One Why?
Its cold out tonight, but I'm not concerned about it. After Raven met up with the rest of the team, she spoke to me, and asked me one question.
Why?
I knew what she meant, of course. We know each other well, very well. After all, we've saved each other from the darkness in our souls; after that, its hard not to understand even the smallest things.
What could I tell her? That I felt it was right to send her with those kids? No, that would raise too many questions. So, I gave Raven the stock answer: Beast Boy would be too immersed in keeping the kids happy. Cyborg wouldn't know what to do with three kids. Star, well, Star would have the same problem as Beast Boy. Raven was the logical choice, since she'd distance herself right away.
Heh. Right. Honestly, I'm not even sure why I chose Raven. I'm not even sure why I fought so hard when I'd thought she was gone.
Great, now I'm back to Trigon, again. Why, why? Why can't I get that feeling out of my mind?
When I thought Raven was gone, I felt such despair. As I fought side by side with Slade, Raven was the only person I thought about. Not even once did I stop to wonder how the others were. When I found her, at that point, after I'd almost lost all hope, I was filled with immeasurable joy.
Why?
Raven's been my friend since the beginning of all this, and she's the one I'm closest to. Maybe that's why I'm filled with such protectiveness for the dark girl.
Sure, and Red X is going to give back the suit.
I think its impossible, but so was beating Trigon, and sending him back to hell. I want to say that it can't be, but…
I would go mad if we ever lost Raven.
Raven of Azeroth.
Daughter of Trigon.
My Raven.
The one I care for most, and can't tell.
That's why.