Well, well, well… Here we are again eh? And looky looky here… You have stayed with me on this story all the way to the end… Yes this is the final chapter of He's Back, and I'm still not sure why you stayed this long… But I am grateful for your guy's support… This story would not exist without ze readers… But, there is are two special surprises for you guys in the bottom authors note… Just read the story through first and get to that part later… You will see what I mean… But for now, you crazy monkey people know the drill, and if you don't, where have you been? Under a rock? Move over, this is my rock… Ok, here be ye reader response thingies…

RayRayOtega: Here you go, I hand you a tissue to wipe away the tears… Hey man, I was getting emotional too while I was reading this as well, so no need to say ya sound girly… And if you still think you sound girly, we can sound girly together… Hehe… And I'm sorry I made ya wait so long for them to finally kiss, but I think that the wait and suspense was worth it, don't you?

JBTheMan: Look out, I'm gonna hug you… And clap along the way… Dude, you so rock out loud its not even funny… Seriously, you rule m/… Oh, and yes, I think I can say bucket of… Uh… What was it again? Crap… Hehe… Anyway dude, the last chapter has to be one of the best ones, and its all thanks to you… And yet again, this one as well is all thanks to you… Is there nothing you cant do? And as for everything you listed, I loved as well… And yes, SPIDEY/RAVEN ALL THE WAY!

Corsair: I'm the man? Yay! Thank you very much, but JB helped out a lot too, and he really is the man (it says so in his name) I too can picture the last chapter as a movie, and I wish it was too… But we can only dream eh? I'm glad ya dig all of Spidey's humor, he is a funny guy, and I try my best to get that in here… You giggled? Jeeze, my story really has gotten romancy…

Absolutely Pointless: Wow… I'm glad you really liked it a lot… Incredible? I too liked that one the most out of them all… It was fun and hard thinking up the battle scene, cause Raven is my favorite character, but anything for the readers… And judging from you reaction, I think it went quite smoothly… Well, this may be the last chapter… 'May' being the key word here… Confused? Just read the story and get to the bottom author note thing and you will see what I mean… ;)

SpiderFreak: You peed yourself? Well, I'm glad for the enthusiasm for this story, but way too much info there… Hehe… But I am glad you liked how this ended… Honestly, I had no idea where I was going from the first chapter, it just came along as I went… It took a long time, and I mean months though to figure out how I was gonna end it, and I think all the time really paid off, as you can see… Personally though, I liked the kiss… And I wish the people at Marvel and/or DC would publish this or another Spidey/TT fan fic I read (Arachnophobia by JBTheMan… I highly recommend it… I even help work on it, so you already know its good) but I highly doubt it ever will… But we can dream…And yes, I know… I know I have a lot of spelling errors… They are the bane of my existence… Grrr… I plan on going back and editing this sometime, but I am just too damn lazy right now… Maybe later… And have I written anything else? Just click on my name and you shall see… Got two other stories, one is done (which I am totally embarrassed about) and one that is in the works…

Ok, enough stalling, I'm just gonna send you on your way to the story… Could this be the end? Well, you will just have to read and find out…

Disclaimer: I don't own the Titans or Spidey… And you know what, disclaimers suck… I really do want to own them… For if I did, Spidey/Raven for-ev-ah!

Thump.

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Thump.

Spider-Man's heart was pumping over time as he slowly made his way up the seemingly unlimited stair steps that would lead him to his desired destination. That destination to be more specific was the rooftop of Titans Tower. It had been a few hours since the battle with Deathstroke ended and Spidey had just recently found the strength to get up and walk literally ten minutes ago. Although he probably wouldn't even be walking now if it hadn't been for Starfire's yells of celebration… even when completely fatigued that alien's energy levels would rival the most hyper of children at their peak hours.

Actually it was Starfire herself that led Spider-Man to this ascension to the peak of Titans Tower. The alien had informed him that Raven wanted to meet him alone before he would leave. The thought of being alone with Raven got his heart to skip a few steps and all that adrenaline came rushing back like a tidal wave, giving him enough strength to stand.

Funny what a girl can do to a boy's sense of self preservation... even in the beaten state Spider-Man was in he would walk miles for a meeting with 'her'. Literally…

Spider-Man groaned as he clutched his aching head, inching up the stairway. He like all the Titans were a total wreck and were having trouble dealing with it. Beast Boy and Cyborg were whining as usual, adding remarks such as 'Dude Spidey, next time you come visit… come alone!' Of course Black Cat took offense to these angry outbursts and our two trouble making Titans quickly back pedaled.

