Fan Fiction ❯ Returning Home ❯ Back to Azarath ( Chapter 6 )
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By: hoshiko20 
Anime/Manga: Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Adventure / Romance | Type: Alternate Universe | Uploaded On: 03.24.2005 | Pages: 2 | Words: 3.3K | Visits: 247 | Status: Completed
Anime/Manga: Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Adventure / Romance | Type: Alternate Universe | Uploaded On: 03.24.2005 | Pages: 2 | Words: 3.3K | Visits: 247 | Status: Completed
Chapter 6
Raven woke up in the warmth of Beast boy’s arms. She smiled and cuddled closer to him. She heard her door open and knew what was going to come next.
“Mommy!” Midnight pounced onto the two. Beast boy groaned as she wiggled between the two. “Morning!”
Beast boy blinked a few times. “Morning.” he muttered, closing his eyes once more.
Midnight giggled and curled up against him. “Mm, warm.”
Shadow was leaning against the door frame, smiling. “Morning you two. It’s almost 9, were you going to get up anytime soon?”
Raven whined. “Only 9? I thought I was going to be able to sleep in for once in my life.”
Shadow laughed. “Come on lazy bones.”
Midnight wriggled away from Beast boy, who had wrapped his arm around her, and ran over to her aunt. “Come play a game with me?” she asked.
Shadow smiled. “Alright.” she took her niece’s hand and walked towards the lounge.
Raven laid back on her pillows with her eyes closed. She yelped slightly when Beast boy wrapped his arm around her waist and pulled her closer. He rested his head on her chest and smiled.
“What do you want?” she asked.
He looked up at her and kissed her lightly. “Nuthin.”
She raised an eyebrow and he just smiled. “So, are ya going to get out of bed or no?”
Raven rolled her eyes and pushed his arm off of her. She went over to her closet and stood, looking for a moment before she pulled out a dark blue dress similar to the one she wore when she first arrived. She laid it out on her bed and looked at Beast boy.
“What?” he asked.
“Either turn around, close your eyes, or get out.” She said.
“Aw come on Rae! Not like I haven’t seen ya naked before.” he sighed and turned away when she crossed her arms over her chest.
Raven slipped her shirt off and proceeded to change, keeping a close eye on Beast boy as she did so. He only tried to glance at her once and she responded by giving him a death glare.
“Alright.” she said after she finished.
He turned back around and grinned. Sliding out of bed, he wrapped his arm around her waist and kissed her softly. “Beautiful.”
She rolled her eyes and pulled away. “Come on, were going to have to leave soon.”
“I’ll be out in a few. I gotta go get changed still.” he said as they left her room. Giving her one more quick kiss, he ran off to his own room.
Raven walked into the lounge to find Midnight playing a game with Jinx and Shadow sitting on the back of the couch cheering them on. She smiled slightly and put water on the stove.
Shadow noticed that she was awake and walked over to her sister. “Have a fun night?” she asked, eyes shining.
“Nothing out of the ordinary.” she responded, adding tea bags to the water.
“Ordinary for whom?”
Raven turned to her sister. “It’s not like the time you spent with what’s-his-name... oh yeah, Hawk.” She grinned at her sisters astonished face.
“How did you.. I mean... I...” Shadow stuttered.
Raven grinned and handed her sister a cup of tea. “You really think that I wouldn’t notice? I may have been busy with running Azarath but I could easily tell.” She laughed slightly as she walked towards the couch.
Midnight was jumping on the couch, having beaten Jinx for the second time. “I won! I won! Go Midnight, go Midnight!”
Raven rolled her eyes and grabbed her daughter from behind and twirled around.
After being set down, Midnight stood woozily for a few moments before she looked up at her mother with that grin she loved. “That was fun! Play me?” she asked, giving her mother puppy dog eyes.
“Sorry sweetie, I’m not very good at those games.” Raven said, caressing her daughters cheek.
Midnight pouted but it didn’t last long. Shadow had jumped over the back of the couch and grabbed a controller. “I’ll play ya, come on squirt.”
Midnight squealed with delight and joined her aunt with Raven standing behind her.
~*~*~
Beast boy got changed quickly and paused before heading out. Half way to the lounge, Terra came out of her room and started walking next to him.
“Going too I see.”
“Of course. Shadows a great kid and I wanna help her out.” he said.
“Your not going for Raven?” she asked.
He paused. “I am... kinda” he said slowly. “This is just a chance to learn more about her.”
