TTNG: Storms FINAL

Cel/James Apartment

*The other Titans help in the repairs and clean up at the Tower, Raven checks in with Cel after the attack*

Cel: *finishes telling Raven everything* And that’s all Aunt Rachel.

Raven: It wouldn’t be the first time enemies of Azerath crossed over to Earth.

Cel: *hangs her head down* I feel responsible though.

Raven: Celeste, There have always been outsiders coming to Earth long before you were born. Don’t think for one second that going to Azerath was not worth the risks.

Cel: Course I don’t regret it…except for the first time. I hated being sheltered among the other mages. Not being allowed to explore and study all the time. Learning how to control the Silver Angel only made things worse and not better.

Raven: We can only learn from our mistakes hun, between the both of us…I hated not having a childhood because of my link to Trigon. It worked for me in its own way but it didn’t for you…forgive me for putting you through that.

Cel: *sits down next to her* I was only fallowing what I thought was right. The only thing I regret was not taking the other option.

Raven: Not staying with Crystal’s Clan? I didn’t think that Justin and Maria’s idea was a good one. The Azerathian wilds were too dangerous for you at the time. Even Arista had her share of trouble…but then again I have been overthinking too much.

Cel: *changes the subject* Was there any word on where Aunt Kim and Gram Trea is?

Raven: *shakes her head* I’m afraid not, I believe they are in hiding since the Lords of Vasfern attacked them.

Cel: *looks away* The Ashnai guard didn’t have to take Ange, Adon and their cubs away from me. Unfit to be a master…bastards.

Raven: *turns Cel’s head toward her* I seriously doubt they could hold them Cel…somehow I think they’ll be okay.

Cel: You think?

Raven: *nods* I bet you can feel them still, faint but still.

Cel: *blushes*…it would be a lie if I didn’t.

Raven: Now, as for watching the crossover of dimensions. I can teach you how to monitor and survey them, but it is a form of training that will take time, it’s impossible to master unless you are immortal.

Cel: Long as I am able to watch dimensional changes somehow, I won’t complain. …Rachel…do you ever regret not going further with Justin?

Raven: *lets out a deep sigh* Sometimes I wonder how things would have been different, but at the same time I am happy that he has found Maria. Do you still wonder what if Ferio was with you?

Cel: *looks down* Alittle yet it hurts no more as it once did.

Raven: *smiles* There you go. *winces abit and rubs her temples* Not again.

Cel: Huh?

Raven: It’s grass stain again, he’s upset that the tower is a mess.

Cel: It’s not our fault that Darkcloud attempted to make a kidnapping.

Raven: And…oh for the love of *telekinetically yells at Animal Man…then smiles*

Cel: What did you do?

Raven: I gave him a powerful migraine scolding. He should know by now that the tower has had its share of damage.

Cel: I never did like living there, not enough privacy.

Raven: Speaking of privacy, are things going well between you and O’Connor?

Cel: *smiles and eyeing away, blushing*

Raven: Ahhhh ha, Thought as much.

Cel: I can’t help myself, it’s like we broke a barrier and he and I…well toss in some repressed tension and it’s a…

Raven: *stops her* You don’t have to explain sweetheart. *changes the subject* I will look into dimensional rift watch lessons for you; in the meantime continue with your power training and teaching to our residents at the Rec Center.

Cel: *nods* Understood.

Raven: And Celeste?

Cel: Yes?

Raven: Remember to take time to enjoy life, not everything is about work.        

Cel: *blushes again* Rachel is my life really that much for entertainment.

Raven: As I said, live a little. *glances over* And remind a certain Logan girl that motherhood isn’t far off. *teleports away*

Cel: *chuckles*


*Living Room*

*in the middle of the carpet was a jade green tiger wrapped around baby Rose, softly purring as Rosie cuddled and petted it lovingly*

Cel: *leans against the chair* For someone that prefers being such a toughie really enjoys spending time with her young niece.

Beastgirl: *opens one eye with a smile* She really adores it when I morph into canines or felines.

Cel: *sits down*

Beastgirl: I overheard Raven…

Cel: So? Is it true?

Beastgirl: *starts purring louder*

Cel: *gets up and sits next to BG*

Beastgirl: I just found out recently, Pierre is elated. *affectionately licks Rosie and she giggles*

Cel: Congrats woman, you’ll be in the mother of the year club. *scratches behind BG’s ear…then her smile fades*

Beastgirl: *looks over* Hey *places a paw on Cel’s lap* I heard that you stood your ground towards Janelle, told things for what they are.

