Adventures in Gotham chapter 1.
Disclaimer: I do not own the Teen Titan's animated series, comic book, or any other character used in this story. All characters are property of DC Comics.
Setting: Robin's quarters, Titan's Tower.
"But why must you go, Robin?" Starfire continued her plea with her friend and leader.
The vigilante Robin, alternately known as Dick Grayson explained as patiently as he could to his over-emotional teammate, "I told you, Star. This gala is an annual Wayne Foundation event. As Bruce Wayne's sole heir, it's important that Dick Grayson, me, makes an appearance." He put a few minor personal items in a small backpack and looked sympathetically back to Starfire. "Besides," he continued in a half joking manner, "I've been away from Gotham for too long. I think I may be getting sloppy without my gracious mentor's patented Death Glare to keep me in line."
The alien princess was on the verge of tears now, not understanding Robin's joking tone. "This mentor of yours sounds like a horrible person! I do not wish for him to glare you to death! Please! Stay with your friends, here!"
Robin couldn't resist as he felt a small chuckle escape from his throat. "I'll be fine, Starfire, trust me." He slung the backpack over his shoulder and was just about to head out the window in his usual fashion when the Tamaranian latched onto his arm in a last ditch effort to keep him in place. Unfortunately, she almost wrenched the Teen Wonder's arm from his socket with her enhanced strength, causing the young hero to yelp in pain.
Starfire yelped herself, and immediately let go of Robin's arm. "Oh, Robin! Forgive me! I did not wish to cause you harm!" She prostrated herself before him, hands gripping his ankles.
Robin rubbed his sore shoulder and pulled her up with his good arm. "No need for melodrama, Star. You just got a little overzealous, it's fine."
Starfire finally began to calm down, and put on her best persuasive smile. "Will you not eat one last meal with us then? Cyborg and Beastboy have both prepared some wonderful dishes!"
Robin cocked an eyebrow in disbelief. "Cyborg and Beastboy? They made something? Together?"
Starfire clapped her hands together in jubilation. "Yes! It is joyous, is it not?"
The world's greatest teen detective threw his backpack down on his small bed and turned back to the orange skinned alien. "Well, that alone warrants staying a little while longer. Shall we get something to eat?"
Starfire grabbed the young man in a bear hug and exclaimed, "Oh, how wondrous! Yes! Let us partake of the evening offering of nourishment!" She flew out of the room, now screaming Robin still firmly in her grip. A few seconds later he was unceremoniously dumped on the couch of the large central recreational area, and in to Raven's lap. He looked about confusedly, noticing the orange and purple blur streak into the kitchen, to check on the food's progress.
Raven looked uncaringly down at the caped boy in her lap. "Now, Robin, you know I value you as a friend, but I'm afraid I just can't return your affections thusly. I love you, but I'm not in love with you. You understand?" He nodded dumbly. "Thank you for understanding, Robin. Now, please kindly remove yourself from my lap." Robin got up as gracefully as possible given the circumstances, but not before accidentally grabbing a handful of her chest and being knocked halfway across the room. "Some guys just can't take a hint." Raven waited for the last traces of blush to leave her face, and went back to the book she was reading before she had been interrupted.
Robin picked himself up, only to be lifted up by a returned Starfire. She waved in Raven's direction, "Come friend Raven! The food is ready!" Robin struggled futilely against the alien girl's grip, before sighing and resigning himself to being carried. "Let us make haste to the table!" She flew off torwards the dining area with a now limp Robin in her grip, while Raven merely walked behind her.
The circular table was laid out with a wide assortment of foods, some appealing, and some...not so appealing. Since Cyborg and Beastboy had shared cooking duties, a little of each of their styles was represented. Tofu burgers sat next to a large rack of ribs, a large salad was set out beside a plate of hotwings, and much more. Robin was thoroughly impressed. Cyborg sat at the right side of the large round table across from Beastboy, and picked up a large piece of roasted turkey before saying, "Alright everyone! Eat up! Just a word to the wise though, stay away from anything that looks even remotely like it was made by Beastboy!" Said green shapeshifter looked indignant, and unable to come up with a suitable comeback, lobbed a large carrot stick at Cyborg's head. It bounced off without doing any damage, and Cyborg spoke up again, "Okay, lets not start all that right at the beginning! Let's just eat in peace for once."
They all seemed to agree, and those still standing sat down, Robin being "unfortunately" stuck between Starfire and Raven. The Teen Wonder had grabbed stuff mostly from the Cyborg side of things, but he did help himself to a salad and braved a tofu burger. Raven, citing that she was "not very hungry", ate only a small salad and drank her special brew of tea. Starfire seemed to favor both equally, scarfing down a couple of barbeque ribs right after one of Beastboy's "famous 'I Can't Believe It's Not a Murdered Animal'" hotdogs. Cyborg and Beastboy both understandably stuck to their own delicacies.
