Teen Titans Fan Fiction

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A/N: 2 chapters in 2 days...I am gooooooood. Hope you all enjoy it and thank you once again for staying with me to this point. It is my sincerest wish that you all enjoy my own personal take on the Teen Titans through this fanfic.

Special shout out goes to Billie-Joe-is-hotter-than-you. Thank you for your kind words as I'm trying to get this back in order. When I first started this back up, it was only designed to be just the 3 parts. Then I got this really, really good idea and I was able to expand it to 6+ parts. I hope you continue to enjoy it as I set up for the finale. Whether or not there will be a sequel to this, I'm still not sure of yet. I need to write more and see if my own story needs it. Regardless, I hope your satisfied with the results, as a VERY large part will come out in this chapter.

As always, R&R's are always appreciated. Any sort of feedback is better than no feedback at all. This means to all the flamers out there, that it is an open invitation if you really hate this story. It does not mean I'll do what you tell me, but I will at least hear you out. Now that all the formalities are out of the way, LET'S GET IT STARTED!!!!!!!!!!!

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Normal Font: Basic read and insight.

Bold: Change of location or time.

Italics: Individual thoughts and recollections.

SACRIFICE

As Cyborg offers council to Raven, Beast Boy has convinced Terra to rejoin the Titans. As Robin and Starfire head back to the tower, what new challenges await the Titans?

Chapter 25 - Admittance

Slade was sitting at the table, his back turned from the light. He was eating lunch and his choice of food fit his own personality; pasta loaded with nutritional supplements, a salad with special vitamins and even an energy drink filled with even more vitamins and minerals. Slade's personal training was never done, not even while he ate or slept. He was enjoying his time away from all the action in Jump City, it gave him time to rejuvenate himself, mind, body and soul. Slade recalled his last battle against the leader of the Teen Titans, Robin. He had always enjoyed sparring with the boy, to see how much he had improved. His skills never seemed to diminish or weaken, he only grew stronger. It was one of the many admirable traits the both of them shared.

Slade continued to eat until he finished his entire meal. He threw his glass cup into the air. It hung up in the air before it collided with Slade's plate, he had used both of them as his own personal target practice. The cup shattered as the plate continued in its path before breaking into many pieces as it hit the wall itself. Slade sat back down and picked up his own copy of Sun Tsu's Art of War. It was truly a great day to be alive...

He set down his copy of his book when the door behind him opened, Madame Rouge was back with a few very special guests.

"I have returned, my love." Madame Rouge's familiar voice echoed over to Slade. He put back on his mask and stood up to face the rest of his visitors.

"I see, and it would seem your mission was a success..." Slade walked over to greet his two new guests. They were both standing in the shadows, awaiting for their own chance at an introduction. Purple eyes glowed from one as a single red light turned on from the other.

"Allow me to introduce these two, my love. It took some time to establish communication, but when I finally reached her, she was more than eager to come..." Madame Rouge had started as she bowed towards her first guest. The young lady took a few steps up as Madame Rouge continued, "My love, it gives me great pleasure to introduce you to.."

"Blackfire, and don't forget it." Blackfire, Starfire's older sister had returned to earth. She looked almost identical to her sister, except her hair was black and she was a bit taller. Starfire had defeated her sister in a duel back on their own home world, Tamaran. Blackfire was sentenced to serve a prison sentence, but had escaped and was drifting underground, until she received the communication relay and headed back to earth. Blackfire's power was normally greater than her sister's for many years. She often bragged about being the better fighter, and in some terms, she was correct. She had alien martial arts training, and her own personal starbolts were to be feared. Long had she been craving her own personal revenge against her own sister, and now was the chance for her to take it. Blackfire took a step forward and observed her own surroundings.

"Kinda gloomy, but in the transmission, it said that you had a plan against the Teen Titans. I was curious, so I decided to skip right over." Blackfire shrugged, she felt she was superior to everyone in the room. She spoke up once more, "But when I met up with this lovely lady, we sparred for a bit. I gotta say, this kind of thing just makes me feel alive at the deepest level. I so can't wait until we get started..."

Slade bowed to Blackfire before he introduced himself, "Yes, I am quite familiar with who you are, Queen Blackfire of Tamaran. I ask that you ally yourself with us to help us take down the Teen Titans. Seeing as how we all want the same things, I thought it would beneficial for everybody if we joined forces..." Slade stood up as he finished speaking.

Blackfire raised an eyebrow as she got the best look at Slade. She wasn't quite sure whether or not this was going to work. Blackfire was a loner, she didn't join up with anybody. She powered up and fired a starbolt at Slade. Ok, wise guy, if you're half as good as the lady claims, let's see what you can do...

