Aha! I'm back everyone!

Raven: You are? I thought your breakup left you a pathetic, broken-hearted puddle incapable of continuing?

Me: PFFFT! Yeah right! I know I was all "poor me, I'm so broken-hearted" last chapter. But remember, a lot can happen in the course of time between one of my insanely long updates. I realized something. My ex wasn't even worth feeling broken-hearted about. Sure, we had some laughs, but it wasn't really love at all. I'm better off without her, especially since I've got someone new in my life. (Sigh) She's the greatest. She makes me want to sing. In fact...

Raven: Don't even think about it Tsuki!!! This is not a self-insert story, for crying out loud! You don;t even sing that well!

Me: Sheesh. Well excuuuuse me! Anyhow, I've decided since a lot of poeple love this story, including a certain special girl, and myself, that I'll continue it. Oh yeah, and after next chapter, the PoTO story ark will be done, and the randomness will continue!

Raven: (sarcastically) Yippee...

And now, on to the chapter!!!

p.s. a lot of guest stars will return in this chapter. And expect a few new guest stars!

(I do not own TT, PoTO, or any songs sung in this fic.)

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Fireworks shot in the sky, lighting up the night, as several guests arrive at the Tower for the masquerade ball.

It had been three months since the incident with the Phantom, and no one had seen or heard from him since. It seemed that perhaps the Opera Ghost had finally given up the… well, to say given up the ghost would be dumb, so I'll just say gave up.

Cyborg arrived in his carriage and saw Beastboy also there. They both had Victorian masks.

"Dude, this is awesome!" Said Beastboy (or couldn't you tell from the "dude"?).

"Tell me about it," Cyborg replied, as the two walked in. "Three whole months and not one problem. Things are finally looking up!"

Inside, the party was spectacular. Several guests of the highest esteem had turned out. Inuyasha and Kagome danced, Sonic and Shadow fought over who would dance with Amy, Elementa chatted with Aqualad, Max the six-foot mouse talked with Bigfoot and Danny Phantom, and Dr. Evil sat alone in a corner.

Beastboy and Cyborg walked in and were greeted by Starfire and Terra, both dressed in beautiful dresses. Terra's was yellow, and Star's was pink.

"Friends, the masquerade party is wonderful!" Said Starfire.

"Yeah, we're having a great time." Terra added.

"Well good," Beastboy replied, trying to sound suave for Terra. "Perhaps you and I could have a dance?"

"Uh-oh," Said Cyborg, pointing at the figure approaching. "Blackfire alert."

Blackfire and Melvin walked up and nodded politely to the group. "Cyborg, I must say, this party is wonderful!" Said Blackfire.

"I… just said that." Starfire grumbled.

"These past few months have been so wonderful, don't you agree?" Blackfire continued.

"Oh yeah, it's great." Cyborg agreed. "Hey, wasn't the Vicomte and his brother supposed to be here?"

"There he is!" Starfire said gleefully, as Robin approached with a man in a mask.

"Gentlemen," Said Robin, as he nodded to Cyborg and Beastboy. "Allow me to introduce my… um… father… Count Batman."

"A pleasure to meet you." Said Batman.

"Likewise," Beastboy replied. "I'd offer you a drink, but I'm sure you never drink… wine. Haha!" Cyborg smacked him upside the head. "Dude! He's Batman and he's a count! I HAD to say it!"

"Where's Draco?" Terra asked. "I haven't seen him or Raven yet."

"They should be coming," Robin answered. "They were in the carriage with us."

Meanwhile, on the other side of the room, Draco and Raven finally appeared.

Raven gently touched the ring, hanging from a golden necklace around her neck. "A secret engagement…" She whispered, a little too cheerily for her character. "To think, soon you and I will be married. Although… aren't we a little young to get married?"

"I dunno," Draco replied. "But why does the engagement have to be secret anyway?"

"Draco, we've been over this… let's just enjoy the party. Please?"

Draco sighed and gave Raven a smile. "Alright… for your sake." He held out his hand and smiled charmingly. "Care to dance?"

She nodded with a smile and took his hand. The two walked to the dance floor and danced together, as did Robin and Starfire, Beastboy and Terra, and Melvin and Blackfire.

"Great party, huh?" Sonic asked Max, as they both got something to drink.

"Eh, it is for now." Max replied.

"What do you mean 'for now'?"

