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The rain pattered over the Titan's tower as the sun started to rise. Clouds covered the pink skies; no one shifted in their rooms. Raven slept peacefully, held by Beastboy. Beastboy was first to wake up. He yawned, stretching his arms over his head. Blinking, he rubbed his eyes, taking note of the room; it was darker then usual.
I must have closed the blinds last night. Oh well, a few more minutes couldn't hurt.
Beastboy started to adjust, trying to shift onto his side. Blinking several times, he looked over, spotting purple hair. There was only one person he knew that had such hair. Gulping, Beastboy did a double take.
No way. I have to be dreaming. I can't be sleeping with her.
Glancing down, he noticed that she had her head on his chest, an arm wrapped around his side. Gulping, Beastboy started to shift, moving away from her. He knew very well that if she woke up, he'd be dead. More dead then he had ever been before.
What time is it? Can't tell with this rain.
Moving away, he groaned as he felt her grip tighten. She defiantly looked adorable in her sleep. Smiling softly, Beastboy stopped trying to move. He lay there with a smile on his face, watching Raven sleep. He had decided that if he was going to die, this would be the best time. It would be well worth it.
Time continued on in the quiet room, the pitter-patter of the rain keeping the peace. Raven blinked, slowly waking up. Shivering, she felt light goose bumps coat her skin. Someone's fingers were running through her hair, lightly massaging her scalp. The mixture of rain and massage was quickly easing her back to sleep; her eyelids fluttered to a close.
Mm. That feels so good.
The massage continued, leaving Raven at ease. Then, she began to realize. Raven opened one eye, looking up. She saw Beastboy's green chest, realization setting in. Now she felt her hands, pressing against the indents of his abs. Her legs were intertwined with his; she flushed. Raven couldn't move, she found that she didn't want to. She felt his arm under her, wrapping over her side. She kept still, hoping that Beastboy would start to move. Yet, he remained still, keeping his grip light. Finally, she decided to get up. Sitting up, Raven moved back, yawning.
"Hey, Rae," Beastboy mumbled, biting his lower lip, "How did you sleep?"
Here I come, death. Here I come!
"Beastboy…"
"I know how it looks but please believe me…I had nothing to do with me being in your bed." He started to crawl away, yelping as he fell off the bed. Already, he was scrambling for his things. "I don't know if it was a prank or what happened but…"
"Beast Boy," she repeated.
"Please don't kill me," he begged.
"Calm down," she replied, "I put you in the bed."
"Wait…Why? Why would you do that?" he asked. He paused, looking up at her from the floor.
"I saw you from the roof last night. I saw you sleeping on the beach. I didn't want you to catch a cold so I brought you here," she explained.
"Oh! Thanks, Rae. I didn't even realize I was so tired. Why did you bring me here, though? Why not just take me to my room or the common room?"
"Cyborg was having a lovely night with Bee in the common room. It seemed like they were going to talk for a while," she replied. Pausing, Raven glanced down, biting her lower lip. "I don't know where your room is…"
"Why didn't you ask anyone?"
"I was going to. But…I just."
"You didn't want to ask anyone. It's not a big deal. I know I moved a few times over the years. Why the bed and not your floor? I know you like your space."
"After everything you did yesterday, it would be mean to leave you on the floor like that. "
"Do you want me to show you where my room is? It's not as smelly or messy as before. That way we can avoid this."
"Don't mess with me," she warned, looking at him. He jumped back, nodding.
"I really thought you were going to kill me, Raven," Beast Boy said. "I'm really glad you didn't." Sighing softly, Beastboy looked around. He started to search for his communicator. Rolling her eyes, Raven reached for hers on the nightstand.
"It's 7:30," she said.
"Really? I must have been up for a bit. I was busy playing with your hair."
"You tell anyone about it and I'll kill you."
"Would anyone even believe me? C'mon, it's us we're talking about."
"Whatever. Get out, Beastboy. I have things to do today," Raven replied. She laid back down on her bed.
"Alright. I'll see you in the common room." he replied. "Do you want anything for breakfast?"
"Something simple."
"Sure thing."
Waving goodbye, Beastboy stepped out of the room, the door shutting behind him. In his hands were a shoe, socks and belt. He forgot his shirt but it was as good as gone now. Running to his room, Beastboy tossed his things in. He grabbed a towel, making his way to the bathroom. Passing by Raven's room, he grinned.
Silly Rae. We live on the same floor!
In the bathroom, he showered, brushed his teeth and did everything else needed for the morning. By eight, he was in the common room, dressed in his uniform. He was the first to enter the room; Raven hadn't even left her room just yet.
Setting out the teapot, Beastboy started on her tea. Once that was done, he took a peek in the fridge, wondering what to cook for her. Setting aside fruit, he closed the door. Huffing to himself, Beastboy started on his breakfast. He was making himself some fruit salad; sweet and simple.
"Maybe some fruit? Or oatmeal? Eggs even?"
Mumbling to himself, he didn't notice Raven step in, a book in hand.
"What are you doing? Being an idiot this early in the morning?"
She made her way to the kitchen table, taking her usual seat.
"Nah, just breakfast. Like my knife skills? I've been doing combat training with Robin," he replied, winking at the empath. Tossing the knife upwards, Raven watched it reach the top, growing nervous.
Don't tell me I have to heal him so early in the morning…
She watched him catch the knife, grinning in triumph. "I know you won't say it but I'm so cool."
"You know we see stuff like that a lot, right?" she replied. Opening her book, Raven started to read. "We are superheroes after all."
"Well, you're right about that. I guess being a hero makes it feel normal. Oh well. I still think I'm cool." Setting the cut fruit in the bowl, he placed it by Raven. "I know you said you wanted simple. I wasn't sure what you wanted exactly. Does this work for you?"
"That sounds good, actually," Raven said. Using her powers, she lifted the spoon, bringing it to her mouth. She continued to read, enjoying the meal. "Why are you up so early, anyways?"
"Well, seeing as how I didn't sleep in my room, I couldn't have stayed. That and I was a bit busy playing with your hair while I had the chance."
"Don't ever do that again."
"Didn't stop you form smiling while you slept."
She blushed, bristling, "That doesn't matter. Why didn't you leave when you woke up?"
"I did try. Trust me, I defiantly did. But, it was hard to move; you grip was so tight. I really didn't want to wake you."
