A/N: Well, the poll has closed, and though there were some close ones, ultimately the original pair ideas are staying! Now in this chapter you will begin to see the diversity of characters. What I mean is you will see characters from Justice League and Justice League Unlimited as well as characters from DC comics. Now I have not heard from JediMasterChris1 in a few months so I am unsure if he is still co-authoring this with me still ore if I am on my own I will keep you posted. Hopefully I hear from him soon. If not I will continue with the plan he and I made for this story alone. He did co-author this chapter with me so I thank him for that. Finally sorry for the delay, work got crazy the last few months and has calmed now. So...
Enjoy!
Carter woke a few days later to his new communicator buzzing beside his head. He yawned and checked the time it was noon that meant it was likely Robin calling for whatever reason.
Carter grabbed his mask and put it on before flipping open his communicator to see Robin's face appear on the small screen. "Rorschach here!" He answered in his disguised voice.
"Hey Rorschach we're all meeting up at the pizza place in half an hour can you make it?" Robin said
"Yeah, I'll be there!" Carter said.
"Good see you then," Robin said before disconnecting
Carter sighed taking off his mask and heading for the nearest shower.
'I wonder if Raven wil be there?' He thought smiling a bit at the thought of the girl in purple.
After his shower Carter dressed in his costume and headed downstairs were he saw his father reading a news paper while his mother made him a sandwich.
"I'm meeting with the team, I'll be back soon." Carter said
"The whole team or just that Raven girl?" His mother asked.
Carter blushed "Th-the whole team!" Carter said stuttering a bit.
"Oh sure, well alright see you soon," Walter said
Carter just grumbled as he left his house regretting that he described Raven as being very beautiful to his parents.
When he got to the pizza place, he saw all five of his teammates there waiting for him.
Starfire flew right up to him "Greetings, Friend Rorschach!" She said before pulling him into a bone crushing hug.
"Hey Starfire how are you?" He asked thankful for his durability or he was pretty sure that she would have just broken a few bones.
"I am feeling most wonderful!" Starfire said as she released Rorschach.
They all sat at a table as a waiter handed them all menus, Rorschach sat himself down between Raven and Cyborg.
"How are you doing?" Rorschach asked Raven tilting his head to show interest since it was sometimes hard to tell behing the shifting ink blots.
"I'm doing well, or as well as I can. I don't exactly live anywhere," She said blushing a little.
Rorschach felt bad for her.
"I'm sorry, if I didn't have a secret identity to protect I would gladly let you stay at my place." Rorschach said
She smiled just a little as Robin called their attention.
"That is part of the reason we are here I think we need a base if we are going to be a team," Robin said
"Awesome! It'll be nice to have a place were I can chill and play video games!" Beast Boy said
"Me and Robin were thinking we could build it on that small island we were on a couple days ago." Cyborg said
"Well that is all, well and good, but we would need money for that, a lot of it" Rorschach pointed out.
"Don't worry, I think I know how to get the money." Robin said
"How?" Beast Boy asked.
"I said don't worry about it!" Robin said with his voice slightly raised "I'll get the money to build our headquarters," Robin said looking troubled about something.
"Hey Dudes! We still need a name for our team," Beast Boy said changing the subject.
"Yeah we do," Rorschach said.
"I vote 'Beast Boy and his Lackeys'," Beast Boy said
"Beast Boy" Rorschach said who had his mask pulled half way up so he could eat.
"Yeah?"
"Shut Up!"
"How about 'The Sensational Six'?" Cyborg suggested
"Could work, But I don't know." Robin said
"I suggest we call ourselves 'The Mother#$% *#$'" Starfire suggested causing everyone to stare at her with wide eyes.
