Hello Readers! Here is the next chapter! I am thankful for all of the positive feedback that I've been getting from all of you. Please keep it coming! Now without further ado let the chapter commence!
"What if he's not there" Griffin said suddenly stopping as they approached Jump City. The others looked back at her confused. "What if my brother isn't there? What if I've traveled all this way for nothing?"
"You can't give up Griffin, I'm sure he's here and if he's not, then he will be soon." Kole said giving her hand a reassuring squeeze.
"There are definitely people here" Richard said surveying the area from the hill they were on. A large wall had been constructed two miles from the shore line. They could barely make out the island from here but it looked like people were camped out in tents or small structures all around the island.
"They've made the island bigger" Ryuko said joining Richard.
"STOP RIGHT THERE!" They all turned confused as a group of four girls surrounded them, all holding weapons and large bags of what looked like supplies. The leader, who had spoken looked like the youngest, she had long red hair, pulled into a low pony tail and autumn colored eyes. Standing to her right was an older girl who looked like her, her hair was shorter though. To her left was a girl with brighter red hair that fell down her back and dark green eyes. The last girl looked familiar but Richard couldn't place her, she had long blonde hair pulled into braided pigtails and blue eyes.
"It's cool Kat, they aren't a threat, we need to get back before the others start to worry, we've been gone longer than we should have" The blonde said with a shrug as she adjusted the bag on her shoulder.
"Alright, you can follow us to the island; the boss will want to see you" the girl with the short hair spoke
"I think we should take the to see Toni, Kori and Rae first Laila, I'm not sure the boss will put them at ease" The blonde interjected.
"Yeah, Mel's right, the boss isn't exactly a friend" The last girl said giggling before turning to the four they'd found "I'm Tiger, That's Mel, Laila and Kat, sorry for the attack, we don't usually see other living people around here these days. Well ones that don't come running to the front doors, you threw us off by standing around"
"I'm Kole, that's Richard, Ryuko and Griffin, they tend to do that, so who's the boss" Kole asked as they walked down towards the beach.
"You'll find out soon for now we should get back, the walkers like to come out at dark" Kat said taking the lead as she led them through a back entrance and straight to a group of tents next to the tower doors.
"Rae! Kori! Toni! We're back!" Mel called as they approached.
"Mom! Dad!" The two red heads called at the same time
"TIGER!" A chorus from three kids answered them as Tiger was tackled
"It's about time, we were getting worried Melvin, what took you so long" The black haired woman surprised them as she appeared followed by a violet haired woman, a red haired woman, and a couple with auburn hair.
"Raven?" Richard spoke surprised; there weren't many people with purple hair these days.
"Robin?" Raven's eyes widened a fraction as Kori zoomed past to hug him
"I never thought I'd see you again!" She whispered
"Star?" He whispered moving to wrap his arms around her just as tightly as she held him, which surprisingly wasn't crushing every bone in his body.
"Kole! Bushido! I'm glad you both made it here safely" Raven greeted the other two honorary titans.
"Thanks, you haven't seen a boy; around 13 that goes by Hunter have you?" Kole asked looking at Griffin
"No, we've only been here a week, Kat, have you?"
"No, but a lot of people come in every month. I'm sure he'll turn up" Kat said reassuringly
"Thanks, I'm Griffin" Griffin said sighing
"I'm Raven, that's Toni, Kori, Haley and James, you met Melvin and the other girls, that leaves Jack, Princess and Mikey" Raven said introducing everyone "We make up this pod on the island, there is room for you guys."
"Why aren't we in the tower?" Richard asked looking at Raven. The girls shared a look
"I'll explain later, but Slade is running this island right now, so far he seems to have no ill will but I don't trust him. We told him that you were the only one with the override codes for the decontamination for the whole tower. I don't think it's wise he have access to it" Raven explained
"I don't either; I'll come up with something to keep him out. Where's Cyborg?" Richard asked and immediately Kori was in tears. Toni held her tightly looking desperately at Raven.
"He is…no longer with us" Raven said sadly "And there isn't any sign of Beast Boy yet either.
"Oh, I wasn't aware new people had shown up" Lois sighed as she moved over to them.
"Its fine Lois, you remember Robin, well Richard now I guess, and this is Kole and…"
"Ryuko" he answered after Toni trailed off
"I'm Lois; you know Slade will want to meet them"
"Yeah, we were just about to head over, why don't you take them Lois, maybe Clark will talk to Richard" Raven sighed, they'd been here a week and Superman still refused to talk to them.
"I doubt it Raven, he's just so upset about not being able to help, and I don't think he's ever going to come out of his tent."
"It is worth a try" Kori said and the older woman nodded leading the new group away.
Well there it is! Will Superman ever make an appearance? Will Griffin find her brother? Will all your questions be answered?...Well not in the next chapter but soon! In fact dear readers I need some help with the next chapter! Terra, Grace and Phoenix are quickly approaching the tower, and I know what I want to happen when they do but I want them to reach the tower at the end of the chap, so I need something to happen when the reach Jump City! I welcome any and all ideas but you'll have to wait until the end to see which idea makes it in!
Also dear readers, another set of original characters made their appearance, The Grace family (Kat, Laila, Haley, and James), if you want to know more about them let me know and I'll fill you in!
~Redshadow17