Hellooo! ^^ How are all you lovely people today? Well, I'm alright... Headed up to Cambridgeshire yesterday... Wasn't entirely in the mood, but oh well. OMGOSH, it's the 1st today . AAAH.. That means I've got only 4 DAYS LEFT. For what you ask? Well, on the 5th and 6th I shall be heading up to Cambridge, Downing College, and I shall be visiting the open day... *faints* YES! I'm actually going to visit my future uni! *faints again* HOLY CRAP, WTF AM I SUPPOSED TO WEAR? Any ideas guys? I can vary from jeans, skirts, dresses... Give me some help here D:

Anyway, I'd like to thank you all for the lovely reviews, as always *-* - Takua Nui (Aw thanks for the advice... Btw, and I know I'm going to sound stupid... what is B&V? .-. LOL); MysteryGirl97 (Thank you sooo much *-* and here's the update. Yey \O/); poseidon'sdaughter3 (and of course you're all hyper again *-* Love it. Cassie was amazing, I thought so myself :x And.. I'm still not sure if you're going to need a wheelchair for this one.. It depends on your POV I guess... But anyway, best get some more just in case! *-* Yeah.. I think we have Target here .-. LOL AWWW.. you're gonna make me cry . don't D: but thank you sooo much for saying that I'm awesome *o*); Ashley (Thanks *-*); spezria26 (Yeah \O/ Another Chalant/Batgirl hater \O/ we rule. lol); Guest (true.. Hurt my loves ~ nightwing and zatanna *-*); tdyn0 (OMGOSH, the song just totally played in my mind now kkk let's get Nightwing to the rescue already \o/); BlueDinosaurs (Oh.. yeah.. LOL.. The whole wheelchair thing just stuck to me like glue and well- I can't help myself.. So sorry 'bout that :p And yaaah.. I should totally put BG in a box *o* liking your thoughts. muahaha); Sujaku (I shall try to write as fast as my weird brain allows it! Promise! *-*)

PHEW! Okay.. So I think we're all ready to head on to the story, right? \O/ Oh and btw, according to my "hyperactive fan girl"... I'm awesome *cue awesome emoticon, with sunglasses and a richard grayson smirk* Okay, I just cued Civies Robin, didn't I? kk Oh well, I think I could soo totally pull of a girl-version. muahahah. Enjoy! ^^

Chapter Four

Nightwing knew that he'd be needed inside that cave sooner or later, but he just couldn't bring himself to leave his spot on the rock. He'd noticed Zatanna sitting there before Barbara showed up... Barbara... He dug his head into his hands at the thought. Everything was too confusing for him. He'd never expect something like this to happen.

