Cyborg left Raven on the roof to continue her meditation. He was feeling on cloud nine. He had known that she would agree, but it was still a weight off his mind. Now he knew he could talk to the team about the plan. He only hoped that they would all be as cooperative.

As he entered the main room, he saw Robin banging around in the kitchen. Pots and pans were making quite a racket. "Hey Rob, what are you doing?"

Robin looked up with a scowl. Cyborg could not see his eyes, but knew that the young man was surely giving him a death glare. The tension in the room rose. Robin's voice was short. "I'm making breakfast." He turned to grab a pan which he slammed onto the stove. He walked over to the fridge and yanked open the door.

"Robin, what's wrong?" Cyborg could feel the waves coming off the hero in front of him. He flinched, knowing that if he could feel them, Raven would be able to feel them as well. If she was unable to meditate then they would have two irritable birds in the tower today and he could not have that. Robin continued his curt replies.

"I'm fine." He slammed the door on the fridge. He turned on Cyborg. "Just what are you playing at?"

Cyborg was thoroughly confused now. "Excuse me?"

"I thought you were dating Bumblebee."

"I am." Cyborg kept his voice calm and low, trying to figure out what was bothering his leader.

"So then what exactly are you doing with Raven up on the roof?"

Cyborg gave Robin a look. "How do you know about the roof?"

"I went up to say good morning to Raven and saw you." Even through the mask, Cyborg could feel the hard look. "I don't like to see my friends played with. Raven …"

But Robin never finished the sentence. Cyborg interrupted. "Is my friend. I was asking a favor and she agreed."

"You had to ask her this early in the morning?"

Cyborg narrowed his eyes. "I wanted to talk to her before things got busy. Now what's really bugging you?"

"You were really just asking a favor?"

"Yeah man, what else would I be doin' up this early?" He watched as Robin slowly relaxed. A slight blush crept up on Robin's cheeks. He rubbed the back of his neck.

"Sorry. I just went up there and saw you two snuggling up and I thought you…" He shrugged. "Sorry."

"Sorry, no snuggling. I like Rae, but not like that. She is a very good friend."

Robin nodded. "Sorry I jumped on you. I guess I didn't sleep well and I usually just sit with Raven in the mornings. I'm not used to this many people up right now. It threw me off my schedule." Why did he feel the need to explain his behavior?

There was still tension and confusion in the air, but not like before. Robin went about his cooking while Cyborg decided what he wanted to eat. They were calming down when Raven came in. She looked at the two of them.

"Glad to see you two are relaxing." Both boys looked up with guilty looks. "Don't worry about it. I was able to concentrate just fine, though it was touch and go for a bit there. Everything ok?"

The two exchanged looks. "Everything's fine. Want any breakfast?" Robin felt himself relax more and more as her calming nature infused the room. He had been irritated to find someone else up at this hour. This was his time to relax. He also did not get a chance to spend a lot of time with his friend, and he had been irritated that his time had been taken away.

Cyborg looked up and tossed an apple to Raven and turned to put on water for another cup of tea. He leaned over Robin and grabbed some bread to make toast. "Thanks Cy."

Robin watched this with some confusion. How did Cy know what she wanted for breakfast? She stretched. "I'm going to change. I'll be back in a few minutes."

As she left, Robin turned to Cyborg. "How did you know what to make her?" He was very surprised that someone had known what she would eat for breakfast. He knew they spent time together, but it never dawned on him that Cy would know what she ate.

Cy just gave him a look. "It's the same breakfast she eats most days. The only time she eats anything heavy is when we have had a big fight the day before."

"But how do you know?"

"She and I hang out." Cyborg continued to prepare his breakfast and they heard the doors open. In stumbled Star. The morning had begun, but somewhere in the back of his mind Robin was lost in thought. Why didn't I know though? How is it Cyborg knows and I don't?

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Raven kept waiting for Cyborg to say something. She knew that he would have to say something soon. It was going to take a few days for it to sink in and they had decided that the end of the week was as good as any time if they were going to do this.

The big announcement came at dinner. Cyborg had decided that they all needed to go out to pizza. They were half way through when Cy decided to make his big announcement. He cleared his throat. "So, umm, I wanted to talk to you all. I have already talked to Raven about this and she has agreed. You know I have been seeing Bumblebee for some time now, and we have talked. We want a chance to spend some real time together. That's a little difficult to do considering we are at opposite towers. Raven came up with the idea that we could maybe do some switching for a few months. I hope that you will all like the idea." He paused and Beast Boy broke in.

