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Note: Aloha people! Can you believe that a person can have 3 2hour finals in one day? Neither did I, but after today, I'm a firm believer in that miracle stress relieving cure all: whiskey....

Just kidding, I've never drank before actually. *Pats self on back*

Alright here's the next installment! I was feeling a little hyper after my final test today, got a new chapter of Paladin's Promise up and now Nevermore! YAY!

It's pretty late actually, so I don't know how this chapter will turn out. I hope I can manage to construct complete sentences. So far so good it seems but then again that just might be the insomnia talking...

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Confrontations: Part One

Capes Have Their Disadvantages:

Last time with Raven:

.....Raven sat on her bed; legs curled beneath her as determined violet eyes gazed upon the reflection in her small hand mirror. Meditation did nothing to repel the small magic lapses that had been randomly transpiring the last seven days. It took a lot to upset the dark enchantress of the T-Tower. Ever since the defeat of her father, Trigon, she had become more comfortable in her skin, more attuned to her powers and senses. The fact that she was losing control unsettled her. The chanting and lotus position were slowly becoming defective against her rampant emotions.

Something was up in Nevermore.

And I intend to find out what it is......

Her fingers traced the small embellishments of curled decorative inlay lining the reflective glass. Raven let out a wary sigh. She hated this feeling. Hated the tingle of trepidation that raked down her spine each time she tried to channel her powers.

Doubt....

Amethyst eyes widened. This had been going on for to long, and here she was wasting time sulking in self-pity rather than meeting the problem head on. Raven released a pent up breath, preparing her mind to fend off the onslaught of feelings that rushed forward every time she opened the portal to Nevermore.

Just as the edges of the mirror began to glow a vivid collation of swirling black and red, a different series of flashes accompanied by shrill ringing had Raven growling in irritation.

Perfect, just perfect.... She grumbled all but throwing the portal down and stomping over to her bedroom door. Of all the times that day for the Titan alarm to go off, it had to be then. She stalked down the hall fully prepared to walk down the stairs, but then paused.

Might as well try... The half demon shrugged closing her eyes and chanting.

Azarath Metreon Zinthos

A small smile of achievement twisted the corners of her mouth as her body began to melt through the top floor, her powers successfully teleporti-

Uh-Oh....

The familiar gut-wrenching motility shot through her veins, making her blood run cold with dread. The black umbra encasing her surged dangerously before flickering out mid-teleportation. She felt her body jolt downward, her cape caught halfway through the ceiling of the third floor as her body was left swaying.

Great, all that's missing is me standing naked in front of a classroom....

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"Dude, where's Raven?" Beastboy glimpsed down at his watch.

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AZARATH! METREON! ZINTHOS!

"Oh come on!" She whined kicking her feet puerilely before slumping forward, her body still swinging back and forth.....back and forth....bac-

I don't have time for this... Fingers, twitching in ill-supressed anger, began fumbling with the neck clasp of her cloak. She rolled her eyes heavenward.

"A little help would be nice, if you don't min-" Amethyst orbs widened, honing in on the painfully tautened material stretch above her.

Oh-No...

Then it happened. Starting with a small-

Pop...The first seam gave way easily followed by a haunting-

Rrrrrriiiiiiipppppp

Damn it...

She clenched her eyes closed, listening with a sinking aversion as the rest of the cape gave way. Raven landed in a crouch, her face immediately looking back up at the frayed piece of iridescent blue stuck half way in the ceiling. Taking a deep breath and releasing slowly, she trudged, defeatedly, to the stairs, walking the rest of the way to the Titan's living room.

Whatever villain decided that now was the time to play, was about to get the beating of a lifetime for her ruined cloak.

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"Nice of you to join us." Robin's masked eyes narrowed at Raven the very second she stepped through the electronic door. She ignored his gibe, instead opting to throw herself down on the edge of the couch and wait for the debrief. Raven could feel his eyes burning a hole into the side of her face, but refused to look up from her lap.

