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Romance ((and significantly lighter)) piece! Robin:Raven... if you believe that, something's wrong with you, or you haven't seen my bio. Thanks to animeobsessed3191, kmutt, and Chibi Scooby for reviewing!
-He Understands Me-
"He understands me more fully than I think I understand myself. He knows what I'm capable of, and maybe how much it takes for me to be in control. He senses the demon I keep locked inside of me; he knows the temptation of the dark side that calls in the night… that we have to refuse every moment of our life.
"I balance him. He's a leader, but someone to walk beside, not behind. Together, we'd achieve our goals, bringing down those who'd deserve it, and maybe flying free of the cages that have bound us for so long. I can help him defeat Slade, because no matter what he says, he needs someone to hold back the fire that burns within him. The insanity that creates sanity. And I need someone to remind of what I strive for, to be that constant image of justice so that the demon inside of me doesn't take over. He's hurt people, and I have too. 'Birds of a feather fly together', as they say sometimes.
"I've been inside his mind, seen what drives him; felt him breaking under more stress than anyone has a right to feel. He's caught me when I'm falling, and seen from an outsider's point of view what haunts my dreams and days. I trust him with my secrets, as much as I could anyone, because I know that if the time comes when I need to be taken down, he'll do it. Maybe there would be regrets, but they'd still be alive to have them. I think sometimes Fate put us together. Maybe that's not a bad thing. If anyone could help me overcome what I need to, and that I can love and help in return, I think Robin could."
She paused, chewing lightly on the end of her pen. There was at a knock on her door; Raven glanced up. Beast Boy quirked an eyebrow at her and she laughed at his serious expression. Writing down a few more lines, she closed the journal and rose, adjusting the dress self-consciously until he took her hand and led her out to the Heroes Dance as the door closed.
"Which is why I think Fate threw Beast Boy in too. Starfire will teach Robin to fly, farther than I ever could with my broken wings… and Beast Boy can heal me. Robin and I may be teammates; we may understand the other more fully than anyone else ever will- but sometimes you have to trust someone else. I will respect and admire Robin for as long as I live, and I will follow him wherever he leads, but as a teammate, and nothing more. Besides: how could I steal Star's guy from her?
-Raven."