It was around 7:00 when Raven finally stirred from her sleep. She yawned and saw that Harry was in her arms, cocooned in her cloak. He was still fast asleep and breathing softly with a small smile. Raven smiled as she examines his peaceful expression. She really didn't want to wake him up, but he did need to eat... So she placed her hand on his shoulder and shook him lightly. "Harry, it's time to get up." Raven told him with a soft tone. Harry groaned softly, and looked into his new caretaker's eyes. He let out a soft yawn, and sat up, still wrapped in his little cocoon. He smiled as he started to fully wake up.
"Good Morning miss Raven." Harry greeted her as he let out another small yawn.
Raven smirked mirthfully. "Hey, kid." She said calmly. "Sleep well?" She picked him up. Harry sleepily nodded as he set his head on her chest. Raven chuckled. "Hey, don't go getting too comfortable now, we can't have you falling asleep again. You still need to eat."
A flash of disappointment appeared in his face but it was gone almost immediately. "Okay miss Raven." Harry said as she took him down stairs. Raven smiled as she carried Harry downstairs. He was a sweet child. She made it to the kitchen and placed Harry on the same seat he sat in last night and ruffled his hair. "Okay Harry, sit here while I make breakfast okay?" Raven asked him.
"Kay, Miss Raven." Harry replied cheerfully as he sat patiently, waiting for the woman to cook their meal. Within minutes, she cooked up a batch of scrambled eggs and sausage. She placed a plate in front of him and poured him a glass of orange juice. "Thank you, Miss Raven." Harry said politely as he took a forkful of the eggs and put them in his mouth, chewing happily. Raven smiled as she sat down and started eating her own food. While they ate, Raven decided to start a conversation.
"So, Harry...How old are you?" Harry looked up from his plate and chewed what was in his mouth before swallowing.
"I'm five years old Miss Raven." Harry told her.
Raven mentally frowned. 'He looks about three.' "Five, huh? You're getting to be pretty big, kid." She said playfully.
Harry blushed. "T-thank you." Harry said bashfully.
Raven smiled. "So, do you like it here?"
"I like it here a lot." Harry confessed. "Your house is wonderful and your so nice to me."
Raven blinked, then smiled softly. "Thanks, little guy..." She replied. "I'm glad you like it." Just then, Raven had a thought. 'I feel like I'm forgetting something.' She was jolted from her thoughts by the sound of knocking on her door. Raven looked confused. "Huh, I wonder who that could be this ear-" Raven started to say before it dawned on her.
"Hey Raven! You in?" Cyborg's voice sounded from outside. Raven shook her head. She had forgotten it was her turn to host the Titans' weekly get together.
She looked towards Harry, who looked confused and slightly frightened. "Don't worry, they're my friends." Raven explained. "Hang there while I let them in okay?" Raven asked, getting a nod from Harry. Raven smiled and ruffled his hair, then went to the door. She gently opened it to reveal her four closest friends standing behind it.
The one closest to the door was Cyborg, her half human, half machine friend who looked the same as always.
Next to him was Beast Boy, who had built up a little more muscle, and let his hair grow a little longer, down to his shoulders. He didn't take the time to groom it, though, so it was extremely messy and shaggy.
Floating behind him was the orange Tamaran princess Starfire. Her hair was the same length as it was years ago but her figure was a bit more filled out. Thankfully, she started to wear clothes that covered more of her skin.
Finally, the leader of the team, and Starfire's husband, Robin. He had developed larger muscles, and his hair had grown to back-length. He had also attempted to get the group to start calling him Nightwing, but the name didn't catch on.
Raven smiled as she looked at each one. "Hello everyone, come inside." Raven said as she moved aside to let them in.
"Hey there, Rae." Raven narrowed her eyes at Beast Boy's nickname for her. He simply chuckled in response.
"Hello friend Raven." Starfire said as she glided by.
"Good to see ya." Cyborg greeted with a friendly clap on the shoulder. Robin smiled and nodded.
"Yeah, Raven. Anything interesting happen this week?"
Raven smiled at Robin's question. "You could say that." Raven told them as they made it inside and Raven shut the front door behind them.
Robin smirked. "Oh yeah? Do tell."
"Oh, he is so cute!" Starfire's voice sounded from the kitchen. Raven sweat dropped as she, along with the rest of the Titans, ran into the kitchen to see Starfire hugging a very confused, borderline panicking Harry. Robin, Cyborg and Beast Boy's jaws dropped as Raven flew forward and snatched Harry from her friend's arms.
"Yeah, he's cute, but he's also shy." She said flatly, hoping Starfire would get the point.
"Oh!" Starfire said, looking sheepish. "I'm sorry little child of adorableness. I didn't mean to frighten you." Harry's response was to clutch tightly to Raven's leotard and bury his face into her chest. He was shaking from being manhandled by Starfire. Raven rubbed the back of his head to calm him down.
"Take it easy. It's okay." She said gently. The others looked at Raven in awe as she acted so motherly towards Harry. Within moments, Harry stopsped shaking and was resting his head on her chest.
Cyborg spoke softly. "Hey, Raven, who's the little guy there?" Raven smiled.
"...Meet Harry, guys." Almost immediately, they all started to question her on how she acquired Harry. Raven explained what happened last night and what she witnessed being done to Harry. The revelation had immediately driven Starfire to tears, and she sobbed into her solemn husband's shoulder as he hugged her. Cyborg's face betrayed no emotions, his hand clenching at his sides. Beast Boy had a sad frown on his normally cheerful face.
"That's messed up..." Beast Boy murmured.
"Good thing you made sure he was put away." Robin agreed. Starfire and Cyborg silently nodded in agreement.
Raven scowled. "I hope he gets put away with that Big Bubba guy we put away last week..." The other Titans shuddered as they remembered the Big man they caught and had put away.
"So what are you gonna do with him?" Cyborg asked. Raven blushed as she looked at Harry.
"I...uh...wanna adopt him..." Everyone, plus Harry was shocked by what she told them.
Robin shook off his surprise the fastest, and smiled. "You really want this, Raven?" He asked. Raven nodded.
"Yeah. I do."
"I think you're the best qualified out of all of us to be a parent. He's in good hands." Robin said calmly.
Raven was touched by his confidence in her becoming a parent for Harry. Harry looked at her in shook and hope. "D-Do you really mean it?" Harry asked, speaking for the first time around the other Titans.
Raven smiled warmly at Harry. "I mean it, Harry." She said gently before running her fingers through his hair. She then felt him embrace her as he buried his face in her chest. She smiled and wrapped her cloak, which she had put back on, around his tiny body, leaving only his head peeking out. She then started to rub the back of his head as he sobbed slightly.
The Titan's hearts melted at the heartwarming scene.
"You're right, Rob. Raven's got what it takes." Cyborg whispered from the corner of his mouth.
"Oh yes, they do look like a beautiful sight together." Starfire stated to her husband.
"Yeah, it's cute." Beast Boy agreed. Raven's face was now crimson.
But regardless, Raven was smiling, knowing that her friends were backing her up with her decision to adopt Harry.
