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Always together,
Not ever apart,
Holding each other,
Forever one heart.
Lost in each other,
Thoughts swirling around,
With one another,
Love truly abound.
Chapter 22 – Together
It was late afternoon, and the sun was slowly descending down from the sky, its warm yellow rays beginning to fade. Robin sat thoughtfully in his room, still unable to get the recent discovery out of his head. Raven and Beast Boy together, what an oddity. It would probably take years to get used to the notion, having been so used to seeing the pair at odds. At least now he had an explanation for their strange behaviour, even if it was rather unexpected. Robin sighed. He hoped their relationship would be a good one. If they broke up, who knows what it could do to their friendship, and consequently the Titans. He looked back at the papers scattered in front of him, there was no point deliberating on the matter, let Raven and Beast Boy handle themselves.
Beast Boy had ran out of paper to scribble pathetic pictures upon, and was now pacing up and down his room, forcing himself not to rush to Raven's room. Just being away from her made his heart ache and cause uncontrollable urges to grip his body. Beast Boy thought back to his conversation with Raven. He respected her wishes to keep their relationship a secret, but he wasn't sure why they should. Sure, Cyborg and Starfire would react to their detriment, but the up-side definitely outweighed the negatives. Didn't Raven want to be able to be with him without fear of discovery, without the cover of darkness? He knew Raven was proud, but still he yearned to be with her forever, unconditionally. Either way, he would stick by her decision, no matter what. Even if it wasn't something he'd want, he thought to himself. He stopped in mid-pace, to look out his window with a sorrowed gaze.
She was standing in a green field, short grass stretching for what seemed forever in front of her. The pure white sun hung high in the sky, flooding the area in brilliant light, warming her blood. A nice subtle breeze blew over her, causing the field of grass to ripple. The blades of grass swayed and rustled at her bare feet, which stood upon the cool ground. She breathed in, the fresh air soaking into her lungs, and she felt a sense of pure freedom which ran through her veins. Beast Boy stood next to her, with a sweet tender smile, holding her hand and gazing at her with green eyes. She smiled back, her heart content at last.
Without warning something stirred within her, like a beast waiting to be unleashed. It grew inside of her, pushing against her, as if caged. She fought back with ferocity, but the beast could not be denied. It broke out of her, smashing through her body, sending a wave of black energy from her form. Shockwaves blew across the fields, blew across everything sweeping all in its path away. And then there was nothing. Nought but barren land and burning skies were left. The eerie howl of hollow wind swept over the area, causing a shudder to run down her spine. She had destroyed everything. Everything that was once beautiful was now lost, because of her. Beast Boy lay slumped on the ground beside her, his body unmoving, completely dead. She felt claws tear at her heart. Tears welled to her eyes, sliding down her cheeks. What had she done?
Raven woke up to a knocking at her door. She gasped, memories of the nightmare washing over her, a silent tear falling down her cheek. She took a shuddering breath, with a hunch about who was behind that grey door.
"Raven, may I come in?" murmured Beast Boy.
Raven looked at the shadow looming under her door. She had been crying in her sleep, how could she let him see her like this? But he wouldn't care would he, he cared for her, she thought to herself. What harm would there be in letting him in? Deep within her came a yearning to be cared for, to be looked after, for someone to mend her wounds and heal her spirit.
"Okay" replied Raven softly, watching her door open and close behind Beast Boy.
"Raven, you've been crying!" cried out Beast Boy in concern, walking swiftly to her side.
"Just another stupid nightmare" stammered Raven, hoping he wouldn't bother himself too much.
Beast Boy looked at her with sad, yet tender eyes, searching her violet ones.
"Are you okay?" murmured Beast Boy.
"Yeah…" breathed Raven, looking deep into Beast Boy's eyes, losing herself in a world of emerald.
"Will they ever stop" whispered Beast Boy, anguish in his voice.
"I don't know Beast Boy. I don't know, and I hate them all the more for it. I hate them Beast Boy, I hate them so much" replied Raven, a quiver in her voice, sorrow layering her tones.
"Don't hate Raven… never that…" breathed Beast Boy, feeling the raw emotion that flowed from her voice.
"Beast Boy…" murmured Raven, looking at him. She felt a sudden stir of emotions, like a burning inferno falling through her heart, dashing it. She couldn't describe it as a good feeling nor a bad one, it was just a feeling, a feeling that welled up inside of her, overwhelming her entire body as if like a plague. Her breathing came in short breaths, as she looked deep into his forest green eyes that bespoke of care, loyalty, affection, compassion. He was the one, the one that she wanted to spend her entire life with, the one who would make every day good and all things well. Her heart pounded irascibly against her chest, bursting with emotion, as if trying to throw itself out of her chest, and to her lover.
