Fan Fiction ❯ A Raven Like No Other ❯ Chapter Thirteen: “Devoid Of Emotions” ( Chapter 13 )

Chapter Thirteen: “Devoid Of Emotions”

 

(Two Hours Earlier; At Jump City Park)

At a park in Jump City, Gizmo (age 16), Jinx (age 17) and Mammoth (age 19) were gathered together after receiving an anonymous message from a mysterious agent. They were getting rather restless waiting around. The three of them dressed pretty much the same except they've grown older.

“Shit,” Gizmo cursed, “We've been out here for the last half hour! When the hell is this guy going to arrive!”

“Shut your mouth already,” Jinx ordered, “I'm sure he'll be here any minute now.”

“Whatever,” Mammoth retorted, “I'm with Gizmo. I'm starting to feel that this was nothing more than a waste of our damn time!”

“Is it now,” sound a calm and mature masculine voice.

“Who said that,” Gizmo shouted. The trio turned to see a tall and muscularly built figure approaching them from a distance. The figure was in black baggy dark black pants and boots, with a belt around his waist had silver armor plating around it and the top front and face parts of the boots had silver plating on them also. His green fur covered most of his body except his hands, chest, abdominals and face, and his skin was light green and he had dark blackish green hair reaching down his back. To add to this he had glowing red eyes.

“Is that Beast Boy,” Mammoth asked. Jinx replied, “I'm not sure. Beast Boy never looked that good from how I remember him.”

“The guy's another snot,” Gizmo responded with disinterest.

“Don't insult the one who called you all here,” replied the figure.

“It is Beast Boy,” Jinx said with a shocked voice, being more shocked at the glowing redness in his eyes. None of the three were able to make out as to why his eyes were red now. Gizmo asked, “Damn! What the hell happened to him?”

“And what's with his eyes,” Mammoth asked curiously.

“That's not important,” Beast Boy said, “And for the record don't call me “Beast Boy.” I'm G.L. the Primal.”

“ “G.L. the Primal”,” Jinx repeated, “That has a nice ring to it. How about we just call you “Primal”?”

“Whatever,” Beast By retorted, “I have a job for you three, and the word “no” is not an option.”

“Say what,” replied the trio. Beast Boy continued, “Did I stutter? I said I have a job I want you three to do for me. It's not a request!”

“A Teen Titan like you ordering us to do a job for you,” Mammoth scoffed, “Is this some kind of sick joke you green freak of nature?”

Beast Boy replied with a deceptively calm voice, “Do I look like I'm joking?”

“ “Joking” isn't the word I'd chose to describe what you're saying,” Gizmo mocked, “You've always been a living joke for the other Titans anyway, so if you think we're gonna waste our time with your bullshit then you must be out of your fucking mind!”

“Really,” Beast Boy said, “I guess I'll have to put you three in your places if I'm to accomplish what I've been sent out to do!”

“Oh YEAH,” Mammoth roared as he charged with his right fist clenched and ready to strike Beast Boy. When he delivered his swift punch at Beast Boy however, Beast Boy instantly burst into green water-like fluids and fell to the ground.

“What the Fuck,” Mammoth exclaimed with shocked. Jinx, also with a shocked voice said, “You're strong but I think you over did it!”

“Not quite,” said a voice. The trio turned and saw the green liquid rising and forming itself back into Beast Boy.

“How the hell did you do that,” Mammoth asked. Beast Boy then answered, “I just turned into myriads of myriads of amebas. It wasn't that hard (A/N: Season 3, ep. “Crash”).”

Turning his right arm into a large tentacle, Beast Boy speedily wrapped it around Mammoth and hurled him hard into a large tree, knocking the tree down on contact.

“You really are a green freak of nature,” Gizmo insulted. That was when he and the other two saw Beast Boy shrink into the dirt filled ground. Mammoth then got up off the ground and ran back to the others wanting a piece of Beast Boy, only to see that Beast Boy was gone.

“Huh,” Mammoth said. Gizmo asked, “Where the fuck did that green grass stain disappear to?”

