Teen Titans – Video Games Are Fun!
22. Chapter 21: Nothing to Fear
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Warprince2000 – So we meet again…
Queen of Ravens – Yeah, I know. But, as I said before. I don't rush things, nor do I prolong them needlessly. So, I figured that 2/3 of the way through the fic was pretty good.
Overactive Mind – Okay, you've brought up a lot of points. I had a feeling that you'd get the 'Two Stupid Dogs' reference. You're obviously cultured. As for superfluous, apparently lots of people use it wrong. It's been following me around as of late, and hardly anybody's used in a context that would allow for its proper definition. Doctors are dumb. As for the spells; I've never really been one to take spells for what I see. You might also notice that Rae's been using Din's Fire in many ways that Link never did. She's not educated in how it is supposed to be done, so she's able to do whatever she wants for it. The same goes for Farore's Wind and eventually Nayru's Love, as well as two other powers that I'll be making quite a stretch with. Sorry, but no Fairy Queen. The Great Fairies always creeped me out, so I'm omitting them from this fic. Also, I know that reviews aren't everything, I just figured that ten reviews would give me enough time to write this chapter. Apparently it didn't, but I'm sticking with it.
Talim9 – Thanks, and don't be embarrassed. This is the Terra/Wildebeest-lemon-writer-dude here! You have nothing to be embarrassed about. I'm not quite certain when I'll have it though. It all depends on the outcome of the upcoming polls.
Caseyagain – Huzah! I've given somebody 'stomach shivers' and 'melty heart-ness!' My glee is boundless. Ooh! Did I just hover a bit? Oh, nope. That was just the pain killers… oh poo…
Forlong – Thanks for the review, but you'll just have to read to find out!
RaeFoxOni – I have to thank you for your understanding. I just to say that I cannot do whatever I want. I can do anything that doesn't effect another negatively, and is legal. Although, I technically can do whatever I want just as long as I don't get caught. Sadly, I always get caught. Oh well. I think that the only reason that I have so many freedoms is that I really never do anything anyways. I think I've done a total of twenty stupid things in my life, though the rate has been growing as of late… Oh! My mom also will not allow me to ruin my future, only my present. So, I do have some boundaries.
Siren of Time – Glad to see that you're enjoying yourself. I think that, just for you, I might just have to have Jewish Raven do something… eventually. Sheik is just so serious, I always wonder what his reaction to being completely ignored would be. I also had to have a makeout scene take place two feet from his overly dramatic back.
Singofthelove – You have no idea how hard it is for me not to hit the shift button while typing out your penname. Oh well. Thanks for the review! Have a nice day and come again!
Sunkistgurl10 – The roof! That's what's on fire! The roof, the roof, the roof is on fire! I love this song…
TDG3RD – Yeah, dissing Sheik is fun. I don't think you'll get very many chuckles out of this chapter though.
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Terra's POV
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I had been planning on sleeping in this morning, but I found that not ot be in the cards as a beeping could be heard from my night stand. I reached over to pick it up and activated it groggily. But, when I saw the look on Beast Boy's face, I instantly woke up. "Terra?"
"Beast Boy? What's wrong?" I asked, standing up.
"Kakariko fire, that's what!" he replied frantically.
"Okay, you've gotta get to the village. Sheik should be there, emphasis on 'should'. This is the point where you'll have to go back in time… if possible. This is the level with the well and the Shadow Temple." I said all that as quickly as I could, stumbling slightly over the words at some parts.
"Got it…" was all he said before cutting the connection.
"Please… please be okay…"
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BB's POV
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We arrived at Kakariko to find the village in flames.
"Oh Azarre…" Raven muttered from my side. I quickly spotted Sheik a short distance away, standing next to the well.
Without hesitation, we ran over to him. As we approached, I noticed that he was shaking slightly.
"Dude… you okay?" I asked him, taking another step towards him.
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Sheik's POV
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And they arrive, just as they always do. Feeling a sudden rush of rage, I turn to face them. They both were looking around at the village as if unaware of what the dark girl brought forth.
