Hi! First of all, thank you for reading! I'll try to update often, but for the next two weeks, no promises...

I don't own Teen Titans... But if I would... I'd make a sixth season... Sadly, I don't have the power to do that.

That being said... I hope you enjoy this story! Tell me what you think :)

The Hunted and the Haunted

Chapter 1: Raven's Revelation

"Her mother's garden was big and it had so many beautiful plants and trees... It was where she and her brother usually spent their time together. Due to her living at the temple, they didn't get that much time together, but even a few hours once in a while were better than nothing. They set up a bench under a big chestnut tree. It was the largest of them all. When they were little, before she left to live at the temple, they sometimes climbed up and sat with their feet dangling off the branches and talk. Just talk. But that was a long time ago... They were both too old now and the branches would not hold, so they just sat under the beautiful tree.

"Why can't you come more often?" he asked her. "I really miss our time together... You used to come every week. Now it's been two months. I miss you!" he said with sad eyes.

"I'm sorry, Will... But they wouldn't let me. They say that if I stay with you and mom too much, I'll lose control over my powers." she answered.

"But why?" he asked again.

"Because they are linked to my emotions... The more I feel the more energy I unleash. It is dangerous." she explained calmly.

"I... Understand... " he said. "But... It's unfair. To me and to mom... And to you, Raven." he continued.

"Don't worry. Just take care of mom and I'll try to come more often okay?" she asked with a small smile.

"Okay." he agreed smiling as well. "Will you tell me another story? Please?" he asked her with hope in his eyes.

"Of course! This story is about-" she started, but the scenery changed. They weren't in the garden anymore. They were on a burned field and someone was running towards them with a bow caster in his hands.

"Finally! I've got you!" the man said letting out a maniacal laugh.

"Oh no... Run! RUN!" shouted Raven.

The man was about to shoot the boy but the landscape faded and changed again. It was replaced with burning buildings and a red sky. A lava river flowing slowly towards the city center. Raven found herself alone in the destroyed city, and then realization hit her. This was Azarath... Just after it was destroyed by Trigon. Everyone she knew... Her family, everyone must've been dead. And her little brother..."

"NOOOO!" Raven woke up from the terrible nightmare. But it wasn't just a nightmare. It was a memory. She used to have a brother. He was dead. She wasn't sure about it... But she didn't have any way to prove he was or wasn't dead, if he was then he was probably captured by The Collector or destroyed with the rest of Azarath when Trigon came. She suppressed a shiver when she thought about the time when he tried to destroy Earth. She'd be dead too if it wasn't for her friends. But remembering her brother... It was the only person to accept her for who she was... With every flaw... Knowing her dark future. That is until she met the other Titans. A tear made it's way down her cheek.

She knew she wasn't going to fall asleep again so she decided to meditate trough the rest of the night. She sat up and crossed her legs. Clearing her mind she started chanting her mantra.

Raven stopped meditating just as the sun started rising above the ocean. She climbed out of bed and made her way to the window. As she watched the sunrise, she thought about the other Titans. They were her best friends, her family. When you think about it, they really acted like a family.

Robin was the leader. He often acted like a fatherly figure, making sure every member of the team was well and healthy and in top shape to fight crime. To Raven, he was somewhat like a brother. He knew her well, but not well enough.

Starfire was like the caring mother who always made sure everyone was happy and got along with everyone else. She was like a sister to Raven, a person she could trust with everything.

Cyborg was the big brother. He kept the peace when Robin wasn't around and made sure Raven and Beast Boy wouldn't destroy one another. He acted like a big brother to every member of the team, especially Raven and BB. The three of them we're closer than the rest of them. This was somewhat of a paradox, because Raven always said that they annoy her to no end, but deep down, she knew that she truly cared about them and wouldn't let anything harm them.

Raven was the healer for the team. She wasn't very good with giving advice for relationships, but she was a good listener and the others often talked to her when they needed to take something off their chests. Assuming she was willing to give them the time of day. People usually thought she didn't have any feelings at all, but the Titans knew that she was acting that way to protect them from her powers.

And then there was Beast Boy. The jokester of the Titans. To most people he seemed stupid. He acted like an annoying little brother. But Raven knew what was really in his heart. She was the only one Beast Boy trusted with his past. She knew what happened to him and why he acted like that. It was all just a mask to keep his memories sealed and hide the true sorrow in his heart. Raven knew that feeling all too well. Afterall, her past wasn't all that flowery either. Her's was just as tragic as Beast Boy's. They never showed it in front of the others, but Beast Boy and Raven were actually beast friends. They trusted each other more than anyone else.

Raven looked around her room. It wasn't so scary anymore. Her walls were still painted dark blue and she had the same bed and shelves full of books. But she got rid of the creepy statues and masks after she defeated Trigon. She put a few photos on the walls and a painting that Beast Boy made for her 16th birthday. He painted a raven with it's wings stretched out as if it was flying and each feather had a different shape. She thought it was a beautiful painting. She even told him that when they were alone. He said he painted it like that because he thought the diversity of the shapes reminds him of her powers and how she can use them in so many ways, and the bird reminds him of her. He said that it wasn't because her name was Raven, but because raven's are lonely but they get by without difficulty and she was spending a lot of time alone, trying to protect them instead of asking for their help with the whole Trigon thing.

