Facing My Fears

A Favor

I'm very sorry for not updating. School has started six weeks ago, I have too much homework, I've been having practice and school activities everyday. I am really sorry for not updating like a year. I really am.

I hope you guys enjoy another chapter. I'm really 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

*** Two Weeks Later ***

It's been days and yet no sign of Joker. Nor are there any news of me being here in Gotham City. Which is a good thing because I would have been screwed. I've been finding things to do while I stay here in the Wayne Manor.

I've been catching up on my reading. I am in the library, sitting on the couch, just reading a random book that I found. It's a mystery novel.

It's how a girl can slide into people's minds and see what they've done in an incident. She is trying to figure out who killed a girl that went to her school.

Just as I was in the end of the book, Bruce came in. I put the book down and look up towards him.

"Hello Raven. Am I interrupting?" He ask.

"No. You actually came on the right time. The police was just about to find out who the murderer was." I said sarcastically.

Bruce chuckles.

"Sorry about that. I just came to ask you a favor."

That quickly got my attention.

"A favor?"

"Yes, a favor."

What would he want me to do? I can't go out there. Well, it's still been a while that I've been out. Joker has not said a word. He hasn't been out and about either.

"Uhm, depends. I might consider but I have to know what it is first. Everything okay?" I ask.

"Everything's fine. It's just that I know that you wouldn't do something without the details. The Wayne Industry is going to be holding a party for the industry's accomplishment on being the greatest one out there."

"Oh, well congratulations on your success."

"Thank you."

He's probably asking if I could help him out on putting decorations up.

"If you're asking if I could help put decorations up, sure. I would love to help. I've help my friends put up decorations when ever they want to celebrate anything." I said picking the book back up.

"Actually, no. That's not the favor I want you to do for me."

I put the book down again.

"Okay. What's the favor?"

"I want you to be there at the party as my guest of honor."

I just stared at him not believing what he said.

Bruce wants me to be his guest of honor. Out of all people, why did he chose me?

"Me? Out of all the people you chose me? Why?" I ask not believing my ears.

"Why couldn't you ask Wonder Woman or Hawk Woman? Someone other than me?"

"They're both busy on a mission and you're right here in the manor. " Bruce answers.

I just sat there shock.

"Wait, but there will be people and they would know that I'm here in Gotham." I said reminding him.

"They wouldn't know. It's been two years since anyone has seen you. And during those years, you've change your look. Trust me. And when you put something on that would never suit "Raven" no one would even think for a second that "Raven" is here in Gotham City. My guest of honor is Rachel Roth. Not Raven."

Bruce is right. I have change so much during the two years. And that has helped me be, somewhat, here in Gotham.

"Yeah, you're right."

"So, will you do it?" Bruce asks.

"If you don't want to, you don't have to."

I really don't want to risk anything. But, Bruce has done so much for me. He's helped me hide here in his manor. He gave me shelter. He's helped me when I got injured and gave me food. He's done a lot.

"I will."

Bruce smiles at me.

"Thank you. Alfred will make the dress that you'll be wearing for the night. It's in a month." Bruce said.

"Alright. Thanks, I don't think I know what dress would suit me anyways. When do I go to Alfred so he can get my measurements?" I ask.

"Don't worry about that. Alfred can estimate with out measuring you. Trust me, he does that to me everytime I need a new suit to be made." Bruce said smiling.

"Okay. Well, then I guess it's settled."

Bruce begins to get up and walk to the door.

He opens the door and turns towards me just as I pick up the book again.

"By the way, there will be some people you know. For example ..."

"What was that?" I ask looking at him with a questioning look on my face.

"Never mind. You'll know soon."

Then Bruce walks out and closes the door.

What was he talking about? I'll know soon? This man is hard to believe sometimes.

I finish the last few pages I had left from the book. I got up and put the book back on the shelf and began to head back into my room.

When I arrived, I lay on my bed and began to stare at the ceiling.

"I really do hope no one will notice me at the party. I don't want to risk anything, but I'm doing this for Bruce. He's done so much for me. The least I could do is repay him." I said out loud.

I turn towards the window and saw a glimpse of the picture frame on my night stand. My friends and I smiling.

"I hope all of you are okay." I whisper as I began to close my eyes and fall into a deep slumber.

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Sorry for it being short.

Hope all of you enjoy this chapter. I will try to update once a week. I really want to finish this story for all of you.

Hope you all have a nice day.

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