Chapter 9

The first thing they had to do, which was also the most difficult, was tell their friends. They weren't exactly sure how they would react, but it had to be done. Raven had felt a little better since she had told Beast Boy, but having to tell the other Titans was just as bad. But their reaction was not as horrible as the two had anticipated.

"What wonderful news!" said Starfire hugging both Raven and Beast Boy. "I am so happy for you, my friends."

"Ha! You owe me fifty bucks, Robin," said Cyborg dancing with victory. "I told you Raven would get pregnant before the end of the year."

"Damn it," grumbled Robin reaching into his pocket and handing Cyborg a few bills.

"You made a bet on how long it would take before I got pregnant?" asked Raven shocked. "Did you guys really think that we were that irresponsible?"

"No, not at all," said Robin. "It wasn't as much of a bet as it was a wager, and we really didn't take it seriously. It was one of those 'wouldn't it be funny if' situations."

"But you are pregnant and now I'm fifty dollars richer," said Cyborg with a large smile as he counted the money.

"Yeah, everybody wins," said Raven sarcastically. She took a seat on the couch and laid back, letting her head rest.

"You two do realize that we have to make some changes now, right?" asked Robin.

"Yeah, we figured," said Beast Boy sitting down next to Raven. "And we know that we probably have to leave the Titans now."

"Say what!" asked Cyborg.

Starfire gasped and clasped her hands. "What? Why would you leave us?"

"Well we can't very well have a baby in the tower, Starfire," said Raven.

"Oh no! I will not allow you to leave," said Starfire as she sat down on the other side of Raven and took her hand. "Please stay. Robin, please tell them not to go."

"You two don't have to leave," said Robin. "When I said 'changes' I didn't mean that we had to kick you out of the Titans."
"Are you sure we didn't break some superhero code?" asked Beast Boy. "You know, one that says that you can't sleep and knock up a fellow teammate?"

"Not that I know of," said Cyborg scratching his head.

"We're not just teammates, we're family," said Robin. "I would never ask you to leave, especially not with Raven being pregnant."

"Well that's good news," said Beast Boy sighing with relief.

"Hurray! Soon we shall have a baby in the tower!" said Starfire hugging Raven tightly.

"Hopefully it won't be any time soon," said Raven breaking free of the crushing hug.

"Do you know how far along you are?" asked Cyborg.

"No," said Raven. "I have to make an appointment with a doctor as soon as possible. I need to find out what I have to expect in the next few months. Things are going to start changing and I need to know why."

"Well for one thing, you're done battling villains for a while," said Robin. "We can't risk you or your child getting hurt, so I'm "suspending" you from fighting. Are you alright with that?"

"Not really," said Raven. "But, I know it's the right thing to do. It's okay, though, because I'm sure I'll have morning sickness soon enough."

"That's gonna suck, what with there being five of us who need to use the bathroom," said Cyborg. "Maybe I should attach a bathroom to your room."

"Oh, you don't need to do that for me," said Raven.

"Actually, that sounds like a good idea," said Robin. "We need another bathroom anyway."

Before Raven could say anything else Cyborg went off to draw up the plans. Starfire was so excited about the baby news that she went straight to the mall to buy things. Robin decided to go work out new training practices for the four remaining fighting Titans. He knew that with Raven gone they would have to work even harder.

Beast Boy and Raven sat on the couch, stunned. They hadn't really expected such a positive response. The only thing that had crossed their brains were the worst case scenarios. They figured Robin would lecture them and kick them out, Cyborg would kill Beast Boy, and Starfire would be completely oblivious and keep asking questions.

Raven made an appointment with the Titans doctor. Usually they didn't need one, because Cyborg was well versed in medicine, but there were a few things that he just couldn't do. So they had a very private doctor that they kept on the side. They made sure that everything was confidential and they made him swear to never let out any information about them to anyone else.

The day of Ravens appointment Cyborg began work on her bathroom. He had been given clear instructions as to what not to touch in her room, and he made sure to follow them. He didn't want to be sucked into an alternate dimension from touching one of her books, or something. The other Titans helped out and soon the bathroom was well under way. Raven returned to half of her room being covered with plastic and a large gaping hole in her left wall.

"Wow, how long is my room going to be like this?" asked Raven as she entered.

"Raven you have returned!" said Starfire putting down the porcelain toilet that she was holding in her right hand.

"How did it go?" asked Beast Boy wiping the sweat off of his forehead.

"Okay," said Raven with a slight smile. "I'm two months along and he said that I should expect morning sickness at any time. So it might be tomorrow it might not be for another week or so."

"Well we might not be finished for another two days," said Cyborg.

"Don't worry about it," said Raven. "I would rather have you finish it right than have you finish it fast."

"Did you find out anything else?" asked Beast Boy.

"Just the basics," said Raven lying down. "And I brought home a bunch of books we have to read." She pointed to the door and Beast Boy saw a whole stack of books sitting in the door way.

"I have to read all of those?" he whined.

"Don't worry," said Raven. "I'll read them and then transfer the information to your Knowledge."

"Oh awesome!" said Beast Boy giving her a kiss.

The Titans finished up in the bathroom for the day and left Raven to relax. She hated doctors and always needed to be left alone after she had to see one. She also had a lot to start reading and needed some peace and quiet.

The others sat in the common room drinking some cold beverages. They had been working since early that morning and were glad to be done for the day.

"So, Beast Boy, how do you feel about the whole 'being a dad' thing?" asked Robin.

"I don't think it's really hit me yet," said Beast Boy.

"What is supposed to hit you?" asked Starfire. "Is there some ritual of bombardment that I am not aware of when it comes to fatherhood for earthlings?"

"What? No," said Beast Boy. "I just mean that I haven't really acknowledged the fact that I'm gonna be a father."

"Oh, I am sorry," said Starfire blushing.

"Well you've got seven months, man," said Cyborg. "Ya think you can be ready in seven months? I mean, it's not a lot of time."

"I hope so," said Beast Boy growing worried.

"Don't worry, you'll be ready," said Robin giving him a pat on the back and giving Cyborg an evil glare.

"Well I'm gonna go check on Raven," said Beast Boy.

As soon as he was out of the room Robin looked right at Cyborg. "Cyborg, what the hell is wrong with you?"

"What?" asked Cyborg.

"I think you just scared the shit out of him," said Robin.

"I was just asking him if he was gonna be ready," said Cyborg.

"Just leave the poor guy alone, okay," said Robin. "He has enough to worry about without you putting nervous thoughts into his head."

"Fine," said Cyborg. "I'll only say positive things from now on. Jesus, since when is it against the Titans law to be a guy and make fun of one another?"

"Since one of the Titans got pregnant by another Titan," said Robin. Cyborg groaned and sat down on the couch. "Hey, I said that we would have to make some changes."

"Yeah, but I didn't think that they would interrupt my way of life," said Cyborg under his breath.