I know it's been awhile, but if your computer crashes and you lose everything on it, you will know that it takes awhile to find the missing files.

The reason for Raven change in physical apperience will be explianed, more towards the end of the story.

Don't be confused, Raven and Rachel is the same person. The names will be changing throughout the story.

Enjoy.

DarkBlueAngel

The Revealing

(Later on that day back in Titans Tower)

The remaining titans had been in the main room playing video games since the girls left for the mall, well except for Robin. Beast Boy and Cyborg had played just about every game they had and Beast Boy had only won at Mega Monkeys. Robin sat and watched but didn't pay much attention to the games and Cyborg's victory dances. Like the detective he is he was trying to figure out why Slade went after Raven and what he goal was. 'Deep down everyone knows that Raven is the most powerful of all of us, even though she doesn't admit it. Slade could be doing this for revenge… making Raven a full human… but she still didn't explain what he did… and where did her powers go? None of this makes sense… but she said something about that book of hers and Slade understood her power and the ways of the Azarathan people… it was a spell that she can't seem to find…there has to be some way to help her…but how?' Robin tuned in to what was happening around him. Cyborg was doing his victory dance again and Beast Boy stared at the TV screen.

"How… how did you do that… I didn't know that move was possible?"

"YEAH BABY, ANOTHER GAME WON BY CYBORG THE MASTER!"

"This is no fun anymore." Beast Boy tossed the remote on the couch, "I need something to cheer me up." Then he smiled to himself "Do I hear a tofu soy melt." He got up and ran to the kitchen.

"Great now the kitchen is going to smell again." Just then the Titans communicator went off and Starfire appeared on the big screen.

"Hello friends, I just checking to see how everything is going."

"Everything's normal around here. How are things going at the mall with Raven?" asked Robin. Beast Boy joined Cyborg and Robin on the couch all with curiosity.

"Oh everything is going very well. We had some problems in the beginning but now everything is going wonderful."

"We?" asked Cyborg.

"O yes, one of the employees at the store decided to help friend Raven, opps I mean friend Rachel."

"Rachel?" asked Beast Boy.

Starfire got close to her communicator and whispered, "It's Raven secret identity. She did not want others to know about what happened to her."

"Sounds like a smart idea, where is Raven anyway?" asked Robin.

"Friend Rachel is busy trying on some outfits that I picked out for her." Starfire smiled happily.

"What time should you guys be back home?"

"I am not sure, there is not much left to do. And I was thinking that we should go to that party that we were invited to."

"Yeah that sounds like fun." Agreed Beast Boy.

"I don't know how Rav… I mean Rachel would feel about it. I think she's maybe had enough for one day." Argued Robin.

"But friend Robin she has a new look and as the employees and some other girls said 'she shouldn't waste her looks doing nothing.'"

Robin sighed, "Ok fine, should we pick you two up at the mall?"

"No your assistance is not needed, we shall met you there." And with that the screen went blank.

Robin looked at the time, "We better get ready and head out."

(That night)

Robin, Cyborg and Beast Boy arrived at the warehouse. Robin and Beast Boy decided to wear civil clothes considering that Raven and Starfire were going to be in normal clothes. Beast Boy was wearing a faded pair of gray jeans and a black shirt with the thundercats logo on it (excuse the logo but I liked it). The boy wonder was in his dark blue jeans and a crimson red shirt (sorry couldn't think of anything else you can always change it to your own imagination). And of course Robin had to wear his mask.

"Man it looks like the party just started." Said Beast Boy.

"Of course, the Titans have arrived." Replied Cyborg.

"I don't see Starfire anywhere or Rav… I mean Rachel." Said Robin, looking over the crowd that was forming quickly.

"We'll I cant keep my fans waiting." Said Beast Boy as he marched proudly over to a crowd of girls.

"How long do you give him?" smirked Cyborg.

"45 seconds." Replied Robin looking over at Beast Boy with his arms crossed.

"I give him 30 seconds."

"How much this time?" asked Robin.

"Hmm lets try $20."

"Raising the bar a little high tonight aren't we?" smirked Robin.

"Just feeling lucky." Cyborg smirked back.

