A/N: Enjoy!
Disclaimer: I do NOT own Teen Titans OR Americas Next Top Model.
On our way to the location we were supposed to go to the girls talked and joked around. "Okay, so if you had to walk a mile in heels where would you go?" Olivia asked the girl sitting next to her, I think her name was Daisy. She had long blonde beautiful hair that went all the way to her waist. She was beautiful but her aura was manipulating. So, I think I'd stay away from her and see how she plays out. Daisy smiled prettily and answered sweetly.
"Obviously I'd try and walk further in heels to get to were I would want to go which is to my boyfriends!"
"Awww, that's so cute!" Olivia squealed as Daisy blushed and said 'thanks'. It was all fake though I could tell in her emotions and facial expressions. I turned and looked out the window, my thoughts wandering to Robin when Aisha broke my thoughts by asking.
"Are you nervous?" I looked over at her and asked.
"Yeah, a little what about you?"
"Definitely! I mean I wonder what she meant in that note." Aisha said thoughtfully.
"I don't know but I do know is that you should just try not to get too nervous. It's good to sometimes just be excited." I said smiling slightly.
"Yeah, your probably right, thanks Raven!" After she said that the bus stopped and we all got out. Then walked into a big building and met up with none other than Jay Manuel.
"Hey, ladies! How are you doing?" Jay asked. The rest of the girls answered.
"Good."
"Has anyone one heard of a Gouldian Finch?" Jay asked and the girls all looked confused. So, I stepped in and said.
"It's a type of bird." Jay looked at me and smiled.
"Yes, it is! You might be wondering what this has to do with anything but today we are all going to be done up as a type of animal. Your going to be posing either a an animal that flies or stays and fights. And the one shooting you will be none other than David Lachapelle!" Jay announced and said photographer walked out and we all clapped while some girls also squealed. David Lachapelle smiled and told us.
"Hello, girls I'm glad to meet you and am looking forward to working with you all."
"Okay, now off to hair and make-up girls!" Jay exclaimed and we all ushered to the rooms. I got sat down and they started to get to work. My type of animal was flight and it was none other than a Raven. While doing my make-up they also did my hair and I waited patiently. When they turned me around and I saw my reflection I was surprised. I didn't even look like myself.
My makeup was black eye shadow with blue lines coming out at the side looking like electric blue wings. My eyelashes looked long and had blue tips. They then put a black wig on me, straightening it making the hair look glossy. My lips were made a pink color and looked full. My skin also seemed to have a glow about it.
Then came my dress. I was wearing a short black dress. The top was strapless and a tight corset that showed curves I didn't know I could have. The lace on it was blue. The bottom was short and ended mid thigh and was almost tutu like, it looked as if it were made of two small wings that were tipped blue. My shoes were strapped black high heels. The thing I was supposed to be showing off though was the dress.
I was surprised at how I looked. Wait till the Titans get a load of this. It was my turn and I stepped out and met up with Jay who escorted me to the location. It looked like a snowy mountain. I took one deep breathe and got ready. I knew that I was going to have to show emotion for this. Emotions I wasn't used to being able to use so freely. Stepping on step though all my anxiety washed away I was back on Azarath with my mom.
I started off with various poses until I got comfortable. I felt my emotions run wild almost. Love, longing, and darkness were the main things I felt. Love for my friends. Longing for my mother. Darkness for the side of me that would never change, at least that's what I used to think but now it was different. I felt my "dark side" turn into light. I was now a different person I was now the real me. Light, for the bright future I knew I was going to have with my friends. Before I knew it we were done and Jay called me over.
I walked over and gave him a questioning look. "That was amazing Raven. I knew you said you had some experience but honestly your pictures have been the best today. I didn't even have to coach you. Great job." Jay said. I was stunned and said a 'thank you' and left to change back.
(At home)
We all sat at home and everyone was talking about if they thought they did good or bad. "God, Raven you have no reason to worry you were amazing!" Gabriella groaned. I looked up from my book and raised an eyebrow.
"Gabriella, come on just because I may have seemed to be good doesn't mean I was and doesn't mean I don't need to worry." I said then closed my book.
(In a confessional: Reiko)
"First off I don't like that girl, Raven. She has such an attitude and thinks that just because she's a super hero she's going to win! Now everyone is saying that she has no reason to worry?! As if! I'm not worried because I know how good I did."
(End of confessional)
(In a confessional: Daisy)
"Hmmm about Raven. I wouldn't say that I don't like her it just seems like she's not really model material. I mean she seems like she's hiding something. She's also kind of scary."
(End of confessional)
(In a confessional: Raven)
"I don't even really know the rest of the girls in the house. They all seem fine. I think I did okay but I'm still worried."
(End of confessional)
I heard a girl yell 'Tyra mail!' and everyone including me went to check it out. The girl Ray read it out load, her sea blue eyes holding excitement. "Tonight you will meet with the judges and see who is still in the running of America's Next Top Model." Everyone seemed to be nervous as we got ready. I put on my outfit from earlier and we went to meet the judges.
"Hello, ladies welcome. I am with noted fashion photographer Nigel Barker and..." Tyra introduced who she was with and the prizes. "Okay, now you had to become an animal. Courtney your up first." Courtney walked up and they began. She was a white tiger. They pulled up her best picture and began. Her photo was very disappointing to the judges. It went on until I was called up. "Hey, Raven I heard you did very good. So, let's see your best shot." The picture came on the screen and I was surprised.
It was a close up and my right hand was reaching out towards the sky while my other was clenched at my side. My face hit the light good and my eyes were showing something they haven't for a long time. Emotion. "First off I have to say it was hard editing your photos you had so many good ones! I love this picture and how much emotion you have in your eyes." Tyra started off.
"I agree you look more angelic like your seeing the light for the first time. I absolutely love it. Girl you are working it." Jay Alexander announced making me laugh a bit.
"You were one of my favorites. I loved taking the pictures of you." David said happily.
"I agree with them all this is a great way to start off this competition." Nigel said.
"Thank you Raven." Tyra said and I smiled and said.
"Thank you." Then walked back to my spot.
"Okay, now the judges have to deliberate and decide whose going home and who is still in the running of being America's Next Top Model." Tyra said and we all shuffled out, nervous being the main emotion in the air.
(With the pannel)
"Okay, so lets talk about Reiko's picture..." Tyra started and they discused everyone's picture. "I think that Courtney is a beautiful girl but just didn't bring it. While Dawn tried to bring it but ended it up with an emotionless picture. I think we've made our decision."
(With Raven)
We were sent back in and Tyra looked serious standing there with papers in her hands. "Fourteen beautiful girls stand before me but I only have 13 photos in my hand. Who ever's name I do not call must immediately pack their bags and go home and the first name I'm gonna call is..." She flipped the paper over and it showed. "Raven." I walked to her and took my photo and waited off to the sides watching as names were called. Finally we were down to the last three.
"Reiko. Will the last two girls please come forward. Before me stands two beautiful girls one of which has an amazing determination and the other who is also just as determined but ends up with no emotion in her pictures. The name I am going to call is...Dawn. Congratulations you are still in the running of America's Next Top Model." Dawn cried and took the picture then hugged Courtney and came over to stand with us. Tyra talked to Courtney who then came and gave us all hugs then left.
I went to sleep that night determined to win and be the last model standing.
(Next Day)
I woke up and got dressed and was drinking my tea chatting with Aisha when someone yelled. "TYRA MAIL!" Bethany read and we all an in to hear. "Show her up can you stick out in a crowd." Everyone looked around and wondered just what it meant.
A/N: Thanks for reading! Tell me what you think Tyra's mail meant! R&R PLEASE!
