CHAPTER 215
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[David Lance POV]
My reunion with Dinah was as emotional as anyone would've thought it would be. For the first time, in so long, I cried silently to the point I could not breathe or even think coherently.
All the feelings I had been bottling up, just came out, flooding me without restraint.
I was finally back home.
After what felt like hours of crying in silence, and they might have just been, I shared with Dinah my decision.
Oliver questioned if that was what I really wanted, not really pushing the subject but wanting to make sure I was certain, I reassured him, and my sister that was the case.
I was tired, so very tired of the game.
It was here when they asked me what I wanted to do then.
For a few moments I didn't answer, eventually however I answered that I wanted to study, to become a better version of myself, that I wanted to fulfill my potential.
A lie, partly at least.
It was true that I wanted to study, but beneath it all, I had other plans, other projects I wanted no one to know about.
Not even Raven.
I wasn't certain my goals wouldn't drag me deeper into an abyss I wasn't ready to face. And I loved Raven, and my family too much to drag them into this.
When things started to fall down, I wanted to be the sole focus of everyone's attention.
But that was for another time.
Not yet.
I still had time to enjoy before starting to plan, before needing to act.
"Hiding something again?" Raven asked calmly, floating into my room before settling in the bed.
I nodded. ~I am indeed. Curious? I might tell you if you ask.~
Raven smiled. "Everyone is entitled to their secrets. Besides, a bit of mystery makes you more attractive."
If she had asked, I don't think I would held it together.
I blinked, slowly turning to face her as I pushed my thoughts aside. ~Are you flirting with me?~
"I am," Raven admitted.
Would you look at that, it seems I'm a sucker for that kind of flirting.
~Consider me wooed then,~ I winked, wiggling my eyebrows.
Raven chuckled. "So, what now? If we are not heroes, what will we do?"
~I'm the one that's quitting Rae,~ I replied, a small frown on my face. ~Don't quit just because I am.~
"David, I…" Raven began but found herself without words.
~Rae Rae, I know we usually do everything together, but not everything has to be like that. If you're gonna quit doing it, do it because it's something you want, not because it's something I did,~ I smiled, patting her gently on the head. ~I will still be here. I'm just not gonna be Black Bolt anymore.~
Raven sighed, her eyes looking down. "I don't see the point of continuing without you."
~Do you still want to help others?~ I asked.
Raven paused for a moment, considering my words. I could understand why she was hesitating so much; it was hard to begin something you started with someone alone.
Eventually, however, she nodded her head. "Yes, I still want to help others. It's just the idea of being a hero without you, feels… strange. You've been with me all this journey, so…"
~I know, it's hard to start something or continue something without a part you always had,~ I smiled softly. ~But don't worry, you don't need me to be a hero. You can fly solo and still make a difference in people's lives.~
Raven smiled, her eyes twinkling with determination. She hugged me tightly and whispered, "Thank you for existing."
~You're welcome,~ I replied, a small smirk playing on my lips.
We stared at each other for a while, neither of us moving.
After a while, Raven broke the silence. "I want to kiss you. I don't know if I should be worried, or excited?"
I… what?
Before I could do anything or process what she had said, Raven pulled me down, her lips against mine.
My eyes widened in surprise, but the shock quickly melted into the kiss.
I was scared. Excited. It was weird.
We were in uncharted territory here. I didn't want to mess it up, and I wasn't sure what Raven was expecting from me in whatever was blossoming between us. I was slowly introducing myself to her physical side, but I was unsure how far I could go.
Biting her lip gently, Raven pulled away from me, watching me, sizing me up.
~I… didn't quite get that,~ I signed. ~Care to elaborate again?~
Raven smiled, leaning in and kissing me again. "Sounds good to me."
This was certainly something I never expected Raven to do, but I wasn't going to complain.
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[Lucifer Morningstar POV]
I suddenly feel… proud. Could it be… could it be that the girl followed my advice when I told her men like it when women take charge.
"Lucifer you're staring into a wall, are you coming or not?"
"Detective, don't be hasty. Good things make themselves wait," I replied, getting my head back where it needed to be, with Detective Decker.
This woman was a walking enigma, and I dare say I was enthralled by her. It was only a matter of time before she was with me.
Anywho. Time to investigate a murder! Like a normal guy, meaning without omnipotent powers! This is gonna be so fun!
"Lucifer… you're doing it again…" Detective Decker sighed, rolling her eyes.
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[David Lance POV]
Time went by quickly after my return, and a lot of things happened in a very short period of time. To name a few, the team came to visit me, making my identity known to them.
With my permission, of course.
The meeting was somewhat bittersweet. I was fond of each of them, especially Superboy, who asked me why I was quitting, and; by the tone he was using, I could tell he was somewhat sad about my decision.
My answer to that question was because I was, which he didn't seem to like.
In the end, after a short reunion where we talked, they all accepted my decision without saying much.
After that, I started studying.
And soon enough, I managed to enroll in an Ivy University, the most prestigious university when it came to science. I suppose it helped that Oliver gave a big donation to the university and that my GPA was perfect.
With my admission to the university, and eager to start. Oliver bought me a ten-million-dollar penthouse in Ivy Town where Ivy University was located, giving me alongside the apartment a credit card for any expenses.
Telling me to dedicate myself to studying without worrying about anything else.
I would start this new chapter of my life by earning a bachelor's degree in biology, and genetics. Specializing in metahuman studies.
With that, I would have the necessary skills to start a path to replicate the 5-U-93-R pill. I had brought several with me, all I needed was the skills to replicate them.
"Ivy Town, I read they have some of the best libraries in the world," Raven commented, snapping me out of my long reverie.
~If that's the case I see a lot of dates ahead of us in our quest for the perfect library,~ I replied with a beaming smile.
"You were right, the team accepted me back without much fuss," Raven sighed.
That had been a rough situation, one I had managed to control by talking to each member separately. It helped that they still held me in such high regard.
The only one still on the fence was Kid Flash, not out of something for me, but because of how Raven had left, regardless of that however, he agreed to let bygones be bygones.
~I told you they would,~ I replied with a nod.
"I know you had something to do about that, so thanks," Raven replied.
I feigned ignorance to that statement. ~I did not. But you're welcome.~
Raven chuckled, shaking her head. "Ready to see your new apartment. Oliver had it decorated apparently."
I frowned. That… sounded like something bad waiting to happen, I mean Oliver in his college years was a fuck boy, and I still haven't told him or my sister I am dating Raven.
I feel my apartment will be a vaginal enchantment trap for gold diggers.
"How much do you wanna bet your bed is heart-shaped?" Raven asked.
I frowned. ~Why would I bet on that? We both know it probably is.~