Out of this World Chapter 4: The Pearly Gates, a teen titans fanfic

I don't own Teen Titans! But it would be cool, because then I could probably meet with the people who do the voices and other cool stuff like that.

Okay so far we had a dude fall from the sky, some match making in the background and a geek who doesn't know when to give up. But what is Bishop's agenda? And more importantly why did God give him all of his powers? Tune in to find out!

As I watched Beast Boy fly away a thought struck me. Raven had blown off the doors to the main room when I made her laugh, but she should have been able to do it without any repercussions.

Then it hit me. "Of course!" 'Ravens powers only spazzed after I showed up! I gotta catch BB before he gets to Raven or this whole thing could go up in flames!'

'Incoming communication.' I stopped in my tracks and opened the channel.

'Hey Bishop, how's the mission going?'

'Oh man! I thought that having all your powers was a bit much, but it looks like I'll need to pull out all the stops if we're going to prepare them for the next challenge.'

A soft chuckle greets this statement. 'Welcome to my world Bishop. If you need any guidance contact me immediately. End transmission.'

Having concluded my conversation with "The Man" my mind wandered off course.

'Have I got the best gig or what? I'm working with the God of the universe and I'm strengthening the ties that bind. Speaking of which…' I blushed under my helmet as I realized I'd gotten off-task and promptly teleported to the roof of the tower where Beast Boy was just cruising into view.

"Dude! You just pop up everywhere! Do you ever walk?"

I laughed long, loud and clear at this declaration. I may have done this trick before, but his reaction never ceased to amuse me. Anyway, after I had recovered from my bout of laughter I proceeded to explain why I had "popped up" as he so succinctly put it.

"Sorry about the hocus pocus. I was just about to come back to the tower when I realized that I distorted the fabric of space and time when I hurtled through the atmosphere."

Beast Boy just blinked a few times and stared at me as if I had just grown an extra appendage so I quickly shifted to a lower mental gear.

"I messed with Raven's powers somehow when I came crashing down from the sky."

Upon hearing this Beast Boy went berserk. "Aw man! If she can't control her emotions this is going to be a total disaster! She'll probably throw me out the window or send me to another dimension or…"

I quickly slapped my hand over his mouth and suffered his muffled protests until he used up his air and collapsed on the ground panting.

"Beast Boy, I have something which will solve that problem. All you have to do is give it to her and things will smooth over."

This calmed him down long enough for me to summon an amethyst colored box with the jewel of Azar inside. Beast Boy gratefully accepted the box and I threw in the final detail.

"I'm planning on inviting Titans East over and having all of us go to that new club in town at 7 p. m. I have a surprise waiting there and I think you'll like it. Now go on. You want to ask her out before the Sun goes down!" I said this in a jovial manner to let him know that I was only kidding him.

With that last bit of encouragement Beast Boy raced down the stairs and to Raven's room. Not wanting to miss this I decided to go invisible and stand outside to watch the whole proceeding.

With Beast Boy…(from his POV)

'Okay, all I have to do is knock on this door, give Raven the box, hope to God she doesn't throw me out the window and ask her out to the club. No problem. Okay, so there is a problem, but if the Boy Blunder can ask Starfire I can ask Raven. Okay…here goes.'

"Raven, you in there?"

"What is it Beast Boy?" was the muffled reply from behind the door.

'I really hope this works.'

"I want to give you something."

At this the door opened just a crack to reveal Raven with her trademark stoic face. But there was an ever-so-slight twinkle of anticipation in her eyes.

"What is it?"

"It's a surprise." 'God, if you're listening please let this work.'

Not losing her stoic expression Raven examined Beast Boy carefully to see if he had that look of utter glee he had just before he pulled a prank on her. Finding no telltale signs that she was about to be punked, she opened the door fully and waited for him to unveil the "big surprise."

Beast Boy slowly brought out the Box and presented it to her as a general presents his flag upon surrendering to the opposing army.

Meanwhile in Ravens head…

"He got something for us! How awesome!" was Happy's contribution.

"If this is another prank I'll kill him myself." (Take a wild guess. : )

"I doubt he would pull another prank after the last incident." Said Knowledge.

"Take the plunge Raven we're all with you!" came Brave's encouraging cry.

"He's so sweet." Was Love's swooning declaration.

