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Chapter 2: Dating Disaster on Ice

"Mia, how do you graph a polynomial function?" , the algebra 2 teacher said. What...? Mia snapped her her head up towards her teacher. "Um, you..." What is a function again? " Take the X value and you do somethin' with it." She yawned. "Close. You have to..." Mia zoned out, thinking about battle strategies. Something hit her in the back. Mia wished she could train more, with obstacle courses and things shooting at her. The bombs yesterday day were surprising. Normally she just went into the woods behind her apartment And practiced on trees. Something hit Mia in the back again. She whirled around. Paige Spaggs smirked at her, "Oops, sorry, Emilia." She tore off a corner of paper balled it up, and threw it at Mia. She whirled back around, caught the paper between her fingers, and stared at Paige. "Nice catch, Emilia." Paige seemed surprised. Mia held it between her fingers a small stream of smoke appeared. She then flicked it at Paige, hitting her under the eye. "What the... Mia! Why was that hot? Ow! I didn't even do it that hard!" Paige whined, holding her cheek. "Oops, sorry Paige." Mia mocked. "Ok class, I will now pass back the test we took last week." Mrs. Sederman announced, handing out papers. "Good job, Emilia." said, placing a paper on her desk. 98%. Mia picked it up in disbelief.

"What did you get?" The boy in front of her turned around. Liam Mathers. The cutest boy in 10th grade. They talked occasionally, and Liam was a pretty nice guy. "Um, 98%." Mia said, smiling. "Wow, you're really smart, Mia. We should sit together at lunch." He smiled at her, and his left dimple shown in his cheek. "Really?" "Totally." Oh my God, oh my God! The bell rang, and everyone ran out of the stuffy classroom, except for Liam and Emilia. "So did you see that girl yesterday on the news who took out the whole army of robots?" Liam asked. Did I ever. "Yeah! Do you think she is with Titans?" Mia asked, attempting to hide her smirk. "She has to be." He said. But she's not. "Yeah..." She lied.

The two walked to Mia's locker, and put their stuff away. They entered the cafeteria and took a took a seat in the corner. "Not to be rude or anything, but...why?" Mia asked. "Why what?" Liam said, turning his head slightly. Oh my God, Liam is so cute! "Why are you sitting with me? Don't you usually sit with Paige Spaggs? Don't you like each other or something?" Liam wrinkled his perfect nose, "Paige? Ew, no. She's so mean and stuck up." Tell me about it. "She's pretty." Mia said, trying not to sound mean. "That's not an excuse to be mean and stuck up. She follows me around all the time and always wants to hang out." He flipped his golden hair. "She always flicks paper at me in fifth hour. I finally stood up to her and she backed off." Liam rolled his eyes, "she's such a pain."

"Who's such a pain?" It was Paige. She was standing over their lunch table. You are, now leave us alone! Liam sighed, "No one, Paige, leave us alone" Paige placed her hands on her hips. "Why aren't you sitting with me, Liam? More important, why are you sitting with Emilia?" Mia watched her, hating Paige more every second. "I don't have to sit with you. Why would I want to? You're mean and I'd rather sit with Mia". Paige's lip twitched for a second, "Fine. You sit with that loser Emilia, 'cause we're done!" Liam stood up, "We weren't even together, Paige!" He sat back down. "Sorry 'bout that." Liam said, his face turning an adorable shade of pink. "It's fine." Mia said quickly, "Just pretend it never happened. Back to our conversation!" He smiled at her. "So what do you like to do in your spare time?" Liam asked. Saving Jump City, fire bending, Tai Chi, and thinking of Fighting Strategies... "Tai Chi, I guess" Mia said, her face turning pink. It sounded more like a question than an answer. "What about you?" She asked pushing her long hair out of her face. "Hockey and Baseball practice, really. We should hang out some time out of school. Your a really cool girl, Mia. Cute too." He smiled at her. HE THINKS I'M CUTE!? "Yeah, that would be fun. Just not at my house, my dad is, um, strict. He doesn't like anyone over." Mia lied. Liam laughed, "Parents... That's cool, we can hang at my house." Mia smiled to herself. I can't believe this! Liam Mathers wants me to come over! "Do you think you can come over tonight at 6? We can have dinner or something of you want." Liam said. "That would be awesome!" Mia said, starting to plan her outfit. The bell rang for them to go back to class, and Mia hesitantly went back to physics class. She grabbed her books, went to class, and laid her head on her desk when she got there.

