UPDATE! Thanks to everyone who reviewed, faved and followed! Short chapter, sorry I'm really busy with College! Here you go…
Disclaimer : Don't own Teen Titans, still don't.
Nightwing sped off on his newly acquired motorcycle. He didn't have a clue where to start to look for her; the tightness in his chest didn't make things easier either. He came to a stop as the traffic light went red. He took the unexpected time off to calm down and breathe. His brain raced ahead, storming his mind with a billion places he associated with Raven. She could be practically anywhere, but she was near, she must be near, at least in Gotham, or else she couldn't have reached him through the fragile remains of their bond. He closed his eyes and tried to focus on the dream he had earlier, searching for any hint of her location. His eyes popped open in sudden realization. How could he have been so blind? It was crystal clear, clear as water indeed. Water was the key. His gaze lifted just in time as the red light turned green and he speeded away towards the old city docks.
As he arrived he parked his bike hastily and strode along the old piers, his pace increasing velocity as he felt another pull on the bond.
He was now on the west side, where the most neglected structures stood. The smell of saltpeter and rust was everywhere. He descended a small corroded staircase that lead to a dead end wharf. The low hum of waves crashing against the forlorn wooden posts only made him even more nervous. "Where are you Rae?" he mumbled to himself as his eyes scanned frantically for any sign of her. Then, suddenly, he saw it, hiding behind one of the posts, he detected a piece of fabric floating on the water. He got as closer as he could and he froze. He saw a body floating. It was her. Her body. His thoughts were a jumble of emotions and fear had paralyzed his limbs. A few seconds later, he was able to tear his gaze and instead of just standing there, he threw himself into the water as he swam towards her.
Once he had reached her, he held her close to him as he shot a birdarang towards the wood of the pier, a line extended from it; it was strong enough to pull them up from the tide to the safety of the wooden planks. Nightwing laid Raven on the floor as he felt her pulse. Nothing. He began with the chest compressions, just as he had learnt years ago, trying to keep calm but not really achieving his purpose. "Come on Rae, don't leave me…"
Abruptly Raven jolted up and coughed, water spilling from her mouth violently. Nightwing wrapped his arms around her, as he cradled her like a child. Her eyes were still shut, but her breathing was even now.
"It's okay, Rae, I'm here. You're safe."