Author's note:
I am sorry this took so long, I am having a bit of writer's block. Plus I have no motivation. I hope its not rushed. But its here. Thanks for the love. Btw I do not own the teen titans this is DC crap blah blah blah.
(Beast boy's POV)
I didn't want to leave her it felt wrong leaving her, I loved her. But look where my silence has left us. Today is first morning of Raven's second month of pregnancy, getting up in my cat form to stretch at the foot of her huge bed, she groaned and turned onto her back. She looked like an angel, hell she was an angel. I padded over to her as I quickly looked at the clock. It flashed 9:30 am. Shit. She isn't going to like sleeping in this late. Nuzzling her check I slowly wake her up, my cold nose touching hers. Sighed contently, she pets my head. "Morning, Beast boy. How'd you sleep? Good?" I nodded my head and nuzzled her again, hoping this loving reaction to me last.
"What time is…Oh," Running to the bathroom, clutching her stomach the entire way. Morphing quickly, I followed her to the bathroom, she is on her knees clutching the toilet. I held back her hair, rubbing her back with my other hand. "Its okay, Rae…err…Raven. It's normal in the second month." I spent the last 2 nights read that stupid what to expect when expecting. Robin wanted all of us to read it so that we could raven as much as possible. I have never thought it was going to come in handy.
"This is one specific ass kid," she complained before vomiting again. I kept rubbing her back, when she was done, she brushed her teeth and I slipped out so she could bath. Taking the time to take my shower in my bathroom and change before bolting back to her room just as she was getting out.
She pulled on her favorite pair of jeans and a loose black t-shirt before turning to me. "Everything's getting tight."
"No, that's all in your head. But we can go shopping today." She nods at me.
"Please. Who is coming to replace me? "
"Bumble bee is arriving today to help out while you're on maternity leave." I stress to her. "Robin said with her around, I can skip a couple fights."
"Why would you need to skip fights?" Raven brushed her hair then moved to make her bed. I moved to help quickly.
"To keep an eye on you. They don't even need me but you do." She rolled her eyes at me, I glanced at the corner of her room that was empty. "What's that about?"
"Mother left that area open, if I decide to keep the little bundle from hell, to put her bassinet there." I laughed and she sank into her reading chair. "I'm not joking." She said with a deadpan face.
"I know it feels like hell now but it's supposed to get better. We've read the books. If it makes you feel better, you only have two months before the morning sickness will stop again, hopefully." A sarcastic laugh came out of her throat, apparently, that didn't help.
She whimper, "I hate pregnancy."
Kneeling down at her feet, my voice soft and husky, "I have a guaranteed plus side, if you want it."
"I'll take anything."
"Pregnant women get all the homemade French toast they want."
"Thank god for that," she said with a smile. Jumping up I grab her hand and gently pull her to me. With a light kiss on her forehead we are out of the room and head to the kitchen. With a slight smile on my lips, I thank whatever god is listening that she didn't throw me out of a window. Opening the fridge I began to pull out all the ingredients.
She plops down at the counter, watching me prepare breakfast. "Better make enough for everyone else, Gar."
"Fuck no. This is only for you, my poor, sweet girl." Freezing, I just realized what I just said. She laughed and leaned back on her hands, I continue grabbing the pan.
"Is that French toast I smell?" Cyborg came into the room, beginning to set the table.
"Cool your jets, tin man. I'm only cooking for our resident mommy this morning. You can make your own."
"Aw, come on. Morning, Rae." He gives her a side hug, she leans into him.
"Morning." She looked so beautiful when she smiled at him before closing her eyes.
Sighing, "Let's not argue, man. I'll show you how to make it the way I do."
"All right!" Cyborg grinned, he moved slowly and Raven picked up her head, just to slump it into the heel of her hand. He opened the refrigerator, finding some bacon to cook.
'Poor pigs.' thinking quietly, last thing I wanted was to piss Rae off.
Feeling Rae staring at us, a blush slowly crept its way onto my cheeks. I turn to Cy, "So, we're going to the mall today to get Raven some comfortable clothes. Need anything?"
