Hello! I would soooo like to apologize for the first chapter. I didn't know that the end of the chapter didn't show up when I posted it. I'm so sorry about that. Also, I'm sorry that I didn't make good on my promise about doing a sequel. I've decided to try and repair the damage by taking the ending that was supposed to be in chapter one and making a sequel out of it. Please review and enjoy!

Chapter Two/ Sequel

"What are you do-?!"

I hush her with my lips as I hold her, stroking her spine, never letting go. Just as the need for air grabs hold of me I start to feel her lips pushing against mine. Gasping, I pull back for a split second to whisper delicately into her ear the very words that determine my soul.

"I love you Raven."

We move once more into a passionate embrace and she wraps her arms around me. As both of us regrettably come up for air she fixes her dark eyes upon mine and as I wipe away the last of her tears she whispers back to me:

"I love you too Star Fire."

ONE YEAR LATER

A long, hectic year has passed since that horribly wonderful, wonderfully horrible night passed. Our protective tower has been damaged far too many times and we have defeated many villains. It feels good when we fly together over the peaceful city because we know that we created that peace, that calm.

She still meditates: feeling her own emotions and thoughts swirling around her body makes her feel like she is in control. And she is in control, of everything. Well, at least that's what everyone else sees when they look into her seemingly dull, powerful eyes. I, on the other hand, I can see past her barriers, past the outer titanium shell that she curls up in when she feels the need to pretend. She has come very far over the year but she knows she still needs to work on her understanding of things: things like life, pain, loss… love. I will be there to help her through all of it.

After that chaotic night, we combined our spirits and formed one blissful soul that we each have to nourish, cherish and care for. We were not afraid of what the others would think of us. It didn't matter if they kicked us out. We had, and always will have, each other. On those nights where we both struggle with our feelings, we simply have to wrap our arms around one another to feel comforted by a warm heart on a cold night.

Now that we are together, now that I have her curled up in my arms with the top of her head just in kissing distance,there is no need to be always waiting.

THE END