looking at me, again. She got me so nervous, stop looking at me, stop, no now, stop...ARGH!
Starfire came over and told me, "Friend Amanda, Cyborg didn't go fast, he went slow." I suddenly went very pale, next time I'm SWIMMING to shore. "If you ride in friend Cyborg's baby again, maybe he could show you his fastness?" Star told me, sending the question at Cyborg.
"Of course I could," he replied in masculine way. Woo, cool down testosterone. I looked at him and whimpered.
Apparently Robin decided to save the day, "Come on, let's head on inside." I gave him a grateful smile. That was a doomed discussion.
I walked up and looked at the giant "T" building, it was ugly. Big, metal, and a "T," yuck! We walked in the front doors, and continued down a hall way to a living room. I think, it wasn't some where I'd want to live in. The only thing that made me make that decision was the HUGE TV, and all the video games. I entered the room and did a full turn; it needs some yellow, a warm color. Other wise it is nice.
The Titan's walked over to a couch and sat down. I looked at all of them so close together, I chose the floor. I calmly walked in front of all of them, and gracefully (for once in my life) sat Indian style on the hard shiny floor.
I didn't know how to start, luckily Robin did, and "You were going to tell us your powers" he reminded me gently.
"Oh yeah!" I exclaimed, relieved. "Um, well," shit this was awkward. It's like taboo for me too talk about it.
Oh spit it out, Wind whispered in a bored tone.
That gave me the courage, don't tell me what to do Wind! "I can talk languages. Well actually, any language that isn't human. Eventually," I added proudly, "I'm gonna know them all!"
Fat chance, Wind muttered, giving me a light cuff.
"So your smart?" Beast Boy asked slowly obviously disappointed.
Well THAT was a bit of a slap in the face! "Yes basically, but it let's me do stuff. Like I can ask for some help, favors, and even call in favors. Would you like to see?" I asked mischievously.
"Please," Robin said politely.
Wind? I asked clearly.
Yes? it replied.
Could you...I don't know. Do something cool!
What kind of cool?
Something showy, but that also gets stuff done.
How about I harden a shield around you and have them throw stuff?
Oooh, good one. Have at it please!
I felt the familiar spark and crackle; soon I knew I had a wall.
"All right," I told them, my voice a little muffled, only my back wasn't shielded. "Throw stuff at anywhere but the back of me."
They gave me a weird look, but obliged. Starfire threw a starbolt. It sailed towards me, lighting the air around it. I heard a brief flash of song, it was anger. Sweet and terrible at the same time. Suddenly it hit the shield, splattering like a tomato.
Everyone was ready then, Cyborg started blasting away. I am quite proud to say that I didn't scream! I only whimpered a little. After he was exhasted Raven hammered away at it with her power, which was more difficult. I gasped then, her power sang! It was beautiful and ethereal. It had haunting voices that wavered and condensed alternately. Each voice formed a discord, oddly beautiful and disturbing. I was enchanted.
I felt oddly disappointed after Raven stopped. Then Robin started throwing these weird metal things; I learned later that they were birdarangs.
They finally finished trying to hurt me, and I asked them, "Is it safe to put down the shield, or do you want an other go?"
Cyborg smirked and gave me one last blast, I shrieked then. I gave him the mother of all glares, "Yeah, you can put it down now," he told me calmly.
Brat, Wind, could you take down the shield now? I asked, muffled.
No problem, tell that Cyborg kid that I like him. Wind told me tauntingly.
You would, I replied crossly.
I heard a crackle, and the shield was removed. "Cyborg," I said, he looked at me, waiting, "Wind told me to tell you that it likes you. Probably because of that last blast thing, Wind likes scaring me." I told him, he looked completely baffled. I can understand why, I'm babbling and talking about the wind.
Robin shook his head, "All right, so you can talk to...things." He trailed off.
"I call them entities," I told him, busy with my hair. It had become un- braided.
"Right... Anyway, is there anything else you can do?" he asked.
"All right, there's an other thing, though it's related to language. Every person has his or her own language, if you learn yours, you can make stuff happen. Like transforming or moving stuff. You can do pretty much any thing, if you have the power. I don't though, so I'm limited to little stuff." I pouted.
"Oh friend Amanda, does that mean you are like friend Beast Boy?" Starfire piped up eagerly.
"Uh, sort of. I'm not as good at it though, and when I do it, it hurts," I told her. She was too cheerful. Oh so sweet, but a little less sugar for you young lady!
"So we could not see this transformation?" Starfire asked in a disappointed tone.
"If you don't mind me screaming, then yes, you can," I told her seriously.
Star's eyes widened, "It would cause you that much pain, friend Amanda?"
"Yes, I am rearranging my self, after all. I am bursting and re-knitting veins and cells. I can't figure how Beast Boy does it," I said, looking at Beast Boy at the end. He preened, of course.
