A few weeks later …
It was mid-afternoon on a Saturday. Raven and Gar had just returned from the mall, where Raven purchased a new evening gown and other attire to wear to next week's ceremony in London. Upon receiving further correspondence they learned that they would both be knighted by the Queen herself in Buckingham Palace for services performed for the crown. And of course there was the recognition ceremony, where Garfield would receive a medal from the United Nations, plus countless other awards in recognition for developing the canine saving vaccine. As far as Raven was concerned, it was recognition that was far overdue.
The gray sorceress was wearing the dress she purchased for the award ceremony, and was critically examining her reflection in the mirror. Dressing up was something absent from her résumé and she didn't have Starfire available to help her select her attire. She wound up selecting a light blue dress, which her husband agreed looked good on her. She bought some shoes with low heels. Pumps or any other shoe with high heels was out of the question as far as she was concerned. It didn't matter to her that she was short, there was no way she would wear foot destroying shoes. Nylons were a bit more challenging as most were not gray, but she eventually found some that matched her unusual coloration. Those were another garment type she didn't understand, but she knew that she would have to wear them. She might be able to fight villains bare legged, but that would not be kosher at the ceremony. A small black hand purse completed her ensemble and she posed once again, admiring the finished product.
"Not bad." She murmured to herself. "Not bad at all for a witch."
Gar was checking out the new suit he bought for the ceremony and turned to look at her.
"You look great … you could be a movie star."
"That sounds more like your mother."
"I guess you're right. Did I tell you they're gonna be there too?"
"Great. I'm totally thrilled."
"Don't be like that, it's gonna be fine."
"I suppose that eventually your mother and I will learn to get along."
He regaled her with that goofy grin she loved the first time she saw it when they were little more than children. "Like I said, you look great. There is something missing though."
She turned back to the mirror and frowned at her reflection. "There is? I thought I bought everything on the list Starfire sent me."
"She forgot to put something on the list."
"I see. Let me guess, whatever it is, you got it for me?"
"Gee, you're smart." He snickered.
"I am a PhD." She smirked back at him. "So what is this mystery accessory that the highly fashionable Princess Starfire forgot?"
He opened his dresser and pulled out a small gift wrapped box, which he handed to her.
"Happy Monthiverssary!" He cheered.
Raven took the box from him. "There's no such thing as a Monthiverssary."
"Sure there is … we've been married for a month now … Monthiverssary!"
"I guess I'll take your word for it."
"You should … I'm also a PhD and a Doctor too." He grinned again, his fang poking out of his mouth.
Raven unwrapped the gift, which was a long jewel box. She opened it and stared at its contents. On the end of a gold chain was a blue gem.
"Is that a sapphire?" She gasped.
He removed the necklace from the case and gently placed it around her neck. The pendant shimmered like a star. Raven gently grabbed the gem cradled it in her hand. It had some heft to it. She released it and let it hang while she looked one more time in the mirror.
"Gar, it's beautiful … it must have cost a fortune. How did you pay for it? I know you didn't use our joint checking account."
He sat down on the edge of their bed as he continued to admire his wife. "My parents, my biological parents, they left me a trust fund, one I couldn't touch until I turned 18 … I would have bought a scooter with it back in the day."
"You shouldn't have spent it on this. It must have cost more than a new car."
"Why not? I think it looks great on you. My vet practice is picking up, it's not like I'm a pauper. And besides, I didn't want to spend your money on it."
"Gar, we've been over this, it's not my money, it's our money."
"Not everyone agrees. I heard through the grapevine that some honorary Titans think you should have had me sign a prenup."
"That's stupid, your adoptive parents are billionaires, if anyone should have signed a prenup, it's me." Raven continued to admire the pendant, stroking it with her fingertips. "It is gorgeous."
"Just like you, babe."
Raven smiled. "Fine, you talked me into it, I'll keep it."
"I knew you'd like it." He winked at her.
