Since that day, the cloaked girl has been a mystery to the Titans. They would always expect her to show up and help them, even though they had it all under control. But she didn't show up.
Robin had been struggling trying to find out who had someone watching him and his team. Their enemies have made cryptic threats regarding their 'master'. And he himself had hacked into their computer systems and made a cryptic message, but he stayed in the shadows.
"Do you think she left the city?" Cyborg asked referring to the cloaked girl as they walked down the streets of Jump City.
"Maybe, but I wish she were still here." Beast Boy said glumly. He's been seeing her in his dreams lately.
"Aw! Beast Boy has the crush on the mysterious girl!" Starfire exclaimed gleefully.
"Yeah, we figured that out." Robin said grinning.
Beast Boy blushed madly as Cyborg patted his back and chuckled.
"Whatever, dudes." Beast Boy said and then bumped into someone.
"Sorry," they both said in unison. Her face was concealed behind a blue hoodie, only her mouth showed.
"Hey, do I know you? You looked familiar."
Then, in the same voice the cloaked girl had, the girl said, "I believe not." Then she past him not letting him say another word.
Then he caught the familiar scent. Of lavender and some tea. The scent that the cloaked girl had.
"Trying to prove us wrong by trying to hit on that girl?" Cyborg nudged him.
"Guys, I think that was her. She had the same voice and smell." Beast Boy told his teammates.
"Oh, really? Oh, joy! I shall go and get her!" Starfire said and turned around, only to find the girl gone. "Friends, I do not see her anywhere."
Suddenly, their communicators went off, signaling trouble. "We don't have time to, Gizmo has an army of-"
Robin was cut off by an army of robots throwing a car their way.
"Of robots?" Beast Boy asked nervously.
"Yep." Robin nodded.
"That girl could come in handy right about now." Cyborg said.
"No matter. Titans, go!"
They were struggling badly. Beast Boy had been blasted about twenty times and Cyborg had lost a hand. Robin was running low on gadgets and Starfire was doing just fine, but was slowly being ganged up on.
"C'mon! Cloaked Girl! We could use your help!" Robin yelled.
Beast Boy was being aimed at by one of the robots. He covered his face with his arms and awaited the blast. He heard it go off, but never felt it. She was here. He smiled widely and got up.
She started to grab them in her black magic and ripped them apart, making them into useless metal scraps. Then she went to the biggest one where Gizmo was. She reached inside and took out the squirming, little brat. Then she pushed the turn off button, shutting down all the robots. She grabbed Gizmo by the collar and tied him to one of the robots using the wires.
"Uh, thanks." Robin said as she approached them all.
"It's not much to be thanked for." She said and grabbed Cyborg's hand off the ground and she reattached it to his arm.
"Thanks." Cyborg said moving his fingers on his mechanical hand.
She gave him a nod and then went to Beast Boy, who had cuts and bruises all around his body.
"Uh, hey. Again." Beast Boy said nervous. She didn't say a word and simply healed him. She did the same to Robin then, who had a twisted ankle and broken knuckles.
"Uh, can we talk back at the tower?" Robin asked her.
"About what?" She asked in her monotone voice.
"Uh, we need help with something. And you seem like you could help us," Robin half lied.
She didn't say anything for a minute then slowly nodded, "Fine. But first I should clean this up."
"We can do it." Beast Boy said standing next to her.
"I can simply teleport it to the wasteland dimension. You won't have to do anything. And anyways, you and your team need to take the little mechanic to jail." She said and then created a portal. All the broken robot pieces were sucked in, except the one holding Gizmo.
The Titans quickly turned Gizmo into the authorities and then took the cloaked girl to the T-Tower.
"... And this here, is the main room." Beast Boy said as he showed the girl the living room.
"You can have a seat, uh." Robin stopped and looked at her.
"Raven." She said as she took her hood off and sat.
Everyone stared in shock at her. She had dark purple hair that was cut short. And her eyes were a deep purple that reflected so much light. And she also had a red chakra on her forehead.
"Is this natural?" Beast Boy asked staring at her hair and sitting next to her.
"Yes." Raven simply said.
