Hey thank you all for reviewing me I really appreciate it! I reviewed all the advice you guys gave me and some things stuck out to me:

RxRFannnnn and Latezz123- Yes I agree I did slightly make Cyborg overreact but thank you for understanding it was for a dramatic effect. Then again I start to think maybe Cyborg would overreact and lash out. I mean Raven is like a little sister to him and she died because Robin was focused on protecting Starfire. I don't know I think he would be that angry but a little more understanding (a ways off from what I made him but oh well).

Avatarcatz2323 – Sorry about my language I got carried away but I promise to tone it down more. I'll only use it when it's appropriate but I'm glad you like my story!

Moving Mountains- You know its funny that you comment on Beast boy being more mature because initially I wrote his part slight goofy but I received some advice and decided it would be better if he took it more seriously.

NinjaClarinetGirlBianca – Thank you for reviewing and yes I guess I could have added more detail. I don't think of myself as the best writer but I will try harder to put more detail into my stories :)

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Confining a Raven

Chapter III- The Memorial

Three Hours Earlier…

A masked man dashed through the streets and slithered behind buildings. He tried to escape out of view so he wouldn't have to deal with any…liabilities. The Titans weren't aware of his presence since they were too busy tending to their leaders wounds. He had accomplished what he had come to do- maybe a little too easy for his liking. The closer he got to his destination the more ashes and dust landed on his body. His ego led him to the building he had just obliterated. As soon as he arrived he surveyed the crumbled building in triumph; his work here was done. He was one step closer to his plan. However, right now, he just needed to find the last puzzle piece for his plan to work.

Slade walked around the large building until he reached the section he planted the bomb. He hopped from brick to brick and large pieces of metal that made up the foundation of the building, yet, he found nothing. There was no sight of the violet haired Titan. He began to wonder if the blast was too strong, maybe her body had past the point of recognition. Though that theory was ruled out because he was certain the blast was only strong enough to demobilize her and not do too much damage to her body. He still needed her alive for his own objectives.

"…p-please… h-help" Someone grabbed at his ankle. The debris next to Slade's feet began to shift and rattle as the person tried to free them self. He did not flinch, he only stepped back to examine the being. It was a slim hand, slightly covered in blood that grasped at his ankle as it trembled in pain. The rest of the body was buried underneath a large metal beam with a few rocks scattered upon her body.

Slade lifted the heavy beam and tossed it to the side with a loud thud. The violet haired girl crawled slowly from underneath the rocks and collapsed on top of them panting. Blood slid from the sides of her lips and forehead. Her clothes were tattered and body was bruised. Her cloak was missing revealing a large oozing gash that slashed across her back. Slade closely surveyed her wound; it appeared to already be healing though very slowly. The wound wasn't too deep but it was sure to leave a scar.

The raven haired girl still laid on the rubble panting for air but looked up at her savior, "…Slade…?"

"Nice to see you again Raven…" He sneered then knocked her out in one punch. Slade picked up the limp form and carried her off in the opposite direction disappearing in the night.

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One Week Later…

The scene of the accident was clear and the officials did not find a trace of Raven's body. Only some pieces of her clothes and DNA were recovered. They figured any fragment of her body would have been gone with the explosion or the fire. The rain didn't help the situation either: it had rained everyday since she was taken away from them. The rain washed away all existence of her like nothing happened. Everyone kept to themselves so they could bask in their own memory of her.

Robin opened his eyes once again finding himself inside his empty room. His sheets were ruffled and knotted because he seemingly had the same nightmare over and over every night since her death. She would haunt his dreams mercilessly.

There was a large building engulfed in flames slowly pummeling to the ground. Inside one of the windows he watched Raven trapped with fear and nowhere to go. Her violet eyes stared at him helplessly as she reached for him. She was being dragged into a pit of flames right before his eyes and all she could do was say 'I'm sorry'. He frantically tried to reach for her but he was too late Slade had already taken her away. He tried to run after them but a wall of fire would blaze up trapping him on the other side.

Sweat and tears slid down his face onto his bed. His mask was discarded somewhere in his room. He hadn't left his room since the incident except for necessities; still, he made an extra effort not to run into anyone. That did not matter though because no one bothered to check up on him, not even Starfire.

Everyone was too engrossed in their own grief to even notice each other. Yes they exchanged a few words here and there but the house remained silent- no music blasting, no game station ruckus, no one arguing over food, and no mess in the kitchen. There had been petty crimes arising all over town since the press released the information about Raven's death. Nevertheless, the Titans still defeated the robbers with little to no effort. Sometimes their own grief would overwhelm them and they found themselves taking it out on the common criminals. But still, since the disappearance of Slade no major criminal appeared downtown.

"R-Robin…" He heard a faint knock at his door. Robin dragged himself out of bed and tried to straighten his wrinkled clothing. He found his old mask hitched in the far corner of his room and quickly slid it on to answer his guest.