"What now?" Obviously Rude wasn't helping much.

"Please let him like us. Please let him like us." Was Timid's mantra as she sat huddled with her legs clutched to her chest.

'All right. Time for the moment of truth.'

I opened the box and nearly dropped it at the sight of the contents.

'The Jewel of Azar! Where did he get this? What does this mean?'

"Beast Boy where did you get this?"

"Bishop told me that he accidentally messed with your powers and that this would help to fix that." All the while Beast Boy stared at the ground not daring to look up for fear that she would do something unspeakably horrible to him.

'Oh…Beast Boy. Do you really fear me that much? Well, then it's time to change your expectations.' I smiled at the thought that had popped into my head. If this didn't change his mind, nothing would. But first…

"Beast Boy…look at me." He looked up to see my face in awe and gratitude. Upon seeing this he ventured a question.

"You like it?"

"I love it Beast Boy. Will you help me put it on?"

"Sure Raven!" And with his signature grin in place he grabbed the two ends of the chain and delicately snapped the two ends together behind my neck, slightly brushing my skin and sending a shiver of delight throughout my body.

"So…how do we test it out?"

I smiled openly thanks to the power of the jewel and said, "Like this." And with that I grabbed his face in my hands and thrust his lips to mine.

Bishop's POV

Initially Beast Boy was shocked to the point that he couldn't even think. But then instinct took over as he closed his eyes and snaked his arms around her waist savoring the moment he had only dreamed of.

Both were paralyzed with pleasure until they realized that they had to breathe and broke apart gasping for air. It was at this time that he ventured to ask another question.

"So, Raven. Bishop said he was planning on inviting Titans East over and then going to the new club in town. Would you honor me by going as my date?"

Raven appeared overjoyed as she answered, "Of course Beast Boy. When are we going?"

"Uh…Seven. See you then?"

"Sure." And with that Raven winked seductively and closed the door.

"Yes! She said yes! Everybody mambo!"

In his excitement Beast Boy grabbed the nearest object and began to dance (Think of The Goofy Movie when Max gets a date with Roxanne). The nearest object just happened to be Cyborg, needles to say this resulted in some protest on Cy's part.

"Whoa BB! You been makin' those tofu shakes again? I told you to lay off that stuff after what happened to the kitchen! If there's some tofudobeast messin with the meat you are gonna be one sore green bean!"

"Oh…Cyborg! Eh heh! How's it going?"

"Why don't you tell me?"

"Promise not to laugh?"

"Cross my heart and hope to fry a circuit-board."

Beast Boy took a deep breath to gather up his courage before divulging the source of his spontaneous outburst of joy.

"Bishop set up this thing at the new club and told me to ask Raven out."

Beast Boy steeled himself for the usual ribbing, but it never came. Instead what he got was, "All right, BB! It's about time! What time did he say it was going on?

"Seven."

"Well I better put a call in to Bumblebee and see if she wants to go as my date. Later Green Bean!

"See ya, Cy!"

And with that last exchange Beast Boy moon-walked all the way to his room in joy.

'Okay, we got two down and one to go. Let's see how Robin is doing.'

With Robin…duh duh duh! (Sorry I couldn't resist) 

Robin was just escorting Starfire to her room when our resident Tamaranean took it upon herself to help Robin. Unfortunately this resulted in the exact opposite of what we had in mind.

"Friend Robin, is there something troubling you? Gasp! You are not the sick are you?"

Starfire immediately thrust her hand to the Boy Wonder's forehead to see if he had a fever. This of course rendered his speech incomprehensible.

"Uh…St..I…I'm fine."

"Are you sure friend Robin? I could prepare some of my pudding of healing!" she proposed hopefully.

Robin's eyes widened in horror at the prospect of tasting yet another of Starfire's…concoctions.

"No thanks Star." He said hurriedly. "It's just that…I was wondering…"

"Yes?" Starfire asked. Her expression the very embodiment of hope.

"Would you…go out with me sometime?"

Now Star looked like she may just explode from joy as she hugged Robin until he turned as blue as Raven's cloak.

"Star…" Robin urgently choked out.

"Yes?" Again Starfire was oblivious to his desperate need for air.

"Need…air!" At this Starfire promptly dropped her newfound boyfriend and allowed him time to recover before asking, "So when shall we begin the dating boyfriend Robin?"

