Fan Fiction ❯ Ruby Dreams ❯ Bloody Sin ( Chapter 2 )

[ Y - Young Adult: Not suitable for readers under 16 ]

“Ruby Dreams”
By: DarkSeductress
Summary: (AU) Raven is the leader of Titans, who have just reached adulthood. Titan member Giovanni, the weather witch, is having strange dreams linked to the criminal Red X, which are making her powers spin wildly out of control.
WARNINGS: Vampirism (which means blood play, blood drinking, and basically just blood in general), semi-consensual sexual situations, X-men crossover, mentions of Static Shock. There be a slight LEMON ahead!! You are warned!
Disclaimer: I do not own the characters of the Teen Titans, X-men, or Static Shock. They are owned by their respective parties.
Feedback: appreciated
Distribution: Just ask first
Author’s Note: If you’re confused about the real names of the super heros, please read the author’s note in Chapter 1. No new characters have been introduced at this time.
Author’s Note 2: Just in case someone did not read my warning above, here it is again : THERE IS A SLIGHT LEMON AHEAD!! There’s a reason this is rated R.
Chapter 2: Bloody Sin
Dinner at the Titan Tower was always a noisy affair. From Beastboy trying to shove tofu on everyone’s plate and cracking corny jokes to Cyborg praising his own cooking and latest inventions, the table was never quiet.
So tonight would be no exception as everyone gathered around the table. Even Raven seemed to be getting in on the fun with a few wisecracks and chuckles. Gigi was the only one quiet as she contemplated Starfire’s vial.
Every so often someone would throw her a look of concern. She was sure they were wondering if they’d finally get a good night of sleep.
“Okay, I can’t take this. What the hell is going on?” Beastboy finally demanded. “It seems everyone knows but me!”
The table was silent as a stony expression slide across Giovanni’s face.
Raven glared, “Gar, if you want to know what is happening to Giovanni, there’s a better way of asking.”
“Well, it’s been a damn month since Gigi’s been having those dreams and I’m wondering if anyone knows what the hell they’re about.” Beastboy exclaimed.
“Beastboy...” Raven warned with a growl.
“Even though BB is being an ass, he does have a point. I’d like to know what’s going on myself.” Cyborg’s tone was patient and calm.
“The details are unknown.” Starfire agreed, hoping the situation was being defused.
“Well, it’s not my place to tell you. It’s up to Giovanni. When she’s ready to disclose all the details, I’m sure she will.” Raven sighed.
“That’s not enough.” Beastboy snapped impatiently. “This has already gone on too long. No one can sleep because of those damn thunderstorms and it only seems to be getting worse. With her powers it might be a fucking tornado next time. Plus she keeps using all the damn hot water.”
“You’re out of line!” Raven snarled standing up. She could feel Gigi’s anger pulsating but something was wrong. It almost felt as if she was radiating someone else’s rage. Raven took a step back as Giovanni rose from the table.
“Fine. You want to know about the dreams. Why I use all the fucking hot water.” Gigi seethed as the wind whipped against the Tower.
“Friend Gigi, maybe it would best if we-”
“Shut up, Star.” Gigi yelled kicking her chair back. Starfire looked stricken, while Cyborg was in shock. “Red X fucks me!”
“Gigi, stop!” Raven demanded as Gigi pulled Beastboy had been right, this was out of control. She put a hand on Giovanni’s shoulder only to be hit by a lightning bolt. Luckily, Cyborg was there to catch her before she knocked herself out.
Raven looked around helplessly to see Giovanni still screaming over Beastboy’s now unconscious form and Starfire standing back in shocked horror.
“Stop her, Star, before she destroys everything.” Raven croaked.
Star nodded as her eyes glowed green, “Sorry, Friend Gigi,” she apologized before striking her in the back with a starbolt
Giovanni groaned in pain before collasping over Beastboy. The wind instantly stopped howling as the Tower abruptly stopped shaking.
“Oh, I hope I did not harm her.” Starfire was hovering over Gigi and Beastboy warily.
“I really don’t think you could help it, Star. She was about to take down the whole Tower.” Cyborg stated sadly as he helped a weak Raven stand. “I mean I don’t get what just happened. She just lost it...”
