Chapter three: just fine
Don't own the titans but if I did ooohhh I shouldn't say anything. :D
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"I can't believe you remember everything," Beast Boy says quietly, but happiness leaks into his words. "I… We've thought about you, since you've been gone."
"Thanks, BB. That means a lot," Terra smiles, knowing this is progress.
"So," Nightwing begins. "You're saying you were just minding your own business, when you were attacked by Plasmius at your school, he hit you on the head, and you regained your memory?"
"Yes, that's exactly what happened," She answers confidently, even as the guilt of another lie weighs her down.
"It just doesn't make sense to me Terra. How does a random attack just suddenly bring your memory? And what about Slade? It just seems like he's involved in this," Nightwing asks suspiciously, still not willing to give the geomancer a clean slate.
"Well, studies have shown amnesiacs regaining their memories after shocking events," Cyborg adds slowly, thinking. "I think seeing a giant blob monster thing would be one hell of a trigger. But yeah, it is sort of odd, that he'd attack a civilian. I can definitely see Slade being part of this."
"Rob-uh, Nightwing, I guess I should explain it a little better. Maybe that would help." Terra says quickly, knowing that if they catch this lie, she'll never have her chance at happiness.
"It was a normal day, I was just talking to my friends, and then Plasmius attacked. We're all freaking out over this monster, and then he just swings and hits me. I go flying and hit my head, and it all came back to me. I used my powers to defeat him."
"It all came back so fast," she says. "It seemed so unreal."
"I also remember all the bad stuff I did. How I betrayed you. How I hurt you," she says guiltily, looking at Beast Boy in particular. "I know it's something you can't really comprehend. I mean, I barely understand why I did it. But please, give me another chance, guys. Please."
"Oh friend," Starfire says feelingly, looking at Terra with sorrow and hope in her eyes. "I believe you. I can feel the guilt you have for hurting us, and I forgive you."
"Thanks, Star," Terra replies, hope for her return rising in her mind. The wind blows quietly as the teens sit at the pizzeria. No one speaks. Cyborg is deep in thought as to whether they should trust her again, but he is leaning towards her case, if only because she seems so sincere. Nightwing is doubtful, and he doesn't really want to give her a chance. But then he remembers how they gave him a second chance so easily, and reluctantly decides it is only fair that Terra gets one as well. Starfire is thinking about the sorrow and guilt she see's in the young girl's eyes, and remembers the joy of having a girl who would agree to her antics, such as spending an entire day at the mall of shopping.
Beast Boy stares into Terra's eyes, joy washing over him. Terra is back, and with her come his feelings of love and hope for the two of them. Perhaps it wasn't quite as strong as he had remembered and there's a nagging feeling at the back of his mind of something being not right, but those doubts are pushed away. Terra is back, and that is what he focuses on.
"Terra," Nightwing finally says. "I've decided that you can have another shot at being a Titan. But it's not up to me. The whole team has to agree for you to be accepted in again. Cy?"
"I'll give you a chance," he booms.
"Star," Nightwing asks.
"Of course! Beast Boy?" she says happily.
"Dude, yeah! How about it Rae," he asks. "Rae?"
Nothing.
"Friends," Starfire says worryingly. "Where is Raven?"
"Shit!" Nightwing exclaims. "She was bleeding after Light hit her, and-"
"And," Cyborg interrupts. "We didn't notice the T-Car was full and we left her there."
"Oh my God! I am so sorry," Terra says, the guilt of this lie barely touching her before she sweeps it away. "I never meant to take her seat. I just didn't even realize it was hers."
"It's fine, Terra," Beast boy says. "Let me just call her see to where she went."
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"It's an honest mistake," Raven mutters to herself. "I'm sure they will never do it again."
She keeps talking to herself as she walks down the shadowy streets of downtown Jump City. She is clutching the deep wound in her side, trying to heal it even as she curses Dr. Light for being a cowardly bastard who only does sneak attacks. The wound almost went straight through her, and her troublesome blood line is the only thing that is keeping her from death. She painfully trudges through the city, trying to find her way back home through the fog of pain and night. People stare at her, whispering to their companions. A Titan, alone, bleeding, and on the wrong side of town.
