Chapter Twenty-Six: "Love has a Point"

Raven woke up to find herself lying in bed. She got up and thought about what had happened. Did I really beat a Shadow? She thought to herself. No, no I didn't. It was just a dream. After convincing herself that everything that happened, even Beast Boy's announcement, was a dream she took a quick shower, dressed and went to the operations (main) room.

"Good morning dear friend!" Starfire smiled brightly.

"Morning Raven." Robin said cheerfully.

"I made waffles!" Cyborg shouted happily.

"Finally you're up!" Beast Boy smiled.

The site was positively disturbing. She looked at all of there faces with such a confused and determined look. She was trying to figure out what was going through there minds. She failed to understand.

"Ok, what's going on? Why is everyone so cheery?" Raven gave in and asked.

"Beast Boy has informed us that you can defeat the Shadow's!" Starfire jumped for joy, giddy as a school girl.

"He what?" Raven asked through clenched teeth. I thought it was a dream!

"I'm sorry Raven. I was just happy and . . . it's given us hope." Beast Boy backed up.

"Do you have any idea what last night did to me!" Raven shouted at Beast Boy.

Robin and Cyborg dropped their forks, and mouths. They looked at both of them with extremely wide eyes.

"Yes, tell us what happened last night!" Cyborg smiled devilishly.

"Exactly what did happen last night?" Robin asked curiously, but also afraid to find out.

"Well, instead of going to my room like I was going to, I went to see if Raven was ok. Well I had an idea too. I went inside her mind and she fought a Shadow, well then I said something and Raven -" Beast Boy stopped and looked at Raven.

"I lost control of my powers and I ended up defeating Keyda." Raven finished, glaring at Beast Boy.

"So, I do not need to fight?" Starfire looked at her.

"Star, you weren't going to fight to begin with." Robin told her.

"Robin, if I have to fight to keep you at my side then so shall it be." Starfire looked at him.

"Starfire, you're not going to fight for me. I'm-" he paused looking at the other titans, "We're going to find a way out of this." Robin smiled. Robin looked at Raven. "If you can defeat Keyda then-"

"I defeated Keyda last night, so what! That was in my mind, and I don't think she let all her powers out. It was beginners luck. I can't do it again." Raven almost yelled.

"But Raven-" Beast Boy started but was cut off by Raven's glare.

"No Beast Boy, I'm not going to do it again! I could have been killed had that been an adult Shadow!" Raven shouted at him. "If it were Kayla I would be dead within seconds and you wouldn't be here either!"

Everyone was quiet. Nobody said anything. Beast Boy stared at Raven for a few seconds before he had to look away. Raven continued to look at him. He could feel her eyes trying to burn through his clothes, through his skin. He was afraid, and upset. In order to leave his current situation he turned into a dog and ran out of the room. Everyone watched him leave. They looked back at Raven with hurt and saddened faces.

"Shall we go after him?" Starfire asked concerned.

"No, I think he needs to be alone." Robin said as he stood up. He looked at the clock on the wall. "Time for combat practice." He stated as he took Starfire's hand and led her to the door.

Cyborg followed. He stopped before walking through the doors, "You coming?" he asked Raven.

"I'll be there in a few minutes." She replied, still looking at the place where Beast Boy was standing.

Cyborg shrugged and left the room.

--Raven's Mind--

What did you do?

What do you mean what did I do?

Why did you yell at him?

Because he deserved it.

He did not!

Yes he did.

And how do you figure that?

He made me fight a shadow and I could have been killed.

But you're not dead and he saved your sorry butt.

How?

He told you he loved you.

How does that save me?

It gave you enough power to defeat Keyda didn't it?

Only because I lost control.

You didn't lose control, you allowed us to help.

Why didn't you help me out in the first place?

Because you didn't give us a chance.

I don't have time for this.

You know what Raven, I'm not one to lecture because that's Logic's job, no offense Logic-

None taken.

But you know what? If you don't admit that you love him you're going to get hurt.

I can't get hurt if I don't let anyone in.

Exactly why you are going to get hurt. You're going to go through life alone. Do you want that Raven, to be alone?

Don't ever say that!

Why?

Because Malchior said that to me.

He had a point Raven.

I don't care! That's one reason why I won't admit anything! Malchior broke my heart. I can't let that happen again. I almost lost my friends.

Raven you can't get over anything if you don't move on. Let him in, please, give him a chance. He deserves it.

And what if he breaks my heart too?

Then we'll kick his &.

He's not going to hurt you Raven, Beast Boy isn't like that.

Oh ya, what about Terra?

What about her?

He has feelings for her still.

Beast Boy knew he needed to move on, and he did. He showed that when he told you he loved you.

Love has a point Raven. It's time to move on. Give him a chance. He deserves it.

Raven snapped back to reality and went ran out the door towards the gym. She walked in calmly and began her training.

"What took you so long?" Robin asked, punching his bag.

"I was thinking." Raven said smoothly.