"Oh..uh…"

'Aw man we forgot to tell him! Gotta save him!'

'Tonight at seven!'

At this Robin jerked around and got in a battle stance scanning for the source of the danger.

'Robin it's me, Bishop! Climb down from Red Alert and tell her that we and the Titans East are going to that new club in town at seven!"

"Robin?" The Tamaranean princess was staring at Robin with a great deal of concern for his spasmodic behavior and was a hair away from calling 911 (or the men in white coats) :).

Shaking his head to clear his thoughts Robin addressed his worried Princess, "It's nothing Star. Meet me at six-thirty in the common room. We're going with Titans East to the new club in town."

"Till then boyfriend Robin!" And with that Starfire disappeared into her room with a flourish to begin preparations for the big night.

After the Titans East arrived and everyone piled into their respective vehicles we arrived at the Pearly Gates. Naturally there was no trouble getting in for the resident heroes and they found themselves milling about the place looking rather bored. So with my axe in hand I joined my three comrades up on the stage and prepared to blow them away.

I held up a hand to silence the crowd and they complied with quizzical looks etched upon their faces.

"Okay people. I know you've never heard of me, but I'm going to rock this club to it's foundation with some of my favorites. And if you feel like groovin' to it, go right on ahead."

"This first tune is one of the best songs ever written in my opinion. It's called Ballroom Blitz. Can I get a drum-roll please?"

And so it stared with the catchy drum beat leading the way as I called off role call for the band.

Are you ready Steve? Uh-uh. Andy? Yeah. Mick? Ok. Alright fellas let's Gooooooooooooooooooooooo!

I swung at my guitar putting all my energy into the song.

Well, It's been getting so hard
Livin' with the things you do to me, ah ha
My dreams are getting so strange
I'd like to tell you everything I see

OH, I see a man at the back
As a matter of fact and his eyes are red as the sun
And the girl in the corner let no one ignore her
'Cause she thinks she's the passionate one

Oh Yeah, it was like lightning, everybody was frightening
And the music was soothing, and they all started grooving
Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah
And the man at the back said
Everyone attack and it turned into a ballroom blitz
And the girl in the corner said
Boy, I wanna warn ya, it'll turn into a ballroom blitz
Ballroom blitz x 4

By this point the club was jumping with everyone swaying to the music as I lit into the next verse.

I'm reaching out for something, touching nothing's all I ever do
I softly call you over,
When you appear there's nothing left of you, ah ha

And the man in the back is ready to crack
As he raises his hands to the sky
And the girl in the corner is ev'ryone's mourner
She could kill you with a wink of her eye

Oh yeah, it was electric, so frantically hectic
And the band started leaving, cause they all stopped breathing
Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah
And the man at the back said
Everyone attack and it turned into a ballroom blitz
And the girl in the corner said
Boy, I wanna warn ya, it'll turn into a ballroom blitz
Ballroom blitz

Break

its, it's the ballroom blitz, its, it's the ballroom blitz,its, it's the ballroom blitz, Yeaaaaaaah it's the ballroom, blitz!

As the final notes faded the crowd roared in approval.

"So, I take it you want an encore?"

Loud cheering pushed me onto my next song.

"Okay, but I gotta warn ya. Some people get Vertigo just listening to this song."

Uno, dos, tres... catorce!
Spoken vocal
Turn it up loud, Captain!

Lights go down it's dark
The jungle is your head - can't rule your heart
A feeling so much stronger than
A thought
You know your eyes are wide
And though your soul it can't be bought
Your mind can wander

Hello, hello... (Hola)
I'm at a place called Vertigo (dónde estás?)
It's everything I wish I didn't know
Except you give me something...
I can feel, feel

The night is full of holes
As bullets rip the sky of ink with gold
They twinkle as the boys play rock and roll
They know that they can't dance - at least they know

I can't stand the beats
I'm asking for the cheque
Girl with crimson nails
Has Jesus 'round her neck
Swinging to the music Whoooaaa
Swinging to the music Whoooaaa
Whoooaaa
Whoooaaa

Hello, hello... (Hola)
I'm at a place called Vertigo (dónde estás?)
It's everything I wish I didn't know
But you give me something...
I can feel, feel

Checkmated...
Just for...
Jumping in, in... yeah

Edge solo (I did my best imitations of the Animaniac's Yakko, Wakko and Dot swaying from side to side as I pealed off the chords.)

