JOHN CONSTANTINE'S VINYL RECORDS: You Should Be Dancing — Bee Gees
— M E T R O P O L I S —
Kory's eyes lingered on everyone before she spoke. "Okay. We're all aware of the plan?"
"Yes, dear." Dick nodded along with the others. "You're sure this isn't a trap, Raven?"
"Pretty sure. She wants nothing to do with you." said Raven.
When Raven had informed the Titans of their lead on Project Cadmus, they leapt at the opportunity. Dick hoped it would result in less explosions around Gotham. Raven wished for the same, but she was more worried about Conner.
"Yep. Sounds like Ivy. We're all clear. On your command, babe."
"Be on your guard. Let's move."
The Titans fanned out. Damian and Jaime circled the outskirts of the property. Conner, Donna and Gar watched from above. Raven simply walked forward, flanked by Dick and Kory, holding a small potted plant.
Project Cadmus' headquarters towered before them; a massive laboratory with a clinical white sheen. The fortress was lit up at night, but some of the windows remained dark and desolate. Raven hadn't sensed any security yet. The outside cameras were already disposed of. A suspicious-looking van was parked on the street before the entrance.
When they approached the van, the side door groaned as it drew back. Harley Quinn's colored pigtails came into view.
"Welcome to the party! Puberty is treating you well, Nightwing —"
"Thanks, Harley."
"— Scully, nice to meet you, and Miss Tim Burton!" Harley leapt out of the van, the puff balls attached to her sneakers bouncing. When Harley's eyes fell to the plant in Raven's arms, she gasped.
"Is that bamboo?"
Raven held out the twisted bamboo stalks to her. "It's a heist-warming gift."
"Hold up. You got this for us...? That's so sweet of you! Thank you — mwah!" Harley leaned in and kissed Raven on the lips. Kory and Dick gaped at her when she stepped back.
"Oh wow, you taste like chocolate!" Harley pressed a hand to her bottom lip, staring at Raven in wonder. Raven blinked. The coms had been stunned into silence (except for Gar, who was laughing his ass off).
"...And you taste like cotton candy."
"It's the lip balm. I can give you some if you want —"
"That's okay." Dick answered for her. "Is your team ready?"
"Yeppers!" Harley Quinn rapped her knuckles on the side of the van. "Hey, King! You ready in there? Ivy, Alex Russo got you a gift!"
Two more heads popped out of the van: Raven waved at Nanaue when he emerged. Kory and Dick took a step back warily.
"Gift? What gift?" Poison Ivy's eyebrows furrowed as she stepped down on the concrete.
"She got you a bamboo plant! Isn't that nice?"
"Um, yeah...thanks." Ivy awkwardly accepted the plant and nodded at Raven.
Harley looked back at the van, then at Nanaue. "What's the hold up?"
"He's just shy."
"No he's not. He's the most outspoken asshole I've ever met."
"...He's hiding."
Harley turned back to Raven. "Your dad Dumbeldore's got a big mouth on him."
"I'd take that as an incentive not to kiss me then, love," A familiar British voice corrected from inside the van. "And I'm bloody sick and tired of correcting you wankers on my parenting status."
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LOVE + FEAR
FanfictionOf all emotions, love and fear are at their core. This story is told by the one Raven who won't croak "nevermore". A hero visits with tales of apocalyptic dreams, who deems these visions true. Between impending doom and family feud, will the Raven c...
