A Normal Life
Author's note: Okay, I sooo hope this isn't over done, or even done before. I really hope this doesn't end up like "It's a Wonderful Life". (Of course, I really wouldn't know if it was like "It's a Wonderful Life" anyway because I've only seen a half hour of "It's a Wonderful Life") I know that comic Cyborg's dad is dead, but for the point of the story, he's not. I totally made up Snardiprf, and the darekop, but just sort of pretend that it's an alien Christmas. And, yes, there is Christmas mentioned, and talked about in the story, I hope it doesn't bother you. The reason I chose Christmas is simply because I'm a Christian, and it is a holiday, I know a lot about. There are mentions of things that happened in my other fan fic "You Win" so if you'd like a better understanding of this story, you may want to read that one first, though I think you should understand it just fine without reading "You Win" first. Oh, and one other thing, from the other reviews I've gotten on other stories, people have said they want my stories to be longer, so I am going to try really hard to make this past 6 chapters at least. So now, on with the show...
Disclaimer: I own nothing...
Chapter 1 – "Home Alone"
"Are you sure you and Raven will be okay by yourselves?" Robin asked Beast Boy. Starfire was listening to Robin talk to Beast Boy as she packed. She was incredibly excited. For the first time Robin and her were going on their own trip together. They were going to finally get the alone time that they both craved. Not only were they finally going to get to be alone, but she was taking Robin back to her home planet to meet her parents, and to celebrate Tameran's biggest holiday, Snardiprf. "Robin, I am packed. If we wish to get to Tameran before the ceremonial lighting of the darekop, we must leave." Starfire said as she shouldered her backpack. "All right Star, just give me one second to tell Beast Boy how to use the security system-" Robin began.
"Dude! I know how to use the security system! I live here too, remember?! Not only do I know how to use the security system, but I also know how to use the microwave, the stove, and the washing machine!" Beast Boy said, quite annoyed that Robin was treating him like a baby.
"Well what about the generator? Do you know how to use that?" Robin asked, full aware that Beast Boy didn't even know they had a generator, much less how to use it.
"Of course I...don't," Beast Boy said, realizing what he'd asked, "We have a generator?"
"Robin, Raven can show him how to use the 'generator', but we must leave! I do not wish to miss the lighting of the darekop. It is my favorite part of Snardiprf! Please, let us leave. Beast Boy and Raven will be fine by themselves!" Starfire pleaded.
"Okay Star, lets go." Robin said, giving in to the beautiful alien girl. The wind was blowing hard as the three titans stepped outside in the cool December air. Robin was a little nervous. Not only because he was going to be meeting Starfire's parents but he was also worried that with this wind, they may not be able to take off. He couldn't bear to disappoint Starfire. Telling her "no" wasn't something he could do. Within moments though, as if he willed it, the wind died down. Starfire and himself boarded the former sub-turned rocket, and started the engines. As the two blasted off, Beast Boy whispered under his breath, "Finally, I thought he'd never leave." Beast Boy ran inside, and plopped himself down on the couch. 'This is the life' he thought to himself. With Star and Robin gone to visit Tameran, and Cyborg gone to spend the holidays with his father, it was just going to be him and Raven for two solid weeks. Just as Starfire had wanted alone time with Robin, Beast Boy had desperately wanted alone time with Raven. This was his chance to show her that he could be her kind of guy. When he originally realized his feelings for her. He was afraid. Afraid that if he got too close, that she would turn him down. He knew she wasn't allowed to feel, but it was so hard not to fall for her. She was just the kind of challenge he loved. And this was what he'd been waiting for. He was bound and determined to make this the best Christmas she'd ever had. 'She'll really die when she sees what I bought her.'
