AN: No, I still don't bloody own Teen Titans so everyone stop asking me! (just kidding)
Chapter 15
Beast Boy felt very embarrassed about the attire he was wearing and quickly changed into one of his suits. Now that he was no longer demon he felt lighter than air. He couldn't believe the differences he felt when he was not demon, half demon, and all demon. He wondered how Raven could put up with it all of the time.
They were all surprised and ecstatic to see that Ravens belt was repaired and waiting for her when they got back to the tower. She quickly put it on before anything else could happen. And this time she was never going to take it off, no matter what!
"So, why's your belt not broken anymore?" asked Cyborg. They were all sitting on the couch and Raven and Beast Boy were filling them in on all that they missed.
"Because, according to the contract, if it was made void then everything would go back to the way it was before this all happened," said Beast Boy.
"So that means my belt is back to the way it was before Figaro broke it," said Raven.
"And now you can't go back to Hell, right?" asked Robin.
"Not as long as I'm wearing it," said Raven, fingering one of the six jewels.
"How come you never told us?" asked Robin.
"Because I knew that if I ever spoke about it, then somehow some villain would find out and try to get it," said Raven. "It's bad enough my father's minions know. And I hope you guys don't mind that I'm sort of borrowing bits of your souls."
"Of course not!" said Starfire. "We would do anything to keep you here with us."
"Okay, I've got another question," said Robin. "How come nothing happened when you took your belt off to shower or like after the Adonis incident and you were in a nightgown?"
"As long as the belt is close to me, I'm safe," said Raven. "So when I take a shower I hang it on the shower curtain pole and when I have to wear a nightgown I hang it on my bed. But after all of this I just don't think I'm going to ever take it off. Or not for a very long while, at least."
"And BB's not part demon anymore?" asked Cyborg.
"No," sighed Raven. "Like we said, everything's back to the way it was."
"Oh, friends, this is most wonderful!" said Starfire. "I shall now make us a meal of celebration!" She quickly flew into the kitchen and got to work.
"I think I better help her," said Robin. "I think we've all been close enough to death for quite a while."
"And I think I'm gonna go charge up," said Cyborg. "These past two days have just completely drained me."
This left Beast Boy and Raven sitting on the couch. They both sat there silently, just basking in the fact that finally it was all over. Beast Boy slowly reached his hand over to Ravens and grasped it. She gave him a small smile, but pulled it away.
"What's wrong?" asked Beast Boy.
"Nothing's wrong," she said, looking down and placing her hands in her lap.
"Then why can't I hold your hand?" asked Beast Boy.
"Because… friends don't hold hands," said Raven. She stood up and said, "I have to go meditate. Or maybe I'll go sleep. Either way, I'm going to my room."
"Wait a second!" said Beast Boy, jumping up. "Friends? I… I thought we were more than friends."
"Now what would make you think that?" asked Raven plainly as she walked out of the common room.
"Uh… the fact that you died for me and we just kissed again," said Beast Boy following after her.
"I died for you so I could free you from Trigon," said Raven. "Which is something any good friend would do. And I let you kiss me because I knew you were happy that it was all over."
"Are you kidding me?" he asked in all seriousness. "After all we just went through? Raven, I don't want to be just friends anymore!"
"Well we can't be anything else, so you better get used to the idea," said Raven.
"Why not?" he asked.
"Because I'm done with men," said Raven. "Simple as that. Yes, you saved me and yes you gave your soul to my father, but the fact is that you only did that because you lied and you used me." She made it to her door and slid it open.
"Yeah but…"
"Yes, I know, you were tricked," said Raven. "But that doesn't make up for what you did. And if it hadn't been a trick, you would have Terra right now and where would I be? Right where I am right now."
"Yeah but…"
"You've proven to me that all men are the same," said Raven. "Funny, to think that that was the opposite of what you were trying to do." And with that she slid her door shut, leaving Beast Boy alone in the hall.
He quickly began to knock on her door. "Raven, please…" he started, but he stopped when he saw Robin running up to him.
"Uh, Beast Boy, someone's here," he said.
"Who?" asked Beast Boy.
"You better come and see," he said and motioned for him to follow. Beast Boy looked at Ravens door one last time, then sighed, and followed after Robin. He reentered the common room and was shocked to see Terra on the other side of one of the large windows, knocking on the glass. She was standing on a large rock and had a smile on her face.
