Chapter Eleven

"What!" the three remaining Titans exclaimed in unison.

"It is what may be best for the baby." Starfire explained. "Besides, now that I have had time to think about it, I believe it to be good for me, too."

Cyborg put a hand to his head. "But why does Robin have to go?"

"Because I'm her fiancé now." he explained. "Her betrothed, just like that slime ball thing was. Of course, I'm much better looking!"

"And it is for what is right in my heart as well." Starfire added.

Raven sighed. "With you two on Tamaran, that'll really leave us shorthanded. Are you sure you want to do this?"

"Yes." Robin said. "Without a doubt. Where Starfire goes, I go. I'd go to hell and back for her!"

Galfore watched the exchange with interest. "Koriand'r, you have made a wise choice with your mate." He smiled at her.

"But who's gonna be with us?" Beast Boy exclaimed. "The three of us can't handle things! And we need a leader!"

"I thought of that." Robin said. "I'll just appoint one of you as a leader."

"Who?" Starfire asked.

"Well, I was thinking of Cyborg."

The bionic hero gasped. "Me? Leader?"

"Sure, why not? You did a good job with Titans East."

At first, he smiled, but then reconsidered. "No man. I'm not really up to it."

"Sure you are! You're a lot like I was."

"No, I really don't think so."

"Come on, Cy!" Beast Boy said. "You're awesome! You'd be great!"

"Look, I know how nice you're trying to be, Robin. But it just wouldn't feel right, leading this team. I can't put my finger on it, but I don't feel right for the job."

Robin sighed. "As you wish. Now I gotta think of someone else. But who?"

He looked at the two remaining candidates. He then smiled, and put his hand on Raven's shoulder.

"Me?" the mystic said in awe.

"I've looked up to you many times for strength, Raven. You're a fighter. You're smart, and you don't take crap from anyone. You're the perfect choice."

Raven blinked in surprise. Beast Boy and Cyborg stood closer to her.

"Hey, I'd follow you into battle any day, Raven." Cyborg said.

"Ditto!" exclaimed Beast Boy.

Starfire beamed with happiness. "Most glorious!" she exclaimed, as she gave her friends a group hug. Not even Raven protested.

That night, the Titans were uneasy. Tomorrow, Robin and Starfire would join Galfore as he returned to Tamaran. There, Starfire would raise her baby with her new husband. It was unsure how long Robin would live there, but it seemed that as long as he was loved by Starfire, he would not be separated from her.

Raven was in the hallway, staring at the sky through the window. Then, she felt a presence; it was Beast Boy.

"Cosmic thoughts?" he asked, indicating the sky.

"I'm just wondering about what fate has in store for those two, and for us."

"We'll get along fine."

Raven nodded. "What do you think of me being leader?"

"I think you'll kick ass!"

She smiled at him. "So," she began. "Wanna have sex?"

Beast Boy was taken aback by her suggestion. "Just like that? You make it sound like you're asking for a twenty dollar bill!"

Raven stared at the floor, ashamed. "You're right. I've been taking it too lightly, even though we've only experienced it twice. I never relished it. I just took it casually, just for the physical pleasure. I never let my emotions into it."

Beast Boy patted her on the back. "We'll work on that." he said.

Raven smiled, then yelped as Beast Boy pinched her butt.

He laughed at her.

"Okay then!" the mystic said.

Her powers lashed out at him for a moment. At first, Beast Boy didn't notice anything odd. Then, he realized how cold he felt. He looked down and saw he was naked.

"Oh, that's a dirty trick." he said, walking toward Raven.

She shrugged, smiling. She took him under her cloak, managing to cover him.

"So," she said. "Willing to take real pleasure in having sex?"

Beast Boy shrugged. "Well, since you got me like this!"

About half an hour later, the weather became rather stormy as Raven let her passions truly pour out.