Disclaimer: Well, for the past 6 chapters I haven't owned this…sooo I'm going to keep with the trend

AN: I'm horribly sorry for the long time it took to update…but here it is! Chapter Seven!

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For a long while he just stared, his mind still trying to grasp the situation. This girl looked like Raven. A little older, but very much Raven. Very carefully he squeezed his eyes shut, deciding that he was just getting paranoid. She was in the ground at the graveyard. He saw her being put there. She was dead. This wasn't Raven.

He opened his eyes, and she was in the room, her lips turned into a frown and one hand resting on her hips. "You done?" She asked.

Moaning, he grabbed his head with his hands. "Come on--I always thought it would be Beast Boy to crack." He was just seeing things. It was the light. It had to be the freaking lights in the room. Raven's room was always dark. "Dang lights—can't see anything in here." Sure the girl before him had her eyes, had the chakra glowing red on her forehead, with the same expressions. But that didn't mean…"You are --"

"Was"

"--dead." His eyes darkening as another possibility hit him. This was probably some cruel joke being played by one of their enemies. Trying to catch them off guard by putting Raven's face on.

His sonic cannon replaced one arm and he swung it over at her. "You sick bastard." His words dripped out of his mouth, his face contorting angrily. "You won't trick us by using our friends face. I saw her die. Who sent you? Start talking or I'm very willing to shoot."

The girls eyes flashed at him, and suddenly he was encased in white light, unable to move. "Cyborg! This is hard enough without you being difficult." Despite her cold gaze, the hand dangling by her side kept moving, gripping and relaxing, gripping and relaxing, as though trying to calm herself.

He refused to let up his glare, although he did lower his arm as she released him from her magic. How could she look so much like her? "Who are you?"

"You know who I am."

"Why are you here?"

"Like I had a choice." She scowled, her arms crossing. Her movements, her words…everything was screaming Raven. His dark gaze lessoned.

"How could you possibly be alive?"

The girl before him let out a heavy sigh, and gestured to a chair, which he sat in wearily, still on guard. This had better be good. "Let's say a certain spell went horribly wrong…"

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Raven retold what happened to her, carefully leaving everything with Beast Boy out of the story. The entire time Cyborg looked half dazed, as though he still couldn't believe this was happen. Considering she herself was feeling a little numb as the words passed through her lips, it was hard to believe what had happened herself. And she has been there. "…And now I'm back." She finished, looking at him, trying to gauge whether or not he had believed her.

For several moments, nothing happened. They simply stared at one another, both lost in their own thoughts. What if…he doesn't trust me still? What I told him sounds crazy, even to me. She could imagine him trying once again to shoot her. Why did returning have to be so difficult?

Very slowly, the figure in the seat stood up. Raven cursed her nerves as she unintentionally took a step back. And then, very suddenly, she was wrapped in a crushing hug. "Man, it's really you, isn't it?" He said after a moment, his voice wavering.

"Please don't cry on me." Raven's voice was muffled, but she did return the hug, feeling herself filled with a feeling she hadn't felt in a long time. One of her friends…one of her friends knew she was back. Cyborg laughed and stepped back.

"You haven't changed a bit." He said with a warm chuckle. "Older, but the same you—maan wait till the other's find out! Wait till BB finds out—he's gonna flip!" Raven felt herself freeze, and tried her best not to blush as her heart did an extra beat. Her reactions did not go unnoticed to him. "Rae—if you've been here the entire time, I'm sure you figured out that Beast Boy has quite a bit of feelings for you."

"I can't help what he feels for me." She said coldly. "It doesn't mean that I feel the same." Her blushing face seemed determined to give her away.

"You're right. But it also doesn't mean that you don't…" He snickered at her.

"You just found out I'm still alive—and the first thing you want to talk to me about is my feelings for Beast Boy?" She raised one eyebrow at him, willing him to change subjects. It was so comforting to be able to still talk to him like this. It almost felt…like she had never left.

