I'm really sorry I haven't updated anything. My dad's been doing this thing for college and we only have one computer, so I barely get on anymore.
Okay, I'm just saying, this chapter is going to be humorous! So yay for that!
Uh, you need any help there Gar?" said a voice.
"Sure, I guess I could use some- how do you know my name?" Raven blinked. "You're still the same immature green elf I remember. Turn around, you big lug!" Gar turned around, and his face lit up like a Christmas Tree. "Raven! Dude, I thought I'd never see you again!" With that, he ran up to Raven and engulfed her in a warm, affectionate hug. "Gar?" Raven asked. "Hmm?" "You're hugging me." "And your point?" Raven raised her eyebrows. "Can you let go?" "Uhh, no, not really." "And you can't let go, why?" "'Cause last time I hugged you I didn't see you for four years. What's it next time? Twelve?"
"WHAT!" Raven pulled away and gave him a surprised look. Gar slapped a hand over his mouth. "Pretend you didn't hear that," he said, his voice muffled. Raven gave a short laugh. "Oh…my…Gawd…you just laughed. Is there a memo I didn't get or something, cause last time I saw you, if you laughed, something would go KABOOM!" Gar exclaimed. Raven blushed. "Oh yeah, about that, I kind of destroyed some of my father's domain, and I got some emotions back." Gar looked like he was going to explode with happiness. "YAY!" he squealed, and hugged her again. "Jeez, would you stop hugging me! In case you haven't noticed, I still have the power to smash you into your car's engine," Raven snarled. Gar quickly let go. "Sorry," he said with a small blush. Raven cleared her throat. "So, uh, you need help or not?" she asked slowly, gesturing towards the Ferrari's open hood. "Huh? Oh yeah, I do. The engine practically died on me when I was driving," Gar responded, following the Azarathian to the car. "Well, there's nothing wrong here. Maybe one of the wheels have a kink in it," she muttered, kneeling down to check the wheels. Gar stood behind her with a small smile, thinking briefly. "Ow," he said, rubbing his head.
"What?" Raven asked, turning around and standing up. "I was thinking. You know how it pains me so." Raven snorted. "Oh, you big baby. Do want me to kiss it or something?" Gar smirked. "Actually, a kiss would be nice." "Okay," Raven muttered, leaning towards him. He closed his eyes and waited, only to feel a painful smack on the back of his head. "OWWWWWWWW!" he shrieked, clutching his injury. "That hurt! Your mean, Rae!" "Well, I do what I can," Raven smirked, kneeling down again to check the next tire. "You know, I was kind of looking forward to my offer," Gar complained. "Your just saying that because you're an actor and you can say anything you want," Raven murmured, poking at the wheel.
"Are you saying that me being a celebrity makes absolutely no difference to you?" Gar asked weakly. "Well it took you long enough!" Raven shouted, and turned her head towards the actor. "You may be famous, you're still the same annoying little gnat I remember, Beast Boy." Gar puffed out his cheeks and morphed into a kitten, walking up to Raven and rubbing against her leg. "Oho! I found it! Gar, your tire has a hole in it. You didn't kill the engine. All-" Raven looked down to see an adorable green kitten rubbing against her legs, its enormous green eyes staring up at her. "Oh no. There is no way I'm gonna fall for that loveable little kitty act." The kitten kept staring. "Knock it off, Gar!" Still staring. "GAR, I'M SERIOUS! IF YOU DON'T GET OUT OF THAT FORM RIGHT NOW, I WILL SMACK YOU UPSIDE THE HEAD! AND I'LL MAKE IT HURT MORE THAN LAST TIME, TOO!" Raven's nostrils were flaring as she spoke. The kitten's eyes widened and it morphed back into human form. "Soooorry. I had no idea you disliked my cat form so much!" Gar said, backing away from Raven. The girl looked taken back. "No, it's not that, it's just…ugh, never mind. Here, I'll blow up your tire with some air. It should get you back home." "Uh, I can take you home, if you want," Gar suggested, shuffling his feet against the ground. Raven looked at him. "Are…are you sure, I mean…the air will have gone out of your tire by then, and…" "It's alright. I don't mind," Gar smiled. Raven closed her eyes for a moment. "Okay. You can take me home," she said, climbing into the car. The actor grinned to himself and got in the driver side, putting the key into the ignition. He swerved onto the road as Raven told him where she rented, and began driving.
"Hey, do you remember this?" the Azarathian asked him, pulling a picture out of her wallet and showing it to him. It was the picture where he had caught her, standing in a pile of debris. 'Cyborg,' he thought. "No, I don't," Gar lied, focusing his eyes onto the road. "Me neither," Raven agreed. "It must have been some sort of blackmail thing. You know how Cyborg used to bribe us with that kind of stuff." Gar nodded. "Yeah, I do. Hey, did you know he's married?" Raven looked at him in awe. "You're, joking." "No, and guess who he's married to?" The girl thought for a moment. "No idea." Gar smirked. "Jinx," he said. "No way," Raven whispered. "Yeah, and they have a daughter, too. Her name's Maggie, and believe me, she is a cell of pure concentrated evil. Tiny, but evil," Gar said truthfully. "Hmmm," Raven murmured.
