Change isn't always a bad thing (Teen Titans, please post feed back)

[Rae]

Incase any of you are interested, i came up with this when i was meant to be writing my english coursework short story. I hope you like it!!!

Change Isn’t Always a Bad Thing!

Chapter one Happy Birthday

Raven sat up quickly unsure of what ha awoken her. She sensed something was different but couldn’t tell what that something was. She looked over to her digital clock. 7:34 it said. Raven got up and had a long warm shower. Letting the warm water pour down her pale skin she couldn’t shake the thought that something had changed.
‘Change isn’t always a bad thing’, she muttered to herself. They were some of the last words her mother had said to her the day she left Azarath. The day she met Robin and became a Teen Titan. The day she found her best friends.
Raven tried to shake away the thoughts of her mother. I won’t think of her, she told herself, not today.
She climbed out of the shower, dried herself and put on her usual attire.
Closing the door to her room behind her she took a deep breath, attempting to clear her thoughts and headed to the main room.
The others were gathered around something. Probably a new video game, she thought as she poured herself some herbal tea.
“Hey Raven!” yelled Beast Boy. “You’ve got mail!”
“What?” she asked. Who would send her mail?
“Yeah,” said Robin, “But be careful. Remember what happened with the Puppet King.”
“I remember.” She said, slowly walking over to where they all stood.
“I’m sure you do but I’ve never heard of anyone called Arella so it could be a…”
He was interrupted by Raven’s mug smashing against the wall.
“Who did you say it was from?” she asked, her voice a little shaky.
“Someone named Arella. Why?”
Raven grabbed the parcel, immediately recognising the handwriting. “How did she find me?” she whispered.
“Well whoever she is we can beat her, right!” yelled Beast Boy. “Right?”
“She’s not an enemy you idiot,” snapped Raven.
“Please Raven, tell us who your friend is,” pleaded Starfire.
“Yeah Rae, who is Arella?” asked Cyborg.
“My mother.” She whispered, sweeping out of the room carrying the parcel, leaving the other titans in shock.
“Hey Rae you forgot something!” Cyborg yelled after her. He picked up a piece of paper that had fallen from the mysterious package. It fell open and Cyborg read the message inside.

Dear Raven
Happy Birthday! I hope you are well and are coping.
I miss you so much and remember I will always love
you.
With lots of love,
Arella and everyone from Azarath.

“No way” he muttered re-reading it.
“What?” asked Beast Boy snatching the card from Cyborg’s unresisting hand and burst out “It’s Raven’s birthday!”
As soon as he had said it the paper was surrounded by black energy and the card flew to its owners hands. Raven turned and left.
She got back to her room and opened her present. Inside was a book from the Azarath library and some photos of her mother and other friends from Azarath.
She took several deep breaths to calm her uprising emotions and started to read the book.

[Crowgirl]

I swear that if you do not continue this really, really, really, REALLY great story, I will find you and have you hanged as a witch.

Write more or die! :evil: (Your choice...)

[Rae]

YEEEEEEEEYYYYY someone replied!

I will post the next chapter as soon as i have typed it

Thank you Crowgirl!!!

[Unix]

Rae, i love yur story and where your taking it. I would usually like to be original and give little "go, Rae, go" chant, or else a death threat, but instead all i'll say is this:PLEASE?:( keep postin. I feel that begging usually works best for me! ;) :D . So keep posting girl!
oh, and by the way, if u need more than 3 for a mob, i'd be more than happy to join up. just hand me a pitchfork and give me the death threat chant/lyrics, and i'm so there!!!:D Yeah, like Sprox said, sorry.... but i need the rest of this story!

[Rae]

Well here's chapter two and i hop you appriciate that i decided to give it to you earlier than i had planned
I also hope this means you will wait a while before coming after me with flaming torches and pitchforks

Chapter two Birthday Surprise?

“Why did Raven not tell us today is her birthday?” asked Starfire. “We should celebrate. On my planet we first sing the song of aging and then…”
“Star I don’t think Raven would like us to sing to her.” Said Robin.
“Why not?” she asked, confused.
“I’ll make her a cake!” exclaimed Beast Boy. “It can be my present for her.” He added smugly, knowing that the others wouldn’t have anything for her.
“Just as long as there’s no tofu in it, okay man,” said Cyborg. “What would Raven want as a present?”
“On my planet when you give someone something it should be something you make yourself. Maybe I should make Klorb.”
“NOOO!!!” The boy’s yelled.
“Raven doesn’t like Klorb. Remember.”
“Maybe if I add more of the sugar substance?”
“Just no. Maybe she’d like a book?” he suggested.
“What kind of book?” Cyborg asked. He’d seen Raven read lots of books but he didn’t know what any of them were about.
“Horror!” exclaimed Beast Boy.
“I dunno.” Said Robin. “After we watched that movie and she lost control of her powers I’d be reluctant to give her anything too scary.”
“Yeah, what was so creepy about that movie anyway?” he asked. “It was spooky but in a laugh it off kind of way. She must a real baby chicken!” He changed into a green chicken and started to make clucking noises.
“Cut it out BB.” Said Cyborg. Beast Boy turned back to his human form with an expression of ‘why should I?’ on his face. “Rae has issues. Maybe it reminded her of something from her past,” he got up and left.
“What’s his damage?” asked Beast Boy pulling faces at Cyborg’s back.
“I’m gonna go find something find something to get Raven for her birthday.” Announced Robin heading towards the door, racking his brain for an idea.
“Oooh,” came Starfire’s voice. “Robin may I accompany you?”
“Sure,” he said, always glad to have the alien girls company.
Beast Boy was left in the room on his own.
“Now about that cake,” he muttered to himself heading over to the fridge. “What was Cy talking about? I have to put tofu in the cake, I am not eating real eggs!”

Raven looked up from her book. She had been reading for over three hours and decided to have the herbal tea she was deprived at breakfast. She left her room and walked down the corridor and almost bumped into Cyborg.
“Hey Rae, happy birthday!”
“Err…thanks”
“Sorry I haven’t go you anything yet but you did leave it a bit short notice.”
“You weren’t supposed to know.” She replied, an icy chill to her voice.
“How come?” he asked, quickly adding, “You don’t have to tell me if you don’t want to.” There was silence. Cyborg was about to ask what she did want for her birthday when she spoke.
“I’ll tell you.” She decided, unsure as to why she was. “You know that I lose control of my powers if I become…emotional”
Cyborg nodded, remembering Dr Light and the horror movie.
“Well birthday’s are emotional times and if I treat it like a normal day then I won’t have that problem. I used to lose control on my birthday when I was little. So I didn’t tell you because I know the damage I can do.” There was a long pause.
“I’m sorry, I shouldn’t have read the card.”
“It’s okay,” she said, a small smile crept across her face, “You would have found out eventually.
Cyborg smiled back, “By the way, BB’s made you a cake so be careful it probably has tofu in it.” They walked in to the main room and everything was black. The lights were off and the windows had been blacked out. Cyborg and Raven stood there in confusion for a few seconds before the lights burst on. Beast boy jumped in front of Raven and yelled “Surprise!” he would have added a really lame joke if it hadn’t been of the fact that the light bulbs exploded.
Starfire’s hand glowed green and gave enough light for Robin and Beast Boy to remove the black outs they had used to stop light getting in from the numerous windows.
“Rae?” asked Cyborg looking down at his friend who was looking at her hands. This confirmed that it had been Raven who had caused the light bulbs to explode but the brief look of confusion only led to more questions.
“Sorry,” she mumbled. How did that happen? She asked herself, I didn’t think they caught me that off guard.
“Happy birthday Raven!” yelled Starfire embracing her friend.
“Star…can’t…breath!” gasped Raven and Starfire was sent flying across the room.
Robin immediately ran over to where the Tamoranian princess had landed. Cyborg was looking at Raven who was looking at her hands again, this time the confused look stayed. Beast Boy looked between the two.
“What just happened?” he asked.
“Starfire, I am so sorry…” she started. Raven turned around and ran out of the room. She ran up to the roof, her mind racing. She didn’t like Star hugging her but her powers had done that before.
“What’s going on?” she asked herself. She sat down in the air and, unable to think of anything else to do started to meditate.
“Azarath, Metrion, Zinthos. Azarath, Metrion, Zinthos.”

Hope you liked it and if i get half as much feed back from this one as i did the first i'll be happy

[oneeyemonkeypie]

I do like it. It is interesting that Raven seems all alone in her time of need, and none of the other titans has yet stepped up to be her friend (you know, like robin and starfire friends, not like beast boy and cyborg friends.) interesting. write more.


(hope that made sense)

[starburn1116]

that was great!!
and now we won't even have to hurt you
*looks back at the crowd people who have formed behind me reading over my shoulder*
sorry guys you have to go home

[raven54]

it was worth the wait!!!!! wow i really like it so post even more soon if ya could or the MOB will arise and find you! if a character does step up i'm putting my bet on Cyborg. altho the LAST time i bet on something i was so off i had to help clean my sister's room(NO NOT THAT!!! NOT CLEANING OF ALL THINGS! NOOOOOO!...) *ahem*

now excuse me while i practice my torching/poking skills;)

[Adrastea]

WOW. that was really good.

Very much worth the wait. Poor Raven. I'm kinda suprised too that no-one has really figured Raven out. Although, If I think about it, all of the Titans are becoming a little more savvy about Raven's ways, and even Raven has opened up a little (for example when she hugs BB in spellbound)
Post again soon!(Well as soon as everything else permits...)

[rrarbecy]

I haven't been able to read this story because of the whole "being grounded" thing. But now I have and I realized something. THIS IS AWESOME! I love it. I hope for more soon.

No, I will not join the mob. I join with reid as the anti-mob group. It is 6-2 though...
You have nothing to worry about from me Rae.

[Rae]

thanks rrarbecy but i don't mind if you join the mob or the anti mob i feel honoured either way

and here is chapter three in as many days

Chapter three Feelings

“Why did Raven attack me?” asked Starfire confused and hurt.
“I don’t know.” Said Robin, stumped for once.
“I don’t think she did it on purpose.” Said Cyborg. “She seemed as shocked as we were.”
“She didn’t even get a piece of cake.” Commented Beast Boy.
“That’s probably because she doesn’t trust you not to put tofu in it!” He replied

Raven opened her eyes and looked around. It was dark, the stars only providing a small amount of light. She stood up and went inside. She going to try and get a mug of herbal tea for the third time that day but Starfire’s voice rang out and Raven didn’t’ want to explain what had happened to her until she knew what had actually happened. She turned around to go back to her room but saw Cyborg. Raven froze.
“Hey Rae,”
“Cyborg!”
“I just wanted to know if you were alright.”
Raven was silent.
“Fine you don’t have to tell me. Just remember if you want someone to talk to I’ll always be here.”
“Thanks.” And she was grateful. She wanted to talk to someone she just didn’t know how or where to begin.
Raven started to walk down the corridor when Cyborg yelled after her, “Rae, what do you want for your birthday?”
She turned around and looked at him for a long time. “I’ll tell you when I know.” She replied and walked back to her room. Once inside she picked up her book. Maybe she should tell Cyborg. She immediately banished the thought. The less her friends knew about her past, the safer they were.

Cyborg entered the room to see Robin and Beast Boy playing on the Games station and Starfire cheering them on. He remembered trying to teach Star how to play but she just couldn’t grasp it.
He walked over towards the fridge, his right arm changing into a sonic cannon, just in case, and opened the door. Peering between the tofu and the blue mould and found a can of soda.
I wonder what’s wrong with Rae, he thought to himself. There was a sudden outburst from the sofa. “Yes!” yelled Robin. “Three in a row.”
“Excellent Robin!” exclaimed Starfire hugging her friend. “May we celebrate?”
“I want a rematch!” demanded Beast Boy.
“Nah,” said Robin.
“Chicken!” yelled Beast Boy turning into one and clucking.
“Maybe tomorrow, I’m gonna hit the sack.” He said turning round to leave.
“Why are you going to hit a sack Robin?” asked Starfire in her innocent way. “Is it holding something hostage?”
The boys gave Starfire a strange look. “It’s a saying.” Said Robin. “It means I’m gonna go to bed.”
“So what did the sack do?” she asked but never found her answer as Robin left the room.
“Night all!” yelled Beast Boy following Robin.
“Night BB!” replied Cyborg. He took a swig of soda.
“Cyborg,”
“Yeah Star,”
“Do you know where I may locate Raven?”
“Nope,” he replied. “If you need me I’ll be upgrading the T-car.” He left the room leaving Starfire there on her own.
There was a knock on Raven’s door. It was followed by silence. There was another knock this time accompanied by Starfire’s voice. “Raven! Are you in there? I wish to talk to you.” The red head waited a couple of minutes before turning and heading off to her room.
Raven let out a sigh. She still didn’t want to talk to Star. Not just yet. Peering over to her clock she put the new book on a shelf and removed her cloak.
Ravens climbed into her bed hoping things would sort themselves out in the morning.

Hope you like it as much as the rest!

[oneeyemonkeypie]

*in texas drawl*
yup...this place 's weurd.
(thats how they say it.)

OK, enough babbling. No-one pst until she gets a new chapter up, capishe?

[Rae]

i'll work on the secretary

and here's chapter four

Chapter four Uncertainties

Robin quickly jumped out of his bed. The whole tower was shaking. He sprinted down the corridor, trying to stay on his feet and met Vyborg in front of the big TV.
“Earthquake?” he asked.
Cyborg shrugged. “What ever it is it’s only affecting the tower”
“Dude what the hell is happening?” asked Beast Boy entering the room followed by Starfire.
“Why is our home shaking?” she asked.
“We don’t know.” Said Robin, although he was pulling together a few ideas.
Then as suddenly as it started, the tower stopped shaking.
“About time!” exclaimed Beast Boy.
“I’m confused.” Said Cyborg.

