Hi! I'm back again. It took me a while to get this posted since I'm busy with school and work. I just took my exams so I'm out for the summer now Yay! I need to brainstorm about this story there are so many ways I can take it. I'm sure you all are ready for evil Raven but she will make an appearance soon I promise I'm just trying not to rush this story. Any who let's get on with the other half of the last chapter.

Disclaimer: I don't own anything except the shoe that whacked the producers head after they ended the Teen Titans :)

Confining a Raven

Chapter 4: Closure

One Week After Memorial…

A violet haired girl shot up from a bed in beads of sweat taking in deep pants for air. Excruciating pain shot through her whole body causing her to stumble back down. Bright fluorescent lights burned her eyes and tears slid down her cheeks from the pain. Her whole body was sore and her head pulsated with the rhythm of her heart. She tried to speak but her throat was dry and cracked from not speaking for days. She raised her hands to her face and felt a bandage wrapped around her head. She yanked the tubes and syringes from her arms then pulled off her sheets. She looked down to find herself clad in a white medic gown and her arms wrapped in bandages. She hoisted herself off the bed onto the cold tile and felt her abdomen being restricted- sure enough her whole abdomen and back were patched up in bandages.

She studied her surroundings. She was in an average sized white room with not much detail. The room was very plain: there was a metal chair next to the bed and a few machines beeping. No one was in sight. Her surroundings weren't recognizable so she ran for the door. She wasn't sure where she was going but she figured her best exit without being noticed would be the roof-hopefully she could manage to fly. As she dragged her way up the four flights of stairs she felt a presence nearby. Slowly she opened the door to the roof and saw a dark figure with its back turned to her. She tried to fly off but she felt too weak and dizzy to take flight.

"Don't worry I won't harm you" the figure turned around. It was a tall older man fully clad in an orange and dark blue metallic uniform. He had a round of bullets plastered across his chest and a mask that was hidden in the shadows. He seemed very strong and meticulous. He watched her as she sauntered towards him still feeling her body ache with each step she took. In spite of this, she stopped half way and took a defensive stance.

"Who are you and what did you do to me!" The violet haired girl could barely keep her stance from the dizziness she felt. The man eyed her in satisfaction and 'remorse'.

"I see you've finally awoke…how do you feel?" he stepped forward but she stepped back. Still he only observed her movements, "Do you really expect to attack me in that condition."

"Don't underestimate me!" she growled then her eyes began to flicker white and objects began to float around him.

"Fair enough… so you don't remember what happened to you?"

The girl grew angrier with his questions. She figured he was only patronizing her so she chanted a mantra and enclosed a nearby pole hurling it at the man. Unfortunately, the man dodged it and dashed towards her. Before she could react the man already had her neck in his grasps, "You dare attack the man that saved your life!"

"S-saved …me?" she choked out. He released his grip around her neck causing her to collapse onto the ground

"Am I supposed to remember something important?" she stared up at him as he continued to walk away so instead she decided to search his mind for answers. The girl concentrated repeating the same mantra over and over again in her mind then she began to glow. She entered his mind but was immediately knocked out by a wall of bricks physically causing her to fall backwards. This deed caused the man to stop and watch her again.

"It's not nice to try and invade somewhere you're not invited"

"How did you… never mind just tell me what happened to me" she had given up and remained on the ground deflecting.

"Tell me…what is the last thing you remember?"

"I just arrived here from my planet Azarath and-" she analyzed her surroundings, "Wait where am I? I thought I landed in a town called Jump City?"

"We are in Bludhaven" the man spoke grimly.

The girl analyzed her surroundings and noticed the shabby rundown buildings. The city was an industrial type filled with noise from either machinery or car horns from down below. The night air was a thick dingy grayish yellow color which made it difficult to breath. From the distance she could see a glimpse of the dark murky ocean but the smog in the air blocked out that view.

"You were a Teen Titan" he began.

"A Teen… Titan?" she questioned not paying him much attention.

"They claim to protect the city even if that meant betraying a friend"

"What do you mean… was I like that?"

"They left you in a burning building to die" the man spoke solemnly.

The violet haired girl stared at him in disbelief but gradually dropped her defenses asking him to continue, "Why? Did I betray them?"

"No they found out about the true you. We all fought your father together and defeated him but that wasn't enough for them. They still felt threatened so they planned your demise. They figured the burning building was an easy way to rid of their problem"

"You're lying! I would never tell anyone about my father" the girl's eyes began to glow white as her voice deepened.

"Then tell me…do you still feel the fiery your father held inside the depths of your soul? Can you feel his rage in the pits of your stomach?" the man almost sang.

