Shattered Diamonds
Summary: Five years after leaving, Robin comes home to discover that Starfire has a daughter and is engaged! But worse, with the return of Blackfire and the unexpected death of one of their greatest foes, how can Robin cope?ROBXSTARXOCBBXRAEKIDFLASHXJINX
This chapter will really, really focus on Beastboy and Raven. Sorry, no Rob x Star stuff. But there is very 'slight' Kid Flash x Jinx fluff in the end, just to let you know, and there will be more, okay? Sorry that it took me awhile to update:D
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CHAPTER EIGHT
STAR-CROSSED
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(RAVEN'S POV)
Everything was radically returning back to normal. Or, as normal as this tower could get.
Starfire had left with Claire and Jason about ten minutes ago, while Cyborg towered over Robin, scolding him for running off on his own. Beastboy sat on the counter, ankles crossed, and was humming as he flipped through a newspaper, completely ignoring Cyborg and Robin.
"... can't believe you!You could at least tell me these things, man! Why do you always have to be the hero!?Why?"
Robin, who had been slumped against the wall, muting Cyborg's 'talk', suddenly smirked and stared icily at Cyborg. "... Isn't that what I am, Cyborg? A hero? And you're telling me I shouldn't be a hero?"
Cybrog's eyes darkened. " You know what I mean."
And with that, he turned sharply and fell on the sofa, his muscular arms folded across his chest as he glared out the large window. Robin, rolling his eyes, pushed himself off the wall and stalked after Cyborg, sitting down on the cushion next to him and placing a steady hand on his shoulder. This was beginning to become quite amusing to me- how much one mistake could easily provoke Cyborg. But then again, this was Robin, of all people...
" Look", Robin spoke softly. " I was being stupid, okay? You don't know how much I wished I hadn't gone there."
Cyborg's eyes lightened, and I glanced up from by book, gazng sympathetically at Robin, who was now staring out the window at the sea, his "angsty-tortured-hero" stare in effect. This moment of silence was -of course - interrupted by Beastboy.
" Holy rice balls on a stick, Batman!" he shouted, his eyes wide. Robin gave him a death glare.
" What?" I groaned, slamming the book shut and arching an eyebrow. He flipped the newspaper around and pointed at an article. The only word I could make out was CARNIVAL. Woo-hoo.
" Dudes, there is a carnival in town! We have to go! And look, there's some famous Japenese singer performing there tonight! Can we please, please, please-"
" I guess", Robin said, ignoring Beastboy's pleas in the backround. Cyborg and I turned to stare at him with amazement. Out of all of us, it was usually him who said no or declined to go, especially after all the things going on. He shrugged.
" I need a break."
" Don't we all", Cyborg muttered.
"-lease, please, please, plea-"
" HE SAID YES, FOR GOD'S SAKE!" I shouted, roughly clamping a hand on Beastboy's shoulder, causing him to fall on his back. To my surprise, he swiftly stood up and ran around the room, yelling with excitement and happiness, while we stared at him.
" We're goin' to the car-ni-val, we're goin' to the car-ni-val..." He kept on singing. Luckily for us, he tripped on his own feet, came crashing forward, before finally running right into the window. Blinking, we watched as he slowly rose from the ground, a hand on his back.
" I'm okay..."
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They stood near the entrance of the carnival, staring into the parade of lights and people. It was near dark, the sky streaming with orange, purple and white, and with patches of puffy clouds.
" Okay, let's split up", Robin said. " Me and Cyborg, Raven and Beastboy."
He threw a sly glance in my direction, and I looked away, a blush spreading across my pale cheeks. Beastboy whooped, and before I could protest, grasped my hand and dragged me through the crowd.
Sucker. I could very well hear those words play across Cyborg's mind and I a made a note to hurt Cyborg when I got back. But then again, this did give me a chance to be alone with Beastboy- to build up on another 'moment'.
I prayed that we'd be heading toward a Ferris Wheel, at least.
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" Woo-hoo!" Beastboy shouted, a fist in the air. I leaned forward and pressed my forhead to the pole, trying hard to drown out Beastboy's embarrassing performance. Parents stared at, not only him, but me. We were on a ride that went 3 miles per hour. We were on a ride that only little kids rode because they were terrified of the small roller coaster that was usually in a carnival. We were on... The Merry-Go-Round.
" This is awesome!" he continued. My eye twitched as I fought the urge to jump off the ride and get as far away as possible from the annoying addictive toon, but that would only bring more attention to me(AN: You know what I'm talk'n about, that addicting toon, lol). To my horror, I slowly began to hum, following the pattern of the song.
" That's right, Raven." Beastboy grinned.
I sent him a glare. " Shut up. We're going on the roller coaster, next."
His face paled and he gulped. "... H-How about the Haunted House of Horror?"
