Chapter 12: Gathering the Dead

Many orcs watched the fall of their leader, Slade. Many became scared and retreated into the forest.

Maximus rode in front of his army. "Stay out of the forest! Keep away from the trees!"

The army stopped and watched the orcs run away. "Rorek, do it! Now!"

Rorek rised his staff. "Nicorum Hisbroek Mortex!

He pounded his spear to the ground and a flash of light went into the forest.

The army watched the forest silently as the last of the orcs ran in. Suddenly, there were screeches and roaring in there. The trees began to move and killed every orc. The siege was over. Victory was won.

The Titans met in the middle of the battlefield.

Maximus sat down. "Everyone alright?"

"Yes, we're fine. We're all fine." Beast Boy answered.

"Magnificent success, Maximus! We have victory!" Starfire said excitedly

"Good. Well Titans. It's over."

Now the army had the daunting task of gathering the dead. 500 men had performed the ultimate sacrifice. A month passed before all the dead were buried. Maximus took up residence in Titans Tower and decided to stay because if he went back to 46 BC, he would be tempted to change history. Sarasim made a similar decision. So it came to pass that Maximus and Sarasim became full members of the Teen Titans. Terra was accepted back into the Teen Titans. Everything slowly returned to normal. Little did the Titans know, it was only the beginning.

3 months later. Maximus' Room

"Mother, I need to ask you something."

"Yes, Maximus."

"Is Raven interested in me?"

Minerva close her eyes. "Raven is very upset now. Her mind is under attack by the demon Trigon, her father, and Trigon is winning."

"Is there anyway I can help her?"

"Well, I think it is time for me to met her face to face."

"Very well. I'll bring her here."

Maximus went to Raven's room and knocked on the door.

"Raven, I need to speak with you."

Raven opened the door a foot or so. She had her hood up. "What?"

"Forgive me for the interruption, but I must speak with you. Meet me in my room in five minutes."

Maximus walked away.

Five minutes later. Raven knocked on Maximus' door.

"Come in, Raven."

Raven entered and Maximus closed the door behind her.

"I'd like you to meet someone."

Raven looked around and saw a cloaked figure in the corner.

"My, my, Raven. You have grown. I have not seen you since you were a baby."

"Who are you?" Raven asked puzzled.

"I didn't think you would remember me." The figure removed the cloak to reveal a blue woman in battle armor and a helmet.

Maximus went beside her. "Raven, I'd like you to meet my mother, Minerva, Roman goddess of wisdom and war."

Raven was stunned. "So, you're a demi-god, Maximus?"

"Yes, I am."

Minerva walked up to Raven. "Raven, I know you because your mother was a priestess who worshiped me. You are also the daughter of Trigon, a demon who was banished from Mount Olympus many years ago. I know you are trying to resist Trigon's influence on you. I want to help.

"Why do you care what happens to me?"

"I care because my son cares about you. I must go now. Don't worry. Maximus will protect you. Farewell."