Lighting the Darkness

Disclaimer: I don't own anything dealing with or part of Teen Titans, so please don't sue me.

Plunging into the darkness, withholding the light, all things that were once easy and meaningless to her, but things have changed dramatically recently. While the darkness may still be there and the light still dim, there is a power that holds the light constant and brightens the ever present gloom that invades her soul. Whether she wishes to believe it or not she cannot fight against something her heart yearns for, no matter how impossible the dream may seem, the light will not be extinguished and the power will not be withheld. Embracing the darkness is how she has always done to calm her raging emotions, but once the light touches the edges of darkness it cannot be receded, it must be met and embraced as well.

"Raven? Friend Raven? What is the matter? Are you unwell?"

Taken from her introspective daydream Raven finds her teammate and close friend Starfire watching over her with sincerity and concern in her eyes. "It is nothing Star, I was just thinking of something, it doesn't matter let's head inside."

"If that is what you wish Raven, but if it ever becomes a problem, please do not hesitate to speak to me, we will have a…slumber party…I believe that is correct?" With an arched brow Raven nods her head to the young Tamarian's request, "Yes, that would be most…ummm…fun?"

With a joyful yelp Starfire heads inside the Titan Tower and prepares her famous or rather infamous "Pudding of Happiness". 'A true friend, I do not deserve such kindness, if you only knew the emotions that are raging inside me Star, would you still be so kind?'

Phasing through the roof Raven heads toward her bedroom, unwittingly colliding with the object of her utter torment. "Whoa…slow down Raven, what's the rush?"

Staring up into the mask that holds his identity from the outside world, Raven quickly recovers her composure and returns a glare in regards to the question.

"Hehe…well I better be going. Nice seeing you Raven, hopefully you find what you are looking for." And with that passing statement the Boy Wonder heads down to the kitchen to get himself some breakfast.

"Yes, what am I looking for? Maybe, I have already found it?" Forgetting her burdening emotions for the time being Raven heads to her room to do what she does best, Meditate.

Back to Starfire and Robin

"Hey Star, what you cooking there?"

Startled by the sudden appearance of her longtime friend and teammate Starfire dropped her wicked concoction. "Ahh…the Pudding of Happiness, that's too bad it fell on the floor. I know we all love eating it, with a side of hot sauce."

Blushing at her failure to capture the falling liquid, Starfire hung her head in shame and embarrassment. "I am sorry that I have failed to make a hearty breakfast for my friends and teammates."

Surprised by her sudden downturn Robin did something he would not normally do, he walked close to her and gave her a comforting hug. Elation coursing through ever vain in her body Starfire relished the feeling of his arms wrapped around her body.

"There is nothing to be sorry about Star, we can make our own breakfast. You rest, I'll make you something wonderful to eat." With that said Robin removed his arms from Starfire and headed into the kitchen to whip up his famous "Bat Wing Pancakes".

Dumbstruck with the excitement propelled into her body, Starfire stood rooted to the spot for many minutes. That is until Raven came down and saw the Tamarian Princess seemed to be petrified with joy. 'What's up with Star?'

"Hey Star? You okay?" When vocal statements didn't work Raven tried another approach, shaking the Tamarian furiously caused the resident princess to awaken from her stupor.

"Oh friend Raven you have come down for breakfast?"

"Yeah, but what happened to you a minute ago Star?"

Remembering the feeling of Robin's arms, Starfire blushed a crimson hue that would have made a tomato jealous. "It was nothing friend Raven, let us go break the fast."

"Whatever you say Star."

"Hey guys, breakfast is served." Robin came out of the kitchen holding tray after tray of delicious "Bat Wing Pancakes". "Well, dig in, there's enough for everyone."

Needing no second bidding both girls headed to the table to "break the fast".

Author's notes: Well there goes my first installment of my new story, how is it so far? Reviews are always welcome, well I'm beat so Peace, I'm out.