(A/N:)
Hey, I'm back. Okay...so it took more than a week. Oops! To make up for it I added a poem in this chapter. Tell me what you think so remember... ALWAYS REVIEW!
Summary:
A fight with Beast Boy drives Raven away, but before he has a chance to apoplogize she gets kidnapped. But even in this dark moment love awakens, but for Beast Boy or a mysterious someone else. What will Raven do? BBXRAEXOC
Kidnapped
Chapter 12
Snore
Disclaimer:I wish I could, but I don't, own the Teen Titans
Last Time:
"That's it!" Robin cried and shot up with excitement, surprising Starfire. "Hurry, everyone to the T-Car, there's not a moment to lose."
Takeem shut his mouth and walked towards the door, just before he was out of sight he turned back with a forlorn look, then shut the door and left.
Trees sped past and soon turned to buildings as the Teen Titans rushed into the city.
"Robin can you please tell us what is "it"?" asked Starfire.
"If we could find somebody who could understand those symbols, that'll lead us to Raven and Beast Boy," Robin said in a hurry.
"Where are we going to find such a person?"
"In the creepy section of town," replied Cyborg as he carefully drove his beloved car through the city streets.
"It's called the Magic Users Guild," Robin scolded .
"Whatever man, it's still creepy."
Soon the bright sunshine-filled skies turned dark gloomy. Shops huddled close together. The very air seemed thick and full of unknown secrets. Few people wandered the streets and ally cats skirted just on the edge of vision. Lamp lights flickered on and off occasionally.
"This is where Raven used to go to buy supplies, spellbooks, and such," Robin informed the group as the car drove past one window display that included only the head of a giant clown doll surrounded by various toy parts.
"How could friend Raven come to such a horrible, dreary place like this?" Starfire asked.
"Have you met even her?" Cyborg asked incredulously.
Starefire was silent for a moment, then replied, "Of course I have. Why do you ask?"
Cyborg rolled his eyes and continued driving. "HERE!" Robin said as the car was halfway past a small huddled shop, squeezed in between two larger ones and was forced downward towards a basement. The Sign in the door window said, "Moogfie's Antique Books and Other Articles of Literary Reference" in old, cracked, yellow letters in an old-fashioned font.
After the car came to a screeching halt, the Titans jumped out and ran towards the door. They all came to a stop just over the threshold and hesitated.
"It's all you man," Cyborg said as he nudged Robin forward.
Giving Cyborg a dirty look, he put his hand on the doorknob and slowly opened the door.
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Raven's POV:
The cold of the pen was a sharp knife that cut through my skin sending thousands of needles to numb my brain. It still seeped in despite my cloak being wrapped around me. The soft breathing of the green shape shifter beside me was calming and soothing. To keep warm, we had to sleep next to each other for body heat. My mind was at peace for a minute, in the transition stage into sleep when….
SNOREMy eyes shot wide open.
SNORE
I sighed annoyed, and took a deep breath and closed my eyes.
SNORE
I can't take it anymore!
I rose from the hard floor and stood quietly looking down on the noise maker keeping me from my much needed rest. He slumped over and shivered slightly in my absence, other than that he slept on.
I slumped against the wall next to him and sat shaking as the cold surrounded my bare legs. I felt completely helpless. I've never felt like this except when Trigon tried to take over the world. But then I knew that either way it would be over soon. Now I had my WHOLE life ahead of me in miserable servitude and there was absolutely nothing I could do about it.
I gazed glumly forward. My eyes flickered towards the bracelet.
You know, this bracelet is a good meditation technique. Instead of my emotions being let lose outward, causing havoc, it focuses the power inward. But it's self abusive. It's harmful and painful. But it doesn't hurt others, only me. Only me? Yes, too long have others suffered because of me. Earth might have been destroyed on my account. That's not my fault… But it was still caused because of me.
Maybe if I didn't exist… Maybe if I just died right here things would be better. I wouldn't have the opportunity to harm anyone else. Maybe servitude is a good idea. It'll keep me contained and… NO! RAVEN THINK! Don't fall into a pit in which your self-esteem will wallow and never rise back up. If I never existed then numerous villains would have gotten away. Countless people would be hurt or even dead, including my friends.
