(Intro)

As the situation in Gotham escalated, the Flash, having failed to locate Loki, sent a message to allies of the Justice League, hoping that he would be located in other cities.

Among them, the Teen Titans.

(Titan Tower - Living Room - Night)

The Teen Titans are gathered in their living room, a holographic map of Jump City displayed on the big screen. One of their members notably absent.

Robin, the leader, paces back and forth.

Robin: (grim) Alright, Titans, listen up. The Justice League has informed us about a mysterious character spotted in Gotham, who mysteriously disappeared. They've asked for our help to see if we can locate him in Jump City.

Starfire, with her fiery red hair, raises her hand.

Starfire: (excited) Oh, I am having the excitements! Who is this mysterious character, Robin?

Robin's expression becomes serious as he continues.

Robin: (intense) The Flash has said that he introduced himself as "Loki, the god of Mischief", and that he might possess untold powers. The situation in Gotham is escalating and we must try to find him.

Beast Boy, in his green form, transforms into a bird and flies around the room.

Beast Boy: (flapping wings) I'll keep an eye out from the skies, yo!

Raven, the sorceress, floats above the map, her eyes glowing as she focuses on the image.

Raven: (intense) Let's find him.

Robin nods and turns to the group.

Robin: (determined) Titans, let's split up. Beast Boy and Starfire, cover the east side. Raven, take the west. I will search downtown. Remember, we're looking for anyone unusual. Stay in communication, and if you spot the mysterious character, don't engage. Just report back.

The team nods in agreement and disperses, each heading to their designated areas of the city.

Cyborg, a fellow member of the Teen Titans, had been on a special assignment at the Watch Tower.

(Jump City - East Side)

Beast Boy and Starfire soar through the night sky, scanning the rooftops and alleys for any signs of the mysterious character.

Beast Boy: (squinting) I don't see anything yet, Star.

Starfire's eyes glow as she uses her energy vision.

Starfire: (focused) Keep looking, Beast Boy. We must find them.

(Jump City - Downtown)

Robin walks through the dimly lit streets of downtown Jump City. The air is thick with tension.

Everything looks normal. Nothing suspicious.

Still, Robin tightens his grip on his staff.

(Jump City - West Side)

Raven: (whispering to herself) I can feel a strange magic presence.

Raven's usually calm demeanor takes on a heightened intensity as she notices a strange fella, definitely out of place. Her eyes fixate on them, and she hovers closer, unnoticed.

Raven: (whispering to herself) This is it.

The strange figure, stands at the heart of the West Side Park, surrounded by an aura of mischievous green energy.

Raven: (to Robin) Robin, I've located our target on the west side. It's definitely Loki. I can feel strange magic radiating from him.

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Robin's voice crackles over the communicator.

Robin: (through the communicator) Good work, Raven. Stay alert an don't engage. We're on our way. Titans, converge on Raven's location.

Beast Boy and Starfire, who had been scanning the east side, swiftly change course, racing towards the west side.

Beast Boy: (excited) On our way, Robin!

Starfire's eyes flare as she speeds through the night sky.

Starfire: (determined) We will catch this Loki!

The Teen Titans move quickly, drawn together by the urgency of the situation.

(A rare glimpse into Loki's thoughts)

Loki looked around amused by the environment and bewildered by the energy flowing within him. He didn't have to think twice to know that he was in a universe completely different to his.

That is, after he got sucked into his own menace, a precedented failure that even he knew wouldn't have helped him accomplish his goals.

But one thing was certain, a new universe meant a second chance to succeed at his failed venture. Unexplored mysteries waiting for him to unravel.

His mind brightened up and upped his mood as he thought about the Scrolls of the Presence. It then dulled a bit as he recalled sighting the Sorcerer Supreme when he first arrived.

In this new universe, he knew that they would also be a group much like the Guards and the Avengers that would constantly stand in his way.

"Don't make the same mistake twice." He advised himself.

He had to do something to remain inconspicuous until he achieved his goal.

(Teen Titans vs Loki.)

The Teen Titans closed in on Loki's location in Jump City's West Side Park, their determination to apprehend the mischievous god unwavering.

As they converged on Raven's pinpointed location, the tension in the air grew palpable, the very atmosphere charged with a foreboding.

Raven remained suspended above the ground, her eyes locked onto the figure surrounded by the ominous green aura. She knew that she had to wait for the rest of the team.

Beast Boy and Starfire landed gracefully beside Raven, both ready for action. Robin sprinted through the dimly lit park, his staff at the ready. The Titans formed a tight-knit circle around Loki, their eyes locked onto him.

Loki, with a bemused smile, faced them confidently. Countless times had he been in such a situation, everybody trying to fight him. He didn't even bother with the details.

His emerald eyes sparkled with the promise of chaos. As he studied each Titan, he couldn't help but admire the potential within them. They were powerful, a fact that excited him.

Robin took a step forward, his voice filled with authority. "You're coming with us. Surrender peacefully, and we won't have to resort to force."

"That's a bit rude and straightforward." Loki's grin widened, and he made a theatrical bow. "I am Loki, the god of Mischief. Who should you be?"