“It wasn’t completely her.” Raven stated limping over to Giovanni’s unconscious form.
“I do not understand what you mean.” Starfire was puzzled as Raven placed a hand on Gigi’s shoulder. She skimmed the surface of Giovanni’s emotions and found what she was looking for.
“Beastboy drew out Giovanni’s anger, which was intensified by Red X’s rage.” Raven explained.
“So, how did his rage get inside her?” Cyborg wondered.
“Remember those marks on Gigi’s chest? Well, through those markings it would seem they share an open link. So what one feels, I’m assuming, the other feels.... It appears the link is getting stronger.” Raven concluded.
“If Red X made those wounds, then what is he? Is he some kind of creature or something?” Cyborg wondered.
Raven was about to reply when Starfire gasped as her eyes lit up with realization, “He’s a vampire?”
“Yes, Star, he’s a vampire.” Raven confirmed.
“I don’t get it.” Cyborg mumbled scratching his head. “I thought vampires didn’t exist. We’ve never encountered one.”
“Just because we haven’t faced any doesn’t mean they don’t exist.” Raven mumbled. “Let’s get them to the infirmary. Then we can do some research and I can call Ororo.”
“Good plan.” Cyborg picked up Giovanni gently as Starfire grabbed Besatboy.
“I am not liking this at all.” Starfire muttered warily.
“None of us are.” Raven sighed as they headed for the infirmary.
Giovanni slowly woke to the cold darkness of the infirmary, beeping machines, and hushed voices outside the door. She hated the infirmary and suddenly wondered why the hell she was in it strapped down to a bed. It reminded her of that damn psycho ward her father sent her to when her gifts had first manifested and literally drove her to the brink of sanity.
She turned her head to Beastboy on the other side of the room. He was hooked up to a thousand of beeping machines but he wasn’t strapped down. Suddenly it hit her like a ton of bricks. Giovanni remembered what had happened and groaned in misery.
Then she felt him before he chuckled, “Not so loud now. Wouldn’t want everyone to know you’re awake and partly sane, just yet.”
It seemed as if Red X materialized out of the shadows when he appeared on the chair beside her bed. She hated him. She hated the smug smirk that was probably hiding under his stupid skull mask.
She suddenly had the urge to scream.
“But we both know you have no intention of doing that until you at least know what I’m here.” His voice was low and raspy with a tinge of cockiness.
“Stay the fuck out of my head.” Giovanni settled for a low growl.
“Sorry,” His voice was grinning as he tapped the side of his head, “but we’re connected, my little pet.”
“I keep telling you not to call me that.” She glared.
He ignored her and stated off-handedly, “You could be inside my head, you know, if you tried. But you’re too pissed at me to care.”
“Whatever.” She muttered, even though it was obvious to them both she was filing away the info for a later time.
“That was quite a performance you put on earlier.” He was running a gloved finger along her arm. “Didn’t you liked it when I fucked you.”
“Get over it, bastard. I have no control over my feelings when it concerns you.” Giovanni turned her head away from the gleaming white orbs of his mask.
“Oh? And why’s that?” He wondered turning her back to face him.
“Because you make me like it. You put it inside my head to want you. It’s not how I truly feel and you know it.” She whispered with a hint of uncertainty.
“Not so sure of that, are you?” His voice had turned to a whispered rasp.
“I don’t trust you.” He allowed her to turn her head away again.
“Because I’m a vampire?” He sounded a bit sad as he leaned back in the chair.
She didn’t answer.
“Giovanni, what do I have to do to earn your trust?” His voice was suddenly pleading and serious.
“Unstrap me.” She demanded before turning to face him again.
He nodded, almost knowing that he was going to regret it once she was free.
She watched his trench coat sway around him as he rose and began unstrapping her. She noticed his movements were slow yet methodical. When he finished he resumed his seat.
She sat up slowly watching him the whole time. She should attack him, she really should but she just couldn’t. It wouldn’t be right. Instead she moved her whole body to face him, legs dangling off the bed. She motioned him to come closer. She couldn’t see the surprised on his face as he pulled his chair closer.
Giovanni stared at him, took all of him in. If he trusted her enough not to attack him or call in the calvary, then maybe she could trust him a little bit. She suddenly realized in all her dreams, she had never seen his face. She knew every inch of his body, as he knew hers, except his face. She needed to see his face.
