Hey! It's Alice. I got lots of good feedback for the last chapter and I'm uber bored. So I'm updating! Yay! Hope you like it!
Here's some answers to a couple of questions I got asked:
--Why didn't he just finish them off when he had the chance?
I don't know why I didn't have him finish them off. I just let the story flow and what happens, happens.
--Why weren't they all fighting at once?
Again, I don't know. If you don't like how the story is, don't read it. I just let it flow. What I put down, is what I put down. Accept it.
Enjoi!
"Rae, wake up," said a voice, piercing Raven's unconscious mind. "Raven!"
Raven's eyes slowly opened and she found herself looking into the masked eyes of Robin. His face was merely inches from her and she could feel his strong arms wrapped around her waist, holding her up. His hand was under her neck, supporting her head. Her eyes opened fully and he smiled down at her.
"R-robin?" she stuttered, sitting up by herself and holding her head in her hand. "I-is everyone ok?"
"Yeah," he said, stepping back from her and giving her some room. "We're all fine, just worried about you."
"Don't be," she said, slowly rising to her feet.
She hissed as she felt a painful, tingly feeling shoot up her leg and she fell back to the ground. Robin was instantly next to her, worried for his hurt friend. Without waiting for her permission, he grabbed her ankle and began examining her freshly-shaved legs. He removed his glove and glided his hand over her leg up to her thigh, never touching but leaving a trail of warmth in its place. She watched him intently as he slowly began to massage her leg, his hands finding every tense nerve and loosening it. She sighed in relaxation, closing her eyes in contempt and letting Robin massage her leg.
His hands stilled and her eyes fluttered open, wondering why there was no longer soothing hands on her leg. Robin was watching her with curious eyes. She thought about how grateful she was that her hood was on, and then remembered that it was off and he could read the emotions playing on her face. They stared at each other for a moment and she thought she felt him move closer but, in fact, it was SHE who moved closer—wishing to close the gap between them. His head inclined somewhat and his forehead was almost touching hers. Just a few more inches…
"Robin," Raven breathed quietly, her breath caressing his masked face.
His eyes looked at her under his eyelashes, even though they were masked, and she gently touched the corner of his black-and-white mask. He sighed and leaned into her touch, losing himself in this moment. They seemed to be lost in each other's presence. And the bond they had was NOT helping. In fact, it only made them want each other more. Just a few more innocent touches…
"Hey!" exclaimed Cyborg, catching and RUINING the moment between the two birds.
Robin sighed deeply and stood up, helping Raven to her feet first. He looked over his shoulder at Cyborg, revealing the muscles in his neck. Oh, how Raven desired to reach out and run her finger along the blue vein in his neck.
"Yeah?" called Robin.
"Rae, are you okay?" Cyborg asked, striding to the two teens.
Raven gave a small smile and nodded.
"Yes, I'm fine," she said in her famous monotone.
"Well, alright!" exclaimed the robot man. "Who wants pizza?"
Robin's brow furrowed and he walked to his motorcycle, lifting up his helmet to put it on.
"I don't know, Cyborg," said Robin. "I'm not really in the mood."
"Oh," said Cyborg, sounding disappointed. "Well…Rae? How about you? You up for some pizza?"
"Am I ever 'up' for pizza?" Raven asked, as if it was the most obvious answer in the world.
Cyborg sighed. "I guess not…"
Robin smiled and put on his helmet, swinging his leg over the red motorcycle. He chuckled and revved the bike to life, revving the engine once more.
"I guess it's just you, Starfire, and Beast Boy," said Robin, sitting on his bike.
"Yeah," said Cyborg. "You and Rae heading home?"
"Yeah, I guess."
"Ok."
"I'll fly over-head," said Raven, walking towards Robin.
He nodded and spun the bike towards the tower but waiting for her to get in the air.
"Azarath, metrion, zinthos…" she muttered, waiting to float in the air but flight never came. "M-my powers…"
"Raven, you ok?" asked Robin, noticing her problem.
"My powers aren't working," she stated, staring down at her hands.
"Oh," the Boy Wonder said. "Well, hop on." He patted the seat of his bike and gestured for her to sit behind him.
"Uh, I'll walk," she said.
"Come on, Raven," Robin started, "Just get on the bike and hang on. You're not walking…and that's an order."
She sighed and sat behind the masked hero, wrapping her arms around his waist. He slightly relaxed under her touch but instantly tensed again as he sped down the road to Titan's Tower. He smirked when he felt her grip him tighter, her head buried in his shoulder and her arms clutching him for dear life. Her eyes shut tightly and all she could feel was the vibration of the bike and Robin's body in her arms. His right hand let go of the handle and drifted from her elbow to her hand, holding her arms. He weaved her fingers through his and she clung to him even more, as if he'd slip away.
Once they made it to the island that the Tower was on, Robin slowed down but he remained holding Raven's hand. The bike sputtered to a stop in the garage and he patted Raven's arms gently. Her eyes shot open and after assessing that they were, in fact, at Titan's Tower, she relinquished her grip on the traffic-light colored teen. They both instantly missed each other's embrace but pushed the feeling aside.
Raven started up the staircase as Robin called to her.
"Hey, Raven," he said, stopping her as she reached the second step. "You, uh, want to watch a movie?"
She sighed and turned around, leaving her left foot on the stair and her right foot on the stair below, and her legs open. Robin's eyes unconsciously trailed down her figure then met her eyes again.
"Sure," she said.
"Cool," he agreed with a smile. "Uh, what kind?"
"Horror," was all she said as she continued her ascent up the staircase, probably headed to her room.
So…? What'd you think? Haha, you like? Comment and review.
--alice
