Life Is Like a Boat
Disclaimer: I don't own Teen Titans, or Rei Fu's Life Is Like a Boat!
Blue: Dreamed up for no reason other than boredom.
"..." is talking
'...' are thoughts and song lyrics
P.O.V changes and emphasis in bold.
Life Is Like a Boat
One-Shot
"Do not leave, friend Raven! We would all miss you too much!" Starfire exclaimed, tears glimmering in her eyes.
"Rea, you can't seriously be leaving! What're we going to do without you?"
Raven only shook her head at Beast Boy's attempts to stop her. It had been 18 months since Slade had come to her, demanding she face her destiny. To stay on Earth was destroy everything and everyone she had come to care for. To stay on Earth was to destroy him.
Nobody knows who I really am
I never felt this empty before
And if I ever need someone to come along
Who's gonna comfort me, and keep me strong
"Rae, you're like a sister to me! We can work through this together, I know we can!"
Raven just shook her head again, tears now visible in her once emotionless eyes. She hugged each of them, saving him for last. When she reached him, the tears spilled down her cheeks. She placed the rolled up bundle into his hands, before hugging him as well.
"Raven... You will come back to me..." His breath was hot against her neck, and it took all of Raven's willpower to actually nod in response.
"You can count on it..."
We are all rowing the boat of fate
The waves keep on comin' and we can't escape
But if we ever get lost on our way
The waves would guide you through another day
With one last look at Robin, the boy, no, man, she had come to love, Raven took off, using her powers to force herself out of the Earth's atmosphere. There was no turning back now. If she wanted to save her friends, she would have to stay away for at least 3 years. It didn't sound like a long time, but Raven knew things would never be the same when she came back.
Tooku de iki wo shiteru toumei ni natta mitai
Kurayami ni omoeta kedo mekakushi sareteta dake
Inori wo sasagete atarashii hi wo matsu
Azayaka ni hikaru umi sono hate made
Robin watched her go with a heavy heart. He wanted to believe so badly that she would be okay, but he knew it would turn out otherwise. If she didn't return after 4 years, he would give up all hope of her ever returning at all. He could feel her presence slowly ebbing away, leaving him with an empty feeling in his heart. He didn't want to think of why, right now. Instead, he would give up his Boy Wonder title, to become the person he was destined to be; Night Hawk.
Nobody knows who I really am
Maybe they just don't give a damn
But if I ever need someone to come along
I know you would follow me, and keep me strong
It had been three and a half years, and still no sign of Raven. Robin, or rather, Night Hawk, sighed as he stared out at the city. It had been a remarkably calm few days, with no rumors of crime in all Jump City. Though he detested crime, Robin found the calm maddening. Only one thing seemed to be on his mind when he wasn't fighting, and that was her. He hadn't forgotten his promise to himself, and knew that soon his heart would break. Soon, he would pronounce her officially dead.
Hito no kokoro wa utsuri yuku nukedashitaku naru
Tsuki wa mata atarashii shuuki de fune wo tsureteku
She slowly walked up behind him, careful to be silent. He had grown over the time she was gone, matured into a handsome man. She felt out of place next to his over 6 foot frame. Though he was different, she was as well. Her hair had grown out to her waist, and now she wore robes of green, but not to symbolize aggression, to symbolize completion. Her emotions were no longer at war with one another, and her destiny had successfully been avoided. She hesitantly stretched out a hand, placing it upon his shoulder.
And every time I see your face
The oceans heave up to my heart
You make me wanna strain at the oars
And soon I can see the shore
I can see the shore
When will I see the shore?
Robin jumped slightly, feeling the lightest of touches alight upon his shoulder. He whirled around, angry at being disturbed. But all rational thought left him as he gazed upon her face.
"Raven..." His voice was hoarse with emotion, his blue eyes clouded with hope.
"Boy Wonder? What happened, did you finally get a growth spurt?" Her voice still had that dry edge to it, but he could tell she was as happy to see him as he was her.
"Maybe. I see you've grown as well." Raven smiled softly, placing her hand on Robin's cheek. He flinched slightly, almost afraid he was dreaming
I want you to know who I really am
I never thought I'd feel this way towards you
And if you ever need someone to come along
I will follow you, and keep you strong
"You're real, right?" He asked softly, his larger hand covering hers. At her chuckle, his face lit up as well.
"Robin, I've missed you so much..." She murmured, tears gathering at the corners of her eyes.
"I've missed you too, Raven. More than you can possibly comprehend... But we should get back to the tower... The others have been awaiting your return as well..." Raven nodded, certain that she wanted to see the rest of her friends. She could deal with Robin later...
Tabi wa mata tsudzuiteku odayaka na hi mo
Tsuki wa mata atarashii shuuki de fune wo terashidasu
Inori wo sasagete atarashii hi wo matsu
Azayaka ni hikaru umi sono hate made
After a warm homecoming, and many shared stories, Raven sat in the living room of Titan's Tower, staring out at the ocean. The others had left her alone to think, with many hugs to show that they had missed her.
"Raven?"
Raven looked up, a soft smile alighting on her features.
"You know, you were the only thing in my mind when I left..." She admitted, staring at the floor in embarrassment.
A warm hand suddenly cupped her cheek, and Robin pulled her up into his embrace. "I should hope so... I've heard those aliens just love you..."
And every time I see your face
The oceans heave up to my heart
You make me wanna strain at the oars
And soon I can see the shore
"Promise you'll never leave again..." He whispered, leaning his forehead against hers.
"I promise... I won't leave you ever again, Robin. I love you..."
"I love you too, Raven..."
Umei no fune wo kogi
Nami wa tsugi kara tsugi e to watashitachi wo osou kedo
Sore mo suteki na tabi ne dore mo suteki na tabi ne
Owari
Blue: Pointless, I suppose. No real reason for this, just an idea. A little sloppy, maybe I'll rewrite it when it's not 3.30 in the morning…
Cell: R/R, or whatever.
Update: Good point XlonexwolfX, I was still in Inuyasha mindset. Thanks for the reviews everyone, I never actually considered this to be something… Well, good.