What a dreadful day this was going to be. It was Friday the 13th, a bad luck day as Chelsey had come to know it. Wearily, she climbed out of bed and headed for the kitchen. She got a glass of milk and a bit of breakfast, ate and went back to her room. It was a little past 5:30 in the morning. Many people thought she was crazy for getting up that early, but Chelsey just wanted to be up and about and enjoy what little time she had at home before school. Time seemed to fly, and Chelsey's heart sank to her stomach as she gathered her things and moved out her bedroom door. At least the next night, she could see a brand new Teen Titans episode. She wondered what would happen, and how great the episode would be.

Headphones on her ears, she trudged towards the bus stop, dreading what nightmares school would bring that day. When the bus arrived, she climbed on, the feeling of dread hanging thick in the air. She spent the whole bus ride with headphones on and the rest of the world just tuned out. When the school neared, the 17 year old put her CD player away and climbed off the bus once it stopped. She headed for the cafeiteria, where she knew her best friend, Jenna, would be. Jenna happened to be a big Teen Titans fan too. Sure enough, she found her best friend waiting for her against the wall.

"Yo!" she called

It seemed Jenna was taking after Cyborg with her talk. Then again, Chelsey was starting to take a little after Gizmo with her constant statements of "Crud!" as well as many of his insults.

"Hiya."

The two girls launched right into their conversation about Teen Titans, and how they couldn't wait for the new episode. Chelsey also made a mention of her dream, but it was soon brushed aside as nothing and the chatter continued.

Jenna had long brown hair and blue eyes, which were sometimes hidden by her glasses when in the sun. She was wearing a dark pink shirt and blue jeans, as well as tennis shoes. Chelsey had shoulder length curly brown hair that she could do nothing with, as well as greenish-grey eyes hiding behind her own glasses, which were very much like Jenna's. She wore a dark blue shirt with red trimming on the collar and two red stripes on both sleeves. A little duck with an orange flower on it's head sat on both her sleeves and the middle of the shirt. The words, "Being cute comes naturally!" were also on the front of the shirt. She also wore blue jean shorts that were cut to the knees, as well as blue and white tennis shoes. Around her neck was a gold chain with Roadrunner on it, and her right index finger sported a ring with an owl on it.

"I really don't wanna be in school today. I just know something's gonna happen."

Jenna nodded, looking at her friend.

"Yeah, your Jinx pot will get an upgrade for today."

The 'Jinx pot' was a little candle holder Chelsey had made in Ceramics the first semester. The problem was, it looked more like a pot, and it certainly took to Jinx's likeness. The day after Chelsey had brought it home, she got a bad cold. A day or so after finishing the first cold, a second one struck her. A day or so after the second one cleared up, a third hit her. Chelsey always insisted that the real Jinx had appeared in school, seen the pot and put a curse on it to give bad luck to its owner. Today, Jenna would be absolutely right. The first class they happened to have together, was a real drag. The teacher didn't bother going too slow, and the two girls wound up frustrated and confused. Second class came and the girls split up to go to their seperate classes. Chelsey didn't know how great Jenna's classes went, but during her fourth class, a small strap on the top of her backpack broke, making her life just a bit harder carrying everything around. After the sixth class, the two girls headed home with everyone else. Little did they realize that Friday the 13th had something really special in store for them...

:Jenna's house:

Jenna sat in her room, playing video games. Her parents and sister weren't home, but they'd be back soon. She perked up at the sound of the doorbell. Pausing her game, she stood up.

"Hold on! I'm coming!"

She raced out of her room and opened the door...only to find the shock of her life. Standing in front of the door, wearing a red bodysuit and thigh-high, spike heeled black boots, was Madame Rouge...With a shudder, Jenna rubbed her eyes.

"It's just a bad dream..."

She removed her hands and stared again. Madame Rouge was still there, and she was reaching towards the young girl. Jenna screamed and slammed the door shut, getting Rouge's arm caught in the door. Without bothering to open it and allow it out, Jenna locked the door and fled.

"It's not a dream!"

The limb twitched madly a moment, then the hand reached up for the lock. With a quick twist, the door was unlocked, and the doorknob turned. Madame Rouge pushed the door open and closed it behind her. Glancing around, Madame Rouge didn't see her quarry, so she proceeded to search the house for her. The steady tapping from her boots echoed softly throughout the kitchen as she checked every room.

"Come out, come out, where ever you are..."

Finally, she came to one closed door and tried to open it. When it didn't, she smiled.

"Finally...You cannot escape me."

There was no responce. Madame Rouge casually reached under the door, stretching her arm so it could reach the doorknob. A few seconds later, the door swung open, and Rouge had her frightened quarry in her sights. Jenna stepped away and gave a shudder, casting a glance at the window. But before she could make a break for it, something long and black blocked the window. It came towards her at lightning speed. Jenna hardly had time to scream before the black object wound itself around her like a python. Jenna drug her feet into the carpet, trying to brace herself as she is pulled backwards. A moment later, with heart pounding furiously, she found herself face-to-face and eye-to-eye with Madame Rouge...

:Chelsey's house:

Chelsey sat in her room, just lying on her bed and resting. Book in hand, she lays comfortably on her sheets and read. She looked up at the sound of the doorbell.

"I'll get it!"

Jumping up, she set her book aside and rushed for the door. For once, she didn't peek out the window to see who stood there, she just opened it. Not a wise thing on her part. Standing there was Madame Rouge. Chelsey's mouth dropped open in shock.

