Raven sat idly on the examining room table. She picked at the white crisp paper underneath her as she waited. Peculiar for her, she wasn't one to fidget but right then she could help herself. Her insides were a bundle of nerves as she stared at the plain drab wall around her. This room was different then the room she had been guided to before. However that was to be expected when the first reason for being there was totally different now. Her mind was racing as she thought about all the different things that possibly could be wrong.

Two weeks prior Raven had scheduled her first appointment with a gynecologist. This woman was the best in the world and took special interest in superhuman abilities. Bruce had even claimed she was Wonder Woman's doctor. She didn't know what to think about the whole thing but knew that it was important. Her body was never something she took lightly. This, and the fact that she had recently become sexually active with her boyfriend was the main reasons she made and appointment, with Dr. Halterson.

Starfire had offered to accompany her wanting to check out the Doctor for herself, but Raven asked that this time she be given privacy. She knew Star was just being her friend wanting to help in every way possible but Raven was adamant this was something she'd have to do alone. Overall the experience wasn't that bad. She had done her research learning the different methods that were done during the process of a pap smear. So she was well aware of everything that was happening during that appointment.

To Raven's happy surprise Dr. Halterson was very professional. She asked important questions wanting to gain every knowledgeable thing she could on Raven's background, but she also didn't seem to pry when Raven closed up about her mom. Raven liked the fact that she didn't feel like she was just another patient like she often did with most doctors. When it was time for the actual procedure, Dr. Halterson gave her all the advice she needed like relaxing her muscles and to focus on something else then what was happening below the sheet. It was so much painful as it was uncomfortable which the Dr. had told her it would be.

Because of Raven's unique heritage, as she put it, Dr. Halterson order extra bouts of tests to be run then she normally would. She asked that if she could get some blood work, which Raven agreed too. She was just as interested about herself as this woman was. Raven was honestly thrilled about her new doctor and she wasn't afraid to answer all of Raven's questions. Everything was complete and Raven was sent home with a new prescription for her daily birth control pill.

She licked her lips as doubt flooded her mind. She hadn't be told the reason for the need for her to return just that some of the results came back and Dr. Halterson needed to speak with her. The clock on the wall tick on in it's annoying rhythm testing Raven's every patience not to just throw a bolt of black energy at it. Her heart nearly dropped as the door handle twisted open and the tall woman with red hair stepped in.

She gave Raven a warm smile and reached out to shake her hand. "So good to see once more Raven." Raven merely nodded as her entire tongue felt like it was swelling rendering her dumb. She moved back towards her desk and began typing on her computer. Raven could only stare as she wonder if everyone had been pulled in an alternate universe that was determined to slowly melt her brain. She cleared her throat and that seemed to snap the doctor out of her work.

"Sorry, I was just pulling up your file." She shifted pulling her lab coat down as she cast her bright blue eyes up at her. "Well how are you feeling? Are you adjusting to the pills alright?" For a moment Raven thought that this was just a routine check up, making sure she was adjusting to normal life now that she was taking a hormone pill.

"Yes everything seems well." The woman smiled at this.

"Good, well actually I know you wondering why I scheduled to come back to my office. So first." She cleared her throat and brought up a lab report on her screen. "Your test came back and while it seems that most things came back normal, there seems to be something else that was abnormally rare." Raven perked up hearing this her head cocked slightly as her eyebrows furrowed. "Now you are my first half demon so I have nothing really to compare this too but the results are still the same. From what I can tell you are infertile." Her voice dropped at this as she waited to look at the girls reaction.

Raven had always been good at hiding her emotions so this time was no different. She blinked a few times as she forced her mind to comprehend what she was being told. Finally she spoke up, "But I still have periods so how can you tell?" The doctor nodded.

"Actually its very common for women to have periods and still be infertile. Form what I can tell aren't producing any eggs what so ever." Her voice was calm but had a tone that was sweet and caring like Starfire's.

"So what you're saying is I can't have children?" She inquired although she knew the answer. The woman dropped her gaze and frowned showing that she was sorry for what was about to come out of her mouth.

"I'm very sorry Raven, but all my test say that you'll never be able to." The doctor reached out softly touching her shoulder. "It's difficult news to tell anyone and I hope you know that I still plan on working with you. You're still very young and clearly you don't want children right now, so if and when-"

Raven cut her off short. "Actually, this probably better anyways, considering who my father is. There is no reason for me to continue my birth control then?" her voice was blunt and deadpan. She could see the Dr. was surprised by her reaction. As she stumbled around her words.

"Uh, yes, I mean no, you don't have to continue..."

"Thank you for your time." Raven stated standing up. Dr. Halterson straighten up her composer as she looked at Raven and nodded.

"Yes, very good talking to you, I...Um, Raven wait." She called causing Raven to stop at the door. "I know that this is very disappointing news, whether you wanted kids or not, and I hate even telling someone your age such news. Please if you ever have any questions or if you just need to talk I don't screen my calls."

Raven didn't even turn around as she opened the door, "Thank you Dr. but truly I'm fine." Never had anything so false come out of her mouth before.

