Hey everyone! Third chapter for you all to enjoy, this one will have a biggg plot twist!! Disclaimer: I don't own the Teen Titans. Review and let me know how you like, xoxoxem
(Aelis' POV)
When Star and I came back from our outing it was getting close to 3. I couldn't believe how much fun she was to hang out with! I knew we would be fast friends, for as innocent as she seemed she had surprising insight, and certainly is fairly level headed. I had learned a lot about the other Titans from her, and couldn't wait to see them all again to see for myself how they all really were from her perspective.
"Let us go meet with the others at the training field! I am sure Robin with be anxious for you to start," she exclaimed heading for the other side of the tower. When we reached the training field I could see Robin, Cyborg, and Raven over at the control panel. Beast Boy was racing through the field morphing as targets appeared, taking down each one a different way, not letting a particularly resistant target deter him. The field was flat with a few rocks scattered here and there. It was twice the size of a football field, about 200 yards.
Star and I joined the others as Beast Boy finished his course, panting as he padded back to us while in the form of a dog. Robin reviewed his run with the recordings several cameras had captured while Raven headed over to the starting area. Cyborg gave running commentary while she raced through taking out targets. "Basically you just go from one end to the other while taking out the targets that pop up. Robins got some lasers set up too, and resets the system each time so it's always different. Raven is always the fastest," he explained as she easily reached the end after hurling black objects at every target with complete ease, never even breaking a sweat.
I watched as Starfire and Cyborg completed their runs, joining Beast Boy in cheering them on. Raven seemed put out that we were being so rambunctious. When Cyborg came back up strutting and beaming at the praise we gave him for a particularly difficult take-out Robin yelled over to me, "Okay, now I want you to start. I won't put the lasers on since it's your first time." "But…Robin I don't have any powers and certainly have no clue how to fight," I said confused that he would want me to try. The other Titans all chimed in, wondering what he was up to.
"Look, just try it, even if you don't do well it would be good to get some training in," he said matter of factly, and with that I sulked over to the starting area. I could hear Starfire behind me pleading with Robin, "O but Robin she might become hurt. Please don't make her do this!" "Star, it's a hunch I have, just wait and we'll see if I'm right."
"Good luck", Beast Boy yells over to me as he bounces on the balls of his feet. I wave back in response.
"Okay, Go", Robin yells as he points to me. Time to start. I start walking, expecting something to immediately spring up. Nothing. I continue to walk as cautiously as ever and after a few minutes still nothing. Maybe this isn't real. Maybe they are just joking and never intended to take me in. Still nothing. Well, this certainly isn't funny if it's their idea of a jok-"AAHH!"
A target had just caught me off guard. I jump back and leap forward again and attack with all I got. I continue running and attack everything in front of me. Targets, lasers, jumping walls, everything. I soon took down the last target and reached the pole, standing next to it and sitting down as I caught my breath. I turn around to look at the field and there is nothing but the walls and rocks standing. Yes! I did it! I didn't even expect to take out anything!!
(End Aelis' POV)
(Start Beast Boy's POV)
As we all run over in shocked silence I can't help but think, WOW! She took down everything in her way! But, I didn't see that coming. That was a shock. As we near her she stands up beaming at us," How'd I do", she asked.
"Why didn't you tell us!!", Robin asked still gaping at her. We were all staring at her with astonishment. Cyborg had actually fainted.
"Tell you what…", she asked with genuine confusion on her face.
"That your…your…a…a…shape shifter", Raven finally manages to say with the most expression I have ever heard. Aelis just looked at us.
"..I am..?"
(Start Aelis' POV)
As the five Titans stared at me I stared back, just as astonished. "No, I'm not", I said. This can't be. This isn't happening. Robin motioned for me to follow him over to the control panel. He pushed around a few buttons and a screen flicked on to show the recording of me.
I was walking and the first target came up. I jumped back and suddenly morphed into a massive cheetah. I, as a cat, ran and clawed or slashed apart everything. The clip ended and I just stood there gaping at the now blank screen.
"So, you didn't know that. Well, I guess, um, that's great?" were the only words Robin could say. The other four still stood behind him with eyes wide and mouths open. Silent filled the air, and the tension was palpable.
"You…you…you…you…", Beast Boy attempted to say, his green eyes unblinking.
"I…what", I tried to prompt him.
"You…shape shift…me…same…", the green changeling finally managed to say before turning away. He stood there as I ran up to the tower into my room where I jumped up onto the bed and cried my eyes out for joy. Thank you God, or whoever is out there. Thank you more than I can even share.
(End Aelis' POV)
(Start Beast Boy's POV)
I came back to my room after a lengthy flight to clear my thoughts. I couldn't believe that there was someone else like me, just couln't fathom it. A note on my night table read;
-Beast Boy
You left in a hurry. Hope you feel better. You might need to talk to Ali.
She seemed upset about this whole thing, hasn't left her room and we can hear her crying.
- Robin, Cyborg, Raven, and Starfire
Aw man, I hope she's ok. I know she's going to need someone to talk about this to, but I don't know what to say. I head for my bed, getting ready to move the pile of clothes off so I can lay down for a bit but a note on the top-most shirt catches my eye.
You really should think of cleaning.
-Raven
Whatever. I like my room like it is. I lay down and get comfortable and notice on the wall is yet another note. "What is it with all of these notes?", I mutter getting aggravated.
You really should talk to her man. She won't open her door for any of us, not even Star. Hey! When your done wanna play Super Monkey Showdown 8? You are going down little green dude!
Cyborg
Well, I should go talk to her. I mean. This is a really big thing that I can relate to. Might as well. I get up and head down the hall toward Ali's room. As I pass Terra's old room a shiver runs down my spine. Memories flood back and I have to stop and sit against the wall until the felling passed. It was nothing. Terra's gone. Get over yourself Beast Boy! I stood up and hurried away from that room and toward the door at the end of the hall.
(End Beast Boy's POV)
Well there's the end of chapter 3, I'm churning these out fast! Guess that's what late night boredom can do to you heh. Review and let me know what you think now that the big reveal has happened!!