Fan Fiction ❯ TeenTitans; Road To Ruin ❯ Emerald dreams, blond nightmares ( Chapter 2 )
[ X - Adult: No readers under 18. Contains Graphic Adult Themes/Extreme violence. ]
By: Daggon_dora 
Raven goes for a mental strole.
Anime/Manga: Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Action / Hentai / Fantasy | Type: Other | Uploaded On: 09.20.2004 | Pages: 2 | Words: 2.6K | Visits: 360 | Status: Completed
Raven goes for a mental strole.
Anime/Manga: Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Action / Hentai / Fantasy | Type: Other | Uploaded On: 09.20.2004 | Pages: 2 | Words: 2.6K | Visits: 360 | Status: Completed
Shadows spread like storms of doom over the section of Raven's mind that was reserved for memories best left forgotten. Several took refuge behind her as she moved forward, closer to that which she never wanted to think about again. Something had happened, almost like when her anger had been unleashed, but somehow different. A psychic connection that was thought shattered long ago was reestablished. Still, for some unknown reason she couldn't figure out who or what was on the other end. Apparently she had done too good a job at sealing those thoughts away, now she couldn't even call upon them at will.
All of her inner selves were searching as well, this was a major priority. It didn't take long to realize whatever had gotten out was long gone, and still with no way of knowing what it was. Worried as she was, originally she had come here for another reason entirely. Now it was time to take care of that.
Leaving her other selves to thier own devices, she made her way to another section of memories. These were delicately formed doors, each of which held something dear to her heart. This was a place she visited seldom, and refused to let the other Titans even know existed. Not that they would expliot it, but for other reasons. The most important being that Beast Boy made recuring visitations in these places and times. This was not coincidence, he was the reason for alot of them.
A single door stood out from all others, it's hinges and knob visibly worn. Inside was a secret, something no one but her knew she had. Without so much as a twitch from her, it creaked open. Steam flowed out in all directions, leaving a warming sensation as she entered. The bright light of the illusionary room forced her to squint to see through the thick mist. She tried not to smile as her green fantasy came into view.
Beast Boy danced lightly around, humming loudly to himself. His head was engulfed with a towel, drying the shaggy hair on the top of his head. Besides this piece of white cloth, he stood entirely naked. After a few seconds the cycle began again, with him exiting the shower while begining to dry. His every muscle moved with a lack of rythum that almost became a rythum. Another moment and it reverted again. She had left that night after watching for a moment, so it would continue in this loop until it was replaced with a more entertaining memory. Not likely. She resisted the impulse to walk over and embrace his naked form, knowing it would only cause it to fade momentarily before starting again. She had fantasized about him a few times, but it always came out wrong somehow. It was something she couldn't put her finger on, but she knew there was something missing in her dreams.
sighing softly, Raven backed out of the room slowly. Taking every second she could to watch that green form, she never noticed the dark figure move behind her. Then it was too late. Quicker then she could realize what was happening, a thick muscular arm wrapped around her neck from behind. Another grabbed her left arm, stretching it painfully back until it was pressed firmly between the back of her head and a strong chest. Though the grip was firm, it wasn't tight enough to cut off her breath. Not yet atleast.
Before she could even attempt to call on her other selves, a harsh voice whispered into her ear. ''Don't bother Raven, they are all trapped for the moment. You just seemed too preocupied to notice.'' Her capture forced her forward, back into the door she had just exited. The harsh voice became a growl, ''Who is he? Why does he belong here? In your heart? This was once a place for only me Raven. Why IS HE HERE? THIS IS MY PLACE!!'' With each word, the being behind her punctuated them by squeezing her neck in jerking motions.
Slowly, she began to remember. His face came as a blur at first, then became clearer. Dark violet eyes, shoulder length untamed hair, paled skin. It was HIM, it had to be. And if it was, he was right. This had once been his place, but that was a long time ago. Now she just had to figure out how to get away from this out of control thought, this meta-physical nightmare. He wasn't real, he couldn't be. The real man was safely locked away and no one was going to set him free any time soon. So now all she had to do was get away from his image, then seal it away again.
Her thoughts were cut short by another jerking choke from a tightened grip. ''What's wrong, can't even come up with my name any more? It doesn't matter. Tell me who the green one is.''
The pain in her throat and arm was starting to get to her. Suddenly all she wanted was to be free of his grasp, even if it meant talking. ''He's Beast Boy, a friend of mine.'' Her voice sounded hoarse and dry, each word having to be scratched out.
