A/N: Parting Words: Well this is the end. You've all been guessing what my "final pairing" will be. I haven't had the heart to tell you till now-- there is no final pairing. I left it as I began it-- in confusion of who loves who. You see, the possibilities are too endless for me to express, and each possibility is too interesting for me to settle on one. I am one who sails many TT ships, even a few slash (when appropriate) and this story was just expressing some potential for each (slash not included-- maybe another story if you really want it). I'm sorry Cyborg didn't get a part in the romance, but he's sort of a Mark character for me-- Mark from RENT, the observer, the detatched one, the narrator. At least in this story. In a way, this short epilogue should answer all your questions or at least satisfy you in some way. Yes, maybe Star and Robin will get together, and Robin will forget about Raven. Maybe Raven will warm up to BB. Maybe BB and Star will grow to be more than friends. Maybe Rav and Rob will get over themselves. That's the whole point-- anything can happen. I leave the "final pairs" for you to speculate.

You all win. Congratulations. And thank you.

(Wow, my A/N is almost as long as the epilogue-- lol)

Epilogue: Cyborg's Finale

"Take my hand, I'll lead you to salvation. Take my love, for love is everlasting. And remember the truth that once was spoken... To love another person is to see the face of God..."-- Fantine, Eponine, Jean Valjean "Do you Hear the People Sing (reprise)," Les Miserables

After that night, they all went around as if nothing had ever happened. Raven and Robin treated each other as they had always done: as good friends and partners. Although every now and then, I catch that pining look in Raven's dark eyes, and that curious pain in Robin's. Starfire still swooned over Robin, and he still seemed to think her attentions were merely platonic. Beast Boy's jokes seemed to lose some of their flavor when Raven entered the room, but he didn't seemed too phased by it.

Strangely, the friendship between the changeling and the Tamaranian seemed to strengthen through all of this. She would laugh harder at his simplest jokes and he would always try harder to make her smile. Perhaps their shared unrequited love created a bond between them like that between siblings. Beast Boy treated Starfire as his younger sister, and she in turn admired him like an elder brother.

So I guess they learned and moved on. But looking at Starfire and Beast Boy, I'd say that the phrase each cloud has its silver lining must be true.

To answer all your curious questions, I honestly don't know what's in store for Raven and Robin. Both are very stubborn, and very proud. Maybe they'll realize that though oposites attract, similarities last. Maybe they will understand that though neither say it, their love is obvious in their dark eyes. As Beast Boy says, you don't have to tell someone you love them as long as you can show it.

Or maybe they'll learn to love someone else. Perhaps Robin will see the light in Starfire's eyes and appreciate her for who she is. I know nothing in the world would make Starfire so blissfully content than to be held in Robin's arms as he kisses her forehead. And I know that she was right when she said Robin needs to love someone and be loved. And who could give more love than the passionate Tamaranian?

Maybe Raven will begin to be amused by Beast Boy's jokes again and finally laugh out loud. I know she does find them funny-- she said so herself once. If only she'll admit it to herself, maybe she could learn to see the warmth in his eyes and the wisdom behind his wit, as Starfire unintentionally discovered that cold, rainy night.

Or maybe there are bigger, brighter things out there. Maybe their future love lives outside this tower. And hopefully everyone will get what they want.

Who's to know? I lost my love long ago. I don't want the same to happen to them. They're good people. They deserve happiness. I guess we all deserve happiness, though. I suppose the real issue is, which of us will achieve it?

"Do you hear the people sing? Lost in the valley of the night. It is the music of a people who are climbing to the light. For the wretched of the earth, there is a flame that never dies. Even the darkest night will end and the sun will rise... The chain will be broken and all men will have their reward... Do you hear the people sing? Say do you hear the distant drums? It is the future that they bring when tomorrow comes."

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