Teen Titans: A Hero's Rebirth

Chapter 5: The Assignment

Disclaimer: I do not nor have I ever owned Teen Titans.

The Assignment

Raven pursed her lips together and her brows furrowed as she reviewed the previous' day conversion with Nightwing. He had inquired if she had any new developments from Roy since his reinstatement with the Titans.

"Roy had mentioned that he does not have any cravings anymore and he has become a spokesperson for the "No to Drugs" campaign for Steel City's schools," Raven paused and added, "but I have only spoken to him a couple of times and I have not seen him in person since he moved back to Titans East six months ago."

Nightwing smiled. "Good to hear Roy seems to be clear of his addiction. There is an important mission I want to discuss with you so meet me in conference room tomorrow morning after breakfast."

Raven now stood in front of the conference room door. Yesterday's conversion was still on her mind when she entered the room. She stared. Seated at the conference table were Nightwing and Roy, now Arsenal.

"Hello Rae," greeted Roy, smiling. "Nice to see you again." He stood up and walked to her, enclosing her in a gentle hug and planting a chaste kiss on her cheek.

Raven blinked and looked up to Roy's clear turquoise eyes. He wasn't wearing his mask. She gave a brief smile and replied, "Nice to see you, too Roy. You look well." Her eyes briefly glanced from his shoulders to his face and noted his fuller physique and tanned complexion that seemed to enhance his handsome features. Raven was pleased to see that Roy's eyes sparkled with a sly merriment which had been missing during his addiction. There were still however dark circles underneath his eyes.

"Ahem," said Nightwing as he cleared his throat. "This reunion can continue after this meeting."

Roy dropped his hands from Raven's shoulders and followed her to the conference table. He pulled out a chair for her before taking a seat next to her.

Nightwing glanced at the two Titans before starting his presentation for the new assignment.

"There have been several instances of large uncut diamonds missing and presumed stolen from around the world," started Nightwing as he flipped though several slides detailing the events. "No one knows who has taken them and for what purpose. We are not sure if all the thefts are related. Since diamonds have numerous uses outside jewelry due to their unique properties such as hardness, heat resistance and chemical stability, the Justice League has asked our help to find the individual or individuals responsible and their objective. They want to make sure the uncut diamonds are not used for some nefarious purpose. "

"Why come to us?" asked Roy. "Wouldn't some government agency or the police be better able to investigate this?"

Nightwing answered, "First of all, any agency would have a lot of red tape to contend with and they cannot move as fast as we can. Some of the instances point to prior insider knowledge and we do not know who has been compromised. Meta-humans are also suspected to be involved which is why the Justice League and ultimately, now the Titans are involved."

"This is an important and dangerous assignment," continued Nightwing. "It will be an undercover mission with only the two of you in the field," he indicated with a nod to both Roy and Raven.

"Roy you will be going in as yourself, Roy Harper, heir and Chief Executive of Queen Enterprises," Nightwing took a breath before continuing, "and Raven you will be Rachel Roth-Harper, his wife."

Roy choked on the water he was drinking and spat the contents onto the table. Raven arched an eyebrow but otherwise her face looked impassive.

'Uh, married?" asked Roy. His face was now a bright red, either from the choking or perhaps because he was blushing.