6 months later…March 31st

Starfire walked through the double doors holding many plastic bags in her hands. She hummed a happy tune as she strode to the kitchen counter with Farah trailing behind her.

Farah climbed into one of the chairs and leaned onto the table, eager to take out the contents of the many bags. "We have to blow up all these balloons before the party starts."

Starfire smiled and took out the party decorations."Yes, we will place these pink and gray streamers around the walls with the balloons attached to them. Would you like that?"

Farah briskly nodded her head. With the help of Starfire, she took out one of the deflated balloons from its packet. She popped a balloon in her mouth and started to blow with all her might.

Starfire dumped the rest of the many decorations for everyone to see.

Today was Farah's fourth birthday, and they were celebrating it by having a birthday party here at the Tower. Farah was excited to finally celebrate with her father and the other Titans.

"I'm almost finished making your birthday cake." Cyborg shut the oven door then turned to Farah.

She grinned in delight and continued to blow air into the balloon.

"Friend, will you need assistance in the baking? I believe that my skills will be most helpful." Starfire stopped blowing the balloon and turned to help Cyborg.

"No, Star." He said with a nervous chuckle. If she got her hands anywhere near the ingredients, the cake might go south very fast. "I think I'm good. Did you buy the frosting like I asked?"

Starfire frowned at his rejection and fumed softly. She dug into one of the bags then handed him many containers of chocolate icing. He smiled and placed them away in the cupboards for later use.

The balloon that Farah was blowing deflated, bursting air right in her face. Farah slumped her shoulders then threw the now-deflated balloon on the floor with an attitude. "I hate blowing these things." She mustered.

"Here, this might cheer you up.'' Cyborg handed Farah a spoon of icing.

Farah greedily took the spoon from his large hand, her angry attitude gone now. "Thank you! I love icing.'' She licked a large portion of the cake icing off the spoon and into her mouth, sucking on its sweetness.

Cyborg laughed when Farah got chocolate all over her lips and cheeks. "I can tell."

Beast boy, Robin, and Raven walked in through the double doors. They held many bags of food from the grocery store and also a few presents. Farah beamed in her seat as she stared at the presents. She hopped off the chair and ran into Beast boy's arms once he dropped the bags off in the kitchen.

He smiled and hoisted her high in the air. "Happy Birthday, Mama!"

Farah laughed and clung to Beast boy. Raven dropped her own share of bags and stared at her daughter's face. "What is that on your face?"

Farah scrunched her face and turned her head when Raven brought a wet rag to her skin to wipe the leftover icing. "Uncle Cyborg gave me icing."

"No more icing until you eat your cake. You're going to dirty your clothes." Raven then glanced back at Cyborg. "And I don't think she needs sweets to make her, even more hype."

Farah wore a simple two-colored dress for her party. The top half of it was a platinum gray and the rest, which made the skirt of her dress, was a light baby pink. She wore white flowered sandals on her feet and a loose silver necklace around her neck. Her hair was down and curled with a small princess tiara pinned at the top, emphasizing her importance. It was an outfit that Starfire chose, which Raven thanked. If she was in charge of the outfit Farah wore, it might have been a different story. In the past, Raven didn't think much of the clothes Farah wore to her birthday events. They were simple, consisting of blue jeans and a nice top. Well, it was until Farah started voicing her own styling opinion when she turned three. It's not that Raven didn't care about what her daughter wore; she simply wasn't into girly fashion like Starfire and her daughter.

Cyborg only shrugged his shoulders and continued cooking. "I don't see anything wrong with giving her some sweets. It is her special day."

"Daddy, did you get me a present?"

"Of course I did." Beast boy pulled out a small box with a silver wrapping and white bow on top. Farah reached to grab it, but he pulled it away. "Uh, uh. You have to wait til the party starts."

Farah pouted and reached for the gift again. "I want to open it now. Please? Please?"

Beast boy shook his head and placed Farah back on her feet. She crossed her arms then walked back to Starfire to help with the decorating again.

Beast boy smiled and glanced down at the small boxed gift. He missed three birthdays of his daughter's life. Thinking back on it did make him a bit bitter. He could only imagine being there to witness Farah's milestones. But he tried to push that to the back of his mind. This year, he won't be absent. He's here to finally celebrate the birthday of his only daughter.

"Is all of this really necessary?" Raven scrunched her brows together as she stared at the long list of food on the piece of paper.

"Oh yes! I have invited all the Titans to come and celebrate." Starfire tied the last of the balloons and tossed it in Farah's direction. "Hence, we will need much of the refreshments."

