CHAPTER 8

The demons had all been destroyed. Kurama and the Titans heaved a big sigh of relief then Kurama asked them. "How long has this been happening?"

"Ever since Raven disappeared," Robin answered, looking at the demon bodies. "But I don't understand why this is happening. Why are these demons attacking and why did they want Raven so much? What is she to them? What can she do for them?"

"I don't know," Kurama said. "But I think it would be a good idea to find out where the demons are coming from and maybe we'll find your friend Raven in the process." And maybe run into Hiei in the process. he silently added.

Starfire thought that was a great idea and said so. "That is a perfectly wonderful suggestion," she said clasping her hands together. "How about we split up and look for them?"

"Okay," Robin said, nodding. "I'll-"

"I'll go with friend Kurama and you three go together," Starfire went on as if she hadn't heard him. Then she turned to Kurama and said. "C'mon, let us get searching." then she grabbed his arm and flew off.

For a moment the three boys stared after them then Cyborg commented. "She sure made that descition quick, now didn't she?"

"Yeah," Beastboy agreed. "And she didn't even look twice at Robin." the two boys looked at Robin. He had his teeth clenched together and was growling angrily. "Looks like he's still jealous," Beastboy commented.

"I AM NOT JEALOUS!" Robin shouted at them.

"You look jealous," Beastboy commented, hiding behind Cyborg.

"What do you know about being jealous?" Robin demanded.

"More than you think I do," the shape shifter said in a very serious voice.

Robin let that sink in then sighed and shook his head. "Sorry," he said. "Forget I said anything. Let's just go." he headed for the stairs.

Raven didn't know what was going to happen to her or why the Saints wanted her so badly but she wasn't about to let them force her to do anything without a fight. She was ready for anything but wished she had someone to help her out. She could only do so much by herself. She once again tried to reach someone with her mind.

Hiei was just trying to think of a way to get out of the dungeun cell he was trapped in when he froze as he felt a presence in his mind. Hello? a voice was saying. Can anyone hear me?

What's that? Hiei thought. Raven? he decided to find out. Raven? Are you Raven?

Hiei?! the voice sounded surprised to get in contact with him again.

Yes, are you Raven?

Yes.

How can I be sure?

What?

How can I be sure you are Raven and not one of those bastards that tried to possess me earlier?

Someone tried to possess you?

Yes. Now give me some proof that you are Raven or you're going to wish you never reached me.

How am I going to do that?

Tell me something only you would know.

I... umm. About me or you?

Which ever you prefer but saying something about me would make it easier since I only told one person here my whole story.

Umm Okay. Your sister's name is Yukina.

Too easy. Say another one.

Um... you love ice cream?

Still too easy. Try again. Say something harder.

Well?

Your mother's name was Hina.

Right. So you are Raven. What's wrong?

I have to get out of here.

I know.

But how am I going to do that? Can you help me?

I already tried.

What do you mean you tried?

I'm down here but stuck.

Stuck? Where are you stuck?

In a cell.

Why are you... oh no. Don't tell me.

Correct. I ran into trouble and used my dragon to kill some demons. Problem was, I still had a ways to go and when I ran into more trouble I didn't have enough energy to defend myself.

What are you going to do now?

First, he thought, grunting as he yanked on the chain again. I'm going to have to free myself then look for you. But I don't know where you are so it might take awhile.

I think I know how to get here from there.

How?

I'll wait until after you are free to tell you... uh oh.

What?

Someone is coming.

So? They can't hear us.

I know but I.

Raven?

I can't talk to you anymore. Bye.

Raven?

I'm sorry.

RAVEN!

Too late. The link was broken. Hiei sighed and leaned his back against the cold stone wall. Something bad was happening to Raven and he could do nothing about it. He was stuck in a stupid dungoen cell, but not for long it he could help it. I refuse to be their prisoner. I've had about enough of these fools thinking they can hold me forever. When I get out of here they're going to wish they'd never done this to me.

Terra was walking down the dark corridors of the cities underworld when she stopped dead in her tracks when she felt a presence behind her. "I know you're there, Slade," she said in monotone. "Don't think you can sneak past me without me knowing your vile stench."

The sound of chuckling reached the blond girl's ears and she turned around. A shadowy figure stepped out from its hiding spot. "You know me so well, my dear," Slade said coming into the light.

Terra glared at him. "What are you doing down here?" she demanded. "What are you after?"

"I'm not after anything," he replied. "I just came down here to see what all the fuss was about." he folded his arms as he stared the blond girl down. "I never expected to see you down here, Terra. Tell me; what part are you playing in all of this?"

She sneered at him. "Wouldn't you like to know," she said. "Too bad you won't be finding that out and I'm not going to tell you." she turned to walk away. "Good bye, Slade."

Wait!" he said, grabbing her arm to make sure she did.

She turned and gave him a look of utter annoyance. "I would advice you to get your hands off me," she said, through clenched teeth.

"What are you going to do if I don't?" he asked.

"This," she said as her eyes turned yellow. She raised her other hand and lifted a large chunk pf earth out of the ground. It rose up and Slade was forced to let her go as a stone wall seperated them.

Terra didn't waste any time staring at what she'd just accomplished, she turned and ran. Meanwhile on the other side Sade stared at the wall a moment then calmly turned around and started looking for another way. You can run but you can't hide, you little traitor.

A/N

This part didn't take very long to do. Heh. Looks like more complications are in their way. I hate asking for reviews but if I don't get any I won't continue. So if you like the fic so far tell me. Thanks in advance.