"You're right—the first thing we should do is go get everyone and tell them you're back." Cyborg nodded. Raven felt herself freeze.

"No." She was surprised how forceful the single word came out. "I wore a mask for a reason."

"Raven—"

"I'm dead to everyone." She said darkly. Everyone's moved on…why should I come back?

"The only problem with that excuse is that you're not dead." Cyborg crossed his arms. "Despite what you might think, everyone would love to have you back." Raven felt herself shift uneasily on her feet, once again feeling her stomach twist inside. "I can't even imagine what you went through…but trust me, we want you back."

It felt so good hearing someone say that. For five years to have no one tell her anything…to actually hear those words. She forced the tears threatening to spill to stay in her eyes. "I…I'm just not ready yet." She said after a moment, the excuse sounded phony even to herself. He seemed to accept it and just smiled.

"Alright—but you're gonna be forced to stick around. And I promise I'm going to be as annoying as Beast Boy until you crack and tell everyone." Raven simply sighed in response, placing one finger at the crown of her nose as though trying to resist an oncoming headache.

"Great."

"So, you like him, don't you?"

"I suppose so—" Raven blinked. She hadn't meant to answer that question. In fact, the question had caught her entirely off guard that she hadn't fully processed it until after those first words slipped out. Again, she formed an angry scowl on her face. "Must we talk about this?" He was just grinning at her, as though he had known this all along.

"Well it's either this or we tell everyone you're alive."

She forced herself to remain calm and shrugged. "It doesn't matter now, does it? He has Terra."

"Terra is a wonderful girl, especially now that she isn't evil or anything." He paused for a moment, just long enough for Raven to feel sick in her stomach. "But the only reason he's with her is to get over you. Whom until over an hour ago I thought dead."

"Well, since you are insisting on keeping up this subject—who are you talking to every day?" She couldn't help but feel smug as he did a slight double take by her sudden change of subjects. "It doesn't take a genius to figure out it's a girl."

"How did you—"

"Cyborg."

"Right—the entire spirit thing." He shook his head. "And maybe it is, maybe it isn't." He finished grumpily.

"So it is a girl…probably someone whom you need to keep the relationship a secret." Raven mused, glad to have found a subject as delicate to him as Beast Boy was to her.

"You know, I wonder what BB is going to say when he finds out you're alive." Cyborg said hurriedly, trying to return to the original subject. Raven wasn't going to back down.

"And considering you are the type to hardly be so shallow to keep her a secret for any reason other then she not being the nicest of girls…."

"Bet he's going to ramble on and on about his undying love for you." Cyborg said loudly, hoping to distract her. Raven felt her face glow pink, echoing a similar look in Cyborg's own face.

"There is only one girl I can think of that fits this description."

"And once he finds out you fill the same way—who knows what's going to happen." Raven fought her nervous stomach.

"Is it Jinx?"

"I don't event think I'm going to want to be in the same room as yall—being all mushy—"

Raven felt as though her heart was trying to climb up her throat, but tried to fight her urge to yell at Cyborg. She wasn't going to let him crack her. "So it is Jinx."

"And having to tell you two to go get a room."

That did it. Raven knew her face had to be several shades brighter then usual and she simply could not think of what else to say. "We will not need a room." She said, forcing her words to be calm despite embarrassment washing over her. He just laughed at her, but was similarly embarrassed from her own remarks. Apparently her guess was accurate. "I'm going to bed." She said darkly, brushing past him. He caught her by the arm.

"Look…it's really good to have you back."

"It's good to be back." It really felt like she had come home. Levitating down the hall, wrapped in her own thoughts, she didn't even notice the very faint tremor that shook the tower momentarily. She didn't notice a silhouetted figure slip down the hallway behind her. She was far too happy in having at least Cyborg back.

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The next morning she felt as though a huge part of her burden had been lifted. She was not alone. Someone else knew what she had gone through and was now there for her. Of course, the person she wanted more then anyone else to know still didn't…but…a sickening feeling grew in her stomach at the thought of telling him. Not yet. She wasn't ready yet.