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Later that day …
The Chromatically Challenged Couple sat down at their table, ready to have dinner together. Since it was Gar's turn to cook, he served …
"Tofu Surprise? Oh Gar, not again."
"But you said you liked it … you don't like any of my other tofu dishes."
"Would you please make something else next time? Look, I agreed to eat vegetarian when you cook, but how about something without tofu? You know, like ratatouille or eggplant parmesan?"
"Sorry babe, I forget that not everyone loves tofu like me."
"It's OK." She replied as she took a bite. "It isn't bad; I'd just like some variety in the menu. Oh, before I forget, the mayor called."
"He did? About what?"
"He wants to know if we're still the Titans."
Gar walked over to the front window and looked across the bay at their old T shaped home. The late morning sunlight danced across the water, making it sparkle as if was encrusted with tiny jewels. There were so many memories associated with the Tower and the time spent at the landmark felt as if it was only yesterday. At the same time he could see his reflection in the glass. His juvenile face was gone and judging by his receding hairline his scalp would soon follow.
He recalled Madam Rouge's taunt. She called them a shopkeeper and a veterinarian. She was right of course, as that is what they were. Was he still a hero, though? Sure, just two months ago he led the hastily reassembled Titans against the Brotherhood of Evil, but that was done out of necessity. He had no doubt that many of his comrades still wanted to be superheroes, after all Cyborg and Nightwing were in the process of reviving the Titans East in Steel City. But what about he and Raven?
"Did he say why he wants to know?"
Raven walked up to the window and joined him in his bay watching.
"No, he didn't mention any specifics. He just said that since there are two of us in town he was wondering if we would be available should the need arise."
Gar nodded.
"There were a few of our usual villains missing from the Brotherhood's lair: Dr. Light, Adonis just to name a few." He replied. "They haven't been seen here, have they?"
"No, the Mayor just wants to know if we can be on call."
Gar furrowed his brow.
"So what happens if we're busy? What if I'm with a patient or you're busy with a customer? We can't just run out and leave them hanging, can we? I guess we could make ourselves available after hours …"
Raven took his hand and squeezed it.
"Gar, there' something else you need to know."
"Something?"
Raven walked over to one of the couches in the waiting room and sat down, patting the spot next to her. He accepted her invitation and joined her on the couch. As soon as he sat down she handed a small plastic artifact to him. He recognized it immediately, and studied it carefully, until he was sure he had interpreted it correctly. He then looked at her with a happy look on his face.
"You aren't pulling my leg, are you? I thought that …"
"Yes, I am on the pill. I have been for years, since our days at the Tower. Cyborg suggested that I take them to help me with my mood swings, and they worked great. Apparently though they don't keep me from ovulating … it must be my demon physiology …"
Gar jumped to his feet, his eyes sparkling like a child's on Christmas Day and hugged his wife.
"This is awesome! We're gonna be parents! We're gonna have a baby … well … you're gonna have it … but you know what I mean!"
He then scooped Raven up bridal style and spun around, unable to contain his joy.
"So you aren't upset? I know we haven't talked a lot about this, but I thought you wanted to wait a year or two."
"I know, we said that … but this … this is wonderful Raven … I mean … we didn't know if we even could have kids."
A look of relief appeared on her face and she gave him a deep kiss while he still was carrying her bridal style. She thought she could feel Happy doing cartwheels in her mind and she came to the conclusion that life couldn't get any better.
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The sounds of sirens echoed outside in the urban canyon that surrounded the stealth penthouse and Nightwing gazed through a window upon the hell hole that was better known as Bludhaven. They had been there for 8 long years now and while he and his wife had apprehended countless miscreants and even a few heavies the truth was that they had not been able to make a dent in the city's epidemic of lawlessness. Bludhaven remained the cesspool it was when they arrived. On more than one occasion Starfire tried to convince him that it was pointless and that they were wasting their talents arresting car thieves and common burglars and that they had a higher calling.
