The Teen Titans broke up three years ago after Triton made his second threat on Earth. In order to stop him, Raven had to give up her demonic side, becoming fully human. The Titans then went on their own paths. Kori went back to Tamaran to claim her throne, Dick went to "find himself," Victor disappeared without a trace, Garfield stayed in Jump City and started his own solo hero career, and Raven moved to New York City to enjoy a normal human life, attending New York's School of Art. Three years later and the Titans had never really spoken or seen each other.

DISCLAIMER: I do not own the Teen Titans!

It was a breezy afternoon in New York City and Raven (now Rachel) was walking to her apartment. RING RING. Her phone rings.

"Hello." She answers it.

"Hey Rachel, where are you?" Her best friend and roommate, Sophie, asks on the other end.

Rachel scans the area, "7th, approaching Harrison." She answers.

"Rae, hurry. I have a surprise waiting for you." Sophie says excitedly.

"Kay, Kay, I'm coming. Be patient." Rachel says, tucking a piece of black and purple hair behind her ear, hoping the wind won't blow it in every direction.

"Perf." Sophie exclaims. "Luv ya. See you soon."

"See ya." Rachel hangs up the phone, increasing her pace to get home ASAP.

Three years of being completely human has really change Raven. She was able to freely feel emotions without worrying about her powers getting out of control. Having no powers took some getting use to, but she's been able to live with it. She doesn't look the same either. Rachel traded her dark clothes with bright ones. Her hair, once short and purple, was now long and black and purple ombre. She no longer keep her feelings inside, she no longer had a red gem on her forehead, and she no longer had to be afraid. Her sarcasm and love of reading never left. She still enjoys darkness. Rachel is the same person as Raven. But yet, at the same time, Rachel was the opposite of Raven.

Rachel gets to her apartment building and rushes up the stairs.

"No elevator? You must be in a hurry." Mr. Charles, her downstairs neighbor, says as Rachel is about to ran up the stairs.

"You can say that." She says with a smile as she passes Mr. Charles.

"Have fun child. Don't be in too big of a hurry. Enjoy every minute that you have." He calls out to her. Rachel rushes up the three flights of stairs to her apartment door. Key in hand, she opens the door.

"Rachel!" Sophie welcomes her roommate with a hug.

"Sophie?" Rachel pushes her away, gently. "What's going on, you're never this..." She pauses, looking for the right word. "jumpy." Rachel finishes.

"Do you know tomorrow is?"

Oh no. Rachel thinks to herself. It's her birthday tomorrow and despite everything that happened, she still hasn't been able to celebrate her birthday. There were just too many memories.

Sophie got sick of waiting for Rachel to respond. "It's the grand opening of the Blüdhaven Art Gallery."

A sigh of relief escapes Rachel. "So I figured it'd be a perfect birthday present." Rachel looks down from Sophie, wishing she could take back her sigh."

"Sophie." She brings her gaze back up at Sophie. "You know how I feel about my birthday—"

"I know, I know. It reminds of your father who, twice, threatened you and your friends, and the whole planet on your birthday." Sophie turns around and heads to the kitchen. "But let me tell you something Rae." Sophie stops at the island in the kitchen and grabs something.

Sophie is the only person, besides the Titans, who knows who Rachel really is. The two were ass I bed to room together their freshman year and they've been friends ever since. After about a year of friendship, Rachel told Sophie her entire story, from being Raven to being the daughter of Trigon. Rachel has never trusted anyone else more than she trusts Sophie.

"You can't live the rest of your life not celebrating your birthday. I get you had a horrible childhood and you're birthday reminds you of some pretty dark stuff, but only because you let it remind you of that." Sophie walks back towards Rachel, pieces of paper in hand. "If you start having good birthdays, eventually you'll remember your birthday as good. Not bad. Rachel, you're 22 years old. It's about freaking time you start enjoying the day you were born, because Rae. You're an amazing person and I'm so glad you were born. So please. Come with me to Blüdhaven so we can see the opening of this gallery." Sophie hands Rachel two pieces of paper. One is a train ticket to Blüdhaven, and the other is a pass into the grand opening of the North Blüdhaven Art Gallery.

Rachel looks at Sophie, as if she was reading her soul. This meant the world to Sophie, so it should mean the world to Rachel.

"You win Soph, let's go to Blüdhaven." Rachel says with a grin.

"Yay!" Sophie hugs Rachel. "Let's pack. Our train leaves at 3:30. Which means we should get Blüdhaven by 6, then we can find a hotel to stay in." Sophie turns around and heads to her room. "The opening is at 4, so we can sleep in and then explore Blüdhaven. We'll spend the night again and come home Sunday night. It's perfect." Sophie squeals.

Rachel shakes her head and heads to her bedroom to pack.