Chapter Three
Next morning, Raven had awakened early. She quickly dressed and went to the lounge. She activated the computer and went on the internet. Thankfully, it was equipped with a high speed connection, so she didn't have to wait forever for it to download everything.
She spent a few minutes finding the site she was looking for. A few more minutes of working, she had what she wanted. She printed couple of forms and logged off the computer. "Perfect!" she said aloud, going into the kitchen.
She took out the kettle, filled it with water, and set it to boil. She then sat down on one of the stools in kitchen and began to eat an apple. 'I hope Robin appreciates this.' she thought as she fingered the paper in her hands.
To her relief, Robin was the first to arrive. "You're up early." he said.
"I had work to do." she said, getting off the stool and walking to him. "Here." she said, handing him the papers.
He glanced over them. "A reservation for a resort? What's this all about?"
"It's easier than getting a day alone at the tower. Besides, a change of scenery would do you two good."
"Raven, we spent the last few months constantly changing scenery."
"But that was in pursuit of evil. Here, you'll be on vacation."
Robin read the first page again and gasped. "Two hundred and fifty bucks? Geez, Raven! That's going out of your way, isn't it?"
"Hey, I've saved up quite a bit from our trip around the world. Besides, you two are worth it. You're my friends."
"But what about hanging out with Cy and Beast Boy?"
"I can do that here. We can still have fun. Well, they can."
Robin sighed. "Well, I suppose you can have fun catching up on your reading, right?"
"Good idea."
"Where are you at so far, anyway?"
"Past a part not in the movie. After they met Tom Bombadil."
"Huh? Wait, don't tell me. You'll probably loose me and tell me the whole story." He sighed. "I bet you're blazing through the book, huh?"
"Not really. I'm only up to chapter ten."
"You were at chapter three when I talked to you, right?"
"Yeah."
"And now at ten? Raven, that's seven chapters!"
"I know. I read those parts before we went on our world tour."
"Oh. Say, you know who you remind me of, Raven?"
"Who?"
"Remember that Disney movie Beauty and the Beast? You remind me of Belle."
She blinked at him. It had been so long since Starfire had shown that movie.
"How so? I don't go around singing." She then smiled. "Maybe you're saying I'm beautiful, huh? Should I tell Starfire?"
"No! What I referred to is that you like books just as she did."
"I see." She then gasped. "So you're saying I'm not beautiful?" She pouted.
"No, no! I'm not saying that! I'm..." He then realized what she was doing. "Hey! No fair messing with my mind!"
She laughed. "You're too excitable!" She went to get her water for tea.
Starfire had now entered the kitchen. Robin ran to her.
"Glorious morning to you, friend Robin!" she said, embracing him tightly.
"And good morning to you too, Star!" he blurted out. She put him down.
"I got something to show you." he told her.
"Oh, how wonderful! Some manner of present?"
"Even better." He showed her the forms.
She read them over. "Am I correct in that this is saying that we can stay at this resort?"
"That's right, Star! I wanted us to have some time alone, so I got us a reservation."
"Actually, I got it for him." Raven deadpanned as she sipped her tea.
"Oh, friend Raven! I am so grateful for this kindness!" She rushed over to embrace her.
"Um, careful of the tea, Star!" she said taking care to make sure it didn't spill.
She let go of her friend and embraced Robin again. "You are so wonderful, Robin! I shall look forward to our stay at the resort!" She let him go and began to make her breakfast.
Robin stared at the papers in his hand and noticed something. "Whoa, I didn't notice this part." He read it a few times. "Tomorrow? Geez, I can't believe I didn't notice that part! Starfire, tonight we got to pack!"
"I shall be prepared to do so tonight!"
"Good. In the meantime, I need to get directions."
"Hey, genius." Raven said. "Look at the papers again."
He flipped through and found what Raven referred to. "Oh, thanks. Man, it's too early. I'm off my game."
Raven smiled as she helped herself to another serving of tea.