Terra nodded and they entered the lounge. Midnight had beat Shadow and was running around the room. She saw Beast boy and ran over to him. “I beat Aunt Shadow and Aunt Jinx too!” she said excitedly.
Beast boy smiled and picked her up. “Looks like we have a new champion! Give it up for Miss Midnight!” he set her on his shoulders and she hung on, laughing with sheer joy.
Raven smiled slightly and took her down from his shoulders. “Come on you. You’ve got to eat something before we leave.” She went and fixed her daughter cereal for breakfast and sat at the table with her.
Beast boy smiled softly and joined Jinx and Shadow in playing video games. “Where’s Star and Robin?” he asked Jinx.
She smiled slyly. “Most likely Star is down in her gardens and Robin is getting some actual sleep. I overheard him tell Cyborg that Star likes to hog the bed and he ends up sleeping on the floor.”
Beast boy chuckled and continued playing the game until the boy wonder himself showed up, half awake, and made coffee.
“Morning man. Rough night?” Beast boy called over.
Robin took one look at him before falling asleep where he stood. Raven gently shook his shoulders and helped him sit down before he fell over.
“Sleep.” he muttered.
Raven smiled. “I’ll make sure to put you in the room with the big bed when we get to Azarath.”
He looked up at her, smiling before falling back asleep. After a few minuets had passed, Starfire wandered in carrying a bouquet of flowers and replaced the dying ones with the new ones in the vase on the table.
Robin opened one eye then suddenly sat up. “Morning.” he said, kissing Star’s cheek. “Are we ready to go then?”
Raven looked around. “Isn’t Cy going to see us off?” she asked Jinx.
She smirked. “No, he didn’t get to sleep until late.” she leaned against the couch and waited.
Raven gave her a knowing smile before ushering the others into a group. “Because there’s so many people, were going to have to do it a little differently.”
She nodded to Shadow and Midnight who took their places around the others, forming a triangle with each at one point. The held their hands out, as if reaching to the other points and chanted loud and clear. “Azarath Metrion Zinthos!” Green, black, and white energies flowed around the group and mixed and encased them in what looked like protective shield. Suddenly, it felt to those inside as if they had been shot out of a catapult.
Beast boy stumbled to the ground with the others and when he looked up, he sat before a great palace. Looking around, he noticed many others in capes and robes. An older woman walked hurriedly towards the group.
“Welcome back Queen Shadow.” she said bowing before her. “My lady Raven, you are back soon. I did not believe that you would be returning so soon nor our Queen would be leaving. She created such a mayhem here.”
“It’s good to see you too Azerlin.” Raven said with a laugh. “You should well know by now that she’ll be a handful to watch, even more so than Midnight.”
Midnight stuck her tongue out at her mother and spotted some friends. “Hey guys!”
The group of kids looked up and started running over to her. They were all talking in excited, rushed voices before Midnight turned back to her mother. “I promise I’ll be back for dinner!” she yelled before running off with the group.
Raven smiled and turned to the others who had gotten to their feet. “Azerlin, these are my friends. Their going to be helping us with the rebellion.”
Azerlin bowed slightly before her face turned grim. “It was as if they were waiting for you to leave.”
“I know. Do you have information on the leader?” Raven asked.
Azerlin shook her head. “Were still gathering it at the moment. Our spies should be back in the morrow if you are to wait?”
“Of course. Could you help us get them settled in before dinner?”
“Of course. Right this way please.” They followed Azerlin into the large place and down a series of hallways.
“I don’t know if I’m going to be able to find my way to the bathroom.” Beast boy whispered to Raven in a hushed tone.
She laughed slightly. “Don’t worry about it. It may take some getting used to but it’s not that hard to find your way around.”
Azerlin showed them the first room. Robin’s eyes widened in surprise at the largeness of the room. It was like their lounge and a bedroom all in one. It was big. He saw the bed and wanted to thank any god that was listening for the size. “Big bed.” he muttered with a sheepish grin.
Raven smiled. “Star and Robin can stay here. If it’s alright with you guys.”
Starfire nodded and poked her head in the room, examining it. “It is very pretty.”
Raven nodded and pointed to a map on the side of the room. “If you need any help finding things, just look on there. Do you want to wait in here for a while or come with us?”
“I think we’ll come with you to see where the others are, just incase.” Robin said, while Starfire nodded behind him.
