Fan Fiction ❯ A Raven's Feelings ❯ Skai Says Goodbye ( Chapter 13 )

Author: Ch. 13 is finally here. Unfortunately, I really don’t want to be the bearer of bad news but this is the final chapter I will be making for this story. Most writers understand how I feel right now. Constant writer’s block…. -.- Enjoy!
Ch. 13: Skai Says Goodbye…
Location: Han’s ship – “Tigura the Silhouette”
Sunset…
Up at the watchtower, Robin stared at the open sky. It was his first time being on a ship with open arms to the sky. The feeling of the wind blew at his face and the coolness calm silent air was peaceful. Sky traveling felt unique and warming for the soul. Robin sighed as the sun hid itself beneath the clouds. He tried to think of a plan to save his friends but lately, Han was doing all the thinking. He didn’t worry much but he didn’t feel right taking orders from someone he knew for only a few days.
Busy with his own self-scolding and pondering, he hadn’t realized that he was being watched. He lowered his head and let out another sigh. Starfire stood silently behind Robin and a frown was seen on her face as the moon burnished down upon her. She hesitated to say something but she didn’t know what to say to him. She turned around and walked away.
“Starfire?”
Starfire stopped in her tracks and looked at Robin who was staring back at her. She looked at the ground, feeling somewhat embarrassed. “What are you doing here?” he asked. She looked at him with a straight yet sad face. “I had wished to see if you were ok. I fear that all this feeling of sadness was a bother to you too.”
Robin smiled sadly as she leaned against the rail as he was. He placed his hand on her shoulder as he stared into her eyes through his mysterious wonder boy mask. “Don’t worry, Starfire. I’m fine. I know we will save our friends as long as we don’t give up. That’s all that matters.” He closed the big space between his and Starfire’s face. Starfire felt her face turn red, feeling confused.
“Robin…”
“Mr. Robin! Miss Starfire!” shouted Aito who came running at them. He ran at them with full speed and tried to stop but he was kind of late on his brakes. “WAAH! LOOK OUT!” Robin and Starfire saw it coming and moved aside as Aito hit the edge, almost falling off. Surprisingly… Robin and Starfire grabbed the sash he was wearing and pulled him up. He had his little boyish, goofy grin on his face. “Sorry ‘bout that! I didn’t mean for that to happen! Hehehe…”
“So is there something you need?” Robin asked, raising one brow.
Aito’s face expression turned from goofy to serious. It was a couple of minutes before he looked up and smiled again. “Uhh… actually, I completely forgot.” He said innocently. He brought his hands behind his head still smiling. “You forgot?!”
“Now I remember! Cap’n Han said, Daigo found Rakatsu’s ship and we’re savin’ miss Raven and Namuriko! Tonight!”
“Wonderful! Robin! There is still hope!”
Jealousy had risen in Robin’s temple. How did Han find them that easily? Han seemed like a perverted idiot but he was a better tactician than he was. Well, there are others stronger than you… he told himself as an inward grin appeared; you just have to look for them!
“Oh yeah! One more thing!” Aito spoke out, snapping Robin his little solo self-confident conversation. He pointed out to the moon. They looked at the huge crescent shaped moon but also another huge ship sailing beside them. Robin’s jaw dropped; it looked almost exactly like Skai’s ship but more wooden like and much more pirate-like. The flag waving in the wind had a skull with a yin-yun-yang symbol at the background (it’s a three way yin yang symbol. I made up yun and it’s supposed to stand for undecided or neutral).
“Um, whose ship is that exactly?”
“Huh? Oh! That’s Namuriko’s ship! Oni Ochiudo!”
“WHAT?!”
They looked back at the Skai’s ship. Several people were aboard the deck and were staring right back at them. They waved a hello and smirked. The bunch was a little weird. All wearing the same symbol as the flag itself, no matter if it was a necklace or bracelet or a tattoo (A bald man who looked like a shao lin monk has the symbol tattooed to his bald head…), showed their loyalty to their captain. All Robin and Starfire could do was waved back in a polite manner.