"Whatever. Forget it happened."
"Nah. I like seeing you sleep peacefully. It was really nice," he replied, shooting her smile.
"Well, now I'm annoyed. So, thank you," she hissed.
"Fine, fine. I'll drop it."
They both paused, taking a peek outside. It was still grey, the rain continuing. The kettle started to shriek; Raven went to get it.
"It's really bad outside. Do you think we'll be called out today?"
"Not sure. It's been really quiet lately, to be honest," Beastboy replied. She glanced at him, watching him eat his own bowl of fruit.
"Well, I'll take some time to meditate and read."
She sipped at her tea, enjoying the taste. Closing her eyes, Raven relaxed for a moment.
"Alright. Let me know when you want me to meet your emotions." He paused, biting into a fruit. "Also, I have a quick question."
"What?"
"What am I doing in there anyways?"
"Whatever they want you to do." She paused, sighing softly, "You can say no if you want."
"Nope. You're going to get that month of peace. Plus, I think it'll be fun to do stuff with them. They don't get to do much, do they?"
Raven grumbled, thinking about her emotions. She thought of Lust and Love, cringing.
"Anyways, while I wait, I'm going to read, take a nap, play games…just the usual."
"You don't usually read, Beast Boy."
"I do, actually. In my room or sometimes at the beach. Mostly after I bug you enough for the day."
"Fine. Get to my room around noon."
Raven got up from her seat, leaving behind an empty fruit and cup. Her book followed; she made way into her room. Raven sighed softly, approaching the windows of her room. She loved the sound of rain as it hit her windows. This was the perfect time to meditate. Jumping onto her bed, Raven grabbed the music box that Beastboy had given her.
"Let's see if this will help."
She turned the box on, setting it on her nightstand. Chanting her words to the music, Raven closed her eyes. She felt herself starting to float; she was finding her center.
All the while, Beastboy had run back to his room, grabbed a book and returned to the common room. He made space on the couch, starting to read. The book relaxed him plenty; it wasn't long before he was asleep, book against his cheek. The rain seemed to help even more.
It was just so peaceful with the pitter-patter.
Robin was the next to wake up. Yawning, he stretched, slowly crawling out of bed. He took a glance back, spotting Starfire still asleep. He smiled softly, leaned in and kissed her forehead. He went to the bathroom, preparing himself for the day. After a while, he made way to the common room for breakfast. The room was still rather dark; the lights were around the kitchen. As he came closer to the kitchen, he noticed that something was moving. Arching a brow, Robin moved slowly, a hand at his side, ready to pull out a weapon. He jumped forward, surprised to see Beastboy asleep and snoring.
"Did he pull another all-nighter? I'm going to work him to the bone," he groaned. Shaking Beastboy's shoulder, Robin waited for him to wake up. "Wake up!"
"Mm…Five more minutes, please…"
"For every minute you sleep, I'll make you run a lap around the island."
"I'm up!" Beastboy replied, his eyes opening wide. He sat up, book sticking to his cheek.
"That's more like it. Now, why aren't you in your room?" Robin asked, leaning back. He watched Beastboy rub his head, setting the book on his lap. Turning around, he walked towards the kitchen.
"It's just a weird morning. I kinda woke up and came here," Beastboy replied. He sat up, following Robin to the kitchen.
"Define weird," Robin replied, going to the fridge. He took out cream cheese and a few bagels.
"Not sure. I think it's just the rain. My animal instincts just feel weird. It's kinda hard to describe." Beastboy avoided mentioning where he slept last night. Or the morning after.
"Alright. I'll see you for training in a few hours." Robin started his coffee, prepping the rest of his breakfast.
"No problem. I was kinda napping to get ready for it," Beastboy replied. He yawned, rubbing his eyes, "Maybe if I train a bit now, that'll wake me up."
The door to the common room slid open, revealing Cyborg. He smiled, walking over to the rest.
"Morning. What's the plan for today?"
"I'm going to train to wake myself up."
"Good luck with that," Cyborg said, going into the fridge. He wanted a big breakfast today. "I'm gonna eat in a bit and I'll join you."
"Why don't we all train at the same time today?" Robin suggested.
"Nah, I don't wanna wait too long. I'll get started and see you guys there soon." Beastboy waved goodbye, walking out of the common room. He made way down the hall, spotting Starfire. "Gotta run! Good morning, Star!"
Giggling, Starfire flew forward, approaching him.
"Good morning, friend! What has made you so joyous this morning?"
"Nothing really. Just pumped to train," he replied, beaming at her. She nodded, waving goodbye as he started to sprint. "I'll see you later in the training room! Oh, Robin is in the kitchen by the way!"
"Thank you, Beastboy! Have the best fortune with your training!" she replied. Flying into the common room, she spotted Cyborg and Robin talking. She made way, landing by the table.
"Hello, friend Cyborg! How are you doing today?"
"Hey, Star. You're finally up."
"Doing great, little lady. Did you have a nice night?"
"Oh, most defiantly!" she replied. She took a seat beside Robin. Her boyfriend offered her some of his breakfast. She gladly accepted, kissing his cheek in thanks.
"So, what were you two speaking about?"
"Well, Cyborg is keeping tabs on Beastboy. We're planning on pranking him," Robin informed.
"But, why? Friend Beastboy has been so kind to us," she asked, frowning.
"She's got a point, Rob." Cyborg said, glancing at his friend, "I think we should wait till he starts something."
"I guess so; hopefully sometime soon."
Standing up, Starfire patted her boyfriend's shoulder. She was happy that they had decided to pull back from pranking Beastboy. She flew to the fridge, ready to fix herself breakfast. All the while, the boys continued to eat, keeping light with the morning conversation. Starfire wondered what she would be doing today. Perhaps some time with Raven would be nice. Although, since it was raining, that would be near impossible.
She was still surprised Beastboy managed on a daily basis.
Humming to herself, the princess set aside her food on the kitchen table. Both boys had already left, walking towards the training room. Starfire ate slowly, relishing in her mustard eggs. She glanced out the window, noting the grey skies and rain. Perhaps today she would visit her green room and water her plants.
It had taken some time for her to convince the team to create a green room. Raven didn't seem to care so much. Beastboy seemed to like the idea and Cyborg seemed cool with it. Robin, without hesitation, said yes. After finishing her breakfast, she made way to the green room, watering all the plants. Finally, she decided to visit Raven.
