The blaring noise that the alarm made had no effect on Raven as she looked at Robin's face. The hatred was painstakingly easy to read across his features and it was at that moment that Raven knew. But I a way she wasn't really surprised.

She could always tell when he was coming after the Titans, she liked to think it was because of his connection with her father.

But Raven knew better than that. The monks had taught her enough that coincidence is nothing more than a word, and that chance is nothing more than a fool's game. Their destinies were intertwined, weather she wanted to admit it or not.

To be completely honest she had no idea if this was for better or worse. To be tied to someone like Slade, it might just be then end of her.

At the moment she couldn't concentrate on the face that pure waves of rage were radiating off of Robin, she had to calm herself. Because nothing good was going to happen if she acted irrationally.

Ever since Trigon's defeat, Ravens powers had blossomed beautify, with terrifyingly powerful new abilities. Easily making her the strongest out of all of the Titans. However, her friends have yet to see the full extent of Ravens powers, out of fear she might scare or intimidate them.

While it had taken her some time to master her new techniques, it required the utmost control to keep them at bay. She couldn't take the chance of letting them see her in that enraged state like they did all those years ago.

The horrified looks on her friends' faces still haunted her dreams almost every night, all because Raven had allowed Slade to get the better of her. She had vowed from that day on that they would never see that side of her again.

But concerns consumed her time and time again. Although she was part Angel, but, she is also part demon. The Demonic and Angelic parts of her were often locked in an internal war as Raven tried so desperately to control her bloodlust.

The issue at hand was no help either, she had no doubt that Slade reoccurring was just the beginning of it all.

"Titans its Slade, there was a break-in at a ware house on the local outskirts of the city, a weapons ware house." And for one brief moment as Robin was giving the team a quick debriefing, their eyes met.

And a whole world of understanding was passed between them. Raven knew. She knew this was Robin's chance to catch Slade. It had been many long years since he left, and in all that time robin was training. Training to get stronger in hopes that they would one day meet again.

This time Robin thought he would be ready for him, but oh how he was wrong.

But Raven couldn't bring herself to crush his hopes. She knew what he was experiencing all too well because she had experienced the exact same thing with her father. Raven had spent most of her time meditating, honing in her emotions in hopes that it would make her stronger.

In hopes that if she learned to control her emotions she would unlock the secret to the power and show her father that he did not own her. Although they both contained the same drive and passion (although they did express them quite differently) there was one major difference between them.

One major difference that meant everything. One difference that robin could never change without great sacrifice, and one difference that mad Raven envy him so.

Robin was Human.

Although after defeating her father Raven got a better grasp on her powers. She realized that being unemotional was not the key to being strong. The key was having all that pent up emotion and choosing when is the right time to release it and how much. Since emotion flared her powers it made her stronger knowing how and when to release them.

Because with all of her great power came great wisdom. It did however take her quite a while to perfect this new method. Raven was not yet at her peak, she still had more developing to do.

Even if Robin reached his physical peak he could never compare to Trigon, herself or even Slade, just for the simple fact that he was human. Something that Raven was sure Slade was not entirely. But for now that human drive and dedication would just have to keep him going.

"Titans Go!" Raven snapped out of her mental trance as she hear the familiar catch phrase. She saw the determined look in Robin's eye, and phased through the roof. Azarath protect him please.

Raven had no idea how defeat would affect him, it was bad enough that when robin knew he had no chance and lost he went into a state of manic. She could only imagine what would happen now that all this time had passed. Now that he had built up hope to overcome his worst enemy.

She couldn't afford to lose him. The Storm was only starting and Raven wasn't sure if he could handle it, hell she wasn't sure she could handle it.

But she had promised herself, she would live through it because she wasn't sure that her friends could, and she wouldn't be able to bear it if they went before their time.

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The crisp night air did wonders to clear his racing mind, it had been years since he last wreaked any havoc anywhere. Despite his calm, cool composure, Slade's hear was racing. All but ready to leap out of his chest. There was no doubt that he needed this.

Tonight was the night that he made his presence once again know in jump city. Tonight was the night that he regained his title as one of most notorious villains in jump city. Show these armature villains how it's really done around here. Slade thought as he smirked behind his mask.

Before heading out tonight Slade did a brief scan of what was going on around the city and was utterly disappointed to find out how pitiful the others were doing. None of them were successful. The HIVE was still just a bunch of inexperienced teenagers (Yes teenagers, even though they were now adults they had the mentality of a 15 year old girl) control freak was in a mental hospital, and doctor light was still reduced to a sniveling mess from all those years ago. It really was quite disappointing.

Ah, but the lazy dog days of the titans would soon be over. Slade chuckled to himself. He hadn't been this high in spirits in such a long time it almost felt abnormal to him.

