Chapter 7. Thanx for the reviews. Please review.

RAVEN'S ROOM

TOMBS POV

It's been two days since I revealed the fact that I used to be in HIVE. Right now, I'm just happy to be here, in Raven's room meditating. I really shouldn't be thinking of anything.

"MAIL TIME!"

"AAAHHHHHHHHHHH geez. Did he have to yell?"

"C'mon T. We should see what was sent." Said Raven.

DOWNSTAIRS

I was limping.

"I told you I'm not good with stairs, Raven."

"I didn't think you meant like that."

"Hey Tomb! Something for you!"

Cyborg tossed me a small package. I hesitated to open it, but eventually I did an hour later up in my room. It was a letter with a picture. The letter read:

Tomb:

We saw you at the mall. We know you can't bring yourself to attack us. Frankly, neither can we. Honestly, we miss you. That day, we were reminded how much you meant to all of us. No one knows I'm writing this. If you came back, it could be just like old times. You remember old times, don't you? Remember when we had fun? Remember when we were happy? Remember when we were friends? I remember a time when we would joke, laugh, and fight playfully. We were like family. That's how you feel, isn't it? Maybe if you came back to us, everything could be just like that. I know I sound dramatic, and I usually don't. Forgive me. We live at a small townhouse on the other side of town, funded by HIVE. Remember, HIVE is just a program that trains people how to fight, like a police academy. The Townhouse is painted with hexagons on the side. You can't miss it. Stop by sometime, for old times sake.

Your friend,
Jinx

P.S. call us at 1-809-130-2977 if you can't stop by. God bless.

I was shaken after that. I stayed in my room for 3 hours, staring at the letter. They missed me, and I was their friend. Friend.That word rang in my head until dinner.

DINNER

"Dude, you haven't touched your tofu casserole."

"Neither has anyone else." Said Raven. "Something's wrong, right?" she said telepathically.

"Yea," I said. Telepathy was common among spell casters. "I would be comfortable not talking about it though. I can handle it."

"I can't let that happen. I'll meet you after dinner."

"Sigh"

We continued to eat whatever wasn't tofu there, like the pasta. I was a bit nervous that I had to talk to Raven about this, but if anyone can understand me, she can.

AFTER DINNER IN TOMB'S ROOM

"So. Spill. What's up? Why are you so depressed? Making a hard decision?"

"You read my mind, right?"

"Only the decision part. I'd rather hear the news from you."

"Ok.Well, Jinx sent me a letter that invited me to visit them at their townhouse. They obviously miss me, and I miss them. Apparently, we both feel that we were like family and best friends. The thing is, I'm actually thinking about going. I haven't seen them in more than six months, except at the mall. But I don't know how you guys would like it."

"Whoa. Let me think. Nothing should stop you from visiting some old friends. But we don't want you to go back to mercenary service. Maybe you can wear something so can communicate with you in case there's trouble?"

"I would feel like I'm betraying them, and not trusting them. After all, I have known them for three years, and you guys only a couple days."

"Hmm. aren't you also afraid that we would be upset?"

"Yea."

"I think you're right. Starfire would be pretty confused and mad."

"They gave me their phone number."

"Maybe you could invite them to the café or something, and just socialize."

"That's a great idea. Thanks Rae."

"Don't mention it, friend."

I smiled. She smiled. Maybe I never noticed it before, but I think I actually care about Raven.

That night I had a dream about Raven. It's not often that I have dreams, and usually it's not very pleasant. But this was different. I dreamt I was with Raven, at a fair, a gothic fair I think, and we went on the Ferris wheel. Everything was black, blue, and purple at the fair, and we could see so far. We saw the Titan's tower, the Empire State building, and even the Eiffel Tower! In a split second we were flying, something that I can do but am not very good at. We looked at each other for a long time, and we went closer. And closer, until our faces were almost touching. Then I woke up.

The next morning I picked up the phone. I dialed the number Jinx had given me.

"Hello?"

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Not much of a cliffhanger, but still. Please review. I won't stop writing if I don't get any reviews, but I will definitely work harder knowing people are reading this. I am open to suggestions, like the outcome with the reunion of Gizmo, Jinx, Mammoth, and Tomb. Maybe a little more *ahem* with T and R? I will definitely put more of that in. Anything else you might want to see, feel free. Over and out.