Beast Boy: Can I-
Me: NO!
Beast Boy: Aw, man, I was just gonna ask if I could (Whispers something in Wolf-blades-wings's ear).
Me: Oh, oh that is sweet! Of course!
Beast Boy: All right! Can I also do the disclaimer?
Me: Don't push your luck, pretty boy. I can make you do anything I want.
Beast Boy: Okay, okay. (Walks away)
Me: As I was saying, I don't own Teen Titans. Enjoy!
Chapter Nine: To Comfort a Hero
Blyrric flew back happily, taking his usual place with the Titans, inbetween Raven and Starfire. Erin flew in the front, or "point" position, as she called it. Beast Boy and Raven had grown accustomed to flying with each other in human form. Blyrric's suspicions were confirmed. They so like each other, thought the victor.
Indeed, Blyrric had won his fight. He was disturbed about how he won it though. He, Blyrric, born and trained in goodness, had killed. He was going to miss Patcheye a little bit. He knew very well he betrayed him, but the old warrior lied well enough to make Blyrric think he cared a little bit. I'll get over it, he thought.
Beast Boy looked at Raven.
Beast Boy's POV…
Ok, I know what I'm gonna say is corny, but…
I wasn't looking at Raven. No, I was looking at a violet haired angel, a fallen angel. When she hugged me back there, I felt really weird, like it was the most right thing to happen to me, more right than when I joined the Titans. I never felt that way about Terra…
Raven's POV…
I can see him looking at me through the corner of my eye. He's looking at me really weird, why aren't I disturbed? His eyes are clouded with thought. I've never seen him like this. Just, thinking. It's not something to expect from Beast Boy. I'm not surprised, though.
Narrator POV…
"Raven, watch out!" cried the changeling. Raven looked ahead of her. They were about to hit a massive tree. Raven hooked a fast right. Too fast. She ended up pressing herself against Beast Boy, who grabbed her because of the impact. They missed the tree, but their faces were pressed against each other. They stopped flying at Titans Tower (the tree was on the island), and pulled away. They both could feel the heat rising to their cheeks. That was an embarassing moment. The two stammered, trying to think of something to say.
"Ahem," called an all too familiar voice. They turned to face the Titans, and the Titans East. Aqualad had a fist over his mouth, making another fake cough noise.
"Titans East," said Robin. He shook Bumble Bee's hand. "Nice to see you again."
"You too, Boy Wonder," replied Aqualad.
"This must be one of his better days," mutterd Speedy
Mas y Menos said something in Spanish, which translated to, 'Yeah. Aqualad saved the fun, which is ironic 'cause normally he's the one killing it!' Aqualad laughed at a joke made up about himself.
Erin and Blyrric walked up to the Titans East. "Hi," said Erin. "My name's Erin, and this is our newest teamate, Blyrric."
"Does he transform like you do?" asked Bee.
"Naw, he's a regular winged wolf. Very rare."
"Yes," interjected the black pup, "purebred winged wolves are so rare nowadays."
"Wait," said Speedy, "it talks?"
Blyrric became angered. "I am a he, not an it. And my name is Blyrric. I am son of Darkstorm Blackpaw, the strongest winged wolf to ever live. I have the magic that once belonged to the warrior and traitor Patcheye Swiftail. And I am the Plasura of winged wolves!" Erin was pleased at how he saw himself. So were the reat of the Teen Titans. Blyrric managed to impress the Titans East!
"Please," said Starfire, "come inside." Everyone but Beast Boy and Raven went in.
"Look," said Beast Boy, "wha-what happened back there, I-" He was cut off by Raven putting a hand to his mouth.
"Don't blame yourself," said Raven. "I was the one who wasn't paying attention." They both heard music playing.
"Let's get inside," said Beast Boy. He took Raven by the hand. She didn't pull away, but the tree they nearly crashed into burst into flames.
"Holy crud!" they heard Erin scream. Erin flew outside with the fire hose. "Aqualad, I could use a little H2O now!" Aqualad shoved the water through the hose, causing Erin to move about uncontrollably. "Does the phrase, 'a little water', mean anything to you!" She finally soaked the tree.
Raven let go of Beast Boy. He looked downcast for a second, but perked up when Erin said, "Are you coming inside or what?"
"We'll be there in a second," said Raven. She looked at Beast Boy. "Sorry about that," she said.
"Aw, no sweat, Rae…ven, yeah, Raven!" he stuttered. God, I'm becoming as bad as Robin!
She took his hand again. "Let's go," was all she said. The two went inside.
Cyborg had music blasting through the tower. Which is why Blyrric, Erin, and Silkie (wherever his/her ears are), covered their ears and Blyrric screamed, "Cyborg, turn it down!"
"Turn it up?" asked the robot dude. "Okay!" He took it too far. Erin leapt at him and pinned him down, while Blyrric turned the music down to normal volume.
"Shall I lock him in the Void of No Return?" asked Erin.
"You mean your closet?" said Blyrric.
"That works too," said Erin.
"Lock him in there for a half hour," said the pup. The last that was heard of Cyborg for the next half hour was his screams of terror of the thought of being locked in Erin's closet. Who knows what she had in there!
Aqualad turned to Robin. "Does she normally lock people in there?"
"Not unless they get on her nerves," he replied coolly.
"Yeah, so watch your back!" said Erin. He backed away slowly. "What? You afraid of getting locked in a girl's closet?"
"No, I'm afraid of getting locked in a Void of No Return!"