That was when suddenly a small tremor occurred, and a huge, three-tongued eyeless creature burst from under the ground from right under Gizmo, causing Gizmo to fall into its mouth (A/N: think of one the giant three-tongued worms from the movie “Tremors”, for any who saw the sci. fi. Movie; except this worm is brownish green). Gizmo screamed in sheer terror as he struggled frantically to get out from its mouth, whereas Mammoth and Jinx were too shocked and terrified to do anything. The creature closed it mouth and then sank back into the ground with Gizmo still in its mouth, with his screaming still being heard from the surface before they heard a swallowing sound.

“Let's get the fuck outta here,” Jinx yelled as she and Mammoth turned and tried to make a run for it when the same giant worm burst from the ground from the direction they turned to run. The three 9-foot long tongues that looked like eyeless and skinless mini-horned snakes with razor sharp teeth appeared from out of its mouth shrieking at them, causing Mammoth and Jinx to give out a scream of fright and terror before the worm vomit the still living and conscious Gizmo from out of him. The worm then reverted back to its original form, revealing itself to be none other than Beast Boy.

“Is this green freak of nature as you so nicely described me still a living joke to you three now,” Beast Boy asked callously showing his two top sharp fangs in his mouth. The frightened and shaken trio just looked at him without saying a word.

“Now here's the deal,” Beast Boy stated with a cold venomous voice, “You three either do as I tell you this one time or I'll devour you three alive! Is that clear?”

The terrified trio just nodded their heads at Beast Boy.

“Good,” Beast Boy replied with a dark grin.

 

(Present Time; At Titan Tower In The Infirmary)

Raven pulled off the wires and IV tube from off her and stood up off her the recovery bed.

“Raven what are you doing,” Starfire asked with concerned. Raven didn't give her an answer as she rolled her left sleeve down and placed her cloak back on before making a rapid exit.

“Where are you going,” Robin asked with concern and alertness.

“I know where Rage is,” Raven yelled as she stormed out of the infirmary.

“Say what,” Cyborg shouted as he and the other now chased after Raven. Raven was running down the hallway making her way to roof of Titan Tower. Arriving on the roof, she was about to take off into the air when Cyborg grabbed and pulled her back.

“And just where do you think you're storming off to,” Cyborg questioned. Raven turned to Cyborg with an irritated and impatient expression, and exclaimed, “I'm going after Rage! I know where she's hiding now!”

“Be that as it may,” Robin retorted as he entered along with the others, “But you're going about this irrationally. You're about to fly off to who knows where again without a plan of action. Rage hasn't been seen in over four days. You already saw first hand what Beast Boy did to Botanico for trespassing, so who knows what she has planned and what she intend to do.”

“I don't care,” Raven said sharp, “But like you said, Beast Boy killed Botanico for trespassing. However, Beast Boy didn't hurt me and that's what matters. One way or another I'm going to stop Rage before she tries anything and get Garfield back!”

Before the argument could continue, theTitan alarm with off in the building.

“Titans, Trouble,” Robin shouted as he turned and ran back into the T-building with Starfire and the others following. Raven sighed with annoyance and reluctantly followed the others back inside. After making their way into the common room, Robin activated the viewing screen to see what was the cause of the disturbance. On the screen were Gizmo, Jinx and Mammoth reeking chaos and mayhem in the city.

“Gizmo, Jinx and Mammoth are attacking downtown Jump City,” Starfire said stating the obvious.

“For what purpose,” Raven asked. Robin stated, “I don't know, but we have to stop them!”

“That should be no problem,” Bravery retorted, “We'll all go down there and-”

“You and the rest of my counterparts will stay here,” Raven cut in and ordered.

“What,” Bravery barked in disbelief, “That's so not fair!”

“Do As I Tell You,” Raven barked back with her eyes turning white, “I'm not in the mood for any disputes! Got it?”

Bravery reluctantly quieted although she was in the mood for a good fight, as was Vengeance.

“We'll stay here and watch the place,” Knowledge spoke.

“As if there's anything else to do around here,” Sarcasm replied.

