Well, here's my second story on my new account. The truth is, I'm on a bit of a stand-still on "Prepare to Hate Me," which is pretty lame because I'm only on the second chapter. I'm really not sure why it's so difficult. I think I'll have to watch a few episodes of Teen Titans, and maybe then the writing will come easier to me. Anyway, I felt really bad for making everyone wait, so I went ahead and put this story up. It's actually a remake of one of my older stories. Enjoy.

I don't own the Teen Titans or any characters.

Teen Titans © DC Comics

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Prologue

Dearest Friend Raven,

I am deeply sorry to leave you all so suddenly and without proper goodbyes. As selfish as what I am about to say may sound, I know that you will understand. I simply cannot bring myself to face you all, simply because it will hurt me all the more. Again, I apologize, and I hope that you will take my apology to heart. I have never felt so guilty and ashamed in all my life on this beautiful planet than I do now.

I believe you know the reason that I have decided to leave. I know that you must think that I am a coward for doing so, and if you do think that of me, I fully understand. And if you are wondering why I entrusted this letter to you, I only have this to say: Raven, you are my closest friend, and the only one with whom I can fully entrust with my secrets. And although I am far from deserving, I do have a single request. I ask that you do not tell anyone about this letter, especially Robin. I do not wish for him, or anyone, for that matter, to believe that the fault for my departure is his.

I promise to return one day. I am unaware, for the moment, of exactly when I shall be coming back. Do not count on my return too soon. I think that it will take me some time to… well, I'm not exactly sure what I hope to accomplish by leaving. I suppose I should start by doing the growing up.

Thank you, Raven, for all that you have done for me. I have learned so much from you during my time as a Teen Titan. I shall miss all of you, and look forward to the day that we see each other again.

Until we meet again,
Starfire

The stationary was stained with tear drops, and Raven fought hard to keep her own tears from spilling out onto the paper as she read it again. The note had been slipped underneath her door, concealed in a pale lavender envelope. The empath felt almost responsible for her friend's departure; why hadn't she suspected anything? Of all people, she should have been able to feel what Starfire was planning.

Quickly, Raven folded the note and shoved it back into the envelope, trying to suppress the onslaught of emotions that threatened to leak through her façade of indifference. The threw the envelope into the desk of her nightstand and slammed it shut before falling backwards onto her twin-sized bed, closing her eyes as she tried to sort out her thoughts. Why was she the one who felt responsible? Hell, if anyone was at fault, it was—

A soft curse escaped her pale lips as the window cracked, the sharp sound piercing into the silence. The teen's dark gaze traveled toward the drapes as they pulled apart, revealing a spider web of angry lines. With a sigh, Raven closed the curtains and headed out of her room with her hood covering her face. Her lips were a tight line as she headed for the roof, where she knew she wouldn't be bothered. After all, the one person who had ever really bothered to acknowledge her presence was long gone.

She emerged on top of the tower, relieved that none of the other Titans had intercepted her on the way. How long would it be before they realized that Starfire was gone? Raven walked over to the edge of the tower, facing the setting sun, then hovered in her usual cross-legged position and closed her eyes.

"Azarath Metrion Zinthos…" she chanted, trying to clear her mind of her thoughts, which were more morbid than usual. How would the team even get by without her? She continued to chat, her voice tranquil and void of emotion. A tear finally escaped onto the girl's face, travelling down her cheek. Raven reached up and wiped at her damp face with the tips of her fingers, then looked straight at the sun until it finally disappeared below the horizon.

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I hope someone enjoyed it. I realize that the end is sort of bland, I really just couldn't think of how to end it. I think I could have put a little more effort into this, but it's just a prologue, so… yeah. I'm pretty sure the actual chapters will be a bit longer. Please review. Constructive criticism is always appreciated.