Mia walked home quickly. 3:02. Two hours, 58 minutes, and 36 seconds... Mia smiled to herself. Nothing could ruin today.

She arrived at her apartment. "Hey, Emilia. You're home early." Pete said. "Hi." Mia nodded and cringed at being called Emilia. Only her father called Emilia. She slide the card key in G7. No one was home. Mia made her way to her room and searched through her closet for decent clothes. She picked out leggings and dark gray hoodie that had blue sleeves. Mia always wore long sleeves so she could wear her black spandex long sleeve shirt under it and shorts in case of emergency.

Mia showered, blow dried her hair, and got ready. At 5:38, she began to walk to her first dates house. This is really happening. I'm going on a date with the cutest guy in 10th grade. Mia shuddered with excitement. She walked up the sidewalk to his large, navy blue house. It had white trim along the windows and roof, and there was a pool, trampoline, and patio visible in the backyard. Keep it chill, Mia. Don't say um a lot. You may sound as stupid as Paige if you do. She smiled and rang the doorbell. A lady opened the door, "Are you the girl Liam is expecting?" The women smiled at her and straightened out her powder blue cardigan. "Yes. He invited me over for dinner." Mia said. She couldn't believe those words came out of her mouth. "Mia!" Liam came to the door. He wore a lime green hollister shirt and khaki shorts. "Mom, this Mia." Liam introduced . "Mia! What a beautiful name, is it short something?" She asked. "Emilia." "Well, I'm if you need anything, sweetheart." smiled at her, "Dinner will be out in a second." She walked into the kitchen. "Your mom is so nice" Mia commented. "Yeah she's cool. What about your mom?" Liam asked. Mia looked down, "She left." "That sucks." Liam said, "I'm here if you ever need to talk about it." Aw! "She left a while ago. A few months after I turned six." Mia said. "Dinner is ready!" called from the kitchen. Well that saved me from an awkward silence.

They sat at a large wooden table in a dining room. served steak, potatoes, and carrots. They kept the radio on while they ate.

Breaking news! The radio screeched.

A giant ice man has been spotted in downtown Jump City, causing peril and terror in the streets. We need all people to take cover in homes. We will now repeat this message. A giant ice...

Mia almost choked on her steak. Why can't I be normal? Why do I have to save the city? She stood up. "Excuse me, but I need to leave." "But Mia, we can't leave our homes." said. Mia got up and began to make her way to the door. "Wait, Mia!" Liam followed behind her. Mia flung open the door, "What are you doing?" Liam asked her.

"I have to go."

"Why?"

Mia sighed. She began to pull of her shirt and leggings. "Whoa, Mia? Um, what are you doing? I didn't know you felt that way." Liam's face turned pink. She stood before him in her long sleeved spandex shirt and shorts. "Well, there is no easy way to explain this so just watch. I'm going downtown. Meet me there." She pulled out her blue mask and tied it in a perfect bow. Mia stated at her crush for a moment, then turned and sprinted before flames shot from her feet and she lifted off the ground.

Why can't I be normal? Mia approached downtown. Oh no... The Teen Titans were already there along with a giant ice sculpted thing. It looked like a yeti made of ice. The yeti shot balls of ice and frozen winds from its palms at the Titans. Time for me to save the day. Mia flew in front of the huge creature, then turned quickly, blasting flames at it. She came from behind it and blasted the monster. A hole appeared through its body. Attack from the inside out. Mia flew through the hole, and shot flames while in the center.

"Robin! It's the girl! She is back!" Starfire said. Robin grimaced. The girl darted back and forth, shooting blue flames at the ice monster. "Robin, shouldn't we assist in the battling of the monster?" Starfire asked. "No, I need to see if this girl is a threat." He said, studying her moves.

Ok Titans, I could use a little- Ah! Help! A giant chunk of ice was hurled at Mia's head. She ducked and shot a fire ball back at him. Mia went closer to the monster. She drew her hands in, and blasted it. Mia's eyes were bright blue. She felt unstoppable. Mia opened her mouth, and screamed out burning flames. The ice monster began to shrink, melting, flooding the streets with water. Mia returned to the ground, steaming.

