Our Bond is Eternal

by Akari13

What if Dick Grayson left Young Justice after Season 1? What if he started the Teen Titans during the 5 year time gap? And what if he falls in love with his half-demon teammate along the way? Raven is having the worst day ever. The Teen Titans are splitting up. Its moving day and shes unsure of what will become of her. Can Robin help? Will she let him?

2. A new Home

Okay, so I'm posting the next chapter. Here's the thing, it's a long one. All of the chapters are going to be pretty lengthy. I'm trying to keep this story to a minimum of twelve chapters. I don't want to drag it out. Anyways, I've decided to just go ahead and finish the story. Why? Because I love Raven and Robin and want to keep writing about them! So enjoy! Don't forget to let me know what you think!

A New Home

MOUNT JUSTICE: August 16 15:01 EST

The darkness didn't last but more than a few seconds. The three former Titans soon found themselves standing on a lonely beach. They were facing the ocean, the waves crashing lightly on the sandy shore. To there right, across the water, was Happy Harbor. Behind them stood Mount Justice. A dense forest surrounding its base. The large mountain towered over them, the peak barely visible from where they stood.

"We're not in California anymore." Raven muttered.

They were now in Rhode Island. She had transported them from one coast to the other. Beastboy turned to stare at their new headquarter with a grin on his face. He spread his arms out wide and took it all in.

"We're actually here! This is so cool!" He exclaimed.

"It's been while since I've been here." Robin smiled.

He gazed up the giant rock face, a nostalgic look on his face. Raven watched the boys with a wistful expression. She didn't understand their feelings of excitement. In fact, she wasn't all that impressed with the place. But she wished she was. She wished that she had some sort of connection to Mount Justice. But sadly, unlike Robin and Beastboy, she had never been here. Nor had she ever heard of it. Raven had seen it once, in the recesses of Robins mind long ago. And it wasn't until a few days ago that Robin and Beastboy had even mentioned it to them. Sure they knew that Robin had been on a different team before them and that he had met Beastboy during one of his missions but nothing more. Raven suddenly felt a little out of place. As if she had been wrong to come here and impose.

"Try not to feel out place here, alright. I invited you remember." Robin turned to her.

Raven blinked at him, her mouth slightly open. He gave her a knowing look, reminding her that they were connected. Reminding her of their accidental bond. He had felt her unease and was now trying to comfort her. He arched an eyebrow and she realized that she was still staring. Feeling a blush beginning to creep on her pale cheeks, she turned away with a scowl.

"I'll be fine. Try not to do that so much Boy Wonder. I'm still not used to it." She muttered.

"Sure thing, Rae." He said.

"Do what?" Beastboy asked.

"Nothing." The two birds answered.

"Okay...don't tell me." Beastboy pouted.

Raven ignored him and took a small step toward the mountain. With a nervous sigh, she motioned to it with her thumb.

"Sooo…. your friends all live in a rock?" She asked.

Robin chuckled lightly. Beastboy shook his head as he laughed.

"No. No they don't all live here." Robin smiled at her.

"Well actually, Superboy and M'gann do. Since they didn't really have a home when they first joined the team. They stay in the living quarters. The others all have their own homes. Oh, I'll be staying here too actually. Since I'll be posing as M'gann's younger adoptive brother." Beastboy elaborated.

"So does that mean we'll be living here too?" Raven glanced at Robin.

"Uh…no actually. I have an apartment in Bludhaven. And I worked something out for you too. But, we'll worry about that later. Let's head inside yeah?"

Robin started towards Mount Justice without waiting for an answer. Beastboy didn't hesitate to follow. Raven stared after them a second, slightly suspicious. She had felt a hint of worry coming from Robin. The Boy Wonder was nervous about something. Deciding it was a best to leave it alone for now, she trailed after the boys into the dense forest. She caught up to them soon enough and found herself at the base of the mountain. Robin stood in front of a hanger door that led inside. Beastboy stood off to the side, waiting impatiently.

"Alright. This is it. I'm going in first. The security system won't let you in unless you have a designation code. I'll set you up and then you can follow me in, okay?" Robin told them.

The two of them nodded. He flashed a grin at him before walking up to the door. A bright light shined above him and a woman's voice sounded around them.

"Recognized: Robin, B-0-1."

The doors opened allowing Robing to step through. As soon as he was on the other side, the hanger doors shut tightly behind him. Leaving Raven and Beastboy alone. The girl turned to the young changeling with a quizzical look on her face.

"I figured you would have access already." She told him.

"Nah. I never got a designation. After my mom…after the accident, M'gann offered to take me in. I was only 10 at the time and had nowhere to go. But, I didn't feel ready to join the team. My powers were still new to me. So I told her I'd be okay on my own and come back one day." He shrugged.

"You found the Doom Patrol." She stated.

"Mmhm." He gave her a small smile.

Raven left it at that. Beastboy tended to turn melancholy when he talked of his past. The death of his mother was still a sore subject. It wasn't until after they defeated Trigon, that he fully explained what had happened to him. He said that after experiencing something of that magnitude, he felt the need to tell them everything. He wanted them to know him and his past just in case something were to happen to him. It was a depressing reason but the team appreciated it all the same. And after he had told them his real name, Raven began calling him by it. It made him uneasy at first because it reminded him of his younger days with his mother. But when he asked her not to, she had refused.

Raven explained to him that no one should forget their past no matter how painful. That the difficulties they once faced molded them in to who they were today. And that his memories weren't all bad. That he should try and think only of the good times he spent with his mother. Because if he rejected his old self all together, he would eventually forget her. Beastboy hated the thought. So she continued to call him Garfield. And he began to appreciate it. His name had even come to be a term of endearment between them, but she would never admit to it.

Suddenly, a bright light shone towards them. They took this as a sign to step forward, so together they approached the door. The light enveloped them and the previous voice resonated around them once more.

"Recognized: Raven B-0-8, Beastboy B-1-9."

"Awesome." Beastboy mumbled.

The doors opened, allowing them to walk inside. The two of them stepped into the mountain to find themselves in a large multi-level hanger. A giant generator protruding from the ceiling. In the middle of the room was a platform area. Holographic monitors hovering above its center. Among these monitors stood Robin and three other heroes. He grinned at them as they approached.

"Welcome to the Secret Sanctuary."

"Thanks I gue…"

Raven was cut off as Beastboy gave a loud hoot and grabbed her hand.

"This. Is. Totally. Epic!" He exclaimed.

He then proceeded to haul her around the room pointing at various parts of the cave. His eyes wide and bright. Beastboy took in the whole room and made sure Raven didn't miss anything either. He ood and awed at just about everything including the floor and ceiling. Finally, Raven's irritation grew too much to bear. She yanked Beastboy's hand stopping him in his tracks. She then took control pulling him towards the chuckling heroes trying not to blush from embarrassment.

"That's enough sightseeing Garfield. Time to stop." She gave him a look.

"Noted." He blushed.

Raven released his hand now that his initial excitement was slightly subdued. She then turned to the four heroes waiting patiently on the platform. They watched her carefully, but none more so than the girl. She stared at Raven with an odd look on her face.

"Well Boy Wonder. It seems introductions are in order." She said.

"Right. Well you three already know Beastboy. So let's start with Raven." He told his old friends. "She was my second in command back at Titans Tower."

"Hello." Raven managed.

"Raven, this is Aqualad, Superboy, and Miss Martian."

Robin motioned to the three heroes standing beside him. With names like that, Raven had no trouble telling who was who. Aqualad offered his webbed hand first. He had brown skin, light green eyes and light blond hair. She could make out sets of gills on each side of his neck. He wore a skin-tight full-body red and black suit that exposed his arms and feet. His most prominent feature was his black eel-like tattoos that ran along his arms. Raven removed her hood and took his hand with a timid smile. She could feel his calm demeanor and he radiated nothing but kindness and understanding. Not a hint of malice or hate. He was a rare soul.

"It's a pleasure to meet you Raven. Robin has told us a lot about you." He smiled at her.

"Has he."

Raven arched an eyebrow at Boy Wonder who only grinned at her in response.

"All good things I assure you. I would like to clear something up with you if I may."

"Um. Sure. I guess." She said nervously.

"I've been told that you have made acquaintance with my friend Garth. He introduced himself as Aqualad to you."

"Oh. Yes. He was quiet handso…he was a nice guy. Yeah, very nice." She caught herself.

Beastboy snickered beside her and she restrained herself from elbowing him. Robin was scowling at the wall with displeasure. She ignored them and kept her focus on Aqualad, refusing to blush. He continued with an amused smile.

