Reforming the Teen Titans (OPEN)

[Shockwave]

ooc| I'm sorry if you went about the inviting a different way than I described here. If you'd like me to change it, just tell me!!



Shockwave smiled wryly, shrugging her shoulders and letting out an airy, awkward laugh. "I'm Shockwave, like I said." Gwen stated a-matter-of-factly before continuing. "Well, I heard about this meeting." She waved her hands carelessly in emphasis. Gwen didn't want everyone to know that she was so desperate to be accepted that she would hover the crime radio for a chance to break into the super-hero world. Once she heard Nightwing's announcement, Gwen was already out the door.

She rubbed her hands together in between her thighs as she sat. She felt the room get hotter. Now was not the time to get embarrassed or ashamed. Just play it out. They're heroes, right? Didn't they know how it was to be recognized for their belief in protecting the innocent? The faces in the room reflected those who stared at Shockwave in disbelief at her high school graduation. Shocked faces. Twisted faces. Of course the heroes didn't stare at her in such horror, but Gwen began to let her memories take control.

To cover up her complete and utter anxiety, Gwen raised her gaze to all those sitting at the table. She waved her finger and spoke loudly, "I'm possibly half as talented as all of you, so I should be able to have this opportunity!" She nodded with a proud expression, despite the fact that she humiliated herself. The air seemed to cool, and she felt more comfortable-- Gwen Stratford Crash Course #1: How To Break the Ice. "I'd like to become a Teen Titan."

Once Hawkeye entered the room, Gwen dropped her body onto the table, taking in deep, relieved breaths. Hopefully this woman would be able to help everyone forget about Gwen Stratford's constant ramblings.

[Dick Grayson]

Nightwing smiled as Robin entered the room. The young hero was like a little brother to him.

"Wouldn't really be the Teen Titans without a Boy Wonder" , he remarked as he stood from his seat and smiled at Batgirl.

"Welcome everyone" , he quickly added as he paced around the room. He hoped that at least a few others would come.

His attention soon shifted to Shockwave, as Robin had his focused on the stranger. Nightwing pursed his lips and crossed his arms as he looked at the young redhead. He took a few wide strides and was soon standing next to the sitting woman. He sat on the table next to where she sat. He looked down at her with his piercing blue eyes. He had a certain knack for making anyone spill their information.

"How did you hear about this?"

[Shockwave]

"Welcome everyone."

Gwen smiled happily to everyone once Nightwing greeted them. Hopefully they didn't find her as too much of a complete nuisance. She closed her eyes and continued to smile contently, before the sound of loud, idle steps came her way. Her eyes adverted to Nightwing.

As Nightwing made his way over to where Gwen sat, she felt a jolt go up her spine, sending her once slouched posture upright. She tilted her head so she was facing him completely, and her dull, grey eyes widened. His gaze send her sinking down into her seat in an uncertain countenance, along with a spark of curiosity. She found herself running her fingers through her hair again and again, keeping her eyes locked on Nightwing's blues.

"How did you hear about this?"

It wasn't like Shockwave was a villain being interrogated for a malicious crime by the smooth cop. Nightwing sure looked the part. He had a hard, determined gaze and Gwen found herself reflecting his stern expression. After a moment of brief yet demanding silence, Gwen flashed a goofy grin and replied, "Hey, it's not like you're asking all of them if they were invited!!" Her eyes darted to the rest of them. Besides the fact that some of them had stated that they were invited, those who did not-- it was obvious they had been. Shockwave sighed and shrugged, finally breaking the intense stare. "Everyone's entitled to a secret, right?" Great going, She told herself, yet again, mentally smacking herself in the forehead several times. Now you sound like you're some super-secretive super-spy. She sighed again and glanced at Raven, giving her a 'let us continue with the meeting' look. She idly played with her hair and bit her lip with an eyebrow raised. The cogs in her mind were turning, and hopefully Gwen would come up with a good excuse in the next... 4.5 seconds.

[Dick Grayson]

Nightwing continued to sit on the edge of the table as he listened to the young woman speak. He stared her down with his domino mask shielded eyes. It took a few minutes for a small grin to creep across his face.

