Ok people, here's the thing: this is the last chapter of this story. Now, before you freak out and say 'OMG she can't just end it like that!' I WILL make a second part to this story. I just can't stand leaving the story that so many people loved unfinished. So I'm going to finish it. I plan on starting the sequel in January so look out for it.
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Carmen woke up unprovoked from her slumber. It took her a moment to notice her new surroundings. The Titans had put together a room just for her while she and Cyborg were out for the day. Her bed was a large cubby-hole in the far wall. There was a small shelf at the foot with some books Raven didn't have room for on her shelves and given to her. On top of the shelf was a green laptop that Beast boy had picked out at the mall for her. I was a very kind gesture. The room itself was slightly smaller than the other Titans' rooms, but it was perfect for her. The walls were painted a navy blue ceiling and the bottom half of the walls were patted with purple fabric. On the right wall was a tall antique dresser. The wood was smooth, polished, and a dark color. Similar to the music box she had given Cyborg so many years ago. There was a simple coffee table in the center of the room, a drawing desk with a head lamp on the left wall, and a pupazon (sp) chair near the head of her bed. She had a shaggy indigo carpet that complimented the walls. Inside her cubby-hole bed, the walls were decorated with a few funny Megatokyo posters that Starfire obviously picked out. There was also a framed picture of all of the Titans hanging above the shelf.
Carmen kicked the covers off and walked barefoot out of her room. For some odd reason she wondered the tower for an hour and ended up on the roof. The stars were so bright, which was strange because of the city lights. She folded her arms as a chilly wind blew by. She regretted not grabbing a coat or something. Shorts, a tanktop, and bare feet are not the kind of clothes one should wear at night in the middle of September. Carmen sat down on the cold cement and stared out into the distance. The night sky mixed with the black water at the horizon. Wrapping her arms around her knees for warmth she started to hum a tune that suddenly popped into her head.
Gleaming stars
Sewn in the night sky
Staring down at me
What do you see?
Can you see me?
Gleaming stars
Can you hear it?
The voice that sings my songs to me
My songs it sings
Can you hear it sing?
Gleaming stars
What do you feel?
Can you feel this warmth inside of me?
Can you feel?
Can you feel this fire that burns inside of me?
Oh, how it burns
Gleaming stars
I ask you how
Can you see it?
Can you hear it?
Can you feel it?
Do you even understand how I am changing?
I am changing
I am changing
I am changing so dramatically…
Gleaming stars
My dear stars
My beautiful stars…
It frightens me
Oh, how it frightens me
Carmen sighed and smiled. That song would have to go in her binder. Another cold wind blew the loose scrunchy out of her hair. She swung around to make sure it didn't blow away.
"You can catch your death out here you know," Raven picked up the scrunchy that stopped at her feet and handed it to Carmen.
"Thanks. I think I'll live. I never got sick much as a kid," She smiled at Raven, who had seated herself beside her. They sat in silence for a moment.
"What are you doing out here?" Raven asked. Carmen merely shrugged.
"I woke up and couldn't go back to sleep,"
"I never did ask you how your date went. Everything go well?" Raven brought her legs up and rested her head on her knees.
"Very well. Thanks for asking. Our movie was sold out but we went to another one,"
"What was it about?"
"Umm, I think it was a horror movie remake. I didn't see much of it," Raven cocked an eyebrow.
"How come?"
"I fell asleep," Carmen blushed at her own goof-ballness. Raven sighed.
"You're so lucky," She said looking out at the black water. It reminded her of herself. It was just so dark.
"How so?" Carmen asked turning to her.
"I want what you have," Raven continued to stare at the black water. Carmen's eyes grew wide with surprise.
"Why Raven, I didn't know you felt about him like that," Raven turned her head quickly as some of the water exploded.
"NO NO NO! Not that! I want the kind of relationship the two of you share. Not him," she retaliated
"Oh I see. Don't loose hope in finding something like that Raven," Carmen smiled so genuinely. Just being around her made everything seem hopeful. "Someone will come, and they'll be just for you,"
"I'll remember that. Thanks Carmen,"
"No problem," The sky was starting to lighten up at the horizon. The wind blew past them stingingly cold.
"I think I'm starting to become hypothermic. Let's go back inside," Raven said standing up.
"Good idea," Carmen stood up as well and looked out at the rising sun. "A day has gone and returned, and another one is on its way,"
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Ok that's my chapter 31 and the final chapter of Rain's Lullaby. I just came up with her new song and I hope you enjoyed it. R&R
Please visit my bio for important links. Pics of Carmen can be seen at the deviantart link.
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Because I'm a nice person here's a small cut of the sequel.
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…Lain jumped back, creating distance between herself and Carmen. Her blaster drawn and ready to fire, she took aim at her closing opponent. Carmen ran straight for Lain. Powered by anger, she would not let Lain get away with the way she hurt Raven. Lain fired multiple shots but none hit their direct target. Carmen dodged like she was liquid. Her training had paid off tremendously. She dove into the index and jumped out of it behind Lain. With anger in her eyes and the adrenaline in her veins she launched a direct punch into Lain's face. She flew back a good five feet and slid on her back.
"I won't let you hurt my friends again!" She yelled. Then, something inside her began to burn. Carmen grabbed her sides and collapse to her knees in pain. Lain leaned up and her eyes shot open in surprise. The four Titans, Terra, and the HIVE turned their attention to Carmen and Lain.
"Carmen, what's wrong?!" Robin yelled across the warehouse. Sweat was dripping off Carmen's face and tears poured out of her clenched eyes.
"Something…inside…It…burns," Lain jumped to her feet and sprinted over to Terra.
"We have to go, NOW!" She grabbed Terra's wrist and ran for the nearest window. Carmen gritted her teeth in the agony of her sudden pain.
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I bet you can't wait for the actual story.