"You see, he worked alongside my King for a short time. In that time, I had stayed in Atlantis to catch up on some of my sorcery skills. Seeing as how he was working with Aquaman I saw it fit to allow him to use the name Aqualad. But it was only temporary. I soon rejoined my King and he took a new name. Tempest. I tell you this because he is a part of this team as well. I figured that it may be confusing at first since you knew him as Aqualad."

"I'll try not to confuse the names. He's Tempest and you're Aqualad. Got it."

"Feel free to just call me Kaldur if it makes it easier." He offered.

"Will do. Thanks." She said.

Superboy held out his hand next. He was a Caucasian male with short black hair and blue eyes. The boy was quite tall and muscular. He wore a black T-shirt with the Superman symbol on his chest. Superboy didn't offer a smile, his face showing no emotion. Raven mirrored his expression. It was one she knew well. She took his hand and he gave it a quick shake before pulling away. He was the total opposite of Aqualad. Raven sensed serious anger issues and a defiant nature. He was clearly the anti-social type but she could tell that he had mellowed over time. It was clear to her that his temperament had been a lot worse at some point. And like her, he was still learning to interact with others.

"I go by Conner. Conner Kent." He said curtly. "Or Superboy, or whatever. I don't care which."

"Conner Kent." Raven repeated.

She took in this information and then she remembered something. She contemplated whether she should mention it or not. Raven wasn't sure how he would react. But, quite frankly, she didn't care so she said it anyways.

"Like Clark Kent, right?" Raven asked innocently. Though she was well aware of her implication.

Superboy froze. His hands turned to fists at his sides and his facial expression turned serious. His jaw clenched tightly as he gritted his teeth.

"Raven." Robin warned.

Aqualad was watching Superboy carefully. A worried expression on his face. The girl beside him took a step towards him as if to try and calm him down. She placed a hand on his arm but he shrugged her off. Beastboy just looked confused. He had no idea who Clark Kent was.

"How do you know that name." Superboy growled.

"You mean Superman's name? Well, I read the Daily Planet sometimes. One day I read a story written by a Clark Kent. It had his picture right next to it. It was pretty obvious who he was."

"You knew he was Superman…just by looking at a picture?" He asked clearly baffled.

Raven felt the tension beginning to ease off of him. She saw now that he had a pretty good control of his temper and was capable of keeping himself calm. And she also understood his fierce protection of the Man of Steel. They were close. There was a time when they weren't but things had changed. Things were better than before.

"Glasses? That's all he could come up with? Really?" She rolled her eyes.

Superboy stared at her for a moment. Unsure of what to make of her. Then, as if he no longer viewed her as a threat, a brief smile crossed his face.

"I keep telling him to try something new." He copied her eye roll.

Raven smirked at him and crossed his arms giving her another brief smile. She felt like he was someone she could get along with.

"Wait. Superman's name is Clark Kent!?" Beastboy exclaimed.

"Yes Garfield. Weren't you listening." Raven sighed.

"You follow the Daily Planet?" Aqualad spoke.

There was an amused look on his face, his initial worry gone. Raven turned to him and nodded.

"It helps pass the time." She shrugged.

"That's our Raven. She quite the nerd. But I'm a little surprised that you read anything having to do with Metropolis. You told us that you hated Superman. And the Justice League." Beastboy said.

"I don't hate them. I'm indifferent. There's a difference." She scowled.

"You don't like the Justice League? Why?" The other girl in the room asked.

"Indifferent. I feel nothing towards them. The reason is my own." Raven told her.

"Everyone is allowed their own opinions. I'm sure you have a valid reason for your…indifference." Aqualad said.

"Will you be okay joining the team then? We work pretty closely with the Justice League. We all have mentors who we see frequently." Superboy said to her.

"I'll be fine. I wouldn't be here if I didn't think I could handle it." She told him.

"Raven will be just fine! I know she will! Now enough of that, you haven't been introduced to M'gann yet!" Beastboy exclaimed.

He wrapped and arm around her shoulders and steered her in front of the last of the three heroes. She glared at him, telling him to stop touching her. Of course he didn't listen. Beastboy kept his arm firmly around her as the only other girl held out her hand. Raven shook it.

"M'gann. But you can call me Megan if you like. It's much easier to pronounce. I go by Miss Martian out on the field." She smiled.

M'gann had green-skin. Her eyes were an amber color and her red hair was cut short above her ears. Raven could make out freckles spotting her cheeks. She wore a long sleeved black body suit with a red X across her torso. Clasped to her neck was a long blue cape. Raven immediately recognized her as telepath. It was expected from a Martian after all. She wasn't sure what to make of Miss Martian. She seemed caring, polite. But she also had serious undertone. There wasn't much for Raven to read for the girl seemed very conservative.

"M'gann. I think I got it. You're the one who gave Garfield the blood transfusion." Raven said.

"Yes. I am. I didn't realize Beastboy had mentioned it to you." M'gann seemed taken aback.

"You see, I found out some serious info on my girl Ravens past." Beastboy offered.

"Not your girl." Raven and Robin muttered.

"Sooo…it was only fair for me to tell her some of mine. I mean we all have our origin stories right? Why not share them!" He grinned.

"Oh. I see. You two must be close then." M'gann gave them a small smile.

"Like peanut butter and jelly! Right Raven?"

"No." The empath rolled her eyes.

"She's just kidding! We're practically inseparable. She's always laughing at my jokes you know. She thinks im sooo funny! But who wouldn't! I'm awesome!" Beastboy laughed.

"Robin. I think Garfield has finally lost it. Just listen to his babbling. He's delusional." Raven deadpanned.

"The stress of the hero work has finally got to him. It was only a matter of time." Robin shook his head.

"That's cute. Real cute." Beastboy muttered as he finally released Raven.

"Um…Beastboy. May I ask you something?" M'gann suddenly asked.

"Hmm? Oh. Sure Megan! Ask away!" He grinned at her.

"She calls you Garfield. The day you left, you told us that you wouldn't go by that name anymore. Does that mean it doesn't bother you anymore?" The Martian said timidly.

Raven and Robin exchanged a look. Beastboy stared at the ground for a moment before looking up to meet Miss Martians eyes.

"It used to bother me yes. I didn't want to be Garfield anymore. It was too painful. As Beastboy, I was a totally different person. I could have a fresh start without all the sad memories. So I asked all of you not to call me by my real name anymore. But that wasn't enough. Because you all met me as Garfield so that's who you all saw. If I left, If I found someplace new, I could find people who would only know me as Beastboy. So that's what I did. I left."

"Yes. You did. I didn't like it, but I knew I had to let you." M'gann said sadly.

"I'm glad you did. I met these very nice people. They took me in, gave me home and a purpose. They respected my choice to leave my past behind and didn't push it. But I soon out grew them. I went out on my own again and ended up in Jump City. Where I met Robin again. And he started a new team. One he asked for me to join."

Beastboy turned to Robin then, a grateful look in his eyes. Robin gave him a small smile urging him to continue.

"I felt at home with him and the other Titan's. I found a best friend. One who was different like me and together we learned to accept ourselves. You see, after a while I grew self-conscious of my green skin. Unlike you M'gann, I couldn't change how I looked. But while I was with the Teen Titans I forgot all that and just started to be myself again. Not just Beastboy, but Garfield too. Then Raven helped me realize that I can be both. And that being Garfield wasn't so painful after all."

The room was quiet. Everyone's eyes were focused on Beastboy. His story catching their full attention. He stared back at them and blushed.

"Sorry, I was rambling." He chuckled lightly.

"It's okay Beastboy. Say what you need to say." Robin encouraged.

"Anyways, in answer to your question. No it doesn't bother me anymore. Over the past four years, I've accepted my past and who i've become since then. I have no problem remembering my time as Garfield because that's still who I am. Beastboy is just a mask I wear when I feel the need to someone else. So, I don't mind if you call me Garfield okay? Besides, that's who you met me as. And your blood runs through my veins which makes you my blood sister!"

Beastboy finished with a grin on his face. Raven stared at him with a small smile on her face. The three non-titans seemed relieved. They were glad to find out that Beastboy had been with friends these past four years.

"I will admit Beastboy, that I had been hesitant to allow you to leave four years ago. But M'gann said it as for the best. Still, I was relieved when Robin contacted us saying that he had found you. We were glad to hear that you were doing well." Aqualad told him.

"Thanks for worrying about me." Beastboy smiled at him.

"It's kinda hard not to. You have a knack for getting into trouble." Raven muttered.

"Do not!" He protested.

"Remember that time you infected Cyborg with a computer virus?"

"Ok that was…"

"Or the time your prank went a little too far with Star." Robin interrupted.

"Not a good day I'll admit but…"

"What about that time you got yourself captured by the giant alien toddler." Raven continued.

"How was I supposed to know he had a green dog!" He exclaimed.

