Yay for me! I'm actually updating in less than a month ; (2 more days and it'll have been a month) Anyway, I feel rather insulted. Only one person reviewed the last story?! What's wrong with u ppl? Don't u know a good story when u see one? Anyway, I'm holding Larry hostage and feeding him brussel sprouts until more ppl review. So either review this chapter or the poor boy will be having brussel sprouts coming out his ears. Have a nice day and enjoy this story!

Disclaimer: I don't own Teen Titans! There I said it... (but I DO have Larry as a hostage) Oh yea, and I don't own 'Lady Knight' by Tamora Pierce... there's part of her book in here. And I don't have any ownership of the 'witch doctor' song. There, I admit it all!

Chapter 2: An antidote and late night visits

Winter had arrived and left, celebrations of defeating criminals had flown by and the five teens were now three years older. Although they were older, their games and usual routines had not changed much.

"Tofu breakfast coming up!" Announced the small green male happily.

"Beast Boy, you do remember that Cyborg always beats you in the morning battles right?" The boy wonder reminded him recalling the usual flying pancakes and eggs. Also noting the soy milk stain upon the crimson-toned carpet.

"Not this time. I made sure we could all enjoy a Beast Boy classic."

Starfire looked over to Robin in a concerned manner while wondering what the boy had done to their mechanical friend.

"Friend," she started, "What do you mean by 'making sure'? You did not harm friend Cyborg did you?"

"No, I just used the trusty 'ol glue gun to glue his foot to the wall. He'll never be able to get off his sleeping platform unless he has a solvent which only I have." He proudly announced while holding a bottle that had 'glue solvent' written on the label.

"O...k..." Replied the opposite male slightly confused as to why the changeling would go to such extreme measures just to win an argument over breakfast.

Just as Beast Boy was turning the oven knob to '10', a dark haired maiden entered the room with a book in her hands as usual.

"Hey Ra-ven!" The "cook" began cheerfully. "Ya want breakfast? I'm making non-dairy eggs and veggie-bacon."

The other two teens, who were already lounging upon the couch, turned a pale shade of green at the sound of the food.

"No thanks." She stated dully while floating over to the kitchen table. She may have loved him but didn't love his cooking.

"Aw come on, all you do is drink tea and rarely eat pizza... that can't be healthy."

As he continued ranting, Raven gave him a strange look and turned her attention back to the pages of her story.

"Fine, I'm sure Star and Robin wanna eat doncha guys?"

"Actually Beast Boy, I already had breakfast so I'll pass." Said Robin as he was slowly walking to the door.

"O.k. then I guess Star and I will eat."

"Well..." The alien girl began, "I too have already eaten breakfast. I apologize Beast Boy but I am very full."

As she completed her sentence, her stomach began to lightly growl as she layed a hand gently across her torso to quiet the sound.

With a grumble he began to walk back over to the stove where the edibles remained ready to cook.

"YES!!!!!" A loud cheerful cry rang though the tower startling the four upstairs.

"Um, is something wrong with friend Cyborg? I recall Beast Boy's prank from earlier this morning but that sounded more cheerful than upset, correct?" The red head asked trying to make sure her ears weren't deceiving her.

Without another word being said, the four exited the room and found themselves inside Cyborg's room curious as to where he'd gone to.

"Cyborg?" Robin asked aloud.

"Look." Starfire said pointing to Cyborg's sleeping area where dried glue was on the wall with a metal foot print in the center.

"Dude!" The smallest male announced in shock. "No fair! He broke free."

"Raven, Beast Boy, Starfire!!!!!!" The missing male's voice sounded from a direction outside the room.

"Cyborg, where are you?" Robin asked loudly poking his head outside the room.

"The basement! And you'd better get down here too, you're not gonna believe it when I tell you!"

Once all five were gathered in one room, Robin questioned him once more.

"O.k. Cyborg, what's going on?"

"Yea, we've been through practically every room in the tower... what's the deal?!" Beast Boy asked exaggerating the number of rooms. "And how'd you get away from the glue?"

"You won't believe it but, I found an antidote for Terra. She can come back." He continued ignoring the question.

"What?!" The others all shouted in unison.

"You can't be serious... seriously?!" Beast Boy asked still in shock.

With a nod the robot man held up a container filled with a red liquid.

"How do you know it works?" asked the masked boy.

"Watch."

Cyborg took beast boy's ungloved hand and then placed rocks all around his limb. As Beast Boy struggled to get free, Cyborg used a pipette to drop some liquid onto the stone.

"Ahhh, it burns!!!!! Stop the pain! No, now my hand's gone. AHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

"Uh, Beast Boy, that was just water to prevent burning... I haven't used the actual stuff yet."

".....oh..."

Cyborg then applied the red liquid and slowly the rubble began to dissolve. Once it was all gone Starfire was the first to speak.

"Joy, friend Terra shall soon return and Beast Boy may continue to crush her."

No! Raven's mind shouted as a light from above shattered and sent sparks flying everywhere.

"Something wrong Rae?"

"I'm fine. I must've been the poor wiring down here."

Enveloping herself in the image of a large black raven, she transported herself to her room.

We'll be looking for a way to reverse the effect... I never thought there would actually be one. Raven frantically thought to herself. I can't let that bitch come back. Beast Boy will be all over her... again and I'll be completely out of the picture.

