Hey guys, I'm the author of the chapters named, The Truth Hurts. I got lots of reviews and I thank my reviewers. I think that the story below is a lot better than my first one. The reason I made this is because I thought that my first one wasn't detailed or creative enough. But anyways, I think you'll read this and become addicted. (Oh and it will continue). Enjoy!

Info. you should know: Raven and Robin are the closest two in the Teen Titans. Raven has had a crush on her very appealing team leader since the day he said that she was his best friend ever. But she didn't realize how completely in love she was with him, until she beared the thought of being without him. Robin thinks that they're merely friends, and has no clue of Raven's feelings towards him. Cyborg is like Raven's big brother and he figured out how Raven really feels about Robin. He's been hinting to Robin for over a year, but Robin still has no clue. Starfire has taken an interest in the youngest member of the team, Beast Boy. After the tragic incident with Terra, Starfire got really close to him. But none of the Titans thought that they were actually together. Cyborg goes out with Bumblebee from Titans East. They have been together ever since Titans East formed. Speedy from Titans East has an innocent crush on the majestic Raven. She knows it but she still has her eyes on their mysterious leader. Robin is the best thing that ever happened to Raven. He's always been by her side through the years. No matter what the case was, Robin was on Raven's side defending her. And that's one of the many qualities Robin has that Raven loves. But it's not Robin's looks, his charm, or his muscular body Raven fell for, but how much alike they are in reality. No matter how clueless Robin is, or how much he doesn't want to admit it, he and Raven were a match made in Heaven. But the Boy Wonder isn't the easiest book to read. He's completely full of surprises and is very unpredictable. There's no telling what he'll chose to do in the end.

Disclaimer: I don't own Teen Titans

"Talking"

'Thinking'

A Sad Song To Sing

The beautiful, mysterious, majestic, Raven was sitting in the middle of her bed meditating. No matter where Raven went, or how far she ran, there was a shadow lurking in the deep depths of her mind, and she couldn't escape it. She could sense something was wrong somewhere someway somehow, but just couldn't put her finger on it. She had been sleeping with one eye open and looking over her shoulder when she was alone. But it wasn't fear or loneliness that was causing this, but the emptiness she felt in her heart. Raven had never felt this way before, and she didn't know what to expect. "Azerath Metrion Zenthios," she chanted in her usual monotone emotionless voice. She was deep in concentration trying to find the cause of these unusual emotions. She had told the rest of the Titans about this, and her very loyal companions told her they would keep an eye out for anything that looked out of sorts.

Her search through her mind was interrupted when an image of and elderly pale man dressed in tan robs appeared in her mind.

She heard a voice she had not heard in ages, "Raven," it said.

She knew exactly who it was, but just couldn't bring herself to believe it. It was one of the Monks from Azerath that raised her, Lord Falconer.

"I bring grave news," Lord Falconer told Raven.

Raven didn't say a word because she knew that what he was about to tell her, was what had been lurking in the shadows of her mind for a while now.

"Your mother, Arella, has perished in a fire," Lord Falconer said with grief in his

voice.

Raven heart broke into a million pieces at that very moment. She couldn't believe what she had just heard. Her dear mother is gone forever.

"It is mandatory that you return to Azerath in exactly one week and take your mother's place on the throne." he continued.

"My Lord Falconer," Raven said with emotion in her voice, "I cannot leave Earth."

"You have to, young child, Azerath needs a queen and it is you're next in line."

Raven didn't speak.

"I'm sorry, dear child, but you must, it is what's best for our people," He said.

"What's best for our people is not what is best for me! I have friends here on Earth who are my family, I can't just leave them!" she yelled at him.

"You'll have to, dear child, your friends may come to Azerath with you in one week. Your betrothed, Maxwell Benson, has announced that he will give you as much time as you want to get acquainted with him. The wedding will be arranged by your cousin, Dawn, and will be held on the date you choose. I'm sorry dear child, I wish I didn't have to do this, but it is what must happen. You have one week, and you must be here. Please tell me now how much time you would like."

"Just," Raven said with tears rolling down her pale cheeks, "Give me sixty days."

"As you wish," Lord Falconer agreed, "Once you arrive here in Azerath, your sixty days will begin. Remember one week and you must be here. Don't be late."

Then the image disappeared.

Raven collapsed onto her bed, tears flowing freely down her fair face. She couldn't control her powers and she didn't care. Every item in her room was becoming engulfed in her aura, at different times, and was crashing into the walls and windows. But Raven was too upset to care. 'I'll never see my mother ever again. I'll never hear her sweet, sweet voice. I can't bear the thought of leaving my friends and life here on Earth. How are they going to react when I tell them? I don't think I can stand saying goodbye to them forever. How am I supposed to carry on life without my dear best friend Robin? I have never told him how I feel about him. How I really

feel about him.'