"Mia!"

She looked up. Liam!

"You came!" Mia ran up to her crush, hugging him.

"Ow, ow, OW! Mia you're so hot!" Liam jumped back from her. She giggled. "Literally!" He said, smiling. Mia grabbed her burning hands, wishing they would cool down. "Sorry..."

"It's fine. No it's not, Mia. You're flippin' awesome!" Liam quickly hugged her again. She blushed.

"Ow!" Mia looked at her leg. There was a small dart in her calf. She bent down and plucked it out. "What the...?" Mia looked up to see the Teen Titans. Their leader, Robin, held a dart gun in his hand. "Gig's up. We know you're with Slade." He said. Slade...? Who is this guy? She stumbled a bit, and tossed the dart at someone, her vision blurring. The dart hit Starfire in the bicep.

"Mia!" Liam called. She dropped to her knees and toppled over.

"I think she's coming to."

"How's Starfire? Is she awake?"

"Star's fine... What about the girl?"

"Why did we do this again?"

Mia opened her eyes to a blotchy, gray room. She tipped over, laying on her side.

"Um, no. Lets not fall down, um, ok?" Mia strained to recognize the voice. She reached her hands out and felt around the room, hitting Beast Boy in the face.

"Where did I go?" Mia slurred, falling forward. "Wait, who are you?" She asked, making a confused face. "I'm Beast Boy." He said, making Mia sit up. "Who names their kid Beast Boy?" Mia mumbled, falling into his lap.

"Robin? Cyborg? Can I have some help?" Beast Boy called. Mia rubbed her eyes and yawned, "I need to go to school soon..." Cyborg came over to Beast Boy, who was struggling to keep the tipsy girl up. "Ok, so ya got a name?" Cyborg asked her. Mia smiled, "Did you know that I'm a fire bender?" Cyborg nodded. "We know that. What's your name?" Mia placed her head in her hands, "The problem is I have two. It's like i'm Emilia Fotia and then I'm Ember the Flame Girl. Ya know, 'cause like I'm a superhero." Cyborg nodded. "Her name is Ember. Look her up in the computer for records in H.I.V.E or something."

Robin began to search Ember up in the computer. "Why does is I am so loopy?" Mia asked Beast Boy, hugging his leg. "I don't know Ember. It's just what the dart does." She peered into his face and squinted her eyes. "Why does your tooth stick out?" Mia laid down. An began to roll on the floor. Cyborg and Beast Boy stared at her. "Uh, Robin? Is this suppose to be happening?" Beast Boy asked. Robin didn't answer. Ember stopped rolling on the floor for a second and sat up.

"Ok, really, where am I?"

"Titan Tower." Robin got up from behind the computer. "We know you're with Slade." Ember came to her senses, suddenly felt overcome by rage. "Stop talking. I don't know what you're even talking about!" She stood up, her throat burning, trying not to have fire escape her mouth. Cyborg and Beast Boy grabbed her arms and held her back. "Let. Me. Go!" Ember growled. She jerked her arm from Beast Boy and struck him in his pressure points. "Ouch... How do you do that?" Beast Boy said, laying on the ground. "Now there ain't no way you can get away with that." Cyborg said, grabbing Embers arms and holding her to his chest.

Ember struggled against him, but remained in his grasp. Stay calm, slip out of his grasp. Ember stopped struggling. "I don't want to hurt you, Beast Boy!" Ember looked at him. "Yeah, but you did." Beast Boy said, attempting to move. Ember ignored him and looked around the room. It was like an investigation room. "Look, no one is suppose to know about my powers!" She said. "How can no one know if you use them?" Cyborg asked. "I leave before anyone can see me! I wear my hair up and have a mask. No one can find out. If anyone does, I will be in trouble with my father." Ember tried to break free, but Cyborg dropped her.

"You shouldn't have to hide your powers." Robin crossed his arms. He walked up to Ember and helped her up. "She's not working with anyone. She doesn't have any record in the computer. She's not with Slade." He said to Cyborg and Beast Boy.

"Maybe she could join the team?" Beast Boy said, still on floor. "Why am I here?" Ember finally asked.