"How about when you ended up working at Mega Meaty Meat? And it turned out to be run by those Newfu things." Robin chuckled.

"Hey! That wouldn't have happened if you and Cyborg had just gotten me a moped like I asked!"

"Okay but what about Silky, or the time…" Robin started laughing.

Raven listened to her friends as they brought up old memories at Titans Tower. Even Aqualad and Superboy seemed amused by the stories Robin brought up. They would listen intently and even ask questions when some part of the story caught their attention. Robin would oblige at Beastboys expense. The younger hero would protest and try to explain his actions with no effect. Raven watched the small group with a small smile playing on her lips. Until she felt it.

It was brief. Barely even there. Just a light touch to her mind, as if a feather had brushed across it. The attempt to access her thoughts was an impressive one. Had she been anyone else, the intrusion would have gone unnoticed. But she wasn't just anyone. Raven had spent years of her life training to keep the recesses of her mind hidden. Nobody could access anything unless she allowed it. Her mental block had immediately stopped the culprit, not allowing a single glimpse. She would have let it go at that, the attempt had been futile and but a minor annoyance. But the idea that somebody had tried to read her private thoughts without her permission made her blood boil. Raven turned to the culprit, eyes hooded and angry.

"If there is something you would like to know about me; all you have to do is ask. I don't appreciate you attempting to find answers by digging through my head. If I want you to know something I'll tell you, If I don't then that's my choice and you have no right in trying to pry it from my mind."

Everyone stopped. They all turned to Raven who was glaring at M'gann. The alien girl stared back at the dark empath with an incredulous look on her face. Then they seemed to realize the accusation in Ravens words. Aqualad turned to M'gann, his eyes showing a hint of disappointment. Superboy's face was a mixture of anger and disbelief. Beastboy looked back and forth between the girls not completely sure of what had just happened. And Robin, Robin was furious. Even more so than Raven.

"You're a telepath? Aqualad didn't tell me…" M'gann seemed startled by this.

"Yes. I am. Had you bothered to ask I would have told you." Ravens words were clipped and harsh.

"M'gann. I thought we asked you never to use your powers on the team unless asked. It's a complete invasion of privacy." Robin glared.

His tone of voice caught Raven of guard. The intensity of his emotions finally registered to her and she blinked in surprise. The anger he was feeling, was for her. He was bothered by the idea of someone trying to read her private thoughts. Raven bit her lip, a warm feeling coursing through her. Suddenly her anger seemed unnecessary.

"I'm sorry. I just wanted to know more about her that's all." M'gann tried to explain herself.

"You could have accomplished this another way, M'gann. Raven is our teammate now; she deserves the same respect as the rest of us. Next time it would be best if you just asked her what you wanted to know." Aqualad told her.

"You're right I…"

"You promised." She was interrupted.

The turned to Superboy whose face twitched in anger. Raven couldn't help but take a step towards him, trying to get a better read of his rage. She soon understood and realized his fury was due to M'gann's misuse of her powers. From what she gathered, this wasn't her first time.

"You promised you wouldn't use your powers on others without their permission. You can't just go searching through people's minds with no valid reason." Superboy seethed.

"I said I was sorry Conner! You know my powers have been growing. I can't help but want to explore them." M'gann said curtly.

"That doesn't mean you should test them on friends." Beastboy spoke.

He seemed to finally understand what M'gann had done. Garfield stared at Miss Martian with unease. The girl seemed to cringe under his gaze. Raven sensed a flash of shame and discomfort from her. Beastboy radiated disapproval and he seemed hurt by the events that had just transpired. Raven felt their inner turmoil as if it was her own and she realized that these two had a bond. Maybe not a psychic link like hers and Robin's but a bond none the same. There was no reason for her to let it break. Not because of her. Besides, there was no harm done. Ravens mental block had been too powerful for M'gann to bypass. And as long as it didn't happen again, there was no problem.

"It's okay Garfield. She apologized. I'm willing to let it go as long as she promises never to try it again." Raven told him.

"Yes. I promise." M'gann nodded.

"See? Besides, I'm sure she meant no harm. She was just…curious. And she wasn't able to break through anyways. So we can just forget it even happened." Raven said.

"Well…okay. If Raven accepts your apology than its fine. Just try not to do it again, yeah?" Beastboy gave Miss Martian a small smile.

"Of course…Garfield." M'gann smiled back.

"What did you mean when you said she wasn't able to break through? Megan didn't read your mind?" Superboy asked Raven.

"No. I didn't. She blocked me out. I saw nothing." M'gann told him.

"Really?" Aqualad seemed surprised.

"My mind is like my room. It's a place nobody goes but me." Raven said.

"Yeah. One time, Cyborg and I broke both those rules. It was super scary. We accidentally went into her room and ended up being sucked into her mirror. Which sent us into her head. We met a pink raven, a gray one, oh the green one was my favorite! And then…"

"Enough Beastboy. They get it." Robin rolled his eyes.

"And what do you mean accidentally? How do you accidentally go into someone's room?" Raven scowled.

"You break their door. Duh." Beastboy said.

"I'm sorry. A pink raven?" M'gann seemed confused.

"It's nothing. Beastboy was just rambling." Raven glared at the changeling.

"I've never met anyone who could block Miss Martians telepathy before. How did you do it?" Superboy turned to Raven.

"My powers are driven by emotion. So I had to learn to restrain them. It takes a lot of mental strength and energy. So naturally, I became very inept at blocking my mind. But in doing so, my mind became a very hostile place to dwell."

"Tell me about it." Beastboy shivered.

"So I made sure to create a mental wall that would keep others out. To keep my secrets hidden yes, but also to protect others from the recesses of my mind. Had you actually managed to break through, you might have never found your way back out. Not without facing my demons." Raven addressed M'gann

"Oh. That's…wow." Miss Martian muttered nervously.

"Yeah. Raven can be pretty scary." Beastboy chuckled nervously.

"I believe you." Superboy muttered.

Raven just shrugged.

"Either way, you're going to make a great addition to this team. I know this because your file is extraordinary." Aqualad smiled at her.

"File?" M'gann asked.

"Yes. Robins files. He's got dozens." Kaldur told her.

"I've been updating the computers database with information on every hero I've come across since I left the team. With their permission of course. There are many of them spread out all over the world." Robin explained.

"The Honorary Titans." Beastboy grinned.

"Right. And a few others. Anyways, I went ahead and made one for the original members as well. So there's one on Beastboy, myself, Cyborg, Starfire, and of course Raven. Raven's had been blank for a while because I didn't really know all that much about her. None of us did. But about a year ago, she helped me update it."

"Stuff happened." Raven shrugged.

"Very important stuff. There was a lot of info to read through on everyone but yours had to be the most extensive." Kaldur said.

"Did any of it…bother you?" She asked a little hesitantly.

"Not at all. We all have our past's. But they don't define us." He gave her a smile.

"So…what happened?" Miss martian asked.

"You guys are free to read their files if you like. They've all been uploaded into the system." Robin offered.

"We might just do that." Superboy muttered.

"So. Boy Wonder. Now that the introductions are done, do you mind telling me where I'll be staying." Raven turned to Robin.

He stared at her nervously, a little unsure on how to begin. She waited for his answer but the A.I spoke first.

"Recognized: Robin B-2-0, Batgirl B-1-6."

The six of them were now eight as two new young heroes joined them. Raven blinked in surprise as a boy dressed very similar to Robin approached them. The only difference in their costumes was that the boy had long sleeves while Robins arms were left bare. Everything else was the same right down to the stylized R on their chests. Even their minds seemed similar. Raven sensed his calm and collected nature. He was also a bit more serious than Robin and didn't seem to have as much confidence. Then there was the girl who walked beside him. She wore a dark gray form fitting costume with a black bat symbol. She also sported black boots, gloves and a black cape and cowl. Her appearance was very familiar.

"About time you got here." She smiled.

It took Raven a moment to realized she was speaking to Robin. Boy wonder gave them a wide grin and walked off the platform to meet them. He gave the younger boy a firm handshake and then the girl pulled him into a hug. Raven felt a flash of irritation. But she quickly suppressed it, not completely sure where it came from. Beastboy was staring back and forth between the new arrivals.

"Ugh…Robin? Why didn't you tell us you had a younger twin? And why did the A.I call him Robin? You're Robin!" He exclaimed.

"He's too young to be my twin, Beastboy. And actually, he is Robin. The new one anyways. And this is Batgirl." Robin explained.

"Wait. This is…you guys are…oh my god! You're the Bat Family!" Beastboy cried out.

"That's pretty obvious Garfield. She has the Bat symbol on her chest. But why does Batman have two Robins?" Raven said.

"He doesn't. I haven't worked with him for years. So he found a new Robin to take my place." Robin…the older Robin told them.

