Forgive My Betrayal

By Madame Halie

Disclaimer: Teen Titans belongs to Sam Register, Glen Murakami, and Warner Brothers. I'm none of those persons nor do I have any ownership of the Teen Titans franchise otherwise. Thank you.

Chapter 13: And the winner is…

Raven folded baby clothes quietly. It was now six months since her horrendous birthing experience that resulted in two then later three babies dying. She and Robin chose the names Robyn and Ravess for the girls and Bobby for the deceased boy. They were buried side by side and shared one huge tombstone with their names and births on it.

"Hi Raven," Beast Boy said as he walked in and kissed her on the cheek, "Robin coming tomorrow?"

Raven nodded.

Beast Boy sighed. Raven was almost always like this now.

"Beast Boy," Raven said, "do you regret marrying me?" she asked suddenly.

Oh no, Beast Boy thought.

"Um, no, of course not," Beast Boy said, "I love you Raven, always."

"Of course," Raven said softly, "I think I hear the babies," she said and got up quickly.

Beast Boy's head fell in his hands. Raven had completely changed. The woman who was dark and sarcastic was now gray and fearful. After what happened when her powers and emotions got away from her that day. Beast Boy saw her fear all emotion. Getting happy or too happy. Becoming sad or too sad. Positive or negative, emotions now scared her. It was challenging for her to be intimate. And challenging for Beast Boy to remain faithful.

"I thought marriage would change you," Beast Boy said sadly, "even Trigon said it wouldn't work," he recalled, "I should've known," he said sadly.

"Is that so?" a voice asked and Beast Boy looked to see Kitty.

"Ki…what are you doing here?" Beast Boy asked incredulously looking to see if Raven was nearby, "how did you get in?" he demanded in a sharp whisper.

"New parents should remember to close their doors," Kitty told him.

Beast Boy slapped his head at his stupidity.

"So how's the tremendous trio?" Kitty asked coldly, "and the little princess?" she added in reference to Beast Boy's daughter.

"Candy's fine," Beast Boy said, "Robin has the twins Samuel and Darrel," he said, "we keep Herman most of the time," he added.

"And Raven won't dump the kids on Robin," Kitty observed.

"They're hers too," Beast Boy pointed out, "joint custody is fair."

"Not to you," Kitty whispered, "you're obviously unhappy," she pointed out, "Beast Boy just get a div…"

"No," Beast Boy refused, "it would kill Raven," he said.

"Kill her or you?" Kitty asked shocking Beast Boy, "sometime I wonder if you enjoy this life," she said, "a devoted wife, special needs kids," she listed.

"I'm not leaving Raven, I love her," Beast Boy said.

"Beast Boy come here!" Raven cried suddenly.

"Oh my…" Kitty started.

"It's okay, I know what it is," Beast Boy said.

"What, the rapture?" Kitty demanded, "ok, I'll go," she said when Beast Boy glared, "but my offer's still on the table," she told him, "even if you stay married," she added then left.

Beast Boy was shocked. Kitty never offered to be a mistress before. It was always a relationship wanted outside marriage. The divorce from Raven.

"Beast Boy!" Raven cried.

Beast Boy went to the nursery and took the puppy out the room.

"I told you that mutt doesn't come in here," Raven snapped, "what if he suddenly goes cray."

"Sorry Raven," Beast Boy apologized as he re-entered, "hey little man," he said as Herman gurgled, "pretty excited for a paralyzed kid," he added.

Herman had Raven's hair and Robin's eyes and skin. He was paralyzed from the neck down. But he was a very active baby in his gurgles and cries. Both parents knew he'd do something important in life. Raven fussed over the machine he was attached to.

"Don't call him that," Raven reprimanded.

"Sorry," Beast Boy said, "Raven I was thinking…" he started.

"I'm busy with our children," Raven interrupted, "we can eat in and watch a movie."

"Raven, we need to go out," Beast Boy said, "I need to go out," he added.

