Sorry for not writing for so long! I just couldn't get to the computer when my parents are pestering me to study for finals and all. Anyways. Happy reading!

Chapter 26: The writing is almost on the wall

(Raven's POV)
I walked up to my room sipping the tea he gave me as I went.
'That wsa nice of BB. A little too nice.... I wonder if he wants another favor. Immature little......' My thoughts trailed off as I walked toward my door. It slid open, welcoming me. I stepped in and revelled in the darkness of my room. The darkness brought silence (most of the time) and darkness was good for concentrating on meditation.
I sat on my bed, crossed my legs and placed the backs of my hands on my knees. Then when I closed my eyes, I felt myself rise.
I drifted off into Nevermore. The stark white stars against the deep black sky made a striking contrast. (of course, she had her eyes closed, so she didn't see this, but she knew what it looked like. It was her mind, after all)
"Azarath, Metrion, Zinthos. Azarath, Metrion, Zinthos. Azarath, Metrion, Zinthos. Azarath, Metrion, Zinthos. Azar"
A startled thought entered my mind, cutting me off.
'Raven! Are you there'
My eyes shot open and I jumped to my feet.'Alexiel? What's wrong?' I thought back.
'Well..... nothing really important,' I sighed, wishing she hadn't interrupted my meditation. 'It's just that I woke up.... and my throat was sore. Do you think that maybe you could get some water for me or something? I would ask someone else, but it's a lot more difficult to think to someone who isn't a telepath. Thanks in advance'
'Someone's sounding energetic. Again'
'Please'
I groaned inwardly and left my room for the kitchen. I turned the corner to the main room. I walked into the kitchen and opened the cabinet above the sink. Inside, I selected a medium-sized glass. I turned on the sink and filled the glass halfway. I dropped a few ice cubes into the lukewarm tap water. They cracked as they adjusted to the temperature change.
I floated into the medical ward. Alexiel must have gotten another pillow; she was sitting in a half-sitting position and one pillow was under her back, proping her up. Her wings were cupped around her shoulders and feathers were littered on the sheets, as if she had moved around a lot. The hair closest to her forehead were stuck together a little with a small amount of dried blood. The gauze was clean; that meant I had healed it fully.
I handed her the water, not saying a word. She took a sip and then another, treating as if it was her last.
"Thanks." She said in a gravelly voice. Robin walked up to the doorway and stopped when he saw me by her bedside.
"Don't worry. I'm leaving." I said, but thought to Robin, 'Wouldn't want you to miss out on your gawking time, now would I, Boy Wonder'
Robin stared at me in disbelief as I walked out.

(Alexiel's POV)
Raven left the room, to my dismay; I liked her company better than I did Robin's. He was too awkward. He walked over and sat on the furthest corner of the hospital bed.
"Feeling better?" Robin said to me.
"Yeah, a little"
"Well. That's good"
There was a silence that lasted an eternity.
I took another sip of water and placed the empty glass on the night stand.
"Well," Robin remarked "I'm gonna go now. if you need anything"
"I'll ring the buzzer. I know"
A blinding pain throbbed where the gauze was. I fliched, and the glass on the night stand exploded.
"Sorry.... not my fault...." I squeaked.