They continued on down a few more halls. They passed two doors, one a few paces past the other. “The second one is Midnight’s.” she said as they continued walking. “The other is mine.”
Beast boy opened his mouth to say something but Raven saw this and added. “And BB’s if he wants to stay.”
He nodded and Azerlin smiled at him. She noticed the green hair and pointy elf ears and knew who he was. They continued on and showed Terra her room.
“Alright. Dinners at eight, breakfast is whenever you feel like it, same with lunch. Bathrooms are down almost every hall and if you need something, talk to me or Azerlin. I doubt that were going to see very much of Shadow so don’t expect much from her.” she gave her sister a small smile as she brooded over the fact.
“You’re the one that had to come back with me. Your going to get your ass kicked.” she laughed as her sister glared daggers at her. As I they had heard her words, some of the government officials came around the corner.
They saw Shadow and eagerly walked over to her and bowing before her. “Queen Shadow, you must come at once. The city is buzzing with worry because news of your absence. They are frightened that a battle might break out in the city. Come quickly so we can put a stamp on this problem.”
Shadow was hurried away much to her dismay and was only able to turn around and say “Later!” before disappearing into the next hallway.
Raven laughed slightly. “Now you guys see why I wasn’t able to get away, not even for a mere second!”
The others nodded. “What do you want to do?” she asked them.
“I wish to unpack the little items we brought and explore if that is alright with you.” Starfire said.
Raven nodded. “If you get lost, just ask one of the people walking around. They can help you.”
She nodded and headed off towards her room with Robin behind her. “See you guys in a bit.” he said with a grin.
Terra glanced around her room. “Is there any place here that isn’t white?”
Raven smiled warmly at the girl. ‘Kill them with kindness ’ Azerlin had once told her when she had a problem with one of the teachers or monks.
Azerlin, who had remained silent for most of the walk, turned to the girl and said, “There is a few rooms in which to visit, if you would follow me.”
Terra nodded and they headed off down yet another hallway leaving Raven and Beast boy alone.
“So...” he said.
She smiled and took his hand. “There’s a place that I want to show you, come on.” she pulled him slightly towards the same hall that Terra had taken with Azerlin. They walked for a few minuets in comfortable silence until they reached a door that led out into a garden with a waterfall nearby.
“Wow.” was all Beast boy could say.
“This is my favorite place on Azarath.” she stated, laying down on a large rock near the water. She closed her eyes and let the warmth of the sun heated rock warm her body.
Beast boy grinned and stood over her. At the sudden loss of light and a bit of warmth, Raven opened her eyes. “Yes?” she asked.
He scooter her over and laid down next to her, laying his head on her stomach. She smiled softly and ran her fingers through his hair. “You alright?” she asked.
“Just fine.” he said, moving up slightly and laying his head on her shoulder and kissing her cheek. “I missed you. A lot.”
She smiled. “I missed you too.” Beast boy wrapped his arms around her and closed his eyes as she continued to run her fingers through his hair.
They laid in silence, listening to the sound of the water for no one knows how long before Azerlin walked by and smiled, standing in the doorway. She bowed apologetically when Raven sat up.
“I’m sorry to disturb you, but the heads would like to speak with you and your team before dinner. I shall go find the others if you would proceed to the meeting hall.”
“Thank you Azerlin.” Raven smiled and stood up, pulling Beast boy up with her. Azerlin bowed once more and disappeared from sight. Before she could continue, Beast boy pulled her back and gave her a light kiss. “Okay, now we can go.” he said.
Raven led the way down the hall and met up with Terra who had been told where to go. They resumed their journey and entered the room to find Robin and Starfire sitting at a long table waiting for them.
Raven left Beast boy’s side and sat down next to her sister while the others sat on the opposite side.
“It has become a growing concern that the rebellions are gathering forces quickly. This must have been planned from the moment that you announced to the city that once Shadow was eligible, she would take the crown.” One of the older men said.
Raven nodded. “I figured as much. I would like to introduce my friends and teammates. We are known as the Teen Titans back on Earth. Among them is the Tamaranean princess Koriand’r.”
The council looked slightly surprised to see Starfire with them. They bowed their heads respectfully and she blushed, nodding back as well.
“Continue.”
Raven took a deep breath. “The rest is made up of humans from Earth. This includes Robin, mainly the team leader, Beast boy, a changeling, Cyborg and Jinx who are not with us, and Terra who’s power resides over the earth.”
