Disclaimer: Okay, like I said before and I'm going to be saying sadly till the end of time. I don't own the Teen Titans, or anything Batman related.

A/N: Okay, like wow, I'm actually posting another chapter. Anyway, thanks for the reviews and here's the second chapter, enjoy.

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Sapphire Jewels, Ruby Gems, and Dragon Marker

Why do you do it?

Huh?

You, why do you have to be so shut out from the world? Why don't you … smile?

What?

You look pretty when you smile. Why don't you even trust them?

Trust who?

They care about you, even love you like family, why do you shut them out?

I don't know what you're talking about.

You will in time … and it'll be your down fall …

Who are you to be telling me all this?

You know me …

No I don't …

I guess you wouldn't …because when I do speak you don't hear me very often … I wish you would listen more often …

I will if you tell me something that makes sense.

Time to go.

What?

When you hear me again, don't ignore me …listen to me. When you hear them calling, don't shut them out … welcome them with open arms … it's bout time you learn to live a little.

Wha?

Time to rise, never to fall. Always stand up, be proud and all. Spread your wings, and you will see. The true meaning of what it means … too be free.

Raven's eyes shot open, she quickly sat up and looked around her room to see everything was as it was. Even the bags she had packed for the trip today … today? She looked at the clock on her nightstand to see it was already 6:00 in the morning. A small smile of satisfaction spread on her face, Ha, back to maverick. Rolling off her over sized bed she proceeded to get ready for the day ahead.

Time to rise, never to fall. Always stand up, be proud and all. Spread your wings and you will see. The true meaning of what it means to be free.

That silly poem echoed in her head over and over again as she strutted about her room, bathroom, and closet. She was getting irritated about all these stupid dreams, none of them made sense. With a sigh she shook her head and looked herself in the mirror, everything was fine; she wasn't in her uniform, but in civilian clothing. Dressed in dark navy blue cargo pants with many pockets and such her top was like a one strap tang-top leavng her right shoulder bare. Shorter and showing a generous part of her mid-drift and especially her back, she kept her hair down as she turned to grab her bags and out the door she went. The poem still on her mind.

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Raven exited off the elevator once she reached the roof where there were no other Titan's waiting she took a seat on the ground after setting her bags down near by. With a deep sigh she waited for the rest of her teammates to awaken and come up to join her.

Not that she really wanted to be around them; in fact she just wanted to be alone. Strange as it may be she felt more so wanting to get way from every one then before. Now the feeling was strong, and growing stronger. She felt like she was being held back … like … she had no purpose for being here any more. Her father was gone for good and the prophecy has been full filled and torn to shreds. She beat it – no – her teammates beat it … maybe that was the only reason she felt she had an obligation to stay. Because the Titan's helped her destroy and crush her destiny so she could make a new one all her own.

Yeah, that was it … she was just staying because she felt obligated to stay … it was her duty to accompany them until she or they felt the debt had been paid. Besides, it was the way of her world, scratch my back and I'll scratch yours. Nothing was ever free on Azarath, not even your own life, she may have been an aristocrat along side her mother, but she had her own honor to up hold. To prove her worthiness to the throne she had to take up the task of both prince and princess.

Since she was the only child and half demon to boot, life was hard. Closing her eyes she could remember all the pain she endured, all the criticism that befell upon her, all the pressure that built up on her shoulders about her destiny and everything. She had suffered it all and at such an early stage of life, and for what? Only to be kicked out and sent to earth because of her destiny? That had enraged her more than anything, and it still did up till now. She could feel her aura rising and falling as she began to take slow steady breathes to calm her anger. Not that it was hard to do so now a days, but she wasn't going to second guess herself, she knew the destruction she could cause if she let her anger boil over.

Closing her eyes she meditated just a bit finding her center and easing her anger to submission. She was just about sure she was under control when the auras of her teammates clashed with hers. Opening her eyes and standing up she turned to the elevator to see Cyborg (surprisingly in his human disguise), Beast Boy, and Starfire crowding over Robin commenting on … Raven strained to hear, they were all talking at once.

"Alright that's enough guys," Robin chuckled picking up his bags and struggling to free himself from the crowd, "it's not a big deal."

"Dude, we've never seen them since the beginning of the Titan's so it is a big deal." Beast Boy shouted picking up his bags and following the leader.

"No kidding man, those have got to be the most bluest blue I have ever seen! You sure you're human?" Cyborg questioned, Robin chuckled he could almost feel the magnified glass roaming his body to see if he really was human.

"Yes Cy, I am human. Run a DNA annalists to see what I mean." Robin smirked.

"Friend Robin, your eyes taunt the forever gem known as a sapphire here on Earth, you rival the color and the shine. Why would you hide such wondrous jewels to the worlds?" leave it to Starfire to sound all poetic, Robin sighed and shook his head, he'll never live this down. Looking up to see Raven standing a mere five feet from him with her amethyst eyes staring back at him. He sudden felt exposed, naked, caught in the act of crime one could never forgive. Now that he didn't have his mask on, it was going to be hard to hide from her stone cold gaze. Just right now it was hard for him to just look her straight in the eye.

