Chapter three

Title: The unfairness of it all...

Author: Angee

Rating: M

A/N HELLO Everyone i'm still alive...just that i have so much to do. I got this chapter done a while back but couldn't uploaded. I'm not that pleased with it and deleted many scenes and added more and then i just said to hell with it. I hope you all like it. some parts i enjoy.

She was still sleeping and it bothered him. Two days after the fight and she didn't show sings of waking up. Richard let out a tired sigh as he watched the monitor. At least she was fine and her wounds were already healed. Knowing that he was alone Richard lifted one of his hands and slowly moved it forward. The gentle fingers combed through her shoulder length hair then trailed down her cheeks. They continued their soft trip down her neck passed the valley of her breast and rested flat out on her stomach.

A momentary flash passed through his mind the minute his hand rested on her flat stomach. He could still hear his wife giggle as their child kicked inside of her. "Richard he's very excited to know that you are back"

"I know love. I'm happy to be back" a pause. "Hey what makes you think it's a boy?"

Raven pushed her long strand of hair behind her ear and placed her hand on her swell atop his "I'm connected to him. It's a boy Richard just like you've been wanting"

"I wouldn't mind having a little princess you know" Raven rolled her eyes and with great difficulty lifted from the couch she was sitting on. His hand dropped to his side since she was no longer sitting beside him "where are you going?"

"To get something to eat" he stood up "Richard sit back I can manage on my own"

"But I don't want you to stress your body out"

She poke her tongue out at him "I'm only six months pregnant Richard, I can manage well. Now when I'm bigger then watch out boy blunder" he chuckled but followed her into the kitchen anyways "you are so stubborn"

"Yeah but you love me that way" she was about to retort to that when the lightbulb in the kitchen exploded as a series of hiccups assaulted her body. He like any other husband laughed at his wife's expense and she summoned enough power to throw whatever she found his way.

His hand began to rub her softly as if the action would somehow awaken her. He was oblivious to the young man watching him from the door. The door closed quietly and Richard was left to be with Raven alone.

Cyborg grinned "so what you see?" asked BB who was standing behind Cyborg.

"Nothing, just future Robin being loving with Raven" he had noticed the gently gaze that Richard was giving their resident dark princess.

Robin talked non stop with Starfire as she laid in her bed. The events of the fight had left her worn out and she had needed so much time to regain her powers back. It was disconcerting for some reason not knowing what was going on with her body. As of late she had began to feel more and more tired and her bolts of energy were hurting her more. Being a child and so far away from her home planet, Starfire was left with just simple facts. Like she couldn't overdo it or she would have to rest for long periods of time, or that instead of her hands having a tingling effect from her bolts now they burned.

"So robin, how is friend Raven?"

"I don't really know star. From what cyborg tells me she is doing fine, but she hasn't awakened yet"

She nodded while cracking her fingers to relieve some of the pain "have you not gone and seen her?"

He shook his head "nope. But she's fine, she doesn't need me there"

Star smiled "you wanted to be with me Robin?"

Robin stood from the chair he was sitting on and leaned forward taking her lips in his "of course, you are the most important person in my life Star. Never forget that"

Star giggled "oh robin" she squealed when he lifted her off the bed and spun her around.

Raven's eyes shut tightly even though they were closed. She could see it all and it pained her. A few tears slid down her cheeks and Richard didn't know what to make of it "are you awake Raven?"

She didn't respond. No-the link that she and Robin had due to the little episode involving Slade and his cursed power that weakened Robin's mind-currently was letting her see and hear something that made her miserable. He doesn't care, I'm his best friend and he doesn't care about me or my health. I'm not important to him at all. A sob was chocking in her throat yet she didn't open her eyes or tried to let it out "raven please, what it is my love? Are you hurting?"

Yes I'm hurting. I don't know why but I am.