Raven woke suddenly. It had been a weird dream. The tower had been shaking. Different.
Her clock said 4:18 so she turned over to try, in vain, to go back to sleep when she heard voices from outside her room.
“So who’s going to knock?” asked Beast Boy.
“You should,” said Robin, “You’ve been in there before.”
“Yeah then I ended up inside her head! Besides Cyborg was with me.”
“And I’m the one who knocked her door down.”
“Friends, may I knock?” asked Starfire. The boys gave her another strange look.
“Sure Star.” Said Robin.
Starfire raised her hand up to knock on the door when it slid sideways to reveal Raven.
“Why are you all up this early?” she asked.
“Didn’t you feel the earthquake?” questioned Beast Boy?
“No why?” she asked whilst the same question passed through all their minds. How could she sleep through an earthquake?
“The whole tower shook.” Said Cyborg.
“Strange thing is it was only the tower.” Added Robin. “Jump city and the island were unaffected.” Raven was going to suggest that maybe it was a new evil or Slade when the alarm went off.
They ran to the TV to see what was happening.
“Normal bank robbers.” Said Cyborg.
“Ok then.” Robin turned to face the team. “Raven I want you to sit this one out.”
The look he received made the room drop at least 5o in temperature.
“You seem to be having some trouble with you powers, possibly due to your emotions…”
“My emotions are under control!” she snapped. It’s my powers that I’m having the problem with, she thought as she stormed out.
They went down to Cy’s garage and climbed into the T-car. Raven got it the front and slammed the door shut. If it had been any of the others Cyborg would have yelled at them but it was Raven. Cyborg never wanted to yell at Raven anyway and at the moment he defiantly wasn’t going to yell at her. She was obviously going through something.
They arrived at the crime scene to see the robbers making a run for it.
“Titans go!” yelled Robin.
“Err Robin, this may not be the time to tell you this but you really need to broaden your vocabulary.” Said Raven as they chased the thieves into an alley.
“I’ll work on it.” He replied.
They all stood there, no one moved. A brick wall had cornered the robbers and their only way out was through the Titans. “Give it up,” said Robin, “You’ve already lost.”
The four men pulled out guns from their jackets. “You asked for it!” said Robin. He didn’t need to say the words and the team charged.
“Azerath, Metrion, Zinthos!” yelled Raven and four rocks that had cluttered the ally were enveloped in black and sent fly at the robbers. Each rock hit it’s target and knocked it out. The Titans looked on as the rocks continued flying and they eventually embedded themselves in the wall.
“Yo, Raven, that was a bit hard don’t you think?” said Beast Boy turning around to see her fly off. “Was it something I said?”

Robin walked down the corridor to a door covered in shadow. “Raven?” there was no reply. Robin wasn’t fooled. “I just thought you would want to know that those bank robbers all ended up with concussion. Again there was silence. He turned and walked back the way he came, not noticing Cyborg who was waiting in the shadows at the other end of the corridor.
When Cyborg was sure Robin was out of earshot Cyborg knocked on Raven’s door. He didn’t wait for a reply, knowing he probably wouldn’t get one. “Hey Rae, I know you’re in there.” There was more silence. “I just wanted to know if you were ok.” He waited for a couple of minutes then went to play on the games station.
Raven took a deep breath. She had no choice, especially if what Robin had said was true, which it very likely was, but she would need full control of her emotions. She sat, hovering in the air and slowly muttered, “Azerath, Metrion, Zinthos.”

what do ya think

[Unix]

I like....wait, major understatement, I LOVE. keep writing, i'm in suspense and the ast person who left me in suspense was VERY sorry! how sorry?, well gimme on of those decibal measurer thingys and i'll go measure the volume screams ok.:evil:

[Alura]

Ok Alura, your scaring me!

I'll try to post the next chapter up later tonight as it this fic is in popular demand

Catcha later

Rae
Trust me, that was nothing compared with what else I can come up with.http://www.rayneforum.com/images/smiles/37.gif (javascript:emoticon(':37'))

Besides, instead of ripping your eyelids off, it was supposed to be that your eyelids were pierced by fish hooks pulled tightly and pinned by their fishing lines to the floor to keep your eyes open. Then we could bathe you in blood, maybe have some ravens and crows pick at your eyes... things like that...

One of my mottos is: There is always a more horrible, painful torture to be created.

Hopefully, you'll keep writing.http://www.rayneforum.com/images/smiles/34.gif (javascript:emoticon(':34'))

For your sake and the story's...http://www.rayneforum.com/images/smiles/20.gif (javascript:emoticon(':20'))

ROCK ON!!!http://www.rayneforum.com/images/smiles/22.gif (javascript:emoticon(':22'))

[Unix]

ok, once again i'm scared and call me old fashioned, but with the crows and stuff at the eyelids, i wud prefer the liver, but hey, thats just me!!

[rrarbecy]

HAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAAHHAHAHAAA.
AMAZING!!!!!!!!
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHHA:evil::evil::evil::evil:

[Rae]

And here we are with chapter 5

Chapter Five Hard choices

Robin dodged the punch that was thrown at him and blocked the next one. He aimed a perfect spinning kick at his opponent that sent her flying. The girl got up and retaliated immediately with a series of kicks and punches but she was no match for the boy wonder. He blocked and dodged them all and went on to throw his own set, each one landing on target. He grabbed the next punch that was thrown at him and through the girl over his shoulder. He smiled and held his hand down to the girl. “Not bad Star,” he said. “You’ve improved.”
“Really?” she asked.
“Yeah,” he replied. The Tamoranian took his hand and stood up. “Okay team, take five!” This was the cue that meant Cyborg dropped his weights and Beast Boy jumped off the treadmill. It was also the cue Raven took to turn up for the training session.
“About time Raven,” said Beast Boy. “You’re late and you could do with some training after this morning.” He had only meant it as a joke but he was flung back, by a wave of black energy, into Starfire.
Raven walked up to Robin. “What’s up Raven?” he asked when she stopped in front of him.
“I’m resigning from the Teen Titans.” She said holding out her communicator. “I’m leaving now.”
“Why?” was the only thing Robin could say. He hadn’t expected Raven to do this. Heck he didn’t expect Raven to even consider it.
“I think my powers are growing. I’m finding them harder to control.”
“What do you mean by you think?” he asked.
“Don’t you know?” asked Beast Boy, getting annoyed at Raven’s mystery girl routine again.
“No.” she replied coldly.
“What about the other Azaratheans?” he asked, wanting to find some way for her to stay on the team.
“My powers aren’t open to all Azaratheans, they come from my father. Besides, neither of my parents have bloodlines from Azarath.” She looked Robin in the eyes. “Please don’t make this any harder than it has to be.”
Robin nodded and placed his hand on hers, pushing the communicator back to her. “Keep it, you’ll always be a Teen Titan.”
“I turn 20 in four years, I won’t qualify.”
“We’ll cross that bridge when we come to it.” He said. He embraced her and whispered into her ear “Goodbye.” A light bulb exploded.
Raven pulled away, smiled weakly and turned to face Starfire. “I’m sorry Star.” She whispered.
Starfire hugged Raven, careful not to hug her too tight. Tears streamed down Star’s cheeks as she realised she might not see her best friend for years. Another two light bulbs exploded. Raven withdrew and walked on to see Beast Boy.
“Hey I’m really sorry man, if it’s the jokes or the tofu I can stop.” He was trying to make her change her mind but knew it wouldn’t work. They hugged for a short time, as another light bulb exploded and Raven said “Goodbye.”
Cyborg was the last person Raven had to say goodbye to. “I’ll miss you Rae,” he said hugging her.
“I know,” she whispered and the remaining light bulbs exploded so no one saw the amount of tears coming from the two. Raven wished she could have stayed there longer, for the first time she truly felt like she belonged here and was loved. It was because of that she had to go.
Raven reluctantly pulled away from Cyborg and walked out of the room. Change isn’t always a bad thing, she thought to herself, unaware that she had passed the thought to her friends.

sorry it's a bit short but i have two ways of finishing it so i wanted to ask if i should do the complicated version or the not so complicated version?

[Adrastea]

COMPLICATED!!!!!
I like to have to think about what i'm reading.

It's great!! I love it!!

[rrarbecy]

I cried for 5 minutes after reading this.
It is so amazing *sob*
Look, I'm still crying.

[Unix]

I cried too. complicated way please, i like to have to think about what i'm reading too.

[oneeyemonkeypie]

why did you do that rae?
why the sob story!
make them get back together!
Please?

[Rae]

all will be revealed in good time my friends

I shall post the mext chapter either tomorrow or tuesday depending on when i can get on the computer *stupid parents, stupid homework*

[Rae]

Can we please move off this topic as i'm british and this is my fic!!!

Update later tonight and if i don't then you can kill me as i have previously given you permission to

[Rae]

ok here is chapter six, it's basically one off the slower moving chapters and i put it in because it has a few things in it that i want to include

Can people stop yelling at each other because i don't want world war three breaking out in my thread!

Back to the point here is chapter six

Chapter six Raven's gone

The tower was a mess. There were empty soda cans and food wrappers everywhere. Robin sighed, he had pulled the short straw and it was he who had to tidy up. “What I wouldn’t give of a bad guy to turn up now.” He muttered.
“Hey Robin, the tower won’t clean it’s self!” yelled Beast Boy from the sofa.
Beast Boy seemed the least affected by Raven’s resignation, but then again Beast Boy wasn’t the best of friends with Raven anyway. After all, when Raven lost control of her powers against doctor light it was Beast Boy who asked, “How do we know we can trust her?” and he did argue with her a lot, especially about Terra. The only noticeable difference was that he didn’t try to make as many annoying jokes, probably because Raven wasn’t there to throw them back in his face. Heck, for all Robin knew Beast Boy probably liked arguing with Raven.
Robin knew he missed Raven and was willing to admit it. She was family, almost like the older sister he had never had. Always there to listen and help him, but never afraid to voice her opinion. Raven was the only one who never acted like a hyper teenager and Robin was afraid that without her they would lose focus.
It was then that the doorbell rang.
“Oooooh” came Starfire’s voice. “May this be another new Titan?”
Robin would probably be the first to admit this was one of his worst ideas ever. He didn’t want to replace Raven; he just wanted something that would fill the empty gap. Many had come but they couldn’t find a teen that they all liked. The majority had walked off with communicators but none were offered the spot. Of course Cyborg hadn’t helped. He was totally against the idea and wouldn’t even check out the wanna-bees.
“I’ll get it,” Robin yelled running down the stairs to get to the door, glad for the distraction. He opened the door to see a tall woman with long black hair and indigo eyes. She wore tight black clothes that showed off her impressive figure.
“Err…can I help you?” he asked, assuming that she wasn’t up for the position of new ‘Teen Titan’.
“I want to see Raven.” She said.

The woman looked around the corner of the bookshelf at the table. The girl was there again, for the fifth day in a row!
The woman went over to the teenager “Excusé-moi?” she asked?”
“What?” said the girl looking up.
“Oh, you speak English.”
“Oh yeah, normally, mais je parle un peu français” (but I speak a bit of French).
“I was just wondering why you were here again, most people only visit this place once.”
“Research.” She replied bluntly. “It’s for a school story I’m writing.”
The woman looked over at the pile of books forming on the table. “On demonology?”
“It’s about a particular demon my mom told me about, but I can’t find anything about him here.”
“Who is he?”
“He is supposed to come from another dimension which he rules. He comes to desperate women as Satan and rapes them. Afterwards he shows them his true form often resulting in them committing suicide. His name is…” The woman put her hand over the girl’s mouth.
“Do not speak that name in this holy place,” the girl had forgotten she was in a cathedral.
“Sorry,” she whispered.
The woman went over to a shelf and picked up a very old and dusty book. “This should help you.”
The girl looked at the title. It said ‘Trigon’.

I hope you liked it, can anyone guess who the mysterious woman at the tower is, even if you do guess right i will not confirm any suggestions(unless everyoine guesses right)

[rrarbecy]

Another awesome chapter. Man. Sweet!

[Unix]

i'm thinking...i'm thinking...well obviously in know who Trigon is, but as for that woman...wait for it, wait for it...:sad: .....
i'm more than likely wrong,or guessing something that everyone already knows , but is that Rae's (raven, not author, obviously:p ) mother/relation of some sort? i'm guessing mam, but i'm just trying to keep my options open :D

[raven54]

Arella, perhaps? or maybe a sister/old friend of a sorts.
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that's cuz if we post what his m'Lord would call bulls**t, he would find each of us, talk our ears off on how we're not supposed to have conversations on the post board, ESPECIALLY his fanfics, then decapitate us.
dude, L.W. this is SARCASM. Jeesh.

[Crowgirl]

Okay.

Love the fic, am totally lost with all the arguing, but still am trying to fit in somehow. I don't want to have to get silly string so people will stop arguing....

[Rae]

Ok here is the next chapter, sorry about there being no action but there wil be action soon. This should put an end to a few worries and as a bit of reference the scene in the cathedral at the end of the last chapter is supposed to have taken place a few days after Robins thoughts.

I would also like to point out i have had almost 10 solid pages of replies, that is more than anyone else on this forum!

Chapter seven Friends

“Thanks” said the girl. She opened the book and started to read.
“Look, I have to close up now so how about you take the book.”
“I can’t take it,” she replied coolly.
“Fine, borrow it, no one reads it anyway.”
“Thank you.” The girl got up, picked up the book and walked out of the cathedral. She walked into a dark alley, looked around to check no one was looking and flew off.

He couldn’t deny it. He missed Raven. He put the weights down and decided to sit on the roof. He never really went on the roof before, only to play volleyball, but since Rae had gone he enjoyed the piece and quiet. He didn’t realise how much he enjoyed the piece and quiet Raven managed to bring to the group until she had gone.
He lay back and looked up at the clouds. What didn’t help was the new stranger; she was completely different to Raven, even more so than Starfire, but there was something about them that made them so similar.
“Boo!” yelled Beast Boy.
“Go away BB.” Said Cyborg sitting up again.
“Dude, what’s your damage?”
“Just not now.”
“Man, ever since Rae left you’ve been no fun…” he had started to walk off but he suddenly stopped and pointed an accusing finger at him. “You have a crush on Raven!” he yelled and quickly ran inside to tell the others.

Raven took out a flashlight and turned it on. She paused for a moment looking at the handle before covering the black T with her hand. She started to read the book but a lot of it was people’s descriptions of the demon. She read through them, not finding what she was looking for.
A gunshot made her look up. She put the book down and went to the edge of the roof she had been sitting on.
There was a police chase on so she flew down. She was about to help when a woman stepped out of a portal. She wore white robes that took Raven a split second to recognise as Azarathean.
The stranger stood in the path of the car and stopped it with one hand. She turned and walked to where Raven stood. Raven looked into the strangers face and was shocked to see her own staring back, except it was different from her own. Older. A trashcan behind Raven exploded and the older Raven smiled. She took out from her robes and envelope and handed it to her. As soon as the envelope changed hands the stranger disappeared.
Raven knew enough about time travel to know that if the woman was from the future this action would have erased her existence. Raven flew back onto the roof and started to read the letter.

