In a hidden disclose location...

"You IDIOT!"a angry voice lashes out."You nearly got your cover blown!"

"Thou did not notice my presence, nor did thou sense me in any way. I was concealed. Tis' nothing."

"Tis' nothing? Tis' nothing? Are you not mindful?...Of thou isn't."

"...Regardless...The witch did not feel nothing. Nothing but. As of the matter of the spawn? Has it been long enough now? Surely the spawn has become ripe now?"

"...Do not speak such ill words of my blood! You would be mindful to withhold thou tongue! Less it be ripped out."

"...Pardon my cruel words..."

"Your sin is forgiven...I am well aware of my blood's ripeness. It is not time to. For we must wait till the fort of the moon. That wretched sinful demon spawn has their talons buried deeply in my blood. With eyes as demon himself, yet quick of notice. Thy demon spawn is would surely make sure nothing shall befall my blood. That I shall be grateful. Tis' all though."

"What is thou move?"

"That demon spawn is strong. A good breed came from such union."

"Aye. It did. It did."

"...The moment has not yet to present itself. Patience must be a virtue. When it is time. My blood will be mine. Until, we must present purity and holiness. I did not lay with the lower level for my own accord."A shadow figure slowly rises and overlook the life before them. A hand reaches out over and clenches into a fist of power."..."

"Are we there yet?"you ask Dick, with your blindfold. He told you wear."Are we?"

Hearing him chuckle, made you smile."We're almost there."

"..."noticing the car slowly beginning to slow down and come to a stop. Hearing Dick open his door and the weight shift on his side. Carefully following his footsteps to your side. Your nose picked up some interesting and familiar scents. It was dirt...wet dirt. No...not wet but it was dirt.

There was a burnt...burnt peanut smell...sweet sugary smell. Of cinnamon and sugar mixed together. And the smell of animals...then there came a elephant sound. Rather loud and close, along with a mild roar...a tiger's roar. Squawking of birds...no...a honking noise...jingling sound. Was this...this a...

Dick takes off your blindfold."Surprise!"he steps aside helping you out. Your eyes focus and look all around...he took you to a circus. Not just any circus but...

Haley's Circus.

Your first family. Where his family adopted you into. You stood there shocked and astonished. Overcome with so much, you just didn't know what to say or what to do. Dick smiles seeing your reaction, he notices the small tears beginning to form. Tears that told so much. Looking to cousin still shocked. He simply smiles at you. Resting a hand on your shoulder.

"...Told you it was a surprise."

"...I wasn't expecting this...it really is a surprise."you admit tearfully."Why did you bring me here? Wait?! Are you going to sell me?"

"What?! No."he said, shocked by what you just said. Then realizes you where just joking, the two of you share a good laugh."Funny. But no, I didn't bring you here for that. I brought you here because this was our family. Were we use to live. Me, my parents, your parents, and you."he lightly pokes your nose."I know you don't remember much or anything from here. You didn't get to have the memories I had, so when I saw they where coming back I came by and asked if you could be given that. So many are going to be happy to see you."Placing a hand on your back he leads you."Come on."

Back at the Tower Damian was doing his own thing, with Gar and Jaime in the same room. The brooding pre-teen tired his best to block out Gar, as he read. But that didn't happen. It wasn't his annoying voice that broke Damian's concentration, but what came out his mouth that did. Made him pay attention.

"How did you find out? When Violet's birthday was?"Jaime asked his green friend rather surprised."She never said anything."

"I have my ways."Gar gloats proudly. But, Jaime was able to see straight through it.

"You overheard Starfire didn't you? Dude, I told you to stop list-"

"Okay fine whatever! I heard...so what's the big deal?"Gar throws up his hands."The main thing is we know and that's good. Because it gives us sometime, to think of what to get her. I mean I know what I'm going to get her."

"Being fixed?"Damian quips. Gar turns around to him. Glaring. Jaime does his best not to laugh, but felt the tension rise with the two.

"No.."Gar growls lowly.

Standing up Damian walks slowly over to him."Sad. It would be the best gift. She could use a well trained pet."

His growl getting deeper, realizing Damian was trying to get to him. Gar calms down and smirks back. Standing up towering over Damian by at least one to two inches. The two glaring at one another."And she could use a bird that could fly."

Damian sneers about to react, if not for Jaime who comes in and breaks them up."Okay. Okay. Leave it alone. This is about Violet, not some dominance contest. You guys are taking this out of line."

