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Raven's Game 3: Final Shadow

Part 3: Your Own Mortality

Raven thrashed about, holding her throat desperately. Air. She needed air! Her body convulsed, begging her to take a breath, whether it was air or water that would rush into her. She suddenly felt something soft and warm press against her stomach. Panicking, she reached to feel it. A… nose? A bottle nose dolphin. It was Beast Boy to the rescue! Turning briefly into a fish with gills, he swam a short circle and returned to her, becoming human again. Taking her head in his hands, he forced his lips to hers. Surely this wasn't the time to –!

Sweet, blessed air flooded into her lungs.

Holding her only briefly in the wild current, he became a fish again so he could breathe. A few times, they repeated the process. Fish. Breath. Human. Air kiss. Fish. Breath… Raven was eternally thankful they were close enough to share such a thing together, and for him keeping her alive.

A bright beam of blue lanced past them, breaking a window!

Water flooded out in a massive, rushing current. Raven suddenly surfaced with a shout, Beast Boy not long after. Grabbing him with her powers so he wouldn't be carried out the window too, she flew to the ceiling. When most of it was gone they lowered down again, both on their hands and knees.
Raven coughed and sputtered, only able to thank him with her eyes. God… she'd come so close to drowning… Beast Boy lay on his back next to her, breathing hard. This gave him an upside down view of Cyborg, who's sonic cannon was still steaming a little. "Thanks buddy." Beast Boy offered a weak smile as the metal man's hand became normal again. He offered his hand and pulled the green teen to his shaky feet. Raven gathered herself as soon as she could, but when they turned to find their other two teammates –!

Starfire was lying over Robin's still body, weeping. "He is not breathing!" She cried to them. They all gasped in shock, rushing over to where they were. "I must perform the CPR!" She suddenly realized. Grabbing the bridge of Robin's nose and tilting his head back, she parted his lips. Taking a deep breath and trying not to look embarrassed, she pushed her lips hard against his. Forcing air into him, she took a breath and did it again. Then a third time. A forth. Putting both hands on the boy wonder's chest, she shock-pressed him few times. "His heart must be restarted!" she cried, tears already in her eyes. Raven looked at Cyborg, who was looking at the medical readout on his arm. He didn't look happy. "Breathe, friend Robin!" She was pressing on his chest in quick, harsh movements. "Breathe!" she cried, already starting to sob.

But he wasn't.

"No…" Cyborg whispered, his eyebrows tilting upward.

"You must breathe!" Starfire pushed air into his lungs again, but got no response. Robin merely lay there. Lifeless, wet, and cold… "Ruh-huh-huh-obin!" Starfire wept, pressing again and again on his heart with both hands. Nothing.

"Starfire… he's…" Cyborg couldn't even bring himself to say it.

"No! Do not say it!" Starfire wailed. "He is not! Do not say it!" She forced air into his lungs again. She began crying, stopping her CPR and throwing herself on his lifeless chest. "Ruh-huh-huh-huh-obin…" she wept aloud, her body shaking with distress.

"Star…" Beast Boy tried.

"NO!" Her eyes flared a bright green and she took Robin roughly by the collar. A starbolt ignited on her other hand. The other three cried out in horror as she thrust it to him. "Breathe, DAMMIT!" she screamed. Everynerve in Robin's body flashed green and water erupted from his mouth! She dropped him in shock just as much as joy.

The boy wonder splattered water everywhere, turning to one side and throwing up his last meal in the process. Everyone recoiled from the smell, but Starfire did not care. She wept openly, cradling his head to her breast. He lay there limply, his eyes only halfway open. "Star… fire…?" he burbled softly, water still dripping down his chin. He moaned softly, trying to keep his consciousness. To everyone's surprise, he looked at Raven and Beast Boy. "I'm so sorry…" he whispered. "I… I didn't know."

"Well… now you do." Raven said as neutrally as she could. If Beast Boy hadn't been there, that could've been her. The green teen eyed her for a moment, then gave Robin a wary thumbs-up.

There was a long silence, and they decided to rest for a few minutes. Starfire would not allow Robin to even move from his place on the wet floor, though the others opted to sit on what furniture was left. Beast Boy and Raven sat together on the loveseat, and Cyborg on the kitchen island not far away. His eyes looked haunted, Beast Boy noticed. Of course, he remembered. Cyborg was the only one that hadn't rolled yet.

Raven had conjured darkness. He had summoned a swarm of angry bugs. Starfire had been drained of color. Robin had invoked a monsoon's wrath. What sort of horror would he bring upon them?

The green teen left Raven, approaching the metal man and sitting next to him on the kitchen island. He watched Starfire and Robin whispering comfortingly to each other as best they could, in the middle of the floor. "Those two sooo need a room." Beast Boy whispered behind his hand.

