Okay I'll admit it… I've been slacking off. I encountered a case of writers block for like two weeks lol but that's okay I overcame it. I was just trying to work through some rough parts in this story but any who I have realized that many people are getting confused. I don't know maybe I'm not being clear in the story or I'm giving you all the run around, regardless, I'll explain what's happening so far for those who are lost. Hopefully this clears up everything.
Basically: After the whole accident, Slade goes straight to the crime scene to go retrieve Raven. Raven wakes up half conscious and is shocked to see Slade helping her. However, Slade knocks her back unconscious and kidnaps her. During this time the Titans go to save Robin and take him back to the tower. They notice Raven never showed up to go help them deactivate the bomb so Cyborg decides to look for her. While searching he realizes there was a second bomb and he blames Robin for playing right into Slades hands. Yada yada yada the crime scene is cleaned; only fragments of Ravens clothes are found so they presume her dead. Moving on… Unbeknownst to them Raven wakes up with amnesia in a town called Bludhaven and she discovers a guy named Deathstroke (Slade's new identity) gazing off the roof top. He explains to her that the Titans tried to kill her and he wants to help her regain her memory and take revenge on them if she follows him (I think the whole apprentice thing is overused). She is skeptical at first then decides it would work out in her favor to follow him and become stronger. Back at the tower… Robin blames himself for Ravens 'death' and decides to pursue Slade once and for all. Starfire tags along because she is a leech (jk) because she fears losing Robin forever to Slade. Cyborg and Beast boy are okay with them leaving as long as they promise to come back after they stop Slade. Rob and Star departs leaving Cyborg and Beast boy in charge of Jump City.
Disclaimer: nope not even a lil bit…
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Confining a Raven
Chapter V: Everything's Changed
Three Years Later:
"Okay I got one!" A young man with green pigmented skin squealed suddenly stopping. He turned his full attention to the blonde haired woman walking beside him nonchalantly. His green eyes glistened with anticipation as a light bulb flashed above his head.
"Alright shoot" she gazed at him smiling. The man jumped up and down eager as if he were a child on his way to Disney. He had a tendency to act childish but that didn't bother her much. Actually that's what she loved most about him.
"Why was the Energizer Bunny arrested?" his green eyes twinkled with the huge grin plastered on his face.
"Umm…" the women gave it a moment's thought. Unconsciously, she raised her index finger to her chin as if in deep thought but finally came to a conclusion, "I have no idea"
"He was charged with battery!"
An imaginary drum roll sounded.
The man nearly toppled over with laughter. The woman began to snicker too, maybe not because of the joke but from the man's actions, "Hahaha Good one!"
"Okay how about this one" He straightened his posture finishing his laughter, "What do you get when you cross an elephant with a rhino?"
"A good pair of shoes?" the blue eyed woman raised an eyebrow still guessing.
"El-if-i-no!" He nearly fell over again.
"… Ooh…" It took her a second to process the joke, "Hahaha! You're on a roll" she gave him a thumbs up.
"I know right! My jokes are getting better huh" He wiggled his green eyebrows at her. She could only smile in return not wanting to burst his bubble.
At this point, the pair had come to a halt on the wooden boardwalk. They made their way over to the railing leaning on it as they took in the beautiful scene before them. Waves brushed back and forth rhythmically flirting with the white sands below them. The sun was downcast beyond the horizon setting in the purplish pink sky mixed with an orange hue. The woman leaned her head on the changelings shoulder as the salty breeze caressed her face. He took the initiative to wrap his muscular arms around her form softly kissing her.
"Can I just say that you're awesome, Terra"
"Well now that you've mentioned it… I guess I am aren't I" she teased shifting closer to him.
"Whoa, I see some people like to toot there own horn"
"I was only joking" She laughed incredibly.
"I know" he stuck his tongue out, "But… really… you're amazing. Probably even the best thing that has ever happened to me" he stared into her big blue orbs, "So much has changed since that day you came back to the tower… and with your powers… then when I finally asked you out eight months ago"
"Shhh…" She hushed him softly kissing him, "I understand"
"I can't help but love you more and more each day" Beast boy finally sputtered out. Terra nearly pounced on him deeply embracing him. How she loved hearing him say that small phrase that meant so much to her, "I know… not to sound cheesy but I love you too… with all my heart"
"Well duhh everybody loves me" he stuck his tongue out once again receiving a playful shove, "Here I want to show you something" he grabbed her arm. He pulled both of their bodies up until they were standing on the railing. Terra began to wobble so she held onto his body as they balanced on the edge, "Uhh… you sure this is safe?"
