Chapter 6:

It took all of of their strenght to not pummel the doctor for imformation when he appeared.

"Is she going to make it?" Robin asked.

The doctor paused.

"Is she going to make it?" asked Cyborg, a little more persistant.

"No."

"No!" Beast Boy yelled, running towards her again.

He entered an empty room. Raven laid there, his Raven. She had no sign that she was still alive. BB walked towards her as the others stood outside the door. He stood beside her and took her hand. It was as cold as ice.

"Rae, it's me, Beast Boy. I thought you'd like some company."

There was no reply. There was nothing. BB began to hum a song. Then, the words came from his mouth.

"Crouded streets all cleared away...one by one...hollow heroes separate...as they run. You're so cold...keep your hand in mine...wise men wonder while...starved men die..."

He took a breath.

"Show me how to end this, alright...show me how defenceless you really are...satisfy an empty inside...that's alright, let's give this another try..."

Tears were becoming heavy.

"If you find your family...don't you cry...in this land of make-believe...dead and dry. You're so cold...but you feel alive...lay your hands on me...one last time..."

He collapsed next to her.

"Don't go, Raven! Please! I can't lose you! I just can't! I love you!"

There was a slight squeeze around his hand.

"Raven?"

"Keep singing," she whispered.

"Show me how to end this, alright...show me how defenceless you really are...satisfy an empty inside...that's alright, let's give this another try..." he continued.

"You have a nice voice," Raven whispered.

Then, she coughed.

"Shh, don't talk."

"I have a confession, too."

"About what?"

"What you said."

"What?"

"I love you, too."

"What? I thought you didn't like me?"

"I couldn't wait every morning to wake up and hear your voice or see your face. I loved it when you would knock on my door and make me answer. I was happy. I just didn't want to hurt you. Everyone I care about ends up being hurt. Then, I get hurt. I couldn't lose you. I can't lose you."

"I can't lose you," said BB, placing his hand on her forehead.

"If I could, Beast Boy, I would get up right now and walk out of here with you. But, I'm getting so cold. Help me get warm."

BB grabbed her cape and pulled it around her. He sat on the table and pulled her into his lap.

"I won't let you be cold. I won't let you."

"The darkness is comming. I can feel it. It's there, in front of my very eyes."

"Don't go to it! Stay here, with me. Don't you want that?"

"I would give anything to stay with you forever," she replied, weakly.

"Then, don't walk towards the dark. Walk towards me! Walk towards my voice, Raven!"

"I can't. The dark! It's pulling me in!"

"No, Raven! Fight it! Fight it, cause I know you can! You're not weak! You're strong! You're the strongest person I know!"

"Beast Boy, I'm scared."

"Don't be. I'm right here beside you."

"Save me! Save me, Beast Boy! Don't let me fall into darkness!"

"Raven!"

She began to slip away. Her breathing started to slow. She was dying. BB pulled her head towards his.

"I'll give you my light, Raven! I'll give it all to you! Just stay here! Don't go! I need you!"

She gave him no reply. BB placed his lips on hers. He took out her dark and gave her his light. Raven opened her eyes. She felt him going weak. BB fell on the ground.

"Beast Boy!"

Raven dropped to his side.

"See...I told you that you wouldn't go into the dark. I won't let you," he said slowly.

"Why did you do, you idiot? Why did you do that?" she demanded, tears welling up in her eyes.

"I did what I had to do to save you," BB replied falling into unconsciousness.

Raven, still weak, fell next to him.

"Raven! Beast Boy!" yelled Robin.

'We're fine,' they both thought. 'We will be just fine.'