"Uh, Starfire" Raven spoke up
"Yes, Friend Raven?" Starfire asked
"You are aware that's an insult right?" Raven asked causing Starfire to gasp
"Oh I am so terribly sorry friends, I am still learning about Earth's language." Starfire apologized
"That's okay! Just don't call anyone that in the future!" Robin said "Anybody else have suggestions? What about you Rorschach?" He asked
"The Watchmen" Rorschach said
"Dude! That makes us sound like we make watches, not fight crime!" Beast Boy complained
"It's better than your suggestion!" Raven told him
"What was wrong with mine?" Beast Boy asked
"Your not the leader and we're not your lackeys." Raven informed him
"Okay...How about 'Doom Patrol 2.0'?" Beast Boy suggested
"No!" They all told him causing him to scoot back from the table a little.
"Okay, sheesh, I was just throwing the name out there is all." He shrugged scratching behind his ears.
They all thought long and hard until Robin got an idea "How about "The Teen Titans"?" He suggested causing everyone to smile and nod.
"Teen Titans has a nice ring to it," Rorschach admitted, it was a good name and it made sense.
"Yeah rolls off the tongue well," Cyborg said
"I can live with it," Raven said
"It is most glorious," Starfire said
"Oh yeah, we're awesome!" Beast Boy said
Robin smiled "All right then it's settled, our team name will be The Teen Titans."
"Well still we need to design and build a base," Cyborg said
"We should have a tower," Beast Boy said.
"Why a tower?" Rorshach asked.
"Because it'd be totally awesome!" Beast Boy exclaimed.
"Well it would," Cyborg said
Rorschach just shrugged "Whatever, I don't really care what it is as long as it has everything we need," Rorschach said.
"Ditto," Raven agreed
"I would like a tower," Starfire said.
"Well all right then, we'll build a tower." Robin said before standing up "I'll be right back." He then walked away and pulled out his cell phone.
'I hope he'll do it' Robin thought though prepared if it did not.
He then dialed the number in and waited for an answer
"Hello?" The voice on the other end asked
"Hey Alfred," Robin said
"Ah Master Dick it's nice to hear from you, may I ask what made you call?"Alfred asked it made Robin smile knowing that he had not been forgotten there.
"I need to talk with Bruce, Alfred" Robin said
"Right, give me a moment!" Alfred said and Robin heard feet heading away from the comm link.
After waiting for a minute Robin heard Bruce's voice.
"Hello Dick" Bruce said
"Bruce, I wanted to talk to you remember that team I said I was putting together?"
"Yes, with those five teen heroes you met, what about them?" Bruce asked in what Robin recognized as his speculating voice.
"We wanted to build a base to officially form a team here in Jump City, but we need money," Robin said carefully
"I see...I'll give you the money to build your base, but on one condition." Bruce said
"What's the condition?" Robin asked
"You and your team have to come to The Watchtower so The Justice League can interview you," Bruce said
"Well...okay, when do you want us there?" He asked"In 1 hour go to Jump City Hall and we'll beam you up." Bruce said
"Got it, we'll be there," Robin said hanging up.
He walked back to the table to tell the others the sure to be surprising news.
"We're meeting with The Justice League" He said causing them all to look at him with shocked faces, "In 1 hour we have to be at City Hall, they'll beam us up to The Watchtower to interview us."
"Seriously?" Beast Boy asked dropping his pizza in shock.
"Why do The Justice League want to interview us?" Cyborg asked
"Most likely to get information on you, me, Raven, and Starfire since the four of us are new heroes and they want to make sure we're trustworthy." Rorschach said
"That is the likely reason they will interview seperately you each will be interviewed by someone different,"
Beast Boy laughed "I feel sorry for which ever one of you gets interviewed by Batman, Dude's scary"
"That's true," Cyborg said
"As long as you're honest with him you'll be fine" Robin said
"I look most forward to meeting Wonder Woman, from what Friend Robin has told me, she is a true warrior" Starfire said
"They won't ask anything personal will they?" Raven asked Robin worried about what The Justice League would do if they found out about the prophecy surrounding her.
"Not too personal no, names and such," Robin sighed
Rorschach noticed the uneasy look on Raven's face when she asked that question, but decided against asking her about it.
