Chapter 7: Twins

"Why would they want me to rendezvous with them here?" I ask myself out loud. The 'here' I'm talking about happens to be in the middle of the frozen wasteland also known as Siberia. I open up my communicator and check the coordinates again. "Well, this is the right place." I frown to myself, "But where are they?"

As soon as I say this, the Titan's T-Ship flies in and lands right in front of me.

"Psy! Friend, I have missed you much!" shouts Starfire as she jumps out of the ship, runs to me and grips me in a huge hug.

"Good to see you too Starfire," I say trying with all my strength to hug her back with just as much vigor.

"Dude, wassup?" Beast Boy exclaims.

"Hey BB, not much. How 'bout you?"

"Eh, the usual. You know, saving the world and junk."

"Hey Psy, how've you been?" Cyborg asks in a somewhat flat tone.

"Hey Cyborg, I've been good. How're you doin buddy?"

"Not too bad except for this whole 'prophecy' thing. Gives me the creeps"

"Yeah, I know what you mean. This has me kinda freaked out too. Especially since I don't know anything other than I'm being sent to help protect Raven or something like that. Where exactly are we going anyway?"

"It's actually a long way away from here." Robin says, finally making his appearance.

"Then why did you bring us here?" Beast Boy and I ask in unison.

"We needed someplace inconspicuous. Someplace where no one would follow us," Robin says in return.

"Robin," Raven says making her presence known. "We can't keep secrets forever. He needs to know the truth."

"There's no time. We need to get you two to the safe area," Robin relpies. "Titans, let's go."

Fade into song

When there's trouble you know who to call

TEEN TITANS

From their tower they can see it all

TEEN TITANS

When there's evil on the attack

You can rest knowing they've got your back

'Cuz when the world needs heroes on patrol

TEEN TITANS...GO!

With they're super-powers they unite

TEEN TITANS

Never met a villain that they liked

TEEN TITANS

They got the bad guys on the run

They'll never stop 'til the job gets done

And when the world is losing all control

TEEN TITANS...GO!

1...2...3...4...GO TEEN TITANS!

Fade out of song

As the rest of them climb aboard the T-Ship, I stop Raven and pull her aside.

"Raven, what is going on? Someone has to explain this to me, but I'm not getting any answers."

"Psy, I'll tell you everything as soon as I can. But Robin's right, now's not the time. We need to go."

"Raven wait…," I start. Raven stops, and slowly turns around. "I know this has to do with you and your brother. But can you at least tell me one thing?"

"I'll do my best."

"Am I involved in this in some way?"

"…More than you know," Raven says quietly as she turns and starts walking away, leaving me standing there with a confused expression on my face. "Oh, and you'll need this." She tosses me one of her cloaks, only it's a little bit longer to fit me.

"Why…?"

"Don't ask. Just put it on. Everything will be made clear as soon as we get to the safe zone."

She flies up into the T-Ship while I throw on the cloak she gave me. I follow soon after, and we take off toward the 'safe zone.'

"This is it? This is the safe zone, a monastery?" I ask in complete shock.

"I have to agree with Psy on this one," Beast Boy says. "How is this supposed to be safe?"

"I'm sure it's safe," Raven replies. "We need to trust Robin on this one. He wouldn't have picked this as a safe zone unless it in fact is a safe zone."

"Thanks Raven," Robin says gratefully. "The monks here know exactly what's going on, and they will do whatever they can to protect the two of you. You will be safe here."

"Yeah, besides," Cyborg says. "Now you two will have someplace completely quiet for you to meditate."

"Yes, and there is much companionship to be had with the monks," Starfire says. "They are kind and friendly, and you will get to know them well."

Raven and I look at each other in silence, and then move towards the monastery.

"Thanks for watching out for us guys," I say. "And I promise to take good care of Raven. I won't let anything bad happen. I promise."

"I'm not the only one who needs to be taken care of," Raven says quietly to herself as she continues to move toward the monastery. "I suppose we'll see you guys later, bye everyone."