That day at the hangar 6 weeks ago in Jump City was the best day she recalled in a long time. After Cyborg made his pitch Dick took his wife and daughter to the far side of the large room to discuss it in private. And while Starfire had lost her full command of English, she still had a near photographic memory courtesy of her alien brain and she remembered the conversation perfectly:
Nightwing led her and their daughter to a cubicle on the far side of the hangar while Cyborg and Bumblebee continued to make their pitch to the others. Once they were in the partial privacy of the cloth covered box they sat down around the small table it contained.
"Kori, I know what you're gonna say … Bludhaven is no place to raise a family."
"Yes, I have said that … many times." Her English was quickly improving.
"You've also been quick to point out that we haven't really made a difference in Bludhaven."
"I never said that … what I said was … new criminals appear faster than we can remove them … I know we have saved many people … so to them we made a difference."
"And that's why accepting Cyborg's invitation is so difficult. On the one hand Bludhaven feels so hopeless and yet … they need us …"
"But?" She replied.
"I know how unhappy both of you are with living in Bludhaven. I also know that our talents as superheroes are better used as Titans, the Brotherhood of Evil reminded me of that."
"So what are you saying, my husband?"
Nightwing got up and shuffled around the table, looking at the floor.
"I'm saying that if joining Titans East is what you want, that's what we'll do."
Starfire leaped to her feet.
"Oh Richard!"
Still staring out of the window Nightwing could see an apartment building on fire ten blocks away, the work of arsonists. Normally he and Starfire would have joined the police and firefighters in dealing with the blaze, rescuing anyone who was still trapped in the building, and it pained him to just stand there and watch. Of course he knew he couldn't be everywhere and that the locals were going to have to take care of themselves as he once again moved on to a new city, but the twinge of guilt was still there.
The apartment was mostly empty now, their belongings and furniture were packed and most had already been moved to the Tower in Steele City, where Starfire and Nightstar were already setting up their new home. He had yet to tell anyone, but deep inside he was feeling a sense of relief. The guilt of raising his beautiful daughter in seclusion and secrecy in the dark penthouse had begun to eat away at his soul. She would now have companions of her own age in the Tower as many other Titans also had children.
Aqualad married Tula in Atlantis shortly after the Titans East were dissolved and they had two children of their own. Speedy was married and had a young daughter, but he declined the invitation, saying that he now preferred to work alone. Menos also declined as he promised his wife on their wedding day that he was hanging up the spandex for good, and without his brother Mas was just an ordinary guy. Argent and Hot Spot revealed their tightly guarded secret: they had a child out of wedlock and would finally get married in a simple and private civil ceremony before moving into the Tower. Jinx and Wally decided to stay in Central City but would always be on call if they were needed. And the final three members of the team were going to be Melvin, Teether and Timmy (and of course Bobby).
Two people were on Richard's mind: Garfield and Raven Logan. There had been long discussions during the Logans' honeymoon between the Graysons, Cyborg and Bumblebee over whether or not to extend an invitation to the Logans. Bumblebee and Cyborg felt that they already had a full complement of heroes in the Tower East. Starfire said that they were newlyweds and should be left alone. Nightwing was the only senior Titan who wanted to formally invite them to join the team. In the end the decision was made to extend them an open invitation to join the Tower East should they ever want to do so. It was clear to the Logans that the invitation was a mere courtesy and that no one was really expecting them to accept.
Nightwing continued to watch the fire burn in the distance as the fire crews worked at putting it out. It was only a few hours earlier when the Titans family heard the happy news that the Logans had a bun in the oven. They also received an invitation to attend the gala celebration in London, which meant that Starfire would hobnob with Earthly royalty for the first time.
"That didn't take long." Nightwing remarked to himself. "Barely a month has passed by and Raven's already preggers. So much for Cyborg's theory that she would be sterile."
Kori called him from Steele City, right after talking with Raven. She sounded so excited that one would have thought that she was pregnant, and Dick braced himself for the inevitable pitch that they have a second child.
