Disclaimer: The song below is by Ann-Womack and not mine. Neither do I own Teen Titans.

A/N: Hello to all my fellow readers and wonderful reviewers! Well this is the last chapter in Fallen Star. I hope everyone enjoyed reading it as much as I did writing it. I would appreciate it if everyone who read through about 45,000 words can post a small comment for the end. Just tell me what you liked, what you didn't, what I could do to get better… Hey ramble on about how Adena was your favorite character for two pages or simply type 'good.' Review, because if you don't make a sound, no one will ever hear your voice… After that spiel I would just like to say goodbye to all of you who stuck with me, and thanks!

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The Titan's tower was a stranger's home. No plasma screen flashed mindless video games. No scent of tofu and frying bacon wafting from the kitchen, no sound of playful fights or ringing alarms of warning. No laughter, no smiles, no tears. The giant T was bathing in its own remorseful silence.

The people around the world never fully realized what happened during those days of frozen stone when Trigon ruled. They remembered a shadow, a fear, and then awakening as one soul; one sacrifice freed them from the gray bondage. For time cannot go on without people to notice, so time itself had in a since been stunted as well. Except for a handful of people. The survivors of those days would hold the history with them, and only them. They alone would immortalize the places, the people, the feeling that had spread. It was kinder to keep her lovingly in their hearts then throw her death upon the people she saved, who had all but forgotten their frozen bodies an imprisoned spirits. And right now, that handful of people were standing on the roof of their tower, looking out at the dark sky, watching the sun rise slowly to its throne, each with heavy thoughts.

"Raven," Beast Boy approached his pale friend, her deep violet hair let loose in the light wind.

The chartreuse eyes of the shifter were speckled with worry and for once, understanding. After all, Garfield's parents had died on a boat, right after tossing him to safety.

"Yes Beast Boy," She answered, amethyst eyes glancing over at his, her voice a little softer even if it still had a bodiless quality to it.

Her friends had already given her apologies, sympathies. But it mattered very little to an Azeranian taught to block out emotion.

I hope you never loose your sense of wonder

"You know, I do wish that your mother could have lived to be with you, I know how that feels." The voice of comic relief faded into sorrow and his eyes glazed, but BB shook his head, forcing himself to continue. "But I think… I think she wanted it that way. She loved you Raven, even if she had trouble admitting it. Celeste was flawed, narrow-minded and distant, but in the end she did what was right. She saved you, and even though we can never replace a mother… even though we can never return the payment she made… not everything was lost Raven… I know that you still have all of us…"

You get your fill to eat but always keep that hunger

The princess of Azerath felt her eyes shine though no tears would drop.

"Beast Boy that is the most amazingly sincere thing you ever said…" She began bluntly, before a rare smile creaked upon her face. "Thank you."

May you never take one single breath for granted

Her words were emphasized by the small hug Raven gave to a very shocked shifter.

"Yeah Raven, I know were not much, but we can act as your family." Cyborg chimed him, feeling the cheer beginning to rise with the pale shafts of pink, lilac, and yellow in the sky.

"Yes, we will always be here." Starfire agreed, chorusing in.

"And more than that… Raven you finally have your life—you are free to be whoever you want." Robin stepped forward, his mask back in place so the brown orbs were hidden but a smile still hung.

The gothic girl looked over at her friends. She knew that one day they would be parted—through fate, through death, through time itself they would separate one day. But for now, they were together. For now, she could still have them. For now, she could love them

God forbid love ever leave you empty handed

A single, small tear fell across her porcelain cheek.

"You guys are already my family." With those words, the titans stood as one again, with the bronze eye of the sun as their witness. They were a team, a family.

I hope you still feel small when you stand by the ocean

" I lost my parents today." The princess regained her composure, but she allowed a little trickle of emotion through the once frozen orbs. "But I gained my life in exchange."

Whenever one door closes, I hope one more opens

"And I am no dreamer—I know one day we will grow up and our lives will take different paths…"

Promise me you'll give faith a fighting chance

"…But for now, we have each other and our lives ahead of us. So we may as well live them out."

