Raven the Swordsman
Disclaimer: none of these characters thus far are mine except Nevar, sorry for not stating that earlier.
I wonder if my life will change much because my brother came back. Many questions are still unanswered, why was he exiled, why did Slade want to find him, and will Robin make him a Titan, I wished I knew.
"So Nevar," Raven started as they left her room, "How long are you staying?"
"As long as I can." He answered, indecision in his voice. "As long as you can, you say. But how long is that. I'm sure you know, you just don't want to tell." Raven thought.
As the walked to the main living area, Nevar asked, "Raven, do you still have that sword I gave you?"
"Actually, I do." She answered with a twinkle in her eye, "Why?"
" I was wondering if we could have a go, before everyone gets done eating."
"But, they are just over there." She said pointing.
"Come on, just for old times sake, besides I don't have anyone to practice with."
"Fine." She said as she left to her room. "Why does he want to sword fight with me. He knows I'm not very good. I never mess with thing a lot, where did I put it again? O yes, it is on my book shelf, at the top, way up there." "Azerath Metrion Thensos." She said. As Raven left her room, her sword floated down and hooked on to her belt. Raven's sword was the same length as Nevar's, but her pommel was the shape of a raven with folded wings, rather than a sleeping dragon. As Raven walked through the darkened halls she thought, "I wonder if I remember how to do this. I haven't used my sword since Nevar left…" When Raven walked into the main living area Beast Boy turned around and stared at her. "Great! Another reason for Beast Boy to stare at me." As Raven stepped forward, she drew her sword. Then Nevar followed her lead. Before Raven knew what was happening, her sword was raised and swing ant Nevar's head. With lightning reflexes, Nevar ducked and crouched low. Raven then followed up with a swing at Nevar's legs, which he jumped. Then their swords met in the center of the room with a clash of steel. Everyone who was still eating looked up.
"Eiehhhhh!" Starfire screamed. Cyborg jumped up, but was sat back down by Robin.
"Dude!" Cyborg yelled, "They could get seriously hurt! Those things look sharp!"
"I know," Robin answered, "Just watch, anyway, Raven wouldn't like it if you interrupt."
"Great! Now everyone knows I sword fight!" Raven and Nevar, as they fought, had the agility and speed of an elf. Raven would thrust at Nevar's chest. Then Nevar would side step and counter with a slice at Raven's feet. Raven would jump it, and start a new combination. The sword fight went on for what seemed like hours, until it looked like Nevar was giving away. "How long is this going to go on… I am so tired, but he is getting slower than me." Instead of side stepping the attacks, he would block. His attacks got slower, and Raven got more attacks in. But very suddenly, Nevar did a back flip over Raven and landed behind her. Nevar then struck hard at her neck, but her sword was already there. "How did he do that!" Raven then swung around in a circle, sword ready to fight. She began to thrust, but turned her sword up and nicked Nevar's sword hilt. Nevar's sword flew out of his hand and landed, blade into the couch. Raven then stepped back, waiting for Nevar to retrieve his sword, but he did not move.
"Had enough?" Raven asked through clenched teeth.
"You wish!" Nevar answered as he pulled a curved hunting knife from a sheath on his back. "Where did he get that!" Then Nevar jumped forward and sliced at her feet, but at the last moment he brought his attack upward and brought his blade to rest on her neck.
"Dead." Nevar said under his breath. "Show off!" Then Nevar grabbed his sword from the couch and walked to the door, but before he could leave Robin grabbed his arm.
"Where are you going? You can stay inside, we'd love to have you."
"I am going," Nevar answered, "to bed. Only if I become a Titan will I decide if I would want to sleep in here. So, good night!"
"Raven!" Robin said as he walked up to her, "that was great! I' didn't know you sword fought." "There a lot of things you don't know about me."
"That is because it reminds me of my brother, so that is why I didn't tell anyone." Raven said as she sheathed her sword, and headed to her room. At her door, Raven paused, "That, I believe was use less. Now everyone knows a little more about me. Something I didn't want anyone to know." Then she entered into her room.
Who am I? You are Raven. I know I am Raven, but who is Raven? Raven is Raven, and that is all you need to know. I know Raven is Raven, but earlier Raven was Beast Boy's Raven, then, when Nevar came, Raven was Sister Raven. Now Raven is Swordsman Raven. Who am I? You are Raven…
"Interesting, yes? I think so, tell me what you think in a review, if you please. You have been reading the words and thoughts of me, Raven, put down on paper by Forest Wanderer. Have a good night!"
Who is Raven? I don't even know…
May the Light guide you and shield you from harmWrite Fast,
Write Well…
Never stop wandering the Forest
Forest Wanderer