"M-madame Rouge?"

The demented grin that spread across the stranger's face told her that this was indeed Madame Rouge. So she did the only senseable thing at the time; panicked. She didn't waste time screaming, she just slammed the door shut and locked it. Madame Rouge was about to follow her in, but heard the girl whining to someone about the stranger in red. Realizing that the girl wasn't alone, she choose a different approach...

Chelsey shuddered as the doorbell rang again. This time, she looked out the window carefully, to see the visitor. She was a police officer, with black hair and blue eyes and a concerned look on her face. With a sigh of relief, Chelsey unlocked and opened the door.

"I saw someone run from your doorstep. Is everything alright?"

"No, everything is not alright. There's a crazy lady in red who is after me. She can stretch like a piece of taffy and she's vicious. You can't miss her." she paused. "You probably think I'm the crazy one, right?"

The officer stepped inside and closed the door behind her. She smiled a very familiar smile. Chelsey watched in silent horror as the black suit gave way to a red one. Chelsey found herself once again staring at Madame Rouge.

"Oh no...I believe you." she said softly, eyeing her now shaking target.

Slapping a hand to her forehead, the 17 year old girl muttered, "I'm such an idiot..."

Chelsey took an uncertain step back. She eyed the little hall that let to the bathroom and her bedroom. She'd have to make a break for it. What choice did she have? She wasn't going to be captured easily. Whirling around, she bolted. Madame Rouge sent out her arm to grab her, but Chelsey managed to reach the bedroom door first. Slamming it shut and locking it, Chelsey went into panic mode. She grabbed up her black Happy Bunny sweater, which said, "I've changed my naughty ways to naughtier ones." and had a red devil bunny on it. She pulled it on and picked up her CD player and CD case. Stuffing them into her large sweater pocket, She grabbed up her Teen Titans action figures, both big and small. Stuffing those inside, she turned to the window above her bed. She had a feeling she wouldn't be coming back.

The doorknob rattled loudly, causing her to work faster. She grabbed up two videos containing Teen Titans episodes, and her three Teen Titans DVDs, as well as a Teen Titans calendar. Last but not least, she grabbed her Jinx pot. Even though it was bad luck, she wouldn't leave it. She climbed onto her bed and tried to open the window. She'd have to kick the screen out, but if she avoided capture and her folks returned, she could explain it to them later. The doorknob continued to rattle, and upon throwing a glance at the door, she saw Madame Rouge's hand on her side of the door, fiddling with the doorknob and trying to make it unlock. In a panic, the 17 year old clambered off her bed and rushed for the door. Leaning against it, she braced for the pushing and shoving match she knew would follow the unlocking of her door. Sure enough, the push and shove match commanced and, after a moment, the winner came walking through that door, while the loser stood in front of her, shaking with fear.

"Very clever, my friend. I must admit that fooling me is no easy mission. You are here all alone, no?"

Chelsey didn't answer. Indeed, it was true that her family had left for a short time to go to the store and she had been allowed to stay home since it wasn't too far away, add on to the fact that Chelsey disliked going to the store to get food and such items. Not to mention that nothing even remotely dangerous happened in that neighborhood, and Chelsey was very smart about strangers, so her family felt relatively safe leaving her at home. Chelsey retreated a step, eyeing the window. Fear was taking over and, as a result, clouding her judgement. She closed her eyes and shook her head, trying to clear it. At that moment, she heard a grunt and glass shattering. When she opened her eyes, she was greeted by the sight of a broken window and Madame Rouge lying in a stunned heap on the floor, altough she was quickly getting over that.

"Thanks for the exit. Bye."

Jumping onto her bed, Chelsey grabbed one last item: her stuffed giraffe, and fled. She ran across the street without looking either way, and heard a horn honking. When she turned to look, she saw a semi truck, very much like the ones her dad use to drive, barralling down the road towards her. Chelsey froze in place, fear rooting her feet to the ground, and the truck tried to stop. Chelsey was only spared from kissing the truck's front because Madame Rouge had recovered, sent an arm out and grabbed her, thus yanking the girl off the road and back into her room. Next moment, Chelsey was eye-to-eye with Madame Rouge.

"I should have warned you. No one escapes the reach of Madame Rouge."

"You do realize you just saved my life, right?"

"I know. You would be of no use to the Brain dead."

Chelsey shuddered. What did she mean? But she highly doubted that the villain would explain yet, if at all. And so, she was carried off towards the woods, where she saw another very familiar person. It was General Immortus. Chelsey reconized him instantly, but unfortunately, she often forgot his name, even after it has been told to her. So, she held her silence as they approached. He held his as well, as he just motioned Rouge to follow him. A short time later, they reach a clearing, where a ship is waiting for them. Chelsey shudders, doubting it would go unnoticed. The three went aboard. Chelsey was taken to a holding cell on board, and was shocked to find Jenna there, lying unconcious on the floor. As Chelsey was pushed inside, something struck her from behind. Chelsey fell forward and collapsed next to her friend. With a groan, her vision blurred, and all went black...

To be continued.

I thought of this idea on Friday the 13th, so I couldn't resist. It seemed like a much more interesting idea. Story takes place during Brotherhood of Evil saga, will be more specific about which episodes in Chapter 2, which will be coming along soon. R&R Thanks.

Mini-Mairanne