Knocking on her friend's door, Starfire stood back.
"Friend Raven? I wish to speak with you."
She knocked again after getting no response.
"I wish to ask you a question, Raven," she said. Biting her lower lip, she waited another moment. Finally, Starfire heard footsteps from the room, approaching the door. Raven opened the door, her face emotionless as always. She stepped in, walking back towards her room.
"Come in, Starfire. What do you want to talk about?"
Starfire entered, watching her friend blow out the candles. She swiped her hand, her powers opening the curtains.
"I was wondering if you had wanted to join me in the training room. Our friends are there and it would be lovely to watch. It has been a while since you left your room. Wouldn't that be nice?"
"I guess. I did meditate more than usual."
"Lovely!" Starfire beamed. She glanced over at her friend, seeing her pick up the music box. "May I please open the box, Raven? I just want to listen to the song."
"Sure," Raven replied. She winded it up, handing it over to her friend. The tune started to play, filling the room.
"This song is most perfect," Starfire said. She hummed along, a big grin on her face.
"True. I still wonder how he was able to make something like this. It must have taken some time."
"Mhm. What a good friend he is," Starfire said. The song started to end, the beat slowing down. "Do you think we should go see the others now?"
"Yes. I'm sure it'll be something simple and boring."
As the girls were ready to leave the room, Raven slipped on her cloak. Starfire stepped off the bed. Glancing over, Starfire lifted a grey shirt arched a brow; it was large and looked familiar.
"Why is Beastboy's shirt here?" she asked. Raven froze, looking back at her friend. She put on her hood, keeping a calm face.
"I healed him yesterday…"
"Oh! We should return it to him," Starfire said. She stood, keeping the shirt in her hands. Raven grabbed the shirt, tossing it back in the room. She pushed Starfire out of the room, her lips pressing in a frown.
"He'll get it when he comes back for it."
"Oh yes! He will be going into your mind today, yes?"
"Yes, Starfire. He will be."
"You must trust him quite a bit, friend Raven."
"It's just a little peace of mind. I'm also sure that Beastboy won't do anything stupid. He knows the consequences."
"I take it you have things planned, yes?"
"Somewhat. I'm just being cautious. I'm going to be watching him from my mirror."
With that, the two went towards the training room. Entering, the duo sat silently, watching as Robin went through coaching. He worked Beastboy hard as per usual. Having learned from Batman, Robin tended to not show mercy when it came to practice. Beastboy grew to lift large weights, strengthening his muscles. After his workout with weights, he would spare with Robin until he couldn't move.
Usually, Beastboy would be panting, staggering with each step. As they watched on, Starfire frowned, getting upset by it. It even seemed to affect Raven. The empath sat silently, a dark frown marring her features. Starfire was just about ready to stand, demanding Robin to stop.
"That's enough," Cyborg said. Robin paused, glancing at his friend.
"Yeah. He's done for the day," he replied. Straightening himself, Robin stepped away. Beastboy wobbled as he stood, panting heavily.
"Not just yet, Robin," he said, "I could still go for more."
The team looked worried; Starfire stood and flew to her friend.
"That is enough, friend Beastboy. You need rest. Please do not push yourself so hard."
Beastboy stood, a smile spreading over his lips.
"If I don't, who will?" he asked, walking over to Robin, "I just needed to catch my breath. You caught yours too. C'mon, man. Let's get to it."
"Alright, Beastboy. I won't go easy on you."
"Don't worry about it. I was going easy on you before. But, now that the team is here…I'm going to show them what I can do."
Cyborg whistled, clearly intrigued. He took a seat by Raven; Starfire followed suit. Quickly, the sounds of grunts and fighting had begun.
"Give it to Beastboy. He's learned fast," Cyborg started.
"I'm seeing him get beaten."
"True but…do you see Robin? It looks like he's trying."
"Robin has told me that he is only missing hand-to-hand experience."
Starfire turned, catching Robin toss a powerful kick onto Beastboy. He jumped mid-air, turning to land a kick onto Robin's side. Robin fell a few feet back.
"Now that's more like it," Robin said. He grinned, taking a fighting stance.
"Bring it on, Birdboy."
"When did he learn?" Cyborg asked.
"Most impressive," Starfire remarked. "They seem to enjoying themselves."
Raven watched, silent but impressed. She wanted to root for Beastboy to win but kept to herself.
"You think he can win this time?" Cyborg asked, turning to Starfire.
"I hope so. But, I still want Robin to win," she replied. She looked over at her significant other, watching as he continued to spar with Beastboy. It didn't feel like a match with a villain; he looked happy with this battle. Starfire was thankful that Beastboy participated so well with Robin. She was thankful that he brought out such a side with her lover.
The fight soon ended, Robin standing over Beastboy, panting heavily. Beastboy felt his animal urges insist to keep going, to overpower Robin. Beastboy kept calm, almost ready to fall back.
"Good work, Beastboy. You surprised me this time. Wanna go again?" Robin asked. He took a seat next to his friend, trying to catch his breath.
"Sorry, Rob. I think that's enough for today. I have a thing to do with Raven today, remember?"
"Alright. But, it was just getting good."
"You mean you were finally going to lose?"
"Dream on, Beastboy."
Both grinned, chuckling to themselves. With training over, Robin went to the shower in his room. Beastboy went to his own. The others gathered in the common room, getting ready for lunch. By the time Beastboy was in the commons, Robin was already seated, reading his new book.
Cyborg was talking to Starfire and Raven, having juice and toast. Beastboy grabbed his own snack, heading straight towards the main window. He watched while eating, enjoying the view of the rainy sky. It wasn't long till he finished. Leaning against the window, Beastboy closed his eyes, relaxing for a while.
He rested for a bit. Thunder roared outside, jarring him out of his nap. Beastboy sat up, taking a look over the room. He found Raven on the sofa, reading.
"You ready?" she asked, closing her book. The common room was empty, quiet and filled with the sound of rain.
"Yeah," he said, walking closer to her, "Where are the others?"
"Cyborg and the others went out to do food shopping," she answered. Beastboy walked with her as they went to her room.
"Cool. So we have the tower to ourselves."
"No. It'll be just me. You'll be leaving shortly."
"You have a point."
