Wanderer: Hello. I'm glad you all enjoyed the previous chapter.

Venom: You could at least be a little happier about it.

Wanderer: All that matters to me is getting stronger. Simple as that.

Venom: Ugh…Let's hope we never crossover. Well guys, I hope you enjoy the next chapter!

(Ron-Pool: Foreshadowing?)

Wanderer:….

Silent Shout: Echoes of a Changeling's Heart
Chapter Two: The Titans

After he agreed to fight the Titans, Wintergreen and himself was flown by helicopter to Jump City, where he currently overlooked the city from the very luxurious hotel room that Wilson Wintergreen had purchased for him.

The sun was now setting and Wanderer was admittedly very uncomfortable being in a room like this. He was so used to travelling by foot, sleeping in the wilderness or bridges that being in the lap of luxury was odd to him.

But it was nice to be able to shower and use a toilet in a place of privacy…

Wanderer currently sat in front of table with several folders in front of them, each of them having the names of the Teen Titans.

He picked up the first folder off the table and began to read it.

"Robin: Apprentice to the famed Caped Crusader, Batman. Unmatched in Acrobatics, highly competent martial artist and weapon user and Leader of the Teen Titans."

"Cyborg: Half human, half machine. Superhuman Strength, Speed, Stamina and may be capable of flight. Very durable in combat. His body is essentially a Swiss-army knife. Second in Command of the Titans."

"Starfire: Tamaranean Princess. Can wield energy, flight, super strength and durability and skilled martial artist. Also has the ability to assimilate languages through physical contact."

"Raven: Half Human, Half Demon. Empath. Ability to heal, Able to control, manipulate or generate pure shadows and darkness. Can also manipulate energy, time and emotions. Also limited Precognition?"

"Static Shock: Control of electromagnetic phenomena. Able to manifest and manipulate electrical and magnetic energy. Able to resist forms of mind control. That is a scary power…But exciting as well."

"Argent: Can generate solid energy constructs out her crimson plasma and flight. Similar to a Green Lantern? That should be fun."

"Orphan: Sixth Apprentice of the caped crusader, Batman. Acrobatic, highly competent martial artist and weapon user, skillset of an assassin, unmatched skills in reading body movement that borders on Precognition and extraordinary resistance to pain."

"Last one. Ravager: Daughter of Deathstroke the Terminator. Precognition, skilled martial artist, swordsmanship, power dampening, psionic abilities. Augmented Strength, speed, stamina and Genius."

Wanderer grinned and thought 'This should be very interesting…While there are some similarities; there are some massive differences that makes them each a formidable challenge. Knowing these abilities will help me plan accordingly.'

Wanderer stood up and walked to the window, the hood to the tattered black drawn over his head, revealing the bottom half of his white face and almost glowing emerald green eyes. 'Wintergreen may be a liar but he sure has taste in views…'

Wintergreen seemed to believe that he thought of the Teen Titans were evil. While he personally never met them, Wanderer knew of all the good that group had done. Their name was widely synonymous with "Good" and "Justice" for goodness sake.

They were heroes.

But this guy…He was far too calm for his liking. If he had been searching for someone to fight the Titans, even if they were evil, he would be more desperate to find anyone, not actively search for one single person.

Not to mention, what person would have such detailed files of a group of heroes if not a villain?

So he would let this happen. He would let the man tell him all he knows. Lower his guard and then strike when the time was right.

But until that time, he would prepare to fight the Teen Titans.

When he told Wintergreen that he didn't fight heroes, he was being honest. However, he was curious to test his skills against them and now that he knew more about them, he would be able to combat them and see how far he's grown in power.

He then heard a knock on the door. "It's open," he replied.

The door opened to reveal a teenage girl his age with bright blue eyes and blonde hair, wearing a simple button down white shirt and black suit skirt and matching suit jacket. "Have you settled in okay?" She asked curiously

"I have…" He replied. "And you are?"

"Terra," The girl replied. "I am Mr. Wintergreen's apprentice."

"I see…" Wanderer replied as he narrowed his eyes in thought. He could smell his scent all over her. They were more than that it and set alarms to high alert. But he wouldn't blow his disbelieving cover.

Not yet…

"Master Wintergreen requested that I come to see if there is there anything you would like. Food…Water…Something more..." She questioned with a hint of a suggestive tone.

He opened his mouth to answer but then he caught it. He could smell the scent of arousal come from Terra and that almost brought a smirk to his face.

