Disclaimer: Of course I don't own the Teen Titans. Does anyone ever claim that they do?

A/N: Well, well, well…. Not that many reviews for the third chapter so I must take that to mean that the chapter wasn't that good. Hrmmm… well I hope this chapter is a bit better for you guys, I got to warn though its more of a tear jerker than a happy one…well at least that's what I'm told.

Well here we gooooooo!

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Raven was taken back to her room, although she wasn't happy about it. She still wanted to talk to Robin. She walked to her bed and lay down on it.

"Do you need anything friend Raven?" Starfire asked with a worried look.

Raven smiled at the young Tamaranian girl. She knew the girl in front of her was genuinely worried about her.

"No Star. I'm fine. Thanks for asking."

Beast boy walked right next to Starfire, a grin placed on his green face.

"Well, you know where to find us if you need anything Rae-Rae" he said with a smirk. That quickly changed once Raven began to give him the death glare. "Rae-ven, Raven…. I was just trying to make a joke, ha-ha."

Raven glared as he began to sweat buckets, "Don't ever call… me… that!"

Beast Boy nodded as he left the room in a hurry. Starfire waived at her and did the same.

She was glad to hear the door close behind them. Exhausted from the fight and from healing Robin, she tried to direct her attention to sleep. She couldn't. The feelings that were emanating from the infirmary were too strong to ignore in her state. Cyborg and Robin were once again at their throats. Cyborg was the big brother of the group so it was natural for him to be mad and concerned at the same time. Raven shook her head. Robin was a different story. Robin was the leader and as such he couldn't show weakness, even if he was only human.

'Robin, Robin, Robin… when will you learn that it's okay to show your feelings to us?

Her thoughts quickly returned to the dream that Robin had while in that short coma. He had actually said 'I love you'. To her. She took a deep breath, why did Robin have to love her?

'Admit it Raven you love him back.'

'I don't know what I feel…'

Raven don't lie to yourself, it makes you look crazy. You-are-in-love-with-him! Admit it!'

'Alright and what if I am, huh? I still can't be with him. I wish…'

"Raven, can I come in?"

Raven stood up, startled by the voice. It was Cyborg.

"Yeah, come in."

Cyborg opened the door and looked at Raven. She gave him a weak smile.

"Couldn't sleep, huh?"

She shook her head in response.

"Here, I brought you some tea. Hopefully the way you like it," he sat next to her and handed her a mug full of herbal tea, "and knowing of your fever I also brought you these. He handed her a bottle of aspirin. She looked at him as the big brother that he was, for everyone.

"Thanks Cy." She took a sip of her tea, "So… what were you and Robin fighting about?"

Cyborg smiled and ruffled Raven's hair like a big brother does to a sibling.

"Don't worry about that, it's cool between us now."

Raven nodded and lay down as Cyborg tucked her in.

"Now go to sleep, that's an order… but I know you'll follow it even if it wasn't… right?"

Raven nodded and closed her eyes. Even if she wanted to she couldn't fight sleep any longer.

"Robin…" were last words before the bliss of sleep overtook her.

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The night sky looked beautiful as Raven stood under the stars. Looking up with wonder and amazement she felt strong arms wrap around her from behind. She smiled as she felt them caress her cheek and turning around to see Robin. She leaned in to rest her head on his chest. She could feel him stroke her hair.

"I love you Raven, I don't care what happens."

"I… love you too Robin."

She looked to her side to see Starfire, Cyborg, and Beast Boy in a really foul mood.

"Starfire…"

Starfire cut her off, "I thought of you as my friend. How could you?"

"Can't believe your doing this Raven… don't you know that you're breaking the team apart!" Cyborg screamed with anger and rage in his voice.

Raven turned to Cyborg.

"I can explain." She cried out.

"Explain what Raven… that you would rather make yourself happy than to make sure the team stays happy? That you would rather put yourself before the well being of the Titans?

Raven began to shake her head.

"Raven!" She hesitated to turn around when she heard the voice. She knew who it was from.

"Father." She said with a hatred that seemed to seep from her teeth. She turned to see the clear sky with the stars disappear from view only to be replaced by a burning sky. Ash and sulfur overtook the senses as with each breath was full of both. She could clearly see the city before her in ruins. Charred and broken where the buildings as well as the people on the streets. She looked back to the Titans but they were gone. She stood her ground as she shook her head.

"No… No! You're supposed to be dead. I defeated you."

"Yes, you did, but did you really think that that would make me go away? You sent me back where I cam from…HELL!" He stood his full height in front of Raven. "I will once more run free and make this world mine."

"I'll stop you!"

"You? Don't make me laugh Raven; you're nothing but an annoyance alone."