His thoughts were interrupted when a black portal began forming not too far from him. He eyed it cautiously, fearing it would be Klarion. He wasn't one to be scared, but due to previous events, he was slightly jumpy and moody. But Klarion never came out of said portal; instead a somewhat small figure appeared, wearing a dark purple cape and a hood covering the face.
"Er-"
"Where is she?"
Nightwing raised his eyebrows. The figure appeared to be a woman. She spoke in a monotone voice, which made it slightly difficult to grasp her emotions.
"Are you deaf? Where is she?"
"Who exactly are you looking for?"
The woman sighed and rolled her eyes.
"About this big." She said, motioning with her hands. "Black hair, blue eyes... Tends to talk backwards every now and then."
Nightwing shot up immediately, only to replace the shock on his face with a frown. Which didn't go unnoticed.
"Is she okay?" The woman asked, taking off her hood to reveal her purple hair.
"I... I don't think so. I hope she is but... I'm can't be sure-"
"Well where is she? She called me here. To this exact spot." The woman said, furrowing her eyebrows. "I'm Raven, by the way. She and I... Well I've helped her out with a few things."
"So you're Raven." He smirked. "Think you can save her from Klarion then?"
Raven looked somewhat angry, though Nightwing wasn't sure if it was just his imagination.
"Klarion... This complicates things. Though, I had a feeling he'd take a shot once she returned."
"I know that part of the story... What I'm curious to know is how you found them so easily."
Raven sighed and sat beside the young boy.
"Firstly, I'd appreciate you taking off that mask, Richard. I've been in Zatanna's head one time too many and I'm well aware of your history. And I'd rather see your eyes while talking to you, instead of trying to figure out what you're trying to hide." She said, calmly. Dick groaned but complied.
"There, happy?" He mumbled.
"Yes." She said, still showing no emotion in her voice. "That pest has been tormenting the lives of many people throughout countless dimensions for too long. He's basically been travelling to gather information but of course, being Lord of Chaos, he can't help but destroy at least something."
"You talk as if he's a victim in this story." Dick frowned.
"In a way, he is. Yes." Raven stared at him, half amused by the priceless look he was giving her. "I mean it."
"You're insane." He laughed nervously.
"No... No I'm not. It was never his choice to become Chaos... Chaos chose him. And no matter how much he'd try to fight it off, it would eventually consume him. Losing the one he loved the most was his downfall. Since Teekl was a Homo Magi, he'd need another Homo Magi's body to become her soul's host."
"Why Zatanna?"
"The Homo Magi's are a rare species. There are very few in the world. I am certain he'd find someone much more similar to Teekl's human form but... He just won't wait that long."
Raven sighed once again and stared out into the ocean.
"What if we tried to make a deal with him? Maybe I could find someone else for him... He can't have Zatanna."
"How exactly do you plan on making someone else agree with this?" She laughed, so lightly that it was barely noticed.
"I... I'm not sure."
"Exactly... I might have a solution. One Zatanna's very well aware of."
"Would you mind telling the others also?"
Raven shook her head and proceeded to stand, reaching her arm out to help Dick in the process. Dick ushered her towards the caveand granted her access.
"Guys... This is Raven. Raven, this is the Team."

x.x

Klarion was silently focusing his energy. Teekl was purring against Zatanna's leg, making her highly uncomfortable.
"I'm not exactly a cat person." She mumbled.
"I don't really care." Klarion said, his eyes firmly shut and his magic visibly swaying around him.
"Never guessed you were the type to meditate." Zatanna smirked.
"This will make things work better." He said, not looking over to her.
"Klarion... Please... I have my own life. Can't you find someone or... Something else." The boy's eyes shot open, his expression wasn't exactly a pleasant one.
"Teekl is not an object. We choose you and you can't do anything about it. I'm tired of waiting."
"Waiting for what, exactly?"
"It's none of your business!"
Zatanna sighed and decided to end that conversation. That was, until her mind came across something interesting.
"I can make a deal with you." She smirked.
"I'm not interested."
"But I might know of a way to seal her energy inside me and-"
Klarion waved his hands and Zatanna found herself gagged. He finally stood and re-adjusted his clothes.
"Do you think I was born yesterday? I am very much aware of all the possible ways of sealing magic and how I've been planning it gives me the upper hand. There is nothing else that can give Teekl a human body without defeating my powers. So, now that I'm fully energized... We may begin."

Zatanna's words were muffled and panic was visible in her eyes. Klarion sat in between her and Teekl and began chanting. She could feel her heartbeat accelerating as he spoke. It was over. She had remembered to hit the beeper Raven gave her; she left it on the inside of her belt, making it easy to nudge by placing a single hand there. But it was in vain. Raven never came and now she was done for.

She felt her body growing weak and couldn't help but frown at the growing grin on Klarion's face. Her eyes were getting heavy... She couldn't even bring herself to make a single sound.
'After all this time... I stayed away from everyone for nothing... I'll never see my friends, family... Dick... Ever again.'

Dum dum duuuum... Is she dead? Will the adorable Zatanna Zatara ever be the same again? Who knows (maybe the idea-person for this fic knows hehehe)

What I would like you guys to do for me is vote ~ Should Barbara end up accepting things as they are or not?
Cause well, in the end... This WILL be Chalant, because I could never bring myself to pair Dick with anyone else (maybe not even OC's...) Of course, I'd love for my brains, teobaldi, to vote also (might end up being the final vote actually hehehe) but either way.. I'm curious to know what you all think ^^

Right, in case I don't post before my open day, WISH ME LUCK ? *-* Goodness... I MUST FIND SOMETHING TO WEAR .

xoxo