"Don't feed his ego," Cyborg muttered, Beast Boy stuck his tongue out. I just sighed, great the city is protected by children, we're doomed.
Raven piped up then, "How did you learn the languages?" she asked me in a cool monotone.
"I don't know," I replied honestly. "All I know is that Wind was the first one I understood, and then it began to teach me other languages. I've know it for as long as I can remember."
That's when Robin stopped and gave me a funny look, "You didn't happen to freeze Fang did you?" he asked me slowly.
I gave him a sheepish smile and nodded. Robin just shook his head. Beast Boy suddenly made the connection of out conversation and the new information. He started to giggle, I just smirked.
"So," Cyborg began, "Whoever froze Fang must be talented?"
"Oh, don't forget smart, and they're probably beautiful also," I added, preening in an extravagant way.
Starfire looked at us in confusion, "Does friend Amanda talk about her self?"
I laughed, "Yes Starfire, I'm making fun of my self by complementing my self."
She still looked lost, "Oooh."
"Don't worry about it, it wasn't all that funny anyway." I told her kindly. The harsh part was that I was telling the truth, it wasn't funny. Grrr.
She nodded, poor girl. I bet if we went too her home planet we would be lost. She's handling it very well.
"Anything else?" Robin asked.
"Nope," I replied, lounging on my stomach.
The conversation soon turned to Fang, and why he had been chasing me.
"I just can't figure it out," Robin said mystified, "Why would Fang chase her? What would he gain? If he was in HIVE I would understand, but this..."
I perked up, "You know, I could find out for you," I murmured lazily. I was feeling sleepy from lying around. It was about six thirty. I couldn't figure out why I was still hanging around, but what ever. Wind wanted me to join them, I should at least get to know them.
"How?" Robin asked, he seemed to take the lead with questions. I'll have to remember that.
"You know how I explained about how every person has their own language?" I asked them, rolling over onto my back. They nodded, "Well, I can read them, so if I read his I would find out why, where, and all that stuff. I'll also have to find out about his nasty thoughts though..." I trailed off, shuddering.
Robin stopped and thought, then made his decision, "Good, then we'll see him tomorrow."
I nodded then thought out loud, "I wonder what I'm gonna do about dinner... I should probably head home soon."
"Oh no friend Amanda! You can not leave! You will have no protection!" Starfire told me anxiously.
"Starfire's right Amanda, until we know why Fang was after you, you need to stay with us." Robin was deadly serious.
"Yeah man, I mean, we can't have you getting eaten by spidy-man!" Said Beast Boy quickly.
Raven said nothing, and Cyborg just added, "You know they're right."
"Fine, you're right. To tell the truth though, I'm kinda relieved." I admitted sheepishly, "I HATE spiders," I shivered convulsively, "What's dinner?"
Everybody snapped up to look at the clock, his or her stomachs letting out a growl. "Whose turn is it to make dinner?" Beast Boy asked.
Nobody said anything, and then they all got a look of terror. They whispered as one, "Raven..." Their heads turned as one, and they gazed at Raven in horror.
"How 'bout pizza?" I asked eagerly. I love pizza, and it's been forever since I had some.
"Yeah," EVERYONE agreed, Raven just ignored us. Suddenly there was a rush for the phone. I have no idea who dialed, but every one was screaming into it. "Veggie's."
"NO! Meat lovers deluxe!'"
"That is so WRONG man! Veggie!"
"Pineapple and mustard!"
They continued to battle it out, after fifteen minutes I had had enough. I stood up and walked over to them. I gently tapped Cyborg on the shoulder; he had the phone, and very carefully took the phone from him. "We'll call you back when we have made the decision." I told the poor pizza guy, "I am REALLY sorry about this."
When I hung up every one was staring at me in shock. I grabbed my notepad and pen (I keep that with my pocketknife and lighter). I posed my pen, settled myself on the couch, still holding the phone, and looked up at every one.
"All right, we are going to make a list. Starfire, what do you want?"
"Pineapple and mustard!" she exclaimed happily. Okay...it's her pizza.
I jotted that down, "Beast Boy?"
"Veggie lovers, with extra olives, and tofu."
"Robin," I asked.
"Pepperoni."
"Cyborg?"
"Meat lovers."
I nodded, "And...Raven." I looked up expectantly, she was gone. I glowered silently; she was GOING to make an order. Raven, I whispered. Suddenly I saw a picture of her face, and she mine. All the other Titans looked at me in shock; boy did I feel like a freak. "Raven, what would you like for a pizza?" I asked calmly.
She glared at me, "Cheese," she snapped.
"Thank-you," I replied, quickly closing down the window. "And I want cheese too..." "How much can you eat? Individually that is," I added.
They all started talking at once. I waited a bit then said calmly, "Starfire, how much of a pizza can you eat?"
"Um, normally a third," she told me, for once sounding normal.