At the moment, all she could feel was numbness from the pain coursing through her body. In spite of that, she sat there dumbfounded. He was right—and maybe he was telling her the truth too. She couldn't feel the blood lust she had to fight everyday to contain her father. She didn't have to hold back anymore. She felt free yet overwhelmed at the same time and she couldn't handle it. She could feel anger and sadness towards every word the man feed her. She felt the anxiety building up within her from the unknown. Her father was finally defeated and she couldn't even remember the battle. She could feel emotions for the first time but could not grasp the full extent of her power.

The girl began to tremble causing the roof to quiver with her racing thoughts, "It can't be…" Her eyes were full of anger and tears causing random objects to explode around her. The man shielded himself then leapt for the girl again. Telling her all that information at once was a danger to the both of them and it seemed as if she did not have a complete control over her powers anymore.

"W-who are you… why are you helping me" she croaked.

"I am the one that keeps their leader up at night, the evil that haunts every dark corner of his mind... I am Deathstroke."

"Death-stroke?" she questioned.

"Yes… their leader betrayed me. He was my first apprentice and he turned his back on me. He led an attack on my previous apprentice and enclosed her in stone. But this time will be different- I will help you get revenge on them if you lend me your powers."

"But why should I submit to you?" The girl declared.

"You ungrateful little wretch!" Deathstroke grabbed the girl by her hair. He dragged her to the edge of the building so she could watch the oncoming cars zoom down the street, "You will submit to me... I saved your life… and I can take it back anytime I wish" the girl could only quivered from his hold on her. She had no more energy to fight him off.

"Do you really think your strong enough right now to go after them by yourself" he whispered into her ear snickering as realization hit her. She could barely walk yet take revenge on a team full of super heroes.

"When… do I start?" her attitude quickly changed.

After hearing that Deathstroke made a grin even wider than Cheshire's, "You still need to recover…"

"And after?" the girls voice trailed along with his.

"I will train you…"

"Yes master." She grinned.

Deathstroke picked up the girl and carried her back down the stairs. Even though she looked weak he was amazed that she was awake—and still able to even attack him. She had dozed off in his arms still weak from her injuries. He placed her on the medic table re-bandaging her wounds. He critically examined the wound on her back and noticed it was almost fully healed. He had truly underestimated her. Usually a wound like that would take months to heal but if he gave her another week it would have been fully healed. He watched her sleep for a couple minutes. His plan was turning out successful. He knew she was the right one to finally take down the teen titans—well what's left of them.

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Two Months Later

Robin stood absently in his shower. It was the middle of the night and he couldn't sleep. Something in his in the back of his mind bothered him. Continuously he replayed the same dream that has been haunting him for months in his head. Though, this time he didn't cry. He was boiling with anger and determination. Robin turned off the knob walking out the shower with a towel around his waist. He went to his closet and in the far back he retrieved a black shirt and baggy blue jeans putting them on rather than his bright uniform. He went into his bathroom and slicked back his hair and brushed his teeth.

Finally, he made his way to the center of his room and examined the emptiness. All the newspaper articles that were plastered on his wall vanished. His file cabinets were now empty and desk was desolate. He surveyed his closet and all that remained were his bright uniforms. Today was a new day for him. He could no longer wallow in his own grief. It was time he took action. It was time to get rid of the object that began all his problems. Today was the day that he would leave the Titans and begin his search for Slade. It had been two almost three months since his disappearance and nothing was the same. They checked his known hideouts and found nothing. All of them were either left deserted as if he had never existed or just destroyed along with all the secrets they held. Slade would not win this time they had to find him. He left him with only one clue "a goodbye gift". That had to mean that he had planned on leaving Jump City… but why now? Maybe he found what he was looking for... or maybe he just wanted a chase. Regardless, he needed to be stopped once and for all.

The plan was simple; Robin would leave in the middle of the night so he wouldn't be spotted by any civilians. Then, he would leave Jump City not looking back and continue his hunt for Slade. The plan was perfect, yet still, he couldn't move from that certain spot in the center of his room. He knew exactly what he had to do and there was no way anyone could change his mind. Yet, it felt like something was holding him back… his team. The hardest part of today was going to be saying goodbye to everyone; he at least owed them that much. It's so tempting to just sneak out and not mention a word to them but he couldn't do that to them. The Titans were his friends, his family, and his home. He could remember the day he recruited every last one of them. He worked so hard to build this team and structure it. They grew up together and learned to live with and love one another… and to say goodbye to all of them now when they needed him the most…he hoped they would understand.

Knock

Knock

"Robin" He heard Starfire knocking at the door. He stared at it unsure if he wanted to answer it. It was late and he didn't think anyone would still be up. He paced back and forth anxiously speculating if he was ready or not. Starfire once again banged on the door just a knotch louder, "I do not mean to wake you but it is hard for me to-"

He decided it was time. If he was ever going to leave he had to make a move, he was going to tell the team now. Robin slowly opened his door for the alien girl revealing his empty room. Starfire stepped back bewildered from his appearance. Slightly, she glanced at his room and noticed it was darker and emptier than usual. Finally she registered the black bag at his side.