It was then that he heard the new T-Ship East land on the roof. He stacked a few boxes on a hand truck and made his way to the roof. He was going to load the last of their belongings into the T-Ship and Bludhaven would be nothing more than a memory.
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A few weeks later …
The post ceremony reception was held in Windsor Castle, and was to be followed by a formal dinner. The usual paparazzi had formed outside of the castle grounds, and they were quick to photograph the guests as they arrived, who were a veritable "Who's Who". There were of course other academics present, as well as entertainers, athletes, politicians, UN dignitaries and of course there was Royalty.
When Nightwing, Starfire and Nightstar arrived, the paparazzi went into a frenzy. Grayson was wearing a tuxedo while wearing his signature mask. Starfire and Nightstar where wearing elegant gowns. The young princess flitted around the large ballroom, and most of the guests couldn't get enough of the young princess or her princess mother.
Raven was sipping a glass of wine while chatting with Prince Charles and a couple of British rock stars. After a few minutes the prince excused himself and left Raven with the two musicians.
"So, love, you used to be a Teen Titan, right?" One of them asked her.
"That's right." She replied. "Say, have you seen my husband?"
"I saw him a few minutes ago; I think he was talking with Prince Philip. For a couple of Yanks, you two seem to be quite at ease with royals."
"I'm not an American … or I should say I wasn't born American. I was born on another world called Azarath. As for being at ease around royals, it's easily explained: our roommate was a princess."
"You mean Starfire?" The other musician enthused. "I didn't know she was a princess. I like her; she's a bit of alright. Say, does Nightwing ever take off his mask?"
"I have never seen him without it." She replied.
"Say, uh, Raven … you don't mind if a call you Raven, do you?"
"Some people call me Dr. Roth, but you may call me Raven."
"Right … say … did you Titans ever … you know?"
"I'm afraid that I have no idea of what you are talking about."
The musician, a drummer with a band called "Soggy Biscuit", grinned before continuing.
"You lived together without supervision, right? I mean it's not like Batman or Superman would check up on you or anything."
"That is correct. We were independent."
The drummer began to chuckle. "So you had the run of the house? Oh, I'll bet you kiddies had a lot of fun, didn't you?"
"I don't follow. What exactly are you asking me?"
"He's asking, as you Yanks would say, about the hanky panky in the Tower." The other musician, a guitarist, interjected.
Raven frowned at him. "There was no 'hanky-panky' or any other unseemly behavior in Titans Tower. We were superheroes, not party animals; the Tower wasn't a frat house."
"Now there, love, you don't expect us to believe that, what with you lot being a bunch of randy teenagers."
"Believe it." She growled at them, just as she saw her husband weave his way back through the crowd. "If you'll please excuse me, I will be joining my husband."
Beast Boy, still wearing the gaudy medal given to him in the ceremony draped around his neck, approached his wife, but as soon as he saw her companions, he grinned from ear to ear.
"Dudes! You're Pete Thompson and Roger Kerr! You guys are with 'Soggy Biscuit'! You guys rock!"
Raven kept a straight face, concealing the fact that she was both astonished and dismayed that her husband was a fan of the two chowder heads she had just wasted time speaking with. She couldn't even imagine why they had been invited to the ceremony and reception.
"Thanks mate! But not as much as you do! You saved every dog in the whole bloody world." The drummer replied as he reached into his coat pocket and produced two paper stubs. "We have a concert next Saturday in Wembley, these are two VIP tickets, the best seats in the whole house. We'd be honored if you and the missus came to see us."
The changeling grinned. "Dude! Thanks! We'll be there!"
The musicians shook hands with the Logans before excusing themselves, as other people were eager to chat with the two Titans.
"I'm not going to that concert." She grumbled to him.
"You won't? Why not?"
"First of all, they remind me of Punk Rocket, plus they're jerks … if you really want to go, take Cyborg."
"Oh come on, Rave, it'll be fun."
"You know I don't like that kind of music."
"But it's 'Soggy Biscuit', and we have VIP seats!"