Dear Raven,
I have, or will have, risked the very fabric of time and space to bring this to you. Something has happened, or for you is about to happen, that will lead to the destruction of the other Titans. You have to find away to change it. The event happens just after our sixteenth birthday, but it could be one of many things.
You have to return to the Titans or this will all have been in vain, or will be.
From Raven, aged 20
P.S. Don’t be afraid to let your emotions show once in a while.

She reread the letter not sure that it really was from her. She hadn’t felt a wave of human brain waves from her, but she was a telepath so the signals were probably blocked off. She put the letter back in the envelope and found a photo. It was identical to the one she carried around with her at all times, the one of all the titans. It was exactly the same photo. It had the small tear where Raven had intended to rip Terra out of the picture but had changed her mind.
The picture had been taken on the roof of the tower. It was just after Terra had joined the Titans, before she had betrayed them.
Terra was on the edge of the photo. One arm around Beast Boy and with her free hand giving a peace sign. Beast Boy had done the same and both had smiles from ear to ear. Next to Beast Boy was Starfire. She was smiling but was very unsure about the camera. Raven remembered Robin explaining it to her.
Robin was standing next to Starfire, his arms folded across his chest as he smiled the smile he learnt from Batman. The smile that never failed to make the bad guys sweat nervously. On Robin’s shoulder was a big hand. The hand belonged to Cyborg who stood next to the Boy Wonder. Cyborg was wearing his big normal grin, one hand on robin’s shoulder and one on Raven’s.
Raven looked at herself. Her hood was down for once and she was actually smiling, you could almost say she looked like a normal teen. Admittedly it wasn’t a smile of enjoyment it was more of a smile of content, but it had sufficed.
Raven looked at the photo. How could she have been so relaxed and unknowing about what was to happen. She should have known, she should have realised.
Raven let a smile spread across her face when she realised these were the things she told herself hen she realised Terra had betrayed them. This time the subject was her powers.
They had grown at a steady rate since she was born and they had always been at a controllable level. It really only seemed right that they would increase during puberty.
“Being one of a kind sucks.” She said to herself. But did she want to be like everyone else?
She sighed. Maybe she should go back to Titan Tower. Now she had the book she no longer needed to stay in France, and since she left she had only had two unexpected power out bursts. And although she would never admit it she was finding it harder to meditate without the familiar presences of her friends around her.
Besides if this warning was something she should listen to she needed to return
Raven smiled, she could test the limits of her newfound power. She gathered all the objects lying around and flung them into a small black bag. She opened a portal and hoped for the best. Her portals were normally restricted to a few miles, but with the power increase maybe it could do transatlantic. She took a deep breath and stepped through the portal.

So what do we think and be honest, i can handle critisism.

[Kregor8]

This is a great chapter. I like the way you've kept the whole story in one piece - the future-erases-itself-to-change-past was a nice touch. This has definetelly been a great piece - I don't know if it could ever really be made into an episode, but it is believable (as far as Teen Titans goes). You can really imagine that this would happen in the Titans' world. I hope that's encouraging.

As far as my comment about the "trash," maybe I was a bit harsh. What I was trying to say was that this story is good and would be nicer to read all in one stretch. Some of the stuff we've said on this thread has been good fun - some of it is just kind of angry raging (as opposed to peaceful raging). So anyway, you do have a huge number of replies, Rae, even if most of them are a mob war. And I'll still protect you from mobbers, should the need arise. I'm sure that Reid will do a better job than me, however, with his college education and freeking high SAT verbal score and all (another joke...:anime: ). Perhaps I can hold my own with him though - I did just as well, though I haven't gotten to college yet. Still, most of the stories on here are not written by college students and are still pretty dern nice. So, I should shut up now and write my own story...

Keep it up!

[Rae]

i thought i should say that i am curently also writing a short story for the Halloween contest and would like to finish that before the closing date so i may not post as regularly as normal because of it.

P.S. i'm not abandoning you and i hope that those of you in the mob will bare with me

[rrarbecy]

Um...you know...I think I might join the mob.
AND THEN GO TERRA ON THEM!!!!:evil:

This is awesome by the way.

[Rae]

I've just finished the story for the competion so i won't be distracted any longer. I've also got all next week off school *starts dancing around out of pure joy, notices the weird look and stops* so i should be able to post quite regularly

Anyways here is the next chapter

Chapter eight Power increase

Raven looked around her room in shock. It had worked! This was the first indication of how much her powers had grown in the short space of time.
She threw the bag onto her bed and decided to go tell the others she was back, at least temporarily. It would save them the shock of finding her themselves.

Cyborg laughed. “Fifth time in a row BB and a new high score!” He yelled. “Admit it, I rule this game.”
“I wanna rematch!” he yelled back.
Cyborg heard the door open. Everyone was in the room so someone must have left. He turned around to see who was missing but his eyes spotted a new person in the room. “Raven!” he exclaimed in surprise.
The room went silent as the word stirred up confusion, whilst easing the girl’s worries and anxieties, which were replaced, by confusion then anger.
Raven noticed two people in the room that weren’t meant to be there. One had long black and was defiantly not a teenager. Raven knew this woman too well but would deal with her later.
The other was a girl, slightly younger than Raven who had long blond hair and blue eyes. Raven knew this girl well enough to know she shouldn’t be there. She should be dead.
“What are you doing here?” she asked in a calm, cold voice.
“Raven, welcome back.” Said Robin.
“Not now Robin.” She said but immediately changed her mind and grabbed the front of his shirt. Robin was shocked by this and fought his instinct to fight her off. “Scrap that, why is she here?”
“Arella brought her back.” He said. He was dropped on the floor as Raven spun around to face the woman.
“Why?” she asked, not even trying to hide the anger in her voice. The cupboards started to rattle.
“Your friends said she was turned to stone trying to save you.”
Raven turned to face Robin. “Why didn’t you ask me?” She then turned back to her mother. “Did they tell you that she betrayed us and tried to kill us? Did they tell you she worked for Slade and was another of his pawns in the game he plays, trying to destroy us? Did they?” she yelled. The lights started to flicker and Raven’s face turned white.
“No they didn’t.” said Arella.
“It was none of her business what I did.” Said Terra, speaking for the first time.
“Yeah Raven,” said Beast Boy. “Besides didn’t you leave?”
“Robin said I’ll always be a Titan!” she screamed running out of the room, everything was exploding and being thrown against the walls.
“Oh no, she’ll never calm down like this!” yelled Arella over all the explosions.
“What can we do?” asked Starfire who had been a little taken aback by her friends reaction. She had been happy when Terra had been returned but Raven was angry.
“Pray she doesn’t destroy us all.”
The lights all exploded and everyone fell to the floor as the room started shaking. “I’m going after her!” yelled Cyborg but only Robin and Arella heard him.
“You’ll get yourself killed!” she yelled, but either he didn’t hear her or didn’t want to.
He ran along the corridors that lead to Raven’s room. The door was lying on the floor and Raven was inside. She was kneeling on the floor clutching her head with her hands and slowly muttering the words “Azarath Metrion Zinthos” under her breath. She felt Cyborg enter the room and she turned to face him. “Leave while you still can!” she yelled. She didn’t want her friends hurt. Especially not by her.
“I want to help you Rae,” he said ducking as a bookshelf flew past him and hit a wall.
“Please leave.” She said. She suddenly screamed and her eyes went red. She blinked and her two normal eyes were replaced by four red ones.
“I’m sorry Rae.” Said Cyborg as he raised his right arm. IT changed into a sonic cannon and he blasted Raven. She flew into the wall and was knocked unconscious.

Please give feed back this time instead of arguing

[Crowgirl]

I will give feedback as the almighty commands.

This is really really good, I like how you brought back Terra. Very nice indeed. I have the feeling (a strong one) that Cy and Rae will be 'together' by the end of this.

Oh yeah, somebody mentioned and I quote 'Why doesn't somebody write a fic about how Cyborg became Cyborg?' I did, I'll be posting soon.:D

[Sproxie]

I will give feedback as the almighty commands.

This is really really really really really good, I like how you brought back Terra. Very nice indeed. I have the feeling (a strong one) that Cy and Rae will be 'together' by the end of this.

Oh yeah, somebody mentioned and I quote 'Why doesn't somebody write a fic about how Cyborg became Cyborg?' I did, I'll be posting soon.:D
i agree with everything crowgirl said ^
OOOOOOOOOOO POST SOON RAE!!!!!! :evil:

i said y doesnt someone write a story about cyborg and i think drae said something about how he became cyborg...
GREAT when is it coming out?

[Kregor8]

I've run out of adjectives to use on this story. I just can't find one that expresses my feelings. I'm hunting desperatelly, as objects start to fly around the room. AH! Immense. I don't think I used that yet. No, it must be good, because nothings flying anymore, and the lights are still on.

The way Raven's mother just stays calm is amazing. Almost like she was going to say "No, they didn't, but calm down Raven because it doesn't matter." She doesn't, though, because she knows her daughter will not listen. Oh yeah - I more agree with Lord Welshi that if Raven went nuts, Cyborg wouldn't be able to stop her (roughly: Rae - "You think you could stop me?" Cy - "No, but that won't stop me from trying." Sorry for my poor memory of not knowing this part better - just guessing from the top of my brain). I guess that if he got her soon enough, though, he might be able to use the sonic cannon on her. So, overall, this just kicks (my butt and a whole bunch of other stuff), and it's just getting betta and betta.

[rrarbecy]

random bit: hey reid, can i join the anti-mob? :evil: :sweat:
YES YES YES YES YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
JOIN THE ANTI-MOB!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WE NEED NEW MEMBERS!!!!!!!!!

[Rae]

Okay i am really sorry that i havn't posted in along time but i've been off school this last week so naturally i havn't been able to get on the computer as often as i would like but i have finally managed to get the next chapter written.

And here it is.

Chapter nine New day

Raven woke up with a giant headache. She looked around the room and the mess reminded her of what had happened the previous night. She got up slowly, her body sore from channelling so much energy and went to have a shower. The warm water ran over her aching body and Raven let her mind wander on to thoughts she never normally let herself think. After a while Raven stopped herself from thinking these things, as they would bring back the rush of emotion she suffered last night.
She climbed out of the shower and dried herself off. She put on her uniform, it was about the only item of clothing she owned and went into her room.
“Cyborg!” she exclaimed, seeing the robot in her room.
“Oh sorry Rae, I brought you some herbal tea.” He offered her the mug, which she took.
“Thanks.”
“No problem. Do you want a hand tidying up?” he asked.
Raven looked around the room. She hadn’t noticed before but nothing was intact, her powers had destroyed everything.
“Maybe later.” She said. “Where are the others?”
“Sorting out what’s fixable from the unfixable.” He replied.
“I should go help.”
“Maybe that’s not the best idea.” He said.
“What do you mean?” she asked, already certain of what the answer would be.
“Terra and Beast Boy are mad at you, Starfire will be all hugs and kisses, Robin will be questioning you and Arella will want to be you mother. You probably don’t want to face all that in one go.”
“I know, but I have to face it some time.”
There was a knock at the open door and Arella walked in. “Can I have a word?”
Raven nodded and turned to Cyborg. “Tell Robin I want to talk to him.”
“Sure Rae, see ya later.” He said and walked off.
“I’m sorry about bringing Terra back, I didn’t realise what she had done.”
“I know. It’s not your fault.”
“Then why are you being so cold towards me? And don’t blame it on your powers, I know you better than that.”
Raven looked at her mother’s serious face, and spoke. “It is my powers. They’ve increased in strength and I am finding them harder to control. If you want proof then this is it.” She said indicating to the destruction in her room.
“Fine. So what is the deal with Terra anyway?”
A book flew across the room.
“Maybe later.” Muttered Raven picking it up and placing it on top of another book.
“Hey Raven, you wanted to talk to me about something?” asked Robin entering the room.
“Yeah, I wanted to apologise about what I did last night. I am sorry that I did so much damage and I am willing to take full responsibility for what happened.”
“I understand. But you are right; I should have asked your opinion about whether to bring back Terra or not. I’m sorry about that.”
“I am still a part of the team aren’t I?” she asked unsure.
“Of course. I meant what I said about you always being part of it.” He turned around to leave when he stopped. “Why did you come back?” he asked and Raven froze.
“I’d rather not talk about it.” She said and Robin nodded and left. He liked his privacy and respected Raven felt like that as well.
Just then the alarm went off.
“Robin.” Came Cyborg’s voice over the intercom. “It’s Slade!”

Voila what do you think?

[oneeyemonkeypie]

Nicely done. Short, simple, but packing lots of emotion.
Come back? where did she go in the first place?

[Kregor8]

Raven went to Paris, didn't she? Yeah. I'm almost certain.
About mobbing-anti-mobbing. Just a fun activity. It builds community, and lets us know a bit about who's reading our stuff. I can see why it can be a bad thing - just think. If Rae's fic goes to 20 chapters or something, by the time she gets to the end, we'll have about 30 pages. Compare to "It's Been a While," by Calico, which is huge with 30 giant chapters and has only 5 pages. Still, the mobbing gets people reading the story.

About the chapter - I think the way you are portraying Cyborg is quite skilled. He has emotion and you show it well. The part where near the end, where you have Robin and Cy and Raven and Arella, is a bit hard to distinguish who's talking. Other than that, there aren't any major flaws.

I'm hanging for chapter ten, which is going to be on THIS page - page 14. That's how its going to be. We do have PMs to mob (or anti-mob) underground...:D

[Pookey]

Awsome story! I love the fact that terra is back:D Cool Raven went to Paris. I take French 2, so i got a kick out of that! :)

[Rae]

I am so sorry guys but between an increasing mountain of homework *looks at the pile by the computer that's touching the ceiling and gulps* and a really bad case of writers black i haven't managed to finish the next chapter yet but i promise on my life that i'll get it out to you ASAP!!!!!!!!!

[Lord Welshi]

OK, for starters, i will say i am enjoying this story. it is quite well written and has a good storyline.

now, i know the mods have already warned you about this, but please stop with the mobbing! In all shapes and forms. Setting up new mobs must not be done, random chats must not be done, please keep related to the story! i am starting to find it difficult to even locate chapters in this thread. There are over 300 replies on this thread, and most of them are mob wars. That is unfair to all other stories/threads on the site. Stop it, or this thread, along with the story, will be shut down by the moderators, and none of us want that to happen!

Apologies to the moderators, i do not wish to step on anyone's toes, but that was my opinion on this stupid mob stuff.

Lord Welshi

[Rae]

Okay guys heres the truth

1-I am in the middle of some GCSE course work and i am recovering from writers block

2-I promise that the next chapter will be out by tomorrow at the very latest

3-if you continue to write fluff and this thread is closed by the mods then i will not open a new thread with the rest of the story on, but i will PM it to anyone who asks for it.

