Teen Titans

Bedtime Stories

Chapter 2- Changeling's Lullaby

"Mommy, tell us the story of when daddy and uncle Cy went to Nevermore." asked 8 year old Tristan Logan.

"Why that story, Riven? You know your dad likes to tell it." replied his mom.

"Then how about yours and daddy's first date?" asked Nightingale's 9 year old daughter Lydia.
"Sure Wren. That is if your brothers don't object." said Nightingale looking over at her two sons. Shadow and Riven were twins, and did look alike, except for some color differences. Shadow had his mother's ivory skin, orchid hair and lavender eyes. He had a bright green chakra in the center of his forehead. Although he looked like his mom, he acted more like his dad.

Riven had his dad's shaggy green hair and peachy skin. His eyes were a bright green with a lavender chakra on his forehead. His disposition was much like Nightingale's.

Lydia was more along the lines of a mix between the two parents. She looked just like her mom, but had her father's emerald eyes and a light green chakra. She has her dad's sence of humor but her mom's quietness.

Shadow and Riven looked at eachother and smiled at thier mom and sister.
"Ok. Our first date was when I was 16 and your father 15. We were known back then as Raven and Beastboy. Truth be told, I never thought he liked me. Much of his time had been waisted looking for a way to revive his lost love, Terra. She wasn't one of my favorite people. In fact, I couldn't stand her, but I digress.

Beastboy took me to the beach. He had swiped the keys to the T-car and packed a picnic for the two of us. Somehow, he talked me into going with him, something I don't regret. Anyway, he seemed to know just how to please me..."

The sorceress was then interupted by her husband walking in the room.

"That old story again, Rae?" asked the green man as she took off his trainers.

"Yep. They really seem to like this story." replied Nightingale as she kissed him softly.

"Kids, did your mom ever tell you exactly how I won her heart?" asked Changeling with a big grin.

"No." said all three kids.
"Well, we were at the beach and we were lying on a beachtowel watching the sun set. Apparently, I got swept up in the moment cause I began to sing to her."

Changeling took a breath and looked at his wife. Her long violet hair hung perfectly around her face, her violet eyes shinning in the moonlight comming through the window. Her white robes glowed in the darkness.

"Can this be true, tell me can this be real? How can I put into words what I feel? My life was complete. I thought I was whole. Then why do I feel like i'm loosing control?"

Nightingale was walking down memory lane as she listened to her husband of 10 years sing the exact same song he did almost 12 years ago.

"Never thought that love could feel like this. You changed my world with just one kiss."

Changeling stole a quick kiss from his wife as he continued to sing.

"How can it be that right here with me, thiers an angel. It's a miracle."

The three Logan kids closed their eyes and continued to listen.

"Your love is like a river. Peaceful and deep. Your soul is like a secret that I never could keep. When I look into your eyes I know that it's true. God must've spent a little more time on you."

Nightingale wore a big smile as she was swept off her feet by Changeling. They danced while he continued, both forgetting that they were supposed to be entertaining thier children.

"In all of creation, all things great and small. You are the one that surpasses them all. More precious than any diamond or pearl. They broke the mold when you came in this world. And i'm tryin hard to figure out. Just how I ever did without. The warmth of your smile, the heart of a child, that's deep inside, leaves me purified.

Your love is like a river, peaceful and deep. Your soul is like a secret that I never could keep. When I look into your eyes I know that it's true. God must've spent a little more time on you."

"I love you Garfield." said Nightingale as the song came to an end.

"I love you more, Rachel."

Nightingale looked over at the three beds and noticed all three kids were sound to sleep.
"Talk about a lullaby." laughed Changeling.
Nightingale smiled widely as she pulled the blankets over her three children.

"I have to say that story was more intertaining than the 'Terra Story''' said Changeling walking out the door with Nightingale 2 steps behind him.

"Oh the kids already know NEVER to request that one."

"Don't get soo over excited, Rae. She's long gone, besides, you're the only girl for me. I loved you long before I ever heard the name Terra."

Rachel smiled while gazing into her husband's emerald eyes.

"God spent alot more time on you, my dear."