Disclamer: I don't own Teen Titans or Code Lyoko and I never will. So THERE!! HA!

"Raven, can you come here for a minute?"

"What's up?" asked my mom. She was sitting at the kitchen table, drinking coffee.

"I have a have a favor to ask you," She said.

"O-Kay," I wasn't sure what to say. "What is it?"

"Mrs. Ramsey just called. Because she's going out of state for a wedding, she needs someone to watch her house. When she asked me if I knew anyone who would be able to go over there and do small things like water the plants and feed the fish, I said that you'd be able to do it. She said that you'd be able to bring a friend, if you'd like."

I gave my mom a questioning look.

"Now I know I should have asked you first, but I know how Mrs. Ramsey is a little... strange, and I knew that no one else around here would want to help her. Let alone go into her house," Mom said in her defense.

"Yeah, I guess I'll do it, but what makes you think that I'd want to go into her house?" I sat down across from her. I sighed. "When do I have to be there?"

"Tomorrow at five O'clock," She answered. "Oh, and Raven, please be careful about not using your- um, gift? - in front of anybody. Please?"

"Okay, okay. What did you think I was going to do? Slice up the couch with Mrs. Ramsey sitting on it? Don't worry. I've got it," I stood and went to my room.

"Can you believe that?" I finished.

"I know! The least she could have done was ask you if you wanted to go and watch Mrs. Ramsey's house. I mean, your mom must know that she's really creepy," Aelita said.

"But c'mon, guys. How often do parents actually ask their kids what they want to do?" Starfire added.

We were doing a three-way phone conversation. I'd just finished explaining my situation to Aelita and Star and they felt the same way I did.

"Wasn't Mrs. Ramsey supposed to be a vampire or something?" Aelita asked.

"Something like that," Star said. "No body really knows for sure 'cause no body has really ever talked to her. But if you come out of this with fangs and a thirst for blood-"

"You can come straight to my house!" Aelita finished. I knew something like that was coming; Aelita is obsessed about vampires and creatures of the night.

"But why don't you two just come with me and see for yourself," I said.

"Are you serious?" Star said excitedly.

"Yeah. Mrs. Ramsey said that I could bring a friend if I'd like."

"Sweet!" Starfire sounded really happy.

"Okay. I have to be there at 5:00 tomorrow. How about we meet at my house and go from there?" I said.

"Okay. I'll talk to you guys tomorrow, then. 'Bye!" Aelita said.

"'Bye."

"Later."

Ding-dong.

"I'll get it Mom!" I called through the house. I raced the door.

"Hey, guys!" I stepped back and let my friends come in. We all walked up to my room.

"I have a question," Star tossed her backpack on the carpet, "Even if we find anything, do you think that it will be as dramatic as vampires?" She sat on my bed.

"I don't know, to be honest. But one thing I am sure of is that there's something in that house that's not normal," Aelita replied.

"But let's say that there is a vampire or something in there. And let's say that we all get bitten. That means that we become vampires, right? What will happen to the powers we already have?" I asked my friends. I honestly didn't know the answer to this one.

"Well... I guess that we'd keep them, wouldn't we?" Aelita suggested.

Star looked as if she had something to add, but didn't want to make things worse.

Instead, she said, "Come on. This is supposed to be exiting, not depressing! I mean, we're going into the house that kids have talked about for years. We're going to be the first ones ever to see what really goes on within those walls! Now enough of this, let's get ready to go!"

"You're right," I said, and not too convincingly, either.

"Does every one have their backpacks ready?" Aelita asked, placing hers in front of her.

"Yeah," Star and I answered.

I had to laugh. "We're making it seem like we're going to spend the night there!"

Aelita laughed, too, but Star had that look in her eye…

"What are you thinking?" I asked her.

She grinned. "Maybe we can spend the night there."

"That would be the best!" Aelita said. They both looked at me.

"I know what you're thinking and the answer is... yes. I'll go talk to my mom." I caved!

After fifteen minutes of pleading and begging, Mom finally let us spend the night there. We didn't tell her, of course, what we were looking for.

4:55 PM

"Okay. You guys ready?" I asked my friends.

"Lets do this!" Star and Aelita cried.

"So... this is Mrs. Ramsey's house? It's exactly what I expected!"

We'd been walking around in the 3-floor mansion for fifteen minutes. When we first arrived, I found a note taped to the front door with a key taped to it.

Raven,

I'm sorry I could not be there in person to give you your instructions. I was suddenly called away earlier than anticipated. I hope that you and your companions have a... delightful time. Help yourselves to a tour of my home. I've heard the rumors, of course...

I must warn you, however. Do not, under any circumstance, enter the attic. That is the one room that house that I wish to keep private.

Happy hunting!

I do believe that you will find what you are looking for.

Mrs. Ramsey

They thought she was nuts, to put it simply. But that didn't stop us from exploring the house from top to bottom. Then, we searched through every room- except the attic, of course.

At around 9 o'clock, Aelita and Star and I finally met for the first time in the living room to discuss what we found.

"There's not much here. I mean there's some really funky clothes in Ramsey's closet, but nothing that would suggest anything was seriously wrong here,' I reported.

"I know. Maybe we're just looking too hard. I mean, its like when you're looking for something and can't find it. But when you don't need it anymore, its right in front of your face," Starfire offered.

"I think we should just forget about this for now and go to sleep," Aelita said.

"Good idea. I'm tired anyway," I said, going to my sleeping bag and backpack.

"Goodnight."

"'Night!"

"Goodnight, a sleep tight. Don't let the bed bugs bite!"

"If they do, use dynamite!"

"Aelita!"

"Sorry! Hahaha! 'Night!"

Once my head hit the pillow, I was out like a light. I had the strangest dream, though. I dreamt that this guy was chasing me around the mansion. From what I can remember, he was tall and had dark hair and red eyes. Actually, I would've thought he was kind of cute, had it not been for the fact that he was trying to kill me. When he finally caught me, he leaned over me and put my head on his arm. After brushing my hair away from my neck, I saw his fangs plunge. I couldn't see it, but I felt that he had bit me, it hurt so badly. It was like I really had gotten bit. Then, he just looked into my eyes. It was so freaky! It was like the mystery guy could see right through me. The dream ended there.

When I woke up, I was laying on one of the sofas in then living room. Then I remembered my dream. I guess it was just a natural reaction, but I felt around the right side of my neck with my fingertips. Sure enough, I found two small puncture wounds. The fine hairs on my neck stood on end. I wanted to believe it was all a dream, but the evidence was there. I knew I should have been scared, or at least a little nervous, but I wasn't. It was like I had been expecting this.

I decided not to wake my friends. What good would that do, anyway? It would only cause an unneeded panic and confusion.

I checked my wristwatch.

7:42 a.m.

I was exhausted, so I decided to go back to my sleeping bag. After a minute, I drifted off to sleep.

"Raven. Raven!" I was rudely awakened. I glared up at the intruders and bared my fangs. The pair staggered back, gawking at me.