DISCLAIMER: I shall never own the Teen Titans :( BUT! I own: Michael and Emily Greenway, Sarah, Aquilus and Acerbus.
To SpiderSquirrel: Thank you for being one of the few to review the last chapter. Many muffins to you. If it really means that much to you that a characters representing you is killed in this lousy excuse of a few under-appreciated chapters thrown together than I guess I could work a few chapters around your un-timely death and last few hours with Michael.
To all my readers that are probably pissed at me for being so slow to update: I'm really sorry but I've been BOMBED with projects and homework. So that put me into depression which doesn't go all that great when your trying to write a fluff ball.
I AM GOING TO POST THE NEXT STORY IN THE CARTOON SPOT FOR TEEN TITANS! Just so you know and don't look around here for the next story. Some of the reviewers said Cy got no love. And, well... yeah. But, never fear! He might get a girlfriend in the next story ::insert sly smile here::
Anywho, I have started to set up a website: wwwdotfreewebsdotcom/snowballheat16. It's going to have all the characters I own bios and stuff. I'm going to start up a guestbook soon and stuff. I am also going to post stories that I write (that aren't fanfic), I will probably post stories by other people also so if you want a story, that isn't fanfic, posted just email me it and I'll post it.
Anywho, on with the story:
enjoy,
CHAPTER 13
Every Heart
"Aw man I'm the only one with out love around here!" Cyborg groaned. He had just asked why Robin was dressed in normal street wear.
Robin chuckled softly and checked his re-flexion in his mirror for about the tenth time in the last five minutes.
Cyborg was lounging on Robin's bed looking through a computer magazine with little interest, "Everyone else has dates tonight! I can just picture it all you guys married with little kids running around here and here I am just old uncle Cy,"
"C'mon man it isn't that bad... Wait, Starfire and Beast Boy are going on a date?" He asked turning around. Cyborg looked up and at Robin, "Yeah they left together about half an hour ago they mentioned about going skating or something at that new place. Why? Are you jealous?" He teased. "No and besides I have Raven now remember?"
"Yeah whatever man," Cyborg replied going back to his magazine not sounding convinced at Robin's answer.
Robin did one more check:
Hair? He looked in the mirror it looked the same way it did five minutes ago, which looked the same as it usually did.
Money? Robin padded the pocket of his jeans, yup his wallet was there.
Fly? He looked down and quickly zipped up his fly. Close one!
He checked his watch, it read 8pm. He'd been nervous all day, he just had some uncontrollable urge to make sure everything would be alright.
"Okay, we're going to go now," Robin said announcing it like it was more formal thing that Cyborg just had to know.
"'Kay, have fun, and don't waste all your money!" Cyborg said not looking up. Then as Robin was starting to walk out he called, "Don't forget to use protection!" Robin blushed slightly and rolled his eyes behind his mask.
Cyborg continued to flip through his magazine still lounging on Robin's bed.
Everyone is going out tonight, I'm the only one with out a date. I really need to score me a girl. He sighed putting down the magazine to play some video games and try to beat his high score.
Tell me babe, how many do I shed my tears?
Every Heart Every Heart is not a gentle yet
Shall I do? I can never say my loneliness
Every Heart doesn't know so what to say oh what to do
(I) was afraid of darkness cause I felt that I was left alone
So I prayed for help to (the) distant million stars
oOo
Starfire giggled after Beast Boy fell for about the millionth time. She skated figure eights around him as he wobbled, "I am not familiar with this custom yet. Are you supposed to be falling and hurting the but?"
Beast Boy looked up, his cheeks slightly rosy from the chillness but mostly from embarrassment. So be bragged a little about his skating skills a little bit – okay a lot – but this was embarrassing! Starfire wasn't even from earth but she could practically win the Olympic golden metal for skating. Her natural grace and her ability of flight helped her in her leaps and helped slightly to steady her when she was starting to wobble.
