(A/N:) I changed the summary for my story. You'll get to see the dialogue in the future chapter. So, it sort of like a SPOILER. Anyway, enjoy reading!
Chapter 13 : The Final Plan
Ever had a time when you wished that something you don't really look forward and try to avoid it from ever happening but somehow turned out not the way you wanted and happened in just a blink of an eye? That's the kind of situation where Raven is involved in right now.
A moment ago, a very close friend of hers discovered her one of her darkest secrets. A few hours ago, a plan on how to capture the annoying playboy masked thief once and for all was made. Then, about four hours ago, she was forced to go shop for a dress with her only alien girlfriend who has the strength to break ever bones in your body. An hour ago, she was sitting in front of her dressing table wearing what she hated to wear most, a long black dress.
And now, here she was, standing in the middle of a huge filled with people wearing black and white tuxedos and dresses talking away hall with beautiful lamps hanging high above the ceiling. Every where you go, you can see all kinds of jewellery displayed from around the world. There were the world's largest ruby, longest pearl necklace, heaviest diamond earring and well- EVERYTHING!
Raven walked towards a display of multi coloured diamonds safely locked in a clear glass box. She stared at the sparkling little stones. Placing a cold hand on the display box, she knew it won't be long before every single piece of jewellery in this hall will disappear into thin air and fall into a the hand of that thief.
But to Raven, it wasn't just any thief. The thief was a pervert creep who made love with her in her very own bedroom the other night. The worst part was he stripped her naked in bed and took a video of it which was found out by her best mate. Making love with an enemy was a big mistake. Seriously, what in the world had gotten into her head?
Taking a quick glimpse around the hall, she found Beast Boy flirting with a bunch of girls with some of his jokes. And there was Starfire in a pink sparkling gown grabbing an uncomfortable looking Robin by the arm, talking away cheerfully.
"Champagne?" a voice interrupted her thoughts. She felt her pulse kicked up several notches. For one moment, she thought it was that creep disguised as someone else to sneek into the hall and meet her. Slowly, she turned around only to find Cyborg holding out a glass of the yellow liquid.
Raven stared at the drink in his robotic hand and back at him. "Thanks but no thanks," she said with a hint of disappointment. She froze. Was she actually disappionted that it wasn't the pervert creep who gave her champagne?
"I know you prefer herbal tea but champagne can be really soothing as well," Cyborg said with a smile. "You wouldn't know unless you tried it."
Raven stared at him and sighed. Can a glass of champagne do much help? If it could help get rid of this horrible nightmare or make that pervert creep not to make an appearance here, she wouldn't mind burning up all her teabags in the kitchen, vow not to every take a sip of tea and stay as an alcoholic forever.
"Okay, that may sound impossible," Raven thought hopelessly. After all, Cyborg was trying to be nice, so why not take the nice offer?
"Well, I guess it's okay," Raven finally managed to say and reached out for the glass. She held the glass to her mouth and took a sip.
Cyborg gave her a look, "Well? How does it taste?"
"It's okay…" she replied, licking her lips. 'Though, I'd die for a steaming cup of herbal tea," she added silently in her mind.
"So," Cyborg said, finishing his own glass of champagne. "Are you still going to tell me what's going on just now?"
"Uh- I don't know what you mean," Raven raised an eyebrow at him while taking another sip of the champagne. "I knew there was something behind all this being-nice-and-giving-me-champagne-to-make-me-better thing," thinking as she let the liquid flow down her throat.
"Of course you do know what I mean," Cyborg said, putting his empty glass on the display box and leaned closer towards her. "I'm talking about the hush-hush relationship between you and Robin."
This was when Raven choked on her champagne and spat a mouthful of the liquid onto Cyborg's tux. "What in the world is that suppose to mean?!" Raven yelled loud enough for everyone in the hall to turn their attention towards her.
"Well, don't tell me what happened up there on the roof wasn't just some normal conversation?" Cyborg said with his arms crossed the moment everyone got back to what they were doing.
Raven wipped the champagne off her lips, glaring at him at the same time. One thing for sure about Cyborg is when he sees something out of the ordinary, he will do anything to get some answers. "Thank god, Beast Boy isn't here to join him in this- "
"Come on, Rae," whispering, Cyborg lowered his body towards her, bringing their distances closer. "It's okay. I swear I won't tell a soul. Not even to BB. Just tell when did this all- ? "
"Cyborg," Raven said, raising her hand to stop him. "I appreciate what you're doing but let me get this straight. Robin and I are just close friends, nothing else. Plus, this isn't a very good time to talk about it. We're here on a mission."
Cyborg pulled back at sighed, "Fine, suit yourself then." He turned around and walked away but paused halfway, looking over his shoulder, "But if you got something you want to share with, you know who to talk to."
"Yeah…" Raven said with a nod before turning her back at him. Her head was throbbing. First, that creep. And now one of her closest friend who she treated him as her brother thinks she was having a relationship with her best friend. What could make this nightmare any worse?
What she needed now was a plan. A plan where both individuals are in a win-win situation or brings benefit to them. All she had to do was think up a brilliant plan where her team mates will be unharmed and that thief does not get away with every single piece jewellery in this hall. "But how? It all sounds so, well- IMPOSSIBLE!!" Raven thought hopelessly.
The hair at the end of her neck stood up when a hand suddenly touched her shoulder. Praying hard, she slowly turned around, "Please don't let it be- "
Much to her relief or disappointment ("Why the heck am I feeling disappointed about?!" Raven yelled at herself silently in her mind), it turned out to be Robin. "Raven," Robin said softly, coughing into his fist before continuing. "About just now at the rooftop, I'm really sorry for-"
Before he could finish his sentence, hall turned pitch black and shrieking of a woman could be heard. "He's here," Robin said through his gritted teeth, standing in a fighting position. "Titans, brace yourself!"
As black magic slowly formed around her fist, that was when a plan was already formed in her mind. It was now or never…
Summary of Chapter 14: What exactly is Raven's plan? Can this plan of hers protect her friends from getting involved and a expert thief (who she might be falling for) from reaching his objective? Will it turn out the way she wanted or another disaster? One thing for sure, carrying out this plan of hers means putting her life in the line and getting herself hurt badly. (My summary sucks but it's the only way to leave a little hint on what's happening next, right?!)
(A/N:) This is one chapter you really have to write your opinion on. Scratch that. YOU MUST WRITE YOUR OPINION! Why, you ask? That's because it's been a year since I started writing and I sort of changed my writing style. I need to know if I improved in writing or you guys prefered my previous style or my new one? This is really important. I'm begging you here as I need to improve and see what you guys really want. Ok? Thanks for reading!
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