"What happened…?" the purple haired girl asked, verifying my theory that she was unaware of the damage her lust created.
I forced myself to calm down as I approached the girl slowly. "This is the doing of the shadow spirit, previously sealed in the well you see now" I said slowly and coolly, not betraying even a hint of my seething rage. "Impa sealed it away ten years ago… but it has become too powerful to be withheld." I stopped before her. "Are you aware of what gave it the power to escape and do all this?"
I now had both their attentions focused solely upon me. The green boy shook his head, but the girl seemed to be coming to a realization.
"Oh no…" she muttered to herself in horror, finally realizing what she had done.
"What is it?" asked the green boy with evident concern.
"This is… my fault" she said just loud for him to hear. "My show of emotion earlier… it made this happen…"
The green boy understood immediately what she was saying, but shook his head negatively. "No, this isn't your fault!"
We both turned to face him with identically raised eyebrows. "What do you mean?" I asked, as I knew that it had to be her fault.
"This is supposed to happen" he said certainly. "It would've happened if Link were alive, and it happened now."
"How can you explain the timing?" the dark haired girl asked frantically. "We were making out just yesterday, and now…"
"It's not your fault!" he shouted in annoyance. "As horrible as it sounds, it was supposed to happen in exactly this way!"
I glared him down and said "No. This could not have happened without something new to prompt it, and that… whore's… powers were just the boost in dark power the spirit needed!"
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Raven's POV
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"No!" I shouted, suddenly realizing something. "It wasn't because of my emotions. If it were-"
But, I was not allowed to finish as Sheik's fist collided with my cheek. I placed my hand against the spot and stared at him in shock.
"Don't you dare!" he shouted, suddenly filled with rage.
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BB's POV
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I stared at Sheik with an identical expression of shock to that of Raven. He was pulling his fist back for another strike, but I was already there, holding it in place. I leaned in towards his ear and began to whisper into it.
"I know who you really are" I said flatly. "I have half a mind to turn you in to Ganon right here and now, but I don't–we don't work for him, and if you wanna keep it that way, you'll calm down."
Hesitantly, he lowered his fists to his side and turned to face me. "Fine, but I fail to see how you can love a demon like her…"
"What is it with you blondes and your hatred for Raven?" I asked, still in a whisper. With that last point made, I went to stand next to Raven, taking her hand into mine.
He looked down at the act of affection, and seemed almost to sadden, but quickly returned to his normal placid demeanor. "I… apologize." He took a deep breath. "I had no right. You had no idea…"
"No" Raven began, forcing an expression of strength. "You need not apologize. Everybody has the right to be wrong once in awhile."
His fist clenched slightly at that final blow, but he held it against his side and began to speak instead. "What… might you mean by that?"
"My emotions had nothing to do with this" she said monotonously. Oh god, how I hoped that she would only use that tone in Sheik's direction. "The only emotion that could, or would cause this is now being suppressed completely. Denial is the only thing that could cause this anymore… other than anger, and I have expressed neither since early yesterday."
"Then-" he said, seeming to realize his mistake.
"If this was caused by my earlier denial, it was quite the delayed reaction."
His angry demeanor changed instantly into one of extreme guilt. "I-"
"Once again, no nee-" Raven interrupted, only to be interrupted herself.
Sheik turned to face the well, just as the wooden arch over it literally exploded into the air. He backed towards us, but was suddenly grabbed up in some kind of invisible whirlwind, and subsequently smashed into the ground, most likely being knocked unconscious.
There was a moment of silence.
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Raven's POV
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Suddenly, some sort of purplish mist began to flow up from the well, and moved quickly off into the distance, engulfing and apparently smothering a villager who was working on putting out the fire. It circled around the village, climbing walls, passing some people and running right over others, before it made a sudden change in direction and came straight for us.
In a moment of adrenaline powered speed, I forced Gar behind me and put up a barrier of my regular powers in attempt to keep it away from us. But, it simply plowed right through, rushing over myself. I can only assume that it did the same to Gar, as I was unconscious before it was halfway over me…
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BB's Pov
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"He's coming to…"
"About time…"
"Oh… stop being so… creepy…"
At that, my eyes shot open and I stared up at the two faces hovering over mine. "Ummm… hi?"
