A/N: Just a couple little friendship pieces for our girls. Apologies in advance for out of characterness, but I see Raven as more open than most people.
Just the Girls
Different but the Same
There is no denying it. The two Titan girls are complete opposites.
One is light, life, joy, love.
The other is darkness, peace, tranquility, solitude.
One craves contact, people and friendship.
The other prefers one on one time with whoever she talks to.
One embraces the light of day.
The other closes the curtains as soon as the first rays hit her face.
Despite being on opposite ends of the spectrum, the two could not be closer.
For example, at this moment, they are seated on the couch in the common room. Each girl has a book in her hand. Each has cotton between their toes and paint on their nails. In the background, a radio is interchangeably playing Evanescence and Taylor Swift.
Sometimes, such as now, it could almost be believed that they are two halves of the same person.
They are sisters of the soul, different parts of the same heart.
Gamers
On the screen, two cars raced.
One was green and purple, the other blue and white.
On the couch in front of the competing vehicles were two players, completely engrossed in the game.
Eyes were narrowed, tongues bit slightly in concentration, each player determined to win.
The finish line was in sight, they were so close, the players pressing the buttons down a little too hard as if it would make the cars go faster…
A small, frustrated groan was heard as the blue car went across the finish line, followed by the green car.
"MidNight Wins!" flashed across the screen.
"Better luck next time, 'RoyalPain'," said Raven with a smirk.
Starfire huffed in annoyance, but a small smile was still present on her lips.
"It was a very close race, and you have been sneaking the games in before I began doing so," responded the alien teen in playful reminding.
"Ok, whatever you say," Raven responded jokingly, putting her hands up in the air.
"You are very confident. Perhaps too much so. Are you perhaps up for the rematch?" asked Star.
"You're on," said Raven with a grin as she reached for her controller.
"Dude, are you two playing video games?!"
Rae's Special Day
"Oh, Raven, this is so wonderful!" squealed Starfire as she helped her friend with the final preparations.
"Come down a few levels, Star. Jeez, anyone would think you were the one getting married today," teased Raven.
"I am sorry, Raven, but it is simply oh so exciting that two of my dearest friends in the universe are to be married in just a little while!" Star replied cheerfully.
"Yeah, I'm pretty excited too. And nervous. Still can't believe I had to propose to the little green guy," added Raven with an eye roll.
Starfire giggled at the memory.
"He is not so little anymore, sister. You seem to forget that he is nearly Richard's height. Also, it is not as though you are exactly the most conventional couple. I still find the male dominancy of this planet to be strange," said Star as she put the finishing touches on Ravens makeup. "There, now let us carefully get you into your wedding dress."
The purple haired girl smiled and rose from her chair to get dressed.
A few minutes later, she stood fully dressed and nearly ready to go.
"Oh, Raven," Star said for possibly the hundredth time that day, "You look positively breathtaking!"
Raven glanced at herself in the full length mirror nearby.
"Not bad," she said smiling.
"However, there is still one thing you lack…" said the alien princess, "Wait one moment, please."
She disappeared for a moment and returned with a small box.
Raven gave the other girl a puzzled expression.
"If I recall correctly, there is an old tradition on this planet regarding the bride's attire. You currently wear the old pair of earrings Garfield gave you on your birthday, a new pair of shoes, and a blue garter, but you lack something borrowed, correct?" asked her friend.
Raven nodded.
"I have just the finishing touch, then, "Star replied smiling as she opened the box, revealing a shiny necklace.
"It belonged to my mother. It is quite similar to the diamonds on this planet, so it should match the rest of your jewelry," she explained.
"Uh, thanks Star. Are you sure you're okay with me wearing this?" asked Raven, staring at the shining necklace. She knew Star was sensitive when it came to the subject of her late mother, so this had come as a bit of a shock to her.
"I would be honored if you wear it. That is, if you choose to do so," assured Starfire with a smile.
"Then I would be honored to wear it," she replied.
Just as Starfire had secured the necklace around her friends' neck, a knock came at the door.
"You girls about ready?" called as familiar voice.
"We are prepared, Richard!" returned Starfire.
"Come, sister, let us send you forth into the new chapter of your life."
A/N: Sorry for the utter suckiness of that last one, but in my defense, it's late.