Konnichiwa. This is so short it's scary! Anywayz, not as quick updates as the last story eh? Still dedicated to Valda, whose been speaking to me online for an hour while I was writing this! Thanxz my friend! Standard disclaimer. Enjoy!
Fates Are Absolute… Part 1
"I guess he forgot."
The Titans stood perplexed in an awkward silence that followed. There standing at the door was none other than Batman himself, glaring at Robin for forgetting about looking after his own sister. All eyes were on Robin as he rigidly stepped forward and grasped Larissa in an awkward hug. Reluctantly, she returned with no force whatsoever. Batman's masked eyes widened as he edged towards the door.
"Well, I better get going. Larissa, try to stay out of trouble!" Batman warned as he climbed back into the Bat Jet.
"Will do!" Larissa yelled from Robin's tight grip, with her fingers crossed. In a blink of an eye, Batman was gone and Robin had been kicked away from his sister by the girl herself.
"What do you think you're doing?"
"Greeting my baby sister. I guess that's not enough!"
"You left me for years, alone, with criminals coming after me, who only wanted me 'cause they couldn't get a hold of you!" Robin remained silent at the quote and watched the other titans slip out of the room, except for Cyborg, who was really entertained by their interaction.
"You know what; I really can't be bothered right now! Cyborg, you're looking after her!" His grin faltered slightly. He looked around and noticed the Beast boy, Terra and Raven had disappeared, leaving him alone with the quarrelling siblings.
"Yo, she's your kid sister man! Don't be dragging me into this!" Robin pulled him close and hissed,
"Like it or not, you're involved. Anything happens to her, I'll hold you responsible!" With that, the stressed leader marched off to let out some steam. Cyborg gazed at Larissa wearily and Larissa stared right back at him.
"Do you by any chance play video games?" A smile broke out onto Larissa's features as she enthusiastically joined him on the sofa and grabbed the control from his robotic palm.
Raven's Room…
Raven walked around in the think mist, hoping to find an answer to everything that had happened the past few days. Soon enough, she found something. A dark, cloaked figure held up his left arm, his palm outstretched and facing sky-wards. An enchanting orb, swirling with colour hovered spookily over the hand. The cloaked figure in his right hand grasped a staff, with a skull's head, encrusted with five jewels at the top. At its apparent feet sat a girl with long blue-highlighted hair and blazing blue eyes. The girl glanced up towards the orb and sent a bolt of energy from her palm and lifted the orb up. The orb enlarged itself and revealed itself to Raven.
She saw each titan, petrified. Frozen. Numb. She placed her palm over Cyborg and images flashed before her eyes. A pink flash. A precious car. The frequent sound of metal.
Breathing out she walked over to Beast boy. Worried blue eyes. A tornado. Stones shattering.
Seeing Starfire's figure, she touched her shoulder uncertainly. A bird. A bat. An X engraved on her heart.
Her eyes slightly widening she saw her own figure. Carefully, she laid a finger on her neck. An ivory background. A dragon. A knight.
Taking a new supply of air she walked over to Robin's form. Masks. Blood of a broken body. Screams of people lost.
Fighting the urge to scream as well, Raven ripped away from the petrified states of herself and her friends. She glanced back at the girl who looked oddly familiar; she had two bats on her body, one on each shoulder, one that looked familiar as well. They both shrieked as the orbs prophecy shrank back into its case. It was so unreal. This couldn't be what the future held… None of them were ready… She didn't understand what hers meant…
Abruptly she woke up out of her sub-conscious. Breathing heavily, she lifted herself out of her stupor and walked out of her room in search of her leader. Did she have some news to tell him...?
Training Room…
Robin relentlessly punched various targets and robots. Furious that he could have been so stupid. Not only did he drive his best friend away from the team, he also had forgotten about his sister. His only sister. Calling out to the control desk, Robin increased the level to a higher one which no titan had done before. He couldn't draw the line between very pissed off and crazy in the state that he was in.
After twenty minutes of non-stop martial art action, he doubled the force that was oppressing him. Not realising that there was a bug in the system, electrical sparks started to fire, making his eyes widen in alarm. Successfully dodging every attack being thrown at him from the front, he overlooked the miniature robot that crept behind him. Without warning, the robot struck Robin down with unmerciful force.
Terra's Room…
Lying down happily on her bed, Terra admired and giggled at the show that her boyfriend was putting on for her. Wanting more, she cheered louder making sure that he noted her demands. Turning into a lovable Jack Russell, Beast boy leapt into her lap received a few pats and stroked before resuming human form besides Terra.
"You know, I could get used to a dogs life."
"Yeah, but if you did, I wouldn't be able to do this," with the remark Terra kissed him lovingly on the lips.
"I'd never leave you Terra. Not today, not ever." Terra suddenly became interested in the covers the encased her bed.
"Beast boy. I know I've already asked you this but, if you knew something bad about me or this relationship, would you still be my friend?" Beast boy shifted on the bed and grasped her hands in his.
"I wouldn't just be your friend Terra; I'd be your boyfriend. No matter what."
"Even if I was to totally loose control?"
"Even if you were to totally loose control." Terra smiled profusely and engaged him in a tight hug, soon to be followed by a passionate kiss.