Then she looked at an old photo of the Titans. They looked so different. Robin had his colorful costume, Beast Boy still wore his Doom Patrol suit, Starfire had her tamaranian costume and Cyborg was... Cyborg. Raven had her cloak covering everything except her face, because Beast Boy convinced her to leave her hood off for the photo. Now their costumes were very different.

Robin looked more like Nightwing. He didn't change his name, but his suit was all black now and he removed the cape. His utility belt was blue and he had a two blue stripes along his arms. His hair was looking less like the back of a hedgehog because he decided to ditch the hair gel. And he kept his mask.

Starfire changed her suit from the two piece to one. It looked like a dress now. The top was just like before, but with short sleeves. The skirt was just a tad longer. Her new belt was shaped like a V, having an edge in front. She also kept her gloves, but added an elbow high layer of purple fabric underneath, just for effect. Her boots were shorter, jut under her knees, but still purple.

Raven kept her cloak. Her new leotard was short sleeved and she had black fingerless gloves. Her new belt was similar to Starfire's, but it had a raven for a buckle. Her boots were higher, just under her knees, and they were black. She let her hair grow a little, but just down to her shoulders.

Cyborg looked pretty much the same. He made a few modifications to his weaponry and his scanners were a lot more accurate, but apart from that he was still the same Cyborg every one knew and liked.

Beast Boy changed the most. He turned from the skinny kid to quite the good looking teen. Raven would never admit it but she thought he looked quite handsome. He was a tad taller than Raven. He used to joke about that but Raven had enough of it after a week or so and scared the living daylight out of him for angering her. His suit was white and purple and he only kept his belt.

Raven put the picture down and looked back to the window and realised the sun was already up. 'How long did I stare at that old photo? The others must be already eating breakfast... Except for Beast Boy that is... Guess I should go eat something too.'

With that thought in mind she put on her cloak and headed straight for the kitchen. Sure enough, Cyborg was making waffles and cooking a chunk of bacon for himself most likely. Starfire and Robin were sitting together at the table, waiting for their waffles. Starfire was sitting in his lap and giggling. This was the usual setting ever since they came back from Tokyo... Raven just rolled her eyes and joined Cyborg next to the stove, to boil some water for her tea.

"Mornin' Raven!" said Cyborg cheerfully.

"You sure are happy today." she said in her monotone voice.

"Uuh... Yeah..." he said hoping she'll drop the subject.

"So how's Bumble Bee?" said Raven with a knowing mischievous smile.

"She's we- How should I know?" he said quickly. 'Typical Rae...' he thought smiling.

"Mhm... That's what I thought." said Raven taking her tea and sitting down across from the other two.

"Hey, Raven!" said Robin.

"Good morning friend! Did you have any pleasant dreams?" asked Starfire smiling and waving her hand.

"No." said Raven keeping her face straight and trying not to think about her nightmare.

"Did you have the mare of night then?" continued Starfire worried.

"No, Star... I didn't have any kind of dreams." said Raven hoping that Starfire would just leave her alone.

"Raven, you want any waffles?" shouted Cyborg from the kitchen.

Saved by the Cyborg... "One's enough, thank you!" said Raven getting up to take her waffle.

"Morning dudes!" came Beast Boy's voice as he came in.

"It's noon, green bean!" commented Cyborg.

"No it's not! It's almost noon! I woke up earlier today." said Beast Boy with a smug smile.

"Woo-hoo! Give him a medal!" said Raven sarcastically.

"Someone woke up on the wrong side of the bed today." countered Beast Boy. Raven shot him a death glare. "Okay okay... I was kidding... Sheesh!" he continued raising his hands in defense.

"Now that we're all here, we have training scheduled for today." said Robin getting into leader mode.

"Great!" muttered Beast Boy.

"No sarcastic comments, whining or ditching! You've got to stay in shape!"

"Why just us?" asked Beast Boy. Cyborg came up behind Raven and Beast Boy looking at Robin.

"Robin spends 50 percent of his time training anyway..." said Raven.

"And the other half making out with Starfire." whispered Cyborg so that only Raven and Beast Boy could hear him. Beast Boy choked trying not to laugh and Raven only smiled, but she was close to bursting in laughter too.

"What is happening to you friends? Are you sick?" asked Starfire alarmed.

"N-no!" said Cyborg between laughs.

"Oh... Then-" tried Starfire.

"Okay enough fooling around... Training! Now!" ordered Robin.

"But what about finishing breakfast?" asked Beast Boy.

"NOW!" shouted Robin pointing to the door. Starfire got up and started walking after the others but Robin stopped her. "Wait a sec Star!"

Cyborg, Beast Boy and Raven quickly piled out, not wanting to see or hear the rest.

"Like I said..." commented Cyborg pointing to the closed doors.

There it is... The first chapter. I've been thinking about this for quite some time and I'm finally writing it. Hope you like it :)

Reviews are very much appreciated...

Until the next chapter... :)