A/N: I just wrote a good chapter on my Artemis Fowl story, so I feel oddly
drained. Maybe that is because it is FRIDAY!
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I was driving, well being driven, to my new home. Not an apartment, or a camp, but a home. Its temporary of course, my feeling is that everything in this world is temporary. But it was good enough for me. I relaxed into the seat; Cy was driving slower than usual because of the heavy traffic. I was a little more used to cars now, so I could enjoy myself. I sighed and pulled my cap down a little over my eyes and accepted the position most fishermen use to snooze.
Beast Boy broke the silence as is usual. I swear that kid has no tact what so ever!
"Mage," he asked, I didn't know what he looked like; my eyes were closed.
"Mmm, Hmm," I murmured, completely relaxed.
"Why do you only have a back pack of stuff?" He switched from concerned to joking quickly enough to make my head spin. "I thought girls were supposed to have tons of clothes," he told me, laughing at his cleverness.
I pulled back my hat, uncovering my eyes and glanced at him. "I do love clothes," I told him with a yawn. It's funny how warmth and comfort can make you drowsy. "I just can't afford to buy any, so I only have the necessities."
Starfire's eyes widened, "Friend Mage, you mean you only have the clothes you wear now?" She looked so concerned I couldn't help but grin.
I sat up, I guess I wasn't going to get any down time, "No Star, I have more clothing, I just like this one the most." I can see where she got that impression; all she ever sees me in are these clothes. I do miss being able to set up my outfits; I used to have a lot of fun with that. I still have my favorite clothing and objects waiting for me at my old home.
She relaxed, "How much clothing do you have?" she asked innocently.
I thought for a second, "Lets see, a white blouse and black slacks. Um, a white and a black dress, and what you see me in now. Oh, and my winter jacket." That was it, the rest was at my old home. My brothers had promised to watch over them. Though the last time I went over all of my two mini skirts were oddly missing. Not to mention my bikini that I will never wear. Brothers.
"Oh no! Friend Mage we must go shop the mall!" she exclaimed in her horrified voice.
I really didn't think it was all that terrible, lamentable, but not terrible. I sighed, "I need money for that, and I need to save mine." I told her, the answer was automatic and I didn't think to question it.
Cy peered back, "What are you saving it for Mage?" he asked. He had reached some more open roads, and he wasn't speeding!
"Oh for food, and other..." I trailed off, I didn't need to worry about that any more. "Wow," I said softly, "I guess I have a lot to get used to. Not having to worry about necessities will definitely be nice." I commented, still somewhat shocked with the new development. I had NEVER had to worry about necessities. At least not for three years. Every one looked somewhat uncomfortable at that last comment, they should have expected it. "Star," I told her, delighted, "We can go to the MALL!" I shot my arm up in the air happily.
Robin raised an eyebrow; even Starfire was a little surprised at my enthusiasm. "Wow. Dude, the mall isn't that great," Beast Boy told me, his eyes wide.
I immediately felt embarrassed, and I quickly lowered my arm. "You see, I haven't been to the mall in three years, except to gape at clothing. As a result I have about..." I paused, doing mental calculations, "Um, three hundred dollars."
Everyone's eyes widened, "And you couldn't have used some of that for shopping?" Raven asked me dryly.
"Well, no. I was saving it for when I started traveling again. The lord knows I wear out all of my clothing when I do that. Plus hotels on thunderstorms, and sometimes cabs, oh and last minute food provisions..." I trailed off at the look everyone was giving me.
Robin shook his head, "Well, now you don't have to worry about that stuff now," he told me happily.
I grinned, "I know, that's why I'm going to spend THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS on clothing." I was triumphant; this was too good to be true. Yet, for once I did believe it was true, it was an odd feeling.
We finally reached home, home what a lovely word, and I climbed out. I was going to go shopping, didn't have to worry about necessities, had a home, AND I DIDN'T SCREAM IN THE CAR! This was going to be a wonderful evening.
I grabbed my backpack and skipped all the way to the living room, I bounced in the elevator. I just couldn't hold still. I new I was going to have a let down, it was going to be BORING, but that was okay. Expectation is half the fun. So I'll have half the fun time!
I walked over to the couch and plopped down, stretching out full length on it. Cy came in and was less then impressed, "Move," he told me.
One word, he shoved my feet on the floor and took a seat. I just grinned and curled up in my usual cat like position. Cy picked up the video game stick thing, hey give me a break I HATE those things! They aren't real to me, I am used to listening to learn what's going on, and the silence creeps me out. And the music is just plain scary.
