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Again, it was dark out and Raven wandered through the streets wondering how she would find the man form last night. Though she had no idea where he may be, she remembered his words. "I've found you once, and I'll do it again." She had little doubt he could fulfill his words. With no better idea she returned to her area of town and began to wander. Though she could no longer feel his eyes on her, she knew he had to be near. After a while she grew tired and hungry, and went in search of food.

After her little string of break-ins, some store owners had decided to stay in their stores. Even in this part of town, people seemed to feel threatened. Having no better idea she made her way to some of the apartments that were still in use, and climbed a fire escape to the fourth floor. This part wasn't so bad and she knew these type of people would be the ones to sleep at night instead of doing shady deals and sleeping during the day.

Slipping in through a window that had been left unlocked she was pleasantly surprised to find she was standing in the kitchen. Taking a quick walk around she saw all the doors were shut and the lights were off. Actually much to her relief it seemed like nobody was home. Going toward what she assumed was the pantry she pulled over a chair to reach the top shelf, and pulled down some kind of food that she had grown quite fond of. Food here on Earth was different form what she had eaten at home, and it had changed over the centuries.

Opening the box she began to eat what the people of this world seemed to call crackers. A classic snack that had been around in past centuries when she had visited this planet. Thew were different however, better tasting that didn't taste bland and boring. After that she went to the refriderator and took out something labeled Coke, which was another improvement of the modern world. Drinking and eating her fill, she again had another look around and sat down on the couch and slowly began to fall asleep.

Suddenly that persuasive and seductive voice broke through her thoughts just as her eyes closed. "Hmm, now this was one of your bigger mistakes. True you did a good job finding something to eat, but what if these people had come home."

Ravens eyes shot open to see the masked man staring at her. "I checked and no one is here." She had no idea why she was talking to him, but like before she couldn't seem to help herself.

"I noticed but perhaps their just out at a party or something, or maybe they'll be back in the morning. The moment they saw you they would call the police and accuse you of breaking and entering and robbery, which I must say they would rightfully find you guilty of." Cocking his head he looked at her before continueing. "You were looking for me earlier, I know. Are you ready to come with me? I suggest you decide before these wonderful people come home. I think I hear them now."

Raven had no idea what he was talking about until she heard someone coming up the stairs. Bolting to her feet she took the hand he was holding outstretched and let him lead her to the kitchen window. He opened it swiftly and climbed out again holding out his hand to her. Almost on cue the door opened and the people walked in. Again she took his hand and he pulled her through. Leading her back down the fire escape she realized she had left the things out as she vaguely heard the people gasp through the window they hadn't bothered to shut.

Oh well, she thought to herself, It was only a few things, I'm sure they can replace them. Once on the ground the man motioned for her to follow and he led her through a series of alleys that he seemed to know even better than she did.

Fifteen minutes later they approached what she assumed to be an abandoned building, but he flipped open a pad near the bottom of the door that she hadn't noticed since it was so low. After he pressed his hand to it, another slot popped opened that scanned his eyes through the mask. Suddenly the door shot open without him touching any knob or pulling any lever. That's new, but nice. She thought in surprise. She never would have expected this.

Leading her inside he had only taken a few steps when lights turned on all around her. Again he hadn't touched a thing. Light was something she wasn't used to and she had to shield her eyes. The man however didn't even flinch. Looking around she saw several machines she knew were called computers though she had never actually seen ones like these. The only ones she had seen were ones that were in display windows or advertisements that she would see at night.

Pressing a series of buttons numerous scrrens lit up and videos appeared on all. She was surprised that she could see several parts of the city, most centering around this area which was only a few blocks from the place where she had been. No wonder he had always been able to find her.

"Come with me." He led her to another room where she saw a staircase leading up. "There are rooms up there, pick one, and sleep. I shall see you tomorrow night. I'm sure you won't wake until then."

Raven really was tired and though she had no idea what was going on she decided to losten to what he said. She would ask him about what was going on tomorrow. After all though she accepted his offer she still didn't trust him completely.

She chose the second room she came to and was surprised to see that it was actually adorned, since it seemed no one lived there but himself. She was also surprised at the size though she shouldn't be, judging by the things she had seen so far. The guy obviously had a lot of money, and if he could do even half of what he said, she might enjoy being with him. Without bothering to think anymore she simply dropped onto the bed and within minutes was asleep.

Downstairs Slade thought about what he had done. Despite the feeling in his stomach that he had done the correct thing, that would one day allow him to conquer those around him, he couldn't shake the feeling that he was taking a rather large risk. Before he fulfilled his word he wanted to learn about her, what she was, and some of her history. Had he been a normal human he wouldn't dare have taken such a risk.

Still, he wasn't normal. After the army had foolishly used him as a gunie pig to test their theories and enhance his every ability, hoping to make him a super soldier her had temporarily lost his mind and murdered his commander. Quickly though he had mastered himself and disappeared without a trace. Now he was determined to take his revenge on those who had messed with his life. And with his mass fortune that was ever growing, and the apprentice he planned on molding to his purposes, he would achieve that end, and nothing was going to stand in his way.

Several hours later he went upstairs to see what room she was in. After making sure she was fine for the moment he went downstairs again to his own bedroom, and retired until the next night.