"A small pizza for Starfire," I murmured.
"Cyborg?"
"A large."
"Robin?"
"A medium."
"Beast Boy?"
"A large," I looked up at him suddenly, whatever.
"Since Raven and I both want cheese, I'll get a large cheese." I paused, then looked up, "Could someone dial the number?"
Cyborg reached out and dialed it, handing it back right after. Every one seemed in a state of shock, I couldn't figure out why, but what ever.
"Hello. Mike's Pizza," I heard a young girl say, "How may I help you?"
She sounded really nervous. "Hey, could we have a large veggie lovers, with extra olives and tofu, large meat lovers, large cheese, small pineapple and...mustard, and a medium pepperoni?" I asked slowly.
There was a pause, and then she said, "All right, and who is this for?"
I paused and put the phone down by my neck. "She wants to know who it's for," I told them softly.
"It's for the Teen Titans, and tell them to put it on our bill," Robin told me.
I gave a nod, "The Teen Titans," I began, but then I heard her yell.
"Oh my GOD! It's the Teen Titans! And they didn't fight when they ordered a pizza!" I heard gasps of shock and, "You are pulling my leg," in the background.
I started to giggle, "Well, anyway, could you charge it to the Teen Titans?"
"No problem," she told me, "You must be new, but I hope you stick around. You'll certainly make this job less stressful. Your pizza will be ready in half an hour."
"Thanks, and no prob." I told her, and hung up.
I immediately burst into gales of laughter. Everyone gave me weird looks, "What is so funny friend Amanda?" Starfire asked.
"The woman who took our order, she couldn't believe that the Titans had made an order without screaming!" I finally managed to only giggle, and then I stopped all together. "In half an hour the pizza will be ready. Does anybody want something else with the pizza?" I asked. I adopt the role of Mom way too easily.
"Soda!" Beast Boy yelled.
"A little more specific please," I asked, aggravated. I'm too young to be a mom!
"Orange!"
"Sprite!"
"Root beer!"
I looked up at Cyborg and asked, "Can you remember that?"
He gave me an insulted look, "Of course."
"Okay, so that was an orange, sprite, root beer, and Coca-Cola."
"Oh, friend Cyborg, would you pick up the sauce of the mustard?" Starfire asked seriously. Okay...whatever.
"Sure Star, no problem," Cyborg told her, a little creeped out.
Everyone sat around and watched the clock; finally it was time to get the pizza. Cyborg stood up, Beast Boy joined him. Wordlessly they left, the silence remained. I was SO bored; I needed something to do...
I am so STUPID! I have magic powers and I'm BORED! I swear, sometimes I wonder. I watched Robin flick through the TV channels, Starfire watching with him. They would make such a cute couple...
I thought hard, something fun with my powers, I could, make light trinkets. That's ALWAYS fun.
I walked over and stood right in front of a window, Light, would you mind letting me weave you? I asked respectfully.
Thousands of little voices piped up, Not at all.
Well, if you don't mind, travel towards my fingers, kay? I switched languages and spoke my own private one, Fingers for weaving light. I watched my hands shimmer for a second then look normal. I had never figured out why this trick worked.
I gathered of some ends and began to make a crown out of light. I shaped it as flowers and leaves, it was beautiful. It was a clear white light so I could split it into different colors; it looked like a shimmering jewel crown. I began to hum, and decided to make it for Starfire. I softly hummed the song Starfire's starbolts had sung; it helped me make the crown right for her. After twenty minutes (light is easy to mold) I was finished.
I stepped back and admired it; it was a crown of translucent white roses, with creamy tips. They were peppered with lovely green moss, and it had golden ferns woven in. It looked like the crown of an elven queen. I smiled, it was perfect. I walked over to Starfire, and plopped it on her head. It fit her perfectly.
She whirled around and looked at me, she took of the crown and looked at it. "Did you make this crown of light?" she asked me, delighted.
I felt instant gratitude; it's always nice to have your work enjoyed. "Yes, go look in a mirror."
She nodded and walked down the hall a bit, when she came back she was positively glowing. The vines I had woven in had grown to frame her face. She looked beautiful. Robin didn't say anything, but I knew he liked it. I liked these teens.
Starfire started twirling to show of her crown to Robin. Right then Cyborg and Beast Boy came in.
"We have pizza!" Cyborg exclaimed happily.
"Woa, Star, nice crown," Beast boy told her. Star blushed, she obviously like the attention.
"Friend Amanda gave it to me, she made this crown of light and flowers."
I blushed, no don't draw attention to me! Cyborg stopped to take a look at it; he turned it around and looked at it with a practiced eye, "Very nice."
That was all he said, but it meant a lot. "Cool Amanda!" Beast Boy exclaimed, "Could you make something for me?"
"We'll see," I laughed. "Could you call me Mage instead of Amanda?"
They all stopped and looked at me, "Sure, if you want us to."