Beast Boy OF COURSE had to join in. I elected to get off the couch before Robin comes. I grabbed a book from my backpack and lounged on the floor. You probably don't realize it, but the floor is often the most comfortable place. I was reading Hart's Hope, by Orson Scott Card. It is a very serious and deep book; I was reading it for the tenth time and still getting stuff out of it.
I had gotten into a very deep bit that I won't get into. Everything else had just faded away; there was no annoying video games or cheering Star. I was transfixed, the story unfolding in my mind like a play.
"Mage," I heard someone whisper, I ignored him or her. "MAGE!" I jerked back, turning to face the noise as quickly as possible. It was Beast Boy; oh he was going to die!
I held my anger in and said tensely, "What. Is. It." I was furious, and managing to somehow keep it inside.
He paled, "Oh, uh, never mind," he quickly turned to go away.
I growled, being a cat for months at a time gives you a few of their characteristics. "Beast Boy," I said in a dangerously clam voice, he turned to look at me. "You had better of interrupted me for a good reason," I was serious.
He just smiled, "I uh, I wanted to see how long it would take to get your attention." He replied, his confidence returned.
I lowered my head into my arms, "And?"
He was happy once again, "It took a really long time, Dude, almost as long as when you zoned out!" He seemed to think this was important.
I looked up and sighed, how can I be mad at him. He was too cute; he had turned into a dog to win my favor. I sighed, "Damn it all Beast Boy, I'm not mad." I leaned back and gave him a smile. Then I sighed and put on a pleading face, "but don't do it again, PLEASE?"
He didn't answer, I didn't push. The truth was I still was mad, just not furious. But I was definitely going to hold a grudge. If he does it again he'll have his head ripped off. Robin looked over at me, "You know, you looked like Raven after Beast Boy got your attention." He commented nonchalantly.
"That's," I began, still somewhat clipped, "Probably because she was as angry as I was." I made sure to calm myself down and use past tense. I suddenly realized that I needed to stretch. I stood up and yawned, if I don't move I get tired. I walked behind the rest of them and just gave a huge catlike stretch. My arms way over my head, my legs spread. I reach as far above and behind as I could, it felt good.
When I finished I noticed that Raven was watching me, and smirking. I gave her a graceful bow, going back over to my book. The evening was a comfortable one. I went to a guestroom to sleep, I was going to pick out my room tomorrow. $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
A/N: Here it is. My favorite reviewers didn't review! And you know who you are. But I got so many other nice reviews! They were great, all you reviewers out their THANK YOU!
Disclaimer: Ditto &&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&
I was driving, well being driven, to my new home. Not an apartment, or a camp, but a home. Its temporary of course, my feeling is that everything in this world is temporary. But it was good enough for me. I relaxed into the seat; Cy was driving slower than usual because of the heavy traffic. I was a little more used to cars now, so I could enjoy myself. I sighed and pulled my cap down a little over my eyes and accepted the position most fishermen use to snooze.
Beast Boy broke the silence as is usual. I swear that kid has no tact what so ever!
"Mage," he asked, I didn't know what he looked like; my eyes were closed.
"Mmm, Hmm," I murmured, completely relaxed.
"Why do you only have a back pack of stuff?" He switched from concerned to joking quickly enough to make my head spin. "I thought girls were supposed to have tons of clothes," he told me, laughing at his cleverness.
I pulled back my hat, uncovering my eyes and glanced at him. "I do love clothes," I told him with a yawn. It's funny how warmth and comfort can make you drowsy. "I just can't afford to buy any, so I only have the necessities."
Starfire's eyes widened, "Friend Mage, you mean you only have the clothes you wear now?" She looked so concerned I couldn't help but grin.
I sat up, I guess I wasn't going to get any down time, "No Star, I have more clothing, I just like this one the most." I can see where she got that impression; all she ever sees me in are these clothes. I do miss being able to set up my outfits; I used to have a lot of fun with that. I still have my favorite clothing and objects waiting for me at my old home.
She relaxed, "How much clothing do you have?" she asked innocently.
I thought for a second, "Lets see, a white blouse and black slacks. Um, a white and a black dress, and what you see me in now. Oh, and my winter jacket." That was it, the rest was at my old home. My brothers had promised to watch over them. Though the last time I went over all of my two mini skirts were oddly missing. Not to mention my bikini that I will never wear. Brothers.
"Oh no! Friend Mage we must go shop the mall!" she exclaimed in her horrified voice.
I really didn't think it was all that terrible, lamentable, but not terrible. I sighed, "I need money for that, and I need to save mine." I told her, the answer was automatic and I didn't think to question it.
Cy peered back, "What are you saving it for Mage?" he asked. He had reached some more open roads, and he wasn't speeding!