“I want to see your face.” She whispered softly. He hesitated for a moment. “Please.”
He hadn’t been using his voice distorter tonight and she already knew he was a vampire. Why not let her see his face, she’d she it eventually. So now was as good as time as ever.
After what seemed forever, he nodded. A smiled graced her features as she reached and gently tugged the mask upwards.
His lips were pulled into a hesitant smile as her chocolate eyes met his silver eyes.
“Wow.” She mumbled taking in all of his features.
“Yeah?” Blood was rushing to his pale cheeks as he ran a hand through his matted hair and shook it out. It regained its usual spikiness at once.
“Oh yeah.” He could smell the blood rushing to her cheeks as she looked away.
“Listen. They’re talking about us.” He stated suddenly as his features hardened.
“Raven, what are we going to do?” Cyborg mumbled warily.
“Well, I already called Ororo...” Raven was speaking slowly, which meant her mind and emotions were whirling.
“And what did you say?” Star asked hesitantly.
“I told her Giovanni’s mind was being disturbed by a supernatural force and needed her and Dr. Grey’s help.” Raven was slowly becoming annoyed.
“What if they are unable to help?” Star wondered warily.
“They will be able help her!” Raven snapped.
“Raven, I believe you are being unreasonable.” Star stated firmly. “Gigi is our friend. We all love her but...because of this situation she has become compromised and I do not believe we are able to trust her judgement until she is...not compromised.”
“I agree with Kori, Raven.” Cyborg muttered. “From the information I’ve gathered, which isn’t much, Red X could possibly have some control over Gigi’s thoughts and she might not even know it.” He sighed. “You even said earlier, that he was pouring his anger through her. What if she didn’t want to attack Beastboy at all? Or you? What if you used her to hurt us?”
Raven sounded so broken, “I trust her. I understand her. She’s my best friend.”
“Trust is not enough, Raven.” Cyborg warned gently. “Giovanni is a dangerous uncontrollable force. She’s always been walking the edge and now I’m afraid she’s about to fall in.”
“We knew that before we accepted her into the team. She’s been with us for 3 years. Before that the X-Men.” Raven hissed defensively.
“Yeah, I know that but... I’m afraid you’re going to have to put her on leave until this is over.” Cyborg sounded regretful.
“Victor is right. You must.” Star pleaded.
After a moment of hesitation, Raven glared at the duo, “Fine. But I don’t like this. She’s an asset to the team. Our best at hand to hand combat and the only one who could lay a hand on Red X. I’ll tell her in the morning.”
“Friend Raven, we are most sorry.” Star was genuinely sad.
“Save it, Kori....save it for Gigi.” Raven snapped as a window could be heard cracking. She took a deep breath before stalking away from Cyborg and Starfire.
Giovanni listened to the quiet footsteps echoing away from the room as she stared down at
Red X’s mask being twisted in her hands. She was barely able to contain the energy, it was pulsating in the tips of her fingers. It was begging to be released as she felt rage, sadness, and devastation screaming to get through.
Suddenly she felt a wave of calmness wash over her. Red X’s hand was covering hers, “Are you okay? Just then your eyes...they were turning white.” His voice was so soft as he broke the silence.
She felt the energy returning to her center. It was strange, her eyes had never turned white before. All at once she felt disoriented, “They were....what?”
“Glowing white.” His eyes were flashing concern. “Sure you’re okay?”
“I don’t know....” She muttered breathlessly, “After all this time, they’ve never fully trusted me.” She let out a short hysterical laugh, “ I’m walking the fucking edge.....”
“I’m sorry you hand to hear that.” His voice was sympathetic as he moved to sit beside her on the bed.
“Are you?” She snapped suddenly, shrugging off the arm he tried to wrap around her shoulders. “Is it true?”
“Is what true?” He was baffled by her change in demeanor.
“What Victor said! Are you influencing my damn thoughts and emotions? Is what I’m feeling real? Can I trust you?” Her voice was low with barely contained anger.
Giovanni was startled out of her anger when Red X seized her face with both hands and kissed her passionately. She struggled at first but weakened as he pushed her back on the bed. She moaned in distress when he stopped kissing her to toss his jacket on the floor.