Raven opened her door, stepping inside. Beastboy paused, biting his lower lip.
"Are you sure about this, Rae?"
"I'm sure you won't get into much trouble," she replied. Beastboy sighed softly, entering the room. Raven grabbed her mirror, turning to face him. "You ready?"
"Yeah!" he replied, chuckling, "I'll see you later!"
The mirror reacted, a dark claw emerging from the glass. It grabbed at him, dragging him in. Once he was inside, Raven glanced at it. She shrugged, setting it down.
"Now that it's quiet, I can go watch a movie or something."
Beastboy flew through the vortex, seeing red and black. It wasn't long till he was fully sucked in, screaming in surprise. Crashing on the floor, he groaned, rubbing his head. It took a moment before he finally started to look around, checking his surroundings. The sky was dark, littered with red stars.
"Nothing changed, it seems…"
Standing, he looked around. He spotted a clear path; he started to walk through it. It took a few moments but at the end of the path stood the emotions. Gathered in a circle they stood, silent but watching.
"A rainbow," he remarked, stopping when he was close enough. One looked up, a grin spreading over her lips. She bounced into his arms, her pink cape covering his form.
"Hiya! Long time no see!" she said, giggling.
"Hey! I remember you. You're happiness," Beastboy replied. He grinned, looking over at the other cloaked figures. "Hey guys…I didn't see all of you before. Wanna tell me your names so it won't be awkward?"
"Everybody, introductions!" Happy bounced, moving away from Beastboy. "You can call me Happy!"
"I'm Brave," the green cloaked Raven said.
"Raven's badass side! Awesome," he replied, highfiving her.
"I'm Knowledge," Knowledge started. She stood from her spot and shook his hand. Fixing her glasses, she took a step back.
"Wow. Raven looks cute with glasses," he remarked. Knowledge looked away, her cheeks flushing pink.
"Remember me?" Rage hissed, stepping forward, "I'm Rage."
"Yeah. I remember you," he replied, cautious. "It's still great to see you."
"I'm Envy," Envy snapped, gaining his attention. She stood still, a hand on her hip, her lime green cloak open.
"Didn't know she had Envy. I always thought that the world should be jealous of her..."
"I'm Rude," the emotion said, interrupting them. She burped, tossing her brown cloak back. Beastboy laughed.
"That's a good one!"
"I'm Wisdom," Wisdom said, smiling softly. They shook hands; Raven bowed her head. Moving to the next one, Beastboy spotted a Raven in dark red. Her lips formed into a sultry grin.
"I'm Lust," she purred.
"Didn't see that one coming," he replied, taking a small step back. She chuckled, stepping closer.
"Really?" she asked. Tilting her head, Lust poked his chest with a single digit.
"I didn't know she had it in her."
"Well, she can be a bit uptight. She never ever lets me out."
Nodding, he turned to the last two Ravens. The last two stood quietly, one in violet and the other in grey. The grey Raven whimpered, stepping behind the other one.
"And which Raven are you?"
"I'm Passion. Or Affection. Really, I go by Love," the violet Raven said, a smile spreading over her lips.
"I always knew she was a loving person," he remarked. He looked over at the grey Raven, studying her. She whimpered again, looking at her feet. Beastboy smiled softly. "And you? What emotion are you?"
The Raven jumped, shaking her head. "I…I'm just the side…"
"Don't worry! I remember you," he said, patting her shoulder, "You're timid. I can never forget you." He paused, moving his hand away. Timid smiled lightly, nodding her head. "So, I take it that's everyone. Now, as you guys know, I'm Beastboy! I heard you guys had some questions for me or something? Is that right?"
"Well, today is my day!" Happy yelled, bouncing on her feet, "So, we get to play some games!"
"Sweet! Are there any questions before we start?"
"Not really. I didn't think it through," Happy replied, huffing. She paused, pouting her lips. "Oh! Are you happy to see Raven?"
"Everyday I wake up."
The emotions smiled. Beastboy didn't think much of the answer; it came out almost instantly. He was speaking the through; he wanted to spend so much time with her. Overtime, she had become one of his best friends.
"So…Where are we going?" he asked.
"My part of the realm!" she replied, beaming, "You're going to have so much fun there!"
"Before we go, there are a few things I have to explain about this place. We've had a few…changes," Knowledge started. Beastboy nodded, listening carefully. "We are now located in Nevermore. Think of this place as the center. Since Trigon's defeat, we have been able to walk into other realms from here. It's a bit easier, that's for sure. You don't have to travel from each realm till you find the exit."
"Alright. So, how big is this place?"
"It's pretty big," Wisdom replied, "Enough for you to get lost in. But, us emotions can defiantly find you."
"I'll stick with you guys then."
Smiling softly, he followed the group. Happy lead them through the realm, chatting away. The others seemed much more lively, following along. When they passed the gate, the world around them seemed to change. Flowers and pink grass sprouted from the area. Everything was cheerful and bright.
"I nearly forgot how pink the world was."
Happy laughed, running up the hill. At the top she stood, looking down at the group. She waved, jumping and laughing.
"We're going to play hide n seek!" she yelled. The group made way to the top. Happy grabbed Beastboy's arm, nearly dragging him. "All of you have to find me and Beastboy. The winner gets to sit next to him when we go on the rollercoaster!"
"I didn't see a rollercoaster around here," Beastboy said. Happy let go of him for a moment. She started to wave her hands, summoning a giant theme park. The pink energy worked its magic, leaving Beastboy gapping as he watched. "How?"
"It's my realm, silly! I can change it how I want it!" she laughed.
"And what if we don't want to play?" Rude interrupted, huffing.
"Well, feel free to go through the park! You can do whatever you want."
"I can live with that."
"I'll just watch while you play," Envy said.
"I'm not one for hide and seek. Unless I'm hunting for prey to rip apart," Said Rage.
"Come on, guys! We never do anything together!" Happy argued. She made a face, her lips pressing into a frown. Beastboy watched on, silent but thinking. He had faced this many times when he talked to Raven. He always wanted to do something with her but she just wanted to read or sit around in her room. Feeling bad, Beastboy started.
"Okay, everyone!" he called out, "I have a better idea. How about I try to find all of you. The last one I find gets to pick the ride we go on, alright?"
Hearing this, the emotions perked up. They each had their own idea of where to find. Suddenly, the game seemed fun.