"Can you stand?" Raven asked, holding out a hand for me to grab.
"I… think so…" I replied slowly, still somewhat dazed. I took the hand and climbed to my feet, just to stumble against Raven who steadied me with both hands. "Thanks Rae."
Suddenly, I remembered that Sheik was still here and turned to face him, still remembering what he had done to Rae. "Well?"
"Well what?" he asked, avoiding my gaze.
"Don't you have one of your fruity songs or something?"
"He already did that Gar" Raven said, answering for Sheik.
"Then… what are you doing here?" I asked him with a coldness that could rival angry Raven.
"I just want to make certain that you know all I can tell you…" he replied quietly. "It is the least that I can do for you."
"There is nothing you can say that I don't already know" I said in that same cold tone and began to walk away from him, Raven following quietly.
There was a slight flash of light in the periphery of my vision, signaling the disappearance of the man.
"Why so quiet?" I asked Raven, turning to check on her.
"It's nothing" she replied quickly, but sighed when she saw the look on my face. "Fine. I'm worried about you."
"Worried? 'Bout me? Why?" I asked in quick succession.
"Sheik said… that I won't be able to go with you into the well…"
"Why not?" I asked, stumbling slightly.
"He said that there will be a point where I'll just be too large to pass through. He said something about your lithe frame and lack of… breasts…"
I actually chuckled at that one. Then, I remembered what had brought me back into consciousness. "Rae?"
"Hmmm…?"
"Did you… call Sheik… creepy?" I asked, grinning widely at her.
"How can you think of that in a situation like this?" she asked me incredulously.
"I'm an idiot, remember?" I replied, grin unfaltering. I knew that what was coming would be difficult, but it was a necessary part of the quest.
Suddenly, slapping my forehead, I stopped right where I was… and noticed offhandedly for the first time that the fires of the village were almost completely extinguished.
"What's wrong?" Raven asked surprised.
"Do you know the Prelude of Light?"
"Yes, but-"
"Good" I said, interrupting her question. "We don't have to walk."
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Raven's POV
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Shrugging, I pulled out the ocarina and played the previously mentioned melody. Just as I played the last notes, Gar had grabbed onto my cloak and we were both swept away by a yellowish light.
Upon reaching the Temple of Time, Gar fell to his knees and began to wrech slightly.
"What's wrong?" I asked him concernedly.
Forcing himself back to his feet, he replied "I'll never get used to teleportation…"
With a shake of my head, I began to walk towards the room where we had first met Sheik and the ex-hero. When I arrived in the chamber, I found that the body was no longer present. In the periphery of my mind, I remembered that I could not remember if he had been present or not when I had come to learn the Prelude of Light.
"Where's the body?" Gar asked, startling me slightly.
"No idea" I replied quietly, feeling somewhat apprehensive.
"Did Sheik ever explain the whole 'time traveling' thing?" Gar asked, seemingly returning to the point at hand.
"Somewhat" I replied, still feeling the apprehension.
"Good" he said and gestured for me to join him at the pedestal of the sword. He raised the sword over his head and looked up at me. Knowing what he wanted, I placed my hands over his on the sword, and we both pushed down slightly, but a sudden withdrawal from Gar stopped our progress quite effectively.
"What?"
"We won't have a sword if we get rid of this one!" Gar nearly shouted, voice echoing annoyingly around the massive chamber.
I sighed slightly in response. "We can just get one when the time comes."
He seemed to accept that response and we finally plunged the Master Sword into it's pedestal.
In a brilliant flash of blue light, we were… in the exact same place…
"Did that do anything?" I asked, raising an eyebrow.
"Yeah" Gar replied, not sounding too sure of himself. "We should be in the past."
"Well, only one way to find out…" I said in what even I knew was an uncharacteristically cheerful voice. "Let's check outside!"
"How'd you know that it would look better outside?"
"It's basic logic" I replied with a shrug. "If a world looks one way, it was once a different way in the past."
