1Disclaimer: If I did, the 'Betrothed' episode would have gone all the way through and Starfire would be married to someone else. That would leave Robin open to my many ideas concerning him and Raven. Now ask yourself: Did the 'Betrothed' episode have Star getting married completely? No I didn't think so.

AN: Yes, see this just proves I have a life. I am writing this, because I have just been getting the best praises for the story. Technically, not a lot of praises but enough to keep me happy. Now, the cliff hanger.....mean wasn't I? Yea I know....but it had to be done. Well concerning this story, I know it will not be completed this chapter. Maybe next. So stay tuned and glued to the screen everyone.....this is gonna be fun!

Summary: First chapter. If you're in this far, I think you know what's happening.

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".......the less we felt, the less we were...."

-Helena Kyle (Ashley Scott; Birds of Prey television show.)(food for thought)

The Christmas Spell

"Do you want someone who cares for you too during the holidays?" Robin asked, his warm breath tingling Raven's neck. She so badly wanted to flinch. To do anything other than just sit there and let him invade her comfort zone. Weird thing was, her body seemed to be disagreeing with her mind and her emotions were overriding her senses. Slowly but surely a small spark of black energy shot off from Raven's still form and a string of light bulbs on the tree blew and went out. How was she to explain that to Beastboy? He had worked so hard on the tree.

"Well?" Robin whispered again in her ear. Was he flirting with her? She couldn't be sure. The last time someone had flirted with her she was trying to send him off to jail and it just so happened she was pinned underneath his body. Flirting was something Raven had no experience in, and she didn't want any. He now was to close for her liking and it was starting to drive her insane; not hormonal......only aggravating.

Robin was surprising himself. Why was he so close to Raven? It was a good question; one he wanted to answer. But the sweet smell of lavender and a hint of jasmine captivated him and pulled him in. But he wasn't struggling. Why? He didn't think he liked Raven this much.....but the look of her bright violet eyes scanning the page, and the way her sleek purple hair fanned around her head as she read.....only made him want to become closer to her. The good side of all this: he wasn't dead yet. But he was counting his minutes.

Silence. Pure silence reigned throughout the main room. The lights that hadn't broken were twinkling, the menorah sparked and jumped with life and Robin had both his hands resting on the couch mere centimeters from Raven's legs. If he made one wrong move it would be his downfall. Still they didn't move. They both didn't know how to. If Robin, previously mentioned, moved his hands and brushed Raven's leg, hell would be paid. But if Raven moved, she'd be so close to his mouth....and that wasn't what she wanted. So they stayed like that....unmoving.

After an intense five minutes, which in reality was only a minute and a half, Raven decided to speak.

"Robin. You're too close. Move." She demanded in her indifferent voice. It made Robin wonder if she liked the proximity and if that voice was just there to hide how she really was feeling. He wanted to test his theory. He stayed put.

"No, I rather like where I am." Robin stated lightly, trying to defy her wishes. This little show made Raven's anger boil.

"Robin, I said move." She turned her head to the other side slightly and placed down her book ever so gently. This was a red flag. With that much anger, yet smooth movements was a sure sign of trouble unless Robin give in to her. But he wasn't going to make this easy. No. He wanted answers as to why he was feeling so drawn to Raven and why he couldn't bear to be less than this close to her. It was like she had cast a spell on him; and one he didn't feel like fighting.

"Why?"

"Because you are invading my space." The exchange was fired off like rockets. One right after another. Both answers were clipped and held tight. Nether wanted to seem like they were trying to fight something, or were confused at the sudden temptation other held for them. In other words, both were being stubborn.

"But answer my question."

"No."

"Why?"

"Because it's a pointless question. You already know the answer to it."

"Actually I don't. Enlighten me."

"I rather not." Silence once again. Nether one of the teammates made the action to move. It was as if they were playing a game, and nor Robin or Raven wanted to back down from their respected spots.

Suddenly the main entrance door swooshed open to reveal Beastboy and Cyborg each with arm fulls of presents. Still the occupants of the couch didn't move. Raven continued to look straight ahead and Robin mildly stared holes into Raven's side face, gazing what he could into her eyes. He knew she was purposely doing that by not looking at him to win; she was cheating him out of something that he wanted. How unfair.

"Hey guys! Sorry were late!" Cyborg yelled while breathing heavily. Beastboy next to him panted even harder than what the mechanical teen was doing. He looked ready to pass out flat on his stomach. The quickly passed to the tree and settled there presents clearing for the other teammates who they considered to be family.

After bustling around under the beautifully decorated tree, the boys began to notice the tension in the air. And how close there leader was with the classic introvert. Something seemed a miss.

"Uh Robin? What...are you...doing man?" Cyborg asked rubbing the back of his head with uncertainty. Beastboy came up from under the tree too and raised an eyebrow

"Dude...something we should know?" He smirked and it was only then that Robin's glance fell on him and glared. Hard. Beastboy 'meeped' and ducked his head to hide from the intense look of his captain. But what could he do? Not say anything.

"No. Nothing." Raven answered for the bewildered boys. She swiftly rose from her position and grabbing her book teleported out of the room. Robin glared even harder at the two teens.

"Thanks." Robin muttered and plopped back against the cushions of the couch. They made a small 'poof' sound as the air flew out of them. Cyborg looked at the back of Robin's head strangely and Beastboy snickered.

"If I only had a camera..." He whispered to Cy, but Robin's keen hearing over heard it and he grumbled something about pain in the butt green shape shifters. Cyborg smiled.

"Me too..." He whispered back. Another grumble, this one was unprintable. They just grinned knowingly.