"If you wanna play, don't use any powers to hide. You must try to blend in and be totally human."
"I'm in," Rage remarked, a sadistic grin spreading over her lips. She eyed the giant coaster.
Timid looked over at Love. Nodding, both agreed to join in.
"Oh I'm defiantly in," Brave said.
"Meh," Envy sighed.
"Awesome! This is gonna be so much fun!" Happy gushed. She hugged Beastboy. "Thank you so much! I've never been able to get them to join."
"Hope you find me first," Lust purred. She winked at the male, earning a nervous chuckle.
"Wisdom and I will participate as well," Knowledge said.
"Alright! So, we have a few rules for the game," Beastboy started. "As you know, you have to hide in the theme park. When I find any of you, you must help me find the others. If you don't want to, it's okay. You can sit and wait for the game to be over. Any questions?"
A few moments passed but no one said a word.
"Alright, let's go!" Brave said. Everyone glanced at the park. In seconds, they flew in, finding a place to hide in. Beastboy laughed, taking a seat on the ground. He was going to give them some time.
"This is going to be fun. I hope this doesn't take me long. I really want to go on the rollercoaster."
Beastboy waited a few minutes before he started his search. Once inside the theme park, he soon realized that it was much bigger then it looked. Rows of games were set up in different stands. Running past the games, he found himself in the food court. He was about to grab something to drink but paused; he spotted Rude eating chips and drinking soda.
"Oh. Ya found me," she said, still munching down on her chips.
"Yeah. You're coming with me. We have to find the others."
"Nah. I'm gonna stay here," she snapped.
"Alright. If I find anyone else, I'll send them here," he replied, shrugging. He ran off, looking for the rest. One down, nine more to go.
It wasn't hard to find the next emotion. He had found Lust in the tunnel of Love. He had been passing by the ride when she grabbed him, making him go through. One awkward ride later, he told her to go to the food court. She shook her head, wagging a finger in front of his face.
"I'm sure I'll have a lot more fun with you then smelly Rude," she replied, grabbing his arm. He slid out, chuckling.
"Alright. We gotta get moving! Catch up!" he said, bolting towards the next attraction. Lust smirked, arms folding over her chest.
"He sure is fast when it comes to running for Raven. Oh, I can't wait to have my day with him!"
Beastboy started his climb to the top of the Ferris wheel. He could smell the Ravens all around but, instead of using his senses, he chose to enjoy the game. On the top of the ride he found Wisdom and Knowledge, having tea, talking.
"I didn't think you'd get here so early," Knowledge said. She took a sip of her tea, relishing the taste.
"I hardly started on my tea," Wisdom remarked, cup close to her lips, "Remarkable."
"You can finish your tea just fine," he replied, "You can stay here or help me, too. It is your choice. If anything, you can also join Rude in the food court.
"I'll be staying here, actually," Lust purred. She appeared behind him, causing him to jump away. Yelping, Beastboy looked back at the scarlet Raven.
"Did you see any of the others on your way here?" he asked. Lust shook her head. She clucked her tongue, taking a seat next to the other emotions. A cup appeared in her hands; she took a sip.
"No. I'll just stay up here and watch you find the rest," she answered.
"Alright! Well, wish me luck," he replied. He jumped out of the ride, turning into a hawk. Flying down, he landed in human form. Taking a look, he spotted a haunted house. That would be his next spot.
"Looks like Happy's game is turning out well. Don't you think so, Lust?" Wisdom asked.
"What do you mean?"
"Well, this way, he finds out a little bit about us. He is able to find out more about us around the locations we'd best hide. I like Happy's idea after all."
"I'm not sure if she did know what she was doing. But, I like that idea," Knowledge added in.
"Whatever. Let's enjoy the show and have some tea," Lust said, flashing a smile. She poured herself some tea, enjoying the drink. Glancing down, she watched as he scrambled in, clearly in a rush.
Beastboy didn't stop running, even as he started to feel tired. He was actually having a lot of fun. His goal was to find them and not to stop. As he approached the house, he felt a presence inside.
Is it Brave, Happy or Rage? If only I could tell which one!
Heading inside the creepy house, Beastboy squinted. It was dark; he could hardly see the figures around. Walking through, he was easily scared by the pop ups of props. Each one made him shriek and squeal in surprise.
"I shouldn't be surprised by this. Leave it to Raven to make something scary like this," he mumbled, sighing softly. He had paused for a moment, letting his heart relax. In a few moments he heard a nearby scream. Picking up again, he ran to the sound. He found Timid, huddled in the corner, her cloak shaking as she tried to hide herself. Bending down, Beastboy lifted the hood, revealing her crying face.
"Are you okay, Timid?" he asked.
"I didn't think you'd find me here," she replied, sniffling.
"I didn't think you'd be here. Maybe Brave or Rage."
"I'm so sorry," she mumbled. She looked at the floor, sniffling. Her eyes were already red from crying; he could smell the salt in the air.
"For what? You didn't do anything wrong."
"I screamed and can't find my way out. I thought that this would be the last place you'd find me. I can't even leave here," she sobbed, her body shaking. He patted her shoulders, unsure how to comfort her. What would be too much?
"It's okay. Besides, didn't you hear me screaming back there? I know how you feel about this place. Don't worry, we're here together."
"But I'll just get in your way…"
"Never," he replied. He pulled Timid into a hug, smiling softly, "You can never be in my way when we stay side by side, okay?" He parted a little bit, giving her room to breathe. Beastboy held her till she started to calm down. "Are you good to walk, Timid?"
"Yes…"
Together they walked through the displays. It was still dark and there were jump scares left to go through. At one point, Timid screamed again, grabbing onto him. He laughed.
"How do you find this funny?"
"Well, I know you won't leave me scared here. And I won't leave you. So, I'm just enjoying these scares. It's just a different way of saying 'Boo'."
"So…You are scared? Like me?"
"Oh most defiantly," Beastboy felt a little like Starfire after saying that. "But, as long as we're in it together, we can make it out okay," he replied. She flushed, looking down at her feet.
"I'm sorry for all the times we've thrown you in the water at the beach. I'm so sorry about your hand from yesterday…"
Beastboy paused in step, turning to look at Timid.
"Hey Timid?"
"Yeah?"
"I'm not mad at you; it's okay. You never need to apologize."
