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Chapter 3
Whispersfrom the Dark

"Raven…………Raven…………Raven…………Raven!"

In an instant, Raven awoke to the sound of her name. She scanned her surroundings, realizing that she was alone in the living room. Dawn's light illuminated the whole room through the window. Everything seemed normal and in place, but there was an eerie silence that rose suspicion within Raven's mind.

'Something is wrong… very wrong.' Raven's conscience warned her of an unspoken evil that lay hidden somewhere throughout the room.

"Raven………"

The teen froze as her name echoed throughout the room. She turned to see who it was, but saw nothing. The sound of the voice paralyzed her senses. It's silent whisper stung her like a bee. It sounded so familiar, but she couldn't distinguish it.

'Don't panic Raven…… stay calm…… don't let fear get a hold of you. You are not scared………you are not scared………you are not scared………'

Just then, dark liquid began to seep in through the walls, penetrating the whole room. It swept everything in its path, leaving a trail of infinite darkness.

'I must be calm. This doesn't scare me. I must be brave. I must……'

The darkness started to close in on Raven. She stood up from the couch, and desperately tried to escape it, but it had a tight grip on her. The titan tried to hold on to the meager amount of light left, but the room was soon covered up in pure darkness. Since she couldn't see anything, her powers were useless in the obscurity.

"Raven………"

"I-Is anyone out there?" Raven tried to control herself. She couldn't break down; she had to be brave. Raven had to face whatever was out there.

"Darkness will invade your soul,
When light takes its final toll."

"Who is it? Show your face!" The violet girl called out, trying to not panic.

"You'll receive no consolation,
Once it causes your devastation."

"Whoever you are, I'm not scared!" Raven yelled. "You do not scare me!" Its words enveloped her, and with every verse, she fell deeper into its trap.

"Both of you weren't destined to be,
It is something you cannot see.
Hope will vanish without a sound,
It won't ever be found."

"Shut up! Stop it! Leave me alone!" Raven screamed. "It's not true! You're lying!"

"No matter how hard you try,
You'll always live within a lie.
Time will slowly transcend,
But for you, love will never end……"

"No!" Raven fell on her knees and tried to contain the tears from escaping her eyelids. The pain inside her heart came back to haunt her again. This was too much for her. "This isn't happening. It isn't happening. It can't be happening..."

"Raven………"

Suddenly, Raven recognized that voice. She knew it too well. Although it sounded far away, she knew who it was.

"Raven………"

"Beast Boy! Where are you?" Raven cried out to the darkness, as she stood up from her place. "Where are you?"

Raven heard the sound of footsteps. They were getting near every second. She listened carefully until she heard them stop close by.

"B-beast Boy, is t-that you?" She stammered.

Then, Raven felt a pair of arms wrap around her waist. They pulled her back in a sweet embrace.

"Raven…" His soft whisper melted her heart.

'Don't let him hold you Raven! Don't! Raven! Listen………don't let him! Be strong! You'll lose control... get away!' Raven's mind was a whirlwind, as different thoughts rushed in and out.

Still, Raven paid no attention to her own conscience. There in his arms, she felt helpless. She relaxed at the warmth of his touch. The darkness scared her no more. He was there to save her.

"Raven………"

Beast Boy was calling out to her, but he was already here with her. His tone shouldn't sound distant. He was holding her in his arms. He came to save her from this darkness. He was already…………

"Raven……………listen to me. Listen to me only." He murmured, as he turned her around to face him. They were afew inches apart.

"Beast Boy, is this reall-"

"Shhhh……... Raven don't speak. Just listen……"

"Raven………Raven……"

"Beast Boy this isn't you. This isn-"

"Darkness will triumph over light. It will take over you. You'll become a slave of it……"

"No! It isn't true!" Raven began to slowly back away from him.

'Beast Boy would never say that to me. This isn't him.' She realized.

"You'll spend the rest of your life isolated from everyone. He will never love you back……never…"

"Nooooo!" Raven cried. She ran away, trying to escape his haunting voice. While running, she stumbled and fell on the hard, cold ground.

"Raven………Raven!"

"The happiness you seek won't be found……" The titan heard his steps getting closer to where she was.

"S-stay away!" Hot tears rolled down her cheeks. She tried to stifle her cries, but it was no use. She stood from her place to run once again, but felt a pair of hands grab her by the arms.

"Raven………speak to me………"

"Your weakness will be your ultimate destruction………"

Raven winced at the sound of his hiss. His words caused pain to crawl inside Raven's chest. She struggled, trying to break free from his touch.

"Your weakness is……"

"Raven………Raven………"

"Beast Boy!" He bellowed.

"Noooooooooooooo!" Raven yelled. She broke free from his hands, and without thinking, she ran deeper into the darkness. WhereverRaven went, she heard the blare of his cackle. She covered her ears in desperation.

"Raven…Raven…wake up! Listen……Raven…"

"Beast Boy!" She yelled. "Help me! Let me out of this place!"

"He won't help you, Raven……he'll leave you here alone……he'll abandon you like Malchior……"

"No! It isn't true!" She sobbed.

Frantically, she tried to look for an escape, but her efforts were worthless. She would be trapped inside this horrifying place forever.

"Raven...wake up! Please...Raven!"

Just when all hope was lost, Raven spotted a tiny hole from the corner of her eye.In an instant,light started to pour in, getting rid of the all the darkness surrounding it. The titan ran towards it following the voice that called out to her.

"Raven! Listen to me………wake up!"

"No! Listen to me! Don't………you'll be…alone forever………….listen!" It's voice wasnothing but a soft whisper.

"Raven…… It is Beast Boy! Talk to me please!……… Listen to me!"

"Beast Boy! Don't leave me!" With all her might, Raven dashed toward the light. She had to escape this nightmare. She couldn't be stuck in this darkness. It brought her too much pain. She was so close to escaping. So close…………

"Raven! Raven! Please wake up! Please!" Beast Boy begged toward the unconscious girl that lay on the bed. They were all in the infirmary.

"Beast Boy, calm down." Robin said, "She'll be all right. Let her rest."

"Yes friend." Stated Starfire, "Listen to Robin. Our friend, Raven, will get better."

"Yeah little man, listen to them."Agreed Cyborg.

"No! Raven has to wake up!" Beast Boy cried. "Listen to me Raven! Please wak-"

"Noooooooooooooooooooo!" Raven screeched as she immediately woke up. "No……"

She scanned her surroundings, and spotted all her friends around her. Robin…Starfire…Cyborg…and Beast Boy. As she set her amethyst eyes upon his soft green ones, they both held their gaze. The rest of her friends spoke to her, asking her various questions about her health. She ignored them.

'"Your weakness is……Beast Boy!"' It's words echoed through her mind. It couldn't be true. Could it?Her headthrobbed with pain at the thought of it.

"No……." Raven whimpered,as she fainted back onto the bed.

To be continued………