Chapter 5

Accepting Bruce's challenge, Raven and her new mentor take time off from the corporate atmosphere, and begin their trip around the world to start Raven's training; the very same trip Bruce himself took to become the very first 'Caped Crusader'.

"I will teach you to see things that normal people cannot. Using all of your senses are a keen tool to have in your arsenal," Bruce's words filled the air.

(A blindfolded Raven takes a quick jab to the face and round house kick to the knee knocking her to the ground. Her opponent takes another kick, but is blocked by her hands. She brings the training partner down to her level, in the right position for a fatal blow. She takes her blindfold off, and looks to her mentor. Bruce watching on the side lines gives a small nod of approval in Raven's direction.)

"You will learn all types of martial arts: karate…"

(Raven cracks her knuckles, getting into the proper stance. She then throws a solid punch with her leading right hand, breaking a four inch wooden board, and then does the same with the left.)

"The Japanese way of Kendo…"

(Her sword made a SHIINNG sound as Raven pulled it from the holster. She twirled it in hand as she circled her opponent. Finally striking, they began a sort of elegant dance around the grounds in their conservatory.)

"Even Ninjitsu methods, with the use of explosive powders. More for distractions and other dramatics because disruption of ones senses can be powerful agents. "

(Raven takes a bit a black powder, and throws it to the ground with a BANG, while smoke engulfed the room. As the smoke cleared the room, Raven was gone without a sound.)

"The Batman is a symbol of truth and justice. You must become more that a mere mortal, in the heads of your enemies; you must be someone they fear," residing in a small cabin on a small overhang in the side of Mt. Fuji, Bruce placed more coals into a roaring fire. Raven sat by watching the flames dance around. She was tired, bruised, and soar. It's been almost two years since her training started, and though her time with the Titans gave her a great advantage, every day was harder than the next. But she had not given up yet.

"Am I ready for this?" Raven asked quietly, more to herself than to Bruce. Bruce was taken aback by this. She had shown so much confidence going into every challenge she has faced so far.

"Raven, you can train all you want. But most importantly, you have believe in this; believe in yourself and what you could stand for. Now; do you want this?" Raven got up and stared her mentor, the former protector of Gotham City, and finally said "I do."

"Then Raven, you are ready."

Coming Up next: Raven is ready to take on her new destiny. How will she take to a new tradegy in her life? Are some familliar faces coming back into her life? Stay Tuned!

***Credits: Some of the montage ideas were inspired by "Batman Begins"***