That got a wry smile out of his best friend, who nodded. "Yeah, well…" he couldn't seem to find words at the moment. Beast Boy put an arm around his shoulder, squeezing it. "I'm rollin' next, right?" he asked, gesturing with his eyes. Jumanji lay on the kitchen counter, closed, and as dry as a bone. "Was it always this bad?" he asked softly.

"Yeah, but… we're all here, right?" Beast Boy said softly, trying to comfort his best friend. "The scary thing about the first two games was… well… Raven and I were all alone." He confessed. "Maybe they wouldn't have been so bad if we'd all been there…" he swallowed awkwardly, trying to find something inspirational to say. But, he couldn't find anything. "Don't worry." He finished lamely, moving away. "We'll face whatever happens together." Cyborg forced up a very fake smile, nodding once.

The green teen took his place next to the pale girl again, and there was a long time of no speaking. Finally, Robin forced himself to his feet. Wiping his face and uniform as best he could to get the sick off, he addressed his team. "Titans… let's keep going." He went to the game Jumanji, picking it up and gesturing that the others follow. They went along in the hallway, and he spoke to Raven as they walked. "I didn't think it was so powerful…" he admitted softly, looking ashamed. "I underestimated it, and it almost cost me. Twice." He gestured shyly to Starfire with his eyes.

"When you're in one of Dark Fall's games, you quickly realize how mortal you really are." Raven said softly. Beast Boy nodded in agreement. They arrived in the main lobby after taking the stairs downward a long ways. They didn't trust the elevator… Robin gestured, and they sat in a circle around the game itself.

"Raven?" Robin asked. She looked at him silently, the only sign she showed that she knew she was being spoken to. Robin looked hesitant, then forced himself to speak. Taking the game and pushing it over near her, he spoke. "Until we get out of this… I want you to lead." Everyone blinked for a few moments. "I've underestimated this thing at every turn. I didn't believe you guys the first time it showed up. I didn't even fight it when it showed up again… I'm not qualified to fight this…shadow. You are."

"Why me?" Raven asked, a little surprised.

"Would you rather he appointed me leader?" Beast Boy made a stab at a joke, but only got some sober smiles. "I didn't think so! I think it's a good idea."

"Yes. Raven's knowledge of our foe may work in our favor if she coordinates us again…" Starfire nodded, agreeing with Robin's plan. Cyborg only nodded, still thinking ahead to his own turn.

"Then it's decided." Robin smiled at her. "You're the leader for now. So… now what?" He asked, leaning back and folding his arms. Raven said nothing, but opened the game's doors slowly. They whined a little bit, and her eyes found the dice tucked in the corner. Then, her eyes traveled to the metal man. A silent command was given, and he nodded.

"It's my turn." Cyborg said, reaching and picking up the dice. He rattled them in his hand for a moment. "I've got it!" He suddenly stopped. Everyone looked up. "Colonel Mustard in the library with the wrench!" The stared at him, and he frowned. "God, doesn't anyone play Clue anymore…?" he muttered, a little red in the face. He hadn't expected them all to burst out laughing, but still… He dropped the dice.

Clatter.

They landed on five. A 3 and a 2. Licking his lips and praying for something a little less terrifying, Cyborg leaned forward. The little letters once again began forming near the center. The eyeglass was spelling out another threat for them to read and decipher. Well… they'd have a few seconds to figure it out before that threat struck them full force. "Go on, read it." Beast Boy whispered. He did, making sure he did so slowly so everyone could hear:

YOU WON'T BE SO BIG AND TALL,

WHEN YOUR OWN HOME CRUSHES YOU ALL.

Cyborg slowly looked up at his teammates. They exchanged worried glances. "I don't like the sound of that." Cyborg whispered. There was a long silence. Nothing seemed to be happening.He looked atthe readoutson hisarm. A graphical display of Titans tower showed up, and a blossom of red showed up within a few moments. "Hey, here's a big heat signature a few floors up..." He mumbled. His eyes suddenly widened and,"MOVE!" Cyborg cried, throwing himself to one side. The blast alone tore the room apart! Debris rained from the ceiling and the walls started cracking. The floor shook with unnatural power and the metal man looked in horror. "It's all coming down!" He roared over the terrible rumbling.

"Gather round!" Raven cried. The Titans rushed full force to be near her, now the unquestioned leader. She threw up her hands, "Azarath Metrion Zinthos!" a dome of black energy formed around them, shielding them from falling beams and plaster. Stone and wood fell around them, bigger and bigger pieces. Raven fell to one knee, her hands still up. Though, they were shaking with waning effort. As though she were holding the whole thing up with her slender little arms. "Can't… hold it..." she groaned, sweat running down her temple. Thousands of pounds were gathering on top of her little shield and it sparked dangerously, threatening to give. Everyone looked at Raven, praying her powers would hold out and save them all.Beast Boy ran to her, determined to get there before –!

The shield broke.

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