Ch 2

Even though she was hesitant to leave her room, she stepped out into the hall the next morning and walked towards the kitchen. When the door opened, she saw all her friends in the kitchen making breakfast. They turned to her, smiled, and continued with their tasks.

The silence was killing her, and Beast boy could tell, deciding to break the tension. "Dude you all act like someone died," he said as he brought Raven's tea kettle and tea cup to the table. He smiled at Raven. "I made your tea for you. I hope you don't mind."

"No. Thanks Beast boy," she said as she sat down, took a sip of her tea, and was surprised at the taste.

"Good right?" smiled BB as he sat next to Raven at the table with his tofu breakfast. "Cyborg's making waffles so—he was interrupted as Cyborg put her waffles in front of her with wipe cream, sprinkles, and fudge sauce.

"Cyborg, it's ok. I know what you're doing, and there's nothing to feel guilty about. I understand," said Raven as Robin and Starfire sat down at the table with their meals. "I don't blame anyone for wanting to move on with their lives."

"This decision was not an easy one friend Raven, but we've been thinking about for a while," said Starfire.

"Crime's been low lately and even the small crimes the police can deal with," said Robin. "It's time to move on."

"We're still friends, still family. That won't change, right?" asked BB.

Cyborg smiled. "Of course not B, no matter how far we are from each other, we'll still be friends, family, and Titans in our hearts."

"That is most lovely friend Cyborg," said Starfire.

"Thanks Starfire," smiled Cyborg.

"So, does everyone know what their plans are after they leave the tower?" asked Raven.

"I'm going to New York to be with Bumblebee. We're going to get a place of our own and settle down," said Cyborg.

"Starfire and I are going to visit her home planet for a few months and then we'll be living in Gotham City. I want to her to meet Bruce and well he's getting up there in age. We're going to take over crime in Gotham."

"I am most excited to meet Bruce, and Robin is going to become Nightwing."

"It seems like you all have things figured out," said BB.

"Don't worry man I'm sure you'll think of something," said Cy.

"I have a lot to think about," said BB.

"Me to," said Raven.

Beast boy would usually be playing video games with Cyborg after breakfast, but today didn't feel like his typical routine day. He had 5 months to figure out what to do with his life once the Titans left the tower for good. He was sure he convinced his friends that everything would be all right, but he wasn't so sure as he stood out on the roof, looking at the view.

"You're not really ok with this, are you?" asked Raven. "You were just trying to convince our friends and me that everything would be fine."

"Nothing gets passed you, does it Rae?" he smiled as she stood beside him. "I—I just want everyone to be happy and not worry about what I think about this life change. I mean it would be pretty selfish of me to say no and beg everyone to stay a team forever."

"I—I'm not ok with this either Beast boy and like you I would never stop our friends from being happy."

"But?" BB said.

"This is has been my life for so long, and I know it's going to be hard to—

"Face the world alone but you're not alone Raven. We'll all be just a communicator call away."

"It won't be the same, but I suppose I have more growing up to do."

"Really? You have more growing up to do. Second to Robin you're like the most mature person I know. Maybe you should take this opportunity to enjoy life a little, don't take everything so seriously."

"I'll take that into consideration but maybe this is your opportunity to grow up Beast boy. You have your moments of maturity and depth, and I having a feeling that's who you really are under all your terrible jokes."

"You knew all this time, didn't you Rae?"

"I knew their had to be a reason for this funny guy facade."

"Why didn't you say anything to me?"

"I don't think you were ready to face who you really are and now I feel you can handle this conversation."

"You are the smartest woman I've ever met Raven. I—I'm going to mis—

"No! Not yet Beast boy. Today is not the day for that."

"You're right Rae. I just—it's such a—I—it's—

"A roller coaster ride of emotions. Let's enjoy the months we have left with each other."

BB smiled. "Sounds good to me. Maybe we should make a list of the things we want to do with each other before we separate."

"That's not a bad idea Beast boy."

"Yes! Ok, I've got to get to it Rae. See you later," he said as rushed back inside the tower.