A/N chap 7 up and running MAJOR A/N at the end oh yea it's a long chapter soz on that

The three stayed in silence for what was in all reality only a few seconds, but to them felt like eternity, the silence was broken as a certain green someone and a certain blonde poked into the room they had been walking by when Nightwings outburst caught their attention, they let their curiosity get the better of them, they soon wished they hadn't, Terra's mouth was agape with shock and her eyes showed confusion and sadness, Changeling simply looked completely crestfallen and heartbroken he had unshed tears in his eyes the two went unnoticed until changeling couldn't take it any longer

"But why? Cy why are you going to……… to kill Raven? She's our friend, why Raven why would you let him?" he barely managed to choke out

The green mans eyes searched everyone in the room for answers as Terra did the same, she was at a loss for words, a noteworthy occasion on any other day, Her eyes finally resting on Raven and a involuntary gasp escaping her as for the first time in weeks she could see Ravens uncloaked form, The once toned young woman was really nothing more than skin and bone Terra let her eyes drop to the floor silently cursing herself for not noticing earlier, a few angry tears escaping her as her fists clinched at her side

"He will kill me because I asked him to" Raven's voice sounded tired and worn, but the conviction was strong

"NO HE WON'T I WON'T LET HIM!"

"EITHER WILL I"

Changeling and Nightwing stepped protectively between Raven and Cyborg to emphasize their points, Raven sighed

"Yes you will, for the good of the earth, yes you will"

"WHAT?" three voices chorused in unison and disbelief.

Tired of the stares and slightly cold Raven grabbed her cloak and slipped it on, sighing at the instant warmth that came with it.

"All of you sit down; I guess its time to tell you everything..."

Atop the jump city roof Jinx sat Indian style laying out an assortment of blueprints and notes she had gathered all entailing the plot of Slade and Brother Blood

"All right here's what I have so far. Brother Blood wants to bring this demon guy back"

"Trigon" the dark man added

"Right, well in order to do that he's been performing all these strange rituals and unfortunately they have all worked, the demon guy has a body now he just lacks a spark from one of his children that's where the girl comes in but the thing is it has to be on the full moon in a week"

"Raven" Jinx nodded at the youth

"So where does Slade come in?"

"Well Batman, you see in order to get the girl Brother Blood needs Cinderblock, It seems she only comes out to "play" as Slade puts it when that blockhead is the one causing trouble 'bout a year ago She totally destroyed the thing, Slade's been reconstructing it ever since, Slade figures he can use Raven as a bargaining chip to get Nightwing to join him, I swear that man has a one track mind, why is he so obsessed with getting Bird boy to be his side kick anyways"

The last part was more to herself, but it received an answer all the same.

"To get to me, I Kicked him out of the bat cave and Nightwing left willingly and on good terms, he figures if he gets Nightwing to join him he can get to me. The kid blames me for his girlfriend's death, He only wants Nightwing to sacrifice something I care for in front of me, and he wants me to have the same helpless feeling he did when I couldn't save his girlfriend"

Jinx's jaw had dropped all the new information

"There was another Robin, before Nightwing?"

"Yes, but I thought the joker had killed him, that is until Slade showed up a few years ago and began tormenting Robin, heh ironic isn't it, Almost as if slades fighting himself" The dark night mused

"No not like he's fighting himself, like he's fighting what he could have been, what he should have been, what he resents every day that he didn't become" surprisingly it was the young Robin that spoke up

Batman nodded stroking his chin thoughtfully "well we're going to intervene; it's my job to set this right. Jinx you get back before they notice you're gone, Robin and I have a few old friends to chat with"

With a nod everyone set off Batman and Robin towards the giant T in the bay and Jinx back to the warehouse. Back in the tower Raven was laying everything out for the three. She was just getting to the part about why she made Cyborg to promise what he had when the alarm went off signaling someone in the tower that shouldn't be. Without a word the team set to action Ravens hood went up. Cyborg readied his sonic cannon. Changeling shifted into a tiger. Terra's eyes glowed yellow ready to take on whoever it was invading their tower, And Nightwing pulled out his bird-a-rang. Cyborg pointed to his censors and the team nodded Silently they all descended to the Common room when they were finally there to their surprise the intruder was not hiding and most definitely not causing trouble. After a stunned few seconds of silence everyone put their various toys and powers away, Nightwing stepped up to the trespasser, eyes wide with confusion