"All right."
"No problem."
"As you wish friend Mage."
I smiled, gratified, "It's my nick name with the entities, it feels more real to me than Amanda." I explained. "Who's going to get Raven?" I asked.
Suddenly everyone went silent. "You go get her man," Beast Boy said to Cyborg.
"Oh no, I enjoy living."
I looked at them with confusion, "Fine, I'll get her, just give me directions."
They looked at each other, then nodded. "Go to that door," he said, pointing. "That's the elevator, go up four floors. It's the fifth door on the right, good luck."
"Thanks," I replied dryly. "If anyone eats my pizza before I get back..." I trailed off. Humming I walked to Raven's room, right before knocking I paused. 'The others must be nervous for a reason... Maybe I should check.'
I paused and read her language, Calm, removed, no stray thoughts... I paused and swore.
"She's meditating!" I grumbled. I knew better then to interrupt her. The only time I got peace from the constant chatter around me was through meditation, or from eight to ten PM. I'm too good at making my mind stop working, I guess I don't use it all that much to begin with. I stood there, then walked away, and then wrenched myself back. Finally I sighed and turned to tiptoe off.
"Come in Amanda," Raven called through the door.
I hesitantly opened the door and peaked in. When it was clear that she wasn't mad I walked in. She was calmly floating in the lotus position, cool. "Your pizza is here, oh and call me Mage please."
She raised an eyebrow at that last bit, but didn't comment. She stepped down from her position, way too gracefully. Why can't I be as graceful as that? She joined me in the hall, and we wordlessly went down to the living room.
When we got there I saw Robin, Beast Boy, and Cyborg loudly competing over video games. Starfire was cheering them on, I winced. I delt with constant noise, I couldn't handle people yelling,
"Sorry," I murmured to Raven. She didn't reply. We walked over, grabbed each of our half of the pizza, and separated. I carried my pizza out to the Titan Tower's yard. I loved this time of day, EVERYTHING stopped talking. It was a rule that at eight till ten, all entities had to be silent. I breathed out a sigh of relief. The water was lapping at the shore, the crickets were chirping, and no one was talking. I walked over to the shore and proceded to eat my pizza in the silence.
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Cerberus5550: Well, you'll find out why Fang was after her. Hmmm, what do you think so far? Hun, your patch work hearts is perfect, you could do nothing to mess it up. Thank you for the descriptions, they help a lot. I was thinking of having a plant speaking elfy person. Except good guy. Maybe past friends? That way I could throw a little more light on Mage's past. I want to drag in Aqua lad and the arrow guy in the champion show where Robin fought with the big guy who stole everyones powers. If you understood what I just said, could you give me (Speedy?) his name. Bad guys, or the friend could be with slade cause he needs money... Or would that be too angst ridden? Then again the elf guy could already be bad, just so he can make a living. Then he might (with the help of the Titans) become good. The only reason I can empathise with for going bad is need of money, food, shelter, and acceptance. Maybe even habity, or that you wre raised that way. But I don't want to go in the bad from birth direction. Well, I eagerly await yor adivise. Any ideas on what Titan and Mage adventures? I need a plot.
Teroth: Do you mind if I take bits of your villan? Right now he is invinceble, that would be bad. But I might combine it, I hope. Thanks for the help.
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I gave them a nod, expecting to be in big trouble. You can imagine my surprise when Beast Boy walked up to me and started chatting.
"So, why do you think Fang over there froze like he did?" Beast Boy asked, bouncing on every step. "That wasn't like spidy-boy," he commented, turning into a little house spider. I shivered, spiders are EEEVVIIIILLL!!!!!!!
I shrugged, "I don't know, I wonder if someone did that to him, you know froze him." I commented calmly.
"Ooooh," Beast Boy breathed, "Maybe it was aliens from Mars. Maybe they had abducted him and planted something in his brain!" he whispered happily. Beast Boy is such a goof.
"Well," I said, showing none of my laughter, "Who ever did that must be pretty talented."
Raven gave me a weird look, nobody else noticed anything. Beast Boy piped up, "YEAH! They would have to be really powerful!"
"And smart," I added.
"Maybe even brilliant!" he told me enthusiastically.
I grinned but didn't continue the conversation, when the Titans find out I froze Fang, well; I don't need them remembering this!
We continued walking until we reached a very nice car. Well, I'm sure you would think it was nice. My only opinion of cars was that it had to get you from point "A" to point "B." I'm guessing this one did that and more. As I walked up to it I noticed Cyborg watching me, I also noticed how the car was greeting him. I made sure to make a big deal of his, I was guessing, car.
"Wow," I breathed, not finding it too hard to appreciate it.
Cyborg glowed, I was stuck. All I know about cars is that you put the key in and it goes. I played the speechless line; I had too.
"Is this yours?" I asked the Titans in general. If you can hear a car bickering with a lamppost, you have to be able to act. I had mastered it, sort of. I was a type actor; I made myself feel the emotions I am portraying.
