Chapter 5: Not again...

When the titans returned to the tower, they all retained to their original spots, Starfire flew Raven into her room and on the bed before asking more questions about Earth. Beast Boy was awfully quiet that night, even when he beat Cyborg for the first time in months on their favorite racing game. Cyborg was prepared for the whole ordeal about how Beast Boy ruled above all and Tofu for everyone, but was thrown off guard when Beast Boy silently placed the controller on the sofa and left the room.

"Our friend seems sad. Why must that be so?" Starfire questioned the remaining titans, floating above the couch where Robin and Cyborg sat.

" Maybe he's just worried about Rae. After all, she did seem paler than usual, and a lot more tired." Cyborg replied, shrugging his mechanical shoulders. Though he didn't mention it, he recalled what had gone between Raven and himself that morning. She had wanted them to stay away from the Renado, and sure enough, she was right. He would have to ask her about that later.

"Well titans, we better get some sleep. We've had a hard day." Robin said, lifting himself off the couch and heading for the door. Starfire followed his example.

"Right, I'll lock up." Cyborg promised, heading towards the computer system. Robin nodded and left with Starfire.

"Everything will be back to normal tomorrow." Cyborg sighed, reassuring himself with that sentence. He set up the alarm devices and quietly made his way to his room, his thoughts forever running through old times before made into what he was now.

Raven's Dream World...

"Sweet Raven, you can't possibly defeat me, I taught you everything you know!" A dragon, Malchior, sneered.

"You taught me spells... But I just learned a curse." Raven murmured, summoning a white book from her room.

"It won't work this time Raven, I can assure you of that." The glaring red eyes flickered in amusement as Raven chanted the curse. She opened the book and her dark energy stretched out, surrounding the dragon. But sure enough, it didn't force Malchior back in, it just dragged in the clouds around him.

"But how?" Raven asked in surprise as the book she held burned to ash from the dragon's fire breath.

"This isn't going to be like last time Raven. Though I may not need you, you can still amuse me..." Malchior smiled, squeezing Raven harder and ensuring she couldn't escape. She also couldn't draw a breath and soon passed out, darkness surrounding her. Malchior laughed, but felt a sudden pain so treacherous that he loosened his grip and dropped Raven into the sea below.

"You will not harm her again Jack, and you definitely will not plague her with past fears. Be gone from this world!" And a blinding light struck the surface of the dream world, all darkness exterminated and fears drained. A loud cry of rage boomed from the dragon before it vanished from the impact of light. Tru smiled, heard a splash, and quickly it turned into a frown. Tru dropped down head first into the water, the coldness seeping through her skin. Looking about she spotted Raven not far from the surface of Titan's Tower, with a deep pained expression embedded on her face. Tru smiled and pulled Raven to the shoreline, drying instantly once out of the water. Raven gradually woke up, and stared at Tru's beaming face.

"I've watched the show about you before, and you didn't have powers. Where did you receive them?" Raven asked at once. So much for thank you, but it was a good question.

"This reality permits me to have powers that I wish. Comes quite in handy really. I haven't told Harrison about it yet or otherwise he'd want me to bring him along." Tru replied calmly. "Now, you need to wake up Raven. I'll be with you always, but for now, someone needs you." Tru disappeared and left Raven staring at the ocean, its tides barely missing her boots. Raven sighed, and closed her eyes.

The Next Morning...

Raven awoke with a start, and looked at the clock instantly. This time, to her pleasure, it was only 5 in the morning, perfect time for some peace. She slipped on her cloak, pinned it with her raven emblem, and walked through the door using her powers, not wanting the noise from the door to wake anyone up. She cautiously walked through the hallways, suddenly feeling dreadfully alone. She quickened her pace and burst through sliding doors into the main room, where to her surprise a herbal tea sat waiting for her. It steamed, so it had just been made. Also, her latest book was laid beside it. Walking over, she heard faint snoring. She gazed over the couch and saw Beast Boy crunched up, hugging the nearest pillow in a death bind. Raven smirked, he wasn't asleep at all. However, she played along and sat on the edge, tea and book in hand. She sipped loudly, enjoying the warm liquid run through and down her throat. She added a BIG sigh of delight, before pretending to start reading about the magician Kazak. Out of the corner of her eye she watched Beast Boy twitch as if having a nightmare, obviously freaked out about something. She got the hint and slid over to him. On cue he jumped up and gave her a sweet hug, and a kiss on the cheek. Raven dropped her tea in surprise, and heard it crash on the floor. She felt it burn on her legs, but she was too shocked to move. Beast Boy sat up and gave her a reassuring wink before cleaning up the mess himself. The alarm went off, drawing their time alone to a close. Before the door opened, Beast Boy whispered, "I love you Raven..."

