"Believe Me When I Say This. I'm Here For You" - Jonathan Kent
After defeating some bad guys, Damian got knocked out by one of them. Jon had to help Damian before it's too late. Ones Damian is up, he insisted on having Jon to stay over at the Wayne...
As we started walking, Raven began explaining on why Hawkgirl is like a mother to her.
Raven: You see, long before the Titans welcomed me into their team, Trigon abandoned me in the Midway City Dump. I was lost and helpless during that age, so I stayed there, hoping that he'll come back for me, but he didn't. I've been sleeping with garbages surrounding me for almost two weeks. One afternoon, the sun was shining down at a very high temperature. I was really thirsty and hungry. My whole body felt like it was going to give up. (Sigh) If you would to ask me why haven't I used my powers to help myself out, well, I couldn't, because that age, I was only a kid, I didn't know I had powers in me. Anyways, I sat on the ground and closed my eyes, waiting for my body and mind to shut down... After a while, I felt there was a shade of something infront of me. I opened my eyes to see Carter and Shayera Hol, AKA Hawkman and Hawkgirl standing infront of me.
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That time, I thought they were angels, angels with mask and maces. Their large wings were covering me from the sun, providing me some shade. I had no idea how they found me or where they came from, all I know is that I was glad someone did. But honestly, I wasn't expecting them to help me out, maybe they'll just see me and ignore me. After I saw them for the first time, I closed my eyes and passed out on the ground. The last thing I saw was Shayera approaching near me and then nothing, complete darkness. After some time, I woke up. The surrounding temperature seemed to be cold, I was lying on a sofa, inside someone's house. I glaced to my left to see a coffee table full of food and drinks, and just behind the table was Hawkgirl, without her mask. Immediately I sat up with fear covering my entire face. Hawkgirl calmed me down. She said,
Hawkgirl: Hey, hey, it's ok. (Both hands were up in the air) It's ok, I'm not gonna hurt you. Calm down. We brought you here, not to hurt you, but to help you. Here, (hand gesturing towards the food and drinks on the coffee table) I'm sure you have not eaten for quite a while. Please, eat. It's not poisonous I promise, see,
She took a pastry in her hand and bite it, proving to me that it isn't poisonous.
Little Raven: I, I'm thirsty.
Hawkgirl: Oh! Here. (Handing out a glass of cold water) It is a really hot day isn't it...
At that time, I really needed a drink of water. So I took the glass of cold water from her and began drinking it all the way down, finishing it in seconds. When I was done, I placed the glass back on the coffee table.
Hawkgirl: Enough?
Little Raven: Yes, thank you so much, I really needed that. But may I ask, why help me?
Hawkgirl hunch her back forward, placing both her elbows on her thighs, and gripped both of her hands together. Hawkgirl began talking to me on how she and Hawkman found me.
Hawkgirl: A friend of ours named Bruce Wayne, told us that you've been here on earth because your father left you here. Bruce told us about you. Your name is Rachel Raven Roth. You had a mom named Angela Azarath and a dad named Trigon. Your father left you here on earth, but he's never coming back, Rachel. Your mom however, she's in a bigger situation which I'll tell you when you're older. Rachel, let me ask you. Are you aware of the abilities you contain?... Power's...
Little Raven: Powers? No..
Hawkgirl: Hmm, ok. I guess I'll let Bruce explain that part to you. For now, me and Cartar will take care of you, this, (hand gesturing around the house) is your home now too. Food and clothes are covered, and you'll have your own room. No longer will you have to sleep in the dump anymore. Just one problem tho, me and Cartar will be talking care of you illegally, so in the mean time, it'll be best if you do not call us your foster parents. Friends, will do. Since you're living with us, I'll teach a few self defence trick I know (smile)
At that age, I was very confused. I had many questions running through my head like why did my farther left me? How did this Bruce guy came to know me? Where's my mom? And so on. I had many questions running through my mind I just had to ask one of them.
Little Raven: Why did my dad left me?
Hawkgirl's smile faded away. She got up and flew next to me. She sat down and placed her arm on my shoulders.
Hawkgirl: I'll tell you when you're older, I promise. I mean even if I tell you now, you won't understand, trust me.. Be patient ok..
Raven: I did as she told me to. I kept being patient as I grew up everyday. Eversince the Hawks took me in, I was--- Hey, we're here, NinJax! Well, that was a short journey...
