You what I was thinking while I was writing this chapter. Even after they do cancel the show, all they'll have is just a few good shows without Teen Titans. That means their ratings might go down and in a few years they just might be willing to allow for the show to make a come back. Possibly through the suggestion of a couple of fans, maybe. Well anyway I just wanted to voice my thoughts on that and would be glad to know yours. Enjoy the chapter!

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Chapter Twelve

Drive-In Moment

"Well that's all great but what about Raven?" asked Beast Boy.

"She, is going home." They all turned and saw Raven walking in. She slung a stuffed backpack over her shoulder and nodded her head at Joseph.

"Thank you, for everything." He curved his mouth into a tired smile. Raven felt a tug at her cape and saw George standing beside her. She knelt down and held his shoulder. "Good bye George, I'll miss you.'

"Do you have to leave, Raven?" Raven closed her eyes and nodded.

"I have to. See there are things out there that have bad intentions for us," she said pointing upward. "My friends and I have to stop them." He nodded understandingly.

"Will you come back to visit us?" Raven glanced up at Robin who ushered Starfire outside alongside him. She smiled and brushed his hair.

"I'll try." With one more smile she stood up and took Beast Boy's hand. "Okay, I'm ready." They started walking out the door.

"Dark Hair…" Raven turned back at Joseph. "Go with God." Raven noted his words and allowed herself to be led outside by Beast Boy. As they rode in the truck back to jet/ship Raven couldn't felt but sit stock still. Beast Boy wound an arm around her.

"Hey, don't worry we'll be alright.' She gulped and looked out the window.

"I hope your right."

LATE IN THE EVENING AT TITANS TOWER……………

Cyborg sat with his feet propped up in the common room. His drooping eyes remained firmly planted on the screen that displayed Blackfire's cell. As he watched he would rubbed his face trying to relieve amounts of fatigue. Cyborg kept a close and watchful eye on their guest and then let out a short chortle.

"Boy, you really know how to charm a girl." He told himself. He was still brooding over the fact that Taka had, at the very least, reacted almost adversely to his accidental compliment. His head bobbed up and down frequently from lack of sleep. Taka was overdue to relieve him an hour ago. She quite unexpectedly entered at that moment and after setting the empty thermos and cup in the sink walked up to Cyborg. By the time she reached him Cyborg's mouth was open and he was sleeping soundly.

"Didn't know you needed sleep," she whispered. He snorted and mumbled in his sleep making her smile in amusement. She looked about the room and after spotting a pillow on the couch, retrieved it and carefully placed it under is head. She began to wonder if she should find something to cover him with when the door behind her opened with a soft click. Robin, Starfire, and Beast Boy staggered inside. Taka quietly jogged up to them and sent them a hopeful stare. Robin and Starfire smiled and looked behind them. On cue Rave emerged from the very same door. Taka's face broke into a large smile and she threw her arms around her.

"I'm glad to see you too," said Raven in her usual deadpan. Taka let her go and let out a happy sigh.

"That's the last time I leave you anywhere." Raven gave her a light hearted smile. She felt Beast Boy take her hand and he gestured toward the door off to the side. Raven gave Taka, Robin, and Starfire a nod goodnight and walked off to her room. Beast Boy twisted his neck about and followed behind her.

"How is she?" asked Robin. Beast Boy stopped.

"She doesn't have a clue how she got away from Anubis or what he might've done to her. How would you feel?" Robin seemed at little put in place.

"She knows Cyborg can find out if there's anything wrong with her doesn't she?" Unbeknownst to them Raven stood on the other side of the door. She shifted her eyes about then disappeared down the hallway.

"I gotta admit dude I'm kinda feeling something is wrong with her." Robin, Starfire, and Taka looked at him attentively. "What if he did do something to her? And even though she's suspicious even she's not sure what it is."

"Well she did escape didn't she?" questioned Robin. Beast Boy crossed his arms and sighed.

"Escaped…or she was turned loose." The thought sent uneasy shivers down even Robin's spine. Beast Boy stood in thought for a moment then took his leave. The air was silent for awhile until Robin decided he was hungry. As Robin made a move toward the kitchen Starfire giggled lightly and tapped him on the shoulder.