I feel better for that!

P.S thanx Raven54 for the PM!

[Rae]

See i can keep promises, but don't kill me if it's not good (writers block and all)

Chapter ten Decisions

They ran into the room. Slade was on the screen, his robot minions emptying a bank.
“Slade doesn’t usually go for banks.” Said Robin as he watched. “Okay, titans lets move out, but Raven, Terra I want you two to stay here.”
Raven raised an eyebrow but agreed. Terra started to complain but Robin cut her off.
“You have history with him, he might try to use you again, it’ll be safer for you to stay here.” Terra agreed, but made her opinion well known.
“I want to come Robin, I have a score to settle.”
“Bye Terra.” They left Arella looking after the two girls.
“I’ll be in my room.” Said Raven and she left the room. She walked down the corridor but instead of going into her room she entered the room at the other end of the hallway. It was Cyborg's room. She walked over to the computer in the corner of his room and pulled up a chair with her telekinetic powers. She turned it on and hacked into the camera behind his robotic eye. The scene came up.

“We’re outnumbered Robin,” said Cyborg backing away from the robots.
“That’s never stopped us before,” he said and he attacked throwing punches and kicks, throwing birdarangs and stabbing them with his bow staff.
The rest of the titans followed his lead.
Starfire fired her starbolts at every robot she could find but they were more resistant than usual.
Beast Boy turned into a rhino and charged at them sending them flying but most of them got back up again.
Cyborg fired his sonic cannon at any that were in range but, like the others, his attacks had little to no effect.
“Robin, I do not believe our attacks are having much effect on our robotic opponents.” Said Starfire.
“I know, but we have to try.” He went off again only managing to take out four of the hundreds of robots permanently.
“We should call Raven and Terra in for back up!” shouted Cyborg and Raven subconsciously reached for her communicator.
“No, they don’t have complete control of their powers at the moment, they’ll be more of a risk than a help.” He went off to try and beat the robots again.
“They’d be a great help,” Cyborg muttered under his breath and only Raven heard it.
They attacked again but as they slowly wore down more robots appeared.
Raven looked on as her friends were constantly thrown against walls and other objects. Each time they got up and attacked again but each time it took longer for them to get back up.
Raven watched as they got up one last time only to be thrown down immediately. The four of them struggled to get back up and the robots closed in.
Raven had had enough; she wasn’t about to stand by and watch her friends be killed. She opened a portal and stepped through.

Robin looked around at his friends. They were all out cold. He wasn’t doing much better; he was leaning on his bow staff for support. The robots had formed a circle around his team. He considered calling for back up but that thought was erased when a black circle appeared in front of him. He watched, as if in slow motion as Raven stepped out. She summoned her power, whispered her words and flung all the robots at the walls of the surrounding buildings. They all ceased to function and Raven stepped back through the portal. Robin blinked unsure if he had really seen what he thought he had seen. It had happened so fast, yet so slow that he’d seen every detail.

Raven stepped back through the portal and emerged in her room. She sat down on her bed and picked up one of the books that was lying on the floor. “10 minutes,” she muttered to herself. That was how long she would have to read before the Titans came back and Robin would want to talk to her.

Arella and Terra stood in confusion as Robin paced about waiting for Raven to enter the room. The other Titans were sitting on the couch. Arella had used some of the healing skills she had learned at Azarath to make them feel better but the only one who could remove the pain completely was Raven.
Raven entered the room, walked over to the Titans on the couch, completely ignoring Robin who was about to blow a fuse, and enveloped them in black energy. She absorbed their pain and healed their wounds, then turned to face their leader.
“Want me to heal you as well?” she asked.
“Why did you disobey my order?” he asked, almost yelling at her.
“Because if I hadn’t then you would all be dead.” Was her cool reply. She turned and left the room. “Normally when someone saves you it’s polite to thank them.” She said as she walked through the door.

[Unix]

AND YOU HAD WRITERS BLOCK?!!!!!!
i loved this chapter, why.... never mind, all will be revealed soon (hopefully) gr8 chapter Rae! i'm eagerly awaiting the next chapter, so keep writing Rae :D

[Raven37]

The world has finally become whole and a wonderful place again now that Rae is posting more!!!!!! That was a great chapter!!!!! Wait, no, that's an understatement, that was wonderful, awesome, extrordinary, okay I think you get the point.;) Please post more!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I beg of you!!!! :anime:

[Sproxie]

AND YOU HAD WRITERS BLOCK?!!!!!!
i loved this chapter, why.... never mind, all will be revealed soon (hopefully) gr8 chapter Rae! i'm eagerly awaiting the next chapter, so keep writing Rae :DShe just took the words outta my mouth ^

[Kregor8]

Nice. Very nice.

I must say, Rae. Even as one of the younger writers on the forum, you still have the skills to make that fact immaterial. Here are several things I liked:
Robin's reluctance to bring either Terra or Raven
Raven's stubborn going anyway when she thought it was the only option to save her friends.
The fact that you remembered Raven's computer skills (specifically from "Titan Rising" and "Apprentice pt1.").
One thing I didn't like was the power of Raven's healing. As a empath, she can only do about as much as her mother can do, and feels a "shadow pain" when she uses the power. Yet, maybe this complaint can easilly be dismissed, since Raven's powers are clearly growing.

I also feel that I must mention the mob/anti-mob/underground/anti-anti-mob situation. If the mods hate this, they can give me whatfor, but I doubt they will. tNC's warning has given me an idea. Why don't we voluntarilly delete our spam posts? This includes all posts like "yeah" "Woo!" and similar stuff. Or pure mob propoganda. Or saying "We shouldn't fluff." If we delete these, then we will be preserving the purity of the thread and the fighting activly and not just passivly for the life of the story. I'm going to delete all such posts that I have made - I feel this is the original intention of the anti-Mob. To preserve the story at all costs. I now feel the only way that I can do this is by ceasing all mob activity and erasing all such that I may have done in the past. I'll still be an anti-mob member, but only by my silent presence. I know that the mods, I and I hope Rae too, would appreciate this. And if your going to delete them, just do it. Don't say "Good idea" or "I'll do that" or any of that crap. And don't you dare say "Shut up" or "Go mob him" or "traitor" or "I'm not going to do that." Either help save the thread or at least stop killing it.

To end this on a lighter note, I really have enjoyed this fic. If this chapter is the result of writers block, then I wish you would get it more often (except that that would slow you up a bit, I guess. Oh well, can't have everything). Good luck with homework.
7<regor

[Aquagirl15]

i am sorry for your writer's block. even with the block you managed to post a gr8 chapter! WAY TO GO!!!! :D

[CaligoRae]

You stopped there!! Oh well i can't say much better. I can't wait till my story get goin, but i have to do that intro thingy so it'll take i thin about 1 more post or i could just start it. Hmmm... well i can't wait much longer, if u don't hurry up me and Jazzychick will have to grab our things and come after you.:evil:

[JazzyChick]

great chapter Rae!!!!! Oh, and i think your over your writer's block, no one can write like that and have writer's block. Please post again soon!

And I feel inclined to say that you write way above the level a 14 year old should be writhing at (hey, i'm 14 too and I couldn't write like you do if my life depended on it) so, good job and keep up the good work (wow, i feel like i'm leading a support group...)

[Crowgirl]

Nice. Very nice.

I must say, Rae. Even as one of the younger writers on the forum, you still have the skills to make that fact immaterial. 7<regor
Welll, yes. Us young people don't totally suck.

I feel responsible for the whole mob thing, so I have to apologize. I made a comment much much much earlier on this thread and it blossomed from there. I'm sorry my comment caused all this trouble. Please forgive me.

Good luck with homework, and please write more when you can

[Rae]

Okay this is coming out sooner than i thought it would but there we go

I hope you enjoy it!

Chapter 11 More Decisions

The alarm had gone off again and Raven was sitting in the tower on the couch next to Terra. Robin and the others had gone off to deal with it again, leaving Arella to baby-sit Raven and Terra, and they had let their feelings show at this treatment. Terra had yelled. Raven had thrown a chair through a wall (accidentally). Raven would have gone with them, against Robin’s orders if it hadn’t been for the small problem of her mother doing a rune spell on the tower so Raven couldn’t leave it. There was also a force field around Raven so she couldn’t release her powers on the other two women.
Raven didn’t like being imprisoned in her own home by her own mother and she kept sending energy at the force field to try to break it. No luck.
The titans eventually came back from their battle, tired and wounded. Raven took care of their more serious injuries but left most of them to heal in their own time, saying that artificial healing could only do so much.
She left the room, only Starfire and Cyborg paying any attention. As she wondered the corridors she took note of how everything had been fixed and was back to normal. She went outside and sat on the roof. Her mind went into the normal procedure of calming itself and she went into a meditative state.
She almost yelled out in surprise when the alarm went off again. She went downstairs and decided to at least see what the cause of the trouble was.
“Mad Mod,” said Robin.
“Doing what?” she asked coldly. She wasn’t on friendly terms with Robin.
“Robbing a museum jewellery exhibition.” He replied almost as coldly.
“Am I coming?” she asked.
“No. Everyone else let’s go.”
Terra looked at Robin. “Does that include me?” she asked.
Robin nodded and said, “Since Slade isn’t behind this I’m willing to give you a chance.”
“Thanks!” she yelled running out of the room. Raven stood there silently fuming. Robin would rather let the betrayer fight than her, okay her powers weren’t under full control but they never really had been. She started to walk off but bumped into one of her mother’s force fields. Raven spun around to face Arella. “This is all your fault!” she yelled.
“What?” asked Arella in confusion.
“If you hadn’t brought Terra back none of this would be happening. Why couldn’t you just stay in Azerath?” Ravens black energy was putting pressure on Arella’s force field.
“Do you really want me to go back?” asked Arella in a hurt voice.
“What?” asked Raven. “Can’t you take a hint?” he eyes had turned red.
“Fine I’ll leave. But your staying in there until you’ve calmed down.” Arella turned and left, Raven released her power at the force field and laughed as it smashed.

When the titans returned, Mad Mod safely in jail they found the main room in ruins. They searched the tower and found no sign of damage anywhere else plus Arella was missing and so was Raven. Robin called the titans so they could have an emergency meeting but was interrupted when Raven walked in.
“Raven what happened?” asked Robin. “Where’s Arella?”
“She left.” Was the answer and Raven left the room. She walked down the corridors and entered her room. She picked up the photos she had received from Azerath and let a lone tear trickle slowly down her cheek.

“So the fun begins.” Said a voice and a man stepped out of the shadows. A mask hid his face, one half was black, and the other was orange. “I shall not let my apprentice escape so easily the third time.”

Please write any useful comments and no fluff!!!
I don't want to have this thread closed down!

[Aquagirl15]

wow!!!!! :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: that was good. you totaly caught Raven's anger towards her mother well. and Robin's anger too.;) Raven seemed too quick to even pay attention to Terra. i mean she wouldn't sit next to her like they were best friends would she? that is a minor thing though the rest was great!!!! :D :D

[Raven37]

OOOOOH!!!!!! You must post more soon!!!!!! If you don't I will....i will....um...not like you anymore!!!!!!.....okay, yeah, that's the best I got.... (since we can't post about the mob...) Such suspense!!!!! That is one of the most evil cliffhangers ever!!!!....you're good. Post more!!!!!! :anime:


-Raven37http://fs5.deviantart.com/i/2004/306/9/0/Cunyao_by_zau.gif

[ShadowOfAGhost]

There are two things which irritate me to no end:

1. People who end their chapters in MAJOR clifhangers such as this one.
2. People who Post very short chapters after a long pause in between.
3. People who do both of the above at the same time.

It's an interesting twist though, so keep writing. Your in way too deep to quit now!

[raven54]

2. People who Post very short chapters after a long pause in between.*Drae coughs, glances sideways, notices Sprox glaring daggers at her. "What?"*

dude, no need to get on Rae's case. she has homework.

aaaanyways, great installment. i really don't have anything useful to say... i'm still too stuffed to think straight. post more!

[ShadowOfAGhost]

By the way, excelent chapter! Keep up the good work!

[Unix]

oooooooo! do i sense an epic battle comin on cos slade wants Terra bac!?! i need more! i loved the way you captured both Raven and Robins anger...nice!!! why do i keep thinking that Rae has really done something to Arella, must be my parnoia flaring up again :anime:. well, much as i want the next chapter, i sympathize wit ya *must.not.attack.homework.giving.TEACHERS!!!!!* so i shall try to wait patiently...however hard i know it'll be :sweat:

[Crowgirl]

THIS IS SO TOTALLY AWESOME!!!!!!

I love the Arella and Raven conflict. It was really good. Mother vs. Daughter, both with superpowers.... I sense more of where that's coming from in the future....

I am enjoying the fact Raven and Robin are angry at each other. I have a feeling something is behind the anger, deep down where we can't see....

Well, we'll have to wait and see...

THAT MEANS YOU HAVE TO POST MORE REALLY SOON!!!!

[Mystery fan]

Rae, I think that you have grea talent for writing. You use terrific descriptions and the emotions that are included are terrific. Keep up the good work!

[Rae]

Yeah please don't bother with mob/anit-mob natter because if this thread closes down i will not open a new one!