"Shockwave.." , he mused quitely to himself for a few seconds. He had deduced that she might be a superhuman whose powers were equal to that of a technopath or some sort of electrical field.

As he put the puzzle pieces together his grin turned into a smile. She was awfully spunky, a bit like him in his younger years. And she hadn't caved under the infamous gaze of Nightwing.

He leaned forward and whispered to where only she could here. "Using your powers to tap into our communication systems" , his voice held a hint of humor. He was impressed with her determined nature. He leaned back and looked over to the rest of his teammates.

Nightwing might be willing to take in and train a a newcomer. But the others would never trust a stranger in their midst.

"Relax guys" , he said suddenly. "I've been watching Shockwave for a while now." He lied. but he was an excellent liar. Only raven could really tell, and she wouldn't say anything except to him in private.

"She'll be my student", he added quickly.

[Shockwave]

Gwen Stratford had never been so afraid, curious, confused, and intrigued in her life. Nightwing had asked her a question as if she were a criminal, and then a smile placed on his lips?! Gwen found herself pouting hers, awaiting a verdict. In response, he bent down and whispered into her ear. Only then did his smile become contagious; Gwen began to smile at his humor, herself. A slight blush spread across her cheeks because of how close Nightwing was. Hey, she's easily flustered. Give her some credit.

When Nightwing announced he had been watching Gwen, her eyes blinked confusedly. One eye went larger than the other, attempting to analyze his motives the best she could. "You've been watching me?" She asked, her voice sounded slightly high, like a child. She wasn't sure if she should be flattered or concerned. Gwen was oblivious to the fact that it was a blatant lie; however, it's not like Gwen was the sharpest tool in the shed.

"She'll be my student."

Once it registered, Shockwave dropped her jaw immediately in sudden awe and surprise. "Whoa." He never thought she was a criminal, did he. She leaned back in her chair and sighed, a slight grin forming on her face. It wasn't as if Nightwing took any kid who wanted to be a superhero off the street and taught them. He obviously recognized some spark in her-- It was about time.

[Dick Grayson]

Nightwing shrugged coolly as he slid off of the table. She hadn't caught on to his lies, but he kept his wits about him. He noticed her blush, he had that effect of a few members of the fairer sex.

"I'm a pretty secretive guy..and had to make sure you were Titans material somehow", he said with a smirk. He glanced over to the others in the room. Robin seemed to have calmed down. One glance at Raven and it was obvious she knew of his lies. But Dick Grayson trusted Raven with everything.

He looked over to the rest of the members. "Spoiler, you need some training too.., he mused.

"Both of you show up here tomorrow bright and early" , he spoke curtly to the two women.

Dick soon reclaimed his seat at the head of the table. "Does anyone have any other suggestions as to who should be invited?"

[Conner Kent]

"Sorry I'm late I had somethings I had to take care of." Superboy said after coming into the room it didn't take long for him spot Hawkeye they had met during the war and became friends of sorts. Walking over he gave her a bear hug "I was hoping you'd show up." He said before putting her down, he had asked her if she wanted to join the Teen Titan's before he knew Nightwing was going to be taking the leader spot again. "Uh...hope you don't mind I invited Hawkeye here." Superboy said looking at Nightwing.

[whiteraven]

Raven watched the comings and goings with a formidable silence. Those who didn't know her wouldn't be able to tell how pleased she was to be part of the creation of the New Teen Titans. She felt she had a responsibility to the Titans, she had always been one.

The most interesting person who entered the room by far was Shockwave. Raven felt a lot of power within the girl, the very air around her seemed to snap and crackle as if filled with electrical charges. Plently of spunk, but unsurity. She was very flustered, a point prooven when she walked into the table, and had probably never been part of a real hero group. Raven, being one of the most untrusting people in the group, was immedietly suspicious, but said nothing, watching the girl closely.

She was jolted, though, when Nightwing said he would take her in as a student. It was obvious he had never heard of her before, contrary to what he said, so why this sudden decision. She shook her head slightly, well, Nightwing knew what he was doing and could certainly take care of himself. But she would keep and eye on the girl, for now at least.