"He replaced you? And you're okay with that?" Beastboy frowned.

"I left Beastboy." Robin stated.

"And it's not like he was looking for a new Robin. When he ran into Jas…When I became Robin it was because I had figured out his identity. He only took me in so I wouldn't talk. It was more of a liability issue." The younger Robin said.

Raven stared at the boy curiously. She wondered what he had meant to say before he caught himself. She turned to the older Robin, but he had downcast look on his face. Raven felt a sudden surge of sadness coming from him. One shared by Batgirl and the younger Robin as well. Nobody else noticed.

"You know who Batman is!? The Dark Knight? The Caped Crusader? The World's Greatest Detective? I thought only Robin knew his identity. Our Robin I mean. So Batgirl? You know it too?" Beastboy asked excitedly.

"Of course. I work with the guy same as them. It's kinda hard not to notice who's under the mask." She grinned at him.

"This is so cool! Hey, do you think he needs another sidekick? Because I want to sign up!"

"No. You don't." The three of them said at the same time.

"What? Why not?" Beastboy pouted.

"Trust us. He's not an easy guy to get along with." Batgirl smirked.

"Robin?" Raven spoke.

"Yes?" The two Robins answered.

"I meant my…our Robin." She blushed.

"What is it Raven?" He had a smug look on his face.

"I just want to know what to call you now. We clearly can't call you Robin anymore because Batman has given the name to this kid. So what will it be?" She asked.

"She's right. We must find something else for you. Or things will get very confusing." Aqualad agreed.

"Why don't we just call them Thing 1 and Thing 2." Superboy offered.

"Conner!" M'gann chided.

"Because then you would have to deal with that fact that a guy named Thing 1 can kick your ass." The older Robin countered.

"Yeah. Which I totally could." The younger Robin smirked.

"I meant me. Clearly I would be Thing 1. Your Thing 2." Older Robin.

"What? Why! I should be Thing 1." Younger Robin.

"No. I'm the original. So I'm number 1." Older Robin.

"But you just said that I'm Batman's new Robin which means, since I still work for the guy I should be Thing 1." Younger Robin.

"Wait! Who said either of you could kick my ass?" Superboy scowled.

"Are we seriously arguing about this?" Batgirl rolled her eyes.

"I'm loving this team so far." Beastboy laughed.

"Yes! We are. And yes we could both kick your ass Conner." Older Robin.

"Says who? I could break you!" Superboy glared.

"That would imply that you would have to catch us first. Which I find to be highly unachievable." Younger Robin.

"Why you little…"

"Can we get back to the question at hand please." Raven sighed.

"Please. Lets." Batgirl agreed.

The older Robin turned to Raven. He began to wonder whether he should tell her his real name. Of whether or not he should tell her of the boy behind the mask. But the idea that his identity should never be revealed to anyone had been drilled into him since he was 10. It was a hero's most protected secret. The consequences of anyone finding out could be dangerous not only for him but for the people he cared about. As much as he wanted Raven to know him, he wasn't yet ready for it. So he decided it was best to keep the mask on. At least, for now.

"I've already come up with something. I'll tell it to you guys soon enough. I just have to get a couple of things first." He finally told her.

Raven gave him an odd look but then she shrugged.

"Alright then."

"So, have you seen everyone yet?" Batgirl changed the subject.

"Not yet. We just got here." The older Robin answered.

"Oh, so you haven't even gone to see Kid Flash or Artemis yet?"

"Nope."

"What about Rocket, or Zatanna?"

Batgirl said the last name with a teasing tone. Robin suddenly grew very nervous and gave Raven a worried glance. But the sorceress didn't seem to notice. She had frozen at the mention of the magician.

"Zatanna?" She muttered.

"Ugh…yeah. She was once a member of this team. She's going to be initiated into the Justice League next week." Batgirl said a little confused by her tone.

"Is she?" Raven asked softly.

"Yeah. Zatanna's pretty great. She and Robin used to date you know."

She elbowed the older Robin with a wink. He seemed pretty embarrassed by this and couldn't bring himself to look at Raven. The others looked unsure as to why the conversation seemed a little tense. Even Batgirl had grown quiet wondering if she had said something wrong.

"Yeah. It was before I left the team. It didn't last more than a few months." Robin explained nervously.

"I see." Raven stared at the floor.

She was already feeling some type of way towards the magician. Ever since that night, four years ago. It had been her fault that the Justice League…well, that didn't matter anymore. It was in the past and forgotten. But now, hearing that she had been with Robin, Raven suddenly felt resentful towards the girl all over again. Why the news bothered her so much, she wasn't sure. She just knew that it did. And suddenly she didn't want to be there anymore.

Robin stared at the girl, wondering what she was thinking. Her face had grown more somber than usual and she seemed a bit tense. He attempted to read her emotions using the bond, but he couldn't get a good read. She had been right when she said he wouldn't be able to read her so easily. But he knew something was upsetting her. He wished she would tell him what it was.

"Raven…?" He started.

"I'd like to know where I will be staying tonight. It's been a long day and I think it's time for me to get settled in." She said curtly.

"Uh…okay. Sure." He said a little thrown off by her tone.

"Well, I'm staying here with M'gann. She's going to enroll me at Happy Harbor High School as a freshman. She says she's worked out the whole green skin thing." Beastboy told her.

"Oh. That's good, Garfield." Raven said.

"Yeah. I asked Robin if you would be staying here too but he said he worked something else out for you." The changeling said.

He seemed a little worried by Ravens sudden change of mood. He wanted to ask her what was wrong, but Robin gave him look. He knew it meant to leave her be.

"So where will I be staying, Boy Wonder?"

Robin noticed that the use of her nickname for him was a little lighthearted. Almost forced. What was bothering her? Hopefully this next revelation wouldn't make things worse.

"Well, I've arranged for you to stay with a friend. It was short notice, but he agreed. He's hardly there anyways." He said anxiously.

Raven sensed his nerves. She arched an eyebrow at him, forgetting her previous thoughts for moment.

"Where, Robin?" She asked.

"I mean, one of his adoptive sons is usually there. The older one just got back from…traveling. So you'll be seeing them a lot too. Oh and the butler…"

"Butler!" Raven exclaimed.

"Raven gets a butler? No fair!" Beastboy huffed.

"You'll like him. He's very nice. A little sassy at times but that's just part of his charm. Anyways, you'll get your own room and everything! There's a pool, a game room, a library…"

"What the hell, Robin? Am I staying at the freaking White House?" She scoffed.

"Pretty close." The younger Robin muttered.

"No. Its um…It's Wayne Manor."

Nobody said anything. The room grew extremely quiet. They watched as various emotions were portrayed in Raven's eyes. Her lips set in a grimace.

"You mean to tell me, that you have arranged for me to live with Bruce Wayne?" She finally said.

The irritation was clear on her voice. The others could tell she was trying her hardest to control her emotions. Beastboy took a step back, his eyes wide and a little frightened.

"It will be okay, I promise! Bruce is…well…well I'm not gonna lie, he can be an asshole. But he's a decent asshole. And like I said, he's hardly there! You'll be spending most of your time with Alfred and Tim. And well…Richard." Robin tried to sooth her anger.

"Richard? You mean Richard Grayson? The kid who Bruce adopted at age nine? The kid who is always in magazines being portrayed as a playboy? The kid who is always disappearing to go on expensive vacations to who knows where!"

"Wow. That guy sounds like a dick." Beastboy muttered.

Batgirl and the younger Robin burst into laughter. The older Robin had a pained look on his face, his eyes staring down at his feet. Everyone else had very confused looks on their faces. Except for Raven who was trying to calm herself down.

"Okay. Alright. So you expect me to live with one of the richest men in the world. And with his butler and two snobby adoptive sons? When I could just live here instead!" Raven managed.

"Hey. Tim isn't snobby. He's pretty chill actually." The younger Robin seemed offended.

"I don't know; he has his moments." Batgirl chuckled.

"Look Raven, I know your hesitant about this, but like I said it was short notice. The team only had time to set up Beastboy's new room. Which is why I asked Bruce if you could stay with him for a while. He agreed as long as you follow certain rules." The older Robin told her.

Raven chewed on her lip, her mind deep in thought. He was right, her coming here had been short notice. It had only been a few hours ago that she had decided to join the team. So, she should be happy that he was able to find her someplace to stay. Instead of getting angry, she should be grateful.

"Alright Robin, if Mr. Wayne is okay with it, then so am I. Thank you for finding me a place to stay so quickly. I'll try to be less of a bother from now on." She said.

"It was no bother Raven. Really." He smiled at her.

"So how do you know Bruce Wayne, Robin?" Beastboy asked.

"Batman. Bruce has helped him out a couple of times. He's actually a huge supporter of the Justice League." Robin explained.

