Ch 8 Part 4

It was then that Raven knew what she had to do as she took her holographic ring off to reveal her true identity, phased onto the outside of the plane, and concentrated as she said, "Azarath Metrion Zinthos!" Her powers steadied the plane in the air as it got back on its route and as she looked at the plane closely, she could tell one of the plane's engines was busted. She sighed. 'Looks like I'm landing the plane,' she said as she concentrated on the aircraft. Looking ahead, she could see the airport coming into view. 'Thank Azar,' she thought as she carefully landed the airplane at its rightful gate.

Looking back at the plane, she smiled before she felt a little dizzy. Before she passed out, she heard a bang on one of the windows on the plane. A blonde hair and blued eyed teenager was screaming her name.

Raven woke up in a strange place. Looking around, she searched for something familiar and found a sleeping green changeling at her bedside. 'Ok, I guess since Beast boy's here, this place is safe,' she thought as she sat up to quickly an groaned as she held her head. 'Stopping that plane must have taken a lot out of me.'

"Raven," said BB as he rubbed his eyes, which she found to be quite adorable.

"Hey, are you-?" She was interrupted with Beast boy's arms around her.

"Thank god you're ok," said BB. "I was so worried when I saw you outside of the plane," he smiled. "You were great by the way."

"It's what I do," she said as she smiled in his embrace, relaxing her head on his shoulder. She then realized something that was obvious. "Where are we?" she asked as she came out of her boyfriend's embrace.

"Doom Patrol Headquarters. They picked us up from the airport. I uh carried you into the car and eventually you started to heal yourself. I carried you here and now it's early the next morning. Are you ok? Do you need anything?"

"You look tired Garfield. Maybe you should get some sleep. I'm fine. Landing the plane took a lot out of me that's all. I just think I need to shower and change into fresh clothes."

The water felt good as she sighed. 'I hope I did the right thing. I hope he wants me here,' she thought as she stepped out of the shower and wrapped a towel around her waist.

'Sure he does Rae-Rae,' said Happy. 'He makes you happy, and you want to be here to make sure he's not alone. You're so sweet Rae-Rae.'

'Would you stop calling me that!'

'Fine but you're doing nothing wrong in my opinion,' said Happy.

'Well that makes me feel a whole lot better,' said Raven.

Raven changed into fresh clothes, cleaned the bathroom with her powers, and stepped out into the hall to seek out her boyfriend. She sensed him in one of the rooms but before she could get to him, Rita found her and brought her into the kitchen, told her to sit down, and she would make her something to eat.

"Thanks Rita," said Raven as she put a plate of waffles and a cup of tea in front of her.

"You're welcome Raven. It's not everyday I get to cook for anyone. Beast boy told me what you did. Landing a plane that's very impressive for someone your age."

"I can lift things a lot heavier with my mind, but it's a bit challenging with the weather conditions and the people on board."

"So why did you decide to come with Beast boy?"

"I didn't think he should be alone."

"You're a good friend Raven. I'm glad Garfield has you and the other Titans."

After Raven finished breakfast, Rita gave her a tour of Doom Patrol Headquarters. As Rita pointed everything out, Raven couldn't help but be reminded of Titans Tower. Her friends still didn't know about her and Beast boy. 'We'll tell them when we get back.' She wondered how they would take it, but she didn't care about anyone's reactions. She loved Beast boy, and that's all that mattered to her.

The last room was the gym and when Rita opened the door, Raven saw the other Doom Patrol members training. "As you can see, this is were the Doom Patrol trains. Mento usually has us on a strict schedule when it comes to preparing for battle, but we have to constantly remind him that the last thing we need to do is overwork ourselves."

"He reminds me a little bit of Robin, but Mento seems more intense."

"Oh well Steve's always been intense. You just have to know how to stand your ground with him."

"All right Cliff, Larry I think that's enough for today," said Steve as he made his way towards Rita.

"You're awake," said Steve. "When are you going back to Jump City?"

"Mento!" said Rita.

"I'm not leaving without Beast boy," said Raven. "He can take as much time as he needs, but I'm not going anywhere," Raven said as she glared at him before she left the room.

Beast boy woke up, stretched his limbs, and before he could get to the door, Raven burst in the room. He could tell something was wrong. "Raven?"

"We should go visit your friend now," said Raven. "I need you to visualize where he is, take my hand, and I'll open a portal to get us there."

"Raven, maybe we should-

"They'll have plenty of time to talk later. You friend doesn't have much time."