Cel: It wasn’t the first time.

Beastgirl: You meant that things are more important than petty grudges.

Cel: *looks away* It doesn’t change anything.

Beastgirl: *wraps her tail around Cel’s hand* Not immediately, but overtime it will.

Cel: That’s not the point…I’ll always be seen as a bad guy while others will see Janelle as a saint.

Beastgirl: *shakes her head* Now you’re being silly.

Cel: Am I?

Beastgirl: *gently transforms and holds Rosalie in her arms* Yes I do, especially when you and I are more alike.

Cel: ?

Beastgirl: I’ve never said this to anyone else till now *takes a deep breath* I wanted to do a lot for a first crush, it hurt me a lot when he tore my heart out. So I…well you know how I am.

Cel: …so?

Beastgirl: Then Pierre came into my life and things began to change. Personally if anyone knew I felt different it would ruin my reputation. *shakes her head* Then again, love changes.

Cel: *frowns and looks away*

Beastgirl: Cel *turns her chin towards her* Love brought out the best in you, twice over. Ferio brought it on himself, not you.

Cel: I’m…I’m sorry, it’s still a wound not fully healed.

Beastgirl: *nods and continues* James on the other hand…I could spank you with your own books for not meeting him sooner.

Cel: *blushes*

Beastgirl: Yeah I admit he seemed out of place, but now *carefully goes over and lays her down in her crib in the other room* He’s shown a lot more than any other guy I’ve seen your age.

Cel: *unsure what to say* What are you saying?

Beastgirl: I’m saying that both of us had gotten hurt but in the end found love again. Not quite how we hoped or expected to but it did happen.

Cel: *wipes a stray tear*

Beastgirl: *sits down next to her* Be honest with me, being around him, how does it make you feel?

Cel: *blushes bright red*…does the term “coming out of your shell” mean it?

Beastgirl: *cocks an eyebrow* Go on.

Cel: Well, he’s well-mannered most of the time as you know, inventive even to my surprise TRIES to behave around...ehhh.

Beastgirl: Did he walk in on you naked like numerous boys? *smirks*

Cel: *groans and answers* Without fainting…but some noseblood though...

Beastgirl: *beaming* Kiss my ass dad, you finally lost that bet and owe me a. *stops midsentence*

Cel: *Growls and showing one fang*

Beastgirl: A-Hem, sorry. What about the dirty details? No way that boy is all “Innocent”

Cel: Oh yes he…*almost blirts it out but stops* Oh nonono, please don’t torture me with those dirty thoughts!  

Beastgirl: Oh-ho! I knew it much like many country men. Humble yet quite the beast in the sheets when teased.

Cel: REGINA! *Eyes glowing dangerously*…I can’t go on trying to describe him without losing my wits upon numerous innuendos?

Beastgirl: *chuckles* Okay, okay I won’t torture you anymore.  

Cel: *sighs* still he does pull a prank or two just to get a rise out of me.

Beastgirl: That’s no surprise; Pierre occasionally rubs my belly and gets me to twitch my leg. *shudders* Love the feeling yet it’s annoying.

Cel: But…but *shoulders slump*…are we really that alike? I don’t even have that daring streak like you do.

Beastgirl: *brushes Cel’s hair from her eyes* It’s not what traits we have that make us alike, its how we survived and grew up to being better people. That’s what makes us alike.

Cel: You think so?

Beastgirl: *nods* Just don’t say it to anyone alright? I’ve got a reputation to keep. *checks her watch* Speaking of which, where’s hammer head?

Cel: …now that you mention it, I’ve not seen him for quite a while, he did say he had to make a quick trip…uh oh.

Beastgirl: Does he know…Oh shit, he’s on his own!?

*the front door opens and chatter between 3 people goes on*

James: I know its strange and different, but trust me I’ve gotten used to it.

Young girl: Big Brother this world is sooooo amazing! I wanna see more!

Older Woman: Darling now isn’t the right time for that, we’re here to see Celeste remember?

Cel: *immediately recognizes the voices and her jawdrops*

*The older woman draped in a dress robe was James’ mother Divina O’Connor and his younger sister Emily despite her mom’s dismay was clad in casual clothes instead of a dress*

Divina: Young lady I wish you would have dressed in better clothes.

Emily: Aww mom! I was playing in the tree tops! *pouts*

James: *chuckles* Hey sweet heart! Guess who!?

