X-Marks the Spot

Chapter 2: Reflection

Raven sat on the roof almost five minutes later after Starfire had tried to get her to invest in the joyous occasion that was using the microwave. She sighed and thought back to that night.

She was the only Titan on duty and now she was paying for the others having fun without her. They had all gone to a nearby water park. She had gotten the call of the chemical lab being on fire. There were still three scientists inside. She was flying as fast as could. She couldn't risk teleporting right into a fire infested room. She caught sight of the building and found an entrance on the roof that she could go in and out of without being harmed. She quickly found two of the three scientists, but the third was nowhere to be seen and the flames were out of control. There was no way she could rescue the poor soul. But she couldn't give up. It didn't take her long to find the scientist passed out underneath an examination table. She quickly led him to the exit she had been using and pushed him through it. Just as she was about to exit herself, a large piece of plaster hit her right in head. She blacked out right before spotting a familiar black and red costume swoop down on her. She awoke to the sound of fire trucks. She bolted upright to find herself in a cot.

"Lay back down," a distorted voice commanded. She looked over to see Red-X hovering over her. A wet rag was in his hand. He gently laid her back down and put the cloth on her head.

"Why did you save me?" she asked weakly.

"I may be a villain, Raven, but I am not a cruel, merciless, villain intent on annihilating you and your friends," he responded. She looked at him confused. "I've been watching you for awhile now Raven. Guarding you to some sense."

"So you've been stalking me?" she asked.

"Not really," he said. "More like critiquing. You've been letting your emotions get too involved with your work. Your feelings for Robin for example. They cloud your vision while meditating. It's not good for you. You need to rid yourself of these thoughts or else, your toast."

"Why the hell do you care?" she asked coldly.

"You're a very beautiful women, Raven," he replied. "I would like to get to know you a bit better."

"Wish I could say the same," she responded.

"You know you feel attracted to me. Not the same as Robin. You have a pure lust for me. The bad boy, the same guys you used to run with before the Titans. You can't resist me," he told her getting closer to her.

"I'm sorry, but I don't fuck losers (Ownership goes to "Cruel Intentions")" she snapped.

"Oh really?" he said slyly. He slowly lifted his mask. Raven was certain he was going to reveal who he was to her. Instead, he pulled her to him and kissed her. She began to kiss him back and then realized who she was kissing and pulled away.

"No," she whispered.

"My point exactly," he said pulling his mask back down. "I'll see you soon enough. I will always be in this building. And I know you won't tell anyone because I saved your life and you owe me." And with that he exited.

Yes Raven was terrified he was back but at the same time glad. She was terrified that she felt something for someone like him. But she was glad she could feel these feelings. Like he had said, they made her weak. She wanted to see him again for some reason beyond her knowing. Maybe she wanted to be weak. Maybe she wanted him more then she knew.