Chapter 8. Woooh!
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Robin charged to Raven's room, knocking on her door. "Raven!" He called. "Open the door!" When there was no answer, Robin frowned. He reached for the scanner, unlocking it and forcing the door open. The boy wonder walked in, his mouth ajar with shock and eyes wide.
The room was a battlefield. There were books, pillows and papers scattered everywhere and there was no Raven to be found. Robin cursed under his breath, turning and running back out to the hallway. Cyborg, who was walking the opposite direction, joined him and asked, "What happened?"
"Raven's missing, the cloak is gone and I think Jinx has to do with all this," Robin explained. "We gotta get to the police station and find a way to talk to Jinx."
Cyborg nodded. "And Raven?"
"Starfire and Beast Boy will look for her," Robin replied. "As long as Raven has her communicator, she's traceable." The two young men darted down the hallway and towards the Commonroom. Nothing made sense anymore. How could Jinx be in the tower if she was in the City Jail? This was her hair, nobody had this color. And she was sneaky. She could be in and out in seconds. But, if she could get out of jail, why would she go back in?
The sliding doors to the Commonroom opened, revealing Starfire sitting on the couch, looking miserable. "Star?" Robin asked.
Starfire turned to her the two. "Friend Raven is sad. Something has happened between her and Friend Beast Boy. She did not tell me what, but I do know that she is not happy."
"Raven's missing, Star," Cyborg explained. Starfire's eyes widened. She stood up and shook her head with confusion. "Her room is empty."
The alien girl exclaimed, "I spoke to her just before!"
"You and B are going to trace her," Cyborg explained. "Robin and I are going to talk to Jinx."
Starfire raised an eyebrow. "Jinx?"
"She's been in the Evidence Room," Robin frowned. "I found her hair." Starfire frowned angrily. Robin leaned forward, planting a kiss on Starfire's head. "Be safe. We're heading out now."
Nodding, Starfire watched as the two left the Commonroom. Starfire ran a hand through her long, red hair. Leaning against the back of the circular couch, she pulled out her communicator. "Beast Boy?" She called. "Please answer."
"Yeah?" Beast Boy's voice replied.
'"Come to the Commonroom." Starfire said simply. She stood, waiting with anticipation and nervousness. How would the changeling take it? He had a different relationship to Raven than any of the others had. Starfire crossed her arms and looked down at the ground. Where could her friend have gone? Was she in trouble at all? Did she need air? She didn't know. She only knew that the cloak was gone and that it could be with her dear friend. The Commonroom doors slid open and Beast Boy made his way towards Starfire.
He looked around and asked with a sad voice, "Where is everyone?"
"Beast Boy…" Starfire began, biting her lip, "I do not know any way to say this.. But, Friend Raven is missing." Beast Boy's eyebrows furrowed with confusion, before rising up with shock.
"SHE'S WHAT?" Beast Boy exclaimed. "Where could she have gone? Did she run away?" He sat down at the counter, his head in his hands. "I'm such an idiot!"
Starfire sighed. She placed a hand on Beast Boy's back, patting it lightly. Pushing some hair behind her ear, she said in a quiet voice, "We must go find her. Friend Raven could be in trouble."
"How?" A million thoughts ran through Beast Boy's mind. She could have been kidnapped, attacked…
"The cloak..." Starfire explained as she let her hand drop to her side, "It is missing." Beast Boy looked up at Starfire with knowing eyes. Wherever she was, that cloak was with her. Fury pumped through Beast Boy's veins as he began to breathe heavily. Starfire watched with hesitancy at the changeling's sudden shift in mood.
He quickly stood and ran towards the door. "We gotta go, Star!" Starfire flew after the hysterical changeling. "Turn your tracers on!" Starfire grabbed the communicator from her belt and quickly flipped on the scanners. The communicator beeped, attempting to scan the area.
"She is not in the tower!" Starfire called to Beast Boy, who was already halfway down the hallway to the elevator. Beast Boy stopped in front of the elevator, pressing the button and looking towards Starfire. The girl sped up, landing next to him and looking down at her communicator once more.
Beast Boy replied, "We gotta get into the city! She's gotta be there somewhere!" Starfire and Beast Boy stepped into the elevator. Beast Boy pressed the button to the garage and the elevator doors slid shut. The two stood in silence. Beast Boy felt his heart beat loudly in his chest. The elevator was moving two inches a minute. Beast Boy groaned and stomped on the floor, exclaiming, "Come on, you stupid elevator!" He gave up, leaning against the wall and taking a deep breath.
"Please," Starfire asked after Beast Boy grew silent, "What happened?"
Beast Boy looked down at the ground. "I kissed her... And she ran off."
