Teen Titans - My Own Story - Part 3

By Brooke Clifford

"Thief? Like... A criminal?" he asked, now a bit worried. She merely shook her head, looking up to the sky as the rain finally slowed to a stop.

"No, not /really/..." she lied. Beast Boy would put her in prison if she told the truth, and Brother wouldn't be happy about it. He shrugged.

"You live in the alley?"

"Yep."

His eyes widened slightly. "Why?"

"You know that fire demon that 'almost' destroyed the city? My home was in the forest." Her head lowered, eyes closed.

He put his hand on her shoulder. "I'm sorry to hear that. Why don't you stay with me and the others?"

Lianna quickly shook her head. "Oh, I can't. I'm not good with people--"

"You're good with me, aren't you?" he asked, hasitly interrupting her. "It's the least I could do, you saved my life." He looked up at her, with those I-can't-resist puppy-dog eyes. "Please? You don't have to stay, but could you at least check it out?"

She shrugged, and looked at him. "If you insist.. I guess I have no choice."

Beast Boy was ecstatic. "Great! Let's go!" He transformed into a bird, flying down to the ground. Lianna, however, just jumped off the edge, landing awkwardly on the matress. She walked, he flew. It wasn't long for them to reach the bay, where the Titan Tower was isolated. Her eyes were wide with amazement. "You... Live there?"

"Yeah!" He smiled, transforming into an otter and began swimming across. Lianna dove in, head held above the water to avoid getting water logged.

When they reached the tower, Beast Boy shook dry and transformed back. Lianna took off her socks, shoes and her over-clothes. Underneath, she wore black shorts and a white wifebeater. He blinked a bit, watching her, but led her inside the tower.