Just then, the song "Accidently In Love," by Counting Crows played on the raidio. Beast Boy looked at Raven with nervous eyes. "Um," he said, "y-you wanna dance?"
"Sure," said Raven. "I've got nothing better to do." Erin walked over to the mic and started singing.
So she said
"What's the problem
Baby?"
What's the problem
I don't know
Well
Maybe I'm in love
Think about it
Every time I think about it
Can't stop thinkn' 'bout it
How much longer will it take to cure this?
Just to cure it cause I can't
Ignore it
If it's love
Makes me wanna turn around and face me
But I don't know nothin' bout love.
Raven put her hands on Beast Boy's shoulders, while he put his on her waist.
Come on, come onTurn a little faster
Come on, come on
The world'll follow after
Come on, come on,
Cause everybody's after love
Beast Boy spun Raven, and she retailiated back to him. He smiled.
So I said
"I'm a snowball
Burnin' "
Runnin' down into the spring
That's becoming all this love
Meltin' under blue skies
Filterin' out
Sunlight shimmering love
Well baby, I surrenender
To the
Strawberry
Ice cream
Never ever end of all this love
Well, I didn't mean to do it
But there's no escaping
Your love
These lines of lightnin'
Mean we're never alone
Never alone
Oh, no
Come on, come on
Move a little closer
Come on, come on
I wanna hear you whisper
Come on, come on
Settle down inside my love
Come on, come on
Jump a little higher
Come on, come on
If you feel a little lighter
Come on, come on
We were once upon a time in love
Raven and Beast Boy rose up into the air. They didn't notice nothing blew up, nor did they notice the fact they were the only ones dancing.
Accidently in love
Accidently in love
Accidently in love
Accidently in love
Accidently in love
I'm in love (Repeat 6x)
Accidently
I'm in love (Repeat 6x)
Accidently
Come on, come on,
Spin a little tighter
Come on, come on
And the world's a little brighter
Come on, come on
Just get youself inside her
Blood
I'm in love
The song ended, and Beast Boy had put Raven in a dip in which she had to wrap her arms around his neck. Beast Boy brought her up. Raven looked at the clock.
"Um, guys," she said, "two things. 1: It's 10:00 at night. 2: What are you staring at?" She noticed that she and Beast Boy still had their arms around each other. They let go and blushed.
"We should get going," said Bumble Bee. "Bye!" She dragged Speedy and Mas y Menos out while Aqualad followed.
"I'm gonna go free Cyborg," said Erin. "Anyone wanna come with?" Robin and Blyrric raised their hand and paw. Robin dragged Starfire with them to leave Beast Boy and Raven alone.
"That was a lot more fun than I expected," said Raven.
"Uh, yeah, it was," said Beast Boy. Then something in his memory clicked. "Raven," he said, "I gotta show you something up on the roof. Come on!" He took her hand again.
"And if I say no?"
"1: I'll be sad. 2: It happens once every five years. Come on! You'll like it." He ran to the roof. There, the two saw the most brilliant lights at night they ever saw. It was like a rainbow mist over their tower.
"What is it, Beast Boy?" asked the goth.
"Erin told me it's called the 'Aroura Glaucora'. It means we're blessed. And some constellations she knows are out tonight, like the Little Racoon, the Crown of Hoole, and her favorite, the Great Glaux." Raven hugged Beast Boy to her side. He was shocked at first, but returned it.
"It's late," said Raven. "We should both get some sleep."
"I'll stay up here for a little longer," said the changeling.
"If you insist," replied Raven. She didn't know why, but she gave Beast boy a little peck on the cheek. "Night, Beast Boy."
"N-night, Raven," he said shakily.
Beast Boy's POV…
Okay, I must be dreaming! Did Raven, Raven, emotionless Raven, the Raven I've fallen madly in love with, just kiss me?
Narrator POV…
Beast Boy made sure Raven was in her room. Then, he sort of skipped down the stairs saying, "I'm in love! I'm in love, and I don't care who knows it!" Raven heard from her room and smiled. So he does feel the same way, she tought. That was enough to turn her outfit white. She gasped. I am in love with him. She got into her bed and fell asleep.
The next morning…
Robin had called Blyrric for a secret mission. He and the rest of the Titans went to the living room for it to be called to order.
"Blyrric," said Robin, "we've gotten word that the HIVE acaemy was set up last nigh underground. We need to find out what they're planning."
"So," continued Erin, "since they'd recognize us, we need a Titan they've never seen before. You."
"Me?" said Blyrric. "But surely they've heard a new Titan has joined, correct?"
"Mm-hm," said Cyborg, "but that where my holographic generators come in handy. I made them wolf size." He handed the rings he used in 'Deception' to Blyrric. "Try them on." Blyrric did so, and his fur was turned blue, and has deep, forest green eyes.
"Nice look," said Raven.
"We also gave you another name to go by," said Erin. "Brightpaw Skygaze." Blyrric remembered the name in his head.
"So, Brightpaw," said Robin, "you leave first thing tomorrow morning. OK?"
"Sir, yes, sir!" said Blyrric.
Thanks for reading The Magic Whithin. A big thanks to all my reviewers. Just so you know, the Aroura Glaucora, and the constellations are from the book series Gaurdians of Ga'Hoole. I don't claim any credit for them. The third book of the Chronicles of Blyrric is called Storms, Clouds, and Flowers as I introduce two new allies, Cloud and Blossom.
- Wolf-blades-wings
