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(At the end of the chapter I answer reviews)
(This chapter seems huge but, I had a lot of reviewers to respond too, so from now on I will respond to reviews chapter by chapter)
4 YEARS BEFORE THE WEDDING
WAYNE MANOR
Robin and Raven walked into the main room side by side, immediately the attention of the whole room was focused on the young couple. Quickly, one of the reporters at the party rushed to Robin and asked, "Mr. Grayson, are you dating Raven?"
"This is only one date, nothing serious," Robin responded, he was a little nervous, wanted to tone down things, however, more reporters arrived asking more and more questions. The butler, Alfred, came to the crowd mugging the young couple and said, "Master Wayne says to back off these two or leave."
The crowd slowly and grudgingly went back to their old places. Robin lead Raven to a table, where they were met by a group of Gotham's elite, this group also began crowding Robin and Raven.
"Please allow us to spend the evening in peace," Robin finally pleaded; again, the group went back to their spots grudgingly. All eyes in the room were focused on the two of them.
"They are really persistent aren't they?" Raven said, a little exhausted by all the attention.
"Welcome to my life," Robin replied, giving her another grin, he was smiling a lot lately.
Dinner was served, cake was cut by Bruce Wayne, Raven got to meet the billionaire, then had pleasant, intimate conversation with Robin, and finally the evening officially kicked off when the music started. "Do you wish to dance?" Robin asked.
Raven was a little nervous, "It's been a while since I danced," Raven replied, nervously. "I don't know how to dance like these rich, famous people, waltzing and all that, the only dancing I did was at the warehouses Beast Boy took me to. Those were fun nights sometimes, but mom did have some valid points about Beast Boy," Raven thought as she reflected on her past.
"Come on, just follow my lead," Robin continued.
"All right," Raven said reluctantly, she grabbed Robin's hand when he offered it and he gracefully lead her to the dance floor. He got in a waltz position, and moved slowly, to get Raven used to the moves, once Raven was getting the hand of it, he sped up a little. "Having fun," he whispered in her ear as they glided across the dance floor.
"This is wonderful," Raven whispered back.
They danced for a while when the exhausted couple returned to their seats. Robin turned to Raven and said, "You feel hot?"
Raven looked at Robin and said, "I am burning."
"Let's go outside and cool off a little," Robin suggested as he lead Raven out the room.
"Isn't the door over there?" Raven asked as Robin walked beyond the garage door.
"That door leads to the front yard, but I want to show you the backyard," Robin said as he opened a backdoor in the kitchen.
"Going for a walk master Grayson?" Alfred asked.
"Yeah, me and Raven want to cool off," Robin said as he opened the door for Raven to enter the backyard first.
"Excellent," Alfred responded.
"Could you turn on the lights for me Alfred," Robin said as he walked to the darkness of the backyard.
"Sure master Grayson," Alfred said as he walked to the switch.
Robin walked down the steps and saw Raven only a few feet down the path.
"The backyard is huge, has a long, beautiful path," Raven said quietly as she looked ahead at what seemed like a never ending path.
"The path isn't the highlight," Robin said, then, as if on cue, the lights turned on and Raven was confronted by a large, bountiful, beautiful garden.
"It's so beautiful," Raven said quietly, she had never seen such a beautiful garden in her life.
"I planted most of it myself, it's my spot of seclusion, a place of escape, a place of reflection, I hate hiding behind a mask twenty four hours a day, so this garden is where I can truly be myself," Robin explained.
"I think I would do the same thing if I had a garden like this to go to, such beautiful flowers, I would love to read books, study, work, think, philosophy in this environment.
"Yeah, that's what I like about you Raven, you understand beauty, you understand true beauty, understand natures beauty. You see, Batman, my mentor, he comes here quite often to pull himself together and get motivation to continue his fight," Robin explained to Raven as they slowly moved down the path.
"Robin, I am having a wonderful time," Raven said as sheakwardlyrested her head on Robin's shoulder. Robin was at first a little uncomfortable and unsure at what todo, but pulled himself together and relaxed as her head rested.
Robin felt warm at how close he was getting to Raven, "You know, you can come by here whenever you want to study and what not, my house is your house," Robin told Raven.
"Thank you so much, that is too kind, but I don't think I will take you on that offer right away," Raven replied.
