A/N It's that time again! It's the time when Zoe thanks her fantabulous reviewers without whom this story would not exist.

Instant Coffee: Love the MSN chats we've been having. I love chatting about writing and stuff (probably why I usually have lengthy author's notes.) Thanks for the review! I'm so glad you like the previous chapter and I hope you like this one. I'm so glad that I made your day! I only aim to please! And I'm glad that I didn't unwittingly start a CF/Rae trend. Wouldn't that be scary? (coughupdatemindgamesasapcough)

Raven A. Star: Well wait no longer, here's an update! Thanks so much for being a super awesome faithful reviewer!

keystone: You flatter me. Thanks for the rating, but 10/10? I disagree, but so glad you think so! Thank you for all your reviews! They make me happy. :)

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mew-xena: So...much...chocolate...THANKIES!!! I'm glad you enjoyed my limerick and yes, Control Freak is gross. Thanks for the review.

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SARA: Thanks for all the reviews! And thanks for reviewing every chapter. Glad this fic was full of surprises for you. Here I was afraid this was too predictable (but I guess as author, I know what will happen so I guess to me it is predictable). Guess not. Thanks a bunch!

Philosopher: Aw, thank you for the comments. I'm so flattered. Thanks. Glad to make you smile! :)

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SuNsHiNe10: I had so much fun writing the Rob/Star scenes. They make a cute couple IMHO. Thanks for the review!

maiaye: Really? You think Control Freak is hot? Strange. But I guess he is better looking than Plasmus . So glad you find this story unique! Thanks!

soraoathkeeper: The pairing wars make me laugh sometimes. Actually it is when people are so certain that their favourite pairing is the right one and no other pairing could ever work, and anything else is just wrong, that I become very amused. Nothing wrong with that though, I guess, I mean, I do have my preferred pairings myself. But it remains my philosophy in fanficcieland that if it's well written almost any pairing could work. Thanks for the review! Glad you like!

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HEY EVERYONE!!! Remember when I said 'One more chapter'? Just kidding! There will be one more after this one. I decided to split the last chapter into two. Why? Because I'm having a super hard time with the ending. It's not how it's going to end, because I knew how I wanted it to end since the beginning, but there is something about the ending that rubs me the wrong way and I've been trying to rewrite it. Grrr! But, I'm anxious to update so voila! Here's the last chapter...part one.

As promised, the first thing Raven did when she got home was brush her teeth and rinse her mouth out with Listerine several times. Although the memory of snapping out of her trance locking lips with Control Freak still gave her a foul taste. She emitted a strong minty smell as she went to the roof to meditate. She needed to pull herself together after reaching her breaking point earlier, not to mention try to forget the whole Control Freak affair.

Meanwhile, Beast Boy and Cyborg told Robin and Starfire what happened briefly with Control Freak, but they kept teasing them about catching them in a moment. "So I guess this means you two are finally official," Beast Boy said.

Robin and Starfire exchanged glances, "I guess so," Robin replied, blushing slightly. Starfire giggled taking his hand.

"It's about time," Cyborg smirked.

"Yeah, your affection for each other was like, so obvious it was embarrassing!" Beast Boy snickered. It was true, the two of them had clearly liked each other since the very beginning and their evident like for each other had only grown.

"So what about you guys and Raven? Are you three cool?" Robin asked.

"I guess you can say that," Cyborg shrugged.

Beast Boy nodded, "It wasn't really resolved, not completely. I guess you can say the whole mess sort of helped us get our priorities straight." Cyborg nodded in agreement.

"So what now?" Robin asked.

"Well, we're taking Raven out to dinner tonight," Cyborg replied. "I think we'll resolve it then."

"Oh? Where will you three be feasting tonight?" Starfire asked.

Cyborg and Beast Boy shrugged, "Raven didn't say. Although she said that there's a coat and tie dress code," Cyborg replied. "So I think we're going somewhere expensive." The two boys looked forlorn about the fact.

Robin snickered, "So you finally get your date with Raven, but at what price?"

"I don't know about you Cy, but I'm afraid to find out," Beast Boy said, casting a glance his way.

"Me too," Cyborg replied.

"You guys didn't think I'd let you off that easily did you?"

Everyone turned to see Raven join them, she shifted her gaze from one Titan to another. She still had a faint scent of mint coming off her as she sat down on the sofa, book in hand. "I made reservations at Chez Lucien for seven tonight."

Robin burst into laughter and Starfire shrugged, slightly confused while Beast Boy and Cyborg went pale. Chez Lucien was known to be one of the most expensive restaurants in Jump City, but also one of the best. Raven raised a brow at their reactions, the corners of her mouth raised slightly, it was clear despite the subtlety in her expression, that she was amused. She quickly turned to her book.

"You guys totally asked for it!" Robin said.

"Um, how did you manage to get reservations?" Beast Boy asked, hoping that they somehow won't have to go. At least not there.

Raven shrugged, "I have my ways."

Starfire suddenly rose to her feet, she almost looked as though she had to go to the bathroom after watching Lord of the Rings. "May I engage in female discussion with you Raven?" she asked, giving her a knowing smile.

Raven nodded. Starfire brightened and grabbed Raven's hand, taking her by surprise as Starfire enthusiastically dragged her into the kitchen. The tall redhead squealed in delight, "Oh Raven, this is very exciting!"

"To tell you the truth, I'm kind of worried about tonight," Raven said softly.

Starfire smiled, "It will be a success. Beast Boy and Cyborg are no longer fighting over you...are they?"

"No, they're not fighting with each other anymore, but I know deep down there is still a longing, maybe even resentment. The thought of them fighting over me all this time... I can't believe I'm admitting this, but it's giving me butterflies..." Raven sighed.

