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Chapter Three: The Bookstore
Raven and Starfire sat at a small table in a very pink room. Raven held the Bible in her hand, and the alien princess listened intensively to every word that left her mouth. Raven had promised her that after they read Matthew (and maybe John) they would go to the Christian bookstore down the street. The others, hearing of their pre-scheduled trip, were eager to join them.
"…During the meal Jesus took some bread in his hands. He blessed the bread and broke it. Then he gave it to his disciples and said, 'Take this bread and eat it. This is my body.'
"Jesus picked up a cup of wine and gave thanks to God. He said "take this and drink it. This is my blood, and with it God makes his agreement with you. It will be poured out, so that many people will have their sins forgiven. From now on I am not going to drink any wine until I drink new wine with you in my Father's kingdom.'" Then Raven looked up. "See? He knew what he was there for, and just how he would die and even what his death would mean. This is why when you go to church (on given days) they give you a piece of bread and dip it in wine; whenever you consume the mixture, you are re-confirming the covenant Jesus made to us."
"I understand now, friend," Starfire replied, her voice quiet. She spoke as if she did not want to lesson the effects of the powerful information her mind was digesting.
The pale girl smiled. "I think you've earned a trip to the bookstore. I'll treat you to any one item you find (other than your promised Bible) you'd like." She stood, making for the door. "I'll get the others moving. You get ready."
She exited through the door, then moved toward the common room. The door opened , and she saw Cyborg and Beast Boy standing at the kitchen counter arguing about what choice would be wisest for breakfast. Hearing the door open, they turned to see Raven.
"We're ready when you are. Where's Robin?" Raven looked around the room, but the boy was no where to be seen.
"Oh, he just went to find his money. Says he's gonna get a CD from a band he likes.
Raven nodded, looking at the clock. She and Starfire had been at their studies for almost three hours.
"I'll go get him." She began out the door and through the well-known hallways. Seeing his door, she knocked.
"Yeah?"
"We're getting ready to leave. Are you ready?" she asked.
"Sure thing, Raven." The door opened to reveal Robin, who looked exactly the same as he always did. In his hand was a wallet.
Together they walked in silence toward the stairs, then down to the front door. The others had, by this time, gathered there, so they only needed to pile into the T-car. They were all in a good mood, especially Starfire. As she told Robin and Beast Boy what she had learned, Raven stared out the window. Well, Raven, you've done well for today. You've been more or less open and kind towards everyone, and Star thinks the world of you now.
"There," she said, pointing at a small building on the side of the road. They parked, then made their way inside.
"The Bibles are kept on a shelf in the back, Star. I'll come with you since some versions are better than others." The two girls headed that way, smiling kindly at the man at the register.
After a few minutes of looking, star found a Bible she liked. It looked almost precisely alike to Raven's with the exception that this one was new and had on it a purple cover. With their treasure in hand, they went to the CDs to find Robin looking at a Newsboys CD.
"That's a cool group," Raven said, making Robin turn. He was mildly surprised; he had thought she only listened to dark music.
"You like them?" he asked.
"Sure. I especially like 'He Reigns'." She said, smiling and looking over his shoulder.
They found Beast Boy staring at a stuffed Larry the Cucumber (from Veggie Tales), then saw Cyborg looking at books. Choosing the Purpose Driven Life, he followed his friends.
The clerk seemed mildly amazed that the Teen Titans were in the store, but he recognized Raven. He quickly ran their belongings across the scanner. In all they had one book for Cyborg, one CD for Robin, one stuffed Larry for Beast Boy, Starfire's Bible, and two shining- golden crucifixes. One belonged to Raven; she had gotten the other one for Starfire.
After paying the man, they piled into the car once more, then set off for home. All were content, and every loved listening to Robin's CD. Starfire could even be seen grinning when 'He Reigns' began playing.
