Raven's Worst Nightmare
Chapter 1: Insomnia
Raven's past has long been mysterious. No one knew about her or the life she lived. Until she joined the Titans and made some new friends. Robin, Starfire, Beast Boy, and Cyborg, has helped Raven through those difficult times. But little did Raven know, she was about jump the biggest hurdle yet.
Ever since Trigon's defeat, Raven feels like she can do anything. She is not afraid to take on the toughest of challenges or to take on the toughest of foes. She was living the life she always wanted. A nice normal life, no longer held to Trigon's evil, or so she thought. Every night as the Titans slept, Raven has been having the same reoccurring nightmare. She was face-to-face with a shadow, on a field of fire. The two were staring each other down, when the figure cast a spell at Raven. Beast Boy comes to take the impact of the spell for Raven. Raven with tears in her eyes saw Beast boy knocked down next to the other Titans on the ground, all motionless. She turns to the figure who just smiles. Then cast another spell at Raven. Just before it hits her, she wakes up. Raven stare at her room setting. What's wrong with me? Why am I having these nightmares? Why can't I sleep? Raven had these nightmares for months, every time she tries to sleep, the nightmare would wake her up. She would then decide to stay awake all night by reading a book, or going to the common room to watch T.V. This was the norm every night for Raven. Although in battle she didn't seem tired, really, she was. Raven wants to sleep, but can't, because of the nightmare. Raven is put in a fear of sleep for the longest of time.
One night, Beast Boy was hungry for a snack and went to the kitchen to get some tofu. He turns to see Raven flipping channels. "Raven?" Raven turn to see Beast Boy. "Sorry, did I wake you?" "No, I just came to get me a midnight snack, what are you doing?" "I couldn't sleep." "Oh, well…" Beast Boy scratched the back of his head, "Do you mind if I join you?" Raven was just silent but then she responded with a smile, "Sure." Beast Boy sat next to Raven, eating his tofu, watching what ever Raven had on. They were silent for a moment, then Beast Boy asked, "How come you couldn't sleep?" "I don't want to talk about it." "Raven, I'm you friend. I worry about you. You may not an open book, but I want you to know I'm here to help you, and so are your other friends. Please Raven, tell me what's wrong." Raven just sat quietly. "I understand…" Beast Boy said as continued to watch T.V. "I've been having nightmares." raven said quietly. "What?" I've been having a nightmare that is keeping me up. I am afraid to fall asleep, without having that nightmare. It's been months and I haven't slept." "Oh," nodded Beast Boy, "That's why you been cranky." Raven gave a mad look at him. "I'm not saying your like that, but….never mind what I said." Beast boy saw Raven's sad look and thought she might need help. "Raven, I had nightmares too. Ever since Terra turned into a statue. I would dream of her being revived and joining Slade again. Destroying us all. I had to find something to take my mind off it, and snacking and T.V. wasn't helping, so one night I got out of the tower and had fun. I had so much fun, I could less about the nightmare. So it went away. We can do the same. Come on Raven, let's have some fun." Raven didn't say a thing, she knew Beast Boy was only trying to help, but she knew going out on a night of the town, isn't going to solve her problem, but at this point, with no sleep for months, she was willing to try anything. "Okay. I'm in." Raven got up, "But first let me change." Raven left to her room. Beast Boy thought What would she need to change? All she wears is a robe. The doors open again, Beast Boy turned and was shocked. Raven was wearing a elegant, Goth-like, black and purple dress with the skirt to her knees. "Ready?" "Where did you get that dress?" "I was saving it for a special occasion." Beast Boy was still in shock about Raven's look. "Beast Boy?" "Huh? Oh, yeah, Let's go."
Excitement. Raven has a new look she was saving for a 'special occasion.' What did she mean, like a date? Tune in to the next chapter. "Is This a Date?" It will be awhile before I go and create the whole story but bear with me. There will be more, with action, and intrigue.