We all say our good-byes as the rest of the Titans climb into the T-Ship and zoom off. Raven and I move to the monastery and knock on the huge doors. We are greeted by large man in a brown robe.

"Hello your majesties," says the monk in a slightly German accent. "We've been expecting you two for some time now. I'm Brother Paul. Please come in."

Majesties? I repeat to myself in confusion. I think he has me confused for something I'm not. Maybe he thinks I'm Raven's brother or somehing.

The three of us walk in silence for a while. Brother Paul leads us as we walk down the silent halls of the monastery.

"Would you two like to see your rooms first? Or would you like to talk with Father John first about why you're here, and what you are to do while you stay with us?" Brother Paul asks.

I look at Raven before answering, "I suppose we should talk to Father John first. I'm still confused about the whole thing, and I would like to get some answers."

"Alright then," Brother Paul says. "Follow me. This way children."

Brother Paul leads us through many hallways and corridors as he takes us to see Father John, the leader of this sect of monks. The halls are lined with many ancient pieces of artwork and sculptures. Raven looks completely at home in a dark, spooky place like this. But Psy, despite his new darker side, looks quite shaken by this whole ordeal.

"Here we are," Brother Paul says suddenly breaking the silence. "Through these doors you will find Father John. He will answer all your questions and will explain everything to you. Farewell children."

We stare in silence as Brother Paul makes his way back down the hallway we just came from. Raven and I look at each other once again, and then move toward the door.

But right as Raven reaches for the door, "Raven wait," I say.

She turns to face me. "What's wrong?"

"Something feels wrong. Something just doesn't feel right about this. Tell me you don't feel it too."

"I'll admit, that this is…different, but I don't think there's anything wrong."

"Well…if you say so."

I open the door and Raven and I go inside. Once inside we take a quick look at our surroundings. It's a normal, casual office filled with books, comfy chairs, and a huge desk. We move toward the desk.

"Father John?" Raven asks.

"You might not know who we are, but…" I start.

"Father John has left the building kiddies, and believe me…I know exactly who both of you are," says a familiar voice as the chair behind the desk turns around to reveal not Father John, but…

"Blackfire?" Raven and I exclaim in shock.

"What are you doing here?" I ask.

"And what have you done with Father John?" Raven also asks.

"I'm here on a mission, a mission to make the prophecy come true," Blackfire says. "I've been promised a huge fortune by the all-powerful one if I get the prophecy to come true. You two will fulfill the prophecy…like it or not."

"What do you mean 'us two' will fulfill the prophecy?" I ask confused. "First brother Paul calls us both majesties. And now you say that the two of us will fulfill the prophecy? What is going on?"

"They haven't told you?" Blackfire asks me as she smirks at Raven.

"Haven't told me what? Raven, what's she talking about?" I ask.

"Psy…you're not here to protect me. You're here to…" Raven begins.

"You're here to bring Trigon back to life!" Blackfire finishes.

"So I'm?" I ask.

"Her twin brother," Blackfire says while pointing at Raven, "the Prince of Azarath, and Trigon's son. And I'm here to make sure the prophecy is fulfilled. It's the end of your world, and this time…I'm going to make sure there's no way to stop it. There's no way I'm going to make the same mistake Trigon's first flunky, Slade, made. But, right now I'm not here to make the prophecy come true. I'm here to send the message of what is to come. See ya 'round kiddies."

Blackfire blows a kiss, smashes a nearby window with a starbolt, and flies out it into the distance. I look at Raven to see if this is all true, but it was written all over her face. I look into her eyes, but she looks at the ground. It's true, I'm no longer Sam average teen, and I'm not Psy teen hero either. I'm Psy, son of Trigon the Terrible, Prince of Azarath, twin brother of Raven, and there is a prophecy. I'm going to bring Trigon back to life. My sister Raven will become the portal for Trigon's return. And this will bring the end of the world…again.