Flames of Passion

Raven's New Friend

The Titans arrived at the tower in wonder. Who was the boy that helped them. And why did he refuse to become a titan? These questions swamped the minds of the five hero's. Nightwing got a bottle of juice and the Titans sat down at the dining room table discussing what to do about this new hero.

"Maybe he's a criminal and just happen to help us?"Changeling suggested.

"Real criminals wouldn't help us."Nightwing pointed out.

"Perhaps he just doesn't want to be apart of this team."Raven said drinking her tea. Four years of being a titan and she still drank tea.

"Who wouldn't want to be apart of our team?"Cyborg asked.

"Obviously him."Raven said annoyed. Suddenly the door bell rang and Raven got up to answer the door. When she did she saw no one. Then she looked looked at a large package on the ground. It had her name on it in big bold lettering. She took it to her room and opened it. Inside was a letter and an object covered with tissue paper. She read the letter and smiled.

Raven,

I know you want more information on Inferno. Be my date tonight and I will give you as much information I can. I hope to see you at the Mortimer Club at 8:00 pm tonight.

Brian Talbot

Raven wondered what she should do. She sat on her bed and laid down on her back in thought. On the one hand, she could find out much more on Inferno. On the other hand she could get kidnapped and be held for ransom and all that other bad stuff. She decided to take her chances and go on the date. She got up and went to her closet to get a cocktail dress or something nice.

Then suddenly Raven remembered the rest of the package. She walked over to her desk and removed the tissue to find a lavender dress. She pulled it out of the box and looked at it and was stunned. It was a beautiful dress and just her size. It was a purple and was made of silk. It had a velvet trim and fit her curves perfectly when she put it on. With a slit up to her upper thigh and the straps connected around her neck as the dress was backless. It was stunning. And to finish it off there were purple heels with straps across her toes and actual heel.

Raven studied herself in the mirror and smiled. For the first time in a while she felt good about her appearance. She looked at her silver watch and saw it was half an hour till eight. She sneaked out of the tower and got off the island by the ferry. Raven was quiet the whole way.

Raven arrived at the Mortimer Club and sighed. This place wasn't her style but it was where she was to meet this guy. Before she left she checked the crime database and saw the Brian had no criminal record. She walked through the door and stared in amazement at the grandness of the inside of the building. It was like the Titanic's grand staircase. When Raven walked down the steps she stared at the beautifully lit room and the wonderful colors all around her. his place had class.

Raven looked around for her "date" and forgot that she didn't know what he looked like. She waited by the wall and a boy came up to her. He had slightly long chestnut brown hair and beautiful blue eyes. He wore a black suit with and black tie. Raven looked at him with mystery. He seemed familiar but was a total stranger to her.

"Hello, Raven. I hoped to would come. I am assuming that you liked the dress I had made for you?"Brian said looking at her up and down.

"No I'm just wearing this for my health."Raven said rudely referring to the dress she had on.

"I'm sorry. Shall we go sit down?"Brian said politely not minding the rudeness of Raven.

"No, I like standing around." Raven said annoyed and rudely.

Brian escorted Raven to her seat and pulled out her chair. Raven sat down and rudely said 'Thank you.' Brian sat down opposite her and picked up a menu and handed it to her. He picked up his own and looked at it.

"Brian I came here for one reason. That reason is for information. Now either tell me what you know or I'm leaving."

"I don't think you'll leave without any information so do what you want." Brian said carelessly."At least eat something."

"Fine, I'll eat."Raven said more politely. It was like the more she was around him the more she started to like him. He was smart. She wouldn't have left without the information she came for.

The waiter came by and took their orders. He brought them a bottle of wine and poured them both a glass. Brian smiled and lifted his glass to Raven. She smiled slightly and raised her own glass in response. Brian then stood and held out a hand to her. He suggested that they both dance while they waited. Raven said no and that she wanted what she came for.

"I'll tell you as we dance."Brian told her.

"Fine."Raven said taking his hand.

Brian led her to the dance floor and a new song just started to play. Brian took Raven in his arms and began to dance with her. She looked into his eyes and knew she saw them before. Raven danced in perfect sync with him as they went through the floor dancing with peace.

"So tell me what you know about Inferno."

"What would you like to know about him?"Brian asked.

"What is his real name, his age, back round, history. Anything and everything you know."Raven explained.

"Well I can't tell you his real name. But he is about eighteen. And I'm not sure about his back round. Or history. He is a mystery to me too. Sometimes I don't even think he exists. But I always manage to see him."

"How is it that you know about his age name and such? He shows up out of no where and You say you know him."Raven asked suspiciously.

Brian just smiled and then as the song ended he dipped her. Raven was shocked by the sudden movement. Then the tango started to play and Brian smiled. Raven's eyes widened and she was about to protest but Brian already started to dance. He twirled her around the dance floor and Raven was shocked at how wonderful Brian could dance. Soon the song ended and Brian dipped her again but one of her legs was off the ground and Brian held her there smiling.

Brian and Raven went back to their table and Raven smiled. Brian took a sip off his wine and Raven did too. They ate in silence and Raven still couldn't believe how well Brian danced. Raven smiled when they finished their meal and Brian took Raven out to the balcony. He bought her a rose and Raven smiled and accepted it. Brian gave Raven his jacket because she forgot a coat at home.

Brian took Raven home after their walk and Raven smiled at him. Brian got his jacket back and smiled at Raven. Raven looked back at the open door to be sure no one was there.

"I had a nice time tonight."Raven said to him.

"Me too."Brian said sweetly."I would like to see you again"

"I would like that."Raven said. She smiled again and kissed his cheek.

"Good night."Brian said.

"Night."