MISSION DISTRICT, 2019

The flashing lights reveal the destruction: streets covered in the branches of fallen trees, the wall of a local retirement home has crumbled to the ground as the whole scene is blocked off by police tape.

But that doesn't stop the Titans from entering.

Dick crawls underneath the tape, stepping towards the bored police offer who supervises the situation.

"What's the situation, officer? ". The man turns around, frowning at the dressed-up group.

"Why are you all dressed up? ", the officer laughs. "Halloween hasn't started yet. ".

"Shouldn't you be assisting your colleagues? ", Hank demands, crossing his arms.

"Alright. ", Dick steps in. "Can you tell us about the situation now, officer? ". The agent takes a moment before he starts talking, and as the others listen carefully, Kory's mind wanders off. She turns her head away, spotting the big crater in the center of the scene. Leaving the rest behind, she subconsciously walks off to the crater, receiving a frown from Dick she doesn't notice.

The smoldering fire lights up a black pod, and even in its worse state, Kory feels herself getting attracted to it. Kory brushes away the dirt, spotting the cerulean blue engraved words. The words seem familiar, but Kory can't seem to place it.

"Kory! ". She snaps out of thoughts, drawing her attention to the voice. The team appears at the edge of the crater, and Kory feels suddenly light-headed. "You okay? ", Dick asks, jumping down to her. Kory spins slowly, glancing around before she looks back at Dick.

"I think so. ".

"Let me help you, Kory. ", Dawn says, reaching out her hand. Kory takes her hand and lets Dawn and hank pull her back up.

"There's something about this pod... ", Kory mumbles, eyes flickering back to the dirty pod. Garfield looks at his friend with a worried look in his eyes.

"Like what? ". He pulls his shirt over his head, his face pale. "Please tell me it's not something bad. ".

Kory wants to comfort the green-haired boy, tell him that everything will be alright, but she can't. She isn't sure herself, so why would she lie? Why would she lie if it isn't that bad?

"I'm not sure myself, Gar. ", she admits. "Rachel gave me back my memories a year ago, but I can't remember if I can't recognize. ". A sigh leaves her mouth as she leans back, continuing. "I wish she was here, that would make things a lot easier. ".

"Hey. ", Dawn begins, taking Kory's hand. "You've got us. We will help you figure it out. ". And Kory gives her a small but honest smile.

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There's the faint sound of sirens and a strong smell of fire when Percy wakes up. His eyelids are heavy, but he manages to open his eyes. He groans as the numbness of his body makes place for the throbbing pain in the back of his head and neck. His body screams as he rolls over, trying to push himself to his feet. He whines as he sways, trying to find support at the closest object.

"Step away from the vehicle and show me your hands! ". The loud voice echoes through his head, making his head pound as he turns towards the sound.

"I said, step away from the vehicle and show your hands! ", the young cop yells as Percy spots him, aiming his gun at the black-haired man. "Now! ".

Percy can hear him load his gun and he swallows before nodding slowly. "Okay... ". Lifting his arms, he manages to take one step before collapsing. Failing to keep his head from smashing into the ground, he blacks out.

"Percy! ".

Someone is patting his cheek when he regains consciousness. His eyes are heavier than before, so he decides to keep them closed as a cold hand brushes his cheek.

"Pe..y.? ", someone calls but Percy can feel himself drift away again. "Open... eye. ". His eyes automatically open, willing to follow the voice's orders instead of Percy's.

A woman with maroon-colored hair hovers above him, her eyes darting over his face. Her dark eyebrows go in a frown, and she takes her bottom lip between her teeth. "Percy? ", she asks, her voice small. Percy's vision clears and he studies her face. It takes a few seconds for her name to pop up in his brain.

He wants to smile, maybe even laugh at her and hug her to let her know that everything is alright, but instead, his face gets a painful grimace which makes her even more worried.

"Kory! ". Her head jerks away and her eyes locate her team. A sigh of relief leaves her lips until Percy cries out in pain.

"Percy! ", Kory calls and Percy squeezes his eyes shut, a sharp pain shooting through his head. Her hands cup his face, a worried look on her face. "Percy, talk to me. ".

His eyes open, revealing a faint purple color as he charges at Kory. His hands fold around her throat, eyes burning with rage as they stare into the widened eyes of Kory.

Painful gasps leave her lips as her eyes flash to their neon green color, and Kory throws her fists into his chest. Her eyes turn back to their normal color when Percy doesn't flinch. Instead, he tightens his grip and Kory clutches his wrists.

"Percy... ". There is lightning in his eyes, hiding behind the purple barrier but ready to go loose. Kory can feel herself getting faint, so she lets go of his wrists as there is no way she would fight her best friend, especially since he became much stronger. "Perce, please... ".

He breaths in and blinks, the purple glow disappearing from his eyes. Tears appear in his eyes as he chokes, immediately letting go of her throat. His trembling hands drop to his side as he steps away. There's a moment of panic in his eyes, his breathing speeds up and his eyes dart from Kory to his own hands.

And then, his eyes roll into the back of his head and Kory watches in horror as he drops to the ground.

"You okay? ", Dick asks, placing a hand on her shoulder and Kory jumps at his touch. She forces her eyes to look away from Percy's limp body, eyes meeting Dick's.

"I'm fine. ", she mumbles with a husky voice. Her throat feels like it's on fire, burning and dry. She crosses her arms, hiding her shaking body as she turns around and walks off. Dick watches as she walks out of sigh, before turning his head towards the Titans.

"Is she okay? ", Garfield asks with a worried tone. "Where is she going? ".

"She'll be fine, Gar. ", Dawn reminds. "She's probably on her way back to the tower. ". Dawn turns her head in the direction Kory disappeared, thinking. Hank frowns as he looks down at Percy's body.

"What are we going to do with him? ". Hank glances at Dick, waiting for an answer. Dick follows Dawn's gaze, sighs, and turns his head back to the group.

"I guess we'll take him with us. ".

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Hi!

Thank you so much for reading the first chapter of DYFAM! Also a huge thanks to all the votes and comments on the introduction, this means a lot!

You might have noticed it took me over a month to write and publish the first chapter. This is mainly because school started again, and I am a freshman in college atm.

Don't worry, I will not abandon this story! But updates might take a while...

Hopefully you guys understand:)

Stay safe!

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