Location: Aboard Rakatsu’s ship – “The Gaia”
Silence…
However, the foreboding calm and heavy anticipation soon crumbled under the weight of a violent disturbance. A horrendous and blood curdling shriek echoed off of the metal walls of the cold, damp ship. The sound of a spiteful giggle and tears falling soon followed the shriek. “Raven! You surprise me! You’re actually crying because of pain?”
Raven felt like passing out but the pain kept her awake so she kept on crying. All her powers were being drained from her body as if she was some kind of battery being used for some twisted sick idea. Jinx just starred at her with a grin. “If you live long enough, so might your little boyfriend. Skai was his name right?” Raven snapped. Another set of her powers had broken through her. Her emotions caused her powers to rise; possibly that was a bad mistake.
“WHAT THE HELL DID YOU DO TO HIM!”
Jinx shield her face as exploding broken test tube glass flew around the room, hitting one scientist in the head and had him meet his untimely death. She was still smirking, “Its like this, you almost killed him with your powers and we’re trying to revive him using the same thing that almost caused his death. Only to bring him back as our little toy.”
“Shut up! I didn’t mean for that- I wasn’t-! You little bi- AAAHHH!”
“Hurtful words, Raven! Must you make me continue your little torture?” Jinx said. She ordered one of the remaining scientists to turn the electricity up to more than 50,000 bolts. Raven screamed; the walls shook from the room that she was in, all the way to the lower deck. “Is it worth it? Over a boy? You’ve become soft Raven” She didn’t want to listen, tears fell from her eyes but not because of the pain.
“Hehehe! Is the little birdie crying over her fallen boyfriend! You titans are so weedy!” shouted the small frog-like voice of Gizmo. Mammoth right behind him, his finger stuck in one of his ear. “Yeah but she’s friggin’ loud! I couldn’t get any sleep.” He complained. He took out his finger and looked at it before flicking the hairy earwax off of his finger. Jinx looked over to Gizmo and Mammoth, “So? Is that why you came here? I was having fun until you’ve interrupted it!”
“Keep your pink pigtails in place, Jinx. We’re here to tell you that the little snot-nose, titan-wimp wanna-be is near completion. Wanna check it out?”
Raven clenched her fist, her eyes widened in fear and disappointment. No! Her mind screamed. Jinx sighed. Knowing that her fun had ended so she agreed to go. “Release Raven. I want her to see what we did to her little boyfriend,” Jinx smiled, “Oh and Raven, don’t try to escape. There are several hundred men on this level alone. They were ordered to kill any escapee so we wouldn’t want that to happen to you now would we?” She laughed as two huge guards had set her free.
Gizmo, Mammoth and Jinx left the room first, Raven behind them, and following close by her were the two huge guards. She didn’t have a choice and her only option was to follow and hope for the best. She was weak and vulnerable at the moment just needing a bit time to heal. Skai… I hope you’re ok.
Several minutes later…. Midnight…
CRASH! BANG! BOOM!
The ship shook violently and alarms had set off. Outside, Han’s cannons were completely bombarding Rakatsu’s ship taking the whole crew inside by surprise. Raven slammed into the wall but not before the guards behind her. They blacked out for a few minutes before more bombardments occurred.
“What is going on?!”
“We’re under attack!”
“No really? You think, small-fry?! I thought the ship felt like rocking itself!”
Argument had come between the three comrades giving Raven a small amount of time to escape. She quickly ran off as no one saw her leave. With all the panic and uneasiness of the men who could care less about an escapee at the time, Raven was able to move through the corridors with ease but took extra precaution; rather be safe than sorry.
She hid in a room as several men scurried past the door, heading to either the upper or lower deck. After a few minutes of complete silence when all the footsteps had actually disappeared, it was safe to concur that no one was on that level of the ship. Well, at least any guards that is.
Vibration still went through the halls because of all the bombings to the ship. Raven walked cautiously around looking, hoping for an exit.
Location: Main deck
Robin took down several men at a time with his cally (sp? The metal stick thing…). Behind him, Han was using a double-headed spear and, which Robin did not approve at all, killed all the men that came his was. The boy wonder rolled on to a guard’s back, dispatched a spin kick to two more guards, and slamming his cally on the guard he had rolled on. Finally, Robin was back to back with Han.
