Here we are with the ninth chapter and thanks for the review for the last chapter guys. I appreciate it and also hope you like how things are going to go in this chapter. Last time, yep, we have now entered the Trigon arc. Does this mean we're going to see some chaos rain down on our heroes?

Or with a Soul Reaper on their side will the chaos go down to a minimal one? Hmm, well that might not happen since we have seen the fighting these Soul Reapers get in they leave a lot of destruction. Not DBZ level kind, but those who have seen the show know what I mean. Anyways, moving on.

Isamu ended up saving Raven from falling to the ground after her encounter with Slade. How are things going to go now with Slade back and with some fire powers? Will our heroes be able to stop him? And what will happen when they find out the truth about Isamu?

Read on to find out and as promised I am bringing in another OC of mine to the story. She will appear soon… yes, it's a female and I am spoiling it *punches the wall* don't tell me what to do! Also, thanks to my friend General Herbison aka General Maraxus for his help on my crossovers. We hope you all like them and the new version for this second version.

Anyways, let's go with the disclaimer first. I don't own anything from the DC, Bleach, and Star Wars universe. Just my OCs, except for the OCs from the general. Enjoy the chapter everyone!

Chapter IX

Titan's Tower

The sun soon began to rise on what would be a normal day for the citizens of the city. Unaware what happened last night and who returned to the city. To them it was a normal night with nothing going on and they all slept soundly. However, the morning was not welcomed by everyone.

At Titan's Tower, the young heroes were unable to rest after finding out Slade came back and the new powers he has. They also had to deal with the truth that Isamu told them after saving Raven and returned to the tower with her. He took her to her room so she can get some rest, while he spoke to the rest of the team. It was then that he told them the truth.

The truth that he is not an old friend of Raven and did not come from the same place as her. He told them how he is a Soul Reaper, which is in his explanation a sort of guardian angel. That protects the souls of the dead and the living from monsters called Hollows. He also explained how only those who have a strong spiritual energy could see him in his soul form.

That normal people wouldn't be able to see him or the Hollows that he fights. He also explained about what the Soul Society is, about what these Hollows are, and how the job of the Soul Reaper is to destroy the Hollows. That normal weapons won't be able to harm them but didn't question if the Titans could stop them. In any case once he explained what he is he then went on to tell them why he came to their city.

How his job is to protect the city from the Hollows that came to attack the people. He even told them how he saved Raven's life and how he asked her not to tell the others about him. Since he normally didn't stay long in a city and would leave. Despite the lies he told them the Titans took the news well.

They were not happy he lied to them but were not completely upset since he did save Raven's life. He also protected their home from these Hollows, they couldn't see, but could hear. But they explained he didn't need to hide this from them and wanted him to be honest. He promised he would from now on and the Titans accepted this.

Although, they still had to deal with the Slade problem and decided to work on finding a way to stop him. Isamu in the meantime left to Raven's room and stayed by her side until she woke up. Once morning came, Raven could feel the light from the sun hitting her eyes. She begins to wake up in her bed and found herself in a familiar setting when she saw Isamu near her.

"Having a flash of déjà vu?" he asked while reading a book before turning to her. "How are you feeling?"

Raven groaned softly as she tried to sit up, but found her body was still sore. Isamu sets the book down and helps her sit up.

"Thanks," she said as she begins rubbing her head. "My whole body feels so sore."

"Everyone else is the same, but I think Robin got it the most," said Isamu, which got Raven's attention. Before she could ask, Isamu raised his hand up to interrupt her. "They are all right. Starfire, Cyborg, Beast Boy, and Robin are all okay. Sore as hell, but they are all alive."

Raven was relieved to hear that. Her friends are all right, including Robin who she was worried the most about. Considering how he fought Slade more than the others and she thought was seriously hurt at the church. If anything had happened to him or the others, she would never forgive herself.

It was then that Raven began remembering what happened after Slade delivered his…message. She turns to Isamu and grasp his hand, which he had on her shoulder to help her sit up.

"Thank you for saving me…again," she said, which got Isamu to smile. "Where were you anyways?"

Isamu figured that was going to be brought up and sighed. "I'm sorry for not being there. I was out after Starfire told me yesterday it was your birthday. By the way, would have been nice to get the news about this a little ahead of time. So, I wouldn't have had to go back home to get your gift."

"Sorry…wait, back home?" it was then Raven remembered Isamu telling her how he was born in Japan and not in the Soul Society. "How did you get home and back in the same day?"

Isamu began explaining how he was able to accomplish this. He explains how he used the Senkaimon, which is called a World Penetration Gate. It is used by Soul Reapers to go into the World of the Living and even return to the Soul Society. He used this to help get to the Soul Society and then get to Japan thanks to a squad that is in charge of the doorway.