"We''re just joking."Gar passively says, smiling."...But you're right, it's about Violet. Right Damian?"

Not in the mood for this, Damian turns and leaves."Birthdays have no actually meaning. It is only a way for one to feel special and entitled for selfish reasoning."

"Dude, rather harsh."Jaime said. Shaking his head.

"I wasn't being harsh. I was being real."Damian explains."But, if you wish to celebrate such an occasion then you are clearly not doing it correctly."He turns around to them. "From what I have researched, my father has thrown ever single of her birthday's with finesse. Far beyond anything either of you will think of. Each of her birthday's have been better than the last. To put it simple for you, for those unable to follow such complex and simple words..."he quickly looks at Gar."Extravagant. Lavishing. You know that means? Right?"He looks to Gar.

Who huffs."Yeah. I do."Damian waits for him to tell him. Jaime shakes his head sadly."Okay. So I don't know what it means! Sue me."

"Don't tempt me."Damian said with a bit a joy."It means rich. High. Maybe for the holidays I might get you a dictionary."

Jaime comes in again breaking them up."Alright. Let's bring it back. So you're saying that she likes big parties?"

"Yes. From what I've researched."Damian says."So whatever you have plan for her, I hope it is up to her taste."Noticing the nerves look in Gar's eyes, pleased him. Enjoying the power and slight fear in the green teen's eyes. Watching him ponder helplessly on what to do. Smirking to himself Damian leaves.


The elephant's trunk tickled, making you laugh. Such a large creature was so gentle. You stroke its trunk tenderly, thanking it for its affection. So this was were you had once lived, your original home. Dick said. Your family, with himself, his parents, your parents, just pretty much everyone apart of Haley's Circus. This was your family, your home. Being here felt,it felt so nostalgic. At first you where rather hesitant to enter, but everyone was so welcoming and greeted Dick with open arms happy to see him. More to your surprise, you found out he owed the circus. Yet, he treated everyone the same. When he introduced you and them who you where. So many faces dropped in shock, a couple of them teared up. Overcome with joy, they welcomed you right away happy to have you back. To return.

Hugs and tears came your way, that you where nearly swallowed up by them. You didn't know who everyone was, but it was clear they knew who you where. Despite your outward appearance. They simply said by your eyes, they could tell. The Ring Master allowed you to explore your home as you pleased. Dick stayed with you the whole time, allow you enjoy yourself.

Your curiosity did get the better of you. Wowing over what you saw, all the different acts and talents they could do, despite you being able to most of them. It was still amazing, you felt like a five year old clapping with delight seeing it. This experience was much different then that time Bruce had rented a whole circus for you, for your birthday. Sure it was nice and it was the best, you appreciated it a lot. It was just this feeling was different. More emotional. Even the cotton candy tasted different. Your laughter and smile had a different feeling to it. A few of them allowed you try out their talents and act. Which some you did rather easy. Some you messed up, which was alright. When you asked Dick to remind you of the act your 'family' did, he showed you. The Flying Trapeze. It was so high off the ground and was amazing. Even though you've flown higher than that. It was still amazing.

Just imagining yourself as part of the act, you would preform with Dick. Your mind conjured up what your life would have been like, Dick would be the one to help you learn how to do the Trapeze, along with the rest of the Flying Greysons. And when you where ready, they would present you with the family uniform. That you would wear so proudly. Your very first night, you would be nervous. Afraid to preform, but with encouragement from Dick and everyone you would go out there to the applauds and cheers from the audience. The safety net of course would be out, just to be safe. Your cousin as your partner, the second you let go of your bar, he would catch you. Not allowing you to fall, telling you to open your eyes. And the two of you standing together smiling, indulged in the applause of everyone and the proud smiles of the family.

Yeah, that's what life would have been like. It was so happy and warm. You wouldn't know about anything dark. Things would be normal. Yeah, normal.

But, that was just a desire a fantasy. This was reality. Now. It wasn't pretty, but it still had its good moments. And you had to accept it, even if it was hard too.

Dick takes you around to see the tiger. The creature was beautiful and strong. Most people would be afraid to be up close to something like this. But, you didn't and excitedly pet it. Nuzzling your face against it.

"You're very cute."you coo, scratching under its chin."Can I have one for Christmas?"You joke to Dick.

Who shakes his head no."I don't think so."He scuffs. Coming over petting the big cat."I use to take you around all the time during our down time. Even when were an infant, you loved being with the tiger. It always made you smile. Weird. We use to joke saying you would be the next Beast Tamer of the Circus. Breaking our family tradition."He laughs.