Raven tensed. "All the Titans? That's so many. This isn't anything major."

"What do you mean? This is a special year!" Cyborg said.

Raven rolled her eyes. "She's four, Cyborg. Last time I checked, four wasn't an astonishing milestone."

"She may be four, but this is her first birthday with us." Robin chimed. He sat across from his girlfriend at the kitchen counter, aiding her in the decorations.

Raven softened. "That is true, but still.."

"Calm down, Rae. It's just a birthday party." Cyborg draped an arm over Raven's shoulders. "Not that big of a deal."

Raven turned to tell him the error of that statement, but Beast boy intercepted. He placed his hands over her's and led her towards the door. "Can I talk to you for a second?"

Beast boy continued walking, leading the way to the double doors. Once they were separated from their team, he turned to her. Raven glanced up at him, her face shining with confusion. "What is it?"

Beast boy cleared his voice, obviously nervous to tell her what he discovered not too long ago. "Um, how would you feel if I told you that Terra was coming to the party?"

The party was bustling with life and everyone seemed to have been having a great time. Titans East showed up as well as a large amount of honorary Titans who heard the news of Raven's return with her daughter.

"Hey there, cutie!"

Farah stared up at the petite pink haired woman leaning over her. She froze, trying to assess what to do. She didn't know who this woman was and didn't care to find out at the moment.

"Gnarrk!"

Farah became even more nervous when the tall barbaric looking Gnarrk strode next to Kole and smiled down at her. The toddler took a step back and searched around the room for her parents. When she noticed Raven standing not too far away, she dashed away from their presence before they could say another word.

Kole and Gnarrk watched as Farah ran away. Gnarrk frowned then turned to Kole with a somber face. "Gnarrk?"

Kole grinned and patted her friend on the back. "No, it's alright, Gnarrk. She's probably shy."

Raven gasped when a frantic Farah collided with her leg. Farah looked up, fixing her tiara in the process.

"Farah, why are you running around?"

Farah glanced back at Gnarrk. "Mommy, there's a caveman here! I thought they were fake."

Raven smirked. She turned Farah around and shoved her to the center of the room towards Beast boy and Starfire. "Stop being shy. This is the party you wanted, so go make new friends."

Farah pouted. There were so many people in the common area that Farah had no clue who they were. They all wore funny looking superhero costumes with weird names. It was all different to her. Before, her party guests would consist of her daycare friends. She saw a flash of green amongst the crowd, easily assessing that it was Beast boy. She sprinted away to catch up to him.

Raven watched as Farah left. She turned back around and stood silently near the drinks. She didn't want to be near the large group of people. She said her welcomes and the other Titans did the same for her, but of course, there were some who had many questions to ask.

A tap on her shoulder immediately caught her attention.

"When Starfire invited me to the party, I didn't believe her, so I had to ask you in person."

Raven faked a small smile but in her mind, she was swearing. This was exactly why she didn't want a big party involving all the honorary Titans. Almost every turn she made, there was at least one Titan asking personal questions about why she'd left, her pregnancy, and other rumors that speculated over the years about her, Beast boy and Terra. In all, this was not a comfortable environment for her.

"You and BB, huh?" Bee crossed her arms and smirked. "I'm not surprised. I had a feeling that you two had something going on, but I didn't imagine you guys having a kid! When Terra came to the East, she wouldn't answer any of our dying questions. When did-"

"Stop!" Raven snapped. A crackle of her power involuntarily lashed out behind her.

Flash and Hot Spot were talking at the kitchen counter when the cup sitting between them shattered. They jumped from the sudden action and glanced around the room in confusion for the cause. They awkwardly stepped away from the mess and continued their conversation elsewhere.

Raven sighed and pinched the bridge of her nose. She didn't mean to snap so rudely, but she didn't like the direction this conversation was heading. Why couldn't people just come, say 'Hi', eat cake, then leave? Simple as that.

Bee stayed silent after the outburst. She then frowned, realizing her error. Bee sighed and glanced straight ahead, watching Farah run up to Beast boy with a big grin on her face and two big balloons in her hands. Bee cleared her throat and smiled softly in Raven's direction. "She's a cute kid, Rae. I'm happy to see you back."

Raven nodded. "It's good to be back."

Bee turned and walked over to Cyborg, leaving the sorceress to give her some well-needed space.

Raven closed her eyes then rubbed her temples. She whispered her mantra repeatedly and exhaled slowly to ease her powers. When she opened her eyes, a familiar face appeared through the mists of the crowd. She felt her body relax and her heart lighten from a small burst of happiness.