This trip while starting off as one of turbulence was slowly turning into one of relaxation, although in everyone's opinion it was coming a bit late. But no one was really complaining. They were just glad it was over. And besides, the positive results of their battle was already manifesting. Placing saving the city and themselves aside, there were more specific perks. Beast Boy, for example, actually received that kiss on the cheek he had been on a quest for ever since Black Cat's arrival. The expression on his green face was literally priceless.

The Cat had made the changeling more happy than she could ever imagine. Although knowing Black Cat, we knew she couldn't leave without starting a bit of mischief. So before she prepared to depart to the coast with Cyborg she made a mention Robin about that 'touchy moment' they had in the dark. And after a wink to Starfire, the time bomb had been set.

"What is this 'touchy moment' she is speaking of Robin?" Were the exact words Starfire growled with enflamed eyes. Robin replied very uncharacteristically with stutters and nervousness as he pulled a 'Beast Boy' and back pedaled as well.

Spider-Man smiled at the fun thoughts. He really was going to miss this crazy group of teens. Although he wasn't 'one of them', he felt so at home here. And in some ways he was more comfortably at Titans Tower than any other place in the world… although, ironically, right now? Comfortable was not a word that could describe this red clad jitter 'bug'. He was as uncomfortable as uncomfortable gets.

With one last exhale of breath Spider-Man opened the doorway to the Titans Tower rooftop. He crept out to the open air, ironically being more cautious then even in his most life endangering moments. He stopped himself mid stroll as he still couldn't believe it. Out of all the times his life had been on the line. Out of all the times innocent people's lives were burdened on his shoulders; he had never ever been this nervous. And to think all this shakiness over a girl, all be it not your average girl next door, but a girl none-the-less.

He turned his head towards his left slowly bringing his masked glare towards the helipad landing, where the 'girl' that was making him a nervous wreck awaited him. Raven sat calmly and cross legged, with only her cape and purple hair exposed from the rear view. She wasn't levitating for some reason or another and Spidey stood silent not knowing exactly how to start this 'good bye' business yet again. So much has changed since the last time he had to say those words to this particular girl. Thankfully Raven broke the silence for him.

"Should I expect you to join me anytime soon?"

Spider-Man shook out of his gaze and chuckled. "Sorry, you looked so peaceful. I didn't want to 'bug' you or anything."

Raven smirked slightly at his innocent reply and nodded. "Well honestly, for the first time in a long time," she turned her head slightly, "I feel… peaceful."

Spidey broke his own smile. "That's good Raven, and I'm all for mental stability but-"

"Hah, funny," Raven interrupted.

Spider-Man skewed. "What?"

"You saying the words 'mental stability'." She grinned. "There has to be some irony in there somewhere."

Spidey only sweat dropped and then scowled teasingly. "Hardy har har Ms. I'm suddenly a comedian."

"Thanks, you're not the only one with wit you know." Raven droned. Spider-Man shrugged.

"Heh apparently so, but as I was going to say, before I was so rudely interrupted, I'm glad you're at peace but how are you doing physically?"

Raven paused a bit as while she had properly recuperated, a few scars were still visible. Even with her healing capabilities that battle wounded her too deeply to be remembered as only a thing of the past. She felt the pain but shook her head in a slight motion of denial.

"I'll survive." She replied with strength. "And you?"

"I've had better days, but I think I'll be fine too." Spider-Man more or less mimicked her answer, not fairing any better than she was.

"That's very good to hear."

Spider-Man nodded gaining a bit more confidence as he strolled over towards Raven and took a seat next to her in the same cross legged manner. He put his elbows to his knees and plopped his head on his hands and watched as Raven sat completely still with eyes closed, completely focused. She was as still as a statue, and it was a stunning statue at that. Spidey inadvertently admired her beauty in the dominant silence.

'I guess I now have a thing for girls with gray skin… Parker, sometimes you even surprise yourself. Gosh, she is pretty… wait… she can't read minds can she? Gah!'

Spider-Man gasped and quickly turned out to look at the beautiful view of the ocean in front of them trying to block out his flattering thoughts. Raven seemed to notice this a bit as she twitched in her meditation stance. She did hear him apparently. She couldn't help but invade this cute boy's privacy when it came to thoughts about her. She was half-human after all. Although thankfully for Spidey's already jumpy demeanor, he didn't know of this.

The silence was killer and Spidey broke it with a deep gulp.

"So… I guess this is good bye again huh?"

Raven stopped as she heard the words, her easy breathing went away and she broke her perfectly still seated position. She opened one eye towards Spider-Man and glared at his masked profile as he was looking out to sea. The ocean blue reflected off his shining large white eyes and brought Raven to a frown. She reluctantly nodded. "Yea, I guess it is."