Slade side stepped Blackfire's starbolt and threw an electric device at her. It latched onto her stomach and sent a very strong electrical current through her entire body. She shrieked for a second before Slade hit a button on his hand, which stopped it.

"Is the audition over already, my dear?" Slade asked Blackfire, she wasn't here 5 hours and someone was already mocking her.

Blackfire's eyes powered up and started to glow purple. She stopped when Slade put up his hand, asking for a stoppage. Blackfire knew what she had done, she was the one who was trying to test him, and he more than passed. She grunted and backed up into the shadows behind Madame Rouge. As she did, the other guest that Madame Rouge had brought back stepped forward. Once again, Madame Rouge stepped forward and bowed as she introduced him.

"My love, I now present to you the man who nearly defeated 10 Titans some time ago. He is legendary on the east coast, whose evil and influence truly know no limitations. I give you..." The figure stepped into the light silently as he allowed Madame Rouge to introduce him properly. "Brother Blood."

Brother Blood, the former headmaster of the H.I.V.E. academy, had been serving his prison sentence in Steel City, but gathering as much information as he could, so he would be prepared to face the Titans once more when he escaped. Brother Blood had brainwashed all of the Titan's East members upon their own formation. He had even modified his own body to match Cyborg's. He felt the power enhancements that Cyborg had gave him the thrilling advantage. In one of his last hurrah's before his exile into prison, he had managed to brainwash all of the Titan's East members and had nearly defeated all the Titans before Cyborg had retaken control. He was eager to find more pupils, but what he found turned out even better, as he explained.

"I was content with gathering information while in my mediocre cell in Steel City. I was about ready to make another move when I was approached by the lovely and talented Madame Rouge. I must say, your idea is absolutely brilliant. Slade, if I had known you were still alive, I would have sought an alliance much sooner. Alas, we can do nothing of the past, but we are all here now. I am eager to begin, my body has been trained and re-worked to perfection. I trust you have some sort of plan or scheme involved? It would be a pity to call us here just to ask for our allegiance." Brother Blood just stood there as he spoke.

Brother Blood did not see the reason to challenge Slade, he knew who he was. News of Slade's dealings with the Titans were hard to find in the underground, but he had found them nonetheless. He knew Slade's mind was even more brilliant than his own. But, he would be a fool not to seize power if Slade ever let his guard down. If you're not careful, dear boy, I shall be the one who rises...

Slade nodded as he listened to Brother Blood's words. He coughed once before he began explaining.

"Yes, of course I have a plan. The Titans have made fools of all of us. An embarrassment worse than even death itself at the hands of an amateur. My plans include the complete and total humiliation of the Teen Titans, as well as their destruction. The opening acts will include our debuts, the final act shall see them all destroyed. So tell me, Queen Blackfire of Tamaran, Brother Blood of Steel City, will you join our cause in the dismantling of the Titans? I promise that each of you have the chance to face the ones who truly humiliated you." Slade asked plainly, but with the sense that if they refused, it would not affect the overall scheme. The point was plain and clear, you can be part of the fun, or you can sit back and watch as we take care of the ones you hate the most.

Blackfire walked up and spoke first, "Yeah, why not? I've been rather bored lately dodging the Intergalatic Police. I could use the chance to put my dear little sister in her place. On her knees and begging for mercy!! Hahahaha!" Just wait, my dear sister, as the final piece of my revenge, I shall take the one thing you care about most away from you and I'll make you watch...

Brother Blood simply nodded with a cold stare. He wasn't keen on the idea of joining up and taking orders from another. He would swallow his pride, though, getting the chance to face Cyborg one more time was more than enough reason for that. Watch yourself, Cyborg, the headmaster's back and it's time for your final lesson...

Slade raised his arms, "Then it's agreed. I'm going to recruit some pawns to play in our little game, would the two of you care to us as we make the first move?"

Blackfire smirked and Brother Blood raised his eyebrow. They both followed Slade and Madame Rouge as they walked towards the door. I hope your ready for what we're going to bring, Robin, soon you and your friends will be doomed to oblivion...

Meanwhile, back at Titan's Tower...

Raven had hurried back to her room as quickly as she possibly could. Taking Cyborg's advice to heart, she was going to ask her other selves for advice on what she was truly going to do. Raven had a magical mirror that was a gateway into her own mind. She used it sometimes in meditation purposes, but it was never the main form of meditation she sought. It was mainly used to keep some emotions under control, and this definitely qualified as one of them. She picked the mirror up, closed her eyes, and chanted, "Azerath, Metrion, Zinthos..."