"Yea we'll be fine now come on!" he motioned eagerly towards the ground which was about twenty feet below them. He abruptly jumped off the ledge pulling her with him. Terra's eyes widened from surprise and she raised her glowing yellow hands making a sand slide beneath them. The slide twisted and turned; and they were actually having fun until it suddenly collapsed five feet in the air causing them to tumble to the ground in a pile.
"Ugh… are you okay?" Terra sat up knocking the sand out of her ears.
"Yea I'm fine" Beast boy rolled over spitting sand out his mouth.
"I'm sorry! I can't do anything right" she cried almost pleadingly.
"Dude, don't sweat it. I know your still getting your powers back. I just wanted you to use them so you'd get more practice that's all" he smiled sheepishly. However, Terra only nodded still sulking on the sand. Beast boy hastily stood up slightly dusting the remaining sand off his body then pulled her up with him too, "Okay now close your eyes. I got a surprise for you…"
"W-What? Uhh okay" she shifted anxiously closing her eyes.
"Trust me" he took her slender hands and led her away in the opposite direction.
"You're the only person I truly trust" she smiled still a little anxious.
The two walked a good distance down the sandy beach until they finally made it to the designated spot. Beast boy released her hands slowly pushing her forward; "Alright, you can open them now!" his voice was a little too eager.
When she opened her eyes she stepped back flabbergasted. Right before her stood the Titans East smiling with lit candles in their hands, except, Bee who held a bouquet of red roses. Lying on the ground which illuminated the sand was a vast array of tea candles, which sat in glass holders, spelling out the words, "Will-You-Marry-Me". Terra hazily turned her attention to Beast boy who was besides her on one knee with a red velvet box in hand. He opened it to reveal a beautiful silver band engraved with a Victorian design. On top laid a modest sparkling princess cut white diamond with sapphire gems framing the sides. She stood there speechless as if she were a deer caught in headlights.
"I know this is a little soon… but I couldn't wait anymore, Terra. And I wanted everyone here when I asked for your hand. I know we've had our ups and downs but we've always made it back to each other. You've changed me a lot and I'm happy that you're a part of my life. With that said I don't think I can bear losing you again… I want to always be there to protect you and call you mine… Now I only ask of you to accept me"
Terra did not respond.
"… Hey I think this is the part where you say 'yes'" Speedy loudly whispered to her but received a blow from Cyborg telling him to shut up.
"I-I…" Terra backed away still shocked from the proposal. She glanced over at the Titans East who were still smiling at her then— back to Beast boy whose eyes glimmered with hope. She took another step back but this time her heart was racing. He was right this was way too soon. Yes, she loved him but the idea of being together forever scared her. Who knew how long forever was anyway? At this moment there relationship was wonderful. She couldn't ask for more. She knew how much he cared for her and she felt the same too… but what if later on in the future he got tired of her. She couldn't take the heart ache of losing him. And, what if they did they get married then grew to regret it. What if everyone decided she hadn't changed and denied her their friendship? Beast boy would only hate her for that… and that was unacceptable. Everything in her being screamed for her to run.
"Terra..." Beast boy began to stand up slowly reaching out for her. He saw how flustered she had become and witnessed the terror flashing in her eyes. He started to regret ever putting her on the spot like this. He didn't want her to feel obligated to say yes.
Terra began to take more steps back as tears involuntarily streamed down her flustered face. She kept her blue eyes locked with his green ones nodding her head 'no'. She could see his heart breaking, "I-I'm sorry… I can't" she fled the scene.
Everyone stood there shocked.
They figured her answer would be a definite 'yes!' based on how lovey dovey they were…but… she answered 'no' which baffled them. No one dared to speak. Only the splashing waves could be heard in the distance.
Finally Beast boy broke the silence, "I'm sorry for wasting your time guys… I-I guess it wasn't meant to be after all"
They literally heard his heart shatter into a million pieces. They could only watch the green changeling crumble before them. Beast boy collapsed to his knees trembling. Tears slid down his face as he watched the love of his life run away from him. She left a trail of footprints in the sand behind her and of course he yearned to follow it— but his legs wouldn't allow him. His whole body felt numb.
