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Raven's Game

Part 15: Game Over

Robin looked up just in time to see an explosion of light lance out of the hallway, lighting up the cave like the forth of July! He bent over Starfire, protecting her with his body as best he could. Screams and cries of death were all around him. God, that sound…Cyborg staggered blindly, falling and clutching his head.

The thousands and thousands of ghosts dissipated, leaving them alone forever. There was a long silence, a few rocks falling from the ceiling. The light faded, and only Cyborg's shoulder light remained. All that Starfire could hear was someone breathing. Breathing on her. She opened her eyes, her vision blurred and dark. Robin was leaned over her, tears running down his cheeks. "Friend… Robin…?" she whispered softly.

"Starfire…?" He whispered in disbelief. He hugged her gently, and she buried her face in his chest. She wept softly, happy to be alive.

"He did it…" Cyborg whispered, staring at his friend.

"No." A new voice made itself known, and all three of them turned. "We did it." It was Beast Boy! He was limping, holding an unconscious Raven in his arms. Holding her by the backs of her knees and neck, he walked carefully amongst the rubble so he would drop her. "C'mon." he said. "Let's get out of here."

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"Starfire and Robin are in sick bay." Cyborg said, watching Beast Boy lay Raven gently on the couch. He placed several blankets under her, and got a good look at her wound. It was in her stomach, but… "Whoa…" Cyborg said. Before their very eyes, it sealed up all by itself. "She must be healing herself from the inside out." Beast Boy nodded. "Well… I'm glad that's… over…" Cyborg's battery gave out, and he sagged forward.

Beast Boy ran and caught him, turning into a gorilla. Quickly and carefully, he took the metal man to his room and hooked him up to his charge-table. He'd be okay in a few hours or so. Running back to the common room, he collapsed on the floor next to Raven. She lay silent on the couch, her eyes closed. He stopped and got a good look at her.

The symbols on her body had vanished when he'd spoken Raka, so her skin was normal again. Her clothes were in tatters, though. Beast Boy found himself blushing at the amount of skin that was showing. Her cloak was torn straight down the middle, and the hood was completely gone. Her shoes were missing as well, how weird was that? Had she taken them off somewhere? She was dirty, bloodstained, and she gave a soft moan in her sleep. He leaned forward and slowly… slowly reached for her. Putting a lock of her hair out of her eyes, he knew what he had to do.

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Raven awoke to the feel of a warm, wet washcloth. She moaned aloud, her eyes opening. A green blur was leaned over her, gently patting her cheek. "Beast… Boy…?" she whispered.

"Shhh…" he said softly. "Save your energy for eating. Your stomach's been talking for almost an hour." She cracked a tiny smile, but not much else. He gently, gently massaged her charringen gem with the steaming washcloth, and she groaned in pleasure. It was… so warm… "Don't fall asleep, Rae." He whispered softly as her eyes drooped. "You have to eat something first." She agreed wholeheartedly, and a familiar scent wafted under her nose.

"Chicken noodle soup…?" she whispered, trying not to laugh and sap her strength.

"Its just broth." Beast Boy said softly. "You can eat something solid later, I promise." He took her hands (her heart leapt) and placed them around a cup, gently pulling her into a reclined sitting position. It was one of those factory-sized, plastic cups with a twist-on top. The warmth in it spilled into her hands as she held it, tingling the nerves and reminding her of what warmth felt like. It had been so long since she'd felt it… there was a broad straw sticking out, the golden liquid inside just waiting for her. She eagerly started on it, the warm glow filling her belly almost immiediatly.

"How long have I been gone…?" she whispered when she had to stop and take a breath.

"About three days." Beast Boy mumbled, bashfully rubbing the grime from her collarbone. So close to her breasts, he didn't want to make her angry at a time like this. "I was… we were… really worried about you, Raven." He said, wringing out the rag and dipping it an a bowl again. Wringing it out a second time, he started on her cheek.

Raven blushed, but didn't say anything as she kept sucking on the straw. He was so tender with her… Her blush deepened and he drew away, seeing her look. "Don't stop…" she whispered hesitantly, looking at him. He looked at he for a long time, and a gentle smile graced his green features. He wrung the rag out, dipped it, and wrung it out again. He returned to her with its steaming warmth, making her groan as he rubbed it along the back of her neck. She almost dropped her cup of broth, "Beast Boy…" she moaned his name. Her tone alone made his heart leap into his throat.

By the time the broth was halfway gone, he had done pretty much all he dared. He'd removed her cloak, seeing the ragged shape was in, and had only exposed more skin. Her clothes wouldn't cover her decently for much longer. "What is all this, Rae?" He whispered. He'd taken the pink purse, which he recognized as Starfire's, and was sifting through it. The glass eye lay on the couch next to her. "A broken magnifying glass, a flashlight… my diary? Where'd you get –!" He looked up and saw she was already asleep. "Raven…" he whispered, his eyebrows drawing together with concern. She looked at peace, though. And to Beast Boy, that's what counted.

Warily eyeing his Diary, he pulled it into his hands. "When did she get ahold of you?" he asked the little book. "Hey, what the…" He trailed away.