"Yup," Cyborg said, walking forward and stroking his car fondly, "It's my baby."
Friend, welcome, love, the car replied, I couldn't help but smile, it was a sweet picture. I decided to get on the car's good side at some point too. Robin obviously found Cyborg amusing; I did also, to tell to truth. Robin climbed into the front seat, every one else in the back (Except Cyborg, he drove). We were so not gonna fit.
Starfire climbed in, still space for people, Raven, Beast Boy, hey I could sit comfortably, go figure!
"So," Beast Boy said suddenly, "What's your power!" He looked like an eager little puppy dog, literally.
I paused, it normally took me a while to tell people this, "Why don't we wait till we get to our destination?" I asked. This car was going too fast, way too fast, nnooooooo!!!!! I guess being a Titan meant you could speed, no no! Tree! Tree! Tree! I didn't want to talk just then.
We whizzed through, every one completely calm and chattering away, I was terrified. Too be fair, I hadn't ridden in a car since I was thirteen. So I guess I got used to walking, but STILL! This was WAY TOOO FAAASSSTTTTTT!
The ride was a very tense one, but we finally reached the Tower. I was the first to get out, all most before the car stopped. Cyborg got out after me, "So," he asked, "How was the ride?"
I looked at him, and said flatly, "Fast." Robin smirked, and Beast Boy laughed, I wobbled. Cyborg didn't look very pleased so I added, "Smooth, thrilling, and way too fast," I shuddered at the end.
Raven was just looking at me, again. She got me so nervous, stop looking at me, stop, no now, stop...ARGH!
Starfire came over and told me, "Friend Amanda, Cyborg didn't go fast, he went slow." I suddenly went very pale, next time I'm SWIMMING to shore. "If you ride in friend Cyborg's baby again, maybe he could show you his fastness?" Star told me, sending the question at Cyborg.
"Of course I could," he replied in masculine way. Woo, cool down testosterone. I looked at him and whimpered.
Apparently Robin decided to save the day, "Come on, let's head on inside." I gave him a grateful smile. That was a doomed discussion.
I walked up and looked at the giant "T" building, it was ugly. Big, metal, and a "T," yuck! We walked in the front doors, and continued down a hall way to a living room. I think, it wasn't some where I'd want to live in. The only thing that made me make that decision was the HUGE TV, and all the video games. I entered the room and did a full turn; it needs some yellow, a warm color. Other wise it is nice.
The Titan's walked over to a couch and sat down. I looked at all of them so close together, I chose the floor. I calmly walked in front of all of them, and gracefully (for once in my life) sat Indian style on the hard shiny floor.
I didn't know how to start, luckily Robin did, and "You were going to tell us your powers" he reminded me gently.
"Oh yeah!" I exclaimed, relieved. "Um, well," shit this was awkward. It's like taboo for me too talk about it.
Oh spit it out, Wind whispered in a bored tone.
That gave me the courage, don't tell me what to do Wind! "I can talk languages. Well actually, any language that isn't human. Eventually," I added proudly, "I'm gonna know them all!"
Fat chance, Wind muttered, giving me a light cuff.
"So your smart?" Beast Boy asked slowly obviously disappointed.
Well THAT was a bit of a slap in the face! "Yes basically, but it let's me do stuff. Like I can ask for some help, favors, and even call in favors. Would you like to see?" I asked mischievously.
"Please," Robin said politely.
Wind? I asked clearly.
Yes? it replied.
Could you...I don't know. Do something cool!
What kind of cool?
Something showy, but that also gets stuff done.
How about I harden a shield around you and have them throw stuff?
Oooh, good one. Have at it please!
I felt the familiar spark and crackle; soon I knew I had a wall.
"All right," I told them, my voice a little muffled, only my back wasn't shielded. "Throw stuff at anywhere but the back of me."
They gave me a weird look, but obliged. Starfire threw a starbolt. It sailed towards me, lighting the air around it. I heard a brief flash of song, it was anger. Sweet and terrible at the same time. Suddenly it hit the shield, splattering like a tomato.
Everyone was ready then, Cyborg started blasting away. I am quite proud to say that I didn't scream! I only whimpered a little. After he was exhasted Raven hammered away at it with her power, which was more difficult. I gasped then, her power sang! It was beautiful and ethereal. It had haunting voices that wavered and condensed alternately. Each voice formed a discord, oddly beautiful and disturbing. I was enchanted.
I felt oddly disappointed after Raven stopped. Then Robin started throwing these weird metal things; I learned later that they were birdarangs.
They finally finished trying to hurt me, and I asked them, "Is it safe to put down the shield, or do you want an other go?"
Cyborg smirked and gave me one last blast, I shrieked then. I gave him the mother of all glares, "Yeah, you can put it down now," he told me calmly.
