After weeks and weeks of hardcore training, the New Titans were ready to become the Teen Titans and everyone decided it would be a good idea to throw a celebratory party in their honor. The guests included all Honorary Titans and any affiliations they had, along with special citizens among Jump City.
The party was held on the roof in the moonlight on a cool summer evening.
Raven was sitting in the corner away from the party. Dangling her feet off the side of the tower enjoying the twinkle of the stars and the reflection of the moon light cast upon the waves down below. It was the last day before they had to gather their things up and head on their own. She wanted to come with Beast Boy, but how was she supposed to tell him?
I can't just say I want to come. That's rude.
Her thoughts were interrupted by a soothing voice behind her.
"Rae, what are you doing all the way over here?" Gar asked.
She turned her head to meet his emerald eyes and shrugged.
"Just trying to think about what I need to do."
"You mean as far as your life after the Titans?" He sat down beside her as she nodded.
"Raven, I told you that you could stay with me. I want you there, don't feel like you'd be a bother or that you're taking advantage of me. I don't want to be alone either…" He shyly admitted.
She took a deep breath and let out a big sigh, "Well, I'll only stay a little bit. A week or so, just until I can figure out what the hell I'm going to do with my life, and then I'll be out of your hair."
"What if I don't want you to leave?" He nudged her shoulder, "Could I convince you to stay?"
He spoke in a joking tone, but deep down, he was serious.
"We'll see," she joked back.
"Come join the party, Rae! We're going to pop a bottle of champagne soon. Robin wants to do like a ceremony where we are sworn out and the new guys are sworn in or something like that.
She shrugged her shoulders and started to get up. Beast Boy shot up in two seconds and offered his hand. She smiled at the gentlemanly gesture and took it. He guided her over to the stage where the band was playing and found the rest of his soon to be former teammates.
Starfire had began preparing for the mini-ceremony by getting the glasses ready and pulling the champagne off of the ice.
"Everyone ready?" Cyborg eagerly asked. Receiving nods, he went up to the microphone and called for everyone's attention. The future Titans made their way up to the stage, knowing what was going to happen. Robin stepped up next to Cyborg and the robot took his place in the formation they had practiced on. One team stood facing the other and as Robin made his speech, the old Titans held their communicators out, giving them to the new team, Robin held two, for the extra member.
"Jump City," he turned to the crowd, "I now pronounce you your new Teen Titans with their leader, Barry Allen."
The crowd applauded and cheered. Tears were shed by various eyes throughout the entire setting, Raven included. Garfield noticed the twinkle on her cheek and turned to face her.
"Whoops, you got a little something on your face, let me get it for you."
He gently wiped the tear away soaking in the rare, genuine smile Raven was flashing him.
"There's that smile I love," he softly spoke, Raven blushing. Starfire came with a tray of champagne filled glasses, each former Titan taking one.
Robin held his glass up first, "To friends, family, and justice."
They all clanked their glasses together and sipped.