Then again, what could he say if he did catch up to her?
It was obvious she didn't want to be with him so who was he to force her. She ran away from him on countless occasions why would this time be different… because he put his heart on the line? No, he put his heart on the line all the other times too… but this time was supposed to be different. He could feel his friend's eyes boring a hole in his back.
Pity. That's all he felt from them and he didn't want it.
"Beast boy!"
"Wait!"
"It's okay"
Everyone pleaded at his retreating form. Beast boy turned around with a fake smile. He wouldn't dare look them in the eye or they would see the sadness they held. At last, Beast boy transformed into a bird and flew away.
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A young woman paced back and forth; from side to side almost seeming like a blur as she dodged red beams. Today was just like any other day of training and she had done this countless times. Flying discs trailed her small form and beams shot at her from various directions. Subconsciously, she dodged them with ease already sensing where they would land. She jumped high into the air hastily rebounding off the walls, and landing on one of the lasers. She held her stance as it shuffled from side to side trying to locate her. Gripping the sides of it she chanted, "Azarath! Metrion! Zinthos!" and her hands transferred black energy into the laser disabling it. The other laser took one last shot at the woman before it was sliced into two pieces by the flying disc. The woman flipped backwards over the disc taking flight.
In spite of this, the massive disc twirled around still trailing her as if it were a boomerang. The young woman suddenly stopped slightly panting. She wiped a thin layer of sweat off her forehead and took her stance. She was used to this kind of physical training but it still took a lot out of her. She spun around measuring the distance between her and the disc. The disc, however, didn't slow down it actually increased velocity from the straight angle it whirled at. Swiftly, it hurled towards her as she silently chanted, "Azarath Metrion Zinthos!" and with the flick of her wrist, the disc was engulfed in black magic and launched the opposite direction. It ricocheted off the metal walls of the training room smashing into the control room with a loud 'BAM!'
"Impressive, that is unless you were aiming for me" a dark voice divulged over the intercom. The woman slightly tilted her head up smirking at the dim figure behind the cracked windows. She examined the damage and realized if she had put more force into it, the disc would have completely sliced through the control room.
"Whatever. I'm going out" The petite woman droned not really waiting for a reply. Instead, she expected him to warn her about interacting with the civilians or even try to stop her— as if he had some authority over her.
"Be back before midnight" The man suspended her thoughts almost taunting her. The woman didn't say anything she only rolled her eyes proceeding out the door. With a devilish grin in triumph, the figure surveyed her retreating form and the metallic disc protruding through the wall.
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There weren't many people out on the streets downtown, even though it was late evening. The city was filled with masses of crime causing people to fear leaving their homes at night. No on relied on the police. Actually, they weren't any better than the common thugs in town— except they had badges. Once night hit, everyone would scattered home or indoors away from the dark. Still, this did not stop the young woman. She wandered down the sidewalk dressed in a thin navy blue hoodie and black form fitting jeans. Nonchalantly, she enjoyed the light breeze that blew through her long violet hair. It kind of reminded her of her home in Azarath. On hot summer nights, a light breeze like this would blow through her room cooling her small form as her mother sung to her. On the contrary, this breeze was filled with smog and dirt but she still learned to enjoy it.
The woman was on her way to the best coffee shop in town—which was closing very soon. She had finished her training late today but she still planned on making it there right before closing. Although it would have been easier to teleport there, she didn't want to risk anyone spotting her no matter how empty the town was. The woman faintly quickened her pace sighing in content. She took a nice long shower before she left the hideout; she bought a new book; and now she was about to have her days worth of tea. She could already taste it, the warm herbal tea trickling down her throat tingling it as she relished in the new book she's been aching to read.
The streets lights began to chip on catching her attention. As she made it deeper into the deserted city she heard a soft whimper, "…elp…" The young woman stopped unsure if she should investigate the weird noise or continue on her quest for tea. The sound didn't come back so she shrugged it off and quickened her pace. She wasn't the nosey type so she decided it was for the better.
"…help" the sound came back again although this time it wasn't a muffled voice it was more clear. The girl quickened her pace nearly speed walking because she really didn't want to get involved. The closer she got to her destination the louder the cries for help became.
Finally, she was so close to the coffee shop that she could actually smell it from down the street. As soon as she turned the corner she caught a glimpse of two figures and the source of the cries in a secluded alley. There was a young woman half conscious on the ground wailing in pain as the two men pound her with a bat. They both wore a black ski mask and leather gloves—though one was taller and skinny while the other was short and incredibly muscular.