"We wanted to know if you were evil. You attacked Raven and Starfire, so we assumed-" "They attacked me! They wouldn't leave me alone! Of course I attacked them! No one can know about my powers!" Ember snarled, flames coming out her mouth. She covered her mouth, "Sorry, I'm so stupid..." Ember felt hot tears form. Okay, great. Now I'm crying. "You shouldn't have to hide your powers." Robin placed a hand on her shoulder and smiled at her. "Yes I do!" Embers voice shook, "You don't want to know what my father would do to me if anyone found out!" She began to shake imagining it.

"What will he do?" Robin asked curiously.

"He'll do what he always does."

"What's that?"

Ember looked at the ground, ashamed. "He'll beat me." She whispered hoarsely. Robin felt a pang of sympathy hit him for Ember.

"This might be sudden, but... Would you like to be Titans?" Robin asked her. "You're plenty strong enough, for sure."

Ember was Shocked. "Really?"

Robin nodded. "Oh my God, thank you!" She hugged him. Robin blushed a little. "Consider yourself a Titan now." He said, " I should probably tell the others."

Ember remembered something,"How is Starfire? I threw the dart back and hit her with it..."

Robin laughed. "Star's sleeping. Nice reaction to throw it back. Who did you train with?"

"...Uh, myself, I guess." Ember placed a hand on the back of head. I must sound so stupid right now.

He raised his eyebrows. "You're kidding, right?" She shook her head. "I learned tai chi on my own and the fire powers have always been easy to control." Ember lifted up her palm, and a small, blue flame appeared. "I just need to flex to make flames bigger." She flexed her muscular arm and it grew. Robin nodded, "So you've never trained with anyone in your whole life?" Ember shook her head. " 'Course not. I wasn't even allowed to tell anyone."

Raven came into the room, along with Starfire.. "So what's going on here?" she asked, looking at Embers communicator. "Everyone, I want you to meet our newest Titan, Ember." Robin introduced. Everyone stared at her. "Um, sorry if I ever hurt you before. I hope we can all be friends, or whatever." Ember pressed her lips together. And sorry I'm kinda an idiot. She looked at the ground.

Raven walked over to Robin, "What are you thinking?!" She hissed in his ear. "That thing is a monster. She took away my powers and I couldn't move!" Raven eyed Ember suspiciously. "I don't trust her."

"You never trust anyone, Raven. That's your own problem now. You know what she did to you, not her purpose or her story." Robin crossed his arms. Raven frowned, "She has a lot of negative energy." Ember looked up. "I'm a pretty negative person, really. I have pretty bad vibes." She crossed her arms and glared at Raven. You give me bad vibes, Raven. Robin shook his head, "Whatever, Raven. That's your own problem."

Beast Boy came up to Ember, his cheeks bright red. "Hey I'm Beast Boob." He stuck out his hand for her to shake it. Ember raised her eyebrows, trying not to laugh. "I mean Breast Boy! Er, Best Bob! No, Beast Boy! Yeah, I'm Beast Boy." He rubbed the back of his head shyly. Ember smiled and laughed. "I'm Ember."

"Oh how glorious! A new friend has joined us today! I am of the name Starfire, and you are Ember, correct?" Starfire came forward still a bit tipsy. Ember nodded. "We will be the best of friends!" Starfire hugged her.

Cyborg stepped forward. "I'm Cyborg, if you need anything, just let me know, Ember." Ember smiled. I like this. I've never really had friends before... "Thanks."

"You should probably tell your parents and check if its alright." Robin said. "We can take the T-Car. Where do you live?" Cyborg asked. Shit... Ember stiffened. Her new friends had to meet her poor excuse of a father. "He'd be fine with it. Trust me." She said, trying to sound ensuring. "I don't want your parents to be mad or anything, so we have to ask." Robin began to walk out of the room, and the rest of the titans followed. Ember stayed in the room, trying to get her feet to move. "You comin'?" Beast Boy asked. "Yeah, sorry." She began to follow them to the T-Car.

He's gonna say no... What am I gonna do? Ember looked out the window of the T-Car as it turned down the road she lived on. They pulled up to her rundown apartment. "Is this the place?" Cyborg looked out the window, his voice questioning. "Unfortunately..." Ember open up the door and jumped out, but everyone followed. She opened up the to the lobby. Ember was hit with the smell of smoke and mold. Starfire tapped her on the shoulder. "Is this really your place of dwelling, Ember?" She asked, covering her nose and mouth. "Yes!" Ember snapped her "I told you guys not to come." She looked at a stain on the ground. "Hey Emilia." She looked up. Pete blew a smoke ring at her. He leaned back in his chair, and tapped his cigarette in a full ashtray. She didn't respond. Ember led them up the carpeted stairs of her apartment, up to room G7. She knocked on the door hesitantly.