"I love you too." She replied, unaware of what she said. Beast Boy purred in delight and turned attention over to the other 3 titans, who were around the criminal computer screen.

"Dr. Light is attempting to steal gold again.. Titans, go!" Robin ordered, running back out the door. The others followed shortly after.

At the Bank...

"You cannot win the speed of light!" Dr. Light taunted Robin, blasting him into a nearby building. Starfire's eyes turned green and she threw a volley of star bolts at the doctor, which he blocked with a light shield. He shot a beam at Starfire, who fell on top of Robin with swirls in her eyes. Beast Boy transformed into a T-Rex and roared viciously. Dr. Light sweat dropped, but then came up with an idea, thanks to Starfire. He thrust tons of light bolts at BB, who was blinded from the intensity rays. Cyborg crashed into Dr. Light from behind, causing the villain to fly forwards. Dr. Light shot at a nearby car, which melted and captured Cyborg. He smiled in victory, not remembering the 5th titan. He approached the bank, bag in hand. A big dark bird blocked his way, cawing loudly. Dr. Light gave a hint of surprise and turned to blast the thing. The raven knew what was coming and melted into the floor.

"Well, Raven, you certainly have gotten better since the last time..." Dr. Light murmured, drawing light bolts in his hands. "But you won't win this time!" A dark aura slashed at him and he tripped. The bird revealed itself again, before fading away back into the girl it is.

"Are you certain of that?" Raven crooned, causing the Dr's anger to flare. He jumped up but was unprepared for the oncoming car surrounded in black aura. She then threw signs and lamp posts at Dr. Light every time he could get up from the last object. After a VERY heavy truck thrown upon him, the doctor fainted. Raven just smiled and went over to help Cyborg. Robin and Starfire went over to Dr. Light, who lay still on the pavement. Beast Boy went over to Raven.

"Nice job Raven! That was a lot better than last ti..." He was cut off by her vicious glare.

"Don't remind me." Was all she said. She destroyed the melted rubble on Cyborg and helped him get up.

"Uh... Raven? Get over here please." Robin said, waving his hand in command. Raven floated over.

"Yes?" She asked, curious.

"Dr. Light... is dead." She gasped. She killed him? She quickly flew over to the now dead Doctor and looked upon his wounds. Nothing could be fatal, but he wasn't breathing. Suddenly...

"Help Me." He whispered, grabbing her cloak.

"Oh no..." Raven replied, before being thrust back in time.

2 hours previously...

Raven awoke sharply, and turned to her alarm clock. It read the same time as last time, 5:00AM. She sighed and climbed out of bed, performing the same routine as last time, grabbing her cloak and pinning it with her raven emblem. Instead of walking through her door she just let it slide open. She knew none will hear it, because only Beast Boy slept nearby and he was in the main room. She floated down the hallways, recalling what had happened. Had she gone overboard with the truck? Most likely, but she didn't want to admit that. She went into the main room and gave a small smile at the herbal tea. So, some of this could be fun, reliving the past. She played along like last time, sitting down on the couch and sipping her tea loudly. And of course, the sigh of delight, before pretending to read about Kazak again. She waited for his whimpering, and it arrived seconds after. She scooted over next time him, where he jumped, gave her a sweet hug, and a kiss on the cheek. This time she didn't drop the tea, and wasn't frozen in shock.

"I love you Beast Boy..." She whispered to him. He blushed in pleasure.

"I love you too." He replied happily. She knew the moment wouldn't last much longer, but she still enjoyed it all the same. The alarm went off and the other titans reappeared.

"Dr. Light is attempting to steal gold again... Titans, Go!" Robin ordered, before going out the door again. The others followed shortly after.

Author's Note:

Dun Dun Dun... A cliffy! Haha, it probably won't matter, the next chapter will probably be up as you finish this chapter. Raven killed Dr. Light! Or did she... I am soooooo sorry I haven't updated in forever, and to the Trebbles fans, here's what happened.

If you remember I promised the next chapter on either Wednesday or Thursday, correct? I was happy to write that last chapter, I was so proud of myself. I was writing the next chapter (#9, the one you haven't seen) saved about half way and stopped, as it was very late. I turned off the computer and went to sleep. Next day came, I turn on the computer, and everything was lost. EVERYTHING. Internet, document files, music I downloaded, Everything. Including that chapter. My Mom said to wait a day, and if nothing happened, turn it into Best Buy with a note to junk it. So nothing happened and we went in the next day to Best Buy and turned it in. 2 weeks later they call and say they junked it, so the next day we get a new laptop for me. But I didn't have internet, and so had to wait forever to send in these chapters. Don't think I've given up on you!!!!