Chapter Three

 Synopsis:

Ever wondered what would happen if one of Raven's emotions was released into the real world? Well, when Raven decides to squash her love (and lust) for Beast Boy, things get a little wacky... Lust is sick of being ignored and forgotten, and so she decides that she's sick of being controlled by Raven. And so, Lust captures Raven in her own mirror, and goes out into the Tower... sound good? Keep reading to find out what happens!

Introduction:

Hey, I'm a flexible girl. If you have a problem with my story, if you don't like it for some reason, just TELL ME. I'll consider your suggestions and fix it. But, if you want the story changed, make sure that you tell me in a mature, calm manner. Then, I will listen to you. I want to become a better writer, which is why I'm on in the first place.

Disclaimer:

I do not own the Teen Titans. If I did, Raven and Beast Boy would be together as a couple, Robin and Starfire too, of course! Terra would be a member, and wouldn't betray them to Slade. She and Raven would have an uneasy peace, and Cyborg would still remain kick-ass. ... though maybe he could improve the Sonic Cannon so it could be EVEN MORE COOL!

Dedication:

To Laura, Tara, and Aero, my best friends, and to Alex, another best friend, who has helped me with this fic a lot. Also to all the Raven and Beast Boy supporters out there.

Hint For Chapter Four:

Beast Boy asks for advice and gets absolutely nothing from it. xD!

Quote Of The Chapter:

"How are you this morning? Happy, I hope? After all, it is a sunny day out!"

"The sun was what woke me up in the first place," Raven said pessimistically.

Raven groggily opened her eyes, groaning slightly as she lifted herself off of her mattress. The girl was a light sleeper, and the first rays of the early morning sun shining in her eyes had quickly pulled her out of the depths of slumber. She yawned, raising her right hand to her mouth automatically before shaking her head and walking over to her mirror.

No, not her magical mirror, her normal bedroom mirror.

The young woman looked at her reflection and grabbed a comb from her nightstand, quickly pulling it through her hair. She loosened and pulled off the gown that she had been wearing in bed and walked over to her dresser, taking out her uniform and putting it on unceremoniously, as she did every day. Then, she gazed at her other mirror. Yup. That mirror.

Raven shivered as a small tingle raced up and down her spine. She took a deep breath and stepped towards the mirror, reaching out a pale hand to pick it up. She gazed into its black, swirling, opaque surface and sighed, slowly touching a hand to the plasma covering that protected it. And then, she closed her eyes and was enveloped in total darkness.

Raven did not know when she had subconsciously decided to use her mirror to solve her emotional problems of late, but she knew that she had to. Why she hadn't thought of this simple plan before, she didn't know. It had been so obvious. . .

The girl had been awakened by Beast Boy at around six in the morning and had been asked what she had wanted for breakfast- he had muttered something about not being able to sleep and about getting up early to help out in the kitchen. Raven had sent him away with a rather sharp request for herbal tea, and had rapidly fallen back asleep. She had only gotten two hours or so of rest last night.

And so, here it was, some time between eight and nine, and she was in her mirror. Raven suddenly appeared on the inside of her mirror, and she felt a strange chill wrap itself around her shoulders. The girl pulled her cloak closer about her and continued on her way.

It was not long before Raven noticed that a change had taken place inside her mirror. She had not visited it for several weeks, and this change startled her greatly. The mirror did not look different, but it felt different. The change was so strong that it was almost tangible, palpable. . . but everything looked normal. Raven began to grow worried.

It was then that she ran into Happy. "Hello, Raven!" the slightly annoying pink emotion said cheerily. "How are you this morning? Happy, I hope? After all, it is a sunny day out!"

"The sun in my eyes was what woke me up in the first place," Raven said pessimistically. Happy ignored her completely.

"So, how have you been?"

"You're an emotion. You should know."

"I was just trying to make conversation. Now, why are you paying us such a splendid visit?"

Raven ignored Happy's last comment. "Just tell me what's going on, okay?"

"We've got some new company," Happy said, her smile suddenly seeming a little forced. "We're all a bit. . . well. . ."

"Afraid of them?" Raven asked.

"How did you know?"

"Lucky guess. . . I mean, you are my emotions. I know a little about you."

"So, Knowledge knew you'd be coming here today-"

"Of course she did. She's Knowledge."

"Yes, that's my point. Knowledge told me to meet you here at the front entrance so that I could tell you about these two new people. Love and Lust are their names. They arrived a few weeks ago, and are now beginning to take power here in the mirror. . . we are all worried! Love's okay, she's a bit lacking in the reason area, but Lust. . . she's just evil. . ."

Raven froze, her mouth falling open. "I have. . . what. . . in my mirror?"

"Love and Lust," Happy repeated.

Raven stared directly at her. "I-I. . ." Raven stuttered, for once at a complete loss for words. Even though she could not speak, even though her lips could not form words, Raven's mind completed the phrase for her. 'I am in love.' She, Raven, the pessimistic, unfeeling Raven, was in love. She could not believe it. And, worse still, she felt lust for someone. Lust that could potentially go out of control!

Things were bad. . . very bad. . .