"Nah, I'm good. Are you going to take Star with you?" quickly shaking my head, he turn to Raven "Rae, when do you expect to start showing?"
"The book said as early as three months, Cy. But she's so small." Answering for her, Expressing my concern. She is 5 feet 6 inches and 135 pounds. I was 6 feet 2 inches. I feel like the jolly green giant compared to Raven. Maybe that was why I always thought of her as small. During my inner monologue I totally missed the conversation around me.
"I'm not that small, you guys. I'm healthy weight, that's all." She yawned and rubbed her eyes.
In a sleepy voice, "We should've slept longer."
I chuckled, "You get mad at me if I let you sleep in. Though nine o'clock is not sleeping in. Maybe. Eleven? Okay. Twelve? No that is sleeping in."
"You have different sleep patterns than I do. You don't have to get up with me." She pouted. Her bottom lip pushed out, thoughts of my biting it swirled in my head. I quickly shook them off.
"We're currently sharing a bed, Rae. Cat or no cat, I can still tell when you get up."
"Still on that protective kick, huh?" Cyborg glanced at me, laughing under his breath.
Glaring at him, "Would you like to run by me what happened the last time I left her alone and unprotected?"
He held up his hands defensively "Whatever helps you sleep at night."
"She needs me to keep her safe."
"I don't." she whispered quietly.
I looked at her, shock written across my face for sure.
"But I don't mind you keeping me safe. I know better than to let my guard down now, of course. But it's nice to feel protected." She quickly added.
I smiled at her gratefully before turning back to the task at hand. Once everyone had eaten, Cyborg announced he was headed to garage to work on his 'baby. I think that its code for something, either that or he needs a girlfriend bad. Gathering the dishes I quickly loaded them into the dishwasher before heading to put on some shoes to leave. Raven sat there watching me the entire time, I blushed. This woman is the picture of beautiful. The sun warming her grey skin, she was fiddling with her purple hair. We quickly stop to pick up our hologram rings and shoes. The rings are a necessity, the last thing you want is for the public to swarm us, and I found that out the hard way. We jumped into the elevator and headed to the garage.
I'd finally gotten a motorcycle, I loved showing it off. But Raven and I decided to take her little Blue convertible to the mall instead of that. She agreed to let me drive since she doesn't like to so much, opening the door for her in a very gentleman like fashion. Cyborg chuckled
My finger got caught in the car door by accident, when I closed it for her. Fuck!
Cyborg laughed even harder! Wincing, "Shut up, man! I think it's broken. Or fractured at least."
"Want me to look at it?" he started to exam it.
But my hand glowed a light blue and the finger was healed. Raven smiled softly at me.
Cyborg eyed us. A look of mischief spread across his face
I ignored him, slipping into the driver's seat, I turned to Raven. "Thanks, angel." Quickly turning on the car and putting it into drive. She nodded and reached for the radio. We shopped for three hours, buying things to hide Raven's pregnancy once she began to show. Raven eventually told me her feet were getting tired. My poor sweet girl. Without a thought, I hoisted her onto my back, much to her amusement, and carried her to the food court for some lunch. Glancing at the reflection of us, we look like a couple mall rats, you know those people that spend all day, every day at the mall. I loved treating her like this. Being normal with her. I don't even know what this is, but I'm not going to push it. If this is all she wants that is fine with me, if she wants more that cool too. With this new attitude, we talked about miscellaneous things before I finally asked the one question no one had touched in two months.
"Have you decided if you wanted to keep her yet?" Biting into my veggie burger as her eyes narrowed. Crap I hit a nerve.
"No." She sighed annoyed. "Mother found someone who would do so much better, Gar. My old friend, actually. Her name's Susan. She's half fire demon and very sweet. She already has a little boy. He's someone she's taken in. She can't have her own. If I gave the baby to her, she'd be safe and have two parents instead of just one." She finished in a monotone voice.
"Rave, you're only looking at the things other people have to offer. But you have a lot to offer as well. For one, you're her mother. For another, you're incredibly smart and you know how to deal with your powers better than anyone. I mean, what happens if she ends up with you powers and no one can teach her to control them? You're caring, smart, strong, and inspirational. You could be a great mother, Rae. You just have to try."
