Fighting on the Edge.

Part II

The End of Innocence.

Hi. I'm back! When will series 4 come to England? Looks so good! Sob sob

Anyway here the 2nd in my 'Fighting on the Edge' Trilogy.

To Recap: Raven and Beast Boy spent a night together, resulting in Raven becoming pregnant, however unsure of her own feelings and of BB's towards her, she named the father as another, Tempest, (OC). Things when from bad to worse when Raven's father attempted to enter her world. With the arrival of a new Titan, Jericho, and Raven's old mentor, The Supreme One, Azar, the Titans were able to resurrect the dead souls of Azarath, and defeat Trigon once and for all. Yet this came at a price, both Jericho and Raven's unborn child were also destroyed…

Chapter One.

Rebirth.

Mumbo was at it again.

Raven couldn't suppress her groan as she saw the pale blue face glaring back at her from the wide screen. Out of the corner of her left eye, she caught Robin's stern stare. But he said nothing. Returning to his role as leader of the Teen Titans, Robin debriefed his fellow team mates of the chaos the mad magician was causing. Clasping his fist into a tight ball, he slammed it into the palm of his other hand. "We have to stop him." A round of agreement echoed from the Titans.

Raven lingered towards the back of the charge. She didn't feel like fighting anyone today. In truth since that battle with her father, she hadn't wanted to fight ever again. She would have been much happier locking herself in her room and never stepping foot out side ever again. However today was different. It was significant to her. As it should be for Beast Boy as well. But so far no one had said anything to her. Had the others truly forgotten? Or did they merely wish not to upset and so chose not to mention it. That did seem more likely in Robins case. Possibly Cyborg's. But Starfire? Now that was doubtful. Through no fault of her own, the golden alien had a habit of speaking her mind, as was the customer on her home world. But not so much as a peep had escaped Starfires pump lips. And what of Beast Boy? There was no way that he could have forgotten? Or could he? A swift flow of rage befell her.

"Raven, what's the hold up?" The cheeky fur covered face that was Gar Logan, pop up in front of her, taking Raven off guard. Through a wide grin embraced his small face, there seemed a flick of concern within his expression. After the battle with Trigon, the pair had made an agreement to never keep secrets from one another. If they were going to make a go of their relationship, then they would have to be honest with each other. But sharing her feelings came harder to Raven then it did for Beast Boy.

Raven tilted her head forwards, trying to avoid looking into his eyes, her pale face broke into an attempted smile. "Nothing, c'mon, the others will be wondering where we are." Seizing his hand, they evaporated into a surge of darkness.

"Mumbo Jumbo!"

The magician's ear splitting cry was shortly followed by a sea of bunny rabbits.

'Predictable,' Robin thought, swinging his pole in a circler motion, acting as the defence, while Starfire and Cyborg prepared an visible assault upon Mumbo. Beast Boy and Raven were sneaking up from behind in what would be a surprise attack.

As he struck the last rabbit, Robin caught his friends eyes, a silence order, that now was the time to attack. Obediently, Starfire darted into the air. A blaze of star bolts flew from her hands, showering down upon Mumbo, who had barely enough time to dodge them as well as Cyborg's cannon.

Tumbling backwards, he was met with a green dinosaur breathing down his neck. With a large growl, Mumbo reached for his wand, his only defence, but as he did so, the object turned black, and rapidly disappeared from his hand and into that of his former assistant, Raven. The girl smiled as she snapped the magic stick in two.

"Party's over, Mumbo." Robin took control over the situation once more. Mumbo's face fell at the prospect of returning to prison.

The normal celebrations followed. Cyborg high five Beast Boy. Starfire wanting to initiated a group hug. Robin suggesting they go out for pizza while the city was quiet. And Raven? Raven would remained the solemn figure hanging aloft in the background. No one would noticed if she had disappeared. It was times like these when Raven found herself missing Tempest. The white hair demi-god who was totally infatuated with her, through Raven was aware how selfish this sounded. She was once again reminded that her treatment towards him, was what had driven the elemental away.

Something just didn't feel right.

Raven sat in perpetual darkness, trying to understand what was wrong with her. Her father was dead. She was forever free of his influence. She could be normal. She could experience emotion. Yet no matter how hard she tried to, it never felt right. It felt like she was betraying herself in some way. Flopping back on to her pillows, Raven sighed loudly. "What's the matter with me!"

