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Description I have now decided to enter this pic in the contest at . It was a last minute, "What the heck? Why not?" There's so much awesome competition that I feel very small now... Good luck everyone!

This is a pic I made for one of my dearest friends here on DA. This is for . Hope you like it alright. I even got carried away and wrote a little story for it. Here ya go.

Beast Boy walked alongside Raven, crunching through the newest layer of fallen snow. His mind however, was not focused on his winter wonderland surroundings, but on the fact that Raven had actually agreed to accompany him to the park that day. To BB, this was one of the most special moments of his life so far. While Beast Boy considered this little trip to be a "date", Raven saw it as a simple walk through the park to shut BB's mouth, if only for a short while. While on their stroll, they happened to pass by a snowman wearing a top hat. It was quite a peculiar sight actually. As they walked along, they didn't seem to notice the little coal eyes following their every move. The snowman even seemed to smile at them with his dotted line mouth. The snowman was tempted to move away from the couple, but soon decided against it. He was enjoying himself watching these two "lovers." Or so he thought. Lovers, yeah right. Or were they really? Were they really too stubborn to admit that they both had even the tiniest feelings for each other? Sadly, yes... After walking for a few more moments, Raven suddenly got the strangest feeling that someone was watching them.
"Hey, Beast Boy," Raven began.
"Huh?! W-what?" BB was quite startled after having his little daydream interrupted. "Darn, I was just about to get to the good part..." he thought to himself.
"Do you get the feeling that we're being watched?" Raven asked, as she eyed her surroundings wearily.
"Uh, no. Gee Rae, paranoid much?" BB answered.
Raven shot him her trademark glare before replying. "I'm not being paranoid. I really think someone's stalking us."
"Who's stalking us? The snowman?" At that, Beast Boy turned around and pointed to the snowman in his top hat. The snowman tried very hard to contain the sudden giggle that arose at Beast Boy's last comment.
"Oh Frosty, you've done it again," the Snowman thought to himself. "You can't even amuse yourself without attracting some attention."
"Yeah Beast Boy, the snowman's stalking us," Raven said in her monotone sarcasm as she rolled her eyes. And at that, BB turned around only to find Silkie standing right in front of him.
"Gaahh!" Beast Boy yelled as he jumped backwards to avoid stepping on Silkie. "Oh man, Silkie what are you doing out here?! Starfire will kill me if you catch a cold in this weather!" Beast Boy was quite frazzled, while Raven simply rolled her eyes, and thought to herself, "Well, there's the answer to my earlier question. The dumb bug must've followed us out the door..." Silkie however, seemed quite unaffected by the cold weather. He just sat there smiling up at the two of them with his wide, pointy-toothed grin.
"Beast Boy, I don't think Silkie cares about the weather. We'll just bring him back with us when we're done." Raven then began walking onward, leaving Beast Boy to stand there and exchange glances with Silkie. It was at that moment, in fact, that a little light bulb popped up over BB's head. He had a brilliant idea for how to get Raven to actually enjoy herself. This was a perfect day for a snowball fight, since it was still snowing, and the park was nearly empty since the townsfolk were doing all their last minute Christmas shoppping. "This'll be so much fun," BB thought to himself. "Raven's always wanted to pummel me anyway, why not have a little fun in the process! I'm a genius!" Silkie knew all too well where this was going, so he simply chose to wiggle himself out of range.
"Oh dear, that green lad looks quite devilish now, I'll bet he's up to something. That purple-haired girl better watch herself. Wait, I'd better watch myself!" Frosty had his little mental conversation with himself before hopping out of range, unnoticed by everyone except Silkie. Silkie however, simply sat and stared at Frosty. It's not as if he could get anyone's attention anyway right? Beast Boy decided it was time to attempt his "plan". He scooped up a handful or two of snow, and molded it into a snowball.
"Hey Raven! Wanna have a snowball fight?" BB hollered to Raven's back.
"Beast Boy, you know as well as I do that I don't do those childish-" And before Raven could turn around completely, much less finish her sentence, she was nailed in the head with Beast Boy's wet ball of snow. Raven stood there for a moment, before her eye began twitching in frustration. Beast Boy simply stood there, frozen at the sight he was beholding. There was Raven, looking mad as all get out, with a snowball clinging to her forehead. It was quite funny actually, but Beast Boy didn't dare laugh. Finally, after what seemed like ages, Raven sighed and hung her head, the wet, cold snowball still clinging to her warm skin and hair.
"Alright BB, you wanted a snowball fight, right? I'll give you a snowball fight, just this once." Raven then looked up and her angry expression was then replaced with a devilish smile. "Uh oh... I've only seen that look once, but I know it's bad news." BB thought. He was, of course, referring to the incident when she had decided to join them in their "Stankball" game. After that experience, both Cyborg and Beast Boy wished she hadn't. Before BB could finish gathering his thoughts, the breezy winter air was filled with snowballs surrounded in a black magic aura. All he could do was stare in shock at the menacing smile on Raven's face, and the army of flying snowballs that were about to pummel him.
"Eep!" was all he could say at the moment.
Meanwhile, Frosty was having some rather rotten luck himself. Almost as much as BB was. The previous gust of cold air had blown his hat off his round, snowy head, and wouldn't you know, it landed right on Silkie's head!
"Happy Birthday!" Silkie exclaimed with his new-found ability to speak. His words, however, fell on deaf ears, since Beast Boy and Raven were too caught up in their one-sided snowball fight. And as we take our leave of Jump City Park, we can still hear poor BB suffer the wrath of Raven, "Queen of Snowball Fights." So much for BB's date huh?