Beast Boy on the other hand was graceful in different ways. Like he could easily do a max combo 500 then a turbo twist flight on the GameStation which took Robin and Cyborg like weeks to master and BB could change from rhino to horse while running and never lose pace but those things didn't compare to Starfire's genetic grace.
"Here," she said warmly skating backwards holding out her gloved hands to BB. He looked at her hands for a moment almost deciding whether he should take them but after a moment's consideration and a looking into Starfire's bight and friendly green eyes and her smiling face he grasped them and held on to them like his life depended on it.
Starfire started slowly her body slightly swaying gently as she skated backwards looking into Beast Boy's unsure eyes and occasionally looking over her shoulder so she wouldn't bump into the other skaters. Beast Boy's feet started moving along with Starfire's making them speed up.
Round & Round the planets revolve round the sun
And we always seek after love and peace Forever more
Starfire smiled looking down at Beast Boy's feet, he seemed like he knew what he was doing now. She dropped his hands still skating in front of him, he wobbled a little but managed to stay upright. Taking one of his hands she started skating beside him. A gooey warm sensation flowed through BB's body. His whole body was tingling with happiness.
Growing growing woe baby we can work it out
Look up at the sky Every Heart is shining all today
"Haha!" BB said skating around flexing, finally gotten it down pat, "Who's your daddy!"
Starfire looked slightly confused, "Myand'r of Tamaran, why do you ask?"
"Ugh," Beast Boy sweat dropped and groaned silently, "Never mind Star. Do you want to get some hot chocolate for something?" Beast Boy asked. Starfire nodded smiling. They joined hands and skated across the rink. Sitting on a nearby bench they pulled off there skates and laced up their normal shoes. After returning the skates they borrowed from the skating rink they walked outside and not too long found a stand selling hot chocolate.
Starfire smiled as she held the steaming hot chocolate close to her face, the steam warming her rosy cheeks. She closed her eyes inhaling the sweet scent. A few small snowflakes fell on her eyelashes and cheeks as it started to snow. Beast Boy received his change from the man who was selling the hot chocolate and turned around. He stared at Starfire's beautiful figure that was just standing there, her head tilted toward the sky, steam rising from her cup and small fluffy snowflakes falling lightly on her face like freckles.
Show me now, What kind of smile do I come across
Every Heart Every Heart can take a step towards the dreams
Starfire opened her mouth and a few snowflakes floated inward and melted on her tongue. Her grin grew wider and turned toward Beast Boy who was still awing at her. "Sadly on my home plant we do not have snow. Besides the chilliness it is quite enjoyable, yes?" Beast Boy closed his mouth and nodded slowly. Starfire laughed on the inside, she might not be able to read minds like Raven, but she could see into people's hearts. And Beast Boy's heart's message came in loud and clear.
She rapped her free arm around Beast Boy's. A playful smile floated over her rosy lips and asked, "Where are we off to now?"
"Um, I thought we could go to Le rouge s'est levé?" Beast Boy asked looking over at Starfire seeing if it would be okay. She nodded slightly, "Okay,"
oOo
Beast Boy gazed over at Starfire across the table. They were seated in a fancy French restaurant. Even the menus were written in French, so they did there best to try to translate it and then played 'guess what I'm eating' once they got their orders.
I was so wrong about Starfire. I thought she was just a pretty face in bluff guys. She's understanding and happy and listens and shares her problems also. She's just so... prefect! Beast Boy sighed contently to himself. I don't want to be selfish but I'm glad Starfire dumped Robin or was it the other way around? I don't know the whole story; all I know is that Starfire is my girlfriend now. Wow that sounded good: girlfriend. It's been a really long time since I had a real girlfriend. I think this time it will work. I'll do anything to make sure this relationship works.
All of us what to take a lasting happiness
Whenever you feel sad, I wanna hold you & give you a sound sleep
Starfire placed her fork down on the table by her plate. And then looked up, catching Beast Boy staring at her again with a glazed look in his eyes like he was thinking about something.