"Meaning, this is a false peace. Everyone thinks that these past few months are proof that the opera tower is safe, but in fact the Phantom is lying in wait, preparing to strike."

"I am not!" Danny shouted, insulted.

"Not you Danny, I mean the other Phantom!"

"What makes you so sure?" Sonic asked.

"Duh, the author is the one that thought me up. I know how is mind works, plus I saw the movie."

"Oooh…"

Raven and Draco continued dancing, without a care in the world as the Inviso-band –now visible, because they wore tuxedoes- played a lively tune.

Everything was going perfectly. But suddenly, the music changed to a dramatic, frightening theme, and everyone turned to see a figure dressed in red standing at the top of a flight of stairs. His eyes covered with a skull mask.

Rorek glared down at the group that stared up at him and slowly walked down the stairs, the inviso-drummer making a booming drumbeat each time the Phantom's foot touched a step.

Rorek looked around at the frightened and/or confused faces around him and smiled evilly as he began to sing. "Why so silent good Messieurs, did you think that I had left you for good? Have you missed me good Messieurs? I have written you an opera." He took some papers out of his pocket. "Here I bring the finished score, 'Don Juan Triumphant!'" He threw the papers down and drew a sword dramatically. "…Fondest greetings to you all. A few instructions just before rehearsal starts…" He turned to Blackfire contemptuously, as Draco left to quickly find his sword. Or something like that. "Blackfire must be taught to act, not her normal trick of strutting 'round the stage…" He pointed his sword straight at Melvin, causing him to gasp in fright. "Our Don Juan must lose some weight. It's not healthy in a man of Melvin's age…"

"I'm not fat…" Melvin grumbled as Rorek turned to face Beastboy and Cyborg.

Ignoring Melvin, he continued. "And my managers must learn that their place is in an Office! …Not the arts…" Next, he turned to look at Raven, who returned his gaze. "As for our star… Dear Miss Raven…" He sheathed his sword as he slowly approached her. "No doubt she'll do her best. It's true, her voice is good. She knows though, should she wish to excel, she has much still to learn. If pride will let her return to me, her teacher… her teacher…" He finally stood before her, looking sadly into her eyes.

Raven looked at him and slowly smiled. He gently raised his hand to touch her face and she closed her eyes, as his fingers stroked her cheek softly.

His hand trailed down to her chin, then her neck. Suddenly, he grabbed the ring hanging from her necklace and pulled it off of her neck, singing angrily, "Your chains are still mine! You belong to me!"

Suddenly, Draco returned with his sword and was about to attack Rorek. But Rorek simply stepped back and disappeared in a blaze of fire.

Everyone gasped and moved away, but Draco noticed a trap-door which Rorek must have used and jumped in after him before it closed.

Draco found himself in a room full of mirrors, Rorek's face reflected in each one.

"Hey, this is that funhouse from the episode "Betrayal!" Draco shouted. He shook his head and returned to character, trying to find the real Rorek. He destroyed the mirrors just as Beastboy had done when trying to find Slade, but it was no use. Rorek had escaped.

Suddenly, someone put their hand on Draco's shoulder and he turned to see Starfire.

"What are you doing here?" He asked.

"Please, do not ask." Starfire replied, her face showing a hint of nervousness. "Just come with me."

She led him out of the room and back up to the normal floors of the Tower. She led him down the hall, but Draco stopped her and turned to look at her.

"Starfire," He said. "You know more than you're letting on."

"What would make you say that?" She asked.

"I've seen this movie, and your character knows something and has to tell my character. So please, for all our sakes…?"

Starfire hesitated a moment but sighed. "Very well… come with me." She took him to her room and lit a lamp. She sighed again and turned to face him. "It all began years ago when I was a child. I had only just come to the tower to learn to be a dancer. One day, I and the other dancing students were taken on a field trip to a traveling show…"

(Flashback)

Young Starfire, along with a group of dancing students and a couple chaperones, walked past the odd menagerie of the traveling show.

The group came to a cage where a small figure with a sack over his head sat on the hard floor, nothing but some old hay for comfort. Standing before the cage was Brother Blood, who called people over to see what he called "the terrible Dragon Child."

Starfire looked down at the poor, miserable figure and frowned. The poor thing must have only been a child around her own age.