"Ok Rae," he said as he took her hand, visualized King Twaba and when he opened his eyes, he was in his childhood village. He heard gasps, and he could feel their disgust.

"Did you get this reaction on a regular basis?" asked Raven.

"More or less and after a while it doesn't bother me so much," he said as he guided her to the King's hut.

"Garfield," said a voice from the hut, "come in my child and bring your guest."

They entered the tent to see a very weak but happy King Twaba. Beast boy was by his side immediately and took his hand. "I can't believe it. I'd thought you'd live forever. I'm sorry I didn't come to visit you sooner."

"You're here now Garfield. I couldn't rest until I saw you happy, and it appears that you are," the King said as he looked at Raven. "You must be Raven."

Raven came closer to him. "It's a pleasure to meet you to. I can tell how much Garfield means to you."

"You are a powerful person Raven. It does not surprise me that you have chosen Garfield to spend your life with. I give you my blessing and wish you nothing but happiness."

"Thank you," she said as she squeezed his hand and left the tent, knowing Beast boy needed some time alone with the King.

"Hold onto to her Garfield."

"I don't plan on ever letting her go King Twaba."

"To let her inside your heart truly you must tell her about your true self."

"I'm afraid I won't be good enough after I tell her. I love her, but it's just so hard to go back," he said as he felt the King's hand on his arm.

"You must Garfield. If you don't, you will lose her forever. It's time to be happy and free. If she loves you, she will be nothing but understanding about where you came from and who you are now," he said as he felt himself drifting away. "Good luck my child. I'll be watching from the skies."

"Thank you my old friend. Rest in piece," he said before he left the tent.

When Beast boy came out of the tent, he noticed Raven was nowhere in site. Looking around the village, he caught onto Raven's scent and it led to another tent. Before he could open the flap, a hand landed on his shoulder. He looked up to see another familiar face, "Prince Taiba, what's going on?"

The man smiled. "My wife got a hold of her. You know how she is about clothing. She's always convincing some poor women to model her clothes."

"Oh no," said BB. "I have to get Raven out of there."

"That's not a good idea. So, you came here to see my father?"

"Yeah, I'm sorry for your loss."

"He lived a long and fulfilling life. Not many can say they have."

"True."

"So how long are you here?"

"I-I don't know. I got the call so suddenly by Mento. I'll have to talk to my leader and see what he says."

"Leader?"

"I'm part of a crime fighting group called the Teen Titans."

"You're a hero," he smiled, "that doesn't surprise me. Your parents would be quite proud Garfield."

"Yeah," he said.

The Prince and Beast boy heard the flap open and out came Raven dressed in a white, greek goddess like dress with her uniform and boots clutched to her chest. She looked at both of them. "Not a word," she said.

"I'm so sorry Raven. My wife just can't help herself, but you look-

"Dude trust me when Raven says not a word, it's wise not to say anything," said BB as the Prince nodded. BB turned to Raven. "I know a place where you can change. It's a short walk there."

"Ok," said Raven as she looked to the prince. "You have a very kind hearted wife."

"Thank you Raven," said the Prince. "It was great to meet you," he said as disappeared into the tent.

BB led Raven away from the village and further into the forest. She looked around at the trees and wildlife and a sense of calm came over her. Looking ahead of her, she could see a hut and followed BB inside.

"Welcome to my home Raven," said BB.

"It's nice," she smiled as BB grabbed her hand.

"I'll show you around," he said as he led her to the living room, dinning room, kitchen, his parents' room, which he didn't step foot in and finally his room.

"It kind of looks like your room back at the tower," said Raven.

"Yeah, but this isn't home anymore. It's just an empty hut now."

"I know how you feel. Azarath was my home, but it isn't anymore. It's just a place full of bad memories."

"There were some good memories here but not enough to outweigh the bad," he said.

"I'm sorry Garfield," she said as she hugged him.

"Thanks Rae," he said as he held her tight. He smelled her scent, and it relaxed him. 'God is this what heaven feels like?" he thought as he felt the fabric of her dress with his fingers. "Wow, this material is so soft."

"I'm taking the dress off Garfield."

Suddenly Beast boy's mind went somewhere else, and he blushed. "That's too bad Rae, you look so beautiful in it."

Raven pulled away. "Thanks but I think I'd feel more comfortable in my uniform. I promise to keep the dress though. It is nice I'll admit.

"I'll leave you alone to change," he said as he closed the door behind him. He felt his heart race just thinking about her taking the dress off. 'Damn teenage hormones,' he thought as he walked away.