Chapter 5

Discover the Impossible

Raven decided to take a break in her temporary home. Villains would call it a hideout but that would imply she was hiding and demons do NOT hide from the world BUT they also don't broadcast their location...at least the smart ones don't. She was undefeatable. True. She was stronger than anyone on the planet. True. She was a little cocky due to these facts. True, but she was not going to let this make her slack off in any of her plans. Her little mishap earlier with the titan and Azerathian had been a reality check for her. She would not make such a stupid mistake again. The demon began to pace back and forth. "No harm done. All I have to do is threaten that human brat and she'll hand the changeling back over to me and then I can continue with life as usual." She reasoned and then her hands formed fists as her eyes glowed a darker red, "But before I can continue with everything I'm going to have to rid the world of those pesky children who call themselves titans." Raven threw her head back and laughed with malice. "They disgrace the name titans! They couldn't even give me a paper cut much less protect the earth!" She sat down, her laughter slowly lowering itself to an evil chuckle as she switched on the TV. "Oh, they're bringing their military forces. This should be fun." Then Rae teleported herself up onto the roof of the building. All weapons from all sides were aimed at her in moments. She merely grinned, showing her fangs and motioned for them to bring it. "Give me your best shot." Everyone fired simultaneously. She shot straight up into the air like a rocket, letting everyone below destroy each other. Raven chuckled maliciously as people screamed for their lives. When she looked straight ahead she saw a jet and noticed there was another one behind her. The demon raised a brow, "Now you're just being annoying." They shot heat seeking missiles at her and she flew toward one of the jets. Her body glowed with red power as she shot two energy balls at the jet, setting it aflame as the missiles made it explode. When she looked back at the other jet, it immediately turned around and flew away. As she watched the flames and screaming people below, she sighed before flying down and teleporting back to her "temporary home." That was when she decided to travel into the dreams of Rachel but what she discovered was something she didn't think possible.

Rachel's Dream from Raven's View

The world was completely destroyed and so was Jump City. It burned all around and instead of an ocean, there was lava. The city was littered with rubble from all the fallen buildings and broken streets.

Raven whistled in approval, nodding her head, "I like this dream already." That was when she spotted Rachel staring up at something. How she suddenly knew her name was Rachel, she didn't know. Don't ask, don't tell, right? She followed her gaze.

At the front of the city, chained with red demonic power to the almost completely obliterated Titan's Tower was Beast Boy. His uniform was ripped to shreds, or what was left of it was. It was stained with his blood. His body was covered with cuts and bruises. His breathing was slow and unsteady and his head hung down, having lost all and any strength he might've had left from the energy-sucking chains on him.

"Beast Boy!" Rachel shouted. Tears were flowing from her eyes and she looked as if she was in some sort of pain. She looked down at herself but there wasn't any injuries on her.

Raven watched Rachel run into the tower before she flew in to get a closer look. The poor changeling seemed to be near death. Wait, 'poor changeling?' Was she going soft? She could see Rachel just outside the broken windows near Beast Boy.

"Beast Boy!" She yelled at him again.

The demon flew even closer to hear if he responded.

He groaned and licked him dry lips before he attempted to speak. "Who," he croaked in a dry scratchy voice.

"It's me, Rachel," Rachel informed him, sadness evident in her voice. "I'm going to get you out of here ok?"

"No," he strained his voice in an attempt to yell. "Save yourself."

Rachel started crying right there, "I can't just leave you here!" But how could she? Surely she was too young to have the amount of power needed. She then closed her eyes spoke three familiar magic words that struck Raven's memory, "Azerath, Metrion, Zinthos!" Instantly, white magic poured out of her hands, her eyes glowing with it. It grew and traveled over to Beast Boy, wrapping around his body.

Suddenly Raven saw flashes as she looked up at Trigon, her father. It was confusing though. Why was she was using white magic? And why did it feel like Rachel was also sharing this moment?

"Fathers protect you," she shot a small dose at him.

"Fathers raise you," she shot another bolt.

Power started to surround her, "I was protected by the monks of Azerath." She felt a hand on her shoulders. "I was raised by my friends." Her power grew. "They are my family and this is my home," she began rising into the air, "and you are not welcome here!"

Raven came back as she saw BB was on the floor beside Rachel. She couldn't believe this. It was only a dream, right? Not a real memory or vision of her past. She watched as Rachel took Beast Boy out of the tower and into an abandoned building but this didn't register yet. She had shared the vision of whatever that had been with Rachel. Not like two souls in one body but it was as if they were combined into one as they spoke with one voice and acted on one will. The demon shook her head and flew toward the building she had seen the two hide in earlier.

Rachel had set him up against the wall.

Beast Boy was going beyond his limits as raised his arms to wrap his arms around Rachel in a hug and began to rub her back, "Its ok." His voice sounded so weak.

Raven watched as Rachel started to silently sob, soaking his back with tears as she returned the hug. She herself had a weird feeling like some lost memory was trying to resurface but it was soon replaced an anger she had never felt before. This wasn't pure hatred or malice like before. No. Now she hated Rachel for a reason. The only thing was, she didn't know what that reason was.

"You're my angel Rae," Beast Boy whispered into Rachel's ear.

"Aw, how sweet," Raven said with jealousy and spite in her voice. "I'm afraid I'm going to have to break up this little love scene." She spat angrily. "Give Beast Boy back Rachel or I will make this nightmare of yours comes true." She grinned evilly as she pulled out a knife and used her powers to bring the changeling to her as she pressed the weapon against his throat, "And this will be his fate." She slit his throat, blood spilling out as he gasped and screamed in utter agony when she pulled the knife out and stabbed him in his rib cage.

Rachel watched in horror as there was nothing she could do to save him. She gave an ear splitting scream.

End Dream

Raven had only one thing to say about Rachel's scream and that was that it was most pain filled she had ever heard. Considering how many screams she's heard, that was saying something. The one thing she never intended on letting Rachel know though was that she too had felt like screaming like that when she had killed the changeling. Why that was, she didn't know. Why would she feel so much pain if that little good human boy got hurt? It didn't make any sense. And what the hell was with that vision?! How could Rachel and her share a memory like that? Was Rachel the connection to her missing memories? Another question, if Rachel shared Raven's exact memory, did that mean she was Rachel and that Rachel was her? Were they actually one person? She had to admit, it wasn't impossible but highly unlikely. Even if it was, she could not and would not accept this. She wasn't some goody two shoes that helped or saved mortals. That was impossible! Why would she?! What possible reason would she have for being that way?! Her current train of thought was forgotten as she felt Rachel summoning her. Without another thought, she opened up a portal and stepped into a dark room where the changeling laid unconscious with Rachel sitting beside him, looking extremely guilty. The demonic teen grinned. That bitch deserved it for stealing what wasn't hers.

Rachel looked up at her, "You promise not to hurt him?" Her eyes pleaded.

She was sickened by this, "That's none of your business now, is it?" Raven picked up the green titan with her powers and left through the same portal. Then she waited for BB to come to.

Beast Boy groaned as he turned over. "Rachel?"

Raven made a face when he said her name as if it left a bad taste in her mouth.

He looked around, spotted two familiar boots and glanced up.

"Welcome back Beast Boy," Raven smirked at him.