However, when he tried to get back time has frozen over the city so he couldn't get back. This caused Raven to remember freezing time and how after the message was delivered time went back to normal. She isn't sure how she was able to do that or if she can even do it again. If she can figure out how to use it then it will come in handy.

"Sorry," she apologized for freezing time. "I didn't know I was able to do this, but I guess it didn't matter in the end. I take it Robin you told everything about Slade?"

Isamu nods in response when after he told the others the truth they told him about Slade. How he is their most dangerous enemy, how he tried to destroy them multiple times, how he tried to get Robin as his apprentice, turned one of their friends against them, and now is back. With superpowers and went after Raven. He was told everything about him and how dangerous he is.

"Did you tell the others why he went after you?" Isamu asked.

Raven shook her head in response. "I don't know why he came after me and what he wanted. All I know is he is back, and we need to stop him."

Isamu, however, knew she is lying. He knew the truth and grasp her hand before moving it near him. This got Raven's attention as she stared at Isamu. Wondering what he is doing and why he has a serious expression.

"Raven, I know about everything," he said getting a shocked look on her face. "I know about why he came back, why he came after you, what the prophecy is, and what you are destine to do."

Raven froze completely when he revealed he knew the truth. She didn't know what to say or tried to deny what he knew. If he knows then he also knows who her father is. If so then what is to stop him from telling the others or even his allies who might want to do something about it.

Isamu began smiling softly and tried reassuring her. "It's okay. I won't tell the others if you don't want them to know. I also can understand why you didn't want them to know the truth. If I found out who my father was and what I was destined to do I would keep it a secret from the others too."

Raven was glad to know Isamu isn't going to tell the others and that he isn't upset to find out about her future. Although, she is curious to know why he isn't upset or afraid of her.

"Why are you okay with this? If you know my secret then why aren't you worried? About knowing what I am, what I am destined to do, and why are you not afraid? If you know the truth then why are you acting like it's not a big deal?"

Isamu sighed softly before he rubs the back of his head. "I guess because I have faith in you," he replied while smiling at her. "I know you don't want to do this. You don't want to hurt anyone. You are a good person Raven and you have proven in with the lives you have helped save."

Raven looks down on her bed and sighed unsure if she believes she is a good person with what she is. "You don't know me, Isamu. A part of me might be good, but there is another part of me that could do a lot of bad things. That wants to help my father and end it all. If I end up doing that then all the good, I did will mean nothing if I go along with what I am destined to do."

Isamu shook his head in response. "Both the future and destiny are not set in stone, Raven. We make our own choices and decide the path we walk on. No one, not even your father or Slade can tell you what to do. And your right I don't know you well…"

He removes his sandals and gets on the bed before sitting in front of her. "But I would like to try. Maybe I can even help show the other side of you that you aren't bad. That you are good, you are loved by your friends, and even if they knew the truth they will stand by your side. Just like I will stand by your side to the end no matter what and that's a promise."

Raven began blushing as she feels his positivity and strength flowing through her. It helped lift her spirits a little and couldn't help but agree with what he said. Maybe he is right. Maybe she can change her future and make sure it doesn't happen.

She has time. She has time to change her future and will not give up. She turns to him and gives him a small nod. "Thank you."

Isamu nods in response before he gets off the bed. "No problem. Now then, I'm going to go make everyone some breakfast. I heard from Cyborg you are a big fan of waffles. More than life itself?"

Raven rolled her eyes with what Cyborg said to Isamu. "Not as much as life itself, but as long as Beast Boy doesn't make them?"

Isamu chuckled softly and nods his head to her. "All right. Now, get dress and I will get the food ready…oh wait I have one more thing I want to give you," he said as he took out a book shape gift that is wrapped up. "Sorry I didn't get it in wrapping paper, but hope you like it. Happy birthday, Raven."

Raven took the gift and began removing the cloth when she sees it is a book. An old looking book as she reads the title. "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. Where did you get this?" she asked noticing how the material feels different from the other books she has read before."

"That belonged to my mother. She gave it to me when I was little and um, I am giving it to you," Isamu said blushing a little while rubbing the back of his head nervously.

Raven is shocked that Isamu is not only giving her a book, but a special one that belonged to him and his mother. "Isamu…no I can't accept this. This is yours."

Isamu, however, shook his head in response and pushed the book back to her. "It is my choice and I want you to have it. My gift to you as someone I care about very much."

Raven's face blushed even more as she looks down at the book. He is giving her something precious to him because he cares about her a lot? She couldn't help but feel a familiar feeling she had for someone before long ago, but it felt different. She knew Isamu was different and wasn't the same as…the one who she liked before.