She must like what she sees.

"Unfortunately not," He replied immediately, banishing the scent from his mind. "I've had enough food and water for one night. I do however wish to train. Does he have a training center here?"

Terra nodded but Wanderer could see the disappointment on her face but Wanderer couldn't allow himself to care.

That feeling was gone for a long time now.

But his mind went back to Wintergreen. Why would this man need a training room?

"Thank you. I shall need access to it at a later point in time," Wanderer replied. "Until then, I'm going to go explore the city. Let your master know I'll be back later tonight." Terra nodded and walked out of the room, allowing Wanderer to glance back out at the city before he opened the window and morphed into a falcon and flew away.

"Azaroth…Metrion…Zinthos…"

"Friend Raven!"

Raven's eyes snapped opened as she looked at the bright green eyes of her best friend. "Yes Starfire?" Raven asked dryly.

"Friend Static and Friend Orphan have invited me to go to the mall and I wish for you to come with me," Starfire requested with a large smile.

Raven was surprised.

Orphan was the more silent members of the Teen Titans and often kept to herself, mores o than Raven herself. They were kindred spirits and while she was Robin's adopted sister, Raven was very protective of the girl herself.

So hearing that she was going with Static to the mall and offered for Starfire to go as well made Raven very concern. "What did you guys do to Orphan?" Raven questioned.

Starfire tilted her head with an innocent expression that threatened to cause a smile to appear on Raven's face as she replied "We did nothing to Friend Orphan…" Starfire replied.

"Hm…Well you both do realize it is now six in the evening and the mall will be closing in two hours," Raven noted.

"I know but I still want to know will you go with us?" Starfire asked. "I would be most grateful to have my best friend by my side."

Raven sighed a bit but smiled faintly.

Starfire always knew how to make her feel wanted…

"Oh alright. Fine, I'll go with you guys," Raven replied.

"Glorious!" Starfire exclaimed as she wrapped Raven up in a tight hug and spun her around. "This is wonderful news. I shall go inform friend Static and Friend Orphan now!" Starfire released the now dizzy Raven and flew downstairs.

Raven chuckled at this before she floated down through the roof and into the living room, where Cyborg and Argent were playing their Gamestation. "No way girl! You aren't beating me in this race!"

"Oi! Get bent Cyborg. I'm going to cream you this round!" Argent exclaimed, her red eyes locked on the large screen in front of her.

"That's what you said the last three times," Cyborg teased as he ruffled her black hair. Argent growled faintly and took her hand off the controller briefly to form an ethereal red hand and smacked the back of Cyborg's head.

"Ow girl!" Cyborg exclaimed before he screamed in horror as his car in the game careened off the side of the road.

Raven shook her head in amusement and turned her head to see Robin and Ravenger walk into the living room, both of them in a deep conversation before the pair looked up to see her and nodded their greeting in unison.

Raven snorted at this.

They were so in sync sometimes that it was comical. It was amazing that they weren't together yet.

She watched as the pair walked passed her and headed down to the training area. The doors to living room opened again to see Starfire walking behind Static, who had his dreads tied into a ponytail, a purple and yellow shirt and blue jeans while Orphan wore a simple white shirt and black cargo pants and white wrappings around her forearms and hands.

Starfire still wore her normal attire, as did Raven. There was no hiding who the two of them were no matter what they wore. "Come on, the sooner we get to the mall, the sooner we can get back," Raven said.

"I still can't believe you're coming with us," Static said with a friendly smile.

Raven liked Static.

While he was a new member of the team, he was very easy going and nice to her but she had a good feeling that Orphan may have felt something for him.

Even if she didn't know it yet.

"Hey Cyborg, Argent, we're going to the mall, need anything?" Raven questioned the two teens on the couch.

"Nah!" The two said in unison.

"So I never got a clear answer, are they dating?" Static asked.

"I don't even think they know," Orphan replied, her voice so faint that Raven barely caught it.

"Well friends! We are off!" Starfire said.

"Be safe," Cyborg told them.

"And don't do anything I wouldn't do," Argent said with a wave to the foursome.

Raven snorted.

What was the worst that could happen?

Rain: And that is the end of this chapter. So we are introduced to the Teen Titans, with Static and Orphan being the newest members. This also answers a question that was brought about in the last chapter regarding Slade's plan…However, we all know Slade is big about his plans within plans so let's see what happens on the next chapter!

Orphan: *Silently holds up the peace sign*