It opened.

"What?" He father appeared in the doorway, holding a cigarette. He wore a grungy grey t shirt and black sweatpants. Ember looked at the ground. She couldn't look at her father. He thinks I'm a monster...

"What the fuck do you want Emilia?" He raised his voice. She looked at the Titans awkwardly. "I was wondering if... I could join the Titans." Ember glanced up at her father. He chuckled, "Little Bitch. You told someone about your powers. Freak. Didn't I ask you not to?"

Ember nodded. "I can't fucking hear you!" He grabbed her face with his fingers and screamed in it."Yes, you told me. not to use my powers" Ember said, trying to show no emotion. "Why can you not show anyone your powers?" He taunted. "Because i'm a monster." She replied. Robin, Starfire, Beast Boy, Cyborg, and Raven awkwardly stood behind her. "But you told, didn't you Emilia?" Her father smiled a yellow smile. She closed her eyes, bracing herself. He shoved Ember backwards, but Beast Boy and Robin caught her. They stood her up, "Please let me go dad. I won't ever come around any more. It'll be like I never exist." Ember said, her voice shaking. She stood up, facing her father.

"Fine. Go. Get out of here. I don't want you." He casually took a drag on his cigarette. "See ya, ungrateful little bitch." Her father slammed the door.

"No..." Ember placed her hands on the door, and laid her forehead against it. "It's not suppose to be this way!" She pounded her fists against the barrier. "You're my dad, you're suppose to love me!" Ember screamed. She breathed in and exhaled flames, scorching the door. Robin placed a hand on her shoulder, "He's not worth it. Don't care about someone who never cared about you."

Ember turned away from the door, "But he's suppose to..." She walked past the group, and down the stairs. They began to trail behind her. "I told you not to come." Ember said, shuffling down the steps. She thought of what to say.

"Sorry you had to see that." Ember mumbled getting into the T-Car. "All is fine, new friend. But I have a single question. Why does your guardian hurt you?" Starfire asked. Ember buckled her seatbelt. "This isn't the time to talk about that, Star." Cyborg said starting the engine. Thank God! Ember held her wrists. "When will it be the time?" She leaned forward in her seat. "Leave it, Starfire." Raven hissed at her. Ember stared at her wrists, "So am I still...a Titan?" She asked glancing up. "Of course." Robin turned around, "I think you make a good addition to the team." He smiled at her.

"I also think so." Starfire said.

"Same here!" Beast Boy joined in.

"Me too." Cyborg looked at her in the rear view mirror and smiled.

Raven remained silent. "Really?" Ember said breathlessly. "Totally!" Beast Boy fist bumped her. Raven looked down.

"Ember, do you think we could go to the mall of shopping tomorrow?" Starfire asked. I've never been to a mall before... "Sorry, Star. We have training tomorrow." Robin said, interrupting Ember's day dream about the mall.

Beast Boy scooted a bit closer to her. "So what kind of powers do you have?" He asked nonchalantly. "Well, I can, um, make fire, I guess." Ember opened up her palm and a small blue flame appeared. "Dude! Why is it blue?" He asked. "I dunno. As I grew older and stronger, it got darker. It use to be orange when I was a kid." Ember put her hand in the flame. "How do you...?" Beast Boy stared at her. "My skin is flame-proof. I can breath fire too. And fly. And shoot fire from my feet. And tai chi." She smirked.

"And brag." Raven mumbled. "Aw, Raven is jealous of someone's powers." He teased. She crossed her arms, "Why would I be jealous of shooting fire out my arms?" Raven glared at him. "And the jabby things she does that makes you lose the feeling in your body!" He added. "How exactly do you do that?" Starfire asked. Ember thought. "It's a secret." She smirked. "Aw, c'mon! Tell us!" Beast Boy whined. Ember shook her head. "I said it was a secret!"