She stood up again at the posed question, "I have a feeling," She droned in a quite voice, one that still carried throught the room. "That we can expect many more people to come as they return to America or first hear of the group. Whatever the reason's may be, we should make no closing decisions quite yet."

Fixing each person with an emotionless gaze, she looked last at Nightwing. She had to admit, his newest choice of charges piked her curiosity. Well, that would come later.

"A more defanite question." She started again after a second, "Is where will we make our homebase? The old Titan's Tower is still in good working order, should we choose that."

[hawkeye]

Hawkeye looked at Superboy "Your friends have been ever so nice to me." She said with a fake smile and her voice full of sarcasm of course it was a lie no one here given her the time of day. The teen archer was starting to have second thoughts about joining this team Maybe I should have went looking for Captain America would have been lest waste of my time. she thought. "If this group is called the TEEN Titan's why is it being lead by someone who's not a teen?" She asked anyone with eyes could tell Nightwing wasn't teen.

[Shockwave]

Once Hawkeye spoke, Gwen found herself turning immediately to face the woman. Though she made the comment about no one here being very friendly, Gwen smiled to her and had a sudden urge to wave-- but she decided against that. Shockwave turned to Hawkeye and blinked with wide eyes. "You know, that's a really good question!" She remarked in histrionic awe. She turned back to Nightwing. "How old are you, anyway?"

[Dick Grayson]

"I doubt anyone here cares too much about my age" , Nightwing answered Hawkeye quickly. "And anyway, I'm just here to help you all along...Robin there will be your most active leader when it comes to missions", he finished as he looked on to the young hero.

"And as for our main base, that is open to discussion. Though it would not be out of the question for us to operate both here and in the Tower" The tower was technologically superior to Nightwings haven, though Graysons was far more secretive.

"It's also possible for us to split into two groups, one in San Fransisco and one here in Bludhaven" he looked across the room at the various young faces.

"Opinions?"

[Batgirl]

"Whoa, a bit harsh don't you think?"[/color] Batgirl said to both Hawkeye and Shockwave. She then turned to Nightwing and said "There's this one guy who I think you might be interested in. I met him a couple of nights ago while on a routine patrol. His name's Human Torch. His main ability: he can control and manipulate fire. I think he has the potential to be an asset to this organization."[/color]

[jamiereyes]

Jaime watched as all these new heroes just walked in. His wide eyes grew wider.

"Whoa..." He remained quiet and to himself. He looked over at Batgirl as she introduced himself and smiled. She seemed nice. Thats good.

Looking at Nightwing and Raven, they seemed familiar. Superboy too.
A odd creaking noise came from his suit. Jaime looked around and noticed no one else heard it. Turning to his side he growled.
"Not now...." He whispered.

Turning to sit up straight he kept his eyes on everyone and tried to absorb all of the main events that were unfolding before him.

[hawkeye]

"Harsh? that wasn't being harsh if I was going to be harsh you would know it." Hawkeye replied to what Batgirl said as she crossed her arms over her chest and shifted her weight from one foot to the other. "You mean Johnny Storm of the Fantastic Four?" she asked Batgirl a bit surprised with a raised eyebrow then rolled her eyes but no one could see it because of her sunglasses.

[whiteraven]

Raven looked over the raucious group with a freezing stare.

"The Titans have split before." Raven said, trying to reign in the group a little back to the original subject. "And if we contenue to gain more people, it may be necessary. Big teams cause problems."

Listening to the other conversations that ciculated the room she finally said,

"I doubt that the Titans would turn away someone as powerful as you say this - human torch - is. If he wishes to join, he is welcome to come. As is any powered teen."

The people that interested Raven most, though, were those who didn't talk. Superboy hadn't said much since Hawkeye had entered, Tim even less, and the Blue Beetle. He had whispered something, his suit? She watched him closely, now curious.

Walking behind Hawkeye, Raven spoke her bit. "Hold your peace, Hawkeye. We are not here to bicker, but to make decisions. Relax, I did have hopes that this meeting could be a relatively painless process.

The sarcastic girl was interesting, and looked powerful. Hawkeye could proove to be a valuble asset.