Not Part of the Job [ORIGINAL]

12. Tension

"Raven, do you have any idea about what's going on?" Koriand'r questioned. All eyes were on Raven as they waited for her answer.

Raven glanced down, "Honestly, no. I've been getting weaker and have no clue why," she answered and looked back up at her leader.

"So you don't know why Slade wants you?" Nightwing asked. Raven shook her head shamefully.

"Hey don't sweat it," Koriand'r said as she gently placed a hand on Raven's shoulder, "We'll figure it out together. As a team."

Raven smiled up at her, "Thank you, Kory."

"I will kill him," Garfield suddenly spoke up. All eyes went on him as soon as he spoke.

"Garfield!" Koriand'r scolded, releasing Raven from her grip and approaching him. She attempted to place her hand on his shoulder but he swatted it away.

"I'm serious," Garfield said and backed away, "He already took Terra from us, I won't let him take anyone else. I'll kill him before he even has the chance."

"I'm not like her," Raven replied, "Slade couldn't tell me anything that would make me join his side."

Garfield glared at her, "And what's that supposed to mean?"

Damian stood to the side, listening but not understanding. This team had more history than he knew about.

"Guys," Dick started, stepping between the two of them, "We all just need to calm down. Nothing is going to happen to any of us."

Garfield just stormed off, seeming to go to the training room.

"He's just upset," Dick informed, noticing Raven's gaze on him. "Let him cool off."

Koriand'r let out a sigh and sat down on the couch, holding her head in her hands. Dick immediately went to sit next to her and comfort her.

Jaime glanced at Damian, "We can go check on him later. Want to play a quick video game? I need something to do."

Raven quietly made her way towards her room, not saying anything before she left. Damian just looked at him, "Sure, just show me how to play."

"Sweet," Jaime said before turning on his game console. He handed Damian the second controller and began explaining the game to him.

—

After a few hours of playing, Jaime paused the game. "I guess I'll go check on BB. Wanna come?" he asked as he stretched his arms out.

Damian just shrugged and followed Jaime as he went to the training room. Once inside, Garfield could be seen in his gorilla form, punching a large bag. When he saw the two enter the room he changed back to his human form.

"You good, hermano?" Jaime asked.

"Yeah, thanks man." Garfield answered and wiped sweat from his forehead. "Just needed to blow off some steam."

The three of them were quiet for a moment before Damian decided to speak up. "Why don't you try meditating?"

Garfield and Jaime looked at him, surprised that he'd said anything. "Uh, like that thing Raven does?" Garfield asked.

"You can do it several different ways," Damian informed him. "That's what I do when I get mad."

"Oh boy," Jaime groaned, "I'm getting out of here before I have to see Garfield in yoga pants."

"Never done it before," Garfield replied. "But... I guess I can't knock it till I try it."

—

Raven opened the door to the rooftop and dropped her tea when she caught sight of the two boys.

"Oh, hey Rae," Garfield spoke up. He was only wearing a pair of Damian's sweatpants, which surprisingly fit him. Both of them were rather short so it wasn't a hassle.

"Uh... hi," she replied, glancing over at Damian who paid her no mind. They both were sitting close to the edge on pillows, their bodies in relaxing positions.

"He's showing me how to meditate," Garfield explained in a lower voice. "Wanna join?"

Raven just looked at the two of them, "Maybe later. I'll leave you two alone."

"If you say so," Garfield said before turning back around and proceeding with his meditation.

Raven went to go back downstairs, the faintest smile on her lips.

—

Koriand'r called all the Titans into the living room for a brief meeting.

"Yo, Cy!" Garfield said as he saw Cyborg standing in their living room.

"What's up?" Cyborg said as he braced for a rough hug.

"Why's he here?" Jaime decided to ask.

"So, I've been thinking. We need a distraction from all of this," Koriand'r started, a smile on her face, "That's why we will be going to the beach!"

"Yes, finally!" Garfield said and rushed over to Koriand'r, giving her a hug, "Thank you!"

Koriand'r just smiled and placed her hand on Garfield's shoulder.

"I'm just here to tower-sit," Cyborg informed, "While I'm here I'm going to upgrade your security system."

"Sounds cool to me," Jaime said and started to head to his room, "I'll be packing."

"Me too," Garfield said before releasing Koriand'r from his grip and running off towards his room.

Raven just looked over at Dick, "Are you two sure about this?"

"Why not," Dick replied and sat down on the couch, propping his legs up on the coffee table, "I could use a vacay."

Damian thought for a moment. He wouldn't have the time to fulfill his nightly missions, but maybe he could use this time to get closer to Raven. That's all he needed in order to successfully strike her down.

"We're only going to stay for two days, me and Kory already booked two rooms for tomorrow night," Dick added, "Don't worry, it'll be fun."

"Sorry, I guess I'm just paranoid," Raven replied, "I'll go pack."

Once Raven had left the room, Damian followed.

The next morning, the Titans left for the beach.