She looks down at the book and slowly accepted the gift. "Thank you, although I don't feel like I deserve this. With everything that is going to happen."

Isamu leans in and gives her a small kiss on the cheek. "Don't worry about it," he said as he got goes to the door unaware, she is blushing. "By the way. I don't mind the long hair. It suits you, but between you and me you look more beautiful with short hair. Again, that's just me."

Once he left the room Raven moved her hand up to her cheek where he kissed her and blushed even more. So much was flowing through her mind on what just happened and why he kissed her like that. Normally she would have probably punched him or blasted him out of her room, but for some reason it felt…nice?

It was then she heard what he said and noticed her long hair. She gets off the bed, which thankfully she still has the leg strength for. She goes over to her desk where she sees the mirror. Oh yeah it was long and was surprised she didn't notice it before.

She forgot that Slade did something to cause her hair to grow long. She kept it short mostly because she liked it short and found having long hair to be a hassle. She thought about keeping it, but then remembered what Isamu said just now. She took out a pair of scissors and began blushing.

"I-idiot," she said to herself before she took her long hair and began snipping away. Cutting it down before she goes see the others.

Meanwhile

Isamu makes his way towards the Common Room to get himself something to eat. He skipped dinner after coming back home to save Raven, explain to himself to the others, and then staying in Raven's room to make sure she is okay. Now that he is sure she is okay he can get some food. While he is at it he might as well make some food for the others too if they are passed out.

As he makes his way to the room, he thought back about what happened. He not only complimented Raven's hair and said she is beautiful, which is she is. But he also kissed her on the cheek. Oh, he knows he is going to get punched by Raven for doing that. Still, he couldn't help it.

It just happened and didn't know why he didn't stop himself. He knew Raven probably isn't interested in him despite him being interested in her. For a while he has been enjoying his time with Raven and how he is starting to like her a lot more than just a friend. However, he doubts she feels the same way.

He enters the room making a mental note to forget about this when he sees the others are in the room but are all passed out. Cyborg sleeping on his back on the sofa, while Beast Boy in the form of a beagle dog sleeping on his back on his friend.

Starfire is on the floor nearby curled up like a kitten with her pet worm, Silkie sleeping by her side. Robin is sitting on a chair, snoring loudly as it appeared he was on the computer.

Isamu couldn't blame them for passing out from exhaustion. After the long night they had they deserve a little rest.

He picks up Starfire and Robin before setting them on the couch next to their friends. He took out a blanket that was nearby then sets it over them to be comfortable. He also presses a button on the wall that caused a shade to appear over the windows. So the sun won't accidentally wake them up.

"Man, this place has everything," he said to himself quietly before going to the kitchen and begins cooking up some breakfast. "I hope they won't wake up when I make the waffles."

He began cooking the food as he was careful not to wake the others up. He pours in the waffle mixture into the bowel, gets out the waffle maker, and puts the mixture in it. He sets the time and flips it as he waits for it to get ready. So, that once they are done, he can pour more of it until he has enough waffles for everyone.

The way everyone eats he will need another bottle of the mixture. Probably a couple more as he finished cooking the first batch of waffles. He kept this up, while trying to forget what he did. He just hopes Raven doesn't hate him for kissing her and it won't end up being weird between the two.

"Isamu, are you awake?" Isamu turns over and sees Starfire getting up from the couch as she rubs her eyes.

Isamu nods in response. "I had just finished talking to Raven who woke up a few minutes ago. She is just getting dressed. Hope I didn't wake you by the way."

Starfire shook her head in response. "I was waking up anyways," she replied as she sighed in relief that Raven is awake as she floats over to the kitchen. "How is she? Did she look well?"

Isamu nods as he continued cooking the waffles. "She said she's okay. Although personally I think he is just mentally drained with what happened."

Starfire couldn't deny they were all mentally and physically drained from last night. They had encountered Slade many times in the past and he has left a scar in all of them with the things he did to them. Last night though was different. He is more dangerous than he ever was before and not just with those new powers he has.

"Still, we are glad to know she is safe, and it is thanks to you," said Starfire as she tries smiling despite being tired.

Isamu though shook his head in response as he finished cooking up the first batch of waffles. "I didn't do anything but catch her from falling. If I had been there earlier, I could have stopped him from hurting Raven and all of you."

Starfire shook her head in response as she leans over to grab his hand. "We are not upset that you were not here. I know why you were not there, but that does not matter. True, we were upset for you not telling us the truth earlier. However, we can look past that after you saved Raven from falling and bringing her back to us alive."

Isamu looks down at Star's hand and then back at the kind-hearted orange alien girl. "You are very forgiving, aren't you?"