Raven looked around and could feel her anguish overtake her. She was alone.

"Don't you see… you're not destined to love Raven, you're destined to be shunned and abandoned. You are a half demon, who in their right mind would love you?"

"Robin will!"

"Even after you ruin his team? Even after you bring darkness to the world and fill it with fire and brimstone he would love you? Don't fool yourself Raven, you show emotion and everyone will be consumed in the fires of hell, you don't…" he leaned closer to Raven, "and the person you love will only see as cold, and they will leave you." Trigon began to laugh uncontrollably.

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Raven woke up covered in sweat.

'It was only a dream'

She looked at her hands, they were trembling again. The last time it was like this was when Trigon had last visited her. She buried her face in her hands. She was crying and looked at her hands again. They were full of tears. Wiping them away with her sheets she got up and walked out of her room. She knew now what she had to do. As she kept walking towards the kitchen she could feel frustration and embarrassment coming from the gym. Who could that be?

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Robin lay there waiting for someone to help. He was also hoping to regain enough strength to move to the wall. He struggled to a sitting position and looked down at his chest. His bandages were soaked in blood.

'Great, now I'm going to get a talking about hurting myself again.'

Robin held his breath as he heard footsteps. He focused his ears to the scuffing of the carpet. It was too light to be Cyborg… and it was a bit heavy to be Beast Boy. That left only two people, Starfire and…

"Raven!"

The steps stopped. He heard them resume and the door open.

"Robin… what are you doing here? You're supposed to be resting."

Raven helped Robin up, "your wounds… they opened up again. Let me heal them for you."

Robin stood there while Raven removed the gauze wrapping and bandages. He wanted to tell her. He wanted to hold her. He took a breath and took the leap…

"Raven… about that talk… can we talk now? OW!"

"Sorry, you hyper extended your left shoulder," she looked at him in the eye, "you want to talk now? Okay."

"Raven… I have to tell you… I love you."

Raven looked at him with surprise. She knew he loved her but to actually say it… she closed her eyes and looked away. "I'm sorry robin, but I'm incapable of love."

Robin looked confused and grabbed her arm to turn her around.

"Don't say that Raven, I know you're capable of love, I know because of our bond."

Raven shook her head, "No, you don't… you don't even know what love is anyways."

Robin held her close, "I know what I'm feeling is love… I LOVE YOU!"

"You're not in love, besides I can't love you." She pulled away and replied in her monotone voice. "I just can't, it'll ruin the team…"

"Screw the team! I only want you!" Robin screamed as he once again grabbed her, "I know you love me… you aren't that cold."

Confusion, anger, rage, depression… all these emotions emanating from Robin was driving Raven near tears. It hurt her to have to break his heart. Even if she felt like the world was ending once more she wouldn't show it.

'It's the only way'

"I have to be… for your safety, for the safety of our friends… for the safety of the world. I can't feel love or any other emotion. I am this cold… could you ever love someone this cold?"

Robin looked in her eyes shook his head. He leaned in placed his forehead to hers as he whispered to her.

"Then Raven, let me thaw your heart and show you to love."

Robin kissed Raven and held for only moment before Ravens lips granted him passage. Both were deep in kiss, exploring each other. Feeling each others warm lips before Raven began to pull away.

"It's true… I do love you, but this is what's best for everyone."

Robin's face was filled with disappointment as he shook his head. He looked at her eyes and walked to her, "I don't care for everyone else… only for us. I will love you and I will ALWAYS love you."

Robin turned around and began to limp to his room. Raven concern overtook her, "Robin please, let me take care of those wounds."

Robin stopped and shook his head, "No… some wounds I'd rather heal myself"

He limped again while Raven stayed there contemplating his words, 'some wounds I'd rather heal myself'

Raven knew he meant more than his physical wounds, "I'm sorry Robin… but it's for the best."

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Well there you have it, a longer and better chapter even if it is sad. Well this is the part where I say something stupid, or I've read people say stuff… or is it…. Hrmmm, I forgot, what was I doing? Oh yeah mentioning, A friend of mine, Raven42431, has requested that I mention about a writing contest she is holding. Let me give you her post:

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If you update this or any of your stories please tell people I'm having a Raven/Robin writing contest. Raven HAS to say something about she can't love. Robin HAS to make her believe she can. Entries emailed to guys, I have done that so far, or at least I believe I have… So I CHALLENGE anyone to meet me at this contest. Hope to hear you entered, BYE

P.S. For those sending reviews to update 'The Sacrafice' I will do so tomorrow or today, okay on 6/15/2006. for those who haven't read it, check under my ling and read it, I appreciate the R&R

-LNWLF