UPDATED

Mmk so I feel so bad that I haven't updated in a year that I'm gonna post this chapter today too!! ^_^

So here goes!!!

With great speed, Raven's army traveled into the heart of Azerath, knowing what they'd have to face.

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When Raven's army reached the city of Kita her army once again encountered resistance from king Slade's factions. However, this time, Slade was there leading them.

Upon seeing the orange tinted armor of the evil king, Slade, Raven felt a pang of guilt wash through her. I'm so sorry Richard. I let them get you. I'll save you, that wont ever happen again. Promise. Ok Raven, focus. Azerath Metrion Zinthos.

Surveying the battlefield, Raven realized that they were sadly outnumbered. Summoning her courage she yelled at her army, "We fight for Azerath!! We fight against Slade!! No matter the cost, we keep fighting!"

The rest of her army cheered as they began charging head on at Slade's faction. Both sides did considerable damage. Slade's army was equipped with the most modern technologies while Raven's makeshift group had only what they could afford or what was donated to them.

Yet Raven and her group put up a fight. Men slashed their way through Slade's army, only receiving small grazes and injuries. While Raven's army battled, Raven scanned her surroundings for Slade. She saw him retreat to a cave at the fringes of a dark forest. Taking a few of her warriors, she followed Slade into the cave.

In the cave she could see that Slade wasn't alone. The shadow of a figure sat behind Slade, but Raven couldn't make out who it was.

"Raven?" the figure asked.

And she instanly knew who it was.

"Richard! I'm going to get you out, you hear?"

"Raven, be careful! I've got to tell you about him, you're unprepared!!"

Upon hearing that his apprentice was using him, Slade was infuriated. He kicked Richard into the hard rock of the cave.

"YOU TRAITOR!" SLade bellowed.

Unable to see her griot and her best friend in so much pain she ordered her three warriors to attack the evil king.

While they were fighting, Raven slipped outside and assumed her meditative stance. She allowed her energy to flow into Richard, melding her mind and his. In his mind, Richard comminicated to Raven how Slade's powers were from the dead.

Yet what neither of them noticed, being otherwise occupied, was that Slade had defeated the three warriors and had found Raven. He punched her in her stomach, sending her flying back into the dirt. This assault pulled Raven from Richard's mind. It was only her and Slade now.

Quickly, the purple haired teen turned and ran into the forest. Slade followed in pursuit.

So his powers are from the dead, eh? Well I guess we're going to have to rid him of his powers with life.

Sprinting, Raven barely managed to stay ahead of Slade. She could feel her energy draining, but pushed herself onward. She needed to lure him into her trap.

Onward she ran until she came across the flowing stream of Azerath. It was said that this spring gave life to Azerath because it drew weary nomads to settle in the area because of the resources it provided. Raven wondered if she could hit Slade with this water if he would be blasted into oblivion.

She used her powers to manipulate the water and waited in her fighting stance for Slade to arrive in the clearing.

"Ahh Raven, you stupid girl. You have just isolated yourself from everyone and no one knows where you are. Its just you and me now, no one can come and save you."

And with that he took out his steel fighting rod and assumed his fighting stance in one fluid motion.

Trying to hide her fear, Raven scowled at Slade.

Oh my Azar! How could i be so foolish? If only I could teleport, but no that'll use up to much energy for when he catches up to me. I need to be able to fight.

After a mintue of Slade and Raven tensed, ready for each other's attack, Raven lunged.

Slade easily sidestepped her attack, which frustrated Raven.

Calm down, find your center or you'll lose. Just breathe.

Raven tried to lunge again, but failed. Again.

This time, Slade took the offensive. He sent a whirling streak of bright orange flames right at Raven (A/N: like in the episode of her birthday). Using her powers to teleport herself a few feet away, she turned towards Slade and prepared for another attack.

Slade surrounded himself with a red aura, which appeared almost electric. He slowly began walking towards Raven, looking like a tiger on the prowl for its food. Raven, slightly unnerved by his look, used her dark powers to send the water hurling at him, sharp as knives, sending him a few feet away.

Raven gaped at the ground where Slade had fallen. Had her plan worked?

I thought it wasn't a well thought out plan, but did it just work? Did i just win?...he's not getting up! I've won!

But this victory was short lived. Slade picked himself up from the ground. Cracking his neck he asked, "Is that all you've got Raven? You're going to have to do better than that to beat me."

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Sorry its such a short chapter, but I have to go or else I'll be late for my concert tonight! So review if you can and ill post Chapter 6 up soon!

Mmk so I updated it to where I wanted to end the chapter, it didnt feel right leaving it at her plan...

~RukiaRae