The council nodded and eyed them all with curiosity. “The Queen approves of this yes?”
Shadow nodded and turned to the others. “They are my friends and have been with my sister for a long time now. They also aided me in battle against Trigon 7 year ago.” The voice and attitude seemed entirely from Shadow’s normal tone and slightly surprised the others on how much she had grown up.
“Alright. We have conformation on attack that could be happening soon. It could even well be tomorrow for all that we know. Our spies have yet to report back and I am unsure of when they are going to. I hope we have not inconvenienced you in any way.” The old man said.
“Not at all.” Robin stated with a slight nod of his head. “It is our duty to help those in need.”
“I see that it is. For now you can go, dinner shall be served shortly and there are people waiting to see the Queen.”
Shadow sighed, resting her cheek in her hand and slouching a bit. “Come on! How many more people do I have to see?” she whined as the others started to leave.
Raven gave her sister a smile. “Hey, you agreed to be Queen, I was thankful to get out of it.”
“I only did it so you could go back to your boyfriend! I should have never even been so nice to you!” she called after Raven who had shut the door.
Robin chuckled slightly. “Sibling love.”
Raven rolled her eyes. “Oh I would just love to give her a great big huge, squeezing so hard that her head pops off. But then again, I would be stuck as queen once more and there is no way I am doing that again.”
The others laughed as they headed down in the direction of the dining room.
~*~*~
“I’m stuffed!” beast boy said as he plopped down onto the bed. Much to his appal, Midnight jumped onto his stomach.
“Honey, can you not do that right now?” he groaned.
Raven smiled slightly. Whether he knew it or not, Midnight was starting to grow on him as if she had been there the whole time. She picked Midnight up and kissed her cheek. “You should be getting to bed missy. And I don’t mean Aunt Shadow’s bed. She’ll be too tired to stay up half the night talking with you like the way she used to.”
Midnight stared at her mother and Raven laughed. “Yes, I do know what went on every time you slipped off to her room. She would let you stay up all night and sleep well into the next morning.”
“How did you know?” Midnight asked dumbfounded.
“I’m your mother, I always know. Now scoot, your getting up early tomorrow to go to lessons.”
Midnight groaned as she walked down into her room and shut the door with a “bam!” Raven laughed slightly and lied down on her bed, eyes closed. “She probably thought she was never going to have another lesson once we left.” she muttered sleepily.
Beast boy cuddled up against her and fell asleep quickly. She smiled before sleep ensued her as well.
Raven woke up in the warmth of Beast boy’s arms. She smiled and cuddled closer to him. She heard her door open and knew what was going to come next.
“Mommy!” Midnight pounced onto the two. Beast boy groaned as she wiggled between the two. “Morning!”
Beast boy blinked a few times. “Morning.” he muttered, closing his eyes once more.
Midnight giggled and curled up against him. “Mm, warm.”
Shadow was leaning against the door frame, smiling. “Morning you two. It’s almost 9, were you going to get up anytime soon?”
Raven whined. “Only 9? I thought I was going to be able to sleep in for once in my life.”
Shadow laughed. “Come on lazy bones.”
Midnight wriggled away from Beast boy, who had wrapped his arm around her, and ran over to her aunt. “Come play a game with me?” she asked.
Shadow smiled. “Alright.” she took her niece’s hand and walked towards the lounge.
Raven laid back on her pillows with her eyes closed. She yelped slightly when Beast boy wrapped his arm around her waist and pulled her closer. He rested his head on her chest and smiled.
“What do you want?” she asked.
He looked up at her and kissed her lightly. “Nuthin.”
She raised an eyebrow and he just smiled. “So, are ya going to get out of bed or no?”
Raven rolled her eyes and pushed his arm off of her. She went over to her closet and stood, looking for a moment before she pulled out a dark blue dress similar to the one she wore when she first arrived. She laid it out on her bed and looked at Beast boy.
“What?” he asked.
“Either turn around, close your eyes, or get out.” She said.
“Aw come on Rae! Not like I haven’t seen ya naked before.” he sighed and turned away when she crossed her arms over her chest.
Raven slipped her shirt off and proceeded to change, keeping a close eye on Beast boy as she did so. He only tried to glance at her once and she responded by giving him a death glare.
“Alright.” she said after she finished.
He turned back around and grinned. Sliding out of bed, he wrapped his arm around her waist and kissed her softly. “Beautiful.”
