The rain had only increased its relentless fall since Raven had completed her spell. It felt refreshing to her, but chill would soon replace the comforting feeling. She worried for Terra's health as well. Grumbling under her breath, Raven set the girl on a bench, removed her own cloak, and wrapped it around Terra.
"Man, what a storm," Cyborg commented as they listened to the wind, rain, and thunder.
"Yeah, good thing we're all inside, nice and dry," Beast Boy added, with a slight grin. Then his face fell. "Well, almost all of us."
"We'll find a cure, Beast Boy," Robin tried to sound firm and optimistic.
"Look! There is a dark figure approaching our home!" Starfire, who had been watching the lightening storm, cried out. She pointed out the window she was standing in front of.
"In this weather? Is this guy insane?" Cyborg asked, following the others in their rush for the door.
The door opened on a rain-drenched Raven holding someone enfolded in her nearly-as-wet cloak. A moment passed before they took in the familiar features, and realized the person was Terra.
There was then a mad rush to remove Terra from Raven's arms and get the unconscious Titan to the infirmary.
Raven followed more slowly, closing the door behind her. Taking a few steps forward, she bent down to retrieve her discarded cloak, replaced it on her shoulders, and then made her way toward her room for some well-deserved rest.
But before she could open her door, Starfire came flying down the hallway and grabbed her, thankfully, uninjured arm, and began pulling her to the infirmary. "Friend Terra has awakened!" she stated, not at all containing her excitement.
Raven let out a breathless sigh and did not resist.
They entered to find everyone surrounding Terra, who looked completely confused as to how she had gotten there.
"Terra, are you okay?" Beast Boy asked eagerly.
"Yeah, I think so…" Terra said, still somewhat mystified.
"Vital signs are regulating," Cyborg commented, looking at the machines, then back at Terra. "Good to know you're all right."
"Really? You mean, you guys aren't still mad?"
"Not at all," Beast Boy pronounced.
"You proved yourself a true Titan in the end," Robin affirmed. "Do you still have your Titan communicator?" At a shake of her head, Robin reassured her, "We'll get you another one, don't worry about it."
"Oh, friend Terra, I am so very pleased to know that you are going to live," Starfire said, exaggerating a bit. "And that you are going to stay with us."
"Right," Raven commented in her monotone voice. "Nice to know you're safe. Now, I'll be going to bed." She began to exit, but twisted her head when her name was called.
"Raven!" Beast Boy cried out, indignant. "Terra just woke up! You could at least try and be a bit more considerate!"
"Yeah, Rae. I hate to say it, but BB's kind of right," Cyborg relented.
"Yes, friend Raven, are you not happy that friend Terra has returned?" Starfire inquired.
Raven turned her head away, lest any of them see emotions that may be evident on her face at their words. She did not speak so the feelings would not reveal themselves in her voice. Only wanting respite, she tried to ignore them as she silently left.
"So, Terra," Robin addressed the blonde, bringing all awareness back to her. "How…" He was not sure how to phrase his question.
"How come I'm not a statue anymore?" she inserted. The others all nodded. "I'm not sure. I just remember suddenly not being stone. I think I saw Raven, but I passed out, so I don't know for certain."
"Well, Raven was the one who brought you here," Cyborg recalled. "Maybe that's why she's tired…" At that moment, Terra yawned, and everyone forgot Cyborg's comment.
"You should rest," Robin ordered. "We'll be back to check on you later." He dragged Beast Boy out of the room, and the others followed willingly enough.
In her room, Raven struggled to bind her shoulder, and then changed clothes before falling to sleep the instant her head touched her pillow.
The other Titans sat eating dinner, chatting excitedly about Terra's return. Robin again brought up the cause of her sudden reappearance.
"Do you think Raven did it?" Cyborg suggested.
"She didn't help out with any of our researching," Robin pointed out.
"Perhaps friend Raven was looking on her own?" Starfire said, sounding hopeful.
"What could she do sitting in her room all day?" Beast Boy countered.
They soon gave up the debate and went to bed.
Raven slept for nearly an entire day. Once she was awake, all anyone ever spoke of was Terra. Starfire and Beast Boy were the worst. They ranted about how great it was having her back. Raven was occasionally berated for her lack of enthusiasm. They seemed to have completely forgotten that her powers reacted to emotions, especially strong ones.
No one noticed her arm, either. Her powers had not replenished enough yet for her shoulder to be healed. Though the injury was not major, at least in her opinion, she was still slightly hurt. Understandably, of course, there was Terra to occupy their attention.
Terra was recommended to stay in the infirmary for a few days just to be sure she was healthy. While there, the others visited her often. Raven went to see her once, and found Beast Boy and Robin there as well. Both of them, especially Beast Boy, watched her almost warily, as if they believed she had ulterior motives. Raven had taken to visiting once everyone was asleep after the incident. Terra was never awake, so they did not speak, but Raven had no other option. She did not like the feeling of being scrutinized by her own teammates.
Nearly three days following her sudden arrival on the Titans' doorstep, Terra was out of the infirmary and seeing the Tower as home. Late that afternoon, the alarm went off, signaling the first emergency in over a week.
"Looks like we've got another Adonis on our hands," Robin said, looking at the screen and doing some quick typing. "We don't know what this suit will be able to do, so be careful. All right, Titans, let's go!"
"Come on, Terra!" Beast Boy called. The Titans ran out the door, Raven a few steps behind the others.
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