Don't own the Titans. Will one day.

DIT

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On the Outside.

Two months drifted by. The events surrounding Raven's birthday long forgotten. At the T tower the day started out like any other with Robin conserving all his energy on tracking down Slade. Beast Boy and Cyborg arguing about whose turn it was on their Playstation, while Starfire watched the colourful animation, cheering whenever a ship was blown to pieces. And Raven was seated in the darkest corner of the room, clutching her thick book hard. It was like an other day. And yet it wasn't. At least not for Raven….

Something was deeply troubling her mind. Like a dark cloud surrounding it. It was so heavy that her head was pounding. She tried to concentrate on her text, but found it impossible. The words all blurred into one another.

What's the matter with me?

Raven rubbed her eyes gingerly. She slammed the book shut, but no one looked up.

They don't even notice you.

She thought miserably.

If you disappeared, I bet they wouldn't even notice.

A sudden surge of pain caused the girl to grasp her head. Of course they would. She told herself. The pain seemed to slowly drift away. Raising her head up she caught a worried glance from Robin. He dropped his pencil and approached her.

"Are you okay?" he seemed to be genuinely concerned. Raven cast him a distant glance.

"I wish you wouldn't look right through me," Robin turned away.

"I'm sorry," The girl spoke with the same coldness Robin had become customised to. He could expect nothing more from the girl who shut herself away from the world.

"Just so you know, if you ever need to talk…"

"I won't," Raven walked right past him.

She started for the door, but was stopped by the flashing red lights. All the Titans immediately turned their attention to their computer screen, which was showing a robbery in progress. Robin leapt at the keyboard, typing furiously. He turned to the others giving them a grim facial expression.

"It's Slade,"

Cyborg clasped his hands together. "Don't worry Rob, this time he isn't going to get away,"

"Yeah," Beast Boy said putting on his 'mean' face.

Starfire gave a nod.

"Okay then, TITANS GO!" Robin sounded the charge.

"Wait…" Ravens dry voice rang out.

The other paused in mid run, giving the girl some surprised looks.

"Um…why?" questioned Beast Boy.

Raven folded her arms. How could they not see the trap they were about to walk into. "Because every time Slade has launch an attack there has always been an alternative motive. Think about it. When the H.I.V.E attacked us. When he tricked Robin into being his apprentice. When we first met Terra. When Terra wanted to join us. Odds are this is also going to be a trap of some sort,"

"We can't let Slade get away," Robin said feeling annoyed. "And we're running out of time just standing around talking about him, come on Titans," He disappeared out the doorway.

Starfire and Cyborg exchanged looks before following him. Beast Boy stared after them, then turned back to Raven.

"Your probably right Rae, but look at his bating averages, I mean how often has he succeed?"

"That doesn't mean he would this time," Why weren't they listening to her?

"Hey, tell you what," smiled the green boy. "You can stay here if you want. You know motion Slades movements and everything,"

"But…" she tried to protest in vain.

"I've got to catch up with the others. Later…"

Raven watched him go. She sighed to herself. Why didn't they listen to her? She floated after Beast Boy.

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"The Titans will arrive at any moment, my dear," Slade's voice hissed. "Are you ready?"

Scarlet, dressed as Raven stared motionless at the man. "Yes" she said melancholy.

Slade smiled to himself. The Titans would never be able to tell the difference. This was going to be to easy…

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That's all for now.

More shortly.

DIT XXX.