On a lighter note here's the next chapter

Chapter 12 Attack

It had been two weeks since Arella left and Starfire was confused. She hadn’t known Arella very long but Arella had not mentioned leaving and Starfire missed her. She was unsure as to why Raven was acting as if this was fine, as Starfire could not imagine being fine if her mother had left. She watched Raven, who was reading a book and pondered about whether to ask if she wanted to do the hanging out at the mall.
“Raven,”
“Yeah Star,”
“Would you like to do the hanging out at the building known as the mall?”
“Not at the moment Star, maybe tomorrow,”
“Oh, okay. We shall do the hanging out tomorrow.” She was hurt. Raven appeared to be returning to her old ways, before the time when they had swapped bodies. Starfire exited the room and went to find Robin, hoping he would be able to cheer her up. She checked his room but there was no reply. She next went to the garage to see if he was working on his motorcycle. Cyborg was in the room but not Robin.
“Cyborg, have you seen Robin, I wish to converse with him?”
“Sorry Star, have you tried the ‘Slade Room’?”
She shook her head.
“Try there. What did you want to talk to him about anyway?”
“I am worried about Raven. She seems to be returning to her books and meditation more than she used to. I am fearing that maybe I have insulted her in some way.”
“I doubt it Star, Rae’s just going through a rough spot with her powers and doesn’t want you to get hurt, any of us to get hurt. Robin isn’t really helping though, not letting her fight and all. If she could use her powers then they probably wouldn’t be getting out of control.”
“So I have done nothing wrong?”
“No, the only one who has is probably Robin.”
“Should I point out his mistake?”
“That’s not the best of ideas Star,” said Cyborg panic creeping across his face. The last thing he needed was Robin on his case.
“I shall mention the idea to him.” She said and flew out of the room. Cyborg put his face in his hands praying that Starfire wouldn’t say who had given her the idea.
She flew along the corridor and stopped at the ‘Slade Room’. She knocked and then entered. “Robin?”
“Hey Star,” came the reply.
She floated over to the table where Robin stood and peered over his shoulder at the various items on it including explosives, laser guns, masks, Slade badges and other memorabilia from their battles with Slade. “What are you doing?” she asked.
“Slade’s been a bit quiet recently. I don’t understand why,”
“Maybe he is turning to the ways of good?”
“Unlikely, Slade’s evil through and through.”
“Robin, I have been thinking that…” the alarm cut her off.
“Later Star,” he said as they ran through the halls until they reached the large screen, which the others were gathered around.
“Robin,” said Slade in his usual manner, “So nice of you to join us. I have decided to inform you of my plan since there is nothing you can do to stop me.”
“What’s your game Slade?” yelled Robin slamming his fist on the computer panel.
“Patience Robin, all will be revealed in time.”
“Slade,” muttered Terra.
“If you must know, I am planning to take over Jump City, then the world using mind control. But there is no way you will be able to stop me as I have prepared your destruction down to microscopic detail and there is no way you will be able to escape. Goodbye Titans. You have been almost worthy adversaries. Almost.” The screen went static, then blacked out.
“He’s planned our destruction down to microscopic detail. Does anyone else feel uncomfortable with this?” asked Beast Boy.
“What can he do?” asked Cyborg. Just then there was a long, loud hiss. The titans looked around to see the room filling with a yellow cloud.
“Gas!” yelled Robin and suddenly found himself looking at everything through a black screen. He turned to see Raven with her arms outstretched, palms facing outwards, holding the gas back with her energy.
“How did Slade do that?” asked Cyborg. “I made sure no one could fill the tower with gas after Mad Mod gassed us.”
“I don’t know,” said Robin. “But we’re sitting ducks at the moment.”
“Why are we ducks Robin?” asked Starfire.
“Later Starfire,” he replied.
Suddenly there was an explosion and they were all thrown against a wall. Raven was slammed unconscious and the force field fell. The titans fell victim to the gas attack and didn’t notice the robots, human in shape, dressed in black with an orange diamond over their eyes, enter the building and remove what they had been sent to remove.

So what do we think?

[rrarbecy]

boo. frickin'. yeah. THE RETURN OF RAE!!!!!!!! I really liked this chapter, although I would have liked to see what Robin would do if Star actually got her question out. I wonder what Slade's robots removed, although I have an idea.

[Sproxie]

YAY! Rae is back! with a great chapter too! I really liked that chapter Rae, and I would still like to know though why Robin was being so mean to Rae in the last chapters... Anywho, i hope you can post soon! :)

[Rae]

Just an extra comment

What do you think they removed?

I'd be interested to see what you guys think.

[rrarbecy]

I think it's Terra. But that's just me.

[ShadowOfAGhost]

Perhaps they came and got either the confiscated materials of Slade's or the individual titans gear so they cant fight him.

[Rae]

And i give you the promised new chapter

Chapter 13 Orange and Black

The titans slowly got up, each clutching his or her head. Robin groaned in pain. “Is everyone okay?” he asked and mumbles and groans were his reply.
“What the hell happened?” asked Beast Boy as he sat up clutching his head. He stood up and looked around. His teammates were lying on the floor next to the wall they had been thrown against last night and the room was in shambles. The cupboards were all open and so was the fridge. What little decoration there was in Titan tower was either smashed or wonky. “Looks like someone was searching for something.” He said.
The rest of the titans slowly began to stand up and they stared at the mess. “What do you think they were looking for?” asked Terra picking up some of Beast Boy’s CDs.
“I don’t know,” said Robin. “But the chances are they got it.”
“I know what they got,” said Cyborg as realization dawned on him.
“What?” asked Robin. “Nothing in the room appears to be missing.”
“Nothing is missing.” He said, stressing the thing. “They took Rae.”

She slowly got up. The room was dark and as her eyes adjusted to the lack of light she realised that she wasn’t in the tower anymore. She looked around and saw a load of cogs and there was a quiet ticking going on continuously in the background. “Nice to see you got my message.” Said a voice and Raven slowly turned around to face Slade.
“What do you want?” she asked. “What message?”
“My android. The one that was supposed to be you.”
Raven tried to hide her surprise. “That was you?” she asked, a very faint hurt tone in her voice.
“Yes. I suppose you never felt the need to check it mentally, the lack of noticeable brainwave activity due to the fact that you are a telepath and can therefore block your thoughts.”
Raven realized that she’d been stupid. She should have checked with her telepathy. It was one of the first things she’d learnt on Azerath about it. “What about the photo?” she asked.
“My dear these things are easy to fake, did you really think that even the small tear on the edge would be impossible to forge?”
Raven could feel the anger beginning to boil up inside her. “You mean I nearly destroyed my friends because of you!”
“Yes, I was hoping that would be the case but your android boyfriend is more resourceful than I had given him credit for. Oh well it was fun to watch.”
“I could destroy you,” she whispered.
“Yes but you won’t.” he said and a light came on. After adjusting her eyes to the new light Raven stared at the shape. It was a wooden crucifix and tied to it was a woman. Arella. At the bottom of the crucifix was a pile of explosives. Raven was about to run towards it when Slade stopped her.
“Don’t even think about it. One step out of place and she is killed.”
Raven took a step back.
“Good. Now be a good girl and put these on.” He threw her a package. She caught it. Upon opening it she found a black and orange suit. There was a thin silver headband, which she put on.
“It’s to monitor your brain activities so I know how you use your powers, so don’t even try anything.”
She finished putting on the outfit then turned, her back to Slade and started to meditate.
“Azerath, Metrion, Zinthos.”
“Good idea,” he said. “You attack the titans at dawn.”

“Why are we being woken up at this stupid time?” asked Beast Boy walking into the garage where the rest of the Titans were waiting for him.
“We’ve picked up a distress signal at the docks.” Said Cyborg starting the engine of the T-car. “It could be Raven’s,”
They set off. Robin on his R-cycle and everyone else in the T-car. It was still dark and everyone was silent. The silence was broken by Robins voice as they approached the docks.
“This is just a reconnaissance mission, stealth is our main weapon. We go in look around and if we don’t find Raven or whoever sent the signal then we get out there as fast as possible. We don’t want to attract any attention. Got it?”
There were several mumbled replies and the silence returned.
Cyborg parked the T-car next to Robin’s R-cycle and they climbed out. Robin beckoned them forward. They saw a dark shape lying on the floor. Robin whispered to them all to stay there whilst he went to check it out. He crept slowly towards it, his bow staff fully extended. He shook the shape and it turned out to be a pile of rags covered with a cape. The word ‘trap’ screamed out in Robin’s head and he scanned the area around him.
The sun rose and as Robin looked towards it he saw a figure. The person was quite small with short black hair and was wearing an orange and black, skintight outfit. “No,” he muttered to himself.

Voila what do we think?

i have just realized that i have, at the minimum as they are not down on paper yet, 4 chapters and an epilogue left! How depressing!

[Unix]

NOOOO! THIS CANT BE HAPPENING! how could this be happening?!! first you give us a cliffhanger, then you tell us theres only a little bit left in the story!!! this isn't fair/right/good at all!...
as much as i hate the idea of this story ending, i cant wait to see what happens. this is one of my favourite chapters so far, Rae. keep typing! :D
btw, i'll go check out the Thanksgiving stories now;) ....

[Aquagirl15]

no the story can't be ending!!! :crying: but at least there's a lot to look forward to. but this was a gr8 chapter. so many things could happen from here.OOOOOO :eek:

[Lord Welshi]

That was cool! I actually suspected Raven may be the object that was to be taken, but i didn't voice it as i thought "nah, no one would be cool enough to do that." But, apparently, someone was. Well done, very good work!

Lord Welshi

[Crowgirl]

Oh, I dunno. I wasn't completely sure it would work there adjective-wise.

Anyway, about a new chapter and knowing what happens next...

[starfire0639]

i had a feeling it was raven but i didnt say anything you knwo not to distroy the suprie*wink wink*its fa-tastic rae this fic is keeping me stuck to it so i wont be able to dispatch until you right more

[Rae]

okay, progress report!

The story is half there and half in my head

I was away all weekend and there was no internet connection! (stupid coaches not providing internet for us!)

Due to unforseen circumstances i am not going to be at home alot this week and will be staying at my nans. Although she lives in the same town i won't be allowed to go home alot. I could write my story at hers and then post it but her internet connection moves slower than a snail and school is a definate no no.

I will be working my ass off to make sure you get this next chapter before christmas and then focus on my short story!

please bare with me as life is a little hectic!

Rae!

p.s. 12 days till Christmas!!!!

P.P.S. four days of school left!!!!

[Kregor8]

Ok. I always read these chapters and think I commented, then find out I didn't. I didn't expect for them to take Raven. Not at all (and I said I was good at deduction. Dang!) Such a nice little twist - I'm dying to see how you'll resolve it all. Anyway, here are some nice points.
1) “I know what they got,” said Cyborg as realization dawned on him.
“What?” asked Robin. “Nothing in the room appears to be missing.”
“Nothing is missing.” He said, stressing the thing. “They took Rae.”
These are nice lines. You could have written nothing is missing, and eliminated the need for the extra sentence, but it's still all gold. This is where my jaw went slack and my eyes went out of focus. Several refocuses later, I saw this
2) After adjusting her eyes to the new light Raven stared at the shape. It was a wooden crucifix and tied to it was a woman. Arella. At the bottom of the crucifix was a pile of explosives. I liked this, because it shows that no matter how angry Raven got at her and how much she said she hated her, she still couldn't just throw her life away. Also, I like the way you have her truced up. Not what I expected from Slade.
3) Raven dyed her hair black to be Slade's apprentice! How weird is that? Ok. It was pretty cool - it means you actually thought through everything in the scene.
I'll be looking forward to the rest of the story. I hope you can get stuff straighted out at home. Being denied access to where you live can be very stressful on the brain, especially if I read you correctly. So, Merry Christmas! Oh yeah. Where is your Thanksgiving story? I can't find it...silly me.

7<regor

[Rae]

okay guys i think this could be my longest chapter yet

Chapter 14 Window of Opportunity

The rest of the Titans ran out to where Robin stood perfectly still, shock on his face. They followed his line of vision to the top of one of the warehouses and the shocked expression spread to their faces.
“I knew you were evil!” yelled Terra recovering first. She jumped onto a flying rock that she had summoned and flew up to where Raven stood.
“I’m gonna enjoy this!” said Raven and flew at the attacking teen, she meant what she said. Here was the perfect opportunity to vent her anger at Terra without having to think of an excuse.
Terra threw a series of small rocks at Raven, but the girl kept flying towards her, not even flinching, as the stones became rubble on her force field. Terra then called up a rock the size of the T-car and threw it at Raven. The girl smiled and sent black energy right through the rock causing it to explode. Raven continued her advance towards Terra, who was running out of ideas. Raven landed on Terra’s hovering rock and spoke to the girl.
“Is that the best you’ve got?” she asked. She almost laughed at Terra’s bad attempt to control her frustration.
“That was just a warm up!” she replied and threw a punch. Raven blocked it. She knew this would be interesting. Even before Terra had turned traitor, the two had been sparring together and it had always been pretty even. Of course, when sparring with Terra, Raven had always held back and studied her opponent’s moves. It was something Robin had taught her to do when they first sparred together, an event which seemed like a lifetime ago.
Robin watched the battle that was taking place on a rock in the sky. He didn’t have a perfect view but he could see enough to know that Raven was playing with Terra. Part of him was filled with pride at this, as Raven hadn’t known any form of martial arts when they first met but he had trained her. She’d been a good pupil, never questioning his judgement and taking his criticism and working from it. She would never be as good as him, but she had powers she could rely on and he didn’t. He watched on and knew the precise moment when she would strike, and muttered “Now,” under his breath as Terra threw a high kick. It soared over Raven’s head as she ducked the leg and delivered her own kick that landed square on its target. Her foot connected with Terra’s stomach and the girl was knocked off the rock and landed on the ground, unconscious. Raven slowly lowered the rock to the ground and turned to face the Titans who were still in shock.
“What did you do to her?” yelled Beast Boy running over to where his girlfriend lay.
“That’s what she deserves for leaving Slade.” Said Raven coldly. She half agreed with that, after all, Terra had changed sides and that was bad enough but she then had the nerve to change back and expect to be welcomed with open arms. It was however Slade who told her to say that. He was talking to her through the transmitter in her ear.
“Repeat what I say,” he had told her.
“Fine,” she had replied coldly. “But no monologues or evil laughing.”
“Why are you doing this Raven?” asked Robin bringing her back to the present. “What hold has he got on you?”
Raven listened to the voice in her ear and repeated the words. “Oh come on Robin, I thought you knew more than that. You know my father is Trigon, the most feared demon in most dimensions. You know it’s his blood running through my veins, his power, and his evil. Slade has no hold on me, he just appealed to my darker side.” She sent a wave of energy at her friends and it pained her to see them thrown to the floor with such force.
“Come on, Rae.” Said Cyborg and she turned to see him get up. “I know you’re not evil, why are you doing this?”
“You don’t know me though,” she replied. “None of you do.” But that’s my fault, she thought to herself. I never let them know because I was afraid to get too close in case I hurt them.
Beast Boy charged at Raven from her left. She raised a hand and a surge of energy struck the green rhino and sent him flying, landing a few feet from his girlfriend. Raven watched as he struggled to get up.
“I’d stay down if I were you,” she said and turned to face Robin, Starfire and Cyborg.
“Raven, let us help you. I do not believe that you would hurt us willingly. What is wrong?” asked Starfire. She looked Raven in the eyes and Raven found she couldn’t hold the gaze of her friend. The bright green eyes were searching Raven’s own for an answer and Raven, although willing to provide her one, knew she couldn’t, not without a price.
“So naïve.” She said and threw a series of crates at the Tamarainian whilst muttering the words “Azerath Metrion Zinthos.”
Starfire responded by firing a rally of starbolts, destroying all of the crates. Starfire shot a green energy blast that knocked Raven back into some more crates.
Robin carefully approached the area where Raven had landed. He looked down at her and was barely able to dodge the energy blast. But he had dodged it. He threw a birdarang at Raven and she blasted it. He then extended his bow staff and swung at her. She pulled up a force field and almost laughed as Robin was repelled by the energy. He got up and charged at her again, yelling a battle cry. He threw a punch at her and was almost shocked when his fist met the flesh and bone of Raven’s arm instead of a wall of power. He saw her grin and grinned back. So this was how it was going to be, he thought to himself. She was going to fight him the old fashioned way, well that would suit him fine. Raven threw a punch that Robin deflected over his shoulder and punched her in the stomach.
So this isn’t a nightmare, Raven thought to herself as pain coursed from her stomach. She let herself fall to the floor and as Robin prepared to pin her down she quickly flew up. She stood in front of him and quickly dodged a chain of punches and kicks, pausing briefly to send Starfire flying halfway to Gotham.
The fight continued and Cyborg watched as Raven struggled to keep even with their leader. He watched as Robin struck Raven a firm blow on the side of her head and he watched as a silver band fell to the floor. Cyborg then watched in almost amusement as the tables turned on Robin and Raven sent a rush of power at the Boy Wonder who landed with a crash on top of the warehouse.
“I don’t want to fight you Rae.” Said Cyborg as the girl approached him.
“Too bad.” She said and spun around, her hand making contact with the side of his neck. The side of his neck where his human flesh was intact, causing Cyborg to fall into unconsciousness.