"I said take Cyborg."
"But …"
"Gar, don't push me."
A sigh of defeat escape escaped his lips. "Ok, fine … I'm sure Cy will go with me."
His disappointment did not escape her and Raven was about to tell him she'd make it up to him when she was interrupted by a female voice that came from behind her: "You have Soggy Biscuit tickets? I'll go with you."
Raven slowly turned around and found herself facing a blond woman who was almost six feet tall. She had a knock out figure and a face to go with it; she was so incredibly stunning that she could have been a beauty queen. Raven locked eyes with her and the woman smirked at the sorceress.
"I don't believe that we've been introduced, though I gather that you are my husband's acquaintance."
The blond extended her hand to Raven, who politely shook it.
"I'm surprised Gar never told you about me, we were great friends at school, weren't we, Garfield?"
"Alexa?" The changeling croaked.
Raven felt icy fingers grip her spine, but her face did not betray the dismay she felt upon learning that the blond goddess standing before her was the infamous Alexa, her husband's former class mate and his first lover … it couldn't be … this stunning woman was 'Alexa'?
"Oh Garfield, don't tell me you never told Raven about me … or Tina and Janey?"
"Raven knows about you and me." He replied in the calmest voice he could muster.
"Did you tell her everything?"
"He told me about the one night stand he had with you, when you seduced him when he was intoxicated."
Alexa laughed. "Ouch … you make me sound like some sort of, I don't know … demon woman? But you have nothing to worry about Raven, I'm not here to steal your husband."
"Why are you here?" The changeling snapped at her, with an offended tone in his voice, clearly upset with the veiled put down against his wife.
"Why I came here to congratulate you. But I also want to take you both out to dinner tomorrow."
"Dinner? May I ask why?" Raven calmly replied, though she really wanted to say something more like 'So you can rub my face into the fact that you're a goddess and you've slept with my husband?'
"A business proposition. I heard that UC cancelled Garfield's contract, which was a really stupid move if you ask me … anyway, I have something much better to offer him."
I'll bet you do, you blond hussy. Raven quietly fumed in her mind.
"What are you talking about? Another teaching position?" He asked.
Alexa smiled sweetly and Raven felt her stomach churn. "No, not that, this would be something far more suited to your talents. But this isn't the place to talk, I'll send a limo to pick both of you up tomorrow at 7. I already have a reservation for us at the Café Royale."
"The Café Royale? You must have a very well padded expense account." Raven replied. "Who did you say you work for?"
"I didn't, but I'll tell you tomorrow."
"Sounds like you have an offer that Gar can't refuse." Raven smirked at her.
"Actually, I think I do, but we can talk about it tomorrow, this isn't the right time."
She extended her hand to Raven a second time and once again the demoness politely shook it, though somewhere deep in the recesses of her mind Rage was making a case for ripping the uppity blonde's head right off of her shoulders at that very moment. And while Raven was sorely tempted to go along with Rage's suggestion, she kept her cool. Alexa then hugged the changeling and pecked him on the cheek.
"You're looking as handsome as ever, Gar. I'm so glad you finally got the recognition you deserve. You're a lucky woman, Raven. You don't have any idea of how many women at college were in love with your husband. You certainly bagged yourself a keeper."
Alexa excused herself and disappeared into the crowd. The changeling stared dumbfounded where Alexa has been standing.
"What the hell was that?" He croaked.
"You tell me, Romeo. Your old girlfriend is back, and contrary to her claims, she wants you. I could feel the lust oozing out of her."
"I haven't heard from her in over four years … I mean bupkis, nada, zilch. And now she appears out of the blue and has a business proposition for me? And for the record, she was never my girlfriend."
Raven crossed her arms. "And she's invited us to dinner … great."
"Raven … we don't have to go."
"No … it's OK. I want to hear what she has to say. You're right, something is odd about her suddenly appearing and I'd rather know as much as possible."
"You sure, Rave?"