She liked Beast Boy, she really did. She wouldn't agree to go on a date or become his girlfriend if she didn't truly like him. But, it wasn't BB she was having second feelings for. It was Robin. Just left over feelings, she tried to tell herself. I want Raven and dear Robin to be happy together, but I can't help wondering what it would be like if we we're together. But, I guess when you think about it. If me and Robin were still together, many would be unhappy. She thought, thinking about BB, Raven and probably Robin and herself. And besides there's nothing wrong with Beast Boy, he is sweet and kind and loving and happy. I just wish these left over feelings would be gone so I wouldn't feel guilty when I am out on a date with Beast Boy thinking about Robin.
Someday Every Hearts gonna free and easy
We have peace of mind
Someday all the people find the way to love
oOo
Raven shifted uneasily as the lights began to dim in the theater and the last advisements flashed on the large screen. This was her first real date. She glanced over at Robin, he took a few kernels of the large popcorn they bought and placed them in his mouth, the light from the screen illuminating his face. A warm tingling feeling shot through her body and a blush crept up her cheeks. The popcorn behind her the man was holding exploded. This only made her blush more and slide down in her seat hoping Robin didn't notice.
Robin's pulse started to beat faster as the movie started. A man sneaked around a house holding a knife while a teenaged girl sat in her room with head phones turned up. The floorboards creaked as he slowly walked down the hallway. One foot in front of the other, knife ready. Clean and polished and ready for use. He gingerly pushed open the door with his free hand, and took a few paces until he was standing in front of the girl. She noticed the shadow and looked up into the twisted face of the man who looked like a monster from hell. She screamed and the shadows played on the wall and floor showing her be stabbed. Blood flew everywhere and the words: The Nightmare flashed across the screen.
Robin took another sip of his pop, Damn salty popcorn, he though as he drained the last little bit at the bottom. The movie was almost half over now and so far three people had been killed by 'The Nightmare' and one by the man from hell himself. Five stupid teenagers were alone in the woods smoking and stuff while the man lurked in the shadows. Robin glanced over at Raven who had one hand in the popcorn. She slowly raised her hand and placed the kernels in her mouth slowly chewing. Her faced showed no emotion and nothing had exploded since the movie started so Robin had no clue what she was thinking about.
Robin turned back toward the screen but not really watching it. He had other things on his mind. Things like Raven.
I'm confused. Before I was obsessed with Starfire, the way she looked, talked, smiled! But Raven, whoa. She's Star's opposite! But, it's a good opposite. I think we can relate, both having to deal with death in our families, and both being raised by someone who took us in. We've dealt with hardships and lived through them, I'm sure Raven would let me cry on her shoulder and her cry on mine. But I guess that would be in a million years, I don't think I ever saw Raven cry before. She just...deals. She doesn't get all emotional like Star.
Goes & Goes the time goes on we are not alone
We live on together and we will find some precious things
Sometime we will smile sometime we will cry somehow
Don't forget believing yourself - Tomorrow's never die
Raven slowly chewed the popcorn in her mouth. She eyes glued to the screen, concentrating. But not on the movie it's self. Azarth, Metrion, Zinthos, Azarth, Metrion, Zinthos, Azarth, Metrion, Zinthos. Just breathe, and don't explode anything else. Raven thought silently. She glanced over at Robin another tingling feeling flooded her body. AZARTH METRION ZINTHOS! AZARTH METRION ZINTHOS! She tried to control her breathing and her powers. Robin makes me feel good, REALLY good. But, love is dangerous too me. Very dangerous! I'm just sitting here and I feel like something going to explode.
Raven bit her lip and tried to concentrate on the movie.