"Oh for food, and other..." I trailed off, I didn't need to worry about that any more. "Wow," I said softly, "I guess I have a lot to get used to. Not having to worry about necessities will definitely be nice." I commented, still somewhat shocked with the new development. I had NEVER had to worry about necessities. At least not for three years. Every one looked somewhat uncomfortable at that last comment, they should have expected it. "Star," I told her, delighted, "We can go to the MALL!" I shot my arm up in the air happily.
Robin raised an eyebrow; even Starfire was a little surprised at my enthusiasm. "Wow. Dude, the mall isn't that great," Beast Boy told me, his eyes wide.
I immediately felt embarrassed, and I quickly lowered my arm. "You see, I haven't been to the mall in three years, except to gape at clothing. As a result I have about..." I paused, doing mental calculations, "Um, three hundred dollars."
Everyone's eyes widened, "And you couldn't have used some of that for shopping?" Raven asked me dryly.
"Well, no. I was saving it for when I started traveling again. The lord knows I wear out all of my clothing when I do that. Plus hotels on thunderstorms, and sometimes cabs, oh and last minute food provisions..." I trailed off at the look everyone was giving me.
Robin shook his head, "Well, now you don't have to worry about that stuff now," he told me happily.
I grinned, "I know, that's why I'm going to spend THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS on clothing." I was triumphant; this was too good to be true. Yet, for once I did believe it was true, it was an odd feeling.
We finally reached home, home what a lovely word, and I climbed out. I was going to go shopping, didn't have to worry about necessities, had a home, AND I DIDN'T SCREAM IN THE CAR! This was going to be a wonderful evening.
I grabbed my backpack and skipped all the way to the living room, I bounced in the elevator. I just couldn't hold still. I new I was going to have a let down, it was going to be BORING, but that was okay. Expectation is half the fun. So I'll have half the fun time!
I walked over to the couch and plopped down, stretching out full length on it. Cy came in and was less then impressed, "Move," he told me.
One word, he shoved my feet on the floor and took a seat. I just grinned and curled up in my usual cat like position. Cy picked up the video game stick thing, hey give me a break I HATE those things! They aren't real to me, I am used to listening to learn what's going on, and the silence creeps me out. And the music is just plain scary.
Beast Boy OF COURSE had to join in. I elected to get off the couch before Robin comes. I grabbed a book from my backpack and lounged on the floor. You probably don't realize it, but the floor is often the most comfortable place. I was reading Hart's Hope, by Orson Scott Card. It is a very serious and deep book; I was reading it for the tenth time and still getting stuff out of it.
I had gotten into a very deep bit that I won't get into. Everything else had just faded away; there was no annoying video games or cheering Star. I was transfixed, the story unfolding in my mind like a play.
"Mage," I heard someone whisper, I ignored him or her. "MAGE!" I jerked back, turning to face the noise as quickly as possible. It was Beast Boy; oh he was going to die!
I held my anger in and said tensely, "What. Is. It." I was furious, and managing to somehow keep it inside.
He paled, "Oh, uh, never mind," he quickly turned to go away.
I growled, being a cat for months at a time gives you a few of their characteristics. "Beast Boy," I said in a dangerously clam voice, he turned to look at me. "You had better of interrupted me for a good reason," I was serious.
He just smiled, "I uh, I wanted to see how long it would take to get your attention." He replied, his confidence returned.
I lowered my head into my arms, "And?"
He was happy once again, "It took a really long time, Dude, almost as long as when you zoned out!" He seemed to think this was important.
I looked up and sighed, how can I be mad at him. He was too cute; he had turned into a dog to win my favor. I sighed, "Damn it all Beast Boy, I'm not mad." I leaned back and gave him a smile. Then I sighed and put on a pleading face, "but don't do it again, PLEASE?"
He didn't answer, I didn't push. The truth was I still was mad, just not furious. But I was definitely going to hold a grudge. If he does it again he'll have his head ripped off. Robin looked over at me, "You know, you looked like Raven after Beast Boy got your attention." He commented nonchalantly.
"That's," I began, still somewhat clipped, "Probably because she was as angry as I was." I made sure to calm myself down and use past tense. I suddenly realized that I needed to stretch. I stood up and yawned, if I don't move I get tired. I walked behind the rest of them and just gave a huge catlike stretch. My arms way over my head, my legs spread. I reach as far above and behind as I could, it felt good.
When I finished I noticed that Raven was watching me, and smirking. I gave her a graceful bow, going back over to my book. The evening was a comfortable one. I went to a guestroom to sleep, I was going to pick out my room tomorrow. $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
A/N: Here it is. My favorite reviewers didn't review! And you know who you are. But I got so many other nice reviews! They were great, all you reviewers out their THANK YOU!