“Why are you killing them?!” asked Robin. Han utilized the most vulgar combat attacks that Robin has ever seen but with grace and skill. “Well, Robin… It’s just a force…of…habit!!!” Han explained as he brought down four more with his spear.
Most of Han’s crew (yes even Aito) was actually killing them. They fought as if they were at war, with such swiftness and control. What frightened Robin the most was Skai’s crew. It was like they were dancing, dodging every move by a hair and striking like lightning. Cold blooded, yes but they were enjoying it as if they were little boys with destructive toys.
“Hey boy wonder! If you don’t like our style of things, go on ahead with your friends and go find Namuriko and miss Raven. Aito and Kouta will go with you!”
Very upset that he was being ordered, Robin went without question. He regrouped with the other titans, along with Aito and a boy, same age as Aito, with long black spiky hair ran with them. They passed Eri who took down men twice her size with ease and several others before heading up to the command center.
Beastboy glanced at the unfamiliar boy running with them. “Hey Aito! Who’s this?” he asked. Aito smiled, “Oh this is Kouta. He’s from Namuriko’s ship and the most deadly of them all.” Cyborg laughed, “You gotta be kidding me! He’s the same age and height as you are!” One ice-cold, bloodlust glare was directed to both Beastboy and Cyborg making them think otherwise.
“Well all righty then… you’re not kidding…”
They switched over to Aito’s other side, away from Kouta’s glare. Aito laughed. Starfire let out a small giggle but fell silent as she looked below (she’s flying…) and directed her attention to Robin. There was always determination on his face when it came to situations like this but now it was clouded with anger and hatred. “Robin…” she muttered to herself.
Location: 5th Level – Commander’s room and labs
Almost every room in that level was either a lab or a testing area for lab experiments. It was irritating really… Raven turned the corner and found herself near a large door. About to push it open, she quickly withdrew her hand as she heard shouts and arguments going on behind the door.
(Note: “talking” / Raven’s thoughts)
“Bite me, you crud loving witch!”
“For the last time! I am not in love with him!”
“Are you sure this puny kid is Red Terror?”
Red Terror?
“Yeah… he is the demon Red Terror…”
“And I’m Pippy Longstocking…”
“Are you sure?”
“I WAS BEING SARCASTIC, MONKEY BRAINS!”
“Shut up, gerk (geek, nerd and dork makes gerk)!”
“This is-”
“Wait! Shut up for a minute!”
Raven’s heart was pounding. Did they hear her? She heard footsteps growing louder. That was a ten-four good buddy… She concentrated all her remaining power and was able to create the huge raven shadow. It engulfed her in the nick of time as the door opened immediately. Jinx stepped out and looked around. Raven’s head popped out of the ceiling, waiting for her to leave.
Gizmo and Mammoth came out, very irritable to say the least, and looked at the direction Jinx was staring at. “What? Why the hell did we come out here for?!” Jinx closed her eyes and shook her head. “Just shut up and let’s go. Our orders were to just check up on the kid and then find those intruders that are headed to this level.” The others didn’t argue and followed Jinx around the corner.
Raven sighed in relief but had forgotten that she, as to say… her head was hanging from the ceiling with no support. Suddenly, she fell, letting out a small eep! She hit the ground, ass first. “Ow…” she said, no emotions ringing in her voice. She got up, dusted herself off and entered the main lab.
There was no sign of life except for the glass container filled with water and a life form floating in it. There were people… dead people to be exact. Raven stepped over the dead scientists, walking toward the container. “I guess nobody bothers to clean up the dead bodies around this place… Probably wanted to give it that Resident Evil feeling…” joked Raven. “Great… I’m funny when no ones around…” she frowned though she didn’t care.
“Technically, it would have been funny if I knew what this Resident Evil you speak of is.”
Raven almost fell back as an unfamiliar voice entered her ears. She quickly looked up to find that the life form or boy for that matter… was watching her as he floated in his liquid. He smiled at her. His smile was very familiar to her but the silver-haired kid did not fit that person’s description.
The boy waved and smiled. He pointed to the release valve on the control panel and Raven had gotten the message. There was doubt and hesitation from her hand and mind but something warmed her heart, literally. It started to burn and quickly she took out the necklace that Skai had worn during their first encounter. It was glowing even brighter than before. She stared at it with interest as if it was drawing her closer again. The boy knocked on the glass, snapping Raven back to reality.