Beastgirl: *glances at Cel’s shocked display and grins*

Cel: Eeee! *jumps up and scoops Emily up in a whirl* EMILY!!!!

Emily: Wheee! Hya Celly! *giggles and hugs back* I missed you!

Cel: *Sets Emily down, and bows down to Divina nervously* Milady I am honored to see you again, forgive me of my lack of grace.

Divina: *lovingly smiles* Darling there’s no need for any formalities, I have been aware of your relationship with my son for some time.

Cel: You…you have? *looks at James with a horrified expression*

James: I had Arista let mom know of us, since going back to Azerath wasn’t possible at the moment. *folds his arms with a grin* You didn’t think I’d keep mom and lil sister in the dark did you?

Beastgirl: *stands up and approaches the family* Pleased to meet you Madame and young lady, I’m Regina Logan.

Emily: *amazed and in awe of Beastgirl, having never seen a metahuman before* Ohhhh my…*gazes up and down and walks around Beastgirl* Momma, this world has Lupetai too…are…are a Lupetai? *reaches out and touches Beastgirl’s tail and pulls away as swishes against her hand*

Beastgirl: *chuckles and kneels down to Emily’s level* Actually, I’m…*remembers what her brother said when they met* a shape shifting beast woman, Observe. *changes into a wolf and playfully wags her tail, trots around Emily and morphs into cougar and rubs up against Emily purring…then morphs back into her human form* I can change into many animals of the wild, James here got quite the shock I might add.

Emily: *amazed* Wow! A beast woman!? Big brother I never knew such beings existed in this world!

James: *sweatdrop* /Uh oh, now Emmy is never going to leave you alone/

Divina: Ahh, my son said of great people he has befriended over his stay here. An honor to meet you Lady Regina Logan, James here speaks of impressive feats and bravery of his fellow comrades. I am heartened to know that Celeste too has such friends.

Beastgirl: He’s a good man Miss O’Connor, and *looks over at Cel whom is now in shock and awe* Cel right here couldn’t be more graced to be with him.

Cel: Regina…*teary eyed and Emily looks up at her, beaming*

Beastgirl: Cel…do me a favor and *in James’ tone* quit being so ruddy self-conscious for shite’s sake. *gets her things together to head out*

Cel: *jawdrop* Hey!

James: *cocks an eyebrow…then smirks*  

Beastgirl: *gets ready to leave* Sorry to cut and run, but I’m needed elsewhere *winks* Give my niece some love. *leaves*        

Emily: Buhbye Regi…Niece? OH!! Big Brother! Is she here!? *excited*

Divina: Emily settle down. *smiles at Cel* Lass I hope this visit was not so sudden.

Cel: *wipes her eyes* No, it isn’t. Forgive me for being so overwhelmed, a lot has happened.

James: *sits down on the sofa and Emily hops up in his lap* You should ask mom about first joining the Sisterhood of the Rose. Now THAT was hell.

Divina: James that’s not nice to share!

James: *grins* Hey don’t deny that you were clad in leaves, vines and any other plant that wasn’t tied to the ground.

*Rosie peeked from the door and slowly glided out*

Cel: Well look who’s up. *Rosie glides over and rests in her mom’s arms.*

Emily: *gazing like a kid in a candy store* Celly is that Rosalie?

Divina: *slowly walks over and kneels down, Rosie turns and blinks with curiosity* Good evening little lass.

Rosie: Goo? *tries leaning up and almost falls out of her mom’s arms*

Divina: May I? *Cel hands Rosie to Divina, she cradles the little hybrid*

Emily: *leans over* I’ve never seen a unique looking baby before. Is she Elfin?

Cel: Uhhh…that’s…*looks down with a hint of shame*

Divina: *lightly brushes Rosie’s cheek and she smiles contently, her eyes glow slightly with violet light, reaches up with a tiny hand and latches onto Divina’s index finger*  

Emily: Celly, Is Rosie human like us?

Cel: *unable to answer at all*…

James: Emily, it’s complicated to explain it.

Emily: But is she human, she doesn’t look Elfin at all and…

Divina: Nephilim.

Cel: *looks at Divina with a hint of fear* !?

Emily: A…what momma?

Cel: *shakes her head at Divina and mouthing /What are you doing!?/ *

Divina: Emily, Celeste’s daughter is a Nephilim. A hybrid of a holy angel and a powerful devil.

James: *cocks an eyebrow* /Mom that’s hardly the truth at all…/

Emily: *slightly scared at the mention of demon* Is she…evil?