Beast Boy had never met a girl so beautiful, or one who evoked such emotions within him. It was a mix of sadness, happiness, pain, hope, passion, affection. He couldn't figure out what was in the mix, it was as if it were all feelings mixed together and burned like an immeasurable fire within his stomach. Oh god, he couldn't stand to look away from her, he couldn't stand to lose another minute away from her. He just wanted to hold her, feel her, touch her, be with her forever and ever, for all eternity. His heart ached with raw emotion as he gazed at her.
They stood facing each other, like two love-struck butterflies. They gazed at each other, looking at one another with pure emotion, the yearning in their eyes clear to them both. And then they were kissing, kissing as if the world was about end, kissing with power, with strength, with an unstoppable passion. Their lips parted and met over and over again, as if sharing their feelings, their emotions for each other, each kiss a solid dip into their partner's heart. They came closer and closer until they could come no more. Pure heat burned their skin, they wanted to be closer, to feel each other's skin, each other's hearts, each other's souls. And they gripped each other, grabbing their clothes, wanting to tear them off to get even close to their lover, for in the world existed only them. Suddenly a closet exploded behind the pair, and they parted.
Raven felt her heart drop when she turned around, seeing bundles of wood splayed out upon her floor. So her secret had been exposed, and now Beast Boy would know everything.
"Raven… what?" murmured Beast Boy in shock.
"Beast Boy… I didn't want to tell you, I…" started Raven, trying to explain her actions.
Beast Boy looked from Raven to the broken closet. He had been causing her to lose control, and she hadn't told him. A part of him was angered and pained at the lie, but for the most part, he was concerned for her.
"Has this always been happening?" asked Beast Boy softly.
Raven nodded her head in response, afraid of what he would say. She didn't want to lose him, not now, not ever.
"Why didn't you tell me?" murmured Beast Boy.
Raven sighed. "I don't know anymore, I was afraid, afraid of how you would react, afraid that you would leave me, afraid that I would lose you" whispered Raven.
"Raven…" muttered Beast Boy, sadness in his tone.
"Beast Boy, I don't understand why this has to happen. How is this fair? Why does this have to happen to me?" cried Raven, her emotions lapsing over her.
"I…" started Beast Boy.
"All my life I have lived thinking I would never feel for anyone, never be with anyone. And now that I have found someone I am to be stripped of him, deprived of him, as if God was laughing at me. Why cannot I not live like everyone else? Why must I be burdened by who I am? Why do I have to be plagued with… with this? Is it destiny that I should live my life in darkness? Why should I have to carry the weight of killing you whenever I'm with you? Why, why, why?" yelled Raven.
"Raven…" murmured Beast Boy.
Tears fell from Raven's eyes, rolling down her cheeks. "Beast Boy… after so many years I found you, but only to lose you, and my heart pains. It pains me so much, that I cannot feel it any longer. Why do I deserve this?" whispered Raven, looking down at the floor.
Beast Boy lifted her chin. "You haven't lost me Raven, please, don't let me lose you" he breathed.
Beast Boy stepped towards her, looking into her eyes that swirled with emotions.
"You aren't afraid to die because of me?" whispered Raven.
Beast Boy shook his head. "I trust you" he murmured breathlessly.
Those three words soaked over Raven. They meant the world to her, Beast Boy trusted her. He trusted her with his life. She had never felt so much for one person before, and she once thought she never could. Just hearing those words from him was exhilarating, heart-warming. She looked at him, gratitude and affection glistening through her eyes.
The two gazed at each other with soft eyes. And they embraced, arms throwing themselves over each other. They held each other, as if trying to squeeze away every worry, every concern, doubt or misgiving. They held each other until they felt they couldn't hold on any longer, that surely they would fall, or their arms tire, but still they held on. Nothing could break that embrace, nothing on earth nor above it.
Beast Boy held Raven in his arms, and just holding her, just feeling her in his arms was breathtaking, intoxicating. The fiery feeling within him grew and grew, until it was bursting out of him, until he was sure that she could feel it too. Just knowing that she was in his arms, knowing that she was safe, that he had her and she wasn't gone was a greater feeling than anyone could have asked for. He could feel the emotions that seemed to run up and down their arms, as if connecting their souls completely, and though they felt a nearly undeniable urge to breakaway, they held on. It seemed to last for an eternity, and they soaked in every second of it. They were in each other's arms, feeling each other, holding each other, caring for each other, comforting one another. Together.
AN: Hope you enjoyed the chapter. Trust is a personal value that I hold dearly, and I believe is really important in a relationship. Have a good day everybody, thanks for reviewing.