“Whatever,” Raven retorted as she calmed herself. Robin commanded, “Titans, Move Out!”

And with that Robin, Starfire, Cyborg and Raven took to flight and headed to their destination.

 

(At Downtown Jump City)

People were running and screaming, as cars were being smashed and thrown into buildings. Mammoth was causing this chaos while Jinx was in one of the jewelry stores; swiping all of the jewelries and gems she could get. Gizmo was in one of the electronic stores destroying equipment and supplies in his robotic spider form.

“How long do we have to keep this up,” Mammoth asked.

“Until the Titans show up stupid,” Gizmo responded.

“And here they are on time,” Jinx said as she ran out the store with a sack full of jewelry and gems. The four Titans arrived on the scene with a determined look on their faces. Jinx and Cyborg eyed each other as a short moment of silence filled the atmosphere.

“ “Stone”,” Jinx said remembering her past with Cyborg at the H.I.V.E. academy, “It's been a while.”

Cyborg remained quiet as his memories of his crush on Jinx came to his mind. He replied, “So it has. Still continuing your old habits I see.”

“I can say the same for you also,” Jinx said. Gizmo cut in, “Hey, enough of this mushy crap already! We have a job to do here, remember!”

“Your jobs end here,” Robin stated, “You three caused enough trouble for one late afternoon.”

“Not yet,” Mammoth shouted as he and his other two partners charged at them.

“Titans, Go,” Robin yelled as he and the other Titans charged into action.

The Titans charged at the three criminals. Raven went after Jinx, while Starfire and Robin were having their fair share with Mammoth. Cyborg was going at it with Gizmo.

Pulling out his steel Bo Staff, Robin started swinging and batting at Mammoth while Starfire was hurling star-bolts at him. Irritated, Mammoth aimed to thrust his fist into Robin, however Robin managed to evade the attack on time as Mammoth's fist collided into a nearby light pole.

Cyborg and Gizmo were firing attacks at each other one attack after another.

“Give up tin-man,” Gizmo taunted.

“Give up,” Cyborg replied back, “This party only started!”

With his aim locked on, Cyborg fired his cannon at Gizmo, temporarily knocking him down to the floor.

“Boo-yah,” Cyborg cheered.

“Boo-yah this,” Gizmo yelled as he pressed a button on his controller, firing small rockets at Cyborg. The half-man/half-machine made a run for it after seeing that the rockets were heat seekers. After a good run, Cyborg powered his cannon and fired at the rockets. The rockets exploded, blasting both Cyborg and gizmo away from each other.

All the while with Raven, she was dealing with Jinx who was giving her taunts after taunts as they battled.

“C'mon Raven,” Jinx taunted, “Is that all you got?”

Raven ignored her taunts while trying to keep her emotions and concern for Beast Boy in check, struggling to keep her mind focused on the battle.

 

(Meanwhile At Titan Tower)

Love and the rest of her fellow emotions were all gathered together in the common room doing their usual things while awaiting the Titans' return. Some were channel surf on the TV, some were reading, some were conversing with each other, a few were meditating and the three heart sisters were talking to each other.

“How much longer are we to stay out here,” Lust asked with a bored voice, “I could think of better and pleasurable things to do.”

“Yes I'm sure you could,” Love retorted, “But with me around, I'll keep you in check.”

“Really,” Lust replied back. Love smiled and answered, “Count on it.”

Soon, everyone stopped what they were doing when they sensed a presence approaching them. The doors suddenly opened and out from the shadows came an all too familiar figure. Everyone's eyes widened when they beheld the person they were all looking at.

“Good evening ladies,” Beast Boy greeted with a sinister smile, “Did you all miss me?”

 

(Later Back At Downtown Jump City)

The battle was still continuing between the Titans and the three criminals and several cars, vans, trucks, light poles, and a few small buildings were causalities of their battle. The battle was at a stalemate for quite a while, which was starting to get on the Titans' nerves.

What are they up to, Robin wondered, They're just fighting us without trying to make an escape or escalate it to any higher levels to take us down. Something's up!

