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Fitting In - Chapter 4

This is a really bad idea.

I thought as I walked through the breezy city streets dressed in the most casual outfit I could find of black sweats and a white beach graphic tee while following the map Robin had gave me.

Yes, I was heading to Titans Tower, I think that's what Robin called it, what was so bad about that?

Well, I was also planning on attending a "date" with a certain pink haired girl. So, yes, I was going to visit both teams and see which I liked better plus, I thought it would be a bad idea to stand up a girl like Jinx.

My plan wasn't flawless but it was the smoothest out of the bunch that I had come up with.

After twenty minutes of walking I had reached the coast where Titans Tower stood tall in the middle of the bay.

Wait, how was I supposed to get there? I'm not a very good swimmer and I don't think any stranger would be willing to give me a boat ride over there. Time for the smart side of Wally to shine.

I headed closer to the water searching for a board or plank something that I could float on.

I finally found a worn out piece of wood covered in seaweed, gross, but it would do. I picked up the plank and laid it down in the water. Hopping on I tested it first to see if it would hold my weight and sure enough it did. I sat down for more stability and began to use my powers to push the plank through the water, towards the tower.

I'm a genius!

Well my actions might not always display that but trust me, this is one bright brain sittin on these shoulders!

As I sat on the board, I finally got a good look at Titans Tower, and wow…

It was magnificent.

The tower was in a giant T-shape, the outside a slick silver with darker squares patterned the tower, on the side I noticed small windows running all the way up the building having a faint blue tint from the sun reflecting on them.

I couldn't wait to get a look at the inside I am sure it was even cooler!

I finally reached the island where the tower was stationed and began walking up to what looked like the front door.

I knocked and awaited someone to answer. After around a minute of waiting the door swung open revealing Robin standing there.

"Hey Wally, it's good to see you again"

"it's good to see you too"

"here come inside everyone was hoping you'd stop by"

I followed Robin through the doorway and down the halls. Geez, this tower sure was big I couldn't even count how many different hallways there were.

"Thank you for this Robin, I never got to thank you the other day because you had already gone after Private H.I.V.E"

His fist clenched at the mention of his name.

"Not so fast, before you can become a Titan you have to prove you're ready to be one by running our obstacle course" he said this with a devilish smile.

Oh great I gulped a little intimidated by the way he said it.

Finally, we arrived in the main room where the other four Titans were gathered. The room was a rectangular shape steps from the door led down to the kitchen on the right side of the room and a number of tables to eat from which was where the Titans were currently relaxing enjoying breakfast. Past that I could see the sitting area with a midnight black half moon couch and what seemed to be the main computer. The most amazing thing was the view though the whole back wall was a window overlooking the entire city. It was a sight I would definitely not forget for a long, long time.

Robin led me to where the Titans were sitting I greeted everyone.

"Sup Dude want to try some tofu waffles?" BeastBoy offered.

"No thanks Beast Boy I already ate breakfast" causing his head to slightly fall in sadness.

"BB how many times I gotta tell you? Nobody is gonna eat your nasty tofu waffles except you" Cyborg said with a laugh.

The other Titans shared in the laugh even Beast Boy cheered up. Watching this helped me understand how they worked together so well, they weren't just a team they were a family.

Robin spoke up, "Ok guys finish up eating we're testing Wallys skills on the obstacle course, this is going to determine if he joins us".

Nice, thanks for making me more nervous I thought glaring at Robin.

Before I knew it we were all gathered outside at what I assumed was the training field.

"Ok Wally so how this works is we are going to time how fast you can complete it, overall, you will be facing laser guns, collapsing walls, flying projectiles and a new one Cyborg just added robot dummies".

"Sounds like a walk in the park" I said faking the confidence

"We'll see, good luck" Robin replied with a chuckle.

I cleared my thoughts as Cyborg started counting down,

10...

9...

What if I'm not strong enough to complete it?

8...

7...

6...

What if I fail like I always do?

5...

4...

3...

I looked back at the Titans and could see them cheering for me. They really believed I could do it. At that moment all my self doubt washed away and I prepared myself for the task at hand.

2...

1!

I sprinted forward keeping alert of what dangers were about to act against me.

First, about five lasers sprang from the ground and began firing. I made quick work of the first three, unscrewing the bolts causing them to crash to the ground. The last two forced me to hide behind a rock, no bolts? No problem as I opted to just rip them from their sockets and crash them into each other.

Stage 1 complete.

Next came a number of machines on the side of me, I assumed these were shooting the projectiles. I prepared myself to redirect them into the ground but, as they fired I stepped forward ready to counter and fell flat on my stomach instead. However, this worked in my benefit as they projectiles went straight over me destroying the machines on either side of me.

