Author's Notes

I do not own the Teen Titans, Titan's Tower, Jump City or any other character(s) or location(s) created by the makers of Teen Titans. I do however, own Enchantra and any other character(s) not seen on Teen Titans that may be mentioned in this fanfiction.

A/N: OK I'm still pretty new to this fanfic thing so please R&R. Also this story probably isn't for Robin or Titans East fans… just warning you… SoR

Web of Deceit

One

Tragedy Strikes Twice

Raven's POV

"Azerath Metrion Zinthos," I muttered repeatedly, concentrating on focusing my thoughts.

'You're way too worried, be happy!' Happy laughed. 'Pretend you're in a field of flowers!'

'How can I be happy?' I thought, annoyed. 'My nineteenth birthday is only a week away.'

'Maybe it won't happen this time,' Knowledge offered.

'It probably will be,' Sad sighed.

'It doesn't matter, until the time comes you can't let feelings get in the way of duties,' Responsibility preached.

Rage roared angrily, attempting to escape her chains. Love and Responsibility pulled her back down forcefully.

"Azerath Metrion Zinthos," I continued, trying to annoy my selves.

'Think of Beast Boy!' Happy smiled, 'Zooooom!' she cried, and I knew she was pretending to be an airplane.

'Be quiet,' I thought. 'I'm trying to meditate!' "Azerath Metrion Zinthos."

'Happy's right, though. You always feel better when you think about Beast Boy!' Love teased.

My lip curled into a snarl. It was true, though. Beast Boy and I had been going steady for a few months now, just like Robin and Star and Cy and Bumblebee.

Everyone had grown in the past few years. Beast Boy was a lot taller and more muscular, Robin had also grown quite a bit, he was almost as tall as Cyborg. Of course, Cyborg was the same. Starfire hadn't grown in height, but she had learnt a lot about earth. Robin no longer had to explain earth things to her. As for me, I had grown a little taller, and my hair was longer, too. Not as long as Star's, but it went past my shoulder now.

'I have to meditate,' I insisted. 'If the prophecy is fulfilled I won't have to worry about Beast Boy.'

'Well then you should appreciate your time with him,' Love insisted.

"SHUT UP!" I roared.

A voice said from the other side of my door, "Oh… sorry Rae."

'Now look at what you've done,' I snarled.

"No Beast Boy!" I called and the door slid open. Beast Boy turned around.

"But you said…" Beast Boy trailed off.

"My stupid emotions," I smiled.

Beast Boy laughed.

'Who are you calling stupid!' Knowledge cried.

I took a seat on my bed and Beast Boy sat next to me. "So, what's up?" he asked after awhile.

"Just meditating," I answered.

"You're worried about your birthday, aren't you?" Beast Boy asked.

"Yeah," I answered sadly.

He brushed some hair out of my face and whispered soothingly, "Don't be, it's just gonna be a normal birthday."

'Awwww,' Love smiled.

Beast Boy put his arms around me and drew me closer to him.

'Raven and Beast Boy sittin' in a tree!' Happy teased.

'Shut it!' Rude snapped.

'I think it's adorable,' Love squealed.

The alarm sounded. Beast Boy drew away and got up, rolling his eyes. "Never fails," I muttered.

He grinned. I got up and took his hand, and murmured my spell. A black dome came around us and phased through the walls and floors of the Tower. Suddenly, we were in the main room.

"What is it Robin?" I demanded.

Robin looked sadly at Cyborg. "I'm sorry Cy, but Titan's East… are gone."

"Dude, that's not funny!" Beast Boy scowled. Robin's expression didn't change.

"You are being serious?" Starfire asked.

"Yeah, yeah I am," Robin looked at his feet. "Their tower was fine. Everything was where it should have been. No signs of struggle. But Titans East weren't there. They searched the whole city and there was no sign of them."

'I knew this day was going to be horrible,' Sad moaned.

'Maybe they went out to a park!' Happy exclaimed.

'Don't be stupid!' Rude yelled.

'Quiet, all of you,' I ordered.

Cyborg looked so gloomy, it was terrible just to look at him. Starfire had collapsed onto the ground, and Beast Boy was trying to comfort Cy. Don't cry, I thought. Don't be weak.

"I'm OK, guys, really I am," Cyborg got up. "I just need some time to think about this."

Starfire was weeping by now, and Robin put his arm around her to make her feel better. Beast Boy took my hand.

"Robin," I said. "Beast Boy and I are going to go out for awhile. I think Cyborg would rather be alone," I added.

Robin nodded. My eyes began to water as I remembered the look on Cyborg's face. Bumblebee and he were supposed to go to the beach next week. Now she was gone.

'Poor Cy,' Pity cried.

'It's horrible,' Responsibility agreed. 'But it's good of you to leave him alone.'

'Cyborg has to be strong, we all do!' Bravery cried.

'Oh put a can in it,' Rude snapped.

'I'm supposed to be happy!' Happy cried.

'Please guys, be quiet,' I said. 'I can't cry in front of Beast Boy. He'll think I'm just crying because of my birthday.'

They were all quiet. Thank Azar, I thought.

Once Beast Boy and I had reached the mainland, we just walked through Jump City. Night was falling and it looked like it was going to rain. Beast Boy was walking close to me and holding my hand tightly. "Cyborg must feel horrible," he said finally.

"Yeah," I agreed. I couldn't think of much else to say. "He used to be their leader, and he loved Bumblebee. I think he's going to look for them."

"But they vanished without a trace, Robin said," Beast Boy answered.

"I don't think Cyborg really cares," I continued, "No one said they were dead. He'll feed on that, trust me. The first chance he gets, Cyborg's going to look for them."

"And I guess we'll have to help."