Cyborg opened his eyes and stared at what he assumed was the ceiling. It didn’t look like a ceiling he remembered, for a start it reminded him of…well him. It was two shades of blue, a darker shade as the background and a lighter shade as the shapes in the foreground. He stood up and looked at the floor he was standing on. It had the same colour scheme and it disturbed him slightly. He turned around and almost screamed when he saw a black sky scattered with red. Instead of his smooth blue floor was a grey, rocky landscape and it didn’t take him long to remember where he’d seen this before.
“Well that’s Raven’s head so maybe this is mine.” He muttered to himself. “But why am I on the edge of Raven’s mind?”
“I brought you here.” Said a voice and Cyborg almost screamed again when he saw Raven floating down to the edge of her mind. The thing that reassured him was that the Raven that flew down to him was wearing a dark blue outfit. Not pink, not red, not even orange and black. Blue. This was the Raven he liked most.
“Where is this?” he asked pointing to the blue background.
“That’s your mind.” She replied coolly walking up to him. “But we have no time for pleasantries. I need your help and I don’t have much time to tell you this.”
“Explain.” Said Cyborg nodding at what she said. He knew she wasn’t evil.
“The thing that fell from around my head told Slade what I was doing with my powers and since Robin broke it I have a short window of opportunity to give you the information you need.” She paused and was strengthened by the fact Cyborg believed what she said. “We are currently outside of time and space and I will be able to show what has happened between my disappearance and now. When I have showed you what you need to know we will return to the present and no time will have passed. You’ll probably be unconscious but with any luck Slade won’t suspect a thing.”
“Why don’t you show Robin what happened?” asked Cyborg.
Raven blushed. “Because if Star found out what happened she wouldn’t be very happy with me.” She replied and before Cyborg could ask why Raven stood on her tip toes and kissed him passionately on the lips.

Cyborg opened his eyes and clutched his head. “That was a weird dream,” he muttered to himself.

Soooooooo.........what do we think?

Please give oppinions, feedback, critisism or all of the above as i would really like to know which bits you like!

[starfire0639]

yaya im first to post!i loved this chapter the going into minds thing kinda tricked me off a bit but i gets it now:D and ....yay!you did the raven-cyborg thingy and what would star be mad at what did raven do you must tell me!!!!!!!

[Rae]

Its interesting to see your thoughts about what happened but you've missed something out (which is a good thing because you weren't meant to have figured it out) and i will reveal what in the next chapter which i will try to get out before xmas!

Rae

[ShadowOfAGhost]

Formulating a theory...AH!
“But we have no time for pleasantries. I need your help and I don’t have much time to tell you this.”
“Explain.” Said Cyborg nodding at what she said. He knew she wasn’t evil.
“The thing that fell from around my head told Slade what I was doing with my powers and since Robin broke it I have a short window of opportunity to give you the information you need.” She paused and was strengthened by the fact Cyborg believed what she said. “We are currently outside of time and space and I will be able to show what has happened between my disappearance and now. When I have showed you what you need to know we will return to the present and no time will have passed.
You say we won't pick up on the hidden idea, but its certainly fun to try!;)

1. She showed him nothing of the events! Star would be angry because if she "Showed" Robin, it would have ment she would have kissed him, thus making Starfire insanely Jealous!

2. I think that the reason she mearly kissed him and ended the conversation is that she is going to try and manipulate Slade or try something else which could put her at extreme risk and didn't want to get the other Titans involved and put them at risk as well, kind of like what Robin did as Red X.

3. Perhaps she is telling him the entire events of what happened, saying she thought of nothing but Cyborg and her love for him!

speculation is so much fun...:cool:

[starfire0639]

theories are most fun.but as for me i dont think ill come up with any id much rather wait for the next chapter:anime:

[Kregor8]

Hmm. So nice. Long, precise, and beautiful. I just finished reading "All for Nothing," where Terra is the bad guy. So it's interesting to then read a Raven/Terra brawl with the sides reversed. I'll list three goodies and a baddie.
Good 1)

[Robin] didn’t have a perfect view but he could see enough to know that Raven was playing with Terra. Part of him was filled with pride at this...
That's how Robin is supposed to feel. That's how any martial arts master would feel when he saw his pupil kicking butt. So, I liked that.
Good 2)

“Fine,” she had replied coldly. “But no monologues or evil laughing.”

Ehehehe. Hilarious. :D I didn't expect Raven to show any humor, but that's the kind of dry joke that I often crack and nobody laughs...I also liked the "halfway to Gotham" line.
Good 3) Cyborg's mind/Raven's mind. That's kind of cool. I've fooled around a bit with that kind of thing in my story (no, that stuff is not posted yet) and I like the way you describe it.
Bad) It's sometimes confusing to read this story. The way the lines are and stuff... I guess that's not too helpful, but I need to go, so you'll just have to do your best. It's kind of minor, anyway.

7<regor
Ps. I still can't find your Thanksgiving story. Where is it? Can you give me the link? Huh? ANYONE? PM it (link or story, I don't care) to me, please. I'd appreciate it.

[Rae]

Ps. I still can't find your Thanksgiving story. Where is it? Can you give me the link? Huh? ANYONE? PM it (link or story, I don't care) to me, please. I'd appreciate it.

I would but it appears you've already found it

Anyway thanks for the praise it means alot that you can right so much about my fic!

Here is the next chapter with a festive title!

Chapter 15 Santa Claus

“Why didn’t you finish them off?” yelled Slade as Raven walked in through a portal.
“You wanted me to return.” She replied.
“I told you to destroy them first.”
“Sorry must have missed that part.”
“Do you want me to destroy your mother?” he asked as spotlights suddenly highlighted the wooded cross.
“No,” she muttered feeling the anger rise slowly.
“Then next time listed properly.” He said slamming his fist on the arm of the chair he sat on.
“Fine.” She said. Calm down, she thought to herself, but why should I? I could easily destroy him…but I might lose control…but what if I did lose control, there’s no body in a five-mile radius of this place…but mama…I can’t let myself lose control…or can I?

Cyborg opened his eyes and clutched his head. “That was a weird dream,” he muttered to himself. He looked at the other Titans who were gathered around him and upon noticing their cuts and bruises was struck by realisation. “Or not…” he began.
“Cyborg, good you’re awake,” said Robin but the comment went by unnoticed by the robot that was lost in his own train of thoughts.
“If it wasn’t a dream then what happened was real including…” he didn’t finish as the memories over powered his thoughts.
Beast Boy waved a hand in front of Cyborg's eyes to no effect. “The lights are on but Cyborg's not home.” He announced.
“So that’s why,” Cyborg muttered.
“Cyborg, what are you talking about?” asked Robin, beginning to worry about him.
“What?” he asked coming out of his thoughts for the first time in minutes.
“You’ve been mumbling about God knows what for the past five minutes!” said Beast Boy.
“I have?” he asked. The other Titans nodded. “Oh, sorry!”
“Never mind that now.” Said Robin. “We have more important things to talk about. Do any of you have any idea what hold Slade has over Raven?” He turned to Cyborg. “I checked for those nano devices he used last time but couldn’t find any trace so it must be something else.”
“She’s evil,” said Terra. “I always knew she was, it was just a matter of time before she showed her true side. I mean come on, she’s half demon!”
“She’s not evil!” said Cyborg a little louder than was necessary. “Slade has Arella.”
They all stared at Cyborg. “How do you know?” asked Robin.
“Friend Arella left two weeks ago, it is not possible Slade has her,” said Starfire.
“He has her. I know because Raven showed me.” He then went on to explain what had happened after Robin had been knocked out, leaving out the more private part.
“She then showed me some of her memories.” He said. “She showed me everything from when she left Titan Tower up to when she attacked us. Slade has Arella and he manipulated Raven into coming back here so she could be his next apprentice. He knew that even though Raven didn’t get on well with her mother she wouldn’t risk Arella’s life and when Arella arrived here from Azerath he saw his opportunity.”
Just then a black portal opened and a wooden cross flew out of it hitting the opposite wall sending Beast Boy’s CD collection flying. The portal closed and the Titans carefully approached the figure attached to it.
“Arella?” asked Robin recognising the woman.
“No it’s Santa Claus, of course it’s me. Hurry we have to help Raven, she’s about to…” but she didn’t finish as a sphere of black energy was seen through the giant windows of Titan Tower. Arella gasped fearing that they were too late.

Sorry it's not as long as the last but wanted to leave you on a cliff hanger over Xmas....that's right i am not able to update again before xmas due to last minute shopping and i want to enter the next story comp!

Hope you liked it!

Rae

HAPPY CHRISTMAS!!!!!!

[Kregor8]

Out of control? Or controlled force? We'll have to wait and see. And yah, I did find the Thanksgiving story. So, I'll be back after Christmas to read what comes next.
Not so much to say this time. It makes sense that Robin would check for the nano-thingies, so that's one detail that made it realistic. I'd like a little more info on how Raven got Arella out...but I figure she'll (Raven or her mother, take your pic) tell us in the next chapter.

7<regor

[ShadowOfAGhost]

Good chapter, but all I have to say about the cliff hanger is...grumble grumble grumble:evil: :mad: !!!

Either way, good luck with the X-Mas contest! (it would seem my chances just dropped significantly.)

[Sproxie]

Cliff Hangers... :mad:
that was a great chapter, but i'm confused about how Arella got back to the Titan's Tower.
and Raven calling Arella mama? never expected that.

[Crowgirl]

Raven calling Arella mama? never expected that.
Yeah, I think that might have been a little wierd.

Terra wasn't very nice to Cy about Raven. But that was expected. Also, I loved the Santa Claus line, it was funny. I need more info on what happened back with Arella and Raven and Slade, but obviously that will be cleared up. Overall, I have one huge problem with your writing.

YOU AND YOUR STUPID CLIFFHANGERS!!!

[Matt A]

Okay, I have a very unpleasant confession to make: tonight is the first time that I've ever read this story. Of course, reading all three-hundred-and-fourty-ish posts in an hour-and-a-half has made me realise exactly how much I'm missing out. Quite simply, this story is amazing: your depiction of Raven and all the bad stuff that she's going through pulls all the right strings in all the right places at all the right times. I must admit that, at first, the seeming lack of plot (ie, what was behind Raven's episodes) kinda put me off, but the pure quality of writing kept me going, and now that I've realised that Raven trying to control her new self is the plot I'm pretty much in love with all this. As with All Or Nothing, I've started reading this just before the ending comes in: in other words, the most exciting time in a story. I feel priviledged.

I know that this is opening up old wounds - and I'm enough trouble with the mods as it is - but because I'm saying all this in hindsight I think that I can get away with it. The whole mob/anti-mob stuff was about the single most disturbing thing that I've ever come across in my entire life, proof - if any were needed - that it's possible to love something just that little bit too much. Okay, so maybe it was just a off-the-cuff comment taken several hundred miles too far, but we all need to recognise that our immaturity should be reigned in. It's fun to indulge your inner child every now and again - and I do lots of that - but letting it take over you in the way that it did just isn't funny. Maybe I'm missing the point of all this, but because it all got taken a little too seriously towards the end I don't think that there really is a point to it anymore. 'Cept perhaps to just chill out a little, and to make sure that others know when we're joking.

I know that the mob/anti-mob has been dead and buried for a long time now, but since I've never posted on here before I felt that I had the right to say my piece. I apologise if I'm wrong.

Oh, and just to end this post on a good note, I'll just say once again that this story is genius: despite it's...complicated history, Hall Of Fame clearly beckons.

[Rae]

okay i am officially scared by the idea of Hall of Fame but next point

yup, aye as in "aye aye, captain" in the navy.
wait...no spam.
The last chapter was excelent! Obviously Raven Can't die, and Slade was supposed to have died in one of the episodes. sure you can change around the events of the show for your own purpouses, but so far, Rae has yet to change any details of the story (that I can remember) and obviously this has to take place after the current episodes due to the fact that Terra has been revived.

I've only seen the first two seasons so i didn't know when i started writing this fic that Slade was properly dead but c'est La vie!

Rae

P.S. i don't mean to rub it in but i get Christmas a couple of hours before all you Americans!

[Rae]

Happy Christmas y'all!!!!!!

And i have a christmas present for you!! The next chapter!

Chapter 16 Is Raven okay?

Slade looked at the girl. Something was wrong. Where was the fear in her eyes when he mentioned killing her mother? Why wasn’t she arguing with him? Why did it appear she wasn’t paying attention? The answer to the last question was simple. She wasn’t
“Apprentice,” he said and she turned to look at him. “Go to your room and meditate as we will launch another attack on the Titans tomorrow.”
“No.” she whispered.
“What did you say?” he asked.
“I said no.”
“You will do as I say or your mother will pay.”
Raven looked at the floor then slowly raised her head up. Slade tried to look for the fear in her eyes but took a step back as he saw four bright red glowing eyes. He reached for the detonator but didn’t make it in time as a wave of black energy pulsed from the girl. It knocked the man off his feet and the detonator out of his hands. As he fell he saw the crucifix fly through a portal. The other end coming out at Titan Tower.
The man immediately jumped back to his feet and prepared to fight the girl.
“Run!” she said and let the power fly through her. She saw the man turn and leave but didn’t care. Now was the perfect opportunity to destroy everything Slade had worked for.
The power escaped from her body and for the first time she could remember she was free. Free from having to control her powers, restrain her emotions and care about responsibilities.
The power formed a sphere around her and it grew in size, destroying anything and everything in its way. Suddenly it collapsed leaving a crater 10 miles in diameter.

