Chapter 6: Bakin a cake..er..cookies.
It was Christmas time at the Titans Tower. All around the building were globs of snow that covered all the normally sunny, green grass. The air was always nippy and bitter: The sky was perpetually white, with grey sprinkles, like pepper on mashed poatatoes. Though it was freezing outside, it was fairly warm on the inside of the titans home: and it was properly decorated to boot. Starfire had never experienced the holiday before, so she went crazy the first few minutes, throwing cottonballs all over the place and eating all the popcorn string. After she was under control: thanks to Robin, the team decorated every single nook and crany with a dolie,a snowflake or a candy cane. Every room, that is, except Ravens. This was normal, Raven never did ANYTHING to her room, but it that wasn't why it was undecorated. Raven had locked the door from the inside 2 days ago. She did not make a sound. She did not come out. Everyone thought she was in there crying her eyes out, but they were wrong.
Raven wasn't crying. She wasn't even that sad. She just.felt like she didn't want to see anyone. She was tired out from everything: Beast Boy was injured, she almost got arrested, She still didn't know if anyone had seen her naked either. Her poor head was throbbing. " Ow.my head hurts. Figures...I've been.busy. Maybe its time I went out. I could.hang ornaments? No. I hate to do that. I could always just sit there.like I always do.And watch.Fun." She plopped down onto her floor. She saw a book near her hand. She opened it, curious as to what it was. It turned out to be a cookbook she had found in the basement last year. " Too bad I can't cook. I bet Beast Boy would like some cookies.He likes.sugar cookies.Hmm. I wonder if Starfire can cook." Raven imagined for a second what cookies made by Starfire would taste like. She cringed."Ew.maybe not. Robin?...hmm..no.he's a guy.Maybe.Cyborg? Cyborg.he's part robot.he's gotta know SOMETHING about cooking. I guess.it's worth a try." Raven smiled at the thought of Beast Boy eating some of her cookies. They had to be the best cookies EVER.
Downstairs, Cyborg was depressed. The GameStation was useless without Beast Boy around, Robin was in the gym and Starfire was relaxing in the kitchen. She didn't understand videogames anyways. The door swung open. He turned around happily, hoping it was Robin: but it was only goth girl. " Cyborg. Do you.wanna help me with something?" Cyborg was dissaponted it was not his other friend, but replyed: " Um.that depends." Raven held the cookbook out to him. He looked it over. " Do you know how to cook, Cyborg? I wanna make Beast Boy some cookies. If you help me.." She knew she would regret saying this:"I'll.play Gamestation with you." Cyborgs eyes lite up * literally* And he stood." I guess that sounds like a fair deal. C'mon. Lets go to the kitchen." " Aw,but I wanted to bake cookies in the living room." Mumbled Raven. Cyborg ignored her.
"Ok,Ray, first things first." Cyborg's arm did some fancy turning, and in a few seconds, a small sink stood in front of the psychic chick." . Um, okay." Raven reluctantly washed her already pristine clean hands, eyeing Cyborg curiously. " Ok, I'm squeaky clean. Now what?" She asked. Cyborg grabbed the yellow cookbook." Ok, lets see here. Um.how does: Ultra Sugar Cookie Triple Batch sound? Says it makes 234 cookies." Raven was speechless. " Um, I'm not sure Beast Boy will want THAT many." But Cyborg was already getting out the supplies. Raven sighed in frustration. " Ok, First.we grease the pan."
30 minutes later
After some disgusting work, the two titans had their cookies ready to go.Raven had written "Get Well Beast Boy" On some of them in green icing. Both of the friends were covered in a thick layer of all-purpose flour.Cyborg's midsection made a hissing sound that startled Raven. It slowly took shape of a tiny oven. Cyborg placed the cookies on a blue tray and set them for half an hour. Absentmindedly, He started singing:
" Dum dee Doo.hmm hmm hmm.put in da flour, da suga, da 3 pounds of yeast."
