(As the drive to do something once enjoyed fades, what is one to do? There comes a point when you have to ask yourself if something is still truly meaningful and worthwhile to you... Perhaps the time has come at last to decide - what do I do about this fascination and interest? Do I pass it off? Do I finish it? Or do I just abandon it altogether? I have some sort of vision, but...I just need to divest myself of this perhaps.

At long last, I must admit that I have outgrown my attachment to this character - as loveable as she is. Raven, I should have given you more time while I could, I should have written more for you while I was still so fascinated. You remain a character I adore, but I can no longer continue writing these silly fan fics. Not after what I've seen the New Teen Titans have done to you...It feels wrong on some level, because you are no longer yourself and this makes me question my own picture of you. You are now younger in your interactions, less clever, and far less active.

Surely some of you must admit, it is a bit creepy to continue with these - given the character's new persona in this re-imagined "New Teen Titans." Silly shorts for a younger crowd do not possess the spirit of the old show, which was much more involved and intense.

So, this is me signing off from these Teen Titan fan-stories, until either the old show is brought back in its old form, or the new one matures in some way (which I don't see happening). Forgive me for starting something that I did not finish, but I didn't see this new take on the show coming. My work has also started getting more intensive, so I can't devote as much time as I'd like and this would deserve - but this is NOT what is driving this decision. It has to do with the re-imaging of these characters and this show by the "updated" one now airing.

If anyone wants to know how this story would have progressed, as well as a few strong lines of dialogue from some of these characters - do say so, either in a pm or review. Or if you enjoy this enough and you feel like you could finish the rest, say so and we'll talk.

Enjoy this last bit which is not technically apart of the story, or even the ending I had designed, but is still nice in itself... ~RavensMind~)

Chapter ~Ode to Raven and Robin~

Putting down her book, Raven turned to Robin, who was busy organizing his new utility belt.

"I think that look suits you better," Raven said.

"Still getting used to all the damn hair," Robin said.

"Me too," she said.

Robin had a new uniform made for him as well as a new utility belt, and had grown out his hair longer. Being 'Robin' was great, but he felt that it was time to move on from that - to something as different as their situation. Nightwing sounded like the perfect direction.

Raven had grown out her hair as well, and was wearing a white cloak given to her by Azar. She gave Robin a small smile and nudged him gently.

"Ready to go?" she asked.

"Definitely," he replied.

"Where are we going, exactly?" she asked.

"It's a surprise, I told you," he said, grinning.

"...Fine. But it had better be good," she said.

"Have I let you down yet?" he asked.

"Honestly-," she started.

"Don't finish that thought," he said.

"Fine. Can you at least give me a hint? If not, I'll just skip the game and check your mind for the answer," she said.

"Alright. It's not here," he said, chuckling as he said it.

"I hate you right now," she said.

"Don't worry about it, just...have fun being with me," he said.

"Right..." she said.

"Look, I promise I have your interests at heart with this, will you just trust me?" he asked.

"Okay. So, are we walking or-?" she started.

"Before we go, I just wanted to tell you that I couldn't have done all of this without you here. I don't know if I could have left the Titans, or Batman's side if someone hadn't pushed," he said.

"You sound like you're never going to see me again. Stop it," she said.

"Well, this is a big moment for me - I just wanted you to know how happy I am that you're here with me," he said.

"Thank you, Robin. I...know I wouldn't be here right now if you hadn't helped me. I love you," she said.

"I love you too," he said.

Robin took Raven's hand and led her out of their room and down the stairs of Wayne Manor, out the door, and into the waiting helicopter. From there, it would be a long flight to their new city. Crime was getting out of control and some old "friends" had decided to lay claim to the city's underworld. Nightwing and Raven could deal with them as they always deal with issues - together.