"Well, lets get this over with!" Rorschach said standing up while pulling his mask back down covering his whole face.
"Right, the walk there will take a bit," Beast Boy said.
After a thirty minute walk The Titans reached City Hall and waited until they were beamed up to The Watchtower.
"Well now I know how the characters from Star Trek feel," Rorschach said slightly dizzy from the transport.
"Let me help you," said a voice from above him. He looked up to see a man with no face.
Rorschach's eyes widened under his mask when he realized who it was.
"Nice to meet you Question." He said shaking The Question's hand.
"You know who I am?" Question asked in a tone of slight surprise.
"I've read stories about a faceless man who protects Hub City who calls himself The Question, and since your a faceless man, I figured you were him." Rorschach explained.
"Impressive though basic detective work. I'll interview him," Question called over to a man dressed in red and dark blue as well as a women in an all purple costume with a crossbow at her side.
The Titans watched Rorschach and Question's entire exchange and smiled a little that he managed to surprise the older hero.
"Is it just me, or do those two seem...similar?" Beast Boy asked them.
"A little," Raven said as the women in purple approached her.
"Hi, I'm called The Huntress," Huntress greeted "What's your name?" She asked Raven.
"People call me Raven," she said in her usual, almost bored tone of voice.
"Raven huh? Nice name," Huntress then looked at the man in red and dark blue "I got this one!" She called out before leading Raven away.
Cyborg was approached by the man in red and blue with a mask that covered the upper half of his face except for the ears.
"Hello, I'm The Atom," He greeted while holding his hand out.
"Really? I have been trying to figure out how you shrink for a while," Cyborg said.
"With this belt here," Atom said pointing at his belt "I was able to make a reducing ray by using a fragment of White Dwarf Star Matter,"
"Incredible," Cyborg said being walked away by Atom.
A blonde woman wearing black with fishnet stockings and a black leather jacket walked up to Starfire "What's your name young lady?" She asked
"I am Starfire and you are?" SHe asked
"They call me Black Canary," She said smiling.
"Dude, she's hot!" Beast Boy whispered to Robin eyeing the women up and down.
"She's Green Arrow's girlfriend," Robin whispered back as a warning, those arrows really hurt.
"Lucky" Beast Boy whispered.
"Well come with me Starfire, I'll interview you," Black Canary said leading Starfire off to another part of the room for privacy.
"So wait who is interviewing me?" Beast Boy asked
Suddenly a red blur zoomed up to him "That would be me Green Bean, name's Flash but I'm sure you knew that," Flash said
"Dude you are awesome!" Beast Boy said excitedly.
"I know right? Now follow me!" Flash said leading Beast Boy off to another part of the room.
Robin was now alone as he sighed, "Robin" a voice called out "Batman" Robin said as he turned to face his mentor.
"Interesting team you have," Batman said in his usual unreadable tone of voice.
"I know," Robin said as he looked at each member of his team who were in deep conversation with the League members interviewing them.
"I'm glad I met them," Robin said.
"I am too actually," Batman said looking at each of them.
With Rorschach and Question
"So what motivated you to be a costumed hero?" Question asked
"I guess you could say it's a family tradition, my dad was one and my Grandfather on my mothers side had superpowers it was hard to really think of becoming anything else. Also I wanted to be one," Rorschach said
"You're father was the original Rorschach wasn't he?" Question asked.
"Wow you are good, yes he was," Rorschach said.
"I figured, I remember rumors about of a vigilante called Rorschach who protected Jump City but then mysteriously disappeared, 18 years later news gets out news gets out that a team of 6 teenage superheroes save Jump City from being destroyed by aliens called The Gordanians, one of the heroes is called Rorschach, and when you said your father was a former costumed hero. Then I knew your father was the original Rorschach and passed the mantle on to you." Question said
"Wow you are good, really good. I admit that is really impressive. I suppose I should be a little more secretive of myself huh? You seem to have an interest in me," Rorschach said
"You do intrigue me, but unless your connected to one of the conspiracy theories I'm currently investigating, you won't have to worry about me." Question said
"Can't say that I am or not to my knowledge, you know you interest me as well." Rorschach said.