“I don’t have to use tricks or mind control to get what I want.” He whispered between nipping her neck.
“We can’t,” she whispered heatedly as he worked on pulling their shirts off, “Beastboy could wake up...someone could hear...”
“Oh, he won’t be waking up until I’m long gone and we’re finished.” His voice was low with need as they both fumbled with getting her skirt off.
“Just rip the damn thing off.” Giovanni growled in frustration. “Rip the fishnets off too while you’re at it.”
“My, my aren’t we impatient?” Red X sneered teasingly as he ripped the skirt down the middle and tossed it aside. “So eager suddenly,” he chided before tearing the fishnets to shreds.
“Can’t help it with you pawing like a damn animal.” She sneered back, reaching for his zipper.
The air crackled around them with Giovanni’s released energy. Clouds were beginning to gather over the Tower and swell with torrential rains.
His hands felt so cool on her heated skin as they explored familiar territory. Thunder shook the Tower when they finally joined to become one.
“This is real,” was the only thought repeating itself through their feverish minds as they moved together.
They both couldn’t care if Giovanni’s lust driven storm woke all of Jump City or if their loud moans broke Red X’s weak concentration and shattered the sleeping curse over Beastboy.
Giovanni gasped in surprise when she kissed Red’s neck and tasted blood. He was sweating blood and she realized each time they moved, blood was being rubbed into her skin.
Then she cried out when he bit her. Her body loved it. It was so intense, so intoxicating to have your essence being drained out of you. She almost didn’t want him to stop. Wanted him drain her dry. But just as soon as it began, it all stopped when Red X threw back his head with a groan as they both reached their peak.
Red X collapsed on top of her as they both lay panting. Giovanni could feel the energy flowing back to her as the storm slowly receded.
“Oh wow....” She gasped running her fingers through his hair as he buried his face in her shoulder.
“Much better than a dream, huh?” He panted into her neck. He could feel the blood pulsating through her veins and resisted the urge to taste it again.
“Oh yeah.” She smirked. “But now I’m covered in blood.”
“Sorry about that.” She could feel him grinning.
“No, you’re not.” She muttered rolling her eyes. “This still doesn’t change anything. I’m still pissed....at everyone. Especially you, since now I’m compromised.”
Red X propped himself up on an arm and stared down at her, “The only thing I can say is, you’re not compromised, despite popular opinion. I would never make you hurt your friends.”
Giovanni was suddenly suspicious, “What about earlier? When you channeled your rage through me, which caused me to hurt Raven and Gar?”
He sighed in amusement, “You never let anything go, do you? Thought I could distract for awhile but I guess you’re just too sharp for that, aren’t you?”
Gigi pinched his arm, “Answer the damn question.”
“Okay,” He smiled with a wince, “while Gar was busy lighting a fire up your ass, I was in Gotham paying a visit to a very old friend. One thing lead to another and ....well, let’s say it wasn’t a warm reception.” He sighed with boredom. “We fought. I become enraged, my concentration wasn’t too good and I mistakenly opened our connection. That’s all. We merely felt the same shit. Nothing more, nothing less.”
“Oh.” Gigi blushed. “Sorry.”
“Don’t worry about it. I wouldn’t trust me either. I can be a very naughty boy.” He grinned. “Oh and your friend Star packs a wallop. I damn near fell off a building. Still aches,” He added the latter part with a grimace.
Gigi grimaced, “Yeah. I’m still feeling that shit, too.”
They both fell silent as they laid in each other’s arms. Giovanni knew she had quite possibly just had the best sex she’d ever have in her life and that was a big statement. Remy had been good, great even but Red X had just helped her reach new heights. She let out a contented sigh, maybe he wasn’t that bad even if he was a vampire. She absently noted that blood was slowly dripping from her neck and the old bite marks. She’d have a lot of explaining to do in the morning but right now she didn’t care.
“You know,” Giovanni whispered, “I wouldn’t mind doing this again.”
“We’ll do this again. Make no mistakes about that.” He chuckled nuzzling her neck.
“Don’t do that. It tickles.” She barely suppressed a giggled as she realized she might not have any need for Starfire’s sleeping potion. Not as long as she had the real thing laying beside her.
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