Starfire nods in response before she let's go of his hand and goes to feed her pet. "I never believed your intention was to harm any of us. I could tell from our time together you are a good person, secretive, but someone that cares for Raven," she goes to the fridge and pulls out some fruit for Silkie. "In fact, it has been some time since I have seen her seem happy."

"Raven? Happy?" Isamu had to admit she did seem different than the first time they met, when she was a little gloomy and didn't trust him. "I find that hard to believe. I figured she was happy for having such good friends like you guys."

"Oh, she is happy to have us with her and I can tell she does enjoy spending time together…" Starfire stopped when her expression changed a little. "But, with others outside of our team she has not been more open with them. The last two times she opened up, it ended not well for her or for us."

"Like the one with Terra?" Isamu asked getting a small nod from Starfire.

Isamu recalled what Beast Boy once told him about Terra and what she did. How they thought she was their friend, how close they got with her, and told her their secrets. In the end she was a spy send by Slade to destroy them, but she ended up redeeming herself. Despite this though the pain of her betrayal was still there.

However, Starfire told him about someone named Malchior who Raven thought liked her. She felt normal around him and how he made her happy. However, she found out he was using her to get what he wanted, and Raven sealed him where he came from.

The experience though caused her not to open up to someone who she thought could understand her. This made Isamu angry that someone would manipulate someone's emotions to get what they want from them. Even if it means hurting the other person and leaving them hurt. It's a good thing this Malchior guy is locked up otherwise he would slash the guy's head off.

"Still, since you two have been spending time together she has been happier. Perhaps she might even like you?" Starfire asked recalling one of her talks with Raven about a few days ago.

A few days ago, the Titans went to play at the park and invited Isamu to join them. Isamu played with the guys, while the girls sat on the sideline. During the game, Starfire began asking her friend if she has a crush on Isamu. Raven denied this and asked why she asked her that.

Starfire brought up how Raven has been spending a lot of time with Isamu than with the others. The two read together, talk together, play chess together, and meditate in the morning together. Raven tried denying this claiming she just enjoys his company, but Starfire didn't believe her. The two went on talking about this until Raven slipped up letting it seem like she does like Isamu.

However, she told Starfire not to say anything since she isn't sure what she is feeling about him. Since she doesn't want to risk this turning out like last time. Starfire promised not to say a word but encouraged her friend to give this a chance. Raven promised to think about it but is doubtful how it will go.

"Raven liking me? I don't see it," said Isamu who didn't want to get his hopes up. "I'm sure she just sees me more as her friend, Star."

Isamu finished making the waffles as she sets them down on their own plates. During the talk he continued cooking the waffles and made sure not to burn them.

"Oh, I'm sure she does like you and you should not give up," said Starfire who is not breaking her promise, but giving out small hints. "By the way, what did you end up giving her for her birthday?"

Before Isamu can reply he sensed something is wrong. Turning to the window he sees something flying towards the tower and crashes through it. Causing a loud exploding sound that woke the other Titans up. They all saw the window being shattered and get into fighting position despite being exhausted from last night.

Isamu however didn't say or do anything as he stood by watching it all while rubbing his forehead. Raven came rushing into the room to see something broke through the glass. The dust begins to clear as a girl around Isamu's age appeared. She looked like him, but had short white hair, light blue eyes, and fair skin.

She also has on a black kimono as she turns towards the Titans. "Who are you? And what do you want?" Robin asked as he held his staff in his hand.

The girl ignored Robin and then turns towards Isamu and stared at him. Isamu stared at her back and sighed as he approached her.

"Hello, Hikari. Nice of you to drop in," he said towards the girl.

"Nice to see you too, Isamu," said the girl now revealed to be Hikari.

"Dude, you know two know each other?" Beast Boy asked wondering who this girl is.

"She is wearing the same outfit as you," said Cyborg noticing the black kimono the girl has on. "Is she another Soul Reaper like you?"

"Yes, she is," Isamu replied as he introduced the girl to the others. "Hikari, this is the Teen Titans. Guys, this is Hikari…my twin sister."

All right so that's the end of the chapter guys. I hope everyone likes what happened here with Isamu revealing to have a twin sister. Yep, a little different from the original story, but I hope everyone likes this though. Also hope everyone likes the relationship building up between Isamu and Raven.

Will they be paired together soon? Hmm, probably not since I think we know how things are going to go with Trigon around. Anyways, yes the others know about Isamu ad now have to deal with his twin sister. Is she here in peace or for something else?

Well, check out the next chapter to find out the answers to the other questions. Please leave some reviews and let me know what you all thought of the chapter. Nothing negative please. If you didn't like this chapter, then don't leave a review.

That's it everyone. I'll see you all next time and take care.