Hi Everyone! This is one of my first stories, so please be nice! I don't appreciate flames, so please refrain from flaming but I do however, accept constructive criticism. One thing you need to know is I write whatever I want, whatever I like.
Another thing. I am very fickle and indecisive, so there may be two versions on how a story ends or the chapter. Sorry, it's just the way I am. XP
I'd like to clarify on a few things: Raven was presumed dead after she vaporized Trigon, meaning that when Trigon disappeared, Raven also disappeared. So it's kind of like, what would happen if Raven disappeared at the end of "The End."
Disclaimer: I don't own anything except the the story begin...
Chapter 1: Reunion
It had been five long years since Slade returned to life and terrorized Raven. Five long years since her horrible secret was revealed. Five long years since Raven had become the portal. Five long years since the prophecy become reality. Five long years since Teen Titans had defeated Trigon. Five long years since Terra had recovered her memory and returned to the Titans. Five long years since when the Titans had lost Raven. Yes, it had been five long years...
It was a dark and stormy night: wind howled and rubbed against the buildings, thunderous booms sliced the air, there was a heavy downpour and lightning flashed. The air was icy and the rain and thunder drowned out the noise from the normally busy city. Lights illuminated the city and many people stayed indoors to avoid the rain. There were barely any people or cars out and only people that were roaming the city were under umbrellas or wearing rain coats who couldn't catch cabs. However, a lone dark figure shrouded in a black coat was perched on a ledge of the church overlooking the city but more importantly, the Titan's Tower.
Tonight was the reunion for all Titans, for the living at least. Many Titans gathered from around the world to attend this special reunion in Jump City. Normally, this would be a happy occasion, but the heavy rain gave it a lugubrious feeling.
"Sorry, but this is a private party. Teen Titans only" a Titan said apologetically.
The black-cloaked figure reached inside the cloak and withdrew a small, round busted looking walkie-talkie with a brandished T on the front.
"Oh! Sorry, please come in. May I take your cloak?"
"No, it's alright. And don't worry, the cloak will dry quickly" the Titan replied; it was a soft,strong, feminine voice but the dark hood and rain made it almost impossible to see the figure's face.
The cloaked-figure nonchalantly walked inside the crowded waiting area. The bouncer stopped to screen more people and when he turned around, he was surprised to see that the cloaked Titan was right: the cloak had been completely dried. The figure made it's way to the elevator bumping into several Titans. Chatter, yammer and laughter filled the room. The cloaked Titan pressed the button and waited for the elevator, expecting it to be filled with people. The elevator came down empty, much to the relief of the attendant. It stepped inside hurriedly and pressed the button for the Common Room. The elevator rose to the top of the top of the tower and came to a stop. When the cloaked figure reached the Common Room, it was quite surprised to find that it was still quite full of people. The large circular couch had been replaced with chairs to seat the all the Titan while a small stage and podium stood at the front of the room, by the large windows that overlooked the city. Large crimson colored curtains covered the large glass windows. The cloaked figure stepped down the stairs and made their way towards the front row of chairs.
"Who is that?"
"I dunno, creepy though. I mean, who wears a black cloak at happy event like this?"
The dark figure ignored the whispers and chuckles, so it tugged its' hood more to hid their face. When the figure reached the front row, it noticed two familiar figures: one green, and a blond-haired petite girl. The figure walked over to the two people.
"May I sit here?" the cloaked figure asked politely.
"Sure" the green Titan answered.
"Beast Boy, I'm gonna go get a drink" the blond girl said.
Beast Boy watched as the blond haired girl made her way to the desert, drink and food table.
The hooded figure looked around the room and spotted a tall cybernetic man talking to a tall woman wearing a yellow dress with a black belt with her hair in buns, near the table. To the figure's left, it noticed another tall woman with red-hair pulled in a bun and two pieces of hair in front of her ears, wearing a purple dress. Silver tiles lined the floor giving the room a more modern look. Blue, green, orange and yellow lit up parts of the walls, which the figure assumed had secret compartments or had control panels. As the figure was looking at the room, it heard a loud sigh come from beside it.
