Sitting at a workbench full of gun parts in his finished room equipped with a fair size refrigerator, a decent TV, and a few other things. Jake was working on a custom shotgun, when the door buzzer sounded. Walking towards the door, it slid open revealing Cyborg.
"Hey, dude," said Cyborg, "we got mail, and someone sent you something. How the heck did anyone know where you are, its not like you're in the public eye or anything?"
Shrugging, he had an idea who it was.
"Thanks Cy," taking the letter.
The door closed as he opened the envelope. It was the picture of a blonde teenage girl with green eyes and a letter which read;
Dear Spiegel aka Gunslinger,
We have come across information that may be useful in the prevention on a demonic uprising that will occur in the near future. The subject's name is Terra, last name unknown. Last known location was Titan Tower. We feel that she may have information in the way of possible locations of underworld portals and who may be calling demonic creatures on this side of reality. We suggest you search out one Garfield Logan for questioning as to the possible location of the subject. Should you complete this assignment, you will be given the sum of 500 dollars.
Sighing, "Great, not only do I have to fight demons, but now I got to look for a run away girl."
Shaking his head, where start looking. A thought smacked his brain like a runaway train.
Reading the note again, "Titans Tower, that's this building I'm in. Garfield must be a Titan, but who."
Starfire and Raven were ruled out leaving the guys. Jake didn't exactly have an efficient analytical working mind in other words he'll have to ask.
Stepping out of his room, he headed towards the rec room which everyone was at. He look Raven over. She basically still had the same wardrobe, except there was a smile on her face which was priceless. Shaking his head, stay focus.
Clearing his throat, "Which one of you is Garfield Logan?"
Confused eyes stared at him.
"How did you find out about my real name?" replied Beast Boy.
Approaching Beast Boy with everyone's eyes still on him, "I've got my sources," Jake said stopping in front of him, "Where is Terra?"
Silence filled the room. Everyone with wide eyes didn't give him an answer.
Grabbing Beast Boy by his shirt snapping him out of the daze he was in, "I want an answer, where is Terra?"
"Dude, why do you care all of a sudden. Do you even now who she is or did some random name pop up?" came from Cyborg.
Out the side of his eye focus on Cyborg , "The letter you gave me was from the organization I work for with new orders. It stated that she might have information that I can use. It also said that I should search out a Garfield Logan to question where she's at since this Tower was the last known location. So I put two and two together and figured I should ask for a Titan named Logan. Now is someone going to tell me where she is?"
Jake saw pain and sadness in Beast Boy's eyes. Looking around the room, he noticed the same pain and sadness on everyone else's face.
"I guess we should visit her," sighed Robin.
He followed them to a room with Tomb of Fallen Titans etched over the doorway. Entering he saw the stone statue in Terra's likeness.
"Are you joking?" Jake said.
"No, it's her," said Raven.
Beast Boy fought back the tears. He was losing that battle for he loved her with all his heart. Something was off. Walking up and read "Terra, she was a Titan, she was a friend." Touching the statue produced an ear-piercing scream. Jake jumped back causing the other Titans to look at him like he was crazy.
"What was that?" Jake asked.
"Are you well friend slinger of guns?" asked Starfire.
Jake didn't answer just staring at the statue. Again he touched it. That scream returning to his ears.
"Can you hear me?" asked Jake.
Screaming stopped.
"Who said that?" followed by a sniff.
Who ever that voice belonged to was scared out of her mind.
Jake was about to answer only for Robin to speak behind him.
"Jake, who are you talking to?"
Turning his head not breaking the contact, "Shut it Robin, and just give me a sec," bringing his attention back to the statue, "Do you have a name?"
Haste to answer.
"Terra."
Taking a shape breath, Jake broke the contact
Wiping sweat from his forehead, "She's alive. Terra's alive!"
"She alive. How? Can I speak with her?" came from Beast Boy.
Holding his hand up to stop anymore questions, "What happened to her?" asked Jake.
They told him about Slade and how she fought him risking her life to stop a rising lava flow from threatening the city.
Nodding, Jake reestablished contact.
"Terra, can you still hear me?"
A weak answer of, "Yes."
"My name is Jake Spiegel."
With anger in her voice, "How do I know your not just another voice that will try and drive me insane?"
She had a point.
"Tell me something what could I show you that would make you believe in me."
"I can't see, always darkness," sounding like she was slipping away.
"Wait, I'm connected to you, you can see through my eyes, just tell me what you want to see," A pause, "Please, let me help you."
"Could…I really look through your eyes?"
"Yes, but given me a moment," turning to the other Titans, "I'm going to let Terra use my eyes, she's only seeing darkness. I don't know how she feels about you, guys. If she wants to talk, I will let her if she's willing."