"I'm leaving, Star" His eyes never moved from the empty spot on the floor next to her. She was silent as if she was soaking up the new information. He couldn't look at her though. He didn't want to see the pain he was causing her.

"For how long?" he was shocked to hear her response. He figured she would plead for him to stay or even start crying. However, what he didn't realize was that after Raven's death Starfire was slowly maturing. She knew this day would come… she felt it. The thing that concerned her the most; and almost plagued her, was when it would happen. She had always watched Robin every hour of the day. Since the death of Raven she noticed him slowly becoming colder and withdrawing into himself. From since that day at Raven's memorial she felt a different aura arising from him, as if there was something bothering him… guilt or maybe even anger but she couldn't depict it. As much as she tried to cheer him up that feeling never subsided. She wanted to help him but didn't know how all she could do was watch.

"…I'm not sure" he exhaled.

"…Will you return?"

"…" he had no answer.

"No" she abruptly broke his silence.

"…Star?"

"No… I will not allow you to depart until you promise to return"

"Star… I can't"

"Then I shall come with you"

"Star wait!" before he could refuse her, Starfire already flew off down the corridor towards her room.

Robin sighed as he picked up his bag and walked towards the main room- this is not going to be easy. He made his way down the lit corridor until he noticed Cyborg leaning against the wall. His arms were crossed and he had his toothbrush in hand. The public bathroom was a few doors down from his room so he figured Cyborg was on his way there and stumbled upon their conversation… great.

"So you've just decided all on your own that it's okay to abandon the team"

"Cy I-"

"Just stop it 'man! I thought you said you would never abandon a teammate" Cyborg pounded the wall abruptly. His hands slowly clenched into a fist as he edged closer to Robin. However, Robin stood there obstinately pleading his case, "I'm not!"

"Then where are you going? If it wasn't for Starfire we'd probably never hear from you again"

"You're wrong… I could have left anytime! But I chose not to… not this time… I was on my way to tell you all now"

"Yea… tell us with one foot already out the door. You didn't even give us a chance to talk some sense into you before you packed up everything"

"I'm doing this for Raven"

"Oh really, how?"

"I have to get stronger… I need to make Slade pay for everything he has taken from us!"

"Then we'll help you. You're not the only one that lost a teammate. Rae was our friend and we deserve to help take out the man that did this to her"

"I won't allow it!.. Slade made this personal… he crossed the line." Robin stepped back. He raised his hands to his face and noticed them trembling. Cyborg witnessed this and decided to ease off him as he continued, "That night on the roof… he made it a point that he was only after me. If anyone gets in the way he would destroy them. I refuse to put any of you in that kind of danger"

"But what makes you think you can handle him on your own" Cyborg sighed at his reasoning.

"This is my battle… my responsibility… and I need closure. I don't care what I have to do but I won't let anyone else get hurt…"

Starfire quickly flew down the hall and placed her bag next to Robin's, "I am ready to depart". The two males stared at her wide eyed. Starfire was dressed in dark navy blue skirt and a pink halter top. She had on pink sneakers to match her outfit and a large pink scarf around her neck to conceal her identity. Over her shoulder she carried a tan sling bag which carried a variety of personal items.

"Star, for the last time you cannot come with me… it's not safe"

"Then why must it be okay for you to venture by yourself" her eyes began to water and her fist began to tighten, "I wish to find Slade and take my revenge on him too for the sake of our dear departed friend"

Robin refused to look at her or he knew he would easily give in so he continued shaking his head no. Cyborg still stared at her baffled slowly reaching for her, "Star maybe Robin is right it will be dangerous and we still need you here."

"Robin is as well needed here" She pointed at the defiant boy still refusing her. She had a point and Cyborg wasn't going to be the one to enlighten it. Instead he decided to back off and let the couple deal with their own problems.

"Please, Robin, you are my 'boy' and I wish for you to understand that I do not want you to abandon me"

"Star I'm not abandoning you… it's just that"

"Fine! If I cannot follow you then I must return home…" Starfire stood boldly against the two wide eyed males. Slowly she turned away. She downcast her head and raised her hands to her chest, "…I believe my heart will no longer belong here… I do not wish to watch Slade take you away from me again"

"Star listen to me…" he grabbed onto her arm preventing her from leaving.

"Please do not treat me as if I am a child" she spoke sternly.

"We're not treating you like a child" Robin motioned towards himself and Cyborg who sheepishly back off to the side.

