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Crimson Tears 4

Raven stuttered as she tried to explane to everyone who was behind Slade's reapearence.

"I-it's m-my FATHER! Trigon! He brought Slade back to life and gave him powers!"

Both, Beastboy and Cyborg knew who Trigon was. They had met him when they had traveled into Raven's mirror. B.B. cringed and slid into a chair.

"If that's true, then there's no way to beat Slade. I mean, come on! He was hard enough to defeat before, but now he has powers AND the help of Raven's psyco dad."

Robin glared at the changling.

"No matter how he's changed, we still can beat him! We have to. Not only does he reak havok to the town, but he haunts our dreams."

Everyone knew who he was talking about. Raven's face was pale. Her eyes looked scared. She

feared her father more than anyone or anything. And now she would have to face him AND Slade.

The Titans were still deciding on what to do when the alert went off. Raven became paniced.

"It's Slade." Robin announced. "He's in downtown."

Everyone's face was grim. They now knew what kind of force they were up against. Starfire was the first out the door, followed by B.B. and Cyborg. Raven didn't even move an inch. Robin walked over to her side. He held both her shoulders and looked straight into her eyes. He saw how scared she was.

"Raven, you don't have to fight him. You can stay here."

Raven closed her eyes and let out a sigh. She then looked up at Robin, determination flaring in her soul.

"I'm coming with. I would never let my friends head into danger without me. Besides, I'm the only one Slade truely wants."

She faked a smile headed towards the door. Robin followed close behind. Soon they hade joined the others on the roof. With silent nods, the Titans started out. Beast Boy in the form of an eagle, Starfire holding Cyborg's arms, and Raven holding Robin by the hands.

As they grew nearer to where Slade had been seen, Raven became more unsure of her choice. Robin noticed because her grip was tightening on his. He looked up at her and tightened his grip too.

"You sure about this?"

"As ready as I can be..."

From behind them they heard Starfire yell a warning.

"I see Slade up ahead. He's on top of that building."

As they got closer to the tower, Robin yelled his classic battle cry.

"TITANS GO!"

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Sorry about the short chapter everyone. I still have school to worry about and I'm so tired lately. My rant isn't even as long as it usualy is. You all have to remember that I am only 16, and that I have 2 other comic books and homework I have to work on aside from this. The good news is that I only have 10 days of school left. WOOOHOOO!!!!!!