"That's cool of him. Hey Raven? Could I visit you there sometime? I'd love to see Wayne Manor!" The changeling grinned at her.

"If he's okay with it, I guess. I still have to find out what his rules are." Raven shrugged.

"Awesome!"

"Oh. I almost forgot." Raven muttered.

She held out her hand. Her eyes glowed white for a moment and a dark shadow suddenly appeared near the platform. Everyone watched a few boxes appeared out of nowhere. Raven lowered her arm turned to Beastboy.

"Your stuff." She told him.

"Oh yeah! Thanks Raven!"

"We should go, Raven." Robin faced her.

"Alright. I guess I'll see everyone later." She muttered.

They all said a goodbye, hoping to see her soon. Raven looked at them all, suddenly very glad to have met them. She felt as if she had made the right decision in coming to Happy Harbor. She no longer felt so unsure of her future. With a small smile on her lips, she took Robins hand and teleported them to her new home.

GOTHAM CITY: August 16 16:14 EST

"So. What do you think?" Robin asked.

"Honestly? I thought it would be bigger." She shrugged.

"Seriously?"

"No. The White House has got nothing on this place." She said in awe in spite of herself.

She had managed to teleport them within the gates of Wayne Manor. In front of them was a long set of stone steps leading up a hill. Around them were a large amount of trees and lush green grass that spread for miles. Sitting on top of the hill was the largest mansion Raven had ever seen. It could pass as a castle. Robin still had a hold of her hand. He gave it a slight tug, motioning up the steps. Raven gave him a nervous nod and he began leading her up the path.

A few moments later, Robin was ringing on the doorbell. Raven stood behind him, her hood pulled tightly over her head. She still had a firm grip on Robins hand. She couldn't help it. She was extremely nervous. Seconds ticked by until she heard someone on the other side of the large doors. Then they opened and an older gentleman stepped out. A gentleman was the best word to describe him. He was well dressed in his butler uniform, without a hair out of place. He seemed very refined and well mannered. The butler took one look at Robin and his eyes crinkled with a smile. Then his gaze fell on Raven. His smile didn't leave his face.

"Master Robin. And this must be Lady Raven." He bowed slightly.

"Please. Just Raven is fine." She mustered.

"Don't bother. Old Alfred here prides himself on being proper." Robin gave a light laugh.

"That I do my lady. It is my job after all." Alfred said with laughter in his eyes.

"Oh. Well if that what you prefer." She nodded.

"It is. Please. Come inside. We've been expecting you." He smiled at her.

Raven let go of Robins hand. She no longer felt nervous. She had immediately taken a liking to Alfred and felt comfortable around him. As she stepped through the threshold she looked back to see that Robin hadn't moved.

"I need get going. I have to set up my apartment. But I'll see you soon okay?" He told her.

"Uh…okay. Yeah. Sure." She muttered.

"Oh, Master Robin. Master Bruce has ordered the package you asked for. It should arrive within a week I believe." Alfred informed him.

"Thank you, Alfred. Just let me know."

With one last wave, Robin turned and made his way back down the stone steps. Alfred closed the door. Raven now found herself alone with the Butler.

"Will I be meeting mister Wayne now?" She asked timidly.

"Not yet. He and Master Tim aren't due to arrive till later tonight." He told her.

"Oh. Okay."

"Would you like to see your room?" He offered.

"Yes please."

Alfred led the way past the foyer. He took her up a flight of stairs to the second floor. Raven followed after him trying to memorize the path to her new room. The hallways were endless and the rooms were infinite. She soon realized that she would need her powers if she didn't want to get lost. She would need them to navigate around the enormous mansion. Finally, Alfred stopped in front of a room at the end of a short hallway. Using an old fashioned key, he unlocked the door and ushered her inside.

Raven let out a small gasp. The room was visibly larger than her previous one at Titans Tower. It was mostly empty except for a bed, nightstand and two bookshelves. Still, she found it very beautiful. But the best part had to be the glass double doors taking up the right wall. She found herself walking towards them, Alfred trailing behind her. She opened them and stepped out on to a gorgeous stone balcony. It had a breath taking view. Below them was a bright fragrant garden full of vibrant flowers of every kind. Further out was a small path that led to a boathouse that set on the edge of a vast lake. Because what was Wayne Manor without its own lake right?

"Do you like it? Master Robin thought you might like the view. He also made sure you had bookshelves in your room." Alfred said behind her.

"I…it's amazing. Thank you, Alfred." She turned to him with a smile.

"I'm glad you find it to your liking. Did you have any luggage with you?" He asked.

"It's back at the Tower. But that no problem."

She stepped back into her new room. She held out her arm like before and her boxes soon appeared in the center of the room. Alfred stared at her belongings curiously.

"I'm sorry. You must have found that strange." She muttered.

"Lady Raven, I work for a rich bachelor with very acquired tastes, and I also happen to live in a city protected by a maniac dressed up like a giant bat. I can handle a little strange." He winked.

"Of course, Alfred." She smiled.

"Now then, I bet your hungry. How about I show you to the dining room?"

Raven was in fact starving. She nodded a little to enthusiastically. With a kind smile, Alfred led her back downstairs. He showed her to the dining room which had a table long enough to sit at least 20 people. Raven could imagine the elegant dinner parties held here. All those people crowed close together around the table. But right now, empty as it was, it just looked lonesome. Alfred must have noticed too because he motioned toward set of double doors to their right.

"This table seems a little too big for you. There's an island in the kitchen. Why don't I serve you there?"

"That will do just fine." She said relieved.

The walked into the kitchen which was fairly big as expected. Raven by now had accepted that everything in this house was larger than most. She pulled out a stool next to the marble island and took a seat. She watched as Alfred maneuvered effortlessly around the kitchen. Raven found that she liked watching him. He did everything flawlessly and held himself with a great amount of grace.

"So it's just you then, Alfred? There's no one else working here?" She asked.

"Just me, Lady Raven. It's been a long time since anyone else has worked here."

"How long have you worked for Mr. Wayne?"

"Since his parents brought him home from the hospital."

He finished preparing her food and sat the plate in front of her. Four triangle shaped sandwiches, sat neatly on fine china.

"Master Robin informed me that your favorite drink is herbal tea. I happen to enjoy it myself and Master Bruce is known to drink a cup every now and then. So we have an ample amount around here. What would you like?" He asked her.

"Some Lemon Balm would be nice if you have some."

With a nod, he left her side and set a kettle on the stove. Then he opened a cabinet and began searching through it. He finally found what he was looking for and started to prepare the tea.

"He also mentioned that you tend to drink some at night when you're having trouble sleeping. Feel free to come down here anytime you like." Alfred told her.

"That's kind of you. Thank you. So Robin chose my room, made sure it had bookshelves and let you know I like tea? It seems I have lot to thank him for don't I?" She mumbled.

"He wanted you to be comfortable. You're one of his closest friends after all."

The kettle began to whistle. Alfred poured her a cup of tea as she nibbled on her sandwich. He had just set down the cup in front of her when they heard a door open.

"That must be Master Dick. Please excuse me."

She nodded and the older gentleman left the kitchen. Raven munched on her sandwich thoughtfully. So far things didn't seem so bad. She picked up her cup of tea and sipped. As soon as she took a taste, she decided that Alfred was the best tea maker on the planet.

"Lady Raven?"

She turned to face Alfred who stood at the doorway. Beside him stood a boy who looked about a year older than her. He wore jeans and a blue crew neck T-shirt with a black motorcycle jacket over it. A pair of black sunglasses were hanging from his shirt collar. He had messy jet black hair and the bluest eyes Raven had ever seen. This boy was very handsome, and from the cocky look on his face, he knew it.

"Hi. I'm Richard Grayson. But you can call me Dick. Nearly everyone does." He flashed her a grin.

With one confident stride, he was at her side. His hand held out for her to take. She was suddenly very irritated. Raven didn't bother to get up. She took his hand and let it go just as quickly.

"I'm Raven." She said curtly.

He seemed startled by her clipped tone. She was refusing to look at him. Raven kept her hands firmly around her tea. She sipped it until there was no more. Then she stared at the empty cup, silently seething. Dick Grayson blinked at her unsure of how to proceed. What had he said wrong? Alfred was watching Raven with an odd look. Then he gave her a knowing smile before silently leaving them alone.

"So…did Alfred show you around?" Dick managed.

His voice sounded very unsure of himself. Raven began to sense his unease. He was doubting himself and seemed very let down by her reaction to him. In fact, she could tell that he was suddenly very disheartened by his introduction. His cocky grin was long gone. Raven decided that she shouldn't be so upset with him. After all, he wasn't even aware of the reasoning behind her irritation. So she chose to cut him a break.