He kept pointing at the release valve as if he was losing patience or something. “Oh right, sorry.” She apologized. She looked at the computer screen, drained the water first and then opened the container dropping the floating boy. He took off his oxygen mask and jumped down from the platform. Great… They were almost the same height. She was about a couple of inches taller.
He was a bit more built for his age (abs and a slender body.) He had the same hair cut as Skai but he tied it back. His bangs still on his face and some strands of hair were astray in the middle. He was only wearing black boxer that were soaking, not to mention his whole body, wet.
“Thanks Raven.” He wrapped his hands around her neck and kissed her on the cheek freaking her out immediately. Raven pushed him off and slapped him on the face.
“Don’t you dare do that again! And how do you know my name?!”
“Well through Namuriko.”
“Namu- you mean Skai? Where is he?!”
He rubbed his scorching red cheek. Then he pointed at his stomach. “Down here. He’s asleep at the moment.”
“You ate him?! I’m gonna-!”
“No! His spirit is sleeping! This is his body and mind but not his spirit, personality, looks and way of thinking.”
“So you’re saying you’re his split personality…”
“One of them actually.”
“There’s more?!”
“Yeah, just one more. You can say I’m his yang to his yin.”
Raven relaxed a little. She looked around, checking if anyone was eavesdropping. “C’mon. Follow me.” She grabbed him by the wrist and led him out of the lab. She walked a bit, the boy at her heels as she tried to find a safer place to straighten things out. She quickly found a room and locked the door behind her. A sneeze came from the boy, scaring her out of her boots.
She turned around to find the little boy shivering from that strange cold air that always hung around the ship. She sighed, “Here.” She wrapped her cloak around him as they sat down at the corner. He smiled thanks as he rubbed his nose. He was cold and she felt bad for him… “Since you know my name… what’s yours?” She asked.
“My name is Seiichi.”
“Seiichi… So why do you share the same body as Skai? What’s the whole story about him?”
“My real- actually, I really died at the age of 13 because of an accident while I was playing in the castle grounds.” He replied a little despondently, “Even though my body died, my spirit either had to roam the lands of Heliopolis or go to the spirit realm. Before I died, I was the youngest prince of the lands… a year later, after my spirit roamed around, I was somehow sent to sleep after this burning sensation.” He paused for a moment before continuing his story. Raven sat there patiently, pity was stabbing her in the stomach. It was sad. He had died young and wasn’t able to experience a lot of things through life.
He took a deep breath and continued, “My spirit had integrated with a 10-year-old boy, by the name of Hitari. I didn’t realize until I woke up somehow. When I woke up for the first time, I was in a small dark room wearing these silver clothes that most aristocratic children wear. It was scary in that room… I was alone for days, no sunlight, no food or water just pure darkness. I thought this Hitari kid did something bad.”
Seiichi was reminiscing on such horrible memories… Raven wasn’t able to find the words to speak and she felt like crying. “A few more days later, a man came in. He had this demon like eyes and they were cold… He wasn’t very happy to see me there. I tried talking to him, asking what was going on but all he did was slam the door on my face. Later on, after I went back to sleep, I found out that that was Skai’s older brother. He was always put in that scary room because of his brother’s hatred toward him.
I also found out that when Skai was born, his sick mother who died after giving birth to his younger brother had told him he would have this most destructive sword that could kill a person instantly because his father had requested it before disappearing. That’s why his brother hated him so much, he was always power hungry. One day he tried to kill Skai but instead had put a curse on him. That’s when I had entered his body along with another spirit who was said to be the most powerful pirate of land, air (including space) and sea. After a few years when Skai turned 13, a somewhat seer had informed my father that my spirit was alive and Skai was my holder.
After several soldiers had taken Skai to the castle, the ten-no or emperor, my father, had adopted him as a son and had set him as the heir to the throne after I awoke again. It was a year later when… Skai’s brother had killed his own clan and the only survivors were his siblings and a girl named, Eri. Skai found out and his hatred for his brother grew and finally letting out the other spirit called Red Terror. He almost killed my sister, Akiko until Skai had gained control of his body and Red Terror went back to sleep along side me.”