Just as Raven finished, a figure came walking up the steps. The black burns on his skin had faded with the life of his mistress, and in her purity Celeste had changed the man she loved so he could live with her daughter on her. Desparos now looked human, a powerfully built, muscular, dark-toned man with vivid crimson eyes. He had not said a word since her death, but as the former guardian looked on at the group now he was smiling.

"That was a grand speech you gave us princess." A deep, quiet baritone voice echoed along the brightening horizon.

"Your words struck truth… but now I must talk." Desparos began, clearing his throat. "Lady Celeste told me one day, that if I ever was to meet you, I must tell you these words. I never understood them until now…"

And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance

"… She said for me to tell you that your life is your own. That you have wings, on your soul, on your dreams. And even though she may never get to see you fly, she knows that you will soar. Her only wish was…"

I hope you dance ,I hope you dance

"…That whatever you choose, you would be free. Free to live, free to die, free to fly, free to fall. She wished for your freedom because she had learned just how important it really is… and she wished for me to understand those words. Because fear kills freedom. And in our fear we allowed it to separate…" For once in his life, Desparos looked ready to shed tears. The stoical, calm, protective demon wanted to cry for this human girl.

"… Our love. Above all, Raven, she wanted you to be free to love as she never was."

I hope you never fear those mountains in the distance

He took a steadying breath and shut the bright eyes. "And now princess, I understand what she means."

Never settle for the path of least resistance

"Fight for what you want, and never fear the truth of your heart because…"

Living might mean taking chances but they're worth taking

"Dying for what you love is far better—"

Lovin' might be a mistake but it's worth making

"Than living a life without love." Raven finished his words for him.

She had felt them stir in the wind around her, sing in the bird cry and smile at the colors of the sunrise. And as she looked out to the sky, she saw along the faint outline of the city, a lone figure standing there. Its silhouette all lit up under the golden sheen of Helios, proud muzzle, soft fur, delicate tail.

The lone wolf raised its head and gave a cry over the city, an echoing howl. Be free, my little Raven.

Everyone turned surprised.

"You don't think that could be…" Starfire began. They had all seen what form Celeste's power had taken.

Raven didn't reply, but a small, sad smile felt its way onto her lips.

Don't let some hell bent heart leave you bitter

"These last nights have left a scar on the world that will take time to heal, if it ever does." The titan began to speak; still looking out at the spot the lone creature had vanished over.

When you come close to selling out, Reconsider

"And even though all the people down their go on with their lives as if this never happened… it did—"

Give the heavens above more than just a passing glance

"And the wounds on our own hearts will remind us always of her death…"

And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance

"We also have to remember life. We have to go on with this pain, and let time dim it. We can't forget our tragedies, our sorrows…" Raven turned to them her face still cold but her eyes were beginning to brighten. It would take time, but one day the introverted girl would be able to express herself.

I hope you dance

"But we can live out our lives, even with them.

I hope you dance.

With that, Raven turned back to the brightening morning sky, where a goddess smiled down upon them. Her red-eyed child form was never seen upon the earth again, but all those who remembered, knew Annikki was still watching over them.

"Well I think Raven is right, and the best way to begin again is with breakfast!" Beast Boy blurted out, his smile again being.

The group all had a chuckle, and Cyborg began to slowly edge to the trap door.

"Okay, but I am making real sausage today!"

"What—no!" BB exclaimed, and soon the two had bounded off down the tower stairs, filling it with life again.

One by one, the titans began to descend, until even Desparos had left the rooftop.

Raven remained, feeling the wind quiet and roll gently.

And so with a soft whisper and frozen eyes just beginning to thaw, she spoke.

I hope you still feel small when you stand by the ocean
Whenever one door closes, I hope one more opens
Promise me you'll give faith a fighting chance

And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance
Dance
I hope you dance
I hope you dance

"I love you mom."