Brother Blood, now having a suitable audience, entered the cage and beat the poor boy until he sat still and yanked the sack off his head. "Behold," He said cruelly. "The Terrible Dragon Child!"

Starfire gasped when she saw his face, not out of fright, but out of pity. The others however simply laughed at the child's hideousness, as he tried desperately to hide his face.

The onlookers tossed some gold coins to Brother Blood after the boy had put the sack back on his head and they all walked away. Starfire however stayed behind, still saddened by the boy's plight.

Brother Blood greedily bent down to scoop up the money, but unbeknownst to him the boy was right behind him, holding a rope.

The "dragon child", having had enough from Brother Blood, wrapped the rope around the villain's throat and, to Starfire's horror, strangled him.

Starfire gasped when she heard a nearby person shout "Murder!" and knew the boy's deed had been seen. Not knowing what else to do, she opened the cage and helped the boy out and ran with him away from the police officers now chasing them.

They soon found their way to the Tower and Starfire helped the boy inside.

(End of flashback)

"And that is what happened…" Said Starfire. "He has lived secretly in the Tower ever since. It has been his home, his playground. He knows more about its secrets than anyone. He has also learned so much. Music, writing, architecture, fencing, he is a genius."

"But clearly," Said Draco. "Genius has turned to madness." Starfire nodded sadly. "But what is his fascination with Raven?"

"Perhaps it is her sarcastic wit, her angst ridden history, and her tight, form fitting costume?"

"No, besides that."

"Well, he is the one that taught her to sing. He must have fallen in love with her."

"Which means I'm his rival…" Draco suddenly looked very concerned. "And the only way he can get Raven is if he gets rid of…"

"My friend," Starfire said, laying a hand sympathetically on his shoulder. "I do not envy you."

Later, after everything had calmed down and everyone went home, Draco sat watch outside Raven's room, in an effort to keep her safe. Unfortunately, though, he had ended up falling asleep.

Raven, meanwhile, quietly got dressed and snuck past him, making her way down to the stables where a carriage was awaiting her.

What she didn't know, however, was that the driver had been knocked out, a mysterious figure taking his place.

Raven walked up to the carriage, its driver covered by shadows, and climbed in, saying "To my Grandfather's grave, please."

The "driver" nodded and took the reins. The carriage pulled away from the tower and headed towards the graveyard.

Once there, Raven got out of the carriage and walked among the graves, a blanket of snow covering the ground. All was quiet, except for the sound of church bells in the distance. The somber setting only served to remind Raven of her purpose for being here, visiting her Grandfather's grave, and she began to sing sadly.

"You were once my one companion; you were all that mattered… You were once a friend and father… then my world was shattered…

"Wishing you were somehow here again, wishing you were somehow near… Sometimes it seemed if I just dreamed, somehow you would be here… Wishing I could hear your voice again… knowing that I never would. Dreaming of you won't help me to do all that you dreamed I could…"

Raven looked around at the many graves and statues around her, all sitting as somber reminders of those who have passed on.

As she passed these figures, she continued. "Passing bells and sculpted angels, cold and monumental… seem for you the wrong companions… you were warm and gentle..."

Snow began to fall, as Raven passed the graves and began to grow nearer to a large tomb.

She looked upon the building with a sad look on her face. "Too many years, fighting back tears… why can't the past just die? Wishing you were somehow here again…Knowing we must say goodbye… try to forgive, teach me to live, give me the strength to try… No more memories, no more silent tears, no more gazing across the wasted years…" Raven reach the steps of the tomb and knelt down on the first step, as she read the name on the tomb "Roth." A tear came from her eye for her departed grandfather. "Help me say goodbye… Help me say… good… bye…"

Raven rested her face in her hands. But then, a light came on in the tomb, and a soft, gentle voice floated to her through the air.

"Wandering child, so lost, so helpless. Yearning for my guidance…"

Raven looked up and looked around to find the source of the voice. "Angel or father, friend or phantom, who is it there staring?"

The voice sang "have you forgotten your angel…?"

Raven stood up and smiled. "Angel, oh speak. What endless longings echo in this whisper?"