He punched her shoulder. "Like that?" He grinned at her. Ember laughed, "No like this!" She put her middle and pointer finger together then pressed her thumb between them and jabbed him under the collar bone lightly. Beast Boy laughed, "My arms all tingly!" Raven sunk even lower in her seat the more Ember made Beast Boy laughed. This is the longest car ride ever... She thought.

They pulled up to the Tower, and hopped out. Ember looked up at the huge T. "So this is where we live?" She asked. "Of course, Ember. I believe it is called a 'T'" Starfire said smiling. Ember looked around in disbelief. "Do you like it?" Beast Boy asked her. "I love it!" She ran up to the front door and flung it open. "She is cute, no?" Starfire said to Robin. He looked at the ground, his face turning a light pink, "Uh, sure."

"This living room is bigger than my whole apartment!" Ember walked around, looking at the high ceiling. "And the couch is bigger than my whole room!"

She gawked at the huge television. "What, you never seen a TV before?" Cyborg asked. "This one is huge! I didn't think they came this big! Ember said. Cyborg laughed. "So what do you want for dinner?" He asked, heading for the kitchen. "I don't know..." She said sitting on the couch. Starfire sat next to her. "We have so much to discuss, Ember!" She said jumping up and down. "Uh, ok." Ember smiled.

"What is your favorite color?"

"Gold."

"Food?"

"Pizza."

"Activity?"

"Napping."

"Song?"

"Lose Yourself by Eminem."

"Boy?"

Ember pushed her hair back. "What do you mean favorite boy?" She asked. "You know, the boy who you have 'the feelings' for!" Starfire said. "Oh." Liam. Kinda. "Well," Ember began, "No one really, I guess. There is Liam, but-" Starfire squealed, "You have 'the feelings' for Liam!?" Ember shot up from her seat and shoved her finger against her lips. "Shhhh! I said 'kinda not really!' I don't know if I like him or not. He's cute and all, and we had a date, but that was a disaster, then you guys kidnapped me, and here I am!" She hissed.

Ember looked up. Everyone was staring at her.

"So you do have 'the feelings' for Liam?" Starfire asked. "I don't know!" Ember yelled, throwing her arms to the ceiling. "You all interrupted our date, so I don't know if I do or not!" She said. "You can fly, so why don't you just go ask him now?" Starfire tilted her head to the side. "I can come with you." She took Embers hand and began to pull her towards the door. "Be back before the lasagna's ready!" Cyborg called.

Starfire managed to get Ember outside. "What are you doing? Let go!" She ripped her hand from Starfires grasp. "We are going to your Liam's house! Where does he live?" Starfire flew a bit higher. Ember jumped up, flames igniting beneath her. "He isn't MY Liam, he's just Liam! He lives in the subdivision by downtown. Pine Springs or something like that." Ember began to led the way. "Just stay here, Star. Somethings I need to do on my own." Starfire nodded. "Good luck with the Liam!" She yelled after her.

The newest Titan flew through the purple sky. The sun was setting, it was 8:58. She arrived at his subdivision and Ember gently knocked on the door.

"Hello?" Liam answered the door. He was shirtless and wearing navy blue Nike sweat pants.

"Hey Liam." Ember said shyly. "What's up? You just kinda left during the date and I went downtown and then you got captured, but you were super awesome with all your fire and stuff. I was worried because I thought you might have gotten hurt or something." He leaned against the door frame. "I'm really sorry I left so abruptly. But yeah, um, this is who I am. I fight crime. I'm a Teen Titan. And i'm fine." She gestured to the communicator on her side and shrugged. "I think that's really awesome." Liam said quietly. "Really?" Ember squeaked. He nodded. "Like I said before, you're a cool girl, Mia. I want go another date. Maybe tomorrow?" Liam flipped his hair. Ember cursed to herself, "I have training tomorrow. Maybe Sunday?" Liam shook his head, "I have a hockey tournament in Vancouver until Tuesday." Ember bit the inside of her cheek. "Just text me, ok?" He smiled sweetly at her. She nodded. Ember turned on her heel and began to walk away.

"Don't I get a hug?"

Ember laughed and turned around, "Sure you do." Liam wrapped his muscular arms around her shoulders. "See you later, Mia." He said smiling. "Bye!" She left again, headed to the Tower.

