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Jinx, genuinely concerned for Raven's well-being, helped her stand up, She could see Raven's attempts to downplay her pain and discomfort.
"Hey, Rae, let's go. This isn't good," Jinx urged, her voice filled with genuine worry.
Raven insisted, "I am fine," but her words were belied by the blood still trickling from her nose. She tried to brush off her condition, but Jinx saw through the facade.
"Yeah, right," Jinx responded, her tone laced with skepticism. "You're clearly in pain, aren't you?"
Raven hesitated for a moment, realizing that she couldn't hide the truth from Jinx any longer. Taking a deep breath "Yes, but it doesnt matther. This presence... it's my father. Somehow, he has infiltrated your mind."
Jinx shrugged her shoulders, she didn't really want it to really be Trigon, now she was scared. "I have no idea how or why he got into my head, I swear."
"there has to be a reason"
Raven's piercing gaze remained fixed on the pink-haired witch, her determination overshadowing the pain that coursed through her. With a furrowed brow, she ask, "wait a second, How exactly do you know my father´s name?" Jinx scrunched up her face, attempting to recall the details.
"Trigon? Uh, um... I don't know, like I said... I just knew," Jinx stammered, her voice tinged with uncertainty.
"No, you... you told me... you knew I was a half-demon since the day we met," Raven interjected, her mind racing as she started piecing together the fragments of the puzzle. She could sense that they had fallen into a trap. "But when did you find out who my father was? How do you know his name?!"
As Raven posed her questions, the ocean's waves seemed to grow more turbulent, as if they were aware of the gravity of her questions. The surges intensified, stirring up towering tsunamis in every direction.
"answer me! Who told you his name?!" Raven demanded, raising her voice above the roaring tempest. Jinx struggled to recollect, a strange sensation overtaking her as her eyes remained fixed on Raven's penetrating stare.
"I... I don't know..."
"f*ck!" Raven cursed vehemently, her frustration palpable. Jinx's eyes widened with fear, realizing that Raven's profanity signified something truly grave and serious. The tempestuous ocean mirrored Raven's emotions, unleashing its fury in a symphony of raging waves.
With a firm grip on Jinx's waist, the half-demon soared higher into the tumultuous sky, desperately evading the wrathful waters below. The atmosphere crackled with electricity, and the distant rumblings of an impending storm filled the air. Raven skillfully maneuvered around bolts of lightning, her instincts guiding her through the chaotic tempest.
"What the heck is happening?" Jinx shouted, her voice strained as she clung tightly to Raven, determined not to lose her grip.
"it is My father, and he is desperate to come back," Raven replied, her voice carrying a sense of urgency. "He took advantage of you. We need to escape from here, Jinx. Listen to me. This... this is your nightmare. I need you to create some solid ground."
Jinx's eyes widened in disbelief and confusion. "What? How?"
"Focus," Raven commanded, her voice filled with determination. "It's your mind, your dream. I need you to visualize land, so I can create a portal to take us back to the tower."
As Raven's words echoed in Jinx's mind, she closed her eyes and concentrated with all her might. A surge of energy coursed through her vein, Slowly, beneath their feet, a patch of solid ground materialized, offering a brief respite from the churning sea.
Raven wasted no time, her eyes narrowing with determination. Taking advantage of the land, she swiftly formed the same symbol in the damp ground, her fingers tracing its intricate lines with a sense of urgency. As the symbol took shape, Raven's senses heightened, and she could hear Jinx's fierce battle against a dark shadow hand emerging from the murky waters.
It was terrible, the air became suffocating despite being violently intense and cold, a terrible combination, Raven felt the weight of knowing that it was her father, there was no doubt, the atmosphere changed completely, and the dream, the nightmare felt so real, because it was real, some black claws came out of the water. The pink energy crackled and surged, causing the malevolent appendage to recoil momentarily. "Go to the hell you're supposed to be!" Jinx's voice echoed with defiance, her words laced with a mix of anger and desperation. Her wild, vibrant hair stood on end as a terrifying, colossal shadow materialized before her—a monstrous form with a snarling mouth that emanated a bone-chilling growl.