Spider-Man turned back towards her and sighed. "Look Raven about… well… you know… well at least I think you know… well I 'know' you know… but well…"

Raven only groaned at her stuttering friend and quickly got up draping her blue cape over herself as she stood. She methodically turned her back on him as she looked to the Jump City coast area seemingly in deep thought. She then spoke sternly. "Where's Black Cat?"

"Um, she's hanging with the 'guys'. Cyborg is going to take her to the coast with his 'baby' and meet me at the Ferris Wheel."

"Well," Raven sighed as she turned to him with her hand extended. "Let's get you home."

Spider-Man grumbled at the thought of leaving this place and leaving this girl that he has plainly fallen for. It was funny how things change so quickly. How relationships and opinions could be so drastically manipulated by certain events. From ice cold feelings to the warmest of warmth, and both of them, while not wanting to admit it, did not want this to end. But just like Peter knew all too well in his life - their lives, their responsibilities, and their strong resolve to keep each other happy prevented them from doing anything about it. Spider-Man can never win and this was just another example of that harsh reality.

Spidey looked at Raven's extended hand with mixed feelings but slowly let his eyes move upward. He stared into Raven's violet orbs that glistened as the orange sun light beamed into them. With a forced smile to keep strong he took her hand gingerly into his. A black aura suddenly surrounded the two and off they soared high into the sky. Yes, their physical selves were as high as the birds themselves but if only their spirits were at an equal elevation, maybe just maybe happiness would be the main emotion felt instead of this anxiety that was plaguing both of their inner most feelings.

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The two reappeared on the coastal pier, frightening a few civilians that were walking near by. Startled they were but once the regular folk noticed who the pair consisted of, cheers began to rain down on our heroes. Spider-Man laughed a bit while taking mocking bows.

"I think they love us Raven." He muttered as he turned to her with hands still connected. Raven smiled lightly but Spider-Man noticed that she looked a bit dazed. And extremely too soon for Spidey's sake it became a look of pure exhaustion. With a flare of his spider sense he quickly grabbed her around her waist as she was on the verge of collapse. Spider-Man held her up as she groaned holding her head. She slowly broke open her eyelids to see that red and white mask right up in her face; nose to nose.

"Someone's still a little worn out apparently."

Raven nodded slightly as Spider-Man smiled at her appreciative eyes. The two heroes stared at one another in this extremely awkward moment. Raven was laid back limp and totally vulnerable in Spidey's arms as he was bent over to support her with his limbs cradling her back and neck. Raven grimaced as she realized that she was at her weakest, yet for the strangest reason she never felt so confident or safe in her life. Maybe this was love?

The word 'Love' was such an alien expression for this dark mysterious introvert. It was truly too unusual for this gothic crime fighter. Never in her wildest dreams would she ever think of falling for any man, let alone a spider-like super hero with a love for chemistry and red spandex. Raven honestly believed she knew everything. Like how she 'swore' she knew that she would never fall in love. But because of a boy who rescued her twice, because of a boy who let her emotions have a moment of release, because of a boy that gave her warmth being in his strong arms, she realized that she has a lot to learn - especially about herself. Who knew love was actually something that could be attained for a girl with allegedly no emotions?

Some brave bystanders started to hoot at the two intimate heroes and the sorceress of the pair quickly broke her glance of those two white 'eyes' she was being hypnotized by in embarrassment. Spider-Man did the same as he realized that the stare down was yet again caused by this attraction that was still agonizingly being under played by the both of them. His first reaction was to let go, but being the awesome super hero that he was he just couldn't.

"Um, so are you going to be okay?" Spider-Man asked as he continued to hold her up. Raven looked down towards his arms around her waist and nodded. "I think I will be."

Spider-Man smiled but was about to quickly deflate.

"So… are you going to let go of me in this lifetime or should I cancel the rest of my life goals?" Raven grumbled.

Spider-Man raised a brow in surprise only to snicker soon after. "Right, and we don't want to do that now do we?"

The two slowly released and Raven stood on her own two feet. Funny how Spider-Man just said those words, because in reality, deep down being in each other's arms was all these two wanted at this point in time. Raven's face was once again that flush color as her gray cheeks turned a bit pink thinking about what she had been contemplating for the last hour. Spider-Man grinned at the sight. So adorable this mystical Titan was. No matter how 'cold' she acted she always came off as a cutie.

