Dear Mrs. Roth,

We are sorrowed to inform you of Brandon Canson`s death at April 4, 2009. In his will (there is a copy of said will enclosed in this letter). He said that you were to take care of his children. The eldest, Craven, is of age 14 and the youngest, Cranton, of age you will send your letter of approval to the Shadowlock Council we will send them to you in a week's time. Also enclosed is a letter from the children. We hope to hear from you.

Sincerely,

Shadowlock Council

(3rd person Pov)

All of them, Robin, Starfire, Bee, Cyborg, Changeling, Phoenix, Darkflame, Shatani, were shocked. The air in the meeting room almost stopped. Raven had another son? When? These were the most common thoughts running around everyone`s head. Robin was the first to snap out of the trance that had be-fallen them.

"When did this happen? And who is Brandon?" he asked calmly.

"About 16 years ago, I was drunk at one of the parties and Brandon, Goth boy, was there and next thing I know…I couldn't kill him so.. I gave birth to him…." she trailed off. Raven`s voice shook. She never wanted to tell them this. Craven was never a mistake and she made sure that he never had any of her powers. She had been paying Child support willingly for about 14 years. She had done what she needed without actually being there. Life was hard when you had super hero parents. Phoenix testified to that. Oh, her daughter, Phoenix, she didn't want her to find out about her half-brother this way. Raven`s eyes shifted over to her daughter, but Phoenix had her head bowed to where she couldn't read her expression, couldn't even see her eyes.

"I had a brother…" Phoenix started through clenched teeth. Raven opened her eyes in surprise. She didn't consider him a half brother? "And you didn't SAY ANYTHING?!?" The foundation of the Tower shook. Violent red energy oozed through her entire being as she phased through the roof. If she didn`t leave she was going to tear the place apart.

Raven sighed sadly. That didn't go well, she thought to herself. She wanted them her but…

"Would they mind sleeping on the couch till we got a room prepared?" Cyborg asked. Raven shrugged her shoulders and nodded. She honestly didn't know. Robin and everyone else filed out the room, knowing that she needed to think about things. Changeling was the only one that remained.

She sat on edge of the roof. The wind may have been come outside but her mind was in a whirl. I have a brother? When was he born? Does he have powers? How much older is he then me? And millions of other questions exploded in her head. The door from the stair way opened no footsteps though. "Hey, Darkflame." Phoenix greeted tiredly. "Hey, thought I would find you here." He sat on the edge of the roof with her, letting the quiet draw out till it was just plain awkward. One to never beat around the bush, Darkflame asked, "Do you not want them here?" Phoenix sprang up, "Of course I do!" she yelled. She composed herself before she answered. "It`s just… I had a brother, one that I could have talked with, someone that could have understood. He..." "You mean, have, can, will talk too, can." Darkflame interrupted. "What? Phoenix said, confused. Darkflame just gave her a smile and said. "He isn't dead nor is your new baby brother either. They are coming here; sure they're going to be depressed. But there is still a chance of a friend ship starting." Phoenix thought for a moment. "Hey, you're right!" she gave him the quickest hug you can give a person and ran towards the door. "Thanks Flame, you da man!" she slammed the door behind her.

Darkflame gave a sad smile and looked towards the sunset. His red streaks lit up with the sun giving his orange skin a sun-kissed look. His blue eyes shined.

"If only I was your man, Phoenix."