Was she truly afraid of experiencing emotion in case it somehow connected her once more with her deceased father? Or was it the simple fact of allowing herself to feel, that scared her? The girl didn't know. She longed to talk with her mentor Azar, but she had no idea where the woman was. Azar had remained in contact for a couple of weeks, giving Raven updates of her mothers progress, but then a long time had passed since Raven had heard anything. Upon visiting the ward in which her mother was being treated, none of the doctors could give her an answer for her mentors disappearance. They were as much in the dark as Raven was. And it seemed without Azar, her mothers condition had deteriorated.

A sharp knock on the door, disrupted Ravens thoughts. Without waiting for a reply, Beast Boy flung open the door. In his hands he carried a plate with what appeared to be the last slice of pizza. The young man said nothing, as he closed the door with a creak then approached Raven's curled up body slumped upon her bed. Handing her the plate, he still remained unspoken, which was highly unusual for Gar Logan.

"I told you I wasn't hungry." Raven muttered, staring down upon the greasy piece of bread.

"Hey, I had to fight Cyborg for that!" A bemused grin covered his childish face. As their eyes met, Raven was reminded once more of why she loved him so. A kind and considerate nature was concealed and often forgotten under his silly almost immature behaviour. Taking the plate from his hands, she forced her lips to curl up into a small smile of gratitude.

"You don't have to pretend with me, you know."

Beast Boys sudden words caught Raven off guard for the second time that day, as she bit into the mild warm pizza. Her mouth thick with cheese made speaking impossible. Struggling to chew faster without choking, Beast Boy was given the perfect opportunity to talk without interruption.

"Its been exactly six months to the day…. I know what this means." He gave Raven a weary smile. "You miss our child. I do to…" He looked down at his worn sneakers. "I think of him a lot. You know, whether it was a little boy or girl…what they would look like…" His voice broke off, and he jerked himself away from Ravens reach as if not wanting her to see his face.

Immediately Raven left her bed, and approached him, but he only moved further away.

Sniffling, Beast boy wiped his eyes furiously before turning back to Raven. Confusion darkened her eyes. There was also a pale shimmer of hurt. Guilt overwhelm the green creature. He had done this, he realised. Feeling a deep sense of self loathing, he forced himself to move closer to Raven. They had to share their grief, not try to distance themselves or their suffering would grow.

This time Beast Boy didn't hold back. Allowing his tears to fall freely as he spoke. "I can't stop thinking about what our child would have been like..."

"I know." Raven embraced him, feeling her own eyes well up. Nevertheless she would allow not one drop to run across her satin cheeks. Why? She wondered helplessly. I have nothing to fear, why can't I cry? She felt Beast Boy pull himself away so that he could see her beautiful pale face. Stroking her cheeks gently, he spoke in a hushed voice.

"I love you, Raven."

His words seemed to reach towards her and unlock her emotions. Raven found that she was now unable to suppress her sorrow anymore. "Beast Boy, I love you," She fell into his arms, sobbing hysterically.

"Azar told me…the other thing.." This only made the girl sob harder.

Beast Boy continued to stoke her hair. "He would have been born today." The thought of being able to hold his small child was unbearable. Yes he would have been weak. But Azar had ensured him, that their child would have survived had he been born.

"Talk to me Raven. Tell me how your feeling." Beast Boy's voice was shaking. "You have to open up to me."

Wiping her wet hair from her mouth, Raven felt her mouth open and close, with not a single word slip from her lips. Sensing His disappointment, she tried again. This time with more success. "I can't experience anything. I want to scream, to shout, to smile, but every time I tried, it feels so wrong!" A shudder of relief caused the girl to loosen her grip upon her lover.

"What do you expect Rae?" Beast Boy face was beaming through his tears. "You spent the past 18 years suppressing your every emotion, its going to take time, but you'll get there."

"You'll be there every step of the way?"

Beast Boy leant in closer, their lips touched for a few seconds then broke off.

"You know I will."

"Sufferance is woven in the mortal coil. No matter how hard they try to avoid it, pain will eventually be their downfall. And it is of their own doing. Suffering and humane come hand in hand. You yourself are a victim of that. But we can change all of that. We can end suffering. We can end your pain. And we can have our vengeance. We shall be reborn. Stronger then we once were. More powerful then ever imaginable. For Trigons evil still exists, and we must rid the world of this darkness once and for all. At first you will not agree with our methods, but eventually you shall come round to our way of thinking…"

No… Wait…

"There is no more time for waiting. Now it the time for action. Now is the time for our rebirth…"

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