"Why not?" Robin asked confused.
"Because we have only been on one date, I need at least three before I start coming by here like I own this place," Raven said with a small smile of her own.
"You know Raven, you have a beautiful smile," Robin said, amazed at the beauty of her smile.
"Thank you, but I am afraid all good evenings must end, I have to start heading back home, it is very late," Raven said after glancing at her watch.
"All right, I will drop you off," Robin said as the two of them walked back to the large manor. Robin picked up some keys, went to the simple car, opened the door for Raven and drove her to her dorm. He drove a little slow, not wanting his conversation with her to end, but he eventually arrived. He opened the door for her, and when he said goodbye, Raven gave him a peck on the cheek. Raven's face turned a little red as she retreated to her dorm. Robin just stared at the door she entered in, he was frozen in place. He slowly, as if not believing it, put his hand to his cheek, where she kissed him, "I am going to marry her, she is the one. Don't know if I can move, I have fallen so in love with her, only she can make me move at this moment," Robin thought as he slowly, very slowly pulled himself together and walked to the car.
Raven entered her room, closed the door, changed, before she fell asleep she thought, "He might be the one."
3 WEEKS BEFORE THE WEDDING
GOTHAM CAFÉ
Robin looked into those violet, eyes and then went to his knees. "What are you doing Robin?" Raven asked her boyfriend
"Raven, these four years have been wonderful, I love you so much, and I know you are the one. Raven, will you marry me?" Robin asked as he pulled out a simple engagement ring
"Yes Robin, I will marry you," Raven said as Robin put the ring on her finger. She only said yes when she stared at those eyes, those tender eyes, full of love.
"You are the one,"
Hope you guys got a better understanding on Raven and Robin's relationship, so that finishes up the flashback section, we go back to where we left off in the next chapter
PLEASE KEEP ON REVIEWING (I still say it, I love reviews)
Now to respond to all the reviews I have been getting:
Chapter 9 Reviews
BlackGothFaerie- I really liked this review and hope you continue to review. I am really surprised people are liking Nagi, I didn't think my first real made up character would be so accepted by everyone and make people reconsider their usual stands on pairings. However, is Robin really in idiot? Or does he know his love for Raven can overcome all of Beast Boy's attempts? Little thought, thanks again for the review and once again I hope to see more reviews from you they are great!
Angst Equiox- Yeah, they were getting stale, but dont worry, once we get back to the main story things will pick up really quick. Sorry I forgot to answer your question on Adonis, I forgot to add that when I was editing the next chapter, if I were you I would hate me, but Adonis is a character in one of the Teen Titans episode called The Beast Within, there was one part of the episode which made me think if any villain would try to trash the wedding it had to be Adonis. Hope this answers your question on Adonis and I enjoy your critical reviews, makes me scrutinize (dont know if I spelled that right) the story and edit even more
GreenMartian777- Kill Robin, Nagi kill Raven, those are crazy ideas, but sadly I think they might be a bit too extreme for this story, those ideas did make me smile though. (Love your reviews, keep on reviewing)
lovex3spell- Wow, a lot of people seem to be living off this story, love those reviews, very encouraging. I try to update at the same time every update, and so far I have, keep on reviewing
kr0nnikal- Dont worry, I loved that review, made me full of joy that people were getting into the story, please keep on reviewing
Moonfire01- Glad you like the story and I did look at your story and plan to continue reviewing it, I really liked where its going, thanks for the support and please keep on reviewing
BBRaelover4eva- You know, I designed this story in a way that Beast Boy's thoughts may be his own opinions that he is putting as facts, perhaps Raven's mother played a factor to the breakout, but maybe that was just a small part to it and Beast Boy just wont accept that, thats the way I am looking at it. Glad you like the plot and wont kill me if I pick BBxNagi (havent decided who to pick yet) please keep on reviewing
StickLad- Thank you, being neutral is great, reduces the pressure I am facing from both sides, I am flatered that you consider this story one of the best stories in the world, puts me on cloud nine, keep on reviewing
AlyRaven- Thank you for the review, I like it when I know my readers favorites and what not, keep on reviewing
Free-Desert-Wind- So glad you saw my scene with Robin finding out, I wont to stress these characters are much older and some are a lot more mature than others, Robin's reaction is what anyone would react if they find out their good friend is in love with there love. Some people in there fics would make their Robin go nuts or something like that but I dont think that would be appropiate. Please tell me more observations like that that you notice, tells me my little small stuff is being recognised. Please keep on reviewing
ttinuhpfanforever- thanks for the continued support, Adonis really had no purpose except to get his butt kicked by Beast Boy. Your opinion on pairing will play a factorwhen the final decision is made because of all the support you have given my stories, interesting angle on BBxRae relationship, might incorporate some of it in upcoming chapters, keep on reviewing!