She slowly scooted off the medical bed, touching her face to ensure the mask she put back on after seeing Cyborg was still secure. Gingerly she left the room, her hands trailing down the wall of the hall. If anyone saw her, it would look like she was using it to steady herself. Inside…she was just touching her home once again.

Probably she should wait in the infirmary until someone got her---well until Cyborg got her. But, it was 7 am and she was both hungry and thirsty. And it wasn't like she didn't know where everything was in the kitchen. Sure if Terra or Beast Boy came in, she could fumble around and pretend like she didn't. But typically they weren't early risers, instead sleeping until Cyborg had to bang on their doors to get them out of bed.

The things she learned from watching them all those years. It kind of made her feel surreal, knowing these little things about them, especially now she could interact with them. Like knowing about Terra and Beast Boy…how they were now…she shook her head violently. They might be together…but that didn't mean…she didn't know what it didn't mean.

Herbal Tea. She hadn't had that in 5 years, and she was pretty sure she recalled one last box, pushed at the very back of one cabinet. Does tea expire? She vaguely wondered, then shrugged away the thought. It didn't really matter.

Rinsing the unused tea maker free from dusk, she sighed in content as the steady hissing sound of her choice beverage began its preparation. "Don't you seem comfy?" A voice mocked her from behind. Cyborg strolled into the kitchen, stopping several feet away from Raven. "Wow…it's still hard to believe its you."

"Get use to it." Raven replied in her typical monotone voice. Cyborg suddenly pushed a very familiar circular object with a 'T' written across it.

"As of today, you are the newest member of the Titans." He grinned at her.

"And won't it seem suspicious that you instantly made me a member?" She frowned, at him.

"And won't it seem suspicious how so quickly you know your way around the Tower?"

"Good point." Raven sighed. It still didn't stop her from swinging a cabinet open and levitating a cup to her awaiting hands.

"Meh, I figure I'll skimp on some details—gonna contact Robin after I tell Terra and Beast Boy what's up."

"What's up with what about me?" A slurred voice broke the two out of their conversation. Raven froze as she saw a very sleepy green boy walk into the kitchen, yawning a bit with each step. The cup she was holding she began to clutch for dear life as she tried to will her heart beat to slow down.

He doesn't know it's me. He doesn't know it's me. She chanted in her head, all the while resisting the equally persisting chant of Rip of your mask and run to him. She wouldn't fling herself at him like some heart struck girl. Well…she was a heart struck girl. But it simply wasn't her way.

"Hey BB—is it cool if the new girl here becomes a Titan?" Cyborg seemed rather all too aware of her internal struggle, sliding her a sly grin before looking back over at Beast Boy. She wasn't that transparent…was she?

The changeling seemed to waken a little bit about this question, and for the first time noticed Raven sitting at the edge of the counter. "Eh what? Why?" Then realizing that could sound offending in nature, one hand slipped behind his head as he offered a short laugh. "I mean, no offense to you, but we have no idea who you are---I mean do we?" He looked over at Cyborg, who was smiling all the too suspiciously.

"No." Raven said, exactly at the same time Cyborg said "Yes."

"Um…" Beast Boy didn't seem too sure how to react to that.

"I talked to her last night and learned some pretty interesting things about our friend here. So she's going to be a Titan."

"Just like that?"

"Just like that."

And that seemed to be enough to convince him. "Alright cool---nice to meetcha—I'm Beast Boy…again…or did I already introduced myself?" He thought back internally, then stuck out his hand towards Raven.

"Beast Boy." She said trying to keep her voice cold as she simply stared at his offered hand. It took her entire will power to resist returning the gesture.

"Er…right." He grinned sheepishly and took a few steps back. "So, I think I'm gonna go wake up Terr—" Before Raven could stop herself, she was suddenly out of the chair and took his hand, which had still been outstretched. Damn it—why did I do that?