So, how was my so-called story? I'm not a writer, so this is a first for me. You all know of Frosty the Snowman I hope. Otherwise, you might not get some of it. I got the idea of "Silkie the Snowman" from the latest X-Mas issue of Teen Titans GO! It was a really cute story, but of course it was Mumbo's hat that allowed him to talk, not Frosty's. Anyway, I drew this and colored it by hand, then I touched up the resolution, etc. in Photo Impressions 4. I also added the snowflakes in PI4. I hope you like it CraZy! Happy holidays everyone!

PS: Full-view please, it looks much better. Sorry, the small view came out wrong.

Raven, Beast Boy, and Silkie © DC Comics
Frosty the Snowman © the person who wrote it?
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Comments: 188

kissmeimgreen In reply to ??? [2007-01-08 05:31:44 +0000 UTC]

So you can see why the Titans origin is different in my fic. Instead of angry, pissed warriour princess we have confused, scared, and lost distant visitor that crash lands on Earth. I think Raven should have been banished from Azarath after the monks found out she would nearly cause the Apocolypse (sp?) and so she is shot forcefully out of that dimension and winds up in the middle of the battle ensuing in Go

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raven-of-shadows In reply to kissmeimgreen [2007-01-08 13:59:14 +0000 UTC]

Wow, that sounds way better than the real episode! You are so good at coming up with that sort of thing. I haven't ever written before, but everyone says I should, since (according to them) I have a knack for writing. I'm particulary fond of your stuff though.

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kissmeimgreen In reply to raven-of-shadows [2007-01-09 00:29:27 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! I'd really like to look at some of your stuff as well. What's odd is that sometimes I don't think I'm really that great prose

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raven-of-shadows In reply to kissmeimgreen [2007-01-09 03:36:36 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome. I think you're awesome! You're a waaaaay better writer than I could be. If I ever do write something soon, you'll be the first to know.

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kissmeimgreen In reply to raven-of-shadows [2007-01-11 00:22:13 +0000 UTC]

Thanks
Now I just need to write and post some of my own stuff

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raven-of-shadows In reply to kissmeimgreen [2007-01-12 22:23:55 +0000 UTC]

You're very welcome! Can't wait to see your stuff.

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kissmeimgreen In reply to raven-of-shadows [2007-01-13 00:49:28 +0000 UTC]

Really need to get back to my next chapter...procrastinations fun though XDDD

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kissmeimgreen In reply to raven-of-shadows [2007-01-13 00:49:24 +0000 UTC]

Really need to get back to my next chapter...procrastinations fun though XDDD

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raven-of-shadows In reply to kissmeimgreen [2007-01-13 02:48:38 +0000 UTC]

I hear ya! Procrastination is my middle name. It's nice to take your time with things like that though.