Richard wiped away her tears and the minute she felt those warm fingers her eyes snapped opened and her sob came out. It was unfair, everything was unfair. Here was a man from the future giving her comfort and it was unfair. Her best friend was overjoy with his girlfriend and she Raven was miserable. She was a half demon sent to destroy humanity and he was with the love of his life. It was unfair all of it. Why had she fallen for the unattainable? "Sshhh it's alright, you are safe here"

All of it was fucking unfair and she couldn't do anything about it. A few objects were thrown around the room because of her powers, but that didn't matter to her. The dull pain in her chest was something new, something unexpected and she didn't know how to deal with it. So, she wrapped her arms around Richard, letting his embrace sooth her "please don't cry Raven it's alright"

I wont cry for you Robin. I wont care either. She pulled away from him and with her fist cleaned her tears "I apologize Richard. I don't know what came over me" his gentle blue eyes searched hers, knowing that she was lying. He let it go however because her happiness was the only thing that mattered to him.

"I'm so glad you are finally awake Raven. You had us worried" liar. Only you were worried about me and perhaps Cyborg.

"I've been asleep for two days there is nothing to worry about" Richard shook his head "what's so strange about that?"

"This is the first time I've seen you go into such a condition"

She swung her legs over the edge of the bed "my body needed time to replenish the energy that I overused, that was the first time in years since I had to use so much of it" she stretched her sore body and didn't see his eyes scan over her body. His husbandly duties coming out trying to assess what damages were done to her. When the kinks in her body were all out she looked at him catching his gaze travel down her body.

She fought the blush that was coming to her cheeks "ahem" his eyes returned to looking at hers and she turned to leave the room.

"Where are you going?" she momentarily stopped as her hand reached for the handle to the door "you shouldn't be moving around too much" she was touched by his concern, really she was but he wasn't who she wanted to be worrying over her. What was she thinking? These two men were one in the same, but it just wasn't sinking in her head that they were the same.

Rolling her eyes since it was an old habit of hers she responded in her monotone way "mediation helps me. Is there something else you want to speak about?" he didn't say anything and both left the room. She didn't object to him following her nor did she care.

Going into the livingroom she found BB and Cyborg at their game station and Robin sitting on the couch with Star's head on his shoulder. Both were looking at the game being played. She didn't let it affect her even though deep down it was hurting her. She proceeded to walk towards the kitchen "Hey Ray you okay?" she cocked her head to the side and nodded her head at Cyborg. The others turned to look at her and Richard who was leaning against the wall.

"Hey Raven are you sure you are okay?"

"Yes beast boy I'm okay now" Raven was getting tired of their pretend worriness if they truly cared they would have been with her or at least had made sure to know what was going on with her "I don't need you to worry about me" she curtly added and the others were puzzled at her attitude. She turned on her heel and left them.

"Dude was she moody or what?"

Richard pushed himself off the wall and proceeded to walk towards the kitchen sensing something wrong with Raven. "Friend Raven seems to be angry" robin who's eyes never left the spot where she had been standing moments ago nodded his head. Something was definitely up and he needed to find out what.

Richard watched as she prepared her tea "I sense some animosity from you. Did they do something to upset you?"

Since her back was turned to him he did not see when she gripped the tea cup in her hand "nothing is upsetting me" her teeth were beginning to grind together. There they were all of them enjoying their time while she had been in the medical room. Only the man from the future sat by her side, not her so called friends not her best friend. She snorted "bastard" she whispered and it didn't go unheard either.

Chuckling he walked behind her and rested his hands on her hip "who? Me?" his breath fanned the skin by her neck and she shivered slightly.

"Remove your hands from me please"

He pushed her so that she bent forward near the sink "why? Does it bother you in a bad way or a good way?" there was a slight blush creeping up her neck and cheeks while his warm breath continues to fan over the overly excited skin.

Star walked into the kitchen right when Richard leaned forward to press a kiss to Raven's neck and she gasped loudly. Both Richard and Raven turned around to catch her rubbing her arm nervously "Sorry I did not mean to intrude"

Raven scowled and didn't bother to remove her body from Richard's "sure you didn't" was all she said as she picked her tea bag and placed it in her cup.

Star's eyes widened with sadness and she dejectedly moved towards the fridge intent on getting her drink. Richard felt saddened by the way Raven treated star, but what could he do? These two women were very different and not too close and having him as a common denominator made things worse "I'm truly sorry"

"Don't worry Starfire, say how are you doing since my last visit?" Raven's eyes narrowed. So he had gone to see Star too? She pushed away from him and walked out of the kitchen "she's just not feeling like herself"

A sharp knife landed near his feet and he jumped slightly "not like herself at all" he muttered looking at that offending object.

