And welcome back! Sorry it hasn't been a while since an update -_-" Don't hit me D: My job, Just started high school, Home Renovations… It's crazy!! So, Goumen Anyway. Sorry Sorry!
Jerry: She doesn't mean it.
Carp: Yeah, I don't- wait, WHAT?!
Robin's eyes fluttered open tiredly as the sun continued to pour on his tired eyes. He sat up in his bed and turned, smiling at the sleeping redhead. He pulled the blankets over her, glancing at his clock as he did so, watching the bright red numbers flash "6:48 PM".
He rubbed his neck and stretched a bit, then stopped as his head began to pound again. He gently got onto his feet and opened his door, walking out and heading to the OPS room. He looked up and saw blonde hair poking out from just above the couch and he raised an eyebrow.
"Terra?"
She turned and blinked at him, sitting up.
"Robin? What are you doing here?"
Robin laughed.
"I always come here; it's part of this house, isn't it?"
Terra looked to the side and smiled, nodding. Robin jumped over the couch and sat down next to her.
"You okay?"
She nodded but looked off to the setting sun.
"I'm fine, but… I'm just… Depressed… I didn't get anything for you guys… But yet, you guys have forgiven me, let me live with you, straightened me out, and I checked, and you got me presents… I feel horrible…"
Robin laughed and shook his head.
"Terra, we forgave you because we believe in you. You have potential. It's okay; The teen titans are all the family most of us have, and you were like a lost sister. Don't feel bad. You came back and asked for forgiveness; that's all we could have asked for. That's all Beastboy could have asked for."
Terra smiled at Beastboy's name and she sighed.
"I love him so much."
Robin smiled at her.
"Good. Take care of him; love him. THAT is what will make him happy."
Terra smiled at Robin as he began to leave, but then she looked down.
"Robin?"
He stopped and turned.
"Yes?"
She looked up and smiled weakly.
"Thank you."
He smiled at her kindly.
"No problem."
He walked through the doors and Terra turned back to the window as the sun merrily began to fall down to the other side of the Earth, to let the shadows of the night dance their way over jump city…
The Next Morning- Christmas!!
Silence sliced through the air in titans tower... Nobody was in a hurry to awaken this peaceful, calm, christmas morn...
"EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!"
... All except for Starfire.
She ran into Robin's bedroom quickly, shaking him furiously.
"Robin! Robin, please do the awakening from slumber! It is a most wonderful day!! Come join me in my jubilation!"
A weak, but amused smile crawled onto Robin's face as he opened his eyes tiredly.
"Whatever you want, Star."
She squealed, grabbed his arm and yanked him out of the bed, pulling him out the door and down the halls, waking everyone as she bounded past, squealing happily.
Soon enough, everyone was gathered in the OPS room, chatting happily as a warm friendliness lingered in the air, the warmth and joy of christmas.
The doors opened and everyone turned as Speedy walked in, wearing a baggy santa suit, which was obviously too small for him.
"Ho Ho Ho! Merry Christmas!!"
Robin raised an eyebrow at his so-called twin as the rest of Titans East came in. Cyborg stood as BumbleBee walked in, wearing red ribbons in her hair with gold bells attached, and a 'Mrs. Claus' outfit. She kissed him on the cheek and he blushed a bit, smiling at her and she grinned.
"Merry Christmas you hunk of metal."
He rolled his eyes and sat down, putting his arm around her shoulders gently. Aqualad came in, and planted himself next to Raven, and pulled her towards him, kissing her full on the lips and everyone stared in shock at this bold move. Everyone held their breaths, just waiting for something to blow up.
The two pulled apart and everyone was in awe that Raven could control her emotions more. Who knew?
Speedy tossed a bag next to the tree, and everyone assumed that it was presents from all of Titans East. All had sat down and gotten comfortable, ready and willing to begin to open presents.
"Wait!"
Everyone turned to Beastboy as he looked around.
"... Where's Terra?"
