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Chapter 4.

Wraithe's in Space

Batgirl gently took the mug of coffee. "Thanks Robin." She said.

The two young heroes' were in Bruce's mansion. It was nightfall but neither felt like they could go to sleep.

"So," Batgirl, "who was she?"

Robin sighed, "her name's Wraithe. She's the older sister of Raven, a member of my team. I've met her before and she's dangerous. And unpredictable. There's no telling what she may be up to."

Batgirl sighed. "I may have an idea. She was looking for Cheshire."

"Cheshire?" Said Robin. "She was seen here wasn't she."

Batgirl nodded.

"And," said Robin, "you caught her."

Another nod.

"Good work." Said Robin. "She's pretty tough."

"I've worked with the best." Said Batgirl simply.

"Batman." Said Robin, nodding.

"And Robin." Said Batgirl.

Robin looked away because he felt another blush beginning to form.

"Is Wraithe crazy, a megalomaniac or a major threat?" Asked Batgirl.

Robin thought for moment. "All of the above." He stated.

"Oh," Batgirl stared down at her coffee. "Not good."

"No," conceded Robin. "Definitely not good."

"Is Wraithe some sort of witch?"

Robin nodded.

"And Blackfire is Starfire's sister right?"

"Yeah. So I've told you all about her then?"

"Yep."

Robin sighed. "Then what we need to worry about most is Wraithe."

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"You don't know where we are do you?" Said Blackfire.

"I know where we are!" Snapped Wraithe. "We… are… merely misplaced."

"So we're lost." Said Blackfire, exasperated. "We should have stopped and asked for directions."

"From who?" Snapped Wraithe. "We're in the great expanse of space. Who do we ask for directions?"

The two girls were floating in the mass of blackness that was space. Blackfire was able to breathe in space and Wraithe could manipulate reality so there was no need for a vessel. Wraithe knew she was close to her goal. If only she could find it.

"What about there?" Blackfire pointed at a bleak and desolate planet.

Wraithe looked at it and her face broke into a smile. "That's it! Nice one Black!"

They flew towards it.

They landed outside a cave apparently made of crystal, "this is it." Said Wraithe, "definitely."

Blackfire peered into the gloom of the cave. Her eyes widened. "Oh no! Not that!"

"Oh pull yourself together!" Snapped Wraithe.

"But Wrae." Said Blackfire. "Do you realize what's in there?"

"Indeed I do." Said Wraithe. "And I know she'll be very inclined to join our cause."

"But it's a… " Blackfire began.

"No." Said Wraithe. "I will not have this animosity. She will make a perfect addition to out organization. She will accept our proposal. So stop worrying."

Blackfire backed away, "I'm not going anywhere near it!"

"You don't have to." Wraithe drew herself up regally. "Come out!" She called into the cave. "We have proposal for you!"

"Go away." Hissed a voice from inside.

"No." Said Wraithe. "I have an offer for you and you would be wise to accept."

Two pale white eyes gleamed inside the cave. "Why would I be wise to accept your offer?"

"Because," said Wraithe, "I know who you hate. Who you loathe. Who torments your very being."

"You do?" Hissed the creature from within.

"Yes. And we can help you take your revenge."

The creature was silent.

Then a shape filled the mouth of the cave.

It's bug-like thorax connected to the humanoid torso with the massive claws and gaping mouth became visible.

The black, white and magenta beast that haunted a Tamaranean's thoughts.

A dreaded Cironielian chrysalis eater filled Blackfires vision.

She couldn't help it.

She screamed.

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Terra passed through the doors of the lounge and looked around.

Timmy and Melvin were sitting on the couch playing one of Beastboy and Cyborgs video games.

Teether was sitting between them chewing on a sofa cushion.

Bobby wasn't anywhere to be seen (this was because he found it was easier to remain invisible indoors).

Raven appeared to looking for something on the computer monitor, Terra walked towards her.

Raven appeared to close down whatever she was doing a little too quickly when she noticed Terra approaching.

"Uh Raven?" Asked Terra. "Can I talk to you about something."

Raven inclined her head, "alright."

Terra nodded towards the roof, "privately."

Raven looked at Timmy, Teether and Melvin. "What about them?"

Terra pulled out her communicator and typed in a key. Beastboy's face appeared onscreen.

"Hey Terra." He said cheerfully. "What's shakin' baby?"

"Hi Beastboy." Terra flashed a quick smile. "Could you stop trying to break into Robins room for a bit and watch the kids?"

Beastboy nodded, "no problem Terra. Kids love me."

Terra glanced at Raven. Both girls were standing on the roof of Titans tower, completely alone.

Terra sighed, "I know what you were doing." She said.

"What?" Said Raven.

Terra sighed again, "you've been doing it for a while now. Don't think I haven't noticed."

"What are you talking about?" Raven seemed genuinely perplexed.

"The computer monitor." Said Terra. "You've been running countless checks over the tower. You've scanned everything again and again. Nothing gets in or out without you noticing." She looked at her feet. "You don't trust me Rae. And I can't say I blame you."

Raven nodded slowly. "I won't deny it." She said softly. "Trust is something to earn but it can be lost easily. I have been monitoring your activities for a while now. In case you're still against us."

Terra was silent. She had expected Raven to deny it. Not put it so bluntly.

"I understand if you're angry." Said Raven.

"I am angry." Said Terra. "But not at you."

Now it was Ravens turn to be silent. Finally she said, "who then?"

"Me." Terra turned to Raven. Raven could see tears glistening at the corners of her eyes. "I'm angry at myself. I hate myself! I betrayed you all for my own personal gain! I'm worthless!"

Raven sighed and looked closely at Terra. "What you did was wrong. But how you made up for it was selfless and definitely the actions of a hero. To be honest I really doubted that you would return to Slades side. But still I worried."

Terra nodded. "I'm sorry."

"Don't be." Raven placed a companionable hand on her shoulder. "I forgive you."

Terra looked surprised, "you do."

Raven nodded. "Mm-hm. And I… well I… suppose… I trust you."

"Really?" Terra smiled. Suddenly she hugged Raven in a way reminiscent of Starfire. "Thanks Rae."

"Okay." Said Raven. "Rule one; my name is Raven. Not Rae. Rule two; keep hugging to a minimum."

Terra broke away, "sorry Rae… ven."

Raven smiled, "oh and about earlier. I wasn't monitoring you. I haven't for a while."

"Then why did you shut it off so quick."

"You wanted to talk to me. It was written all over your face."

"Alright then," said Terra, "so… friends?"

Raven nodded, "close enough."

We the two girls got back to the lounge they found Beastboy tied to a chair with a sock in his mouth.

Melvin, Timmy and Teether looked at Raven with guilty expressions.

Raven and Terra glanced at Beastboy who gave a muffled squeak.

"Okay." Said Raven. "I don't even want to know."