I'm not trying to make a big deal of myself. This has been one of my fantasies and dreams for years, ever since I was 5. For all the dreamers out there, dream on. One day, it'll be something great. Now, for the story. Dedicated to Jo_Ninja_Turtle_wolf (le cowriter) and @Alex_TheLion_ (provides input and encouragement) and all fans and supporters. Thanks! Also, this may seem like a DC Universe fanfiction (yes, there are mentions of Marvel and other works) at first, but it's centered around the Titans, mostly. ^-^

This book is a work of fiction. The names, characters, places, and incidents are either products of the writer's imagination or the source's imagination (most of these places and characters I do not own) or have been used fictitiously and are not to be construed as real (but you can if you want to). Any resemblance to persons, living or dead, actual events, locales, or organizations is entirely coincidental (meaning RL stuff).

Chapter 1: The Recruiter of Heroes

My name is Ashley Michelle. I have ruled Tawaii since the dawn of time, when Earth and Tawaii were created. I have ventured between the human world and Tawaii many, many times. I appear as different people, much like the Chee [Animorphs by K. A. Applegate]. I have been Cleopatra, Jon of Arc, anonymous 'good-doers', and the present, Ashley Michelle. It is my favorite name that I have kept from the start. Most know me as Empress [read The Nabican series], but now I go by my true name in the human world; Ashley Michelle.

Humans can be cruel. They can cast you out, burn you to death, execute you, scorn you, bully you, and treat you in other innumerable ways. But they can be kind, good, courageous, loving, gentle, caring, soft-hearted, and friendly. They are capable of so much. They can turn you from a 'peasant' to a lady knight, love and respect you for lifetimes to come, and simply give an encouraging smile to make you feel better. Heroes. Ah, now they are the prime specimens of greatness. Villains. They can be good, but choose to be the spawn of all evil. Heroes fight them to the best of their abilities. Heroes fight them to the best their abilities. Heroes utilize all their recources to stop criminals from hurting the helpless.

That is why I have a mission. A mission to last as long as I live, a mission to save the world. My sisters and brothers are scattered, but we will meet at 'random intervals'. My current ones I have 'incidentally run-into' are Jordan, Kera, Destanie, Meagan, Grant, Destiney, Victoria (call her Tori, she hates her full title), Alyssa, Alex, and Kate. 'Friends' and 'family' that are my true kin. Nabican tigers all (besides a few), and they fight it out as humans in the human world. They help me find and gather, teach, train, and lead the heroes and heroines. They locate them, and occasionally visit their favorites, and become known as 'Sponsors' to their chosen hero(es) and/or heroine(s).

I have built a large base headquarters (Base 1), complete with the latest Tawaiian technology, a paradise of heroes. Force fields, defense systems, jets, starships, training grounds, stables (for the Pegasi and horses), mess hall/dining hall, dormitories, classrooms, evidence rooms, personally designed rooms for each individual hero (just waiting to be decorated), sports fields, gymnasiums, starship ports, jet ports, monitor rooms, labratories, pools, and everthing a hero needs. The base stretches over 50 miles. It must be able to support all heroes at the same time, plus promising book and movie characters. Although it's highly unlikely to have them all at the same time, I would be ready for them, should it ever happen.

I have recruited many, since they have been friends of mine for a while (when I speak of my past, I usually mean Ashley's life, unless I specifically say a time before then. That means before 1999, which was when Ashley was born) and I had a small base then, known as Base 2, the "Cabin Base." I have very many heroes here, to name a specific few: Clark, Diana, Frank, and Burnette Kent; Bruce,
Selina, Catrina, and William Wayne; Peter, Mary Jane, and Ethan Parker; a young ballerina named Ballrine (seriously, but she's an orphan, and she's not that bad); Robin, Marian, Mary, and Rob Hood [the cartoon version of "Robin Hood," my fave]; and many, many others. We are all a big family, but you always have your close-knit groups. My current target? The Teen Titans. They are excellent and would benefit greatly from joining Heroes Union/Michelle Alliance. Together, we could destroy the monster, who is an abomination (just like Viser 3 from Animorphs), Slade.

The Titans. Robin, Starfire, Raven, Beast Boy, and Cyborg. The perfect team that works like a well-oiled machine in battles, yet have humorous clashes at their home, Titans Tower. They can work together and be themselves. They are more... humble than some heroes. With some luck, I could get Star and Robin together, and BB and Raven together too. She's not as tough and heartless as she seems. I'll give a summary of each Teen Titans member (original five, we'd be here for ages for all the honorary Titans).

