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Chapter 2: Meeting

There was a loud crash, followed by a grunt. "Damn this thing is stronger than she looks," a girl with long silver hair, flipped back from a tall woman with long black hair, landing in a tree. The woman's face couldn't be seen, it was covered by her hair.

"Filthy halfbreed," the woman snarled, the girl's cat ears twitched at that. "You shouldn't be allowed to live."

"Well I prefer living, so..." the girl quipped back with a smirk. She flexed her claws. "I might have to teach you not to underestimate me." She jumped back down at the woman. She took a swipe at the woman, who reared back at the last second, causing her to sheer off part of the long hair covering the face and scratching it's cheek. The girl realized at the last second that it was the wrong decision. "Oh shit," she jumped into the trees, using the branches to run from the now rampaging creature.

As she moved swiftly through the trees, she noticed buildings rising in the distance. "Oh crap, I can't bring her into the city." She mumbled to herself.

"You won't escape little girl!" The woman screeched.

"Damn I can't change course," the girl sighed as the trees thinned and she landed on the ground keeping her original pace. She waved her hand behind her creating a barrier of light green energy. She knew it wouldn't last long, but hopefully it would give her enough time to find a place to hide and catch her breath.

She swung around a corner into an alley out of sight, she hunched over and tried to catch her breath.


In the middle of the bay lays a tower shaped like a T, inside is the city's protectors.

Inside the living room three of the Titans sat or lay on the couch. "It's so boring," the green changeling Beast Boy groaned loudly.

"It's nice," Cyborg replied with a happy sigh, he was resting on the couch his human eye closed.

"It's strange," the red haired alien said looking around the room.

"What is?" Beast Boy asked.

"There's been no crime for two weeks," Starfire said with a shrug. "And Robin's been pretty distant."

"Well you know how he is," the changeling shrugged. "I just wish something interesting would happen."

The doors whooshed open, "be careful what you wish for." A monotone voice said. "Besides I thought you'd be playing some stupid game anyway."

"Someone attacking would be nice," Beast Boy said in a slightly whiny voice. "Ya know, a little change of pace."

"Well you're in luck," Robin walked into the room, staring at a tablet. They'd upgraded a bit from just the main computer. "I just got an alert, there's some strange woman rampaging around town."

"Sweet!" Beast Boy jumped up. "Let's go." Everyone shook their heads at the over excited boy.


When the titans made it into the city, they were swarmed by a screaming mob as they ran in the opposite direction.

"What ever this woman is, can't be good," Robin said glancing between his teammates. "Be on guard."

As the crowd cleared, there was a horrible screeching. "Come out little halfbreed!" Her voice sounded like nails on a chalkboard, it sent a chill down everyone's spines.

Then they saw her, she was tall, too tall to be an average woman. She had long jagged black hair that semi revealed her face. One eye was visible, it was completely black.

"It's a banshee," Raven said shocked. "What on earth is she doing in this realm."

"Banshees are real?" Cyborg asked in wonder. Raven nodded.

"I just can't figure out why she's here," the woman must have seen them because she turned their way.

"I can't find the other one, so I'll make due with you," she was staring directly at Raven. Then she let out a screech, the others fell to the ground clutching their heads. Raven gritted her teeth, but it wasn't anything she hadn't faced before. The woman flew at Raven her twisted hands reaching for her.

"Watch it!" An energy sphere hit the woman knocking her to the side. A girl about their age dropped from above them.

Everyone stood up slowly, some still shaking their heads from the sound.

"Ugh, feels like my brain is gonna melt," Beast Boy groaned holding his head.

"Uh, you guys might not be qualified to fight this witch," the girl said. They all looked at her.

"We're the Teen Titans, this is our job," Robin said matter-of-factly.

"Well I've got this so-" She didn't get to finish her sentence, since she had to jump out of the way to avoid the woman's grasp. It wasn't fast enough though, her hair got snagged in the banshee's fingers.

"Got you," she smirked twistedly.

The girl struggled as the banshee lifted her in the air by her hair. "Ugh I knew long hair would be the death of me."

"I've told you multiple times to cut it," Raven's eyes flashed and effectively chopping off a majority of the girl's long silver hair.

"Do I-"

"No time, we should do the vanquishing spell now," Raven said nodding to the enraged banshee as she prepared to charge at them again. The girl nodded and touched hands with Raven. Together they spoke as one, "subegit, amplius."

The woman suddenly screeched, causing everyone to clap their hands over their ears. Light shone, as if from within. Then she burst in a shower of sparks.

"Well that's the end of her, for awhile at least," the girl smirked. "So you know spells?"

"What don't recognize me?" Raven gave a little smirk. "Aria?"

"RaeRae?" Aria's eyes grew wide, a large smile split her face. "No way." She hugged Raven.

The other titans watched in awe at the exchange between the two girls.

"Anyone else confused and weirded out?" Beast Boy asked raising a hand. He was answered with nods.

Robin walked up to the girls. "You two know each other?"

"We kind of grew up together," Raven said with a small smile.