"It's so good to see you again, Rach-I mean Raven. Sorry..still needs some getting used to."

Raven smiled up at Jame's face and embraced him into a tight hug. "It's alright. I'm happy that you decided to come."

James scoffed. "Are you kidding? I wouldn't miss this for the world." He glanced around, staring at the different superheroes walking by. "A lot different from the years. I feel like a sore thumb." He chuckled, referring to his simple civilian outfit compared to the bright colored spandex worn by many,

Raven smirked, referring to her own simple jeans and black hoodie. "I know what you mean, but I actually find wearing jeans and shorts more comfortable than my usual leotard."

The two laughed.

"How have you been?" She asked.

"It's been good." He said quickly. James smiled, showing his straight white teeth. "I met someone."

Raven's eyes widened, nearly choking on the juice she was sipping on. "Wow, congrats! Who is she? Where did you two meet?"

James shrugged his shoulders then blushed. "She's a new worker at my job. It's kind of boring how we met, actually." He said with a short chuckle. "At first, I had no clue that she was a co-worker of mine until she entered my office one day, and things just..went off from there."

Raven was relieved to hear that he had found someone. James was a good friend of her's and she wanted nothing more but happiness for him. "That's great." She said. "Maybe I could meet her sometime."

"You will." He said. "How have things been with..you know who?"

Raven shifted. "We made up."

James nodded his head and took a sip of his drink to hide his distaste. "So you two are officially a couple now, right?"

Raven blushed, feeling a bit weirded out. "Yes. Beast boy and I are in a relationship."

Beast boy squeezed through the crowd of people in the common room. The party was buzzing with loud chatter and lively dancing from the booming music Cyborg and Robin played. Beast boy noticed Raven and James talking from the corner of his eye while he was conversing with Speedy. Beast boy was eager to properly meet this man he heard so much about. Their first encounter at the apartment was not the ideal meeting he had envisioned.

James continued talking, not realizing the silent Beast boy creeping up. He leaned forward, whispered to Raven. "He's a lot better now, right?"

Beast boy walked up to them, ending the silent conversation James was having with Raven. The changeling smiled then stood next to Raven, staring at James. He cleared his throat then extended his hand. "Hey, we met before. I'm Beast boy."

James glanced down at his gloved hand for a short pause before giving him a firm shake. At first, James didn't see Beast boy as an awful person, but finding out what he did to Raven in the past made him think otherwise. In simple terms, he was no longer a fan of Beast boy. But if Raven was able to forgive him and start anew with a relationship, then he could push his feelings to the side. "James."

Beast boy took his hand back and stood in silence. He didn't know James, yet he could feel the dislike emitting off his persona. Beast boy didn't know how to respond. If James wasn't willing to open up and give him a chance then he wouldn't force it or give much care. But it still made him feel some type of way.

Raven glanced up at James' and Beast boy's faces. They didn't like each other. Her senses easily detected that. She could also assess from their stiff body language. James showed no interest in talking, and Beast boy did the same as they silently stood across from each other.

"So," James started. "Now that Farah's here with you, are you happy?"

Beast boy nodded his head. "Oh yeah! I love having Farah around. She's my daughter; I obviously want nothing but the best for her."

James nodded his head, approving his answer, but that didn't mean he saw him in a positive light just yet. He loved Farah just as his own and wanted her to be comfortable here at the Tower. "Good. Don't hurt her, alright?"

Beast boy shook his head, feeling a bit offended by his comment. "Of course. I would never do anything to hurt my child."

The three turned their heads when a familiar blonde walked up to them.

James instantly noticed the quick tension. He saw Farah run past him and took that as his opportunity to leave. "I'll catch up with you later, Raven."

Beast boy continued to stand next to his girlfriend. Raven gestured with her hand for him to leave, shocking him. "You sure?"

"Go, Beast boy."

Beast boy hesitated at first but he eventually obeyed what he was told and stepped away, leaving the two females alone.

"Terra.."

"Raven.."

Raven and Terra stood awkwardly in front of each other in the corner of the common room. They each had their arms cross and tight frowns plastered on their faces.

Terra sighed then opened her mouth. "I'm...sorry" She creaked. "For what happened that night. I may have overreacted a bit."

"A bit?" Raven wanted to stay angry at the geomancer for what she did to her, but she simply couldn't. "Thank you for sacrificing your spot on the team and giving Farah your room. It was..thoughtful."

Terra smiled softly then shrugged her shoulders. "It's the least I could do. There was no reason for me to stay here anyway."