I laughed slightly, luck might just be on my side today.

The collapsing walls were surprisingly easy to deal with, all I had to do was stop them from falling and walk through.

The finish line was in sight along with a hoard of robots. I stopped observing my surroundings determining how I could jump this hurdle. I saw it and when I did a smile grew wide on my face.

I was already dead tired though, I've never used my powers this much before.

No, I'm not failing this time especially after coming this far!

Summoning the last of my strength, I raised my arms up and willed the rocks to do my bidding. The robot dummies just stood there as the small rock hills on either sides of them came crashing down crushing them.

I sprinted for the finish line climbing the fallen rocks to pass it. Once I had finally made it I collapsed on the floor, exhausted from the course, sweat drenching my forehead.

The other Titans rushed over, "BOOYAH! That was awesome man you did the course in only three minutes ten seconds". Cyborg congratulated me.

"Indeed, it was impressive, on my home planet you would do well in the Glorban Games" Starfire mentioned while helping me to my feet with a huge smile on her face.

Robin stepped up "Agreed, with the proper training you could be an immense help to the Teen Titans" he reached into his pocket pulling out a small circular device with a "T" on the center "I think I speak for everyone when I say we'd love to have you on the team" Robin said as he offered the device to me.

"Dude, it'd be so cool to have you on the team" Beast Boy encouraged me to just accept the device.

In that moment I wanted to do nothing more than join up with the Titans but knew I couldn't yet until I met "her" tonight. An awkward silence ensued as I contemplated what to do.

Raven stepped up, "it seems you are unsure" she said reading me like an open book.

"I am, it…its complicated"

"Here take this communicator and whenever you're ready you can give us a call" Robin said as he handed me the communicator.

My head sank a bit as I gripped the device,

"Hey, no matter what choice you make we'll still be friends" Robin said as he put a hand on my shoulder.

As much as I wanted to believe him I knew if I choose the other side we wouldn't get a long very well.

"Thank you all I appreciate all that you have and are doing for me"

I wanted to stay I really did, and maybe I would be back to stay for good but for now I had to leave and abandon this feeling of happiness they gave me. We exchanged goodbyes "I'll get back to you guys as soon as I can, I promise", Starfire offered to fly me back to the city, I accepted and waved goodbye to the others as she carried me back to shore.

We landed on the sidewalk, Starfire put me down and came in for a hug, this time much less painful then the last however, "take care, Wally" which took me by surprise because it sounded like a goodbye.

"You too Starfire", she released me and waved goodbye as she flew back to the tower.

In no time I had found my way back home and as I walked through the door the exhaustion hit me. I guess with all the other thoughts going through my brain I never noticed just how much of a toll the course took on me.

A nap would do me some good, I thought heading for my bed. I didn't bother changing and just jumped into the soft blue cushions. My last thoughts on what I had in store later on tonight before quickly drifting off to sleep.

A few hours later

I awoke to the sound of what I believed to be a window slamming shut. I jumped off my bed feeling refreshed and headed to the living room where I thought I heard the noise.

I didn't find anyone however, there was a night slipped under the window sill curious, I picked it up and read what was written down,

"Jump City Library Rooftop, 7 o'clock sharp, don't be late

Also, wear something nice

- Jinx ;)"

As I read, I imagined her sitting on top of the building, her bright pink eyes staring at the city and the city lights reflecting back at her giving her a magical glow…..

Woah, calm down Wally, seems I was getting ahead of myself. Shaking off my thoughts I turned around to check the clock and when I did my mouth dropped.

"6:35?! OH NO", I then rushed to the bathroom to take the quickest shower of my life and freshen up. I flew out of the bathroom and picked out a "slightly fancier than casual" outfit which consisted of blue faded ripped jeans, a plain white button up shirt covered by a olive green bomber jacket and white converse that everyone seemed to be wearing these days.

I ran out of my apartment, down the stairs and outside where I flagged down a taxi.

"where to son?"

'Jump City Library please"

The driver sped off racing down the crowded streets to the best of his ability.

The drive gave me time to think and also helped me realize that deep inside I was really looking forward to this. At the same time however I was beginning to regret agreeing to this as I also thought about what kind of taste of the "bad life' was I going to get. I'm not an evil guy and wouldn't enjoy hurting others but I was willing to give it a try for that pink eyed girl.

As quickly as my thoughts came they went away when the driver pointed out that we had arrived. I paid the fair and got out of the taxi immediately heading for the library entrance. I checked my watch which read "6:55" then checked the building and looking at it worried me because it was very very tall.

Sprinting as fast as I could I made it up to the door to the roof, my heart skipped a beat when I opened the door heading out to the rooftop where I rested against the door trying to gather my breath.