She raced through her mind trying to find an answer to her predicament until she stumbled upon one.

I'll kill her... I'll kill her before they can get her the antidote.

Raven knew she'd be tried with murder if she were caught. She'd have to go through with it at night. Even then she wouldn't care if they caught her. Killing Terra and spending a lifetime in jail was better than seeing Beast Boy with her and having to bare a broken heart for all eternity.

"I'll do it..." She said quietly to herself.

As she unfolded her scheme, the alert for trouble in the city went off. She began to leave her room with only one thought in mind...

Tonight, Terra stays gone for good.

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After having another brawl with Killer Moth, the titans were finally home sitting around the table with four pizzas upon the table. Two pepperoni, one veggie, and one pickle-anchovy- ice cream and mustard pizza for Starfire.

"Here's to another bad guy down!" Cyborg cheered while lifting his soda in the air.

The other's followed suit and soon chowed down on their well deserved food.

Once they had devoured their meal, Robin and Cyborg continued to play video games with Starfire watching. Beast Boy, who was still in high spirits, actually volunteered to do dishes. Raven, of course, was reading a book with drooping eyelids. The fight had worn her out more than she thought.

The moon was overhead when they took places in the woods around Stenmun's camp. The man had chosen... care..... carelessly, halting...

Wither her book still open on her lap, the dark girl had dozed off.

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"I told the witch doctor I was in love with you. I told the witch doctor I was in love with you. And then the witch doctor he told me what to do. He said.... Raven?" The dish-washer who was singing noticed the goth.

"Uh guys?" He asked in hopes that someone else would notice the female.

"Booyah! And that's how the triple-spin-wheel-popper-double-barrel-cannon-twist-frito-flyin' move goes!" The half-man cheered while all the same still racing.

Setting down the plate and washcloth, the changeling walked over to her.

"Helloooo? You awake Raven?"

When he received no answer, except for her thick book landing upon his foot, he proceeded to jump up and down in pain and then, after calming down, came up with a solution.

He picked up her book and gently placed it upon the table. Taking her hand in his, he pulled her off the chair enough to pick her up like a groom carrying his bride.

Once he'd reached her room, his plan hit a road block.

Stay out of my room... get out of my room...We're in Raven's room, we're not supposed to be in Raven's room.

Past voices raised in the back of his mind all warning him not to enter.

"Well Raven, it's either go inside and risk you waking up with my death soon to follow... or leave you out here propped up against the door........ I really hope you don't wake up."

With a large swallow he bravely entered the dark room with only moonlight to guide his steps. The only dilemma was that it was only the beginning of the waning state of the moon.

He successfully made it to her bed after only walking into the dresser, a book shelf, the wall... twice, and stepping on an old photo. In all this time, Raven hadn't stirred once.

Dang, heavy sleeper.

The male placed her body softly on the mattress and then covered her figure with a blanket. Finally stopping for a moment, he noticed a smile spread across her lips.

No wonder she's in her room all the time, it must keep her powers under control... hm, I wonder what she's dreaming about.

While he was having his thoughts, the female shifted to her side, and allowed a few strands of hair fall into her face.

Definitely time to get out of here.

He put his hand up to her pale face and gently brushed her violet tresses behind her ear.

"'Night Raven."

On his journey back to the door, he discovered the bookcase again and the joy of the area next to the closed door.

"Mm... Beast Boy." The maiden mumbled in her slumber while her smile widened.

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She awoke around 2:30 a.m.

How'd I get here? The question crossed her mind. I remember reading and then everything else is a blur. Wait, I remember being lifted..... whatever, I have to get to Terra's cave.

As quiet as possible, Raven exited her room and proceeded down the hallway. She would've just used her powers to get to the cavern but knew she'd feel awful about not talking to her crush before leaving.

She entered the room and hovered for a moment next to the male's bed. Taking a breath, she continued.

"I now you'll be hurt to discover Terra in pieces, but you've made it this far without her. Why stop now? To me, you've become the strong, happier and occasionally funny guy I knew you become. Even if it means my life behind bars, I swear you'll be better without her there to keep you tending to her every whim. So tonight, I'm taking care of her all for your happiness Beast Boy. The only reason I'd ever do this myself, is because.... I love you."

Raven wanted more than anything to have him hear her words and to kiss him, but knew it wouldn't be right to do something to him without his knowledge of what was going on.

Finally landing, she stumbled a bit from sleepiness and decided to sit on the lower bunk to hopefully regain her steadiness.

Maybe if I lie down and rest my eyes for a moment, I'll feel better.

The second her eyes were completely shut, she was out. Non intentionally, Raven was asleep in Beast Boy's room and remained there till morning where real trouble brewed.

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Ooooh, cliffhanger! Doncha love 'em? Anyway, today's my birthday and I decided to give everyone else a gift by updating with a rather long chapter. K, so it's not the longest chapter ever but still, it's the longest chapter I've written to date... 7 pages. I'm hoping they'll continue to get longer. So anyway, plz stick around long enough to review or Larry shall have to suffer more brussel sprouts and the flavor of tuna (I don't like seafood ;) and if I don't get more reviews by chapter four... I'll lend him to my friends baby sisters who are 9, 4, and 2... so review and stick around long enough to figure out what happens to Raven.

"Save the Larry's!!!!!"

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