With the end of the great battle of 09, The war was concluded as a draw leaving the surviving pillows to mourn their fallen breathren, Fret they did not as they would rise once again as the feathers of the phoenix much like the ones fallen on the floor whom Raven and Leon are picking up at the moment.
As they finish the tedious chore, both teenagers start making the dining table and placing food and eat dinner.
After a few days of this routine they start to get used to each other's presence in the house and often make small talk about their surroundings and usual not too prying into secrets conversations just as if they were normal teens living together at their own pace regardless of what they went through or what backstory they had.
5 days, into this co-habitation as Leon thinks it's finally time to confront Raven about the serious things, He decides it's better to rip the band-aid out as quickly as possible rather than waste more time atleast for this conversation it's time enough now . That night,
After dinner as Raven is about to head upstairs for a bath, Leon motions her to stay and sit on the couch.
Raven : what's up ? Do you have anything to say.
Leon: Hmm... Well yeah kinda * as he sits next to her but maintains a friendly distance*
Remember how I told you, about the way i found you?
Raven: Yeah.. you told me i gave you the chills like I was a predator and you got scared. *She smirks*
Leon: * Huffs in mock annoyance* yeah...yeah ... I'm the innocent lamb your the scary witch * gets a smack on the back* sigh,
about that listen Raven, I know you're hiding stuff from me and I won't deny so am I, About where i actually am from.
Raven: Your not human.
Leon: Wha... How?
Raven:* Deadpan stare* .... Humans can't fly nor do they have hair that never changes position unless it's wet which I have to say is pretty neat since you don't have to waste time styling it.
Leon: Uh... Well yeah I guess that's true but come on there's plenty of human's with powers and weird abilities in our world.
Raven: *Continues Deadpan staring* YOU.HAVE.A.TAIL.
Leon: Alright alright ... You got me there...
Wait....
How the f*ck do you know about my tail !!!
I always wrap it around my waist and inside my clothes.
Raven: *Blushes* Well two days ago at night I got hungry so I came down to grab a bite, after eating I went back up but I forgot I changed to the guestroom and entered your room by mistake and I saw it while you were asleep. To say I was shocked would be an understatement Leon.
Leon: Well that was anti-climactic, well yeah that's one truth about me tell me one truth about yourself now Raven.
Raven: *Gives a blank stare before huffing in exasperation* You're not letting this go are you.
Leon:Nope.
Raven: Well, I suppose it's only fair but please promise me one thing.
Leon: what?
After learning my truth if you feel scared or feel like it's too much just please tell me truthfully so I can leave at peace, it's my burden to carry and I really do consider you as my friend a real friend so I hope our friendship won't break after you hear this.
Leon: * His gaze Softens * I promise you, Raven I won't treat you differently nor will it affect our friendship.
Though she hears Leon's words she has a hard time believing it not because she does not trust Leon but that too many have left her side and too many have called her a monster, but she decides to tell the truth as she has grown tired of lying to Leon as much as she hates to admit it. For the first time in her life after leaving Azarath she feels secure and Joy with Leon around her.
Raven: *Exhales* Alright ... I'-I'm half-demon.
* As she says this, She keeps her eyes closed as she's afraid to see his expression of shock, surprise and fear like many others who came to know about her lineage*.
After a few Good seconds of silence, Raven can't stop her curiosity and flaps her left eyelid a few times before opening it. Where she see's Leon look at her with a...? A Smirk?
Leon: Why do you think I call you witch?
Raven: Wait.. you knew ? How ?
Well, it's not rocket science the night I took you home your living conditions in the sewer you had the whole cultist vibe going on and when I saw the book you read a few times I presume it's in your mother tongue ? Its anything but normal as it looks more like a monster with its cover made of what looks like burnt animal skin. But even then the fact that your powers manifest in black is the biggest factor ofcourse I only thought you came from a background of Black magic, Get it? Black-Magic?
*Twaaaaacckk!!* * Another pillow casualty*
Anyways, * Rubbing the left side of his face *
Yeah I somewhat guessed it .
Raven: Aren't you scared ? I'm a literal demon !! I'm evil! * She stands up speaking in a louder voice * why aren't you afraid ?
My father literally comes from Hell!!
Leon:* stands up and puts his hands on both her shoulders as he towers over her by a head* So what ...
Raven: wha..
Listen carefully Raven, I don't care where you come from whether hell nor heaven but I'm pretty sure you're half angel as well cuz you almost took me there when I saw you in nothing but a towel after that shower.
Raven: * Freezes up before she starts fuming up in anger * LEON BRAVEHEART!! ARE.YOU.SERIOUS. Flirting right now ? !!
Leon: Heyy worth a shot ya know hehe...
As Raven is exasperated over his behaviour, Leon pulls her in for a hug which she tries to get out of but is unable to.
Leon: I really meant it Raven, I don't care about those things I don't know the demon nor monster You're talking about... Not the hellspawn either I only know of Raven that pure-hearted girl who likes to binge watch dramas on TV, likes eating Donuts and chicken soup, loves the rain and sleeping in,
*Leon Smiles* also whose favourite colour is blue and has the smallest but prettiest smile I've ever seen.
That's the Raven I know .
Raven Smiles under his chest and pushes him apart abit blushing but calm down now .
Raven: Ho-How do you know my favourite colour ? I never told you that.
Leon: *Smiles* you look at Blue stuff more than you do other colours .Good thing my eyes are blue too, I've caught you looking at them alot more than you think Rae.
Author's note:
( It is true to be honest Raven has explicitly stated that she likes the colour blue in the teen titans show before )