A Living Fear Part 2

Chapter 3

Thoughts

"Speech"

Raven was still avoiding Robin long after dinner. She hadn't stayed in the same spot for more than an hour or two. Basically she would wander around for a while before settling on a spot away from the main hallways. She had just settled into another hiding spot. Getting into her lotus position Raven levitated a few feet, careful not to hit her head on the ceiling, and began silently chanting her mantra. The silence was peaceful, and a relief. While the rest of the League was here there wasn't a single moment of silence. Now she was glad that the floating tower was huge and pretty much empty. "So Raven," the voice was annoyingly familiar and surprised her, causing her to fall out of the air and land on the ground. "I take it this is where you have been hiding all day" Raven took a deep breath as she stood up. Don't even turn around. She was about to phase through the floor when a hand grabbed her arm. "Get your hand off me before you lose it" she growled with her voice barely controlled. "I think not little miss, it took me a whole day to find you. I'm not going to let you run away and hide again." Raven closed her eyes, determined not to lose her temper, no matter how much she wanted to let it take control. "I mean it Grayson, LET GO!" He let out a dry laugh. "Not on your LIFE Roth." Raven spun around to face him and growled "Then how about on YOUR life" she tried to punch him but he caught her wrist inches from where she had been hoping to connect it to his face. Robin leaned down so there were mere inches between them and hissed "Cut the crap Raven, what is this really about? Because I know it's not because you were irritated with me this morning" Raven glared, fighting against him, trying to pull away. "I told you to let go, don't make me force you" When he didn't immediately release her wrist and arm, her fists glowed black with power. Letting go of her arm he ripped his mask off and caught her wrist as she tried again to punch him. Robin didn't speak; he just looked at her, something softer than a glare but harder than a stare. That look was telling her that no matter what she did, he wouldn't release her and that he would always be there for her. The glow finally faded away and her head drooped after several moments of a tense silence. Raven had given in, admitting defeat. "I could never use my powers against you" she murmured. Robin stepped closer, loosening his grip on her. "Why would you ever want to?" his voice was calm and controlled again. Raven stepped back replacing the distance between them. "Why are you out here, hiding on the javelin?" She wouldn't have hidden all day if she was just mad at me… Robin knew it was something bigger than that.

"Let me go, please." Raven still wouldn't look at him. "I'm not letting go" he knew she would hear the double meaning. "Richard…please… let go of me" It was rare to hear Raven beg, but he had heard it before and it had no effect on him. He knew she only begged when she was truly desperate. "Why do you want me to let go?" She tugged again, a weak attempt to try to get away. But she knew it was useless, Robin was stubborn. Just like me… "Please" she whispered. "No, at least not until you tell me why" Raven sighed. "I thought about what you said and you're right. The League's right. We shouldn't be together" He let go of her wrists. Raven turned to leave. She could still feel his touch even though he had released her. "Raven, you're too important to me. I won't let you walk away from me, from Hope, from us" Robin said wrapping his arms around her waist pulling her back against his chest before she was out of his reach. Slowly he turned her to face him asking, "Do you really want Hope to grow up without her mom?" Raven shook her head speaking quietly. "No, but you're good with her. You two would be fine on your own, plus there are the other Titans. She'll grow up and be amazing, just like you." He shifted his grip, picking her up bridal style and exiting the ship without any further protests from her. "We wouldn't be fine on our own." Robin spoke quietly as he walked through the halls. "Hope needs someone to teach about everything that I can't. She needs a mom, HER mom. And I need MY Raven." He wasn't sure if she was listening, but at least she wasn't trying to push him away so he kept going. "You're too precious to me, Rae. You're one of a kind and I don't want, no…I won't let you go. I love you, and everything about you." he had reached their room. Robin looked down at Raven and realized she had indeed been listening. The door opened and he walked in, looking into her intense violate eyes. "I love everything about you, from your smile, to your personality, to your unique powers, your intellect…all the way back to your cute little button nose." Raven smiled a little as he set her down in the middle of the bed. "I don't plan on letting you go anytime soon. You're all mine" Robin whispered in Ravens ear, letting his breath tingle her senses.

"I love you Rich" Raven whispered, closing her eyes. Robin laid next to her running his hands through her hair. "I love you too sweetie" They lay in that bed together for a while, just enjoying each other's company. "Robin, where's Hope?" Raven finally asked breaking the silence. "She's with Diana and Bruce, so I have you all to myself all night long" Ravens eyes glowed in the dim room, lit only by the moonlight from the window. "I'm sorry, I guess I'm just worried. What with Slade coming back and destroying the manor, and worrying about Hope and keeping Slade away from her, and being stuck up here…" Raven trailed off, not meeting Robins gaze. "Rae, it's alright to be worried." He pulled her closer and continued, "How about we find out when we can go back to the tower? I'll ask Bruce in the morning alright?" she nodded resting her head on his chest. "I know I would certainly be happier back at the tower." He whispered. "Will you promise me one thing Robin?" She looked up into his blue eyes. "Hm, and what would that be Rae?" She traced light circles on his chiseled chest as she spoke. "Never give up on me." He kissed her forehead. "I promise, I'll never give up on you." And with that promise made, Raven let herself drift off into a peaceful sleep with her lover.

"Richard! Raven!" The shout woke the two Titans early the next morning. Getting out of bed they left their room to find out why Bruce was shouting at 5:36 in the morning. "Richard! Raven!" Again Bruce shouted for them. The walked to his room and knocked on the door. It slid open revealing Diana sitting on the far side of the bed looking at something and Bruce standing in front of the door. "Dick, it might have been a good idea to mention to me or Diana that your daughter has her mother's powers." Bruce said through gritted teeth. Raven walked past Bruce into the room, finally seeing what Diana was looking at. "Oh man." Robin said quietly behind her. In front of Diana was a black bubble around Hopes bassinet and if no one knew better, they would think it was Raven making it. "We haven't been able to get to her for almost two hours now." Diana said turning to face the young girls parents. Robin and Raven shared a glance before they both started walking towards the bubble. Hope was laying there with a terrified look on her face. Robin put his hand on the bubble, staring at his daughter. Raven summoned her own power, surrounding her hand with it. She placed her hand against the dome. They both gasped as the bubble dissipated. Raven reached into the bed and picked up her daughter. Robin wrapped his arms around them both. Raven was shaking in his arms. "It's alright Raven. She's alright."