Raven's POV

Now, how the hell did I get here?

I slowly took in my surroundings as I pinched myself. Yep, that hurt and yep, I was really here.

The Temple Azarath.

Usually I would get only vivid flashes of home, never actually sending myself there.

And because of this surprise, I had absolutely no idea what to do.

I was standing just outside of my home, a huge dark and decrepit castle. The bridge was up and the moat was lively with sharks. There was no way in.

Not that I wanted to step foot in there.

Looking up, I saw the skies were orange, quickly changing to purple and soon black. He was ruling here. He, the center of all evil, was screwing up everything.

My father, Trigon.

It still stung to actually think of him as that, as something he'd never been. Ever since I could remember, he'd been obsessed with power of all kinds. It took over him, controlled him. And it turned him against me.

I had taken my mother Arella's side of things. She had raised me and taught me to control my emotions as well as my powers. When I finally met my father, I knew then to keep my mouth shut and my thoughts to myself. His views were completely opposite of my mother's. Of course, she was human while he was a powerful demon.

My brothers agreed with Arella and used their powers wisely. However, they had opted to stay home trying to make things right.

I settled my furious gaze on the castle. He brought me here, I knew it. I just didn't know why.

Because if I was here against my own will, he had escaped my once secure bonds inside my mind.

I wasn't safe.

Beast Boy

"So...we gonna get back to the game or what? I was definitely winning." I nudged Cyborg.

Cy grinned. "Yeah right. I was distracted by your putrid B.O. When have you ever taken a shower dog?"

"Ha! Very funny." I rolled my eyes as I pressed the pause button to continue the game.

After an hour or so of kicking his butt, I got bored and hungry.

"FOOOD! Man I need foood..." I groaned.

Cy rolled his eyes but stopped when his stomach growled.

"I'll order the pizza. Yea yea, veggie style for you..." Cy went to locate the phone.

"Yes!" I pumped my fist in victory.

After Cy ordered, he stood behind the couch not picking up the controller.

"You know, I wonder how Robin will screw up this date with Star." Cy mused.

I hadn't even given a real thought to what was going on there. I guess I didn't really care. It wasn't anything unexpected or a surprise. It was more of a wait of when Robin and Star were going to do anything about the obvious sparks between them.

"Well I guess they'll end up kissing..." I threw out just for the sake of talking.

Cy laughed and shook his head. "No, you know Robin will be thinking too much into things as it is. There's no way he'll kiss her so early. But maybe he'll actually call her his girlfriend."

"Yea sure. That'll take him a week."

"Wanna bet?"

I smirked, knowing I'd win.

"Ok then." I agreed. "I bet that it will take more than three days for Robin to admit anything special is going on between them, romantic or not."

"And I basically bet against that as in less than three days." Cy grinned.

"Alright, so what are the winnings?"

"Um...no video games for a month for the loser. Winner gets control of the TV and any games for the month. That sound good?"

I nodded, the punishment not nearly as bad as it could be.

"Sure, I'll agree to that."

I'd be competitive as ever about it though. I wasn't going to loose. I'd make sure Robin was so uncomfortable that it took him forever to confess the obvious.

Starfire

I was so excited!

Robin's hand felt warm in mine. I could fly right now.

But that wouldn't be so suitable in a skirt.

Robin and I had changed into civilian clothes for our date. It wouldn't do to get recognize all the time by passerby. Although, I was receiving some strange looks when they took in my appearance. I heard the whispers quite clearly.

But anyway, for our date I planned the traditional way.

A movie and dinner and maybe star gazing on the boardwalk, maybe even play some games.

I couldn't keep still, always shifting while we stood in line for tickets.

I had picked out a gory movie. I read that scary movies were perfect for dates. The girl could scream and be scared and snuggle close to the guy. Then the guy could feel strong and confident when he comforted the girl.

This was suppose to be the most intimate setting. I was interested in a relationship with Robin. I wanted everything to be perfect and on point.

