Fan Fiction ❯ Returning Home ❯ Trap ( Chapter 9 )

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Chapter 9

Alenar stood watching his prisoner through the cell window. She still refused to reveal the secret hiding place of her father’s mirrors that held him captive. He growled in frustration. ‘So beautiful and so full of life. Shame she was never mine though she shall be now...’ He turned and walked down the silent halls. The red morning sun shown through one of the windows he passed as he continued on. ‘That green man... he has to be the father of her child. Maybe...’ He turned and headed back for the cell.
Upon entering, Raven did not budge. One would think that she was merely sleeping. However, Alenar sensed that she was consulting with her emotions. He had broken her meditating mirror in an attempt to cause her to lose control a few years before. He still cursed himself for not killing her then. ‘She’s such a nuisance.’
Raven sensed him enter and she continued to ignore him. She was deep in her mind, talking with her other sides.
‘What can we do?’ she was asking.
Knowledge answered her. ‘After evaluating the situation, I can only surmise that we have two options. One, wait for the others. Two, tell him where the mirrors are.’
‘Neither is an option. If they come, they’ll get hurt, if we give him the mirrors, Azarath will be destroyed.’ Reason countered.
“I know that!” Knowledge snapped.
Raven sighed and opened her eyes, this was getting her nowhere.
“Pretty Raven is back from her mind.”
“Go away.”
Alenar sat in front of her once more. “I thought that I might be able to talk some sense into you. Considering that your friends shall be arriving shortly via their ‘captive.’ ” he chuckled slightly. “They really think that I would give my pitiful followers the information of where I am? No, definitely not. Their going to get a big surprise once they get here.”
Raven growled. “Their not that stupid.”
“Oh but I think they are my dear bird.” he kissed her roughly before walking away. “You shall soon see things in a different light. I promise you that.” Disappearing out the door he walked down the hall into the main control room. ‘Come little Teen Titans. Come out and play’
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“Your going to lead us to Alenar.” Robin was saying as Beast boy walked into the meeting room.
The man, who was tied to a chair, nodded. He looked frightened of Robin and Starfire, who stood behind him.
Midnight trailed along behind her father as he made his way over to the others.
“When are we leaving?”
Robin looked up at him. “As soon as Terra gets here.”
Beast boy nodded. He had seen Terra getting ready.
Shadow came bursting in. She looked like she was ready to kill anyone who came near. Hawk came in behind her, looking throughly distressed.
“You can’t go Shadow!” He was saying.
“She’s my sister, of course I can!” She snapped back.
Robin exchanged glances with Beast boy who nodded. This was going to be a problem.
“But they need you here!”
Shadow turned on him. “They’ll be fine for a few hours.”
“Your staying here Shadow.” Beast boy said firmly.
She wheeled on him. “Who do you think you are? Saying that I can’t go?!”
Beast boy set his hands on her shoulders. “Hawk is right.” he said quietly. “They need you here.”
His voice seemed to get through to her. “But your going to need my help.” she said desperately.
“Perhaps... I can go in your place?” Hawk said.
Shadow looked at the others for help. When she saw that she wasn’t going to receive any, she sighed in defeat. “ Fine, but please, all of you, be careful.”
Hawk smiled and hugged her tightly. “We will, I promise.”
Terra walked in and Robin nodded to her in hello. “Alright guys, lets get going.”
Midnight hugged her dad. “Bring mommy back, ok?”
He nodded. “I will.”
Starfire smiled as Midnight hugged her. “Be careful.” she said sternly, mimicking her aunt.
“Will do little one.”
As they left, Midnight smiled secretively to herself. Shadow sighed and was ushered out by the counsel to fix some problems.
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“How much further?” Robin asked as they ventured farther into the forest. It was beautiful but they remained on their guard.
“Not too much.” the man said, his hands behind his back with Starfire keeping an eye on him.
“I don’t like this.” Hawk said as they walked along. “Something feels wrong.”
“You mean the fact that theirs no major security or challenge to this?” Terra asked.
Robin nodded in agreement. “We might be walking into a trap but that’s a chance were going to have to take.”
Beast boy nodded and continued on, watching for any sign of attack on them.
They walked for a few more minutes before the man leading them dropped to his knees. Robin walked up to him and pulled him back up. He dropped back again.
Just as he went to grab him again, a large number of men jumped out of the surrounding bushes. Each held some type of weapon, pointed at the group.
The seeming leader stepped forward and grabbed the man that had led them there. “Good job, Alenar will be pleased.” He shoved him back amongst the others who handed him a weapon.
“Now, if you would be so kind.” he beckoned a few men forward who advanced on the group.
“Titans, go!”