"Yes, I am. I also want to know why you never said she was such a looker. I can see why you didn't turn her down."
"You know I was drunk, Rave. I'm not like that, you know me."
"Gar, look me in the eyes and tell me she isn't the hottest girl you've ever seen."
He gulped. "Ok, yeah, she's pretty stacked, I won't deny it."
"And what about Tina and Janey?"
"I don't know what she's talking about, we just studied together, for four years. Sure, Alexa is eye candy but nothing ever happened, at least not until the last week of the final semester. Tina once told me that Alexa liked to … how did she put it? Collect guys? I guess she just wanted to add me to her collection before she left."
"She'd better not be thinking of adding you to her permanent collection."
"Raven, we don't have to see her again. Whatever her proposal is, there's no way it could interest me. We have our life in Jump. You have Azarathia, I have my veterinary practice and we have a baby on the way … I wanna see the look on her face when we tell her that."
Raven suddenly smiled. "Yeah …me too. But I am curious about her proposal."
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The dinner started off politely with the usual small talk one would experience at such an event. Alexa was very skilled at polite chit chat and asked Raven about her experiences as a Titan and later as a college student. The meal was very good and the wine Alexa ordered was not only exquisite, it was unbelievably expensive.
After the meal was finished and while they sipped on cordials she then explained to them about her quick rise at Genomatic Labs, where she now held the position of Director of viral research. Her demeanor suddenly became "all business" and Raven knew that the pitch was imminent.
"Gar, we're doing cutting edge work at Genomatics, we are so far ahead of everyone else that we might as well be the firm in our field, and the way we accomplish that is by hiring only the very best."
Alexa sipped on a small glass of Sambucca before continuing.
"I've been placed in charge of the HIV vaccine project. I want you on my team, Garfield. You are best in your field, I know that with you on my team that we will succeed."
"HIV? Alexa, are you serious? A lot of really smart people have been trying to crack that nut for decades, what makes you think I can do it?"
"You came up with the canine vaccine when everyone said it couldn't be done. Everyone was expecting the worst: mass extinction. Some breeders were freezing dog embryos, hoping to bring them back later once the virus was gone, but the embryos were already infected, it was a lost cause, that is until an obscure and anonymous grad student came up with a vaccine."
"Alexa, that was just dumb luck."
"I don't believe in luck. Gar, you can name your price. And why not? We pay knuckledheaded athletes millions to play with a ball. What you will do will actually make a real difference in the lives of millions of people. You'd be a savior, again."
"There's no guarantee I can pull it off."
"Is there any guarantee that Payton Manning will take the Broncos to Superbowl and win? Of course not, yet he is paid millions to try."
"Alexa … I don't know … I already have a veterinary practice and Raven has a business of her own."
"You can't be serious? You'd pass up this opportunity to inoculate cats and to worm dogs?"
"I would, but there's more … Raven's pregnant and I want to be there 100% for her. I can't do that if I'm working around the clock to find a vaccine."
Alexa looked startled for a moment, but quickly recovered.
"We can accommodate you … we'll set up a lab for you in Jump. And you can work normal hours, you can be with Raven. Tired people don't make brilliant discoveries."
"Alexa, I already told you …"
The blonde's mobile phone chirped, alerting her to an incoming text message.
"Excuse me, it's my babysitter."
"You have a kid?" Raven asked.
"Yes, I do. As you may have already guessed, he wasn't planned. And his father doesn't know."
Alexa quickly glanced at the phone's display. It read: "He's running a mild fever."
She quickly texted back. "Go ahead and take him to the pediatrician. I should be back in town tomorrow."
She put her phone away. "My son is ill. So as you can see, I understand the special needs of a parent … Gar, please consider this, OK?"
"There has to be other people who can do this."
"No, there's no one like you. Gar, I really want you for this … I need you …I can't do this without you, do you understand?"
The changeling heaved a weary groan, while Raven cast a jaundiced look at Alexa.
"OK, I'll think about it, but no promises beyond that."