Divina: *chuckles and watches Rosie glide around her before settling down on a big pillow* No no no darling, a Nephilim is a living hybrid that demons fear. The kind of being that could fight back and slay demons.

Cel: *groans and hangs her head down* /Ohhhh gawd, that’s far from the truth. Her dad was about as “satanic” as a desperate virgin…of sorts./

Emily: A Neph…i..lem…Ohhh a Demi-angel right?

Cel: *shoulders slump and gives up trying to stop Divina from telling a white lie*

Divina: *nods* Exactly.

James: *whispers in Cel’s ear* /Look on the bright side, When Emily is older she’ll understand better/

Cel: *looks over at him tiredly…then leans into his chest*

James: *wraps an arm around her* Hey mom, I think Cel is pretty wiped from the whole experience.

Divina: Perhaps some well-deserved rest is just what the Druid has called form *pulls out a pentagram portal from her sachel and places it on the ground*

Cel: *tiredly looks over* No…please no more traveling for a while, I just want to sleep. Can’t leave my baby alone…

Divina: *pulling a lavender scented blanket next and wraps Rosie tenderly in it* You may relax to your heart’s desire my young magelet. *Rosie begins to calm down and becomes drowsy by the mixed combination of Lavender and overtiredness.* Aluuufa croassnda laffuta.

Cel: *ears perk up upon hearing the magic words, the portal on the floor opens up and is blinded by light*

Emily: Wheee! Travel time!!!


*What seemed like ages, Cel’s vision comes too and immediately recognizes her location, Azeraths own forests. More specifically was the very place she and Crystals Clan often hung out in after training and battles*

Cel: The steam pool? *sets up in James’ arms*

James: *couldn’t help but blush* Surprise?

Cel: *looks up at him* Where did the others go?

James: Back to Crystals den, preparing for a feast for our long waited victory. Little Ember

Cel: *lightly smiles* If I party anymore I’ll likely get as big as a piggy.

James: *grins deviously and whispers in her ear*

Cel: *jawdrop* You are such a pig! *elbows James in the gut*

James: *coughs a couple of time…then chuckles* Oink Oink *catchs her off guard by planting kisses down her neck*

Cel: *giggles*…Love?

James: *pauses* Hmm?

Cel: I’ve been thinking, do you think life is better in the city?

James: *thinks about that for a few moments*…I don’t know…I mean the city is exciting but at the same time I was more used to living in the forest, one with nature it’s always been part of me.

Cel: *her eyes wander over to the steam pool and towards the path of Crystals den* I’ve wondered why dad preferred his home town compared to Jump City or even Titans tower. Now I know why, it’s where he can go when he needs peace. To me home was one peaceful place, but I wanted a place to sow my own roots…

James: You…want to stay in Azerath?

Cel: *shakes her head* At one time yes but that would be running away. The country side, woods, fields, one with nature, I never fully appreciated it till coming here. *looks down* I only wish Earth was more like Azerath, its nature more unique in some ways somehow.

James: *cocks an eyebrow with a grin* I’m sure that the Sisterhood of the Rose and even Crystal’s family could make that dream come true. It’d be really nice to come home to not just a slice of Earth but Azerath too.

Cel: *looks over with a questioning look* Home?

James: *bites his lip* Y-yeah, our home…where Rosie can grow up in, make our own destiny, set up my own shop with aiding the Cavaliers and the Titans.

Cel: *looks up at him* Eclipse couldn’t believe how powerful he was with the Armor you made. I can hardly wait to see the look on Darkfire’s face when she gets her ass kicked. *pauses* Sorry, I couldn’t help but cuss.

James: *Helps Cel sit up* Does it look like I mind? Emily’s got a potty mouth and not even mom nor could I figure it out.

Cel: *glances with an eyebrow cocked*

James: I’m serious!    

Cel: Somehow I can ques…ohhhh…*James rubbed Cel’s lower back and she purred with content* Bad bad bad.

James: *grins deviously while running a hand across Cel’s belly* …*smile fades*…hey I know this is touchy…You and Rissy, what was it like being a couple?

