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Chapter One

"I'm sorry." The grey-skinned dark haired sorceress whispered as she backed away eyes wide with shock and regret. She didn't mean to do it, she didn't mean to lose control of her emotions.

"Raven."

She looked at her leader and one of her closest friends her bottom lip trembling. "I didn't mean to hurt him..he-I…"

"Raven calm down" Robin said as he started to walk towards her with outstretched arms.

Raven couldn't see his eyes but she knew he was looking at her with pity and most of all disgust. She fell to her knees, lowered her head and let out a strangled sob.

"Shh it's going to be okay Raven." Robin said as he too fell to his knees and embraced the girl.

"It won't be okay, Robin I lost control and because of that Beast Boy…." She let her voice trail off as she looked over Robin's shoulder at the green changeling's crumpled body which was currently being checked on by Cyborg and Starfire. She quickly closed her eyes to block out the image. "I-I can't stay here."

"What?" Robin said as he pulled away and looked down at Raven.

"My emotions, I can't control them and who's to say that I won't attack one of you guys?" She looked up at Robin revealing her a tear streaked face. "I have to leave" she gave a small smile. She never smiled.

"You don't have to leave Raven, we're your friends we can help you!"

"I'm sorry Robin, tell Beast Boy I'm sorry..." And with that Raven slowly descended into the ground which had become a swirling black vortex.

"RAVEN!"


She collapsed on the ground not even caring where her powers had brought her. She felt so lost and alone something that she hadn't felt since she joined the Titans.

"Well, what do we have here?"

Raven's eyes widened at the sound of the voice. It was all too familiar to her. Not now she pleaded but none of her pleads were answered and two armored feet became visible in front of her.

"Slade" she spat. Even in her state of mind she knew who he was and what he was capable. "What do you want?" she asked struggling to her feet. She really didn't have any time to play games with the notorious villain.

"Dear Raven I'm not here for a fight," Slade said watching as she stood up and glared at him through cold lavender eyes. "I'm here to offer my help."

Raven's eye narrowed more. "Who says that I need your help?"

Slade's only visible eye gleamed in the darkness. "Oh, a green changeling says you do."

"I-how?"

"I have my ways," Slade chuckled.

Raven turned her back to him. "I'm giving you a chance to leave before I send you to the depths of hell." She was exhausted and didn't really want to go up against Slade in a fight because even thought the man had no powers as such he was still a formidable opponent.

"I've already been there." Slade walked till he stood right behind Raven. "Now do you want my help?" he asked again.

Raven could feel the warmth radiating from his body as his breath tickled her ear. What if he could really help her control her emotions? Was she willing to trust Robin's arch enemy? Then the image of Beast Boy begging for mercy as she hovered over him with a sadistic smile on her face flashed in her mind. She let out an uneasy breath. "O-okay" she said hesitantly giving in.

"Good choice." Slade said glad that he wouldn't have to take her by force. He moved in front of her and gesture for her to follow.

Raven's stomach felt uneasy as she followed Slade towards the road. Just what was she doing accepting help from a villain? Maybe she should turn back… No! her mind screamed. This was her one chance to regain control of her emotions.

As they drew closer to the road Raven could barely make out the form of a parked black limousine. It was as if Slade had planned the whole thing. She eyed him curiously. She wouldn't put anything past him.

"After you." Slade opened the rear door and held it open for her.

It could be a trap. No turning back now her mind reminded her. She stared at Slade then the car before climbing in. Slade climbed in soon after her and she moved further across in the seat to avoid any contact.

Slade watched her amused. All of her fears of him touching her would soon change. "Home Wintergreen."

The limousine's engine suddenly purred to life and the vehicle pulled unto the road. Raven vaguely caught glimpse of the white hair driver. Since when did Slade have a driver and a limousine? She guessed that if a villain didn't have super powers the next best thing was money.

The ride was a silent one. Raven had turned her head to look through the window her thoughts only on her friends and Slade had been pondering what methods he would used to help the girl beside him.

They both were brought from the depths of their minds as the limo came to a stop. Slade opened the door and stepped out of the vehicle with Raven close behind him.

Raven gasped as she looked at the sprawling Victorian mansion in front of her. She imagined it had fifty bedrooms if not more.

"Welcome to Wilson Mansion." Slade grasped her hand in his and led her up the stairs.

Raven flinched as his cold armored hand touched hers but did not pull away. She was in his territory now.

Slade finally released his hold on her hand when they got inside and began to climb a long winding stairway. Raven followed him closely. It seemed that was all she was doing tonight following Slade, but to what? Her doom perhaps?

He paused at a door and opened it. "This will be your room" he stated. He watched as she walked passed him and entered the room.

Raven surveyed the room. It didn't have in much, just a bed a lamp and a closet. She would have to do her own personal decorating. She chewed on her bottom lip nervously.

"I trust this room is suitable for you?" Slade asked.

"Um…yes." There was just one thing that Raven needed to know. "When will I get the help that you offered?" she looked at him daring him to say that he had lied and this was just a trap.

"As soon as you settle in, but Raven I don't do anything for free." He informed her coolly.

Raven rolled her eyes. Of course what villain did anything to help somebody without a price? "What do you want?" she finally asked.

"Well Raven." He strode over to where she was standing and brushed a strand of hair from her face before pulling her close to him crushing their two bodies together. He stared down at her with an odd glint in his eye.

Raven's cheeks became red and she shoved him away from her using just a bit of her powers. "You're sick!" she was furious that he would even suggest that.

Slade chuckled in amusement and walked back to the door. "Dinner will be served in an hour, don't be late and Raven don't try to leave, it wouldn't be wise." With those words said Slade closed the door and left Raven to herself.

She flopped down on the bed when she was sure he was gone. Just what had she gotten herself into?


Slade smirked as he walked down the corridor. He was only taunting her, after all she was a mere child compared to him, though he had to admit that her slim body felt nice pressed up against his. Either way he wouldn't let his lust destroy his plans not when he was so close to controlling the strongest Teen Titan.