Hey guys! I'm back!!! Sorry that I haven't updated in a while, my schoolwas doing the play "Puss in Boots"! GO PUSS IN BOOTS!!! Okay... um... here's the story! (Side note: The Titans DO know about Stafire being a Princess! This DOES take place after Bethrothed!) Okay! Here's the story!

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"Allow me to properly introduce myself. I am Prince Azareth, second eldest of the Azareth Siblings, and brother to her majesty, Princess Metrion. My titles also include duke of the planet Tameran."

"I am Princess Starfire, next in line for the Tameran throne, and heiress to the Emperor Galfor. I am also a duchess of the planet Azareth."

"I am her majesty, Princess Metrion, eldest of the Azareth siblings and next in line to the throne of the planet of Azarath, duchess on the planet Tameran, sworn protector of the planet Earth, daughter of the union of the demon Trigon and the Queen Arella. You may call me Raven."

On the streets of jump city, a young girl in a dusty gray robe walked. That is, until a man in orange and black knocked her out and whisked her away to his hideout.

In the Tower, during the awkward silence that had followed the introductions, a red alarm started to flash.

Raven and Starfire rushed into the living room, with Azareth and the Titans not far behind. Raven took one look at the monitor. She turned around, her face grim.

"It's Slade. Someone witnessed him capture a young girl. They followed him to his hideout. It's located under City Hall." 'It makes sense.' She thought. 'We'd never think of looking there.'

"Right. Titans, GO!"

As they were running/flying/riding to the scene, Azareth pulled up near Raven. (A/N: I know they're flying, but let me have my fun, okay?)

"I'd like an explanation for this. What exactly are the Titans, and who is Slade?"

"The Titans are a group of hero and heroines that protect the innocent. We vow not to kill, and we believe that every life is important. We're all teenagers, thus the name 'Teen Titans'. Slade is our archenemy. He was supposedly thought to have died when we were betrayed by a new member and she then gave up her life for the city. But lately, he's been popping up all over town. He's despicable. Almost as bad as Father." Her hands clenched. Azareth, recognizing the signs of anger, hugged her quickly and backed off to talk with Starfire.

After a few more minutes, Starfire came up to talk with Raven.

"Friend Raven, why did you not tell me that you were Friend Metrion. I am overly delighted to converse with you again, but I must admit, I remain confused."

Raven sighed. She knew that this question was going to come up. It wasn't that confusing, but she felt guilty. Star was her best friend after all, and she didn't feel right keeping secrets from her.

"I just was worried that you'd be mad at me. I ran away because I couldn't take my life any more, I couldn't stand my father anymore, and I escaped. But you came and you were a constant reminder to me of my duties and it I had told you..." she drifted off

"You were experiencing the sickness of home, yes?"

"Right. I guess you could say that. But not really of my home, more of my friends and my siblings. And you reminded me of them cause... cause you are one of them. I knew you would be mad at me for forsaking my planet and running away from my fears." Tears were gently leaking from her eyes. "I just didn't want to lose your friendship. I wanted to be your friend, even if it meant as the emotionless Raven."

Starfire's face softened.

"Raven..." she whispered. "I will always be your friend." Raven nodded.

"I know. Now." She looked up. A green Beast Boy was staring at her with astonished eyes. She lifted her hand to her face and found wetness. Chuckling, she looked at her brother, who just grinned and hugged her.

On her right Beast Boy was speaking into his communicator.

"Guys..." he said "Raven's crying."

"Beast Boy." Robin's voice came through the speaker. "Her past just caught up to her. Of course she's a little emotional. Though I have to admit, Raven crying is a little out of place."

Beast Boy shook his head. "No." He whispered fiercely. "She's crying. And nothing's blowing up. Nothing's breaking. I'm not even being harmed." Down in the T car, Robin gaped. Beast Boy was Raven's favorite target, intentional or not. And Raven crying, with no destruction. Maybe it had something to do with her powers....

(Dunn dunn dunnnnnn!)

When they finally reached the scene of the crime, they were greeted by the sight of hundreds of Slade robots, Cinderblock, Plasmus and Override. ( I think that's his name.) The Titans landed behind a building, hoping to concoct a plan before they were noticed.

"What's going on?" Robin whispered. "It must be important. He's pulled out all the stops."

"I'll tell you what's happening. Slade has got someone, someone very powerful." Azareth said fists shaking. "He's got my sister." Starfire gasped. Raven paled.

"You mean... you mean Zynthos is in there?" Her eyes grew wide. "No..." she said, taking a step back.

"Friend Raven!" Starfire's high voice cut through the silence like a knife. "You must calm down! We shall, how you say kick butt?" Raven shook her head.

"We'll need help." She whispered. "But who..."

"Here's your help, pigsniffers." The familiar voice caused all the Titans to wheel around, ready to attack. "Woah! Don't shoot you mucus loving, dung eating, hairballs! We're on your side!"

"Really Gizmo?" said Robin coldly. "How do you figure that?' Gizmo muttered under his breathe.

Jynx elbowed him, glaring. He sighed. "Fine. Jynx is making us help you, because she doesn't want the barf cleaner traitor Stone to die." Jynx blushed, glaring and kicked Gizmo.

"Look." Raven said coldly. "It's not that I don't love your real life soap opera." Her voice dripped with sarcasm. "But my sister is in there, and I want to know why." She crossed her arms.

"He's draining her powers." Azareth let out the breathe he'd been holding. Raven raised an eyebrow.

"Thank goodness. I thought Slade was planning something much more devious."

The Titans and H.I.V.E. gaped.

"Friend Raven." Star said. " I am new to this planet, but I am not new to Azarathian cultures. Most Azarathians cease to exist without their life force. Tell me, how is Friend Zynthos any different?"

"It's complicated. I'll explain later." Starfire sighed.

"Okay." Robin said. "Here's the plan: We'll take care of he Robots while Azareth and Raven go for their sister. I get Slade. Titans, GO!!"

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Do you guys like? Please Review!!!!! Oh, question: Do you guys think I should continue this Azareth enagaged to Starfire thing? It hasn't been introduced yet, but it wilL! The ending couples will be Star/Rob, Rae/BB and maybe Cy/Zyn. Not srue yet! But should I have the Star/Azar thing? If not, could I have a suggestion for the rest of the plot? Okay, BYE!!!