Episode/Chapter 3 - The War World

"Recognized. Superboy, B04. Blue Beetle, B22." The computer said as Conner and Jaime stepped into Mount Justice, where Nightwing was doing research.

"What are you doing?" Jaime asked.

"I'm...uh...trying to do some...research on Vandal Savage and his next move, but I'm getting nowhere!" Nightwing groaned, "I hope you have some good news." he asked as he turned off the computer, making what he was actually researching disappear.

"Actually, it IS about Vandal Savage." Conner said.

"Last we saw him, he left with Klarion. It turns out, when he left, Robin and Batgirl were able to track where they went." Jaime said.

"Where are they?" Nightwing asked.

"They went to the War World. The Light will be meeting there in two days." Conner said.

"Great. Do you have any idea where the War World is located right now?" Nightwing asked.

"ON the other side of the world, opposite the Watchtower, so that the 'Justice League and their pesky sidekicks can't get in the way.'" Jaime quoted.

"Good work, Alpha Squad. We'll call in the rest of the team and get everyone there, ASAP." Nightwing said as he walked to the hallway, but he stumbled and held his head and leaned on the wall.

"Nightwing, are you okay?" Conner asked as they ran up to him.

"I'm fine, I'm fine. Let's just get going." Nightwing said but then Jaime grabbed him.

"No. You're not going with us. You're going to stay here and coordinate. Or go home and get some rest." Jaime said.

"No. I can't just stay here on the sidelines and let you guys do everything. I have to help!" Nightwing said.

"But not in that condition! We appreciate your help, and you can help here. But not out in the field where you can get yourself hurt again." Conner said.

"I'll manage. I appreciate your concerns, but let me worry about myself." Nightwing said and walked out. Conner and Jaime watched him as he left. Then they just turned around and walked the other direction. Nightwing got out his phone and dialed Aqualad's number.

"Aqualad We have our mission. Get everyone to the cave. We have what we need. We know where the Light will be." Nightwing said.

"I'm on it. Thanks Nightwing." Aqualad thanked and they both hung up.

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"We have our mission. Yesterday, Alpha Squad found out that the Light will be meeting at the War World in two days on the other side of the Earth, opposite the Watchtower. We are going there today." Aqualad said.

"I call killing Queen Bee!" Beast Boy called.

"We will not kill anyone today. We just need to get information from them about their next moves. Then you can take them out. But no killing." Aqualad said.

"What about her?" Lagoon Boy asked in his ever rude tone as he gestured towards Raven.

"I'll take care of her." Nightwing immediately volunteered, making Raven perk up a little bit.

"Good.Half of you, Bioship, other half, S-Cycle. We're going to the War World." Aqualad said. They all left and split up into two groups. Then Aqualad stopped Nightwing.

"Will you be alright?" he asked.

"I'll manage." Nightwing responded, then he peeked over his shoulder to see Raven all bubbly and flying in circles.

"Good." Aqualad said and joined the others on the Bioship. Nightwing slowly made his way to the Bioship, then Raven flew up to him.

"We're going to have the fun, Dic-Nightwing!" Raven giggled and spun in the air.

"You're not Raven." Nightwing stopped and turned to Raven.

"What do you speak of?" Raven asked, her voice a little shaky.

"I researched all about you." Nightwing said and gestured to the cave computer, "You're not who you say you are." Nightwing glared at her. Raven scratched the back of her neck.

"Uh...I still do not know what you speaketh of!" Raven said. Nightwing walked up to her and grabbed the back of her hood. Even though her hood was covering her face, he could see her cheeks glowing a bright red. He stared into her green eyes. She started chuckling nervously, then he yanked her hood back, revealing a tan girl with light green eyes and magenta hair. She was wearing a purple outfit with a green gem on the front. Raven stared at his glaring eyes behind his domino mask.

Raven gaped, "How did--"

"You really thought I'd buy that whole shtick?! You sounded so unsure of your own powers, and even I knew that the real Raven can't teleport! Tell me who you really are." Nightwing demanded. She sighed.

"Okay, okay, you win. I am not the Raven." She said.

"Tell me something I don't know." Nightwing said.

"My name is Starfire. I am here from the past to see the future. I wanted to see if anyone that I know is still here. But my friends in this time don't even know who I am...and the boy that I like does not like me back..." Starfire said and looked down at her feet. Nightwing just looked at her suspiciously.

"And you are the Dick Grayson, correct?" she asked.

"Yes." Nightwing answered, arms crossed.

"I knew you in the past. I am not certain if you remember me, but we are both on the Teen Titans. Do you remember that?" She asked.

"No. And how do I know that you're talking about the right person?" Nightwing asked.

"I know you. We dated. I know...your past." She said.

"I was never on a team before this one."

"No. Not your team past. It is about your parents, and your Flying Grayson days." Starfire said. Nightwing stared at her and slowly took a step back. Then he looked down at his feet, his olive-colored bangs covering his eyes.

"...we have to go." He said finally and walked to the Bioship, Starfire close on his tail.

"Please tell, how do you fly this ship?" Starfire asked Miss Martian as she stood examining the ship from the inside. They all stared at her now that she wasn't wearing the purple cloak anymore. They all looked to Nightwing who sat on one of the seats hunched over holding his head.

"Nightwing?" Miss Martian asked. He looked up at everyone.

"Oh, right. This is Starfire. Not Raven." Nightwing said, then hunched over again and held his head. Artemis got up from her seat and knelt next him and wrapped her arms around him.

"Well, uh, Starfire, I can control the ship in my mind. It does whatever I want to do when I touch these orbs." Miss Martian answered showing her the large orbs on the largest seat at the center of the ship.

"This is quite fascinating." Starfire said looking at the orbs closer.

"So, you're not really Raven?" Blue Beetle asked.

"No." Starfire answered.

"Then why go undercover in the first place?" Robin asked.

"Because I know that Raven is always so quiet and mysterious. I did not wish for anyone to get through to me so easily. I thought I'd just be able to watch you all from a distance." Starfire answered.

"Well, we don't really care who you are. Just that we can trust you." Bumblebee replied, earning her a smile from Starfire. Then Starfire scanned the rest of the team, pausing on Beast Boy.

"Beast Boy! You are part of the Teen Titans as well! You may not remember, but you liked Raven and she like you!" Starfire said. Everyone looked at Beast Boy.

"Is that true?" Impulse asked.

"But he wasn't even Beast Boy at the time!" Miss Martian answered.

"Maybe you came from a...different dimension?" Beast Boy asked.

"Possibly..." Starfire sighed.

"There it is." Miss Martian said as they all looked out at the giant planet looking ship: The War World.

"Is this some sort of evil planet?" Starfire asked.

"I guess you can say that." Impulse said.

"Stealth mode, everyone." Aqualad ordered once they landed. When they got off the ship, the rest of the team was already there.

"Okay. So we will split up into groups of two. We need to split up and find their meeting place. Keep an open mind. Use the psychic link only. There are eight different hallways from here. Move out." Aqualad explained, "Miss M. Link us up."

>> Psychic link on. << Miss Martian said through everyone's minds.

>> Let's go. << Aqualad said.

- To be Continued -

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