Fan Fiction ❯ A Raven's Feelings ❯ Mistletoes Can Be A Bother ( Chapter 7 )

Ch 7: Mistletoes Can Be A Bother
It was Christmas Eve. (And it was when I wrote this chapter.) The titans had barely finished their holiday shopping and were now putting up some Christmas decorations around the tower. This Christmas was going to be a good one because it was Skai's first Christmas. “On this kind of occasion back at my planet, if you give a girl, you fell in love with, a white ribbon and tie it around her neck... Heliopolis Legend is said that your love will last forever.” Skai told Beastboy.
Skai petted Riku who was sitting on his shoulder as he watched Beastboy put up mistletoes around the halls and in the living room. “Sounds more like Valentines than Xmas to me...” he shuddered. “There finished with the last mistletoe! But I filled them with slime and will fall when someone's about to smooch! My best prank ever.... Mwuhahah!” Apparently, Skai wasn't it listening; he was staring at something that aroused his interest. Beastboy jumped down from the ladder and looked where he was looking. “Ew Dude! Why are you starin' at Raven?!”
Riku spotted her too and jumped off Skai's shoulder heading toward Raven's direction. “Kyuuu!” Raven was putting up the last ornament on the tree. Riku jumped into her arms, surprising her. She looked at Skai. Smiled and waved. He smiled back, “What makes you think I'm looking at her?! I'm just interested in the tree...... So don't get any ideas that I like Raven!” Beastboy smirked as he walked away, “Riiiiight... suuure.”
Meanwhile, Raven sat on the couch and started reading her book. Riku rested on her lap watching t.v. He flipped through the channels. Hey, he was a smart rabbit besides he was kind of bored. Starfire was in the kitchen trying to make gingerbread cookies, which ended in utter failure. Smoke came out of the oven causing Starfire to panic. “Eek! Um, a little of your assistance please, Raven?” “Here I'll help. Let Raven have some peace of mind.” Skai said as he made his way into the room. Raven closed her book and sighed, “No, I'll help too.” Riku laid upon the couch still flipping through channels. He really didn't want to get involve.
Luckily, Raven was there to help them. Skai had no idea what a gingerbread cookie looked like. She began from scratch and made a big batch of cookie dough. As she stirred the bowl full of dough, Skai dipped his finger in it and smeared it on her nose. She glared at him, “Why you...” She grabbed a handful of dough and smashed it on his face playfully. He wiped it off and smirked, throwing it back at her. She ducked this time but it hit Starfire on the back of her head. She dropped a bowl and raised her hands, “Do not shoot please!” Raven and Skai laughed until dough flew over their heads.
An all out doughball fight started. Cookie dough had covered everything except the t.v, the couch, and Riku. Skai had fun and so did Raven! Beastboy and Cyborg came into the room holding water guns, wondering what was going on. They've been playing hard core water gun fights. They ducked when they saw flying dough. Having no idea, they just joined in. It went on for awhile. Raven threw some at Cyborg. He threw it back and went after Beastboy who put some cookie dough in his system. Raven ran for cover but slipped on some heap of dough. She fell into someone's arms. Arms that were masculine and hard but holding with such grace and care. “Are you ok?” Skai asked. She was practically flaming as she stared at his confused face.
Then enters the boy wonder. No surprise here, he was in shock. He came out of his room (researching about Slade's whereabouts of course...) to get a glass of water to find this chaos. Everyone froze. Robin looked at Riku who was watching Bugs Bunny and the Looney Toons from Cyborg and Beastboy who had been wrestling, to Starfire who had her head stuck the fridge, and last at Raven who quickly got off of Skai. “What the hell is going on?!” He ranted. About to scold at his teammates, Robin had gotten hit by a big ball of dough. He look at Riku's direction. He was waving at him and was holding Beastboy's water gun, which was now filled with dough. Skai knew what was going to happen next, “Wait, Riku sto-!” Too late. Riku pulled the trigger. Robin hit the wall now covered in cookie dough.
And off to his room Robin went. After helping everyone else clean up the mess, he went straight back to work and said nothing else for the rest of the day. Cyborg, Beastboy, and Starfire went to town for some Christmas caroling and real dough...er, snowball fights. Raven went back to her room to meditate unable to talk to Skai at the moment. Skai made his way to the roof. He sat on edge of the roof and stared at the falling snow. “Just like the blossoms back home....” he murmured. He gazed at it. A painful memory flashed in his mind.
Flashback:
Blossoms were falling from trees, pink and white leaves. So beautiful. “When are you coming back from your journey?” said a voice. A girl with long beautiful black hair appeared. She was waiting for Skai's answer but nothing came out his mouth. “Please come back soon...” she pleaded, “I'll wait for your return...” She embraced him and held on tight. He couldn't speak. He felt the tears falling from her face. He was so upset but had no strong feelings for her, he didn't love her. He just cared for her so deeply like a sister. A man then came running their way. “Cap' in! The ship is ready to go!” he announced.
Location: somewhere remote
A huge loud engine was heard and a huge ship was seen. Skai was the last to go in but turned around to find Akiko and another girl waving at him. They were crying. He looked at the girl next to Akiko. Something in his stomach stabbed him hard and good.
