After a long talk with a newly found friend, I was inspired to begin writing again... My other stories will soon be deleted, I'm afraid, and that includes the unfinished 'Defeating Darkness'. Perhaps, someday, I will repost some of my stories(edited, of course), but no promises. Please don't be angry with me, I really couldn't help it, my style of writing and way of thinking has completely changed and I am nearly ashamed of my own writing.
With that out of the way, I hope you enjoy this story!
Disclaimer: Unfortunately, I do not own Teen Titans. However, one thing about my thoughts has not changed: I am still intent on owning TT someday.
Prologue
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It was mid-afternoon, and the clock was ticking, as usual. Many wouldn't realise that the little contraption people used to tell time not only spoke of passing time of day, bu passing time of life. Each time the long, red finger returned to the '12', another minutes of Raven's life passed by. And, no matter what, she would never be able to live that exact minute again. Yes, life was precious, not something to waste, but to Raven Roth, there was nearly no choice in the matter.
The Titans had long since broken up. She had been nearly 18 at the time, and now she was nearing the age of 22. In fact, in exactly 16 days would be the anniversary of the Titans' parting. Not only would it be the day of the Titans' parting, but also the day of Raven's son's birthday. Yes, Caden Jake Roth was born the day that the Titans split up. Though Raven would never tell it to her only child, the fact was, the majority of the Titans thought it was Caden's fault they split up.
I suppose you are curious, now, as to why it would be Caden's fault? Well, no one knows exactly. Except, perhaps, Richard Grayson. If you've ever heard of him, you probably heard him by thename 'Robin'. The Boy Wonder himself. Caden didn't know this, and Raven was never going to inform him if she had her way, but Richard Grayson was his father. When Caden was born, Richard left. Just like that. No note, no explanation, no hints as to why he would leave his girlfriend and child so abruptly, he just did. And that fact started the argument that led to Starfire's packing up and leaving to go back to Tamaran. Soon, Cyborg moved to the Titans East to be with his girlfriend, Karen(or Bumblebee). What happened to Beast Boy? He married Raven.
He was happy but, unfortunately, she was not. She married him because she needed help - She couldn't take care of a child alone at the age of 17. So, Beast Boy(known as 'Gar' at this point), who had apparently fallen in love with her, married her. But she didn't change her last name. No, she was still Raven Roth and her son was Caden Roth. The only other last name se would ever allow them to have was Grayson. She, however, didn't dare hope for that to happen. Richard dissappeared the day he left, and hadn't been seen since. Raven knew that his Godfather, Bruce Wayne(also known as Batman) knew something about his dissappearence, but she couldn't gather the courage to ask him.
So, the powerful young woman let the clock tick her life away, minute by minute, hour by hour, day by day. Caden was in Kingergarden, and Gar was at work. Raven was employed, but today was her day off, and though she had no need to meditate any longer, the darkness of the room she currently sat in was comforting.
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I hope you liked it! I'll update as soon I as I can, promise. Review if you want, doesn't matter to me. )