Well, here it is. The third story in the trilogy of A DEMON'S LOVER and DEVIL MAY CARE. Hope you like this one. Deadly vengeful mercs can really tear apart a city. Well you know the drill. Read and review please.
CH.1
It had been almost two months since Beast Boy had killed Ice, the second son of Satan, and Jessie, a mercenary's girlfriend. And in that time span, Robin had proposed to Starfire and gotten married. Now Beast Boy stood outside Raven's and his own room holding a tiny box and wearing a tux. He was taking Raven out to dinner and planned on proposing to her tonight. He loosened his collar on his shirt as he opened the ring box and gave it one last fleeting glimpse before pocketing it. He knocked and Raven opened the door immediately. She smiled a dazzling smile at him as he looked her up and down. She wore a long and flowing dark sapphire blue dress with slits that went up to her mid thigh. She also wore matching six inch long heels and her hair in a bun on top of her head complete with sparkling green emerald earrings dangling from her ears that Beast Boy had given her not two weeks ago. He seemed floored by her appearance.
"You… you… um… WOW!" he exclaimed. She smiled and took his arm.
"I like how you look to love. Now let's go to dinner. I'm hungry," she stated. Cyborg had loaned them the T-car, since Beast Boy's dark purple motorcycle wouldn't cut it. When they pulled into the parking area, Beast Boy flew out of the car and opened Raven's door for her. He offered a hand which she took and he helped her from the T-car. After going inside and taking their seats, they made their orders of food and drink. Then Beast Boy stared into Raven's eyes.
"I can't find any word in the entire English language to describe your absolute breathtaking beauty tonight Rae," he stated with every word laced and caressed with love. She blushed lightly and smiled as the waiter came with their drinks. Raven sipped at her herbal tea and Beast Boy sipped on his own sweet tea.
"So my mate… what's the occasion? My birthday is tomorrow, not tonight," she said.
"Birthdays are for families. I'm getting my night with you tonight," he said laying his hand on hers and caressing her hand with his thumb. He had every backup excuse ready to make sure it was a real surprise. He and Robin had gone over every possible situation that could or would arise. He was completely prepared. Finally, Beast Boy spinach soup came steaming and looking much like clam chowder and Raven's Steak also came. They ate and just gazed into each other's eyes until they were finished and Beast Boy paid and laid a fifteen dollar tip. They walked out arm in arm. He set her in the car and leaned in.
"Be right back, I forgot the keys," he stated. He ran inside and then through the kitchen and out back in the alley. He looked left and right before changing into a cat. He yowled and meowed for some time until two cats appeared. They conversed and Beast Boy changed back and handed one of the cats the ring.
"Do it exactly as I said, no slip ups and you will be well fed for as long as you live," he stated. The cats bound away into the darkness and Beast Boy returned the same way he came.
"What kept you?" she asked curiously.
"Bathroom," he replied and shifted into reverse and left the parking lot. As he drove, Raven stared in the left side mirror. The Titan's tower was getting farther away.
"Beast Boy, home is the other… other way," she said softly, her mind reeling. Where was he taking her? He didn't mention another stretch in the plans. He drove until they were outside of the city and he began circling toward the woods. He finally slowed down when they were deep in the woods and came to a stop. He took her hand and helped her from the car as soon as he got to her side. They walked to the edge until they broke through the trees and Raven gasped loudly. The moon was so enormous. They were standing on a cliff and fifty feet below was the raging sea. Raven looked around and saw that the Tower was maybe four miles away from them. She gazed skyward toward the stars and saw them twinkling brightly.
"Beast Boy it's so beautiful," she said breathlessly.
"I knew you liked the moon a lot and I found this area a week ago," he said smiling. She twirled in the light of the full moon. It looked close enough to touch, maybe even climb on top of it if that were possible. Beast Boy walked forward and wrapped his arms around her waist as he held her.
"Night's not over yet," he stated. He snapped his fingers and music began to play; soft slow music. He turned around to face him and held her hands.