She rolled her eyes and pulled away. “Come on, were going to have to leave soon.”
“I’ll be out in a few. I gotta go get changed still.” he said as they left her room. Giving her one more quick kiss, he ran off to his own room.
Raven walked into the lounge to find Midnight playing a game with Jinx and Shadow sitting on the back of the couch cheering them on. She smiled slightly and put water on the stove.
Shadow noticed that she was awake and walked over to her sister. “Have a fun night?” she asked, eyes shining.
“Nothing out of the ordinary.” she responded, adding tea bags to the water.
“Ordinary for whom?”
Raven turned to her sister. “It’s not like the time you spent with what’s-his-name... oh yeah, Hawk.” She grinned at her sisters astonished face.
“How did you.. I mean... I...” Shadow stuttered.
Raven grinned and handed her sister a cup of tea. “You really think that I wouldn’t notice? I may have been busy with running Azarath but I could easily tell.” She laughed slightly as she walked towards the couch.
Midnight was jumping on the couch, having beaten Jinx for the second time. “I won! I won! Go Midnight, go Midnight!”
Raven rolled her eyes and grabbed her daughter from behind and twirled around.
After being set down, Midnight stood woozily for a few moments before she looked up at her mother with that grin she loved. “That was fun! Play me?” she asked, giving her mother puppy dog eyes.
“Sorry sweetie, I’m not very good at those games.” Raven said, caressing her daughters cheek.
Midnight pouted but it didn’t last long. Shadow had jumped over the back of the couch and grabbed a controller. “I’ll play ya, come on squirt.”
Midnight squealed with delight and joined her aunt with Raven standing behind her.
~*~*~
Beast boy got changed quickly and paused before heading out. Half way to the lounge, Terra came out of her room and started walking next to him.
“Going too I see.”
“Of course. Shadows a great kid and I wanna help her out.” he said.
“Your not going for Raven?” she asked.
He paused. “I am... kinda” he said slowly. “This is just a chance to learn more about her.”
Terra nodded and they entered the lounge. Midnight had beat Shadow and was running around the room. She saw Beast boy and ran over to him. “I beat Aunt Shadow and Aunt Jinx too!” she said excitedly.
Beast boy smiled and picked her up. “Looks like we have a new champion! Give it up for Miss Midnight!” he set her on his shoulders and she hung on, laughing with sheer joy.
Raven smiled slightly and took her down from his shoulders. “Come on you. You’ve got to eat something before we leave.” She went and fixed her daughter cereal for breakfast and sat at the table with her.
Beast boy smiled softly and joined Jinx and Shadow in playing video games. “Where’s Star and Robin?” he asked Jinx.
She smiled slyly. “Most likely Star is down in her gardens and Robin is getting some actual sleep. I overheard him tell Cyborg that Star likes to hog the bed and he ends up sleeping on the floor.”
Beast boy chuckled and continued playing the game until the boy wonder himself showed up, half awake, and made coffee.
“Morning man. Rough night?” Beast boy called over.
Robin took one look at him before falling asleep where he stood. Raven gently shook his shoulders and helped him sit down before he fell over.
“Sleep.” he muttered.
Raven smiled. “I’ll make sure to put you in the room with the big bed when we get to Azarath.”
He looked up at her, smiling before falling back asleep. After a few minuets had passed, Starfire wandered in carrying a bouquet of flowers and replaced the dying ones with the new ones in the vase on the table.
Robin opened one eye then suddenly sat up. “Morning.” he said, kissing Star’s cheek. “Are we ready to go then?”
Raven looked around. “Isn’t Cy going to see us off?” she asked Jinx.
She smirked. “No, he didn’t get to sleep until late.” she leaned against the couch and waited.
Raven gave her a knowing smile before ushering the others into a group. “Because there’s so many people, were going to have to do it a little differently.”
She nodded to Shadow and Midnight who took their places around the others, forming a triangle with each at one point. The held their hands out, as if reaching to the other points and chanted loud and clear. “Azarath Metrion Zinthos!” Green, black, and white energies flowed around the group and mixed and encased them in what looked like protective shield. Suddenly, it felt to those inside as if they had been shot out of a catapult.
Beast boy stumbled to the ground with the others and when he looked up, he sat before a great palace. Looking around, he noticed many others in capes and robes. An older woman walked hurriedly towards the group.