"Batman? Robin? What are you doing here??" he mused to himself how strange it sounded still calling someone else Robin"

"There's a problem and it involves Raven" Being one who was short and to the point he didn't waste any small talk but the immediate defensive stance that all members took around the dark cloaked girl caused his eyes to widen, an expression of questioning on his masked face, something that wasn't lost on the bright youth that now wore the green, red, and yellow of the Robin outfit.

"What's going on here??" His tone had taken on a bit of Batman's directness during his few years with the dark knight.

"Who has a problem with Raven" Nightwing's voice was authoritive much like his mentors, his tone didn't show it but his eyes echoed concern a fact that wasn't lost on the dark knight"

"Slade and Brother Blood"

The group gasped and Ravens eyes had widened as it all began to make sense to her, She stepped forward through her protectors

"They need me to reawaken my father" it was more of a comment than a question, her voice was as steady as Batman's , The caped crusader nodded before fixing his gaze on the face under the hood, he frowned at the girl and in one smooth motion he had pulled her cloak off. His eyes narrowed at the girl who was simply in shock she had to will her powers back lest she send the bat to flying

"You've known for a while haven't you?" he never took his eyes off of her tired face handing her cloak back she slipped it on as she answered the dark man

"I have"

"And that's why you're starving yourself?" this was one part of the equation he didn't understand"

"Yes, but you see its not as simple as requiring my presence and saying "wake up" he actually has to" Raven shuddered and cast her eyes down, a nearby vase exploded Nightwing stepped forward and placed a hand on her shoulder

"Has to what?" he said very gently

"We have to become one. But that cant happen if it does I'll have to be destroyed You'll have to destroy me Promise me you will" "her voice was urgent and pleading

Cyborg stepped up and placed his hand on her other shoulder she looked over to him

"It's not gonna come to that Rae, I've been working on something, its just about finished too, if I could just figure out….."

Cyborg trailed off trying to once again mentally figure out the device once again something in it just wasn't right"

"Can I look at it?" Batman's voice brought them all out of their various states of consciousness

"uh yea" with that Cyborg and Batman walked out of the room soon followed by Robin. Raven sighed and collapsed where she stood the small amount of energy she had expended causing the vase to shatter had drained her Nightwing caught her and allowed her to steady herself before letting go of her, when again she fell he simply scooped her up and set her on the sofa, Changeling and Terra sat beside her obviously concerned

"Raven, are you ok?' Terra's voice was filled with concern for her friend she sighed when Raven didn't answer, nodding she simply sat there in companionable silence figuring that the empathy would speak when ready Changeling however couldn't stand it

"Raven what are you doing to yourself!! Don't you know it's dangerous??"

"I know Gar but its better than what can happen I have to do this, if I'm not weak then I'm not sure Trigon can be defeated this time"

Changeling was about to retort when Nightwing came in with a bowl of soup and a few crackers he sat them on Ravens lap and set himself on the coffee table facing her

"Eat" this was more of an order than anything, but the undertones in his voice were unmistakable When Raven made no move for the spoon or crackers he folded his arms and narrowed his eyes, he could be just as stubborn as she could "Eat" knowing she was defeated and that if she didn't start eating changeling and terra would get involved Raven picked up the spoon and began to sip the warm broth vegetable beef her favorite.

A/N sorry for the loneness and lack of Starfire as promised but like I said this thing is writing it's self. Confused about Slade? Yes I am making Slade a former Robin, but as to which Robin you'll have to wait and see, well obviously it isn't Tim but anyways I'm trying to figure a way to make who Slade is make sense timeline wise, but hope you are enjoying the story and please review, I review for my reviewers so if that helps bribe you any, and thanks to nevermoretheraven I know if I hadn't posted the update so soon you'd already have a review for chap 6