Chapter 1: Leaving

Robin woke up to his alarm clock, 6:30 am already. Oh, well he thought this day was bund to come. His green duffel bag was right were he left it the night before, fully packed and ready to go; next to his desk. Time to get up and face the day. He showered and got dress in a pair of jeans and a faded green T-shirt, no Robin suit today. It felt weird not wearing the Robin suit, ever since he had come to be apart of the Teen Titans and lived with them, the suit was always on him but not today.

Today he was Dick and there was nothing he could do not to be. He picked up the phone and dialed a cab.

" This is Jump City Cab, how may we help you?" a woman with a Maine accent answered.

" I'd like to arrange a pick up on the corner of First and Fourth Street at 8 am." It was a bout a mile from Titan Tower and a popular place for people to pick up cabs, no one would notice him.

" Alright, and where will we be dropping you off?"

" Jump City Train Station."

" Very Good, Sir and what is your name?"

" Dick."

" Very good, we'll see you at 8 am, then. Have a good morning until then."

Click. The phone went dead and Dick put the phone back into its cradle. Grabbing his ticket, leather jacket and duffel he left his room and went into the kitchen.

It was still early; everyone else was still sleeping. Crime fighters like them the beginning of the day marks a time for rest and the end of day is when the work begins. The sun was mostly up, so Dick went about toasting a bagel and eating an apple without any need of turning on the lights.

I should leave a note, telling the rest of the Titans not to worry and he would be back shortly. Robin never told them he was leaving for fear they'd want to go with him. This was something he had to do alone and that was that. It was his business and not there's. There were still some parts his past and secrets he still did not wish to share with the others.

After finishing the note, Dick looked at it to make sure it sounded good. Taking a little vacation time, it's been slow so nothing should happen in my short absence. Be back in 48 hours. Robin. It did and he taped it to the side of the T.V. where everyone should see it. He looked at his watch it was time to get going. Dick put on his jacket and slides the train ticket in his jacket inner pocket, throw his duffel bag over his shoulder and left out the back.

Roughly and hour latter Dick was paying the cabbie at the train station. The cabbie thanked him for the tip and told if he needs a ride anytime to call them and they would be happy to help.

The station was alive with people coming and going, mostly going. Dick found his train and gave his ticket to the conductor: 9:15 to Gotham City.

" I do not understand, why would he go and not tell us?" Starfire said with much confusion in her voice. It was noon and the rest of the Titans had gotten up.

" I'm sure he had his reasons and we'll find out everything in 48 hours. Now who's up for pancakes?" Cyborg said desperately trying to change the subject.

" But why? He could be hurt or ... or... something," Starfire kept rambling on "we must try and find him, search the city. I will take the east side..."

"Star, we have no idea where he has gone. Let alone, if he is still in the city. He could be anywhere. We wait, that is all we can do." Raven said very calmly.

Starfire stopped she knew Raven and Cyborg were right. "Cakes of the pan sound good." Starfire answered and with that they sat down and had breakfast. Beast Boy tried to make jokes but it didn't help and they finished eating in silences.