I scoffed. " You're afraid of a roller coaster, so instead, you want to go on something named that, which to me, sounds a bit more frightening."
" Please", he scoffed back. " I'm not afraid of a-" Gulp. "-Roller coaster."
" So why won't you go on one?" I challenged, smirking with triumph.
" Well..." He paused, then shrugged. " Because they aren't scary enoughfor me- not enough adrenaline."
I merely shook my head and motioned with my head toward the Haunted House of Horror. " Okay. We'll go one that first, but then we'll go on the roller coaster, because by the time the ride is over, it will be dark. And it's more exciting to ride a roller coaster in the dark... Is that enough adrenaline for you?"
He shifted his feet uneasily on the animal's side and -reluctantly- nodded. " Yeah, I guess..."
" Then come on. Don't be scared", I spoke, then smirked wickedly. " I'll protect you."
The ride ended, and we gingerly slid off their horses. Well, mine was actually a smiling zebra and his was a roaring lion. What were they teaching kids? That zebras and lions could get along- stand in the same area without one of them(the lion) ripping the other's throat out. They were opposites, different. I realized how me and Beastboy weren't exactly the same in personality, likes and actions. But that never actually caused us to 'attack on another. We simply fought. And now that I look at it, he was always the lion and I was the zebra, the weakest... And that was because I was too weak to admit my feelings, even to myself.
" Raven?" Beastboy inquired, waving a hand in my face. Blinking, I turned my head toward him. He had an eyebrow raised. " Are you okay?"
I smiled lightly. " Yes. I am."
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" AHHHHHH!" he shrieked as the cardboard cut-out of a ghost popped up from the ground. My head was resting in my palms, boredom on my face. He screamed again, and accidently transformed into a turtle. After transforming back into his normal self, I snickered. However, I was caught off guard when the projection of a raggy man resembling a zombie appeared. Gasping, I quickly huddled closer to him. It took me only a few seconds to realize what I done, before I scooted away from him.
" I guess you are afraid", he teased. I growled and crossed my arms, waiting impatiently for the 'ride' to end.
After what seemed like ages, we were now stepping onto one of the roller coaster carts. Beastboy was shaking, his face completely white, and stepped on, immediately pulling down the bar. His eyes were wide and he was gripping the metal bar for dear life. When it started, we were slowly rising up, the wind blowing in my face, sending my mauve hair flying around my face. I could swear that I heard Beastboy's chattering teeth.
" Oh, calm down", I said, rolling my eyes.
" Calm. I am calm." He gave a fake laugh, but that laugh ceased when we dropped. I did not scream like the others, but grinned, enjoying the feeling in my stomach. Beastboy was screaming, but after awhile, he finally smiled, enoying the roller coaster(which was called Monster). And, like I said, it was a bit more frightening because I could barely make out any twists or turns. Too bad it ended quickly.
After getting off and walking away, Beastboy was laughing and clutching his stomach.
" Okay, it wasn't that bad."
" Where to next?" I asked, my eyes expressionless. He squinted his eyes and searched. Smiling, he pointed. I followed his gaze and found the Ferris Wheel. Yes! Finally! My actual enthusiasim did not touch my eyes or mouth, for I simply nodded.
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We were in one of the boxes and were gazing out into the night, silence between both of us. Finally, he turned to me, his eyes serious and a scowl on his face. Something was truly bothering him.
" Raven?"
" Yes?" I responded, directing my attention toward him.
" About that other night", he spoke softly, staring at his knees. " I think we should, uh... Continue it, ya know? Because it was so rudely interrupted by Blackfire and all... So, are you happy now?"
I smiled and cocked my head to the side. " Of course."
Before he could continue, a piercing scream from below cut in. I it my lip and glanced at Beastboy, who's green eyes lowered with solemness and irritation. He seemed to be contemplating something when he suddenly stood.
" Shall we?" He gestured to the door.
" Alright", I said, unhappy. I opened the door, my eyes glowing a bright white, and we flew out- Beastboy as a pale green bird. When we touched the ground, there was an old woman with tears down her cheeks, but for some odd reason, there was a smile of gratitude on her face.
" Are you alright?" Beastboy asked, stepping in front of the woman.
She wipped the tears away and nodded. " Yes. Luckily, those two were here."
She pointed and we followed her finger to see Jinx and Kid Flash arguing. Instead of asking what they had done to help her, me and Beastboy moved forward, eager to hear what they were arguing rather loudly about.
" Please?!" Kid Flash begged.
" Why can't we go on-"
" Because I want to go on that!" He gestured to the Swan Tunnel of Love. Beastboy and I snickered as a heated blush worked its way across Jinx's cheeks as her eyes narrowed. After a few minutes, she slowly nodded, earning a loud shout of glee from Kid Flash as he pulled her toward an incoming Swan Cart.
" Doesn't that remind you of someone?" I joked.
" Shut up."