Bob the Muse: See, I told you the people wanted fluff.
Tenshi: o.o
Bob: Soaps and Romance novels - 1, Tenshi - 0
Tenshi: O.o
Bob: So are you going to do something about it?
Tenshi: Not this chapter, but I will start to set it up…
Bob: What does that mean?
Tenshi: You're my muse; you should be able to figure it out.
Bob: Does it involve superglue and whip cream?
Tenshi: O.O;; uh – no – as a matter of fact it doesn't…
(Bob: I would like to take this moment to say that review responses are at the bottom of the page this time.)

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Breaking Point
By TenshiJaki
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"Eagles may soar, but weasels never get sucked into jet engines." – Unknown
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Thursday morning broke early for everyone. Apparently there was a problem with the 'puppies' at the animal shelter. It would seem that Killer Moths army had contracted fleas in some underground kennel that he had kept them in and those were becoming a real problem. Future note, if you allow blood sucking pests to feed off mutated animals you get mutated blood sucking pests.

Everything was fine; the Titans were handling the insects with out much difficulty; that was until one of the fleas attached itself to Beastboys' nostril. After that most of the morning was spent sticking various items up Beastboys nose to try and dislodge the creature. Needless to say all of the Titans were relieved when Raven found enough Seven-Dust (1) to kill all the fleas. The others chose to look the other way when Raven proceeded to play in the pesticide, now known as 'snow', afterwards.

Returning home dirty and tired, and in Beastboys case slightly anemic, the Titans all flopped down onto the couch. In retrospect this was not the wisest move. Said flopping had a very undesired result. It kicked up such a wave of … well stench is the best word to use here though wave of death could be substituted, that they all had to vacate the room or risk severe health problems not to mention a weeks worth of tomato baths (2).

Gasping for air out in the halls all eyes turned on Raven.

Robin spoke first, "Uh, Raven, didn't umm… Harry say that the smell was coming from inside the couch?"
Raven shook her head, "Nope. That was Belinda."
"Riiight, Belinda, I wonder how she knew that the smell was coming from there?"
The four Titans kept looking at Raven who merely shrugged, "Walls see all."
"Right, the walls see all. Did they happen to see who caused the couch to smell like that?"

Robin had a feeling that the reasons the 'walls' knew was because Raven herself knew but he wasn't willing to risk various body parts by accusing her, well to her face anyways.

"Don't know, didn't ask. I could though, if you want… but they will want payment this time. Only the first time is free." Raven smiled serenely at the others.

Cyborg spoke up finally; he too figured that it was Raven who was causing the problem, though in all honesty he should have figured it out by now, her behavior from earlier in the week clearly showed she was capable of just about anything. "So, what kind of payment would the walls want?"

Ravens smile got a little bigger. "Oh, well you see, there is an on going conflict between the walls and Bernard. I'm sure they would let you know what you want if you got rid of him."
The others simply stared at her for a few minutes. It was Beastboy who finally asked what they were all thinking, "You want us to get rid of the ceiling!"
Raven shook her head, "No no, I might not trust him but I don't have anything against Bernard. But the walls, well, that's a different story."

Robin really couldn't believe they were having this conversation. Who in their right minds talked about what walls wanted? Oh, right, Raven wasn't in her right mind. But what did that say about him and the others when they continued to play along. Looking over at Raven, who was trying to explain why the walls and 'Bernard' didn't get along to Star he finally figured out why; they valued their lives.

"Well you see Star, the walls are tired of supporting him. They do all the work and he just lays there. You can see why they don't like him much."
"Oh, I had never thought of that before. I say that we help them friends. Friend Bernard should not make them do all of the work."

Raven was nodding, looking cute and harmless even but inside she was dying. Well, if someone could die from laughter that is. It was very uncharacteristic of her but really, this was too much. She hadn't expected the others to play the 'game' so long. And now here was Star, ready to knock down the ceiling because the walls didn't like it.

Robin luckily noticed where Star was heading with this statement, "No, we are not knocking down the ceiling for the walls. Don't say it Star…"
"But friend Robin, the walls…"
"Star, that is what walls are supposed to do…

Beastboy took this moment to jump in, "Hey, that reminds me of a joke I heard; what did the one wall say to the other wall?"

Crickets where heard chirping in the background as the others simply looked at him.

"I'll meet you at the corner."

Beastboy did a little pose waiting for laughter and applause. In stead he got two blank stare and one hand upside his head.

"Oww… wait… one two… three… hey guys? Where is Raven?"

The others looked around and noticed that yes, their friend, their highly unstable friend, was indeed missing. Robin and Cyborg looked a little panicked. Star simply looked confused and Beastboy still looked like he was waiting for critical acclaim for his performance.

Robin stated the obvious, "We have got to find her, fast."

The others split up searching the tower, hoping to find Raven before she found something else to amuse herself with.

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Raven had snuck out when Beastboy had started another one of his lame one-liners. She was planning on starting Operation: Fall but she had to get a few supplies first. Quickly fazing out of the tower and to the nearest park she proceeded to fill ten large garbage bags full of leaves from the trees. Ignoring the looks she was getting from the few citizens walking by she laughed to herself as she gathered her supplies and headed back to the tower.

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The others looked all over but they couldn't find Raven anywhere. They looked in the common room, the kitchen, the training room, the evidence room, the garage, the basement, the roof, the owlery, the meat packaging plant, the sauna, the sweating-to-the-oldies room, everywhere, yet still no Raven. Finally converging in the main room they all shook their heads.

