I was surprised by all the reviews I got for my first chapter. I hope this one lives up to your expectations. On average, I will try to post a new chapter about every other week. So, hopefully, with school being the way it is, I will be able to live up to my goal. Reviews are welcome, and as always, appreciated.

I don't own Teen Titans.

Chapter 2

Raven leaned against the windowsill, staring into the starry skies of Azarath. So much had happened that it took awhile for it all to sink in. The monks had told her to leave her home and go to Earth.

"Why must I leave? Don't I need to finish my training here?" She asked Monk Phoenix.

He looked down at her with sympathy. "I'm sorry Raven, but with Azarath's future so bleak, you will be better off going to Earth."

Raven glared at the monk. "I still don't see why I can't stay. I'm going to die when I turn sixteen anyway. What do a few years matter? Wouldn't it be better if Trigon never has a chance to come?"

"Raven, don't loose your temper over this. I know you are upset, but you shouldn't let anger control you." Phoenix scolded.

For a few moments the two were silent, both lost in their own thoughts. Deep down, Raven knew he was right. The kind Monk had always known what was best, even if it would hurt them both in turn.

Finally, after a few moments, Raven whispered. "So...When do I leave?"

"You will leave tomorrow morning, so I suggest you get ready. Do you wish me to tell your mother of your departure?" Phoenix asked.

"No. My mother never cared about me while I was here. Why should she care if I'm gone?" Raven growled under her breath.

Phoenix nodded with understanding, "I really am sorry Raven, I know this is hard for you. Unfortunately, prophecies are never known to work out the way you want them to. Even if you stayed, he would find a way to get a hold of you sooner…"

Raven slowly nodded her head, but she couldn't meet the elderly monk's gentle eyes. Instead, her eyes wandered around the room she had known for all of her twelve years.

For a few moments, Phoenix looked as if he wanted to say something more, but instead he walked quietly away.

Raven did not watch him leave; she turned her head back towards facing the sky. A single tear fell down her cheek...

The next thing Raven knew, she was inside her room with the light streaming from her small window. It was morning already.

She got up stiffly, and rubbed her head.

"Hmm… I must have fallen asleep meditating…" She mused softly.

Raven still felt a little groggy, so she decided to get some tea. She hoped it would help make the dream fade, so she could continue on with her life. No use reliving the memory.

So with her plans in mind, Raven opened the door leading towards the common room.

As soon as she entered the hallway, Starfire flew over to her.

"Oh, Raven! I am so delighted you are awake! To think, just yesterday I thought you hated Valentine's Day!" She exclaimed happily.

Raven raised an eyebrow. "Umm…Starfire? What are you talking about?"

"After I did the waking up this morning, I saw a present in the common room. It said it was from Admirer. Is he a friend? I do not believe you introduced him to me." Starfire explained.

Raven just stared at her with a puzzled expression on her face "Admirer? What? Starfire I still don't know what you are talking about."

Come on! I'll show you the gift!" Starfire said, grabbing Raven's hand and practically dragging her into the common room.

"See! It says from An Admirer!" She said triumphantly.

Raven bent over and inspected the present. The box itself wasn't that large, but it was heavy when she picked it up. Just like Starfire had said, it held the words To: Raven, From: An Admirer.

"Well… that was unexpected." Raven said, trying to hide her surprise.

Carefully, she picked up the gift and brought it towards the kitchen. Placing it down on the table, she left to get her favorite mug to prepare some herbal tea.

Starfire waited around the kitchen, her eyes peering curiously at Raven's gift. "Are you going to unwrap this gift of affection soon, Raven? I myself can hardly stand the suspense!"

Raven sat down into a comfortable chair, with her now steaming cup of tea in her hand.

"I want to drink my tea first." Raven insisted.

Starfire sat down as well, occasionally fidgeting with impatience. Finally after waiting for about five more minutes she asked. "Are you ready now?"

Raven sighed with annoyance. "Fine I'll open the stupid gift. It's probably nothing, so don't be disappointed if it's just a joke."

"Oh, I am most positive it is not a joke Raven. On my planet it is a great honor to be receiving gifts. It is usually the sign of affection. Surely this Admirer must a friend if he is to leave you one so near to Valentine's Day!" Starfire assured her.

"Yeah, sure, whatever." Raven muttered in a disbelieving tone.

Before she could however the boys came into the room.

"I think I got a lead on Slade's motives last night." Robin said to Cyborg as they walked into the kitchen.

"So he's up to something again... You think we could have a day off with out hunting the guy..." Cyborg sighed.

By the time they entered to common room, Beast Boy was just coming in. He seemed very tired, but a small grin formed when he noticed what Raven was holding.

"Morning Star. Hi Raven. You two are up early. If I had known you were awake, I would have called you down for some practice sessions." Robin greeted.

Raven rolled her eyes. "I'm keeping up with my training just fine. I don't need to be on your schedule to keep my powers in check."

Robin didn't listen; his attention was on Starfire, as they chatted about the days events. Raven shrugged, and went back to opening her gift. It was at that moment, that Cyborg finally noticed the present on the table.

"Hey! We got a gift!" Cyborg exclaimed surprised.

Robin looked up from his conversation in surprise. "A gift? Hmm…. I wonder who it's from. Maybe someone wanted to thank us for saving the town again...what do you think?"

"No, it's addressed to--" Raven began, but it was too late. Robin and Cyborg had snatched the present from her hands and were already tearing through the paper.

"What kind of present is this? Chocolate? Love Notes talking about... Raven?" Cyborg asked in bewilderment.

Raven opened her mouth to speak, but no words came. Feeling utterly embarrassed, she quickly placed her hood over her head as if to shield out the world. Raven grabbed the remainder of the gifts contents, and stormed back into her room angrily.

Starfire looked sadly at her friends. "I do believe you did the hurting of Raven's feelings."

"Still, she was overreacting. It was just a love note! How were we supposed to know it was for her?" Robin protested, but Starfire just shook her head.

Beast Boy watched the whole thing, with a shocked expression. His grin had faded when they started mocking Raven. Growling under his breath, he soon followed her lead and went to his own room. He was not feeling very hungry anymore.