"you're late" was all she said.

I checked my watch "7:01", great so she's got a sense of humour.

I looked back up and was surprised with what I saw, a girl with brown curly hair, instead of the gothic clothes she wore tan jeans that fit perfectly to her body shape and a white t-shirt with cuffed shoulders.

I wouldn't have recognized her if it wasn't for her bright pink eyes and pale skin. I must've been staring because she was giving me a weird glare.

"So what's with the outfit change?" I asked

"What a girl can't dress up when she goes for dinner?"

"Dinner? And well..no you look uhm beautiful"

She giggled slightly, "Thanks you look 'uhm' beautiful too", winking as she said it.

Great she's already making fun of me, "so why are we going to dinner? Where are we going? And what does dinner have to do with evil?".

"Geez, you sure ask a lot of questions, 1. I'm hungry 2. El Firenze 3. You'll see when we get there".

El Firenze was one of the most expensive and classy restaurants in Jump City, I had heard about it through a TV add I just couldn't believe that's where we were going.

"Lead the way m'lady" I said while holding the door for her.

Luckily, the restaurant wasn't too far from the library so we could walk which also gave us some time to talk.

"So, we're not going to be interrupted by your little friends are we?"

"Nope, just us on a small date"

Date? Did she just say date? I couldn't stop myself from blushing slightly.

"that's a relief I thought that really short kid was coming and he'd try to steal my food"

She laughed, oh god her laugh was cute.

Being around the Teen Titans did give me a feeling of happiness but being here with Jinx, I felt a different type of happy.

For the rest of the walk we made small talk mostly until we finally arrived at El Firenze, took our seats and ordered our food.

"So, I'm guessing you're new in town" she caught me by surprise.

"Yes, I just moved here a few days ago"

"May I ask why?, her voice pleaded me to tell her but I held back because I knew now was not the time.

"Personal reasons mostly, I just wanted to start a new and fresh life"

"That's what everyone wants, a second chance" Jinx replied while tapping the table.

I could tell there was something she was hiding as well but I didn't want to press her about it unless…a thought occurred to me.

I sat there staring at her trying to zero in on her thoughts using my powers, what was she thinking.

"Nice try Wally" I was startled to hear that but she just laughed and shrugged off my attempt to invade her privacy.

"How did you know I was..?"

"Oh please Brother Blood used to do the same thing at the Hive Academy so at this point I'm used to it".

For the next few minutes we sat in silence enjoying our food until I spoke up,

"Aren't you supposed to be convincing me on why I should join you?"

"I need not say what my actions portray" she rhymed.

I must've looked confused because she spoke up again,

"I`m letting you make your own choice based off of what happens tonight, like you said you're not into the whole evil thing".

Wow, she really was different than a lot of the girls I`ve met, smart, kind, surprisingly kind that is, and beautiful. Looking at her now I didn't want this night to end, I wanted to stay with her and chat for hours on hours but, I knew as I began to finish my food this wouldn't last much longer.

"Are you at least going to give me that taste of evil" as the words rolled off my tongue a devilish smile began to grow on her face.

"Funny you say that" standing up as she finished the last of her supper.

I did not expect what happened next,

Jinx got up, walked over to where I was sitting took both my hands and dragged me hard off my seat and began to run out of the restaurant.

"Woah, Hey, slow down" I mumbled as she pulled me out onto the streets and all the way to a nearby park.

Once she let go of my hand, she fell to the ground dying of laughter.

"You should have seen your face, you were so shocked" she burst out through her laughs.

"I cannot believe your 'taste of evil' was going for dinner and not paying the bill" I replied with my head in my hand.

"It wasn't just that, like I said before it was also a first date" she said with a luring smile, and I was being pulled in.

``And with there be a second?" I questioned, taking a step towards her.

Jinx also took a step towards me, my heart matching every step.

"That will be up to you, Wally" as she came up and gave me a quick peck on the cheek.

I was too stunned to say anything more, my mouth hanging all the way down to the ground. Jinx gave me a smile and wink as she turn around waving goodbye just at the moment when she vanished.

I clutched onto this small paper she left me with opening it to read what it said, "When the time is right I'll come to you for your answer".

And just like that I was sucked back into reality, alone in this park left my thoughts to brew and continued to keep my biggest thought front and center in my brain, I would have to make a choice, and soon.

Teen Titans or The Hive?

So that's chapter 4 done! At this point I have a good sense of where the story is going to go and I'm planning on implementing some of the actual Teen Titans Episodes into the story so stay tuned for that. Also don't forget to review and give me criticism or just help me improve the story, really, any review is appreciated and I Thank you guys for the continued support but for now I'm out until Chapter 5.