"Raven? May I have this dance?" he asked softly. She smiled brightly.
"Yes you may," she whispered. They both fell into a slow waltz. When the second slow song came on, he held her close with his arms around her and her head on his chest. They swayed to the tune until it stopped. Beast Boy released her and smiled at her.
"Raven… there was a reason to all this. You see, without you, my life has no meaning. When the sun is up, you are my light in the day. When the moon is up, you are my light in the darkness. Without you, my life is everlasting darkness. I love you beyond words. My heart has been yours since before you marked me. So I ask you," he took her hand and got onto one knee. Raven gasped and her eyes grew wide and her un-held hand flew to her mouth. Tears blossomed at the edges of her eyes. A squirrel ran from the trees and bound toward them and leapt onto Beast Boy's raised knee. He took the ring from its mouth and showed the dark purple sparkling gem in the shape of a heart on a silver band to Raven. She moaned as her hands shook.
"Will you… marry me?" he asked. Raven sobbed as she looked down upon Beast Boy. Words failed her and she nodded and fell upon his neck and claimed his lips in a passionate kiss. They stood up, still kissing and a flock of ravens flew from the trees and circled around them until a column of the fabulous birds engulfed them. Raven let her lips off of Beast Boy's for only a second to glance at the black birds crowing and circling them. She gave a wet laugh of absolute happiness and kissed him once again.
When they got back to the Tower, Raven was still beaming. They walked in late at night and all the Titans were there; the honorary ones, the Titan's East, and Robin, Starfire, and Cyborg. They all looked at the clock and just as Raven walked into the common room, it struck twelve.
"SURPRISE! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!" everyone yelled. She yelled in shock and Beast Boy caught her before she toppled over. She got over her small bit of shock and smiled. Cyborg stepped forward as everyone made a ruckus.
"Happy birthday!" he yelled joyously, "So you're now engaged to Beast Boy! Can ya handle him?!" he shouted over the din. Raven nodded, happiness overflowing her.
"Bit early for my party isn't it?" she yelled back.
"My dear Raven, it's never too early to party!" he yelled. The rest of the night was full of party games, drinking games, and just plain fun. Raven re-awoke still in her dress. She had the ring on her finger and loved the look of it there. She had put the earrings up long ago. She looked around and saw that it was maybe twelve in the afternoon. Many of the honorary titans had left after the party was over but most of the Titans were still there asleep in various places in the common room. She looked around bleary eyed and noticed Beast Boy with his head in a bowl of beer they were using for beer pong. He was pulling loud snores through his mouth and whenever he let it out of his nose, it bubbled the beer. It wasn't deep enough to drown him luckily. She stood up and her head immediately rebelled against the act.
"Ow… hangover," she replied. She went and levitated Beast Boy into the air. She teleported them to their room where she laid him in the bed and promptly fell on top of him and fell asleep as well.
Far away in space, a black ship with space rust, red blinking lights, and the look of a scarab beetle was drifting lazily through space. The occupants were sleeping in a freeze sleep. Inside, frost hung on everything, including the occupants. Then a red light began beeping a slow and steady pace. The frost everywhere began to melt until there was a puddle of water shin deep in the entire ship. A computerized voice filled the area.
"Purging… purging… purging," it said. The water began to drain out into a tank to be emptied into space. Then the ship let hot air blow inside to dry everything off. When everything was dry, the red blinking light turned green. Walt's eyes slowly opened and he checked the time and date.
"DAMMIT!" He roared, jerking everyone awake. Everyone began to fully awaken, even the new nomads. Walt began flicking switches and pressing buttons and strapping in.
"What happened?" Pyro asked.
"Set the timer for freeze sleep to be two and a half weeks. It went two and a half months! We need to get to Earth," he snarled angrily, "Hyperdrive ready. Going into hyperspace in three… two… one…" he mashed a button and they flew off. Walt grinned in anticipation.
"Beast Boy here I come," he sneered.
