Raven made her way towards Beast boy's room, she could faintly hear the changeling crying. Taking a deep breath, she knocked on the door in a gentle yet firm manner, hearing a small gasp and the sound of feet closing in on the door.
The door slid open to reveal Beast boy, wearing a simple grey vest and black shorts, showing his lean and muscular build. He let Raven come in before shutting the door, and sat himself down on his king sized bed.
"Sorry if I was a little abrupt earlier, I guess it's been building up to this." The green shape-shifter quietly spoke, wiping his tears away with his arm.
"Don't apologise. It's been a hellish week for all of us, and as much I understand Robin's decision to have all of us at city hall, he could've picked a more private event." The empath's voice wasn't as monotone as she thought, hinting a sense of annoyance at the boy wonder's decision.
"Yeah well, that's Dick for you. . ." Beast boy stopped, a small tear left his eye, trying to prevent himself from breaking down, only for Raven to place her hand on his shoulder.
"It's ok Gar. Just let it out." Her eyes met his, Raven opened her arms, prompting the changeling to embrace her, breaking down.
"I miss them. . ." Beast boy sobbed out, and Raven patted his back, holding onto him. The two became close throughout the years, both of them had their share of bad days.
"I know Gar. But you must remember that they loved you, and they always will, no matter what." The empath whispered, sensing that her friend was calming down.
Removing himself from Raven, Beast boy grabbed a tissue from his bedside table, wiping his face.
"Thank you Rae. I feel lighter." Beast boy quietly said, giving a small smile as he thanked her.
"It's Raven. . . But since I like you, I'll allow it." Raven said, returning a smile back. A part of her was happy that he called her Rae, a nickname she hadn't been called for a long time until now.
"How about you and I go to that vegan place you like tomorrow, what was it called again?" The empath asked as she stood up, offering him a day out.
"The little oak cafè? Well if you want to. . ." Beast boy nervously said, causing his friend to giggle at him, catching him off guard.
"I do Gar. Besides it'll be fun to get out of the tower after all of the hassle we've had to put up with, and I'd rather not hear Kori and Dick go at it again. . ."
Garfield chuckled at the empath's reason, nodding in agreement. He opened the door, letting Raven exit, but before heading to her room, she turned around and smiled.
"Will one o'clock be appropriate to head out? Remember that we'll be at the gym area with the others at nine till eleven." The empath whispered, so as to not make too much noise.
"Yeah, that'd be perfect. I can't wait. Well uh. . . goodnight Rae, and thank you for helping me." He responded quietly, and Raven bidded him goodnight, nodding before vanishing into her room.
Beast boy headed back into his room, feeling a little better than earlier. Before preparing himself for bed, he looked at the picture that laid on the bedside table, depicting him with his parents, before the incident, before he became Beast boy.
He smiled at the fond memories of his parents, their loving, caring nature was what saved him from a deadly illness, and even after he became the green shape-shifter, they loved him regardless.
"Night mom, night dad, love you." He spoke in Swahili, his first language when he stayed in Africa. Then he wrapped himself in the large duvet, getting himself comfortable before drifting off into a deep sleep.
Meanwhile, Raven watched the night sky. The stars looking brighter than normal. She smiled at the fact that she helped her friend, feeling a need to watch over him, almost like a guardian angel. Then that feeling in her stomach came back, the feeling when she fell for Malachior, but this time, there would be no betrayal, no evil dragon, just an annoying green shape-shifter.
"I'm attracted to him. . . well maybe this will be different this time." She quietly thought as she removed her cloak, donning on her pyjamas given by Starfire.
Cyborg was in his room, plugging himself to recharge, only to have someone call him on his communicator. Recognising the number and name, he smiled brightly and answered.
"You're up late, I take it you watched me on the TV?" He asked, smiling away.
"Of course. It's hard to miss you, but yeah I wanted to call you. Because I wanted to ask if maybe you'd like to grab a meal this saturday?" The voice on the other line belonged to a female, a soft, kind voice to be more precise.
"F-f-for real!? I-I-I mean yeah I'm happy to meet you this weekend." Cyborg stuttered nervously, feeling a sense of excitement.
The girl giggled at the metal man's predicament. "That's awesome! Six pm?"
"Perfect. I'll come pick you up with the car, then you'll see my baby in action." He replied with more confidance in his voice, fist bumping the air as a sign of success.
"I still can't get over you calling your car baby. Seriously Victor? You gonna marry it next?" She teased him about the T-car being his pride and joy, causing him to chuckle in response.
"Well that'd be taking it too far, plus it would be impolite of me to do so considering I'm gonna take you on the most awesome date ever!"
"There was never any doubt in my mind. I can't wait to see you again. Well I best get some sleep, got more volunteering tomorrow and I've also got that interview to go to as well. Wish me luck big guy!"
"You got this Sarah, you're an absolute credit to those kids, and I'm glad I've met such a cool lady, I'll see you soon! Sweet dreams."
"Sweet dreams Victor Stone. Thank you." Sarah finished her call with Cyborg.
The metal man stood up, taking a deep breath and then without warning, he jumped with excitement, fist in the air.
"BOO-YAH!!!" He shouted at the top of his lungs, performing a victory dance in success of going on a date with Sarah. Although his victory would be short lived as he tripped over a wire, causing him to clumsily fall on his metal prosterior, but still smiling wildly.
Dick Grayson was putting the finishing touches on a new suit. Unlike his red, yellow, and green suit, this one was black, with a blue bird symbol on the chest. The suit itself was far more advanced than the robin attire, not only providing protection, but also gave him comfort when using his natural agility. Then he completed the suit by placing two ecrisma sticks which slotted into the back, providing easy access to withdraw them when in battle.
He then turned around to see Kori looking at him in awe of the new suit.
"You look amazing Robin! It suits you perfectly." She squealed in delight as she studied his body.
He shook his head in response, Walking up to the star struck princess, almost intimidating her.
"Robin is retired Kori. It's Nightwing now." He spoke in an authoritive manner, causing Starfire to feel excited by this.
"Well Nightwing, care to take me to our bed?" She asked seductively, playfully tracing the symbol on his chest.
He responded by grabbing her by waist, pulling her into a lust filled kiss, lifting her up with her legs wrapping around him as they kept their mouths on each other, carrying the now aroused princess into the bedroom.
Looks like the next few days for the titans will be good to them.
End of Chapter II
Author's Note
A little bit short but a more positive chapter. Soon you'll see Raven and Beast boy on an unoffical date, Cyborg going on a date with the kind hearted Sarah, and the new and improved Nightwing reveals his new look to the gang with a highly excited Starfire.