Everyone was silent as they heard a pounding coming from the hall, growing louder as it got closer and closer. Terra burst through the doors and Beastboy turned, his face becoming redder than the outfit she had donned.
She wore bright red shorts with a white belt with a bell on the buckle, matching her bright red midriff sweater, that was lined with white fur. A bit white "T" was in the middle of her shirt, and she wore white socks that went up to her mid-thigh, and red boots were on her feet. She had a traditional santa hat on her head, and red lipstick on, and she grinned at everyone as she lifted two bags in the air.
"Merry Christmas!! Sorry i'm late!"
Starfire stood and hugged Terra, jumping up and down and Robin blushed and looked away, as did the other boys as her skirt went up a bit.
"Oh, friend! I am genuinely overjoyed that you have done the 'dressing up' as well!"
Terra smiled and placed the bags under the tree and sat down with the rest of them.
Cyborg clapped his hands and grinned.
"Well, let's get this christmas started!"
Quite a while later, everyone had opened all of their gifts, which were suprisingly accurate to their personality. Cyborg got new tool sets, and spare parts (A/N: lol....), Raven was surrounded by books and candles, Beastboy had many video games, Terra had acquired sculptures (A/N: MADE BY STARFIRE!! ... wonder what they look like... heheh...) and a book on 'How to control yourself". Starfire got many stuffed animals, hair products, and (A/N: you all saw this coming), An engagement ring from Robin. After she had opened it, he had gotten on one knee and popped the question; her answer- a smothering kiss.
Robin AND Speedy had acquired varied amounts of hair gel, and new Masks. Mas y Menos got a book on learning English, and BumbleBee got many Rap CD's.
Terra reached towards the tree for her last present; the present that was from Beastboy. He shifted nervously as she opened the poorly wrapped gift. She eventually came to a black velvet rectangular box, and she opened it and gasped as she saw a heart-shaped locket. She opened the beautiful locket and it had a picture of her and Beastboy inside of it. She noticed a paper attached to the necklace's chain and she pulled it off and began to read it.
Dear Terra,
I am so incredibly happy that you returned. I don't know what would have happened to me if you didn't.
When I found out you loved me, You don't know how happy I was. You mean so much to me.
Even if I don't mean this much to you, My feelings will never change.
Terra...
I love you more than anything.
And i always will.
And, since i am a chicken (sometimes literal, but not right now...)
I cannot ask you up front, but...
Terra, will you marry me?
~Beastboy
Terra's blue eyes widened greatly as she re-read that last statement. She turned to Beastboy, her body becoming numb, the paper limply falling from her soft fingers.
He stared at his hands with intense concentration, feeling her burning gaze on him. He tore his eyes from his hands (A/N: OWW!) And glanced at her. He jumped when he saw tears falling from her beautiful crystal eyes.
"T-Terra! I'm sorry!"
She shook her head and smiled, laughing happily.
"Shut up! I'm not crying because im scared!"
Beastboy blinked.
"Then why..."
"Beastboy, I love you too! I will marry you!"
Everyone gasped as Terra leaned forwards and kissed him, her arms wrapping around his neck lovingly. His eyes closed and his arms snaked around her body, his utter warmth caused her to smile.
She pulled away and smiled at him, her tears of joy beginning to affect him, tears lining his own green eyes.
"Terra, i'm so happy to hear that."
She smiled and kissed him again.
"I'm happy if you're happy."
Burns can hurt.
Cold can sting.
But when i'm with you,
The birds will sing.
I'll try to stand tall,
with a smile on my face.
Inside my heart,
For you, a place.
Take me away,
With you to the world so free,
I'm so glad to say,
That mine you will forever be.
Sooo! That is the END of "Stone Tears" Dedicated to Willowleaf... (insert numbers here) !!! *Sorry forgot the numbers!*
But anyway- i hope you all enjoyed this! The poem at the end is something a friend of mine REEALLY wanted in there- she likes writing poetry, so i hope she's happy!
Please review, and god bless you all!
~Hitomi Kaetie-chan