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Titans South

Chapter 2-Return

(Beast Boy's PoV)

When we got back to the tower Raven went straight to her room. I morphed into a cheetah and ran in front of her. She looked at me. One brow raised in silent curiosity.

"I just wanted to say thank you; for saving us. Ya know?"

"I wasn't the only one."

"I know."

"Look BB I'd love to stay and chat but I was in the middle of something important before Slade interrupted me. So if you'll excuse me I need to go finish."

With those words she flew past me and into her room.

Raven remained there for the next two days. She kept the curtains closed and the door locked. She didn't even come out for food. Those days were uneventful for the most part. Except for the fact that I finally got Mega Monkeys III; and I beat Cyborg at it. But no one besides me and Cy really cared.

On the third day she came out. It must have been early because no one saw her. Robin, always the early bird, found a note on the counter.

Robin,

I have something I have to do. I'll be back tomorrow afternoon; probably around lunchtime. DO NOT attempt to contact me. If you wreck my concentration I will give you nightmares for a month. Unless Jump is falling down around your ears or Slade has taken over the world LEAVE ME ALONE. I will be fine.

Raven

We all moped around the tower for the next day and a half. Cyborg spent the time working on his car. Robin taught Starfire how to play Chess and Old Maid and pretended he wasn't worried. I did nothing of the kind. I was almost ready to suggest we start knocking buildings down; or at least call Raven when she walked in the door.

She looked exhausted. There were dark circles under her eyes and her face was white. But she seemed to glow with a happiness I'd never seen on her before.

The minute she walked in Robin jumped to his feet. The look on his face said a lot. "Raven where were you? What-"

He stopped abruptly. I stood my heart beating so loud I was sure SHE could hear it.

"Terra?"

She smiled at me; smiled as she always had, soft and happy. Her blue eyes were full to bursting with joy.

Starfire squealed and ran to catch Terra in a bone crushing hug. The geokinetic teen hugged the Tamaranian princess. At that point the rest of us moved forward to surround our friend. Soon we were talking nonstop. We told Terra about everything, minus Trigon, that had happened while she was stone. Raven had disappeared again but she would certainly know if we told. And I personally had no doubt that her threats to Robin in the note would be at least tripled for the poor person (green boy) who slipped.

Terra looked at me, tilting her head back to see over the others. A quizzical smile lifted the corners of her lips.

"So," her blue eyes danced with merry mischief. "You guys got any food?"

We all laughed and Terra joined us. Over the heads of the others she smiled solely at me. Her eyes said she had missed me. And something else, something special. I love you.

(A/N I invented the word geokinetic. Kinetic means relating to motion and geo refers to earth or soil. So geokinetic means relating to motion of earth or soil. I know I'm insane. Making up words, even sensible ones, is a sure sign. LOL also sorry for how short it is. I'm not good w/ BB's PoV and I just couldn't think of anything else to say. )

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I hissed through clenched teeth as my father pulled me roughly to my feet. He kept his hand tangled in my hair and tilted my head so I had to look at him.

"Well, Rillan, I trust you've learned your lesson?"

I bowed my head to hide the fury in my eyes.

"Yes master."

"Good. Just remember, you pull another trick like that and you wouldn't be the only one paying. You will return to your regular duties in three days."

I winced inwardly. Three days wasn't long enough for broken ribs to heal. In a job where agility means freedom I needed them fully knit.

"Tell Delanie that I want to talk to her."

I watched the man leave; Delanie's words running through my head. Why didn't I fight? I answered my own question. What would happen to Rhea if I lost? I swore to my dying half-sister I'd take care of her. And I fully intend to do just that. Even if it means being stuck with my father for a while. After all, no man lives forever.

I let my thoughts drift toward more pleasant avenues. Soon I found myself thinking of the girl who had stolen my heart. I fell asleep dreaming of her and what it would be like if she could love me back.

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Ishii Sen Ling- I'm glad u like it. As for the pairings; I'll give u a list since ur the only one who reviewed. Rob/Star BB/ Cy/Bee Rae/ Speedy/ Aqualad/  My choice LOL