All of this... all of this can be yours
All of this... all of this can be yours
All of this... all of this can be yours
Just give me what I want and no one gets hurt

Hello, hello... (Hola)
I'm at a place called Vertigo (dónde estás?)
Lights go down and all I know
That you give me something...
I can feel your love teaching me
Aaahhhhh-aaahhh-aaahhh-aaahhh...
Your love is teaching me
Aaahhhhh-aaahhh-aaahhh-aaahhh...
How to kneel, kneel

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, YEAH,
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, YEEEAAAAH!

Again the crowd greeted the end with applause.

"For this next song things will get a little more moody. Here is Almost Honest, the version by Megadeth of course.

I lied just a little
When I said I need you
You stretched the truth
When you said you knew
Just can't believe it
There's nothing to say
I was almost honest, almost

Living alone, can't stand this place
It's four in the morning and I still see your face

I was nearly pure
When I said I loved you
You were semi-sincere
You said I'd bleed for you
You were kind of candid
Now you've gone away
You were almost honest, almost

Living alone, falling from graceI want to alone but there's just empty space
I can't face tomorrow (can't face tomorrow)

now you're not coming back (you're not coming back)

Walked off in the night and just left me the tracks (you just left me the tracks)

I question your call by the tone of your voice
I know I should hang up but I don't have a choice
It happened that night when you told me to go
Don't ask who's to blame, I don't know

Almost honest

I was almost honest

You were almost honest

We were almost honest

Almost honest

Again came the applause and whistles. But it remained to be seen if this would work out as planned.

"Now for this next one I'm going to be taking a stroll down memory lane. You may not know this, but my dad was a big fan of rock and roll and that's something he passed on to me. This song is called Long, Long Way From Home.

I couldn't help myself and strummed the guitar with all I had for the opening solo.

It was a Monday
Just like any other day
I left a small town
For the Apple in decay

It was my destiny
It's what we needed to do
They were telling me
I'm telling you

I was inside looking outside
Oh, the millions of faces
But still I'm alone
Waiting, hours of waiting
Paying a penance
I was longing for home

I'm looking out for the two of us
I hope we'll be here when they're through with us

Again I slammed down on the strings for all I was worth.

I was inside looking outside
Oh the millions of faces
But still I'm alone
Waiting, hours of waiting
I could feel the tension
I was longing for home

I'm looking out for the two of us
And I hope we'll be here when they're through with us
I'm coming home

Monday, sad, sad Monday
Oh, She's waiting for me
But I'm a long, long way from home

Sad, sad Monday
Oh, She's waiting for me
But I'm a long, long way from home

Sad, sad Monday
Oh, she's waiting for me
But I'm a long, long way from home

The initial excitement had died down by this point and it was more of a golf clap. So as not to let them fall asleep I quickly switched to the next song.

"Now then, for this next one we're going to take a trip among the stars and catch some Drops of Jupiter in our hands.

Now that she's back in the atmosphere
With drops of Jupiter in her hair, hey, hey
She acts like summer and walks like rain
Reminds me that there's time to change, hey, hey
Since the return from her stay on the moon
She listens like spring and she talks like June, hey, hey

Tell me did you sail across the sun
Did you make it to the Milky Way to see the lights all faded
And that heaven is overrated
Tell me, did you fall for a shooting star
One without a permanent scar
And did you miss me while you were looking for yourself out there

Now that she's back from that soul vacation
Tracing her way through the constellation, hey, mmm
She checks out Mozart while she does tae-bo
Reminds me that there's room to grow, hey, hey

Now that she's back in the atmosphere
I'm afraid that she might think of me as plain ol' Jane
Told a story about a man who is too afraid to fly so he never did land

Tell me, did the wind sweep you off your feet
Did you finally get the chance to dance along the light of day
And head back to the Milky Way
And tell me, did Venus blow your mind
Was it everything you wanted to find
And did you miss me while you were looking for yourself out there

Can you imagine no love, pride, deep-fried chicken
Your best friend always sticking up for you
Even when I know you're wrong
Can you imagine no first dance, freeze-dried romance
Five-hour phone conversation
The best soy latte that you ever had
And me

Tell me did the wind sweep you off your feet
Did you finally get the chance to dance along the light of day
And head back toward the Milky Way
And tell me did you sail across the sun
Did you make it to the Milky Way to see the lights all faded
And that heaven is overrated

And tell me, did you fall for a shooting star
One without a permanent scar
And did you miss me while you were looking for yourself

Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na naaaaaaa

Did you finally get the chance to dance along the light of day

Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na naaaaaaa

And did you fall for a shooting star
Fall for a shooting star

Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na naaaaaaa

And are you lonely looking for yourself out there?

