welcome back ladies and gentlemen.

i just finished this... 'interlude' a bit ago and though i'd upload it before i forget about it.

enjoy.

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Cyborg, Robin, Starfire and Blackfire stepped into OPS, Robin looking like he went through a Lion's Den, costume only ribbons hanging from his body and bloody cuts, scratches and holes littered over his skin. None of the other three went to comfort or treat him, Cyborg and Starfire believing that he deserved this for what he did.

Robin knew that he had messed up but his anger for Raziel had gotten the better of him. He just KNEW that both demidemons would give him hell but he did not really care. 'The next training he will get it,' thought Robin darkly, his mind showing him scenes of his victory over the white haired poser.

"Friends, do you think they have done 'the naughty' once again," asked Starfire suddenly, making Robin falter in his step, Cyborg blush slightly and Blackfire couldn't suppress the small laugh coming from her lips. "If you mean to ask if the two had sex then yes," came a voice from behind them and they turned, seeing Raziel walk to the fridge. Robin snarled slightly at the demon only to get a cold glare. "Careful Birdy Boy; wouldn't want for you to end up in hospital." "You," hissed Robin, about to drop in his fighting stance when Cyborg stepped between them.

"Easy now man, you know how this would end: with you in a body bag so don't tempt him." Robin looked up at his best friend in the small group, "So you're taking his side too?" Cy shook his head, "No man. I am just warning you about something that you SHOULD know." "He ain't that tough."

Raziel had listened to it with a small smirk tugging on his lips, "Wanna put that to the test Boy Blunder?" With a sudden cry Robin leaped at Raziel, producing a bo staff from his belt and slamming it into the demon's neck.

To the shock of most people it was the staff that snapped, not Raziel's neck. The flesh of the demon didn't even take a darker tint or anything. Robin stared at his broken weapon before he looked up into a spinning red orb. The orb hit his face dead center, throwing him backwards and into the couch. "Temper Temper Birdy Boy," chuckled Raziel darkly, his eyes taking a soft glow. "Someone could get hurt and it ain't me for sure."

Cyborg stepped between the two males, his hands raised in a pacifying way. "Robin you stay down and Raziel, please stop trying to piss him off." "Piss him off? I am only stating the obvious." The demon turned away from the metal man, pouring hot water into a decanter. "Be that as it may-" "And besides, I am holding myself back here." Raziel's voice was suddenly filled with something most people would call killing intent.

The demon kept fixing the tray with tea and a few pastry while shooting evil looks at the still downed boy. "By demon law I would have the right to tear him limb from limb and cook his guts for dinner. And trust me, were it not for Raven he would be dead by now." He lifted the tray up and headed out of the room. "My warning still stands," were his last words before he disappeared down the hallway.

Cyborg looked down at his friend, feeling pity for the teen. 'He is the one working overtime to kill this team, not Raziel.'

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Raven and Jinx were roused from their slumber by soft knocks on the door. Both turned their heads slightly, Raven's powers giving a short burst and opening the door. In walked Raziel, holding a tray with tea and the smell roused both girls to being fully awake. "I thought you could need something to relax and recharge," said the male as he placed the tray down on the table, pouring tea in three cups. Raven sat up, stretching her arms above her head while her wings spread wide, "You're a real dear." "Me? An Angel? Don't insult me please," said Raziel with a small chuckle, handing both girls a cup while he sat down on the edge of the bed.

The two females took the cup and blew over the steaming liquid before taking a sip. Raziel used that time to give Jinx a good look-over. "Interesting outcome," chuckled the demon, eying how the tail swished back and forth lazily. "I think she looks good enough to eat," stated Raven what made Jinx choke on her tea and stare at Raven. Raziel couldn't help but laugh slightly as he saw the shocked look on Jinx' face and how her tail went puffy in a split second.

Jinx gave a coy look at both demons, shifting her body slightly as she tried to shield it from Raziel's looks. The demon noticed and gave her a smirk, "Aww, is the little kitty shy?" A hand made of black magic hit his head hard, "Quit teasing her." "Aye ma'am," muttered Raziel, rubbing his head softly. Suddenly his face turned serious. "We have to start making plans; Birdy Boy is getting to be a pest."

