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sparklyscrunchies: Thank you. I think I may have broken through my writter's block.
Mio Amore: I didn't want to bash her . . . although I do in a different sotry of mine. She's a great character . . . as long as she's not dating Robin.
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There was an immense tension in the T-car as Robin drove home. It had been harder to convince Raven then he had thought it would. Only the promise that if she did not play along that Star would be crushed and probably cry made Raven agree to attend the party. Robin smiled glancing over at her slender form. She was looking out the window seething at the thought of the overdone party.
"So . . . after the party I would like to have a talk with you Raven," Robin stammered. He felt heat go to his cheeks. Raven's form stiffened next to him before she turned away from the window to stare at him. He could see her thoughts play across the soft surface of her face. The urge to ask her questions of him now was evident from how tightly she clenched her fists. However, Raven was all about privacy and she wanted to discuss things on his terms when he was ready. Therefore, she relaxed and smiled.
"That sounds great. We can finish catching up," Raven said and turned back to the window. Robin turned his attention back to the traffic. They were moving slower then he liked. Sighing heavily, Robin tried to relax like Raven was doing. He never had the patience for traffic . . . especially now. He wanted to get to the tower before Raven changed her mind about the whole party thing.
It took forever to reach the tower and Robin was anxious to get out when he pulled out the key from the ignition. He glanced at Raven when he realized she was not getting out. The image before him made him smile and suddenly he was not so eager to get out of the car. Raven was fast asleep curled up in her seat. After a moment, Robin frowned. Raven must have over worked herself since she had told him earlier that she had slept the whole way on the plane. Robin reached across to her and tucked a stray hair behind her ear.
"Raven, wake up we're home," Robin said and gave her arm a gentle shake. Raven's eyes slowly fluttered open and she seemed confused for a second before a light blush settled into her cheeks.
"Sorry, I fell asleep," she said before hopping out of the car. Robin grabbed Raven's suitcase before they took the elevator up to the main room. The second the door opened they were greeted with a burst of color. There were even more decorations now then when he had left. A second later Star, Beast Boy, and Cyborg jumped from behind the couch yelling "Surprise." Robin could see that Raven wanted to bolt. However he took her hand and leaned in close to her ear.
"Be good, please. They worked really hard and we've all missed you. Do it for Starfire." Robin whispered. Raven silently nodded and faked an enthusiastic smile. Robin reluctantly released her hand when she stepped into the common room. Robin followed her a step behind.
"Thank you everyone. I was very surprised." Raven said before accepting a quick hug from the rest of her teammates.
"Its good to have you home!" Cyborg said. Star gave a sheik of glee and returned to flying in the air.
"We have a cake for you, so let's go eat!" Beast Boy announced before running to the kitchen to get out a knife to cut the cake. Raven rolled her eyes, but Robin could tell she was happy to be home. Her relaxed posture told him that she was handling the party just fine.
"Well, we could eat the cake now . . . or I could give you all your presents now." Raven said loudly enough for Beast Boy to hear. A blur of green appeared before them telling everyone that Beast Boy was eager for his gift and that the cake could wait.
Raven went to her bag and after a moment of rummaging through it she pulled out four carefully wrapped gifts. First she gave Star her gift. Star was more then delighted to receive her hand carved and painted comb. There were painted flowers from Africa on the handle.
"Oh, thank you friend Raven for the beautiful instrument to fix my hair with!" Star said and wrapped Raven in a fierce hug.
"Can't . . . breathe!" Raven gasped before Star released her. Raven then gave Beast Boy his present. Beast Boy held a small leather bound book. Beast Boy's eyes arched up at the gift.
"It's a cook book of traditional African vegetarian recipes. I got it at a small village. I had some of the food in those recipes and they are quite good." Raven explained. Beast Boy flipped the book open and then pulled Raven into a quick hug.
"I never thought I would see a book that I actually liked, thanks Raven." Beast Boy said and began looking at the various recipes. Raven held out Cyborg's gift to him. Cyborg opened his gift and pulled out a small jar.
"It's a special cleaning product for your car. It gives it a protective coat from all sorts of weather. I've seen it work," Raven promised. Tears filled in Cyborg's eyes.
"Thanks Rae!" Cybrog said in a soft voice trying to hide how emotional he was. Once he regained some composure he gave her another hug. Raven finally turn to Robin and handed him his gift. Robin accepted the long and heavy box carefully. After opening it he gasped. It was a staff . . . but no ordinary staff. It was made from a beautiful deep red wood and was smooth and polished.
"It's a warrior's training staff. It's heavier so that when you use a lighter weapon you will be quicker," Raven told him. Robin nodded. He had guessed the staff's purpose because of the weight. He took another moment to admire the exquisite gift before finding Raven's eyes. She had a nervous look in her eyes as if she was uncertain whether or not he would like his gift.
"Thank you, Raven. Its wonderful and I can't wait to use it." He told her before giving Raven yet another hug. Robin held on a bit longer then he should have, but he didn't care. No one would thin anything of it and he had missed her terribly. Robin looked at his team and smiled. It felt good to have her back . . . they all felt it.
"Its time for cake!" Beast Boy yelled before making a dash for the kitchen yet again.
Well my writter's block is finally over. No action really in this one . . . other then a few cute moments of RobRae flufflyness. Anyways there is action comming I promise. We'll I hope you like it. Thank you for your reviews and got make more please!