Robin has jet black hair that he styles into a spiky do with hair gel every morning. He's the leader, the main one I need to convince. He will also be the hardest, as he is careful, suspicious, and protective of his team. He hates defeat, and Slade is his archenemy. He always researches and studies his enemies. He is capable of last minute decisions and quick evaluations. He is determined and has a stubborn, never-give-up attitude. He loves Starfire and is highly protective of her and gets jealous easily. His name is Richard "Dick" Grayson.

Starfire is a princess of Tamaran, and is the polar opposite of her evil sister. She has long crimson hair, with otaku-style short bangs and shoulder-length side bangs. She wears a purple and silver-lines camisole with an armband on her upper right arm and some form of wrist gauntlets. She has huge emerald-green eyes. She is always enthusiastic in some way or another. She channels her emotions for her powers. She is sweet and very loyal. She makes friends quickly, but her easily-forgiving heart gets the team in trouble sometimes. She is a highly lovable person. She will probably be most trusting of me. She likes Robin and is not afraid to show it.

Raven is a half-human, half-demon from Azarath. She wears a dark blue cloak with a leotard underneath, accessorized by a red-jeweled belt. Her Raven colored hair and light purple blue skin set her apart in appearance, but she is as normal as you and I. She has Gothic taste in books and interior design with a thirst for knowledge. She has to keep her emotions in control to control her powers, but she secretly likes Beast Boy, which she masks by pretending to be annoyed by him.

Beast Boy is a "lean, green fighting machine." He is not actually a machine, but an ex-Doom Patrol member who still wears his purple and black uniform. He's hilarious and enjoys making jokes. He has pointed ears, fangs, and is green. He can change into animals and is another lovable character. He can manipulate Starfire by turning into an adorable, big-eyed, green kitten. He can morph from one animal to the next instantaneously, and shifts back when he's thrown in order to recover. He is a tofu-eating vegetarian, and he will argue about it with Cyborg. He loves Raven, but doesn't think she even likes him. He teases her constantly; irritating Raven to no end.

Cybord is, well, a cyborg. He's a great inventor, and used to be a great athlete. There was an accident and Cyborg had to robotize himself to stay alive. He has faced a lot of discrimination, but with the Titans, he is a teenage hero adored by many. He can joke about easily, and loves to argue with BB, especially over tofu. He also likes to play video games with Robin and Beast Boy. His favorite saying: "Booyah!"

They are all unique and special in their own way. They may have different backgrounds and different stories, but together, they are simply the Teen Titans. They are noble heroes, worthy of their titles. No one is perfect. They do very well, considering they live together. The Heroes Union would help them. Counseling, cooking classes, emotion management classes (yes, I do mean all emotions), etc. They are a unique team. Which is why I want them as part of my organization. This is why I am conferencing with Jordan and Alex.

"Where do you think the Titans are?" I asked, looking at their faces anxiously.

Jordan looked up from her tracking chart, and said calmly, "...Gotham City. They're going to visit Mr. Wayne." Alex grinned. I knew what was coming.

"I told you sooo!" Alex exclaimed triumphantly. He smiled brilliantly. Alex and Jordan posed as cousins, while they were actually adopted siblings. They were great friends and had each other's backs. I could count on Alex to take care of Jordan. Jordan reminded me a lot of a representative I once had in Tawaii. Ever willing and ready to make a joke, also like Beast Boy. Which probably explains why Jordan wants to be his Sponsor. Beast Boy and Raven are going to be very lucky to have Jordan and Alex as their Sponsors.

I smiled at Alex. "Yes, she never fails. Let's pay Bruce a visit before the Titans enter. We'll be ready for them." They exchanged quizzical glances.

"We'll both be coming?" They said in harmony.

"Yep. I need both of you. Human forms, please. Let's not scare the Titans." We all morph to our human forms. I have a lot of natural blonde highlights over my brown underlayer. I have never dyed, highlighted, or bleached my hair. People sometimes dare to call it "dirty-blonde," which I find highly insulting. I have blue-green eyes and am about 5' 5''/5' 6''. Jordan (an empress and Turliwolf) brunette with green eyes that change color according to emotion. Her nicknames are 'Josey' and 'anger', which describes her attitude. She's about the same size as me, and she can be childish and is a big joker but can also be very mature. Alex has short chestnut brown hair with his bangs swept to the right and hazel eyes. He stands at 5'4" and is usually garbed in black band shirts and Converse. His true form is a rare Nabican lion.

"Let's go." I say. We join hands, and teleport to Wayne Manor in a split millisecond.