Cel: *thinks for a moment* No one’s asked me that seriously till now…mostly because people were scared to ask me if I was different. *blushes slightly and sighs* At the time it was something I really needed. Even if it was an experiment, having that hole in my heart being filled was a godsend. *turns to him* Before my mom and dad became a couple, she was in love with my Uncle Richard…yet the stress and outside fractions caused the relationship to end. My dad didn’t know because of being away on his own journey. *takes a deep breath* Mom found comfort and love from one of her best Friends, Donna Troy…ironically a relationship bloomed for a while. Once my dad returned those feelings she hid started to blossom. *looks up at James again* My mom is bisexual and many people thought I was the same. Longest time I was confused…even there were times I thought of my other girlfriends as attractive but never acted on it. Once I met you it felt much more different, a rude awakening at first…but after you died the first time it tore me up even more than when Ferio ended our time together. *shoulders slump* I wanted a real romance that felt right, not insecure or scared of what the person thinks…and you of all men I’ve met, naïve yet honest, and…ummm.

James: Obscene yet inventive?

Cel: *rolls her eyes and nods* Put bluntly yes…but be honest, does it bother you that I once had feelings of being attracted to both sexes?  

James: *gives it a lot of thought and then responds* It really doesn’t bother me.

Cel: ?

James: Well in reality you know that Jaguartai are literally both male and female right? And that Even Lupetai can be lovers with Jaguartai too. All though…*blushes*

Cel: What?

James: *sighs and bites his lip* The Sisterhood of the Rose does have a few members that are rather…Oh shite I can’t even say or think about it out loud.

Cel: *giggles* Embarrassed about being around women?

James: Wha-NO! I am not embarrassed about…well okay I couldn’t help but be curious. Only to have Rowan trap me with a small group of nude sisterhood members *grumbles* Make matters worse Miss-pounce-a lot happened to be there too.

Cel: Rista too? And Rowan tricked you?

James: *rolls his eyes* He tried hooking me and Rissy up a long time ago as a joke…where as she had her eyes on Rowan the whole time. As for the girls they kicked my ass for “dropping in”.

Cel: Hmph, that’s just rude. If I was there it would have been the other way around…where as they would be running from the hills. Even Rowan would’ve had it coming.

James:  *laughs, getting back to the subject* Cel I’ve known for a long time that Arista was open with her love life, knowing she and you dated at one point…is actually quite nice, Counting Jaguartai and mixed couples too in Azerath is very much common. *sighs* I admit I was not expecting it but shite Cel don’t be ashamed of having a unique love life. Even Rosie’s dad; Ferio was a stillborn git on letting you go and Rista being nutty as a fruit cake, you were and still are in good hands.

Cel: *lightly nudges him* Oh then I’m a fruit cake too?

James:  *grins* Nope, more like the Angel Food Cake I’d savor. *before he could make a move…* Huh?

Cel: *slowly stands up and walks toward the Steam pool and stops* If you want a piece…*a couple buttons snap and her top falls away, the flutter of fabric is heard and then her skirt falls to a puddle, she steps out of it and carefully steps into the pool*

James: *jawdrop* Gah…gah…*twitches*

Cel: *turns around with one arm covering her ample bosom* Then come take a bite…handsome *grins wickedly and winks*

James: *quickly strips down* YES MA’AM!!!


*While keeping a distance in the shadows, a familiar half-ling winglore with blue wings accompanied by a small winged feline family watch with satisfaction*

Kimberly: See? I told you she would be okay.

Angelique: *purrs with her eyes watering*

Adonlight: *licks his mate affectionately* /We won’t be far creamy dreamy, remember?/

Ange: /It doesn’t help I miss our master/ *sniff, reaches out with a paw and lowers it* /I hate Ashnai and their laws/

Kim: Can’t say I agree with many of them, I’m glad I boosted you lot free before the bitch squad came a knocking.

*One cub peeks out from her dad’s mane while her bother and twin sister sleep with their mom*

Ruby: /Daddy, will we ever see Lil Rosie and momma Cel again?/

Adon: *Looks up at his young daughter* /Only time will tell baby girl/ *winks* /But that don’t mean we can’t figure something out/

Ange: *looks up at Kim* /Are you sure we’ll be left in peace here?/

Kim: This is Azerath, Ashnai’s own guard wont set foot because of the laws that were set since the Azerath/Ashnai feud.

Adon: *stretches his wings out* /Good, because I love this world…build a cabin, raise the cubs and live in peace./ *Ruby tugs her dad’s ear playfully* /Hey! Easy there pretty kitty/

Ange: *blushes* /It would be nice…*looks over at her sleeping cubs* for our babies too/

Kim: *carefully scoops up Ruby’s brother and sister and puts them in a basket* Lets leave my niece and her man alone; I believe we have a new home to find.


The End.