The two rode in silence for the next few minutes, but after a while, Gar tried to strike up another conversation. "So, uh, how's life at the arcade treating you?" he asked, turning on the heater. Raven grinned slightly. "Well, to tell you the truth, that's the last place I thought I would work at. I'd gotten…let me think…uh, seven other jobs, but I kept blowing stuff up. I kept thinking of you…" she trailed off. "…and the other titans, of course, so I'd get sidetracked, think of a memory, feel sad, and something would explode. It's times like those I'm glad now that I destroyed some of my father's domain. I can feel sadness without there being mayhem and destruction." Gar smiled and took one hand off the steering wheel, and placed it on Raven's. "I'm glad you can feel, somewhat," he added. Raven blinked and looked at the former titan next to her and flashed him a brief smile. "Thanks," she murmured. "Oh, turn here." Gar gripped the steering wheel and turned left, pulling into an apartment complex. "This is where you live?" he asked quizzically, quirking an eyebrow at the low-rate establishment. "Yup," said Raven, climbing out of the car. She looked back at the tire and saw that it was flat again. Leaning down once more, she used her powers to refill the air supply. "I hope you make it back to your place in one piece," she told Gar with a smirk. "Let's hope so," he replied. Raven exhaled a breath of cool night air and walked to her apartment door as her friend pulled out of the complex, and walked inside.
"Well…that was…interesting," Raven thought aloud. "Never knew I'd meet up with him." A ball of fluff rubbed against her leg as she took off her coat. "Hello, Silas," Raven murmured, stepping over the black cat. She walked over to the kitchen area and began to boil some water, and took out a packet of tea. No sooner than she leaned down to stroke Silas's fur was there a knock at the door. "Okay, who's bugging me at ten thirty at night?" she asked Silas. The cat looked up to her with lamp-like green eyes and blinked. Raven shrugged and walked to the door, opening it lightly, surprised at her visitor.
"Um, hey Raven, my tire kind of died on me…"
"Gar!" Raven sputtered. He rubbed the back of his neck. "Yeah, I know this is kind of awkward, but can I spend the night here? My tire's totaled, and uh…it won't fix." Raven blinked a few times and rubbed her temples. "Yeah, you can spend the night. Just…I'll help you tomorrow." Gar smiled graciously. "Thanks, Rae," he said, and stepped inside. "And Gar?" Raven said. "Yeah?" "Just don't touch anything." Gar flinched, drawing his hand away from the glass object he was about to poke. "'Kay. Hey, uh, where are you going?"
Raven looked back. "To bed. I've got work in the morning," she told him. "Ohhhhhh," Gar nodded. "Do you have to go to work every day?" "No, I get off on Sunday. Otherwise…well, you get it." "My agent takes care of everything," Gar said. "I'm sure he does," Raven muttered sarcastically, closing her door to change.
Gar flopped back on the cheap couch and turned on the tiny TV. Flipping through the channels, he noticed Silas walking towards him curiously. "Hey there, kitty," said Gar, stroking the cat's ears. Silas purred and hopped onto the couch, curling up on Gar's lap. The actor looked up at the TV where he saw a man doing a commercial for mopeds. A tall, well-muscled, green man. "Hey! That's me!" Gar squeaked, leaning in to get a better look. Even he had to admit, he did pretty well. 'No wonder I'm mobbed by girls almost everywhere I go,' he thought solemnly.
All of a sudden, Silas jumped off Gar's lap and ran towards Raven's room, whose door had mysteriously creaked open. The tiny bell on the cat's collar jingled loudly as he bounded over to the bedroom door, with Gar chasing after him.
"No! Cat…come back! Rae's gonna shish-ka-bob you if you wake her up!" he whispered, dashing after Silas. "She's gonna…oh no…"
The black cat had already made it deep into its owner's room, its green eyes glowing like the stars. Gar bit his lip, knowing he should honestly get out of there, but then he saw the sleeping girl.
She looked so peaceful, so unmoving and delicate. She was like a beautiful porcelain angel, with a mischievous little cat.
Gar, spellbound by her composed state, walked over to her and started stroking her feathery hair. He smiled serenely to himself, when suddenly, Raven rolled over and clutched his hand. "Don't leave," she whispered. "Don't leave."
Gar couldn't tell whether she was actually saying this to him or dreaming it, but judging from her current state, she was probably dreaming. Even so, Gar leaned in and pressed his lips against her forehead. "I won't leave, my Raven. I won't leave."
WHEEEEEE! Fluff at zee end! A little shorter than I intended, but I thought it was okay. Please review! I have cheese! And everyone looooooves cheese!
