Outside the Tower, a little girl wearing white robes smiled knowing the one that had seen so much death would finally see a bit of well-deserved happiness.
Turning to her sister in her black robes, "It was a close call, almost losing this world sister."
"Yes, sister." remarked the black robed girl," However Blood's defeat only delayed it's destruction. Blood's power came from the void of one's not understanding the lines in between life and death. Trigon's defeat a set back. Sin's power is growing. And if his power continue to grow, he might have even had more power then you or I."
Smiling, "More power then the devil and an angel. That is true fear."
Glaring at her sister, "Don't even think that. I know how much you treasure your 'children'."
"I hope that if we must see each other again, we can prevent one from gaining such power."
"I agree," said the black robed girl, "however the true savior or destroyer hasn't been in play, yet. Until then do not get in my way. I have people to torture, hurt, maim, you know."
Nodding the girl in white rolled her shoulders, her white robe parted revealing a pair of angelic wings. With a gentle flap, not even disturbing the air, the girl in white began floating.
"Until next we meet, my sister," and with that, she flew to the sky. In a flash of white light, the girl disappeared.
Glaring once again, "Show off." With a flare of red, the girl erupted into flames. As the smoke spread, she shrank into the earth, leaving only the smell of brimstone in her wake.
In Nightwing's room, he really didn't feel tired. Besides trying to reason some sense into Jake's empty skull about killing, he was trying to reach Bruce. Two impossible events. Bruce and Richard hasn't talked since the slap across Richard's face. Jake told him Bruce was part of the planning to stop Blood, however Bruce left before Richard arrived. He needed to fix that gulf with his mentor. A couple of hours ago, Alfred promised to rely the message. Now he had to wait for a response.
Thinking back, an enemy destroyed his relationship with his mentor. No, his father figure. What if they went after Star? Shaking that thought away his head, he wondered into the kitchen looking for something to help him sleep like a cup of tea. Sounded like good idea. Stopping for a moment, he laughed. Alfred must have been wearing off on him or was that Raven. Preparing the water, he felt strong arms wrap around him. Looking over his shoulder, he saw it was the smiling Starfire.
"Good evening, friend that is boy, Richard," she said smiling into his eyes.
Smiling at her use of words, "Good evening to you to Star."
Turning around with her arms still around him, he wrapped his arms around her waist.
Staring into those deep green innocent eyes. "Thank you," he told her.
Blinking in confusion, "And what did I do?"
Giving a kind smile, "You were the only that finally got me to open up with who I really was. To show who I was under my mask."
As she wondered, he kissed her lightly.
Pulling away, "Please," she asked, "I do not understand."
Nodding, "Remember when you told me that I hadn't even shown you my eyes."
She thought for a moment, then nodded, yet still didn't understood.
"When you told me that, I got to thinking what was important in my life. The people I cared for or the people I saved," placing his forehead against hers, "If it hadn't had been for you, I would have never learned to live a real life. One that hadn't been behind a mask."
He kissed her lightly again.
"And thank you because of it."
Smiling, melting into his kiss, she pulled back.
"If you do not mind me questioning, who told you to live your own life?"
Smiling, "Jake, actually."
Beaming him a large smile, "Then please remind me to tell him the three hundred and ninety verse story of thanks." Please do.
Laughing, "I think a simple thank you would work just fine, Star." Killjoy.
The following morning in Jake's room, Raven woke up slowly from the slight soreness between her legs actually it wasn't a painful soreness, it was pleasant soreness. Slowly opening her eyes to find him on his stomach with her arms wrapped around him, his shoulder as her pillow. And he was just as naked as she was. Beside his scar across his face, it seemed he had a couple along his back. Guess, she'll have to ask him why they never healed.
Last night had truly been heaven for her. Jake almost didn't want to do it since he didn't have protection. Once she reminded him that as long as they didn't want to have a child, they wouldn't need it. In other words, he was over thinking it. Once he got over that, they had made love for the first time. For her first time, they took it slow. Sure, it did hurt, but the pain had parted quickly enough as the pleasure built up. It felt like an eternity of bliss, every moment increasing with pleasure. And the moment they climaxed, she had already begun to miss it.
Still wide-awake and so was he. And she had also found out a little secret about his healing factor. Enhanced sex drive. He was up again a minute after they were finished. Yep, it's about the sex.
It was finally after the fourth time she had to stop to sleep, even though she didn't want to. Her body kind of gave up on her. Now she was awake. Needing to use the bathroom brought her mind came back to the present. Slowly getting up, she tried not to wake up her lover. Snapping around in bed,. he grabbed her playfully and flipped her back onto the bed. Screaming in surprise, trying not to loss control of her bladder. Her scream went to a purr as Jake's warm breath ran across her bare neck.
"Morning Angel," he whispered.
Her brain snapped back to its senses. Her powers surrounded him lifting into the air.
Giving him a cold glare, "You are very lucky, Mr. Spiegel, seeing as how I didn't pee in the bed. But do that again, and no matter how much I enjoy nights like last night, I will not sleep with you again. Am I clear?"
Smiling, "Yes, ma'am."
Rolling her eyes at his stupid grin, her hands motioned the floating Jake to the side of the bed so she could get up and walk towards his bathroom.
Floating above the floor, "Could you let me down now?" he asked.
Looking over her shoulder, she entered the bathroom. Closing the door behind her, her power released Jake causing him to drop.
Laying as a not so pretty pile on the floor, "Ow," he groaned.
Love hurts
Love scars
Love wounds and marks
Any heart not tough or strong enough
To take a lot of pain, take a lot of pain
Love is like a cloud, it holds a lot of rain
Love hurts
Ooh love hurts - Love Hurts by Everly Brothers
A couple of minutes later, Raven was back in Jake's bed, trying to warm back up. His room was cold. Jake used the bathroom to relieve himself. Hearing the flushing of the toilet followed by the door open revealing Jake. She smiled. He returned a smile. Climbing under the covers, getting comfortable beside her, he wrapped his arms around her.
Raven instantly became warmer as well as feeling safe.
"I love you," he told her.
Smiling, "And I love you as well," as her heart grew six inches wider.