"Just get to the point Dude. You're killin' us with the suspense." Raven glared at him.

"You know, it is better to keep your mouth shut and let people think you are stupid than to open your mouth and remove all doubt."

"Huh?"

Raven shook her head. "Never mind. Keep going Cy."

"Thanks. Anyway, the idea is to pull a switch. Send one of the titans west to titans east. This would let Bumblebee come to our tower for awhile so we can figure some things out. I asked Raven, and she said she was willing to go. So, what do you think?"

The group was silent. He was not sure how they would take it, but this was unexpected. Finally Beast Boy looked up, his face confused. "So, Raven would move to Titans East..."

Raven felt the underlying emotions. Some she understood and a few others she did not. She spoke up. "Not long. Just for a few months. I would be back about Christmas time. After that, Bumblebee and Cy would decide where to go from there. Sorry, I'm not giving up my room and I expect that you continue to stay out of it."

Finally Robin spoke. She felt that he was thrown off. She didn't fully understand the feelings he was giving off. "Is it something you want to do?" His voice was soft and he was not really looking at her.

"Like I said, it is not permanent."

"But do you want to go?"

"I would not agree if I did not wish to go. He has helped me a lot in the last few months. It is something I can do in return."

Robin nodded. The group waited upon his decision. As the leader, he got to approve it first and foremost and Cy and Raven both had agreed that if he felt it detrimental to the team, they would not pursue it. He looked down at his hands, took a breath and looked up. "When do you plan on leaving?"

"The end of the week. That will give us time to pack and to get a room ready for Bumblebee."

Those few words sent everyone talking. Beast Boy was talking about what he would do first when Bumblebee got there and how things would be different. Starfire was talking with Raven about a farewell/welcoming party. No one seemed to notice that Robin did not join in. He sat quietly, watching his team. It was then that it hit him that things were changing, and he wasn't sure he liked the change.

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The week sped by. Thursday night came and went. The party had been very nice. The friends had all sat around, watching movies and telling jokes. Raven sat quietly, absorbing it all. She sipped on a drink made by Star that really wasn't that bad. Not by Star's typical standards of course. She was going to miss them all, she knew that, but she was looking forward to the change. She had not lied to Cyborg. The change might be good for her. It would help her put her mind back together. Maybe when she came back she would not have these feelings. Maybe a break is just what her system needed.

Robin sat with Starfire, talking quietly on the couch. Beast Boy was currently trying to beat Cyborg at their latest video game. Raven watched them all and felt the familiar warmth. This was her family and she wouldn't trade them for anything. She gave a small smile and pulled a little surprise from behind her back. Her power held the stank ball as she snuck up on Beast Boy.

"Hey Beast Boy. Just a little something to remember me by." She threw with all her might and smacked him straight in the face with the smelly ball of socks. It took the team a moment to realize that Raven was starting the game and that she was teasing them. After a full minute they all jumped into action. Raven gave them a wink as they all tumbled off the couch, ready to start the game. Raven phased out of the room and the game was on.

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The next morning was a quiet one. They had all stayed up later than they should have. Cy and Raven had the T-car packed and ready to go. It was a subdued group that gathered to say goodbye. Beast Boy was half asleep, so he barely registered the fact that Raven gave him a small one armed hug. Starfire grabbed Raven and squeezed. "Oh I shall miss you my friend. I await your return already."

"Same to you Star." She patted the girl's back and turned to the final team member. Robin stood off to the side, his expression quiet and thoughtful. She thought about hugging him, but she didn't trust her emotions. She opted for a small handshake. Robin looked down at their hands with a small frown.

"See you at Christmas Wonder Boy."

He continued to stare at their hands. "Yeah, Christmas." He looked up. She pulled a little at her hand. He was not letting go. She could feel heat infuse her face as emotions began to build up. She needed to get his to let go. She sent a light shock of power into his hand. He pulled his hand away, startled. Raven walked to the car and jumped in. Robin looked at them. "You two drive safe. See you later Cy."

The car pulled out. Raven looked back once and watched the tower growing smaller in the distance. She felt a pang in her chest as she watched her home disappearing. With a sigh, she turned around to look at the road before them.

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They arrived late that night. The East Tower was glowing as if waiting for them. Raven and Cyborg had enjoyed silence for the first part of their trip. Soon the two were fully wake and small talk ensued. It had ended with their usual questions game. Each was trying to outdo the other.

"Your last circuit you would want to break would be…?"

"If you hate pink, why do you wear those fairy pajamas?"

"Worst kiss you ever had?"

"Last time you wet the bed?"

"Worst pick up line you ever used on a girl?"