You laugh with him."I would never. This place is really magical."Turning around looking at everything."...This was once my home...I wished it would have lasted. I wonder what life would have been like..."Sighing.

Understanding and sympathizing with you. Dick pulls you in for a side ways hug."I know...And I'm sorry."

It hurt, but you didn't let it effect you much. Accepting there was nothing that could have been done."It's alright. It's good to dream though. Thank you, cousin."Looking to him, with a soft smile. Leaning your head on him.

The two of you spend about another hour there, before leaving. The whole group was sad to see you leave, some even suggesting you come with them so you could have the experience. Which you declined, though promised to visit them next time they came through. After heartfelt good-byes, you and Dick leave. He takes you to get something to eat. Allowing you to choose, so you do. Ending up at Heaven's Cup. The cafe.

So happy to be here, you quickly pull him in with you and the two of you pick a spot to sit.

Looking around, Dick pretty much was able to figure out this had to be the place Raven and you went to a great deal it seem. By the big smile you had on."It's so..."

"Relaxing and calm."a serene sigh escapes you. As you stretch out on the table"I love it. If they would allow me to sleep here, I seriously would."

Confused by what was on the menu, Dick places it aside."So it seems. This place does seem like something would like. I'm glad you feel at home here."

"Yeah, a home away from home."you said."Raven first brought me, so I could learn to channel others emotions. Well the negative ones, not become overwhelmed. Just to sit and be still."Closing your eyes, you could feel everyone in here, and it didn't bother you. Smiling to yourself. Opening your eyes."See? I didn't even change."

He applauds."Bravo. Bravo. That is very impressive, you have improved. Raven really is helping you."

You gush looking sheepishly."Yes, she's really is. Who would have thought having a sister would be this much fun. I know, she's doing all she can to prevent me from succumbing to Trigon's influence. Again. This other side of me, it's so scary. She tells me I can't fear it, otherwise it will consume me."Shaking your ashamed."I don't want that to happen. That place is so dark and cruel. The power is wonderful, I would be lying if I said it wasn't. But, that power is dangerous and destructive. Learning to keep it at bay and turn around using it for good is a struggle. A day to day struggle. I know Raven suffers more to keep it in control, she's very good at it. I'm trying my best to master everything she's teaching me, so she doesn't have to worry. That way I can...I can help her too. We both can keep Trigon back, show him we're much stronger than him."

Dick reaches out a hand onto yours. You look to him, he gives you proud smile."You're doing a great job. All your effort. I'm so proud of you, so happy you have Raven to be there to help you. I wish it could be me, but I know this isn't my time. It's yours and Raven's."

Noticing his eyes starting to tear up, you realize what he was saying. Before you could say it, one of the employees come."Hello there."A young man at least nineteen with short platinum hair, the left side of his face covered by a long bang. Concealing one of purple eyes. He had a cheerful demeanor. He was rather lean built."My name is Jai! Welco-Oh well look who's here."he notices you."Where is your other half?"He asked referring to Raven."Normally the two of you sit together. You have Earl Gray, while she would just have herb. So? want the usual?"

"No thank you, Jai."you tell him."And my sister isn't here with me today, but my cousin is."

Jai turns to Dick, finally realizing he was there."OH! Well, excuse me I didn't see you there. Welcome! Welcome! Hmm..."he leans close to Dick. Smirking."Well aren't you just delicious looking."He jokes, though it made Dick rather uncomfortable."I'm just teasing, besides you wouldn't be my type."He turns to you, pinching your cheek lightly. Making you laugh."This is what I prefer."

Dick didn't know what to make of this for a second, but saw the fun humor and relaxed."I'm too young."you say, still laughing.

"I know."Jai lets go."So what will it be?"He takes out pen and pad ready.


At the tower, Raven took to her meditation in her room. All was silent, and still. Not a single presence around. Until she felt something, it was faint. Still, it was enough for her to grasp it, this energy felt strange...very strange. Then again rather familiar for some reason. It was a strange mix between warmth and death. No...danger...a threat? She wasn't sure, but it was strong. For some reason, it was unnerving. Against her better judgement she pushes further to see. Something she shouldn't have done, that presence some how felt her and lashed back. Forcefully. She flew across the room. Slamming into the wall.

Her eyes snap wide open, fear rushed to her face. Looking at her sudden burnt hands, that she begin to heal. That wasn't her father's presence. No. He was locked away.

"...Violet..."