So I'm back and I apologize for not updating unforgiving or my other stories. I was just browsing for some good Raven/Slade stories and saw "The Challenge" dun dun dun. Anyway bring it on.

The challenge was to write a story that takes place after rorek… and pretend that the whole "The End" happened before that… (I know weird) anyway um Slade kidnaps Raven in a way similar to when he tries to get Robin to be his apprentice. Slade's goal is to find out more about raven. I'm supposed to include sparing and lots of physical and emotional stuffs. LOL… despite the whole plot and weird swapping of episodes I want to take the challenge evils angel! So let me know what you think.

Anyway I plan on adding my own twist… and if you like Terra… I'm sorry, I don't

I don't own Teen Titans… tear

--Prolog—

He called me beautiful. He said he loved me, I was powerful and perfect in all ways. With my lack of experience in the 'love' field I believed him. I wanted so bad to feel someone else's arms around me, holding me close and comforting me. I wanted to express my emotions like every other teenage girl. I loved him.

No, I loved the thought of him.

I loathe him.

I bet he felt my beauty when it tore his insides out. That dragon rorek can burn in the last level of hell along with my father.

Rorek was just using me and normally I believe I could have gotten over it much faster but after dealing with my father and the prophecy I just can't. My heart has been ripped open so many times, and I don't think any part of me is strong enough to heal it.

Beastboy understands, he lets me talk about it, and he talks about Terra. We both lost someone we loved in a way. Sure I hated Terra, but I love Beastboy and because of that I want him happy.

He took me out on my first date where Terra took him for some cherry pie. I smiled but couldn't help noticing that he would glance around expecting Terra to show up alive and well.

Despite the strange and awkward silences between us at the small restaurant I fell in love with their pie. Right now I am sitting at the small counter eating a rather large piece of cherry pie watching others, and thinking.

I sighed when the pie was gone and then left the restaurant deciding to walk to help clear my mind. I strolled across the beach taking in the smells and the feel of the ocean breeze.

"Awe, my little gem." My body twisted around at the sound of a deep menacing voice. I heard laughing from behind me and again twisted around only to bump into Slade's chest. His hands grabbed mine and kept me right where I was. "What are you doing out alone?" I growled and tried to back out of his grasp. Having his arms and body heat so close to me brought back memories of Rorek.

"Let me go." I showed my teeth then let my eyes flash in protest. He started to laugh again. "Azarath Metrion Zinthos!" I screamed and sent my powers flowing towards him. I closed my eyes expecting to feel the waves rush out of me but all that happened was more laughing.

I opened my eyes to see Slade still holding me without any mark to show for the attack. That's when I felt a small zap on my left wrist. I glanced down and saw a golden bracelet that was radiating. Sparkles danced across it and after a few seconds they disappeared. "Like it? It prevents you from using your powers."

My eyes widened in fright and once again I began to whimper and try to pull out of his grasp. I felt like a helpless girl. "Calm down Babes, I promise to take it off after you hear me out." I stopped my protest and looked back up at him. His gloved hand came up and started to whip off some of my tears. Just as his hand touched my face it snapped back on to my wrist and I felt his hold tighten. Was I that repulsive?

"Now you can go back to the tower unharmed and without the bracelet. How does that sound?" He leaned forwards and I arched my back away from him, "Wonderful now take off this bracelet!" I screamed. "Babes, don't you wanna hear your other option?" I huffed in response. "If you come with me I will bring back your teammate Terra, unharmed. But you have to stay with me for as long as I say. You won't be locked in some cell but treated like another house guest."

I glanced down at the sand. Beastboy would be so happy if Terra came back. If I owed him anything for being such a good friend it was to give him back the one he truly loved. Sure I can't have a successful relationship but why should I stop my best friend from being with the one he loved. I looked back up at Slade, "I'm not going to be your apprentice!" He laughed, "No, never, I wouldn't make you do anything you don't want to do." His voice sounded somewhat genuine but really he was making me come with him wasn't he?

"I'll do it! But you have to keep your part of the deal." He released me and then snapped off my bracelet. "Go home babes, Tomorrow morning Terra will be back at the Tower, but I want you on this beach with all of you possessions at noon, if you don't show Terra just might die one last time in Beastboy arms." I turned around and fazed back to the Tower blocking out his cold laughter.

--Ember—

So evils angel what do you think? Am I giving you a run for your money or what?