"Wha-What is it?" She pointed over at Cyborg and Robin shook his head with a smile. "Always on the watch eh?"

Taka stepped in their view with a guilty look. "Well, he's only so tired because I took my time in taking over for him. Now I'd feel like a jerk if I woke him up." Robin smirked at her predicament and nodded.

"Don't worry about it, you can keep a watch on the screen in your room. And the best part is now that we're all home you don't have to do it as long." Taka laughed in gratitude and immediately covered her mouth in fear of waking up Cyborg. She cast a nervous glance back at him and saw that he was still sleeping like a rock. Relieved Taka bid them both goodnight.

"Pleasant shlorvacs," called back Starfire. She looked around for Robin and saw him digging in the fridge. "Are you not tired Robin?" Robin stood back up with some left over pasta and yawned.

"Ho…yeah I am, I just need a little food before I hit the sack." Infected by his yawn Starfire did so in her own adorable fashion. She rubbed her eyes and cast a curious glance back at Cyborg.

"What of friend Cyborg?"

"Oh he'll be fine till morning. Would you like some?" he asked holding out the container of cold pasta. Starfire took one look at it and instantly felt nauseous. Robin could tell she was turning a shade of green and pulled the pasta away. "You okay Star?" She swallowed fearfully.

"Forgive me, but I must retire." Her eyes widened as a certain feeling began welling up inside her. "Now." With that she took flight and swiftly glided out of the common room. Robin stared after her then, with an arched brow, slowly looked down into the pasta. He shrugged his shoulders, threw it in the microwave, and nuked it for about three minuets.

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After having relieved her sudden and unexplainable nausea, Starfire was finally able to settle down and drift off to sleep. She did so quite soundly, not even noticing Robin coming in an hour later and lying down beside her. The tower was unusually quiet that night, as if every inhabitant was under some sort of spell. Starfire's serene features showed signs of peaceful rest, until she was startled awake by a sudden;

"Star!" Her eyes snapped open though she lay firmly still. She remained quiet still wanting to know if what she heard was merely the lingering end of a dream or nightmare. Just as she was sure she imagined it she heard her name once more. "Starfire…" This time more hushed and worried. She twisted around and saw Robin lying flat on his back and breathing in hard. Her eyes wide with concern for her husband Starfire inched closer. "No, let her go!" She brought her hand to her mouth. What horrible images could be floating around in Robin's mind? "I..I won't let you!" It soon became clear to her. Robin did his absolute best to block out their situation, but it seemed he was more than vulnerable during the night.

"Oh Robin," cooed Starfire. She felt tears escape her and his next cry of her name was so heart wrenching her hand flew to his forehead. He quieted some as she gently ran her fingers through his hair. "Shhh, be at ease." She softly coaxed. Robin was in such distress for only one of two reasons, either his thoughts were upon her so much it caused terrible nightmares or Anubis was tormenting him in his sleep. Starfire cast a glare up at the ceiling in hopes that if Anubis was indeed behind this invasion he would step away. She looked back down at Robin. His mouth trembled in woe.

"Starfire, no…don't leave me." Starfire lay her head down on his chest and rested his arm around her.

"I will never leave you." Robin slowly but surely ceased his hard breathing and calmed under her touch. Starfire's eyes drooped on the comfort of his chest and she slowly drifted back into slumber.

THAT VERY NEXT DAY……………

Robin sleepily rolled onto his side and moved an arm about next to him. He felt no sign of Starfire and stopped feeling around. He blinked open his eyes and grunted a few times from a sore throat. His eyes focused and he saw that the spot Starfire usually occupied while sleeping was now vacant.

"Starfire?" He mumbled. She popped out of the bathroom that they had in their room.

"Yes?" Robin looked about until he found her.

"Did something happen…..last night?" Starfire looked away tensely.

"Something?"

"Yeah I have the vague memory of something going on, something bad."

"What do you mean?" He sat up and scratched the back of his head.

