Hello ladies and gentlemen, welcome back to Secrets In Darkness. This will be the final chapter in my first ever TT fan fiction. So if everyone that reads this chapter could review and tell me what I did right or wrong, that would be great. Sorry for the evil cliffy by the way, I just figured I should get one more in before the stories over. Also, due to the short length of this chapter, I will include a preview of A Warriors Journey. Have fun!
Disclaimer: For the final time, NO, I don't own TT!
Chapter 8: Out With The Old, In With The New
"NO!" Raven rushed over to the infirmary bed and threw the sheet back. She fell to her knees sobbing and laid her down on Beast Boy's chest. Cyborg slowly and hesitantly reached his hand out and laid it on Raven's shoulder.
"I'm sorry." Receiving no response he thought it best to leave. Raven heard the door close as tears continued to spill from her violet eyes. She couldn't comprehend how after all that had happened he could be gone. They had finally confessed their true feeling and he had faded away like a gentle breeze.
"RAVEN!"Raven head snapped up and her eyes darted around the room. Was the shout just in her imagination? When she had resigned to the fact that it was she heard, "What the hell?" As the shout finished Beast Boy bolted up in his bed. His eyes darted across the room as if just gaining awareness. Raven broke out into a smile and laughed. Beast Boy met her gaze and smiled.
"Sorry, I ran into a little traffic on the way back. Hope it didn't cause to much trouble." Raven rushed over and pulled him into a hug. Beast Boy wrapped his arms around Raven and kissed the top of her head. Without looking up Raven playfully punched him in the chest.
"Everybody thinks your dead." Beast Boy held her silently for a few more seconds and then snapped his head up. When Raven looked up she saw a broad, mischievous grin on his face. Her looked down at her and the grin grew broader.
"That gives me an idea." Raven sighed as Beast Boy began laying out his plan.
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Robin, Starfire, and Cyborg reentered the infirmary half an hour later. Robin was holding Starfire as tears spilled from her eyes and though Robin and Cyborg were trying desperately to hold tears back, they were clearly near the breaking point. Raven was nowhere to be found. She probably didn't want us to see her crying, Robin thought.
"May we see him one last time?" Starfire managed to choke out. Cyborg nodded and went to move the sheet back as Robin and Starfire moved closer to the bed. Cyborg and Robin looked at each and nodded. When Cyborg pulled the sheet back Beast Boy was lying dead still with… a goofy face staring at them. Then he jumped up and shouted.
"BOOGY, BOOGY, BOOGY!" The other Titans jumped back in surprise and fright. From her hiding place in the shadows Raven couldn't help but let out a small giggle at their expressions and what happened next. Starfire, who was the first to recover, stood up straight with green glowing eyes. When her hands started to glow green it was Beast Boy's turn to be afraid.
"YOU DECEIVED US!" She shouted angrily. Beast Boy got a pleading look in his eyes and put his hands forward in an effort to calm her down.
"No, no, I really was gone for awhile. I just thought it might be funny ta' trick you guys. You know, like in Street Fighter." Starfire however, could not be appeased. Beast Boy barely managed to dodge a starbolt that she threw at him. As Starfire was chasing him around the room Robin and Cyborg were doubled over laughing. After about five minutes Starfire finally had Beast Boy backed into a corner. As he huddled in fear of the imminent attack he felt himself get pulled into a bone-crushing hug.
"It is so wonderful that you are awake and unharmed! We have been so worried." When Beast Boy began to gasp for air Starfire let him go. Robin nodded in agreement and Cyborg patted Beast Boy on the back.
"It's great ta' have you back B. Then again, things were kinda peaceful around the tower with out ya'." Cyborg rubbed his chin like he was thinking and said, "You sure ya' can't go unconscious again."
Raven smacked Cyborg in the back of the head and Beast Boy laughed. Then they all heard his stomach rumble. Everyone looked over to Beast Boy and he laughed nervously. "Heh, guess I'm a little hungry. Who's up for pizza?"
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The next morning, Beast Boy was sitting up on the roof watching the sunrise. The sun rose like a stripper, keeping it's glory well hidden by clouds until it seemed there'd be no show at all, then casting off it's rags one by one (thank you Clive Barker, and God bless you.). He turned from the beautiful sight as he heard the door open behind. Something, someone, much more beautiful came out and sat beside him. Raven leaned over and kissed him.
"Happy Birthday Garfield, I got you a present." Raven pulled a something out from under her cloak and handed it to him. Beast Boy mouth hung open when he saw a beautiful, leather bound Complete Works of Edgar Allan Poe.
"How did you know I read Poe?" He was finally able to ask. Raven became nervous, looked away, and started fiddling with her cloak.
"I… kinda snooped around your room." She smiled nervously but frowned when Beast Boy started laughing. "What's so funny?"
"You sounded so much like me. I didn't think you'd be nervous looking around my room." Raven shrugged and looked right into Beast Boy's eyes.
"So… do you like it?" Raven asked
"I love it." Beast Boy said. "Now tell me, are you busy this Friday." Raven smiled a little smile and shook her head. Beast Boy grinned, "Good, cause I'm gonna' take you out to a nice dinner and then we're gonna' see any movie you want. Sound good?" Again Raven nodded. Beast Boy looked at her wondering why she didn't answer with a yes or no he saw why. Raven had once again begun meditating. Beast Boy smiled and went to go inside for breakfast.
"We need ta' talk B." Beast Boy jumped when he heard Cyborg's voice behind him.
"Jeez dude! You almost scared me to death." When Beast Boy saw the look in Cyborg's eye he shut up immediately.
"It's obvious that the two of you love each other," he began, "but I want you to know something. If Raven gets hurt in any way…" Beast Boy held up a hand to cut him off.
"I know, I know. Hell hath no fury like a woman's scorn." Cyborg fixed him with a steely glance.
"It's not her you'll have ta' worry about." Beast Boy grinned mischievously.
"I know." He said before running off laughing. Cyborg frowned, but it quickly became a smile.
"Yeah, their gonna' be just fine." He observed before going downstairs to start his usual day.
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Well that's it folks. For any of you that took offense to the stripper line (or are just wondering what it meant) I got it from Clive Barker's "Cabal". Remember, everybody review. I also need to know if you would like me to do an author's cut. It will contain scenes and lines I cut out for various reasons (including content). The barbeque scene will also be extended. Now for the short preview of A Warrior's Journey!
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Robin sat in the darkness of his room, staring dead ahead. He had not gotten any sleep for three days. Ever since his last encounter with the HIVE students he had been too afraid to close his eyes he would see Billy Numerous being sliced to pieces or lying bleeding on the floor. As much as he hated Billy, killing all of his "other selves" had disturbed him deeply. He had had tried increasing his training regimen and the intensity of his exercises, but all that had done was remind him he was a killer. There was only one person he could talk to and as much as he hated to admit it, he had no other choice.
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Raven rushed back and forth in her room trying to get ready. Tonight was her first date with Beast Boy and she had nothing to wear. Well, that wasn't true, she just couldn't find the one pair of jeans and the one t-shirt she had. Finally she found them in the very back of her closet. "Yes!" She hissed. Raven quickly threw on the black cargo pants, black "Genitorturers" t-shirt with a mesh underlay, and a pair of combat boots. She had decided against any excessive amounts of make-up. Raven grabbed some money, brushed her hair quickly, and rushed out to meet Beast Boy.
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Well, that's my new fic. Tell me what you think. 'Till the next story!