Glad the mask was hiding the rising blush on her face, she looked up at him, suddenly realizing that during the years he had gotten taller then her. It was the oddest thing to be thinking of at the moment, considering he seemed to be very confused on what to do as she simply stood there, one hand gripping his tightly, as though her entire strength was depending on that grip. Had she just not realized it while in her spiritual form? Maybe that was it.

Realizing what she was doing, she suddenly threw down his hand. "Nice to meet you." She muttered, more then a little irritation in her voice. Cyborg, who had been watching the entire scene, looked like he was at the verge of laughing.

"Dude..um…nice to meet you too?...what's your name again?"

Raven

"Her name is Aurora." Cyborg interjected a rather playful look on his face. "Call her princess—she'll love that." The cup that Raven had been holding slipped out of her hand and shattered on the floor.

"P-princess?" Beast Boy clapped his hands over his mouth to stop him from snickering. "Isn't that like from some movie or something?"

"Don't you even dare." She threatened the older Titan.

"Well, there is this other name, so if you want to go by that…" He wasn't serious was he? Was he really threatening her like this, threatening to reveal her identity? Of course he was. "Or is Princess alright with you?"

"Let me think…who was it again that you've been romancing with via the computer?" Raven threatened. Cyborg stiffened for a second, then laughed.

"Man, that's too easy—who was it again that you've been romancing about?" Partially because Beast Boy was still standing there, and partially because of her own internal emotions…she simply said nothing, grating her teeth against each other.

"Dudes…I really feel like I'm missing somethi—Terra!" The blonde haired girl walked into the room, looking oddly disheveled, despite her apparently awake appearance.

"Hey BB." She walked over to the group gathered around the kitchen, noting the glass shattered on the floor. "Did I miss the party?" Laughing, she slinked one hand possessively into Beast Boys. Raven turned away, suddenly finding the now ready tea exceptionally fascinating.

"Terra, the newbie here's gonna join up with the team—is that cool with you?" Cyborg asked behind her.

"Think it's really necessary? S'not like we really even need three people now days." It was an innocent question, but something about it made Raven turn around. The girl was staring straight at her…but it had a flicker of recognition…more then a little anger. Did she know? No. That wasn't possible.

"Well, the Princess needs a place to stay, so might as well do some good while she's at it—what do you think Beast Boy?" Cyborg asked.

"The more the merrier." He shot one hand out giving a thumbs up. "Come on Terra—it'll be fun!"

"Whatever yall guys want." She shrugged her shoulders, dropping her glare from Raven and turning her full attention on Beast Boy. "Hey, hey, I got this cool place I want to show you—wanna go?"

"Want to go after breakfast?" He looked pitifully at the refrigerator. "I'm soo hungry."

"Nope—let's go now!" And she proceeded to pull him out the door. Raven simply followed them with her eyes as they left, a feeling of jealously washing over her...as well as guilt.

Terra and him were happy together. And if she revealed herself to Beast Boy…it would hurt Terra if he chose her. And if he didn't choose her….it would hurt Raven. Maybe…maybe it was better this way. Maybe it was better to become a new person, to put her old life behind her… "This is all a mistake." She muttered out loud.

"Raven?" Cyborg's metallic hand rested on one of her shoulders. She jumped a little at the sound, forgetting for a second he had been there…forgetting that if she said anything he could hear it. "You got to tell him eventually."

"Maybe."

"Want to talk to Starfire and Robin? Might cheer you up seeing them, even via screen." Cyborg offered. She looked at him. "As your new identity of course."

It actually didn't sound like half bad of an idea. Since they had left, the only contact she had with them is whenever Robin or Cyborg checked in on one another. Starfire frequented coming here for the first year or so, but that had long died, she more then a little wrapped up in Robin and her new life in Gotham. It wasn't that she had forgotten them, or that she didn't feel for them as much as before—she was simply busy.

Taking her silence as a yes, Cyborg led her to the giant computer and quickly connected over to the bat cave. For a second, all they saw was static, until a very familiar red head's face popped into the screen.

"Friends!" She shouted happily, then looked closer. "I mean one friend and one…potential friend?"

