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Chapter 32

Upon arriving back at the tower the little Logan family was met with quite a large party. Raven felt very embarrassed but couldn't help being very appreciative to everyone. The last few days had seemed a blur to her and she was still questioning whether or not this was all real.

"Oh, Raven, I am so happy for you," said Starfire, hugging her tightly. "You are certain you are pregnant, correct?"

"Well I can't take a pregnancy test for about another two weeks, so I'm not completely sure," said Raven, pulling out of Starfire's grasp. "But if Nightwing and Cyborg's theory is right I should be."

"Ooh, come on, do some dark energy stuff!" said Bumblebee.

"Yeah, I need proof that you're well again," said Cyborg.

Raven sighed and said, "Fine." She concentrated and lifted the couch off the ground and then set it back down. "There. Satisfied?"

"Wow, that was so cool!" said Taye.

"I've never seen anything like that afore!" said Nicole.

"Raven, I think you should go for a complete medical checkup to make sure everything's okay," said Nightwing. "You're heart was failing only a few days ago, so we better be sure you're alright."

"Okay," said Raven. "Can I go put my luggage away now?"

"Yeah, dudes, let us get settled in before you start badgering us for info," said Beast Boy.

"Okay, go put your stuff away but come right back," said Bumblebee. "I want to know everything you did in Hawaii."

Beast Boy and Raven went to their room, Crystal chose to drop everything at the door and go play with Nicole and Taye, to unpack. They each felt overwhelmed by the enthusiastic welcome they'd received and actually wanted nothing more than to go to bed for a few hours.

"Feels good to be back," said Beast Boy as he threw his suitcase on the bed and proceeded to open it.

"I'll say," said Raven. "But I'd love to go back sometime. It really was great."

"I'm glad you had such a good time," said Beast Boy.

"It's a trip I'll never forget," said Raven with a smile.

Beast Boy smiled and said, "So, how're you feeling?"

"Fine," she said. "I haven't felt this good in a long time."

"Well enjoy it while it lasts," said Beast Boy. "Cuz in the next few weeks you're gonna start to feel downright rotten."

"Pregnancy symptoms, right?" said Raven.

"Oh yeah," said Beast Boy. "You better start reading up on it so you're prepared."

"Beast Boy, I worked in a library for years," said Raven. "I've read nearly every book on pregnancy. I know what I'm in for and I'm going to enjoy every minute of it."

"Yeah, I'm gonna quote you on that when you're bent over the toilet throwing up," said Beast Boy. "You'll be crying and blaming me and wishing you'd die instead of this, I can see it already."

"I promise, I'm not going to do anything like that," said Raven.

"Raven, I'm telling you-" Beast Boy began.

"Don't you understand?" she said, cutting him off. "This is my biggest dream, Beast Boy. This was all I've ever really wanted. I'm going to be grateful for every horrible, wonderful, miserable, miraculous moment."

Beast Boy smiled and said, "Well this should be an interesting nine months then."

Once they were done unpacking they went back to the others to tell them about their trip. It didn't take long for the men and women to separate and talk about what they really wanted to talk about. The men took Beast Boy into the kitchen and the women kept Raven in the living room area. The two wondered if they'd ever get to be together while in the tower, since their friends seemed determined to split them up.

"So was it all romantic?" asked Bumblebee as they all took a seat on the couch.

"The trip?" asked Raven.

"Yeah, the trip," said Bumblebee, sarcastically. "No! I'm talking 'bout your first time!"

"Oh," said Raven, instantly breaking into a deep blush and melting a few objects in the kitchen.

"Bumblebee, that is not appropriate," said Starfire in a scolding voice. She then instantly changed moods and said, "But I would be lying if I said I was not curious as well!"

Raven sighed and knew she had to give them something or they'd never leave her alone. "All I'm going to say is that I've never experienced anything like it," she said simply. "And, yes, considering the circumstances, it was romantic. Now let's talk about something else."

In the kitchen Cyborg and Nightwing were no better with their questions.

"I've got to admit, B, I didn't think you had it in you," said Cyborg, patting his green friend on the back. "I thought you knocking up Terra was a total fluke."

"You pulled through, Beast Boy," said Nightwing with a smile. "I'm proud of you."

"Did you guys really think I was going to screw it up?" asked Beast Boy a little upset. "After all of that pep talk and supporting me did you really think I wasn't going to do it?"

"We were just nervous, that's all," said Cyborg.

"Look, before we all start celebrating I think we should wait until we're absolutely sure she's pregnant," said Beast Boy. "I mean, for all we know the only reason she's better is because she's not a virgin anymore."

"Huh, didn't think of that," said Cyborg.

"Well, even if that's the case, the point is that she's better now," said Nightwing. "And if she's not pregnant then at least you now know she's well enough to get pregnant. Either way, I think you should think positively."

"Yeah, man, you and Raven have a future now!" said Cyborg.

"Yeah… we do," said Beast Boy with a smile.