“I believe you met half of his personality, I believe,” he told her out of turn of the story.
“Then he realized that he had to balance us out. He had to live a double-life, for me, my desire was to fill out my dream to rule my kingdom with a trusting and caring heart, for Red Terror however, his desire was to stay the most powerful pirate that had killed over 900 in his lifetime and wanted to keep killing until he had reached over 1,000. Skai had killed only 99 people but didn’t kill any innocent people so I was actually ok with it. He took on the name Namuriko the Crimson Prince because he did not want my father to find out…
It was that if Skai did not reach these desires or that one of the spirits were killed……… Skai would die along with the two of us… and that our spirits would be destroyed so we wouldn’t be able to reincarnated and walk the planet once again.”
Raven looked down, pity had stabbed her hard and good. “I didn’t know that Skai had it so rough…” was all she could think of saying. “Well, that pendant you’re wearing is what kept us from actually talking to him… or actually taking full control. There was something he wanted me to tell you though.” Anxiety was taking over.
“He said, Goodbye Raven.”
It felt like she was being electrocuted again. Mostly in her heart. He couldn’t be gone; Seiichi had just said if one spirit is destroyed so are the other two. “Why? Isn’t he able to control his body after awhile?” Seiichi understood her pain and shook his head, “I can’t sense his spirit anymore. It’s not gone completely just hiding. He probably didn’t want anything to happen to you and he blamed himself for the past events that took place.”
There were no tears for him this time. She had gotten sick of crying but her heart cracked open a little. She had thought that it was just puppy love and that he was the same way. The poem she had read before, she thought was a dream or that Beastboy or Cyborg was playing a prank on her or something. But now after remembering it, she felt that Skai had or almost fell in actual love with her.
Seiichi began to shiver again, this time Raven thought he was about to cry from all the reminiscing. She looked at him a little worried, “Are you ok?” He was holding onto her cloak very tightly, “J-just a bit cold. My body’s free- free- ACHOO!”
A strong wind came from that sneeze almost blowing Raven away. “Sorry… I’m just really cold.” Raven sighed, not believing what she was doing next. She staggered behind him, setting herself in a comfortable position and bringing Seiichi into a warming embrace. “I’m only doing this because… you’re just a kid and that I’m able to trust you to keep your hands to your-”
Too late for an explanation, Seiichi had already given thanks and fell asleep resting his head on her shoulder, his hands inside her cloak for extra warmth. Raven always wanted it to be the other way around, herself in someone else’s arms. She rested her head on top of his, hoping someone would come.
Location: 4th level – training grounds
“This place is amazing!”
The titans and their two tag alongs had stumbled upon the training grounds. That whole level was a giant forest and at the far end, was the stairs to the 5th level. “This place is ok. Ours is a bit smaller but Namuriko’s ship has a larger one.” Aito said gloatingly. “No time to stop. Let’s go!” Robin ordered as he ran off ahead again. Beastboy felt like complaining but was smart enough not to.
Almost to the door, they were stopped by a huge kunai. They stopped immediately as someone jumped in front of them. It was the boy called Enrique. “I’m sorry. I have orders not to let you pass… My name is Enrique and I will be you’re a opponent.” He bowed politely.
“I don’t have time for this! Titans go!” Robin shouted impatiently. He pulled out his cally and charged at him. The other titans followed his lead as they started to attack him brute force. Robin threw his birderangs, Starefire threw he starbolts, Cyborg blasted him and Beastboy was hovering above Enrique and suddenly transformed into a blue whale.
Dust had gathered and departed after a few minutes. Beastboy was hovering above Enrique’s hand yelling in pain as he sent a grinding, painful surge throughout his whole body as if crushing his bones without grip. “Master Slade told me that you were very skilled and very strong enemies. He must be exaggerating.” The titans quickly cautioned themselves; one false move meant Beastboy would die.
“Where is Slade! And that guy named Rakatsu!”
“Well since you all are going to die anyways. I’ll give you your answer. They had already left after the first bombardment. Sadly they took different escape pods.”
“Where were they headed!”
“Oh yes, Lord Rakatsu went back to Heliopolis for some unfinished business and Master Slade has headed to his new hideout. Please do not ask where because I have no clue. Now you must die.”