The book was empty.

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Raven awoke again, this time in her own room. Her door was wide open, and the soft sound of someone breathing was nearby. The digital clock read around 3AM, neon green lettering. She looked for the source, and found Beast Boy sitting in a chair next to her bed. A thin blanket was draped over him, and an Archie comic book lay open to one side, face down on the floor. A half-eaten sandwich was sitting on the end table, where a lamp was on one click. His head was bowed forward, soft snores coming from him in even intervals.

Raven looked under the covers at herself, and found her clothes renewed. She was in her dark blue flannel pajamas, the ones the others had never seen her wearing. Had he –? No… it was probably Starfire, she decided. He wasn't that brave. Still feeling hungry Raven snatched the sandwich and ate it. He'd wonder where it went, but he'd forgive her later. Laying there staring at the ceiling, Raven turned and looked at him again. He'd been there all night, she knew. He'd probably gotten no more sleep than she in the past few days, yet here he was now. Watching over her. Sitting up gingerly, still tired and aching, she touched his shoulder. His eyes slitted open, and he offered a tiny smile. "Sorry for trespassing…" He mumbled, half-asleep. Raven gave him a small smile, knowing how much he'd always wanted to see what her room looked like.

Raven's mind was a whirlwind of different emotions. She'd read his diary, seen all the messages he'd left for her in the game world, and watched him battle darkness at her side in the real one. Was… wasn't he worthy of affection? She spotted all the items she'd gathered from the game on the floor near the door, neatly laid out for display. A meager attempt at reassembling the magnifying glass was apparent, for all the pieces had been placed inside the metal ring that was meant to hold them together. The diary looked flipped through, and the red eye patch had a fingerprint on it. Starfire's necklace lay neatly next to them, and Robin's utility belt was also present. "You were with me the whole time." She reached and touched his cheek. He unexpectedly leaned his head into it, and she cupped his face. He inhaled her scent silently, his heart beating against his ribcage.

"I'm so sorry, Raven." He whispered. "Me and Cy let it loose… and it got you first… and… and…" he was in tears, and she grabbed both of his shoulders. She pulled him out of the chair and almost nose to nose with her. "Rae…?" he whispered, staring into her purple eyes.

"Kiss me you idiot." She said softly. Wrapping her arms around him, she pulled into just that. His eyes bulged for a few moments, but it didn't take long for him to melt into her. She pulled him onto the bed with a soft moan, slipping her tongue into his mouth. A silent, gentle dance took place and when finally the kiss broke… Beast Boy saw he was on top of her. She looked at him with softened eyes, and he embraced her to his chest. Clambering off so that they lay next to each other on her bed, the green teen heaved a great contented sigh. Holding her intimately he absently stroked her hair.

She told him everything. Everything that had happened to her since he'd seen her last. How she'd gotten sucked into the game. How Titan's Tower had looked so cold and abandoned. How Starfire had committed suicide, and how a doppleganger of him had almost raped her. Cyborg's T-car had even played a role. How she'd seen so many horrible things, including herself, in the game. She told him of how Robin had been on the phone, and that she'd completely scanned through his diary to look for clues. Raven even told Beast Boy about the letter to Terra she'd found.

When she was finished, she looked up at him. "Wow…" he whispered. "That's……"

"Creepy?" Raven put in the proper word, actually smiling at him. He smiled back, and she buried her face in his chest. The clock now read close to 5AM.

"Yeah… creepy." He said, holding her tightly. She invited him under the covers, curling against him like a lover. He was hesitant, having never slept with someone of the opposite gender before. Sure, he'd had his fair share of sleep-overs before he became a super hero, but still… After a few minutes he relaxed considerably. "Raven… I…" he was summoning up his courage. He was about to say those three small words… "Raven, I–"

"Shut up, BB." Raven used his nickname for the first time in her life. He gaped at her, even though her face wasn't visible. She nuzzled tighter against him, enjoying the blessed warmth of his body. "I know…"

"You'll have to tell that story all over again tomorrow, y'know." he whispered, smiling gently.

"What'd I just say?" Raven prodded him in the side. She was trying to sound stern, but failing.

"I know, I know…" he smiled at her lovingly, seeing only the top of her head. He placed a quick kiss there, "Shut up." They curled into each other like lovers, sharing the warmth of each other's bodies. Tomorrow would come, yes, but the rain was finally over. It was would be a bright, sunny day. Raven intended to spent every second of it outside, where it was bright and there were no shadows. Also, where she would be with BB. It was always darkest just before dawn. And that dawn was only a few hours away.

The clock read 'GAME OVER' it bright green neon. The black disk under the couch broke into a thousand pieces.

THE END

So? What'd you think? Cool, huh? I worked long and hard on this one, soPLEASE be sure to leave a review for me. Tell me if you liked it or hated it, if you found something you didn't like or found memorable… (A lot of people thought Starfire shouting "Screw you!" was hilarious, and I got a lot of laughs from that…) Was the romance at the end too much, though? I hope I didn't rush that… did it seem to fit with the story? Just thought I'd ask… All in all, I'm really very proud of this story. And I would like to thank everyone who stayed with me since the beginning.