Hello my duckies. Well, I'm going to have a good old blabber this chapter so skip if you like. Firstly, the beginning of this chapter (the 'scrap' part) I give credit to Mysteries Boy Wonder Robin and Flameboyy, who gave me this excellent idea, no matter how corny is it. Secondly, this is not a very eventful chapter, just some random things that I felt like writing. It is random; sorry about that. Third, I posted a new story (complete) called I try; sad yet slightly romantic… if you look hard…. I think. Fourthly please forgive the shortness of this chapter. Fifthly Orlando Bloom is so freaking hot! Sixthly, Johnny Depp is so freaking hot! Seventhly, I LOVE PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN! Eighthly, I've loved that movie for ages but I saw the second one (twice in two days) and I've fallen in love all over again… ninthly, I have an obsession with 'ly' at the moment, so yeah… tenthly, I do not won Teen Titans, eleventhly, enjoy!
Chapter 23
I basked in the feeling that those words brought to me. I closed my eyes and buried my head into his chest, reveling in his embrace as he circled his other arm around me, holding me to him.
"You're my everything Kori, I'd die without you" he whispered in my ear, sending shivers down my spine.
"Ditto" I said softly, grinning up at him
"Are you two still at it?"
Both Richard and I turned around; Vic was standing there now, hands on his hips, with Bee behind him.
"Why is it that every time we do something in the slightest bit romantic one of you shows up?" Asked Richard, clearly exasperated at the intrusion, I was also getting quite ticked.
"Yeah, you two always seem to just pop up out of no where" I said, glaring at them suspiciously.
Bee and Vic Shrugged.
"It's probably because they don't have the guts to do it in public" Richard whispered in my ear, but loud enough for them just to hear.
"HEY! I do so have the guts!" exclaimed Vic, and Bee was just staring at him with a 'No you did not' look.
"Prove it" said Richard, raising a brow at them.
"Fine" snapped Vic and grabbed Bee by the waist and dipped her, capturing her lips in a sweet sensual kiss. Bee wrapped her good arm around his neck. This carried on for a few seconds, and then a minute and Richard and I looked at each other.
"I don't think they're going to stop any time soon" he said quietly, and ushered me away from the pair.
Once out of ear shot we both burst into laughter.
"I am so good" Richard finally said, looking like he'd just won first place in a high school race.
"Not as good as me" I stated, smirking at him.
"Is that a challenge?" he asked, raising a brow.
"If you're up to it" I retorted, raising one of my own brows.
"Never backed down from a challenge yet Kori" he said, grinning at me.
"Oh really, ever lost to a girl?" I asked, crossing my arms over my chest.
Richard shook his head and then turned his back on me, fiddling with something in front of him.
"Richard, what are you doing?" I asked, trying to peer around him.
"You wanna scrap Kori?" he asked, yet I still couldn't see his face.
"Love to" I answered, and then he turned around and threw a piece of paper at me. I stared down at the scrunched ball of paper.
"Richard you are such a dork, you know that don't you?" I asked, picking up the paper.
"Hey, you wanted to scrap!" he protested.
I sighed and walked away. Richard chased after me, obviously not ready to let the object of his affections leave so soon.
"Kori, come on, you know you love me" he said, using his innocent voice.
"Yes I do, that doesn't mean I can't think that at times you're so immature" I said, turning to face him.
"How about a kiss to make everything better?" he asked, hopeful.
I gave in and let him kiss me, again.
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Later on during the day I went in to see Raven, true to her word, she was starting to come to. Beast Boy was sitting there, holding her hand and staring at her in anxiousness. I watched from the doorway as Raven's eyes fluttered open.
"Hey Gar" she said softly, smiling slightly at him.
"Hey Rae, long time no see" I smiled at his attempt to lighten her mood.
"Gar, I wanted to talk to you about something…" Well this was it; she was going to tell him, I really shouldn't be listening.
"What is it, is everything ok, and are you ok?" Gar was obviously getting distressed and I watched as she placed a soft hand on his arm in a light touch.
"I'm fine… Gar, Beast Boy, I love you"
This was where I let a single tear drift down my cheek; I just loved things like this!
"I love you too Rachel" I watched as Beast Boy leant over and placed his lips softly on hers, and then I left.
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I was so happy for my friends; I knew they'd liked each other for some time, as did everyone else. I floated slowly to where Richard was piloting the ship, looking bored.
"Hey" I said softly as I moved to sit beside him.
"Hey Kori, how's Raven doing?" he asked, glancing at me.
"She's just woken up, she looks ok, and she just told Beast Boy that she loves him and he kissed her" I said nonchalantly, studying a nail.
"Typical; it was obvious they loved each other" he snorted and looked over at me.
"Hey, are you ok?" he asked, his voice laced with concern.
I stopped looking at my nail. Was I ok? I felt restless, bored, yet felt as though I had a million things to do.
"I have no idea" I replied honestly. I could tell he worried but I ignored his gaze and looked out the window, and then I saw it.
"Richard, over there, is that it?" I asked, staring in dread. Richard followed my gaze and nodded. The lone small planet that looked like a mixture of black and purple.
