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Chapter 20: Normal..normal..gone

As the month of December ended, Richard and the gang had grown more closer than ever before. Not only was school stressing them out, but lately, they'd all been training together as a team at Richard's house.

Bruce and the other parents all knew about the twelve teens. They all agreed it was a good idea to become a team and fight crime together. Some parents weren't all too comfortable with it though. They were afraid that their child would get hurt and they were all so young. But Bruce, who had let all the parents know he was the famous dark knight, had reassured them that nothing would happen to their child.

After that, it's been combat practice, testing speed and agility, and controlling powers every night. They'd gone out on at least two patrols and had succeeded effortlessly both times. Then again, those times were simple.

Aside from the superhero life, their social lives have downgraded quite a bit. Since the late night practices and all the school work, the twelve teens have been less active and sociable in school towards other students. Although Jade and Roy are still broken up, the news about Richard and Kori spread like a wildfire.

There was a status by Pierce Johnson, a gorgeous freshman brunette, on Facebook that said:

OMG. Richard Grayson and Kori Anders are finally together! SO CUTE!

It had gotten 73 likes and 81 comments. I guess everyone kind of saw the whole Richard/Kori relationship coming from a mile away. And frankly, there were more haters than likers.

The group had learned about their relationship the night after their game of 'manhunt.' They were all pretty excited and were happy that the two teens finally ended up together.

Right now, it was Christmas break and New Year's Eve was today. The huge party would be held at Harold Johnson's house. Harold was a senior, and rumor has it, he throws the best New Years parties. As of right now, Richard and the gang were at his mansion hanging around and taking a night off of training.

"Holy fart nuggets," Gar said, "I can't believe in less than 24 hours, it'll be 2014!"

Vic walked into the family room holding a coke. He wrapped an arm around Karen and looked at Gar, "And yet, you're still single."

Everyone laughed and Gar stuck his tongue out are African American.

"Don't worry Gar, I'm sure you'll ask her out one day." Richard said as he led Kori into the kitchen with him.

Gar scowled and looked over at Rachel who was currently reading. She didn't seem to notice Richard's snide comment.

As the group conversed in the family room, Kori and Richard prepared a few snacks to munch on before the big party in a few hours. Kori arranged some cookies on a plate and Richard popped some popcorn.

"Geez Kori." Richard leaned on the counter as Kori turned around confused.

"What?" She asked.

"Why are you so beautiful?"

She giggled and walked over to him. She slid her arms around his neck and he wrapped his arms around her slender waist. "I beg to differ, kind sir."

Richard kissed her on the forehead and she giggled once more. "I have an amazing girlfriend."

She laid her head down on his muscular chest. "And I have an amazing boyfriend.

TT

Alain stumbled over a few chairs, cursing as he did so. As he headed to bathroom, he knocked into a few people dancing and they scowled at the drunk teen. Once he got there, he threw up.

A few minutes passed by as Alain finished his puking session. He breathed heavily and glanced over at the doorway. Toni stood their, as crossed with a smirk on her pale face.

Even when Alain was drunk, he could spot Toni from a mile away. She was truly beautiful in her oversized red sweater, black leggings, and black combat boots. Her hair now reached her shoulders and was perfectly straight. She laughed as Alain stood up. "Never been drunk before huh love?"

Alain glared at her as he continued to laugh. "No. And this is why I've never been drunk before."

He headed to the kitchen to get a glass of water and Toni followed behind. "Well lets make a deal," Alain grabbed a red plastic cup and began filing it with water as he listened to her, "If you come dance with me, I'll make sure you never have more than two beers at another party."

Alain laughed as did she. He nodded and took a sip of water. "Okay. Deal." He then held out his hand and she took it. The two teens headed to the large living room filled with sweat, drunken teenagers.

"Aw, look how cute that is." Jenny said to Wally as he stuffed his face with a chocolate cupcake.

Wally looked to where she was pointing. It was Alain leading Toni to the dance floor. "Mhmm. Cho achorable." His words were muffled as he spoke through the cupcake.

Jenny rolled her eyes and crossed her arms. "You are a pig."

"But you love me anyway." He kissed her on the cheek as he swallowed his cupcake.

She hit him in the chest and wiped the chocolate of her face. "Gross!"

"Hey guys have you seen Jade?" Roy asked.

The couple shook their heads and Roy sighed in defeat. He plopped down on a chair next to them and Jenny placed a hand on his shoulder. "You must really miss her."

Roy nodded his head. "More than anything...I've changed! I've tried everything! What more does she want!"

"Maybe that's just the thing bud." Wally said as he took Jenny's hand. "Maybe she wants you to show her why she fell in love with you in the first place." The redhead then left him behind.

As they walked away, Roy overheard Jenny say, "Wow Wally, I didn't know you had a soft side."

TT

Jade stood out on the back deck, over looking the gorgeous pond. Harold's house was built like a two story log cabin with green shutters and a perfect backyard. It was pretty big.

She heard the back door open and she turned around. It was Roy. She immediately turned back around to face the pond.

"Angel," he sucked in a breath of air as he said the nickname he'd given her when they were dating, "I don't get it."

Tears stung in her green eyes and she couldn't hold them back. "What don't you get." She hugged her jacket around her tighter to avoid freezing to death. "We broke up for a reason. You were a jerk, you never hung out with me, you forgot who your real friends were. You didn't even stick up for me when your douchebag friends were making disgusting comments..."

By this point she was crying. Roy stood there feeling like a complete and utter dick. She was right about all of it. But he has changed. He doesn't hang out with his jock friends as much as he used to and he only wants her. Why can't she see that?

"I know," he finally said as he stepped closer to her, "but I'm not like that anymore." By now, he had his arms on her small waist and she was looking down, still crying. "Jade, I'm so sorry for everything. I love you so much...I would do anything, anything at all just to keep you happy."

Jade sniffled and could barely speak. She did miss Roy, a lot actually. He would always be the one for her...

"I love you too Roy...but...-"

She was cut off as a slimy dark pinkish glue plastered her and Roy to the ground. Jade shrieked and Roy whipped his head around to see a monster standing below the deck.

The monster was made of all dark pink goo with green eyes and it smelled horrible. Roy grabbed his cellphone, which was almost busted now, and dialed Richard. When he answered, Roy said, "Back deck now! Get everyone out of here as quickly as possible!" Then he hung up.

The monster threw a few more slime balls and Roy quickly pulled Jade to safety. He hope Richard could follow his orders as fast as possible. Happy freaking New Years.