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A/N: Hi everyone! Here is the new chapter you have all been waiting for.

Vincent - *Runs in panting for breath* We…have a big…problem!

Kev – What is it? Has the alpha storm returned?

Vincent – No, its worse. Cid has escaped again.

Kev – Good gods in heaven no!

Vincent – What should I do?

Kev – *Scratches chin in thought* Take Renegade, Iron Wolf, and Dice Master with you and put him back in 'The Box'

Vincent – Right!  You stay here and answer the reviews. *Runs off toward door marked 'enforcers'*

Kev – Right o!

Amaya – Thank you. I know how you feel. Did you know that the two blends I mentioned come from two different parts of the world and have extremely different tastes? Green tea comes from the orient of the far east. Chamomile is a British tea.

QueenTigris – Thank you. I don't know. You're absolutely right.

purtymanagirl58 – What can I say? I'm just unique. I can understand what a lot of women go through but I can still pull the punches with the guys. *Shrugs* Actually I would name my shrine that. Maybe once I get the money and a new computer I will make the shrine. That won't be for a while though. Vincent and the others are my muses. Vincent helps me work on my fan fictions. He is especially good with romance stories as you can see. He won't admit it but the reason we argue so much is because we're very fond of each other. You wouldn't believe how much he complained when he was first assigned to me. Let's just hope he manages to catch Cid or I'm in for one hell of a day.

Chapter Nine: No Trouble…Yet

            Raven's eyes fluttered open. She had just had the best night's sleep in years. She looked up and saw Kale reading one of his English translated mangas. Raven remembered not being able to sleep and wandering around the Tower. She remembered finally ending up in Kale's room and crawling into bed with him. Everything else was blank. She apprehensively reached under the covers to feel between her legs.

            "Don't worry," Kale said, not looking up from his book, "I was a perfect gentleman last night. You fell asleep as soon as you crawled in." Raven sighed in relief. "I would never do that without your consent."

            "Thank you for letting me sleep here last night." Raven smiled up at him.

            "It was no trouble," he said, "You don't snore or toss and turn. It was very pleasant."

            Raven looked at the clock to find that it was seven in the morning. She ticked off the days in her mind and found that it was Saturday. She snuggled back up to Kale and closed her eyes. She wanted that five more minutes that everyone always wanted.

            Kale chuckled, "Whenever you get hungry let me know. I'm going to make my specialty."

            "Mhh, What's that?"

            "French Toast."

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            The other Titans wandered into the kitchen just as Kale began to cook. None of them had tasted any of Kale's cooking as of yet. Everyone except Beast Boy expressed an interest in having some. Beast Boy had his tofu waffles. The smells that emanated from the stovetop were mouth watering. He never left the food alone for more than ten seconds and every slice turned out near perfect. He placed the butter and syrup on the table and then the largest stack of French Toast any of them had ever seen.

            Raven couldn't believe her mouth. She had put only a small amount of toppings on her breakfast. She honestly thought she could have eaten them plain and enjoyed them just as much. Cyborg's breakfasts never tasted this good. Everyone ate until they were stuffed. Even though Beast Boy hadn't eaten any of the toast Raven could clearly see the curiosity in his eyes.

            Kale cleaned up the kitchen while the rest of the Titans went about their business. Beast Boy had a date in town with a vegetarian girl he had met. Robin and Starfire were going to a concert in the park. Cyborg had said something about an electronics convention. Raven was left alone in the Tower with Kale.

            She walked up behind him and placed her arms around his waist. "Do you need any help?" she asked.

            "Not really. But if you want to help be my guest." He gestured at the dishes drying in the drainer and went back to washing the pan he had used. Raven picked up one of the dishtowels and began to dry the dishes.

            "Why don't you use the dishwasher?" she asked him.

            "I just like to make sure that each dish is clean. I just feel that I would be getting lazy if I put them in a dishwasher."

            Raven finished drying the dishes while Kale let the water out of the sink and dried his hands. She put her arms around him again, "I'm glad we met."

            "So am I," He said, placing his arms around her, "I want you to know that I will always love you."

            "And I will always love you." The couple turned and got ready to leave for the cinema. They were going to see a romance movie at the movieplex.

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            Raven and Kale were walking on the beaches at the edge of the sea. Titan Tower could be seen in the distance. The movie had let out and the couple didn't want to return home yet. If you had asked them what the movie was about they wouldn't be able to tell you. Neither of them had seen any of it. They had been more interested in each other's mouths.

            The sunset in the distance was spectacular. The sky was a pallet of reds, oranges, and pinks. Kale sighed and sat down on the soft sand. Raven sat next to him. She took the time to study him. One week ago she didn't even know who he was. She had thought that Kale and her admirer were two different people. They turned out to be one and the same. A content smile played across his elven features. His eyes were what drew her attention. She could always tell what he was feeling because of his eyes. Right now his eyes showed happiness and contentment.

            She laid her head on his shoulder. "Its beautiful isn't it?"

            "Yes you are."

            Raven giggled. Every time she did this he would lose all train of thought. She didn't even think to correct him. They sat and watched the sun sink over the horizon. They enjoyed the cool night breeze before returing home.

The Tower was still empty when they arrived. Kale put water on for tea and went to get ready for bed. Raven went to do the same. When she returned to the kitchen she found Kale sitting at the table sipping his tea. His brow was creased in thought and he kept rubbing his forehead.

            "What's wrong?" she asked.

            "I've got a headache. But it's not like a normal headache."

            "What do you mean?"

            "I think something's happened and something is trying to tell me what it is."

            "What do you think it could mean?" As she said this she saw his eyes widen in shock and fear. "What is it?"

            "She's here!" His voice was shaking with terror.

            "Who? Where?"

            "Darkform is here, in this world! But she can't be!" He tried to lift his mug to take another drink but his hands were shaking. Raven took the mug from him and placed it in the middle of the table. "I made sure she couldn't follow me!"

            "Who is Darkform?" Raven asked calmly.

            "She is a bounty hunter from my world. Every one of them has held a great hatred for men."

            "There have been more than one?"

            "When the women first took control of our world there were still many male prophets. The ruling women of that time sought out the one woman who hated all men. She held every man in contempt. She gladly took up the job of hunting down all men of power. Whenever the current Darkform dies another takes up the job. Every one of them is endowed with great power by invoking the devil's curse. In exchange for extreme physical prowess Darkform offers up her fertility. As long as she wears the armor and cursed mask she cannot have children. Only when she strips the armor willingly from her own body can she become pregnant."

            "None of them have ever removed the armor." Kale shuddered with fear and collapsed in a dead faint.

A/N: What a relief! That chapter almost went nowhere.

Vincent – *Walks up to author* We finally caught him.

Kev – Good! Is he safely back in 'The Box'

Vincent – Yes. He won't be getting out for a long time.

Kev – What happened to the last guard, Comet?

Vincent – We found her unconscious in one of the memory rooms.

Kev – I knew she wouldn't be able to handle the job. Put Jarvis on guard duty and make sure it doesn't happen again.

Vincent – Right! *Looks at readers* Oh, your done with this chapter are you? Leave a review letting us know what you think of the story so far. All input is appreciated.

Kev – Except those of you who post flames because you have no life.

Vincent – If for any reason you do not enjoy reading this fic, stop reading it. If this fic does not please you then you shouldn't have gotten this far. Pleas read something else and don't waste the author's time with petty insults to his skill.

Kev – For all of my faithful readers, I can't wait for your feedback. See you next time! Ciao!