January 2, 2013

"Cy?"

"Yeah, B?"

"Have you ever loved someone you can never have?"

"Yeah, more than once. Why?"

"No reason."


"Excuse me? Did I hear correctly?"

"Yeah, Star. Ro-Robin could be the um, father."

"What?!" Starfire shot up.

"I-It doesn't mean he will be. It wasn't my choice, either. You know I would never do that to you. Star?" The sorceress's eyes were wide open like a deer trapped in the headlights. She didn't know exactly what to do. The situation was so alien to her.

"I suppose so. It really was not a choice for you, was it?" The princess once again sat on her bed, this time a bit farther away from her companion.

"No. No, it wasn't." Raven was once again in sobs. Starfire gave her a weak hug and awkwardly smoothed down her hair.

"I know it is not your fault, but yet I still feel angered."

"I get you, Star, I really do. I can't blame you. I'd be way more pissed than you are now if I were in your position." Raven's wailing was persistent throughout her small speech.

"I cannot blame you either, my friend. I am aware you would not do such a thing. I apologize for overreacting."

The sorceress rubbed her eyes with the back of her hands. "Overreact? You did just the opposite! Robin doesn't know just how lucky he is, having a girl like you. I love you." She squeezed her friend tightly, her sobs now dry.

"As do I, Raven. As do I."


The early morning sun broke through the rosy curtains, hitting a purple-haired girl right on her shut eyelids. She moaned and rolled over, only to land on the carpeted floor with a dull thud. She quickly jerked up, only to find a half asleep orange face staring down at her.

"Raven?"

"I'm fine. I'm going to make myself some tea. It's still early, though, so I'd recommend you sleep." With that said, she scuffled out the bedroom. Starfire simply flopped back onto the bed, falling asleep as soon as her head hit the pillow.

Raven walked down the corridors, lost in thought. Her only guide was her pre-wired brain which instinctively took her. Once at her destination, she grabbed her kettle, filled it with water, and set it on the gas stove which Cyborg kept around for those meals that got a special taste with an old school appliance. She retrieved her tea leaves from a cupboard she knew was only used by her, and drummed her fingers on the steel bar. Once the kettle whistled, indicating its readiness, she went on to prepare her tea with all-natural honey. She wasn't an environmentalist, but she appreciated the benefits of products with no preservatives, growth hormones, and other chemicals.

She took to the roof and took a seat at the ledge from which she then sipped her brew. She stared blankly at the glowing orange orb, subconsciously admiring its beauty. Her conscious mind, however, was being ravaged by total confusion and chaos. Nevermore was an anarchy, and Raven was glad she didn't have her powers at the moment that could destroy her and everyone around her, the way she was feeling. Her father ensured her safety, though that was simply because of the thing growing inside her that he wanted to protect. She would be disposable as soon as the spawn could fend for itself. She knew she had to make it as sheltered as it could possibly be, but it being her and Beast Boy or Robin's child, she knew that wouldn't be possible. They all had a curious nature, and were all tough, no matter how much Beast Boy's outer shell seemed to beg to differ. She didn't know what to make of it. She couldn't kill it. It would be immortal the first 10 years of its life, the same as her and any half, quarter, eighth, sixteenth, etc. demon. By then it would be too strong. Could she love it? She didn't know. What she did know was that she had to find out who the father was, and soon. It would undoubtedly destroy a relationship, but who's?

Then there was her life. Where she to raise the child, her youth would be thrown into the wind. She was 18, for Azar's sake. She wasn't ready to bring another life into the world. She was barely figuring out herself. What would the team think? She knew Starfire believed her, but how would the others react? Especially the prospective fathers and step-mother. Cyborg she knew would be accepting, and since there was no one really to blame for knocking her up, he wouldn't be mad at her nor the two guys. What would she tell Robin and Beast Boy? 'Good morning. Hey, there's a fifty percent chance that you're the father to my baby. How did you sleep?' Sure, it wasn't fair to her, but she didn't have another choice. However, the same cannot be said about them. She did know, however, that they had a right to know.

"Hey, what's up?"

Raven jumped five feet into the air, her hair standing on end. Her mug plummeted to the ground, and she could only watch helplessly as it fell.

"Azar, Robin. You scared me half to death, literally! You are so lucky that wasn't my favorite mug." She gestured to the ledge she almost fell off. The masked wonder raised a brow. He wasn't used to her showing such emotion, and the fact that she didn't just catch the mug with her powers eluded him.

"Um, Raven? Are you okay?"

"Just dandy. I have to go. I have to go, um, read a book. See you later." The enchantress dashed to the door and ran down the stairwell, not bothering to shut the door.

"Could she be any weirder today?" Robin shrugged and headed back down the stairs as well. He planned on finding out why exactly she acted the way she did.


I apologize for it being a day late, and then it being short. But, as most of you know, research papers can be a pain in the tuckus and this is all I could whip out. My brain is just catching a slight case of writers block from excessive juicing. And, all my fellow Friends fans, congratz if you caught the reference. Sure, the characters don't completely match, but I found the situation appropriate. Now, for the IStillDon'tHaveANameForThis segment of the author's note:

Nkcandygirl: Amazing! Please continue!

Thank you, and I will. Maybe a day late, but I'm always keeping the ball rolling.

The Reviewer: Oh my!I hope this does not ruin their friendship but I know It takes two to make a baby so maybe Robin also had a wet dream of her I cant wait for the next chapter, you always leave me in a cliffie lol

I don't think I'd be capable of breaking Star and Rae-Rae up as friends. They're the best! And maybe, just maybe. Only Robin really knows who lurks in his dreams. This time I decided not to bring you pain through a cliffie. I can't promise they won't appear in the future. Enjoy the new chapter!

drawingdreams77: awesomeness, as always. and i hope life is getting better. i prayed for you, if that means anything (if you even believe in things like that), and i am getting antsy! youre such a tease! haha im kidding. but seriously, if you keep on writing cliffies like that, im going to die of anxiety :D

Thank you, really. And while I won't delve into what has always been a touchy subject, especially now with the internet and the mingling of culturally diverse people, your prayers are much appreciated. Hopefully this quelled your cliffie ailment and didn't give you another case but, as I told The Reviewer, I won't promise there won't be more! Please continue to enjoy this little tale of mine.

Drop a review if you so desire, they really motivate any author and cause speedier updates. However, I refuse to hold an update hostage unless I get a set number of reviews. It's up to you, the readers. Until next time! Toodles! ~EBWHW43