"Hey Star—been doing well?" Cyborg asked.

"Oh, most assuredly! I've been feeling the lonesomeness since Robin has left, but—"

"Robin's not there?"

"No…he went away this morning. He told me he would not be back for another week." She worried her bottom lip, her concern evident on her entire face. "He would not tell me why."

"Hmm…" Cyborg wracked his brain, apparently trying to figure out where Robin could have gone as well. "Maybe he needs something, or wants more extra training—you never know with that boy."

"Maybe…Who is that young woman besides you? She is new, yes?" Starfire asked, flying closer to the screen.

"This here's the reason I called yall—She's going to be a Titan over at our end. Her name is Princess."

"Must you call me that?" Raven muttered, loud enough for Cyborg to hear, but soft enough where the speakers failed to relay it to Starfire.

"Until you tell who you really are." He responded instantly, in the same low voice.

Meanwhile, Starfire looked practically thrilled. "How glorious! I am most thrilled to meet you, friend Princess. Next time I am there, we must do the girl chat and go to the mall and—"

"Star, mind telling Robin about her when he gets back?" Cyborg interrupted.

"I most certainly will—" The lights around Starfire began flashing, and she blinked a few times. "I'm afraid I must cut this conversation short." She said after a moment.

"We understand." The screen turned blank as Starfire went out to do the normal hero work. "You really got to tell them."

"Just give me some more time."

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It was surprisingly easy to get back into the routine of not being dead. There had been no major crimes that week, and most she simply sat out since she was afraid the similarity in her powers and 'Raven's' powers would become more and more evident. The others didn't seem to mind. Cyborg probably figured as much, while Beast Boy and Raven probably thought she was simply inexperienced.

A few things did annoy her however…Cyborg continued to insist in calling her Princess in public, and both Terra and Beast Boy had picked it up as well. Raven was anything but a princess. She could handle other names, but..Princess? Each time she heard it, it was nails on chalkboard, sending an ache rippling from her eyes all the way down to her spine.

Then there was Terra.

Terra…clung to Beast Boy, even more then usual. Maybe she was simply unsure with a new girl around. Or maybe…no, there was no way she knew.

Since that night with Cyborg, she hadn't removed her mask. And the two of them talked only when the others were gone. Each time he'd bug her, and each time she'd say she wanted more time.

She did need more time, didn't she?

The longer she putted it off, she knew the more difficult it would be to tell them. But...

"Raven, you know you're just hurting yourself by doing this?" Cyborg told her one day.

"There just hasn't been any good times to say anything." Raven scowled at him.

"And what would be a good time for you to tell everyone that you are the person they thought to be dead for five years?" He was right…an opportunity wasn't going to arise by itself. It wasn't something she could just casually slip into conversation.

Isn't the weather nice today? I haven't' been able to appreciate it so much, since I've been dead for five years. What, you didn't know? Oh, I'm Raven, the Titan you buried.

Yes…it was going to be a difficult topic.

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Terra and Beast Boy sat side by side, tearing each other apart on monkey racing IV. He'd only manage to beat her twice, but claimed whenever he lost that he had just 'let her win'. Which instantly turned into a playful battle and another determined cry of 'I'll get you next time!'

It had been awhile since he felt so happy. They'd been only going out for little over two weeks now, but it was so nice and comfortable. Terra and him were so much alike that it felt he could suggest anything and it would be fine. Like, want to go make mud pies? Sure Beast Boy, sounds fun.

He did have to say she had been acting a little different ever since that new girl showed up. It seemed that she was…jealous of her. Which he couldn't see why. Princess…Aurora…whatever her name was hardly ever spoke, and when she did, it was normally to Cyborg and not to him. If anything was going to happen with that girl, it seemed like it would be with the metal man.

"Hey, Terra?" Cyborg's voice broke through the room. She put down her controller and looked up at him expectantly.

"What's up Cy?"

