Raven flew to the mall. She liked being able to fly. It was so much… fun if she was allowed to use that word. Okay… presents. For BB: a Nintendo Wii! He'd love that so much… For Robin: A kung fu lesson taught by Jackie Chan… For Starfire: Hmm… I'll get Galfore to come down here, plus a jar of zorkaberries… and for Cyborg: an iPhone… Good. We're all set. Okay. I have to go to Best Buy first. She went to Best Buy and got the iPhone and the Wii. Okay, 2 down and 2 to go. She went home and asked Cyborg if she could borrow the ship for something really important.
"Only if I can come with you," he replied.
"But…" Raven looked at Cyborg. She knew he was as stubborn as a mule sometimes, and she also knew this would be one of those times. He wanted to make sure his baby wasn't damaged. "Fine," she muttered.
They started walking toward the T-ship and Cyborg asked, "So we're going where again?"
"First we're going to Hollywood, and then we're going to Tamaran."
"For?"
"Robin's present and Starfire's."
"And they are?"
They got into the ship and took off.
"Robin's is kung fu lessons from his hero Jackie Chan, and Star's is that Galfore is coming here and I'm also going to get her a jar of zorkaberries, and a bottle of mustard. OMG! I could get her a full spa package from Sapphire! She would love that!"
"Wow! I can't wait to see what I get!"
"I hope you'll like it."
"I'm sure I will, Rae."
"Please do not call me that."
"Oh I see. Only Beast Boy can call you that."
Raven blushed, to Cyborg's satisfaction, and didn't say anything.
"I can hardly believe y'all are… engaged!"
Raven smiled. "You can hardly believe it? I can hardly believe it."
"I can't believe you are pregnant."
Raven's smile faded a little. "I know."
"Hey," he said.
"Yeah?"
"It'll be okay."
"I know. It's just that… I almost got kicked out!"
"But you didn't."
"I know. But… I had a dream that I did."
"It was just a dream."
"Yeah. Just a dream"
Soon they landed in Hollywood.
"So," Cyborg said. "Where does he live?"
"OMG! I totally forgot! I was so obsessed with just getting here that I totally forgot!"
"Calm down, Raven! Gosh! I can find him." He started laughing, and Raven glared at him. He was just messing with her to see her in total freak-out mode, which didn't happen often.
Soon they got to Mr. Chan's house. They knocked on the door, and what appeared to be a butler and two bodyguards answered.
"Well, this was your idea," Cyborg whispered.
"Fine," she muttered. "Hi, umm… we were hoping to speak to Mr. Chan."
"And you are," one of the bodyguards asked.
"We are two of the Teen Titans. My name is Raven, and this is Cyborg. You may have heard of us."
"No, I'm afraid not. Do you have an appointment," the butler asked.
"No, I'm…" Raven stopped mid-sentence. "Mr. Chan, sir."
"Please call me Jackie," said Jackie. "You may come in. I've heard a lot about you, Teen Titans. Tell me, where is the rest of your team?"
"Oh, they're at home at the tower."
"Ah. I see. Now, what is it that you would like to talk about?"
The butler interrupted their conversation. "Would you like some tea, sir? Madam?"
"And you say I had a mood swing," Raven whispered to Cyborg.
"Raven, be nice. He didn't have a choice."
"Tea, sir? Madam?"
"Um, no thank you," Cyborg said.
"Yes, please," Raven said. "Um, not to be impolite or anything, but do you have Chai?"
"Yes Madam. Of course."
"Okay. Thank you." She turned back to Jackie. "Now, Mister… um, Jackie. We were wondering if you would be gracious enough to come spend a day in Jump City, on Christmas, to give our team leader, Robin, some martial arts lessons."
"Martial arts lessons, on Christmas… Alright," Mr. Chan said.
"Really? Oh, thank you! I know Robin will love it! You're one of his favorite stars!"
Jackie Chan smiled. "He is, along with you all, one of my favorite superheroes."
"Really? Um, wow! Thanks, Jackie!"
"All right. Please don't misunderstand my impatience, but I really must go. I will see you 4 days from now. Have a nice day!"
"You too. Thanks again, Jackie."
"Think nothing of it," Mr. Chan said with a smile.
They left Jackie's house and went on their way to Tamaran.
"He seemed really nice," Raven said.
"Yes, he did." Cyborg replied. "Do you really think he's going to come?"
"We'll just have to wait and see."
"So. Where are we going to get zorkaberries? Does the grand ruler have them in stock?"
"I'm sure he does. I mean he is the grand ruler."
"Yeah, I guess so."
"Cyborg?"
"Yeah?"
"Thanks for coming."
"Sure. I have to make sure my baby doesn't get destroyed, and that you and yours don't either."
Raven smiled. "You're a good friend, Cyborg."
Cyborg smiled proudly. "I try."
They finally got to Tamaran and approached the gates of the palace where Galfore lived.
"Foreigners," one of the palace guards said. "What are you doing here?"
"We are friends of Princess Koriand'r and of your grand ruler. We wish to speak with him."
"What are your names?"
"Raven and Cyborg of the Teen Titans."
"One moment." The guard that had been questioning them went inside. He talked to the grand ruler in the Tamaranean language. He came back outside. "The grand ruler would be honored to have you in his presence."
"Have us? What, for dinner?" Raven muttered sarcastically to Cyborg.
"I think that's code for you can go inside now." Cyborg teased. Raven rolled her eyes, but nevertheless went inside.
"Noble and honorable Galfore, it is most pleasurable to see you again."
"What was that about?" Cyborg whispered to Raven.
"I'm talking like Starfire, duh."
"Raven and Cyborg, it is very delightful to see you too! What brings you to our humble planet?"
"We… wish to ask a favor of you, Galfore."
"And what would be that wish?"
"That you would come to Earth, just for one day."
"Me? Come to Earth? For what purpose?"
"To visit your beloved Starfire. I would be a gift for her."
"When?"
"4 Earth days from now. For Christmas, which is similar to the Festival of Zornakist."
"Who would run my kingdom?"
"Anyone you like, your majesty." She turned to Cyborg. "Anyone except Blackfire," she muttered.
"I assure you Raven that I would not let Blackfire watch over my kingdom for even 5 of your seconds." Raven blushed. "But I accept your favor. Is there anything else that you require?"
"Yes. I am in need of a jar of zorkaberries."
"Zorkaberries are the one of the most gourmet,I believe it is, foods on the planet! What on Earth do you need zorkaberries for?"
"It is another gift for your beloved."
"All right. If it is for Koriand'r, I guess I will."
"Thank you, your majesty."
"Yes. I will see you in 4 of your Earth days."
"Goodbye," both Cyborg and Raven said in unison, and then they left to pick up Starfire's salon package.
"Home, sweet home!" Cyborg said as they landed at Titans Tower.
"Okay Cy, you distract Star while I hide the zorkaberries in… my…" Raven stopped.
Cyborg waved his hand in front of Raven's face.
Raven made a subtle gesture for him to turn around.
Cyborg turned and he saw Starfire. The zorkaberries were her present. I can't say anything.
"Hello, friends Raven and Cyborg," Starfire said. "Did you say zorkaberries?"
Cyborg thought for a moment. "Uh, hi. No, I said, um, dessert of berries…"
Raven interrupted Cyborg. "Yes. Cyborg told me he was going to make us a berry dessert for Christmas."
Starfire looked at them, as if deciding on whether to believe them.
Raven studied Starfire's face. I hope she's buying this…
"Okay," Starfire said finally. "Where were you?"
"Out… shopping," Raven answered, and hurried out of the garage.