Why did he care? It was just Raven, so what if she saw his deep dark secrets, his tortured past, and above all his tormented soul. Wasn't like she cared or anything … right? Noticing her nod, or was it a bow, of her head she turned and grabbed her bags, never saying anything about his unmasked persona. That bothered him, why? That was beyond all reason to him.

With a sigh he pulled out a pair of dark sunglasses, lord knows he'll be wearing them for his remaining stay at Gotham. Being without his mask was just now beginning to take a toll on his nerves as he glanced impatiently at his watch. The chauffer should be arriving at any minute to pick them up. Bruce was impeccable for his timing … just like Raven had an impeccable personality. Speaking of which, leave it to Beast Boy to suddenly noticed something odd about her, other then her interesting set of clothing that is.

"Raven, is that a tattoo on your shoulder?" he pointed, Raven glared, Now what is this idiot babbling about?

"What are you talking about Beast Boy I have no tattoo," Raven almost growled, but when Starfire floated over her and behind her, Raven knew the truth was coming.

Starfire could never tell a lie, and she was sure she was going to say there was no tattoo.

The alien girl giggled and hugged Raven from behind, "Joyous be Raven! I am so happy for you! Your long awaited mark has finally appeared."

"What?" Raven spun around and to her dismay the other's Robin and Cyborg got a good look at her "tattoo" of what looked to be a silhouette of the top of a dragon. Craning its neck to the sky and roaring. Its wings looked ready to burst open and take flight, while it's lower body faded to a shadowed tip.

Starfire titled her head confused at Raven's confusion, "Have you not awaited the mark of nobility your people so strive to obtain? Your time of childhood has been completed, your trail of pain and suffering has ended and you shall now gain the respect you so rightfully deserve from your people! Congratulations my friend!"

Still not believing, Raven tried her best to twist her head to turn and see over her right shoulder. To see if what Starfire said was true, and once she caught a glimpse that was all she needed to get a small smile too appear on her face. She was right; her mark that she strived for when she was child has finally appeared marking her forever to be worthy of deep respect. Not many Azarathans could obtain this mark, not even her mother had it.

"I take it this is a good thing?" knocking Raven out of her thoughts she looked up at Robin to see is curiosity, even if his face showed stern and still, his eyes gave him away so greatly. Her smile still on Starfire behind her giggled again and put a hand on her right shoulder. Raven knew what it meant when she turned so they were face to face.

"It is good indeed," Starfire had such a big smile on her face, while her eyes shined of pride and rapture, she was really happy for Raven and she was going to show it in her worldly way, "The mark of the dragon states nobility, honor, pride, power, strength, and freedom. Friend Raven, I Starfire princess of Tamaran bow humbly before your feet … it is your time to shine."

With that Starfire did as she said, she bowed with her right knee to the ground, right hand over her heart, and left palm plastered to the ground. Raven was overwhelmed, for another royal to stoop so low and praise her so highly … well … she never heard of it from other world royals. The significant of this action all worlds understood, with the right knee down and right hand to their heart they submit to your power, and will stay loyal to the end. With their left knee up palm down to the ground means they do not oppose, challenge, or threaten your title. It was really an honor, Starfire stood up and hugged Raven, "I know you do not like the hugs, but I am so proud of you Raven."

Respectfully patting her on the back Raven noticed that her smile had stayed on for a good few minutes and showed no sign of dropping. Very quietly she whispered where only her and Starfire heard, "Thank you Star, you have no idea how much this means to mean."

Pulling away Starfire giggled and looked up with a gasp when she heard the beating of a heart in the sky. Odd, she thought, but she thought heartbeats only came from within, this sounded like it was out. Looking up she almost blasted an oncoming helicopter out of the sky why she realized it was only an Earthen transportation. This Bruce Wayne must be very important, cause if her memory served correctly money made the world go round and Bruce had millions upon billions of it. At least that was what her friends said.

Once the helicopter landed Robin motioned for the Titans to follow into the contraption, Starfire was about to question why she had to get on the flying device when she could fly herself. However thought better of it, there must have been a reason and she wasn't going to question it. Bording the helicopter and strapping in they were whisked away from their city, home and headquarters to stay over at Wayne Manor. This should be interesting.

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Robin knocked on he door and held his breath. It's been so long since he last seen, even been on Wayne's property now he was getting butterflies, Get a grip on reality Robin, keep it together, it's only Batman …um … Bruce.

It was answered by the all to familiar pale white butler that to Bruce was like a father he never had. He smiled, "Ah, master Richard and friends, come in, master Bruce is waiting for you in the lounge. Would you like for me to take your bags?"

Robin shook his head, "Hello to you to Alfred, and no we're fine."