Red X's Lair…
With her eyes closed, Starfire ran the course of the past days events through her mind. How that mission with Mumbo Jumbo had changed them all. How Robin was so cruel to her. How Raven was so cruel to her. How Red X, who was meant to be her enemy was so kind to her. Gloved hands ran through her fiery hair. Starfire opened her eyes to be greeted with X's masked ones.
"Hey Cutie, sleep well?" She yawned cutely as he pulled her up into his arms, making her head lie against his firm chest.
"I was merely closing my eyes Red X," she argued.
"Sure, and I'm the Prince of Russia." Starfire giggled as Red X made a royalty pose and brushed some hair out of her face. X sighed as he knew something as good as this couldn't last long.
"Cutie, why did you agree to be with me?" Starfire gulped at she looked him in the mask.
"I guess I just wanted to be free, the Titans never gave me that privilege. I always got told what to do and what not to do."
"You do realise of course that you'll always have someone telling you what to do. Whether you do it or not is of your free accord." Starfire nodded her head as she snuggled against him some more. An idea sparked inside the thief's mind.
"Wanna get initiated to the darker side of the law?" Starfire could only smile…
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"Okay, so we had to leave Larissa at the Tower because…"
"Because I don't want criminals knowing that I have a younger sister who Batman would kill me for if anything happened to her."
"Right," Cyborg agreed finally. He didn't feel that it was a good idea to leave her be herself, especially since it was her first day. Dare he say it; he was taking a liking to his leader's younger sibling.
"Do you guys have any clue who we are up against?" BB asked, annoyed that he had to break up his make-out session with Terra. Before Raven could shake her head no, a furious cloud of red 'x's and neon green star bolts pounding through the air towards the Titans. They all simultaneously dodged the attacks and separated around the room.
Robin looked forward to see Red X and a hovering figure beside him. He smirked.
"What's the matter X? Starfire still not evil enough for ya?" X chuckled at the remark and replied coolly.
"Remark all you want kid, you're the only person who's going to be sorry. Let them have it Cutie!" The figure obliged by soaring up into the air and creating a whirlwind of star bolts, pelting down on each titan. Robin and Cyborg took after Red X while Raven, Beast boy and Terra took care of Starfire.
"Well if it isn't the traitor, the witch and the elf. I hope you're all happy… I know I am." Starfire roared as she pelted her former friends with her energy force, soon taking on Raven in hand to hand combat. Being successful, she moved onto Terra, who she made scream in agony when she cracked her leg. Beast boy cried out at the scene and charged at Starfire with no mercy. Starfire artfully dodged all of his attacks not even blinking. With a swift kick to the side she knocked Beast boy off balance.
Terra watched in horror as her boyfriend whizzed past her, dazed. Gritted her teeth, she stared at Starfire's fleeting form, Starfire stared her dead in the dead. Igniting one slender finger, she hovered over the ground waiting for her blonde enemy to attack. Terra remained firm with a neutral look on her face. Starfire blinked as she turned around in time to meet a black aura envelop itself around her, snuffing out her energy. The alien struggled with all her might, but only made the grip tighter.
"Damn Starfire, stop struggling. You're only gonna hurt yourself." Raven's monotone voice escaped from the darkness as she revealed herself. Starfire smirked.
"It's the only thing keeping me from kicking you…" Raven just looked at her while Terra helped Beast boy. He groaned as she pulled him up gently, wondering what hit him. All three gathered around her, swapping glares and wondering what to do next. Fettering footsteps could be heard approaching, thinking it was Robin, the titans stood down for a split second. The footsteps abruptly stopped…
ZOOP! Blonde. Violet. Green. All pasted to the wall like flies to fly paper.
"Damn Titans. Don't struggle. You'll only hurt yourself." A voice called out in a cocky manner. A smile broke out onto Starfire's features as her masked ally dropped down in front of her and blasted an 'x' through the force field, releasing her instantly.
"Well, as much as we would love to stay and kick your ass some more… We'll quit while we're ahead. Right Cutie!" Starfire nodded as she wrapped her arms around him and hoisted them up. "Later kids!" He yelled as they teleported from view.
Several minutes later, Robin and Cyborg came through the doors, one looking very alert while the other rather weary. They stared at their comrades as they realised them from their bounding.
"What happened!" Robin asked impatiently.
"What the hell do you think happened?" Beast boy replied, annoyed. Cyborg looked up towards where his former team mate and enemy left. That's some serious shit…
Titans Tower…
Alone. I have no idea where my room is. Their on a mission and Batman said stay out of trouble. Well screw them, screw the whole lot! All I see is grey and I'm meant to be fighting for the side of good. Screw them. I was born evil so you people can't bloody convert me. Thinking good deeds will cleanse my soul… A silent tear dripped down her darkened face.
Leaning against a door, she sub-consciously used her power to open it. Shocked, she fell back and was enveloped in darkness. Looking around, she viewed the gothic surroundings of the room. If there was one thing she learned from Cyborg that was to never go into Raven's room… Oops…
A specifically decorated looking-glass reflected light in her rich blue irises. Tentatively, she reached out her palm to grasp it…
Oh yea! Another chapter done. Since I can no longer reply, I'll only reply to questions… Thanxz for all the reviews!
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Pairings now featured are:
Robin and Raven… Lord give me strength me.
Red X and Starfire… Lord help me.
Beast boy and Terra… Angels can help.
Trigon and Larry… Sweet Jesus, look out for the one of one shot coming soon!
Well, I'm… passive. Ya. That's it.
Anywayz… Thanxz everyone!
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