Raven felt her body being tug towards something as the sensation of magical transportation filled her entire body. When she opened her eyes, she was surrounded by all of her other selves. Each looked exactly like her, the way to tell them all apart was the color of their cloaks. Raven's was blue, as all of them walked up to her.

"It took you long enough to get here, silly! I'm so glad you decided to come and talk to us!!!" Raven, in a pink cloak spoke up first. This was Raven's happy side. It had all the happy emotions she ever had or felt and had materialized in a pink cloak. She had met Cyborg and Beast Boy once before, when they had accidentally stumbled onto Raven's mirror. While there, her happy side blurted out that she had always thought Beast Boy was funny, something Raven didn't appreciate as much as her happy side did.

"I don't know why you decided to come, he's not going to like us. I'm still not so sure he ever did..." Raven's timid and shy side spoke next. In a gray cloak, she also had met Beast Boy and Cyborg. Showing them the way to the forbidden door, which led out of Raven's mind, she asked forgiveness for every single solitary thing she ever felt bad about saying. After each one, Beast Boy and Cyborg both said, "We forgive you, already!" in unison. Apparently, Raven had made wisecracks and called the boys names quite a lot when she did speak.

"Logic dictates that you are troubled about something. If you keep your feelings bottled up and don't come forward with them, they will eventually surface just like when Red here went berserk and when you were scared and never admitted it after that movie. For the record, I could see it coming..." The yellow cloaked Raven was next and this was the wisdom part of her soul. She continued, "Your own personal feelings need to be brought out, it may seem like a waste of energy, but if you don't face it sooner or later, who knows what could happen?"

"I know! I know already!!!" Raven shouted out as her wisdom side finished. It was bad enough hearing from someone else that she needed to be open and honest with how she felt. Seeing Starfire everyday was a constant reminder of that. She didn't loathe her for it, it was more of an admiration that she could put everything out into the open. That feeling gave birth when the two of them had switched bodies in their first encounter with the Puppet King.

"So...what are ya waiting for? You should be bold and just come out and say it!!! If he doesn't like him, give him a kick, like this...!" The green cloaked Raven spoke up next. She split a large statue of the ancient order in half with a karate kick. This Raven also came into contact with the two boys and was the final one they met as Raven had made her way into her mind to get them out. She held up both hands, "High Fives all around! Oh yeah... let's get it on!!"

"But..." The real Raven began to speak. She wasn't sure about this sort of thing. Getting betrayed and hurt was bad enough, her experience with Malchior had taught her a new side of pain she never wanted to experience again. Malchior had used Raven in order to break free of his captivity. His dark magic abilities seemed to know no limits, but it was his own curse that eventually brought him down. Still, she had let her guard down, she had let her defenses down for someone she thought she could trust. Raven hung her head.

"You do remember we know exactly what's going on in your head, right? Just look at Grey, she's crying again..." The yellow cloaked Raven had interrupted her. Wisdom was always right, but she had an attitude that wasn't helping the situation at all.

Raven felt a hand on her shoulder. The purple cloaked Raven was there and she was smiling at her. She hugged her tightly as she expressed herself.

"It's okay, Raven. We'll do whatever we can to help you. I am the feelings of love you have towards others. Now, your heart is starting to ache once more. I'm so happy that I was born once more. In a way, you've always known this day would come. That's why it's ok. It's ok to love him. When I first came from your feelings towards Malchior, I could see that all of us were happy. We all were able to see that you could love someone else. Isn't that sort of thing worth it? So go ahead and admit it to yourself finally..." the purple cloaked Raven let her go and smiled.

"Yeah, and if he doesn't like it, don't even hesitate to summon me." The red cloaked Raven had appeared. She was anger, and was on the loose once after the Titans' first meeting with Dr. Light. Eventually, Raven and her other selves were victorious over her, but anger was still a part of herself, and it could not be denied entirely or completely.

"I kinda liked being out and wouldn't mind it again. So personally, I hope the guy breaks your heart." Red Raven gave a thumbs up, but the green Raven kicked her and she fell flat on her face.

"Go for it!!!" All of the Raven's said in unison. Even the orange Raven, the obnoxious part of her soul was eager, but burped loudly as she finished.

Raven nodded as she stood up. She smiled and looked up. Several small birds with four red eyes were glaring at them all. Raven raised both arms to the sky, and shouted, "I love him, I love Beast Boy..."

The black crows that were croaking flew away from the light that had started encompassing the entire place. Raven suddenly felt a very large weight lifted from herself as she closed her eyes. When she opened her eyes once more, she was back in her own room. She set down the mirror back on her desk and stood up. I don't know what will come of this, but now that I know what's going on, I can control my powers. Thank you, everyone...