When asked at the table, Robin once again told of his required appearance at the Wayne Foundation gala. Beastboy chose to comment, "Ahh, so that's why you're taking off? Yeah, must be tough being the sole heir of billionaire."
Robin shook his head and swallowed the last bit of his tofu burger. "When that billionaire is Bruce Wayne a.k.a. Batman, it is tough. Really tough. Still, I'm looking forward to patrolling with the old man again. Been awhile since I've been on the Gotham skyline."
Raven, in an unusual breach of conduct for her, spoke up, "Batman... I've heard so much about him. I wouldn't mind meeting him someday."
Starfire nodded enthusiastically, "I too wish to meet Robin's mentor! He must be a truly great man, although he sounds somewhat frightening!"
Robin sighed and fished out the last hotwing from right under Cyborg's fingers. "Too bad you guys can't come with me. I'll miss all of you."
Cyborg grabbed a leg of lamb and waved it in Robin's direction. "Now who says we can't?"
Robin downed the last of his coke and replied, "Batman, for one. He's not too keen on non-Batfamily crimefighters in his city, and it is his city."
Cyborg looked determined still. "Hey, you can talk to him right? I'm sure you could pull a few strings for us. I've always wanted to check out the Gotham nightlife myself!"
Robin sighed again. "I suppose I could. But still, do we want to just leave Jump City unprotected?
Raven seemed to study the bottom of her cup. "Well, there is an undeniable lull in criminal activity here recently. I think we've put most of Jump City's major criminals behind bars. It's only a matter of time before they're looks again, but I think we can afford a week or so off."
Cyborg interjected, "Yeah! And if anything major goes down Raven can just zap us back here!"
Raven shot him a withering glare. "It's not as simple as all that, but I'm certain we could back here quickly enough if we really had to."
Beastboy grinned and leaned back into his chair. "Well, sounds like we got ourselves a plan."
Starfire nodded vigorously. "Yes! We shall all venture to Gotham with Robin!"
Robin looked nonplused. "Now hold on! I still have to get permission to drag you all with me, don't celebrate yet."
All five seemed absorbed in their own thoughts for a moment, when a voice rang out across the room, "You're a little late, aren't you Boy Wonder?" The intruder wore a costume mirroring Batman's, except the person in question was noticeably female, and had long auburn hair streaming out from under her cowl. She grinned at them all, sparing an especially playful expression for Robin.
"Batgirl!," he exclaimed. Beastboy turned into a wolf and started howling, but was silenced by a blow on the noggin from Cyborg. Raven watched, somewhat surprised but hiding it well. Starfire had an open expression of wonder on her face. Robin continued, "What are you doing here?"
The addressed female flicked her cap slightly and said, "Well, I was planning on catching you on your way to Gotham. I just got back from visiting friends upstate and thought we could go home together. I see you got distracted, however."
Beastboy jumped up. "Oh yeah! We were just having a little dinner. You hungry?"
Batgirl eyed the food appreciatively. "A little, yeah. You guys don't mind?"
Cyborg was about to say something, but was stifled by Beastboy in Squid mode. "Oh no problem! We always fix too much anyway!".
The only open seat was in between Starfire and Beastboy, so that was where she sat. She turned to Robin and said, "You know, I heard a bit of that conversation..."
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End chapter 1
Author's notes:
Well, I hope you guys liked this first chapter. Please read and review! I'll hopefully have another out soon.
Disclaimer: I do not own the Teen Titan's animated series, comic book, or any other character used in this story. All characters are property of DC Comics.
Setting: Robin's quarters, Titan's Tower.
"But why must you go, Robin?" Starfire continued her plea with her friend and leader.
The vigilante Robin, alternately known as Dick Grayson explained as patiently as he could to his over-emotional teammate, "I told you, Star. This gala is an annual Wayne Foundation event. As Bruce Wayne's sole heir, it's important that Dick Grayson, me, makes an appearance." He put a few minor personal items in a small backpack and looked sympathetically back to Starfire. "Besides," he continued in a half joking manner, "I've been away from Gotham for too long. I think I may be getting sloppy without my gracious mentor's patented Death Glare to keep me in line."
The alien princess was on the verge of tears now, not understanding Robin's joking tone. "This mentor of yours sounds like a horrible person! I do not wish for him to glare you to death! Please! Stay with your friends, here!"
Robin couldn't resist as he felt a small chuckle escape from his throat. "I'll be fine, Starfire, trust me." He slung the backpack over his shoulder and was just about to head out the window in his usual fashion when the Tamaranian latched onto his arm in a last ditch effort to keep him in place. Unfortunately, she almost wrenched the Teen Wonder's arm from his socket with her enhanced strength, causing the young hero to yelp in pain.
Starfire yelped herself, and immediately let go of Robin's arm. "Oh, Robin! Forgive me! I did not wish to cause you harm!" She prostrated herself before him, hands gripping his ankles.