"I love you!" Was a declaration of a young woman in the back. I just waved politely in response and prepared to rock on.

"This next one is going out to everyone who has loved and lost. To everyone who has had their heart shattered and then pieced together by the one they least expected to heal their wounds. Here is Swing Swing."

Having personal experience with relationships gone sour I emphasized each strum of the strings just a little more.

Days swiftly come and go
I'm dreaming of her
She's seeing other guys
Emotions they stir
The sun is gone
The nights are long
And I am left while the tears fall

Did you think that I would cry
On the phone?
Do you know what it feels like
Being alone?
I'll find someone new

Swing, swing, swing
From the tangles of
My heart is crushed By a former love
Can you help me find a way
To carry on again?

Dreams cast into the sky
I'm moving on
Sweet beginnings do arise
She knows I was wrong
The notes are old
They bend, they fold
And so do I to a new love

Did you think that I would cry
On the phone?
Do you know what it feels like
Being alone?
I'll find someone new

Swing, swing, swing
From the tangles of
My heart is crushed
By a former love
Can you help me find a way
To carry on again?

During the solo I could feel my own heart breaking.

Bury me
(You thought your problems were gone)
Carry me
(Away, away, away)

Swing, swing, swing
From the tangles of
My heart is crushed
By a former love
Can you help me find a way
To carry on again? x3

I noticed that in the back Beast Boy had lowered his head in sorrow and Raven was looking awkward, so I moved in for the final attack.

"This next one is a call to all those who are hurting to look around and count your blessings. And it may turn out that the one who loves you the most is right there waiting to be let in. Hear their cry, "Let My Love Open the Door." (This is the version by Audio Adrenaline which totally rocks.)

This one is for you Beast Boy and Raven.

When people keep repeating
That you'll never fall in love
When everybody keeps retreating
But you can't seem to get enough

Chorus:
Let my love open the door
Let my love open the door
Let my love open the door
To your heart

When everything feels all over
When everybody seems unkind
I'll give you a four leaf clover
Take all the worry out of your mind

Bridge

Let my love open the door
Let my love open the door
Let my love open the door
To your heart, To your heart

Yeah!

At this point I leaped into the air and brought my hand full force on the strings and unleashed all the passion and love I had into the song.

I have the only key to your heart
I can stop you from falling apart
Unleash yourself from this misery
Only one thing's gonna set you free

That's my love x4

When tragedy befalls you
Don't let it bring you down
My love can cure your problems
Don't forget I'm around

Chorus

"Finally, for this song I ask that you find your partner and come out to the center. This is a celebration of young love and the purity of two people given wholly to each other, because in that moment of bliss there is only You and Me."

What day is it
And in what month
This clock never seemed so alive
I can't keep up and I can't back down
I've been losing so much time

Cause it's you and me and all of the people
Nothing to do, nothing to lose
And it's you and me and all of the people and
I don't know why I can't keep my eyes off of you

All of the things that I want to say
Just aren't coming out right
I'm tripping on words, you got my head spinning
I don't know where to go from here

Cause it's you and me and all of the people
With nothing to do, nothing to prove
And it's you and me and all of the people and
I don't why I can't keep my eyes off you

Something about you now
I can't quite figure out
Everything she does is beautiful
Everything she does is right

And as that verse concluded Raven laid her head on Beast Boys chest and let his heart beats lull her into a waking slumber while he held her with the utmost tenderness.

As it should be.

Cause it's you and me and all of the people
With nothing to do, nothing to lose
And it's you and me and all of the people and
I don't know why I can't keep my eyes off of

You and me and all of the people
With nothing to do nothin to prove and
It's you and me and all of the people and
I don't why I can't keep my eyes off of you

What day is it
And in what month
This clock never seemed so alive

Everyone clapped and whistled as the sounds faded out and I prepared to do the final number.