"Too long you've wandered in winter… far from my fathering gaze…"

"Wildly my mind beats against you…"

"You resist…"

Raven began to walk up the steps, as they both sang together. "…But your/my soul… obeys… Angel of music you/I denied me/you, turning from true beauty… Angel of music do not shun me. Come to me strange angel…"

Rorek, still hidden in the tomb, waited for Raven to draw closer, as he sang in a creepy, hypnotic voice. "I am your angel of music… come to me angel of music…"

Just then, Draco rode up on a horse, and called for Raven. She didn't hear him, as she was still mesmerized by Rorek's voice. "I am your angel of music… come to me angel of music…"

Draco jumped off his horse and ran to Raven, taking her hand and stopping her from entering the tomb.

"Draco?" She asked.

"Raven, listen," Said Draco. "This man, this thing isn't your Grandfather."

Suddenly, Rorek jumped out from the shadows, sword drawn, and attacked Draco.

Draco drew his sword as well, and the fight was on!

…But, as I've still not improved my fight scenes, let's switch over to another scene while this is taking place.

Once upon a time, in the city of Tokyo, a young man named Mikey Simon was having lunch with his friends.

"Gonard, how many sandwiches are you gonna eat?" Mikey asked.

"As many as I can!" Gonard replied, as he gulped down yet another sandwich.

"So Spaz," Said Lilly. "What exactly are we doing here?"

"Ozu told us he was lending us out to a fanfic author, to boost publicity." Guano replied. "Apparently, we're guest-starring in some kind of musical version of Teen Titans."

"A musical?" Mitsuki asked. "Wow, that's so cool! Hey Mikey, maybe we could… have a duet?"

"Maybe." Mikey replied. "But I'm better solo. Hey, I know! I'll sing that song from Kingdom Hearts 2! In yooooou and I, there's a new laaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaand…"

Okay, that's not going so well. Let's get back to the story.

Rorek was now on the ground, weaponless, as Draco held his sword to his enemy's throat.

"Well Phantom," he said. "I'm not sure how, but I've won. Now to finish this!"

Draco was about to strike, but Raven stopped him. "No Draco! Not like this…" She pleaded.

Draco hesitated a moment, but finally put his sword back into the sheath. Making sure Rorek wouldn't try anything, Draco helped Raven onto his horse and they rode away.

Rorek got back to his feet and watched them as they left. His eyes became red with anger.

"Now…" He growled. "…Let it be war upon you both!"

Later, Draco had gathered Robin, Cyborg, Beastboy and Starfire into one room, and told them what had happened.

"It's so obvious now," He said. "I know exactly how to catch him!"

"Really? How?" Beastboy asked.

"We'll do what he says. Put on his opera exactly as he told us. And if Raven performs he'll have to show up."

"Using your girlfriend as bait?" Said Robin. "That doesn't sound like you."

"She wouldn't be bait." Draco replied. "We'd keep a close watch on her, and keep her safe."

"I think you're on to something." Said Cyborg. "If we put on this opera, he'll show up to see it. But we could have the police here, lock the doors, and ambush him!"

"Exactly." Draco said fiercely. "This is our chance to ensnare our clever friend… the time is coming to bring the curtain down on him once and for all!"

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And there it is! For those who didn't guess, the guest stars were the characters from "Kappa Mikey." One of my newest favorite shows.

Now on to the mini-chapter!

(The song used in this mini-chapter comes from Lion King 2)

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(Mini chapter: My Lullaby)

Blackfire and Melvin, still staying with the H.I.V.E Five, sat on the couch with the villains watching a late-night movie.

Melvin yawned and turned to Blackfire. "I'm so bored!" He said. "We haven't had a thing to do aside from that stupid dream since chapter 27! There was no mini chapter last chapter cause Tsuki had to have his pity-party. I mean, come on! Even my girlfriend is better than that ex of his! She was sooo not worth the trouble!"

"Will you stop breaking the fourth wall?.!" Blackfire shouted. "It's getting excruciatingly old!"

"Oh, alright." Melvin sat back in the couch and yawned again. "At least when I'm King there'll be fun things to do. Like order people around, raise taxes, pass new, ridiculous laws, command the armies, judge beauty contests…"

"Wait, what did you say?" Blackfire asked.

"Judge beauty contests?"

"No, no, before that!"

"Oh, you mean the part about the army? Yeah, Linall has a pretty impressive army. We've never lost a war to another planet, yet. Of course we've never had a war with another planet…"

"Wait… that's it!" Blackfire jumped up, startling Melvin and the other villains.

