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Sorry so much for not updating in a while! But it seems that moving takes A LOT more time then planned.

Note: I am writing 2 stories at once, so I might be a bit slow on updating. Thank you for understanding (my other story is Codename: Kids Next Door, The Chosen)

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Thinking- (.)

December 19

12:00 Mall

"So, where to?" asked Gar. He and Raven were shopping for the holidays, Gar bearing a large black eye from where Raven had punched him after the "Nightie Incident".

Richard had specially told them to go. Together. Personally, Gar thought it was all a plot for Raven and Gar to get together. They had already been mobbed by rabid Raveast (as they called themselves) fans, and nearly killed by every other supporters. It got so bad they had to go Steel City, where everyone knew about the Titans East, and not the Teen Titans.

"Well," said Raven, checking the list, "we have decorations and food (they been transported to Tower via Titans East), so all we need is a tree and some form of star."

"To the tree shop!" yelled Gar, thrusting his arm up like a superhero (which he) and started walking.

"That way," said Raven, pointing opposite to where Gar was heading. Gar stopped for a moment, then followed Raven the other way.

"I knew that."

They walked together in silence, attracting looks because of their... interesting attire. Raven, as usual, was wearing very dark clothing. Having obtained a pierced belly button in the presence of Starfire (Starfire had gotten one as well), she now wore a skull on her navel, and she was wearing a black long-sleeved shirt which showed her middle, as well as cargo pants. Gar was wearing a green sweater, green coat, green hat, green gloves, green pants, and still managing to look like a frozen elf.

"Hi," said Gar to the tree seller.

"Hey, babe," said the tree seller to Raven. Gar, acting on impulse, stepped in front of Raven.

"Back off," he said in a cold voice, but soon realized his mistake.

(She has every right to go out with this guy, and I just ruined that chance for her! I'm such a dork! She must hate me!)

"Sorry, dude. I didn't mean to hit on your girl," said the tree seller.

"I'm not his girl!"

"She's not my girl!" said the both of them at the same time. The guy looked at them, confused.

"Whatever. Come on." Raven and Gar followed the tree seller into the depths of the store.

"What kind of tree do you guys want?" asked the youth. Gar and Raven exchanged glances.

"Um, a tall one?" said Gar.

"Very helpful," retorted Raven sarcastically.

"Well, do you have an idea?" asked Gar angrily.

"Yes," said Raven. She closed her eyes, and for a moment Gar realized how beautiful Raven really was. Her delicate pearly skin was a deep contrast to her mauve hair, which fell in wonderful locks in front of her face. Her eyes, when opened, were a deep lavender, so entrancing you could just melt into them.

But then Raven opened her eyes, and the moment was broken.

"I have chosen one," said Raven. A tree, encased in black aura, came speeding towards them. "This one."

"Cool," breathed the youth that was helping them.

"How much will that be?" asked Gar, ready to get this over with.

"13.50," said the youth. Gar forked over the money and left hurriedly.

"Now all we need is a star," said Raven. Gar nodded, and entered a decorating store.

"I like this one," said Gar, pointing to a gleaming star.

"No, I like that one," said Raven pointing to an angel. It was very beautiful, with long purple hair and black wings. It was dressed in a black robe.

"Why that one?" asked Gar. Raven didn't answer for a moment.

"It reminds me of someone," said Raven sadly.

"Who?"

(My mother)

Raven shook her head.

"No one."

"Who?"

"No one, Gar!"

"Who?"

"MY MOTHER!" yelled Raven finally. A tear leaked out of her lavender eye. Raven brushed it away impatiently.

"Just get the other one," she said, and turned on Raven. Gar reached out and put his hand on her shoulder.

"I'm sorry," he said quietly.

"It's okay. She's dead. Nothing can change that." Gar looked at Raven sadly, then reached up or the angel.

"It's beautiful," he said. He went over to the cashier and bought it. When he came back, Raven was in full control of her emotions again.

"Let's go," said Raven coolly.

"Raven-"

"Let's go." Raven teleported them back to the Tower, leaving Gar a lot to consider.

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