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Chapter 7: Transfusion of the Soul
He screamed in pain as he felt blood course through his dry veins once more. The pumping of his mortal heart sounded like war drums in his internal ears. Beyond the torture of his pain he could barely hear the surprised yells and people holding him down. The suffering was far from ending. Somewhere out there was another, in so much pain that screams could not release it. Somewhere out there was another being, stumbling in their footsteps, with every beat his heart made. Somewhere out there was another person, who was dying as he lived.
It had been an hour since he had awoken. She could still hear him scream. The amount of every breath she took was limited, and her body felt as though it had lost about ten years of life. A cold, damp cloth was being patted on her forehead, but it didn't help the burning. She was completely naked, and powerless. But of course, she was in the company of only Starfire, and was in a separate room from the boys. The redhead's face was grim, and for once, serious instead of hysterical. Every scream she heard, she could feel, and it made her gag on air. But she didn't scream. She twitched, she squirmed, she thrashed, she gasped, she flinched, she gagged; but never did she scream. It would take more than hell to make her scream.
She was cleansing her friend's heated body in the tub with cool water. Well, once cool water. As soon as she set Raven inside, the water began to steam and quickly changed temperature to warm. It was troublesome to change the water once every thirty minutes, but she knew Raven deserved at least this much.
Friend Raven brought him back.
The girl inside the tub was shuddering, and with her eyes rolled back she was muttering inaudible words. Sighing deeply, she wrapped bandages around Raven's arms.
Friend Raven, why would you do such a thing?She had cried quite a bit when she saw something she did not wish to see on Raven's arms. She knew Raven had only made one slit when she was watching, but why then, did she view other scars snaking up and down her friend's arms? But she had to stay strong. For Raven. For Robin. For herself. For the team.
"Friend Raven, you used the Spell of Renovatio." Starfire spoke harshly, something she rarely did. Raven looked up in surprise. How did the most naïve girl in Titans Tower know about the spell? Starfire clenched her jaw and her eyes flashed bright green.
"You…you have given up your life for Robin!" Raven closed her eyes in acknowledgement and reopened them.
"I did, Starfire." Her expression was still and empty, as though the life was sucked from her soul the night before. But it was partly true. Her soul was breaking off piece by piece, for every time Robin was getting stronger. Her blood was being given to flow inside his body. Every scar he acquired was given to her, and all his pain was thrown upon her burden. To her, it felt as though she was carrying the weight of the universe under her petite shoulders. She felt as though she was dying. But hey. It was true. The finality was there, and she had to make it clear to herself and the crying girl before her.
"Starfire…I'm dying."
Waah. Okay, so this was basically the way the three mainly involved in this feels only a several hours (maybe close to a day) after Robin had awakened. Thanks all reviewers! I love you all! Literally!
Shadw – Yah, poor Star. At least she knows what it is. Or else Raven would probably lose more energy trying to explain what kind of evil and freaky thing she did to her friend. Thanks for your review!
Angst equanox – I'm not really sure what I'm going to do. If people want Raven to die, well, she's gonna die. Muahaha. If most want her to live, I might let her live. I'll probably make alternative endings, just for you all.
Elizabeth Quagmire – D'you really think so? I'm so honored! Thank you!
Raven Ariana – I suppose time will tell. Like I told angst equanox, who knows what I'm gonna do to Raven? Thanks for your review!
Mysti-eyed – Thank you! I'll try to update as soon as my stupid finals are over with! Or maybe sooner!
Chica De Los Ojos Café – Yay! I'm so glad you like it so much! I love to come home and read your reviews! It's so refreshing and makes me feel better about my story! I'm so lucky to have a reviewer like you!
Angel Caida – Haha. Well, it depends on my fingers. They seem to have a mind of their own. They may spare her, or they may just kill her off. Haha. JK. Who knows what'll happen. Thanks for reviewing!
Again, thanks you all for your reviews. I'm not entirely sure if Raven's going to live or not, so shrug. I love you all for reviewing! I think I live to see your reviews and to make you happy by squeezing my brain for creative juices. I hope you enjoy this short chapter I'm writing during my study break! G'luck on finals those who have 'em!
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