"I'm going to die. There is no way I can spend 2 whole weeks alone with Beast Boy." Raven said to her reflection as she gazed into her full- length mirror. She was trembling slightly, terrified at the thought of the alone time with Beast Boy. 'Something will blow up for sure...I just hope it's not his head.' Raven hated knowing that she didn't have any control over a situation; it made her feel queasy inside. After that night in her room, the two had become closer. The nightmares of Beast Boy dieing had really rattled Raven. Having the real Beast Boy to hold that night was comforting in a way she'd never experienced, but as soon as he let go, hell broke loose in her head. He didn't know that as soon as he left her alone 2 light bulbs, a lamp, and her favorite porcelain figurine exploded. She could tell that he was feeling something for her, and she wanted desperately to feel it back, but she knew with her emotions in control of her powers, there was no hope for that. Her body ached for the need to be close to him, but the thought of embarrassing herself in front of him was more than she could bear. 'I'll be lucky if I can give him his Christmas present with out blowing something up.' She thought as she cracked her closet door to check on his gift. She really hoped he'd like it. Raven had thought long and hard about what to get him, and this was the thing that came to mind. 'Let's just hope he wants you.' She thought to the gift. "Raven?" a voice said. At the sound of her name, she screamed in surprise and slammed the closet shut. As if on cue, her mirror cracked. Raven whirled around to face the speaker. It was Beast Boy. He was wearing his usual smirk, and just looking at his smile was almost enough to make her weak in the knees. It was a smile that said, 'I've got it under control, I'm totally on top of it' she loved how sure he was of himself. It gave her a small sense of comfort that at least one of them was comfortable in this situation. "How long have you been standing there?!" Raven said, trying her best to sound angry. She must have sounded angry, because immediately his smile disappeared, and replaced itself with a slight frown. "Not long, I-I just came to tell you that everyone's left. I was wondering if you wanted something to eat, or something." Beast Boy offered, he sounded a little hurt that she'd gotten mad at him. "I-I don't think so Beast Boy...I'm not really hungry." Raven said losing the pretend anger in her voice.
"Oh, okay, I was just making sure you didn't do without..." Beast Boy said as he turned away. It was obvious that she'd hurt his feelings by turning him down, but Raven was just too afraid that something would go wrong. How could she eat something when he would be sitting just a few feet away? The idea set her stomach into loops. She hated the thought that she'd hurt his feelings, but the farther she stayed away, the safer he would be. As she watched him go, she couldn't help but feel extremely guilty. She wanted to call him back, but suddenly, a light bulb exploded. As she looked at the light bulb she knew it was just a rather loud reminder that being with him would never work.
Author's note: Okay, I sooo hope this isn't over done, or even done before. I really hope this doesn't end up like "It's a Wonderful Life". (Of course, I really wouldn't know if it was like "It's a Wonderful Life" anyway because I've only seen a half hour of "It's a Wonderful Life") I know that comic Cyborg's dad is dead, but for the point of the story, he's not. I totally made up Snardiprf, and the darekop, but just sort of pretend that it's an alien Christmas. And, yes, there is Christmas mentioned, and talked about in the story, I hope it doesn't bother you. The reason I chose Christmas is simply because I'm a Christian, and it is a holiday, I know a lot about. There are mentions of things that happened in my other fan fic "You Win" so if you'd like a better understanding of this story, you may want to read that one first, though I think you should understand it just fine without reading "You Win" first. Oh, and one other thing, from the other reviews I've gotten on other stories, people have said they want my stories to be longer, so I am going to try really hard to make this past 6 chapters at least. So now, on with the show...
Disclaimer: I own nothing...
Chapter 1 – "Home Alone"
"Are you sure you and Raven will be okay by yourselves?" Robin asked Beast Boy. Starfire was listening to Robin talk to Beast Boy as she packed. She was incredibly excited. For the first time Robin and her were going on their own trip together. They were going to finally get the alone time that they both craved. Not only were they finally going to get to be alone, but she was taking Robin back to her home planet to meet her parents, and to celebrate Tameran's biggest holiday, Snardiprf. "Robin, I am packed. If we wish to get to Tameran before the ceremonial lighting of the darekop, we must leave." Starfire said as she shouldered her backpack. "All right Star, just give me one second to tell Beast Boy how to use the security system-" Robin began.
"Dude! I know how to use the security system! I live here too, remember?! Not only do I know how to use the security system, but I also know how to use the microwave, the stove, and the washing machine!" Beast Boy said, quite annoyed that Robin was treating him like a baby.
"Well what about the generator? Do you know how to use that?" Robin asked, full aware that Beast Boy didn't even know they had a generator, much less how to use it.
