Fan Fiction ❯ Another Way to See Things ❯ The Argument ( Chapter 1 )

[ T - Teen: Not suitable for readers under 13 ]

Clouds darkened the sky over Jump City as its citizens made their way to their destinations under the watchful eyes of the Teen Titans an elite group of heroes who keep the city safe. But today no criminal activity so the Titans were in the middle of intense training.

“Game over” Cyborg did a victory dance as he beat Robin for the fifth time in a row on the Gamestation.

Robin gave the titanium titan a death glare “You cheated.”

“I did not!”

“YES YOU DID!!”

“PROVE IT!!!”

Robin having a lack of evidence to support his claim challenged his metal friend to another round of the game “I want a rematch... and this time no cheating!”

“I DIDN’T CHEAT!”

Starfire watched as her friends continued to argue and she was intent on stopping it. “Please friend no more of the shouting of the mean words.”

Robin’s resolve to bicker with Cyborg melted away instantly when he heard her voice “OK you’re right Star sorry we upset you.”

“That is alright I just do not like it when friends fight.” Robin offered her an apologetic smile and he and Cyborg resumed their game playing. Starfire took a place on the couch beside Robin and cheered them on.

Raven trying to read during all of the Pandemonium was at last able to concentrate ‘Finally some peace and quiet.’ She thought as she continued to read her tome. Suddenly a gloved hand reached out and tapped her on the shoulder 'Maybe I spoke to soon.' She glared up from her book looking very annoyed to see Beast Boy with his infamous goofy grin plastered on his face. “What?” She asked irritation clear in her voice. Beast Boy’s smile faltered a bit but still remained.

I ..uh..thought you might want some more herbal tea. So I made ya some” holding out the mug to her, blushing a deep crimson. She looked at him slightly shocked that he had done something so nice for her. But her look of astonished expression soon turn to one of doubt when she remembered whom she was receiving it from.

‘Probably some kind of childish prank that he came up with just to amuse himself there’s most likely tofu in it or something.’

Beast Boy was confused as to why it was taking her so long for her to accept her tea and as to why she was looking at him that way. He had done his best to make sure that her tea was just right for her and she was looking at as if it were poison or something. “Come on Rae don’t you want it?”

“I’m not falling for your pathetic attempt at a practical joke. So thanks but no thanks.”

“Wha-what are you talking about?” Beast Boy was hurt the truth hit him like a ton of bricks. Is that all she saw him as some kid that was just looking for a laugh that couldn’t be serious?

“Do you think I’m stupid enough to fall for something so obvious?” Raven’s temper started to rise. “Now go away.” she stated coldly.

“B-b-but....” he was quickly interrupted.

“I said GO AWAY!!!” the mug Beast Boy was holding exploded and he was drenched in it’s contents.

There was an uncomfortable drawn out silence. Cyborg, Robin, and Starfire turned from the TV to look at their friends. It took a moment for the utter shock to vanish from Beast Boy’s face he couldn’t take the silence any longer and thought up an excuse to leave the room as fast as he could. “I-I-I’m g-gonna g-go clean myself up.” He stuttered his voice shake. He ran from the room so fast that no one noticed the tears running down his face or the blood.

Cyborg watched his little green friend run from the room he got up from his seat on the couch. He mentioned for Robin and Starfire to give him and Raven some privacy. They left the room leaving Cyborg to talk to Raven. He walked over to Raven who was kneeling down cleaning up the tea that was on the floor. “You shouldn’t be so hard on him. He tries is hardest to impress you.”

She stood up and gave her titanium friend a skeptical look, “Yeah he tries to impress me by pulling some stupid prank.”

“It wasn’t a prank Rae. I went into the kitchen earlier when you were meditating, he said he wanted to surprise you with some herbal tea because he knows how much you like it. He’s really a nice guy Raven sometimes I think to nice. He only pulls pranks and stuff because he believes it’s the way he fits in, it makes him feel better. He’s one of the most insecure people I’ve ever met. He told me once that he had never had many friends because of the way he looks. He just wants a little attention from you more than anyone else.” And with that Cyborg left the room, leaving Raven with alot to think about.

Raven cast her eyes down in shame as the guilt began eating at her. Her eyes came to rest on the shards of the broken mug and her guilt intensified ten-fold. Several shards had blood on them and one even had a piece of black material that made up part of Beast Boy’s uniform on it. ‘They must of cut him when the cup exploded.’ Raven bent down and began picking up the shards and went into the kitchen to throw them away and what she saw on the counter only made her feel worse. Sitting there was her box of herbal tea and a small bottle of honey. ‘He even knew I like honey in it. I have to apologize and make it up to him.’

The Titan’s alarm went off and the others rushed in Beast Boy coming in last. Raven sneaked a glimpse at beast boy and again her guilt grew. His right cheek had a bandage on it and his uniform was ripped in a few places where the shards had cut him and some had blood stains around them. But what nearly broke her heart was the look in his normally cheery eyes were red and slightly puffy from crying and they were full of despair. ‘I have to show him how sorry I am.’

“Trouble down town Cinderblock is causing havoc.” Robin announced. The titans rushed out of the room.

‘I guess it’ll have to wait.’ she sighed. With that she followed the others out of the room . The foreboding clouds out side hung low and dark as if saying something cataclysmic was about to take place.