The girls sighed slightly, their mood dropping. "That bad," asked Jinx staring down at her cup. "I think slamming his staff down onto my neck counts as bad." The girls' heads shot up. "What," whispered Jinx while Raven growled. "If you were no demon that would have certainly killed you." Raziel nodded before turning to Jinx, "Say, the Hive here in Jump was part of a bigger fish, right?" "Yeah; one of many Academies strewn throughout the land. Why you ask?"

Raven shot a look at her male lover, a picture forming in her mind, "So that's your game." He shrugged simply, "Was only an idea." Jinx looked at the two for a few moments before it clicked. "I see; getting into the real deal and get your merc education." "OUR education young Kitty," corrected Raziel. "Why let our talents go to waste?" Jinx leaned against the headrest of the bed, "You know my take on this."

Raven and Raziel looked at her before looking at each other. 'It wouldn't hurt to give it a shot,' sent Raziel in a low voice. 'Indeed it would not; and it would make Jinx happy,' answered Raven with a small smile. Raziel answered the smile before both nodded at each other. They turned back to Jinx, seeing that the young neko had wrapped the sheets around her naked body and seemed more comfortable now.

"Can you make contact with HQ," asked Raven softly. Jinx' eyes snapped open as she stared at the two, "You serious?!" "Sure," said Raziel with a shrug. "We can at least give it a shot and see how it goes." A big smile split Jinx' face, "Sure! I just need to find a line that can't be hacked by Birdy!" Raziel simply flicked her his cell, "Use this one. Old memento from my times in Hellsing. If anyone could hack this baby he or she would be dead a few moments later."

Jinx flipped the cell open, dialing a few numbers before waiting for the answer. "......... Yes, this is Jinx; I need a connection to the Head of Legal Department.......... student number: 467 653 7654....... Yes, the line is 'magically' secure........ I'll wait....." The girl looked up and flashed them a smirk when suddenly her eyes widened at the voice she heard. "HEADMISTRESS?! You're still alive! ..... Yes, this is Jinx..... Blood is taken care of I believe...... Yes I want back in but.... I got two maybe more other people with me........ You should know them by name and rumors: Raven from the Titans and a demon by the name of Raziel...... Uhm, yes; he worked for that organization I think...... I'll hand you through......"

Jinx held the cell to Raziel, mouthing the word 'Hellsing' silently. Raziel sighed and took the phone. "Yes, Raziel speaking. ....... You're intel department is correct. ...... Not that I know off. ..... We are all three well aware of that ma'am. ..... The connection was purely professional and still is. ..... No, I don't think there is bad blood. ..... Depending on results, later we'd probably be contacted by an agent of them, Victoria Seras. Right now she oversees the training of another potential student. .... Maybe discussing this all face to face would be more secure. ..... Hold that thought for a sec."

Raziel put a hand over the mouthpiece, "She asks when we could be at HQ. Where is that place Jinx?" "Believe it or not: Miami," said Jinx with a smirk. Both demons were shortly shocked but Raziel then smirked and turned back to the cell. "How does tomorrow sound?...... I got connections in your city to guarantee our timed arrival. ..... Very well, we'll be there." Raziel flipped the cell close.

"Sounds like we'll head to Miami tomorrow," said Raven. "Indeed. Meeting at 12.30 and guess where." Jinx giggled, her tail swishing, "Police Station East?" "West but still close enough." "Robin will have a litter of hedgehogs when he hears this," mused Raven, sipping her tea calmly. "Why should we tell him," asked Raziel with a wicked smirk.

The two females mirrored his smirk, before they all decided to take a nap. Raven was once more in the middle, having Jinx snuggle into her side while Raziel stripped naked before lying down of Raven's other side. With a small burst of magic the covers went over them and Raziel couldn't hold the comment back anymore. "Me like that smell, where it come from?" The two girls blushed madly red and Raziel gave a laugh before a black hand slapped him into unconsciousness.

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The day was as sunny as ever in Miami as Amanda Kirs, aka Jump's Ex-Headmistress, stood in front of the Miami's west police station. The call yesterday by Jinx came as a small shocker to the aged woman. On the edge of her heart she was glad that Jinx had come out of Blood's clutches, something only a few of her old students did, but she was truly shocked that the hex girl had been found with Raven and that Raziel.

She knew enough about Raven to wonder what this was about but that Raziel.... intel was weak on him. They had little to nothing on him, only that he had been involved with the Hellsing organization and the Titans lately, the rest was a mystery. In her mind that teen was TOO good at hiding his past.