“Welcome back Queen Shadow.” she said bowing before her. “My lady Raven, you are back soon. I did not believe that you would be returning so soon nor our Queen would be leaving. She created such a mayhem here.”
“It’s good to see you too Azerlin.” Raven said with a laugh. “You should well know by now that she’ll be a handful to watch, even more so than Midnight.”
Midnight stuck her tongue out at her mother and spotted some friends. “Hey guys!”
The group of kids looked up and started running over to her. They were all talking in excited, rushed voices before Midnight turned back to her mother. “I promise I’ll be back for dinner!” she yelled before running off with the group.
Raven smiled and turned to the others who had gotten to their feet. “Azerlin, these are my friends. Their going to be helping us with the rebellion.”
Azerlin bowed slightly before her face turned grim. “It was as if they were waiting for you to leave.”
“I know. Do you have information on the leader?” Raven asked.
Azerlin shook her head. “Were still gathering it at the moment. Our spies should be back in the morrow if you are to wait?”
“Of course. Could you help us get them settled in before dinner?”
“Of course. Right this way please.” They followed Azerlin into the large place and down a series of hallways.
“I don’t know if I’m going to be able to find my way to the bathroom.” Beast boy whispered to Raven in a hushed tone.
She laughed slightly. “Don’t worry about it. It may take some getting used to but it’s not that hard to find your way around.”
Azerlin showed them the first room. Robin’s eyes widened in surprise at the largeness of the room. It was like their lounge and a bedroom all in one. It was big. He saw the bed and wanted to thank any god that was listening for the size. “Big bed.” he muttered with a sheepish grin.
Raven smiled. “Star and Robin can stay here. If it’s alright with you guys.”
Starfire nodded and poked her head in the room, examining it. “It is very pretty.”
Raven nodded and pointed to a map on the side of the room. “If you need any help finding things, just look on there. Do you want to wait in here for a while or come with us?”
“I think we’ll come with you to see where the others are, just incase.” Robin said, while Starfire nodded behind him.
They continued on down a few more halls. They passed two doors, one a few paces past the other. “The second one is Midnight’s.” she said as they continued walking. “The other is mine.”
Beast boy opened his mouth to say something but Raven saw this and added. “And BB’s if he wants to stay.”
He nodded and Azerlin smiled at him. She noticed the green hair and pointy elf ears and knew who he was. They continued on and showed Terra her room.
“Alright. Dinners at eight, breakfast is whenever you feel like it, same with lunch. Bathrooms are down almost every hall and if you need something, talk to me or Azerlin. I doubt that were going to see very much of Shadow so don’t expect much from her.” she gave her sister a small smile as she brooded over the fact.
“You’re the one that had to come back with me. Your going to get your ass kicked.” she laughed as her sister glared daggers at her. As I they had heard her words, some of the government officials came around the corner.
They saw Shadow and eagerly walked over to her and bowing before her. “Queen Shadow, you must come at once. The city is buzzing with worry because news of your absence. They are frightened that a battle might break out in the city. Come quickly so we can put a stamp on this problem.”
Shadow was hurried away much to her dismay and was only able to turn around and say “Later!” before disappearing into the next hallway.
Raven laughed slightly. “Now you guys see why I wasn’t able to get away, not even for a mere second!”
The others nodded. “What do you want to do?” she asked them.
“I wish to unpack the little items we brought and explore if that is alright with you.” Starfire said.
Raven nodded. “If you get lost, just ask one of the people walking around. They can help you.”
She nodded and headed off towards her room with Robin behind her. “See you guys in a bit.” he said with a grin.
Terra glanced around her room. “Is there any place here that isn’t white?”
Raven smiled warmly at the girl. ‘Kill them with kindness ’ Azerlin had once told her when she had a problem with one of the teachers or monks.
Azerlin, who had remained silent for most of the walk, turned to the girl and said, “There is a few rooms in which to visit, if you would follow me.”
Terra nodded and they headed off down yet another hallway leaving Raven and Beast boy alone.
“So...” he said.
She smiled and took his hand. “There’s a place that I want to show you, come on.” she pulled him slightly towards the same hall that Terra had taken with Azerlin. They walked for a few minuets in comfortable silence until they reached a door that led out into a garden with a waterfall nearby.
“Wow.” was all Beast boy could say.
“This is my favorite place on Azarath.” she stated, laying down on a large rock near the water. She closed her eyes and let the warmth of the sun heated rock warm her body.