It became silent between the two again. Raven shifted her footing, staring at the many guests talk and eat while Terra stared down at her feet.

"Um, so, you and Beast boy...Are you guys together?"

Raven shook her head. "Yeah."

Terra tried to hide the small pang of hurt she felt inside her chest, but she pushed it to the side. She knew that this would be the outcome; it was inevitable. She smirked. "Good luck."

Raven smirked as well. "Thanks..I'm going to need it."

"You guys are good for each other." She stuck her hands in her pockets. "I mean, you both already have a kid together." She chuckled. "Next thing is marriage."

Raven scoffed. "I don't know about that, but thanks for the idea." She paused then looked into Terra's blue orbs. "How's life at the East?"

Terra smiled. "It's going well. I kinda have a fling with Aqualad." Terra turned her head to Aqualad. He stood at the opposite side of the room with a cup in his hand. He noticed Terra's gaze on him. He smiled from afar then winked in her direction. Terra giggled then turned back to Raven.

Raven noticed the scene then chuckled. "I don't think I saw that coming, but it's good to see that you're happy."

"Thanks."

Awkward silence once more...

Terra abruptly turned to Raven. "I know that we don't have a great relationship. I don't even know if we could call each other friends, but..I care about Farah, and I hate that the drama between us got in the way and ended up hurting her. I would love to visit her, but I want to get your permission first." Terra blushed and stared at her feet once again. It took a lot of willpower to force herself to say those words. It felt good to finally not be the person in the wrong anymore, but she felt inferior.

Raven never thought to hear Terra say this to her. Her hard feelings towards the geomancer seemed to have melted away. She didn't trust her as a friend, but if Terra was willing to take an extra step to making things right, then who is she to push her away.

"Mommy, I want to cut the cake!" Farah ran up to Raven and pulled at her shirt.

Terra looked down at Farah and smiled at her. After her fight with Raven, Terra had no clue if Farah harbored any resentment towards her, but she prayed that she didn't. She knelt to Farah's height. "Hey Farah, how are you?"

Farah paused and took a short step back. She looked up at Raven, remembering well what happened between the two that night. Raven nodded her head slightly and held Farah's hand.

The 4-year-old looked back at Terra and smiled. Farah stepped forward and hugged her. Farah herself held no true hatred towards Terra. The reason why she kept her distance was because her mother told her to do so out of safety, but other than that, she thought Terra was a good person. Terra pulled back from the hug then gleamed. "I have a big present for you."

Farah's eyes quickly lit up. Gifts were an easy gateway of acceptance for her. "What is it? What did you get me?"

"You see that big blue box over there? That's mine." Terra pointed to a tall, brightly wrapped box that stood next to the other gifts piled near the windows.

Farah shook her head eagerly and bounced with zeal. "I want to open it. Mommy, can I open it! Please!"

"We have to cut the cake first. Come on." Raven brought Farah to the center of the room then gestured for Starfire to bring the cake. The Tamaranean squeezed through the guests and placed the chocolate layered birthday cake on the yellow booth table that Raven had brought over. Raven hoisted Farah in the single tall seat in front of the cake.

"Yo! The Birthday girl is about to cut her cake!" Cyborg said with a boom for everyone to hear.

Beast boy quickly found his spot next to Farah with a cutting knife in his hand. He was not going to miss his first opportunity to share this experience with his daughter. The many Titans came together, huddling around Raven, Farah and Beast boy. Raven lit the candles to the cake then wrapped her hand around Farah's on the knife. Beast boy smiled then covered Raven's hands with his own. The three of them each held onto the knife as one.

Starfire flew to the air for everyone to see and hear her. "We shall all sing the celebratory song of the cake cutting at the count of the three. One..two...three!"

"Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday to you..."

Farah beamed when everyone began singing to her. She glanced up at her mother then father with excitement. Everything seemed perfect. She had a copious amount of birthday presents waiting for her to open, a delicious birthday cake to eat and most importantly, Mommy standing on one side with Daddy on the other.

Once the singing ended, Farah leaned forward and blew out the four candles with one big puff. She leaned back and with the aid of her parents, sunk the sharp knife into the bottom tier of her cake. The toddler couldn't help but stare at the hands that encased her's as she held onto the utensil. She didn't remember every single birthday of her short life, but she could recall seeing only one hand, and that was her mother's. This year was different. This time, there were two warm hands there to help her. One was Mommy's and for the first time, Daddy's.

Thank you for reading. I hope you liked this final chapter! Come back for the epilogue that I will post on Friday! As usual, let me know what you thought in the reviews.