Chapter 6: Skiing
Raven and Beast Boy arrived at Racoon's Run in a matter of 5 minutes. Beast Boy was anxious to start skiing, on the other hand Raven was nervous. She had never skied before, and what happened if she messed up so bad that everyone started to laugh.
She shook the thought out of her head and continued to walk to the slopes with Beast Boy.
Beast Boy looked over at her worried face and stopped in front of her.
"You nervous?"
"A little"
"Well don't be Raven...you'll be fine I will make sure of it...your going to learn how to ski and your going to be good at it"
"You really think so?"Her eyes shimmered.
"Of course...I wouldn't tell a lie to you"
"Thanks"
She rested her head on his shoulder feeling the warmth his body gave off.
"You tired?"
"No"
Beast Boy put his arm around her shoulder and started to move a little faster. The wind greeting them as they started to run.
They finally reached Racoon's Run.
Robin was teaching Starfire how to ski and she seemed to do well...until she actually started to go down the hill.
Robin grabbed her arm before she went down.
"Here let me help you"
He started to pull her back up. He pulled so hard that she was pulled into his arms. Their faces were just an inch apart. Starfire went up to kiss him but Robin turned his head a little causing only a light brush.
"Sorry Star...this isn't the time"
Robin threw down the skiing poles and skies and walked away.
"Oh...I do believe I made him upset"
"It's alright Star"
Said the green changeling into her ear.
"Beast Boy!"
She turned around and gave him a bone crushing hug.
"Take it easy Star...I'm gonna need by body"
"Sorry...I am upset"
She turned away.
"I'll handle it"Raven said.
She took Starfire to a place in the middle of the forest to talk.
Beast Boy
"Hey Cy...watcha got there?"
"A Hot Dog!"
"Eww"
"Sorry man...these freezing temperatures are making me go for anything hot"
"I like it, it makes Raven all snugly"
"BB could you keep your mind off her for one minute!"
"I can't"
Starfire and Raven
"Okay Star go ahead and talk"
"Thanks friend, you have seen my dream and you know that Robin is the one I love but...it doesn't seem that he loves me back...today when I almost fell I was trying to give him a symbol of thanks by giving him a kiss but he...turned away"
She softly sighed and gave a sniffle.
"Starfire, Robin does love you I wish you could see that he was just embarrassed, everyone was watching"
"He wanted to be in private?"
"Well yeah...most of the time when you kiss your somewhere where no one can see you"
"Oh...then maybe I should go apologize"
"Yeah...maybe he'll understand if you tell him"
"You are right Raven...Robin is sometimes complicated and must be handled with care"
She started to walk out of the forest, stopping she turned around and faced Raven.
"Raven...you may want to lead me out because...I have no idea how to get out"
Raven shrugged and walked in front of Raven.
She started to hum a tune to pass the time.
"Raven?"
"Yes"
"What is it that you are humming?"
"It's a song by Evanescence"
"Who is she? And what is the song called?"
"Evanescence is gothic singer who sings about all the depressing things in life like...betrayal, loss, death" She paused. With the smallest quietest voice she spoke "rape"
"Raven...you are still depressed can you not just forgot what happened?"
"Sorry Star, it's not that easy"
"Oh"
The rest of the walk back was silent.
Beast Boy who was sitting on a rock in the snow saw a flash of blue. Her blue cape swished in the wind while her pale face blended with the rest of the scenery.
He ran up to her and captured her in his arms.
"Raven..you okay?"
"Just fine...Star just needed to talk something out"
"Alright well I still have to teach you to ski"
Cyborg walked up.
"Starfire...I'll take you back to Robin if you want because I'm not skiing anymore"
"Thank you"
He walked away with Starfire at his side.
Beast Boy turned back to Raven.
"Alright lets get started..First you need to put you feet in the feet straps tightly"
Raven slipped her feet in and tightened the straps.
"Alright"
"Now pick up the poles..one in each hand"
Raven grasped the poles in her hand. Her hands turned white she was squeezing them so hard.