End of Flashback:
“Is something wrong, Skai?” said a voice.
Skai turned around and found Raven staring at him. He then realized tears were falling from his eyes. She sat next to him as he wiped his tears from his face.
“I never seen you cry before...”
“I guess that means I'm girly boy then huh?”
“Yeah, probably.”
They both laughed.
“Your homesick, aren't you?”
“What gives you that idea?”
“Well you've been staring at the sky for a long time and you seem upset.”
“I guess I'm easy to judge.”
“Did you leave behind someone you loved?”
“Yes and no...”
“What is that supposed mean?”
“You see, I - oof!”
“What - argh!”
“Haha! Bullseye!”
“Beastboy!!!”
Raven wiped the cold snow off her face. Skai however, walked out on them as Beastboy started laughing but was nailed with a snowball from behind. “Aw, Beastboy! You broke up the two lovebirds!” Cyborg said throwing another at him. He started laughing too. Raven clenched her fists. She used her powers and caused an (small) avalanche to fall on both boys. She stomped off to her room again. Beastboy's head popped at of the white glistening snow. “What's her problem?!” “Well, I guess she likes him.” came the reply from Cyborg, coming out of the heap of snow.
Next day....
Starfire's presents; a necklace from Robin, a cooking book from Cyborg, some clothes from Beastboy, a Hello Kitty doll from Raven, and a bracelet from Skai.
Silent snow fell and fire crackled in the fireplace. “A wondrous Christmas it is!” Starfire said. She was wearing her little Santa outfit, miniskirt and all. Beastboy and Cyborg grabbed their presents and started unwrapping them. Beastboy's presents; an xbox from Robin, a blue sweater from Starfire that she knit herself (he was forced to wear it) it was too big for him, a new game control from Cyborg, a book about “How to clean your room for dummies” from Raven, and a handmade gold crest with a symbol covered in jewels he never saw before from Skai. Cyborg's presents; a new computer set from Robin, a karaoke system from Starfire, a new tool set from Beastboy, a new stereo system from Raven, and a couple of games from Skai. They were delighted with all except for Beastboy's present from Raven.
Robin came in just wanting to spend time with them. As he entered, Starfire embraced him. “Merry Christmas!” He was kind of shocked but not with the warmth embrace he was use to that already. It was pretty much her clothes especially her miniskirt.
She let go and Robin eyed her from head to toe. “Starfire.... where did you get that outfit?!” “I have purchased this outfit from a place called “Victoria's Secret” at the mall of shopping...” She replied as she went into the kitchen. She grabbed two cups of what looked like milk with yellow chicken pox, handing one to Robin who flinched at the smell and sight. She smiled, “I have made the nog with egg. Please have a drink!” He couldn't say no to such a pretty face so he swallowed his pride and along with it his so called eggnog. “So? How is it?” she asked in delight. He smiled but as soon as Starfire turned her back, he threw up.
Skai joined the others. Riku trodding right behind him. Robin had barely finished opening his presents. Robin's presents; a leather jacket from Starfire, a dvd player from Cyborg, a couple of capes from Beastboy, a new cd from Raven, and a highly sophisticated tracker just add dna and will show where ever that person is (warning, the weaker the dna like hair, the weaker the tracker is. Blood is more likely to track the person in a heartbeat.) from Skai. Skai's presents; a book from Robin, another book from Starfire, a football from Cyborg, a gameboy sp from Beastboy, and a locket from Raven. Now they were testing out Cyborg's new karaoke. Riku yawned and walked off into the hall; he liked exploring the tower.
After an hour of...um....singing, Raven joined them. She came in with her hands covering her ears. Well to put it this way, Robin bad, Starfire very bad, Cyborg, bad bad, and Beastboy the definition of bad. Skai wasn't participating. “Can you keep it down?” Raven tried to say over Starfire's singing. Robin got up and handed his present to her. “Um, Merry Christmas.” She opened it to find a journal inside. “Gee thanks...” she said with a small hint of sarcasm. Raven's presents; a journal from Robin, a couple of cds for meditation from Cyborg, another book from Beastboy, a box of candles used for meditation from Starfire, and a ruby music box from Skai.
Typical... Raven knew she would get the same old things over and over again but Skai's present was a completely different thing. She stayed for a while before heading back to her room. She only did it for the sake of the Christmas spirit. As she sauntered to her room, Skai ran after her. “Hey Skai, what's up?” she said. “I wanted to give you something.” came his reply.
“But, you gave me your Christmas present already.” Raven told him. He ignored what she said and pulled out a white ribbon. “It's special. Here let me tie it around your neck.” Raven didn't say anything and let him do it. He was about to tie it around her when they heard giggles coming down the hall. It was the others in hiding.”Oooooo! Look, they're under the mistletoe!” Cyborg said pointing at the small hanging plant above them. Raven blushed.
She was about to step back when Riku, appearing out of nowhere, pushed her closer to Skai and Starfire did the same to Skai. Skai hesitated then went in for the kiss. Raven closed her eyes, not knowing she wanted to kill him or kiss him. The others held their breaths but Beastboy gasped. “Wait! Don't - !” Splash! Too late. Raven and Skai were both covered in slime and muck.
“BEASTBOY!!!”
“Eheheh....”

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