A/N: Hello, my loves! WOW, let me tell you, I have had a SHIT TON of Not About Angels sequel requests! I'm getting about 1-2 reviews A DAY. So, because of that, I have to give you what you want!

Here is the preface to Youth!

Disclaimer: I don't own the Teen Titans. They are the property of DC comics.

Warning: This story is rated M. That's all I need to say.

ENJOY!


Preface

It is a strange thing, knowing that you are going to die.

It is also strange, because in all honesty, I was not afraid.

I had accepted it already. I knew it was inevitable. It was not something I could change. I would fight, of course. I would fight harder than ever. But death did not scare me.

Because I had her.

She made my sacrifice worth it. I knew that she would be safe. That was all I needed to know.

"Mommy, is it true that you are in trouble?"

I was pulled out of my own thoughts at the sound of her voice.

I looked down at her and smiled, kneeling to her level.

"No, sweetheart," I said, placing my hand on the top of her head. "I am not in any trouble. Fear not."

I could tell by the look in her eyes that she did not believe me.

"I heard Daddy talking to Grampa Bruce...he said you were in trouble."

I shook my head and smiled again, pushing her head to my chest and holding her there for what seemed like forever. I never wanted to let her go.

"I promise you, my sweet girl, no matter what happens to me, your Daddy and Grampa Bruce will do absolutely anything to keep you safe," I whispered. "And I promise that I will always be with you. I will never leave you."

She pulled away slightly and looked at me. I could see the tears forming in her eyes.

"Shh," I said. "Do not cry. You have to be strong for me. You have to be the big girl that I know you are."

She nodded, and placed her small hand on my cheek.

"I won't let anything happen to you, Mommy," she said, determination flaring in her beautiful emerald eyes.

Before I could respond, his voice cut through the air.

"Trust me, sweetheart, I won't let anything happen to Mommy, either."


A/N: I hope you all enjoyed the Preface to Youth! I'm SO excited to introduce Mar'i as a character! I can already tell it's going to be a BLAST to write about her and the way that everyone takes her in! Be ready for the first chapter! I'll be posting it very very soon!

Thanks again to everyone who stuck with Not About Angels and kept up with the requests for this sequel!

Stay tuned!

Love,

Sierra