" wait-what was that last part?" Raven stopped the cheerful song with a worried look on her face. "Uh, I said: put in da flour, da suga, da 3 pounds of yeast.Why?" The purple haired girl had a " this is SO classic" look on her face. Before too long, the hinges of Cyborgs stomach oven were starting to rattle loudly. Soon, a nasty yellow paste began to seep out of the cracks in his sides." Um, oops?" Raven was about to kill Cyborg when his oven blew, splattering buttery sludge EVERYWHERE. Starfire had decided to come and see what was happening when she heard the loud blast. She was quite satisfied with the rooms new look. " How beautiful!! The colors are so pretty! *lick*.and they even taste good!!" Starfire started biting off one the walls when Raven really DID start killing Cyborg. Luckily, Robin also came into the war-zoned kitchen." What the heck happened??!?" he yelled. Starfire ran up to him and shoved some yellow gloop into his mouth.
" Try some, Robin. Isn't it delightful?" Robins face certainly didn't look " delightful". It looked like he had a pound of uncooked batter in his mouth. He coughed it all onto the floor, depressing Starfire but pleasing the rest of them. " Heh heh.just uh,.doin a little home ec?" Raven chimed in. " Mr. Easy Bake Oven here was helping me make cookies for Beast Boy, when he stupidly put 3 pounds of yeast into the batter. Typical." Robin saw Raven's sad face. He walked up to her. " Raven, it's ok. We'll make another set of cookies, ok?" He smiled at her. She gave a small grin. " Thank you.friends." It was a long night for the titans, but after 2 rotten batches, Raven's cookies came out just right. She couldn't have been happier with the result. She looked up at the clock. 5:29. " C'mon. They'll let us in to see Beast Boy any minute now.
The team took the T-car over to Jump city: to Beast Boy's hospital. The sky was black, but the stars shined like diamonds. Starfire had brought the changling a comic book and a ball of yarn ( c'mon: it's Starfire.) Cyborg had an N-Gage for his green bud, Robin had a basket full of fruits,chocolates and other food, and Raven had her huge plate of cookies, wrapped in green cellophane. She also had a purple envelope with his name on it, and a picture frame with two sides. On one side was a picture of the team at the beach: and on the other side was a nice picture of herself. " This is the only picture in existence of me smiling." She thought. ".He's the one who should have it." The 4 friends walked into the large room. Warmth immediately returned to their fingers and toes, making them all feel relaxed and happy. There were several familys there visiting their relatives and friends. It was a wonderful sight. There was holly everywhere, as well as a few huge wreaths that made the whole building smell like peppermint. Raven did not feel frightened anymore.
" Excuse me" Raven asked the nurse. " Were here to see Beast Boy.". The nurse looked very puzzled. She flipped through a pile of note cards,and then spoke: ".Who,dear?" Raven asked again, getting annoyed: " Beast Boy. He's green? Kinda hard to miss?" The nurse looked relived. " Ah, you must be talking about Mr. Logan. He's in.Room 324. 10th floor,dear." It was Raven's turn to be puzzled. She questioned her fellow titans when they were in the elevator." Guys, whats with this " Mr.Logan" stuff the nurse was talking about? I didn't know Beast Boy had a last name." The others shrugged. " I have always called him Beast Boy." Said Starfire. " Yeah. I mean, I guess I just never really thought about it."replied Robin. Raven wasn't satisfied. ".Guess I'll just ask him tonight." The elevator stopped: 10th floor. The gang started down a long corridor: There were so many happy sounds: laughter, cheers, hugs,kisses.It was hard to believe it was a hospital. It was more like a party.