Moving out of the way to allow the five to enter Beast boy was drooling at the amount of money this place had. Of course you couldn't see it, but this place wreaked blingage. Cyborg whistled and muttered, Damn under his breath while Starfire just looked like a child tasting ice cream for the first time. Raven kept her emotions under wraps showing nothing as Beast Boy leaned to her, "This place is off the hook. I'd throw a party here all days of the week for no reason at all. Guy got style."

"He's the richest man on this side of the planet," Raven pointed, "that means he could hire any and all decorators to come and keep him up to date with the times for house styles. Don't be so surprised."

"Still, guy got too much money." Beast Boy shook his head.

"Would you like it if I take you all to your rooms to drop off your belongings then?" Alfred suggested Robin nodded with a smile. So with that the butler lead them up the grand spiral staircase that lead all the way up to the next floor and into a hall. Leading them down he gestured to each room and said where the ladies stayed first, then the men. After which he told them all to come down to the lounge once they were situated in their quarters.

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So here they were, after just putting their bags in the rooms that rivaled the size of their rooms at the Titan Tower Robin led them down the hall, down the stairs into one of the rooms to the lounge. There they saw Bruce sitting cross from another person and the door suddenly stand up with a smile, "Richard, glad you could make it finally after all these years."

Robin gave a firm handshake to show he was still the Robin Batman had let go. Bruce looked relatively pleased as Robin smiled, "What can I say, business holds you down."

"Right you are," Bruce turned to the other Titans and nodded his head, "pleasure to meet you all. I'm Bruce, I hope you find your accommodations to your liking."

That was when Beast Boy jumped in and said, "Dude, your place is slammin', dare I ask may we live here!"

"BB," Cyborg nudged giving him a scolding look.

Bruce chuckled, "Please, you flatter me, what are you names?"

Beast Boy jumped in again, "Names Be –"

"Garfield, Garfield Logan (?)." Robin cut in; Beast Boy gave him a quizzical look. Why was he using his real name? That was when Robin eyed the guest now standing and watching the interaction with mild interest, Beast Boy understood.

"Names Victor Stone, whasup mister Wayne?" Cyborg nodded, and Bruce chuckled again.

"Nothing much, nice to meet you."

Starfire stumbled, she saw her friends giving up their real names, but she was unsure what to say. Starfire was her real name, and she couldn't bear to lie.

"Amora," Raven answered stoically, "Amora Beatriz (A/N: bee-ha-triz, case you were stumbling). I'm Rae Roth."

"Oh well, those are beautiful names, especially yours miss Amora." Bruce praise, Robin raised a brow at Raven's choice of name. Why did she just call Starfire something in Spanish, he may not know it to well, but he knew it was Spanish by the pronunciation. He left it alone for the moment as Bruce turned to the guest, "My friends I'd like you all to met my company partner, Daniel Grayheart. President and CEO of Crimson Enterprises."

Grayheart bowed regally and stood straight staring at Raven who, if she were the type to ogle, she'd be drooling about now. He was gorgeous, slightly older than Robin, but no doubt the two had some similar traits, the hair, the aura, the volume of their different shaded eyes. In fact, now that she noticed, this guy had crimson red eyes, like forbidden rubies that dared any man or woman to fall into deep blood-red pools. Raven's breath hitched as she shyly looked away and from the corners of her eyes she tried to see if any of the other Titan's saw her face blush bright red. Thankfully their attention was directed to Robin's instinctive questioning. "Excuse any offense I my bring, but you look a bit young to be head of a company."

Grayheart turned to Robin and smirked, "Never to young to start ruling the world Grayson." Turning to Bruce, Daniel nodded his head, "It was a please conversing with you all, but I'm afraid I must be off. Good-day Bruce."

"Wait, why don't you stay and have breakfast, there's plenty to go around." Bruce suggested. Grayheart took a deep breath and held it looking to be contemplating the offer and with a shake of his head he answered.

"Sorry Wayne, wish I could, but I can't, hope you understand." Grayheart made his way to the exit while on the way shaking Bruce's hand.

"Take it easy Daniel, don't work yourself to hard." With that Daniel left and until they heard the door shut did Bruce turn to the rest, "Well now … wasn't that interesting?"

"Yeah," Robin's eyes narrowed at the exit, with his mask off the crew saw just how serious and deep his blue sapphires were. Now they wished he had his mask on, it was unnerving to actually see the emotions running through his blue orbs. "Did you look this guy up? He seems suspicious."

Bruce waved his hand, "Don't worry about it Robin, I scanned his background, he checks out. Daniel's harmless."

"Okay just making sure." Robin nodded.

Noticing the finishing of the two winged night creaturtes Beast boy cut in, "Now, about the food, you don't suppose you have any leafy greens? I'm a vegetarian."

Bruce smiled, "Don't worry Beast Boy I know, and I have all the tofu you could eat and everything else to suit your friends."

"Cool, now where's the table I'm starved."

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Ooooo, the second chapter, gee I wonder why Raven's so caught up with Daniel Grayheart? Hmmm… drop me a review!