Star smiled softly "I do not understand why friend raven is acting so...not herself. Did I do something to upset friend Raven?" Richard walked up to the young woman he once loved and took her hand in his "Ri...Ro...er..."

He laughed "it's okay, call me Richard if you like or call me Robin, which ever makes you happy. Raven is just not being herself because she hasn't had time to meditate. I'm sure she is not mad at you"

Her eyes lit up with joy and she hugged him "oh joyous day. I shall wait till she is of better mood before I approach her".

Robin caught sight of Raven heading towards the stairs that led to the roof. Maybe if he talked to her he would find out if she is not feeling better. Being the leader he had to make sure that his team mates were okay. Sparing the guys one glance he made his way towards the roof as well.

She sat there looking at that bright blue sky. The breeze was warm and gentle giving her enough energy. Her chakra glistened in the afternoon light "azarath...azarath...azarath" if only she could go back to her planet and speak with her mother. Why was she feeling emotions like hate and jealousy towards Star? It wasn't the girls fault for Robin falling in love with her. Who wouldn't fall for someone as pretty and innocent as star? Ever since all of her emotions combined together and made her more powerful and not to mention capable of showing more emotions without major damage, Raven had tried her hardest not to show any "Azarath"

"Hey raven" the voice made her tense up and her grip tightened around the mug she still held in her hand. She could hear his feet padding on the rooftop and could feel him sitting near her. She cringed, part of her wanting to lash out and tell him to leave the other part intrigue...wondering what the boy blunder had in mind "I noticed that you were a bit cold earlier, is there something bothering you?"

Before the words could register in her head she let them out "what do you care if something is bothering me or not? It's not like I'm the most important person in your life is it? Leave me alone Robin that's all I'm asking"

His eyebrows rose wondering what the hell happened "Raven? This isn't like you"

Her eyes opened and she turned her head to the side to see him looking at her with worry in his blue eyes "you don't know me well enough Robin. Leave it at that" she stood up and began to walk away when a hand seized her wrist.

"Tell me what's wrong"

I'm beginning to hate you. She shook her head "I hate hypocrites who pretend to be your friend to the outside world, but when something happens to you they don't care. Leave me alone Robin and I shall leave you alone as well"

"But we are friends Raven. Please tell me what's going on"

She snatched her hand back "you were quick to accept my help in order to protect Starfire, but you were also quick to forget about me. You know, forget we even had this conversation in the first place" she teleported to her room leaving Robin wondering what the hell was going on.

Richard shook his head "that's what you get for being a block head"

Robin glared at the older man, not that you could see with his mask on "what the hell do you know? What's wrong with her?"

Richard had passed Raven on his way towards the roof. Knowing that something had upset her-because she almost threw him off the stairs might he add-He suspected one person to be behind it all. Since that said person was missing from the group he knew "you are what's wrong with her"

Robin walked up to the older man "I'm her problem? What the hell did I do to her?"

"You, as she said, took great care to help starfire and keep her safe by using Raven's powers. She overworked herself to save your scrawny little ass and that of your love and ended up having to sleep for two days just to gain some of her energy"

"I know that, but why is she mad? Is it because she wanted to do all of the saving?" Richard really wanted to hit the kid on the head.

"She is angry because you spent all your time with Starfire and not once did you go see if she was okay or awake. Have you forgotten that Raven is ours? Have you forgotten that you keep pushing her away without knowing? Starfire is a great girl, but why can't you spare Raven time? I don't know why the hell I was afraid of being with her when I was younger or why I was so loyal to Star when in the end the one for me was my Raven. Why are you being such an idiot?" he shoved Robin.

Robin shoved back "I LOVE STAR...why can't you get that through your head? Star might have left me in your time, but in this one she isn't leaving"

Richard shoved once more "You are being an idiot. But you know what? Better for me. I get to keep my wife for myself. I will return soon and she will come with me"

Robin clenched his fists and shoved harder "she will not go anywhere with you. She doesn't even want you near her so I don't see how you will be taking her. Raven is smarter than what you think and she knows that she belongs here with m...us" he covered quickly.