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kissmeimgreen In reply to raven-of-shadows [2007-01-13 07:22:49 +0000 UTC]

It's like bands that release albums to quickly they usually suck due to ill mixing or strengthening of songs

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raven-of-shadows In reply to kissmeimgreen [2007-01-13 20:15:43 +0000 UTC]

Exactly. See, procrastination can teach you patience and quality.

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kissmeimgreen In reply to raven-of-shadows [2007-01-14 01:38:07 +0000 UTC]

So long as the wait isn't too long.

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raven-of-shadows In reply to kissmeimgreen [2007-01-14 02:45:28 +0000 UTC]

Of course, that too.

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kissmeimgreen In reply to raven-of-shadows [2007-01-14 07:45:53 +0000 UTC]

I actually think it's kinda fun to be obscure...you don't have a reputation to uphold and sucesses is like a journey...in this case a long,bumpy and occasionally broken road

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raven-of-shadows In reply to kissmeimgreen [2007-01-14 17:27:28 +0000 UTC]

You're so right. How do you come up with all these true explanations, and ideas? You're like, brilliant! Well, my road to success feels like it hasn't even started yet. I've got a loooooooooooong way to go in life.

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kissmeimgreen In reply to raven-of-shadows [2007-01-14 19:16:25 +0000 UTC]

As do I o course...but you still have more pageviews than moi XDDD

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raven-of-shadows In reply to kissmeimgreen [2007-01-14 19:21:05 +0000 UTC]

I just have a lot of friends who support me even though I suck.

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kissmeimgreen In reply to raven-of-shadows [2007-01-14 19:26:23 +0000 UTC]

You do not suck! Perish the thought, every artist needs to work on something like I need to work on making my drawings more 3D

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raven-of-shadows In reply to kissmeimgreen [2007-01-14 19:30:11 +0000 UTC]

Uhhh, thank you? Seriously, thanks very much for supporting me. It's hard since I've literally been working myself sick to improve, but I haven't seen any at all. And neither has anyone else.

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kissmeimgreen In reply to raven-of-shadows [2007-01-15 03:23:56 +0000 UTC]

You're very welcome...I can see the predicament you're in because I honestly don't know what to suggest in ways of improvement...

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raven-of-shadows In reply to kissmeimgreen [2007-01-15 03:42:58 +0000 UTC]

Thanks very much! I honestly don't know how to improve either, besides practicing, but that's gotten me nowhere fast lately.

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kissmeimgreen In reply to raven-of-shadows [2007-01-15 05:19:29 +0000 UTC]

For me with practicing my difficulty is thinking up something worthwhile to sketch, to me a picture needs to be interesting or exciting in some way or else it's not worth the effort

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raven-of-shadows In reply to kissmeimgreen [2007-01-15 05:46:05 +0000 UTC]

I agree. I have the exact same problem, but I'll force myself to draw something new sometimes, so that I can work on specific areas I need work on, without having to worry about old habits and mistakes. If that makes any sense at all.

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kissmeimgreen In reply to raven-of-shadows [2007-01-16 01:26:49 +0000 UTC]

Me it's mostly finding time to even practice...or even work on the fic for that matter

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raven-of-shadows In reply to kissmeimgreen [2007-01-16 01:35:53 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, same here too. Except now I have more free time than most people, and then I can't get in the "mood".

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kissmeimgreen In reply to raven-of-shadows [2007-01-16 23:08:37 +0000 UTC]

Me I just need to be pissed at some hip-hop or rap artist to get me into the mood. You?

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raven-of-shadows In reply to kissmeimgreen [2007-01-17 00:06:41 +0000 UTC]

I dunno really. I guess I have to want to draw, and be willing to put my heart into my art. That doesn't happen too often, and that's why I'm usually ashamed of my art, 'cause I always feel like I can do better.

