Chapter 21

Ok, I finally got a review! Even if it wasn't for the previous chapter. I have to say, if it wasn't for that review I'd have lost interest in this story. As much as I enjoy typing it. It may sound strange but if my stories don't get reviews in a certain amount of time I eventually give up on them and move onto something else, that's why a lot of my stories are left incomplete. Thankfully a loyal reader, Amaya-Touketsu decided to review, even if it was more of a question. If you enjoy my stories I thank you ever so much, however, I need to know that you like them, so please, I beg you don't let my stories die from lack of reviews! T^T you'll make this little goth girl cry. ONWARD TO THE BATTLE FIELD!

Uriah looked to Raven, she had just said that she was having doubts about being with Klarion. He was surprised to hear her say admit such a thing, it showed in the expression he gave her. He sat up in his seat and cleared his throat. It seemed he felt a bit awkward by her statement.

"Is that so? Why is that?" he asked.

"Like I said…I've been thinking, a lot lately." Raven mumbled, "I've asked him multiple times, if he loved me. And every time is the same. He won't answer me, and also, lately he's been abusing me. I can't count how many bruises I've gotten from him."

"Klarion has beaten you?" Uriah asked with a scowl. Raven bit her lip and nodded. Part of her wondered why she was telling Uriah anything. The rest of her was just happy to have someone to talk to, even if she didn't fully know him. She trusted him however, after all, he helped her. More than once. She was going to have to trust him. It's not like she could go to Zatanna with this sort of issue, she'd just urge her to leave him behind.

"Raven, may I ask you something?" Uriah asked, Raven nodded. "Are you happy with Klarion?"

Raven paused for a moment, she really did enjoy the tender moments she shared with Klarion, even if the number of them had been on the single digits lately. However, did they really counter balance all the hurt? She didn't know.

"I…I'm not sure…" she mumbled. Cherie looked up at her with concern, sure he knew that Raven was having doubts, but why, of all people, why tell him this? He had done nothing to earn his master's trust.

"I see…" Uriah said, "I think you should figure that out. If you really think he's not the one for you. You should think this over. After all, you know now how dangerous Klarion can be."

Raven was silent for a moment before nodding. If she broke up with Klarion he may try to kill her and take her powers. She couldn't take on Klarion, she wasn't strong enough, even with all that stuff he had taught her and the things she had practiced on her own. She was still nowhere near his level. Or even Uriah's for that matter. She didn't have to see his power to know he was strong. Stronger than her anyway. Raven sighed and stood.

"Thank you Uriah. For listening." She said, "I'm going to give him one more chance before I decide anything."

"And what will you do if you decide you're not happy?" Uriah asked, curious to know.

"I…don't know." She said, "I guess, I'll figure that out when and if it happens."

Uriah nodded, "Is that the only reason you came to me tonight Raven? Are you sure there is nothing else you'd wish to speak about?"

"No…I mean it's not really that important." Raven replied. Though she'd be lying if she said there wasn't anything wrong. She was going through more issues than just Klarion. Her friendship with Mary who turned out to be Zatanna, part of her missed the friendship they had. The other, just wanted to beat the tar out of her for lying. Maybe trying to kill her was a bit too far. After all Zatanna had been on her side the entire time—ok most of the time, she wasn't on her side with Klarion—she tried to stop Etrigan, she had even gone against the Justice League.

"Anything you have troubles with is important to me Raven dear." Uriah said, noting the slight distant look in Raven's eyes. Raven shook her head.

"Well…" she mumbled. Cherie hissed at her, once again warning her about trusting this strange Witch-boy. Once again, however, he went on ignored as Raven sat back down and began talking once again. This time about Zatanna.

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By the time Raven and Cherie returned to Klarion's home in her world it was almost morning. Or so it seemed. She had been there for hours to the point where she thought that it would surely be morning. However it seemed that she hadn't been gone for even five minutes. Which, suppose was a good thing. If Klarion ever found out she had left he might throw another tantrum.

"Raven, I really don't think you should be telling this Uriah anymore of your secrets." Cherie mewed. Raven shook her head.

"I'm not, there's a difference between sharing secrets and telling someone your problems. Besides I trust Uriah." She said, "You just don't understand."

"I understand plenty," He hissed, arching his back as the fur stood on end, "You're feeling vulnerable so you're seeking comfort in someone you don't know."

"But I do know him. Maybe not by name at first, but I know him." Raven said climbing into bed.

"You don't. this man is simply taking advantage of your vulnerability." Cherie growled.

"Cherie, I do know this person. I-I met him…after Etrigan…" Raven hesitated on the last bit. Cherie's hissing stopped and he looked up at his partner with concern.

"Oh no…Raven Deary you're not saying…" He mewed jumping up on the bed and nuzzling Raven's cheek which was now dampening with tears as the memories filled her head once again.

"I trust him Cherie, so just…so just leave it at that ok?" She mumbled, Cherie let out a sigh and cuddled next to Raven's head as she lied down and went to sleep. However, he silently vowed to protect Raven, even against someone…or something like Uriah. He'd just have to do it in silent.

OMIGODDESS I AM SO ASHAMED AT HOW SHORT THIS IS! however I meant for it to tell you that I haven't died and that I'll be posting as much as I can. I'm just at a lack for inspiration. THERE ARE NO GOOD KLARION FANFICTIONS ANYMORE! And none of the good one are updating O.Q man it just sucks! However on a side note as I was typing this chapter my cat Lui—whom Cherie Curie the cat is based off of—was snuggled up next to me n_n. cats are wonderful no? which do you prefer cats or dogs? See you later armadillos—unless I see you first! HAHA! REVIEW! No seriously or else this fiction will die!