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Chapter 9
Dear Beast Boy,
I'm glad you completed your trial and I've told Robin that you're okay with us getting a temporary replacement. He's decided that we're going to take in new recruits one at a time, test them, and once they're ready send them out to another group that needs their help. And as for the infamous earring incident, as it's come to be known, Starfire agreed to take three out of each ear, but that's it. And how can you say that you agree with Cyborg about me keeping my earrings if you haven't seen them on me? I can tell you right now that they do nothing for my ears. And you have to prove you're strong and brave now? Did you tell then you're a superhero? Or, rather, former superhero? Shouldn't that cover the trial?
-Raven
Dear Raven,
That's a good idea about taking in new heroes and testing them out. I really like that more than you replacing me with one person until I get back. The infamous earring incident, huh? Sounds cool, I'm glad I had a hand in it. Why don't you send me a picture of you with your earrings and then I'll tell you if you should keep them or not. Oh, I asked King Tawaba if me being a superhero counted and he said that it doesn't. I have to prove I'm strong and brave in front of at least one person from the village. Doesn't that suck? Hey, can you help me with something? My friend here, Aiyana, is starting to get really clinging. She never leaves me alone and it's starting to freak me out. Any advice? You're usually good at making people back off.
-Beast Boy
Dear Beast Boy,
What do you mean I'm good at making people back off? If I were any good at it you would've left me alone more. And it sounds to me like Aiyana likes you. If anything, you should try to embrace her wanting to be with you. You've always wanted a girlfriend. Oh, Cyborg wants you to know that the new speakers in the T-car work great. I personally think they're pointless, but they make him happy. Robin and Starfire went on a date two nights ago and they didn't get in until really late. In fact, Robin actually slept in the next morning. And, no, Starfire wasn't with him. Even so, I thought you'd like that piece of 'juicy' information.
-Raven
p.s. I hope you're happy with that stupid picture. Don't you dare make fun of me. You know I don't take pictures well.
Dear Raven,
Thanks for the info on Rob and Star. I bet Cyborg busted Robin all day. And you think Aiyana likes me? Well, I guess she might. I mean, what's not to like, right? But, the thing is, I don't like her like that. I know I've said I've always wanted a girlfriend, but Aiyana's not the one for me. She's nice and cute and all, but I don't like like her. Do you think I should tell her that I just wannabe friends? I don't wanna hurt her feelings, but I don't want her to think I'm leading her on. And thanks for the picture! I absolutely forbid you from taking your earrings out, they look great on you! And what do you mean you don't take a good picture? I think this one was your best, yet! (And, yes, I'm saying all of this because I can and I know you can't lash out at me cuz I'm thousands of miles away). But, seriously, I think you should keep the earrings. They go really well with your… chakra? Is that the right word? Anyway, they go really nice with that diamond thing on your forehead.
-Beast Boy
Three Months Later
Dear Beast Boy,
As you can see from the newspaper I sent you, Mad Mod passed away. It was a really weird cane accident; I won't go into details. Even though he was a villain we paid our respects, since our battles with him were always memorable. It was odd to be at a funeral where there were villains as well. It goes without saying we paid our respects and got out of there as quickly as we could. Cyborg's going out tonight with Sarah, again. He really likes her and we all really like her as well. It's nice to see him in a relationship after his Jinx crush. Starfire's trying to talk Cyborg and Robin into doing a double date. I wouldn't mind if they did that; I'd get the tower to myself for a night. Our newest trainee left on Monday for Titans Central and we're supposed to get a new one next Tuesday. Apparently it's a girl who can control and create ice. Things should get interesting again.
-Raven
Dear Raven,
Wow, what an odd way for a villain to go. I actually kinda feel sorry for the crazy British dude, may he rest in peace. And I'm happy for Cy, he deserves a nice girl like Sarah. And I totally support them all going on a double date! I know it'll probably be a disaster and that'll just make for an even juicier letter you can write me the next day. But why would you wanna stay home all alone? You should go out and get a date, too! Imagine you guys all going out on a triple date? That would be awesome! Oh, guess what? I passed my third trial! Two days ago I was bringing water back from the well and I heard a bunch of screams. I ran over to where they were coming from and these two kids were being stalked by a lion! It wasn't full grown, probably only a year old, but it was still pretty dangerous. I knew that if I used my powers saving them then it wouldn't count as my trial, but I didn't care. I knew I had to save them. So I turned into a bigger lion and tried to scare it away. Instead, it challenged me and we actually got into a fight! In the end, I won and it ran away. I'm a little scratched up and bruised, but all around okay. King Tawaba said that because I chose saving the kids the safest and best way I could instead of attempting to do it in a way that would count for the trial, he said that he would count it! And guess what my next trial is. I have to do something for the tribe! I have no clue what to do, but at least I don't have to fight a lion again. I hope.