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kissmeimgreen In reply to raven-of-shadows [2007-01-18 03:19:18 +0000 UTC]

I can relate...in this society I think it is hard to fell alive most of the time

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raven-of-shadows In reply to kissmeimgreen [2007-01-18 05:03:02 +0000 UTC]

Most definitely. It's pathetic though. I'm getting better at avoiding that problem though.

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kissmeimgreen In reply to raven-of-shadows [2007-01-19 02:31:46 +0000 UTC]

That's good to hear

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myRaven In reply to ??? [2006-12-24 11:18:48 +0000 UTC]

Awww...this is adorable!!

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raven-of-shadows In reply to myRaven [2006-12-24 11:37:27 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much! I'm glad you like it!

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Izumi-Rulez88 In reply to ??? [2006-12-24 03:35:15 +0000 UTC]

Great job sis!

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raven-of-shadows In reply to Izumi-Rulez88 [2006-12-24 08:06:53 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much!

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Izumi-Rulez88 In reply to raven-of-shadows [2006-12-24 20:27:14 +0000 UTC]

No prob.

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raven-of-shadows In reply to Izumi-Rulez88 [2006-12-25 04:42:04 +0000 UTC]

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Chibi-BB In reply to ??? [2006-12-23 20:30:25 +0000 UTC]

hahahaha! I dont want to be in Bbs skin now I love Ravens smile and BBs paniced expression! The snowman in the background is just hilerious with all this "!!!" I love it! Great job

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raven-of-shadows In reply to Chibi-BB [2006-12-24 01:08:31 +0000 UTC]

Thanks you sooo much my friend! I'm so glad you liked it! Thanks for your kind words too! Yeah, I really wouldn't want to be BB right now. And thanks for mentioning the snowman, you're the first person who's said something! And Merry Christmas!

Love you!

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raven-titan In reply to ??? [2006-12-23 05:59:51 +0000 UTC]

Perfect >XDDDD

Great work *---------*

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raven-of-shadows In reply to raven-titan [2006-12-23 06:17:26 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much! And thank you for faving it too! I'm so glad you like it!

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craZy18gurl In reply to ??? [2006-12-23 05:46:03 +0000 UTC]

It looks wonderful! I love it! Thank you so much! It has been done really well, it in fact looks perfect! Hehe, cute story to go with it too ^^ *glomps deviation*

Thankies so much Sarah!! I hafta say, I'm noticing some improvements in you drawing. Me luvs it! *starfire-death-huggles*

Wuv ya Shadows!!

--> HKL

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raven-of-shadows In reply to craZy18gurl [2006-12-23 06:05:05 +0000 UTC]

Yay!!! I'm so glad you like it! I worked so hard, so I'm thankful it all paid off! Glad you liked the story too! I'll make pics for you anytime! I'm glad to know I'm improving too, if only a little! Thanks so much! *returns Starfire-death-huggles*
Wuv you CraZy!!

-HKL to you too!

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craZy18gurl In reply to raven-of-shadows [2006-12-23 07:03:26 +0000 UTC]

All these emoticons give me a warm and fussy feeling x3

Wuv ya bebe!

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raven-of-shadows In reply to craZy18gurl [2006-12-24 01:01:11 +0000 UTC]

Yay for warm and fuzzy feelings! x3

Wuv you too bebe!

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BlueSerenity In reply to ??? [2006-12-23 05:08:00 +0000 UTC]

Wonderful pic. And the story is short and sweet enough to make it more enjoyable. Great work.

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raven-of-shadows In reply to BlueSerenity [2006-12-23 05:35:57 +0000 UTC]

Thank you sooooo much! I'm so glad that this turned out ok. It was also my first time writing anything, so I'm honored that you enjoyed it! I'm so ecstatic that I got a from my idol! Once again, thank you sooooo much!

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MelloRaven39 In reply to ??? [2006-12-23 01:38:30 +0000 UTC]

Well Done !

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raven-of-shadows In reply to MelloRaven39 [2006-12-23 03:47:55 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much!

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angel-of-regrets In reply to ??? [2006-12-23 01:09:31 +0000 UTC]

I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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raven-of-shadows In reply to angel-of-regrets [2006-12-23 03:39:38 +0000 UTC]

Yay! I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

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