"Eh….mind if you come help me clean the T-car? My baby's all covered in dirt and I just put on a new coat of paint two days ago—don't want to scratch it. And since earth is your specialty…"

"You want me to just simply take all of it off." She grinned. "Why not?" Bending down she gave Beast Boy a quick peck on the cheek. "Be right back." Then she jumped over the couch and out the room. He simply grinned.

Looking at the paused game, he became tempted to mess with her control. Maybe set it so everything did opposite of what she wanted it to do. Change up the view a little bit…not that he had to cheat or anything to win. It was just insurance. As the thoughts crossed his mind, he was startled by someone walking into the room.

"Cyborg? You wanted me to come in here?" It was the new girl. She was still wearing the mask over her face, her long hair following in curves to her waist. She wore a dark dress with slits up the side for more maneuverability. Although he was with Terra, he couldn't help but notice how attractive this stranger was. Maybe it was the almost lavender hair? It kind of reminded him of Raven's…Sighing a little bit he stood up.

"Cy's over with Terra—they're working on the T-car, but they should be back pretty soon." The girl seemed surprised by his presence, and then clucked her tongue in annoyance.

"He did this on purpose." The words were said so quietly that if it wasn't for his sharp hearing he would have missed it entirely.

"Why would he do that?" The girl shifted uneasily on her feet. "Dude, there is seriously no reason to be shy around me." He told her, walking over closer to her. "Lets be friends."

"Friends?" The way she said the word made it sound almost like a foreign concept, like a ridiculous suggestion.

"Er…I mean if you'd like." He said hesitantly. It always felt like he was saying the wrong things around this person. Sure, he was use to saying the wrong things…but…

"You don't know who I am." Her words were surprisingly harsh.

"Well, who are you?"

"Do…do you really want to know?" Now she sounded almost timid. It was hard to judge exactly how she was going to react. And considering the mask was covering her face, he couldn't gauge it by her facial reactions either. I wonder why she wears the mask? He thought vaguely.

"Sure I do! I mean we're fellow Titans and all." Poor girl—he wondered if maybe she had a rough life with her powers. Maybe she was like how Terra was at first—a little distrusting, but just wanting someone to understand her.

"Alight." For some reason…it was a big deal that she said that. In her voice, it said that something important was about to happen, and he waited expectantly. She reached for the mask, hesitating a little as she touched its rim. "I..I am…"

"So what's going on guys?" A very tight voice came through the door. Terra was staring at the two in obvious distrust. The new girl's arms dropped to her side and she levitated in the air, several feet away from Beast Boy. Terra ran over and gripped his arm, flashing a glare over at the other girl.

"We weren't doing anything." Beast Boy defended.

"Yet." Terra muttered.

"Seriously, I was just trying to make her feel more at home here." Beast Boy tried to calm his girlfriend.

"This is not her home anymore!" Terra cried. The girl at the doorway visibly winced, then vanished down the hallway.

"Dude, that was really harsh." Beast Boy frowned, about ready to say something more when the blonde haired girl suddenly cowered in his arms, her head digging into his chest. "T-Terra?" He stroked her hair. "What's wrong?"

"You…you like me, right?" She asked, and he could hear the tears on her voice.

"Of course I do—I wouldn't be going out with you if I didn't."

"I really love you, you know. I…I don't want to get hurt." She murmured.

"I wouldn't hurt you." He told her reassuringly.

"You won't leave me?"

"I won't"

"Do…do you love me?" Her voice was very tiny. He hadn't seen her like this in a long time. Terra was vibrant, full of life...

"Terra…I…I…" The words wouldn't come out. He couldn't say that he loved her…he cared for her a lot…but love. It was hard to love again. Not after Raven. And Terra knew this. She lifted her chin up, rubbing one hand across her eyes to smear the tears away. Her face was contorted a little in anger, but it didn't seem directed at him.

"I understand." And with that, she pulled him towards the couch. "Let me tear you apart on this game a few times…it'll make me feel better."

"You're on." He really didn't understand girls at all.