Richards shook his head "denial much? I can make Raven smile more than what you can. Can you honestly tell me what her favorite dish is? Or which part of her body is the most ticklish? Or the past of her body she hates or loves the most? Can you provide anything to me that I might not already know about my wife?"

Robin knew things about Raven, but how much did Richard know? "She loves Oyakodon which is a Japanese dish, and she...she...she" what was her most ticklish part? Did she even have one. Richard smirked because Raven was stumped for once and that gave him a more advantage in the game.

"Can't think of the others can you?"

"Shut up. I bet that was a trick question. It doesn't matter Raven and I are best friends and the minute you leave things will be the same once more"

Richard crossed his arms over his chest "keep thinking that. Before you know it Raven will be with me and we will be a happy little family soon. You will not get in the way"

"I will get in your way as many times as I want. Raven will not go with you"

"Yes she will"

"Stop making decisions for me" both men turned to see Raven and the others by the door watching their little banter "you two are nothing but idiots. Richard you and I have many things yet to discuss and as for you..." she didn't even know what to tell him so she just left motioning for Richard to follow her. The man left with a devilish smirk on his lips muttering something about having his raven soon.

Starfire with downcast eyes walked up to her boyfriend "Robin are you and Raven angry with each other?"

He reached out and touched her cheek "no Star. It's just a misunderstanding that's all"

why do I not believe you Robin?

Why don't I believe what I say?

Raven sat on her bed while Richard looked out of the window "while I was in the medical room I felt your hand on my stomach. When I did I saw something that intrigued me" he turned around to see her looking at the wall to her right "was I with child when I...when I was killed?"

She heard him moved from his spot and then felt him touch her shoulder with his hand "yes" he whispered "you were" tears trailed down his cheeks. Remembering what he had lost was very difficult. Raven took in a deep breath and turned her head so that their eyes were locked to each other.

"Where were you when I died?" his hand dropped from her shoulder and he tensed. She had died because of him, she had died because he fell for a trap. She had died because he was stupid. It was unfair, all of it.

Richard prepared himself for what would be his undoing "I was with Starfire" the hurt that passed through her eyes did not go unnoticed "I was with her when you were killed"

Gasping she crawled away from him on her bed. He had been with Starfire? Why was it that every time Raven had something special with Robin/Richard star was always there to ruin it? "Get out"

"Raven"

"Go on get out. I don't want to see you. I can't believe this, Starfire? STARFIRE?" she yelled while pounding on her bed "Be with your fucking Starfire for all I care. I can't stand you I can't stand any of you"

Richard tried to reach for her leg or something "Raven please let me explain"

"NO! LEAVE...please just leave" she turned on her side and buried her face in her pillow "I don't want to be in your presence, so just go be with your starfire"

Dejectedly he walked towards the door, pausing momentarily "please Raven let me tell you what..."

She threw a pillow at the door "get out I hate you get the hell out of my room and my life. All I know is you are responsible for my death and that of my child. I can't believe that my future self would fall in love with such a man. Get out" he bowed his head and walked out closing the door behind him.

Raven got up from her bed and rushed to her books. Finding her book of Spells she sat on the floor and began to chant "I'll leave and no one will find me" blinding light surrounded her and in an instant Raven was no longer in her room. All that was left behind was a black feather.

Richard sensed it and so did robin. Both ran in the same direction of the room and when they got there both pushed the door down trying to get to Raven "RAVEN" there was no sight of the princess in her room.

"Where did she go?"

Yes where did she go indeed.

Oh what that okay? I don't know...somethings were good others i'm not too sure about it. Please tell me if I should change it around or what should be done in the next chapter. Like where should Raven be? i was thinking that she could be trying to reach her home planet but Slade stops her or something. Oh also Nightwing's trip will have some effect on the present and Batman makes an appearance...later all. Thank you so much by the way for all of you support and for liking this new story. I'm honored to have such good people reviewing. I shall update Royal Slave soon too. Later