Hoots and hollers could still be heard and Raven wasn't taking too kindly to it. Her eyes began to glow white as she turned to the 'eggers'. The crowd quickly dispersed in fear of a Raven tantrum and the two were once gain relatively alone.

"They know you too well." Spidey chuckled as Raven turned to him with a slightly saddened face. The red masked crusader felt his heart drop at the sight. "Raven… I…"

Out of surprise Raven grabbed Spidey tightly around the neck and embraced him not wanting to let go. After about a few seconds of gagging, Peter returned the hug delicately placing his head on hers, rubbing his cheek against her smooth purple hair as she rested against his chest.

Raven began to scowl. "Why do you have to be so…"

"Cute?" Spidey finished.

"I was going to say pesky… but that will do." Raven muttered as she slowly turned her head still holding him tightly. "I really don't want you to go."

Spider-Man stood silent and then sighed. "I don't want to either." He growled lightly as he accidentally caught a view of the large Ferris Wheel that quickly reminded him of his responsibilities back home. It was almost as if it was calling out to him. New York City needed him, no, the people needed him… and as much as he wanted to stay it was just not meant to be.

He then turned to Raven. "But I have to leave… I-"

Raven shook her head. "I know… I know…"

So there they stood warmly in each other's tight embraces not sure of what to do next. They were at a crossroad that was going to lead to their separation and it truly was inevitable. In a desperately needed foul mood breaker, Spider-Man smiled as he looked at Raven.

"Look, I don't have to leave right now… so can I show you something?"

Raven turned to him with a puzzled look. Spider-Man chuckled and placed the sorceress in his left arm while she still had her own pair wrapped around his neck.

"Trust me, this will be fun."

"But…"

"I know, I know, you don't do fun. Fine this isn't fun… we're going to have a lousy time."

Raven only giggled a bit from his comment as she snuggled her head into his neck. Always the funny man Spider-Man was, but right now he was desperately fighting to keep his cool fun loving swagger as feeling Raven's head against his neck was making those butterflies scramble like wildfire. He spoke a bit shakily.

"Okay… this is going to be a little more turbulent than your usual flying but I think you're going to like it."

Raven raised a brow at the comment but it was too late for questions. With a 'thwipping' sound the sorceress suddenly felt inertia pressing against her as the two love birds took to the air. The wind resistance came quick as she felt herself propel into the sky. It wasn't the graceful rise she was so used to, this ascension could justly be described as frantic really. It was literally like a roller coaster.

Raven heard a chuckle as she slowly opened her eyes. Spider-Man was looking straight at her as she tried to take in the moment.

"So, a little nervous?"

Raven didn't answer but took notice of how shaky she was and how tightly she was grabbing onto him.

"Come on relax, take a look around." Spider-Man urged as he fired another web-line and used the momentum to carry them forward. Raven complied and took a glance at her surroundings completely in awe. Building by building went by in a blur as the she clung on tightly to the crimson hero propelling them by a thin gray strand of webbing.

For a person that spent so much time in the air, you'd think she'd be calm, but that was far from the case. Raven knew how little power she had left and at this point in time flying was out of the question. That safety net was gone, and for the first time in her life she was forced to realize that she was totally dependent on someone else… and to think of it, she wouldn't want anyone else but this certain arachnoid to have that distinct privilege.

"So what are your thoughts?" Spidey asked as they soared to the peak of his swing. Raven slowly turned to him placing her head over his shoulder, attempting to calm the fighting winds.

She groaned. "Honestly, I think you're psycho for doing this everyday."

"Psycho huh?" Spider-Man laughed. "I get that a lot."

Raven slowly broke a grin as she felt that butterfly sensation in her stomach. Whether it was from that death defying drop the two had just experienced or Spider-Man's mere presence, she was totally happy. She was actually having fun.

"I saw that smile by the way." Spider-Man teased as he shot another rope out to bring them to a turn. Raven rolled her eyes but ultimately took nothing of it, she wanted him to know that he and this gesture was gravely appreciated.

Raven let her hands readjust around his neck firmly as the two made a sharp turn nearly missing getting clipped by a building by inches. After a yelp of worry the sorceress glared at Spidey who was only laughing.

"Whoa, close call."

"That was a joke right?"

"Only if you want it to be," Spidey teased again. Raven just sighed and enjoyed the moment as she stared at the Jump City skyline with her face sliding against the boy she apparently loved. She suddenly felt a drastic change of momentum and soon it all came to a stop. Raven took a gander around and then took a peak downward noticing how high above the ground they were. She turned to Spidey who was clinging onto the wall, hugging her close.

"If you thought that was fun…" Spidey made a suggestive look towards the ground.