Cyborg spoke up, "All right, we have looked all over, where haven't we searched?"
Robin shook his head, looking a little pale, "We've searched everywhere, I even went into her room."
Beastboy held up a list in his hand that had every room in the tower listed on it, everything had check marks next to them but four. "Uh, we didn't look in every room. See, our rooms haven't been done."
At this all of them looked alarmed, even Star, "She could be in one of our rooms?"

They all proceeded, in an orderly manner of course, to rush from the room, tripping over each other, in a mad dash to check their rooms. This was of course due to their concern for their friend's well being, not their concern for their rooms… uh huh – we didn't buy that one either.

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Meanwhile Raven had just finished Operation: Fall. She looked around at the room she was currently in nodding to herself in satisfaction. She had saved this room for last; she knew she would get the most impact here. Hearing a feminine scream coming from down the hall she smiled knowing it was only a matter of time before…

Thud.

Perfect.

Robin had just ran into the door of his room in his panic to see inside. He had seen Beastboy's, he had seen Cyborg's and he had seen Starfire's. They were all the same, and Raven hadn't been in any of them. That only left his. He prayed to every deity that he could think of that he was there in time to stop her from producing the same effect in his room.

Opening the door he stepped inside to see that he was too late. There in the center of his room was a huge pile of leaves in varying shades. It looked like someone had raked all of the leaves out of a massive yard and piled them into his room. This was what the others had seen when they opened their doors and now Robin was staring at his own pile. The only difference was that Raven was standing in the middle of them.

When she looked up at him standing in the door she proceeded to jump into the pile, sending leaves flying all over the room.

"WEEEEEEEE, Oh, hey Robin, come and play with me."

Raven then proceeded to pick up large handfuls of the colorful foliage and toss it about over her head.

"Uh, um, Ra-Raven? Wha… How… Where… I-I think I need to sit down." And so he did, well if sitting equals passing out into a dead faint. That was how the others found him a few minutes later.

TBC… (scroll down more - Bob)
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Bob: You're just going to leave it there?
Tenshi: Uh, yes?
Bob: I thought you were setting up something…
Tenshi: Oh – right – darn… back to the story.
Bob: Readers, you're welcome. grins.
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The others took in the scene with shock. None of them could ever remember Robin fainting, and yet here he was, face down in a pile of leaves. Cyborg sighed and then picked up his unconscious friend; hulling him off to the main room. Star trailed quickly behind, very worried about her secret (cough) crush. That just left Beastboy to stare at a still frolicking Raven.

TBC…

1 - Is it seven-dust that kills fleas? It sounds like an illicit drug... I some times mix up drugs and house hold cleaning products. It is heroin that cleans toilets right? Oh well. This is a fic not a house hold pest guide
2 – If you get sprayed by a skunk this is what people recommend to get rid of the smell, bath in tomato paste/sauce… whatever.

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Tenshi: There, set something up.
Bob: Hmm… I don't see it.
Tenshi: Not my problem.
Bob: You're sooo mean!
Tenshi: I know – hey Bob, now who's the whiner?
Bob: I would call you something nasty, yet fitting, but we only have a 'T' rating.
Tenshi: Yeah, and you better remember that buddy.

Bob: Tenshi is not having a good day - so she is not doing the responses - you all get to deal with ME!

Django X - All I can say is sorrrrrrrrrryyyyyyyy x's 10. Annoying little sisters - the worst. And if you dont want her to get more ideas hide Tenshi's story - cause it's only getting worse. Thanks for the reviews though, really touchs me right here... uh - though i'm not going to tell you where here is - this is a kids show after all. (oh, and Tenshi wants to let you know that she didnt notice any spelling mistakes, and that you would know what she ment... whatever).
Isa Lumitus - Yeah! That was the stuff Tenshi was talking about... hehe - now I'm gonna make her feel stupid cause I know it... well, at least one person got it - thanks Isa. But you shouldnt skip classes, you want to stay in them and do so well you end up as smart as me :). Why are you laughing! I'm smart! Oh well, Bob out.
elizabeth - wow, a one word review... that wasnt even a word... though really,I will have to compain to Tenshi that you're only LMAO not ROTFLMAO - she can do better... thanks for the support chicka!
World of Nightmares - Ah, so we meet again, for the first time, my mortal en... er - wait- having Space Ball flash backs... so you are our faithful reviewer hmm? Ok then, me likeys. Thanks for the suggestions... when Tenshi runs dry, and she will, I will run them by her... or we could just find you, lock you in a room and observe your behavior - that would surely give us something to go on... Thanks again! Oh, and if you see a man in a white coat - dont run :) he's your friend...
Overactive Mind - I have been informed! Fluff fluff fluff fluff fluff - er - right... ah, a reviewer after my own heart...I should come and be your muse... hmm... but I think your hordes might kill me. Fluff is on the way... Tenshi 'says' that its starting in this very chapter but I cant find it... oh poo. We like Control Freak too - defenately have to work him in, ideas are already blooming - hehe - thanks. You're right about the floor though - we tried to cast him and he was an as so... well, it just didnt work out. I'm off to read your story now - have to see Sleepytime Raven to plan for the toy line lol. Thanks much.
Alrighty - thats it - hopefully Tensh is feeling better tomorrow, depression sucks the best of us down (sigh)- she has chapter 7 done and starting chapter 8 so have no fear - there is at least one more completed chapter... we love the support. bye bye.

OH! One last question - before Tenshi catches me, should we do anymore of BB's one liners - cause we got a whole bunch - like:
What did the one elevator say to the other elevator?
I think i'm coming down with something- hahahahaha - ok - sorry - so let us know. caio!