"Oof!" Beastboy was thrown into a wall by Mamoth. "Man... we're getting our buts kicked!"
"Not for long." Raven held out a hand for him, to help her up.
"Took you long enough..." he mumbled. Raven just rolled her eyes.
"I was out with a friend." This statement was enough to get everyone fighting on either side of the law to stop for a moment.
"Whoa, whoa, whoa, wait a sec here!" shouted Billy Numerous. "You're sayin' you were hanging out with people from that there fancy school y'all are goin' to?"
"I would'nt call it fancy, but basically." she shot a beam of energy at him, sending him flying backwards. The other titans didn't move. What, are they waiting for a signal or something? Oh. Yea. "Um... titans go?" Immediately they sprang into action. Beastboy took on Mamoth as a giant gorilla, as Starfire hailed a shower of starbolts down at Gizmo and See-more. Raven attempted to stop Kyd Wykkd, but was finding it hard, becuase he kept transporting, and Jinx kept getting in the way. Suddenly, she was surrounded and ambushed by Billy Numerouses.
She attempted to use her powers, but one of the Billy's grabbed her arms, while another covered her mouth. She kicked up, and knocked off their grip. Good thing Robin taught all of us some self defence for if our powers fail... There were still too many, and the others were busy fighting the rest of the Hive 5. They were getting their buts kicked.
Out of nowhere, a black boot came down on one Billy's head, and a few of the Billy clones were tied together with a red material. "Sup, Raven?" she looked up in surprise. The voice was very familiar...
"Red X?"
"That's my name, don't wear it out!" They faught back to back, fending off the red clad villains. Eventually, they found and knocked out the original Numerous, causing the clones to disapear. They then proceeded to spar with Jinx for a few minutes, till X got her cuffed. By then, Beastboy and Starfire had taken care of their own apponents, and taken out Kyd Wykkd together.
"I thought you didn't like playing the hero?" asked Raven, confused yet somewhat ammused that Red X was helping. He shrugged his shoulders,
"I was bored, and it looked like you guys could use a hand. Nothing better to do. Later, leader girl." he soluted at Raven, and disapeared, curtousy of the Xenothium powered suit.
"Dude! He's stealing my nicknames for you!" shouted Beastboy, exasperated. Raven rolled her eyes, and transported the three of them home.
"So... does Bruce know you're here?" asked Barbara. It was later that evening, and they were still hanging out together, walking around Gotham. Tim had left to work on a group project.
"As if! He'd kill me if he knew I was here! No, correction. He'd steal my mask and cape, then tie me down and brainwash me into being a normal kid. And if that didn't work, then he'd kill me." she rolled her eyes.
"Was normal ever an option, Dick? I mean, you were born in a circus. Case closed." she smirked, as he glared at her.
"Not like growing up training for the olympics is any better, Babs." he said, smiling.
"Hey, that was my dad's decision, not mine."
"Like it was my decision to watch my parents fall to their deaths and then end up becoming the foster kid of a billionare who felt sorry for me."
"Goooood point. So, are you gonna tell him?"
"I don't know. Do you know how much he knows? I mean, if he can continue thinking me and the titans are going to JCHS for a few more weeks instead of GCH..."
"Sorry. He's already heard the buzz, about the titans being spotted in Gotham. I'm sure he'll piece it together..."
"Could you feed him some false info? Like, say that its some crazy fad, that people are dressing like heroes? Something? Freaks do that in Metropolis, don't they?"
"Yea, like he'd believe me. It's like he's got a lie detector built into his suit," she joked.
"... he does."
She shook her head in exasperation. "... he would."
"Yup. So, could'ja feed him some rumors while he's out of costume?"
"I could try, but if I get in trouble for this..."
"You won't."
"But if I do, you're taking the blame. And dealing with Bruce."
"Fine."
"So, you and Raven..." she asked, suggestively. In response, he shoved her into a bush. "Hey!"
"You asked for it!" he said, smirking.
"No, I'm serious! You like her, don't you?"
"Well... um... uh..."
"I'll take that as a yes. So... what are you gonna do about it?"
"I don't know. It'd be... complicated. See, her powers are demonic powers... yea. So, things blow up if she doesn't keep her emotions under control. I'm not sure if she could handle having a relationship with me or anyone else for that matter. Trust me, Beastboy's tried."
"He's got the hots for her too?"
"He used to. Then he met Terra."
"Who's-"
"Reeeeeeealy long story. To put it short? She was almost a titan, then she left. She came back as a titan, but was a spy. She left again and worked for Slade. Then she saved the city by sacrificing herself and turned into a statue."
"Oh... um... kay?"
"Yea... Plus with Raven, she's always so... withdrawn, emotionless even. I know it's becuase she has to be, but still. It's hard to read her. I've got absolutely no clue as to if she'd even consider going out with me!"
"Hmm... withdrawn, showing a lack of emotions... sounds familiar. You sure you can't read her?" He rolled his eyes, wishing there was another bush nearby.
"So... who were you hanging out with?" asked Beastboy, who decided that instead of doing his homework, he'd pester Raven.
"A friend."
"Where?"
"A caffe."
"Who was with you?"
"Just me and him."
"HIM?" now this bit of information sparked his interest. "Who, him?" Raven felt a little bit bad for the changeling. She knew he had gone back to crushing on her once Terra was gone. The crush was fading daily, but she wasn't sure how strong it was anymore. She didn't want their friendship to get spoiled by this conversation.
"Jake."
"Oh... he's nice." Well, at least Beastboy wasn't chewing her out, asking questions like, "So, was it a date?" well, like that.
I don't want to hurt him, but I don't like Beastboy like that. I don't even know if Jake likes me back, or Robin for that matter. Or even if they're two different people... Should I be honest? Eh. Can't hurt... "Honestly, I'm not sure exactly what it was."
"Oh. So, you and Robin seem to be talking a lot, when he's here anyway... I guess it's all that leader bonding?" he joked, obviously trying to change the subject.
"I guess..." she shrugged.
"So... what do you talk about?" he asked, suddenly very interested. What kind of question is that supposed to be?
"Lots of things. Missions, school, books, music... whatever comes up, really." She hoped that under her hood, Beastboy wouldn't pick up the light blush adorning her face at the mere mention of Robin. She pulled her hood slightly more over her face, just to be sure. He seemed to be peering at her rather intently, and for some reason it made her a little nervous. It seemed like he wanted to tell her something, but he didn't know how to word it.
"Don't hurt him. He cares about you. A lot." he walked away after that comment, calling, "I'm gonna go find and haul Cyborg's sorry but back to the tower."
What is he talking about? Or rather, who?
* love? hate? wish to turn into kitty litter or frame it like a deploma? I'd love to know! :O)