"So tell me, do you have any powers or special abilities?" Question asked.
"I have a few," Rorschach said casually.
"Interesting" Question said.
With Raven and The Huntress
"So you're magic?" Huntress asked.
"Well sort of it's more dark magic than Zatana's magic," Raven said
"Cool, So what is your reason for joining a team? Because you strike me as the loner type." Huntress asked
"I have my reasons. They were all really nice to me and they made me feel normal," she said glancing at Rorschach.
Huntress saw Raven glancing over at Rorschach and smirked "Oh I see, you like him," She said.
"What, no I don't," Raven said blushing.
"You're mouth says no, but your blush says yes." Huntress said simply.
"Aren't you supposed to be interviewing me?" Raven asked hastily.
Huntress chuckled "So are you human?" She asked
"Well partially," Raven said
"Partially? So if your only part human what's the other part?" Huntress asked.
"Demon," she said carefully.
Huntress though shocked still smiled "Cool! You don't have to worry about us judging you based on that," Huntress said
"Really?" Raven asked smiling a little.
"Yeah, you've heard of the demon Etrigan right?" Huntress asked.
"Yes I have why?" Raven asked.
"He's full demon and is one of The Justice League's most valued members." Huntress said
"Really?" She asked hopeful.
"So if we can trust a full demon, it shouldn't be hard trusting you," Huntress said
"Thanks," Raven said
"No problem! Now one last question, what other powers do you have?" Huntress asked
"I mostly have magic in various forms, that I control." She said
"Okay, well that's all I need to know, so the interview is over," Huntress said before looking back over at Question and Rorschach to see they were still in deep conversation about something, she then looked back at Raven.
"You want some advice?" Huntress asked
"Sure I could use it," Raven admitted awkwardly.
"Don't wait to long to pursue him," Huntress said nodding her head towards Rorschach "Trust me, having a man who understands you will make your life a lot better and easier." She said
"How am I supposed to get his attention? I'm not exactly good with this sort of thing,"
"Well do you have any hangout spots like a cafe or something?" Huntress asked
"Sort of do you mean me personally?" She asked
"Yeah, you know a place you go by yourself to relax," Huntress said.
"Well yeah I do, doesn't everyone?" she said
"Next time you go, invite him to come with you, and while your there try to learn more about him, what he likes, what are his hobbies you know those sort of things, but while your doing this tell him more about yourself." Huntress said.
"What if he does not like what he finds out?" SHe asked
"Then it means it wasn't meant to be," Huntress said "But I don't think that will happen, because if he was willing to be nice to you and make you feel normal, doesn't that make you think he would also be willing to accept you no matter what?" Huntress asked with sincerity.
"Well I suppose I could try," She said
"You'll never know until you do," Huntress agreed.
With Cyborg and Atom
"So what happened that made you a cyborg?" Atom asked
"My parents were scientist in STAR labs and there was an accident one day," He sighed.
Atom could tell this was a hard subject for Cyborg and decided it was best not to press the matter "I'm sorry,"
"Not your fault," Cyborg said
"Still you have my condolences," Atom said
"Well thanks, they did what they had to to save me,"
"I must say your design is impressive, what do you use for a power supply?" Atom asked
"Specialized battery power," He said proudly.
"Very interesting, are you able to work on yourself? Like repair damages and give yourself upgrades?"
"Yeah if I work at it," He said
"So you could install weapons in yourself?" Atom asked
"If I could without disabling the things I need to survive," He said.
"Hm, one last question, what made you want to become a superhero?" Atom asked.
"I feel like I and the others could really make a difference," Cyborg said honestly looking proud of the idea.