" Room 324.Here it is, y'all." The door was covered in drawings. " Mr.Logan: Get better soon! Thanks for being my friend! - Andrew." " Mr.Green: Have a Merry Christmas! I love you! - Michelle" " You're the coolest! Show me some tricks when you get better,ok? - Lance" " Hope you see your family soon! You're my best friend! I love you! - Lulu" Some of the pictures had a green body surrounded by hearts, or a paw print, or a sun: all sorts of nice things. Raven was rather confused. " What.is this? Who are all these people?" Her curiosity got the better of her. She opened the door slowly, for fear that the fuzzy man was asleep. He wasn't, he was standing at the window, looking out at Jump cities wonderful scenery. His long ears heard the door open. He turned to greet his friends. " You guys came!" he exclaimed. Beast Boy was looking as good as new. Even better: He looked the best he ever had: And very happy, like it was his birthday. He gave Starfire a friendly hug, and started conversing with Robin and Cyborg. " So, has it been weird back at titans tower? I was gone for a whole month,after all." Cyborg spoke up " It was pretty strange. We'll be glad to have you back." They both smiled. Starfire held something out to Beast Boy. " Uh.Thanks,Star." He unwrapped it: It was a cup filled with yellow,gluey glop. Beast Boy tried his best to look grateful,but it was difficult. " I call this " Cookie Glue". Raven and Cyborg were going to through it away, but I felt so bad doing that.so I saved some and brought it to you! I put some mustard in there for flavor." Beast Boy took the cup reluctantly. Starfire waited patiently. ".Go on, try it!" Beast Boy gave her a weak smile. He closed his eyes and took a lick. It tasted like hot rubber, but he grinned and thanked the alien girl, who was quite proud of herself.
" Here ya go,B. Your own N-Gage. Thought I'd get myself one.but I'm kinda like a BIG N-Gage." Beast Boy laughed and took the device gatefully. Robin was next." Here, Beast Boy. I thought you might get tired of hospital food. I know you like chocolate, so I put some in too." The green guy started drooling slightly." Yum.man, the food here's ok.but this looks soooo good! Thanks a lot!" Robin back away, revealing his princess: Raven. His eyes got big and his ears perked up when he saw her beautiful face. She stepped forward shyly, and placed her confecionary masterpiece on his lap. " I..we made these cookies for you.There sugar. I.know you like sugar.so,uh.I made-WE made some. . . . yeah." She tried to back away but Beast Boy caught her hand.She looked surprised,until he pointed to the other things she had in her other hand. She laughed; embarrassed. " oh yeah.that. Um, this is a picture of us,at the beach last year." Beast Boy grinned at the memory. " And,uh.on the other side is..me." She turned the plate over to reveal a picture of her and a genuine smile. The green guy was shocked. " Your.smiling? In a picture?? This has to be the only picture in existence of you smiling!" Raven got a little steamed, but let it go. " I'll keep it somewhere safe. I wouldn't want to damage such a special frame." He placed it on his currently bare medicine table, and stood up. " Anyways, they let me out of the hospital tomorrow.so, I guess I'll see you all in the AM! Can't wait to celebrate Christmas together!" Everyone had forgotten about Christmas. The thought brought smiles to their faces. " Of course! We must make snow angels, and tiny buildings made of hardened molasses,and."Star trailed on as Robin and Cyborg hurried her out of the room.
Raven sat next to her boy for a minute. ".I'm sorry your in the hospital. It's my fault. I hope you can forgive me." The shape shifter gave her a sweet, pepperminty kiss. ".It's ok." That's all they said. She gave him one more big, Beast Boy hug, and left. The man sat at the edge of his bed and started reading his card.
Dear Beast Boy-
I hope you like your present. It took me a long time to choose. Anyways, I was just writing to say hello, just thought I'd check in. Didn't want to take up your time at the hospital so.Oh yeah!! Um,When we get home.do you think you could tell me your name? Your real name? I don't know it, and I thought maybe I'd get to know you a little more if I did. If you don't want to tell me, that's ok too. Anyways, I'm glad all this is over. I can't wait for you to come home again.
Love, Raven
Beast Boy remembered the first letter Raven had written him: before his trip: before all these changes. " my real name.my name.Raven, It's Gar. Garfield Logan.
W00ty! Sucky ChapPter!! Im SOoOOOOSoosoOSOOSOo sorry it took me so long: I was sick over thanksgiving. Anwyays:next chappty is Christmas! YAYY!!