The woman checked her watch and saw that time had just hit 12.30 and neither teen showed up. She HATED tardiness and was about to leave when a small shout behind her caught her attention and she turned. What she saw was a small shock to her.

Skipping down the street came a pinkette the woman knew all too well but in no way was she prepared for what she saw. Cat ears and cat tail in plain sight, knee high boost, pink stockings, pink mini skirt, pink top, a black vest and her hair down gave a whole different look to the Luck Charmer; not to mention the panther next to her.

Behind the bubbly girl were two more people at a more normal pace. The first Amanda recognized was of course Raven. The long hair was a short moment of confusion but the gray skin and purple hair and eyes and red gem in her forehead were easy enough to spot. The girl wore clothes the woman had NEVER expected to even imagine the dark Titan in: jeans, half-heels, skin tight leotard, biker gloves and vest in black and rectangular shades. Only by chance did she see the feathery wings folded against the girl's back or the white raven perched on the demoness' shoulder.

Next to Raven walked the teen that could only be Raziel. Gray skin like Raven, white hair, yellow eyes, black shirt, jeans and combat boots underlined the confident stride he had. The strange canine breed next to him as well as the leathery wings on his back made him even more of a mystery.

"Jennifer, good to see you again," said Amanda in a soft voice though the demand for respect was still there. "Ma'am, I am so happy nothing happened to you," smiled Jinx as she skidded to a halt in front of the woman. "Bubbly as ever I see.... though some changes are very obvious." Jinx rubbed her neck as she chuckled, "Ehehehehe yeah.... you could say that."

"Would you mind of we get down to business," asked Raziel and Amanda nodded. "Yes. My first question would be how did you two enter the picture?" Raven answered, voice as neutral as it used to be, "Raziel hooked up with the Titans and had a few run ins with Jinx. Later on he basically dragged her into it as well and now we all are pretty fed up with the hero deal."

The woman nodded, for the first time noticing the strange markings under their eyes. "What's up with those?" Jinx started to shift uneasily while the two demons chuckled. "Well, our relationship is.... intimate," said Raziel vaguely as he pulled Raven against his side. Raven in turn had grabbed Jinx and pulled her closer, her right hand basically cupping Jinx' left tit. Amanda gave the whole thing a raised eyebrow before things made sense.... somewhat. "No details please."

"So, why you two want in? I know Jinx reasons if they are still the same." The two demons simply shrugged and raven answered, "The hero deal is getting old and doesn't really fit us anymore. We're trying to check another side of the dice so to speak." "Interesting way of putting it. What is the deal with those three?"

Each animal gave the woman a short growl/snarl/angry screech and their partners laughed slightly. "Familiars," the three said in one voice and the woman nodded, taking a healthy step back from the beasts. "Well, I guess you all qualify for entrance and if you can prove that you're not part of some undercover deal I see no real problem with enrolling you three." "And how should we prove that," asked Raven dryly. "Should we ask Jump's Mayor to write us a signed document?"

Raziel chuckled at this, "I think she means we have to fulfill a 'mission' for her." "You're sharp." "I have to be with Raven at my side or she would play me like a flute," smiled the demon, leaning down and brushing a kiss over Raven's cheek. "So, what you want from us," asked Jinx, knowing that the Headmistress had something big in mind. The woman crossed her arms behind her back, "It's rather easy. You have to tell Robin that you're leaving in a public place, preferable when there are cameras to document the interaction."

"That's all? All we have to do is flip Birdy the bird and we are in," asked Raziel, a frown on his face. "And I had hoped I could rough him up good." "If you do that it would be a bonus," said the woman with a small smirk playing around her lips. "I think we'll get along just fine lady," smirk Raziel, baring his long fangs. "And I think there is one thing we should make clear: once we are finished with 'education' we'll probably go freelance." Amanda nodded, "Fair enough. I expected as much honestly."

"Then I think that concludes our 'negotiations'," said Raven, for the first time cracking a slight smile and scaring the shit out of Amanda. The three teens chuckled and even their companions fell into it as darkness burst from Raven and enveloped the six, taking the form of a huge bird of prey and took flight, a small note floating downwards. Amanda took the note, reading it with a small smile, 'Watch the News; Birdy Boy is going down.'

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short, yes but giving the chapter more length felt wrong.

i'd like to hear your ideas on HOW Birdy Boy should go down. i got my own ideas but i'd like to hear what you want to happen to him as well.

-Nelo Akuma