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Warning: Uh... nothing to go here really. Surprising, ain't it? However, I do mess with her healing powers. That's about it. ...Of the moment-no more... is a line break.

Chapter Six: Final Choice

Bumblebee and Cyborg stood, her with hands on hips and him waving his wildly, somehow butting head's against each other's choice of movies for movie night. So engrossed in their shouting match were they that they didn't notice when Robin snuck in and started 'Duke of the Doughnut'. Starfire attempted to shut the noise out by cleaning the Tower, getting the dust in random nooks and crannies only she saw. The main door slid open and first Starfire, and then Robin paused in their activities and turned their attentions towards the figures. Then, as if noticing the sudden, eerie silence, the arguing pair faltered and trailed off. The four starred at Raven and Beast Boy. His arm held the numb Titan to him, worry and shock plain on his face. Raven just walked slowly, as if detached from everything around her but Beast Boy. Her face was empty of everything except shock. Slowly they came down to the couch and Robin moved aside. She sat, arms encircling her waist, as if cold and trying to warm herself. Instinctively those standing came closer and sat or stood around the silent two. For a long moment no one spoke, and then Raven took a rasping breath.

"I am pregnant with Slade's child. The reason I didn't get pregnant before was because my healing powers were strong enough at the beginning that I was subconsciously suppressing everything but the most basic functions of my body. Near the end he had broken me so thoroughly even the back of my mind stopped working, and that's how this came about." She looked out the window to Jump City, eyes impenetrable.

"I'm going to get an abortion."

...Of the moment-no more...

The white clad nurse came out of the door, motioning for Raven to come in. She looked at Beast boy, her hand touching his, seeking reassurance. He tightened his arm around her wait, worry masked for a moment by his reassuring smile. Rave slid off his lap, standing with new confidence. She walked past the potted plants and into the doorway, the nurse closing the door behind her and leaving Beast Boy in the waiting room alone. He sighed a bit, ears flattening as he shifted to wait.

An hour later she came out, tear stained cheeks rubbed dry. He rose, taking her hand, and walking out, despair for the life that had been taken mingling with relief at the fact that the tension was gone from her body. There was nothing to say as they went back to the Tower.

Cinderblock, their seemingly immortal foe, roared as Bumblebee's stings bounced off of him harmlessly but blinding him regardless. His hand flew out, flying towards the caught by surprise Raven. Her eyes grew huge as she started to summon a shield, but before she could, it connected with her body, sending her into the building behind her. Limp, she slid down as Beast Boy roared, changing to smash him into the ground and leaving him motionless. He raced to her as she gasped for breath. With one of pain she grabbed her stomach, eyes shut. It had only been a few days since the abortion, but, against all their protests, had insisted on coming. Her lover picked her up and she opened her eyes slightly, a smile flitting around her lips at his face even as her breathing became more ragged.

"Let's go," she whispered, black surrounding all six and holding Cinderblock still. It flowed into the ground, reappearing at the Tower common room. Raven was put carefully down on the couch, an icy circle forming as she concentrated. A moment later Raven relaxed, only a shadow in her eyes. "I'll be fine," she said to Robin's worried face and Star's near-to-tears expression. "Just- need a moment." Hearing the request to be alone, they dispersed, Beast Boy last. Raven smiled at him, but deep inside knew the truth. Regret filled the Titan and she hid it quickly, longing to be able to cry. But she knew what she had to do. For now, though, she could enjoy what moments she had left.

...Of the moment-no more...

Raven lifted her bag, pausing by the door. Closing her eyes, she raised the icy barrier around her heart. Violet eyes opened and saw Beast Boy inside, making tofu sandwiches to devour. "I'm leaving, Beast Boy." He paused, hand and sandwich halfway to his mouth.

"When are you coming back?" He caught sight of her bag just as she replied.

"Never." Her cloak swished as she turned, starting to walk away. The tiger knocked her onto her back, pinning her under it's weight. Beast Boy stared at her, the same look of betrayal in his eyes that had been in hers so long ago.

"Raven- why? Why do you have to leave?" His simple questions were filled with complex emotions, each one burning her like a brand. She met him eye to eye, willing him understand even as anguish flooded her.

"You have to trust me on this, Beast Boy." For long moments he searched her face. Then, pain not physical in his face, he nodded. She lifted herself slightly from the floor, their lips meeting in one last, passionate lock that imparted everything they couldn't say. He moved off of her and she got to her feet, trying not to tremble with the pent up feelings she kept trapped.

"Goodbye, Beast Boy."

"Goodbye, Raven. I… I love you."

"I love you too, Beast Boy." With that the former Titan left, refusing to look back as she flew off, refusing to let the tears and sobs escape until she landed hours later, collapsing on a rocky beach. Pressing hands to her stomach, she let the tears fall.

"I love you Beast Boy..."

And it's a did I just update twice in the same day moment here folks. I went out on an hour long walk with a windbreaker, a hat, a shirt, a pair of pants and some boots. Came back with two very numb and forstbitten hands- and yet I still managed to type this up! So proud of myself! And theDuke of the Doughnut thing? Better not to ask.Anyway, anyone have any guesses as to why Raven left? I know, but that doesn't count. Warning for next chapter: I am seriously going to screw up everything that I can about the laws of nature, so be prepared for anything... Hehehehehe... (And that means that this is NOT the end. You'd know if it was the end.)

Yaa: A strike sounds good. I brought the signs! Holds up signs I think this unexpected update might make you happier, if that's possible. And the fun (for me) and pain (for Raven) isn't over yet. Let's just say- what you were expecting may come true. I know, but when I was talking to another author, she told me that it's always the good ones that review, and that they're the only ones worth reading. 'Quality over quantity'. Thanks for making my day.

Technosgirl: Yeah, it even surprised me when my pencil just started writing down the last line. I was like- where'd that come from? Updated very quickly! Enjoy!