'Thinking'
"Talking"
Disclaimer: Hm? What? Nope, don't own it.
Recommended song(s): Stand By Me by Ben E. King, Mamma Knows Best by Jessie J
AN: HoLY CaNnOlli, 2 ChaPPIEs in ONe MOnth? Yes, it's true, I am a terrible procrastinator… However, I got a taste of motivation so maybe it'll be a bit different this time around!
Love y'all,
Artemis
3rd Person POV
When Raven opened her eyes, she was greeted with the site of the back of the T-Car.
She groaned softly, and a familiar voice greeted her ears, "She's awake."
"Good, we are almost to the tower," came the hushed response, unwilling to cause any discomfort to Raven's well-being. She nuzzled into the warmth that she was engulfed in before allowing herself to- Kane! Where is he? Is he okay?
"Where is…" she gargled, unable to finish her sentence.
The voice replied, "The boy you were with? He said he was going to grab your bags and meet us at the Tower. This was after we offered for you to stay at the tower when we found out you were staying in a hotel." Raven hummed in response, before allowing the darkness to lull her to sleep.
Raven POV (Inside Raven's head)
It was dark, but as much it was dark, it was warm... Odd, it was almost like-
"Magic? I understand that."
I didn't say that. I know I didn't.
"Of course you didn't, I did."
It was no longer dark inside my mind, instead it was replaced by a view of a sunset among the waves. The waves were calm, the air smelled of sea and the sea twinkled in the light of the sun. It was-
"Perfect…" I breathed, gasping at how beautiful the sight was. The moment was ruined when I realized the seriousness of the situation, that someone, or something, was inside my head. Movement out of the corner of my eye had me grasp and slam a figure down into the sand. The figure didn't struggle, didn't cry out, they simply allowed me to follow through with my actions.
I pushed the figure further into the sand, "Who are you?" The figure didn't speak. I brought up my fist to punch them, and suddenly I was flipped around with my back digging into the sands. I struggled against their body, trying to break free in an attempt to fight back.
The figure grabbed my hands and shoved them down, they sighed quietly, "This is not going the way I planned." They sighed again and spoke with confidence, "I will not hurt you, just promise me that you'll hear me out." I took a second to look at the figure in front of me. They, whoever they were, had a hood that covered everything but their eyes and their eyes glowed white underneath. Their entire face was hidden from me, but somehow, I know whoever it was was being sincere.
"Let me up and I'll listen," I reasoned, looking into their glowing eyes calmly.
The person nodded, "Only if you don't try to punch me again."
I laughed quietly, "We'll see." Apparently that was good enough for the mysterious figure to loosen their grip and let me go. Both of us stood up separately, but my eyes never left the invader inside my mind.
There was another sigh coming from my unexpected guest, "I am not an enemy... I am a friend... I only wanted to make sure you were okay."
I don't believe this for one second, "For one fact, I don't know you. Two, you broke into my mind, and the thing I am most stuck on is I. Don't. Know. You." The figure grumbled before deflating. One could see that this plan wasn't thought out, whatever their plan was. I just need to stall them long enough to be able to lock them out of my mind.
The figure shrugged, "Well for one, we do know each other… or at least- we did… And-and the only reason that I "broke" into your mind was to make sure that you were-"
"Okay, yeah you said that already." I rolled my eyes at the stupidity of-
"Hey! I'll have you know that me being here is a danger to us both, and that I have just risked my life to make sure you were okay."
I opened my mouth to speak and I was cut off by the figure's farewell, "Look, I'm glad you're okay but now I have to go. It was nice seeing you, Raven." And with that the sunset and the figure were gone. I was back to the dark and the warmth that came with it. The question was, what had just happened?
3rd Person POV
When Raven opened her eyes again, she was in the Titans medical wing. Sitting next to the bed was Kane, who had been watching over his mother since he arrived at the Tower. As soon as she passed out, Kane had been the first one to jump into action. Nightwing had been the one to catch his mother, and soon it was agreed that she was to be taken to the Tower for proper care. When Kane mentioned the fact that the two were staying at a hotel, an immediate offer to stay at the tower was given, and Kane readily agreed. So, he went back to the hotel, grabbed his and his mother's bags, and arrived at the Titans Tower. After that, the bags were taken from him and he was led to his mother.
When Kane saw that his mother had regained consciousness, he grasped her hand with his own, "How are you feeling?"
Raven squeezed his hand lightly, assuring him, "I feel like I slept for a thousand years."
Kane laughed lightly at his mother's attempt at humor, "Close. It's been about an hour."
Raven contemplated how long that time was, while also taking into consideration the mysterious… person inside her head, whether they were real or if it was all just a weird dream.
'A really detailed dream,' she thought, not really believing her own doubts. She shook the figure from her thoughts as she looked at her son, who was more than worried for her.
She squeezed his hand again and sighed, "Why don't you go and get our resident tin man?" Kane nodded and let go of his mother's hand, off to go look for help while his mother was left to her thoughts and doubts.
? (2) POV
I opened my eyes, allowing myself to bring myself back to reality. I felt my powers' energy rise and fall with the rising and falling of my chest. I looked at the clock in my room, and it read that I had been in there longer than I had ever been before. My powers were growing stronger, I could feel it. And with those powers comes the ability to finally be free of the prison in which I am being held. Soon I will be free again… soon….