Reacting swiftly, Raven launched herself into action, her body moving fluidly to shield Jinx from the approaching dark claw. With a burst of power, she conjured her own ethereal shield, interposing herself between Jinx and the impending danger. The force of the attack rattled Raven's defense, but she held firm, determination etched across her face.
"Go to the circle now!" Raven's voice commanded, resolute and urgent. struggling valiantly against the terrifying nightmare monster that towered over her. Jinx hesitated, her expression of uncertainty, but Raven locked eyes with her, silently conveying the urgency of the situation.
"NOW! GO NOW!... Somnia discede, E regno somniorum egredere, Per portas lucis, Ad veritatem et realitatem redeas!" Raven's voice reverberated through the chaos. The symbol behind them began to emit a soft, pulsating glow.
With gritted teeth, she valiantly resisted the overwhelming force, pouring her energy into upholding the defense. "Go! I'll find another way, just don't step out of that circle!" Raven's voice rang out, determined yet tinged with a touch of desperation.
Jinx , despite now being a Titan herself, wasn't one to follow orders blindly. Her rebellious spirit ignited within her, fueled by the adrenaline coursing through her veins. Channeling every ounce of her energy, she summoned a dazzling surge of pink lightning, aimed directly at the beast's eyes. The blinding electric display momentarily disoriented the creature, causing it to stagger back, its roars muffled in pain.
They sprinted towards the symbol, the passage of time seemingly slowing down. Jinx led the way, with Raven closely following behind. In a brief moment, Raven's gaze turned towards the beast, and a profound connection was established. For a fleeting second, she caught a glimpse of HIM—the figure of her father amidst the chaotic scene. A smile adorned his face, reaching out to her.
Suddenly, darkness enveloped them. When their eyes finally reopened, they found themselves in Raven's room.
The remaining Titans anxiously surrounded them, their expressions filled with concern.
"What happened?" Cyborg asked urgently as soon as he saw the girls opening their eyes, realizing they were lying unconscious on the floor.
"You both were screaming in terrible agony," Starfire expressed her deep concern
Jinx, fueled by anger, stood up and pointed an accusatory finger. "Ask Goth girl here! She sent us straight to f*cking hell!"
Raven, rising to her feet, raised her voice in defense. "I did nothing. You allowed my father to enter your mind. How did you even know his name?" Raven's anger was escalating dangerously.
Jinx retorted with frustration, "How should I know how I know?!"
Raven's tone grew increasingly menacing, her eyes locked in a fierce gaze with Jinx's. "Do you work for him? DO YOU?" Her words echoed with a chilling intensity and she pointed rudely at her with hatred, causing Jinx to feel caught off guard and deeply offended.
Their stares carried an undercurrent of mutual hatred. However, just as Jinx was about to respond, her gaze softened as she noticed a trail of blood on Raven's nose, still streaming down her memory of Raven saving her life mere moments ago flooded Jinx's mind, causing her voice to soften. "...I honestly don't know, Rae. I'll admit I haven't always been the most honest person, but when it comes to dark magic, I swear..."
Raven cut her off, finishing the sentence, and as an empath, she sensed the truth in Jinx's words. "You keep your mouth shut," Raven concluded, her guard gradually lowering. With an understanding gaze, she continued, "I believe you."
Robin stepped forward, breaking the tense silence. "Any chance you could fill us in?" he inquired, his gaze shifting between the girls. As they exchanged glances, anticipation filled the air.
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"So... he's alive? After all these years?" Beast Boy interjected, his voice filled with a mix of shock and disbelief, as they absorbed the explanation shared in the living room of the tower. "You killed him, didn't you?" he questioned, his eyes locked on Raven, who kept her gaze fixed on the floor.
"That's what I thought. He hasn't shown up since that day. But... I don't know, something about him felt so real," Raven responded, her voice tinged with uncertainty. Frustration welled up inside her as she stood up, bringing her hands to her face, her words tinged with fear. "I don't know... I just don't know."