Brat, Wind, could you take down the shield now? I asked, muffled.
No problem, tell that Cyborg kid that I like him. Wind told me tauntingly.
You would, I replied crossly.
I heard a crackle, and the shield was removed. "Cyborg," I said, he looked at me, waiting, "Wind told me to tell you that it likes you. Probably because of that last blast thing, Wind likes scaring me." I told him, he looked completely baffled. I can understand why, I'm babbling and talking about the wind.
Robin shook his head, "All right, so you can talk to...things." He trailed off.
"I call them entities," I told him, busy with my hair. It had become un- braided.
"Right... Anyway, is there anything else you can do?" he asked.
"All right, there's an other thing, though it's related to language. Every person has his or her own language, if you learn yours, you can make stuff happen. Like transforming or moving stuff. You can do pretty much any thing, if you have the power. I don't though, so I'm limited to little stuff." I pouted.
"Oh friend Amanda, does that mean you are like friend Beast Boy?" Starfire piped up eagerly.
"Uh, sort of. I'm not as good at it though, and when I do it, it hurts," I told her. She was too cheerful. Oh so sweet, but a little less sugar for you young lady!
"So we could not see this transformation?" Starfire asked in a disappointed tone.
"If you don't mind me screaming, then yes, you can," I told her seriously.
Star's eyes widened, "It would cause you that much pain, friend Amanda?"
"Yes, I am rearranging my self, after all. I am bursting and re-knitting veins and cells. I can't figure how Beast Boy does it," I said, looking at Beast Boy at the end. He preened, of course.
"Don't feed his ego," Cyborg muttered, Beast Boy stuck his tongue out. I just sighed, great the city is protected by children, we're doomed.
Raven piped up then, "How did you learn the languages?" she asked me in a cool monotone.
"I don't know," I replied honestly. "All I know is that Wind was the first one I understood, and then it began to teach me other languages. I've know it for as long as I can remember."
That's when Robin stopped and gave me a funny look, "You didn't happen to freeze Fang did you?" he asked me slowly.
I gave him a sheepish smile and nodded. Robin just shook his head. Beast Boy suddenly made the connection of out conversation and the new information. He started to giggle, I just smirked.
"So," Cyborg began, "Whoever froze Fang must be talented?"
"Oh, don't forget smart, and they're probably beautiful also," I added, preening in an extravagant way.
Starfire looked at us in confusion, "Does friend Amanda talk about her self?"
I laughed, "Yes Starfire, I'm making fun of my self by complementing my self."
She still looked lost, "Oooh."
"Don't worry about it, it wasn't all that funny anyway." I told her kindly. The harsh part was that I was telling the truth, it wasn't funny. Grrr.
She nodded, poor girl. I bet if we went too her home planet we would be lost. She's handling it very well.
"Anything else?" Robin asked.
"Nope," I replied, lounging on my stomach.
The conversation soon turned to Fang, and why he had been chasing me.
"I just can't figure it out," Robin said mystified, "Why would Fang chase her? What would he gain? If he was in HIVE I would understand, but this..."
I perked up, "You know, I could find out for you," I murmured lazily. I was feeling sleepy from lying around. It was about six thirty. I couldn't figure out why I was still hanging around, but what ever. Wind wanted me to join them, I should at least get to know them.
"How?" Robin asked, he seemed to take the lead with questions. I'll have to remember that.
"You know how I explained about how every person has their own language?" I asked them, rolling over onto my back. They nodded, "Well, I can read them, so if I read his I would find out why, where, and all that stuff. I'll also have to find out about his nasty thoughts though..." I trailed off, shuddering.
Robin stopped and thought, then made his decision, "Good, then we'll see him tomorrow."
I nodded then thought out loud, "I wonder what I'm gonna do about dinner... I should probably head home soon."
"Oh no friend Amanda! You can not leave! You will have no protection!" Starfire told me anxiously.
"Starfire's right Amanda, until we know why Fang was after you, you need to stay with us." Robin was deadly serious.
"Yeah man, I mean, we can't have you getting eaten by spidy-man!" Said Beast Boy quickly.
Raven said nothing, and Cyborg just added, "You know they're right."
"Fine, you're right. To tell the truth though, I'm kinda relieved." I admitted sheepishly, "I HATE spiders," I shivered convulsively, "What's dinner?"
Everybody snapped up to look at the clock, his or her stomachs letting out a growl. "Whose turn is it to make dinner?" Beast Boy asked.
Nobody said anything, and then they all got a look of terror. They whispered as one, "Raven..." Their heads turned as one, and they gazed at Raven in horror.
"How 'bout pizza?" I asked eagerly. I love pizza, and it's been forever since I had some.
"Yeah," EVERYONE agreed, Raven just ignored us. Suddenly there was a rush for the phone. I have no idea who dialed, but every one was screaming into it. "Veggie's."