Ember arrived at the tower ate dinner and watched TV with the rest of the Titans, around 11 they all began to make their way to bed. "I'll show you to your room, Ember." Robin said, leading her up the stairs. "This place is so big... I've never done anything like this." Ember ran her hand along the rail. "Like what?" He asked. "Have friends. Be social. Relax." She shrugged, "I didn't go out much when I was with my dad. I just stayed in my room and attempted to occupy myself." Robin was staring at her arm. "What?" Ember grabbed her wrist, suddenly nervous. "You're bleeding." He pointed out.

Well, shit.

"Oh, yeah. It's from when I fell yesterday. I landed on it and it got scrapped, remember?" She lied. I am such a good liar. She smirked to herself. "I remember. Is it ok? Do you need Raven to heal it?" he asked, his voice full of concern. Ember shook her head. "I have my own healing powers. I found that out when I was ten when my Dad broke my arm. He refused to take me to the doctor so i healed it myself." Robin opened the bedroom door for her. "How did you figure that out?" He asked. "I just heated up my hand and then, it was just, together." She heated up her hand, and it glowed a faint nodded, "Well, this is your new room. Your costume will be ready tomorrow."

Ember sat at the edge of the double bed, "I really appreciate this, Robin." She swung her legs back and forth. "It's nothing. I think you'll be good addition to the team. But anyway, it's late and we should probably go to bed." Robin said, "We have training tomorrow and you probably don't want to be tired". Ember nodded, "Alright. Good night, Robin."

"Night." Robin made his way out her room, but stopped in the doorway. He turned around. "Are you ok? Ya know, after the incident with your father?"

No. No, no, no. NO! No, i'm not ok. I need someone. I need help. He fucked me over. Please help me, i'm not ok. Ember's mind thought. She forced a smile, "Yep, i'm ok." Just kidding, help me. "I'm kind of use to it. Being pushed around and...beaten..." Ember shrugged, near tears. She felt her full lips pucker. "Well, if you ever need to talk about it, i'm here. I can listen and try to help as much as I can. All of us. Me, Starfire, Raven, Cyborg, and Beast Boy. We're here for you." Robin sounded sincere. "Thanks." Ember managed, but it came a hoarse whisper.

"G'night." He closed the bedroom door. Robin walked down the hallway to his room and was greeted by floating Starfire in lavender silk pajamas.

"Good evening Robin!" She smiled at him, "I cannot help but have overheard you talking to Ember, and was wondering something about her..."

"What?"

"Why did her guardian hit her?" Starfire asked innocently. Robin pressed his lips together,"I don't know. He seems to have problems with her mother leaving or something, so he takes it out on her."

"But why? She is the sweetest of girls."

"Because he's a drunken alcoholic."

Starfire frowned, "I still do not understand. Maybe I should ask her in the morning?"

"No! She probably doesn't want to talk about it!" Robin began get annoyed.

"Why wouldn't she want to talk?"

"It's personal, Starfire!" He yelled at her.

"Oh..." Starfire sunk to the ground, "I'm sorry, Robin. I did not know."

"It's fine. Goodnight." Robin said through clenched teeth. He slammed his bedroom door, and Starfire returned to her room.

It's ok, stop crying. You have friends now... Ember tried to comfort herself. Making friends won't change what has happened to you. It won't get rid of the scars on your wrists. It won't fix your damn father.

"Shut up!" She held her head, trying to keep her thoughts positive. Just sleep now. Then we won't have to think of anything. Ember crawled into her big bed, and rested her head on the fluffy pillow.

I will not have nightmares. I will not have nightmares. I will not have nightmares.

"I will not have nightmares." She accidentally said out loud. Ember closed her eyes, attempting to sleep and forget about everything. She rolled to her left, then to her right. "Too hot!" Ember kicked off her comforter, and snuggled up to her sheet. There was a knock on her door. "Come in." She sat up. It was Raven.

"Can you please stop talking to yourself? I'm trying to sleep. We have training tomorrow." She asked in an annoyed tone. "S-sorry." Ember looked down. "Thank you." Raven left, leaving the door wide open.

Ember groaned, covered her face with a pillow, and collapsed back into her bed.

Ahhhhhhh so long but it's done! For the next chapters i think i will make them shorter so i can post more. I cant really write much on the weekends because of practice, so there might be a gap between postings. Besides that... Please PM me if you have any ideas, comments, ect. I really appreciate it. Thanks for reading:)