It was Christmas time at the Titans Tower. All around the building were globs of snow that covered all the normally sunny, green grass. The air was always nippy and bitter: The sky was perpetually white, with grey sprinkles, like pepper on mashed poatatoes. Though it was freezing outside, it was fairly warm on the inside of the titans home: and it was properly decorated to boot. Starfire had never experienced the holiday before, so she went crazy the first few minutes, throwing cottonballs all over the place and eating all the popcorn string. After she was under control: thanks to Robin, the team decorated every single nook and crany with a dolie,a snowflake or a candy cane. Every room, that is, except Ravens. This was normal, Raven never did ANYTHING to her room, but it that wasn't why it was undecorated. Raven had locked the door from the inside 2 days ago. She did not make a sound. She did not come out. Everyone thought she was in there crying her eyes out, but they were wrong.
Raven wasn't crying. She wasn't even that sad. She just.felt like she didn't want to see anyone. She was tired out from everything: Beast Boy was injured, she almost got arrested, She still didn't know if anyone had seen her naked either. Her poor head was throbbing. " Ow.my head hurts. Figures...I've been.busy. Maybe its time I went out. I could.hang ornaments? No. I hate to do that. I could always just sit there.like I always do.And watch.Fun." She plopped down onto her floor. She saw a book near her hand. She opened it, curious as to what it was. It turned out to be a cookbook she had found in the basement last year. " Too bad I can't cook. I bet Beast Boy would like some cookies.He likes.sugar cookies.Hmm. I wonder if Starfire can cook." Raven imagined for a second what cookies made by Starfire would taste like. She cringed."Ew.maybe not. Robin?...hmm..no.he's a guy.Maybe.Cyborg? Cyborg.he's part robot.he's gotta know SOMETHING about cooking. I guess.it's worth a try." Raven smiled at the thought of Beast Boy eating some of her cookies. They had to be the best cookies EVER.
Downstairs, Cyborg was depressed. The GameStation was useless without Beast Boy around, Robin was in the gym and Starfire was relaxing in the kitchen. She didn't understand videogames anyways. The door swung open. He turned around happily, hoping it was Robin: but it was only goth girl. " Cyborg. Do you.wanna help me with something?" Cyborg was dissaponted it was not his other friend, but replyed: " Um.that depends." Raven held the cookbook out to him. He looked it over. " Do you know how to cook, Cyborg? I wanna make Beast Boy some cookies. If you help me.." She knew she would regret saying this:"I'll.play Gamestation with you." Cyborgs eyes lite up * literally* And he stood." I guess that sounds like a fair deal. C'mon. Lets go to the kitchen." " Aw,but I wanted to bake cookies in the living room." Mumbled Raven. Cyborg ignored her.
"Ok,Ray, first things first." Cyborg's arm did some fancy turning, and in a few seconds, a small sink stood in front of the psychic chick." . Um, okay." Raven reluctantly washed her already pristine clean hands, eyeing Cyborg curiously. " Ok, I'm squeaky clean. Now what?" She asked. Cyborg grabbed the yellow cookbook." Ok, lets see here. Um.how does: Ultra Sugar Cookie Triple Batch sound? Says it makes 234 cookies." Raven was speechless. " Um, I'm not sure Beast Boy will want THAT many." But Cyborg was already getting out the supplies. Raven sighed in frustration. " Ok, First.we grease the pan."
30 minutes later
After some disgusting work, the two titans had their cookies ready to go.Raven had written "Get Well Beast Boy" On some of them in green icing. Both of the friends were covered in a thick layer of all-purpose flour.Cyborg's midsection made a hissing sound that startled Raven. It slowly took shape of a tiny oven. Cyborg placed the cookies on a blue tray and set them for half an hour. Absentmindedly, He started singing:
" Dum dee Doo.hmm hmm hmm.put in da flour, da suga, da 3 pounds of yeast."
