A/N: I LIVE! Sorry for the delay in updating. My area has been hit with weird monsoon storms that keep knocking out the power, so I haven't even been on my computer, let alone online. This chap is kinda short, but the next one is all written. I just need to do a little bit of editing on it, and I will be able to post it. We have a break in the weather, so as long as that holds, I should be able to get more out sooner. The big fight between the heros and Trigon and Pariah Dark is coming up soon, probably within the next 3 chaps or so. As always, all feedback is appreciated. Questions, comments, suggestions, whatever. Thank you for your patience!

DISCLAIMER: Wow, this is really getting annoying. To have to keep admitting over and over again that I do not, and never will own, Danny Phantom, Teen Titans, or anything associated with them. Now I'm gonna cry!

Chapter 9

They sat in stunned silence for a moment, just trying to let it all sink in. They had always known that every time they went out, they were risking their lives, but the reality of it never really hit home. Being told, however, that two of their members died during battles, really hit them hard. The girls were pale and shocked. Their team mates were just staring at them, as though if they looked away, the girls would disappear.

Beast Boy cleared his throat. "I, uh, think that Clockwork may be right. Uh, maybe you guys should confess before the fight. That way you will have your own bodies and abilities. This sounds like it's gonna be hard enough without having to use each other's skills."

"Beast Boy is right. But this is still going to be hard." Robin said, looking at the clock. "Wow. I can't believe how late it is. I think we should all try and get some rest. It has been a long couple of days, and none of us has gotten any rest. Clockwork never said when the fight would start, so keep your communicators on and near. I'll give you as much time as I can."

They nodded and slowly stood up. Raven headed to her room. She didn't notice Robin watching her with a sad look on his face. Nor did she notice the death glare Beast Boy directed at Robin.

Sam stood and looked at Starfire. Starfire simply nodded, and Sam headed for her room.

"I shall begin the ritual of cleaning now. I do not feel I could sleep yet." Starfire said, and headed for the kitchen.

"Uh, I'll help ya, Star. I still have time before I need to recharge." Cyborg said, following her.

"Beast Boy, I'd like to talk to you. Privately." Robin said. He looked over at Beast Boy, before heading out the door.

"Ya, I bet you do." he mumbled following.

Danny and Tucker exchanged looks. "Guess you and I should have a talk of our own, buddy." Tucker said.

Robin walked down the hall into his room and waited for Beast Boy to enter. He closed the door and turned to meet the angry glare of his team mate.

"Alright, Beast Boy, what is your problem?"

"I don't have a problem." he growled.

"Obviously you do. I have been getting nothing but anger and hostility from you since you walked into Raven's room."

"Look, it's nothing. I'll get over it, alright? Can I go now?" Beast Boy crossed his arms and turned his glare to the side.

"I know you love her." Robin said quietly.

Beast Boy huffed. "So what? It doesn't matter."

Robin smiled, though the changeling couldn't see it. "Yes, it does."

"Why do you have to be such a dick? Huh Robin?" He pushed himself off the wall and stood nose to nose with his masked leader. "It's not enough that you've got Starfire following you around like a lovesick puppy, but now you have Raven too. And even that isn't enough! You have to drag me in here to rub it in my face." He was practically snarling by this point, and Robin just stood there calmly, smiling.

Beast Boy snorted, "Forget this! I'm going to bed." He turned to leave when he was stopped by a hand on his arm. "Look, I know you're our leader, and I respect that, but if you don't move your hand, your gonna lose it."

Robin removed his hand, but didn't move away. "Before you jump to conclusions, talk to her. I know you won't listen to me, so go talk to her."

Beast Boy threw a glare over his shoulder, and stormed out, slamming the door behind him.

"Danny-"

"Look, Tuck, I already know what you're going to say, and you're right." Danny heaved a large sigh as he plopped down on the bed. They were back in Beast Boy's room while the green teen was chatting it up with his leader.

"Well then, why are you still here, man?" Tucker asked, looking at the stuff piled on Beast Boy's desk.

"'Cus I'm a coward. Simple as that." He dropped his head into his hands.

Tucker laughed as he picked up a 'Kung Fu: Hamster Style' comic and started to thumb through it. "That is too true, dude. Well, much better she die in some battle, never knowing how you feel. Better she kick off and you never get it off your chest-AAAHHHH!" Tucker found himself pinned the wall by a very pissed off halfa.

"How can you even say that? You're her best friend too!" Danny yelled.

"Because, I know it will piss you off and maybe motivate your sorry butt into action." Tucker replied, somewhat shaken. Danny's eyes shifted back from electric green to icy blue. He lowered his friend and stared at him.

"You know what? You're right, as usual. First thing in the morning, I'll tell her. No matter who she loves, or who she ends up with, at least she'll know I love her and will always be there for her."

"Good for you, buddy! 'Bout damn time! Now that that's taken care of, I'm gonna go see if I can get some time with that Starfire." He waggled his eyes and squirted some breath spray in his mouth.

Danny chuckled. "Dude, you are wasting you're time. She is SO out of your league. Not to mention I think she is with Robin."

Tucker wasn't listening.

"Ok," Danny continued, "How about the fact that it is about 1:30 in the morning?"

Tucker stopped with his hand on the doorknob.

BANG! BANG! BANG!

"RAVEN! I KNOW YOU'RE IN THERE, OPEN UP!"

The door slid open to reveal one pissed off former empath.

"Wanna tell me why you are trying to break my door down at 3 o'clock in the morning, Beast Boy?" she dead panned with a death glare..

He stood huffing, glaring at her, completely lost.

Everything he was going to say flew out of his head when the door opened.

She stood glaring at him, her hair sleep tousled, bags under her eyes and her face still slightly puffy from crying.

"Well?" she demanded angrily.

"Uh, I uh...That is that, uh..." he scratched the back of his neck nervously.

"Beast Boy, go to bed. Whatever it is can wait til morning. Good night." and with that she closed her door,

"Dammit." he muttered as he wandered back to his room.