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Disclaimer: I do not own Teen Titans…no matter how much I wish I did. If I did, the show would not have been canceled.
Chapter 5: Remembering
A black void deprived of feeling and sensation… Suddenly, a flicker of light pierces the gloom. It moves closer and muffled sound can be heard. With each passing moment the light moves closer and the image inside it becomes clearer. The sounds begin to form words and memories spring to life.
These memories spring across Terra's mind in an instant, a vivid blur. She sees months in an instant, yet it seems to be going in slow motion. Her life, her smiles, her tears, all renewed.
(If you've ever seen KP: A Sitch in Time, imagine the memory tunnel after they break the time monkey)
A black and white communicator: So…you wanna be a Titan?
A diner: This is the best pie…in the history of pie.
A gloved hand: It's Ok Terra, I'm here.
Teary cheeks: You won't…
Beast Boy: I won't tell anyone. I promise.
Robin: little more training…I know… trouble controlling your powers.
A dropped communicator, a glare: You told him…you lied!
A black and orange uniform: A sophisticated neuro-interface.
A pair of green eyes: Terra, stop! We're your friends!
Her own stinging reply: I don't have any friends, remember!
The green eyes again: I never told anyone!
Her own shocked face: You never mentioned Starfire had a BABY!
The Titans in attack formation: Titans, GO!
Terra and the others, defeating Mumbo: Terra laughing.
Starfire's pain-filled eyes…
Time seems to slow further. This memory fills Terra's entire mind, choking her, engulfing her. How could you, friend Terra? Her mind's eye closes in on those teary eyes. How could you betray your friends to the man who raped me? The words echo in her mind, quickly becoming a roar.
How could you…Terra…man who…man who raped me…friend Terra…betray your friends…to the man…raped me…raped me…how could you…Terra…betray…Terra…your friends…friend Terra…raped…Terra…TERRA WAKE UP…betray…WAKE UP…raped…TERRA, WAAAAAKE UP!!!!
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Terra sits up with gasp, tears pouring from her eyes, cascading down her cheeks. She sees the concerned faces of the other Titans (minus Raven) hovering over her. Suddenly a memory comes flooding back, an orange and black suit. Terra looks down and sighs in relief when she sees her own black and yellow outfit on. She laughs half-heartedly, still shaken.
"You guys, I had the worst dream ever! Slade, he…hey, where's Raven?"
Beast Boy looked at her, pain and worry evident in his eyes. When he spoke, his voice was ragged, as though he had spent long hours crying.
"She's in the other room." He paused. "Terra, in this dream of yours…did Slade… did he…did he…r…rape Star?"
Terra's features filled with shock. "Ye…yeah. But how did…you…know…?" She looked at the others grim faces and suddenly knew. "It wasn't a dream, was it?" Another look, another revelation.
"Oh no…" Starfire's words once again echoed through Terra's mind, slamming into her with the force of a hurricane. "Oh no…Starfire, I'm so sorry."
Starfire looked at her, only concern and worry evident in her eyes. "Friend Terra, I believe I already informed you of this: there was no way you could have known. Do not blame yourself."
"She's right." A new voice spoke up: Cyborg's. Terra opened her mouth to reply, but he cut her off.
"Now, if you won't listen to her, listen to me. You just found out about this… whole thing, suffered massive electrical shock, and had Raven go inside you to get rid of that suit…all in the last hour. You need to rest. Doctor's orders. We can all figure everything out later."
When Terra didn't reply, he walked out of the room. The others slowly turned and filed behind him…that is, all except for Beast Boy.
"They're right you know…on both counts. It wasn't your fault… and you do need to sleep."
When Beast Boy turned to leave as well, Terra spoke.
"Beast Boy…will you stay?"
Beast Boy paused, nodded, and walked back over to Terra's bedside. He pulled up a stool and sat down. He then reached over and grasped Terra's hand. She smiled and soon fell into a fitful sleep under Beast Boy's watchful eyes.