"No. Would you mind giving me a tour." She sighed.

Relief flooded through him. He gave her a very familiar grin, his confidence slowly building back up. Raven couldn't help giving him a small smile.

"I'd enjoy that very much! Come on then!"

Without thinking, Dick grabbed Ravens hand pulling her to her feet. He then dragged her out of the kitchen and into the hall. She let him. He led her throughout the mansion pointing out all the important locations. Like the gym, pool, sauna, game rooms (plural), home theatre, wine cellar (Only Bruce and Alfred allowed), ballroom (why?), billiard room, and bar (Again, only Bruce and Alfred allowed). By the end of the tour, Raven felt like her head was going to explode. So many hallways. So many rooms. So many twist and turns.

"Okay, we have one more stop. I don't go in there all that often myself, but maybe you'll appreciate it more." He smiled at her.

He took a turn and she recognized the hallway her room was on. But instead of taking it, he led her down the stairs to the first floor. Then, she found herself standing in front of a pair of large wooden doors.

"This is directly under your room, so you can always find it." He told her.

Dick opened the doors and ushered her inside. Raven's eyes widened and her lips twitched into a smile. Her breath hitched at the vast amount of books surrounding the room. Row after row after row of books. The shelves reached the ceiling, a rolling ladder leaning against them for easier access. The library was gorgeous. It was better than what she had expected. Dick grinned at her reaction.

"I thought you might like it."

She ran her fingers along the spines of the books closest to her. An uncharacteristic grin on her face. Dick didn't see it under her hood. She preferred it that way.

"Let me guess, Robin told you I liked to read." She said softly.

"He…might have let the household know of your likes and dislikes." He chuckled nervously.

She nodded. Raven wanted nothing more than to lock herself inside the room and never come out. She stepped further inside hoping to stay a bit longer. A picture sitting on one of the writing tables caught her eye. She picked it up to find a boy staring back at her. He had neatly combed black hair and pale blue eyes. The boy didn't look more than 13. Looking at him, Raven could tell he was a trouble maker.

"Who's this?" She asked softly.

Dick walked up beside her and gently took the picture from her hands and stared at it for a moment. His eyes were sad and full of regret. He put the picture back where she found it and turned to her trying to hide his anguish with a smile.

"Jason. He was a good kid." He said.

"Was?"

A voice interrupted them. Dick looked relieved.

"Ah, there you are."

They both turned to Alfred who was watching them from the open doorway. His eyes fell on the picture between them and there was a flash of grief on his face. But it was only for a second. Raven sensed that the boy was not a topic they were willing to discuss. She let it drop.

"Master Bruce and Master Tim have arrived. They're waiting in the sitting room." He informed them.

"Thank you, Alfred." Dick nodded.

The two teenagers trialed after the butler as he led them to Bruce Wayne. Dick looked back at her giving her a reassuring smile. It didn't help to calm her nerves. She pulled her hood tighter over her head and wrapped herself in her cloak. The idea of meeting the owner of the mansion was putting her nerves on edge. She was totally stressing.

Finally, Alfred stopped them in front an archway leading into the sitting area. She took a deep breath as she watches Alfred step inside followed by Dick. She waited a second before stepping through the doorway. Inside she found a comfortable living area with fancy couches, a couple of small bookshelves and a cozy fireplace. On one of these couches sat a man. He had a dark and imposing figure. Bruce Wayne had short black hair and dark brown eyes. He wore a formal black suit and tie. And he wore it well. Raven was hardly ever impressed but this man was nothing but impressive. If she were any other girl, she would've swooned at the sight of the handsome man sitting across from her. But she wasn't, so she swooned internally without making a fool of herself.

Beside Bruce Wayne sat a young boy. It took Raven a bit of self-restraint in order to tear her eyes away from the rich billionaire and notice him. He didn't look more than 14. He also sported short black hair and had light green eyes. He was a handsome kid with a muscular build. He wore a similar suit to Bruce Wayne's. So this was Raven's fate? To live in house full of good looking men? Well…it would be rude of her to complain.

Raven watched as Dick walked up to Bruce with his hand held out. She sensed a sort of nervousness coming from him. A bit of resentment mixed with respect. But the strongest emotion she felt was love. Dick Grayson loved his adopted father. Bruce stood and took his hand and giving it a firm shake. His emotions very similar to Dicks. The older man may not be Dick's biological father but he was all the boy had. And they both saw themselves as father and son. No one could tell them differently.

"Welcome home Dick. It's been a while." The older man said.

"Yeah…it really has. I'm sorry I didn't…call more." Dick said timidly.

"That's okay. I knew you could take care of yourself. Though…it didn't…stop me from worrying." Bruce said with a bit of difficulty.

Raven remembered what Robin had told her. That Richard Grayson had been away from Gotham City. Traveling, he had said. A normal family would be elated and excited to have a son return. They would hug, cry and laugh together. But Raven could see that this family was far from normal. She could sense that they loved each other a great deal. But they weren't the type to show it. In fact, they seemed hesitant about their feelings. As if it made them a bit uncomfortable. She looked to Alfred who was watching the exchange with a content look in his eyes. Clearly he had accepted that this was how his family was. There was no changing it.

Dick let go of Bruce's hand and turned to the younger boy who was now standing. He gave him a smile and ruffled his hair playfully. The boy swatted his hand away halfheartedly. A small grin on his face. She could tell these two were very close and their interaction wasn't as tense.

"How's it been Tim." Dick chuckled.

"Fine. I didn't miss you if that's what you're wondering." Tim shrugged.

Raven couldn't help but smile at the boys lie. She was so busy watching the two boys catching up, that she didn't notice Bruce had made his way towards her. She jumped slightly when he spoke, his voice right beside her.

"Raven, I suppose?"

"Ugh…yeah. Yes. Yes, sir." She managed.

He held out his hand and Raven took it. She was almost sorry when she had to let go.

"Robin has told me a lot about you."

"I heard." Her mouth was suddenly very dry.

"Would the rest of you give us a moment." He turned to the others.

They didn't protest. Alfred gave a nod and made his way out of the room. Tim made to leave as well but stopped in front of Raven first.

"Hi, I'm sure you heard, but I'm Tim. It's nice to finally meet you Raven." He said politely.

"You too." She said.

He gave her a shy smile before stepping out of the room. Dick followed after him but not before giving Bruce a strange look. Bruce ignored him.

"Well then, why don't we take a seat."

He placed a hand on her lower back and led her towards the couch. He made sure she was seated before sitting down himself in front of her. He loosed a button on his jacket before leaning forward, his elbows on his knees. He clasped his hands together and stared at her, his eyes boring into hers. Raven waited for him to speak.

"Alright. So I've been asked to house you during your time on the Young Justice team. I'll admit I was hesitant in allowing a young hero to stay here. You would be putting Alfred and the boys in danger. If you are to stay here, I most know if…"

"What about you?" She interrupted.

"What?" He asked, arching an eyebrow.

"You said my being her would put the others in danger, but what about you?"

He stared at her, his eyes giving nothing away. She tried not to fidget under his gaze.

"I wasn't really thinking myself. After all, it was my decision to keep you here. So whatever happens is my responsibility. They didn't have a say in the matter, so I need to make sure they are safe."

"But don't you put them in danger too?" She mumbled.

"Excuse me?"

His face hardened and his eyes turned very serious. He seemed to put his guard up, watching her with a calculating look.

"Well, you've helped Batman before haven't you? And you support the Justice League. You even helped fund the Watch Tower along with Oliver Queen. So what if the enemies of all those heroes you help find out. Wouldn't they come after you and your family?"

Her words seem to ease his tension but he still seemed a bit suspicious.

"That's a possibility. Yes. But I'm careful, how do I know you will be too?"

"I'm always careful. I can't afford not to be. Now, I think that you believe your family can take care of themselves. That's why you continue to help the Justice League and why you have agreed to let me stay."

Raven no longer felt so nervous around the man. Bruce Wayne was a…complicated man. His emotions were reserved, strict and by the book. The fact that he had no laugh lines proved that he hardly smiled. He had a commanding presence and an intimidating personality. But Raven could since that Bruce was kind, understanding and, though he was fairly new at it, a good father. He had a tough exterior but as an empath she could tell he was a lot more. So, she pulled down her hood allowing the man to see underneath it. Even if he was watching her as if she knew more than she let on. Which she did.

"There is truth to this yes. I do believe they can handle themselves. But they're still regular civilians. Unlike you, they can't teleport to safety if there is trouble. They have to work a lot harder to stay alive."

"I'm not putting them in danger. I wouldn't be here if I believed I was. I'm a lot of things mister Wayne. But I'm not selfish." She assured him.