"I don't know I just," He stopped when a throbbing pain struck him. "I remember the worst dream I've ever had." He rubbed his head trying to relieve the pain. Starfire returned to the bathroom hoping that the awful images he had been forced to see would wash away from his mind. "But then it all somehow went away. It was as if..as if….I can't even describe it, it was so beautiful." He noted Starfire's silence then waved his hand. "Never mind Star, I'd rather not talk about it." In the bathroom Starfire closed her eyes in relief.

"I understand." She picked up a brush and while she straightened her hair she searched for a change of subject. "I was wondering Robin, if you had noticed that the day of Christmas is approaching?" Robin sat off the side of the bed and let out a long tired breath.

"I did, great way to spend the Holidays isn't it?" Starfire emerged from the bathroom with a smiling face.

"I believe recent events should not deter us from celebrating such a holy day. It is fear Anubis wishes to instill in us, ignoring him in such a way will send the message that we are indeed unafraid of him." Robin smiled and nodded his head.

"Well I like the sound of that."

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Though Starfire made an airtight argument to her friends that now was not the time to simply sit around the tower, she and Robin were the only ones who ended up going out shopping. Robin also insisted with Cyborg that he just wanted some fresh air and didn't want Starfire to go out alone. "Okay Robin, okay we'll go with that," snickered Cyborg. He joined Beast Boy in some hushed fits of laughter. As they left Robin shook his head in disbelief. Even after he and Starfire had been married all this time Cyborg can still find something to make fun of him about. A little put out, Robin handed Starfire an extra helmet and after put his own on made sure she was holding on tight and started up his R-Cycle. He hadn't used it in so long but Cyborg was a good enough friend to keep it in good shape. He sped off through a tunnel that ran just under the water's surface and emerged out onto the street.

BACK IN RAVEN'S ROOM………………

Beast Boy had long arisen from sleep and decided not to disturb Raven, who, as soon as her head hit the pillow, had not awoken or stirred once throughout the night. Then just as if her internal alarm clock had gone off, she opened and sat up. She bowed her head and scrunched her eyes closed as if a sharp pain was stabbing at her stomach. She then stood up and walked up to the wall screen in their room. Her breathing was staggered and quick, like she was trying to shiver off some extreme cold. She tapped he screen's buttons with a trembling hand. It soon turned red and it reflected off her face and eyes.

"Voice code: Raven," she said in no particular tone. The computer allowed her access and each of the Titans, including the newly inducted Taka, were displayed along with their respective weapons and/or strengths. Raven tapped three more buttons and information not for prying eyes began scrolling up the screen. Raven's eyes followed the words with unparalleled speed, almost as if she were an android trying to copy the information.

BACK WITH ROBIN AND STAR………….

Robin read the back of a couple of CDs that he had been considering for each of his friends. Both Cyborg and Beast Boy, and believe it or not, Raven did enjoy some heavy metal as long as the lyrics were completely incomprehensible and it sounded like the singers were in angst. Or something. At any rate Robin had picked out a CD for each of them and now had only something for their new team member and for Starfire. He had thought about going to the next store and looking around in Kay Jewelers but decided any old Joe can get someone jewelry. He wanted Starfire's gift to be something she would really cherish, of course Robin new she'd love anything he gave her but it was still important to him. He began rubbing the bridge of his nose in deep thought.

"Hello Robin!" He was shaken out of his thoughts by the melodious sound of Starfire's voice. He looked about until he spotted her coming towards him. She had two bags in each hand and looked rather satisfied. "Have you completed your Christmas shopping?" Robin examined her shopping bags for a moment.

"So when are you gonna buy everyone's presents?"

"You are being silly are you not?" asked Starfire with a small frown. Robin chuckled and nodded.

"Well sort of, I mean, how much stuff did you buy for yourself?" She handed him the bags and he sighed. "Yeah I was just kidding." She smiled and offered to the take the CDs from him. He had, of course, set them down in order to take the bags from her. He waited outside the store on a bench while Starfire paid for the items. She soon came out with yet another small bag containing the CDs. She dropped the smaller bag into one of the larger ones and sat with Robin.