No one saw her sorrow filled tears
No one heard her unspoken fears
and no matter how hard she tried
Helpless was she, so she cried How come your enemies always seem to win
While you sink farther into sin
And you world's in perpetual night
For your hope is beyond sight
Mocking laughs echo your ear
Taunting everything you hold dear
The voices never leaving your brain
Driving you to be insane
When asked for help what do they say
"I'm busy right now, not today
I've no time for you pitiful wail
Moaning about whom you fail
How is your heart, is it near breaking
For from now on you're to be faking
A laugh, a smile, some playful sighs
All covering up just more lies
To yourself you say faking is good
Everything seems as it should
You want your life like a fairytale book
To caught up to even take a look
Take off your mask and silly costume
It's not going to be your doom
Be yourself, don't pretend
Otherwise it truly is the end
My heart seemed frozen. For seconds, minutes my thoughts were hallow, the poem echoing across my brain. An hour slipped by unnoticed.
SNORE
A particularly loud snore erupted from Beast Boy, knocking me out of my numb state. He mumbled something in his sleep about a mo-ped and drool dripped from one corner of his mouth.
I rolled my eyes then closed them. I leaned back and allowed my body to relax somewhat. Sleep almost overtook me when a CREAK broke the silence followed by the sound of a door opening.
My head shot up in instant alertness. It took my eyes a couple seconds to adjust from sleep mode to recognize the figure before me.
Takeem stood, framed by the doorway. What little light that illuminated the prison seemed to miss his face and leave it in shadow. He was motionless, he did not move nor speak. So I had to make the first move, "What do you want?"
The shadows shifted and I could just make out a smile. "You," he said simply.
I stood up warily, ready to defend myself if need be.
"You were right Raven," he said in a monotone that slightly slipped nervously. "How can I love you if I was willing to sit idly by and watch you to have your life sold away? That is why… that is why I have come here, to help you escape."
I was shocked into silence. I couldn't believe what I was hearing.
Escape I thought. I can be free!
A million questions entered my mind but all I could choke out was, "How?"
"The same way you came in, through Arkamadee's portal. Lashoom likes his ale and decided to celebrate on his "Fine Catch" so he should be out for a while. He doesn't know how to work one, so I can take you back to your world. We can be free!"
SNORE
"Us," I corrected.
"Huh?" Takeem asked.
"You can take us back to our world," I explained, and pointed with my chin to the unconscious shivering green blob that was oblivious to the conversation.
"Oh," he said disappointedly. He averted his eyes and decided his shoes were much more interesting then my impassive face. I could feel I was losing my chance at escaping, I had to do something. Fast. But what?
"So he won't follow us? At all?" I asked trying to keep him on subject.
"Like I said, he doesn't know how to work a portal," he said unenthusiastically.
"Thank you." He looked up puzzled at my words.
"Thank you for rescuing us…me." That must've been the right thing to say for he stood up straight, tall, and proud.
"Your welcome!"
For a moment more we stood lock in eye contact, then I bent down and woke up Beast Boy.
He grumbled something and shifted away from me. Quickly losing my patience, I shook him with such ferociousness that even Takeem took a step back.
"Huh….wha… what's going on," Beast Boy wiping the sleep from his eyes.
"We're escaping," I said and he sat up straight.
"What? How?"
"Nevermind, just let's go!"
"Ok, ok," he said and stood up. He turned towards the door and his eyes narrowed.
"What's he doing here?" he asked threateningly.
"I've come to help set Raven free," Takeem replied with equal hostility.
"What makes you think she needs your help? We can escape on our own!"
"Then what are you still doing here?"
"I..."
"Will both of you just shut up and move?" I said irritably. I wanted this whole experience to be over as soon as possible.
They both stared at me and stammered, "But…but.."
"But whatever, I'm out of here," I said and with that I brushed past Beast Boy and Takeem towards the doorway and freedom. The two boys stood silent for a moment then in unison yelled, "Wait for me."
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