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That night, Raven hardly got any sleep at all. She couldn't stop thinking about the girl at the carnival, and the vision about her. While tossing and turning all night, Raven decided that either the girl had connections with Slade, or she was his next target. The girl had not seemed that evil, she had actually seemed a little scared; maybe she was on the run?
But the main point: If Slade had chosen her as a next victim, she would need their help. If she was ever attacked by Red X, or Slade's minions, she would not be able to fight them off herself. She had to have a way to stay in touch with the Teen Titans.
After a hasty breakfast, consisting of a slice of buttered toast and some orange juice, Raven quickly headed to Robin's room, which contained all of the communicators.
After typing in the master password, the doors to the vault swished opened, and Raven walked in. The only sound was the echo of her footsteps. The room was about as big as gymnasium, and half of it was filled to the top with communicators. Raven scoffed
"Maybe that's why Robin is always giving them away: they take up way too much room…." She grabbed the one closest to her, then whisked back through the door. Conveniently, Beast Boy had also gone into the kitchen for breakfast: tofu pancakes (yeecch).
"Beast Boy. I need you to take this to that girl from the carnival." Beast Boy paused, fork in midair.
"What? The snack girl? Look Raven, just because the popcorn was a little bit singed doesn't mean she has pow—"
"No! Not her. The girl that I bumped into!" Raven said, annoyed.
"Ooh… D'you think she has powers?"
"Maybe, but whether she does or not, we need to stay in contact with her."
"Why?"
Raven shot him a glare, which was responded by a tiny yelp.
"Okay then, sorry…. But how am I supposed to find her?"
Raven chuckled, "Maybe she'll run into you."
Beast boy had a look of exasperation as Raven glided down the hallway and into her bedroom.
"But where am I s'posed to look!! Aren't you gonna help me? Ra-ven!!... Great, this shouldn't take long…." Beast Boy sighed as he started walking towards the elevator. A few seconds after he pushed the down button, the doors slid open with a ding, and Beast Boy stepped inside. Great, B.B. thought as he pushed the button for the first floor, there goes my video game time…. AW MAN!! I FORGOT MY PANCAKES!!
Ooh….so hungry… Hannah's stomach growled menacingly, a reminder of last night's failure. You should've stolen that pizza!! It looked so cheesy!! Hannah sighed; the pizza place had been nearly deserted last night, and her theft surely would have been noticed. By the time she had reached another restaurant, it was closing hours. Well, maybe I can get some breakfast… pancakes sound good! Her stomach seemed to cheer up at the news of a potential meal, so she headed to the nearest diner.
The diner was pretty busy, and the waiters looked a little bit rushed.
Perfect, no one will even notice! Mwahahaha!!
Whoa, when did you become evil?
I'm not evil: I merely have a superior sense of humor!
Okay, yea, whatever; just tone it down a bit.
Sheesh! Bo-ssy!
Hannah rolled her eyes, and walked toward the nearest booth. She soon discovered that the person behind her was very talkative:
"Hey Cy! Oh, nothin' much, just running some errands for Rae: she wanted me to deliver something. Oh my gosh I knooow! She can be so bossy!! I mean, buy some manners or some—Oh. Hi Rae…Yea everything's fine. No, not yet, but…"
Hannah sighed as the loud voice carried on. Some people can be so ignorant…. Anyways, better see what's on the menu! Hannah looked around the room, and glanced at the waiter's trays. Most of the people had ordered eggs and bacon, but Hannah noticed a single stack of pancakes on one. The stack had five pancakes, and was covered in maple syrup. Hannah's mouth watered as she noticed the fresh strawberries on the side, covered with blueberries. Hmm. That looks good. Good was an understatement though: it looked heavenly.
I must have those pancakes!
Hannah's eyes followed the tray of pancakes, and saw them placed at the table behind her. Hmmm… Vengeance, AND pancakes, will be mine! She smiled at the thought, and quickly put her genius plan into action.