"Dude, I'm, like, totally wasted!" The boy with blonde hair said and a black haired bimbo beside him started giggling. A pale face appeared next to hers, watching from the bushes. Dramatic music flowed through the theater. Suddenly the girl's neck started bleeding, the blood slowly dripped out, staining her shirt. The cut slowly expanded, ripping her flesh and cutting deeper and deeper. The other wasted teenagers laughed drunkenly as she started screaming. The cut reached her main artery in her neck and blood sprayed everywhere, killing her.
Number five, Robin thought.
"Oh my god! Amy!" Said one of the teens as they crowded around her. But it was too late, she was dead. "Hello children," A voice said suddenly behind the blonde boy. He fell to the ground his eyes rolled back into his skull, back with a knife in it.
Raven grasped the arm rest, trying to control her emotions. That's when she noticed that she wasn't the only one holding on to the arm rest. She looked over at Robin, he slowly turned and looked at her. Both hers and his cheeks turned bright red as they snatched their hands away.
Raven looked away, her cheeks bright red. A small grin crossed over her thin lips remembering the few seconds their hands had touched.
oOo
"You got to be kidding me, when that blonde chick got killed was way grosser than when that Fred guy was killed. There wasn't even blood or anything!" Robin said as he twirled his fork around the plate of spaghetti. "Yeah, but don't tell me that wasn't scary though," Raven said after taking a sip of her iced tea.
It felt good, being able to talk openly without fear of rejection. The only fear was exploding something but if she really concentrated than she could make it through. It was, well, prefect. Raven smiled contently and took another sip of iced tea listening to Robin.
There is the warm heart places on my mind
In my earliest day's there and it's so sweet
There are many stars they have talk with me so kind
They say yes always time's a friend of mine so shine
A figure stood outside the restaurant. He looked through the window staring in at the odd, but happy couple inside. Raven, He breathed. "We could never be together," His low rich voice whispered in harsh tone almost like he was going to cry. He placed a finger on the glass of the window and whispered, "I'll miss you." Frost slowly formed around his finger on the glass making an interesting pattern. He looked down and sighed, removing his finger he walked away from the light shinning through the window. He walked under a blinking street light. He looked up, brushing his black hair out of the way of his fierce blue eyes. The light sputtered than went out and he was gone into the shadows.
The light reflected the frost that had formed three small but powerful words. The kind of words that melted even the hearts that had blackened and covered in ice, the words: I love you.
oOo
The only light was the full moon and the stars twinkling in the night. The two teens held hands and smiled. For, finally they had rejoined, forever. She walked her head held high and a true smiled crossed her lips, it was so different than they sarcastic smirk she normally wore. Her blue/grey hair floated eerily in the dead clam night her hazel green eyes shinning. She wore the wedding dress she never had and on her left hand and third finger, the ring she never wore. The man by her side was smiling also, he was proud of his young bride. His aqua green eyes were shinning and filled with tears of happiness. One slowly rolled down his cheek.
The hazel eyed maiden stopped and turned so she was facing her husband. She wiped his tear with her pale, cold hand and whispered something. She then leaned in for a passionate kiss, they slowly began too disappear. They were nothing but mere memories now.
The grass whispered the young maiden's message as a cool refreshing breeze washed the simple message to the whispering willows at the edge of the field, together they whisper it to the world:
Together Forever
Round & Round the planets revolve round the sun
And we always seek after love and peace Forever more
Growing growing woe baby we can work it out
Look up at the sky Every Heart is shining all today
Goes & Goes the time goes on we are not alone
We live on together and we will find some precious things
Sometime we will smile sometime we will cry somehow
Don't forget believing yourself - Tomorrow's never die
Sorry if the grammer isn't perfect in the song, but it is the way the people sing it. The song is the ending theme of seaon 4 of Inu Yasha and is sung in Japanese. This is the version in English so y'all can understand it.
One Last Note: I will be posting 'The Obsessive Mind of Desire' after November 5th because that is the day both of the huge projects I'm working on is due and I'll have some time to actually sit down and write them.
So see y'all later
SNOWBALLHEAT