Hey, I'm back, so, y'know…Yippee. Whatever.

Chapter 5: Never, Ever, Piss Off Batman

"You were created, my daughter, to destroy the world!" said Trigon.

'Wow, he doesn't ask for much, does he.' Thought Raven to herself.

"And, daughter, you will kill everyone you know—and love." Concluded Trigon.

That got Raven's attention. "Oh really." She commented, looking at his, um, four eyes with scorn. "Everyone I love, hmmmm? Let's see…I can count them on one hand."

She counted them off on her fingers. "One. Arella. I'm sure you're familiar with her." She smirked. "Two. Roy. You don't know him." She tapped her chin thoughtfully. "Three. Richard. I didn't even like him this morning. It's amazing how much things can change."

She smirked at Trigon. "So. I'll kill three people who I know are able to defend themselves and probably won't die anyways. Big whup."

"Wretched, insignificant—" He was about to hit her when a voice rang out.

"Do not touch her."

Raven didn't need to look to see who it was.

"Arella. Why are you here?"

Arella came to stand by her daughter's side.

"I am here to warn you—and advise you. What will come will come, because history can not be rewritten. However, you can change the outcome of an event on will alone. That, with the will of the ones that love you, will be what will truly save you. But remember Raven, there is no stopping what is meant to be."

"Wench! What are you telling her!" shouted Trigon. Not waiting for an answer, he shot a beam of fire at her. A scream was heard when she was hit.

IN THE BATCAVE

"What's going on Bruce? Will Raven be okay? Should we call the hospital? Or Alfred? Or…someone else? What if she doesn't make it? Bruce? Bruce?"

"Dick, do me a favor and shut the hell up." Growled Bruce, obviously annoyed.

"But what if we never see her alive again? I mean, she could be in some sort of coma, or—or…I know! A brain tumor! I saw this one documentary about—"

Bruce was getting really irritated. He counted to ten in his head. Nope. Didn't work.

"Dick, as soon as she wakes up, I'll tell her about you and Donna if you don't shut the hell up."

Dick looked a little more than horrified at this statement. "You're joking, right? I mean, you won't actually tell her what we did—."

Bruce grinned evilly. "I never joke."

Dick made a squeaking noise, but shut up none the less.

Bruce sighed in relief.

"Much better."

Suddenly a scream split the air. Bruce groaned. What was it now?

BACK TO HOME, HOME ON THE RANGE. WHERE THE DEER AND THE ANTELOPE PLAY—

Just kidding.

BACK TO RAVEN'S HEAD(ACHE)

Raven watched Arella fall to the ground, and realized that the scream was coming from herself. She shut her mouth and ran over to Arella, cradling her head in her arms.

"Arella. Wake up. Don't do this." She cried.

Arella's eyes fluttered open. "Remember me, my daughter. Always trust in Azar." Then she fell to the ground muttering three words. "Azarath Metrion Zinthos."

The whole landscape was bathed in white light. Trigon screamed in pain, but did not disappear. Raven felt numb, detatched. She heard her mother's voice in her mind. "Never forget." Suddenly she jerked her head up, her eyes glowing. "YOU. BASTARD." Her hair flew up, and she began to levitate. "YOU KILLED HER! IT'S ALL YOUR FAULT!" She remembered the three words her mother used. "Azarath Metrion Zinthos." Bushes, trees, and one very unlucky cat were lifted into the air. Raven took no notice. Her spirit was, though unknown to everyone, including herself, merging with Arella's spirit. Her hair grew longer and turned purple. Her azure eyes turned amethyst.

IN THE MIDDLE WITH OUR FAVORITE BACHELORS(aka The Batcave)

"Um…Bruce? You should take a look at this…" But Richard's advice was unheeded. Because Bruce was already looking.

Raven was changing. Her hair was getting longer, and turning purple.

Suddenly her body started to shake. She was speaking unintelligible words, and things around the room were turning black, rising into the air, and exploding. Including our favorite (though unlucky) Boy Wonder. Bruce stared at him for a second before coming to his senses and pulling him down.

"She'll wake up soon." Said Bruce confidently.

IN THE PLACE OF UNFORTUNATE CATS

Raven dropped to the ground, exhausted. Trigon loomed over her, leering menacingly. "Well, I guess the count of those you love is down to two." Said Trigon, smirking. "I'll be back, daughter." With that, Trigon was gone and Raven found herself waking up.

Bruce and Dick were both staring at her.

"What? Do I have something on my nose?"

"Your…eyes…never mind. I will never be surprised by anything anymore." Declared Dick.

"Don't be so sure." Commented Bruce. He smiled at Raven. "Welcome back."

"Thanks." Smiled Raven. "So what happened?"

Short, I know…but I'll update soon! Scout's Honor!