The guy behind her was so busy talking that, thankfully, he had not noticed the plate of pancakes in front of him. Hannah quickly looked around to make sure nobody was watching, unfolded the tall menu in front of her, closed her eyes, and focused. In her mind she could see the pancakes; nothing else existed. She opened her eyes, and looked on the table in front of her. With a small pop, the pancakes appeared. She glanced behind her to make sure her action had gone by unnoticed, and was shocked to see green hair.
Holy Helmets!! She paled in horror, and gasped for air. Why in the world do I keep running in to these people!! Oh no. I've gotta get out of here!!
The waitress interrupted her thoughts.
"Hi hun, what can I get for you?" The lady asked.
"Uh…uh…"
C'mon! Speeak!!
"Oh! Uh… you already took my order!" Hannah said quickly. She folded up the menu to reveal her glorious stack of pancakes.
"Oh dear me! I did? I'm sorry! Can I get you anything else?" she said sweetly.
"Er, no I—um, maybe a glass of water?"
"I'll get right on it!" the waitress said cheerfully as she dashed away.
Hannah let out a humongo sigh of relief. Alright: now, all I've got to do is finish eating before she comes back. Hannah quickly inhaled the pancakes; they were still hot, but she was desperate to get out. She was down to the last strawberry when she heard Beast Boy complaining.
"Dude!! I think I would know if I ate it or not!" Hannah's eyes widened.
"Well, the waitress said she dropped it off at your table, so here's the bill." The aggravated manager replied.
"I'm not paying for something I didn't eat!"
"Listen PUNK! If you're trying t get a free meal out of this—"
"I'M NOT!! THAT'S WHAT I'M TRYING TO TELL YOU! I didn't get my food!!"
"What! Do you think someone would steal it?? I can' think of anyone desperate enough to steal tofu pancakes!!"
Tofu pancakes?
Hannah, unfortunately, was taking a swig of water at the time. When she heard "tofu pancakes", her eyes widened, and everything seemed to stop for a moment. Then, time fast forwarded as she spewed water out her mouth, out her nose, and towards the innocent bystanders.
The entire restaurant turned to look at Hannah, it had gotten deadly quiet. The people in front of Hannah were the most furious, their hair was soaked with water and little bits of pancakes (ew). It was like the calm before the storm: then the thunder came.
"YOU STOLE MY PANCAKES!!"
"MY HAIR!!"
"I WAS HUNGRY!!"
"I'm sorry, but could you please leave?"
Way to go numskull.
"I JUST GOT MY HAIR DONE!!"
"WHY DID YOU—Hannah?"
Hannah's eyes widened with fear, like a deer in headlights. Desperate to get away, she sunk under the table, and closed her eyes…
"Hey! Hannah!" I've got to give you something!!"
"YOU'RE GONNA PAY FOR THAT!!"
"PUNK!!"
"Hannah!!"
"FREAK!!"
Hannah's eyes widened at the name "freak": It was a name that she was well familiar with, and it brought back memories. Suddenly, the sound of the angry crowd disappeared: all she could hear now was the voices of her past:
"Has anyone ever told you what you are..."
"Sara—listen to me Sara!"
"You're a freak of nature."
"Sara! Run! Don't let them catch you!!
"You can run all you want, little Sara, but wherever you go:
I WILL FIND YOU."
Hannah screamed. There was a loud noise. The last thing she saw was Beast Boy's confused face as he peered under the table. He seemed to be saying something, but his voice was drowned out. His face faded away, and all Hannah could see was white. Hannah could feel her power surging through her, growing steadily with every heartbeat. Then, it was gone, and Hannah fell at her knees: exhausted. Before she passed out, she could barely make out a voice:
" Remember Sara: I will find you. And when I do..."
She closed her eyes, and embraced the dreamless sleep.
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Hey guys! Hope you liked it! Sorry the first chapter wasn't as good, I just now figured out the plot line!
Review please, or else I'll think I'm a horrible writer!!
Jade