"Do I strike you as a fool, after all these years Raven? No mear friend is held within this hallowed place. But if he truely means so little to you then I will simply tear him apart, piece by piece and make you watch.'' His voice had settled some, but still sounded more like an animal then a person.
Raven smirked, ''You can't do a damn thing, your only a mirage, an illusion. Put simply, you are powerless.'' Her smile was short lived, as the grip around her throat was clasped tighter then ever, momentarily cutting off her air completely. After almost two full minutes of no oxygen, he released her enough to breathe again.
''You really think I am stupid don't you? Sure I can do nothing now, but that will change soon enough. I am breaking out Raven, and when I do, I am going to hunt you to the ends of the universe. For what you did to me, I will ensure a torturess existance for you. First, however, I believe I will make you watch as I kill this Beast thing slowly.'' The laughter filled her entire head, echoing through the endless stars.
Her eyes wide, she barely spit out her next words. ''You can't.........'' tears fell from her eyes as she stared at the image of Beast Boy. ''I love him.'' She hadn't even expected it from her own mouth. the laughter imediately stopped dead.
''Love? You....love him?'' Almost a whisper, the surprise in his voice was almost thick enough to cut. ''Then I suppose I have no choice, I have to create something special for him. Something painfull and special.'' There was no amusement in the sound of his words, only a dark promise. ''In fact, I will ensure you are the last thing he sees before he dies, and that it was your fault for loving him.''
An image of Beast Boy lying dead at her feet, his blood covering her hands. It was too much to even imagine. As her windpipe was once again closed, her mind screamed his name.
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Beast Boy's head jerked to the side, his eyes searching the dark hallway that led to Raven and Starfire's rooms. He could swear he had just heard someone. A smashing sound from the telivision screen told him that Cyborg had probably just destroyed his virtual car, though for some reason he didn't seem to care. Dropping his controller, he stood. Mummbling good game, he started down the hallway. Each step brought him closer to Raven's room, and each step told him something was urgently wrong. Halfway down he began runing, sliding to a hault infront of her door.
No one was supposed to go in, especially him, especially after last time. This was no time to second guess his instincts though, so he charged in after only a seconds thought. Looking around, he saw nothing out of place, not since the last time he was here. How anyone could keep thier room so clean he would never know.
Even seeing nothing wrong, he had a strong sensation that something was off. Where was Raven anyway? Quickly he walked over to her mirror, the window to her mind. It didn't matter if he got into trouble for this, he had a bad feeling and making sure she was ok was far more important than any punishment she would force him to endure. And with her nowhere to be seen, this was his only way.
He tapped the surface of the blass several times, after a moment aggrivation grew viciously within him. A look of anger coming over his face as he shook it with all his might, ''how do you make this stupid thing work.'' Just as the words left his mouth a swirling power pulled him down into the depths of the mirror. A second later he fell head first onto a familiar stretch of rock floating in the middle of an emptiness.
Looking around, he could see neither Raven nor any of her inner selves. Closing his eyes, Beast Boy breathed deeply, slowly. He could still feel something wrong, but he couldn't pinpoint it. Letting his insticts take over, he morphed into a large wolf and started running in a random direction. It was as if he was being called, by what or who he still didn't know, but he was going to find out.
Opening his eyes, he found himself in a new place within Raven's mind. Varriour doors surrounded him, though he didn't look twice at any of them. Now he could smell her, she was close. She was also afraid. Coming around a large door, he saw her. He also saw a large pale man holding her, both thier backs to him as he charged forward. A dark gray cloak shrouded his shoulders, blond hair lying limply over a pulled back hood. A gray uniform stretched over his muscular arms and chest, combining into a tight gray pair of pants at the waiste. Black boots set firmly against the stone ground, supporting the wieght of both him and the limp figure in his arms. Eyes aflame with rage, Beast Boy gave a howl just before slamming into the man full force.
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Raven felt the choke hold on her release at the same instant that a feral howl ripped through the air. The sudden noise making her squint in the direction of the source, only t see a green blur. Her capture on the other hand saw exactly what was coming at him and prepared for the sharp teeth that he knew were coming for his throat.
He knew wrong.
Beast Boy shifted in midflight, slamming his gorrila fist into the side of the blond's head. This forced him back enough for the Titan to get between the two. A second roar burst from his chest, his arms swinging wildly at the quickly dodging form. Again a giant green fist caught a direct hit, right in the cloaked man's stomache, sending him flying backward.
