Awkward Heroes

Chapter 8

"Did you get all of the vines you could find?" Roy asked Jason.

Jason nodded. "You sure this will work? I mean, will it hold all of us?"

Jason's concern made Roy feel  insulated. "You don't think I know what I'm doing Jason? I think I do."

"Nah Roy. I'm just a little nervous." Jason began tying the sticks together with the vines.

"Trust me. These vines are known for being strong. Almost stronger than Ivy's vines!"

Jason rolled his eyes. "Almost." The final sticks were tied. They were hollow, so they could float.

By now, the others were back. "Let's do this!" Damian held up a knife.

Roy took off his extra shirt that he always wore and ripped the side off. Now it was longer. He tied it to a long stick and tied that to the other sticks. "Now we have a sail."

Garfield held up two sticks with palm tree leaves on the ends. "And paddles."

"Then let's go!" Jason hopped on the raft they made to make sure it was steady. Then one after the other got on.

"Let's go!" Raven yelled.

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Jason's POV

"We are off to see the wizard" I grunted.

The water was calm and matched the silence. Nobody spoke in 30 minutes. I am pretty sure Bruce was worrying sick. About Damian. Not me.

"You okay little bird?" I asked Damian.

He was shivering. "I-I am f-fine Ja-son. Why would you ask such a question."

"You look cold" Roy said paddling the raft.

"You k dude?" Beastboy was concerned.

"You do look freezing" Raven mumbled.

"I said I am fine! Gosh!" Damian crossed his arms.

I gave a light chuckle. "Here." I handed him my leather jacket.

He suspiciously put it on. "Jason? Is this a trick?" he raised one eyebrow.

"No Dami. It's another one of those things we call love." I hugged my little brother.

"Oh. Well thanks Jason. I think that's what you say, right?"

"Yes. And I say your welcome."