Instincts: A Roven Story

Chapter 12: Hurt

Names ran through my head. Who could've sold Raven out? It was someone who knew she was here, meaning they knew of the existence of this place and her connection to it. And someone I've met... The monster, Count as Raven calls him, her siblings, the staff here... Did anyone else know? And that's when a face came to mind. A face of metal. And it wasn't Slade's. "Cyborg..." I whispered softly. He fit every category. He was the only one that knew Slade. He also had this address. He never mentioned his 'worries' about her being here until it was too late. And I know Cyborg. He's the only one I've met prior to this event. The only piece that didn't fit was the motive. Why would Cyborg want to get rid of Raven?

*Titans Tower*
"Where is it?" A female voice hissed. The speaker was searching through Raven's spell books. "I can't find it!" They screamed. Suddenly a phone rang.

"What?!" The girl answered.

"Get out of there! The Titans are on their way home. Raven survived but Slade... He's gone for good." A male responded.

The girl hung up quickly. If the Titans were on their way home she better be also. She allowed herself to slip into another form to quicken her trip back to Transylvania.

*A Plane*
"So Raven..." Cyborg said as he came back from the bathroom. "Do you know who might've done all this?" He made a little hand gesture referring to everything. "I have an idea." The glare she gave him helped confirm my suspicions. "Who do you think Cyborg?" I asked hoping he'd slip up. "I think it might be that Vlad guy. He was acting pretty off." Cyborg shrugged. Raven relaxed. "I think so too... He and I... Well he's mad I left them for you guys." Now I'm confused. Could it not be cyborg but be her brother instead? He didn't seem off to me, he even offered to replace Raven as the corpse. But Raven knows him best and she seemed genuine in her words... I wish I could access her thoughts again but it's almost like there is a brick wall between us.

*titans tower*
Robin stood at the back window around midnight, like always. Seeing him there reminded me of why I left in the first place. As if he could read my mind he spoke. "Don't even think about it." "Robin I-" he held up a hand. "Twice in a month Raven. You could've been killed! You were killed! You will never do that again do you understand me?" He caught my wrist and held me close to him. I tried to pull away but he wouldn't allow it. "You've abused your privileges Raven." He growled. "From now on you won't leave my sight." I teleported away. "You aren't the boss of me." I glared at him before allowing myself to disappear.

*in front of the big window*
I stared at the spot where Raven had been standing. I ran my fingers through my hair cursing at the floor. Finally it was too much and I slammed my fist through the drywall.

*Jinx's apartment*
"Raven. You know you can't keep leaving when things you don't like happen." "I know." The girl on my couch sighed. "I'd rather Robin left." I just rolled my eyes. "Forget Robin. Go see Drew tomorrow. He's missed you." "What am I supposed to tell him? That I was kidnapped tortured and left to die?" I shook my head quickly. "You can say you went to visit family and your stepmom died. It's true so he can't get mad." She seemed to be pondering this. "Alright." She finally answered. "Great. Now go home!" I threw her out my front door. I really do hope she goes home instead of disappearing again.