Alright Alright. I've decided to re-write chapter six. I just want you all to know how painful it is to me since I hate re-writing anything after its published but I think Its' necessary. Chapter six was terrible. It was the worst thing I've ever written and I tried to write chapter 7 after it and became totally writers blocked. So I'm going back and trying again.
Disclaimer: No I do not own Teen Titans. That's it, that's all , that's everyting.
Chapter 6: Redone
"Shit"
I found myself thinking about how much more I'm swearing these days. I couldn't keep going like this. "Can't even walk through walls" I murmured "and I actually wanted to be normal?" I heard a snicker behind me and I whirled around. "Who's there?" I shouted. Had someone infiltrated the tower? Had they seen my lapse in power? If they had it meant trouble. If the criminals in the city (and there's a heck of a lot of them) got wind that I was losing my powers there would be mayhem. The titans could take on one or two villains at a time but all at once? Not going to happen.
"Show yourself" I said again, this time feeling my powers well up and my eyes begin to glow. My hands were surrounded in a corona of black light and a phantom claw shot out of the wall and around the corner grabbing at the first thing I could find. I dragged out a moaning Cyborg… with Beastboy, Starfire, Robin, and Jinx all trying to cower behind each other, all piled up on his back. The metallic teen struck sparks as he was pulled slowly around the corner. "Uhh high Raven…wasup" Beastboy asked scratching the back of his head and grinning sheepishly, still trying to slide Starfire up as a human shield.
I felt mildly pleased at knowing that I must look really terrifying right then. Surrounded in black fire, my face scrunched up in rage. "Reality TV must be really stretched for ideas." I hissed "Girl Stalked by Crazy Friends is not the most creative title." Beastboy looked totally terrified. I wish I could have taken a picture but it would have ruined the moment. "Beastboy may have scratched the hair off the back of his head by then "Well Robin just told us about how, your uhh… ummm… you're…Loosing your powers and uhh we all thought you might need…moral support." Starfire blinked and raised her hand tentatively. "well actually friend Raven I suggested that we all collaborate on the Tamaranian pudding of lost abilities but Robin said…" Sigh sometimes these people drive me up the wall. " I get it Starfire. Thanks you anyways."
Turning to Robin I gave him a look. Not just a look but a look. Italics. They're a good thing. "I'll deal with you later." Sigh…again. "Actually I've already decided what to do." My announcement seemed to strike them dumb. Yes, I can think for myself, we do not actually need to stand around in the living room and wait for some amazing clue to present itself every time. I locked gazes with Jinx. She took a deep breath and he pupils contracted in fear. She knew what I was thinking of… "You don't mean…" I nodded, and we said it unanimously.
"The Library"
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We walked down the street in near silence. By silence I mean nothing important was said. Cy, Beastboy, and Starfire were chatting nervously. I didn't try to listen. The last time they'd been at it like this the conversation had strayed to the oh so interesting topic of which type of hair accessories were the coolest. Cyborg had, had an astonishing amount to say for someone who is totally and completely bald. The three of us at the front of our group were silent as the grave. Robin walked to my left, his hand warm on my shoulder and I could feel he was worried. We had refused point blank to elaborate on…The Library… and our silence was making him jumpy. On my right Jinx. Was totally silent. This may have more to do with the fact that she was tied up from head to toe and her mouth was covered in industrial strength duck tape. She was floating a few feet above the ground behind me.
Personally I was just lost in my thoughts. Sure this had been my idea but…well history showed that the Titans had not had a lot of luck in libraries. Not to mention the fact that I had absolutely no idea what I was going to do when I got there. We continued down the strangely deserted street before I abruptly stopped, causing all the titans behind me to crash into each other but I wasn't paying attention. My eyes, and Jinxs', were held by the palace in front of us.
It was nearly unremarkable. Squashed in between the buildings beside it. The front was made out of plain stone. The two pillars that held up the awning over the porch were carved in the shape of two young women bearing amphora's. The doorbell was shaped like a gorgon, the button protruding from its mouth. On the awning was written in huge blockish letters The Library Jinx bit at the tape covering her mouth and mange to pull it in before spitting it out in disgust. Her eyes had all the semblance of a mouse an instant before the trap is sprung. She was terrified. "Raven" she begged "Don't make me. I can't go in there again!" It looked like she was on the verge of tears.
"I don't see what's so special about this place" Cyborg said squinting at the building trying to see the source of Jinxs' horror. "Yeah, its only a Library" Jinx and I turned on Beastboy, our eyes darkening. "No" I said. "It's The Library" My words held a strong resemblance to rolling thunder. Robin quirked an eyebrow. Triple sigh. "This Library has an entrance in every city on earth." I explained "It is the largest collection in existence, on books about magic, mystery, the occult and…" "and…" They repeated, awe struck. "macramé art." They fell over.
"It may be the only place where I could find answers as to what's happening to me." I said. Robin nodded sagely and took three great strides towards the doors. I stopped him. "All non-magical peoples are prohibited" Jinx rolled off with a groan, as if she had memorized it "and dogs". The boy wonder shook his head "No way" he announced "I'm not letting you guys go in there alone." I was touched by his concern but the rules are the rules. "It's okay" I said and smiled. "Well be fine" This may have convinced him if Jinx hadn't chosen that moment to cry "Why me?" He looked determined.
So I did the only thing I could do. Grabbing him Around the neck and kissed him senseless. It had the desired effect not only did Robin have that mildly disturbing glassy eyed look but the other titans where mooning over us too. Turning around I hopped up the stairs with Jinx floating in tow. I snapped my fingers and her bonds fell off. She looked woefully at me and I shrugged. "I blame you for this" she said as I rang the doorbell. It looked like she was praying. "Why do you hate him so much anyway" I asked. She glared at me "You do not want to know." I pressed my hand against the door and saw my digits engulfed in black flames. The door flew open with a BANG! And we were sucked in. It slammed firmly shut behind us.
OMIGOD! It's a holy Christmas miracle. I actually know what I'm going to do in the next chapter! So please review that the mystery may be reviled and the people may celebrate merrily in the streets! As in Review. Revieeeewwww. It's cool.
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