"Okay then its settled, I leave it up to you, Star, to watch over Robin" Cyborg finally decided to intervened between the two.

"Glorious!" Starfire cheered. She flew up to the ceiling smiling and waving her hands triumphantly.

"Wait what! You've got to be kidding me"

"You can't do everything by yourself, Boy Wonder. Star will just be there to stop you from going Slade crazy again" Cyborg reasoned with his leader.

"Yawn…Starfire do you not realize what time it is. I got to get up early to buy the new Immoral Kombat 2" Beast boy dragged from down the hall. He wiped the drool from his mouth and rubbed his tired red eyes until he noticed the late meeting, "Hey what's going on here." He noticed Robin giving Cyborg a death glare as who only grinned in satisfaction.

"My apologizes friend Beast Boy, but I cannot withhold my joy any longer" Starfire flew in a circle giddily.

"Dude! Are you two finally going out on a date" he jumped back finally noticing Robin's and Starfire's attire.

"Unfortunately no…" Starfire flew down in front of him, "Robin and I shall go on a quest to find the despicable Slade and avenge friend Raven's death."

"What!"

"Well actually…" Robin finally spoke up still glaring deadly at Cyborg, "I'm going on this mission…alone"

"Dude are you crazy! Slade is a complete psycho" Beast boy exclaimed.

"If he thinks I'll let him walk out this tower alone then he must really be crazy" Cyborg declared angrily.

Starfire's expression fell and she walked up to him with her head downcast again. She stared straight into his masked eyes with a face full of disappointment and sadness, "If you truly believe I will be of a burden to you then I underst-"

"Either take Starfire with you or we will all go" Cyborg interjected.

"What gives you the right to-"Robin began but Starfire inched closer to him with hopeful eyes, "This was not how it was supposed turn out" Robin exasperated in annoyance, "Fine if it will make you all feel better, Starfire I would really appreciate it if you accompanied me on this mission—just know that it won't be easy"

"It would be of my greatest honor and I will try my hardest" she smiled.

"Hold on wait a second" Beast boy interrupted grabbing everyone's attention, "Robin, do you even know where you are going? And when do you two plan on coming back?"

"Where I'm going… I don't know yet but we will return when Slade finally pays"

"Seriously, aren't you going to stop them?" Beast boy waved frantically in front of Cyborg, "He doesn't even know where he's going. I think Robin has finally lost it"

"Please enlighten me with the item Robin has lost for I shall find it for him" Starfire inquired. Everyone just sweat dropped and ignored her comment.

"Nope… I can't do anything to stop Robin once his mind is made up. The only thing I can offer is his sanity" Cyborg motioned towards Starfire.

"For the last time I'm not going crazy but… thanks Cy… please take care of the tower until we return oh and make sure Beast boy doesn't hurt himself"

"yawns… No way! I'm going back to sleep this must be some weird dream. I knew I should have never eaten that blue fuzz from the fridge" The Titans eyed Beast boy skeptically and in disgust from his last comment.

"Well we should be heading out now" Robin grabbed his bag and headed towards the door. Starfire quickly grabbed her bags and followed behind him, "Goodbye friends please take care of yourselves until our return"

"Bye Star…don't be a stranger now!"Cyborg smiled and waved, "Oh by the way Robin I swear if you let anything happen to Starfire… you'll have to answer to me" he gave him a stern look. Robin only nodded and continued towards the exit, "Don't worry I'll protect her with my life"

"This is too weird" Beast boy heaved in dismay, "Where does this leave us?"

"We're gonna continue searching here"

"By ourselves?" He nearly fell over.

"Now that you mention it… I need to make a quick phone call" Cyborg took out his communicator typing in a number.

"How is that going to help us?" Beast boy eyed him skeptically. Instead Cyborg hushed him soon continuing his phone call.

"Ugh… Cyborg… what the hell? Do you know what time it is?" the voice hissed groggily

"I know… I'm sorry Bee but this is important" He pleaded.

"Okay but how did you-"

"I linked our communicators on our last mission remember"

"Oh right well… what's up did something happen"

"Remember that talk you promised me…"

"Yes…" Bee began to doze off again due to the androids vagueness.

"Well… I need your help"

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Oh my I finally finished this chapter took so long to type only because I kept adding and deleting scenes. I promise you this is a Rae/Rob fic I don't hate Star/Rob but that pairing bores me. I'm happy the plot is finally forming though. The next chapter will take place in the future- basically what happens after the split but that's all I'll reveal. I don't know if I like this chapter it's completely different then what it was supposed to be. They were supposed to end on bad terms but I didn't have the heart to soo I changed it. Oh well the storyline can still follow it so that's all that matters. Anyway I'm going to bed now yay summer vacation! R&R Please I would love to hear some suggestions.