Landing in a squat position with his head down, the downed warrior began to laugh. Flipping his head back, he stared at BB with violet eyes. Familiar violet eyes. ''He really is strong Raven, this should be fun.'' He began to rise just as several of Raven's other sides bursts from no where, encircling and completely covering him. When they seperated again, he was gone, vanished bck to the dark place in her mind he had once been concealed in.
Turning around Beast Boy gently wrapped his arms around her waiste, pulling her arm over his shoulder and helping her to her feet. With his free hand he gently lifted her face, looking at the bruises forming around her neck. ''Are you ok?''
His voice seemed to break through her daze, because her eyes opened and she looked at him. Her eyes locked on his, slowly she leaned closer to him and placed her head on his shoulder. ''I'm ok. Where is he?''
Beast Boy shrugged, looking at where his opponant stood only a second before. ''Your other personalities came out and surrounded him, then he was gone.''
''They must have sealed him again, back in the forgotten memories.'' Her face was slightly swollen from sudden blood circulating to it after so much time without oxygen. ''Do me a favor, don't mention this to anyone. Please?''
''Ok, but only if you tell me who that was and how he got here?'' The concern was evident in his voice.
''He was here, because once upon a time we were connected. Our minds were completely open to one another, we could travel freely between each other's thoughts. For a long time now I was able to put him in my past, to forget him. As long as I had him locked away, I wouldn't have to worry about him, wouldn't have to think about him. Now, I fear his physical form may be attempting to free himself. If he does, he will come after me, and probably you.'' Closing her eyes, she leaned further into his chest.
''That still doesn't explain who he is. An old boyfriend? Someone you used to know, I don't understand.'' He laid his cheek on the top of her head, pulling her closer. ''I just want to help Raven.''
Sighing loudly, she nuzzled against him. ''His name is Wren.............he's my twin brother.'' With that she fell silent, letting him take it in while she basked in his suddenly very protective form.
''Alright Rae, it will be ok. It doesn't matter if he comes, it just means we will have to deal with him together. Even if you don't want the other's to know, we can do it together.'' His grip around her became firmer as he pulled her legs up with his free arm. Before taking a step he paused, something catching his eyes. ''Uhm, two more questions.'' This brought her eyes opened again, looking up at him as he stared into her face. ''What is this general area of your mind? I mean, I have seen the happy place, and the maze of depression, but what is this place?''
Hesitating for a second, then saw no reason not to answer. She trusted him, more then anyone before. ''This is where my favorite memories are kept.'' Her voice was barely a whisper, her face still trained on his now surprised features.
''Ok, one last question.'' He jerked his head toward the still opened door of him dancing in the shower. ''When exactly did you see that?''
Raven closed her eyes again, ''Some other time Beast Boy, some other time. I promise. For now, just take us out of here.''
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Well, chapter two sprang from a bottle of tequila and the episode Nevermore. What do you think?
Latta
All of her inner selves were searching as well, this was a major priority. It didn't take long to realize whatever had gotten out was long gone, and still with no way of knowing what it was. Worried as she was, originally she had come here for another reason entirely. Now it was time to take care of that.
Leaving her other selves to thier own devices, she made her way to another section of memories. These were delicately formed doors, each of which held something dear to her heart. This was a place she visited seldom, and refused to let the other Titans even know existed. Not that they would expliot it, but for other reasons. The most important being that Beast Boy made recuring visitations in these places and times. This was not coincidence, he was the reason for alot of them.
A single door stood out from all others, it's hinges and knob visibly worn. Inside was a secret, something no one but her knew she had. Without so much as a twitch from her, it creaked open. Steam flowed out in all directions, leaving a warming sensation as she entered. The bright light of the illusionary room forced her to squint to see through the thick mist. She tried not to smile as her green fantasy came into view.
Beast Boy danced lightly around, humming loudly to himself. His head was engulfed with a towel, drying the shaggy hair on the top of his head. Besides this piece of white cloth, he stood entirely naked. After a few seconds the cycle began again, with him exiting the shower while begining to dry. His every muscle moved with a lack of rythum that almost became a rythum. Another moment and it reverted again. She had left that night after watching for a moment, so it would continue in this loop until it was replaced with a more entertaining memory. Not likely. She resisted the impulse to walk over and embrace his naked form, knowing it would only cause it to fade momentarily before starting again. She had fantasized about him a few times, but it always came out wrong somehow. It was something she couldn't put her finger on, but she knew there was something missing in her dreams.
sighing softly, Raven backed out of the room slowly. Taking every second she could to watch that green form, she never noticed the dark figure move behind her. Then it was too late. Quicker then she could realize what was happening, a thick muscular arm wrapped around her neck from behind. Another grabbed her left arm, stretching it painfully back until it was pressed firmly between the back of her head and a strong chest. Though the grip was firm, it wasn't tight enough to cut off her breath. Not yet atleast.