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The sound of beeping drove the Titans out of the tower. Someone was stupid enough to try and be destructive at the mall. It was like they really didn't expect to be taken down.

Terra's mind was far from the fight though…it was spinning around and around the same topic that had haunted her the past week. Ever since that girl showed up.

He didn't love her. He loved Raven. And Raven was back, wasn't she? That girl, that new girl. That was Raven. Terra had heard the conversation between Cyborg and her…She knew who that mysterious person was. Princess Aurora. The girl who was suppose to die by a prick in the finger, only to be instead put in a deep sleep.

Cyborg was real funny, wasn't he.

Rocks flew up from the ground, spinning towards the person causing all the destruction. He was a short man, probably only three feet tall. If he wore green, he could be mistaken as a leprechaun. Maybe that's why he was all in black. Either way, he was shooting what appeared to be fireballs at the four of them.

I worked so hard for him…and she's going to come in and take him away from me. Terra lifted up an entire bounder and threw it over at the attacking man, her eyes glowing yellow, her lips contorted into fury as she unleashed her anger on this man. An entire year to become his friend. An entire year to become something more. And all Raven had to do was simply come back.

Beast Boy loved Raven. Terra loved Beast Boy. And…Raven held feelings for Beast Boy as well.

She could handle it if Raven came back. Hell, the girl didn't deserve to die. But…but…why did she have to care for Beast Boy? Her Beast Boy? It wasn't fair. Life couldn't be this cruel to her.

Terra leapt from rock to rock as the man seemed to be focusing his attacks on her. Beast Boy suddenly appeared behind him, turning into a ram, head down to send the villain flying to a nearby wall.

Beast Boy…

"You all right Terra?" He called up to her. She managed a slight wave before diving out of the way as the man insisted on firing at her once again.

"Think you can get the best of meee? Think again!" The guys high pitched voice rang painfully in their ears.

"Man, you'd think we stole his lucky charms or something." Beast Boy muttered as he morphed into a rabbit.

Cyborg, meanwhile, was keeping the man highly distracted as he shot at him continuously with his sonic cannon. 'Princess' suddenly phased through the wall, lifting up strewn tiles to pelt him with.

Life really hated her, didn't it? How could Raven be alive? It wasn't fair, it wasn't fair at all.

Terra growled, an entire pillar of earth rising from the air, heading straight for the man.

Raven was going to tell Beast Boy, wasn't she?

The man froze as he saw the pillar head towards him, rolling quickly out of the way.

Raven was going to ruin everything, wasn't she?

Her pillar was still going forward, where the man last was, where Raven was now standing, a white shield protecting her as she concentrated on blocking the man sending balls of fire at her.

She wasn't paying attention, was she? Not to the pillar coming towards her. It would be so easy…so easy to claim that she couldn't move it in time. It could hit her. The wall on the other side was so close…Raven would easily be crushed.

Raven could die. And Beast Boy would be all hers.

Eyes widened as the thought passed her. Forcing the pillar off course, she caused it to spin around, heading back towards the man. This time he didn't see it coming. It hit him square in the chest, knocking him firmly unconscious.

"Booyah!" Cyborg shouted.

"Nice going Terra!" Beast Boy chimed in.

Right. Nice going. She was going to kill Raven. For a split second, she was willing to kill her. She would have been more then happy to.

No…Why…

She wasn't a bad person…she…Beast Boy…

What's wrong with me?

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Wooo I'm so sorry again for the wait….I'm thinking Beast Boys going to find out about Raven next chapter….School really attacked me last week—I had a huge project, buut now I'm free again for awhile hehe…this is the longest chapter yet though—so hopefully that counts for something…

And if you are wondering, I have absolutely no idea how Raven eats with her mask on…I realized kinda as an afterthought that I explained the mask covered her whole face….but…how does she eat? Still, if you ever seen the episode Stranded---if Starfire can magically have a bow and arrow on a strange alien planet, and then have it vanish the next scene….Raven can eat with her mask on. Dang inconsistencies lol

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