She smiled softly, nodding. As they approached the exit, Timid saw the bright sun. She sighed softly.
"Ok."
"Since you had a hard time hiding, do you wanna go up the Ferris wheel? There's Knowledge, Wisdom and Lust. They're having tea."
"Oh! Yes, thank you."
"Anytime," he replied, beaming at the girl. She gave him a quick hug, her cheeks flaring. Then, she took flight to the giant wheel.
Damn. Forgot to ask her if she knew where the others are. Oh well…
Timid got to the top, meeting the others. She smiled softly, taking a seat next to Knowledge. A cup appeared in her hands; Wisdom poured her some tea.
"So…You hugged him?" Lust asked, arching a brow. Timid coughed, her cheeks getting red. She set her cup down.
"Well…I…I wanted to thank him."
"Mhm. You were in haunted house for a long time. Something interesting happen?" Lust asked, continuing to prod. Timid froze. Knowledge and Wisdom started to listen in, clearly interested.
"I was scared. I couldn't help but cry. He…He held me until I calmed down. Then, we went to the exit," she explained. Timid pulled her hood up, looking at her lap. "He was really sweet to me."
"You did well for hiding there for so long," Wisdom said.
"Even with his help, you got out, too. That's a really good job," Knowledge added in.
"Why didn't you tell him someone was behind him?"
"I…I forgot…He didn't ask?"
Beastboy sprinted through the ball pit. Pausing, he arched a brow. This would be perfect for someone to hide in.
"Nowhere to run. Come on out," he yelled, waiting for a response. He was greeted by silence. "Alright. I'll just jump right in and get you."
He jumped right in, searching through the pit. He felt the balls move slightly in front of him. He was very close to an emotion for sure. He just wasn't sure which one. Deciding to take the initiative, Beastboy reached forward and grabbed the arm. He pulled them in, wrapping his arms around their waist. Pulling them up, his face pressed against their stomach.
"Gotcha!" he yelled, grinning. There was still no response. He looked up, seeing Rage. Her eyes were red, lips twisted in a snarl.
"Let me go," she growled. He slowly put her down, removing his hold on her. Her cheeks were red, fingers clenching into tight fists. He gulped, scratching the back of his head.
"The others are at the Ferris wheel if you want some tea?" he suggested. He saw the balls around him lift, dark red energy forming around them.
"You have five seconds," she warned. He began to move back, stumbling in the pit. More balls started to float as she started to count down. By three, the balls were making their way towards him. He sprinted out, running for his life. The balls seemed to follow, hitting his back. Others flew around him, creating a mess. He took one look back, spotting her fly upwards.
"I lived," he mumbled, "Though I know she'll kill me soon."
Rage made it to the top, taking her seat. She was silent, just glancing at Beastboy from afar.
"Where did he find you?" Knowledge asked.
"It doesn't matter," she snarled, crossing her arms, "Why did he even bother to check there?"
The others remained silent, watching the terrifying emotion. No one wanted to enrage Rage any further.
Beastboy came to the next ride, watching it spin in a circle. The merry go round was loud and distracting with different animals and colors. Watching it spin, he spotted Love inside, waving at him. He smiled in return, jumping in. She had taken a carriage as her seat.
"Mind if I take a seat?" he asked. She shook her head.
"Go right ahead," she replied, watching as he sat in the opposite side. "How did you find me?"
"I kinda just did," he answered, "I was walking around and spotted this ride. And, to be honest, you weren't really hiding."
Giggling, she moved over to sit next to him. Love leaned her head against his shoulder, making him freeze.
"So…Why pick here to hide?"
"It just seemed like a good place to sit around and wait to be found."
"Sorry for the wait, Love. The park is much bigger then I though," he said. He looked around, watching the colors of the park blend as the ride spun.
"It's alright," she replied, "I was hoping I'd be the last to be found. Did I win?"
"Top four, actually."
"Aww. Maybe next time, then! For now, lets just enjoy the ride."
"I don't mind that. The others are at the Ferris wheel so far, having tea. You can go there afterwards if you want."
"Sure," she said, smiling at him. She relaxed against his shoulder enjoying the ride. The music continued to play in the background, leaving them both at peace. The ride soon came to a stop; Love huffed in protest. Waving goodbye, she made her way to the giant wheel. If only she was the last one to be found.
"So, where did he find you?" Timid asked.
"The merry go round," Love answered.
"I was at the haunted house," Timid said, her voice soft, "Lust was hiding in the tunnel of love. Rude was in the food court. Wisdom and Knowledge were here; Rage won't tell us where she was."
"It's not important," Rage snarled. Timid whimpered, hiding behind Knowledge.
"Well, anyways. Who do you think will win?" Lust asked.
"I'm not sure," Love answered. She looked over the ride, spotting Beastboy run around. "But, its fun watching him run."
The others giggled (minus Rage), watching him panic. This was so much fun.
"Where to go? I ran so much that I'm not even sure anymore," Beastboy grunted, panting. He paused, catching his breath. Spotting an arcade, he decided to try there. "Well, I can take a small break. It doesn't hurt to play one game."
Entering the arcade, he could hear someone playing some games. The machine made a noise, the announcer screaming, "GAME OVER".
"Dammit. I can never beat it," the voice muttered. They pressed restart; the machine went into game mode again. "I refuse to lose!"
Beastboy stepped in, keeping quiet. He didn't want to surprise the person. Instead, he walked by the games, spotting a few that he had played in the past. In fact, there were a lot of games that he and Cyborg had played many times before.
Did Happy pick up on the games when Raven was watching?
He came closer and closer to the noises. Poking his head from a machine, he spotted Envy playing. The emotion was pointing guns at the screen, shooting various zombies. She made different poses, hoping to get a headshot. Smiling softly, Beastboy approached the girl, standing behind her. He noticed that she was on stage eight, struggling with the waves of enemies. Looking at the side of the screen, he noted that she was also low on health. As he studied the screen more, Beastboy realized that this was a game he had played often.
"The blue flower pot on the second window," he said. Envy jumped but shot forward, gaining a large health pack; that's what she needed. She grinned, reloading her weapon. Shooting through the next wave, she cleared through. She started to struggle as the wave continued; her new health started to deplete.
"No," she whimpered, biting her lower lip, "I'm almost there!"
