Fighting on the Edge.

Part I - Birth Rites.

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N/A The poem in this story is one I wrote about Rae/BB relationship, and about Raven's difficulty of staying in control of her sanity.

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5. Temptation.

Closing my eyes,

I shut out the rest of the world.

Part of me slips away

But you don't notice.

How can you not see me?

"Oh I give up!" Beast boy flung his arms up in the air with a loud annoying sigh.

Robin grinned. "It's easy BB." With a slight flick of his wrists, he showed Beast Boy how to make his name in sigh language. "Just try again."

The small green boy collapsed to the floor fiddling furiously with his hands. Robin brushed past him as he turned to the others, a smile leaked onto his face. "Anyone up for a game of football?"

It was late afternoon. The sun was almost setting, casting a dark pink shadow above them. This was the best time for a group of teens, even if they were superheroes to hang out at the city park. For some reason, ever since the dragon incident, (which did not end up on Cyborg's car!!) things in the city seemed to be very calm. The perfect chance for the kids to chill out. And a game of football was the best way to finish off the day. Starfire looped her arms around Robin, her fingers draping across his hair as she giggled excitedly.

"Robin, I wish to be on your side!"

"Anything for you Star."

Starfire jumped back yelling with glee.

"Then that leaves BB and Jericho on my side." The robot roared with laugher. "Prepare to be eliminated my spiky haired friend!!!"

Robin glanced over his shoulder at the BB, still messing with his fingers. "I think he's going to be busy for quite sometime."

Cyborg let a loud groan slide out his mouth. "But he's the best goal keeper. No one can scored against a dude with eight hands!!"

As if aware that he was being spoken about, Beast Boy leapt to his feet. "I got it!! I got it!" he screamed fluttering his fingers in Jericho's face. Joseph flashed Robin a nervous glance, who merely congratulated his friend, then tossed him the round, black and white ball.

"But it's two against three." Beast Boy pointed out.

"What you don't think I can take you!" Robin smirked.

Cyborg rolled his eyes. "Why don't we ask Tempest if he wants to play. Raven will probably be thankful for a moments peace."

Starfire whirled around anxiously. "But where is our friend Raven?"

"I think I saw her heading over to the river. It's cool. I'll get her." Beat Boy raced off.

I can't find peace anymore.

I close my eyes and you're all I see.

I hold back my pain, my hopes, and my desires

Locking them safely inside of me.

Raven's right eye crept open to be bombarded with Tempest smiling face. She jerk backward with shock, banging the back of her head on the bark of the tree behind her.

"What do you want?" she growled, rubbing her wound.

Tempest continued to smile. "And how are you on this beautiful day, my sweet turtledove?"

Raven glared through him. Clambering swiftly to her feet, the girl stormed past him.

"I've got a present for you!"

Pausing briefly, Raven folded her arms tight across her chest. "What." Her voice reflected her mood.

Tempest beamed as he shoved a beautiful bouquet of flowers. "I saw them and they made me think of you!"

Something stirred within the girl. The angry drained from her face. Happiness was taking over. But why, she found herself wondering, they're just plants. Nevertheless Raven felt herself falling powerless to her emotions.

"They're …thank you Tempest." she felt her lips twitching into a smile as she accepted the gift, unaware that Beast Boy was watching.

I know I'm tainted.

I was from the beginning.

But you said you didn't care.

You should be by my side.

I won't stand long without you.

He had locked himself in the pit that he called a room. Staggering around like a man possessed, Beast Boy tried to make sense of his feelings. Why did it bother him so if she accepted a gift from a handsome guy? Fumbling to the ground Beast Boy clutched his head. Why didn't he see this coming? Of course Tempest would eventually win Raven's heart. After all he was good looking, charming, and smart. The kind of guy every girl dreams of. Garfield sighed. 'She doesn't love you. And can you blame her? You could have had her, why did you turn her down?' Questions whizzed through his mind. Only one answer came across loud and clear. Terra. Beast Boy stared at himself in his mirror.

"There was a point when I wanted you more then anything in the world. But I don't think I do anymore…" his voice trickled off.

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'I'm late!'

The sudden and shocking revelation caused Raven's mind to smash the bathroom mirror. This could only mean one thing. Raven's body trembled. This couldn't not be happening. She cried out in disbelief, attracting the attention of the titan leader.

"Raven." Robin tapped gently on the bathroom door. "Are you okay in there?"

Hearing a familiar voice, Raven managed to snap herself back together. "Yes. Fine."

"I think we need to talk about something. Can you come out please?"

Raven's heart exploded within her chest. There was no way that Robin could know, unless Beast Boy had told him, but then she could always deny it. Her mind was spiralling out of control without even knowing what it was Robin wanted to talk about.

Gathering her breath, the Goth swung open the door calmly.

"What's the matter?" she inquired.

"I think you know very well." Robin's voice was quiet.

Raven remained silence, avoiding his eyes.

"Joey." Robin broke the silence.

"Joey?" The girl relaxed a little. "What about him?"

Robin raised his eyebrows. "You haven't exactly been friendly to him since he moved here. He's a part of the team."

"I know." Raven glanced at the floor awkwardly. "I just can't help thinking about what happened with Terra…"

"Jericho has got nothing to do with Terra, or Slade for that matter!" Robin reported. "You can't keep ignoring him. It's not fair on him."

"I know." Raven repeated. "But what do we really know about him?" The room was spinning, and Raven was desperately trying to keep her balance.

"I trust him." Robin whispered. "Why can't you?"

The dim light in the hall was blinding Raven, burning away at her sight. She stumbled forwards. Robin lunged forward to catch as she collapsed.

I don't know how long I can carry on.

I don't want to be alone

I can't seem to trust my own thoughts.

All I want is to feel like I belong.

Raven stirred to find herself in her bed. Tempest was sat at the foot of her bed. His eyes bestowed a tense feeling. Cautiously his hand swiped through her ebony hair.

"Raven, I told the other's I'd look after you. I think we need to talk." he glanced at the door, then back at her pale face. "Are you okay?"

Raven nodded. "It's nothing."

The boy moved closely. "Raven…you know how I feel…" his hands rubbed against hers. "…and I need to know how you feel…" his eyes stared at her. "Honestly."

The girl's face was clouded with her dark curls. She tried to hold back her sorrow, but found it unbearable. She longed to pour all her feeling out. She longed to feel. Tempest loved her. Beast Boy didn't. A powerful prick struck the back of her mind. Although it was Beast Boy that she wanted, the girl knew that that would never happen. But Tempest was right here.

Clasping his hand firmly between hers. Raven rested it upon her body.

Tempest glazed at her anxiously. "I don't want to pressure you."

Leaning forwards, their lips met. Intertwining herself in his strong grip, Raven let herself go.

I know I've done wrong.

But your no angel either.

My world keeps crashing down.

Tired of fighting to keep my sanity.

I let it fall.