"Well I don't," Raven said, "hang out with some friends," she said, "I can handle it here," she said heading over to candy, "I can't help but dress you in purple huh?" she teased her deaf daughter.

Beast Boy's eyes darkened. Soon he was driving to a five star restaurant. Kitty sitting in the passenger seat.

"This is only a friendly dinner," Beast Boy said, "remember, you were waiting outside," he reminded her.

"Yes, yes, hands off the married man," Kitty conceded.

For now, Kitty thought.

Robin laughed as Starfire told him about her day at work. They had been married for six weeks now. Starfire gave birth two months after Raven. Twin girls. Now the family of four were having dinner with two visitors. Robin's twin sons with Raven.

"It's too bad we can't have Herman at our residence," Starfire said, "but his needs are too special for the house."

"Yeah," Robin said, "and the twin's blindness is already a challenge," he admitted, "the nannies are a great help though," he added.

"They're glorious!" Starfire declared.

"I'm just glad to be here with my family," Robin said, "and grateful for those present and those now passed."

Starfire paused. She knew he was talking about the dead babies.

"Oh um, Star and Ramona," Robin said turning to his daughters, "you want to help daddy?" he asked.

The red haired Ramona threw her spoon and the raven haired Star clapped.

"I guess not," Robin said as Starfire giggled, "Sam, Dar?" he asked.

The sightless twins had Robin's eyes and hair but Raven's light purple skin. They just 'looked' at the ceiling. Sam imitated Star's clapping.

"They're so cute," Starfire said, "aunty Starfire loves you," she said and tickled them gently.

Robin watched the scene and smiled. He was glad that Starfire accepted the children he had with Raven whole-heartedly. He always worried she wouldn't.

But his worries proved foolish. She even breast fed Sam once. Robin ensured she never told Raven. He didn't need Raven's cycle of depression to end with her exploding at his wife.

Or blowing her up by accident, Robin thought.

He pitied Beast Boy's situation. Marrying Raven before she got better was a mistake. Victor and Trigon were against the union. Trigon still gave the married couple a house with everything them and the babies would need. Robin could tell it was costly. All he knew was that everything was paid for and Trigon now travelled regularly and visited on some week-ends and holidays. He loved the babies and always smiled when he saw them.

"I love you," Robin said then took another bite of chicken.

Starfire placed down her fork.

"I am…" Starfire started, "I love you too."

I wish he'd stop the worrying, it's exuding from him, Starfire thought.

"How about we go out tomorrow?" Starfire suggested, "the nannies can do the baby watching."

"Ok," Robin agreed, "you name the place."

Starfire squealed in delight.

She is so perfect. And to imagine I cheated on her. Drunk or not, I'm an idiot. Robin thought.

It was nearly midnight and Terra and Victor were still clubbing. Both loved the freedom they gave each other. They now lived together but neither tried to overwhelm the other's space.

Terra didn't dance anymore. At least not as an exotic dancer. She now did choreography for cheerleaders and non-traditional dancers. Victor worked with technology as he did before. But now he owned a small store with three employees. He never knew how great work was until he was doing it for himself. He vowed to always stay self-employed.

"This club is pumping!" Terra shouted over the noise.

"Yeah, it's great!" Victor responded.

"Still celebrating the results of you know what?" Terra teased.

Victor blanched slightly. Terra had a scare a month ago. But it was confirmed at the doctor's earlier today. She wasn't pregnant. Neither wanted kids before they were thirty. And only one.

"Well kids need time," Victor excused.

Terra laughed and led Victor to a sound proof section.

"But seriously," Terra said, "what if I got pregnant?" she asked.

"Um, I guess we'll raise it," Victor said unsure of what else to say.

"I believe you," Terra said and kissed him, "I love you," she added.

"Me too," Victor said and led her back into the noise of the raving club.

And there it is readers. (Feb 12, for chapter 12) Today is February 28, 2009 at 12:52 a.m. I'm finished. Thank you for all the support. Glad this story made fans. Remember to R&R.