I do not own the Teen Titans.
K, for those of you who are desperately trying to figure out what or who It is, I'm going to have to tell you to think harder. I'm not going to tell you in till later chapters so your going to have to wait passionately and carry on reading.
'life is a funny thing. A single life can be so powerful that it can change the lives of thousands more. It is also weak and can be broken with out a second thought. So many lives are lost everyday and such a short percentage of them will actually have people who will even care that they are gone. It's also funny how different people hide their feeling by altering their lives to suit them. Some people destroy all emotion in hopes that they have non, some lash out at those they love or take hold of a shotgun and begin a rampage in hopes to be stopped and killed. There are also those who bottle up their pain and hurt and hide behind a false smile. Some times it can help one cope but everyone knows that it's not a good thing to do and soon, all that pain will lash out in a single attack that can hurt so many lives. Some times more deadly than others. These are said to be the worst. Even more so than the ones who have the shotgun. They are unpredictable and can lash out at any given time and in anyway. I am one of these people. My only fear is the constant fret of allowing my anger and rage to take me over so, I stay cheerful and happy. I don't want to live a emotion free life. I can't, and I've already hurt enough as it is that I do not need to go on a rampage. The thing is, how long will it be until I snap? How long until I harm those I love and those who care about me? I tried not to get close to anyone but what kind of life is that? Maybe it will never happen. I can only pray…'
Ren woke up in her room. Unlike Crystal's, Ren's room was dark with blood red walls and checker floors. Instead of Playboy covers over her bead, she had a simple black sheet with deep, sky blue pillows. Shelves hung on the walls with statues of gargoyles and mythical creatures. A laptop sat on a old oak desk at the fare side and a Gothic style wardrobe sat neatly next to it. Ren smiled. To many, the colour and these items would seem depressing and creepy but to her, they brought peace. Though she hated to remember her past, these items reminded her of what she was not. These items went agents her past and showed her what she had become. Free.
She got out of bed and began to get dressed. A black shirt with a black loose tie round her neck. Folded bandanna rapped round her right arm and a leather cuff and watch round her left. Simple black combat trousers and boots and a bit of make-up before she decided she was ready to go. She wasn't at work till 12 so she had a good four hors till work so she planned to go to the mall and spend her well earned cash. She quickly walked out of her room and past Crystal's room that held the still sleeping child carer. Crystal's love for children and kindness is what Ren admired. She was sweet and always put everyone else's feelings before her own.
Ren locked the door and then jumped into her Blue VW Golf. She turned the key then set off to the mall. The roads we're quite clear but it was only 8 in the morning. Not many people wanted to wake up at unnecessary times in the morning when there was no work or tasks to do. Ren made it half way their before a sudden explosion from the side shot out and forced the Golf to screech across the road and into a lamppost at the other end of the road from the impact. Ren sat shocked for a second before quickly jumping out and turning her gaze to a building that was burning. Flames shot out through the windows and began to send clouds of thick smoke into the sky. People ran out, coughing and trying to find loved ones.
"what happened?" Ren asked one elderly women who held tightly onto a cat.
"I don't know. There was smoke coming from one of the second story rooms and then a massive explosion," she said then began to cough.
"there's people still in there!" one man yelled as the sight of people screaming on the top floor were seen waving from the windows.
"call the fire-fighters!" another man yelled as Ren looked up at the people who were screaming for help.
'you can save them,' the ice cold voice of It said from Ren's side. Ren turned to her left to see It looking at her in the reflection of her car window. 'you might even be their only chance of survival.'
"they've already called help," Ren said shaking her head.
'will they really get here in time? Those flames are spreading quickly,' It said watching Ren as she looked up at the building. 'you may think that you did bad in the past, but you didn't. your actions saved hundreds of lives in the long run. Innocent lives that would have had to go through the same torture you did. You have the power to save lives, Ren.'
Ren looked round at the people who were crying out for their friends and families safety and watching as the flames grew and grew. "fine," Ren said then ran forwards and past the people and into the building.
'about time,' It said before disappearing.
Ren ran through the doors of the building, ignoring the shouts and warnings from the people who had just escaped from the fire. Ren ran strait up the stairs and to the second floor where she saw the fire spreading across the stairs and hall. She dashed through and leaped up before hitting the fire and then quickly grabbed onto the stair rail. She pulled herself up and over. She listened out, her vision still perfect and the smoke unaffecting her breathing. She looked round at the doors and listened out for any movement.