The black hemi-sphere grew and then suddenly shrank. The Titans stood in silence for a moment, staring at the crater that was now situated on the outskirts of Jump City.
The silence was broken when Arella fell to her knees crying and praying for her daughter. “Please let her be okay,” she sobbed over and over again.
“Was that Raven?” asked Terra.
“I think it was.” Said Robin. “But I’ve never seen her use that much power before or do that much damage.”
“We’ve probably stopped her before she could.” Said Beast Boy.
“We have to find her!” Cyborg announced as he turned and ran out of the door. He ran into the garage to find it empty. He flicked open his communicator. “Robin, where’s my car?”
“None of us can drive, we had to leave it at the docks.”
“Can I borrow your bike?”
“No you can’t…” but Cyborg had cut him off. He jumped onto Robins R-cycle and sped out of the tower. He was originally going to go straight to the crater but one look at the flashing symbol on the R-cycle told him he wouldn’t make it. He changed direction and left the R-cycle, which was very low on fuel, at the docks and climbed into the T-car.

Robin ran into the garage and swore when he saw that Cyborg had taken his motorcycle.
He ran back up to where the others were. Starfire was trying to comfort Arella who seemed oblivious to the fact that the alien girl was two inches from her face. Terra and Beast Boy were still staring at the crater through the large windows.
“He took the R-cycle.” Said Robin entering the room.
“We should go after him.” Said Terra.
“How?” asked Beast Boy. “I’m too tired to fly, or do anything for that matter.” He slouched onto the sofa and almost fell asleep straight away.
“I don’t know.” Said Terra and she sat down next to him.
“Then we wait.” Said Robin. He walked over to the window and watched as the waves struck the islands shore.
“This is all my fault.” They heard Arella whisper.
“Huh?” was everyone’s reply and they turned to look at her.
“I should never have come here. She told me not to but I came anyway. Now she’s dead.” He voice had lost the warmth that the Titans were used to. Now it was empty.
“Don’t say such things friend. Our friend Raven is not dead, she will return to us soon.” Said Star.
“How do you know?” asked Arella coldly, her eyes shooting daggers at Starfire. The scary thing was that she was so much like Raven when she did that. “She almost died once when she lost control of her powers. She could be dead and its all my fault.” She broke down into hysterics, throwing her arms around the Tamarainian princess for comfort. Starfire returned the hug letting her own tears flow.
“It’s not your fault,” said Terra. “It’s mine. I could have had the Titans as friends but instead I threw it away and betrayed them. I betrayed Raven and if I hadn’t, none of this would have happened. Things would have turned out completely different.”
“Let’s not play the blame game.” Said Robin. “We don’t even know if she’s dead, she could be perfectly fine.” No one said anything else but they were all thinking the same thing. Is Raven okay?

Voila hope you like your present!!!!

Merry Christmas and have a happy New Year!!!

[Unix]

woah! ive always wanted to see Rae lose control of her powers completely, but i never wanted her to get hurt (obviously). cant wait for the next chapter, but i hope Rae's alright...

Btw, awesome Christmas present

[Crowgirl]

That rocked!

Yeah it did.

No offence, I just don't see Cy taking the R-Cycle instead of the T-Car. Doesn't really make sense to me. But it was still a good representation of how he feels about Rae.

Hope everyone had a good [Insert your holiday here]!!!

Crowgirl

[Rae]

Rae where's the next chapter? :crying:
The next chapter should be up in the next couple of days, i can't make any promises but hopefully i'll be able to put it up tomorrow as it's my bro's b'day party and i plan on locking myself in this room!

Happy New Year!

Rae

[Kregor8]

Review approaching.

Boom!
Eheheheheheh...yes, it is an annoing laugh. Too bad. Explosions this big are just too nice. I had just one problem. If the crater is 5 mile radius, how big is Jump city? BOOM! Wow. I ought to stop.
After the explosion, everyone seems to be blaming themselves for what happened. Didn't expect that from Terra or Arella. Realistic touch. Also, Starfire is, as normal, trying to cheer people up. Did she make a pudding of sorrow?
Cy taking the R-Cycle is normal, because it was the only vehicle availible to him...

More to say, but I'm being called to dinner. Crab cakes tonight!

Happy New Year, once again.
7<regor

[ShadowOfAGhost]

WOOHOO! new chapter is coming soon! just remember to bring a set of headphones and a CD player in with you! it will drown out the obnoxious noises!

[Rae]

Okay, this chapter is pretty short but it answers the question i didn't answer in the last chapter

Here goes

Chapter 17 A watched kettle doesn't boil

Cyborg sped the car through the roads of Jump City praying that Raven would be okay. He was mind wasn’t focused on his driving so it took him a moment to realise that he had attracted the attention of several police vehicles. “Not now,” he muttered. He picked up speed and left them far behind. “Boo ya!” he yelled as not many people outrun a police car.
He arrived at the edge of the crater and looked into it. He couldn’t see anything for all of the settling dust so he turned on his scanners. He was searching for any signs of life with his scanners but with all the raw energy around they weren’t functioning properly. He jumped into the crater and slowly walked to the centre. He bent down, dusted off the dirt and picked Raven up, her body limp in his arms. He checked her vitals and then held out his arm. A small panel popped up and he spoke into it. “Robin, it’s Cyborg. I’ve found Raven. She’s alive,”

There was a knock on the door. It slid open and in the doorway was a woman with long black hair. “Mind if I come in?” she asked the figure who was sitting at a computer monitoring the stats of the patient on the bed.
“No, not at all.”
“Thanks Cy.” She said and sat down on a chair next to the bed. She stroked a lock of hair off her daughters face and kissed her gently on the cheek. “Anything?” she asked.
“She’s just exhausted, and her body will probably be sore from channelling all of that power. She’ll wake up in her own time.”
“Mind if I sit with her for a while?” she asked not wanting to inconvenience Cyborg by being there.
“She’s your daughter.” He replied. “Besides,” he yawned. “I could do with a short nap. Wake me up if anything happens,” he said as he slowly trudged out of the door. Arella watched as he turned and took a last look at Raven’s sleeping form. She smiled. There’s something going on between them two, she thought to herself and the smile vanished as old wounds caused her pain. She’s lucky, Arella thought. I never found a true friend and the one man I came close to loving, well, you could hardly call him a man. She sighed and quickly spun around as the door slid open.
“Starfire,”
“Oh hello friend Arella. I came to inquire if there was a change in the condition of your daughter Raven.”
Arella shook her head and the alien girls face went from hopeful to hurt in a fraction of a second. “Cyborg says she just needs time to rest.”
“I will come back later to check again.” Said Starfire and she left.
The tower fell silent as all it’s inhabitants except one fell asleep. The one remaining conscious human in the tower spent the night remembering memories as one does in times of anticipation for there is nothing else to do as you wait. And as she knew, a watched kettle doesn’t boil.

It's kinda short but the next bit's in it's own big block so you get a rather short chapter here and a relativly long next chapter!

Hope you enjoyed it!

[Crowgirl]

That was great.

Cy outran a police car, stupid police. They should know not to interfere. Tsk, tsk...

I like how Arella was motherly towards Raven. It shows that even though Raven was rude to her, she still cares. Awww.....

I cannot wait for more!!

Crowgirl

[Sproxie]

Yep, consider it enjoyed: short but very sweet!^What he said.

[ShadowOfAGhost]

excelent! you captured the sensitivity of the moment and the feelings right!

[Kregor8]

These chapters have been coming along rather quickly. That's a nice change...
I can see how, even in a stressful situation, outrunning the police would give a brief moment of joy. Though I'm not sure how hard it is, Crowgirl. My cousin used to do it all the time, just they knew where he lived...that was funny.
I think I've said before, but I'll say it again. Arella is a good mother - even when her daughter gets all in a tiff and tells her to leave, she still cares about her. She's not thinking, "serves you right, stupid girl." No. Not at all.
Stop watching the kettle, people! "Never" means just that! Still, it's was nice of Starfire to show her concern.
Ok, I'm finished.

7<regor

[Rae]

Sorry about the delay but i've had restricted computer access lately and even then i've only been able to briefly come onto WF.

but here's the next chapter!

Chapter 18 Change isn't always a bad thing!

Arella’s head jerked up as the alarm sounded. The small black clock on the table next to the bed told her that it was eight am. She must have fallen asleep at some point but couldn’t remember when. She heard the familiar whoosh as the door slid open. She turned around to see Cyborg enter. “What’s wrong?” she asked.
“Mumbo’s causing havoc again. I just came to do a quick check on Raven.”
“No change,” said Arella and she noted his face go from tired and slightly hopeful to down and slightly upset. “Sorry,” she said not wanting to hurt him intentionally or unintentionally.
“Yeah, well I gotta go.” He said and left the room, his footsteps echoed as he ran down the corridor.

It apparently didn’t take long to sort out Mumbo. The Titans returned after half an hour each bearing a few scrapes and bruises. Robin spent some time in with Raven telling her how the fight had gone, saying how Mumbo had attempted to rob a bank and had thrown flowers at all of the security guards to cover his escape. He then went on to describe in painstaking detail how they had defeated him, commenting on the team’s good moves and bad ones, and how they would have done better with Raven there.
Robin left only to be replaced by Cyborg.
“We missed you out there Rae,” he said as he checked the monitors. “You always had our backs and it was hard work without that.” He sat in silence for a minute or two. He was about to start talking again when the door slid open and Terra walked in.
“Mind if I have a word with Raven, while she’ll listen to me?” she asked. Cyborg nodded, and seeing the pleading look on Terra’s face, left the room.
She sat down on the edge of the chair and brushed her blonde hair out of the way behind her ears. “Hey Rae,” she said then took a deep breath. “I just wanted to say I’m sorry. I’m sorry for betraying the Titans and I’m sorry for doubting you when Slade kidnapped Arella. If it had been my mom I would’ve done the same, probably. Any way, I know you don’t like me or trust me but I want to make it up to you. I don’t know how but I want to do it. I’ll even leave the Titans if you’re unhappy with me being here. Hey,” she gave a half heartened laugh, “if it makes you feel better I lost control of my powers in the fight against Mumbo. You probably already heard that from Robin.” She sighed and sat there in silence looking at her hands that were resting on her lap. Now what? She thought to herself.
“You mean that?” asked a hoarse voice and Terra looked up to see Raven sit up.
“Raven!”
“Did you really mean that?” she asked again, her voice slightly less hoarse.
The girl nodded eagerly. “Either I join the team and everyone’s happy or I don’t join and everyone’s happy…well except me…”
Raven looked at the girl for a long while. Terra managed to hold her gaze but later she suspected that it was because Raven wasn’t putting her normal coldness into it.
“Maybe there’s something else you can do.” She said. Terra listened to what Raven had to say and agreed. The idea sounded like fun.

“And here we are again.” Said Arella to her daughter. Two whole weeks had passed since Raven and Terra’s conversation and everyone had noticed the difference in the way the two acted around each other.
“Sorry for the hostility.” Said Raven. She had totally recovered but spent more time in meditation, not wanting another outburst like that again.
“Sorry for bringing Terra back without asking you first.”
“It’s okay, you weren’t to know. Besides, this could work out better than I had first thought.”
“Everything happens for a reason.” Said Arella. “But I have a strong feeling that life’s about to change.”
“Change isn’t always a bad thing.” Raven replied, smiling at the look on Arella’s face at this comment.
“Last time this happened I was the one who said those words.” She said.
“It’s true though.” She replied. “I’ll miss you,”
“I’ll miss you too, but this time I know I’ll be leaving you in safe hands.” She turned to look at the other Titans who were gathered to say goodbye to Arella.
“Good luck with your training,” she said hugging her daughter.
“Thanks, good luck with Terra.”
This comment got the Titans attention. “What was that about Terra?” asked Robin.
“I’m leaving,” she said. Everyone except Raven and Arella stared at her.
“Why?” asked Beast Boy, his voice a whisper.
“Don’t worry, it’s not permanent.” She said and they all relaxed and Arella laughed. “Raven and I had a talk and well…I decided to take up her offer and train in Azerath.”
After seeing the confused expression on their faces Raven continued for Terra. “Terra told me she’s been having problems with her powers and with them being emotion related I suggested she could go to Azerath and undertake their emotional training. I did and it helped. She seems eager enough to try it so why not?” They stared at Raven. Was she showing friendship towards Terra?
“Come on Terra,” said Arella. “We’ve got to go.” She said and they both vanished in a flash of light.
“It’s not fair,” complained Beast Boy as everyone headed back into the tower. “Just when Terra returns she gets taken away again.”
“She chose to go.” Said Raven putting a hand on his slumped shoulder. “I offered it to her, I didn’t force it on her. She told me that she would do it so she didn’t have to worry about hurting anyone, especially you.” She then flew into the air and landed on top of Titan Tower.
“Thanks Rae,” muttered Beast Boy and he sat on a rock to watch the sunset.
And so it returned to the five original Titans. Boy Wonder, the Tamaranian princess, the changeling, the witch and the robot. Each gifted in their own way and all joined together to protect the city in which they live.

The End

Sad but true!

Please comment on the story and after you comment tell me if you would like the epilogue or not!

Rae

P.S. I will only post an epilogue if i get 10 people who want it!

[Sproxie]

Great story!
*sniff*
IT'S OVER!!!! :crying:

I want the epilogue!!

[ShadowOfAGhost]

lease comment on the story and after you comment tell me if you would like the epilogue or not!

Do you really need to ask? Of course we want it! Very nice ending, though I'm sad to see that the story is over (until you get all ten people)

[Matt A]

Do we want an epilogue? Do we want an epilogue? DO WE WANT AN EPILOGUE?! OF COURSE WE FLIPPING DO!!!!!

Sorry.:sweat:

Anyway...that was cool ending. Nice and simple, ties up all the loose ends whilst leaving room for a little more. There's one important question, though: will there be a sequal? I know that it's not over yet, but these questions are worth asking.

Matt


PS: I like how you gave the chapter the same name as the story. It brings everything full circle, as it were.

