I can't say I'm completly satisfied with this chap but I hope you,good people,will review and leave your opinion.

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Chapter18:

Raven's Raven

The president was reading a top secret document that was delivered to him just a few minutes ago.Blackfires genetic code was cracked,and the young doctor already created six human fetuses with tamaranian genes.The results would be visible in nine months.He sighted and lighted a cigar.Things were great!The only problem was Raven…but she will soon be captured.The P.N.D.'s were suprisingly efficient,and they were sure that Raven can't locate her female lover.After Blackfire dies,they will hunt her down.

Back in the underground secret facility,the young doctor was fascinated with the speed of recovery of his little toy.He left the control room and went to the lab.Blackfire was still lying on the table.Her breathing was shallow but she noticed him.

''Hello again!'' He said with unnatural glee.

''Fuck you.'' Blackfire said silently.Her voice was still weak.

''Hey you can talk again!So how are you feeling today?'' He sat next to her.

''I'm going to kill you.'' Blackfire said.

''Eh…I don't think so.You see,the damage I done to you is far from reparable.I'm suprised you are still alive.I underestimated your healing abilitys.''

''You are going to die.'' She said again.

Suddenly he grabbed her ravaged arm and squeezed it.She yelped in pain and began to shake.

''You are the one who is going to die.Enjoy your last day.I've been given the orders to kill you.'' He laughed and left the lab.He turned the lights off,and Blackfire found herself in total darkness.

'I'm staying alive.' She thought and drifted into unconsciousness.

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Raven was floating over a large pentagram that was glowing underneath her.She was completly concentrated on her ravens.They scattered through the city,looking for anything strange,any kind of aura that wasn't human.The oldest raven was very dedicated,but she couldn't but smile when she felt the youngest screech from joy when he saw a half eaten bagle.

This lasted for hours.And she was getting impatient.

When she almost gave up hope the oldest raven noticed something.A middle aged man was unlocking his car and while singing a tune he joined the traffic.The bird followed him and again felt the inhuman power.In the cave Raven knew that he was the one.She shared her opinion with the old bird,and he agreed.All other ravens quickly joined the pursuit.

They followed him for an hour while the man struggled through the overcrowded roads.His name was John,and apart from the late zit boy he was the strongest of the P.N.D.'s.All the others were now crippled of their power.They knew Raven was strong so they chanelled their power to the boy.When Raven killed him a part of them died,and now they are all practicaly useless.He was assigned to Blackfire at the very start,thus avoiding their fate.He was too valuable.He worked for the goverment since the 70's and the informations he could gather about the enemy helped in many wars or diplomatic intrigues.He also knew that the Teen Titans will soon be dissolved.

He parked the car near his favourite bakery and stepped out.

The raven's attacked him within seconds.

He screamed when he felt the claws and sharp beaks.He had enough discipline to use his power on the birds.He opened his eyes to focus,and he managed to hit one bird with his telekinesis before the other poked him in the eye.He started to scream and bleed,his mental walls crumbled because of the pain.He felt someone invade his mind and he froze when he realized it was Raven.She grinned,and he fell to his knees,dead.The birds scattered in all directions.

Raven started to open a portal to the place where they imprisoned Blackfire but with fear she felt someone in her mind.The portal collapsed and she turned her attention to the intruder.She was suprised when she saw Starfire,whimpering in a dark corner of her mind.She quickly ''grabbed'' her and placed her in a more secure domain while forming another self.

Starfire opened her eyes and…everything was so pink!She noticed someone,and it was Raven.

''Friend!You are safe!'' She rushed towards the dark girl and almost crushed her with her hug.

''Easy,easy…'' Raven tried to struggle free.Finally the girl released her and Raven gave her a questioning look.

''I have been worried and this was the only way…'' Starfire muttered.''But I also have something to ask you.''

''What?I hope it is important.I was…doing something and it was pure luck I noticed you.''

''I found something while engaging in a joyful flight…a sword…and my sister's equiptment.'' She looked at her friend with insecurity.

''Star…I'll be honest and try to understand.Me and your sister are in love.It's complicated and I really don't have time to explain.Blackfire is in life danger and she needs me.Where did you find her suit?'' Raven asked before Starfire could say anything.

''At the top of the Mall…where the old man was.'' Starfire said,still in obvious shock.

''Old man?'' Raven asked with suspicion.

''Yes…you see,a day ago a old man attacked the Mall and he was killed.The news people said he was hiding himself for a long time,and that he has something to do with a war that happened on Earth.''

Raven realized that someone did die.Someone valuable.

''Did you know him?'' Starfire asked.She noticed Raven's eyes grew cold.

''Yes.He was my friend.His name was Ansar.''

A moment passed in silence as Raven remembered the long talks she had with the old man.His wisdom and comfort he would give to her.

''Listen.You must go now.Keep the sword and the suit in your room.I'll contact you.'' She waved her hand and Starfire dissapeared.The mirror spat her on the floor of her room.

Raven went outside the cave.The birds were waiting for her.

''Thank you.Here is your reward.'' She bit her wrist hard and let the blood drip in the birds open beaks.They flew away while croaking.The old male stayed.

'Thank you sister' He croaked,but she understood his animal language.

''A deal is a deal.'' Raven simply said.

'I shall live another thousand years.' He croaked again.

''You really are old,huh?'' The bird flew up and landed on her shoulder.He explained himself with a series of strange squeaks,pipses and motions.

'I followed the tribes when they crossed the borders of the Roman Empire.I was a shamans bird.I am a black feathered bird.I know the runes.All ravens know runes.But I was the first to know.I ate grapes that Caesar threw to me when he celebrated his victory over my tribe.I drank his eyes when his men betrayed him.' He croaked and flapped his wings fanatically.Raven understood that as laughter.

'My sister will need me.I will stay.' He perched and sat on the rock.

''It is your will.'' Raven said.''I'm going to battle.'' She turned and went back into the cave.

'The warrior gods will make your every blow a killing one.Bring me eyes.I like eyes.' He started to laugh again.

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