"NO! Meat lovers deluxe!'"
"That is so WRONG man! Veggie!"
"Pineapple and mustard!"
They continued to battle it out, after fifteen minutes I had had enough. I stood up and walked over to them. I gently tapped Cyborg on the shoulder; he had the phone, and very carefully took the phone from him. "We'll call you back when we have made the decision." I told the poor pizza guy, "I am REALLY sorry about this."
When I hung up every one was staring at me in shock. I grabbed my notepad and pen (I keep that with my pocketknife and lighter). I posed my pen, settled myself on the couch, still holding the phone, and looked up at every one.
"All right, we are going to make a list. Starfire, what do you want?"
"Pineapple and mustard!" she exclaimed happily. Okay...it's her pizza.
I jotted that down, "Beast Boy?"
"Veggie lovers, with extra olives, and tofu."
"Robin," I asked.
"Pepperoni."
"Cyborg?"
"Meat lovers."
I nodded, "And...Raven." I looked up expectantly, she was gone. I glowered silently; she was GOING to make an order. Raven, I whispered. Suddenly I saw a picture of her face, and she mine. All the other Titans looked at me in shock; boy did I feel like a freak. "Raven, what would you like for a pizza?" I asked calmly.
She glared at me, "Cheese," she snapped.
"Thank-you," I replied, quickly closing down the window. "And I want cheese too..." "How much can you eat? Individually that is," I added.
They all started talking at once. I waited a bit then said calmly, "Starfire, how much of a pizza can you eat?"
"Um, normally a third," she told me, for once sounding normal.
"A small pizza for Starfire," I murmured.
"Cyborg?"
"A large."
"Robin?"
"A medium."
"Beast Boy?"
"A large," I looked up at him suddenly, whatever.
"Since Raven and I both want cheese, I'll get a large cheese." I paused, then looked up, "Could someone dial the number?"
Cyborg reached out and dialed it, handing it back right after. Every one seemed in a state of shock, I couldn't figure out why, but what ever.
"Hello. Mike's Pizza," I heard a young girl say, "How may I help you?"
She sounded really nervous. "Hey, could we have a large veggie lovers, with extra olives and tofu, large meat lovers, large cheese, small pineapple and...mustard, and a medium pepperoni?" I asked slowly.
There was a pause, and then she said, "All right, and who is this for?"
I paused and put the phone down by my neck. "She wants to know who it's for," I told them softly.
"It's for the Teen Titans, and tell them to put it on our bill," Robin told me.
I gave a nod, "The Teen Titans," I began, but then I heard her yell.
"Oh my GOD! It's the Teen Titans! And they didn't fight when they ordered a pizza!" I heard gasps of shock and, "You are pulling my leg," in the background.
I started to giggle, "Well, anyway, could you charge it to the Teen Titans?"
"No problem," she told me, "You must be new, but I hope you stick around. You'll certainly make this job less stressful. Your pizza will be ready in half an hour."
"Thanks, and no prob." I told her, and hung up.
I immediately burst into gales of laughter. Everyone gave me weird looks, "What is so funny friend Amanda?" Starfire asked.
"The woman who took our order, she couldn't believe that the Titans had made an order without screaming!" I finally managed to only giggle, and then I stopped all together. "In half an hour the pizza will be ready. Does anybody want something else with the pizza?" I asked. I adopt the role of Mom way too easily.
"Soda!" Beast Boy yelled.
"A little more specific please," I asked, aggravated. I'm too young to be a mom!
"Orange!"
"Sprite!"
"Root beer!"
I looked up at Cyborg and asked, "Can you remember that?"
He gave me an insulted look, "Of course."
"Okay, so that was an orange, sprite, root beer, and Coca-Cola."
"Oh, friend Cyborg, would you pick up the sauce of the mustard?" Starfire asked seriously. Okay...whatever.
"Sure Star, no problem," Cyborg told her, a little creeped out.
Everyone sat around and watched the clock; finally it was time to get the pizza. Cyborg stood up, Beast Boy joined him. Wordlessly they left, the silence remained. I was SO bored; I needed something to do...
I am so STUPID! I have magic powers and I'm BORED! I swear, sometimes I wonder. I watched Robin flick through the TV channels, Starfire watching with him. They would make such a cute couple...
I thought hard, something fun with my powers, I could, make light trinkets. That's ALWAYS fun.
I walked over and stood right in front of a window, Light, would you mind letting me weave you? I asked respectfully.
Thousands of little voices piped up, Not at all.
Well, if you don't mind, travel towards my fingers, kay? I switched languages and spoke my own private one, Fingers for weaving light. I watched my hands shimmer for a second then look normal. I had never figured out why this trick worked.
I gathered of some ends and began to make a crown out of light. I shaped it as flowers and leaves, it was beautiful. It was a clear white light so I could split it into different colors; it looked like a shimmering jewel crown. I began to hum, and decided to make it for Starfire. I softly hummed the song Starfire's starbolts had sung; it helped me make the crown right for her. After twenty minutes (light is easy to mold) I was finished.