"When are you going to tell Robin you love him?"

Raven gave her friend a glare. "I thought we were over this."

Cyborg shrugged. "Maybe you were, but not me. You should have seen him the last few days. I think Robin likes you."

She rolled her eyes at him. "You just don't stop do you?"

"Nope." He grinned at her. "Not when it comes to the happiness of my friends."

Raven placed a hand on his arm. "Cy, I am happy. I told you, I don't need someone to love me to be happy. I have my friends. That is plenty for me."

"But you could have so much more Rae. I know you two could be great together."

"So could he and Star."

He gripped the steering wheel a bit harder. She could be so stubborn, and that tone of voice. It was so calm and so damn understanding. She was so logical that you could see her side of the argument even if you didn't want to. It hurt because a part of him understood her hesitance to try. She didn't really think she was worthy of that love. She figured she was still atoning for all the hurt she might have caused all those months ago. She was still trying to control a dark side.

"You are worth it you know?"

"Worth what?"

"Love."

The two lapsed into silence again. Her hand came up to briefly squeeze his before dropping. "Thank you." The two sat in silence again, both lost in thought.

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Now they finally stood before their destination. Cyborg had grabbed some of her bags while the others where held up behind her by her own dark force. They walked right in and were greeted at the door by five smiling faces. High fives, back slaps, and calls of greeting were exchanged.

Cy stood next to Bumblebee, his arm slung across her shoulders. The woman smiled at Raven. "Hey, girl. Thank you so much for doin' this. It means a lot."

"No problem. Besides, I owed Cy."

"Oh, what did Sparky do?"

"He took Beast Boy to the mall and the zoo. Wore him out so badly that Beast Boy slept for two days. The most restful that tower has been in ages."

The group chuckled and Raven gave a small smile. After a few more minutes of talk, Raven was led to her room. It was large with a high bed. The walls were brighter and more inviting than she was used to, but they showed her that with a simple flick, the curtains would close, leaving almost light in. Speedy stood with his arms crossed. "We tend to sleep in, so we like the curtains to block out everything."

When she opened the curtains, she actually gasped in surprise. Before her lay the water, speckled with the lights from the city. She could just tell she was going to love the view. There was no land she could see below the window, just a huge expanse of water. Cyborg came up behind her. "I think you could get used to this." She smiled.

"I think you're right."

"Just don't get too used to it. We will still want you back home. Can't keep my baby workin' without you."

The Titans East excused themselves to let Raven unpack. Cyborg stayed to help, despite her protests. "You really don't need to help. Go see Bumblebee."

"She'll wait. We have months ahead of us. I won't get to see you for months, so I am helping you."

"Really it's ok." She reached, trying to stop him from opening one of her suitcases.

"What's the big deal? Don't want me to see your unmentionables?"

"Something like that." She muttered as he looked in the suitcase. Staring back at him was something he had never expected. Shoved inside the bag was a giant stuffed chicken. Cyborg stared at it for a minute before watching Raven grab it. She placed the chicken on her bed. He saw a blush form on her cheeks.

"I thought you lost that when we went after Star."

She shrugged, trying to be nonchalant. "I went back for it."

"We thought you hated it."

"It was the first gift I ever received. You guys won it for me. It kind of grew on me."

"But why haven't we ever seen it in your room."

Raven smiled. "Because you are never allowed in my room." Cyborg gave her a grin, but he continued to wait her out. She sighed in defeat. "Because I thought you would laugh at first. It was so girly to have a stuffed animal, I was sure you would laugh that I had gone back for it. After awhile, it was just second nature to keep him under the bed. When I am having a bad night, I could always pull him out and I knew I had friends."

Cyborg hugged her, hard. "Always Rae, you will always have us."

After that, she shooed him out of her room, wanting to unpack in peace. However, for the first time, her giant chicken remained on the bed, smiling down.

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The next morning came just as quickly as the previous morning. Only this time, she had to say goodbye to Cyborg. Everything was packed, Bumblebee was in the car, and all other farewells were done. Before he could move, Raven launched into his arms holding him tight. A tear rolled down her face. "I'll miss you."

"Me too, Dark Girl. You call me whenever you want."

He felt her nod into his shoulder. Another squeeze and he was soon in the car. As he pulled away, Cyborg looked back. Bumblebee looked over to see a small tear slipped down his face. "You ok, Sparky."

"Yeah, just gonna miss her. We got really close."

"She'll be fine and before you know it, you'll see her again.

The car headed back across the country.

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There you go. Hope you like it. Thank you to the reviewers. I love you all.