Robin, maintaining his composure, responded to Loki's introduction. "I'm Robin, and we are the Teen Titans. We're here under the instructions of the Justice League to locate you, claiming that you might be a potential threat."

"That's a bit presumptions, don't you think?" Loki said. "This Justice League, what are they?"

Robin replied, his tone still firm but willing to provide some information. "The Justice League is a group of superheroes who work to protect the world from threats, just like we do. They asked for our help in finding you after your appearance in Gotham raised concerns. We don't want trouble, but we need to know what your intentions are."

"Ah, the protectors of Earth. How delightful. But I'm afraid I can't surrender just yet. You see, I have plans for this world, and they don't involve going quietly." Loki said, signalling his resistance.

With a flick of his wrist, Loki summoned illusions of their deepest desires and fears, weaving a complex web of emotions.

Starfire was overwhelmed by visions of her long-lost home, Tamaran, while Beast Boy saw his family alive and well.

Raven confronted her inner demons, and Robin was faced with an illusion of his mentor, Batman, in peril.

Their emotions clouded their judgment, and their stances wavered. They were momentarily trapped within their own desires and fears, their minds unable to distinguish reality from illusion.

Loki's magic had taken hold, and their wills were slipping away.

Beast Boy, tears in his eyes, reached out toward the illusion of his family. "Mom? Dad? Is that really you?"

Starfire, her voice quivering, flew toward the vision of Tamaran. "My home! I must go back!"

Raven struggled against her inner turmoil, her dark energy swirling around her. "No, this can't be real."

Robin, torn between his duty and the illusion of Batman's distress, hesitated. "I have to save him."

Loki's grin grew wicked as he watched them succumb to his magic. "Oh, how easy it is to manipulate the desires of mortals."

But even in the midst of their internal battles, a glimmer of their true selves remained. Raven, with her immense psychic powers, managed to break free from the illusion.

She reached out with her will power, forming a barrier around her teammates to shield them from Loki's influence.

"Snap out of it!" Raven's voice echoed in their minds as she tried to rouse them from their illusions.

Beast Boy shook his head, his eyes clearing. "Raven's right, y'all! This ain't real!"

Starfire blinked away her tears, her fiery determination rekindled. "We must fight this deception!"

Robin gritted his teeth and broke free from the illusion's grasp. "Raven, keep that barrier up! We can't let him control us!"

Loki's grin faltered as he realized his magic was losing its grip. "Impressive, Titans. But can you withstand this?"

With a wave of his hand, Loki summoned a whirlwind of chaotic energy, sending it hurtling toward the Titans. The raw power of his magic threatened to shatter Raven's barrier.

The Titans stood their ground, their determination unwavering. Together, they summoned their unique abilities.

Starfire unleashed a powerful starbolt, Beast Boy transformed into a colossal gorilla, and Robin wielded his staff with precision.

Raven channeled her dark energy into a counterforce, creating a protective bubble within the barrier.

The clash of forces created a spectacular display of lights and energy, illuminating the night sky. The Titans pushed back against Loki's onslaught, inching closer to the god of mischief.

Loki's expression shifted from arrogance to frustration as he struggled to maintain control of the battle. He couldn't corrupt these heroes as easily as he had thought. That was good.

Robin shouted to his team, "We need to break through his defenses! Starfire, give us cover fire!"

Starfire's starbolts intensified, creating a brilliant barrage of energy that forced Loki to divert his attention.

The distraction allowed Beast Boy to close the gap, his gorilla form delivering a powerful punch that sent Loki sprawling.

Raven seized the opportunity, using her dark energy to create ethereal chains that bound Loki, limiting his movements.

With a united effort, the Titans pressed their advantage. Robin, fueled by his unwavering determination, landed a series of precise strikes with his staff, while Beast Boy and Starfire continued their relentless assault.

Loki, amused, unleashed a final surge of magic. A blast of green energy erupted from his shackles, creating a blinding explosion that sent shockwaves through the park.

The Titans were thrown back, their forms flickering as they struggled to maintain their composure.

As the smoke cleared, Loki lay defeated, his illusions shattered, and his magic weakened. The Teen Titans, battered but unbroken, stood together, ready to bring the god of mischief to justice.

But Loki had one last trick up his sleeve. With a cunning smile, he whispered an incantation, and a green emerald glow encased his form.

Before the Titans could react, Loki vanished, disappearing into yet another unknown.

Robin clenched his fists in frustration. "He got away. But we won't stop until we bring him back and put an end to his mischief. He is clearly a bad guy now."

The Teen Titans exchanged glances of frustration and determination.

But unknown to them, Loki had left behind a parting gift. A subtle enchantment had been woven into their minds during their battle, a seed of discord planted by Loki's cunning magic.

An art of deception from Loki in his grand plan.

As the Titans regrouped and made their way back to Titan Tower, the enchantment began to take hold, it's intention manifesting in their minds.

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A/N: The Teen Titans were too good in this fight, unlike what we have normally seen, but that's because Loki is evaluating them and I had to present them at their best.

Loki is in a haste to go and work on his plans (expect something grand)...his intentions still unknown to us. But it's clear that he wants the Justice League out of the way. That's why he barely puts up a fight with the Titans and assumes defeat.

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