Facing My Fears

Two Years

Well, here is the sequel to "Who Are You?" that some of you wanted. Hope you guys enjoy.

Before we continue, I would like to tell you guys how old the Titans are now. They will still be in their teen years that way they are still called Teen Titans. No hate please.

Raven: 17 years old.
Cyborg: 19 years old.
Robin: 18 years old.
Terra : 17 years old.
Starfire: 18 years old.
Beast Boy: 17 years old.

I do not own the Teen Titans or any other characters that are mentioned in this story.

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Raven's POV

It's been two years. Two years since I've seen my friends. Two years that I've said good bye to them.

No, I have to concentrate. I have to keep a look out to see if anyone is doing anything bad in Gotham City.

Yes, I know. Being here was a little too obvious, but this was all I could think of. I went to talk to Bruce Wayne aka the Batman. I told him my situation and he let me stay. I told Bruce to not tell my friends where I was, he agreed.

Everyday, I would worry that my friends would call Batman for anything and they'll end up knowing where I've been hiding this whole time. So far, it hasn't happened. Yet.

Anyways, during the mean time here in Gotham City. I still didn't want to loose my skills on saving others. But, I didn't want the people to know where "Raven" is at. So, I keep it down low and not let anyone see me. I hide in the shadows.

Yes, it is Batman's job to do this, but I handle the small robbing situations. All I wear is a hoodie to hide my face.

I am in an alley and making sure no one sees me here.

So far so good out here. Nothing out of the ordinary.

I've always wondered if I should go back with the Titans. But, in the end, I don't want to go back. I don't want to go back because... I'm scared.

I'm scared that they won't want me back because I've been gone too long. I'm scared that they won't need me anymore. I'm scared that they never cared for me like I did for them. I'm scared that they are doing great without me that they never really needed me in the first place.

That feeling is the reason why I have not gone back with them: fear.

I really can think of this right now. I have to focus on my task. I look out again and there I see someone in a ski mask about to rob a woman's purse.

I put my hoodie up and went after the guy.

"Stop."

The man took the woman's purse and turns to look towards me.

"Put the purse down." I said in a scratchy voice.

The man chuckles.

"What are you going to do about it."

I quickly threw a punch in his lower stomach. The man drops the purse and clutches his stomach.

"You were saying?"

The man was still clutching his stomach. But then he began to get up and swing at me. I quickly saw this and dodge his move. Then, I kick his side and he dropped on the floor.

Hey, since I am with the Batman, might as well learn more on martial arts. I took the opportunity.

The woman began to pick her purse up and look towards me.

"Thank you so much."

"No problem." I said in my original voice.

I went back into the alley and teleport back into my room that I am staying in.

I took my hoodie off and put it on a near by chair. Then, I went and lay down on my bed.

I look up towards the ceiling and began to think: was leaving my friends a good idea?

I always think about this every night. I could never seem to answer that question. I always regret it. But, then I feel it was actually worth it.

I am so confused.

I left them to try and figure this all out. Instead, I confused myself even more than what I began with.

What is wrong with me.

I got up from the bed and went to a dresser that my room has. I look up towards the mirror and take a look to myself.

For two years, I do look somewhat different. My hair grew a little longer because I decided to just let it grow. I have grew a little taller and my face doesn't look like a child so much. I really look different from how I use to look like.

There was a knock on my door.

"Come in."

The door opens and in walks in the Batman.

"How was patrol tonight?"

"It was alright. Just a guy robbing a woman's purse. That's all. What about you?" I ask.

"Cat Woman was trying to take a jewels from the museum again. She will never understand." He said.

"I see."

"Well, you should get some rest. It is a little late." He said.

I look towards the clock and it says that it is four in the morning.

"I guess I should." I said.

"I'll let you rest." Then, Batman left my room.

I went towards my bed and just lay on it again. I look towards the night stand near my bed and look at a picture frame.

It's a picture of my friends and I. How I miss them every day.

"Hope you guys are doing well."

My eyes began to close and I fall asleep into darkness. See where dreams or nightmares take me.

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Well, first chapter for the sequel. Hope you guys enjoyed it. Sorry for the delay.

Sorry for any mistakes.

Hope you guys have a fantastic day.

Until next time.

Bye.