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A Fresh Start

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2. A Fresh Start

Raven and Beast Boy walked out of the government orphanage.  Beast Boy had Melvin clinging to his back, and Teether was in his arms.  Raven was carrying Timmy in her arms.  All were simply enjoying their new sense of family...and the feeling of completeness it brought them.  Beast Boy glanced over at Raven.

"Not that I'm complaining...but how come I've got most of the weight?"  Melvin giggled in response, and he made a funny face at her over his shoulder, eliciting more giggles.

"Cause you're the boy, Gar," Raven said with a smile, "and everyone knows that the boy gets all the heavy lifting in a new relationship.  It's their responisbility."  This last was said teasingly, poking fun at him.

He grinned.  "And just what is the girl's responsibility in a new relationship?"

"Telling the boy what he's responsible for."

"That doesn't seem quite fair."

"Well you're stuck with it."  She smirked evilly at him.  "Unless you think I should be in the kitchen."

He shuddered.  "Heaven forbid!"

"Isn't Mommy a good cook, Daddy?" Melvin asked curiously.

"Not in the least," Beast Boy said with a laugh.  "Remind me sometime to tell you about her pancakes!  The only one who could eat them was Star!"

"Hey, I tried!" Raven said defensively, but she couldn't put any force behind it.  Those pancakes were terrible.  There were giggles all around.  "Actually, Beast Boy, the reason you're carrying two kids is because I'll be carrying all of us with my power."

"But Mommy, Teether still gets air sick."

"He should be able to handle being four feet off the-" she stopped as they stepped out.

Cyborg stood waiting for them, grinning ear to ear.  "Hey guys.  Glad to see everything worked out for you."  He stood by the T-car, and another vehicle covered in a tarp.

"How did you know we were here?" Raven asked suspiciously.  If he'd been spying...

Cyborg grinned at her.  "You left your door open all last night, Raven.  Anyone could have seen what was going on."

Beast Boy and Raven blushed.  While they hadn't done anything...naughty, it was still embarrasing to have been observed.  Beast Boy looked at Cyborg.  "So what are you doing here?"

"Just giving the new family a present to help them get started, and so they won't forget me."  He pulled off the tarp.  Beast Boy and Raven gasped.

It had the same overall build as the T-car, and one could tell it was built with plenty of gadgets.  It had plenty of cupholders, child seats and safety restraints, could comfortably seat 8, had strong enough suspension to go at over 200 without so much as a single shake inside, and the engine was purring like a kitten.  And to top it all off...it was Beast Boy green, with a racing stripe down the middle the exact purple of Raven's eyes and hair.

"Cyborg...it's beautiful," Raven said quietly.

"Every family needs a car...and this one's up for anything you need.  The interior's stain resistant, too."  The whole new family gave him a big hug.  "Now, now...don't ya'all get mushy on me," he said, though his human eye was getting misty.

"Thank you Cyborg," Beast Boy said happily.  "This will make our next step so much easier."

"Next step?"

Beast Boy smiled.  "We gotta get a house now."

Cyborg smiled sadly.  "Didn't figure you'd raise your family at the tower...just make sure you invite us all to the house warming party, okay?"

"All?"  Raven raised an eyebrow.  "Is...is everyone okay with this?"

Cyborg smirked at her.  "YOu think I built this in a single night all on my lonesome?  I'm good, but I'm not that good.  We'll miss you, but we understand."

Everyone was getting a little misty again, so with one final hug, they went to go their seperate ways.  Melvin spoke up as they waved.  "This isn't good-bye, just till next time!"

Everyone laughed, and was on their way.

Meeting with the real estate agent was...enlightening.  He hadn't exactly been elated to be siteing a super family in one of his neighborhoods, but was much more eager when he heard Beast Boy was ready to pay full price up front.  The real estate agent immediately began showing them some 'prime' housing selections.

The first house...

"Now, this one is a real bargain, and plenty big enough for a growing family.  How about a look inside?"

Beast Boy looked at it for a while, his ears twitching.  Then he turned to the real estate agent.  "Heavy termite damage in the attic and basement.  If it's not seen to, that house will fall down around someone's ears."

"What?"  Mr. Freznik began searching the records.  "That was supposed to have been repaired!"

"Well, it hasn't.  The colony is still active.  Next, please."

Freznik could only nod.

The next house...

"And this one is a real beauty, and-"

"The rats sure seem to like it.  There's a real infestation there."

"Umm...right...next house?"

"Definately."

And the third...

"And...umm..."

"Who fumigated this house last?  They did a terrible job.  There's still some residual gas in the ventilation, and the mold is killer."  His nose twitching, he turned on Freznik.  "I know in Jump City, investing in fixing up a house isn't necessarrily wise, but I said I was ready to pay full price up front.  However, that only applies to the houses that are worth it.  Now, instead of going through the dance of the houses you're supposed to push, we go straight to one that will last us.  We're looking to settle, not flip for a profit."

Freznik gulped.  "You aren't by chance in real estate yourself, are you?"

"No way.  I'm a vetrinarian."

"Good.  I'd hate to have you for competition."

The last house...

"Now, I actually live in the neighborhood here, so I know for a fact the house is in good condition."  He gestured to the standard upscale suburban domicile; two floors, 5 bedroom, 3 bath, front and back yard.  Beast Boy walked towards it, his ears and nose twitching.

He smiled.  "This one might actually be worth a look see."

After a tour, the house was found to be exactly what they were looking for.  After a quick haggling, the deal was signed and Beast Boy made the purchase.  After some happy farewells with Freznik (as well as promising to stop by later to take a look at his puppy, who was off her food), Beast Boy turned to his family.

"We're home," he said, and the words held more power for them all than any spell Raven had ever cast.
The second chapter of this story. We know now how the other Titans feel about the situation, and they get their new home and begin to settle in.
© 2012 - 2024 Tatsurou-san
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