Chapter 5 – Confusion
Starfire paced up and down her room. Nightwing watched her curiously.
"Are you alright?" he asked finally.
"No, I am not," Starfire replied blankly.
"What's wrong?" Nightwing asked.
Starfire stopped and rubbed her forehead with her hand, "I am worried about Midnight."
Nightwing snorted. "Whatever for?"
"An old friend of hers just died," Starfire replied robotic-like.
"That girl was a villain though."
"Yes, but it's our job to protect people, civilians AND villains, they're all people, Richard, they all live once."
"I know that," Nightwing said.
"And we just let that girl die," Starfire wailed.
Nightwing sighed, "It wasn't our fault."
"Yes it was!" Starfire argued. "We caused the fight!"
"We were simply trying to put trouble makers behind bars."
"But if you let Midnight go ahead, this wouldn't have happened!" Starfire cried.
"She couldn't be trusted," Nightwing said bitterly.
"I worry about you sometimes," Starfire said, sitting down.
"What do you mean?" Nightwing asked alarmed.
"You never trust anyone," Starfire said sadly.
"Of course I trust people, but there's some people you can't trust."
"Richard, she joined Misfits at first to survive," Starfire said.
"She could have come to us," he replied.
"She must have been confused," Starfire said, looking into his mask.
"But she made the wrong choice."
"Sometimes it's the only option," Starfire replied, standing up.
"Where are you going?"
"To see Terra," she answered. Starfire walked out of her room and along the corridors. She bumped into Raven. "Oh hello," she waved weakly.
"Hey," Raven replied.
"Can I ask you a question?" Raven nodded. "I know you weren't very close to Midnight," Starfire began. Raven snorted. "But, did you trust her?"
Raven thought for a moment, "Yes," she said simply.
"Are you sure? Nightwing didn't."
"Everyone should be trusted, it's just what they will do afterwards that will effect that trust," Raven said.
"Oh.."
"Are you going anywhere, by the way?"
"Hmm..? Oh, I'm going to see Terra. She's Midnight's new room-mate, I want to see the room." Raven nodded.
"Bye then," she waved. Starfire waved back and sighed heavily. She half-ran to Midnight's room. She knocked on the door.
"Hello?" came a voice.
"Hey Terra, it's me," Starfire called.
"Starfire?" Terra asked, opening the door.
"Yeah, mind if I come in?" Starfire put her head on her shoulder, innocently.
"Uhh.. Sure?" Terra said, backing off. Starfire thanked her and walked in. Starfire looked around.
"Homely," she said sarcastically.
"Very," Terra laughed. Starfire searched the room. "Are you looking for something?"
"Not in particular, I'm just having a sniff," Starfire tittered. She opened a silver chest. "Hey, what's this?"
"Hmm..? Oh, I dunno," Terra came forward. She bent down beside her. In the chest was a journal. "Is that a diary?"
"I think it's more of a journal," Starfire replied, taking it out. She opened it to the first page.
"Should you be reading that?" Terra hesitated.
"I doubt it matters," Starfire shrugged. She scanned the first page.
'This journal belongs to Lilith Moon – Do not touch.'
"Lilith Moon?" Starfire questioned.
"I think that's her real name," Terra said.
"Oh." Starfire turned a page. Some of them were cracking and were turning yellow. She turned over pages looking at the more recent ones.