Reloading her gun, she tried to shoot the oncoming enemy. The zombies swarmed, the announcer screaming once more. Closing her eyes, she waited to hear the screams of her player. Yet, the game continued to play. She could hear shooting. Opening her eyes, she spotted Beastboy, in game and working on the horde of zombies.
"What are you doing?"
"Shoot the center of the red barrel," he yelled. She aimed, shooting the screen. Explosions rang out, filling the screen. The wave was cleared, the level clear. "I never made it on my own with this level. It's only fair you got help like I did."
"I didn't ask for help. But, thank you," Envy said, smiling softly. She looked at the screen, shooting to continue.
Final Stage!
Ready?
START!
Beastboy started, aiming his weapon. He loved this level. It was the level he had played over and over again, mastering it. Focusing on the screen, he shot at the swarm, slowing them down. He left Envy to clean up and rack up points. It wasn't long till they made it to the boss.
"Aim for his eyes and neck," he instructed. She nodded, taking aim. The fight was ending quickly, the boss losing life. He took occasional pauses, watching as Envy worked her magic.
It's funny seeing this side of her.
Envy took notice of her score, checking to see how high it could go. She was almost there; she just needed a few more points. She saw Beastboy wait, pausing from really damaging the boss. He would only shoot when the boss was ready to strike, causing it to flinch. He had stopped entirely soon enough, strapping the gun back to its holster. Envy took the final shot, beating the game. She watched as her score continued to grow, the numbers crawling to a stop. As it finished, she gasped, a grin spreading over her lips.
"Yes!" she cried out, jumping in the air, "I beat the high score!"
"Nice work," Beastboy said, "You earned it."
"Thank you so much! Those last levels were really hard!"
"Nah. I just wanted to play," he replied. He turned, walking towards the exit. Envy followed, pouting her lips.
"Oh don't lie! I saw the way you were defending me."
"But that's part of the game, too."
"Anyways!" she said, crossing her arms. She paused in her step, looking at him, "Don't do it again."
"Fine fine. But, I found you. Go to the top of the Ferris wheel and wait with the others."
"Wait. So I didn't win?"
"Nope. But you were close. I gotta run; I'll see you in a bit!" he replied. He started to sprint, heading towards the roller coaster.
Envy teleported to the wheel, joining her sisters. She sighed softly, her lips pressing into a pout again.
"I can't believe he found me in the arcade," she huffed.
"The arcade?" Wisdom repeated, arching a brow.
"Yeah? What about it?"
"That's a good hiding spot," Love remarked.
"I know. If he wasn't passing by when I was playing a game, I would have won," she said. Taking a seat, Envy relaxed. By the time Envy had made it up, Rude had joined the crowd. She had brought snacks, at them all and promptly started to nap. Rage, after calming down, still remained silent, watching the park from below.
Rage glared at the park, watching Beastboy take every step.
Beastboy shuddered, feeling a gaze of someone. It was burning a hole in his back for sure. As he approached the roller coaster, he took note as the ride was readying to start. As the coaster zoomed onward, he spotted a green cloak inside.
"I'll wait till she finishes," he said, walking onwards to the gate of the ride. It didn't take long till Brave noticed. She waved at the top, enjoying the last part of the ride. Entering the starting area once more, Brave left her seat, walking up to him.
"Looks like I'm caught, B," she said, grinning.
"That looked like fun."
"You wanna give it a shot?"
"Well, I was technically waiting in line," he remarked, smirking. Taking his spot at the front cart, he made space. "You coming or are you chicken?"
"Do you dare ask?" she replied, laughing. Brave walked over, plopping down next to him, "I am the great Brave! Ain't nothing chicken about me."
"Great. Cause, I'm a little scared of this thing."
"Don't be. It's a lot of fun!"
"I know. That's why I picked the front seat."
"Good! Now, let's get a move on," Brave said. She looked over towards the machines that operated the coaster. Flicking her wrist, it powered on, causing the cart to move. Beastboy whimpered, pressing against his seat. Inhaling and exhaling, he let out a light laugh.
"This is gonna be something," he said.
At the top, the coaster paused, giving them a view of the park. He could even see the Ferris wheel. Inhaling, he prepared himself. The coaster tipped, causing him to exhale into a crowd. Brave laughed, her hands high in the air. The rush of adrenaline hit him almost instantly. His eyes widened and his hands moved up in the air. The rush made him laugh as he found joy in the ride. As they went through each wave, he couldn't help but enjoy the rush it gave him. At the end, Brave clapped, laughing still.
"That was so much fun! You wanna do that again?" she asked. Getting out of the cart, Beastboy felt his legs shake. He made way to the exit, feeling the rush still in his system.
"Sadly, I can't. I've got to end this game," he said.
"Fine! But, don't take long," Brave said, getting out of the seat, "How much time you got?"
"You're right! I have to run! Go to the top of the Ferris wheel; the others are there!" he said. Breathing out, he started to sprint, leaving Brave behind. Brave laughed, watching him run.
"Oh, that silly boy," she remarked. She took to the sky, making way towards the Ferris wheel.
"Come on, Beastboy. Every theme park has it," he grumbled, speaking to himself. Sighing softly, he felt the hairs on his skin prickle. Someone was watching him again. Sprinting again, he ran behind a food stand, watching the shadow follow.
You've followed me on every ride so far. Just continue on.
He ran towards the next ride, entering the mouth of a giant clown. He went in and quickly hid. The person followed, standing by the entrance.
"I'm not going to lose to you so easily," she said, "Not after coming this far."
She looked around, only seeing herself in the mirrors. Her form was deformed in some and odd in others; she couldn't help but giggle. Beastboy took his chance, stepping out from his spot.
"Gotcha," he said, causing her to cry out in surprise.
"No fair!" she huffed, "The mirrors distracted me!"
"Alright. Then I lose."
"No! You win!"
"Nope. You're the last one I found."
"Well, when you put it that way," she started. Happy paused, giving it some thought. Then, she broke out in a grin. "I knew that hiding in your blind spot was perfect! I guess I'm the winner after all!"
"Well, I knew someone was following me. You didn't really hide, Happy," he said, poking her forehead. She stuck out her tongue, completely playful. Both went out from the ride. Beastboy turned into a green raven, flying towards the Ferris wheel. Happy followed, gliding in the win. As they approached the ride, he noted that the emotions had gathered at the bottom, waiting for them.
