Hey guys! Warning this chapter has some vulgar language in it. Enjoy!
The next morning Raven was awoken from the rising sun. She usually kept the windows covered at night so the beams couldn't disturb her. But last night she kept them uncovered so she could have the feeling of lying underneath the stars. She sat up and brushed her hair back with her fingers noticing that something else was in her hand. It was a beautiful red rose with no thorns. She examined it for a bit looking for a clue as to whom it could be from, but there was nothing. Nothing but soft peddles, a black stem, a sweet aroma, and… BLOOD? Why was there dried blood on the stem? Who ever picked the rose took to thorns off by hand she thought. Why would someone go to such measures just to make sure I didn't prick my finger?
"I think it was Kyd Wykkyd." Said Love in coy tone.
"No it couldn't be. He barley spoke to me last night why would he give me a rose?" Raven question her sassy emotion.
"Why don't you ask him? Maybe he'll be out for another midnight flight!" Happy cooed with excitement at the thought of seeing him again.
"But what if.."
"Raven stop living in the past damnit!" Shouted Brave, "You'll never find happiness thinking that everyone is out for you!"
"Just be careful he is after all… a bad guy." Whispered Timid, filling with mixed emotions Raven decided to step away from her mind and go get some breakfast. She put the flower on her night stand not sure what to do or think of it yet.
In the living room Beast Boy and Cyborg were playing video games and arguing back and forth. Starfire was trying to perfect a 'sock bun' but she ended up looking like princess Leia, Robin was watching Starfire curious as to why she wanted to change her look. Raven went to the counter and made herself a beagle and some tea. She filled a second glass of water for the rose and used her powers to carry it in the air because her hands were full. When Robin asked, "Hey Raven, do you have a guest in your room?" Raven stopped, shocked at the question.
"No why to you ask?"
"Are you really that thirsty you need two cups?" He chuckled.
"Yeah I woke up with the worst cotton mouth." She said as she tried to escape but of course Beast Boy needed to comment.
"Sorry I'll be sure to eat more fruit next time. Maybe it'll be a bit sweeter." Cyborg couldn't control his laughter; Raven was furious and disgusted at the thought of giving Beast Boy oral sex. She used her dark powers to grab his underwear and hang him from the ceiling.
"You. Wish." Was all she said before leaving the room.
An hour later she went to Cyborgs room. She asked him if he could trace the DNA from the blood on the rose. "I'll see what I can do. How did you get this thing anyway?" The tin man asked.
"I woke up and it was in my hand." She said in her usual monotone.
"Any idea who it could be from?"
"Umm… n-no not really." She debated on whether she should tell him about last night or not.
"Ok I'll check everyone's DNA on the team. If it was no one in here then I'll need to upgrade the security system in the tower." He said half seriously half jokingly. He was right. If someone could bring a rose in they could bring a bomb in. A few hours later Cyborg knocked on Ravens door. She got up from her comfy chair and her book to answer it.
"Find anything?" She said with a touch of hope in her voice.
"Well I checked everyone in the tower and nothing came up. Then I checked the other DNA from the villains we've fought over the years. Usually after Robin and I fight we check for loose hairs on our selves and put them in the system. And well the blood had the same coding as Kyd Wykkyd." Cyborg looked at her with concern, "You know if Robin finds out you guys have a thing he wont be happy."
She grew defensive, "We don't have a thing! We bumped into each other the other night when I was flying over the city… but nothing significant happened!"
Putting his hands up in a surrendering pose, "Alright I believe you! But I figured I'd warn you just in case he felt like stealing you instead of a flat screen T.V." He giggled and went back to his room leaving her with the rose still slightly bloody.
"Hey Cyborg."
"Yeah Rae."
"Don't tell the others about this… please?"
"I wont I promise, just be carful."
"I will I promise." She retreated back into her shadowy room and looked out her window at the setting sun.
"Maybe another midnight flight isn't such a bad idea…"
