Chapter 9- Undercover:

Raven:

When I returned from my 'date', I found Robin typing away at the keyboard. I didn't question it though, what I questioned was his muttering.
"Why would he do that," Robin muttered.

"Why would who do what?"

Robin sneered slightly,

"Red X. I found out something. He was invited to the Hive Academy after his heist, but he declined…why, what is he planning?"
I sighed, recalling Red X's words.

"Robin, he's not planning anything. If you recall, he seemed selfish and not a large threat. He more than likely just didn't want to join, simple as that."

"Brother Blood wouldn't allow something like that."

"Then maybe Brother Blood is the one planning something."

We both glared at each mildly, until Robin sighed.
"You have a point."

Robin went back to typing on the computer and I went into my room. I still didn't know what was going on, mind and body. I decided to just read some more of the book. There was another page that caught my eye. It was one on…Halfas…

Halfas- a being that is half mortal and half immortal.

The immortal half of a halfa can be almost anything, the most common one being half demon and the most rare one being half ghost.

Half ghost, I thought, is that even possible? I skipped the parts it said about being half demon, as I am one myself. I went straight to the things it said about half ghosts.

In history, there have only been three half ghosts in existence, one being total deceased. Half ghosts are the most rare as it cannot happen naturally. Half ghosts are some of the most powerful beings in existence, the only way for a halfa to be even more powerful would be if one became total deceased and became a full ghost.

Half ghosts have all the abilities common to regular ghosts- those being invisibility, ecto-blasts, flight, intangibility, and overshadow. Half ghosts are more powerful than most full ghosts as they have life left in them. This life force can become another source of humanity, though even then they can submit to evil.

However, they are more different than full ghosts due to their life. They are known to have two forms- one being their ghost half and the other their human or mortal half. They are also half alive, and half dead. They are the only beings that is known to walk that thin line of death and life, belonging neither to one single side.

A case of a half ghost becoming total deceased can lead to it becoming nearly invincible and extremely powerful. This is due that half ghosts can posses more than one core, therefore when they become full ghost, they can possess the Neutral core. A core powerful and belongs to no single element, but rather all of them…As well as that, a halfa becoming full ghost would merge their two forms together.

I skimmed through the rest and continued reading. The next and final page that caught my eye was about the King of the Ghost Zone.

Pariah Dark was a feared figure all through history, life and death. The difference being in death, he was worshipped as a dark lord in some countries.

However, in death Pariah was the King of the Realm of the Dead, the Ghost Zone. A ghost of mighty power that was magnified by using two artifacts: The ring of rage and crown of fire. Neither had power separate besides marking the wearer as King of the Dead, together, however they did much more. Both items on one wearer would amplify the ghosts' powers ten fold.

As well as the artifacts, Pariah also had his loyal knight named Fright Knight. Fright Knight was a ghost of Halloween, his abilities being that of fear and his own sword (Soul Shredder) being able to grant each person its blade touches, live their worst nightmare. As well as that, Fright Knights' true obsession was that to serve the rightful King.

Pariah Dark used his items of power and his loyal Knight to spread fear and terror to both the realms of the living and that of the dead. Ghosts and the living alike feared Pariah. He was never truly defeated He was put into a coffin of forever slumber by using the power of several powerful Observers (see Page 210 for more information on them and the Master of Time).

However, Pariah Dark rose again and was freed. It was during his second reign that he was truly defeated by one man and one man alone. This man was no man. He was the only true halfa in existence and as a result, had much power.

This halfa defeated Pariah Dark, single-handedly, as well as Pariah's Knight multiple times and Pariah's army. This halfa, unknown to him, possessed the procession of an heir of sorts to King Of The Dead. As soon as the halfa would die, and become a full ghost, he shall become the King on his third death day.

Danny:

I felt like a total idiot, which is why I was getting strange look at the Tempest. It was the day after my 'date'-ignore the pain-with Raven and I still felt like a total dolt. Therefore, I was banging my head on the table. I tried to ignore the whispers of the girls around me. They were all speaking about 'what in the world could make him do that', 'have you ever seen him this way', and my 'favorite,' 'He is so hot.'

On the darker note, the Titans visited again. This time, it was only Beastboy. He wasn't wearing the same disguise as before- I rolled my eyes, he probably already broke it. Beastboy was wearing a hoodie with the hood up, great disguise. He was with Danielle. I wonder what he's doing? I saw Danielle laughing and smiling. I raised an eyebrow. I couldn't pass this up.

Beastboy:

I broke Cy's disguise ring so I had to improvise. I wore a purple hoodie over my outfit and I kept the hood up. I wanted to visit the Tempest that much. Cyborg was here too, but he had his ring on. He was talking with this other big guy about cars. I found someone else to talk to, Kris. She was so weird, but cute. I don't know what's wrong with me…Gah!

At least I made her laugh, a lot, with my jokes. She knew it was actually Beastboy, since she was close enough to tell, but she didn't make a big deal about it. She treated me like a normal person. Kris was still on waitress duty so I had to talk to her during her break.

"Well, what do you have here?"

I jumped and Kris rolled her eyes. It was Chris, man that gets confusing so fast. He was smirking.

"Well, Kris?"

"Well what?"

"Who's your new friend?"

His eyes glinted in amusement and Kris crossed her arms. I stepped forward,
"Sorry, I'm…Garfield…"
"I know it's you Beastboy."

I jumped again, gah! How does he know? He rolled eyes,

"You really need to get a better disguise. By the way, have fun, but not too much fun."

Kris' face turned red, why would- Oh! My face turned red as well.

"Chris!"

He walked away, laughing.

Danny (much later):

I dodged another star bolt. I was only trying to steal these two pieces of jewelry. Why? Because 1. I'm bored 2. I'm selfish 3. To keep up the act as 'Red X' 4. To piss Robin off.

Dang it! Robin got in a lucky shot and he had me against the wall.

"No more games."

"Aww... little bird doesn't wanna play?"

I smirked, even if he couldn't see it. This was good, this witty banter. I kind of missed it. Unluckily, he did nearly manage to get my mask off. I quickly ducked into the shadows.

"You can't run, Red X. Not without this…"

He held up my belt, dang.

"Don't need it, kid."

He could hear me, but he couldn't see him. I turned invisible and intangible, just in case. I had a feeling that Raven could somewhat sense me as she glanced in my direction. I grabbed the belt out of Robin's hands.

"Hey!"

"Uh, how'd he do that," Beastboy scratched his head in confusion.

"What can I say," I said still invisible, "I just have a few ghostly tricks or two…"

I laughed and the turned the belt invisible too. To them, it seemed as if I just…disappeared. It didn't matter. I already had what I needed.