[rrarbecy]

And so it returned to the five original Titans. Boy Wonder, the Tamaranian princess, the changeling, the witch and the robot. Each gifted in their own way and all joined together to protect the city in which they live.

That might have been the best closing paragraph I've ever read.

It hurts that the story is ending, but as John Mellencamp would say (in one of the greatest songs ever) "It hurts so good." You're truly amazing Rae.

[Adrastea]

do we want one? DUH YES!!!!

Great story, a little more detail could have been put into the last chapter, but it was still really cool.

[Kregor8]

Ah. The final chapter. No, wait. Correction: the second to last chapter. Epilogue. Need epilogue, or I'll eat my hat. Not sure the connection, but it could happen.
Overall, I really liked this story. 'Pologies for the whole mob thing, but it was what first got me interested in this story. I saw "join the mob" in everyone's sig, so I though I'd better check it out. It didn't take long before I realized what a good story it was, though.
Only one complain about this chapter. The girl nodded eagerly. “Either I join the team and everyone’s happy or I don’t join and everyone’s happy…well except me…”
Raven looked at the girl for a long while. Terra managed to hold her gaze but later she suspected that it was because Raven wasn’t putting her normal coldness into it. I don't think that was as clear as it could have been. Otherwise, nice job. I especially liked the last line. It was a good way to end - after all kinds of wild changes, normalicy (sp?) returned.
So yeah, of course we need an epilogue. I'll be waiting for it.
7<regor

[ShadowOfAGhost]

There was a rumor started on the Christmas contest thread that they might do a new hall of fame. If this is so, you need to get this story finished! I can say that you would have more than a decent chance at induction.

(the same goes to you Welshie's Mate. Kregor, I would say the same about you but I don't know how close to finishing you are, but depending on when or if it will be, you may have a chance as well)

[Rae]

Thanks for the praise guys, it means alot

The epilogue is almost finished and so far i have a total of 8 votes for it from

Unix
Shadow of a ghost
Crowgirl
Kregor
Welshies Mate
rrbeccy
Adrastea
Sprox

I need two more votes for me to post the epilogue so please vote or find someone who will!

Rae

P.S. although i would love to see Kregor eat his hat!;)

[Crowgirl]

I'll eat a handfull of grass if you want! (it tastes kind of like lettuce, actually)
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[Rae]

Okay two things

1) i'm going through the epilogue very carefully as i want it to make an impression

2) what do you have to black mail me with? I'd be very interested to know

Rae

[Rae]

Here it goes, i hope you like

Epilogue

Raven looked at the clock next to her bed. She sighed and forced herself to get up and had a shower. As she brushed her hair she looked at herself in the mirror muttering “Happy Birthday,” to herself. I’ve changed a lot over this last year, she thought to herself and it was obvious from the way she looked. Her hair, which was once a couple of inches above her shoulders, was now a good few inches below them. She’d grown a bit as well and had changed her outfit. During the summer Starfire had taken her shopping, and ever since Raven had replaced the usual attire with a tight black vest top that left a fair amount of flesh open to the air, a pair of tight black shorts that stopped halfway down her thighs and a pair of black knee high boots that zipped up the inside. She kept her blue cloak though as it had sentimental value. She also now actually got involved with some of the other titans interests and was becoming very hard to beat on the Games-station.
She wasn’t the only one who’d changed though. Starfire, now having a firm grip on Earths customs, was showing the titans that she wasn’t just a pretty face. Sometimes she could be found on Cyborg's computer fiddling with Titan’s mainframe. Although her appearance hadn’t changed she had decided to change her wardrobe and tended not to wear the same thing for too long, which meant frequent shopping outings for her and Raven, to Ravens annoyance. She still wasn’t a fan of shopping. Starfire’s current outfit matched Raven’s except for the colour, as Star’s was purple. Raven had considered changing back temporarily to her old garb until Starfire decided to change hers again.
Robin had grown a lot and was now taller than Starfire by about an inch. His black hair was still an unruly mess, just now it was longer. He now donned a new uniform, having hung up his Robin one a month ago. The people now referred to him as Nightwing but to the Titans he was still known as Robin. Raven had also noticed he sometimes snuck out when no one was watching and took down some bad guys old school style with out the titans.
Cyborg was the only one who hadn’t changed physically. After all technology doesn’t age, not like skin. The only real difference was that he was no longer obsessing over trivial things like video games and practical jokes. However, he still obsessed about the T-car, but that was expected.
Beast Boy, on the other hand, had not grown out of practical jokes and playing on the Games-station, although he was smart enough not to pull any jokes on Raven after an incident when she had gotten revenge on him by replacing his tofu with a meat substitute. His outfit was still black and purple but it was now a purple t-shirt and black trousers. Raven had also noticed that Beast Boy sometimes went into Terra’s room and tidied it up or sorted her things out and occasionally brought things for her and put them in there. She realised it must have been eating him up not knowing when his girlfriend would return but Raven wouldn’t tell him and he’d given up asking.
Hair finished Raven left her room to see Cyborg walking towards her. “Happy Birthday Rae!” he yelled.
“Thanks,” she muttered. She was about to ask if he wanted to go to breakfast when bent down and kissed her on the lips. A couple of light bulbs exploded overhead but neither paid much attention. She pulled away, reluctantly, and looked up at him with an eyebrow raised.
“What was that for?” she asked.
He smiled. “You’re getting so good at controlling your emotions that I was curious what would happen if I kissed you. I’ve been wanting to for a while.” They both blushed.
“Coming to breakfast?” she asked and he nodded.
“Hey, I got you something else for your birthday,”
“What?” she asked unsure whether to be happy or scared.
He held up an envelope. “Book Tokens.”
She smiled. “I could do with a new book.” She replied and took the envelope from his hands.
They approached the door to the main room and Raven made Cyborg stop just around the corner from it. “Go inside and say I’m coming. Stay towards the back of the room and be prepared.”
“What are you going to do?” he asked. This time he was the one unsure whether or not to be scared.
“You’ll see.” He looked at her for a second then did as she wished. He entered the room to see Robin, Beast Boy and Starfire standing around a Birthday cake and presents waiting for the surprise party Raven knew about.
“She’s coming,” he said and they hurried to hide. Robin turned out the lights and they waited in the darkness.
The door slid open with a foreboding whoosh. They yelled surprise but the tables had been turned. Raven stood there, red eyes wide and black energy flowing from her as a scream was emitted from her mouth.
That scream was nothing compared to the screams that came from Beast Boy, Robin and Starfire. They were about to turn and run when Raven turned back to normal and sank to her knees. At first they thought the shaking was because she was in shock but when their friend started to laugh they got really worried. Someone else’s laughter joined hers and they turned to see Cyborg in a similar position to Raven.
“The look’s on your faces,” she said and she and Cyborg burst into more laughter.
“I don’t know which is scarier,” said Beast Boy staring at Raven. “She’s laughing with out blowing something up or she actually turned our surprise party for her into a nasty surprise for us!”
After a couple of minutes Raven and Cy had calmed down. “I’m impressed Raven, you seem to have full control of your powers now.” Said Robin, as only Robin would.
“Not quite,” she said blushing as the memory of earlier that day appeared in her mind. “But close. Thanks to Cy,”
“Me?” he asked innocently knowing where this was leading.
“What do you mean?” asked Starfire.
“He’s been giving me…training to cope with my powers, advancing on the things I told him about Azerath’s training methods. It’s worked mostly but I don’t think I’ll ever have complete control, so I’ll settle for what I have.”
“When’s this been going on?” asked Beast Boy, suffering from the shock that two of his best friends kept something like this from him.
“When we were ‘patrolling’,” replied Cyborg.
“I thought you were being paranoid,” muttered Beast Boy. Then an idea hit him. “How do we know that’s all you’ve been doing? Hmm?”
Raven gave him one of her trademark cold stares and he turned into a turtle and retreated into his shell.
“You should have told us,” said Robin. “What if something had gone wrong and you had almost destroyed the city.”
“You worry too much Robin,” said Raven and neither she nor Cyborg decided to mention that this had almost happened once. “Besides I have something I want to show you,” she said.
Everyone looked at her including Cyborg.
“What is it?” asked Starfire. “Is it a new friend? Maybe a pet? Or is it a household item you feel is necessary for us to have?”
Some things never change, Raven thought to herself and replied to her friend’s questions. “I’m not saying, no, no, and no. If you want to find out then you’ll have to follow me.”
“Where are we going?” asked Beast Boy coming out of his shell.
“You’ll see,” was her reply as she left the room. The titans followed and a few minutes later could be seen on the roof.
“What’s there to see?” asked Beast Boy looking around. “There’s nothing here. Nothing that wasn’t here before anyway.”
“Wait,” she replied. “Trust me, you’ll want to be here probably more than the others.”
That comment left everyone in silence. What was Raven planning? And why would Beast Boy be more interested than everyone else?

“About time,” said Raven and everyone looked at her then followed her gaze. At the edge of the tower, blocking the view of the sea was a bright white space. A figure then stepped through the space and stood on Titan tower as the hole disappeared. The figure was wearing long white robes with a hood shadowing most facial features.
Raven went up to the figure, who was slightly taller, and pulled her into a warm embrace.
“Those are Azarathean robes,” muttered Cyborg recalling a memory that didn’t belong to him. It took him a split second to recognise the person. “Long time no see Terra.” He went and hugged her whilst the others recovered.
Pulling away from Cyborg, Terra pulled down her hood to reveal bright blue eyes and long blonde hair in a ponytail. She smiled at Raven then Cyborg and when she turned to the rest she found herself between Starfire and Beast Boy.
“Terra, I missed you so much,” he said not wanting to let go of her.
“It has been so long, Terra. Am I still your friend?”
“Of course you are Star,” she replied laughing. “But please get off me, it hurts.”
Starfire and Beast Boy backed off slightly, Beast Boy still clutching her hand.
“Good to have you back,” said Robin. “Will you be taking back your old place in the team?” he asked.
“Yeah…Nightwing?”
“I was getting a bit old to be Boy Wonder, so I decided it was time for a change.”
“Looks good on you,” she replied.
“What did you think of Azerath?” asked Raven.
“It’s not as bad as I thought it would be.” She answered honestly. “But I can’t see how you managed to live there so long. I would have thought that sort of place would have driven you insane.”
“That would be one of the other reasons I learnt to meditate.”
Terra laughed and then went on to say, “So who wants to hear about my trip. And you need to fill me in on what’s been happening whilst I’ve been away.” She led them into the tower as they started to fill in the blanks for her.
Raven stood on the tower and waited patiently for the second figure to emerge from Azerath.
“Here,” they said handing over a parcel. “Happy birthday my daughter.” The two women hugged briefly and Arella returned to Azerath.
“What was that?” asked Cyborg standing at the top of the steps that led into the tower.
“Mama,” she muttered and she opened the package. Inside were some more photos, including some of Terra with her old friends. There was also another book. The front cover read
‘Change isn’t always a bad thing
A tale of friendship and power
Written by Arella for her daughter Raven’
Raven smiled. “Thanks,” she whispered.
“Ooh, what’s it about?” asked Cyborg reading the cover over her shoulder.
“It’s a story about friendship and power, and about how change isn’t always a bad thing.”
“I’m not a genius Rae, but even I guessed that much.”
“If you must know, I don’t know what it’s about as I haven’t read it yet.”
“Fine, no need to get touchy.” He bent down and kissed her lightly on the lips and headed towards the stairs. “Are you coming? Terra wants to hear everyone’s accounts of what’s happened over the year.”
“Give me a minute.” She said. She heard the door shut and turned to look where her mother had stood a few minutes before. “Life’s about to change,” she said and an echo of a thought sounded a reply.
“Change isn’t always a bad thing. It’s how you adapt to that change that counts. Let the change come, adapt and if in doubt, stay with your friends as they will always be able to help.”

THE END (properly)

A bit of a moral thing at the end but i like it. I hope you like as that's what counts and please reply (Praise is always welcome and so is critisism)

Rae

[rrarbecy]

I'll start by saying that that was frickin' genius, and so are you. I liked the Raven/Cyborg interraction, and the changes in costume and body. Perfect. I want a sequel. But, if you don't want to, that's okay too. I just can't think of words to describe how good you are.

[ShadowOfAGhost]

Very nice! take everything I've ever said about this story and lump it together here. That's what I think of this last chapter!:D Remember, when you start your next fic, post a link to it here. we will be looking for it!

Actually, I don't know how I would respond to that. I might just laugh. I'd have to know if what she said was funny. What you don't realize is that people say negative things about me all the time. So I can't get too worked up. Now, if you told me she was spamming my thread...course that wouldn't take long for me to find out wasn't true. But it would get a momentary reaction.
It was just an example and you were the first person to come to mind.

[Matt A]

Same here. That was the perfect ending for a brilliant story.

If this doesn't get nominated for the Hall Of Fame, then I don't know what will...

[ShadowOfAGhost]

Same here. That was the perfect ending for a brilliant story.

If this doesn't get nominated for the Hall Of Fame, then I don't know what will...first of all, were not pushing for nomination. were pushing for induction!:D
Second of all, yours!;)

[Kregor8]

Very fitting epilogue. My hats extend their thanks.

For one, you had the characters learn and grow through their experiances. That's something that some forget to do. So good job.
Why does everyone (myself included) make Raven grow her hair longer when she gets older?
Star changing what she wears all the time seems like a believable thing for her personallity. Does she wear her hair like she did in "Spellbound?" (Oh, maybe you haven't seen that. Are you getting season 3 yet over there?)
I'm not sure how Raven could control the rage-eyes thing, but I'll just accept it.
Nice to see Terra back, actually fixed up for once. I haven't been seeing many good Terras lately. FF-style white mage robes. Nice.
I also like the length of this chapter/epilogue. It was a good substantial piece to read.

Shadow, who the hell is Kraig? My name is Keith. Glad to know I spring to mind so easilly. :D
I'd vote for this on HoF3. And if nobody else did, I'd reform the mob and instate you in some kind of shrine.

7<regor

[Rae]

But okay, I've read spoilers about the fourth season and you have told us about so many things that are actually going to happen (Go to Titansgo.com, tons of info on stuff and it's a great site). Genius? Definitely. Have you even seen the fourth season?

Cool! And no i haven't seen the fourth series, i haven't even seen the third yet! (But from everything that goes on on this site i've a pretty good idea what happens in each ep!)

Thanks Kregor for the pic! No i didn't plan on Starfire having her hair like that, that's too crazy for my likes!

Rae

[Raven_909]

You should make a sequel, really.