Back with the women.

"Do you feel any different yet?" asked Bumblebee.

"No," said Raven. "I mean, other than having my powers back and feeling relieved I'm not going to die, I feel pretty normal."

"Well, do not worry," said Starfire. "When you begin to feel the symptoms of pregnancy we shall take care of you. We have experienced it before."

"Yeah, and it's not fun," said Bumblebee.

"I know but, like I told Beast Boy, I'm not going to complain," said Raven. "I wanted this so badly I wouldn't dream about saying anything negative and risk it all being taken away from me."

"Then we'll make you as comfortable as possible," said Bumblebee. "And you don't have to worry about any baby stuff, we've still got everything saved and in storage."

"And I shall throw you a lovely baby shower!" said Starfire, clapping.

"Well if you guys already have all the baby things I need then I don't need one," said Raven.

"Oh, no, you're having a baby shower," said Bumblebee. "You're going to have the entire first baby experience. We'll just wrap up everything and pretend it's new. That sound like a compromise?"

"Well, I guess," said Raven.

"Wonderful," said Starfire. "I shall start making the preparations at once!"

"Starfire, I'm only a few days pregnant," said Raven. "I think it's a little early to start planning out the shower."

"Oh, no, I need all the time I can get!" said Starfire. "I only have nine months to prepare!" And with that she flew off.

"She needs nine months to plan out a baby shower?" said Raven.

"It's best to just sit back and let her do what she wants," said Bumblebee.

"I know," Raven sighed.

Back with the men.

"So I bet you want a boy this time," said Cyborg with a smirk.

"Boys are definitely different from girls," said Nightwing. "But, if I can give you some advice, try having just one. Two is a little overwhelming."

"Dudes, I really don't care what we have," said Beast Boy. "As long as the baby and Raven are healthy I'll be happy."

"Come on, you've got to be leaning one way," said Cyborg.

"Seriously, I don't care," said Beast Boy. "Crystal's great so I wouldn't mind having another girl, since I know how to deal with them. And if we have a boy that'd be great because then I'd have one of each. Either way I'm going to be happy."

"Well, I've got to tell you the truth, I don't think I've seen you this happy in years," said Nightwing.

Beast Boy smiled and said, "I haven't felt this happy in years. I just feel, I don't know, complete now. I made a promise to Raven and I kept it. I actually saved someone I love's life. I think I have a damn good reason to finally feel happy."

"Damn right you do!" said Cyborg with a smile.

"And other than the fact that you have to take extra special care of Raven now that she's pregnant, you can finally relax," said Nightwing. "And this time we can really help you out, since we've all had experience with this."

Once the men and women were satisfied with the conversations they'd had with Raven and Beast Boy they all joined together once again. The children were running around wearing the flower leis that the Logans had brought home for everyone and now there were flower petals everywhere. Raven was very happy to be reunited with all of the children and they were just as glad to see her. But no one was as happy as Jack and Eric.

"Hello boys," said Raven as she picked them both up. They wrapped their arms around her and gave her big, sloppy kisses.

"They have missed you terribly," said Starfire.

"They really behave much better when you're around," said Nightwing.

Raven set the boys down and was instantly bombarded with the other children.

"Auntie Raven, can you read us a story?" asked Nicole, holding up a large, brand new storybook. "We got a new book!"

"Alright," said Raven. "Let's go sit on the couch."

"No, we want you to read it to us in the playroom," said Taye.

"In the playroom?" said Raven.

"Yeah, it's all different!" said Crystal. "I just saw it. It's really cool!"

"It's different?" asked Raven.

"Yeah, we sort of finished Crystal's room for you and then decided to redo the playroom, too," said Cyborg.

"You finished Crystal's room?" asked Beast Boy.

"Yeah, it's so cool!" said Crystal. "Come on, come see!" She grabbed her father's hand and began dragging him out of the common room towards her room. The rest of the group decided to go as well.

"Wow," said Beast Boy upon seeing his daughter's newly painted and slightly modified room.

"Isn't it great?!" said Crystal with a large smile. "It's perfect now."

"It's definitely you," said Raven.

"Now come see the playroom!" said Nicole, grabbing Ravens hand and leading her out of Crystal's room.

The playroom had been completely redone. Instead of being a random room that was filled with toys it looked much homier. There was a thick blue carpet on the ground and each wall was a different color and had a different theme, which each child got to pick out so they had their own specific wall to be proud of. The toys were now organized and far easier to find. And there was even a large, comfy futon on the corner near a small library. This was not only to be the reading corner, but also for if the kids had a friend over.

"See? Now you can read to us here!" said Nicole, a large smile on her face.

"We set it up just for that reason," said Bumblebee.

"Come on, mommy-Raven, read to us," said Crystal, taking her stepmother's hand and pulling her over to the futon. Raven sat down and all the kids cuddled around her. She wasn't sure she'd ever felt so at home in her entire life.