Online Connections

Chapter 4

A big thanks to black rose-raven angel, xXBlackRavenXx, Gretchen123, FelynxTiger, ashash1996800, crazynerd, Lunatica Pady Black, and The Cretin. I enjoyed the feedback, keep it coming please!

The Cretin: You won't be dissapointed, stay tuned for what's in store later on. Great observations, you definitely sparked some ideas.

Enjoy Ch 4!

Raven's POV

Raven was having a great time playing with "Caged Fury". She was actually laughing at his jokes, something she hardly did in the real world for fear of her powers losing control. He was starting to grow on her and she could see the two of them becoming great friends.

Both of their characters had managed to get to level 7 in the few hours that they had been playing. Her character had learned how to heal with magic and could now create doppelgangers to distract. That put her character's abilities at teleportation, lightning shocks, stasis fields, healing, and diversions.

'Caged Fury' had gained the abilities of having a tackle takedown and a quick evade to avoid blows. His talents now encompassed swordsmanship, berserker rage, increased health, takedown, and evade.

Caged Fury: Hey we've done a lot today. You wanna take a break so we can freshen up and eat?

Shadow Legion: Yea that's fine with me. My friends are probably worried. I usually get interrupted in my room by now but today's been quiet.

Caged Fury: Alright cya!

Shadow Legion: Bye

Caged Fury is offline

Shadow Legion is offline

Raven put her laptop in sleep mode and closed it up. She really needed some tea so she decided to teleport directly into the kitchen. As her body faded through her floor, she appeared between the fridge and the table.

Cyborg was in the act of transporting his ten delicious waffles to the table when Raven suddenly appeared from the floor. "Ahhhhhhh!" yelled Cyborg in a girly voice. He had thrown the plate up in shock and he watched in horror as it's contents flew from his grasp.

Raven noticed the flying waffles in an instant and caught them and the plate in mid air with her powers. When she turned back to give Cyborg his meal back, his eyes were glistening with tears of joy.

'Wow! Don't mess with a man's waffles.' She thought as she cracked a tiny smile. "You should really be more careful with your food Cyborg."

"Yeah, yeah" he paused, stunned, "Wait a minute, did you just crack a joke?" Now he was staring in confusion.

As Raven was about to answer, Beast Boy ran into the room ready for a fight. He looked to Raven, then Cyborg, then back to Raven. "I heard a woman shout. Are you okay Rae?"

"First of all, my name's Raven. Second, the scream you heard came from Cyborg." She indicated towards the large half robot. "Before you start to make fun of him you should know that I teleported a foot away from him as he was walking to the table. I doubt anyone could not be frightened."

Beast Boy saw her expression and knew it was best to stay silent. He held in his laughter and proceeded to make a tofu sandwich near the sink.

Cyborg saw him shy away so he started talking, "You know what would go great with these waffles, whipped cream. Yo B, do you happen to have any?" A chuckle escaped him.

"Laugh it up Cy. I've got ammo now."

Raven was content with his reaction and began making her herbal tea. Maybe he was growing up. When she began filling her favorite mug Beast Boy turned towards her.

"So" asked Beast Boy shyly, "what have you been doing today Raven?" He was watching her intently.

"Why do you care?" she answered with curiosity.

He thought about it a minute. "I don't know, I just do. Is there something wrong with that? What do you do in the free time?" He noticed her hesitation. "You don't need to answer if you don't want to."

"I appreciate your interest but right now isn't a good time to talk about it. Maybe I'll tell you one day." She noticed he seemed joyful or maybe.. happy?

Raven then took her tea and sat down next to Cyborg as he was devouring the waffles. Beast Boy sat down across from her.

Cyborg glanced over to Beast Boy"So BB, how's the new game? Pick up any new friends?"

"Yea I did and we got some great chemistry. I guess I should say that it's a good thing you didn't want to play, especially since I saw how surprises affect you." He had a devilish grin on his face. He quickly turned to me to gauge my reaction. After seeing my cold stare, he put on a stone-cold poker-face. "C'mon Raven, lighten up a bit."

Raven lost her temper after the words left his mouth, "Why does everyone feel the need to tell me that! Just because I try not to show emotion doesn't mean I still don't have them!" She started to walk over to the window. "Now if you'll excuse me, I have to meditate"

Cyborg commented, "When did we ever say that?" The question was directed more towards Beast Boy.

Raven could tell Beast Boy following so she turned to face him. She could sense the regret and confusion with her empathy. He finally spoke quietly, "How can you say that Raven. I wish you could know how much I want you to be open with us... with me."

She couldn't be sure if she had heard his last words correctly because she was already losing herself in meditation. 'Ugh what is up with Beast Boy lately? He keeps giving flashes of maturity followed up by his normal goofy self' Raven suddenly felt her emotions rising into her consciousness.

"He does seem to be at a turning point in his life" commented Intelligence.

Happy decided to pipe up, "He's trying to inject some fun into your life. I've been getting used to having fun lately. Don't ruin this for us."

"Maybe he likes us! He's so sweet. No one else tries so hard to get to know you and please you" chatted Compassion.

'You guys cannot possibly think that. We are two completely different people.'

Intelligence retorted, "You admitted earlier that he seems to fill your holes."

'So much for relaxing in my mind. I know for a fact that he doesn't like me.'

And with that last comment, Raven felt herself come back to reality.

Well that was chapter 4. I felt it was necessary to show how they reacted differently to each other when anonymity is a factor compared to real life.

As usual, if you liked it, review and comment. If you hated it, review and comment. I will take your comments into consideration. I appreciate all help.

-BB