"Yes. I can tell you mean that. Now, I must know something. Will you protect my family if anything were to happen? Will you put them first?"

"I promise you mister Wayne, that I will let no harm come to your family. I owe you that much."

"Thank you, one last thing. I have a couple rules."

"Robin mentioned this. Go ahead."

"These are regular rules, nothing too hard. Basically, just listen to Alfred, try not to listen to Dick. No drinking, no drugs, no parties in this house unless permission has been granted, and no skipping school. You're still a teenager after all. The reason behind all these rules is because you are now my ward. The press will soon find this out and I can't have them thinking that I just let you do what you want. I have an image to maintain. I must also ask you to wear a mask. I can't have people knowing that my new ward is a superhero."

"Yeah. Okay. That sounds reasonable. But I don't think a mask will do me much good. I've never worn one so there are plenty of people who know who I am. What if someone from Jump City were to recognize me?"

"You tell them that it's a case of mistaken identity. Try to remember that you are on the other side of the country now. Not many people around her know who you are. Besides, Robin told me you hid under your hood a lot. I think it's safe to say that no one will recognize you."

"You may be right. Okay, I'll wear a mask. But one of your rules has me confused?"

"Which is?"

"Skipping school? I don't go to school." She arched an eyebrow.

"Yes you do. I'm planning to enroll you at Gotham Academy. You will be a junior. Like I said, you're my ward now. I can't have people thinking you're not getting an education."

Raven stared at him. Her eyes blinking in surprise.

"But…But I've never gone to school before! I was raised by monks in another world and then became a full time hero! I can't go to school!" She exclaimed.

"Are you saying that you're not intelligent enough to be a junior in high school?" He said.

"Don't insult me! Of course I am! But I'm just…there will be people there." She blanched.

"Yes. That's to be expected from a school."

"There's not getting out of this is there." She muttered feeling defeated.

"No. You have nothing to worry about. Dick and Tim will be there." He tried to assure her.

"Because that makes it better." She mumbled.

"I need you to pick an alias. I can't enroll you as Raven. You have a week before classes start."

"A week!?" She said. Her face paler than usual.

"Yes. Now I must turn in. I have some work to finish up before bed. Can you find your way back to your room?" He stood.

"Yeah. I'll be fine."

He nodded and left her alone. Raven turned to look out the window to find that it had grown dark. Where had the day gone? With a frustrated sigh, she stood and stepped out into the hallway. Dick was leaning against the wall waiting for her. She arched an eyebrow at him but kept walking. He fell into step beside her.

"So? Do you think you'll like it here?" He asked.

"It will do."

"That's good. I um…I just wanted you to know that if you need anything just as me okay? I'd like to be friends." Dick smiled shyly.

"Friends huh? I don't have many of those."

"No? What about the Teen Titans?" He frowned.

"They are the few."

"Well, i'm sure you will make more. You're on a new team aren't you?"

"I guess so."

They had arrived at her door. Raven made to open it but stopped. She turned to look at Dick with a contemplative look. He stared back curiously. She then let out a small sigh.

"Okay. We can be friends, Grayson." She muttered.

"I'm glad. Goodnight Raven, see you in the morning." He grinned.

With a wave, he walked back down the hall. Raven watched him go for a moment before stepping into her new room. It was dark except for the moonlight shining through the uncovered glass doors.

"I'm gonna have to put up my curtains." She mumbled to herself.

Raven called up her magic and sent it out into her room. Within seconds, her boxes unpacked themselves and her room was put in order. Nearly identical to how it was at Titans Tower. She crossed the room and pulled her curtains closed and made sure the doors were locked. She then picked up her cellphone from where she had left it on the bed. She saw that she had 4 messages.

Beastboy

"Raven! I'm all unpacked and am loving my new room! Its right next to Superboy's! Anyways, Aqualad told me to tell you that we don't have to come in this week. He's giving us time to settle in. So I guess I won't see you until next Monday after school. Can't wait till then! Bye!"

There was a picture attached. It was and up close shot of himself holding up a peace sign. M'gann was in the background, boxes levitating around her. Raven saved the picture and vowed never to let anyone find out. She opened the next message.

Cyborg

"What's up Rae! Just checking to make sure you settled in just fine at Wayne Manor! Living the life aren't ya! Our move went great by the way, except when Jinx broke the fridge with her damn powers! Had to go buy a new one before all my tasty meat went bad! It's okay though, it's even bigger than the first one and I was able to fit it all in there! Oh, keep an eye on Beastboy for me will ya? I hope to see ya soon!"

Raven shook her head in amusement. She was already missing the big guy. And it seemed that he already knew about her living arrangements. Robin must have told him. She tapped on the next one.

Jinx

"Hey Raven! Hope your day wasn't as stressful as mine. Did you know that Cyborg bought nearly 30lbs of assorted meats!? 30lbs Raven! I got so frustrated I broke the fridge! That didn't stop him though, he just went out and bought a new one! Now I have a fridge full of smelly meat! I'm going to have to invest in a mini. Anyways, we managed to enroll ourselves at Jump City community college! We start in a couple of day and I'm so excited! Finally, a chance to be normal! I can't wait for you to come visit! Bring the little twerp will ya? Cyborg is already all mopey from the long distance relationship. Have fun at Happy Harbor until then okay!"

She wished she could go right now. Jinx had become a pretty good friend since she switched sides. It would be nice to talk to her again. Instead, she opened the last message.

Robin

"Hey Rae. Hope you settled in okay. I won't have the chance to see you till next week. I have some things to take care of. I'll see you then!"

Raven gritted her teeth in irritation. Did he think she was stupid? That he could just continue to keep the truth from her! Yes, everyone was entitled to their secrets. Yes, it was their choice who to share them with. But hadn't they known each other long enough that he would trust her with his? Before, she never really cared about his secretive nature. Because she had secrets of her own. But they were no longer secrets. He now knew everything about her. Her past, her father, her initial purpose. Yes, she had been okay with his hardly knowing anything about him but then the bond happened and she caught a glimpse of his life. She grew curious. And then she found herself wanting to know more about him. To properly get to know him. This feeling was stronger with him than with any of the other Titans. She wasn't sure why, but she wanted to be closer to Robin. And more than anything, she wanted him to trust her with his secret.

Raven was already well aware of who he was. Robin was Richard Grayson. He believed that she hadn't learned much from her journey into his mind but he was wrong. She had seen everything. From the day he lost his parent to the day he left Happy Harbor. For the past two years, Raven had hidden this from him. Because she wanted him to tell her himself. She wanted him to want her to know. Raven had been willing to be patient. She wanted him to tell her on his own terms. But she couldn't help but feel irritated by the fact that he had her living in Wayne Manor. She thought that it meant he would be telling her the truth. Instead he was going to pretend like Dick and Robin were two different people. He expected her to live here while he acted like they had just met. And of course, she had to share the house with Bruce Wayne and Tim Drake too. As if she wasn't aware of their nightly activities as well. Angry now, she tossed her phone on the bed and grabbed her bath things. She then stormed into the bathroom for a much needed shower.

GOTHAM CITY: August 16 21:57 EST

Dick Grayson, or Robin, lay sprawled out on his bed. He stared up at his ceiling lost in thought. Raven was living in his childhood home. She had met his family. Alfred seemed to have taken a liking to her. Tim didn't seem to mind having her here. And Bruce, well he couldn't really complain since it was his idea to have her stay here. Dick had been okay with having her live at Mount Justice with Beastboy but Bruce had insisted. Something about keeping a close eye on her. And when Batman gives an order you have no choice but to do as he said. It was one of his traits that Dick couldn't stand. Still, things would go better for her if Bruce knew he could trust her. Once you're on Batman's good side he tends to help you when he can. Dick wasn't entirely sure what Bruce thought of Raven but he didn't seem upset when he finished his talk with her earlier. Hopefully he's realized that Dick had been right about her. She is a threat, there's no denying that, but not to them.

Also there was no denying that Dick was glad to have her close by. He had grown used to living under the same roof as her. Waking up to find her already awake, tea by her side and a book in her hand. Or going outside to watch the sunrise and seeing that she was already there waiting for him. He would certainly miss those things had she stayed at Mount Justice. And having her living at Wayne Manor would give him a chance to test the waters. To see if their friendship could grow into something more. If she was willing to try. But first, she needed to get to know Dick Grayson. Because it wouldn't be long before he told her the truth. Someday soon, Raven would know who was under the mask. With a sigh, Dick turned on his side to try and get some sleep. He noticed a familiar shadow pass by his window. He rolled his eyes in irritation.

"He could've at least waited until she settled in." He mumbled before closing his eyes.