Raven returned back to the tower her face blank as the words had sunk into her heart. She never really wanted kids, while they were cute she always had this fear that a child from her loins would turn out to be the spawn of her father. She swallowed the lump in her throat as she walked to the kitchen her mind set on tea. She hadn't wanted kids, hell the whole reason for her going there was so that she could get a damn pill to make sure she wouldn't have an accidental kid. As she stepped down the stairs it hit her. She would never have someone to call her own. If the opportunity were to arise she could never acted on it now and it had been forcefully taken from her in that moment. She seemed lost in a fog as she moved quietly her eyes never straying from her mission.

She didn't even notice when the green Changeling popped out in front of her asking her loads of questions. She didn't hear him, her mind now playing images of children that looked like her fading out of existence. She finally looked up when Gar placed his hand on hers. "Rae?" She shook her head.

"Sorry, I must have spaced out." She answered turning away from his touch.

"Are you okay? You seem upset." He asked his fang digging into his lip like it did when he was concern about something.

"I'm fine, just thinking." She replied.

"How did the appointment go? What was so urgent?" She flicked her wrist boiling the water instantly and pouring it into the small white mug.

"She just was checking in. Wanted to share the test results with me." Gar frowned as he did his best to read her eyes.

"And what did the results say?"

"Nothing really just that I'm normal." She lied. He seemed to pick up this just with the way her voice changed slightly in pitch.

"Hmm." He mused. "Weird that she couldn't just tell you that over the phone."

"She personal she like to talk face to face. She a great doctor." Gar know could definitely tell she was lying.

"Well I'm glad Dick was able to reference her to you." Using his quick abilities he moved forward blocking her into the corner of the counter. He placed his hands on the either side of her towering over her and forcing her to stay put. "Now, whats really going on babe?" He asked.

"Nothing." This news would crush him. Not that she was even sure they'd last, but the chance of them lasting dwindled instantly the second the Dr. said infertile.

"You can tell me." He pressed his arms circling around her back.

"There's nothing to talk about." She affirmed not bothering to hug him back. This was her mistake. He grabbed her chin forcing her eyes to lock with his green magic ones.

"You're lying." He said his voice low. She shook her head but her eyes couldn't help but do they did best and they instantly welled up with tears.

"Please Gar, just leave me alone." She whispered then she evaporated into thin air.

Gar stood outside his girlfriends door as he paced the floor. He had no clue what was going on but he knew Raven was upset. He knocked twice determined to find out the cause of her distress. The door opened as he strode through it he saw her floating above her bed. "Raven." He said in a small voice.

"Yes."

"I came in to see what I can do to make you feel better."

"I'm fine, I already told you that."

"You're tears say otherwise." He huffed dropping his hands to his side. "Please talk to me. I want to help."

"Beast Boy, it's not your job to cheer me up." She stated landing on her bed and pulling out a book. She was more than willing to show him that she wasn't up for conversation.

"Bullshit." He responded anger licked in his voice. "I'm you're boyfriend, well I mean I'm more than that too, that's the main part of my job." the kindness returned in his voice at this. "I always want to make sure my girl is happy." This caused Raven to sigh and throw her book to the side. She pulled her legs up to her chest as she looked at him. As his eyes connected with hers once more tears sprung forth her eyes. His brows knitted as he moved to her. "Okay no more of this fine shit. You're really starting to scare me, what's going on Rae?"

She wrapped her arms around him letting him comforting her the best he could. She pressed her face into the crook of his neck smelling his fresh pine scent that lingered there and calmed every nerve in her body. She didn't sob or even let her body shake, only letting the tears fall was going to be her biggest weakness for that day. After a long moment, Gar ran his hand down her back kissing her violet head. She sighed and let her finger trace the pattern on his uniform.

"The Dr. told me I can't have children." she mumbled out tensing as she half expected him to push her away. He was quiet for a moment as he took the news to heart, and he would be lying if he said that it didn't hurt. It did but no way did it change the way he felt about her. He placed his hand on her chin and pulled her up to him. His kiss was soft and tender showing her complete love.

"I'm so sorry." He whispered as he pulled away. His thumb traced her bottom lip as he looked at her. She seemed surprised that he hadn't run for the hills. He held her close to him hoping that this was in someway helpful.

"You... I" She felt confused by all this as she dried her cheeks with her sleeve. "You're not upset." She noted.

"I'm really upset. It's heartbreaking, but all of this doesn't change my love for you. You're still my best friend, which don't tell Cy..." He smirked. "I'm sad for you and for us, but we will be okay." Raven gulped and placed her head back into the space between his neck. She took in deep breaths willing her body to calm.

As her breathing slowed and her mind grew steadier she whispered, "Promise?" Right then she needed to hear his reassurance.

He was silent as he looked at the sky. Everything was going to be okay eventually, no matter what happened. He knew that she was still the girl of his dreams and that even news like this wasn't going to diminish his love for her. As he pulled her down to lay with him on the bed, then he answered her in a soft voice.

"I promise."