"Have you anything else you wish to do?"

"Can't think of anything, why?" Starfire looked down at her lap and fiddled with her hands.

"Wellll….." Robin smiled and inched closer to her.

"What? Tell me, what is it?" She looked like she had been wanting to ask this for some time.

"I was wondering if you had nothing else which you had to accomplish for the day, that perhaps we could do something more enjoyable." Robin backed away slightly in surprise.

"More enjoyable then shopping?"

"Now you are making fun of me," she said with slight embarrassment. Robin took her hand and shook his head.

"No, no I wasn't making fun of you. What do you want to do?" She brightened up instantly and took his hand in both of hers.

"I have heard of a type of movie viewing, in which the viewers watch the movie from the comfort of their land vehicle." It took a short moment for Robin to make sense out of what she had told him then snapped his fingers.

"You mean a drive-in?"

"Yes! Yes that is what I referring to, "she clapping her hands together. Robin thought for second with a soft 'hmmm'.

"Well it should still be warm enough outside, I'd bet they're still open. Let's go find out." Robin stood up and held out his arm, Starfire rose beside him and took it gracefully.

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Robin drove to the one and only drive-in Jump City had, that being a fairly old style of movie viewing, which was rapidly vanishing from the world. He drove up to the entrance and read the marquee. His face showed Starfire a quizzical glance and he switched off the engine.

"They're showing 'The Notebook'." Starfire looked just as puzzled by his confusion.

"Is that a problem?"

"Well it's just that, that movie has been out of the theaters for like a really long time. Why is it still playing here?" Starfire read the marquee and shrugged.

"I do not know. However I have heard it is a most wonderful story of war and romance." Robin nodded but inwardly winced. Cyborg had told him once about this movie. A while back when he had been dating this one girl she had forced him to watch this very same movie. Cyborg described it as being a rather disturbing experience for him, as no matter how much you don't want to watch it once you start you simply can't stop. (A/N: I know from personal experience). Robin considered it and saw Starfire staring longingly at the screen and small crowd that had gathered before it. She continued to give them both her complete attention until she felt Robin take her hand. She turned to face him and he held up two tickets.

"Well, what are we waiting for?" She smiled softly and they walked Robin's R-Cycle inside. They reached a good spot and Robin sighed apologetically. "Sorry, no car to sit in. But I do have this." He unclasped his cape and set it on the ground. Starfire eyed the cape with a sly smile.

"I prefer this method." She sank to ground and bid Robin to sit beside her. As the sky darkened and the right time rolled around the movie started. As Robin watched it he was surprised by how right Cyborg was. The more he watched the more he wanted to see what was going to happen. It really was weird. As he kept his eyes glued to the screen he felt Starfire lean against him while she also watched the movie with unfaltering attention. A long time ago Robin would have become rather tense at that moment, but not today. He wound an arm around her shoulder prompting her to rest her head on his. As the movie progressed it soon moved to the scene were the soldier was building a house for the one he had fallen in love with. Robin furrowed his eyes brows and pointed up at the screen.

"Hold on, he's building that house for her and he doesn't even know if she's gonna come back?" Starfire smiled at Robin's concern for the characters and nuzzled his shoulder.

"He has hope; hope that she will indeed one day return. It is wonderful is it not? In the face of adversity he has hope." Robin smirked.

"Kinda sounds like us doesn't it?" Starfire considered it for a moment then agreed with her spouse.

"Indeed it does." She looked up at him and he did so down at her. "No matter what may happen Robin, please have hope." He brushed some loose hair out of her face drew closer.

"It's a promise." He gently held the back of her had and drew her lips to his. They fell back onto Robin's cape and ignored the movie completely. Someone obviously had spotted them, for they decided to shine a bright spotlight on the two of them. They turned over and Starfire blindly shot a starbolt at the bright light. It struck the light and it went out a small crack. Robin's mouth curved into a smile against Starfire's as she had beat him to it. The movie played on while Robin and Starfire were aware of only each other, and care of only each other.

TITANS TOWER……………………..

