Chapter 4: Interesting Situation

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Dick walked into first period the next day without a care in the world. A night of Dance Dance Revolution with Gar and Vic usually did that to him.

He sat down next to Raven who was writing in a small black book. "Hey, Rae!"

She looked at him surprised." Well, I'm glad you're in a good mood."

"Yep!"

"You for got about the exam didn't you?

"……."

"Well, I'm glad you're feeling better,"

"……", Dick's head hit the table and let out a loud groan.

Raven's eyes widened, "That didn't last long."

"I forgot all about it," came his muffled reply.

"Good Mooooooooorning, children!" shrieked the ever cheerful Ms. Mayeye, "I have your examy wamy grades! As I call your name please come and get it!"

She called name after name until she finally reached his, "Dickey!"

He walked up and grabbed his paper and walked quickly back to his desk. His eyes trailed the page to the bottom were his grade was marked clearly in red ink: 69/F.

His thoughts ran wild, "Crud…..the coach is gonna kill me! Maybe he'll just give me extra laps, and not miss the big homecoming game!"

On Friday, the biggest game of the year for the Jump City Rebels was to take place. They were to play their rivals the Steal City Tigers. Dick was the best running back on the team, even though he was just a sophomore. It was vital that he be there. But, the coach wouldn't tolerate anything lower than a C-, and expected way too much out of Dick.

And his grade didn't exactly fit in the grade range.

"Ughhh….."

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Class soon ended, and Dick tried to make a break for the door before Ms. Mayeye could catch him. Unfortunately he didn't make it.

"Where do you think your going, Mr. Grayson?"

Uh oh, now he did it. She never called any of her students' mister or misses, much less by their last names.

"….Uh-"

"You know the big game against those nasty Tigers is in three days!"

"Yes, ma'm,"

"Well, the coach and I are going to have to come up with a punishment!"

"What! But, this is just the first time-"

"I know that, silly! But we must make sure that this never happens again to our star running back!"

"B-but-"

Mother Mayeye shut him up by pressing a finger to his lips. "Now, now! Let's not argue with Ms. Mayeye!" she scribbled something on a piece of paper and turned back to him, "Here is your late pass, sweetie! We shall discuss this later today!"

She then practically pushed him out the door.

He rolled his eyes as he walked to his second period, "Great."

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Lunch

Kori walked into the cafeteria holding her tray of food, and walked to her usual table where Gar and Vic already sat.

"No way are you shoving that deep-fried grease bomb down my throat!" cried Gar as a hamburger was inched closer to his face.

"But, it's so good!" came the sing- song voice of Vic.

Kori just smirked as she proceeded to watch the ragging battle between the two.

"Oh yeah! Well, then try some of my tasty tofu!"

The grin on Vic' s face suddenly became a look of disgust, "Ewww…..keep the processed beans away from me!"

"Then keep the obesity inducer away from ME!"

Vic mumbled something under his breath about stupid vegetarians and took a small bite out of his burger.

"Hehehehehe!" Kori giggled while the other two fumed in their seats.

It was then that Raven decided to take a seat next to Kori, "Do I even want to know what's going on?"

"Hello, Friend Raven! I was just laughing at Gar and Vic while they battled over the meat and the processed soy bean-"

"TOFU!" Gar corrected.

"……..of course" Kori said surprised at his outburst.

"Ahh, "Raven replied, "Should have seen that coming."

"Hey guys!" Dick said as sat on the other side of Kori.

"Hi."

"Hey."

"Hmmm."

"Hello!"

"Your guys are never going to believe the crap Ms. Mayeye is putting me through."

"Try us," Raven dully replied.

"She and Coach Wilson are going to come up with a punishment for me for getting an 'F' on my Biology exam."

"How did you manage to get an 'F' on a Biology exam!" said Gar smartly.

"Easy for you to say, Beast Boy!" replied Dick just as smart.

"Man, that's gonna be rough. Coach Wilson likes to embarrass the heck out of people." Said Vic with sympathy in his voice.

"Agreed, you are in the 'sticky situation'" said Kori with sadness for her friend.

"That's just stupid! Why are they punishing you!" Gar exclaimed.

"I don't know! I think they were just waiting for me to screw up so they could rub it in my face. I hate that coach," Dick growled.

"Aww, do not fret, Friend. I'm sure it will not be that bad." said Kori as she placed a comforting hand on his shoulder.

Green eyes.

Small frame.

Dick smiled at her and remembered his dream.

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Dick stepped into the locker room a few hours before football practice with a scowl on his face.

An eerie silence filled the cold air of the empty room. Dick walked toward Coach Wilson's office severely dreading what was to happen to him. He knocked on the door.

"Yes," came the creepy clam voice of Slade Wilson.

Dick walked in the room and stood awkwardly in front of the well-built, white haired man. Slade looked up at the teen with his one eye that was not covered up with a patch. "Ah, Dick, I see you have decided to grace me with your presence,"

"You wanted to see me, sir?" He said keeping his temper under control.

Slade leaned forward and rested his elbows on his desk. "You know why I needed to see you."

"So, what's my punishment?" Dick said cutting to the chase.

"Well, I believe I have come up with the perfect and covenant punishment," he leaned back in his chair, "As you know, our mascot has broken his leg in a freak bleacher accident. So, it seems we have no mascot for the game on Friday. That's were you come in. You will be filling in as the mascot until the fourth quarter when you shall return to lead to victory. That is if you don't screw up as mascot."

"……" Dick's eyes were wide as he absorbed the information given to him.

Slade smirked. He loved his job.

"B-b-but, the mascot! Isn't that a little…..extreme!" Dick managed to stutter out.

"Would you like a worse punishment?"

"No…."

"Then you will need to have the 'Rebel' costume on and you will need to be out on the track an hour before the game, at lest. You may go back to your class now."

Dick, still in shock, more or less fell out the door and into the dark locker room.

Slade smiled to himself, "This will be very interesting."

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HAHA! Bet yea didn't see that comin'! Sorry I haven't posted in so long. I've been a little busy. And this stupid little mongoose won't get out of my head. (don't ask….it's kind of an inside joke) Well I guess I answer my reviews.

darkangelchic: Aww…thanks! I wonder why people don't put Kori saving Dick more often….

Crimson Requiem: I thought it would be cool to put Mrs. Mayeye in it. Mostly because no one that I know has done it. So, I'm the first……COOL!

Nightstar 13: Thank you! I think this chapter is the second longest…but I could be wrong….I'm pretty sure the eighth chapter is the longest. I don't remember. But I'm working on it! -

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AnnMari123: Thank you! The plot has once again thickened…haha!

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itxprincessxlala: OO dang…..my science book is only about 500 pages! But, I'm Physical Science honors so….it's a little different I suppose.;

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Race Bannon: tehe! That does seem like Erica! You do know your reviews cut off in the middle, right? Well, just letting you know. John dragged me to the mongoose's house today, but I was saved by band practice….wow, that doesn't really make much sense does it? Ah, well…much love

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Well, I guess I should go. I shall try to post the next chapter sooner this time! See you guys then!

-RobinRox13-