"Now this may just be my opinion, but I think I've rocked this place right?"

"Yeah!" Was the enthusiastic response of the crowd. "Well, as much as I enjoy this I will limit myself to one last song. "Awww!" I shook my head in mock disappointment at the reaction of the crowd. "I know, it's not what I want either, but I can't stay her all night. Anyway, this last tune is a Simple Creed one we should all endeavor to live by. Don't take even a moment for granted because it will soon be gone. And love those close to you, because they could be gone in the blink of an eye. But above all else seek the truth. Nothing is more important."

Born with your back to the god
That spit you out on the riverbed
Angry at who, me? you better back up fool
I bet you took a gun to school too
But now, nobody's takin' your candy
You just keep on livin' this tragedy
La da da da da da da, to each his own, but
I wait for you to take my hand

Cuz we need each other
We gotta love each other

Born with your back to the god
That picked you up by your puppy scruff
Angry at who, me? you better back up fool
And be grateful that the real me's always hidin' from you
Now, nobody's takin your bicycle
Maybe somebody should take your microphone
La da da da da da da, to each his own, but
I wait for you to understand

That we need each other
We gotta love each other
That we need each other

Someone
Should take your microphone
Someone
Should leave the light on
Someone
Should take your bubble gum
Someone
Should take your microphone
Always
Always
Go to waste
Try it again
Try it again
Don't playDon't push your luck

I wait for you to take my
I wait for you to take my hand

Yeah, cuz we need each other
You know, we gotta love each other
Cuz we need each other, yeah
We gotta love, gotta love each other
We need each other
we gotta love each other
You know we need each other

Yeah

And with the last notes fading away the crowd let out a mighty "Whooooooo!" and other such exclamations. I bowed deeply and then motioned my compadres to do the same. After the applause died down I walked down from the stage and came face to face with the Titans.

"Friend Bishop, I did not know you had the gift of music!"

"Thanks Starfire. It's another one of the gifts He gave me before coming here."

"Dude! You rocked!" I laughed deeply before responding, "And it looks like you and Raven are together, correct?"

Beast Boy jerked his head over to Raven to find that he was still holding her around the waist and upon making eye contact with Raven they both turned away blushing furiously. Unfortunately Cyborg decided this was the perfect time to rib the new couple.

"Awwwww, how cute! BB's got a girlfrien-!" This was not going to slide while I was around. So I grabbed his lips and pulled his head down to my level.

"Okay Cyborg, listen to me and listen well. You will not in any way, shape or form ridicule or otherwise poke fun at Beast Boy and Raven. The same also goes for Robin and Starfire. If you do make fun of them, ever, I will transform all of your meat into Tofu and paint the T car pink, do I make my self clear?"

Cyborg fearfully nodded his head yes and I released his lips from my grip. While this had been going on the other Titans had been staring with wide eyes at my sudden flare of temper.

"Don't bother anyone else about their relationship, it is something to be supported, not ridiculed." I hissed this last word out at Cyborg to show that he was on thin ice for the time being.

"Now as long as you support each other everything will go along smoothly. Shall we be off?"

Robin still bearing a look of fear and apprehension forced out, "Uh…sure. I'll see you back at the tower."

Bee had her farewell to give also, "Later Sparky!"

Cyborg immediately went red in the face, "I told you don't call me…!" But his fury was cut short when Bumble Bee gave him a quick kiss on the lips and with a flourish of her hair sauntered out the door.

Cyborg stood there completely dumbstruck so i thought I would have a little fun.

"Catching flies?"

Cyborg immediately clammed up. "All right y'all let's head back to the tower!" And with that each team piled into their seperate vehicles and headed home.

'It seems that everything is going according to plan so let's pursue our other objective.' I smiled at the thought of finally learning the truth about my long lost love.

(Back at the tower)

Input inquiry:

I typed in her name and waited. Is she alright? Where is she? Is she alive? Is she...

My thoughts all came crashing down when I read a single word...engaged.

The next chapter is going to be a rather sad one so brace yourself. Of course I would like to know what you thought and if you have any ideas for the next chapter shout them loud and clear!