Atom smiled "Then you did it for the right reason, and I am honored to have met you Cyborg," Atom said shaking Cyborg's hand.
"Thank you sir," he said smiling.
With Black Canary and Starfire
"So your a princess?" Black Canary asked the smiling orange skinned girl.
"Yes I am, on my home planet Tameran," Starfire said
"Well then life here must be very odd for you," Black Canary said finding it odd a princess could be so destructive, but then she was an alien.
"Indeed, I find Earth's ways most confusing, but I wish to learn more about them." Starfire said.
"Thats wonderful you have a positive outlook on things,"
"I Thank you," She said green eyes sparkling.
"No trouble, so what makes you want to be a hero?"
"I enjoy peace, and I wish to fight to protect it," Starfire said.
"Good reason, do you think you can work with them?"
"Yes, After I escaped The Gordanians, they helped me when they wished to recapture me, and after The Gordanians were defeated they offered me their friendship. All five of them are brave and kind and I would not wish to have anyone else as not only my friends but my teammates as well."
"Good answer," Black Canary said impressed.
Starfire nodded with a smile before looking over at Robin who was having a deep conversation with Batman "I must say I feel strange around Robin though,"She admitted.
"Strange like how?" She asked
"Sometimes I get this warm fuzzy feeling in my stomach when I'm around him," Starfire said.
"Oh, you have a crush, it's natural." She said smiling.
"Please, I'm still confused on Earth terms, what is a crush?" Starfire asked.
"It means you want to date him." She said not sure the alien girl would understand, but she did.
Starfire blushed "But he is my friend, I can't"
"Why not?" Black Canary asked
"I do not wish to possibly ruin my friendship with Robin," Starfire said sadly while looking down.
"I don't think you would," She said
"Really?" Starfire asked hopeful.
"Really I think you be cute together," She said
"Thank you, you are most kind," Starfire said
"Your a wonderful girl Starfire,"
Starfire smiled this planet was odd, but nice and the people were as well.
With Flash and Beast Boy
"Dude, I can't believe I'm being interviewed by The Flash," Beast Boy said
"Yeah must be exciting," Flash said
"Yeah, I mean come on dude, you were one of the first super heroes, and one of the founding members of The Justice League, you're awesome!" Beast Boy exclaimed
"Yeah I know that, and your Beast Boy," He said
"Yeah, I came up with the name after I joined The Doom Patrol," Beast Boy said
"Oh that was you?" The Flash asked.
"Yeah, you probably don't recognize me without my mask, I decided to stop wearing it," Beast Boy said
"Well that makes sense I mean you are green," He said.
"Yeah, well my former leader Mento was the one who made me wear it, and to be honest I never thought of how pointless it was to wear it until Raven pointed it out." Beast Boy said
"So, id there something between you and that girl?" He asked.
"No, we're just friends, besides she's not my type," Beast Boy said.
"Oh, so who is then?" He asked
"I always had a thing for blondes," Beast Boy said.
"A man after my own heart," Flash said smirking.
"What can I say dude?" Beast Boy laughed.
"So why do you want to be a hero?"
"Because, it's the right thing to do," Beast Boy said.
"You really believe that?" Flash asked trying to make sure there was no lying.
"Yeah, there is good and there is evil, and I believe that using my powers for good, using them to help people is the right thing to do." Beast Boy said
"Your a good kid, BB," Flash said
"Thanks," Beast Boy said.
League meeting room soon after
"So, thoughts on the Teens?" Batman asked as said Teens waited outside.
"Starfire wants nothing more than to learn more about Earth and protect it, she's only a threat to anyone who harms her friends, I can say with full confidence that we can trust her," Black Canary said.
"Very well and Cyborg?" HE asked Atom
"All he wants to do is make a difference, which is the reason why most of us put on our costumes and do what we do, and I can tell he has a pure heart, we can trust him," Atom said
"Very well, what about Raven?"
