Facing My Fears

Staying Low

Here's another chapter for all of you. Hope you all enjoy this one.

So sorry for updating late. I really am. Doing my best. Sorry.

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

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Raven's POV

I feel a sharp pain in my right shoulder.

I open my eyes but closed them quickly because I'm blinded by bright lights shining on my face.

"Glad to see you're awake."

I turn to see where Bruce is standing but the sharp pain came back and I groan from the pain.

"Take it easy. You still haven't fully healed your wound. Alfred and I had take the bullet out. It was hard to pick it out so we open up the cut to take it out. Then, we had to put stitches on you. That bullet was pretty big."

I've noticed that my hoodie is off and I'm in my deep purple shirt that still has the bullet hole and blood on it. I used my other arm to move the shirt aside a little and see that I have bandages around my shoulder. I quickly blushed because they had to probably took my shirt off.

Bruce notice my blush and began to explain.

"No worries. Alfred and I just lowered your shirt to where your wound was. We knew that you would feel uncomfortable. So, to respect you, we decided to leave it on if it was alright with you."

"It's fine. Thank you, I appreciate that." I said feeling relieved.

"Wait, when did I passed out? I don't remember doing so." I said now realizing.

Bruce chuckles.

"When we came into the infirmary, I felt that you were beginning to zone out and you did. Don't worry, you were only out for two hours."

Good. I thought I was out for a while.

"Since you are awake, your powers should help the wound on your shoulder. Then, you will be fine." Alfred said coming in.

"Yeah, it should be done just about now actually."

I lowered my shirt just to where you see the bandages. I unravel them and you see no more blood coming out and the stitch part looks all closed up. I took the string of the stick off and my shoulder looks just fine.

"Wow, that was quick." Bruce said.

"It was. I just needed some rest. Once I'm awake, I can heal up anything." I answered.

I sat up on the medical bed and hop off it.

"I'm going to clean myself up." I said heading towards my room.

"Wait. We need to discuss something." Bruce said.

I stopped and turn towards him.

"Okay, what is it?"

"Because of what happen tonight. I'm afraid you can't go to any more patrols. Joker knows who you are and where you are. He might do something to expose you. So it's better that you keep it down low for a while."

Great. Just what I needed. Someone to blow my cover for me.

"Alright. It won't be fun, but it's the only way for me to stay hidden." I said.

I turn around and began to head towards my room.

I grab some sweat pants and a tank top and head towards my bathroom. Then, I began to take a shower.

When I was done, I brush my hair and teeth and went straight to bed.

Before I closed my eyes, all I could think of is what would happen if my cover was blown. Will my friends come here and find me? Would they be mad at me? Mad at Bruce for taking me in and not letting them know?

Another question is why would Joker care?

I've never encountered with him. Never met him. Obviously, he knows me from the news and stuff. But, why would he go ahead and reveal where I am? It wouldn't make sense, or could it? My head is hurting just thinking about all of that.

After that thought, I fell asleep. Hoping I would not dream of results that could happen if my friends figures out where I am.

*** Three Days Later, 10:00 PM ***

It's been three days since the incident with The Joker. He hasn't shown up ever since and no news of me being in Gotham has shown up either.

I've been stuck in my room with nothing to do.

I go to the combat training room to see if that would help me not be so bored, but it still didn't help. I wanted to go out there and do good instead of doing nothing. It's driving me mad.

But, it's for the best of me. I have to stay put. Got to keep calm. I should meditate. It's been a while since I did. It might just keep me from doing something I regret.

I went back into my room, took a quick shower from all that training, sat on my bed and began to meditate.

I cleared my mind. Made sure I was not feeling anything, just concentrate on my breathing.

"Azarath, Metrion, Zinthos... Azarath, Metrion, Zinthos..."

*** 4 Hours Later ***

I open my eyes and checked the time.

What? Four hours? I was meditating for four hours? Why so long?

Maybe I needed it. I feel fine after it. I feel relieved and relaxed.

But, then I began to feel tired. It is late. I took the blankets and cover my lower body with them.

I never knew that staying low would be this hard to do.

Who knew.

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I know. It's almost a month since I haven't updated. Really sorry. I blame my cousins for that. They just want me do whatever they want.

But, I hope you guys enjoyed. I will try and update another chapter this week.

Sorry for the lateness and the shortness of this chapter.

Bye.