By the Sword: Episode 1 Author's Note: Hi there! I'm DarkVyse88.This is my first time writing fanfiction. I came up with the idea for this Teen Titan story a few weeks ago. I wanted a new character to join the team, so I thought it would be pretty damn sweet to make one. Also, I wanted to make a love interest for Raven instead of BB or Robin. Well, here we go. P.S. I don't own the Teen Titans, but I wish I did!

Chapter 1: Manor fights and Explosions Rated PG-13 By DarkVyse88

Location: Arnold Santori's mansion outside Jump City
Time: 10:45 PM

It was dark as Santori looked out his office window. He was sure proud of himself. Head of the Santori crime family and he had it all. The family was big in the Cocaine business and with a false identity of a stockbroker, he was rich, evil, and innocent at the same time. He felt pretty good about himself. He walked back to his desk and sat down. He reached to get a drink of whisky, but realized he was out, so he called to his butler. He pushed the button on his intercom and called out.

Arnold: "Greg! Get me a fresh Scotch! I'm out."

But, no answer.

" Greg, you're pissing me off! What do I pay ya for?!"

Mysterious voice: "Greg can't make it."

Arnold: "Who's there?!"

Just then an object crashed through the window over the office's oak door. It was a body and it looked like it had been stabbed by something.

"What the hell happen!" screamed Arnold.

Just then a figure jumped through the broken window and landed on the ground. He was wearing a black jumpsuit and pants and a ninja mask which covered his whole face except his eyes. He wore black gloves, boots, and a belt which held 12 throwing knives along the sides. On his back was a katana blade in a holster.

Ninja: Your friend Greg did the stupid action of pulling a gun on me, so I took care of him. And don't try calling the guards, I took care of them already.

"What do you want?" said Arnold as he took his hand off of the security button under his desk.

"I want justice for all of your sins, so I'm taking you down." The ninja said.

Arnold:" You won't do that." He started to reach for an automatic pistol under his desk.

"How so?" The ninja said." Cause I'm doing that first!" Arnold whipped out his gun and fired off three rounds at the ninja, but, with lighting fast reflexes, the ninja dodged the shots and threw one of his knifes at the mobster's head, killing him instantly.

Sirens were heard playing in the background as the ninja jumped through the office's side window and disappeared into the night.

Titan Tower 8:30 AM

It was a normal morning Titan tower. Robin was watching the news on their T.V, Starfire and Terra were sitting at the kitchen counter drinking some O.J, Raven was meditating at the room's far corner, and Beast Boy and Cyborg were arguing over breakfast was going to be.

Cy: "We're not eating your stinking' tofu! BB: "It's good and to bad!" Cy: "That stuff tastes like crap!" BB: "Will you shut up!"

Just then, a frying pan knocked both of them in the heads, leaving huge bumps. Raven was looking at them very unhappily. Raven:" Both of you shut up before I kick both of your asses!" Terra: "Raven, cool it. " Robin: "All of you be quiet. I need to hear this. He was watching a news report. Reporter: "Arnold Santori was found dead last night in his manor after a phone call was sent to police. Thought to be a respected stockier, papers found in the houses den contain evidence of mob work and drug sales. The body of Santori had a throwing knife lodged in the head. More at 5."

Robin: "Strange." Star: "What?" Robin: " A week ago, another mob boss was killed by the same throwing knife. They may be connected."

Just then, an alarm went off in the tower. BB: "No time to worry now. Let's go." And with that, the Team ran out the door.

Fuel Depot 8:40 AM

A loud sound filled the air of the Fuel Depot warehouses. An armored truck laid on its side as a large man with huge mechanical gloves on his hands was tearing open the truck and taking the dollar bills out of it.

"No one can take down Iorn Fists!" He bellowed. "There's a first for everything though!" The villain looked up as Robin delivered a roundhouse kick to his face and sent him flying. Just then, BB changed into a tiger and went for IF , but he knocked him aside as he got up.

"I'm gonna be feeling that tomorrow". BB said as he laid there dazed. " How bout' I shake things up?" Terra said as she used her powers to shake the ground, rocking the huge man nearly over. Star shoot starbolts at him and Cyborg fired a laser at him, knocking back. Raven then chanted" Azarath, Metrion, Zinthos!" and sent a tire to his gut. He staggered back, recovered, and ran into the warehouse.

Raven gave chase and went inside. She passed by two huge gas tanks as she searched for him. Just then, she heard a noise and looked up. Iorn was on a balcony with a tube attached to his wrist. "I'm gonna do a bang up job on you.' He said as a rocket fired from it. Raven jumped out of the as the rocket hit the gasoline tank and an explosion ripped through the building.

"Raven" BB screamed as the building was engulfed in flames. Just then, a figure stepped out of the flaming building. He wore a black pullover, blue jeans, and white sneakers. He had bronze rimmed glasses and had medium length hair. He appeared to be 15 years old and of a medium built. In his arms he carried an unconscious Raven. He laid her on the ground gently and cheecked her over for injures. "Hey." Robin said as the mysterious person looked up

Well, there's the first chapter. I hope you like it. Send in your reviews and chapter 2 will be on soon.