-Beast Boy
Dear Beast Boy,
I have to say, I'm very proud of you. Taking on a young lion in its prime is no easy feat, that's for sure. I hope you didn't hurt yourself too badly. And now you have to do something for the tribe? Have you thought about perhaps putting in an irrigation system? From what you've told me you have to go get water from the well a lot and it might benefit the entire village if you could bring the water to them. If you want, I could send you some plans so you'd know what to do. As for your triple date idea, I highly doubt that will ever come to pass unless you come home and bring Aiyana with you. I can assure you I'll never be going on a normal date, let alone a triple date. Things like dating and intimacy just aren't apart of my future, at least not any time soon. Anyway, get back to me on if you want to use my irrigation idea.
-Raven
Dear Raven,
That's an awesome idea! That'll totally help the tribe. The only problem is is that it's gonna take forever to do! Oh well, if there's anything I've got here it's time. I don't think anyone's ever done something that big for the tribe before. So send me any plans you've got and I'll try to go from there. I don't know what I'd do without you, Raven. Even when we're thousands of miles apart you save my butt. Oh, and what's this about dating and stuff isn't in your future? Why not? The only reason you're not going out with anyone is because you choose not to. If you actually gave some guy the time of day I'm sure you'd see how happy being with someone could be. Of course, that's just what I've hear. Can't say that I have any firsthand experience. And, I already told you, I don't like Aiyana. I'd go on a triple date with you before I went with her. At least you don't stalk me.
-BB
Six Months Later
Dear Beast Boy,
Happy birthday. I know it was your birthday this week. I hope you like your gifts. Sarah got you one, so that's why there're five and not four. She and Cyborg are always together and I know that if he had his way he'd have her move in with us. I doubt that'll happen anytime soon, though. Anyway, make sure you write her a thank you letter. How's the irrigation system coming? Does anyone in the village know what it is yet? I'm sure they think you're just ruining the land for some harebrained scheme. Our current temp Titan isn't working out too well. He can control fire, but he seems to want to wreck things rather than help people. I think we're going to have to turn him away. I'm sure that means he'll join the other side, but that's his choice and I'm certainly not going to let it affect my conscience. Oh, and I have a date Friday.
-Raven
Dear Raven,
WHAT?! Are you kidding me? You actually have a date? I'm so happy for you! What's he like? Is he into dark things like you? Well, I hope it goes well. Make sure you tell me what happens! If you don't I'll ask one of the others to tell me. As for the irrigation system, it's coming along… kinda. I'm not even a fifth of the way done. And no one in the village knows what I'm doing. Even King Tawaba is questioning me, but I just keep telling him to trust me. Thank God he does or I don't know what I'd do. I spend all day on it and all day Aiyana sits nearby, watches me, and talks nonstop. I think I'm gonna have to tell her to back off soon. I really don't wanna, cuz she's so nice and all, but I'm being suffocated. Oh, and thank you so much for the battery powered lamp and the extra batteries. You have no idea how dark it gets here. Now I can work more on the irrigation thingy during the day then read and write at night. You always know what to get me. Remember, tell me what happens!
-BB
Dear Beast Boy,
I'm glad you liked your gift. I don't really want to write right now. Sorry.
-Raven
(Two Minutes Later)
Dear Raven,
You okay? You've never sent me such a short letter before. In fact, you usually wouldn't even bother to send me one if all you were gonna say is 'you're welcome'. So, what's wrong? You can tell me. Does this have anything to do with your date? Please, tell me what's going on.
-BB
(Thirty Seconds Later)
Dear Beast Boy,
I don't want to talk about it.
-Raven
(Two Minutes Later)
Dear Raven,
So, it was the date. Was it really that bad? Come on, tell me. I know you don't like to talk about this kind of stuff with people, but you can trust me. I could always go to you when I was having troubles, so please come to me.
-BB
(Seven Minutes Later)
Dear Beast Boy,
Fine, if you really want to know, then I'll tell you. Turns out the guy I was going on the date with had only wanted a few autographs, a picture, and the bragging rights to tell the rest of his friends that he'd gone out with a Titan and that he'd dumped me because he was too good for me. Little prick even tried to kiss me. I ended up sticking him up in a tree with his underwear nice and snagged on a particularly thick branch. Of course, he went to the papers and said that I'd attacked him and that I was nothing but a demon. After we straightened everything up Robin gave me a good long lecture and said I overreacted. He obviously doesn't know how it feels to be misled and let down. So, there, that's what happened. Happy?
-Raven
(Three Minutes Later)
Dear Raven,
That really sucks. I'm sorry the guy was such a jerk. And I'm actually proud of you. I can think of at least four worse things you could've done to him. He's lucky he only got stuck up a tree. It's a good thing I wasn't around or I'd have kicked his butt. Well, don't worry, there are plenty more fish in the sea. And thank you for letting me know what happened.
-BB
(Thirty Second Later)
Dear Beast Boy,
Thank you for listening.
-Raven