Slamming of locker doors, feet striking against linoleum tiled floor, the merging of voices echoing through hallways signaled the start of a new school year at Jump City River High.

Hiding in the stall of the girl's bathroom, a dark hair purple eyed female was clinging her book bag against her chest. One would think her nervousness was from being a new student, not true. It was from being an empath and all the emotion that filled her mind.

Slowly breathing with her eyes closed, "Easy Raven," she thought, "You faced bigger challenges then this. Like H.I.V.E., your father, Red X, Slade, Kory's cooking, wait bad example. Not even the Justice League would mess with Kory's cooking," opening her eyes, "It's only the first day," opening the stall door, "Let's get this over with."

Cracking the bathroom open, she saw the crowd of teenagers.

Closing and leaning against the door, "Can't do this," she thought, "Why didn't I just join Cyborg's home school?"

Here's the situation with Raven. Robin was going to a private school that his legal guardian Bruce Wayne had enrolled him into. Beast Boy and Starfire were being home schooled by Cyborg for obvious reasons. Sounds of crickets chirping from the audience. Their appearance. Hard to hid one with green and orange skin. After the events in the Tower with that sphere, Raven wanted to prove that she was doing all right which she wasn't.

A powerful push knocked Raven to the floor.

"Sorry didn't know that you were standing behind the door," came from above her.

Turning, Raven stared at a red head with a lock of white hair over her left eye.

"Had to go real bad," said the red head entering a stall.

Standing up, "That's all right," replied Raven, "Would've been standing near the door."

Flushing of the toilet, the red head return from the stall and walked towards the sinks.

Washing her hands, "New here?" asked the red head.

"Am I that obvious?"

"In my experience, when one hides in the bathroom usually it's because they are nervous. Got any friends going here?"

"They're at a different school."

"Lucky for you this is only the first day after today you got rest of today and the weekend to get over your nervousness. By the way, what's your religion?"

"My religion? Why do you ask?"

Pointing towards Raven's forehead, "That."

Touching the red stone on her forehead, "That's my chakra."

"Oh, a new age believer."

"That's correct. Why are you being nice to me?"

"Am I that obvious?" smiling, "Simple, I may be the only nice person you're going to met here," looking at her watch, "Better get going don't want to be late on the first day. Would you like me to walk you to your first class?"

"Yes."

Together they walked towards Raven's first class which was History.

"Not joining me?"

"Don't have this class until laterin theafternoon. Sorry on your own."

"Thank… didn't get your name."

"Didn't give it," holding her hand out, "Jessica Van Delk, but call me Jess."

Taking Jess's hand, "Rachel Roth."

Letting go, "Catch you on the flip side, Rach," walking away.

Biting her lower lip, she entered and discovered a full classroom except for two center desks in front of a rectangle desk that a woman was sitting at.

"You are?" asked the woman looking up from a piece paper.

"Rachel Roth."

"Take a seat. Now one more student to go. He got two minutes left before being late."

When Raven/Rachel sat down, the teacher repeated, "You are?"

"Who do you got left?" asked a familiar male voice.

"It can't be him," thought Rachel.

Looking at her piece of paper, "David Clarkstone."

"Bingo," then the bell rang.

"Take a seat."

"Where to?"

"I see who's going to be the class clown."

"Why afraid of clowns?"

"Sit down Mr. Clarkstone since we don't have much time for your comedy."

"I got all the time in the world," walking towards the teacher

Sitting in the last desk on Rachel's left, the baseball cap wearing, minus his black coat, David propped his elbow on the desk and then his chin onto his palm.

"The name's Miss Brown," handing a stack of paper to the students on left of David and the right of Rachel, "This is your lesson plan," handing books to the same two students, "If you hooligans behave yourself you might get to keep your current desk," staring at David, "and wear ball caps in the classroom."

The bell rang and off they went to their next class. The rest of the morning Rachel discovered that David was in the same class with her and sitting beside her except for P.E. That was all girls and she remet Jess.

It was going on noon which meant the day was almost over. Rachel was looking for her locker to place the combine lock that was given to her by Mr. Bender, the principal. She found it alright with three boys standing in front of it.

"Excuse me."

They ignored her.

"Excuse me."

Continuing to ignore her.

"Excuse me."

The one with orange hair stared at her.

"What do you want?"

"You're standing in front of my locker."

Staring at the locker, "Hey Roy, do you see her name on this locker?"

"No, Sebastian."

"Did you, Henry?"

"No, boss."

"See, no name no locker."

"Maybe you should've asked her for her name since the school assigned the locker to her," came from behind Sebastian.

Turning around, "And you are?" staring at a blue eyed boy wearing a baseball cap

"The school's problem solver."

"Right," laughed Sebastian, "I own this school," pointing to Roy and Henry, "these guys are the school's nose breakers specializing in people who stick their nose into other's business."

"Then I came to the right person since I want to know how far my nose can enter other's business?"

"Guys, break his nose," ordered Sebastian.

"I need to stop this," thought Raven, "but how without revealing my identity."

Turning to find an adult, a loud metal thud stopped her feet. Looking over her shoulder, both Roy and Henry clasping their fists and two locker doors had dents in them.

Staring at Sebastian, "Hard to find good help these days," said David.

Returning the stare, "Tell me about it," remarked Sebastian, "Better watch your back."

Walking around Sebastian, "When I can find a mirror," answered David walking backwards towards Rachel.

Stopping beside her, "Taking the bus?"

"Got a ride."

"Need company?"

Staring at Sebastian, "Yes."

"Lets go."

Together they walked out of the school and towards the parking lot.

Sitting on a bike rake, "You lovely without that cape."

"Don't start with me. Why are you here?"

"To my IQ lowered by public education."

"Be serious."

"I'm serious plus wanted to see you."

"To see me?"

"Didn't get time to know you."

"Again why are you here?"

"Don't believe me."

Shaking her head no.

"Well…"

Before he could answer, a car horn went off. Turning, Raven saw it was Cyborg in the disguised T-car.

"My…," turning.

But no David/Rath.