02/01/2006 00:05:00

Hello, faithful readers. I first off, would like to apologize for a horribly long hiatus. Continued support from my readers inspired me to continue pursuing my fanfiction writing, and special thanks goes out to DarkRavenna and Triforce90, two of my major inspirations. Since I'm no longer allowed to post my review answers here, I'll be sending some to my most notable reviews.

Well, enough chat. I give you RWO chapter 9.

Raven's Week Off

Chapter 9: Flight.

"Hello, I'm Stan Brollocken with your Jump City 7 breaking news flash. As the sun rises on the east coast today, terror and panic strikes the nation. In three hours, west coast residents can expect to see a black, red glowing sun rise into a pitch black sky. The cause? Scientists are searching franticly for an explanation to this not-so-ordinary eclipse. Meanwhile, the rays of this 'new' sun are blocking out all electromagnetic waves, so the United States Federal Communications Commission is urging people to stay off the phone unless in a dire emergency, so landlines can be used for government officials, and news update—"

khlliiisishhhhhhhhhhhhhh.

Static.

Cyborg pressed a few buttons on the dash. "Well, that's it gang. To many sun rays. I can't get through anymore."

Robin slammed his fist against the dashboard. "We have to find Beast Boy NOW! He could be in serious danger!"

Happy and Starfire were finally waking up. Starfire stuck her head between the two front seats.

"Good morning friends! I have had the most pleasurable sleep! Why are we not moving—" Star looked up. Wide eyed, she turned to Robin. "I believe the correct term is 'Oh my God'."

Robin sighed then replied. "Yes, Star. You're right."

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Raven was constantly slapping Beast Boy. She had to wake him up. "C'mon, c'mon," she mumbled. Finally the changeling stirred.

"EEK!" Beast Boy had looked out the window again. He turned into a kitten and jumped into Raven's arms.

"What's happened?" he said as he changed back.

"I think my father has escaped, or at least returned."

Beast Boy's mouth hung crooked on his face.

"I can't really tell what he's up to. My prophecy was to destroy the world…and that…already happened."

Beast Boy's mouth hung crooked on his face.

"But now I think Trigon has returned."

"No…dude…we—you took him out!"

"Yes, I know...I don't know how..."

Suddenly, the intercom buzzed on. The captain had announced the ship was turning around and was heading back to port.

Beast Boy still sat on the bed, trying to take the whole situation in.

"Beast Boy?"

"…Yeah Raven?"

"Before Trigon takes over the world…I think he wants me on his side. That's why I need to get off this boat. I have to get away, so I won't hurt anyone. You have to go back to Titans' Tower, and tell the others."

"No."

"What?"

"You heard me. I'm not leaving you."

"But Beast Boy—"

Beast Boy got up. He went over to the dresser, rummaged through it, and picked an item up.

"Now do I really have to do this the hard way?"

Beast Boy held up Raven's meditation mirror.

"Why do I keep that thing around?" muttered Raven under her breath. "Fine."

"Well, in that case we should head back to the Tower, team up and kick some serious butt."

(Congratulations, afterdark! You've won the cheesy award for cheesiness!)

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A/N: This is where I stopped writing this back in June of 2005. I now pick up my pen again on January 1, 2006.

Happy looked up at the blackened sky. She leaned back in her seat, realizing the dilemma.

"Friends! What could of caused such a catastrophe? The sky has not been this way since we battled the Trigon and rescued Raven!"

"TRIGON!" The two boys exclaimed. "RAVEN!" They turned towards the blue clad girl in the back seat.

"Wait, people," said Happy. "I have a confession to make before the intense questioning process starts." Happy was no longer looking so happy. "I'm not really Raven."

Robin's eyes narrowed. "Who…are…you?" He spat out, acting like typical Robin.

"Whoa, Robby, I'm not like…some weirdo intent on killing you in the dead of night. In fact, Cyborg, I believe we've met before."

Cyborg looked mildly perplexed. "Where have I met an overly preppy Raven look-a-like before?" He pondered. "Waffle House? Wal-Mart Supercenter? A cos-play convention?"

Happy laughed. "No silly. I live in Raven's room!"

"WHAT KIND OF CREEP ARE Y——WAIT! Happy!"

Happy shook her head. "The one and only!"

"Happy…is…who?" Robin wore a face of confusion.

"Happy is one of Raven's emotions. Me an' B met her during a trip inside Raven's mind."

"But…If this is one of Raven's emotions…like you said…then…the real Raven could be with Beast Boy!"

Happy took a ten minute opportunity to explain where their missing compatriots had gotten off too.

"I suppose friend Raven was not kidding when she said she had done the covering of it and done the vacationing. But what are we to do now?"

"I guess…" Robin thought hard. They had no new leads. They hardly knew where they were going. "All we can hope for is that Raven and Beast Boy turn around and head for Jump City. We're on a wild goose chase. I've got no new leads. I say we should turn around, and hope they dome home. I have a particular feeling that Trigon's going be making camp where he thinks his daughter is."

"This is a bad plan altogether, but I think Robin's right. Let's head back to Jump City. We'll go from there, y'all," Cyborg concluded.

With that, the T-Car crossed the median, and began its way back into trouble.

Raven and Beast Boy had packed what they needed and were about to make their way back to Titan's Tower.

"I think that's everything I need. " Raven said sorting through her clothes. "Are you ready to go, Beast Boy?"

"Um…lemme see…I've go my clothes…my fried T-Com…yep! Good to go here!"

Raven rolled her eyes, and stepped out into the corridor. She paced down it, and out onto the deck. Beast Boy caught up, trailing closely behind. "You ready to do this, Raven?" He asked.

Raven smirked. "As I'll ever be." She drew Beast Boy into a quick hug.

A small crowd had gathered around the two Titans, who looked strikingly like the real ones.

"What are they doing?" one girl whispered.

They both climbed up on the rail, and stood holding hands, for a short time.

"It's this weather!" One lady exclaimed. "It's making people crazy!"

Some people called it a "leap of faith".

The two Titans called it "routine".

The crowd cheered as a blue cloak and a pterodactyl zoomed off into the blackened skyline.

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Alright, that brings Chapter 10 to a close..

R&R, new and old readers!

afterdark