They nodded their heads.
Closing his eyes, "Terra, I want you to close your eyes if you can, ok?"
Muffled, "Yes."
"Okay, when I count to three, open them slowly, and you will be looking through my eyes. One."
"Two."
"Three."
Opening his eyes, only blackness. Could still feel the stone and the rest of his body, but couldn't see a thing. A gasp detected.
"Is that what's outside?"
Chuckling, "Yes, Terra, the Titans, your friends are here."
"But how can they consider me their friends, after what I did."
Feeling her tears on his face, "Let me show you something, maybe then you can truly believe them as friends," slowly turning his head until his eyes rested on the plaque. Another gasp.
"They did that…for me. I don't understand. I betrayed them."
"Do you really believe that Terra," taking a breath, "They told me what you did. You paid the ultimate sacrifice to save them. And as for Beast Boy, he loves you even now. I have a feeling that as long as he is near you, he could achieve great things."
Now the tears were freely flowing.
"Beast Boy, I have so much to say."
"Could you shorten it to a couple of lines?" Jake asked.
"What do you mean?"
"If I can step aside from my eyes, I can do the same with my mouth, but don't take too long and don't break contact with the stone, and you can speak with him."
"Yes, please!"
"Ok, give me a moment. When you don't hear me anymore, count to three and try talking like normal, ok"
A more enthusiastic, "Yes."
Taking a breath, "Titans, the next voice you hear will be Terra's and not mine, but don't take too long or I'll black out and that won't be good."
Taking another breath, he counted inside his head. One. Two. Three.
"Did it work?" Terra asked.
"Yes, Terra. It worked. We can hear you through Jake."
"Oh my god," producing more tears coming forward, "I'm sorry, for everything, how could you still stand even the sight of me?"
Before Beast Boy could answer, someone else answered.
"Terra, you fought back," came from Raven, "You fought against Slade. You risked your life, to save all of us and countless more. What friends would that make us if we turned you away like that?"
"Raven? Are you smiling? I thought you never smiled."
"Jake managed to help me with my emotions," replied Raven.
"God," replied Jake, "I'm out of body and now she gives me credit."
Terra laughed causing Raven stare at her.
Managing to get a hold herself, "Sorry, but Jake said something," remarked Terra smiling, "and its been so long since I could truly laugh."
Still able to control of his hand, Jake brought up into Terra's line of sight.
Extending all fingers . "Terra, you've got this long before I have to break the connection, ok."
Taking a breath, she repeated the message to the others. Pinkie finger went down.
Taking another breath, "Beast Boy, I want you to know that you were the one thing that gave me any hope of escaping the darkness I've been in please, don't forget me."
Beast Boy was speechless, but Terra continued as the ring finger folded towards Jake's palm.
"And please know that during that last fight, I realized that you meant more then life to me. I love you Beast Boy."
"And I've always loved you Terra."
Index and middle fingers left.
"Ok, Terra, again, I need you to close my mouth and eyes, and when I count to three, you'll be back here. But don't worry, we will find you a way out of this darkness. I promise."
Index finger still standing.
She closed her eyes and mouth. Again, one, two, three. Opening his eyes, Jake saw the tears in Beast Boy eyes.
"Your back, aren't you, Jake?" he asked.
Nodding, "Yes and we will bring her back Beast Boy," padding his left, "I promise."
Standing straight, "What can I do to help?"
Robin came up behind him.
"What can we all do to help since you're in charge."
Staring at Robin, "What do you mean, you're the one in charge unless there is a demon around."
Pointing at Jake, "But you all ready seem to have a plan, and you probably can handle this for the better."
Nodding, "This room is too small. Cyborg which room in the tower has the most space."
"That's the garage."
"Good. Robin can hit every library and magic shop and fill it with books on alchemy and get as many as you can. Raven, I need you to set up to open a dimensional rift, I'm going to need outside help," Turning to Beast Boy, "I want you to stay here with Terra. She may be able to feel you presences and draw strength from it."
He nodded. He wanted to help, even if it was just being around her.
Touching Terra's rocky form, "Terra, myself and the others are starting to work towards helping you regain your naturally form."
She felt like she wanted to cry again.
"However, Beast Boy will be here with you though."
The instantly brighten her spirit.
"If you can feel him, draw for his strength, I know he would give it to you."
"Yes, he would," she replied.
Breaking contact, he turned back to the Starfire, "You and Cyborg need to move Terra to the garage without chipping her. And one more thing."
"What's that?"
"Get me back to my room. I need sleep."
With that Jake passed out from the strain caused by Terra using his body.