"Is something wrong?"
"It's just...I can't stop thinking of someone. Someone I knew a long time ago" Beast Boy said sadly.
The figure could feel the pain emanating off of him. Beast Boy tried his best to try and hide it but sometimes the feelings would just seep out of him, like a leak at a dam.
"I'm back" Terra said cheerily and the green Titan perked up a little.
"ATTENTION, ALL TITANS! PLEASE REPORT TO THE COMMON ROOM WHERE THE ASSEMBLY WILL BEGIN."
Many minutes later, all the chairs were occupied and the lights dimmed. Titans occupied all the chairs, large and small. The whispering died down and soon silence fell over the dim room. A tall man with black hair dressed in a suit and tie stepped up to the podium. All Titans listened intently on his words.
"First, I'd like to thank everyone for coming to this little reunion. I know it's been hard these last couple of years and we lost some valuable members. We struggled to get through it but somehow all of us managed. Fighting evil is hard and sometimes we, as heroes, can't have a moment to ourselves."
The man glanced to his left and looked at the red-headed woman smiling gently back at him.
As the speech went on, the rain began to die down. Even the thunder silenced, as if to listen to this young man's speech. The wind stopped howling and reduced to a gentle breeze now.
"...Thank you. I look forward to the next reunion with all of you ."
The clapping from the crowd filled the air and many cheers replaced the thunderous booms.
"Please stay seated for the fire works!"
He quickly rushed off the stage, kissed the young woman on the cheek, went to a wall, opened up a control panel and pressed a switch. Above the seated Titans, the roof began to move slowly. The Titans stared intently at the now clear starry sky. Suddenly, streams of light whizzed into the sky and made high pitched noises. Bright explosions of light filled the sky, effectively replacing the lightning. The crowd "ooh-ed" and "aah-ed" at the light display.
"Wow!" Breathed an excited Beast Boy.
His eyes looking into the night sky. He looked to his left to see if the hooded figure had removed their hood. He noticed a piece of hair had escaped the black cloak and reflected the light from the fire works. His eyes traced up the hair and caught a small glimpse at the hooded figure's face.
Beast Boy let out a silent gasp and his eyes widened.
'Raven?' He thought.
Beast Boy's breath quickened and turned his sight to the floor, completely shocked.
The reunion had ended and everyone had begun to leave.
"Thank you, very much!" the red-headed woman thanked. Many people rushed out the door, with the hooded-figure approaching the door.
"Thank You!" She said again.
"Thank you too, Starfire." The figure thanked and stepped out the door.
"You are most welcome!" Starfire said cheerfully.
As the figure passed, Starfire felt a cold electric shock go throughout her body. She gasped for breath and looked back. The figure was gone!
'Where did they go?'
The night had ended and everyone had cleaned up after the reunion and gone to bed.
Beast Boy awoke groggily the next morning. He sat up and looked around his room. Piles of clothes sat at one side of the corner, books littered the floor, ants and other pests were munched at crumbs in empty pizza boxes. The smell of dirty laundry and old food filled his nose. Getting sick of the smell, Beast Boy went over to a pile of clean clothes next to his desk. He changed out his clothes and changed into the new ones. He strapped on his boots and ran out the door. As Beast Boy ran down the hallway, he came upon a certain room. He stopped in front of it and just stared. His ears drooped as he got lost in his thoughts. He leaned against the door, the feeling of nostalgia and pain coursed through his body. Beast Boy pounded his fist against the door.
"Raven."
His thoughts were cut short by the Titan's alarm.
He heard Robin's voice on the intercom, "ALL TITANS, TO THE COMMON ROOM! TROUBLE!"
Beast Boy glanced at Raven's room, morphed into a hawk and flew towards the Common room.
"It looks like Mumbo is robbing a bank on 31st street" Robin said.
"This should be easy!" Terra said excitedly.
"Titans Go!"
End chapter.
So whad'ya think? There's more to come. Please review! I will look forward to it! plz no flames!