Before she could even attempt to call on her other selves, a harsh voice whispered into her ear. ''Don't bother Raven, they are all trapped for the moment. You just seemed too preocupied to notice.'' Her capture forced her forward, back into the door she had just exited. The harsh voice became a growl, ''Who is he? Why does he belong here? In your heart? This was once a place for only me Raven. Why IS HE HERE? THIS IS MY PLACE!!'' With each word, the being behind her punctuated them by squeezing her neck in jerking motions.
Slowly, she began to remember. His face came as a blur at first, then became clearer. Dark violet eyes, shoulder length untamed hair, paled skin. It was HIM, it had to be. And if it was, he was right. This had once been his place, but that was a long time ago. Now she just had to figure out how to get away from this out of control thought, this meta-physical nightmare. He wasn't real, he couldn't be. The real man was safely locked away and no one was going to set him free any time soon. So now all she had to do was get away from his image, then seal it away again.
Her thoughts were cut short by another jerking choke from a tightened grip. ''What's wrong, can't even come up with my name any more? It doesn't matter. Tell me who the green one is.''
The pain in her throat and arm was starting to get to her. Suddenly all she wanted was to be free of his grasp, even if it meant talking. ''He's Beast Boy, a friend of mine.'' Her voice sounded hoarse and dry, each word having to be scratched out.
"Do I strike you as a fool, after all these years Raven? No mear friend is held within this hallowed place. But if he truely means so little to you then I will simply tear him apart, piece by piece and make you watch.'' His voice had settled some, but still sounded more like an animal then a person.
Raven smirked, ''You can't do a damn thing, your only a mirage, an illusion. Put simply, you are powerless.'' Her smile was short lived, as the grip around her throat was clasped tighter then ever, momentarily cutting off her air completely. After almost two full minutes of no oxygen, he released her enough to breathe again.
''You really think I am stupid don't you? Sure I can do nothing now, but that will change soon enough. I am breaking out Raven, and when I do, I am going to hunt you to the ends of the universe. For what you did to me, I will ensure a torturess existance for you. First, however, I believe I will make you watch as I kill this Beast thing slowly.'' The laughter filled her entire head, echoing through the endless stars.
Her eyes wide, she barely spit out her next words. ''You can't.........'' tears fell from her eyes as she stared at the image of Beast Boy. ''I love him.'' She hadn't even expected it from her own mouth. the laughter imediately stopped dead.
''Love? You....love him?'' Almost a whisper, the surprise in his voice was almost thick enough to cut. ''Then I suppose I have no choice, I have to create something special for him. Something painfull and special.'' There was no amusement in the sound of his words, only a dark promise. ''In fact, I will ensure you are the last thing he sees before he dies, and that it was your fault for loving him.''
An image of Beast Boy lying dead at her feet, his blood covering her hands. It was too much to even imagine. As her windpipe was once again closed, her mind screamed his name.
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Beast Boy's head jerked to the side, his eyes searching the dark hallway that led to Raven and Starfire's rooms. He could swear he had just heard someone. A smashing sound from the telivision screen told him that Cyborg had probably just destroyed his virtual car, though for some reason he didn't seem to care. Dropping his controller, he stood. Mummbling good game, he started down the hallway. Each step brought him closer to Raven's room, and each step told him something was urgently wrong. Halfway down he began runing, sliding to a hault infront of her door.
No one was supposed to go in, especially him, especially after last time. This was no time to second guess his instincts though, so he charged in after only a seconds thought. Looking around, he saw nothing out of place, not since the last time he was here. How anyone could keep thier room so clean he would never know.
Even seeing nothing wrong, he had a strong sensation that something was off. Where was Raven anyway? Quickly he walked over to her mirror, the window to her mind. It didn't matter if he got into trouble for this, he had a bad feeling and making sure she was ok was far more important than any punishment she would force him to endure. And with her nowhere to be seen, this was his only way.
He tapped the surface of the blass several times, after a moment aggrivation grew viciously within him. A look of anger coming over his face as he shook it with all his might, ''how do you make this stupid thing work.'' Just as the words left his mouth a swirling power pulled him down into the depths of the mirror. A second later he fell head first onto a familiar stretch of rock floating in the middle of an emptiness.
