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Teen Titans

Titans No More Vol. 3

Chapter 3

Helpless

As Raven blinked she slowly opened her eye lids to just a small slit and instinctively attempted to assess her surroundings without drawing attention to herself. She could barley make out the hushed voices of her captors somewhere in the low lit area. From her position she deduced they had to be behind her. And their position had its advantages. Since she had her back to them and they were speaking so low Raven though she tried could learn nothing from their dialect.

Fear caused Raven to begin perspiring and as the sweat dribbled down her back she couldn't help the sharp wince that came due to the stinging sensation. Unfortunately Raven was familiar with the pain of a deep laceration and was well aware of the fact now that something must have sliced into her spine and with that realization a flurry of questions came to mind. How badly am I injured? How long have been unconscious? And where in Azar's name is Beast Boy? So preoccupied with her thoughts was the magic less mage that she did not hear the lilac woman approach her.

"I see she has awakened" the woman alleged as she bent down slightly to gaze at Raven who desperately wanted to squirm underneath the woman's scrutiny but found she was unable to move. Paralysis, Raven thought panicked but how?

"Come here Swine" The woman commanded smiling as a pale human fearfully handed her what looked like a leather collar.

Wait..Human Raven's brain shot out which he noticeably and quiet certainly was. "Please" she tried looking at the man for help but he did nothing but cower. While the lilac woman shushed her and slipped the piece of worn leather around her neck.

Raven felt goose bumps as the cold metal bumps touched her neck. Oh Azar, thought Raven as a sinister image of a dog's electric collar flashed in her mind. Terrified Raven wished desperately she could fight or flee or anything but thanks to the paralysis and her lack of magic she was more than suitably helpless. Letting out a whimper Raven closed her eyes and waited in horror for the lilac woman to do more but the lilac woman only walked away.

Raven had no way of knowing how much time had passed she only knew that the next time she saw the lilac woman she had brought with her some medicinal supplies. Raven winced as the woman cared for whatever deep abrasions were there across her back and wondered why this creature was bothering to clean the wounds Raven could only guess she herself had given her. After a few minutes the woman rose to her feet smiling proudly to herself and looking over her work. If her catch survived the poison from her claws she would fetch a sizable amount of coinage Pigs were worth quite a bit more money these days since they were a shrinking commodity. If only the other one hadn't looked so green and sickly for his kind then she wouldn't have had to dispose of it. The woman's smile turned to a frown at that and she sighed. Ah, well no use crying over spilled milk she told herself as she lifted Raven up and took her upstairs.

"You sleep here tonight Pig and tomorrow if you live. We go to market" she told her brightly and with that she shut and locked the door.

Author's Note: Alright well that's it for this chapter. I know it was kinda short. Sorry about that guys but I hope you all enjoyed it just the same and will continue to let me know what you think. I only have one tiny little announcement left to say here and that's not to worry this fic will not go unfinished but I am in the process of moving again so I may be without the internet for a little while which could mean some longer times between updates. With that said I thank you all and will keep my fingers crossed that you all will continue reading. Have a great night or day,

~Errant