"Yes" he croaked out as he meekly opened the door. He watched a timid Starfire shift nervously in his presence. Her eyes lost its gleam and she had stopped flying around the tower. She no longer felt overwhelming joy or happiness but how could she? It was obvious she missed Raven just like everyone else did. They thought she would at least be in the kitchen making another one of her puddings of sadness, yet, she never did. She knew no pudding could contain the amount of sadness she felt nor could it cure the ache of loss.

"I see you are not aware that today is the day of mourning" She was dressed in a fitted black gown with a matching pair of laced black gloves upon her fingers. No one thought the day would come where they would see Starfire in black, but under these circumstances it was befitting for the occasion.

"Actually… yes I am very aware. Beast Boy told me yesterday"

"Oh… well friend Beast boy sent me here to inform you the time of memorial will soon begin"

"Thanks Star but I think it would be better if I did not go" Robin stepped back staring at the ground.

"Do you not wish to partake in the gathering of memories with our friends?" She eyed him in bewilderment stepping forward. In spite of this, she received no answer. Usually she would pry for his answer but she already knew his stand point. He did not even dress up. He remained in his usual attire which was slightly wrinkled as if he had just rolled out of bed.

"Well if that is your wish then I shall not fight you on it" a tear slid down her face, "However, I know friend Raven would have wished for you to be there"

With that said she left making her way down the hall. Robin closed his door and slid down to the floor with his back against it. His eyes watered again; he was tired of crying but that was all he could do.

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"Thank you all for coming today as we lay a fellow Titan to peace. Raven was a hero, her whole life she was meant for something great, and she was great. She was a wonderful person, a great friend, and a selfless hero who no one will ever forget. Raven was like a sister to me. She was quiet yet caring and she would be glad to see this many people cared for her. It's hard to admit but I still go home everyday expecting to find her either locked away in her room or with a new book curled up on the couch" Cyborg slightly smiled from the image of her in his head.

"Most of all, I would find her on the roof gazing at the city every morning. She loved watching the sunrise. I would always ask her why she never wanted to miss one and I could never understand her reason… now… it's all clear to me" His voice began to crack as tears streamed his face, "I understand why she wanted to see a sunrise unlike most people who like a sunset" He gazed up at the sky and wiped away a tear, "She wanted us to have hope that things would be alright with time. The sun rising means another day has come. Although she may not have realized it, Raven was one of the most optimistic people I knew. Right now I pray that she is right. Our memories of her will never fade away but I hope this pain we all feel today will leave with time. She has always put her friends and this city first and even in death she protected us all. We will forever be in depth to her… Rae you're finally free and its time we all bid you farewell as you fly away"

Cyborgs last words rung in everyone's ears and they all stood to show their respect. He walked down the stairs that lead to the podium and made his way back to his seat. On his way some people patted his back or gave him a comforting hug. Starfire and Beast boy both took turns giving him a hug when he sat down. Cyborg held back his tears he had to be strong for everyone no matter how much it hurt. It felt like he lost his a family member all over again; his 'little sister' at that.

The ceremony was held outside since it stopped raining the prior day. It was a public event so anyone could attend to show their respect. It was held inside the cemetery but in a beautiful secluded area in honor of her valor for protecting the city. That was the least the mayor could do for her. Cyborg glanced around the crowd and saw Starfire placing a bouquet of flowers on Ravens grave. Beast boy stood back only to watch. In the distance Aqualad and Speedy stood under an oak tree in a deep conversation both clad in black suits. The mayor had left a little after his speech because of an important meeting along with some of the other guests. Cyborg observed the remaining guests but still did not see Robin. He at least expected him to make an entrance at the end or even give a small speech. Still, he figured his leader was too much of a coward and he would never forgive him for that.

Conversely, Cyborg was done blaming Robin for her death. He realized even he himself had an opportunity to go protect Raven even though Robin said she would be fine. That statement sickened him. She was not fine. Her tombstone was only a couple feet away and even then they could not find the remains of her body to give her a proper burial. In that building, she was all alone and probably wondered where her friends… no… where her family was.

"You know, that was a beautiful speech you gave back there," Bee broke him out of his trance sitting next to him. Her hair was pulled back into a ponytail and she wore a black cocktail dress with a black overcoat, "I don't think anyone else could have done a better job"

"I didn't really think of it as a job… it was only right that I gave her a proper burial seeing how some people could not make it today" Cyborg sneered with a tinge of anger. Robin didn't even have the guts to show up to his fallen comrades last resting.

"You really should stop blaming him for everything. It's probably really hard for him to come here; I can easily empathize. Plus knowing Robin, he will come… when he is ready".

"I know he will but I expected him to be here by now. I'm starting to lose faith that he will even show up today" Cyborg sighed. Bee only rubbed his back to comfort him.

"Hey Bee we need to start heading back before it gets too late," Speedy shouted to her along with the rest of her team.

"Okay give me a second" she waved them off.

"Its okay you don't have to stay here and comfort me."

"No I wanted to plus I could tell you needed it" she smiled.

