Chapter 4: Memories
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Nightingale's POV
We talked a little as we walked back to their tower. I can see why Raven likes him, he's nice, reminds me of someone I met in an other city.
"So, kung-fu and fancy disks that's your "power" " I asked I'm curious you know.
"Well they're more of a skill, I learned from best"
"I'm sure of that" I so wanted to have a real deep conversation about his feelings for Raven. I'm going to have befriended him more to talk about these things. I can sense he wants to do something about them.
We entered the common room Beast Boy was playing a game with Cyborg. Starfire was it? Made doing some weird thing from her alien planet I just hope I don't have to eat it again. Not to be mean or anything but I don't think I'm going to have Tabasco sauce or peanut butter anytime soon. Raven as usual was reading a book; she hasn't changed in all these years. I remember in the temple, when she meditated I was beating up a dummy, flying all over the building or something like that. Those memories made me smile as I sat next to my friend.
Robin's POV
Nightingale went by Raven to watch her read, she isn't that bad I guess, I can sort of feel her honesty when she talks. You can tell she has a lot to say, she speaks her mind and uses her powers to express herself. Gale is kind of like Raven, only more open I guess. But I don't like like Gale, she's seems great though. I like Raven and no other girl will change that.
As I walked by Raven to play with Cy, I saw Gale smile at herself; I guessed she was having a flashback. I would love for her and Raven to share those memories they had, we don't know much of Raven's life in Azarath or growing up. She knows a different side of Raven, the fun side. I can feel it. I can't help but think that I was to hard on her. She understands though, after Terra I was always more aware of the people we met.
Normal POV
"What do you want Gale? You know staring is only going to get you levitating over the table upside down." Said Raven coldly. She hasn't used her friend's nickname in a long time or threaten her either.
"Oh, nothing just remembering stuff when we were little "
"Like…"
Before she answered, Starfire having overheard the conversation, rapidly flew in next to the two azarathians faster than you can say tamaran, nearly causing Nightingale to pass out from the "shock" after all she wasn't used to Stars sudden energy burst and personality.
"Oh friend Nightingale! May you do the sharing of the memories of your time with friend Raven? I know I would love to do the listening"
"Cool all of Raven's embarrassing memories being brought back to life! HAHAHA!" Beast Boy exclaimed, but Raven used her magic to levitate him in the air then throw him on the floor.
"OUCH! Dam it Raven can't you take a joke?"
Raven gave him the killer look, which shut him up immediately.
"Well I guess I can share a few highlights," said Gale, she looked over at Raven and guessed what she was thinking about.
"Ok then, hum, remember the tea incident?"
"Oh my God! I forgot about that, how could I!?" Raven started having an incontrollable smile on her and laughed with Nightingale.
"What Happened? The suspense is killing me here!" cried Cyborg
"Well, we were about 11 or 12 when this happened. The monks asked us to get some tea…
Flashback:
"What did they want again? I never pay any attention to their preferences."
"Of course you don't, you never do. It's rose and jasmine remember"
"Oh yeah. Ah there it is. Hey Raven, want to have a little fun?"
"Oh Gale you wouldn't dare!" yelled Raven
"Watch Me," she said back
"Then I'll do it with you, to hell my emotions, it's my turn to have fun as well!"
"Great! Hand me those leaves over there!"
The two girls made some sort of potion that would make your skin turn blue, and make your voice sound like you just inhaled helium. They mixed it up into a liquid that looked like tea, then brought it to the monks…
End of Flashback
"Seriously?! Raven participated in that?!" Exclaimed Robin
"Yes I did, are you surprised?" she answered coldly.
"So what happened next?" asked BB ignoring Raven
"Well we brought the drink to the monks, they drank it all up, then got up to say thank you. When the first word came out all-heliumish, they started getting all crazy and yelled at themselves. Raven and I looked at each other then started laughing so hard we fell to the floor crying!"
The Titans started to imagine a fun Raven on the floor laughing so hard it made her cry. They couldn't help but smile that though of Raven ACTUALLY pranking someone was just unbelievable.
"But we did get temple duty" replied Raven
"What is this duty of temple you speak of friend?"
"Clean the temple, and we were kept away from each other for a week. They said Gale was a bad influence on me and would keep me from a my training."
"But that didn't stop us. We still got together every weekend to talk, show off our power, we even snuck out of the temple to walk around Azarath"
"Wow you were really close, what happened?" asked a very concerned Robin.
"Well, I don't really want to talk about it right now. Maybe later in the week, is that okay?"
"Sure, just take your time to open up"
"Thanks, Rob"
Raven's POV
It feels weird that Robin is all of a sudden concerned about Gale. I saw them talk a little bit after their "fight" looks like they patched things up. Good thing, I don't want my best girlfriend and current best boyfriend to fight. Wait BOYFRIEND! Did I just say that? No he's my best friend, he's always there for me, understands me, he's basically been doing what Gale did with me: being there with me. So it can't be it, right? I just feel so confused, more than ever, especially since the battle with Cinderblock, when Robin held me close. I felt so safe.
I watched the two talk they can become very close friends real fast. In many ways Gale is like Robin. Very determined, brave, a fighter, she never backs down and fights for what she wants and believes in. Maybe that's what brought me closer to Wonder Boy, I saw the only real friend I ever had growing up in him. We got closer and closer over the years that I've been here, especially since Trigon.
Normal POV
The Titans enjoyed the tales of Nightingale and Raven "adventures", the tea incident, the time when Nightingale blew up the training room, when Raven broke the glass wall because she didn't want to go to bed… They discovered an other side of Raven they didn't know.
"Why weren't you like this when we met Rae?" asked Robin
"Well things change. I was rushed out of Azarath, had no more contact with Gale until two days ago. I kind of shut down my emotions to escape Trigon and control them. I sensed that's why they sent me here."
"Oh"
"It wouldn't have been the same anyway. No offense guys"
"None taken Rae, don't worry about it"
"Thanks' Cy"
"Friends! This sharing of the memories has given me the hunger; I will go finish the Yuposazek, the pudding of new beginnings!"
"Thanks but no thanks Star, two puddings in a row is a lot. How about pizza instead?"
Beast Boy suddenly let out a scream of joy
"Yeah, let me give a call!"
Thirty minutes later
"Gale you have got to try the tofu one it's amazing!"
"No, try this one it's got REAL meat!"
"How about the chicken with mustard and sauce of Tabasco?"
"Pepperoni Gale?"
Nightingale couldn't help but laugh, so much attention, she wasn't used to it. Her mind wandered until she saw Robin stare at Raven.
"Someone likes what he sees, he's just shy. Oh Robin, I've got empathy too you know. I can sense what you feel for her. It looks like you might need a little help to open up though. Lucky you I'm in town". She said to herself, as she was being circled by the three titans to choose a piece of pizza. Oh joy!
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