Raven slowly shook her head. "No, you wouldn't."

Apparently he would, Spider-Man let go of the side of the wall and down the two plummeted head first spinning in a tight spiral as they made their furious decent. Raven's eyes double sized as her heart was pumping quickly. She closed her eyes and hugged on tightly and Spider-Man only grinned as that 'cold' front Raven was so famous for was now rendered to merely nothing.

Down and down they went, window after window they passed. Soaring downward in a suicidal plunge to the ground, and just when you thought they were going to be slammed into the asphalt Spidey already had a webline waiting to propel them back into the heavens. Raven felt a quick up heave and it was calm yet again. She took deep breaths as Spidey only laughed even more.

"Now you must be having a great time!"

Raven scowled.

"Heh, too close?" Spidey smirked.

Raven shook her head. "Maybe you leaving isn't such a bad thing."

"Aw you don't mean that." He replied mid swing. Raven groaned and once again in agreement, letting her face brush against Spidey's shoulder as they were once again slowing down. Only this time they were on a slow descent and in seconds Spidey's feet landed gracefully onto the cement ground of one of Jump City's many skyscrapers. Raven's followed. The ride was officially over and so was the distraction from the inevitable. It was time for Spidey to leave.

Spider-Man plopped Raven down on her blue shoed feet and stared at her as she lowered her head avoiding eye contact. He turned and looked across the bay area as it was nearing sundown. The once blue ocean was now a bright beautiful orange that matched the sky. Raven slowly turned as well as the two stared at the glorious sight.

"You know, I really am going to miss this."

"The view?" Raven asked.

Spidey turned and smirked. "Yea," He brought Raven closer, "that too I guess."

Raven only blushed as she slowly pulled herself closer as well to where their foreheads pressed lightly against each other. Spidey chuckled. "So, Web Swinging 101 going to keep you from forgetting about me?"

Raven nodded. "Yes… but…"

There was a pause. Raven suddenly reached for Spidey's mask and began to pull it off. She stopped at his nose and she smiled. "I want to remember you this way."

Raven closed her eyes and pressed her smooth gray lips into Spidey's while wrapping her arms over his shoulder. After a smooth mutual caress of their mouths she released but with a joint desire their mouths swiftly met again, only this time with extreme fanaticism. Spider-Man wasn't holding back and Raven did the same. All that Peter Parker shyness and 'Ice Queen' mentality was gone as Spidey's tongue explored Raven's mouth while the sorceress did the same to him.

They were floating upon clouds of sheer happiness, their souls being elevated by pure elation. In a sense the two lovebirds were at a higher point than at anytime during that whole webslinging episode and they both believed it. Raven hugged tightly around Spidey's neck not wanting this to end. Yes, her emotions were running wild but without the energy to manifest any true destructive power she took no heed of it. Their mouths slowly opened and closed sensually and in sync as Raven let out a slight muffled moan that made Spidey do the same. They turned their heads methodically alternating leverage as their tongues joined in a ballet of infatuation.

Unlike the other kiss, this one had no limitation. This one had no 'other purpose'. It was just two kids in love and yearning for each other's presences. It was a kiss of appreciation and at the same time desperation, knowing that this was going to be the last one in a long time.

Spidey let one of his hands rise above Raven's waist and cupped her neck as he slowly dipped her gaining all the leverage. Raven leaned back as she let out another whimper of pleasure as they released for a split second only to return their lip lock after drawing in enough air. The sorceress once again closed her eyes and basked in the exhibition of love.

Spidey slowly brought his free hand to his side and began to do something more or less out of place. He reached into his lower back pocket and pulled out some sort of mini camera. With a spray of web he sent the camera adhering to a nearby wall and soon it began flashing pictures. Raven was totally clueless about it and continued her kissing without a care in the world. Spider-Man returned his concentration on his love as he smiled in his mind.

Sure Spidey felt bad for taking pictures of them kissing behind her back, but he knew all too well that Raven would rip them up if she ever knew. Peter needed something concrete to remind him of this blessing he had found on the west coast, and a picture of them in their most passionate moments seemed like a good choice.

Peter broke his thoughts as he felt his knees buckle while Raven once again let her tongue slip into his and Spidey did the same. Their hearts were pumping relentlessly, their breaths were now growing into deep panting, and their bodies were shivering with excitement as the pleasure came none stop. This wouldn't end, it couldn't end… this was meant to be, they belonged together… forever.

Forever.

Forever.

"Forever!"