I stepped back and admired it; it was a crown of translucent white roses, with creamy tips. They were peppered with lovely green moss, and it had golden ferns woven in. It looked like the crown of an elven queen. I smiled, it was perfect. I walked over to Starfire, and plopped it on her head. It fit her perfectly.
She whirled around and looked at me, she took of the crown and looked at it. "Did you make this crown of light?" she asked me, delighted.
I felt instant gratitude; it's always nice to have your work enjoyed. "Yes, go look in a mirror."
She nodded and walked down the hall a bit, when she came back she was positively glowing. The vines I had woven in had grown to frame her face. She looked beautiful. Robin didn't say anything, but I knew he liked it. I liked these teens.
Starfire started twirling to show of her crown to Robin. Right then Cyborg and Beast Boy came in.
"We have pizza!" Cyborg exclaimed happily.
"Woa, Star, nice crown," Beast boy told her. Star blushed, she obviously like the attention.
"Friend Amanda gave it to me, she made this crown of light and flowers."
I blushed, no don't draw attention to me! Cyborg stopped to take a look at it; he turned it around and looked at it with a practiced eye, "Very nice."
That was all he said, but it meant a lot. "Cool Amanda!" Beast Boy exclaimed, "Could you make something for me?"
"We'll see," I laughed. "Could you call me Mage instead of Amanda?"
They all stopped and looked at me, "Sure, if you want us to."
"All right."
"No problem."
"As you wish friend Mage."
I smiled, gratified, "It's my nick name with the entities, it feels more real to me than Amanda." I explained. "Who's going to get Raven?" I asked.
Suddenly everyone went silent. "You go get her man," Beast Boy said to Cyborg.
"Oh no, I enjoy living."
I looked at them with confusion, "Fine, I'll get her, just give me directions."
They looked at each other, then nodded. "Go to that door," he said, pointing. "That's the elevator, go up four floors. It's the fifth door on the right, good luck."
"Thanks," I replied dryly. "If anyone eats my pizza before I get back..." I trailed off. Humming I walked to Raven's room, right before knocking I paused. 'The others must be nervous for a reason... Maybe I should check.'
I paused and read her language, Calm, removed, no stray thoughts... I paused and swore.
"She's meditating!" I grumbled. I knew better then to interrupt her. The only time I got peace from the constant chatter around me was through meditation, or from eight to ten PM. I'm too good at making my mind stop working, I guess I don't use it all that much to begin with. I stood there, then walked away, and then wrenched myself back. Finally I sighed and turned to tiptoe off.
"Come in Amanda," Raven called through the door.
I hesitantly opened the door and peaked in. When it was clear that she wasn't mad I walked in. She was calmly floating in the lotus position, cool. "Your pizza is here, oh and call me Mage please."
She raised an eyebrow at that last bit, but didn't comment. She stepped down from her position, way too gracefully. Why can't I be as graceful as that? She joined me in the hall, and we wordlessly went down to the living room.
When we got there I saw Robin, Beast Boy, and Cyborg loudly competing over video games. Starfire was cheering them on, I winced. I delt with constant noise, I couldn't handle people yelling,
"Sorry," I murmured to Raven. She didn't reply. We walked over, grabbed each of our half of the pizza, and separated. I carried my pizza out to the Titan Tower's yard. I loved this time of day, EVERYTHING stopped talking. It was a rule that at eight till ten, all entities had to be silent. I breathed out a sigh of relief. The water was lapping at the shore, the crickets were chirping, and no one was talking. I walked over to the shore and proceded to eat my pizza in the silence.
I couldn't help but think, Maybe Wind was right... &&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&
Cerberus5550: Well, you'll find out why Fang was after her. Hmmm, what do you think so far? Hun, your patch work hearts is perfect, you could do nothing to mess it up. Thank you for the descriptions, they help a lot. I was thinking of having a plant speaking elfy person. Except good guy. Maybe past friends? That way I could throw a little more light on Mage's past. I want to drag in Aqua lad and the arrow guy in the champion show where Robin fought with the big guy who stole everyones powers. If you understood what I just said, could you give me (Speedy?) his name. Bad guys, or the friend could be with slade cause he needs money... Or would that be too angst ridden? Then again the elf guy could already be bad, just so he can make a living. Then he might (with the help of the Titans) become good. The only reason I can empathise with for going bad is need of money, food, shelter, and acceptance. Maybe even habity, or that you wre raised that way. But I don't want to go in the bad from birth direction. Well, I eagerly await yor adivise. Any ideas on what Titan and Mage adventures? I need a plot.
Teroth: Do you mind if I take bits of your villan? Right now he is invinceble, that would be bad. But I might combine it, I hope. Thanks for the help.