"Ugh. Happy won," Envy groaned, lips pressing in a frown.
"Yep! I've been tailing him for the whole game."
"We knew," Wisdom replied.
"I saw you running after him," Timid added.
"So…Since she did win. What do you want to do, pinky?" Rude asked.
"We can all grab something to eat. I'm starving!" she said. Her stomach grumbled, causing her to flush. Beastboy laughed, holding his own as it growled.
"I wouldn't mind that. I've been running around a lot today," he added.
"I'll do whatever Beastboy wants," Lust said, approaching the male. She grabbed his arm, winking. Beastboy tried to pull away but her grip was too strong.
"Uh. Can I get some help here?" he whimpered. Lust jumped into his arms, her legs wrapping around his waist. She tried to pin him down but he kept moving, his cheeks getting red.
"Come on, Lust. You know what Raven said," Timid mumbled. She looked at her feet.
"Just trying to have some fun," she replied. She grabbed his hands, guiding him towards her hips.
"What are you doing? Please…I just wanna go eat!"
"This is the best time to mess around, B," she whispered, her voice dropping. She licked her lips.
"Guys. Let's stop her?" Happy suggested. Brave clasped her hands together, stepping forward. Envy watched, approaching Wisdom.
"We have to put a stop to this before it ruins our chances. Raven could take our days away." Said Envy.
"Any ideas, Knowledge?" Love asked. She glanced over, watching as Brave tried to pull Lust away. The scarlet Raven refused to let go; Beastboy's face was blood red by then. As Lust arched her body, her chest pressed against his face. Timid gasped, hiding her face in horror.
"For the sake of Azar," Knowledge groaned. She stepped forward, grabbing onto Lust's arm. "How about you remove yourself before Raven notices? It would be a shame if she took him out, yes?" Lust huffed, crawling off the red-faced male. She walked away, approaching Rude.
"I was just having some fun."
"Well, now that that's done, let's get something to eat! I don't think he has much time left here. After, let's relax and let Beastboy relax, too!" Happy suggested. She glanced over at Lust in warning.
The group agreed, heading towards the food court. Happy conjured a large circular table to seat everyone. She sat next to Beastboy as the rest settled. As they settled and ate, the emotions discussed the game with Beastboy. He admitted, later on, he found Rage by sheer luck. He was about to start the story; she loomed over, growling.
"Not another word," Rage warned, lips in a snare. The crowd grew quiet, watching.
"Sure! Our little secret," he agreed, chuckling nervously.
"Good," she replied. She sat back down, conjuring another cup of tea for herself. The other emotions still remained silent.
"I know where she was hiding!" Happy said, nearly bouncing in her seat. Rage looked over at her, eyes wide.
"Where would that be?" Ask Rude.
"I would love to know!" Brave added.
"She was hiding in the," Happy started, looking over at the other emotions. They had leaned in, excited to know. "The…"
"Happy!" Beastboy interrupted. His lips pressed together, face serious, "If she doesn't want them to know, you shouldn't tell them."
Sighing softly, Happy nodded. He was right.
"Just having a little bit of fun. Sorry," she said. Leaning back in her seat, Happy pouted. The group turned to Beastboy, watching him as he ate his veggie burrito. They looked over at Rage, surprised to see her so calm. She had leaned back in her seat, the smallest of smiles on her face. Even her eyes, for once, felt soft. Brave leaned over, whispering to the red emotion.
"Didn't know you had such a soft spot."
"He means nothing to me," Rage replied, instantly settling into her regular self.
"But he did kinda call you cute yesterday," Knowledge added. Rage looked down at her lap, her cheeks turning pink. Love and Knowledge caught on, giggling softly. Happy dropped her cup on the table, turning to Beastboy.
"Tell them how you found me!" Happy said.
"Well, I was feeling a presence behind me all day. I first thought it was Timid but I found her in the haunted house," he started. Beastboy placed his burrito down, "So, she was out. I thought it was Rage but then I found her. Then I was pretty sure it was Envy but she was in the arcade. And then, finally, you were the only one left. And you did mess up when I found Love."
"How?"
"Love and I went on the merry go round. It was moving around the whole time," Beastboy said, "When the ride spun, I just saw her running. I didn't think much about it till I found Envy. I figured it had to be you after."
"What about me? Why couldn't it be me?" Brave asked.
"Well, you're Brave. You wouldn't just hide behind me. I figured you'd go for the coolest ride around," he replied. Brave grinned, throwing her fist in the air. "In order to get Happy, I went to the funhouse. I didn't think she'd really follow in but…I was running out of rides. I thought it would be distracting enough to get her in."
"So, Happy became the prey in the end?"
"I can't believe I fell for that!" Happy said, grinning at Beastboy, "I just couldn't resist."
"That was a well thought plan," Knowledge said, nodding.
"Good job, Beastboy!"
The crowd was really pleased, enjoying the rest of the meal. As the sun started to set, a voice echoed from the area.
"Ready to come back, Beastboy?" Raven asked. She had appeared in a different table not too long ago.
"How long have you been there?" he asked, turning to her.
"I heard it all, basically," she replied, voice monotone, "Now. I think that's enough time. Say your goodbyes."
"Alright!" he replied, standing from his seat, "Thank you so much, everyone! It was fun. I can't wait to see what we're going to do tomorrow."
As he walked away, joining Raven, the emotions watched on. It almost instantly felt gloomy again. Waving and saying their goodbyes, Raven was ready to leave. Happy got up, hugging him. Timid soon followed. Lust pouted and joined in, keeping her touch light as Raven watched. Soon, he pulled away, joining Raven in the dark portal. At the door, Raven grumbled, making a face.
"It looked like you had a good time," she stated.
"It was fun. But, I'm so tired. I ran around so much today."
"Get rest. You'll need it for tomorrow."
"I'll take a nap in the common room," he replied, "Don't wanna miss dinner with the Titans."
Shrugging, Raven stepped forward, the darkness taking her in. Beastboy followed, the darkness surprising him once more. The portal was still new; he would need some time to adjust to it.
Well, I hope everyone enjoyed this chapter! Sorry for a bit of a delay. I had written a lot and my (ever so wonderful and amazing) girlfriend needed some time to rewrite. Feel free to leave a review.
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