" wait-what was that last part?" Raven stopped the cheerful song with a worried look on her face. "Uh, I said: put in da flour, da suga, da 3 pounds of yeast.Why?" The purple haired girl had a " this is SO classic" look on her face. Before too long, the hinges of Cyborgs stomach oven were starting to rattle loudly. Soon, a nasty yellow paste began to seep out of the cracks in his sides." Um, oops?" Raven was about to kill Cyborg when his oven blew, splattering buttery sludge EVERYWHERE. Starfire had decided to come and see what was happening when she heard the loud blast. She was quite satisfied with the rooms new look. " How beautiful!! The colors are so pretty! *lick*.and they even taste good!!" Starfire started biting off one the walls when Raven really DID start killing Cyborg. Luckily, Robin also came into the war-zoned kitchen." What the heck happened??!?" he yelled. Starfire ran up to him and shoved some yellow gloop into his mouth.
" Try some, Robin. Isn't it delightful?" Robins face certainly didn't look " delightful". It looked like he had a pound of uncooked batter in his mouth. He coughed it all onto the floor, depressing Starfire but pleasing the rest of them. " Heh heh.just uh,.doin a little home ec?" Raven chimed in. " Mr. Easy Bake Oven here was helping me make cookies for Beast Boy, when he stupidly put 3 pounds of yeast into the batter. Typical." Robin saw Raven's sad face. He walked up to her. " Raven, it's ok. We'll make another set of cookies, ok?" He smiled at her. She gave a small grin. " Thank you.friends." It was a long night for the titans, but after 2 rotten batches, Raven's cookies came out just right. She couldn't have been happier with the result. She looked up at the clock. 5:29. " C'mon. They'll let us in to see Beast Boy any minute now.
The team took the T-car over to Jump city: to Beast Boy's hospital. The sky was black, but the stars shined like diamonds. Starfire had brought the changling a comic book and a ball of yarn ( c'mon: it's Starfire.) Cyborg had an N-Gage for his green bud, Robin had a basket full of fruits,chocolates and other food, and Raven had her huge plate of cookies, wrapped in green cellophane. She also had a purple envelope with his name on it, and a picture frame with two sides. On one side was a picture of the team at the beach: and on the other side was a nice picture of herself. " This is the only picture in existence of me smiling." She thought. ".He's the one who should have it." The 4 friends walked into the large room. Warmth immediately returned to their fingers and toes, making them all feel relaxed and happy. There were several familys there visiting their relatives and friends. It was a wonderful sight. There was holly everywhere, as well as a few huge wreaths that made the whole building smell like peppermint. Raven did not feel frightened anymore.
" Excuse me" Raven asked the nurse. " Were here to see Beast Boy.". The nurse looked very puzzled. She flipped through a pile of note cards,and then spoke: ".Who,dear?" Raven asked again, getting annoyed: " Beast Boy. He's green? Kinda hard to miss?" The nurse looked relived. " Ah, you must be talking about Mr. Logan. He's in.Room 324. 10th floor,dear." It was Raven's turn to be puzzled. She questioned her fellow titans when they were in the elevator." Guys, whats with this " Mr.Logan" stuff the nurse was talking about? I didn't know Beast Boy had a last name." The others shrugged. " I have always called him Beast Boy." Said Starfire. " Yeah. I mean, I guess I just never really thought about it."replied Robin. Raven wasn't satisfied. ".Guess I'll just ask him tonight." The elevator stopped: 10th floor. The gang started down a long corridor: There were so many happy sounds: laughter, cheers, hugs,kisses.It was hard to believe it was a hospital. It was more like a party.