It had to work out. It was made to turn into something special.

I liked Robin, how he was a hero in his land and was always concentrated on protecting the good and catching the evil. I saw the passion in his work and how intense he could get when he searched and had a lead. He could be so mysterious at times but other times I could remember when he showed me his innermost shell. He really had depth to him and I could see there was something more than what met the eye.

That's the Robin I wanted to learn more about. The hidden spot in the Johari Window, the part that nobody else knew about him.

It was worth pursuing.

And each time I learned something new, the more I fell for him.

Raven

"Ok, let me in already..." I growled as the drawbridge didn't even shudder under my attack.

Albeit, I wasn't trying that hard.

I didn't want to go in there. But I knew I had to. He brought me here for a reason and I had to find out why. I was sure that it hinged on my safety and my future.

All of a sudden the skies turned black and thunder rumbled.

"Not rain. Really." I sighed. I was out of place, confused and now wet. Great.

I put up a light shield to protect myself as I pulled up my hood. I didn't have time for this.

I sat down on the grass and closed my eyes, trying to meditate. He didn't want to come out and play, fine. I was getting back home.

Azarath Metrion Zinthos

Except, the throbbing behind my temples increased when I tried to get deeper into my element.

He was blocking me.

Crap.

I was so stuck here.

"Dammit let me in Trigon! I know you bought me here and I can't leave. Why must you be so difficult..." I screamed into the wind, feeling my emotions get the better of me.

Which was not safe at all. My powers would go out of control if I let it get to far. I've learned that from my mother and from experience.

No response. But it did get darker.

Ugh. Although it was my preferred type of weather. Dark and gloomy.

Perfect.

But I was getting kind of tired and hungry.

And cranky. Very cranky.

Hell was going to break loose if Trigon didn't...

"Raven? Raven!" A voice called my name. A familiar voice.

I blinked, squinting through the pouring rain.

"Marv?" I whispered

Marv appeared as he came closer. "No way. It's little sis? Oh man, wait until Zahl and Mallah get a whift of this."

I frowned, waving my hands. "Wait, you're all still...sorry but you're all still alive?"

Marv smirked as he poked at my shield. I let it down quickly, wanting to hear his answer.

"Well, we all gained great power and Father decided we were worth having around. So we're sort of his guard, sort of royalty."

I snorted a little. Father? Since when had he ever been a parent to me and my three half-brothers. Never, except when he saw great power in us. Then he was all about us and our lives.

"Father huh?"

Marv's eyes flashed. "Yes. Really. He's different now, that's why I guess he brought you here. Though I had thought it would be much later on when you'd come."

"So this was all planned."

"Yea...Zahl was actually the one who was suppose to go get you. A test for the youngest I guess, but he knew he had a direct link to you and it'd be faster." Marv explained.

I crossed my eyes. "So why am I left out here in the rain? How welcoming is that."

Marv snorted this time. "Yea, he was never very warm but his intentions are...intentional."

"I'm sure."

"Well, are you coming inside anyway?" Marv gestured.

"Can you take me back to Teen tower?"

"Uh, no."

"Well, get me out of this downpour." I shrugged, knowing I couldn't go anywhere else.

Marv took my arm and led me to the drawbridge which let down for him. Figures.

I still didn't know what to make of this but I had to trust Marv. He was my brother and I believed him. Mom taught him and me about our powers at the same time resulting in our closness. Although, it had been years since I've seen him, I still felt the bond that we had.

"Don't worry Rae, he's not mad at you for not coming back." Marv whispered.

I laughed darkly. "Do you think I care? And I never wanted to come back. I tried to surpress this."

Marv stayed quiet as we walked through the cold corridors. Zahl and Mallah were nowhere to be found. Marv said they were out training. For what, he didn't tell me. It was probably for 'father'.

Azarath Metrion Zinthos

I was still trying to get out of here.