Alexa gave him an appreciative smile. "Thanks, Garfield, and before I forget … congratulations to both of you."
Changeling relaxed and a smile appeared on his face. "Thanks, I still can't believe that I'm going to be a dad!"
Raven locked eyes with Alexa. "May I ask why you never told the man who sired your son that he is a father?"
Alexa became taciturn. "I didn't want to burden him with that knowledge."
"But he has a right to know."
"I was considering telling him just a few weeks ago, that is until I learned that he now has a family of his own."
"He still has a right to know."
"It would upset his wife."
"If she loves him, she'll support him, unless he was cheating on her."
"No … no he wasn't. He was detached at the time."
"Then you should tell him. It's the right thing to do."
Alexa paused as she considered Raven's words. "I think I will … soon … thank you, Raven."
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Those of you who remember the original story can tell that the direction is beginning to change in earnest.
And now, time for the mailbag. And before I forget, Happy Father's day to all the dads out there reading this story! And speaking of fathers ... any guesses as to who is the father of Alexa's boy?
Guest- "Currency you say? ... Maybe I can help you by making a whole ton of reviews to help? I can make it look like Im a different person each time..."
But that would be counterfeit currency! And no one wants to be paid with that!
Guest - "*my name is Demon Girl* How cute! But I have a feeling there is more drama to , why why why did she had to show up now? Update soon.
You probably have already figured out her real motive.
SilentGoddest - "I read the last review for chapter 17, are they having offspring? I would love to read about a.. demon Morph baby... thing."
Coraline is on her way.
titanfan45 - "Gar is going to be a heck of a vet. I hope Rage and Alexa don't mess things up. Gotta say that their honeymoon setting was just just about perfect."
I think I should have embellished the honeymoon some more. I could have made a whole chapter out of it!
The Cretin - "Hope Dr. Pontone Bridge doesn't mess with things that are better left alone. Great chap. I especially liked how they're handling the newlywed phase. Never a time like that for us guys eh? I really liked Rage. She's clear about her place on it and she's not afraid to stand up to how Raven wants to do things. Still, I hope Rae reigns her in. Great job man. Hope you're doing well. Sorry it took me a couple of days but I got here. Hope to read more soon."
That was one of my favorite chapters in the original story.
js12601 - "another great chapter. I can't wait to see what goes down in London. it will be interesting to see how Raven will take meeting Alexa."
Raven always keeps her cool. That doesn't mean she isn't totally pissed. Still, she offered Alexa some good advice.
SuperNolon - "If I am correct, the villan never return and the child of the cutest (Raven) and the toughest (BB) child will be concived. (in sarcastic monotone) It won't be worth reading then. (regular voice) I'm kidding! If you lived in Wieser, you could join the TT FANS 4 LIFE!"
Coraline will be a tough kid.
TW - "I detect a problem coming up with Alexa."
That obvious, huh?
Shadico "You spilt the beans regarding offspring? I...what? when? where?! Great, now I have to completely re-read this all over again hunting for that, haha. In other news, I loved the Nevermore scene, and loved that Rage was far more mellow than usual which reflected just how happy Rae really is right now. Though I am surprised Rae is still acting so...well, I guess Rage said it accurately when she called Rae prudish, haha. I'm sad nobody thought to get Rae and Gar a Kamasutra book as a wedding gift. A great sex life wont detract from their relationship, it's already pretty established that they're both head over heels for each other. So, it's pretty obvious Gar and Rae are going to run into Alexa at the convention in Europe (I can already feel Rae's anxiety exploding, haha), that should prove very entertaining to read. Hopefully Dr. Alexa Pontone wont be the bitchy homewrecker I'm thinking she might try to be (Can't blame me for being a little traumatized because of Carved in Stone, constant worry! haha). Very much so looking forward to the next chapter and also chuckling quietly to myself at how you'll have to condense yet another one of my reviews :)"
Your full review stays in the mailbag! I'm using Nevermore a lot more in this story than I usually do.