Looking around, he could see neither Raven nor any of her inner selves. Closing his eyes, Beast Boy breathed deeply, slowly. He could still feel something wrong, but he couldn't pinpoint it. Letting his insticts take over, he morphed into a large wolf and started running in a random direction. It was as if he was being called, by what or who he still didn't know, but he was going to find out.
Opening his eyes, he found himself in a new place within Raven's mind. Varriour doors surrounded him, though he didn't look twice at any of them. Now he could smell her, she was close. She was also afraid. Coming around a large door, he saw her. He also saw a large pale man holding her, both thier backs to him as he charged forward. A dark gray cloak shrouded his shoulders, blond hair lying limply over a pulled back hood. A gray uniform stretched over his muscular arms and chest, combining into a tight gray pair of pants at the waiste. Black boots set firmly against the stone ground, supporting the wieght of both him and the limp figure in his arms. Eyes aflame with rage, Beast Boy gave a howl just before slamming into the man full force.
**************************************************
Raven felt the choke hold on her release at the same instant that a feral howl ripped through the air. The sudden noise making her squint in the direction of the source, only t see a green blur. Her capture on the other hand saw exactly what was coming at him and prepared for the sharp teeth that he knew were coming for his throat.
He knew wrong.
Beast Boy shifted in midflight, slamming his gorrila fist into the side of the blond's head. This forced him back enough for the Titan to get between the two. A second roar burst from his chest, his arms swinging wildly at the quickly dodging form. Again a giant green fist caught a direct hit, right in the cloaked man's stomache, sending him flying backward.
Landing in a squat position with his head down, the downed warrior began to laugh. Flipping his head back, he stared at BB with violet eyes. Familiar violet eyes. ''He really is strong Raven, this should be fun.'' He began to rise just as several of Raven's other sides bursts from no where, encircling and completely covering him. When they seperated again, he was gone, vanished bck to the dark place in her mind he had once been concealed in.
Turning around Beast Boy gently wrapped his arms around her waiste, pulling her arm over his shoulder and helping her to her feet. With his free hand he gently lifted her face, looking at the bruises forming around her neck. ''Are you ok?''
His voice seemed to break through her daze, because her eyes opened and she looked at him. Her eyes locked on his, slowly she leaned closer to him and placed her head on his shoulder. ''I'm ok. Where is he?''
Beast Boy shrugged, looking at where his opponant stood only a second before. ''Your other personalities came out and surrounded him, then he was gone.''
''They must have sealed him again, back in the forgotten memories.'' Her face was slightly swollen from sudden blood circulating to it after so much time without oxygen. ''Do me a favor, don't mention this to anyone. Please?''
''Ok, but only if you tell me who that was and how he got here?'' The concern was evident in his voice.
''He was here, because once upon a time we were connected. Our minds were completely open to one another, we could travel freely between each other's thoughts. For a long time now I was able to put him in my past, to forget him. As long as I had him locked away, I wouldn't have to worry about him, wouldn't have to think about him. Now, I fear his physical form may be attempting to free himself. If he does, he will come after me, and probably you.'' Closing her eyes, she leaned further into his chest.
''That still doesn't explain who he is. An old boyfriend? Someone you used to know, I don't understand.'' He laid his cheek on the top of her head, pulling her closer. ''I just want to help Raven.''
Sighing loudly, she nuzzled against him. ''His name is Wren.............he's my twin brother.'' With that she fell silent, letting him take it in while she basked in his suddenly very protective form.
''Alright Rae, it will be ok. It doesn't matter if he comes, it just means we will have to deal with him together. Even if you don't want the other's to know, we can do it together.'' His grip around her became firmer as he pulled her legs up with his free arm. Before taking a step he paused, something catching his eyes. ''Uhm, two more questions.'' This brought her eyes opened again, looking up at him as he stared into her face. ''What is this general area of your mind? I mean, I have seen the happy place, and the maze of depression, but what is this place?''
Hesitating for a second, then saw no reason not to answer. She trusted him, more then anyone before. ''This is where my favorite memories are kept.'' Her voice was barely a whisper, her face still trained on his now surprised features.
''Ok, one last question.'' He jerked his head toward the still opened door of him dancing in the shower. ''When exactly did you see that?''
Raven closed her eyes again, ''Some other time Beast Boy, some other time. I promise. For now, just take us out of here.''
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Well, chapter two sprang from a bottle of tequila and the episode Nevermore. What do you think?
Latta