"Well, she seems a little unsure of herself being a hero, I don't even think she even considered it until she met those 5, but she seems comfortable around them, and I truly believe that in time she could be a powerful ally to us, I say we give her a chance and trust her." Huntress said.
"Good, you seem confident, now Beast Boy?" Batman asked being one of the ones he was most worried about.
"Well, the kids a little naive, and has a some growing up to do, but he's got a good heart and wants to use his powers to help people, we can definitely trust him." Flash said with a thumbs up.
"Alright and finally Rorschach?" Batman asked as they all looked to Question
"He's very intelligent for his age, he's honest and won't be compromised, and he is someone who will die to protect the ones he loves, we can trust him" Question said
"Well then I say Robin is more than ready to lead, so I say we officially allow the Teen Titans to form with us watching over them just in case."
Meanwhile with The Teen Titans
"Dudes, I've never felt this nervous in my life!" Beast Boy said
"We ll be fine," Raven said from beside Rorshach.
Batman walked out of the meeting room with a face devoid of emotion "We've come to a decision," he said with The Titans looked at him with anticipation.
"We've decided that you are all trustworthy and have The Justice League's full support," Batman said with a small smile.
"Really dude that's awesome!"
"Of course we expect you to answer our call if there's ever a situation were The League requires your assistance, understood?" Batman asked.
"Yes sir!" They all said nodding
"Good, also I suggest you come up with a design for your base, Robin told me your situation, so I called in a favor Bruce Wayne owed me, he'll pay for your base to be built," Batman said
"Got it we can do that," Cyborg said.
"Okay, now go to the teleportation pad and we'll send you back to Jump City," Batman said
"Thank you sir," Rorschach said
Batman nodded, which was the closest thing you usually got to a smile from him, "We expect great things from all of you," he said before walking off.
"We are okay?" Starfire asked them all.
"Yeah, we're fine," Rorschach said as they all started heading for the teleportation pad.
"So now what?" Cyborg asked
"We go home and start making the blueprints for our tower," Robin said
"Can we break first?" Raven asked.
"Yeah, I guess it has been a long day, we'll work on the tower tomorrow," Robin said.
"Thanks," she said as they appeared in Jump City again.
"Well, I'll see you all tomorrow," Robin said as he pulled out his grapnel and took to the rooftops
"Goodbye friends!" Starfire said flying away.
"Later Dudes!" Beast Boy said before he changed into a bird and flew off.
"Gotta go charge up!" Cyborg said as he flew away with a jet pack leaving Raven and Rorschach alone.
The two stood in awkward silence for a bit.
"Will you be okay by yourself?" Rorschach asked
"Yeah, but I would prefer to have someone around now," she said.
"I can stay with you for a bit if you want," Rorschach said.
"I would like that," she said removing her hood.
Rorschach nodded "So is there anywhere you want to go?" He asked.
"Yeah I have a place," she said offering her hand.
Rorschach took her hand, thankful his mask covered his entire face so Raven couldn't see him blushing.
"So where to?" He asked as she fought off her own blush.
The two were then surrounded in black energy and when it disappeared they were in a bookstore that had a goth feel to it. "This is were I come to relax, I thought we could talk and maybe learn more about each other." Raven said
"I would like that," He said sitting down on a black bean bag chair.
Raven smiled and sat down in the purple bean bag chair next to him, "So what do you like to do in your free time?" She asked.
"I like to read, build, invent I made all my gadgets, what about you?" He asked
"I like to read and meditate," Raven said
"Meditation? Does that work?" Rorschach asked
"Yes, not only does it calm my mind, but it also helps me control my powers better, it's for that reason that I meditate once every day for about an hour, sometimes longer." She said
"That's incredible," He said.
"Would you like to try it sometime?" Raven asked.
"Sure, but I would not want to impose," He said
"You wouldn't be imposing, it might actually be nice to have a meditating partner," Raven said.
"Might be," Rorschach said smiling then remembering she could not see his face.
