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Title: Obsidian Midnight
Author: S.K. Midnight
Pairings: Raven x Malchior, Robin x Starfire, Beast Boy x Terra, Cyborg x Jinx
Summary: Set three months after the episode "Spellbound". In Jump City, the Teen Titans are the greatest force of justice to be reckoned with. Raven, finally realizing that Malchior truly wasn't evil, releases him from the book, and he joins the Titans in their crusade against evil. But when a mysterious bounty hunter appears from the shadows, hunting victims with bleeding eyes and possessing powers similar to Malchior's and Raven's, the Titans must stop him at all costs…before they are hunted next.
(A/N):Hello everyone! Just a little author's note. This fanfic was inspired by Red Moon Kree's The Paper Rose and Rhea Hiryuu's Spellbinder and Spellfire fanfics, so if it bears any sort of resemblance, you know why. I've taken some small details from it, such as Malchior's looks and a couple of other things. Nothing major, be that assured. If you haven't read these fics, you should. Shameless plug requirements met! This fanfic will revolve mostly around my favourite character from the show, Raven! But other Titan goodness will be in there too, so be not afraid! HAHAHAHA! Also, please bear with me, I'm new to this. So if I suck, don't bash me too hard. Other notes will be at the end of the fic. And with that said, I welcome you to the melee.
Prologue: The Beginning of the End
"Seeking eternity, namely the folly, of returning to the beginning"
The night was dark and chilly, without a moon to light up its skies. Clouds turned ominously in the sky, preparing to unleash a powerful thunderstorm upon the land. The only lights that could be seen were the lights from the city and the lights inside Titans' Tower. Upon the roof a lone figure could be seen, watching the clouds revolve around one another.
Her cloak flew in the strong breeze and her troubled eyes gazed into the distance, as if seeking solace in the nothingness that was there. She sighed, and then waved her hand at the ground. A swirling black hole opened in the roof and she stepped into it, causing her to sink through the roof and materialize in her room. She glanced around the room, her eyes coming to rest upon a statue of a raven near the door.
Ah, the raven. Just like her name. A reminder of herself. The statue showed the bird perched on a small pillar, all by itself. Was she doomed to the same fate? To never have anyone? One time, she had thought that wouldn't be so. That she had someone. But, in the most crucial moment, he had betrayed her, and shattered her heart into pieces. And now, once again, she was the solitary raven, perched on its pillar, all alone. Was there nothing to ease her inner sorrow that threatened to tear her apart, day by day?
Raven sighed to herself once again. Nothing could cheer her up nowadays. Not Starfire, with her quaint antics and naïve ways, nor Robin or Cyborg, with their offers to play video games. Not even Beast Boy, with his corny jokes, could break the fog of depression that surrounded her soul. She smiled as she thought of him. True, he was annoying, and his whiny voice was nothing compared to Malchior's drawling English accent…NO! She would not think of him. She would not think of the one person who had hurt her more than all else. She firmly tried to slam that door shut in her mind, but found she could not. Why could she not!
Her eyes wondered over to the chest in the corner, the chest that locked away the book that held Malachior. It also sealed many other things, but one thing it couldn't keep inside was her memories of him. It hurt, so badly, she felt her chest would explode. She walked over to the chest, and gazed down upon it. The fine wooden workmanship, covered in mystic runes and symbols, and fitted with black metal bands, with a carving of a raven in flight on the top of it, it was exquisite. Surely, it was a good enough prison for the likes of HIM. Surely it was, wasn't it?
Raven faltered as she thought of it. Her trembling hand reached for the lock, and for only a moment, she considered opening the chest, if only to speak with him and end this pain once and for all. But, that was not to be so as the Titan Alert rang throughout the entire building and Robin's voice echoed over the intercom. "Titans! Hurry!" Raven pulled her hand back, and stalked towards the door. She opened it, and was just about to leave, when she stopped for just an instant and glanced back. The chest was still there, flickering in the candlelight. She shook her head lightly, and then walked out the door, closing it behind her.
Prologues are supposed to be short, and I know quite a few people who would agree with me, ne? The chapters shall be longer, I promise. Right now I'm doing the best I can, so bear with me, k? Anyhow, this is a mostly Raven/Malchior fic, so expect lots of that coming up. The first chapter should be out soon, hopefully. Now all you have to do is press the pretty purple button labeled "Review" and tells me if this is any good or if I suck horribly. Thanks!
S.K. Midnight