TheBeezKneez - "Oh wow.. you weren't kidding about London, I was so close! :D."
I couldn't pass it up!
gabylokita41 - "Nice I remember parts of this from the original but I can't wait how'll turn out with rae and bb seeing Alexa in London now that has to be good loved this chaptor one of my fav parts was were bb turns into a whale and tell rae to hop on on their honey moon that's just cute :) I liked it a lot and I can't wait to see what the second part of this story is ganna look like I gatta say I'm excited for it ."
Thanks! They really are a nice couple in this story. Which is why they must suffer!
JOHNXgambit - "alexia remember that story about the one that got away. BTW nice job with BB losing his job it shows that there are other trials in life that a metahuman can face and makes the story more gripping"
And things will be getting even more gripping.
WishToBeUSomeday - "CANT WAIT TILL THE NEXT CHAPTER BTW AWESOME STORY lol haha"
Thanks!
greenhatred77 - "shit is going to go down in london."
Not yet, but soon. Any guesses as to who is the father of Alexa's son?
Anoymous136 - "Damn fine as always. I wonder how this Alexa storyline is gonna turn out. You just love to torture them, don't ya?"
Yeah, I do. And it's going to get worse before it gets better.
Bluedog197 - "DUDE now i know how raven feels with all those emotions because im going crazy happy here i mean im jumping for joy that there married and together i wanna scream to the world how angry i am with alexa for coming back and her friend for calling raven a witch im laughing my butt off at rage because she's happy which is creepy but funny and im awwwww'ing at the last part with the puppy its too cute. so im a crazy but happy person with this story keep it up and good luck can't wait to see more"
The puppy scene is perhaps my favorite one in the story.
Guest - "I've been enjoying this story, but I'm thinking it would have been better to spin off a sequel after the big climax and denouement, with the defeat of the Brotherhood and the wedding. I though the end of the last chapter was a perfect wrap-up of the first story, while leaving enough hooks for more to come. I'm just not sure that the 2nd story arc(s) you're setting up here in this chapter really needs to be here in _this_ story."
Side stories can add color to a story, but can be distracting if they become too big.
checkit789 - "This Alexa sounds like bad news. I hope Changeling a.k.a. Beastboy dosen't run in to her. But where would the fun be without her?"
The bad news hasn't even started yet.
Hairul The Nightrage Beast - "Aww man, "Trainwreck alert, Trainwreck alert" for upcoming chapter in London, hopefully Rae will keep Gar in check and I have a weird ass feeling Alexa will be the 3rd person and put Gar in a really compromising position."
The train wreck has yet to begin!
Death Stroke The Kid - "I forgot to review the last chapter *1st world problems cry* sorry about that :(
This story just keeps getting better, so much that im overwhelmed by its awesomeness and at a loss for words.
The real reason I read others FanFics is so that I can bring that sense that it actually happened, I'm sure im not the only one. I've been a BBRae fan since the beginning and once the series ended i was so disappointed but i was sort of happy with the movie, they got robin and Starfire together but still no BBRae. When i heard the news of Teen Titans being reborn and brought back, the feeling was indescribable , the thought of having a chance of BBRae was making me so happy. That was thrown out the window when they made it humour based and not give it that delicate balance of drama, comedy and action that the original show had. Sorry for my rambling :(" I will support BBRae until the day i die."
If you can stomach the new show the word is that there will be some BBRae shipping in it. That said, they are also going to pair up BB with Terra, and I heard this from Khary Peyton himself (the voice of Cyborg) as I was in the same room with him: They are going to ship Cyborg with Jinx!
krostovikraven1 - "well thats a very convenient vet. he can actually ask his patients whats bothering them. and his first dollar? yay Way to go Dr Logan."
He's a regular Dr. Doolittle.
Manga154 - "I was expecting a bit more chaos when Raven and BB showed up back at their shop. And the dollar thing seems to be something every small business does, I never really understood it."
The real chaos is still coming!