"Fine then," Robin turned his chair back to the screen, his fingers nimbly moving over the keyboard to pull up the video footage. "It appears that the first alarm was triggered 15 minutes ago at the Jump City Museum of History." Raven's head shot up as the leader continued. "I brought up the feed from one of the security camera's near the main showcase room and got this."

And there he was, blowing a kiss at the camera. In all his cocky, arrogant, annoying

Confident, athletic, seducti- Raven slapped a palm to her forehead.

What the Hell?!

"Friend Raven?" A tentative touch graced her shoulder causing the half demon to jump. She looked up noticing the room quiet, all eyes on her. She followed the hand on her shoulder up to see Starfire's worry painted face. "Why is it that you strike yourself? On my planet that is a sign of parasites so named Tublar Squelchy's. They slowly eat ones brains causing the liquified glop to leak out of ones ears and nose." Her eyes grew wide with fright. Without warning she pulled Raven into a bone-crunching hug. "Tell me, friend Raven, have you been experiencing the sudden urge to bake Ufilkis Snout treats?"

"Starfire?" The sorceress gasped, air or lack there of, becoming an issue.

"Yes, Raven?"

"Let. Go." The half demon stepped back, pulling up her hood as soon as the Tamaranean loosened her grasp. Taking a moment to compose herself, Raven leveled her eyes at Cyborg. "You driving?"

"Y-yeah." The metal man affirmed slightly taken aback. Last time he checked, Raven always flew to battle, preferring the freedom of the air as opposed to the confining space of the T-Car back seat. Well, that and the onerous presence of Beastboy.....Mainly Beastboy.

Raven nodded, turning heel and walking out the front door, leaving the rest of the Titans bewildered at her stranger than usual behavior.

"Okay," BB drawled. "Dude, what happened to her cape?"

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The Museum loomed ahead backed by the silvery vestige of the full moon as the T-car, T-cycle, and airborne Starfire approached. Raven practically kicked the door off of the T-Car as soon as the vehicle rolled to adequate jumping speed, eager to escape-

"And then," The furry green Titan chuckled climbing out after her, "The Bartender said 'Why the long Face," He collapsed on the ground in a fit of giggles. "Man that one's a classic!" He squeaked, not seeing Raven's slowly building provocation, her teeth grinding away.

"Hilarious." She stated flatly before turning to Robin. "Plan?"

"Alright team," He kicked down the stand of the motorbike then motioned the team forward. "We split up." Everyone huddled around their leader, eyes and ears wide for orders. White-masked eyes narrowed on BB, "BeastBoy, you take the East corridor and keep a nose out for chloroform bombs-"

"Preferably before they trigger." Cyborg snorted ruffling the shape-shifter's hair.

"Hey! I told you that wasn't my fault. Starfire was the one that tripped the wire." BB defended, brushing of the metal appendage.

"Focus guys," Robin cut in putting a stop to the banter. "I want to get this guy, tonight. Starfire, you take the North hallway and double check the Egyptian display. Remember he likes to hide out in the sarcophagi." The alien princess' face hardened, her innocent eyes taking a determined gleam.

"Yes Robin."

"Cyborg," He turned to the eldest Titan, "I need you to get to the security station at the end of the South corridor and see if you can hack the camera feed to give us eyes on X. We need to find him as fast as possible."

"You got it, Rob."

"Raven," Said Titan lifted a slim brow. "I want you to make your way to the main showcase room at the center of the Museum. If Red-X is looking for something it's probably there." She nodded in understanding, fingers cracking with anticipation. "I'll see if I can retrace X's steps and track him to where ever he is now."

Robin paused, letting everyone's order's sink in before raising his hands in a familiar gesture. "Titans! Go!"

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A/N: Alright, that was Part one of Confrontations. The next one should be out soon. Hope you liked this chapter! Red-X/Raven in next chapter with a dash of Rae/Rob!

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