GOTHAM CITY: August 16 22:37 EST

Raven walked out of her bathroom feeling refreshed. Her irritation had been washed away under the powerful stream of water. The shower head in her bathroom wasn't stingy with the water. Now she was dry and dressed for bed in her baggy gray sweater and black spandex. She unfolded the blanket Alfred had provided for her and started to crawl on to the bed. Suddenly, she felt a breeze on her bare legs. Startled, she turned to the balcony. Her curtains were swaying lightly from the cold night air. The glass doors were slightly opened. Fully alert now, she stood and approached them. Hesitantly, she pulled the curtains back and peeked outside. There was a dark figure standing out on the balcony. Raven began to whisper her incantation but stopped. She recognized the figure, and the emotions associated with it. With a nervous sigh, she pushed open the doors and stepped outside.

"I thought I locked the doors." She said crossing her arms.

"You did." A rough voice answered.

Raven stared at the man before her, her initial nerves replaced by bitterness and resentment. Why should she be nervous? Technically she had already met the guy. And she didn't mean today. It had been long ago. On a night she didn't care to remember.

"So. What brings you to Wayne Manor, Batman." She grumbled.

Because that's who he was. The figure standing in front of her was Batman. The Dark Knight, Garfield had called him. Well she certainly understood how he got the nickname. Raven could barely make him out under the night sky. The moonlight allowing but a mere glimpse of the hero before her. Batman stood motionless with his cape fluttering lightly behind him. She stared finally understanding how nobody had figured out he was Bruce Wayne. This man kept to the shadows. Even she was having a hard time seeing his as the rich billionaire who had offered her his home.

"My previous Robin had informed me that you would be arriving today." He told her.

"Oh? So you decided to pay me a visit? I didn't realize I was important enough to be graced with the presence of The Bat."

"You're Trigons daughter. A half-demon. A year ago, you were used as a portal allowing your father access to this world."

"Yes." She mumbled.

She didn't care to be reminded of her last meeting with father dearest. Let alone the fact that she couldn't stop the prophecy from being fulfilled. For a few dark hours, the world had been under Trigons control. Because of her.

"You stopped him." Batman stated.

"With help."

"Is there a chance that It could happen again."

Raven looked up at him sharply. It probably wasn't safe to glare at Batman but she couldn't help it. She now understood what he was doing there.

"Not if I can help it. Is that why you're here? To make sure I'm no threat to you and your merry men in tights?" She asked bitterly.

"Robin said I could trust you. I needed to see for myself."

"Look. Whatever that magician told you, I would never betray Robin's trust. Nor any of my friends. Whether you believe me is up to you."

Batman didn't say anything. He just watched her in silence. Raven was tempted to turn her back on him and walk back inside. What was he doing anyways? He had already agreed to let her stay here as Bruce Wayne so why interrogate her as Batman? Did he hope she would reveal more if he intimidated her? No chance.

"Angela Roth."

Raven blinked. She didn't recognize the name. Why had he said it?

"Should I know who that is?" She arched an eyebrow.

"Four years ago. After you came to us that night, I did some digging. I wasn't satisfied with Zatanna's warning. I wanted to know why someone like you would willing show themselves to us."

"Then why didn't you say something then? Why did you let Superman and the others turn me away? Because Zatanna said you should? She knew nothing of me and still acted like judge and jury. I barely had my story out before she had you and your team turn your backs on me!" She spat.

"She warned us of your demonic nature. Normally demons aren't very honest. We thought it best to stay out of your affairs. But I felt like I needed to keep tabs on you anyways. So like I said, I did some digging. Would you like to hear what I learned?"

"Go ahead. What did the World's Greatest Detective find out?" She glowered.

"18 years ago, a teenager by the name of Angela Roth went missing here in Gotham City. There was word that she had fallen in with occultists. She wasn't heard of for some time. About a month later, one of the cult members came forward. He showed up at the police station rambling about a demon with four eyes. About a ceremony involving a demon bride. These cult members didn't believe it would work. And when it did, they grew scared and ran. They left the woman behind in the demon's hands."

"My mother…" Raven had grown cold.

"The police ignored the report. They assumed it was just the ramblings of a drug addict. They viewed it as a waste of time." He said. His voice bitter.

"Bastards." She trembled.

"Your mother got away." He stated.

"She did. She tried to kill herself after finding out she was pregnant. The monks of Azarath found her and took her in. She must've changed her name to Arella afterwards."

Raven stared down at her bare feet. Batman was quiet for a moment.

"You didn't know any of this? She never told you of how she met your father?" He finally asked.

"I hardly knew my mother. She gave up my care to Azar, the high priestess shortly after I was born. I never even met her until I was ten years old. After Azar died and she took over my guardianship. Four years later, I left Azarath." She said softly.

"Why did you leave? Why not ask the monks for help?"

"The nightmares. As soon as I turned 14 they became more frequent. He would show me Azarath in flames. My mother, the monks all of them dead at my feet. Trigon told me that we were meant to be together. That I would be the key to earths destruction. I began to realize that Trigon was to powerful and that by staying there, I would only be putting them in danger. Besides, though they never said anything I knew that some of them were uncomfortable around me. Perks of being an empath."

"Because of your powers."

"Because of who I was. Do you want to know something?"

She didn't wait for him to answer.

"I killed a man when I was a baby. His name was Juris. Azar told me about it. He said that Juris feared me and my father. So he tried to kill me. It backfired and my powers consumed him, killing him instantly. Nobody blamed me because I just a baby. Plus, they were pacifist. But, I could tell that some of them were wary of me. I knew that if I wanted help, I needed to find it elsewhere."

"You weren't to blame. It was his mistake." Batman told her.

"I know. I found out later that it had been my father's doing. He struck Juris down before he could do me any harm." She mumbled.

"I see. So, at age 14 you decided you needing help in defeating your father. You came to our world. A world full of heroes."

"Yeah. A lot of good that did me. The heroes who promised to keep the world safe didn't even give me a second glance. You didn't even try to believe me." She said accusingly.

"I'm sorry. But we had to be cautious."

"Whatever. It doesn't matter anymore. I managed to find the Teen Titans. Turned out that they were all I needed. With their help, I defeated my father. He's gone now. Trapped in an interdimensional prison. You can thank the Teen Titans for your worlds safety."

"You're right. We weren't much help trapped in stone were we?"

"No. You weren't. Earlier you said that you wanted to keep tabs on me. Did you?" She asked him.

"I did. I knew where you were at all time. When I learned that you joined Robins new team I made sure you weren't putting him in any danger. After your father turned all of humanity into stone, I called the moment we all turned back to normal to check on him. He explained everything that had happened. I made sure the Justice League was informed of your father's short reign over the earth. I also made sure that they knew you were the reason he's gone so that they didn't blame you."

"Thank you I guess." She muttered.

"Even though you helped the Titans defeat your father, I still felt the need to keep a close eye on you. Someone of your power is very dangerous. So, when Robin told me that you would be joining the team at Mount Justice, I had him arrange for you to stay with Bruce Wayne here in Gotham City. Only as a precaution."

"You're the reason I'm here? Just so you can keep tabs on me? That's some trust you have."

"Trust has to be earned. And mine is a little harder to receive. I'm a very cautious man. But I'm going to trust Robins judgement. So I'm going to inform the Justice League that you are an official member of the Young Justice."

"They don't know I'm here?" She arched an eyebrow.

"No. Robin came to me first, and I wanted to make sure you wouldn't present a problem before involving the others."

"What if they don't agree with my joining the team? What if Zatanna tells them I shouldn't?"

"Zatanna can give her opinion if she wishes but something tells me that mine will have a little more weight. Besides, I'm in charge of the team. I choose who joins and who doesn't."

"Oh. Okay."

"Don't make me regret this decision, Raven."

Raven turned to stare out at the lake, no longer feeling bitter towards Batman. He wasn't that bad. Her initial impression of him had been a little harsh. She shouldn't hold what happened four years ago against him. Besides, he was willing to let her join the team. That's what matters. With a small sigh, she turned back to face him.

"I won't. I promise ill…"

Raven stopped mid-sentence. He was gone. She blinked in surprise. She hadn't even felt him leave. Well, this was a first for her.

"I promise I'll never betray my friends." She mumbled to herself.

Raven turned back to the lake. The moonlight reflected of its surface. Robin had been right, she loved the view. She thought about her day. It hadn't gone as she expected. She had woken up that morning thinking she would be left alone. Instead she still had Robin and Beastboy along with a new team. She was living in Gotham City. And she had found out more about her mother. In the end, Raven was happy with how her day turned out. She just hoped it would last.

With a yawn, she walked back into her room. She closed the doors firmly behind her and locked them. Though she now knew that a mere lock couldn't stop Batman. She crawled into her new bed, wrapped the covers around her.

"Angela Roth, huh?" She mumbled before falling into a deep sleep.