Raven smiled a bit "Thank you, for making me feel normal, I've been lonely most of my life, it's nice to have someone who understands me." She said.
"You are normal, better in fact. You are great, smart, fun, and well...gorgeous," He said
Raven had a deep blush now "You...really think I'm gorgeous?" She asked hopeful.
"Of course I do, how could anyone not?" He asked
"Thank you!" Raven said still blushing, nobody has ever told her she looked gorgeous before.
"Your welcome," He said then he decided on something.
"Hey Raven," He said making sure she was looking at him before taking off his hat.
"Yeah?" Raven asked unsure of what he was doing.
"Can I show you something?" He asked
"Sure," Raven said.
He nodded and began to pull at the hem of his mask
Raven's eyes widened as she figured out what he was doing.
"You don't have to if you don' want," she said.
"It's fine I trust you," Rorschach said, but then remembered they were still in public and surrounded by people, "Actually, could you take us somewhere more private?" He asked.
"Yeah hold on," she said taking his hand and vanishing in a dark energy orb reappearing in an abandon hotel.
"This is where I have been staying," she said.
Rorschach looked around, 'Poor girl' he thought before looking back at Raven, "I trust you to keep my secret," Rorschach said in his regular voice before pulling his mask completely off revealing his face to her.
She looked at him with his black hair, icy blue eyes and kind heart shaped face.
"I wanted you to see my face," He said blushing.
"Your really kind of...cute," She said smiling and running a hand though his hair.
He smiled, and couldn't help but lean in closer to her until their faced were inches apart.
"So, do you have a name?" She asked not pushing him away, but turning a little red.
"Carter," He said before pressing his lips against hers.
She was surprised, but did not hesitate even slightly to kiss back her arms coming up and wrapping around his neck pulling them closer together
It got pretty heated and eventually much to their irritation had to stop for air. But not leaving each other's embrace. "Wow, that was...incredible!" Carter said.
"Yeah, it was impulsive of us though, so does this mean...are we?" Raven trailed off not knowing how to ask.
"In a relationship? Yeah I'd say we are if you want to be." Carter said.
"You sure you want to be with someone like me?" She asked
Carter responded by kissing her again, once they broke apart Carter looked into her eyes, "Does that answer your question?" He asked.
"Yeah it does, but I guess you have a home to get back to?" She asked a bit sadly.
"Come with me." Carter said hopefully.
"What, I couldn't impose like that," She said surprised.
"I'm sure my parents won't mind, and I don't want to leave you here alone," Carter said.
"Are you sure?" She asked
"Yes, please come with me!" Carter said
"Well can I bring my stuff?" She asked
"Of course!" Carter said
"Okay, if your sure," She said a purple trunk coming towards her.
Carter then told her were he lived and she teleported them there.
"Well, I suppose it's time to introduce you to my parents, Carter said picking up her trunk and lead her into his house were they saw his parents sitting in the living room watching the news.
"Mom, Dad, there's someone I'd like you to meet."
"Oh and who is that?" Walter asked turning to see them.
"This is Raven," Carter said.
"Oh, so your the girl we have heard so much about," Catherine said
"It's nice to meet you," Raven said nervously.
"You as well come in I'll get dinner for you both," She said.
"Before you do that I've got something to ask you both, Raven needs a place to stay until we get our base built, and I was hoping she could stay here, is that okay?" Carter asked.
"Well, alright she would have to share the room with you," Walter said carefully.
"Okay, and don't worry, we won't do anything serious up there," Carter said putting his parents' minds at ease. "Follow me, Raven!" He said leading her to his room while carrying her trunk for her.
Walter then let out a chuckle "When that kid wants a girl, he sure doesn't waste any time."
"Guess not, she seems nice," Catherine admitted watching them go up the stairs.
Carter walked into his room with Raven following, "This is my room," Carter said as he set her trunk down.
"Nice place you have here," Raven said
"Thanks, feel free to make yourself comfortable," Carter said as he started taking pieces of his costume off.
