A/N: here I am, actually on time. For those of you who don't already know. Chapter 25 has been changed. I'd suggest you read it.
Disclaimer: ditto
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I got up ridiculously early the next day. A dim grey light seemed to filter through the tower, making the hallways seem as bland as I felt. My hair was loose, and in my opinion a mess. I had left my hat behind along with my ever constant coat. I did manage to put on a pair of jeans and a t-shirt though.
With a yawn I walked into the kitchen, ruffling my hair as I went. Dimly I noted that Raven was at the table, drinking tea or something. This early in the morning, my reasoning skills have pretty much died. I absent mindedly listened to the tea kettle, it was still hot; so I made tea. Don't ask me WHAT kind of tea it was, I didn't know. Hopefully it was something with caffeine.
I sort of slouched over to the table and sat across from Raven. I wound my hands around my cup and stared into it as if it had the answer to everything. My hair fell around my face, forming a curtain around me and draping the table in a silver table cloth.
Raven said something retaining to tea, again I had no idea what it was. I just let out a small grunt in response. Then I took a sip of…THE MOST DISGUSTING TEA I HAVE EVER HAD! I spat it back into my cup, my face contorting into a mask of horror.
Raven smiled slightly and stood up, taking my rejected tea with her. "You didn't seem like someone who'd like Earl Grey," she commented wryly.
I tried to smile, but the taste of Earl Grey overwhelmed me and my mouth puckered into a look of disgust. Raven's chant giggled softly as she made me some more tea. "Here," she said, setting down a cup of chamomile in front of me. I gave her a grateful smile before gingerly sipping the steaming cup.
I could feel myself relaxing, "Mmmm, thanks," I murmured contentedly; closing my eyes and taking another sip.
Her chant giggled again before we settled into a comfortable silence. At one point I got up and sliced up a few apples, and then both of us shared them. Fruit, the best way to start the day.
As I grew more awake, other Teen Titans filed down the stairs. Starfire cheerfully, yet calmly (I know, it shocked me too) walked over towards us. "Friends," she asked in a quiet voice, "May I partake in your feast of the fruit?"
I nodded, "Go for it," was my oh so elegant response. She smiled happily and then 'partook of our feast of the fruit.'
Soon afterwards Robin filed down the stairs, his hair reminding me of a hedgehog. He walked straight to the fridge, getting some milk and cereal. I should have known he'd have a traditional breakfast.
"Hello friend Robin," Starfire said cheerfully.
He managed to crack a genuine smile, "Hey Star."
In a low voice I whispered over to Raven, "They're so cute."
She smiled and nodded, watching them good naturedly.
"Whazzup y'all!" Cyborg boomed, basically bounding down the stairs.
I looked up at him with a glare equal to Raven's talents and growled out, "Energy is not allowed before eight."
He just chuckled to himself and joined us for breakfast. Speedy came down, looking awake and chipper. "I'm STARVING," he confessed jovially. He plunked down beside us, still damp from his shower. "I hit the training room for and hour or so before breakfast. It works wonders for the appetite."
Everyone just stared at him, though perhaps my gaze was just a little malicious. "That has got to be illegal or something," I muttered, taking another sip of tea.
Speedy stared at me in confusion, while Cyborg choked down a laugh.
The rest of the morning was uneventful. I desperately avoided the actually awake Speedy; and other than that just slowly woke up. By ten I was awake, and all of the teens had gathered outside. I was swimming in the Bay, just enjoying the water, while everyone else tossed a frizzbey.
I tread water, lazily keeping afloat as I watched the teens play. Robin threw the frizzbee just a little too hard, and Starfire had to fly after it. I couldn't help but laugh as she threw it back and it literally started burning up because of its speed.
Then something grabbed my ankle. I screamed and launched myself into the air, standing on a shelf of Wind. I glared down at the water's surface, ten ft. above it.
"What's wrong?" Robin asked urgently, running over to the shore.
"Something grabbed my ankle, and I'm telling you it's Jaws all over again!" I yelled back.
Starfire and Raven flew over to me, and stared down into the water.
"What is a 'Jaws' friend Mage?" Starfire asked as she got disturbingly close to the water.
"Its only the best horror movie of all TIME!" Beast Boy yelled from the shore, jumping and flapping his arms.
Then a man broke the surface of the water. He looked up at us with large black eyes and hair, rather cute if I do say so myself.
"Dude! Aqua Lad!" Beast Boy said brightly, waving to the man.
Aqua Lad waved back, and then looked up at me. "Sorry to scare you," he said with a grin, "But I couldn't resist."
I just glared at him then turned and walked back to the shore, still ten feet above the water's surface. Beast Boy started laughing and then sang the Jaws theme song. I glared at him, 'wrap around him air,' I whispered, 'Now lift up,' and Beast Boy rose in the air. 'Move this way, good, good,' he hovered over the Bay, 'Now just let go…' and he dropped with a shriek.