" Room 324.Here it is, y'all." The door was covered in drawings. " Mr.Logan: Get better soon! Thanks for being my friend! - Andrew." " Mr.Green: Have a Merry Christmas! I love you! - Michelle" " You're the coolest! Show me some tricks when you get better,ok? - Lance" " Hope you see your family soon! You're my best friend! I love you! - Lulu" Some of the pictures had a green body surrounded by hearts, or a paw print, or a sun: all sorts of nice things. Raven was rather confused. " What.is this? Who are all these people?" Her curiosity got the better of her. She opened the door slowly, for fear that the fuzzy man was asleep. He wasn't, he was standing at the window, looking out at Jump cities wonderful scenery. His long ears heard the door open. He turned to greet his friends. " You guys came!" he exclaimed. Beast Boy was looking as good as new. Even better: He looked the best he ever had: And very happy, like it was his birthday. He gave Starfire a friendly hug, and started conversing with Robin and Cyborg. " So, has it been weird back at titans tower? I was gone for a whole month,after all." Cyborg spoke up " It was pretty strange. We'll be glad to have you back." They both smiled. Starfire held something out to Beast Boy. " Uh.Thanks,Star." He unwrapped it: It was a cup filled with yellow,gluey glop. Beast Boy tried his best to look grateful,but it was difficult. " I call this " Cookie Glue". Raven and Cyborg were going to through it away, but I felt so bad doing that.so I saved some and brought it to you! I put some mustard in there for flavor." Beast Boy took the cup reluctantly. Starfire waited patiently. ".Go on, try it!" Beast Boy gave her a weak smile. He closed his eyes and took a lick. It tasted like hot rubber, but he grinned and thanked the alien girl, who was quite proud of herself.
" Here ya go,B. Your own N-Gage. Thought I'd get myself one.but I'm kinda like a BIG N-Gage." Beast Boy laughed and took the device gatefully. Robin was next." Here, Beast Boy. I thought you might get tired of hospital food. I know you like chocolate, so I put some in too." The green guy started drooling slightly." Yum.man, the food here's ok.but this looks soooo good! Thanks a lot!" Robin back away, revealing his princess: Raven. His eyes got big and his ears perked up when he saw her beautiful face. She stepped forward shyly, and placed her confecionary masterpiece on his lap. " I..we made these cookies for you.There sugar. I.know you like sugar.so,uh.I made-WE made some. . . . yeah." She tried to back away but Beast Boy caught her hand.She looked surprised,until he pointed to the other things she had in her other hand. She laughed; embarrassed. " oh yeah.that. Um, this is a picture of us,at the beach last year." Beast Boy grinned at the memory. " And,uh.on the other side is..me." She turned the plate over to reveal a picture of her and a genuine smile. The green guy was shocked. " Your.smiling? In a picture?? This has to be the only picture in existence of you smiling!" Raven got a little steamed, but let it go. " I'll keep it somewhere safe. I wouldn't want to damage such a special frame." He placed it on his currently bare medicine table, and stood up. " Anyways, they let me out of the hospital tomorrow.so, I guess I'll see you all in the AM! Can't wait to celebrate Christmas together!" Everyone had forgotten about Christmas. The thought brought smiles to their faces. " Of course! We must make snow angels, and tiny buildings made of hardened molasses,and."Star trailed on as Robin and Cyborg hurried her out of the room.
Raven sat next to her boy for a minute. ".I'm sorry your in the hospital. It's my fault. I hope you can forgive me." The shape shifter gave her a sweet, pepperminty kiss. ".It's ok." That's all they said. She gave him one more big, Beast Boy hug, and left. The man sat at the edge of his bed and started reading his card.
Dear Beast Boy-
I hope you like your present. It took me a long time to choose. Anyways, I was just writing to say hello, just thought I'd check in. Didn't want to take up your time at the hospital so.Oh yeah!! Um,When we get home.do you think you could tell me your name? Your real name? I don't know it, and I thought maybe I'd get to know you a little more if I did. If you don't want to tell me, that's ok too. Anyways, I'm glad all this is over. I can't wait for you to come home again.
Love, Raven
Beast Boy remembered the first letter Raven had written him: before his trip: before all these changes. " my real name.my name.Raven, It's Gar. Garfield Logan.
W00ty! Sucky ChapPter!! Im SOoOOOOSoosoOSOOSOo sorry it took me so long: I was sick over thanksgiving. Anwyays:next chappty is Christmas! YAYY!!