"For something that's supposed to be good, it looks really dark" he commented, narrowing his eyes at it.
"DRAKE, BEE, CYBORG, BEAST BOY!" I hollered over my shoulder. They came running.
"We'll be there in an hour; we're moving at such a fast rate that we'll land in no time. Beast Boy, try and get Raven up. Cyborg and Bee; I need you to ready all our hand held weapons. Kori, ready the ships remaining lasers. Nightwing, I'll take her in, I know more than you do about this ship and how to land it. You go with Kori" Drake commanded. The others took off.
I narrowed my eyes at him slightly, the way he spoke to Richard wasn't the nicest, and that was beginning to tick me off… as with Richard.
"Fine" Richard said stoutly and stood up, exchanging glares with Drake.
"Kori come on" Richard said as he took me gently on the arm, not before planting a deliberate kiss on my lips. He placed a protective hand at the base of my back and steered me away from Drake, who was glaring at Richard angrily.
"Sometimes I get the feeling that you use me for show" I joked, and Richard grinned.
"I can't help it if I hate the guy" he said in his defense as he unlocked the command system.
I laughed lightly.
"Hey just think, we'll be landing soon, you can test out that sword of yours if we encounter any enemies"
Richard grinned,
"Hey just think, when this is all over I'll have you all to myself, not to mention I can have my wicked way with you when we're alone" he said slyly with a wink.
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"Approaching land, get buckled in" Drake's voice came out of the speakers of the ship as we made out way to our respective seats. As we buckled in I stared out the window, watching as the planet approached quickly. In less than ten minutes we were skimming above trees. In another five we landed, and Bee growled when she hit her sore arm against the side of her seat.
Raven saw and healed it for her.
"Does anyone else need healing?" She asked and Drake nodded. Making her way over to him she healed his arm and he flexed it, making sure I could see the muscles that hardened. I distinctly heard Nightwing growl.
We all stood as I took over.
"Now we're here working as a team is essential. I have no doubts that there will be something intent of stopping us from reaching the gem. If we have to split into groups they will be Bee, Cy, Raven and Beast Boy in one group, Nightwing, Drake and I in the other. We have our weapons, don't be afraid to use them, we'll more than likely have to. Try not to make too much noise, in could alert anything to our being here, and most importantly stick together."
Beast Boy raised his hand. I sighed.
"Is that normal?" He asked, looking behind me. I turned around and stared at Blaze. Well…a bigger Blaze. A large blood red wolf stood panting, its large tale curled slightly and its pure white teeth shining.
"Blaze?" I asked in astonishment. Come to think of it, I hadn't actually seen Blaze for a while.
"Its Blaze all right, he's taken the last two days to mature. He'll have all his powers now." Drake provided for me, and I bent down.
"Blaze, come here boy" I said softly, and Blaze walked forward, he was much bigger than me when I was crouched, with powerful legs and a muscled body. "X'hal" I breathed as I reached out to rub Blaze's face.
"You do know that I can't call him a stupid mutt with out having the risk of being attacked?" Raven said dryly, narrowing her eyes at Blaze. Blaze stared back at her.
"He knows what you're saying Rae" Beast Boy sung, grinning at her. She scowled.
I stood up slowly,
"Well, lets go" I tried to say firmly, but my voice came out slightly squeaky. Nightwing squeezed my hand in reassurance and Blaze rubbed his head against my side. "Drake, make sure the ships secure" I said as the ramp opened and we stepped out.
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This planet was totally unlike something I had ever encountered. It smelled sweet, it looked sweet, and I loved it. The air was fresh, unpolluted by gas and fumes, innocent. Obviously everyone else was just as astonished as me, and even Raven looked slightly surprised.
"Stay together. Drake, what are Blaze's powers?" I asked quietly, watching as Blaze sniffed around. Drake also watched Blaze silently.
"It depends, their powers are their own, and not much is known about them. Try asking him" Drake shrugged at me.
"Don't you have a spirit wolf Drake?" Raven asked slyly. I wondered how the hell she knew that, but then again she was Raven, expect the unexpected.
"Yes, I could call him if you want" he replied loftily.
"Well you could have done that earlier, a little help never goes amiss" snapped Bee.
Drake scowled and produced a small flat metal half circle from his pocket. Lifting it to his lips he blew on it, but no sound came out. Then there was a blur of gray and Diesel appeared in front of us. Blaze gave an excited yip and bounded over to Diesel and the two started pouncing on each other.
"Oh joy, two over fed mutts" drawled Raven grimly.
"I don't think she's a dog person" Bee whispered to me, and I nodded, grinning.
"Come on, we better start. I've got the compass; stay together and keep quiet" Drake ordered, glaring at Nightwing as he kissed me softly before smirking. I rolled my eyes at Nightwing, and he lent down to whisper in my ear.
"I can't help it if I'm possessive over beautiful things"
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Well there you go, hope you liked my little duckies, review my minions! And did I mention that I'm in a random mood? Oh well, ta ta darlings, flames will be used to light my fire… ohhh I love that song… come on baby light my fire… Such a catchy little tune.
Ell