"Huh wha?" Peter jumped slightly as his blissful daze was rudely interrupted. He blinked a few times to try and regain his composure. "I… I'm sorry Mr. Jameson. What did you say?"

"You heard me Parker. I've been waiting forever for you to get back from Jump City with these photos, and my patience is rewarded with this… this…"

'Patience? JJ has patience?' Peter gave a skewed look but quickly turned it to one of confidence. "This wonderful piece of work? This amazing set of photos? This master piece of excellence?"

"Crap!"

Peter's little ego trip just deflated. "Cr… crap sir?"

"You heard me. Crap! C-R-A-P. Crap, crap-o-la, crud, sh-"

"I, think I get the point Mr. Jameson" Peter interrupted before his ears were invaded with anything too rash.

'So he is an evil tyrant. Hmm… I wonder if Hitler wants his mustache back.'

"I mean come on Parker! The Lizard vs. Spider-Man. Woopty-freakin'-do. We can get that anytime we want here in New York. You don't have to travel across the entire continent to see that. This couldn't have been the big news I heard about. Please tell me something else, something big happened while you were there."

'Something big you say? JJ, you don't know the half of it. You have no idea.' Internally Peter was all smiles, but on the exterior he was frowning.

"Mr. Jameson, this was different than the fights here in New York. The Teen Titans were there too. Spider-Man and them teamed up against-"

"Those hacks?" Jameson slammed his free fist against his desk. "Those self-righteous kids are no better than that wall-crawling menace. On the city's pay roll just to buy new toys and what not. Please. They're just a bunch of good-for-nothing punks making money at the city's expense."

'It's a good thing that the Titans aren't here right now to hear you JJ. I don't think even the Avengers, the X-Men, AND the Fantastic Four could hold them back.' That was something Peter didn't want to ever see happen. He visually cringed at the images that ran through his mind.

Jameson took no heed of Peter's reaction and looked back to the photos in hand. Another puff of smoke escaped from his mouth due to that familiar cigar stub we all know and love.

Jameson sighed in defeat.

"Damn, I got nothing else so it looks like I'll just have to go with one of these God awful pictures you brought back." Jameson began to thumb through the photos with a skewed and painful look.

"God these are awful. Don't expect to get paid a lot Parker."

'Do I ever?'

Jameson continued on, praying to God that he would find a small glimmer of hope in this pitiful pile of disappointment. "Crap… horrible… yikes Parker! What were you thinking?" He was nearing the end and his frustration was growing.

"These are down right horrible. They aren't even worth my-" As Jameson came to one of the last photos, he stopped. All body movements, all bodily functions, everything froze. His cigar stub fell out of his gaping wide frozen open mouth. It fell on his clean and pressed pants and started to singe them. But Jameson was too busy being a statue to notice.

Peter just stared at his boss who had actually kept quiet for quite some time.

'Jameson is actually speechless? Quick, someone call the newspapers. Wait, don't I work in a… cripes.'

Curiosity was gnawing at Peter from every fiber of his being. What exactly had gotten his boss, Mr. Loud Mouth Jameson himself to actually shut up for more than ten seconds? Let alone a whole minute.

"Uh, Mr. Jameson? You okay? Do I need to call the paramedics or something?"

Jameson finally snapped out of his stupor and glared at Peter. "How exactly did you get this photo Parker?"

"From a camera most likely sir."

"Don't be cute with me. You know exactly what I mean." Oddly enough, and for Jameson this is a miracle, there was no sign of anger in his voice. It was on the verge of something else. Excitement maybe?

"Mr. Jameson, I cant very well give you an answer to that question if I don't even know what picture it is that you are talking about."

At a rate that rivaled that of a sloth, Jameson slowly pulled the picture in question away from the rest and turned it around so that Peter could see.

Peter internally and externally cringed.

The photo that had so irked the both of them was one that wasn't even supposed to be there.

'Now how did that get in with the others!"

The photo was one that could only be justly described as beautiful. It was one of our two star-crossed love birds in the heat of the moment. With arms wrapped tightly around another, Spider-Man and Raven were in a passionate embrace while they were at the peak of their fervent kiss. The sky in the picture seemed to co-exist with the much heated moment all too perfectly, giving a majestic warm glow of yellows, reds, and oranges to envelop the heroes in love. To the believers of a higher power, it almost seemed as if the sky itself was approving of the moment.

Though at this time, our favorite little spider, Peter, was not feeling too majestic. He had stopped dead still, just as his boss had done. Peter looked from the photo to Mr. Jameson, then back to the picture, then back to his boss. And what frightened Peter even more was the fact that JJ was actually, no it could be… smiling? Oh yes, indeed he was.