"hello?" Ren yelled over the raw of the flames. "anyone here!"
"here! The doors blocked!" a faint yelled said.
Ren looked over in the direction and saw number 21 with a large hunk of rock from where the third floor had given way and collapsed, covering the door. Ren looked round for a second entrance in but couldn't see one.
'burn through the wall,' It yelled standing at her side.
"what? I can't," Ren said stepping back slightly.
'Control the flames. They'll listen to you,' It said looking at the door. 'move them to the wall. You did it as a kid, you can do it now. Just remember.'
Ren closed her eyes and memories of her past ran through her head. Remembering how she used the flames at the burning to burn and destroy all the villagers. Her eyes opened up a deep red as she looked at It. It gave her a nod before vanishing into the flames. Ren brought up her right arm and thrust it in the air. The flames round her raised the same height. They began to wrap round her arm until a large amount of the flames cover her whole arm. She then walked towards the wall and placed the burning hand onto it. The flames began to spread across the wall and burn a hole strait through in a perfect circle before returning to her arm. A male looked at Ren in shock.
"what… what in hell?" he stuttered as Ren turned and gave him a grin.
"after you," she said giving a small jester to go through the hole.
He did as he was told and ran through before stopping at the stairs where the fire was still burning. He looked over to Ren who looked up towards the second set of stairs that led to the third floor.
"we're going to get everyone else first," she said then ran over to the stairs with the male close behind.
They reached the third floor and saw a dozen shocked people looking at them. Ren's eyes we're still a firry red and her arm was still burning. The male then ran over to them from behind Ren.
"she's here to help," he said before anyone thought otherwise.
"so, how are you going to help us?" a women said as Ren turned to the stairs and saw the flames racing up.
"err… haven't thought that fare ahead yet," Ren admitted with a guilty grin.
"Can't you get rid of it using your powers or something?" the male she saved from the second floor asked.
"no," Ren said shaking her head. "I only control it. The fire has to go somewhere and there's fare to much to move down there."
Ren walked over to the window at the fare end and looked down. She had a quick glance round before spotting a large pole on the next building. She lifted her hand to it and watched as the flames quickly jumped from her arm and to the pole. It looked like a giant fire whip. The fire began to melt the bottom of the pole and then slowly bent it over towards the window. Ren stepped back to allow the pole to rest on the window sill. Ren gave it a push to make sure it would support her weight before climbing onto it. She walked all the way across before yelling back.
"it's safe!" she yelled back.
Everyone one began to either walk or crawl over as quickly as they could. The flames began to spread and could be seen making it's way to the window. They all made it across and quickly made their way down the second buildings stairs and out before the sound of sirens were heard and the fire trucks were seen. The fire men quickly set to work putting out the building. Ren then felt the ice cold water splash over her.
"what the fu… FUCK!" she screamed, drenched in icy water.
"sorry I… I thought you were on fire," the fire fighter said looking confused.
"I was but that's no reason to drench me!" she said annoyed and then walked off only to be stopped by the excited press that rushed over to interview her.
"who are you?" one reporter asked.
"how did you control the fire?" one women said, Ren noticed to be the report who interviewed the Titans.
"are you a new Titan?" a second male asked.
"I…err… I gotta go," Ren said then quickly ran off and jumped into her car and drove off.
"so there you have it. A new hero in Jump City," the new reporter said as she turned to face the camera.
"who do you think she is?" Cyborg asked as Robin rubbed his chin.
"I don't know. I think we should keep a eye on her," he said before the rest of the Titans walked in.
"morning friends!" Starfire said happily.
"what's for breakfast?" Beastboy said, still sounding sleepy.
"eggs, beacon and sausages!" Cyborg said happily as he raced past Beastboy and into the kitchen.
Beastboy quickly got over his tiredness and also raced into the kitchen. The sound of Cyborg and Beastboy was heard arguing over what to eat while Starfire came and sat down by Robin who was still deep in thought.
"what is it that is puzzling you, Robin?" Starfire asked.
"a new hero's been spotted in Jump city," Robin said simply.
"this is glorious!" Starfire said happily. " a fellow fighter of good."
"yeah, but why now?" Robin said looking up at Starfire. "and why in Jump city? Everyone knows the Titans protect Jump City."
"maybe they were just passing through," Starfire said then stood up. "I'm sure it is nothing, friend."
"hm… maybe," said then looked up. "where's Raven?"
"I think she went out," Starfire said now watching TV.