He clenched his hand and Beastboy was screaming louder. “Goodbye green one.” All of a sudden a shadow stood behind Enrique taking him by surprise. Though he had a quick reflex and blocked the first attack. He blocked the second attack but it had sent him flying into a tree. Another blurry figure caught the wounded, unconscious Beastboy.
Aito gave the fallen Enrique the ---k you sign and stuck out his tongue. “The first attack was a decoy. I thought it was kind of fishy… because you’re not very careless… Enrique the Shinkiro master”
Kouta walked back to where the titans were as they were awed by Aito’s attack. He shoved Beastboy’s limp body onto Cyborg’s arms. Cyborg said nothing as Kouta did several hand seals. “Fragrantia floris, amicis vigorem, vitalitatem, auram salutarem refectio (The fragrance of a flower, a wind that will fill my friend with energy, vitality, and health)…” he whispered almost to himself. The spell had healed Beastboy’s wounds but did not wake him from his unconscious state. Robin looked from his recovered friend to Enrique’s direction but there was nothing there but a large stone.
“Septendecim spiritus glaciales, coeuntes inimicum concidant, sagitta magica, series glacialis! (17 ice spirits, come gather and rip apart my enemy, Magic archer, consecutive bursts eleven ice arrows. Note: I do not own this spells…)”
“Flet, une vente, flans saltatio pulverea (Blow, gust of wind, wind flower, wind and dirt, dance wildly)!”
Aito and six Enriques were fighting. 5 illusions and 1 real Enrique… ouch… The ice arrows came from Enrique and the wind magic came from Aito. They were fighting with magic alone yet they were so powerful. “Go Mr. Robin! Me and Kouta can take care of this nobody!” Robin was about to disagree when Kouta put his hand on Robin’s chest. “Go… save your friend and my captain… now…” He gently pushed him but he was pushed 50 feet from where Kouta stood. Robin hatred showed in his eyes again but it disappeared after he ran upstairs. The others quickly followed as they tried to keep up with Robin.
“This is interesting… I could never expect less from Aito, Fate Averruncus or Kouta the Demon Wind.”
As he reached the fifth level, he ran off to command center hoping to find Raven inside there. “Wait up, Robin!” Cyborg shouted as he heaved Beastboy onto his shoulder as he chased after his team leader. Robin stopped in his tracks once again as Jinx, Gizmo, and Mammoth stood in front of him. “Looking for Raven? She died a while ago, sorry.” This is impossible! Robin told himself, I couldn’t believe this…He emerged two of his birderangs together to create a sword and before he struck only four words came out of his mouth,
“I don’t believe you…”
………….
Footsteps were faintly heard outside the door. The doorknob turned but it didn’t open. Argument broke out until the door had been taken off with a simple tug from the tamaranian girl. The titans looked around and spotted the two embraced figures in the corner.
“Raven!” they shouted all at once.
Raven poked an eye open and what came to view first was her friends standing above her. She had fallen asleep though still had her arms around Seiichi who was still sleeping peacefully. She blinked until her focus came back. Robin’s lip was split, Cyborg was still carrying Beastboy, his parts were almost destroyed, and Starfire who’s clothing was ripped, showing some skin and where several bruises were planted.
Raven felt her eyes begin to fill with tears and that her happiness rose. “You came for me!”
“Of course, we don’t want to lose a valuable teammate and friend.”
Time: Sunrise
Location: Main deck
The dead bodies burned in the fire as the sun rose above the clouds.
Everything was explained and everyone felt relieved that no ally had died. Aito and Kouta had come back with just minor injuries from their fight with Enrique but he somehow escaped. Jinx, Gizmo, and Mammoth were tied up at the moment unable to speak. Beastboy complained that he was always the one unconscious and missing everything. However, Skai’s pirate crew was so upset that their great leader had turned into his 13-year old spirit.
“Cap’n! You turned into a brat again!” one cried. He quickly got a punch on the face by Seiichi. So much for the pure of heart young boy. “I am not a brat! Namuriko is gonna be gone for awhile but that still means I have his body and I’m still captain!” he reminded them. No one disagreed. “Besides, I don’t kill and you can wait until he wakes up again to start your little killing spree when I’m in charge, there is no killing, got it?!.”