He nodded at that and we were on our way out.
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BB's POV
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We exited the temple to find that, as Raven had predicted, the marketplace was quite different. Where the ReDeads had been was currently occupied by… the normal elements of a bustling hub. Raven seemed in a bit of a hurry to get through the area, so I didn't ask. It's the least I could do, considering how many things I wouldn't tell her.
When we were once again before the well in Kakariko Village, we were quick to notice the… fullness of said well.
"How do we get in now?" Raven asked exasperatedly.
"We've gotta drain it" I replied simply. Raven glared in that way she does.
"And… how would we do that?"
"Oh!" I nearly shouted but quickly covered my mouth. The last thing we needed to do was draw the attention of people who had run into us in the future. "You've gotta play the Song of Storms in the windmill, and I'll go find a sword. How's that sound?"
"Good enough" she replied simply.
"Can I 'elp ye'?" the large, hairy man behind the counter asked somewhat excitedly. He probably wasn't getting all that much business in such a peaceful time.
"Yeah" I replied, approaching the counter and attempting to sound tough. "Can I rent a sword or somethin'?"
"Rent?"
"Yeah, I only need one for a bit" I sighed slightly. "There's something I gotta take care of, and it calls for a sword."
"I guess I could lend ya' one…" the man said, rubbing his inhumanly hairy chin. "'Ere, I got da' perfect one."
With that, he rummaged around behind the counter for a bit and finally emerged, sword in hand. It wasn't of the best quality, but I assumed it'd do just fine.
"Is a bit used, but should do jus' fine" he said, handing it over to me.
"How much?" I asked as I grabbed a sheath from the wall.
"I need 'bout… tree fitty" he said grinning. I had the sudden urge to scream something about the Locke Ness Monster, but was able to restrain myself as I gave him the money.
"If ye' return te' sword, ye' get 'alf back."
I raised my eyebrow at him, but shrugged and stepped outside. It seemed that my timing was perfect, as at the exact moment I shut the door behind me, there was a flash of lightning, followed by a crash of thunder. "All righty then…" I muttered to myself, preparing myself mentally for what was to come. I never really liked dead things…
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Raven's POV
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I ran through the pounding rain as swiftly as I could, cursing Gar for… something. I didn't know how, but I knew that it was all his fault.
I reached the well almost simultaneously with him and we both hunched underneath my cloak for some slight shelter. "Ready?" I asked him, pushing my annoyance to the back of my mind.
He nodded slowly, but looked a bit pale. I had the sudden urge to stop everything right there. He was obviously terrified and didn't need to go through this.
"Okay" I said quickly. "I'll lower us both down into the well and then we'll… go… in…"
"Sounds like you're catching a case of small-town-ideocy" he said, forcing a grin in my direction. "And, you call me dumb."
"At least I don't say 'bringed'" I replied sharply, grabbing him and jumping into the well. I made sure to make our descent only as slow as necessary and no more.
At the bottom, a sense of foreboding fell over both of us and we silently entered the consuming darkness…
We stood before a fountain in the shape of some sort of bird. I couldn't shake off the inkling that it was a… Raven. I looked down to see the TriForce symbol and sighed, knowing exactly what to do next. I pulled out the ocarina and began to play the song entitled "Zelda's Lullaby".
I played all the notes exactly as I had learned them and finally lowered the instrument to feel a slight rumbling from the entire chamber. Gar looked somewhat shocked, but mostly seemed… numbed out. He was probably trying to hold his nerves in control.
Suddenly, the fountain simply stopped and the water level in the room drained. The draining was far too rapid in my opinion as it's normal drainage rate would have to be much slower for one fountain to keep it at a steady level.
When there was no water left in the room to speak of, I turned to face Gar and saw that he was shaking slightly. I had something to say to him, but I was going to wait until the last possible moment to say it. It would have the greatest effect that way.
We stood before a tiny hole that lead into pitch blackness as best I could tell. Looking at it, I finally understood what Sheik had meant. There was no way I would be able to fit, but Gar just might. Against my logical side, I found myself hoping that he couldn't…
"Rae?"
