Ch 1

Crime had been quiet ever since the Teen Titans returned from Tokyo, Japan. Things had changed between the Titan leader and the alien princess. They had been more affectionate around the tower and while the rest of the Titans were happy for the couple, their displays of affection were becoming a bit much. Cyborg and Beast boy would tease them while Raven felt she had to leave the room when the couple's emotions became too intense.

Alone in her room she wondered what it would be like to feel so passionate about someone while she mediated. Even though she would deny this to all of her friends if they ever asked her, she was still a teenage girl. It was true she could feel a bit more freely after her father's defeat, but she was still cautious. A knock brought her out of her thoughts as she untucked her legs, stepped to the ground, walked towards the door, and slid it open.

"What?" she said with a hint of agitation in her voice.

"Hey Rae," the resident changeling smiled. "We're all going for pizza. You're coming right?"

She felt a warm feeling when he talked to her. It had slowly been developing ever since she meet the green changeling. It felt more intense every time he annoyed her or tried to get her to do anything.

"Uh, hey Raven, are you-

"Sure, lets go," she said as she followed Beast boy down the hall and out to the garage.

The car ride was alive with conversation, and Raven just sat back in her usual spot in the car and enjoyed the moment. She thought about how this moment wouldn't have been possible with the help of her friends in defeating Trigon. She felt the penny hanging around her neck from the inside of her leotard and smiled. She was still here.

Beast boy noticed her smile and wondered what she was thinking about. As part animal he could sense people's feelings. It was a part of his past, but he couldn't leave that part behind him. He never told anyone. She was happy, and he was more than thrilled. He knew she deserved it more than anyone with the life she had led. He didn't anticipate her gaze meeting his, and he could tell she knew something was wrong with him.

"Hey y'all, we're here," said Cyborg.

Everything was as normal as could be expected. Beast boy and Cyborg argued over meat on the pizza while Jump City's newest couple was being hounded by news reporters until Raven made them go away. Their pizza's had arrived, and the Titans ate without any bother from the media.

"Well I thought it was cool Rob. Those news reporters were all up in your business. Raven did the right thing," said BB.

"It was unprofessional Beast boy," said Robin.

"Dude, whatever. I would have done the same thing," said BB. "Besides, you and Starfire deserve to be like any other couple."

"I appreciate what you're saying Beast boy, but-

"But nothing Rob, just chill out and relax with your girlfriend," said Cyborg as he stood up, "come on BB, Raven, lets give the love birds some time alone," he teased.

Walking around the city, Beast boy and Cyborg tried to agree on something to do as Raven watched the scenery pass her by. She was brought out of her sight seeing by Cyborg. "What, you two finally come up with something to do?"

"The park. BB figured you'd like to mediate while me and him throw around the old pig skin."

"Dude, do you have to call it that? It's gross."

"Whatever BB, lets get going," said Cyborg as he got into the driver's seat while BB jumped in beside Cyborg, which left the backseat for Raven.

It was a nice day at the park as Raven mediated under her favorite tree. She sighed in contentment and then smiled. No one was bothering her. She was left in peace, but that peace was interrupted by her emotions.

'Hey Rae-Rae, having fun?' asked Happy.

'I was until you started talking. So, what's the meaning of interrupting my mediation?'

'Someone wanted to speak to you,' said Happy. 'Bet you can't guess who?'

'I don't like guessing games, and you know that.'

'It's ok happy. You can go now.'

Raven was startled about how this emotion spoke. It was so natural and refreshing. 'Who are you?'

'I'm that warm feeling inside you, but it is not my place to tell you who I am because somewhere deep down you know who I am. You just can't be afraid to acknowledge me from time to time.'

'Great, well you've been helpful. Now if there's nothing else, I would like to get back to my med-Before she could tell her emotion off, she felt a hand on her shoulder that she didn't like. "Adonis."

"Hey there feisty, you thinking about me?"

"You're the last thing I would ever think about. Now get away from me before I send you into another dimension."

"Come on Raven, don't be like that. I'm not here to fight. I wanted to ask you out on a date."

"I don't date psychotic, delusional villains."

"I can show you a good time."

"I don't even want to know what your definition of a good time is so please leave."

"I get it, you're playing hard to get. Well I dig it Raven."

"I don't want to go out with you. I would never waste my time on a low life like you," she said as she walked away from Adonis but not before seeing a football whiz right past her, hitting Adonis in the stomach and he went down.

"Oh, sorry dude I didn't see you there," said BB as he walked up to Adonis.

"Yeah right green string bean," said Adonis as he stood up. "I know you did it on purpose."

"And who let you out of jail on purpose?" asked BB.

"Hey I served my time but the freak who should really be behind bars is you."

"Don't call me that!"

"Oh did I hit a nerve?" smirked Adonis.

"Beast boy, lets go. This jerk isn't worth our time," said Raven as she held onto his arm.

"He isn't worth your time either Raven. I mean I create kick ass suits. I bet whatever is underneath his suit would send girls screaming," he laughed.

Beast boy turned and walked away from Adonis when every fiber of his being wanted to maul the arrogant prick to death. He took off into the sky, heading towards the tower.

"Hey," said Cyborg, "what's wrong with BB?"

"What a wimp, he didn't even put up a fight. He walked away like a little-Before he could talk more bullshit, Raven opened a portal and sent the delinquent to another dimension.

"Raven?"

"It was Adonis. He hurt Beast boy's feelings."

"That bastard."

"So uh lets just keep this between us. There's no reason Robin needs to know about me sending Adonis to another dimension."

"I don't know what you're talking about Raven," said Cyborg as he smirked and then he remembered BB. "I hope he's ok. Maybe we should talk to him."

"I think we should give him space for now."

"Ok," he said as he got in his car with Raven and drove back to the tower.