"Of course I...don't," Beast Boy said, realizing what he'd asked, "We have a generator?"
"Robin, Raven can show him how to use the 'generator', but we must leave! I do not wish to miss the lighting of the darekop. It is my favorite part of Snardiprf! Please, let us leave. Beast Boy and Raven will be fine by themselves!" Starfire pleaded.
"Okay Star, lets go." Robin said, giving in to the beautiful alien girl. The wind was blowing hard as the three titans stepped outside in the cool December air. Robin was a little nervous. Not only because he was going to be meeting Starfire's parents but he was also worried that with this wind, they may not be able to take off. He couldn't bear to disappoint Starfire. Telling her "no" wasn't something he could do. Within moments though, as if he willed it, the wind died down. Starfire and himself boarded the former sub-turned rocket, and started the engines. As the two blasted off, Beast Boy whispered under his breath, "Finally, I thought he'd never leave." Beast Boy ran inside, and plopped himself down on the couch. 'This is the life' he thought to himself. With Star and Robin gone to visit Tameran, and Cyborg gone to spend the holidays with his father, it was just going to be him and Raven for two solid weeks. Just as Starfire had wanted alone time with Robin, Beast Boy had desperately wanted alone time with Raven. This was his chance to show her that he could be her kind of guy. When he originally realized his feelings for her. He was afraid. Afraid that if he got too close, that she would turn him down. He knew she wasn't allowed to feel, but it was so hard not to fall for her. She was just the kind of challenge he loved. And this was what he'd been waiting for. He was bound and determined to make this the best Christmas she'd ever had. 'She'll really die when she sees what I bought her.'
"I'm going to die. There is no way I can spend 2 whole weeks alone with Beast Boy." Raven said to her reflection as she gazed into her full- length mirror. She was trembling slightly, terrified at the thought of the alone time with Beast Boy. 'Something will blow up for sure...I just hope it's not his head.' Raven hated knowing that she didn't have any control over a situation; it made her feel queasy inside. After that night in her room, the two had become closer. The nightmares of Beast Boy dieing had really rattled Raven. Having the real Beast Boy to hold that night was comforting in a way she'd never experienced, but as soon as he let go, hell broke loose in her head. He didn't know that as soon as he left her alone 2 light bulbs, a lamp, and her favorite porcelain figurine exploded. She could tell that he was feeling something for her, and she wanted desperately to feel it back, but she knew with her emotions in control of her powers, there was no hope for that. Her body ached for the need to be close to him, but the thought of embarrassing herself in front of him was more than she could bear. 'I'll be lucky if I can give him his Christmas present with out blowing something up.' She thought as she cracked her closet door to check on his gift. She really hoped he'd like it. Raven had thought long and hard about what to get him, and this was the thing that came to mind. 'Let's just hope he wants you.' She thought to the gift. "Raven?" a voice said. At the sound of her name, she screamed in surprise and slammed the closet shut. As if on cue, her mirror cracked. Raven whirled around to face the speaker. It was Beast Boy. He was wearing his usual smirk, and just looking at his smile was almost enough to make her weak in the knees. It was a smile that said, 'I've got it under control, I'm totally on top of it' she loved how sure he was of himself. It gave her a small sense of comfort that at least one of them was comfortable in this situation. "How long have you been standing there?!" Raven said, trying her best to sound angry. She must have sounded angry, because immediately his smile disappeared, and replaced itself with a slight frown. "Not long, I-I just came to tell you that everyone's left. I was wondering if you wanted something to eat, or something." Beast Boy offered, he sounded a little hurt that she'd gotten mad at him. "I-I don't think so Beast Boy...I'm not really hungry." Raven said losing the pretend anger in her voice.
"Oh, okay, I was just making sure you didn't do without..." Beast Boy said as he turned away. It was obvious that she'd hurt his feelings by turning him down, but Raven was just too afraid that something would go wrong. How could she eat something when he would be sitting just a few feet away? The idea set her stomach into loops. She hated the thought that she'd hurt his feelings, but the farther she stayed away, the safer he would be. As she watched him go, she couldn't help but feel extremely guilty. She wanted to call him back, but suddenly, a light bulb exploded. As she looked at the light bulb she knew it was just a rather loud reminder that being with him would never work.