"Ok your on." Robin and Cyborg shook on it and looked at Beast Boy. Beast Boy put his arms around two girls shoulders and he started talking to them. Robin and Cyborg smirked, knowing exactly what Beast Boy was saying, and they both knew exactly how it was going to end, the only matter was how long it was going to last. The sound of being repulsed and a shriek came from the girls. One of them stepped away from Beast Boy while the other one pushed Beast Boy away and the two girls faced him side by side. This was where Beast Boy made his final plea. He waved his arms in the air and the girls looked at each other then walked away with their noses in the air. Beast Boy slowly started walking his way back to Robin and Cyborg.

"Time?" asked Robin.

Cyborg looked at his right arm where he was keeping track how long it would take Beast Boy to get dumped on the spot, "36 seconds." Cyborg smiled as he held his hand out to the side as Robin grumbled into his pocket and handed him a twenty-dollar bill. "It was nice doing busy with you."

"You have to admit he is lasting a bit longer." Said Robin.

"Yeah but it'll be a long time until he gets it right." Said Cyborg and Robin nodded in agreement. Beast Boy finally made it over to Robin and Cyborg.

"How did it go?" asked Robin.

"Just like the rest." Pouted Beast Boy.

"Hey don't worry BB, that's their lost, right." Encouraged Cyborg.

"Hey your right. They're other girls here. It was their loss." Said Beast Boy with his head held high.

"Good positive thinking Beast Boy, that's all you need." Cheered on Robin giving Beast Boy a pat on the back.

Beast Boy took a deep breath, "Well I'm off, don't wait up." He proudly walked to another group of girls. Cyborg and Robin were getting ready for another bet when the Titans communicator went off. Cyborg and Robin picked up theirs and flipped the screen to see Starfire.

"Hello friends, I take it you are already at the party, yes?"

"Yeah we're here. Where are you guys?" asked Robin.

"We are walking up to the place now and we have some shopping bags from the mall of shopping." Replied Starfire.

"Ok I'll come out so you can put the bags in the T-car. Meet you guys outside in a second." Said Cyborg and he closed his communicator. He looked at Robin and said, "I'll be back." Robin nodded and Cyborg left.

(Outside of the party)

Cyborg had just opened up the trunk when he heard Starfire call him. "Friend Cyborg." Cyborg turned around and Starfire moved by him and put some bags in the trunk. Cyborg looked at all the bags she had and asked.

"Where's Raven?"

"Rachel is right behind you." Said a voice behind Cyborg. Cyborg turned around and his mechanical eye almost popped out of his head. 'Robin is going to be in for a very BIG surprise.' Cyborg thought to himself.

(Back inside the party)

Robin was trying to cheer Beast Boy after he's latest turn down. "It's ok Beast Boy. You just need to practice. So you'll be ready for the right girl." Robin's words had an some what effect on Beast Boy.

Beast Boy looked up and said, "Hey here comes Cy, and I think I see Star." Robin looked behind him and saw Cyborg walking toward them and Starfire was right behind him. She was wearing a denim skirt with black stretches underneath and purple and pink stripe sleeveless shirt. 'Always looking her best.' Said Robin to himself. But he couldn't seem to find Raven.

"Hello friends." Greeted Starfire.

"Hey Star," started Robin, "where is…"

"Where's Rae- I mean Rachel?" Finished Beast Boy. Starfire looked around and then walked over towards where the entrance was.

"I guess she's nervous on how she looks in public." Said Robin. Beast Boy shrugged and Cyborg just smirked as he noticed Starfire coming back, 'This is going to be good.'

"Hey Rachel." Said Cyborg. Robin turned to face Raven and stopped and his heart stopped. Standing next to Starfire was a girl wearing a pair of black knee high boots, a black/gray plaid skirt that went a little higher above her knees. Her shirt was a dark purple with an outline of a black dragon.

"Raven?" Whispered Robin.

"Don't you mean Rachel?" Said Cyborg.

"Rachel right." Said Robin.

"Come friend Rachel, let us dance." Before Raven had time to say no, Starfire pulled her out into the middle of the crowded dance floor. As they disappeared from sight, Cyborg looked at Robin, staring at where Raven was just standing.

"So watcha' think?"