"Knock! Knock! Knock!" there was a soft knock at the door.

"Come in," she said with her voice nasal from her crying. She knew who it was because she could always sense a field of energy coming from him.

Robin walked through the door. He looked around at the mess in her room. Her books were strewn everywhere, there were cracks in the window and in the walls, and Raven's her eyes were red and puffy.

Robin was very concerned for his dear friend at that moment, and rushed over and sat down next to her. He put his arm around Raven and comforted her. "Raven, what happened?" he asked in the most concerned tone she had every heard.

"Sssomething very bbbad and unbbbelievable happened," Raven stammered out between her sobs.

"Whatever it is Raven, you can tell me," Robin was looking deep into her eyes.

She took a deep breath before saying the words that would haunt her for the rest of her life, "My mother…she died…and I have to go to…..Azerath and… and be Queen.

"Oh no." Robin said and tightened his grasp on her. Raven began to cry even harder. "You can't leave Earth, I mean you're my best friend. We have a connection that I don't have with anyone else. There's no one in this world that means more to me than you do. I can't live without you," he declared.

"I'm bringing you guys with me, and I'll have….have sixty days to get acquainted with….with my new king, Maxwell, and….and my cousin, Dawn, will….will arrange the….the wedding," she said through her tears.

"When do we have to leave?"

"In..in a week," Raven told him.

"You're not, I will stop this." Robin said in a determined tone.

"Robin you can't," Raven told said looking up at him, "No one can."

"Sssshhhh," Robin hushed his heartbroken friend and held her close to him, "I'm going to make this better. I promise that to you." And he stayed with her, comforting

her. They sat there with Raven lying on Robin's chest sobbing silently.

'I am glad to be here with her.' Robin thought, But I don't think I like her "that way" but I do love her very much. She's always here for me and I for her. There is no other person that I can do that with. I have a special bond with her and I don't think I can go on without her.'

Robin wiped tried to wipe some of the tears from Raven's face. 'It's sort of awkward seeing Raven Cry. She has always been the calm, cool, and collected Titan. Come to think of it, the only time I've ever seen her cry was when her father, Trigon, tried to take over the world.' But none of that mattered. He was afraid, afraid that his best friend would have to leave him forever.

"Raven, I promise I'll stop this," he whispered to her.

Raven didn't answer him. But something in her did believe him. 'The last time I thought that no one could save me, he risked everything, and saved my life and everyone else's on the planet.' she thought, 'If anyone can stop this it's Robin. He can do the impossible.'

About what seemed like an hour past by, and Robin looked down at his very good friend. She was sound asleep. He got up, pulled the sheets back and laid her down gently. He looked down at his dear, dear friend. He leaned down and kissed her on the cheek.

"Sleep tight," he whispered, then left.

It was about 6am but Robin didn't care. He walked down the hall of dorms and knocked sort of loud on each one, except for Raven's and said aloud, "Come into the living room for a meeting."

Beast Boy, Cy, and Star came walking into the living room where Robin was waiting anxiously. They were all yawning and rubbing there sleepy eyes.

"Dude," Beast Boy said through a yawn, "You do know that it's 6 in the morning right."

"I know and I don't care," said Robin impatiently, "Raven just got some horrible news, that will change her life and ours forever."

"What do you mean?" Cyborg asked concerned.

"I mean that a Monk contacted Raven from Azerath, and her mother died. And as bad as that is, it isn't the worst part. Raven's mother was the queen, and Raven was next in line for the throne. So now has to go to Azerath in a week and be married to a man named Maxwell, and become the Queen. We're going to be with her for sixty days in Azerath. Thinking of a plan to get her out of this mess." Robin explained to his friends.

The other three Titans were just standing there, with their eyes wide open and jaws dropped all the way to the ground.

"Oh man," Beast Boy said in an astounded tone, "But Raven can't get married to some guy she doesn't know."

"Oh my goodness!" exclaimed Starfire, "Friend Raven must be devastated to learn that her mother is now of the past."

"Raven is way too young to get married," Cy pointed out.

"We will do everything in our power to stop this guys, but right now we all should get some sleep and we'll talk together with Raven tomorrow," Robin told his friends. They all nodded in agreement, and went back to bed.

Well there it is chapter one. Please review and tell me what you think. Thank you for reading this and I will continue soon.