Chapter 22: The Tears of a Raven
Note: I may do the other two things as little side stories later - and...I'm sorry folks - I JUST Got net back a few weeks ago and totally forgot about this story..don't hate
They stood there in a circle, all waiting for Raven to return. The ceremony was about to begin to open the gates tto purgatory and bring back someone that was lost. Beast Boy looked to Robin and let out a gentle sigh.
"If we can't get him back - Raven is going to fall apart"
"I know Beast boy - I know"
Everyone was starring at each other, there was hope in their hearts but they knew deep inside, deep under it all, that odds are that this ancient spell would not work. They worried for Raven, fearful of the plunge into insanity that loosing the man she loved may bring. Starfire was about to speak when Ravens form appeared in the middle of the circle. She looked on the edge of a mental break down.
"Birds don't cry...birds don't CRY!" she screamed and the entire mansion shook, she dropped to her knees, fighting back her tears, fighting for all they were worth. The others went to step toward her but she shot a glare at them all. She didn't want to be touched, she didn't want anyone near her.
She collapsed from exhaustion in the middle of the ring...her body and mind were tired. She had tried all she could to make a raven cry, but she could not do it. Birds did not cry after all...and as her concinousness began to slowly slip and drift away a single tear fell down her face. As the single droplet of sadness touched the floor it lit up in an instant! The titans were blinded suddenly - and but a second later the light was gone. - and so was Raven.
Next Chapter: Purgatory: A Soul Tormented.