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Zatanna was sitting alone in her study when she looked up to see Alice standing in the doorway.

"Alice, what on earth…"

"Who is the Raven Queen" asked Alice. Zatanna stared at the floor for a moment then spoke, "We should get Bruce…he'll need to hear this too."

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Bruce, Dick, Alfred and Alice sat down around the fireplace as Zatanna stood next to the fire.

"I have been doing a lot of research since you asked me to tutor Alice. I thought at first it wasn't possible but the fact that someone attacked you and called you the Raven Queen, proves that this is no mere legend."

"Zatanna…who is the Raven Queen" asked Bruce with a stern voice.

Zatanna sighed, "Thousands of years ago, in a small village, a young girl appeared out of nowhere. No one knew where she came from or why she was alone. Yet the only thing she had with her was a necklace with the picture of a raven on it. Since then the village cared for her. She grew into a smart girl with strength, determination and was extremely beautiful. Many men sought to marry her but she ignored them. She was a woman that wasn't interested in love or the trivial matters of people. One day, the king rode into the village. He asked for the girl's hand in marriage, he told her if she refused, he would slaughter all the villagers. The girl merely stared at him and the ground under him shook. The king fell of his horse and the girl took his sword. The king stared at her in horror and begged for mercy. The girl snorted and decapitated the king. Everyone including the king's guards stared in shock and horror. The girl said she was now ruler, she had slain the sinful king."

Alice shivered for a second, for some reason it didn't bother her when she killed her attacker like for the girl who killed the king. No remorse and no pity.

"The girl did become queen. She ruled with justice yes, but to those who disobeyed the law, was killed on the spot. She was cold and unkind. Yet no one rose against her. Since then they called her the raven queen, because of the amulet she wore. However over time, the people began to realize that she was also a wizard. She had powers beyond any magician or witch in the land. It was rumored that she could summon the great spirits of the other world. That was never proven but much believed by the people. In fact many saw her as a God. Eventually…. the queen died, yet after that day, a young girl appeared out of nowhere just like she did. People believed that she was her reincarnate. Now, however, most people don't remember the Raven Queen. Only a small number of followers and societies remain. They are waiting for the next queen."

Alice stared at her hands.

"It would appear that someone is trying to steal that from you. Your birthright is the throne and ultimate power…you will have more power than anything in the world."

Bruce and Dick looked over at Alice. A queen?

Bruce walked over to Alice and hugged her.

"Whoever is trying to hurt you won't get away with it."

Alice nodded but still felt a small ping of fear in her heart.

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