The young woman sighed disgruntled and tread towards the scene, "Sooo… you two having fun?" The two men abruptly stopped beating the woman into the ground. They turned their attention to the newcomer and licked their lips in satisfaction. They both smirked and eyed the violet haired woman in approval— apparently she met their standards.
"Not quite… but you can always join the party" the skinny man crooned still grinning.
"I think I'll pass. All I see is two pansy's ganging up on one lady trying to act tough" the woman cocked her head to the side in a matter-of-fact tone. That hit a nerve, which was exactly what she wanted. The short man strode towards the woman dropping his bat and grabbed her forcefully by her shirt front, "Who the hell are you!" he demanded.
The woman looked from side to side, up and down and pointed at herself innocently, "Who me?" she scoffed with a expressionless face.
"That's it!" the short man clenched his fist about to punch her.
"W-Wait!" the other man intervened grabbing his fist.
"What!" the short man was boiling, however, he dropped the woman still glaring at her with his arms crossed.
The tall man walked up to the woman examining her body, "Slim waist… curvy body… and plump lips. This girl is a total babe! We could have some fun with her later" he drew his hand to her cheek and stroked it, "plus her skin is soft too— ARGHH" the woman twisted his wrist hearing a few cracks. The tall man dropped to his knees with tears in his eyes begging her to stop. His friend jumped between the two and pried his hand out of her claws.
"What are you?" the tall man cried still on his knees.
"Touch me again and I'll send you to the darkest dimension I can find" her voice increased causing her eyes to flicker a blood red.
"WHAT THE?—"
"You're…Y-you're t-t-the—" the short man stuttered falling to the ground next to his friend scared.
"The Crow…" the violet haired woman snarled as her eyes continued to transition between red and white.
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"Azarath…Metrion… Zinthos" the violet haired woman floated mid air in her room. She was pissed off. Her powers had been flaring ever since she fought those two men in the alley. By the time she had finished terrorizing them the coffee shop was closed and she couldn't buy her tea. Although, she did end up saving that woman earlier and dropped her off at the hospital. Then again, it became apparent that she wasn't so innocent either. The woman had confessed that she was a paid call girl who had stolen a sentimental gold watch from their boss. Those two men were sent to retrieve it. That didn't matter, though, it was wrong for them to attack a helpless woman.
"I swear the idiots I run into here." she sighed.
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The woman reluctantly opened the door waving her hand to the side. She continued meditating completely ignoring her guest. She had already sensed who her visitor was and clearly was not interested. The figure peculiarly entered her room calmly setting something down on her nightstand and observed her. She peeped an eye open slightly annoyed by his presence until she noticed a cup of tea on her nightstand, "What do you want?"
"Still don't trust me after all of our time together, Raven" the man looked slightly offended.
"Only as much as you trust me, Deathstroke" she imitated impassively.
He only smirked and shifted closer to her, "I thought you could use some tea since you missed your opportunity tonight" The woman vaguely faltered from his last words in disbelief. She hadn't spoken a word about the two men tonight so how did he know?
"Remember every step you take I'll be watching" he answered as if reading her mind, "Don't worry I'm not mad. Your training has only tripled from your interference tonight" Raven finally stopped mediating and glared at him in anger. He was the only person she knew who could get under her skin, "I only do this for you, Raven. Tonight was meant to be a test and you failed. Compassion is a weak human emotion and will only bring your destruction. The Titans will easily deceive you through that."
"When it comes to the Titans… I will destroy them" her voice seethed anger.
"Is that so?" Deathstroke raised an eyebrow behind his thin mask "Then I have a job you might like…"
"Which is…?"
"Tomorrow night… I need you to make some noise downtown"
"Again" Raven rolled her eyes in annoyance.
"This time our message will be heard"
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Okay I know what you're thinking where's Starfire and Robin… (Or maybe not) but either way don't worry they will be in the next chapter. Poor Beast boy I always feel bad for him. I can easily turn this into a BB/Rae but nahhh I love Rob/Rae too much unless you all think I should change it :\ I'll be sad if I do though… oh well the next chappie should be better. This was just to give you a small feel for what has changed. Everything will add up later I promise. But any who R&R please! By the way if any of you are still lost review and tell me.