“Yes, sir!”
Robin and Han shook hands again but as a truce. “Well I have to admit, Robin. You’re one strong human.”
“Your not bad yourself.”
A click was heard as they still shook hands. Han grinned grimly, “What’re you doing…..” “You’re still in Earth and killing is against the law. I’m going to have to put you in jail. Don’t worry, I’ll cut your sentence in half since you helped out.” Robin smirked, “Lessee now… there are several hundred bodies lying alone on this deck… and since it’s the only place I witnessed you killing, I sentence to 1500 years of community service.”
“Sorry, boy wonder. I’m not ready to be locked up yet. I’m young and need to see the planets and get me some ladies before I turn to an old geezer.”
He took back his hands and stored them in his pockets. Robin blinked and notice that the handcuffs were on him. He rummaged around his utility belt but he couldn’t find his key. Han whistled at him and showed him the key as he twirled it around his finger. “I’m not a pirate thief for nothing you know.” Han laughed then was quickly hit in the head by Eri. She forced him to give back the key, apologized and returned to Skai’s ship while Han to his.
Seiichi stood in front of Raven fully clothed. Seiichi smiled sadly and Raven returned the favor. “So this is goodbye huh?”
“Sadly yes. I wanted to get to know you better, Raven. It’s been a long time since I was able to tell someone about m- our story.”
“Well it helped me understand you guys a lot.”
“There was one more thing that Skai wanted me to give you.”
“What is it?”
Seiichi tiptoed, leaned forward and kissed her on the lips for a full quick 10 seconds. Everyone stared, Eri’s face contorted into a bit of jealousy and Raven, predictable, was shocked. He smiled victoriously and jumped onto his ship deck quickly.
“Bye guys! I hope we meet again! Stop by Heliopolis anytime! Oh Raven! Please take care of Riku for me!”
Raven hesitated and shouted, “I will! I promise…”
Seiichi waved but was hit in the head by Eri who waved innocently. Everyone waved goodbye. Their ships departed into space and disappeared. Cyborg guided the large ship toward the titans tower as the others hung out in the main deck. Suddenly, Raven gasped scaring the others.
“What is it?!”
“A LITTLE KID STOLE MY FIRST KISS!”
Location: Titans Tower
Riku laid on the couch as he flipped through the channels. The tower was a complete mess. Hey how else was a rabbit supposed to survive? No one was around so no one would ever know. It was the good life for him. Until…
“We’re home at last! Man, anyone want breakfa-”
Riku looked over the couch to find the titans shocked from what had happened.
“I’M GONNA COOK THAT RABBIT!”
“Don’t you dare lay a hand on Riku!”
“Why? So your itty bitty boyfriend will be happy and kiss you again for taking care of Riku?”
“You have five seconds to run away before I turn you into an ermine…”
Cyborg lunged at Riku but he jumped out of the way and ran off. “GET BACK HERE YOU WHITE MENACE!” Cyborg and Beastboy ran off as Raven chased after them, “CYBORG! DON’T YOU DARE HURT HIM! YOU’RE DEAD IF YOU DO AND SAME GOES TO YOU BEASTBOY!”
Robin and Starfire stood at the door and watched their teammates chase after a rabbit. Starfire moved closer to Robin and smiled, “It seems that things have improved the how you say mood of our home.”
“It seems that way Star.” Robin placed his hand on Starfire’s cheek and gently kissed her. Starfire kissed back.
“I’M GONNA KILL YOU AND HAVE YOU FOR BREAKFAST!”
“YOU’LL BE DEAD BEFORE YOU EVEN TOUCH HIM!”
“Raven and Skai and um.. Seiichi! Sitting in a tree! K-I-S-S-I-N-G!”
“THAT’S IT!”
“AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRGHHHHHHHHHHH” Raven picked up Riku and walked away, a blush on her face. Cyborg and Beastboy hung upside down only half their bodies seen coming out of the ceiling. Riku climbed on top of her shoulder and gave Cyborg and Beastboy the finger as he pulled his lower eyelid down and stuck out his tongue.
Yep. Life was good…
(THE END)