Seeking to end their fight soon and stop wasting more time, Robin ordered, “Titans, hit'em with everything you got!”

Complying the Titans, raised the stakes and put more into their fighting than before. Starfire lifted one of the damaged vehicles and crashed it into Mammath before pummeling the vehicle with her star-bolts causing it to explode on him, thus taking him out of the fight. Cyborg soon managed to destroy Gizmo's metallic spider legs and break his tech kit from Gizmo's back. Raven and Jinx were still going at it against each other until Jinx pulled away and saw that both Mammoth and Gizmo were defeated, leaving her alone to deal with the remaining Titans.

Jinx lowered her fists and eyed Raven face to face. Jinx then said, “There's no longer a reason for us to fight with you guys anymore. Our task here is over.”

“Excuse me,” Raven asked cautiously as Starfire, dragging the unconscious Mammoth with her, Robin, and Cyborg, carrying Gizmo who was now handcuffed, entered and stood beside the Titan Goth. Raven interrogated, “What task?”

“A task that was presented to us by Beast Boy,” Jinx answered. Raven's eyes widened upon hearing that name, as did Starfire, Cyborg and Robin's. Raven, refusing to believe what she heard replied, “You're lying!”

“Does the name “G.L.” sounds familiar to you,” Jinx responded back, “It was the nickname you personally gave him, am I right?”

Raven gasped at this. But then her eyes narrowed, “How did you know that?”

“How else,” Jinx retorted, “He told me himself. The traitorous Teen Titan is now going by the name “G.L. the Primal”.”

“ “G.L. the Primal”,” Raven asked again in disbelief. Cyborg answered, “You can't be serious!”

“I am,” Jinx retorted, “He was the one who forced us to do this! And he'd have killed the three of us if we didn't! We had no choice. It was either obey him this one time or die.”

“You got to be kidding me,” a stupefied Cyborg retorted.

“Friend Beast Boy forced you three to fight us,” a shocked Starfire asked.

“Is this some kind of twisted joke we're supposed to believe,” Robin asked.

“It's no joke,” Gizmo replied, “He threatened that if we didn't do as he told us he'd kill us! Your friend turned into a giant monster and swallowed me alive then vomited me out before he threatened us just to prove his point! (Turned to Raven) I used to believe you were the only dangerous one of the Titans, but after my ordeal with Beast Boy, I can't decide which of you both is worst than the other!”

Neither Raven nor the other Titans could believe what they were hearing. Beast Boy forcing and threatening Jinx, Mammoth, and Gizmo to battle with them or die; it was unreal to them!

“I don't understand why Beast Boy would do something that vicious,” Starfire said. Cyborg answered, “Neither do I. He could have attacked us himself earlier at Titan Tower after he brought Raven back and yet he forced Jinx, Gizmo and Mammoth to do it. I don't get it.”

“Why did Beast Boy forced you three to do this,” Raven asked. Jinx answered, “To give you a message after the battle was over Raven.”

Raven's eyes narrowed again, “What message.”

“That by the time you return back,” Jinx answered, “You'll find yourself devoid of emotions.”

Raven thought about what Jinx said, but Jinx continued, “We were forced be decoys. We were to lure you four away from Titan Tower and keep you guys busy for a while. And as he predicted, you all fell for it.”

It hit Raven like a bus. Turning, she blasted away from the scene and hurriedly made her way back to Titan Tower. Jinx and the others looked up as they watched Raven's abrupt departure.

“Nothing good is sure to come out of this,” Jinx said. Cyborg replied, “As shocking as this sounds but I actually agree with you on that.”

 

(At Titan Tower)

Raven landed on the roof, and rushed into the building and into the common room. Upon arriving there, she came to see that all of emotions and counterparts were gone. Raven flew and searched around everywhere but didn't find a trace of them anywhere in the T-building. A moment later, her communicator went off. Standing where she was, she answered into it, “Yes?”

“Raven,” Robin replied from the communicator, “What's going on? What happened?”

“My emotions,” Raven answered, “All of them, they're gone...they were taken...”

 

 

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