Beast boy grinned and stood over her. At the sudden loss of light and a bit of warmth, Raven opened her eyes. “Yes?” she asked.
He scooter her over and laid down next to her, laying his head on her stomach. She smiled softly and ran her fingers through his hair. “You alright?” she asked.
“Just fine.” he said, moving up slightly and laying his head on her shoulder and kissing her cheek. “I missed you. A lot.”
She smiled. “I missed you too.” Beast boy wrapped his arms around her and closed his eyes as she continued to run her fingers through his hair.
They laid in silence, listening to the sound of the water for no one knows how long before Azerlin walked by and smiled, standing in the doorway. She bowed apologetically when Raven sat up.
“I’m sorry to disturb you, but the heads would like to speak with you and your team before dinner. I shall go find the others if you would proceed to the meeting hall.”
“Thank you Azerlin.” Raven smiled and stood up, pulling Beast boy up with her. Azerlin bowed once more and disappeared from sight. Before she could continue, Beast boy pulled her back and gave her a light kiss. “Okay, now we can go.” he said.
Raven led the way down the hall and met up with Terra who had been told where to go. They resumed their journey and entered the room to find Robin and Starfire sitting at a long table waiting for them.
Raven left Beast boy’s side and sat down next to her sister while the others sat on the opposite side.
“It has become a growing concern that the rebellions are gathering forces quickly. This must have been planned from the moment that you announced to the city that once Shadow was eligible, she would take the crown.” One of the older men said.
Raven nodded. “I figured as much. I would like to introduce my friends and teammates. We are known as the Teen Titans back on Earth. Among them is the Tamaranean princess Koriand’r.”
The council looked slightly surprised to see Starfire with them. They bowed their heads respectfully and she blushed, nodding back as well.
“Continue.”
Raven took a deep breath. “The rest is made up of humans from Earth. This includes Robin, mainly the team leader, Beast boy, a changeling, Cyborg and Jinx who are not with us, and Terra who’s power resides over the earth.”
The council nodded and eyed them all with curiosity. “The Queen approves of this yes?”
Shadow nodded and turned to the others. “They are my friends and have been with my sister for a long time now. They also aided me in battle against Trigon 7 year ago.” The voice and attitude seemed entirely from Shadow’s normal tone and slightly surprised the others on how much she had grown up.
“Alright. We have conformation on attack that could be happening soon. It could even well be tomorrow for all that we know. Our spies have yet to report back and I am unsure of when they are going to. I hope we have not inconvenienced you in any way.” The old man said.
“Not at all.” Robin stated with a slight nod of his head. “It is our duty to help those in need.”
“I see that it is. For now you can go, dinner shall be served shortly and there are people waiting to see the Queen.”
Shadow sighed, resting her cheek in her hand and slouching a bit. “Come on! How many more people do I have to see?” she whined as the others started to leave.
Raven gave her sister a smile. “Hey, you agreed to be Queen, I was thankful to get out of it.”
“I only did it so you could go back to your boyfriend! I should have never even been so nice to you!” she called after Raven who had shut the door.
Robin chuckled slightly. “Sibling love.”
Raven rolled her eyes. “Oh I would just love to give her a great big huge, squeezing so hard that her head pops off. But then again, I would be stuck as queen once more and there is no way I am doing that again.”
The others laughed as they headed down in the direction of the dining room.
~*~*~
“I’m stuffed!” beast boy said as he plopped down onto the bed. Much to his appal, Midnight jumped onto his stomach.
“Honey, can you not do that right now?” he groaned.
Raven smiled slightly. Whether he knew it or not, Midnight was starting to grow on him as if she had been there the whole time. She picked Midnight up and kissed her cheek. “You should be getting to bed missy. And I don’t mean Aunt Shadow’s bed. She’ll be too tired to stay up half the night talking with you like the way she used to.”
Midnight stared at her mother and Raven laughed. “Yes, I do know what went on every time you slipped off to her room. She would let you stay up all night and sleep well into the next morning.”
“How did you know?” Midnight asked dumbfounded.
“I’m your mother, I always know. Now scoot, your getting up early tomorrow to go to lessons.”
Midnight groaned as she walked down into her room and shut the door with a “bam!” Raven laughed slightly and lied down on her bed, eyes closed. “She probably thought she was never going to have another lesson once we left.” she muttered sleepily.
Beast boy cuddled up against her and fell asleep quickly. She smiled before sleep ensued her as well.