(AN: Well, another chapter is here. Took me so long to decide on how the climax would begin, and here is it's beginning. Sorry for the late, late, late update, but school is almost out, and grades need to be a little improved, and finals in two weeks, so everyone know show that is I assume. Don't worry, still lots to tell in this story, and time to do it, so I won't rush anything, and I'll try to get my updates up quicker from now on. Thanks for all the wonderful reviews, and the support. It's been amazing. Thank you all!"

Chapter 12:

Raven dropped the note on the table, and pulled on her boots. Finally deciding to go out for some fresh air, after being inside for almost a week, away a full two days longer from school than she was supposed to. By now, school would be out, and her father wouldn't be home yet, so she decided she might try and visit Starfire. She checked the note again, making sure Beast Boy would know she was coming back soon. Everything seemed alright, and she quickly left, happy enough, and ready for things to change.

As the door closed, the slightly opened window fluttered with a quick gust of wind. The note on the table blew off, floated across the room, and landed lightly in the bottom of the trashcan. Moments later, Beast Boy arrived home, to find the house empty. No sign of life, and no sign of Raven.

"Where did she go?" B.B. asked himself, "I hope nothing has happened. I have got to go find her."

As he changed into a small bat, and headed out the window into the afternoon sun, he did not know what was to come. He did not know Raven was safe, and on her way to Starfire's, nor did he know that Raven's father wouldn't be home anytime soon. The police were still searching, but they were on the other side of town. The direction B.B. was headed.

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"Raven!" Starfire cried, "I've missed you so! Everyone at school thinks your dead, police patrol by there everyday, and Terra…well she's as dumb as ever. Our friends miss you as well. Where have you been?"

Raven stood outside Starfire's tinted window, looking happy as ever. Not her usual mood, and for once, that was a good thing.

"Great to see you again Star." Raven smiled, feeling her love for B.B. inside her. A love, she realized, she hadn't truly admit to until now.

Starfire grasped Raven is a tight hug, catching Raven off guard and causing her to topple into Star's room. They both laughed loudly, and freely, since Star's mother wasn't home again.

"Groundings suck," Starfire said, pushing Raven off her, "mine ends tomorrow, but man, a week is slow as heck…. Raven, may I ask, for this past week… where have you been?"

"Lets just say, with someone I'm sure, truly loves me, and will protect me wherever I go."

"So poetic… but that doesn't really answer my question."

"Well, Star, if the police are patrolling like you say, it's best you don't know, in case someone around here happens to report me. People around here usually mind their business, but you know."

"Of course," Star said, her eyes wide in excitement, "Just like those police dramas on TV."

Raven laughed. "Star, you need to get out more."

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"Raven!" Beast Boy called out into the darkness and looking down the alley he had met her in those seven days ago. It seemed like an eternity him since they had first met. He loved her so much, just after this small time, but he couldn't admit it. Not until he was sure she did for him. He knew she liked him, as a friend, but he wasn't sure if she felt the same way he did. She showed so little toward him.

Meanwhile, Officer Omahundro and his partner were driving down the street toward him.

"That him?" Jason pointed out toward B.B., his head halfway down the alley.

"Yeah," Terry said, flipping a switch and turning on the top lights.

In front of them, Beast Boy look up, looking a bit confused. The car pulled up next to him, and Jason rolled down the window.

"Morning. Just like to say you've been doing a great job for this city."

B.B. smiled, sighed in relief, and said, "No problem. Just doing what these powers were given to me for."

"Of course, of course." Jason smiled. "However, we would like you to come with us."