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NOTES: Well, this is a sapper side to me, I finsihed the way I wanted it to, though some of you might not like it. too bad. lol. anyway, keep an eye out for my next story, which will be titled "The Last Fallen Angel."

Chapter 22

Time to say Good Bye

Two months after the events that had taken place, all had returned to normal. Titan's Tower was still in the rebuilding process, so the Titans made their temporary base in the presidential suite in Jump City's four star hotel, the Margalaen. Luckily for them, the city was quiet. The people were still moving back in, a lot had left the city in search of some where safer to live. Carcer had made a full recovery and was helping to rebuild the city. The night came when the Titans went out for pizza, Carcer had joined them for once and they were sitting around the table. It was Robin that brought up the subject.

"Carcer, I think we all want to ask this question, but since no one else has, I will. How did you get to Gotham in your condition?"

Carcer finishes eating the slice of pizza and looks Robin square in the eyes.

"Well, when I finished my fight with Trinion, I was hurt pretty badly. The last thing I really remember was Furry Rose standing over me, taunting me. I couldn't hear what she was saying, but then she shot me through the heart, or close to it. I lost consciousness for a while, and when I woke up I started to crawl away from the spot. I didn't know where I was going to go, but I went anyway. I found myself near the HIVE and Slade, he was saying something and then it started to smoke around the area. I saw one of the HIVE members use his powers, he transported everyone to Gotham, myself included. I managed to crawl within his powers, so when they transported, so was I. I wound up with them at Gotham, though thankfully none of them noticed me. I gathered what was left of my strength and followed Slade into the museum, and, well, you know the rest."

"Wow. That's amazing!" Terra spoke up.

"Yeah it is! To be honest, I didn't think you'd make it." Beastboy put in.

"Beastboy, shut up!" Terra said, poking him in the ribs.

"Anyway, that brings me to my next question. This one is for both you and Terra. I've talked it over with the other Titans, and we want you two to join us." Robin said, holding out two T-Coms.

Terra jumped up excitedly and grabbed the T-com. Though she had helped the Titans beat Slade; she was not one of them again. She jumped on top of Beastboy, laughing with him, happy to be with the Titans again. Carcer looked at the T-Com, still sitting in his chair. Throughout his recuperation, he had grown strong friendships with every one of the Titans, especially with Raven. He enjoyed her company, and they read the same books and liked the same things. Their relationship had really blossomed in the past two months, as the two began to spend more and more time with each other. But something had been nagging him on the inside since then. Sighing deeply, he began to talk.

"Guys, I'd love to, really I would. But I can't. Not at this moment, anyway. Don't look at me like that. You guys have become my family! But there are still some things out there I need to find out for myself. I still have trouble controlling my powers, and while I know you can help me, I can't accept it. I need to learn to control my powers myself. I don't know when that will be, but when I do, maybe I'll take you up on your offer. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have a lot to think about." Carcer said as he got to his feet. He took one last look around the table, studying the expressions on the faces of his friends.

Robin looked understanding, as did Starfire. Terra looked somewhat confused, as did Beastboy. Cyborg looked as if he didn't hear anything he had just said, but Carcer knew he did. Lastly, his eyes fell upon Raven. Her features remained emotionless, but Carcer knew she was angry. He could feel it. Carcer turned and walked out of the pizza place.

Raven also got up, saying nothing, she teleported away from the table.

"Geez, what's her problem?" Beastboy said.

"Dude, you haven't noticed? Carcer and Raven have been spending quite a lot of time with each other. She's upset." Cyborg said.

"Oh." Was all Beastboy said.

Carcer walked down the street towards the hotel, deep in thought.

"Should I just pack my things and leave? I know Raven's mad, but maybe it'll be better to avoid talking to them before I leave...It's to hard to say goodbye..."

Carcer nearly walked into Raven, who appeared suddenly right in front of him. Her head down, staring at the sidewalk. She looked up suddenly, startling Carcer. She took one step towards him and grabbed him by his shirt.

"Why are you leaving?" She asked.

"Rae..."

"Answer my question."

"Raven...you know I care about you. I care about all of the Titans. But my powers are dangerous. But unlike you, suppressing my emotions won't control my powers. Since I lost the mask Brother Blood made, I've had about maybe twenty-four hours of sleep since this whole thing ended. I'm afraid of going to sleep, because I might hurt someone!"

"Carcer...why don't you stay then? We can help you. I can help you."

"I know you can. But, this is the way I am. I want to figure things out for myself. I will come back. But for right now, I'm leaving."

"When will you be back?"

"I don't know. A week. A month. Maybe a year. I can't tell you for sure Rae. I'm sorry. You know I'll keep in touch."

"Yeah...I know." Raven said, tears coming to her eyes.

Carcer wrapped Raven in a warming hug, which Raven returned. Carcer broke off the hug and walked past Raven towards the hotel, leaving Raven by herself.

MORNING

Carcer finished packing what little clothes he owned. On top of his clothes, he packed a picture of him and the Titans celebrating at the pizza parlor after a successfully stopping a few bank robbers. Smiling to himself, Carcer zipped up his bag and slung it over his shoulder. Carcer walked to the door and opened it, and saw the Titans standing in his way.

"You didn't think you could leave without saying goodbye, did you?" Robin said.

"Yeah! We aren't just going to let you go just like that!" Beastboy said.

Carcer smiled and held up his hands.

"Ok, Ok. You got me." He said.

"We didn't want you to leave without something to remember us by." Starfire said.

"So, here ya go!" Cyborg said as he handed Carcer a package.

Carcer took the package and opened it. Inside were various items from each Titan. Starfire had made her favorite meal of Glorkback Herigog, which Carcer and Terra both loved; though the Other Titans didn't. Cyborg and Robin had worked together on a mini computer that would allow Carcer to keep in touch with them no matter where he was. Terra and Beastboy had made little stone statues of each other as their gift, and Raven had put in her favorite Chakra. Carcer looked up at the Titans, his smile wide.

"Thanks guys. I'll treasure them for the rest of my life." Carcer said as he slipped them into his bag. "I guess I should be going. I'll call you guys later this week."

With those words, the Titans began their own good-byes. Carcer began his long walk out of the city, not once looking back. The Titans stood behind him, watching him walk out of the city, wondering when he would return.

My thanks go out to...

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