'Date - 17th December 2009
Another day goes by, not much happening. I had to go on a mission with Adrien and Akila. They seriously think that this 'thief' is Slade, uh huh, yeah Nightwing, whatever you say. They forgot I'm telepathic, and I know it isn't him, but what am I going to do? Oh well, it does not matter. I miss the old days, right enough. Here we are searching sewers and random warehouses, when I used to run free around forests. It sounds corny, but it's true. I miss those days, well except for the hunters trying to kill me, but nothing is perfect. I need to get new candles, mine are worn out. My arms are aching, probably because I haven't marked them for 2 years. I shall do it later, but I'm worried what might happen. The last time I did, I nearly blinded myself. I've technically had 800 years to practise, but it's really difficult. I need to see if that witch is still alive, I doubt it, but maybe they're immortal, like me. And that wolf. I hope he's not. I've heard the news about people going missing. A wolf-like creature was spotted, dammit. Silver fur? I'm thinking it's him. I need to find him, as soon as possible. I either kill him, and become a pack leader, or let him kill me instead. I wonder which one is harder? I am choosing not to become a pack leader... Too much work. Besides, I want to kill any wolf, any wolf at all. Dammit I'll kill dogs if I have to! After 800 years, you'd think I'd get over it, but no. I've had to bloody escape humans because of it. That thing made me a monster, and I want it dead, even if it means sacrificing myself. Ummm... Did I just write that? I need to find Elvina, maybe she can help. If not, I'll find him myself.
Lilith'
"Woah," Terra exclaimed, looking over Starfire's shoulder.
"I wonder who this wolf is," Starfire said.
"I think that wolf killed her family," Terra thought.
"Really?" Starfire asked, looking at her.
"What are you doing?" asked a voice. Terra and Starfire both jumped and turned to see Bolt lurking in the doorway.
"Oh hello Bolt, what are you doing here?" Starfire asked.
"I wish to ask you the same question," Bolt said stepping in.
"I am examining certain things belonging to Midnight, for Nightwing has asked me to," Starfire lied.
"Why are you reading her journal?" Bolt asked.
"We are not," Starfire argued.
"I saw you reading it," Bolt said blankly.
"For security reasons," Starfire said coldly.
"Sure," he said sarcastically. He was about to leave then turned to them. "Is the old building on the East or the West side of the city?"
"East," Starfire said. "What.. Why?"
"I'm going to find her," Bolt said, then ran out.
"Wait," Terra yelled after him. Starfire put her hand on he r shoulder.
"Leave him."
"What if he gets hurt?" Terra pleaded.
"He's following his heart," was all Starfire said.
Bolt was almost there. He bent over and took a deep breath. Man, it was too long a journey, he thought. He looked back and saw no one. "Just as well," he muttered. He took off again, sprinting to his destination. He reached the building and climbed through the window. The building was dark, and it smelled damp and dusty. He looked to his side and coughed eruptively. He covered his mouth with his hand and went forward. From the outside the building looked empty, but he knew better. He avoided any light coming from the window so he could not be seen. He swiftly turned to the side and banged straight into Midnight. He fell on top of her. Midnight opened her eyes to see Bolt looking down at her. Surprised, she looked at him dazzled.
"What are you doing here?" she whispered.
"I'm here for you," Bolt whispered back. He stood up and offered her his hand. Midnight took it.
"You didn't have to," she said hugging herself.
"I wanted to," he whispered, looking at her silver eyes with his golden. He caressed her cheek with the back of his hand. She closed her eyes, then took his hand with her own.
"Why?" was all she said.
"Because... I just wanted to make sure you were safe," he said lamely.
"I am," she said blankly.
"I didn't know though, did I?" he whispered, cautiously.
"You do now," she replied.
"What's wrong?" he asked, as she turned away from him. She had her arms crossed, and was gazing at the ceiling.
"Nothing," she whispered.
"There's more than nothing," he said putting a hand on her shoulder.
"Adrien, there's no point in you being here, I'm fine," she said turning to him.
"I know, but I don't want you here, I want you safe," he said.
"I am safe," she closed her eyes again.
"By the way, Terra and Starfire were reading your journal." Midnight's eyes snapped open.
"What?" she snarled.
He looked at her sadly, "It's true." She stormed off. "Lilith, wait!" he yelled.
Midnight stopped at her bedroom. It was simple, white, flaky walls, and a wooden floor. Pillows and a quilt on the floor. It was more than she deserved. She stepped in and sat on her 'bed'. Bolt finally caught up with her and looked inside her room.
"You're still going to look for him, aren't you?" he asked.
Midnight nodded, "I am."