Part 6: Questionable Decision

"I said, would you like to join the Teen Titans?" Draco asked again.

Jinx's POV:

I couldn't believe it. Even when I heard it I couldn't believe it. This guy, the newest member of the Teen Titans, was asking me, a HIVE graduate, to become a Teen Titan.

"I don't know what to say," I looked down, avoiding to make any eye contact.

Draco sighed. "Listen, this isn't an order, more like a request. You don't have to join if you don't want to, it's your choice." He stood up. "But just remember that with your gifts, you could do so much good." He turned to walk away. "I'll be back in 24 hours to hear your answer." I watched him as he walked out, leaving me frozen in shock. He was giving me a choice to change. Anyone else, the Titans, the police, society, thought people like me should be locked up, but he was giving me a choice.

"WAIT!" I yelled at him. He stopped and turned. "I'll think about it."

Draco smiled under his helmet. "Glad to hear it." He reached into a bag, he must've brought it with him, and pulled out a bouquet of flowers. Red roses, my favorite. He gave them to me and I sniffed them. I was blushing and I looked up at him smiling.

"Thanks," I said meekly.

"Don't mention it Jinx." His faceplate opened and smiled at me softly. I blushed and hid my face from him behind the flowers.

Draco's POV:

I walked out of the meeting room and smiled to myself. Okay, so the Titans would hate me for this, but only if they found out. Oh well.

Damn! I forgot I was supposed to show them my other monsters today. I could just show them tomorrow. Now, sleep was important.

I walked into a nearby mirror and reappeared in my room. I removed my armor and then fell backwards into my bed. I sighed as I dozed off.

The next day, the Titans woke up. They sniffed the air and realized it was the smell of food cooking. Each of the Titans walked out in their usual attire. When they reached the kitchen, they were greeted by me, who was cooking them breakfast.

"Draco! What are you doing? It isn't your turn to make breakfast," Robin started.

I turned my head, and smiled (my mouthplate was opened),"I just thought I'd do something nice for everyone." I pointed to the table. On it were seven plates, each with the Titans favorite breakfast foods.

For Cyborg: I made him a meaty platter: bacon, sausages and ham

For Beast Boy and Terra: a vegetarian platter: Fresh vegetables, fruits and Beasboy's favorite, tofu.

For Starfire: I made her a traditional Tamaranian meal (I replaced some of the ingredients with local ones. I tasted it and it was good) and I placed a jar of mustard on the side (I learnt that was her favorite beverage)

For Raven: just a cup of herbal tea. I had some packets with me of authentic Japanese green tea.

For myself: a bowl of rice, a fish, a bowl of miso soup, fermented soy beans and a glass of milk (I placed chopsticks on the side)

Finally for Robin: Toast, sausages, bacon and eggs.

We all sat at the table and ate. Terra and Beast Boy shared their food. They asked me where I got the fresh vegetables. I told them that I went to a produce stand early in the morning and got what I needed.

We talked happily and my eyes wandered to our leader. He was enjoying his meal as well. Thank goodness for small miracles.

After breakfast, (they told me that they enjoyed it very much) we all relaxed in the living room. Cyborg had beaten Beast Boy at another fighting game.

"Booyah! Looks like I win again BB!" Cyborg said.

"You cheated! I want a rematch!" Beast Boy protested.

"Bring it on, green man!" They played again. Terra was watching them with a smile. I sat next to her and watched them play. After 5 matches (Cyborg won them all) Beastboy was being insulted by Cyborg. I decided to play.

"Say, Cy? How's about a real challenge?" I pointed to myself.

"You're on!" We both sat in front of the TV, controllers in hand and ready to do battle.

10 matches later…

"And that makes win number 10," I said simply, dropping the controller on the floor. Cyborg looked wide eyed at the screen.

"How'd you beat me, 10 times in a row, with the crummiest character?" he asked disbelievingly, "HOW?"

I raised two fingers. "Second rule of fighting games: the worst character is most likely the best. It's just people don't know how to use him." I raised another finger. "The third rule is that if you think you already know all the special moves, there are always ten more." I got up and started walking to my room

"Wait! What's the first rule?" Cyborg called after me.

"Play the game. Duh!" I continued walking and heard the voices of a fuming Cyborg and Terra and Beastboy laughing.

Suddenly, the alarm sounded. Robin ran out. "Titans, trouble!" he briefed us in on what was going on. It seemed the HIVE have broken out of jail. Mammoth was able to break through the wall when Gizmo sneaked a vial of acid into his cell. They helped free Jinx. The HIVE was waiting for them downtown. I smacked myself in the head and Raven raised an eyebrow.

"You okay?" she asked.

"Oh yeah, just fine," I said. But I noticed a glint in Raven's eyes. She knows!

We all raced to the scene. Starfire and Robin took the R-Cycle while the other took the T-Car. I used my Knightrider and traveled through a portal, promising to meet them there.

When they reached the scene, it was in front of the mall and they only saw Jinx, smiling at them.

Robin yelled, "Okay Jinx! What are you up to?"

"I'm not up to anything, Robin. All I did was break out of jail."

"Where's Mammoth and Gizmo?" Cyborg questioned.

Jinx shrugged. "They went back to the HIVE Academy."

I appeared out of a store window. My Knightrider skidded to a halt. I got out and walked towards Jinx. The Titans yelled at me.

"Hello Jinx," I said.

"Hello Draco," she smiled sweetly at me. Then she hugged me. "Thank you for the flowers last night."

"No prob." She let go and blushed.

Robin ran at me and grabbed me by the collar. "You went to see her?"

"Of course I did. I always keep my promises," I said simply, as I shook him off.

Robin looked at me and Jinx accusingly. "What did you two do?" he asked, eyes narrowed. Starfire appeared behind him and so did the others.

"Robin, don't judge friend Draco and hop to decisions," she said.

"What?" I asked, not understanding the last part.

"She means jump to conclusions," Raven said.

"I knew that!"

"So what did you two do, anyway?" Starfire repeated Robin's question.

I explained, "I paid Jinx a visit and we talked."

Robin was glaring at me. "What did you two talk about?"

Jinx spoke up. "Draco asked me to join the Titans."

Everyone yelled, "WHAT?" their eyes shot open and were as large as dinner plates.

"And I want to give up my life of crime." Jinx turned to me. "The answer is yes," she beamed at me. Everyone fainted. I was smiling, happily dancing with Jinx.

Unbeknownst to us, someone was watching. His features were obscures as he was covered in a black cloak. "Here you are Draco…I've found you…" he hissed…

To be continued….