Cyborg walked into his room and the closed behind him, Raven stood in the darkness behind him. Cyborg whistled a nonchalant tune a he opened up his computer and began his routine systems check then whatever he needed to get done. He heard a small squeak behind him and turned just enough to make out Raven's face.

"WHOA! Raven!" She seemed unstartled. He calmed down and smiled. "You scared the be-Jesus out of me."

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to."

"It's okay, so what can I do for ya?" Raven approached him and paused for a moment.

"You can tell if there's something wrong with me can't you?" Cyborg took in her words then bobbed his head in agreement.

"Yeah, I can."

"Then test me," she said approaching him even closer. Cyborg gulped at how close she was.

"W-Why?"

"I need to know, Beast Boy needs to know." A little freaked out by Raven's strange actions Cyborg stood up from his chair.

"Uhhh, okay. Sure just, just lie down there." Cyborg pointed to a flat metal table where he usually slept. Raven eyed the table and emitted some black energy from her hands.

"You first." Before Cyborg could ask what she meant he was encased in black energy and forced onto the horizontal metal table/bed. She then bent pieces of metal around his arms and legs.

"YO! Raven what are you doing!"

"Shhhh," said Raven with a small smile. "I'm sorry Cyborg, but you could ruin everything. And I need to be able to move about freely. Not with the irritating fear that you might discover something amiss with me. Now hold still, this won't hurt a bit." He saw her slip a Psion hand device over her palm and it lit up. His eyes hot back to her fearfully.

"What's Anubis done to you!" Raven rested herself on Cyborg's metallic chest.

"He's done nothing to me; it's more what he's done for me."

"W-What are you talking about?"

"Anubis has opened my eyes Cyborg, he's not a bad person Cyborg. He is trying to do something great and spectacular."

"He is trying to kill us all! Wake up Raven!" Raven sighed and shook her head.

"This whole universe is disorganized and sloppy. Anubis is only trying to bring it order; he's only trying to make it neat. Now I was hoping that I didn't have to do this, and I pray to him that you see the light as I have." Cyborg twisted his face into a scowl.

"Listen whoever you are, Raven's not here. She wouldn't be saying all these wake job things and you can tell Anubis that I'll carry his flag the day he builds a snowman in Hell!" Raven nodded as though Cyborg had said two plus two equals fifty.

"Fine, then I'm sorry what I must do."

"I don't care what you do to me, when the others find out-"

"Your Teen Titans!" She hissed coming closer to him. "Will never know, what happened here!" So saying she brought the hand device over his forehead making Cyborg grit his teeth from the pain. His gasps for breath soon transformed into hushed grunts of pain then gradually progressed into cries of agony.

"NO! CYBORG!" Raven sat bolt upright off the floor in her room and cast a bewildered looks about her surroundings. She put a hand to her forehead and moaned softly. She rose off the floor and tried to remember what just happened. It then came back to her, after she got home she went to her and Beast Boy's room for some reading and she must've fallen asleep on the floor. But Cyborg, what about Cyborg.

"It can't be," she told herself. "It was only a dream, just a nightmare. I didn't just sneak into Cyborg's room and start torturing him. No that doesn't sound possible," she kept muttering to herself quickly and fearfully. She then sank to her knees and began praying. "Oh please let it have been a dream."

"Raven!" Beast Boy's voice from her wall comm. startled her and after she regained herself she walked over to it and tapped the return pad.

"What-what is it?"

"We need you in sick bay, something's happened to Cyborg." Raven's eyes went wide as saucers and she stared straight ahead for the longest moment. "Raven? Are you there?"

"I'll…be along in a minuet," she said softly. She stood against the wall then slid down to the floor. "No, it wasn't me….it wasn't me…it wasn't me…it wasn't me." She then broke into tears making her bed shake across the room. "I didn't do it," she sobbed. Beast Boy will have had to find someone else to tend to Cyborg. Raven didn't budge an inch.

Well what did ya think? I think it pretty well; long, fluffy, suspenseful. Everything a couple of people have asked me for. I can't wait to update for yall again. And HAPPY NEW TO YOU!