"Dude, Rav-, I mean Rachel looks good." Both Cyborg and Robin looked at Beast Boy. Beast Boy put his hand in the back of his head and rub it awkwardly. "Ha ha, did I say that out loud." Cyborg nodded. "Well its true, I mean did you see her, she looks completely different."

"Yeah I know." Whispered Robin.

A group of girls passed the boys and Beast Boy steadily followed them. Cyborg shook his head, he decided to drop the whole Raven subject, 'I'll just bring it up later.' He elbowed Robin, "How much?" Robin smirked.

(Later on at the party)

Rachel had somehow mingled her way out of the crowd after telling Starfire that she needed some fresh air. She made her way to the rooftop where there wasn't a soul around. She took a deep breath of the night air and walked towards the edge of the building and looked at the city. She heard the busy streets moving with an occasional sound of a cop car. The wind whipped her hair around and in front of her face and as she went to push her hair back her hand brushed against her forehead, where her charka once was. She took her hand away from her face and placed both of her hands together with her palms facing her, 'What am I doing here, I should be searching for the cure for this, not here trying to be something I'm not. I'm not Rachel, I'm Raven.' Raven drew herself from her thoughts when she heard the metal roof door close. She turned to see Cyborg walking up to her.

"Hey is everything ok?" he asked.

Raven nodded, "I just wanted to get some fresh air. It's to cramped down there."

"Especially since your down there with Starfire." Raven smiled. A gust of wind blew at them and Raven felt a chill. She turned her head slightly and she heard something like a whisper that carried with the wind. She couldn't pick the name to the voice, but it sounded so familiar. She felt a something touch her arm. She looked and it was Cyborg. "Come on, it's getting a little to cold." He started to walk towards the door. Raven looked back to see if she could hear the whisper again, but all she heard was Cyborg's footsteps. "Raven." He called.

"I'm coming." Raven walked towards Cyborg as he opened the door for her and followed her in.

Back inside, the placed was packed and Raven got separated from Cyborg. She felt a hand on her shoulder and turned around to see a guy with a cool smirk on his face. "Hey there, I noticed you from a distance and I wanted to know if you wanted to dance?" he asked.

Raven completely had no idea how to handle this and really didn't want to bother with him, "Um, I don't think so." Raven took a step to get pass him but he moved with her.

"Well maybe later then, I'm Bryan by the way." He put his hand out.

Raven smiled awkwardly and shook his hand, "Rachel and maybe later." 'Not.' She attempted to take another step but he moved with her.

"Well maybe I can buy you a drink and we can talk until you want to dance Rachel." 'This guy won't give up and his really starting to annoy me.' Then she felt someone slip an arm around her waist but she didn't turn around fast enough when she heard.

"Hey there you are Rachel." And with one swift motion Robin pulled her away from Bryan and heard him mutter, "Just because he's a hero doesn't mean he can get the girls he wants" Raven felt that her prayers were answered and her and Robin moved out of Bryan's sight. Rachel looked at Robin with a look of relief. "It looked like you were having troubles so I decided to help."

"Do you always have to be the hero?" Smirked Rachel.

"Maybe." Robin smirked back. Raven realized that they stopped moving on the dance floor and somehow her hands had found their way onto Robin's chest. She also noticed that Robin's arm was still wrapped around her waist. Even though Robin's mask was on she felt him staring at her and she tear herself away from his secretive eyes. Raven felt that both her and Robin were moving closer to each other and she couldn't pull away nor did she want to. Robin was leaning in as Raven's hand moved upward to Robin shoulders. 'Is this really happening?' Raven asked herself as they were now face to face and closing in.

"EWWW…JERK!" And the sound of a face being smacked jolted the two out of their moment and looked to see a furious blonde storm away from a guy wearing a red hand print on his face, only to realize that it was the guy who had it on Raven minutes ago.

Then a vision of fire and pain entered Raven's thoughts, she felt like she couldn't breath. Robin felt her body tense, "Raven are you ok?" he whispered as she placed her hand over her head. She couldn't hear Robin, all her heard was her father's laughter and people screaming as the room felt as if it was starting to spin. She could feel her head splitting open.

Then all she saw was black and in the distance she could hear a voice calling out to her, "Raven."