"Terra?" said Beast Boy.
She pointed up to the roof and quickly moved her rock slab up to it.
Cyborg was alerted, as well as Raven, and they all made their way to the roof. Raven didn't join them immediately. Terra landed and stepped off of her rock. "Hey guys," she said, smiling. "You wouldn't believe the weird things I've been through."
"Terra, why are you here?" asked Robin, shocked.
"Uh, because I'm back?" she said, pointing out the obvious and walking over to them. "And it was so weird. First I felt like I was nowhere, then I came back from nothingness and I couldn't remember anything, and now I've got all of these weird memories and stuff, and now I'm back!"
"Are you truly… you?" asked Starfire, who really wasn't sure what to believe anymore.
"Yeah, ya wouldn't know a demon named Figaro, would ya?" asked Cyborg.
"Who?" asked Terra.
"She's telling the truth," said Beast Boy. "Remember the contract? Everything's going back to the way it was before it all started. Figaro was the one who took her memory and powers away, so they're back now."
"Huh?" asked Terra, confused.
"It's kinda a long story," said Beast Boy, scratching the back of his head.
Terra smiled and quickly lunged at him. She wrapped her arms around him and hugged him as tightly as he could. Raven finally made it up to the roof just in time to see this. "Oh, Beast Boy, I've missed you so much," she said. "Isn't it great? I'm here and now we can actually be together. I'm so sorry about everything I did, but let's just put it behind us and…"
Beast Boy quickly pulled her arms off of him and softly held her away. "Look, Terra, I'm glad you're back and all," said Beast Boy. "But… I don't wanna be with you."
Terra looked at him oddly, as did all of the other Titans. "You… you don't?" she asked.
"No, I don't," said Beast Boy, shaking his head.
"But… but why not?" asked Terra.
Beast Boy stole a look at a very confused and shocked Raven. "Because… I'm over you," he said with a smile.
"You're over me?" asked Terra.
"Yeah," said Beast Boy, smiling. "I'm finally over you." He went over to Raven and took her hand. "And I like someone else now."
Terra looked at Beast Boy holding Ravens hand and she knew she must have missed a lot. "Oh," she said. "Uh… should I go, then?"
"No, come on in," said Cyborg, patting her on the back. "We'll explain everything."
"Or, at least, the stuff we understand," said Robin.
"Yes, it is all quite confusing," said Starfire.
The three showed Terra in and this left Beast Boy and Raven alone again. Beast Boy took her other hand and held them tight in his own. Ravens heart was racing and she was biting her lower lip she was so flustered by everything.
"So… you chose me… not Terra?" she asked, just making sure.
"I should have done that to start with," said Beast Boy.
"And… you're really over her?" she asked. "I mean, you're not just saying that you are and then the next time she bats her eyes at you you'll forget all about me?"
"She could walk naked around me and I still would only want you," said Beast Boy. Raven let out a small giggle and looked down, blushing. "Raven?" She slowly looked up to him. "Can you please give me another chance? Can we please be… more than friends?"
Raven thought deeply and sighed. "The last thing I want is to be hurt again," she said. "I just don't think I can take being betrayed and violated one more time; I may just go insane. So, what you're asking of me is to trust my sanity with you. To put my mental health in your hands. That's a big responsibility. Do you think you're up to it?"
Beast Boy wrapped his arms around her waist and said, "Definitely."
Raven smiled, leaned in, and whispered, "Okay." And with that their lips met. She quickly wrapped her arms around his neck and held him close. They both were so relieved to finally have everything over and done with and that now they could actually be together. And as scared Raven was, she figured she would rather be happy at least one more time in her life, even if it was going to be for a short while. If he did go and hurt her again, she would know at least she got in one last good run.
After a little while they finally pulled apart and just stared into each others' eyes. It was just around the afternoon and they were both exhausted and ready for bed.
"Hey," said Raven.
"What?" asked Beast Boy.
"Do you want to know what Heaven looks like?" she asked.
"No," said Beast Boy, shaking his head. "Cuz I already know."
Raven sighed and said, "That's so cheesy." And with that she pulled herself from him and headed inside.
"What? I thought it was the right thing to say!" he said and quickly followed after her. "Raven wait! Okay, what does Heaven look like? Tell me!" Raven laughed to herself and continued on her way, with Beast Boy right behind her. "Raven, tell me!"
The End
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