'Not the best of situations,' Raven thinks to herself as she glares at two young men who stare just a bit too long at the holes in her outfit.
"Oh my. What do we have here?" An all too familiar voice reaches to Ravens ears. "An injured bird, it would seem."
Onlookers scatter at the sight of the man who approaching Raven.
"What do you want Slade?" Raven hisses.
"Now, now, little bird. Don't take that tone with me," Slade says smoothly. "You aren't in the best situation right now. And unless you want that wound to be fatal, I'd suggest you keep that attitude to yourself."
"Like I would ever listen to you, Slade," Raven says angrily. Unfortunately, her wound chooses that instant to reopen, and she gasps in pain.
"That's quite the cut you have there, dear," Slade says, the fake concern in his voice mocking her. "I'm amazed you're even alive. Although, I assume being daddy's little girl helps quite a lot. You know Raven, you remind me of your father every time I see you."
"I am nothing like my father!" Raven spits out. "Now, what is that you want, Slade? I'm sure you're not here to just insult me."
"No child, your right. I am not," he says slowly. "I'm here to end the misery of a poor injured bird. I'm quite the animal activist, you see," The sarcasm seeps into his voice, and terror grips the heroine. She can practically feel the evil smirk under his mask. She has to get away from him.
She gets into a fighting stance, even as her legs tremble with fear and her side aches.
"It's adorable that you are even going to attempt to fight me," Slade chuckles. With that, Raven lunges at the mad man.
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"She's not answering," Beast Boy says, putting down his communicator. He is truly worried for his friend, as the two of them have gotten much closer over the years. The thought of her, alone and injured, makes him sick to his stomach. "We need to go look for her," he demands.
"Yes, Beast Boy is right. Who can know of the dangers our dear friend might face?" Starfire worries.
"Yes, let's go. Cy, you head back to the Tower and see if she's there," Nightwing commands. "Star, take the skies; BB and Terra search downtown, I'll go uptown. Titans, go!" The team splits up, searching for their friend.
On the ground, two Titans search for the missing bird, one in a frantic panic over a friend, the other in a jealous stupor.
'Beast boy looks really worried,' Terra thinks to herself. 'I need to get his mind off of her.'
"She's gonna be fine, right? I mean, she's Raven," she says, trying to keep the jealousy out of her voice.
"Yeah, she's really strong, you know. I'm just worried since she's alone," Beast Boy replies distractedly, still racing down the streets in his search.
Time passes and crucial minutes disappear. She needs to get him to forget about Raven.
"Yeah, your right," Terra says easily. "Beast boy?"
"Yeah?" Still distracted. Well, that'll be changing.
"I love you."
Beast Boy stops dead in his tracks. To say he's shocked would be a huge understatement. Oh man, but that is not something you hear every day. His initial reaction is happiness. Almost. Raven still hovers in his thoughts, and he cannot shake her, even at the sound of something he has wanted for a long time.
Terra waits for her reply, anxious about his reaction, but happy they are wasting time. It means less time for Raven.
"I love you to Terra," he finally replies. "Like a lot. But, right now, we need to find Raven."
"Alright," Terra replies. She scowls, wondering how he could possibly be still thinking about that witch. Maybe he doesn't trust her completely yet. It's worth a try.
"Beast Boy," she says with her voice low from melancholy. "I'm really sorry for what I did."
"Terra, you saved us from one of our worst enemies. There is nothing you need to apologize for."
"I know, Beast Boy, it's just-"
"Terra. We're all really glad to have you back," he smiles at her, grabs her hand, and butterflies swoop through her stomach. "All we need is to have Raven back, and we can have a team again."
"You're right," She says smiling. She is happy that Beast Boy loves her, and that the team has accepted her. The only thing foiling her happiness is Raven.
Terra 'helps' Beast Boy with the search, but even without her distractions, they still wouldn't have found anything.
"Friends," Starfire's voice sounds through Beast Boys communicator. "Have any of you had luck in your search?
"No," Replies the collective voices of the Titans.
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Chapter 3 done and done.
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