"Robin won't let us. He's just as sad as the rest of us, but he won't let that get in the way. Jump City still needs protection," I sighed. By now we had reached a small tea café. There was a sign on the window. Titans Eat Free!

I looked at Beast Boy. I looked into his beautiful green eyes. "Sure," he tried to smile, but he couldn't. "Free food is free food," he joked.

I didn't laugh. He was just trying to help, but it was too soon for Beast Boy's jokes. That was once thing he hadn't outgrown: pulling pranks and joking. But it was one of the things that kept the Tower alive, even if I was the victim sometimes.

The teashop was full of young couples and business partners, but it wasn't really my style. Bright pink and flowery wallpaper lined the walls and florescent lights shone from above.

'It's so pretty!' Happy exclaimed.

'I hate it,' Sad groaned.

'It's so us,' Sarcastic drawled.

I ignored my emotions and we got a seat by the window. The waitress was a Barbie-girl-happy type, but I lived. After she had gotten our autographs we ordered. I sipped at herbal tea while Beast Boy munched on a piece of cake. The tea was good, but I didn't really notice. I was too preoccupied.

Finally I said: "This might be how we remember everything. Titans East gone, a rainy day and the two of us in a teashop."

"Don't think like that," Beast Boy took my hand after he dusted the cake crumbs off of his. "I told, it's just going to be—"

"No, Beast Boy. I'm not a normal person and my birthdays are not normal," I snapped flatly and monotonously. I breathed deeply, feeling guilty that I had cut him off. "I'm sorry, but I can't help feel like it's going to happen this time."

Beast Boy locked his eyes with mine, but they were soft and caring. "Trust me, Raven, everything's going to be fine." He came close to me and kissed me gently on my lips. It was the best feeling in the world, even though I knew the people in the shop were staring at us.

'Yay!' Love squealed in delight.

'K-I-S-S-I-N-G!' Happy sang.

'Shut up!' Rude snapped. 'It's sickening enough without you two dumb heads acting like ninnies!'

Just then there was a beeping from our pockets. We slowly broke away from each other. "What now?" I muttered angrily, but I immediately felt bad. For an instant I hadn't cared that the Titans East was gone, and I felt horrible.

Robin's face came up on our communicators. "Raven, Beast Boy! It's Slade! He has a girl captive, quickly you have to get here!" There was some beeping and Robin sent us the coordinates, and then his face vanished.

"Why would Slade kidnap someone?" I asked. "It seems low for him."

"It doesn't matter, we have to get there!" Beast Boy jumped off his stool and left a tip and we ran outside. It was raining.

Robin's POV

Starfire and I had decided to let Cyborg have some privacy. I felt really bad about everything, but what could I do? Cyborg was hurting, but Jump City still needed us.

We had been walking when we heard a scream from the top of a building. When we had reached the roof we found Slade cornering a girl about our age.

"Ssh," I whispered to Starfire, who was crouching next to me. "We should wait for the others," I explained.

"But Robin, look!" Starfire hissed, pointing.

Slade had raised his staff above the cowering teenage girl as if to strike.

"Damn," I cursed. "OK I guess we'll have to hold him off!" I leapt up and charged, my staff out. Starfire flew above me with glowing green eyes and hands. "Stop Slade!" I cried.

Slade turned around and glared at us. He brought his staff up and it clashed with mine, making sparks fly. "Star, get the girl to the Tower!" I ordered. Star nodded and sped towards the girl.

Rain was pouring down.

"No!" Slade roared and leapt at Starfire, smashing his staff into her. Star groaned as she fell unconscious.

"Star!" I cried, and charged. Our staffs met again and I leapt into a jumping sidekick. Slade threw a crescent kick to block and thrust his staff forward. I ducked and swept my foot underneath his. He tripped, but as he fell he back flipped, landing on his feet. I went in to attack again, my staff sticking out like a lance. Slade remained still until the last moment. He brought his staff up with such force that mine was knocked from my hand. My wrist throbbed with pain from Slade's strike. "Crap," I mumbled angrily. Slade had his staff pointed at my neck.

"You lose, Robin," he said softly. And the lance came out from his staff.

Raven's POV

"Dammit," I muttered in rage. "Something is blocking me from teleporting," I explained. "Looks like we're flying." Luckily, I was still able to fly and Beast Boy could turn into a peregrine falcon.

"Quickly, we have to go!" Beast Boy took off and I followed. Through the rain it was hard to see and my cloak was blowing behind me. My hair stuck to my head and fell lankly in front of my face.

"Look, there's the building!" I pointed out.

'Something bad is going to happen, I can feel it,' Wisdom said.

'Oh don't be a worrywart! I think it's fun to go dancing in the rain!' Happy exclaimed.

'You would,' Rude muttered.

'Stop, please,' I begged.

I looked at the rooftop. Slade and Robin were locked in combat, and Star was lying unconscious on the ground. "No…" I whispered. A girl about my age was huddled up against the edge of the roof.

We sped towards the roof and flipped bumpily into our landing. "ROBIN!" I roared, tears flooding from my eyes. Robin was defenseless and a pointed spearhead was protruding from Slade's staff.

"Too late, girl!" Slade roared and shoved the spear into Robin's chest. It stuck and blood poured from his chest. Worst of all was Robin's fear-filled face. Shock. Disgust. Anger. Sadness.

Robin, the Boy Wonder, our leader, and the person who had always been an older brother to me, dropped to the hard wet ground, dead.

Blood glistened on Slade's spearhead.

A/N: Gasps! I know, shocking beginning, and an evil cliffied. But don't worry, I've got twists and turns at every bend and not all of them are bad. Please tell me what you think. Thanks! SoR