"So boy wonder's got a thing for the dark mystic. Who would of thunk it?" Beastboy asked as he jumped over the couch to join his sulking friend.

"Yea, I sure didn't see it comin'. I thought the alien princess caught Rob's eye. Guess not huh?" They continued to banter. Cyborg joined next to Robin's other side taking Raven's place frome earlier.

"Seems that way." They nodded with their mouths twitching to upturn into a grin. But they kept it down. Barely.

"Alright. I get it. Knock it off." Robin commanded with his arms crossed over his chest and his body slumped down far into the cushions. Cyborg and Beastboy began to laugh hysterically. This only added to Robins foul mood.

"Sorry dude but it is funny. You should see the way you're acting!" Beastboy giggled out while holding his stomach like he was in pain. He doubled over and fell off the couch. It added Cyborg with more laughter as he pointed at what Beastboy had done.

"So what? Have a problem with it because we still need to find someone to do Christmas dishes." Robin threatened. If they kept it up any longer he'd make sure they had fun in the training room right before Christmas. And he'd enjoy it immensely. They quieted instantly. "Good."

"Not cool man."

"Torture dude."

"Your point?" Nothing more was said. What else could be said? Another subject was started.

"So what were you two doing anyway?" Robin asked as he relaxed. His tension was drifting away with the confusion that was caused by the 'mishap' previously. Beastboy continued to lay on the floor and put his hands under his head. Cyborg sat back like Robin.

"We had some last minute Christmas shopping to do." Cyborg replied, sighing. Robin raised an eyebrow at him.

"Don't you practice Kwanza?"

"Yea, but we still exchange presents on the last night of Kwanza. Funny thing is we don't do it until the final night, but 'cause I got Beastboy as a friend" Here he jerked a mechanical finger "I'm gonna give presents on the day of Christmas like y'all." Everyone nodded along with his explanation. Then Beastboy pumped a fist into the air.

"Yes! This means more presents to get on the big day!" He cheered. The other two occupants rolled their eyes at his childishness. But in away it fit. They just hoped he didn't start going on about Santa Clause.

"Friends! Look has come to join our celebration for the holidays!" Starfire screamed as she ran through the door holding on to a grinning Speedy. Robin smirked seeing him come in like so.

"Hey Speedy! I didn't know you were coming over!" Cyborg greeted running to shake his old friend's hand. Speedy did the same and shook heartedly.

"Hey Cy! How ya been?" Beastboy took that chance to jump right into the greetings and ran into Speedy.

"Speedy! My man! What you doing here?" He yelped smiling the whole way. Speedy could only smile certainly. How do you react to a hyperactive superhero?

"I came to spend time with my fave friends. But the truth is I had to come because I needed a place to crash for Christmas, Green Arrow took to flying for a business meeting. Something about holding up his other persona's name or sumthin'. How y'all been?" He grinned as he glanced at all their bright faces. Especially one in particular.

"Fine."

"Wonderful!"

"Same old. Same old."

"Never been better dude! Tomorrow I get mi presents and I'm wishing so badly for my tofu yogurt mixer....hint to everyone else." Beastboy said jumping with glee. Cyborg made a face as the others laughed watching them.

"Speedy, Star made up a room for you. Wanna go up to it now?" Robin asked coming up next to Speedy in a friendly gesture. He smiled knowingly.

"Yea, I guess that'd be ok. Hey where's Raven anyway? Haven't seen any trace of her." He remarked off handedly. Cyborg and Beastboy started to snort and giggle until Robin took a look at them and they straightened up as if on command.

"She's in her room. Reading I think."

"Uh-huh. Well I'll see ya later then!" He winked at Robin and walked out of the room, with Starfire leading him by the hand out of the area. He left with a smile on his face the whole way.

"Whoa...he's got it bad." Beastboy commented after a few moments had passed. Everyone nodded with agreement.

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Later that night when the dinner was fought over and served, and the plates stacked and put away, the two girls sneaked their way up to the Christmas tree. Raven held in her hand the blue dust and Starfire followed closely after her. No noise was made.

When they finally reached the tree, they stood for a moment, hesitating whether or not this was a good choice or not. Starfire squealed soon after.

"I cannot wait aby longer. We must do this!" She jumped excitement taking it's toll on her alien body. Raven's eye watched her move up and down. She put a hand out and settled the girl down before continuing.

"Star...I'm not so sure on this anymore. We might be fooling with the fates....and I already have them against me." Raven cautioned, her mood turning sour fast. She was remembering what had occurred with Robin earlier; and it sickened her stomach to think that he might end up with Starfire. She just couldn't be too sure anymore, about anything.

"Yes Raven I am sure. We must do it. It will certainly be of fun and it will all work out in the end." She pleaded her hands clasping together as they do so often. Raven sighed.

"Alright. Brace yourself." She commented in her cold voice. She opened the tube, poured a little into Starfire's hands and some into her own. Then on the count of three they blew the dust all over the tree, covering it whole. Soon it twinkled along with the lines and caught Star's attention.

"Oh! How wonderful!" Starfire said with awe. She eyes shimmered and briefly reflected the tree in their depths.

"There. It's done. Let's go back to bed. We don't want anyone to find us up." Raven grabbed the discarded tube and holding on to Starfire's arm, teleported both of them back into their respectable rooms. The last thing on both of their minds was:

"I wonder who it could be?"

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AN: And there is chapter three. So as you can see there will be one more left. And thanks to all who have reviewed...I give candy canes to all. Unless you're allergic to them like a friend of mine is which in that case you get a plushy of your favorite character. So please review and leave me a line. Don't care if it's sucking, I want to know what y'all think out there. Till next chapter!

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