'Oh no. Please don't do what I think you're gonna do.'

"You know Peter…"

'He just called me by my first name? This really isn't good.'

"You don't have to tell me anything about how you got this" he said while holding up the romantic photo. "The fact that you did get this is good enough for me. And even more…"

'Oh God, please don't.'

"I think we just found our front page photo. I can see it all now." Jameson held out his opened hand in the air and moved it one place over with every spoken and emphasized word. "Star-crossed Lovers. The Titan and the Spider."

Jameson reached over to his intercom and pressed the button for his secretary. "Ms. Brant, could you get me the editor in Chief of the Jump City Daily. I got some photos here that he would be willing to pay big bucks for. Oh, and make sure Parker gets his paycheck and an added bonus for his hard work… well, his paycheck anyway."

JJ turned his attention back to the photo, not even looking at Peter. "You can gather up the rest of these reject pictures of yours and pick up your pay. I've got business to attend to." Jameson waved Peter off with a 'shooing' motion and that was that.

Peter did as he was told and put the remaining photos into his folder. He walked out of the office and closed the door behind him. After about a couple of seconds he leaned back against the door with a heavy sigh, realizing his fate had been sealed.

'Raven is sooo going to kill me.'

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"FATALITY!"

Ah yes. The sound of mindless violence resonating from the surround sound speakers of the giant big screen T.V. in the Titan's living room. Who doesn't love a good and violent video game? Beast Boy and Cyborg sure do.

"Dude! You just ripped out my bladder and made me eat it!"

"Ha! Looks like you ain't no vegetarian anymore, eh B?"

"Ha ha, real funny. I wanna rematch chrome dome!"

"You're on ya little imp!" And so, let the mindless violence continue.

While the two game-crazed Titans began yet another game, wide-eyed and drooling, the rest of the Titans were busy doing their usual thing. Starfire was in the kitchen with her pet worm Silkie attempting to cook God-knows-what.

"Oh my little bumgorf. You will absolutely love my kanorfkura. You will find it most delicious and pleasing." The pudgy little creature that sat beside the alien girl gurgled in anticipation and excitement.

On one of the side couches at the side of the room sat Raven, crossed legged and quiet as usual. It appeared as though she was reading another one of her extensive novels, but her mind was miles away, as her heart yearned to be as well. It had only been a few days since Spider-Man had left to go back to New York City, but Raven was already feeling her heart ache to be with him.

Everything that had happened on their final day together still rang in her heart and flooded her mind. The conversation they had on top of the tower, the exciting trip they had taken throughout Jump City, and the passionate and exhilarating kiss that they had secretly shared. Yes, 'the' kiss, that was what Raven remembered the most. Never in her life had she ever experienced her emotions so freely and joyfully and it was all because of him. Even her Titan teammates who she considered her closest of friends could not give such a gift to her. Spider-Man was special to her, and Raven would never forget how he made her feel.

But would their love survive with such a great distance between them? In all honesty, Raven doubted it. After all, long distance relationships hardly ever work out. Raven feared that this would hold true with her and her one and only and that they would only drift apart as time went on. It was fate, Spider-Man would slowly but surely forget about her and move on with his life. Internally, Raven let out a sigh of sadness at this revelation. The one boy she ever claimed in her mind and heart to love would never be with her the way she wanted him to be. The warmth of his body against hers, the passion of her lips pressed against his, the heavenly bliss she feels by plainly spending time with him were going to nothing but memories, all be it ones of happiness. These memories, although joyous, forced Raven into contemplating if she really wanted these events to have ever have happened. She was beginning to wish she had never met Spider-Man in the first place. 'It is better to have loved and lost then to have never loved at all.' From the way Raven was feeling though... that couldn't be further from the truth.

Raven scowled at her state of mind and grimaced lightly as she sighed. As her eye closed she suddenly felt a trickle of condensation run down her cheek... it was a tear. She quickly denied the feeling and wiped the wetness away... if only the memories could disappear as easily.

The sliding doors swooshed open and the Boy Wonder, Robin, walked in with the morning newspaper rolled up under his arm. "Hey Titans, how's everyone doing this fine morning?"

"GAH! That isn't supposed to bend that way!"

"Well guess what tin man, it does now!"

Robin just stared at the two who were totally engulfed in their video game. "Uhh… okay. Hey Starfire, how are you doing?"

Starfire looked up from her boiling pot of whatever it was and smiled from ear to ear. "I am most excellent Robin. Please, do you wish to partake of the kanorfkura? Silkie simply adores it and I'm sure that you would as well."

