Authors Note:This story is progressing, and I'm impressed with the other stories around here, it seems like I have a challenge, so, further on, I will devote more time to the writing..just for now. Enjoy.

Dead Tears

Prey

Chapter 2

It had been about two hours in the small tea shop, but for Pleas it seemed like a grateful two hours. The girls name was Raven, a beautiful name to him. She said she used to live in a faraway planet in a distant galaxy called Azarath. When she pressed on where he was born, he was fairly nervous.

"Well, to tell you the truth, I don't really know..." He had answered, a far-away look in his eye; Raven looked slightly confused.

"I don't understand Pleas, what happened?..." She had asked, but before Pleas could reply a buzz sounded from the girls hand it apparently a small wristwatch. Raven groaned miserably.

"Oh, no..." She muttered, glancing at her watch monitor. "I'm sorry, Pleas, but I need to go...bye," She said, she rose to her feet, Pleas rising with her.

'I'm sorry you have to leave, maybe next time..." He sighed, running his hands through his hair. Raven ran her leg between her other nervously,

"Well, um, I..was thinking...the Tea Shop is having another little party thing, tomorrow evening...nothing special...and I was, wondering if you would like to, go with me? You know, just for fun.." Raven asked, stumbling with her words.

"Sure, I'd love to go, I mean, we could discuss a bit more.." He answered, smiling. Raven blushed,

"Thanks Pleas, see you tomorrow at..7:00?" Pleas nodded,

"Seven sounds good! I'll see you then,"

"Bye Pleas!" Raven said, turning to the door, and with a small embarrassed face that she still tried to conceal, she levitated away to the skies laughing embarrassingly soft to herself. Pleas smiled as his finally true friend rose to the clouds.

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Raven twirled in the sky, hair flipping in the wind freely. She had never in her life felt so happy with such a person. Pleas wasn't the other boy's at the Titan Tower, he didn't disrupt, didn't hog himself to video games, wasn't a sloppy eater, and almost the whole reason: he understood her. He didn't act confused when she told him about the whole 'from another planet' deal, seemed sweet even when he was shoved off the seat. She had a good friend. Nothing further than that, she promised herself, At least until I get to know him better...But other than that, he was great. She seemed her normal monotone self as she landed onto the small patch of land, she smoothed out her hair, and walked inside. All seemed normal, Beast Boy and Cyborg playing on the game station, eyes glued to the TV with Starfire watching happily and Robin sitting next to her. Beast Boy looked up.

"Hey, Rae! Where have ya been? You've been gone morning!" He asked cheerfully, turning back to the game, Raven didn't smile or frown,

"Well, I was just busy, I'll be in my room meditating, if you need me, just call...don't come in or else Beast Boy.." She replied warningly. Beast Boy muffled a 'Uh Hum...' as Raven walked to her room. When she closed the door, she slunked down to her knees.

"I can't wait until tomorrow..." She sighed softly, closing her eyes.

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Pleas walked home on the lone sidewalk, kicking a small pebble along the way; he was still thinking about Raven.

She seemed very happy as she left, I guess I'll be seeing her tomorrow... He thought to himself, remembering the Gothic girls monotone face. As he reached his small apartment, he could hear the small dog still yapping loudly with some arguing going on inside as well. He entered the lone building, softly closing the door behind him. He was glad he ran into the beautiful girl that morning, she had made the boys small day entirely. He had completely forgotten about Marc and his nagging questions, he had forgotten about the lady next door and her abrasive dog. He had a friend, a true friend. She was quiet, yet sweet. Monotone, but just like him. She didn't yell or scream into his ears, she didn't have a mindless blather problem, and she actually liked him. Liked him. As he went to his duplex room, he reminisced on the perfect evening. As he went in, Marc wasn't there, so Pleas retreated to his small bedroom. When she closed the door, he slunked down to his knees.

"I can't wait until tomorrow..." He sighed softly, closing his eyes.

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Authors Note: Hm, sadly short this time. I will have to add on later. Thank you for reading.