Raven had a sense that they all heard her as she walked out the door and back towards the garage to thank Cyborg for his advice, he was right after all. She would repay him by helping him wax or upgrade his car.

Back in the main living room...

The sliding elevator doors opened as Robin and Starfire returned from their shopping experience. Robin was still carrying the bags for Starfire, and he asked where he should put the cake. Starfire had motioned for him to set the chocolate cake on the counter. It was going to be shared by everyone, it was not right for just her alone to enjoy it. Starfire took the bags from Robin's hands and flew back towards her room so she could put the items she accumulated throughout the afternoon into their respectable places.

Robin went and poured himself a glass of water. He gulped the entire glass without taking a break and exhaled loudly as he finished. He set the glass into the sink of dirty dishes that were beginning to stack up. Someone in the tower had forgotten it was their turn to do the dishes. Looking back, he didn't care as all the chaotic things that had happened in just the past couple of weeks. The living room was empty except for himself. Beast Boy and Terra had not returned yet, so he walked over to the couch and plopped onto it. Finding the remote in between the seat cushions he turned it on and watched as two sumo wrestlers were duking it out, with his ring dangling from his necklace chain as he leaned forward.

Robin sat and watched for a few minutes before Beast Boy and Terra returned from their venture into the city. Beast Boy was finishing telling her how he was quite the ladies man in Tokyo. Terra giggled a bit as they both noticed Robin turning back on the couch.

"Yo dude! You'll never guess what Terra decided!!" Beast Boy shouted back at him, but Terra put her hand over his mouth and he fell silent.

"If you don't mind Beast Boy, I'd like to tell him..." Terra requested of him. Beast Boy nodded and he beamed at her.

Terra walked over to the couch, both cheeks pink as she rubbed one arm and began speaking, "Ummm, Robin, about what you said to me back at that off shore oil rig..."

"My offer still stands, Terra, whatever you decide. It's your choice, and I stand behind your choice. I'm sure the others would feel the same way..." Robin interrupted her, but Terra got the message loud and clear. Deep down, they all wanted her to stay and be a Titan, just like before.

"Then, if that's the case, I'd like to become a Teen Titan once more," Terra started, "But with no strings attached and no hidden motives this time around!"

Robin extended his hand towards her. Terra's eyes teared up once again as she shook it.

"I'd say you always were a Titan." Cyborg's familiar voice came from behind them. Robin and Terra looked over at him. Cyborg was with the other 4 Titans; Beast Boy gave a thumbs up, Starfire's green eyes were glowing with happiness, and Raven nodded and smiled. Terra was now back as part of the team. Back amongst friends, no family, she was finally where she wanted to be.

Starfire flew over and hugged Terra again. Terra was used to Starfire's bear hugs and second to Robin, got the most hugs when she was part of the group.

"Friend!!! I am over joyous to hear of your decision! Tell me, will you still come with me to trips to the mall of shopping?" Starfire bellowed as she squeezed Terra.

"Of course, Starfire, but under the condition you don't hug me. I think the other half of my body is now scared of you..." Terra had somehow managed to get a few words out.

Starfire put her down, but was extremely over joyous at the prospect of the new beginning that was in front of them all. Cyborg walked over to Terra and they each gave each other a high five. Raven walked up to her as well and also extended her own hand. Terra really did start crying at the sudden prospect that all was really forgiven. They were all about to start a brand new chapter, and the future was looking brighter than it ever had. Terra took Raven's hand with both of her own as she let out. No words were said, but everyone got the message. It was good to have you back as a member of the team.

"Welcome back." Cyborg smiled at her. He was also glad to have her back as part of the team.

"It's good to be back..." Terra smiled back as she wiped her tears away. Beast Boy was patting her back as Robin handed her the familiar yellow and black communicator with the large T in the middle.

Their party was short lived, however as the alarm suddenly went off.

BEEP ... BEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP ... BEEP

Cyborg rushed over to the computer terminal and keyed in a few commands. The main screen turned on, as Mumbo Jumbo was robbing yet another bank.

"Ready for the initiation back into the fold?" Robin asked Terra in a cocky voice.

"Don't you know it!!!" Terra cracked her knuckles as she spoke. It was indeed time for to show that Titans were once again, reunited.

"Titans...Go!!!" Robin shouted as all 6 Teen Titans moved out.

As Raven finally admits a deep feeling within herself, Slade has gained two very powerful allies. What challenges will Raven and the other Titans soon face? Will they even be prepared?

Next Time: Chapter 26 - Envious Hearts

The Titans are once again called to battle as Raven deals with a situation entirely new to her. What?! Kitten's back and Robin's been blackmailed again?! You won't wanna miss it!!!