"Oh no, not another scum-buffing plan." Gizmo complained. "It's bad enough you have to be here, do you have to involve us in your stupid schemes?"

"You're one to talk, ain't you baldy?" Melvin asked. "But then again, he has a point. And not just the one on his egg-shaped head. Blackfire, are you sure you wanna start another one of these plans?"

Blackfire turned to Melvin with a sly smile. "Maybe you're right Dear. Why don't we just forget about it?"

Melvin raised and eyebrow in suspicion. "Okaaaay… why did you just call me 'dear'?"

"Aw, Sweetie, you look so tired." Blackfire moved close to Melvin. "Maybe you aught to go to sleep now?"

"Well, I am a little tired…" Melvin yawned again. "Maybe I'll just ignore how suspicious you're acting and get some shuteye." Melvin leaned back in the couch and closed his eyes. Soon, he was snoring loudly.

"Perfect." Said Blackfire.

"Why'd you want him to sleep?" Jinx asked.

"So that he wouldn't ask any more questions." Blackfire turned to the other villains. "I know exactly how I can get revenge upon the Titans!"

"How's that?"

"Simple! Once I'm married to Melvin we'll just go back to Linall and as their new queen I will command the army to invade Earth and destroy the Titans!"

The H.I.V.E. Five stared at her for a second. "Okay…" Said Jinx. "That is your worst plan ever. I mean, how old are you anyway, nineteen? There is no way you're gonna become queen of Linall just like that, even if you do marry Melvin. And besides, aren't his parents still king and queen?"

"And doesn't he have an older sister who was never really named but mentioned in a joke during the Christmas chapters?" Gizmo asked. "She'd probably be next in line, not Melvin."

"Will you shut up?" Blackfire shouted. "Trust me… I'll make this plan work. Just you wait and see." She turned to Melvin, who was still asleep, and smiled evilly at him.

And yes folks, time again for another song!

Blackfire lovingly patted Melvin on his head/frame and sang softly, "Sleep my Little Melvin, let your dreams take wing. One day when you're big and strong… You will be a king…" Blackfire moved away from the sleeping mirror, and the H.I.V.E. Five watched as she continued her song. "I've been exiled, persecuted, left alone with no defense. When I think of what those jerks did, I get a little tense! But I dream a dream so pretty, that I don't feel so depressed. Cause it soothes my inner kitty, and it helps me get some rest.

"The sound of Robin's dying gasp… The Titans squealing in my grasp! My sister Starfire's mournful cry, that's my lullaby! Now the past I've tried forgetting, and my foes I could forgive. Trouble is, I know it's petty, but I hate to let them live!"

"So you found yourself somebody to chase the Titans up a tree." Mammoth sang.

"Oh the battle may be bloody… but that kind of works for me.

"The melody of angry growls! A counterpoint of painful howls! A symphony of death, oh my! That's my lullaby!" Blackfire's tone softened a bit, as she turned towards Melvin again. "Slade is gone, but Blackfire's still around… to love this Mirror-lad… till he learns to be a killer, with a lust for being bad!"

Gizmo turned to frown at Melvin as he slept. "Sleep you little Scum-muncher." He grumbled, till he saw Jinx glare at him. "Uh, I mean, Precious little thing…"

Jinx sang, "One day when you're big and strong…"

"You will be a king!" Blackfire finished, and continued on her own. "The pounding of the drums of war, the thrill of battle's mighty roar!"

"The joy of vengeance!" Billy Numerous sang.

"Testify!" Jinx added.

Blackfire sang, "I can hear the cheering:"

And the H.I.V.E. Five added "Melvin, what a guy!"

"Payback time is nearing, and then our flag will fly… against a blood-red sky…"

Now Blackfire and the H.I.V.E. Five sang together. "That's my lulla… by…!"

Blackfire began to laugh evilly as the music faded.

"Hey, keep it down, will you?.!" Melvin shouted from the couch. "I'm tryin' to sleep here!"

Blackfire had an anime-style sweatdrop on her head as her evil laugh turned to an embarrassed chuckle. "Oops, sorry Mel." She said.

Meanwhile, Jinx and Gizmo blinked in confusion.

"How do we always get caught up in these idiotic songs?" Gizmo asked.

"I dunno," Jinx replied. "But I swear, I am this close to joining the Titans!"

(End of Mini-chapter)

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Hope you all liked it. See ya next time!