"Okay," She said heading over to the bookshelf.
Carter was now out of his costume and wearing a black sleeveless shirt and black sweat pants. He looked over at Raven to see her examining the books on his bookshelf.
"What kind of books are you into?" He asked
"All of them, I like to read. Except I mostly have spell books,"
"Well your more than welcome to read any of these books you want." Carter said.
"Really any of them?" She asked
"Yeah go for it!" Carter said.
"Thanks!" She said said scanning them.
Carter smiled "By the way, do you have any pajamas?" He asked
"No, I don't really have clothes other than these,"
"All right, tomorrow I'll take you to get some clothes, here you can wear these tonight." Carter said pulling out a dark blue t-shirt and sweat pants, "They might be a bit big on you, but I'm sure you want to get out of your outfit for a bit."
"Yeah I would," She said smiling. She liked this, she did not often have reason smile, people were never usually kind to her until the other Titans and Carter.
Carter smiled and handed her the clothes "I figured you'd also want to take a shower too so here's a towel," Carter said handing her a towel.
"You are too kind," She said
"I just want to make sure your taken care of," Carter said pulling her in a kiss.
"I could get used to that," She said smiling
"Yeah, me too," Carter said also smiling.
"Good I should shower though," She said
"Okay, I'll see you soon," Carter said before heading downstairs where he saw his mom making dinner. "So what are you making?" He asked her.
"Chicken and rice with buttered peas," She said
"Yum, I'm sure Raven will like it," Carter said.
"So, this is the girl?" She said smirking
"Yeah?" Carter asked cautiously.
"She seems nice," She said allowing him to calm a little.
Carter smiled and nodded, "Yes she is, I like her."
"Well good, she seems to like you as well." Catherine said smirking.
"By the way you probably won't see much of us tomorrow, I'm taking Raven shopping for clothes since she literally only has the clothes on her back, and when were done with that we got to go meet the others to begin working on the design for our base."Carter said
"Is that so?"She asked
"Yeah, well I got to talk to Dad, love you Mom," Carter said kissing her on the cheek before going to the living room and sat down next to his father.
"You sure it was wise to reveal your secret identity to Raven so soon?" Walter asked
"Yes I am, I trust her, more than anyone else on the team and I trust them all,"
"Sorry, I had a lot of bad experiences with women in my world, I'm just looking out for you, if you feel you can trust Raven, then I support your decision." Walter said
"I know, that dad I wanted to show you something I am going to add new weapons to my gear."
"Really? Well all right let's see them," Walter said.
"I will tomorrow though." He said
Walter nodded, "So does your team have a name yet?"
"Yeah, we're the Teen Titans," Carter said.
"Teen Titans? More creative name than my team's name, We just called ourselves The Crimebusters, I suggested we called ourselves The Watchmen, but they dismissed it." Walter said
"I tried that one too," Carter said running a hand through his hair.
"Like father like son," Walter said with a smile.
"I guess s," He said
"Hey," they both looked over to see Raven who was now wearing the T-shirt and sweat pants Carter pulled out for her, and she looked refreshed after taking a shower. "Thanks for letting me borrow these clothes, they're actually pretty comfortable."
"No problem, you enjoy the shower?" Carter asked
"Yeah, it was very refreshing," Raven said sitting down next to Carter.
"Good, glad your happy," Carter said.
"I'm only happy right now because of you," Raven said with a smile.
"Glad I could help," He said
"Dinner!" Catherine called out
3"Dinner?" Raven asked
"Yup, hope you like chicken and rice," Carter said as he and Walter headed to the dinning room with Raven following.
"Sounds good enough," She said
After dinner (which Raven thought was delicious) her and Carter decided to go to bed so they could get an early start in the morning.
Carter and Raven lied in his bed, Raven rested her head on his chest as Carter wrapped his arms around her, "Good night," Carter said
"Good night Carter." She said happily. For the first time she felt like she was a normal girl.
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