"But, she has the feelings for you," Starfire muttered. Beast Boy looked up at her with watery, green eyes.
He whispered, "I know... But, something-,"
"She is afraid," Starfire answered calmly. Beast Boy thought for a moment before leaning against the wall. He had to prove to Raven that she didn't have to be afraid to be with him. They weren't broken, terrible or betrayal capable people. He wasn't Malchior. She wasn't Terra. His eyebrows furrowed angrily as his hands balled into fists.
Whoever is trying to attack Raven was going to regret it.
"Tell me where she is!" Robin yelled at the chained up villainess across from him. Cyborg eyed Jinx, who sat deadpanned and silent. The interrogation had been going on for a half an hour. Empty, one worded answers being tossed back at the two angry Titans. Jinx shrugged and shifted in her seat. She was having too much fun listening to the two freak out over the silly witch.
Robin stepped forward, placing his hands on the table. "If you don't give us an answer, I'll make sure you get sent straight to Arkham."
Jinx's eyes went wide at the statement. Nothing was worse than ending up in Arkham Asylum. Jump City was bad enough. She did not want anything to do with Gotham villains. A moment went by and she sighed. "I have no idea what you're talking about."
"Like hell you don't," Cyborg hissed. Jinx made a face at him before looking back at Robin.
She struggled with her handcuffs. "Look," she began, "I've been cuffed up since you took me here. How on Earth could I possibly do whatever it is you're accusing me of?"
"We know it was you, Jinx." Robin stared at the pink haired girl with serious eyes and a stone cold face.
The girl scoffed. "Really? And how's that?"
"We found your hair," Robin explained. "In the Evidence Room of Titans Tower. Please, tell me how it would have gotten there without you?"
Jinx's eyes narrowed and she exclaimed, "This is bullshit! Ask any guard here, I haven't left my cell until now! Pull up the video footage! Anything! I'm telling the damn truth here!"
"Rob, I think she's telling the truth," Cyborg sighed. Robin shook his head. It was her hair… unless it wasn't.
It always could have been- "A distraction." Robin groaned, "Whoever this is has us wrapped around their finger. They are two steps ahead of us." He looked over at Cyborg furiously. "Come on, we're wasting time here." Cyborg and Robin left the room and made their way down the hall.
"We gotta help B and Star," Cyborg explained, "She could be anywhere in this city."
Robin nodded. "I'm alerting the police force. Whatever has Raven can't be in it just because. There's gotta be something else going on."
The four Titans scoped the city for any clue pointing towards Raven. She was not showing up on any scanners, nor did anyone spot her recently. It was all becoming too much to handle. Midnight began to roll around, the moonlit sky blanketing over the city.
Down in the streets, four figures trudged towards the T-Car. "We have to give in for the night, guys," Cyborg said. "I gotta recharge and y'all look exhausted."
"I agree," Starfire said. Beast Boy looked at the three with eyes red from tears and anger.
He shook his head. "Guys, we can't stop now," he began, "Raven's out there somewhere- in danger- she needs our help! We can't just go back to the tower!" The three turned to look at their friend. Beast Boy waited for them to speak, his body slouched with fatigue. Robin stepped forward, reaching for Beast Boy.
"Beast Boy, I know how you're fe-,"
"No," Beast Boy interrupted his leader, "You have no idea!" Robin retracted his arm and watched Beast Boy explode before him. "You have no idea what I'm feeling right now. Sure, she's your friend, your sister, your teammate. But, she is SO much more than that to me!" He felt his throat choke up as he continued on with a shaky voice. "I really, really care about her! This is my fault! All of it! If I hadn't been so stupid, maybe she wouldn't have run off! But, whatever," He cried, "That's over and done! Now, we need to do whatever it takes to find her!" Robin watched Beast Boy lean forward, placing his hands on his knees. He looked down at the ground and choked, "W-we need to f-find her."
Starfire stepped forward and stood in front of Beast Boy. The changeling stood, his cheeks stained with tears. Starfire gently wrapped her arms around Beast Boy's shoulders, squeezing him tightly. "We will find Friend Raven," Starfire assured him. "But, we cannot do so if we are not well." Beast Boy let go and stepped back to stare at the Tamaranean. "She is strong. She will survive the night." Beast Boy stood for a moment before turning and bolting the opposite direction.
"Beast Boy!" Robin called. "Stop!"
Beast Boy ran, his legs moving as fast as they possibly could. He had no energy to morph into anything. All he could do was run. His heart pounded within his chest and he felt his cheeks drip with tears. He slowed down, seeing a shadow above him. Starfire's voice yelled, "I am sorry!" A green light shone and the world went black.
This also took a while to write! I had classes today, so I didn't have as much time. But, here it is.
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