Slade was still in disbelief of his recent behavior and resented it. Wintergreen was without a doubt the perfect butler. Because not one in these long years had he given up on him or lost his patience. He was one of the few things he was grateful to have in his life.

Slade couldn't have put together this plan so perfectly in such a short amount of time without his help.

Slade was currently waiting in the weapons ware house where he had purposely tripped the silent alarm, just waiting for the titans to get here.

The thing he was looking forward to most be facing off with the gem, she tore down his pride, now he would tear down hers. Nothing was going to stop him from exacting his revenge. But despite Slade's violent nature, his soul was weary. He longed for a happy peaceful life.

Slade clenched his fists tightly at his side at the thought.

He had already tried that one and it had failed. Doom and gloom seemed to find him wherever he went, as if he was cursed to never find happiness. So until his death (that's the only place he would finally be able to require real peace) he would fight. He would fight, wreak havoc and kill because that was the only thing he knew.

He was after all only a weapon.

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Raven could see the outline of a ware house coming into view as she levitated above robin who was on his motorcycle. She could practically feel the waves of anticipation rolling off of him with every step closer.

If Raven hadn't known better she would have thought Robin had been looking forward to this. She could only home for the best outcome though. The twisted feeling in her gut had not gone away.

Raven looked at her friends around her, all content and relaxed on the outside. It was Starfires' expression that caught her eye.

She was the only one not masking her uneasiness. It was no secret that she and robin were romantically involved, and that they both cared for each other deeply. But she wasn't concerned for herself. She was concerned for Robin.

Even before they had gotten together Starfire worried over Robin relentlessly. She saw what losing against Slade did to him, how angry and violent it got him. She knew how obsessive he got and was terrified it might tear him apart all over again.

Even worse it might tear apart the intimate connection that she had built between them for so long and so carefully. It had taken her forever to get him to just talk about his feelings and didn't want him to go back to his angry stoic ways.

Slade had that effect on people.

Starfire flew slowly over to ravens side "Friend Raven?" Her voice had lost a lot of its cheerful ness and sounded slightly solemn, if even possible for the bubbly alien girl.

"hm?" was all Raven said in response?

"Do you think Robin will go back into his bad place again if all does not go well?" The concern was written all over her face. Her eyebrows were pulled together in worry as she posed her question.

"I don't know Starfire."

Starfire nodded in acknowledgement and sped on ahead to reach the ware house first. Robin followed soon after skidding to a stop near the side of the building. Beastboy and cyborg were the last to arrive on scene.

Everyone looked to Robin for orders, and when Raven looked over at him she could see the confidence in his face, and it broke her heart. She immediately felt guilty for having so little confidence in him. But reality was harsh and cruel and didn't sugarcoat itself when presented.

"Starfire come in through the skylight quietly, Beastboy transform into something small and fins a way in, Cyborg you're with me." He assigned the posts and positions in record time.

"What about me Robin?"

He turned to look at raven "You go in though the back. Phase through the wall. We want the element of surprise here okay?" Everyone got into their positions as they waited for Robin to give them the signal over the communicator. Raven's heart was thumping against her chest as she awaited the signal. Since they figured out who they had to defeat tonight everyone was deathly quiet. Beastboy didn't even bother to crack any of his lame pre-mission jokes.

Then came the cracking of the communicator "Titans, go." Came a firm whisper over the communicator.

Raven Phased through the back of the wall and landed inside on her feet with a soft thud. It was like a maze of boxes and weapons in there and the room was bigger than she anticipated. By now her heart was thumping so hard against her chest that she was sure everyone could hear it.

Raven gave herself a shake before proceeding any further, she was more than capable of handling Slade, and there was no reason to be afraid.

But she wasn't afraid of the fighting, she was afraid of Slade getting under her skin again. She didn't want him to bring that part in her again. She only hoped that all her training would help her keep her grip on her powers this time.

Raven took a deep breath and phased though the rows of boxes and equipment until she reached the center of the room. There was a clearing there and it was completely empty save for the boxes that surrounded her.

She looked around herself to check for any signs of an enemy. Then she felt it. A small gust of wind behind herself and hot breath on the back of her neck.

"Hello little Gem." Came the spine chilling voice that had haunted her dreams many times these past few years. Raven spun around quickly to find herself face to face with Slade.

A/N: Hey everyone, yeah so I actually have a few good ideas for this story I just have to make sure I incorporate everything correctly. And another thing you may find is that I might have changed a couple of things regarding to original story plot of the character. There will be for changes made In the future but I just made those to help the story flow along more quickly.

As always any constructive criticism is welcomed if not needed. I just really want to know what you guys think considering this my first fanfiction. Now if you guys really like my story it will encourage me to update faster.

So read and review I'll try to have the next chapter up next week Saturday of Sunday.