She looked at me and nodded slowly. "You're right. I haven't even been trying to think of keeping her. She's my flesh and blood and I don't want her. I could do it if I tried." My heart began to race. Did she just say I was right? I wanted to pump my fist in the air, but with great restraint I resisted.
"Exactly. And the little one would have four other people to look after her with you. That's something any kid would love. Plus, you said that demon dude wanted her. That's why he targeted you. She'll need to be protected." And you will too.
"Yeah. Okay. I'll think about it some more but no promises. She's still a long way off." Nodding, I asked if she wanted ice cream. She smiled and nodded. "And Beast boy? Thank you."
"Anytime, Rae." I beamed at her before heading for the ice cream shop. When I got back, she had teleported all our bags to the Tower and was chatting with her mother, who had appeared in normal human clothes.
"You're sure?" her mother's light monotone voice filled my ears.
"Positive. When the mood swings hit, I'll just stay in my room for longer than usual. It'll be perfectly safe."
"All right. Oh, hello, Garfield." She said noticing me.
"Hi, Ariella. Here you go, Raven. Would you like some ice cream, ma'am?" my manners suddenly kicked in.
"No, thank you. Raven and I were discussing her coming to Azarath for her pregnancy's remaining time. But she wants to stay here." She looked me up and down. "Of course, you'll have to come to Azarath for the birth, dear. Earth doctors might have trouble if the baby takes after her father."
"I know, Mother. I'll teleport to Azarath the minute I go into labor. But Lady Artemis cannot be present." I nodded in agreement.
"I know, darling. She's not happy with you at all, of course, but she won't be a problem."
"I hope not."
"Same here." taking Raven's hand, holding my breath. I continued as she laid her head on my shoulder. "But it wouldn't matter if she was. I could totally take her."
She rolled her eyes, popping her head up. "As if. Magic always trumps animal."
"Not necessarily, your aunt has a devastating fear of spiders." Ariella said with a wicked grin.
Raven laughed and I chuckled, then looked at Ariella. "That's irrational. Spiders don't attack unless you pose a threat. I'll never understand that fear."
"That's because you know everything there is to know about animals, Gar. Normal people don't know the inner workings of the animalistic mind." Rae rebutted me. I raised an eyebrow at her.
"There's no such thing as normal." Ariella said with a resolution.
It was 4:30, when we started towards the car. I carried Raven on my back because she was refusing to tell me if her feet still hurt. Raven and Ariella were talking about some key facts of demonic pregnancies.
"I know this sounds weird but that baby will be precise. All demonic pregnancies are." Ariella explained, as I set Raven in her seat. Raven gasp, I glanced up I noticed a guy standing by a fire red jaguar.
Raven reached for me. The demon started towards us and she completely froze. I leapt in front of his path. My animal senses completely took over, tackling him to the ground. "You bastard!" I began to beat the living shit out of him. Eventually, Raven was able to move again. She pulled her knees up and hid her face in them. A feral growl ripped itself from my throat and I was once again trying to rip the jackass to shreds. Suddenly, he was gone. My head whipped around looking for him.
Ariella held Raven close. "I sent him to the Azarathian council for punishment." She said looking at my confused face. "We still enforce the death penalty, thankfully."
Trying to calm down Raven, she was shaking, I could smell fear in the air. "It's okay, darling."
I looked at my hands as Raven did. They were drenched in that fucker's blood. "Can I enforce that?"
"No, you can't. You won't become a murderer on my watch." She looked at me grimly, turning to Raven "It's all right, Raven. No, no. Stay sitting. You're shaking."
I brought one hand to my nose and sniffed before grimacing. "Disgusting."
Ariella waved her hand and erased the blood that had found its way onto me. Thanking her, I rushed to Raven and put my now clean hand to her cheek. "Are you okay?"
She nodded before hiding her face in my chest. "I want to go home." She clutched my shirt in her hands and I nodded understandingly. I am an idiot, I probably scared the shit out of her, with a low soft voice,
"Then I'll take you home. I promise to keep you safe, Raven. Forever." I meant it.