Vandagirl- I am trying really hard on grammer and thank you for all the suggestions, I have to say it again, I love these long reviews. I liked your analysis on both sides arguments, maybe a RaexBB fan could do their own little analysis like you, but that would make me double minded on who to pick. Anyways, loved the review a lot and hope you continue to review, I love music too
Savi- That was a real nice review, I am actually considering incorporating some of the stuff you said, please keep on reviewing
Dark-Canuck- As I always say, your reviws are very encouraging and I have taken your suggestion, as you can see, and have focused two chapters on RobxRae relationship
Chapter 10 Reviews
AnimationWickedRaven- love those shot, encouraging reviws, keep on reviewing
differentdestiny4- glad you love this story, and your beggin is making me think even harder on this final decision, none of you want to be in my shoes right now, anyways, loved the review and hope you continue to reviw
dark heart- I hate it when someone ruins someone's wedding too, but damn, that reviw also makes me think a lot more on what to do! Keep on reviewing!
Mystress Zoycite- Glad you love the story, those reviews are very encouraging, please keep on reviewing, and once again another review is stuck in my head as a factor (but I love them and hope to get more)
yumemiruhana- lol don't worry I am listening, keep on reviewing, the next few chapters will either make you hate me or maybe love me
JTHM- I liked the tempting review but sadly, the wheels of this story are going in one direction and throwing in Starfire will make the story more complicated and confusing than I already have made it for myself, thanks for the suggestion and keep on reviewing
Geenmartian777- thanks for the long reviw andthe beggin, glad you like the story in all those aspects you mentioned and I am happy that you asked me to reviewyour story and I will continue to do so because I likedthe direction your story was going, keep on reviewing!
ttinuhpfanforever- Thanks for another wonderful review and I hope you continue to review
lovex3spell- dont lose hope, Beast Boy hasnt given up, just keep on reading and reviewing, the rest of this story will be very shocking
Vandagirl- I already answered that reviw in the next chapter, but thanks again! I REALLY LOVE THOSE LONG REVIEWS!
gdhfj- thank you for stating your opinion so bluntly, I like those reviews
StickLad- Glad your sister likes my stories, just make sure she is old enough to read them, I would hate it if some little girl or boy was reading those curse words or what I am going to put in the next few chapters (uh oh, said too much) Keep on reviewing!
Dark-Canuck- Cant say how much your reviews make me feel good for with my instincts
Chapter 11 Reviews:
BBRaelover4eva- If you review more than once you are a loyal reviewer, thank you for the compliments and support and analysis on the chapter, love reading your reviews
ttinuhpfanforever- Good, you like good music, very happy that you think the flashback chapters are helping explain Rae-Rob relationship
Vandagirl- Very happy that your reviews continue, glad you grasped the differences between BB and Robin in this story. Soda is a east coast southern type of thing. My cousins live in New Jersey and they say Soda too, and I lived in Alabama for a few years and I used to say Soda until I moved up North, they find pop to be stupid, but like you said, a culture is a culture. Glad my grammer has improved and hopefully in continued over to this chapter. Please keep on reviewing and I will continue my long responses to your reviews
Raven's Faithful Sidekick- Glad you stated your opinion, hope to hear more from you
Angst Equinox- still feel bad about forgeting the Adonis thing, but luckily I answered it in this chapter, and yeah, I do use spell check but before I post a story I make minor changes to the story on document manager, so some of the words are merged when I save changes, usually I get them all but I guess I missed a couple in this chapter, thanks for the reviews and please continue
Dark-Canuck- You know what I usually say, love the review and hope you enjoy the next chapter
AnimationWickedRaven- I will update as soon as I can and thanks for the review!
(BOY! Those were a lot of reviews to respond to, so from now on I will respond to reviews chapter by chapter)