At that moment, the lid to the pot exploded off and the contents of it started to bubble over the rim. The wormy creature Silkie crawled over to it and began to consume its fill, smiling all the while.

"See, Silkie likes it. Do you wish to join in?"

Robin sweat dropped. As hard as it was to resist Starfire's cuteness, he had to consider his health. Who knew what was in that 'food.' "Sorry Star, but I think I'll pass on the offer."

Starfire only smiled and began to eat along side her beloved pet.

"Okay then." Robin turned his attention to the as always quiet Raven, though she seemed a bit more distant than usual. "Hey Raven, reading again I see."

"Uh huh" Raven answered in her usual monotone, a little half heartedly though.

"Mind if I join ya?"

Raven looked up from her book and glanced at her leader. She then scooted over on the couch to make room for the Boy Wonder.

"Thanks." Robin's only reply was a slight shrug of indifference from the sorceress. He sat himself down and crossed his leg in his usual reading position. "Hey Raven, you doing okay? You seem kind of out there, more than usual." All he got was silence, and Robin knew when not to push this girl to do or say anything she didn't want to, so he just dropped the subject. He unrolled the newspaper from underneath his arm and was about to read. But he suddenly froze up.

"Uhh… Raven?"

Said sorceress was too busy with her own thoughts to even respond to Robin's quivering voice.

"Raven?" Robin asked his question again only a little louder than before. Not only did it gain the attention of his target audience, but the rest of the Titans as well.

"What is it friend Robin?"

"Ya dude, what's got you so worked up?"

Robin only ignored their questions as a mischievous grin came across his lips. "Raven, is there something you want to share with the rest of the group." He sounded like a teacher who had just caught a student passing a note to another.

Raven gave her leader a skewed look as she studied him. "No, I don't believe I have anything to tell any of you." Raven paused for a second. "Should there be?"

"Ya Robin. What ya got on Raven? Anything the rest of us should know about? Give us all the juicy details" Beast Boy said snickering all the while.

Raven glared at the changeling and he back pedaled out of fear. The sorceress turned her attention back to Robin to find that his grin had grown to an ear to ear smile. "What exactly are you smiling at Robin?"

"Yo dude, don't leave us hanging. What do ya got?"

"See for yourself." Robin turned the newspaper around so that everyone could see. And there staring back at them was the picture we all know and love of Spider-Man and Raven in the middle of their passionate kiss Raven once thought had been done in secrecy. Well girl, the hounds have been released. The cat's out of the bag. The secret is out and this newspaper was proof of that. Who knows how many people had gazed upon this image of one of their heroes in love? 'Countless numbers' was an understatement.

The Titans just stared at the image of their friend in the embrace of Spider-Man.

"Duuuuuude! Raven? Kissing?"

"That's not just a kiss BB. That is one major French kiss. Raven's got a massive lip lock goin' on with Spidey. Booyah!"

"Oh, this is most joyous. Raven, you have found someone in which you care most dearly for." Starfire started to giggle as she was hopping up and down and clapping fervently.

Robin just stared at his shocked friend and smiled. "So, are you sure there isn't anything you want to tell us?" Robin smiled to himself at a job well done at embarrassing his friend, but then realized how moody she could get at times like this, and his smile disappeared.

Raven started to grind her teeth and her eyes began to glow with a white hot intensity. Her powers exploded as she yelled out at the top of her lungs. "I'm going to kill him!"

"Raven, please! Calm down before you-"

Too late…

BOOM!

Well, there you have it… I guess its time to say good-bye isn't it? Hehe, WRONG! I promised you people two surprises and I aim to deliver… First surprise: Though the main story of He's Back is complete I am thinking about doing an epilogue chapter just to wrap things up fully… It is already in its planning stage so it may just see the light of day… And the other surprise? Well, I highly recommend you check out JBTheMan's profile page… Why you may ask? Well, for all you Spidey/Raven lovers out there (ME!) the guy has got a hand drawn pic of the two love birds there… Check it out… And just guess who drew the pic… I'm sure you can figure it out, but just go there and tell me what ya think… Also, while you're there, check out his Spidey/TT cross-over story, Arachnophobia… It is one of the best stories I have ever read and I have had the pleasure of working with the author on this particular piece of work, so you know its good… Ok, that is all there is for me to say… I hope you have enjoyed this story as much as I have… And if you have enjoyed it, review it… Come on people, reviewing is just common sense, isn't it?... But if I have to keep reminding everyone to use 'common sense', doesn't that mean that it isn't 'common' to begin with? Cripes, I don't know… Till next time readers… Laterz…