"Your right I did… thank you" he smiled back, "I guess we all should be heading home too"

"Hey, if you want to talk again I'm-"

"I know… I'll keep in touch"

Bee smiled and flew off to her teammates who were making kissy faces at her. Cyborg waved them 'goodbye' and went over to his teammates. Starfire was still fixing her flower arrangement and Beast boy stood there still silent and lost in his thoughts. He noticed Cyborg making his way over and walked up to him.

"Hey" Beast boy said dimly.

"Hey… you two ready to go? Everybody already left" Cyborg pointed out.

"I guess so…" Beast boy didn't even make eye contact. His eyes were red and he looked physically and mentally tired.

"No. I shall wait here for Robin. You may return without me" Starfire insisted.

"I thought you said he wasn't coming" Beast boy inquired.

"Yes, that was his statement but I have reason to believe it is false"

Beast boy and Cyborg looked back at each other and shrugged, "Okay well don't stay out too long it's starting to get late"

"Do not worry I will be safe. Friend Raven will protect me" she smiled. The guys eyed her weirdly then only nodded making their way to the T-Car.

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One Hour Later…

The sun had partially set nearing the late evening almost night. Starfire remained in the graveyard slightly dozing off on the ground next to Ravens' tombstone. She had finally finished her floral arrangement flowing along the edges of the tombstone. The breeze blew and it began to get slightly chilly but Starfire remained determined to wait for Robin until she finally dozed off. She did not sleep for long when she felt someone's presence next to her.

"R-robin? You have arrived?" Starfire questioned groggily yet enthusiastically.

"Sorry did I wake you?" Robin stood in front of the grave. His hair was slick back messily with gel and his mask sat perfectly over his eyes. He wore black slacks and a vaguely wrinkled black button-up shirt. His hands sat anxiously in his pockets as he read the tombstone encryption.

"No you did not. I have waited for your arrival" Robin helped her up from the ground. Starfire straitened her dress and dusted off the grass and dirt.

"You didn't have to; I was here the whole time" Robin ruffled the grass underneath his feet; "I hid from everyone because I didn't know what to say to them… And I wasn't quite ready to see Raven…"

"But I thought you said…"

"Yes I did say I wouldn't come but my conscience got the best of me"

"Con-sci-ence?" she sounded out the word questionably.

"My heart…"

"Oh… I see. Well I am glad the will of your heart overcame your mind." She smiled faintly.

After that they sat in silence. It comforted them to be around each other. There were no spoken words but that wasn't required to enjoy the moment. Starfire began to doze off again. She looked exhausted from crying but she finally had come to terms that Raven to come back. She was not going to fly back to the tower and tell them that they were all mistaken.

"Star, if you're tired. We can go home" Robin reached for her.

"No I will wait until you are able to give your farewell"

"That's going to be hard for me. There's so much to say… It's like she was just here yesterday arguing with me over my music" Robin sighed.

"Then let your con-sci-ence speak for you" Starfire touched his hand placing it on his chest. He looked down and nodded.

"Raven… I refuse to cry in front of you. I don't want you to remember me that way. I hope you don't think that I don't miss you because I'm not crying, though. I just don't have any tears left... I feel numb now. Why did you leave us? Why couldn't I protect you like you protected us…I thought we shared a bond. I can't feel you anymore," Robin gripped at his chest tears flowing behind his mask, "I dreamt about you every day since the accident… I'm sorry I couldn't reach you. I've failed you and I'm going to continue living with that"

"I can't help but hate Slade and… myself. You didn't deserve this. After everything you've been through, you deserved pure happiness. We all wanted to give you that. But Slade took you away from us… you were toyed with and used as a demonstration by that sick bastard…

"Robin" Starfire reached out to him.

"A goodbye gift- was that supposed to be a joke? Slade went too far this time and I won't let him get away" his voice growled. He balled his fists tight to his sides as he continued to stare at the grave.

"Robin please…"

"Raven your death was not a gift to anyone… you should know that especially since we fought your father. Yet, Slade played on that aspect. I'll never forgive him. I promise I'll drag him to the fiery pits of hell if it's the last thing I do!"

"Please listen to me!" Starfire grasped his arm. Robin looked up to see a frightened Starfire. Her eyes held the same despair it held when she discovered he had become Slade's apprentice. He didn't mean to scare her but he couldn't control the anger that was building up within him. Sometimes it scared him how he could easily be overwhelmed by it. Still, he couldn't shake the feeling- how many of his friends had to die before he could stop Slade once and for all. First Terra and now Raven… no he needed to stop him… he has to protect his friends… he needs to become stronger.

"I'm sorry…"

"Let us go home now" Starfire gave him a hug till they finally departed.

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Soo…this chapter was taking long so I decided to cut it into two. I have a problem with overwriting I guess. Initially I didn't plan on ending it here but I guess this was a good place to stop until the next part. Oh by the way the next part will be up soon I already have it typed I just need to slightly edit it. Then again I don't like releasing chapters back to back so I'll give it about a week. Thank you for reading and now please review :)