A/N: Standard Disclaimers Apply

Chapter Three: Research

Raven knocked loudly on Starfire's door. She had the collection of alien poetry suspended in a cocoon of dark energy and her eyes glowed white under her hood. The young witch felt a strange mix of anger, frustration, and extreme embarrassment.

"Hello, friend Raven!"

Raven turned around to see a smiling Starfire. The alien's mood had brightened considerably, and the willowy girl practically glowed with collected sunlight.

"What do I owe the honor of your visit?"

Raven forced the jumble of papers and books into Starfire's arms. "You can take your smut back. My gods, Star, I never realized you were into…!"

"Smut?" Star said weakly, cutting Raven off. Her large green eyes widened with shock, and she searched her mind for the meaning of the word. "I did not mean to…" Star nearly dropped the bundle and readjusted the heavy books clumsily "…offend you Raven. We have a long…" a roll of parchment escaped and she caught it with her foot "…history of erotic poetry on…" the bulk was too much to carry, even for the alien girl's prodigious strength, and her eyes narrowed with expression of surrender as the books spilled out "…Tamaran."

"Erotic is one thing, Star. Pornographic is something else entirely."

Starfire bit her lip, not realizing she had crossed some unmarked line. She rubbed her arm nervously and took a keen interest in her shoes. The young, pale witch folded her arms across her chest.

The awkward moment didn't last very long as a high-pitched giggle shattered the silence. Beast Boy, literally, fell out of the air and landed on the floor. Both girls turned away from the elfin Titan, who bore a wide, mischievous, toothy grin. It was a good day. First, he caught Rae making goo-goo eyes at Robin, and now he caught the girls in a very compromising discussion.

"Did someone say porn?" Beast Boy teased.

"What is that you require, Beast Boy," Starfire demanded coolly, scooping up her books.

"Robin is looking for the two of you. It's movie night, remember?"

"Oh, yes, I had nearly forgotten," Star mused and hurried in her room.

Raven scowled at her teammate.

"Whoa, watch the flying daggers, Rae-Rae."

"You flea!" Raven snarled.

Beast Boy doubled over and became the small insect.

"You RAT!"

The little green flea instantly became a long tailed rat.

"You TOAD!"

A small green toad croaked at the angry young witch's feet. The toad changed back into the diminutive Titan's true form. He got up and coldly glared at Raven, dusting off his knees.

"How long have you been spying on us?" Raven demanded.

"Long enough," Beast Boy said nonchalantly. "Nice to know that you remember all the spells Malchior taught you."

Raven curled her lip and narrowed her eyes. "That was uncalled for."

"Neither was high jacking my powers."

Raven and Beast Boy glowered at each other.

"What are we watching anyway?" Raven finally asked, thankful to find something to change the subject.

A rueful grin slowly spread over the changeling's face. "Oh, I'm sure it's something you can relate to, Rae: 'Cyrano de Bergerac.'"