"Yep, besties," Aria giggled. "And my name is Aurelia, only good friends are allowed to call me Aria."

"So what brings you into our neck of the woods little lady?" Cyborg asked. "It's not every day we have to fight banshees."

"Oh," her face deflated somewhat.

"What's wrong, did something happen?" Aria stared at Raven with sad eyes.

"My mom is gone," she mumbled. "So technically I ran away."

"What why?" Raven asked appalled.

"Because as she lay dying, she drops this huge bomb on me," Aurelia scowled. "I couldn't handle it so I bailed."

"Does my-"

"She does, and no I won't go back," Aurelia said firmly, arms crossed.

"Do you have a place you are staying?" Starfire spoke up, understanding the girl's pain somewhat.

"Nah, just where ever."

"That is no good," the Tamaranean shook her head, she grabbed Aurelia's hand gently. She glanced back at Robin briefly. "Come stay with us."

"No I couldn't impose-"

"Who said it would be an imposition?" Robin asked. "I mean you did pretty well in that fight, come stay awhile."

"Well if you're sure," she smiled lightly. "I guess it wouldn't hurt."

"Oh, your hair," Starfire said pointing to the longer strands on the ground.

Aurelia sighed as she bent to look at them, "well I was thinking of cutting it." She stood up with a smile in place. "Any of you good with scissors?"

"I am," Starfire nodded smiling brightly at Aurelia. "Come we must fix it," she began to drag Aurelia away. She glanced back at the others who were smirking at her.


"Wow, not too shabby," Aurelia said looking at herself in the mirror. Starfire had done a good job, making her hair look alright with her ears. Especially with it being a short pixie cut. "Thanks….actually I don't think I got any of your names."

"Oh I apologize," Starfire said pink staining her cheeks. "I am Starfire."

She glanced at the others who were doing their own thing around the large room. "This is a nice place you got here."

"Yes, being nice on this planet has its rewards," Starfire smiled. She pointed to the two on the couch battling on a video game. "The green one is friend Beast Boy, and Cyborg next to him," she pointed over to the computer. "That's Robin, he is our leader."

Aurelia listened to her tone change as she said Robin's name, she could tell she had major feelings for him. "So...you guys just fight bad guys?"

"It's a little more complex," Raven had come over after she noticed the hair cutting was done and cleaned up. "We've faced far worse than that banshee."

"She's actually the first demon I've seen so far," Aurelia noted. "She was pretty adamant about killing me."

"Why?" Raven wondered.

"Couldn't tell you," Aurelia shrugged.

"You mentioned your mom dropped a bomb on you," Raven left the question open ended.

"Look can we not do this," Aurelia sighed. "At least not right now."

"What are you trying to hide?" Raven asked.

"I said drop it," Aurelia turned away angrily. "Look it was a mistake coming here...I shouldn't involve other people in my problems." She moved to walk away, when Raven grabbed her arm stopping her.

"Aria, you know you can tell me," Raven said softly. Aurelia looked about to cry.

"Look my mom just died, I can't talk about it right now." Aurelia sniffled. "God I'm pathetic," she wiped her eyes. "I'm really tired, is there somewhere I can lay down?"

"Yeah," Raven looked at Starfire who nodded.

"Come with me." Starfire said gently.


Aurelia flopped down on the bed. "I really don't know how to thank you guys for letting me stay here. I promise it won't be for too long."

"Don't do the sweating," Starfire smiled widely. "You can stay as long as you like."

Once Starfire had left the room, Aurelia sat up and curled her knees to her chest. She stared out the window, her gaze wavering slightly. "It's not fair mom, why did you leave me with this?"


"So you seem close with the new girl," Robin said, Raven glanced up from her book.

"Yeah," she gave him a questioning stare.

"Do you think we should see her fighting ability?" He asked with a raised brow.

"So you're thinking about keeping her around?" Raven asked.

"Well she seems like she needs some kind of escape," Robin shrugged. "Maybe we can give that to her."

Raven smiled at her leader. "That would be great. I really think she'd fit in here."

Beast Boy had been listening discreetly the entire time. "I don't wanna sound like major buzzkill, but are you sure she can be fully trusted?"

Raven sent the changeling a glare. "What, because she knows me she automatically can't be trusted?"

Beast Boy held up his hands defensively. "I didn't say that, but if we put too much trust into one person….I just don't want another repeat of Terra."

"We won't," Raven stated firmly. "Because Aria is nothing like that...never mind, I need to meditate." She snapped her book closed and walked out of the room.

"Really?" Cyborg asked. "You just have to start something with Raven, every time."

"It's not like I try," Beast Boy groaned. "She just doesn't like me."

"Look let's call it quits for the day," Robin said trying to diffuse the situation. "I think we could all use some sleep."


AN: Ok so I hope that everyone is enjoying the story as it comes along. This story is so dear to me, I hope I can finish it without it making a Mary Sue out of Aurelia. Well if you liked the story, give it a fave, a follow or a review and I'll see you in the next chapter. Bye-Bye!