"Drive faster," Robin shouted.

"I'm going as fast as I can without wrecking us!" Cyborg informed. The great thing about driving the T-Car was that everyone stopped and moved to the sides when they saw it coming - treating like an ambulance.

"I know," Robin said in a low voice. "It's just that, every time we get there, the criminal's already gone. Like they know how fast we respond. I'm betting it's someone we've been up against before."

"But what invisible foe of ours robs banks?" questioned Starfire. "Could it possibly be Mumbo?"

"Not a chance. We put Mumbo behind bars last week. He's not smart enough to have escaped already," Robin thought aloud. The Titans sat in silence for a moment, thinking of possible perps, hoping that they'd get there in time to catch them.

"I can get us there," Raven realized. The Titans looked at her as she closed her eyes and focused on her powers. Within a moment, she had phased her soul-self through the top of the car and swept it up with one of her wings. Within seconds, they were at the bank and she returned to her body. The T-Car was still traveling full speed and Cyborg hit the brakes, skidding to a stop.

"Nice trick," he complimented.

"Yeah," agreed Robin. "Why don't you use it more often?"

"Carrying things as heavy as the T-Car tires me," she explained.

"Ha!" Beast Boy exclaimed. "Good one!" She glared at him, not letting him forget what had happened just ten minutes earlier. The Titans removed themselves from the car and stared at the bank, security alarms still howling. The main entry burst open in that instant, revealing an empty doorframe. It had to be their guy.

"Titans, go!"

Starfire and Cyborg immediately shot at the doors, leaving the entryway to crumble a bit.

"He's on the move!" Cyborg called. Raven took to the air to try and get a better vantage point, but to no avail. Beast Boy was able to see a distortion of the real world, and it was moving.

"There!" he pointed. Raven followed the direction of his finger and encased the criminal in negative energy, allowing them to see exactly who he was.

"Adonis," Beast Boy growled. The last time they had encountered, it didn't go over too smoothly. He had hurt Raven and Beast Boy would always hold a grudge for that. Adonis pushed through her barrier, but in the process, her powers short-circuited his suit. They could see him in all his red robotic glory.

"Nice suit," Robin taunted. "Have a few upgrades?"

"Yeah, I'd give it a ten," Adonis answered, winking at Raven. Cyborg took another shot at Adonis, but it ricocheted off his armor and flew at Robin, who was swift enough to dodge it. "Titanium," he bragged, noticing their shocked reactions. The Titans continued attacking and dodging for what felt like twenty minutes. Raven tried a different approach - different from attacking head on, that is. She appeared behind Adonis, hoping to tear apart his helmet and leave him exposed. Maybe he would surrender in fear of having his face messed up. As she raised her hand, Adonis sensed her and turned. His sudden movement surprised her and she shot off energy, missing her target by just an inch. He swung his titanium fist, making contact with her lower abdomen. She heard her hip crack, and she was sent flying backward. She hit the ground hard, knocking the wind from her lungs. After tumbling to a stop, her head dropped back on to the concrete, blinding her.

Adonis was on her in an instant, pinning her down like the first time they had met. Her body was too weak from the impact to fight him, so she tried to wriggle out of his grip. She felt him lean in toward her neck and heard a deep inhale.

"I love the smell of a struggle," he growled.

"Get off her!" Beast Boy yelled. Within seconds, he had morphed into his favorite dinosaur and pummeled Adonis with his skull. Adonis continued to stand, trying to fend off the T-Rex in front of him, and losing. Beast Boy's long talons made up for the short arms and he tore through Adonis's armor easily, breaking it apart like an egg shell. He figured, no suit, no power, and he was right. Adonis's weak body sat hunched over, defeated, and Beast Boy shifted to his normal self. Breathing heavily, he ran to Raven, who's sight was just beginning to return.

"Are you okay?" He pulled her to a sitting position with one hand and supported her back with the other. She let go of his grasp and sighed.

"I'm fine. Thanks."


Back in Titans Tower, the team sat around the breakfast table and discussed the possibilities of the robberies.

"He might just be doing it to stay on our radar," Cyborg suggested, "like Control Freak. Remember how he didn't like being considered unthreatening?"

"I don't think so, Cy. Adonis isn't the type to rob banks. Besides, he got that new suit from someone. I'm betting it's from whoever he's working for."

"Either way, he's still a creep," Beast Boy grumbled, crossing his arms at glancing at Raven. She had a thin sheet of sweat on her skin and it barely showed, but the glisten was still there.

"Agreed," she spoke. She stood and began walking toward the door. The other Titans stared at the table, lost in their own thoughts, but Beast Boy watched the demoness make her way out of the room. She walked without using her hips, moving only below the knee , and clenched her jaw every time she put pressure on her left leg. The limp was slight, but it was still noticeable. He thought about waiting a few minutes before checking up on her, but decided against it. She was still angry at him (for whatever reason), so he didn't want to risk frustrating her again. He'd stop by her room later - after he took down Cyborg in their newest game.


Hey! I know it's another short chapter. Sorry. I was planning on this one being longer, but I came to the realization that I may not graduate high school! Woo! I KNEW I should've done homework instead of procrastinate, but what can I say? I love video games! Anyway, just please review. Let me know what kind of things you want to see in the story! It might help influence the plot! And don't answer with "I want to see BBxRae" because that's what this story is about.

COMING UP: Why Raven is REALLY mad at Beast Boy... or IS she?! :O