Chapter 10: Prepare For Battle

Back in Titans Tower. The next morning.

"My friends." Maximus began. "The orc army is going to strike soon. Slade leads it."

Beast Boy shouted "What! Guys, how can we stop an army numbering 10,000+ by ourselves."

"You won't be alone." A voice said behind the sofa.

Maximus and the Titans turned to see an old man clothed in white and a young woman in armor.

"Sarasim?" Cyborg said.

"Hello, Cyborg. Good to see you again."

Cyborg jumped off the sofa and went to hug her.

"Guys, this is Sarasim. I helped save her village in my trip back in time."

"How did you get here?" Cyborg said in joy.

"This old man helped me and my men come here.

Maximus went to the old man. "Glad you could make it. My friends, allow me to introduce to you, the wizard Rorek.

"Rorek?" Raven said puzzled.

"Yes, Rorek of Nol, at your service."

Raven gasped. "You were the wizard who originally defeated the dragon, Malchior."

"I see you read my book. You're a witch, aren't you?"

"Well, I have magical abilities but I don't consider myself a witch."

"I understand." Rorek turned to Maximus. "The army and weapons you requested are here. Sarasim is the leader of a Gallic tribe from 5000 years ago."

"We are strong warriors and we will do anything to repay our debt of Cyborg saving our village." Sarasim told him.

"Excellent. Maximus said. Titans, gather every man and strong lad, able to bear arms, and bring them to the fork with the pizza place.

"Right." Robin said. "Titans, go!"

2,000 men were gathered at the pizza parlor. They were given swords, spears, shields, armor and helmets. Those who could use a bow were given one. They were also given basic training. Maximus was inspecting the army.

"How long until the army is ready?" Maximus asked one of Sarasim's soldiers.

The soldier answered. "Half of our men are still coming in. We have to arm them, give them trai…"

"How long?"

"Noon."

Maximus began to walk away. "Make it sooner."

Maximus went to the top of a building and found Raven mediating there.

"Azerath, Metrion, Zynthos. Azerath, Metrion, Zynthos."

Maximus did have strong feelings for her. She saved his life. He also sensed something about her. Something godlike.

"No." She was choking.

"Raven, no!"

Maximus ran to her.

"No!" Raven screamed.

Maximus caught her before she fell.

Raven looked at Maximus. "Are you aright, Raven?"

"I'm fine."

"No, your not. Please tell me what's wrong."

"Maximus, you have know me for a short time, so let me explain something to you. There are places in my mind where you can't go. Where no one should ever go."

"I am willing to try."

"I can't."

"Why ever not?"

"Just trust me. If you knew anything about my past, you'd know there's nothing to be pleased about."

Maximus thought for a minute. "How could I gain your trust?"

"It's not about trust." Raven walked away.