Starfire looked around the room, "I don't see any butterflies..."

"It's a figure of speech," Raven rolled her eyes. "It means it's making me kind of nauseous with nervousness."

"Oh Raven! You cannot be ill again!" Starfire exclaimed. "You have barely recovered from your cold! I promise Raven I will help in any..."

"Starfire," Raven said, "It's not like that. Don't you ever feel... never mind I don't know how to explain it. I'm not sick, just nervous. I don't understand why anyone would want to go out with me. I never thought I'd have to deal with anything like this. It's so overwhelming."

"It is complicated," Starfire said, "But I understand why you might be nervous. So what are you going to tell them?"

"You know," Raven replied simply, though truth be told, Raven didn't even know. What was she going to say?

"But..." Starfire started, but Raven cast her a look of warning. She sighed and decided to change her angle, "I wonder what they will say."

Raven shrugged.

"Do not be sad Raven," Starfire said.

"I know, I just don't want to disappoint..."

"It will be fine," Starfire added, cutting her off. "Trust me."

Raven frowned, "You're way too optimistic sometimes."

"What is wrong with that?" Starfire asked. "You are too pessimistic sometimes."

"Hey, you didn't have to be the rope," Raven muttered.

"I do not understand..." Starfire said blankly.

Raven looked at her redheaded friend, "Never mind." Beginning to feel uncomfortable, Raven decided to change the subject, "So, about you and Robin..."

Starfire squealed with delight, "Oh Raven, it is most glorious! To be honest I was afraid of making my feelings for Robin known, I do not understand why, but perhaps it is because I was fearful that Robin would not feel the same way."

"Starfire, it was so obvious it was embarrassing," Raven said dryly.

With a giggle Starfire said, "Funny, Beast Boy said the exact same thing. It is strange that everyone seemed to know but us. Oh Raven! Robin is so marvellous. He is very good at putting his lips on mine. It is such a wonderful custom for showing ones like for another!"

"It's not always wonderful..." Raven frowned. She paused, suddenly re-remembering what happened with Control Freak, "I think I need to brush my teeth again."

Perplexed by Raven's sudden urge to brush her teeth for the umpteenth time, Starfire shrugged and joined the boys. Beast Boy and Cyborg both had their wallets and were counting their money, making sure they had enough. Robin was very amused by this.

"Maybe we can just have water..." Beast Boy said, "Yeah, water... then we can order pizza later."

"If we can afford pizza," Cyborg reminded him. "I heard horror stories about how much that place costs."

"I hope Raven was kidding," Beast Boy lamented.

"Beast Boy, when has Raven ever kidded?" Cyborg asked.

"Maybe we can take a mortgage, or some kind of bank loan?" Beast Boy grinned nervously. They proceeded to check under the couch cushions for change.

Robin laughed, "Oh I'm sure it won't be that bad. If you spent the whole week torturing Raven by fighting over her, and pining over her, I think for one, you both asked for it, and two, it should be worth it, don't you think? I mean, you do get to have that date with Raven, right? Besides, I heard that the food is amazing."

"It better be amazing," Cyborg said.

"So Starfire," Robin grinned, putting his arm around the redhead, "I guess this means we get to have the tower to ourselves tonight. What'd'ya say I make us dinner tonight?"

"Shall we turn the lights low and make this a romantic lighted by candles dinner?" Starfire asked.

Robin nodded. Starfire grinned.

As they went into the kitchen, Beast Boy and Cyborg played video games. They played in silence for a while until Beast Boy finally said, "Hey Cy, do you think Raven meant it earlier when she said that she didn't like either of us? I mean, she was kind of angry when she said it and..."

"I don't know," Cyborg shrugged, "I guess we'll find out soon."

"Yeah."

"You know, I'd be lying if I didn't say I hope she picks me over you," Cyborg said.

"Ditto."

"But no matter what happens, we'll still be friends, right?"

"Of course. You're my best bud. It sucked fighting so yeah..." Beast Boy replied as Cyborg kicked his butt in the racing game they were playing. He threw his control down in a huff.

"And the winner is me!" Cyborg cheered. "Oh yeah! I'm the mastah! I'm the champ! You know, I don't know why you bother, I always kick your butt!"

"That's because you always cheat."

"Do not."

"Do too!"

Do not!"

Do too!"

Do not!"

"All right, fine! Rematch?" Beast Boy asked.

"Y'know, we've got to leave in five minutes, I think it's time we get ready," Cyborg looked at the time.

"All right," Beast Boy sighed, "I'll kick your butt later."

"You wish," Cyborg grinned slyly.

They ran to their room and threw on a coat and tie and met in the living room. Beast Boy laughed when he saw Cyborg.

"What's so funny?"

"Dude, that coat is way too small!"

"Well when they start making coat's my size, I'll get one," Cyborg rolled his eyes. "Besides, yours is way too big."

Beast Boy stopped laughing, "When I got it, I thought I'd grow into it." He frowned. It was Cyborg's turn to laugh. Their expressions went blank when Raven came in. They were awestruck by her appearance.

She came in wearing something similar to her normal costume, minus the cloak, except she wore a long black dress, with slits on both sides of the skirt. Other than that she looked much like she always did. Nonetheless the boys found her slight change in clothes striking and elegant, perhaps because she was not hiding under an oversized dark blue cloak. She raised a brow at their dumbfounded expressions. "What?"

"Raven you... you...beautiful!" Beast Boy exclaimed. Cyborg nodded dumbly in agreement.

Raven blushed and heaved a sigh, "Well shall we go?"

They nodded all taking a nervous breath of anticipation, all worried about what the night will bring. The tension could almost be felt a mile away. Certainly, no matter how things turned out, things would never be the same, and it was inevitable that someone would be going home empty handed.

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