Robin snapped out of it and then said, "Okay, um, Raven. We're having trouble finding a villain. We don't know his name, but he has made some form of contact with us, but it's just a silhouette."
He shows Raven the silhouette of the 'master' villains these days seem to serve.
Raven's eyes widened at the silhouette and Robin noticed it. "What is it?"
"That's Deathstroke. Or Slade Wilson. I know that silhouette anywhere. It seems we both have a problem with him."
"That's his name? Deathstroke?" Cyborg asked.
"His villain name. Slade Wilson is another name he goes by, but Deathstroke is much more used."
"Deathstroke? Ugh, even his name is evil." Beast Boy shuddered next to Raven.
"What do you know about him?" Robin asked.
"Plenty. Ever since I escaped from him, I've been trying to take him down, but he has his own army of robots. They're pretty hard to beat." Raven said.
"Escaped? You were captured by him?"
"No. I was sold to him by the Joker. Back in Gotham-"
"You were captured by the Joker?" Cyborg asked.
"You were in Gotham?" Robin asked.
"Will you let me explain?" Raven said annoyed.
"Uh, yeah."
"Oh, yes! Please explain your story."
"When I arrived here on Earth from Azarath, the Joker captured me. He tortured me and tried to make me bad. But I never gave in. Then one day, he was getting ready to 'make me smile forever' but Deathstroke stopped him and basically brought me from him. He was trying to make me his apprentice. After many months of torture and him giving me some information, I finally got away when he tried to send me to attack you all. Instead I helped you and healed your broken arm." She finished looking at Beast Boy.
"So you were coming to attack us-"
"-But you helped instead." Starfire finished for Cyborg.
Raven nodded, "Yeah, basically. There's much more to Slade than just that though. Like the information he gave me."
"What was that?" Robin asked eagerly.
"Slade has two children of his own. His daughter, Rose Wilson, or Ravager, fights by his side. She also helped him countless times in trying to make me evil. But he also has a son, Joseph Wilson. He didn't want to be a bad guy like his sister or father, so he's a good guy and goes under the name of Jericho. And-"
"Wait! Jericho? He's an honorary Titan. We have to call him in." Robin panicked.
"Or not. It's obvious that he doesn't want to be known as Deathstroke's son. Or the son of the most ruthless villain. I understand his reasons, I don't want anyone to know who my father is, so we go by different names and be good, unlike our fathers who are relentless killers." Raven said.
"Who's your father?" Cyborg asked.
"Not telling you. Ever." Raven said.
"Okay, we won't, but keep telling us about Deathstroke." Robin sighed sitting back down.
Raven gave him a nod of respect, "Anyway, Deathstroke also told me he was after to Teen Titans. But for some reason he wants to mess with you which I don't understand."
"We are the Teen Titans." Beast Boy chuckled.
"Oh, well. He wants to recruit the leader and kill the other members."
"Why would he want me?" Robin asked looking surprised.
"He's always looking for apprentices. He has his daughter and some girl named Terra. Terra is a girl who has control over Earth." Raven said.
"Thanks, that'll come in handy. May I make you an offer?" Robin asked getting ready to ask her to join the team.
"Depends." Raven shrugged.
"Would you like to-"
"Join our team, friend?" Starfire shouted gleefully.
"Trust me, if you knew what I really was, you wouldn't want me around." Raven said standing up getting ready to leave.
Robin put his hand on her shoulder, "I know enough. But if you really don't, then can I call you an honorary Titan?" He took out a communicator and handed it to her.
"Sure." Raven nodded, taking the communicator and hooking it on her belt.
"If you ever need help, you know who to call."
"It's more like whenyouneed help, call for me."
Everyone laughed. "But, dude! It would be totally awesome to have you here!" Beast Boy said trying to convince her to stay.
Raven looked at him, "Maybe. Someday, but for now, I rather be alone."
"Wait, but you don't even know our names." Cyborg said.
"Actually, I can guess. Slade-Deathstroke told me about you all, Cyborg." Raven said.
"Oh, so you know everything about us."
"Well, weaknesses and how you look. Remember, I was supposed to attack you all?"
"Right. So we'll see you soon, Raven?" Robin ask
ed with hope.
"Sure. Whenever you need me." Raven nodded. Then she teleported out.
