A/N: Hey, I'm back! So, I will try to update this every week, but finals are coming up, so there could be a slight delay! Thanks for reading! I don't own the Teen Titans.

Chapter 1: Finally

Tokyo

Raven's P.O.V

The crowd cheered for us as we stood on the platform. Thousands of new fans clapped, screamed, or took pictures; which resulted in spots in front of my eyes every so often. In an effort to shield my eyes, I glanced sideways toward Cyborg who was smiling and waving at the crowd. Even the crazy Japanese chefs where cheering and offering him plates of food, which he turned down with a seasick look.

Looking to the front again, I was reminded of the slightly humorous result from our little vacation- turned- mission than just our victory. Robin was standing at the front of our team, gripping Starfire's hand proudly and waving at the press as their cameras flashed. I briefly wondered if Starfire's face could break from the comical width of her smile. I could literally feel the happiness, joy, and most importantly, love that emanated from both Robin and Starfire as they stood there for the world to see. After only a few short moments, my head began to throb and I focused on closing my mind to their happy, but loud feelings and instead focused on my last teammate.

Beast Boy stood next to Cyborg and waved to his "adoring" fans; which consisted of a horde of screaming Japanese girls. I rolled my eyes as their unholy shrieks made my head throb even worse, but I remained silent and let Beast Boy have his five minutes of fame. The battle was over and we had come out the victors, it was time to celebrate. There would be time later to comment on the low standards of Japan's female population.

At a nudge at my shoulder, I looked over to see Cyborg's grin which morphed into a knowing smirk as he nodded to the newly formed couple. I nodded back with a smirk of my own as Beast Boy finally turned back toward us and proclaimed to Cyborg.

"Hey guys, look it's a miracle!"

Cyborg let out a hearty laugh and even I produced a low chuckle before I could stop myself. "That's strange." I thought, missing Beast Boy's initial gasp of surprise.

"Dude, no way! First, the Clueless Couple gets together, and now Raven's laughing!" He saved me from comment as he added; "Now all you have to do is admit I'm funny and I can die a happy man."

Ok, I had reached my limit of annoyance for the day. "How about you just die a scared boy?" I scowled as I engulfed my hand in my dark magic.

"Whoa, whoa, whoa! No need to get all hotheaded! Two out of three ain't bad!" He hurriedly said from behind Cyborg who laughed at Beast Boy's antics.

"Well, at least I can count on one thing when we get back to the Tower." He grinned.

"What is that?" I asked, mild irritation already gone.

"Beast Boy always finds some way to annoy you, no matter the occasion. For example, we defeat a giant Tokyo villain, AND our resident Clueless Couple finally gets together, but here you two are, still goin' at it! I'm glad I got ya'll around for entertainment." Cyborg laughed.

I rolled my eyes and rubbed the sides of my head to try to stop the pounding of my head before it turned into a full blown headache, but to no avail. "Great, now I have to deal with an annoying Beast Boy and a bored Cyborg on the way home in addition to this lovely headache."

Author's P.O.V

In a dark, cave-like place, sat a figure chained to the floor by their hands and feet. The only indication of life was the slow, but steady rise and fall of their chest. At some unknown sound, the figure slowly raised their head and listened. The grinding sound of chains on stone echoed in the dark cavern as the figure stood and walked to the cell door. A breathy sigh ghosted between cracked, unused lips.

"Oh Raven… I told you…. this would happen….. There is …no stopping it ….now. It has …..begun."

The figure moved back to their original position, smiling slightly before resuming a blank face, waiting.

Flying home from Tokyo

Raven's P.O.V

I really tried, I did. I tried to ignore the incessant burps, snorts, and jokes of a certain teammate, but there's nowhere to avoid someone on the ship! Everyone has a maximum amount of time they can be exposed to annoyance before they react. Normally I would put my headphones on and try to sleep or meditate, but my headache was quickly warping into a full on migraine. So today, my limit was five hours and forty-three minutes of nonstop chatter before I thought my head would explode. I think I set a world record somewhere for my patience, I'm sure Beast Boy did for most bad jokes told in six hours. All I knew was that we were on at least a fifteen hour flight, and I COULD NOT endure nine more hours listening to why the cookie had to go to the doctor.

I felt my powers snake down my arm and into the radio device in my capsule. Using my mind's eye, I found the output cord connecting Beast Boy's radio to the communications system and unplugged it. Blissful silence echoed throughout the cockpit as I silently sighed in relief. Cyborg had no problem voicing his opinion.

"Finally! I didn't know how much more I could take! Thanks Rae."

I nodded and closed my eyes. I needed to at least try to meditate, if only to sooth my head. Unfortunately, it seemed the fates where against me once again as Cyborg's laughter filtered though my headset.

"Hey Raven, I think the grass stain is tryin' to communicate."

I turned to see at an indignant Beast Boy glaring at me from his pod. He pointed at his radio and I shrugged my shoulders. It was either that, or toss him from the jet. Excuse me for trying to be courteous. Next time I would be sure to go directly to the tossing option. I looked back over to see that he had somehow obtained paper and a pencil.

Uncool, Dude!

I smirked and summoned my own pen and pad. Why create noise by talking, when I could just write it down?

It was this or the water, we couldn't take it anymore.

I'll tell Robin! I rolled my eyes at that one. At the start of our flight, Robin had created a private communications line with Starfire to "chat" privately, or whatever couples do when they get together.

Something tells me he wouldn't care. If he could hear you, that is. His comeback was truly a reflection of his age. He stuck out his tongue and pouted.

What am I supposed to do for the rest of the trip?!

Keep talking, no one was listening anyway.

Dude! I'm totally funny!

Who lied to you? I'll set them straight.

Those Japanese girls totally loved my jokes! Plus they dug the ears. He emphasized this by wiggling said appendages.

Maybe I should go back there! At least the girls are honest!

Maybe you should! Then you wouldn't be giving me a headache! I glared back as my head throbbed. Obviously I would need to stop encouraging him if I wanted any meditation time. I turned away a resumed meditating, effectively severing the conversation for the moment.

Half an hour later I was awoken by a disturbing suction sound. "That idiot," I thought. "He can't be serious." Lo and behold, Beast Boy, once again, was the cause of the disturbance. A giant green octopus holding a sketch pad that read, Raven unplugged my radio!, was gripping what I knew was Robin's pod.

"Raven, I don't know and I don't care what you guys are fighting about, but plug his radio back in."

"….Fine."

Once again, my powers found Beast Boy's radio and plugged it back in.

"….-vse you right! It's my job to bring laughter and joy. How can I do that without my awesome jokes? Also-"

I switched off my headset deftly pulled up my hood. I would get some peace and quiet if it was the last thing I did.