"Okay Raven now use the poles to push you forward...but not two fast"
Raven pushed herself forward.
"Alright Beast Boy now a hill"
"Yeah I'll hold on to you for a couple seconds then I'll let you go"
"Alright"
Raven pushed herself over to the edge of the hill. Beast Boy wrapped his arms around her waist.
"Alright go"
Raven pushed herself over the edge of the hill.
She felt Beast Boy's hands let go of her slim waist and she went flying down the hill.
A rock came into view. She swerved to the right and dodged it. But there was another rock hidden from view. Her skies went up. She was flying through the air, then started to fall because gravity.
"Raven"
Beast Boy ran under the shadow of Raven and her skies and he expected to get pushed through the snow because of the weight but it never came...there wasn't even a shadow. Raven was perfectly safe on the other side of the hill. Beast Boy ran over to her.
"You did it Raven!"
"I know and all thanks to you"
She wrapped her arms around him in a tight hug.
"Come on Raven I know your cold"
She shivered slightly.
"Yeah I am"
"Come on then"
Beast Boy picked up her up bridal style and headed back to the room.
He noticed that Raven's left arm had 7 old cut marks and a new fresh one still covered in black blood.
"Raven"
She moved her head against his chest.
"Yes"
He put her down and turned her arm over.
"What are these?"
Raven stared at him.
"Raven...you've been cutting yourself...?"
"No...well yes but"
"These are tally marks...what are you tallying?"
"Nothing"
"Raven please...tell me I'm worried right now and I need to know what your going through I'm here for you and I'm gonna do anything to take the pain away from you"
"Beast Boy...I've been tallying how many times..."
"Please tell me"
"Ever since I came to Earth people know that I'm a half demon and figure I'm powerful"
"And you are"
"Right well I guess all the guys figure if they get their hands on me, they could have powerful children"
"Raven..."His eyes bored into hers searching the depths of her soul searching for an answer.
Maybe I can use my animal instincts, He sensed fear, pain, hope, and desire.
"Raven you've been tallying..."
"How many times this has happened to me before"She replied quietly.
"This has happened to you before, you've been raped before...why didn't you tell me?"
"I was never raped...I was always saved or got out of it but...yes people have tried before"
"8 times Raven...why didn't you tell me...were engaged, you can tell me anything"
"One doesn't talk about the bad things of his or past, but keeps them locked away for no one to hear. Rape is something you should not be proud of"She faced away, the wind blowing through her hair,
"Raven I'm sorry I was never there, I'm sorry that I fell in love with Terra and I'm sorry for all the pain I've caused you"
"You've never caused me any pain, only hope and desire...I need you now Beast Boy"
"I'm here and I'll always be here"
He hugged her tightly.
"Raven, I sense desire...what is it that you want?"
"You"
"Tonight then Raven?"
"Yes"
She never realized it but after all they have been through she couldn't stand being without him. She had such a strong desire for him and she was no longer going to keep it locked away.
"Alright Raven"
He picked her up bridal style again and walked into the blizzard that was forming.
"We better hurry Raven, looks like a blizzard is brewing up"
She put her arms around his neck and clung on tighter.
He picked up his paced and ran through the snow and onto the steps leading to their room.
They finally reached their room.
"Here"
He pulled out a key and swiped it through the slot.
The lights changed from red to green and they went in.
He put her down on their bed.
"Turn on the T.V I'm going to make some tea"
"Okay"
The clock chimed noon.
Two minutes later Beast Boy walked into the room. Raven had fallen asleep.
"Alright we'll take a nap"
He laid down beside her and watched her sleep. Even while she was sleeping she looked sad.
"Poor Raven, you've been through a lot"
He laid his head down and wrapped his arms around Raven and pulled her closer.
"Don't worry Raven your safe for the rest of your life"
He felt his eyelids closing, getting heavier and heavier until his eyes closed and he slipped into a dream.