"Yeah?"
"Wait for me… please?"
I stared at him, perfectly conveying my theory that he was clinically insane. "You don't even need to ask."
With a quick nod and an audible clearing of his throat, he got onto all fours and began to climb through the hole. It was an extremely tight fit, but he should make it if the hole stayed the same size all the way.
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BB's POV
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I kept my eyes closed the entire time I forced my way through the hole. The only thing I was thankful for was the lack of spider webs and debris of the like. When I emerged on the other side, I found myself face-to-face with one of those hanging spider-skull things. I probably would've been surprised at any other time, but all I felt at this point was numbness.
I waited for the spider to reveal its soft underbelly, and when it did, I sent the blade straight into the tender muscle. It was dead instantly and I passed it without a second glance.
A part of my mind was contemplating the fact that Raven and I seemed to have switched places, her showing emotions and saying stupid things, and me being… real quiet…
But, we both had our reasons. Rae was experiencing that irrational happiness that comes with love, and I was being slapped repeatedly by all my little insecurities.
I had known what was to come, but I couldn't have imagined what it would be like in reality. Four arms jutted from the ground at the room's four corners, leaving me very little room to maneuver without entering their range of attack. But, it seemed that no matter what I did, the creature would not surface. With a dejected sigh, I approached one of the arms, prepared to defend myself when the time came.
As expected, the hand shot at me and grabbed me around the throat. It wasn't quite strong enough to choke me or even hold me if I wanted out, but I still felt the terror flowing through my veins like ice water.
Also as expected, the creature's main body finally surfaced and made an immediate move towards me. I prepared to strike it when it came into range, but froze as the scent struck me.
The scent of death, the scent of… my parents at their funeral…
I tried to force the memories back, but they wouldn't leave me. Everything around me seemed to enter slow motion as I was forced to see my parents cold, dead faces over and over again. It had been a miracle that their bodies were ever uncovered, but I almost wished they hadn't. I had wanted to see them again, but not in that way…
Then, I realized what the problem was.
In my grief, I had never said good-bye…
"It's about time…" I muttered quietly. "G-good-bye…"
With a sudden burst of strength, I lunged at the creature and feeling my claws grow to pierce my gloves, I flew for the demon's throat. Having dropped the sword at some point during the forced flashback, I only had myself as a weapon.
In hindsight, I never really needed that sword…
The creature fell at my feet and I felt like I had finally been able to overcome… death… itself…
Close enough…
I brought my hand to wipe sweat from my brow but found tears there instead. With a start, I realized that I had been crying. You really couldn't blame me though.
"Mom… Dad…" I said nearly in a sigh. "I love you… good… bye…"
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Raven's POV
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I stood in the same spot as I had been in when Gar had gone. I didn't quite understand myself, but I felt the need to be exactly where he would expect to find me.
I began to hear the sound of him crawling back through the hole and held out a hand for him to take if he needed it. He did. When I finally saw his face, I saw that it was stained with tears. In a situation like this, Star and Terra would've gasped, but I just pulled him into a tight embrace, remaining completely silent as I knew he would prefer at a time like this.
But, what he said confused me slightly. "Two nightmares down…"
A/N: Okay, now I have another poll, and I'm still looking for ten reviews.. I'll try to keep up this accelerated update rate, but you never know. So, here's the first of two polls;
Would you prefer me to make this a one, two, or three part story?
A) Keep it a one-parter.
B) Give it a sequel.
C) Make it a trilogy.
Depending upon the results, I might be putting up another poll in the next few chapters.
I suddenly realized that I never put in the answer to that last trivia question! Well, here it is!
A: What are the names of Cyborg's grandparents?
Q: His grandmother's name was Maud Stone, and his grandfather's was Tucker Stone.
See what I meant by "extremely grandparentish?'
I'll be stopping the trivia now, being that I can't seem to keep anything going for more than three chapters. However, if any of you have any pointless TT related questions, ask me. I'll either know the answer off the top of my head, or will know exactly where to look and have the answer nearly as fast.
Signed,
The Cheese!