Robin rubbed his sore shoulder and pulled her up with his good arm. "No need for melodrama, Star. You just got a little overzealous, it's fine."
Starfire finally began to calm down, and put on her best persuasive smile. "Will you not eat one last meal with us then? Cyborg and Beastboy have both prepared some wonderful dishes!"
Robin cocked an eyebrow in disbelief. "Cyborg and Beastboy? They made something? Together?"
Starfire clapped her hands together in jubilation. "Yes! It is joyous, is it not?"
The world's greatest teen detective threw his backpack down on his small bed and turned back to the orange skinned alien. "Well, that alone warrants staying a little while longer. Shall we get something to eat?"
Starfire grabbed the young man in a bear hug and exclaimed, "Oh, how wondrous! Yes! Let us partake of the evening offering of nourishment!" She flew out of the room, now screaming Robin still firmly in her grip. A few seconds later he was unceremoniously dumped on the couch of the large central recreational area, and in to Raven's lap. He looked about confusedly, noticing the orange and purple blur streak into the kitchen, to check on the food's progress.
Raven looked uncaringly down at the caped boy in her lap. "Now, Robin, you know I value you as a friend, but I'm afraid I just can't return your affections thusly. I love you, but I'm not in love with you. You understand?" He nodded dumbly. "Thank you for understanding, Robin. Now, please kindly remove yourself from my lap." Robin got up as gracefully as possible given the circumstances, but not before accidentally grabbing a handful of her chest and being knocked halfway across the room. "Some guys just can't take a hint." Raven waited for the last traces of blush to leave her face, and went back to the book she was reading before she had been interrupted.
Robin picked himself up, only to be lifted up by a returned Starfire. She waved in Raven's direction, "Come friend Raven! The food is ready!" Robin struggled futilely against the alien girl's grip, before sighing and resigning himself to being carried. "Let us make haste to the table!" She flew off torwards the dining area with a now limp Robin in her grip, while Raven merely walked behind her.
The circular table was laid out with a wide assortment of foods, some appealing, and some...not so appealing. Since Cyborg and Beastboy had shared cooking duties, a little of each of their styles was represented. Tofu burgers sat next to a large rack of ribs, a large salad was set out beside a plate of hotwings, and much more. Robin was thoroughly impressed. Cyborg sat at the right side of the large round table across from Beastboy, and picked up a large piece of roasted turkey before saying, "Alright everyone! Eat up! Just a word to the wise though, stay away from anything that looks even remotely like it was made by Beastboy!" Said green shapeshifter looked indignant, and unable to come up with a suitable comeback, lobbed a large carrot stick at Cyborg's head. It bounced off without doing any damage, and Cyborg spoke up again, "Okay, lets not start all that right at the beginning! Let's just eat in peace for once."
They all seemed to agree, and those still standing sat down, Robin being "unfortunately" stuck between Starfire and Raven. The Teen Wonder had grabbed stuff mostly from the Cyborg side of things, but he did help himself to a salad and braved a tofu burger. Raven, citing that she was "not very hungry", ate only a small salad and drank her special brew of tea. Starfire seemed to favor both equally, scarfing down a couple of barbeque ribs right after one of Beastboy's "famous 'I Can't Believe It's Not a Murdered Animal'" hotdogs. Cyborg and Beastboy both understandably stuck to their own delicacies.
When asked at the table, Robin once again told of his required appearance at the Wayne Foundation gala. Beastboy chose to comment, "Ahh, so that's why you're taking off? Yeah, must be tough being the sole heir of billionaire."
Robin shook his head and swallowed the last bit of his tofu burger. "When that billionaire is Bruce Wayne a.k.a. Batman, it is tough. Really tough. Still, I'm looking forward to patrolling with the old man again. Been awhile since I've been on the Gotham skyline."
Raven, in an unusual breach of conduct for her, spoke up, "Batman... I've heard so much about him. I wouldn't mind meeting him someday."
Starfire nodded enthusiastically, "I too wish to meet Robin's mentor! He must be a truly great man, although he sounds somewhat frightening!"
Robin sighed and fished out the last hotwing from right under Cyborg's fingers. "Too bad you guys can't come with me. I'll miss all of you."
Cyborg grabbed a leg of lamb and waved it in Robin's direction. "Now who says we can't?"
Robin downed the last of his coke and replied, "Batman, for one. He's not too keen on non-Batfamily crimefighters in his city, and it is his city."
Cyborg looked determined still. "Hey, you can talk to him right? I'm sure you could pull a few strings for us. I've always wanted to check out the Gotham nightlife myself!"
Robin sighed again. "I suppose I could. But still, do we want to just leave Jump City unprotected?
Raven seemed to study the bottom of her cup. "Well, there is an undeniable lull in criminal activity here recently. I think we've put most of Jump City's major criminals behind bars. It's only a matter of time before they're looks again, but I think we can afford a week or so off."
Cyborg interjected, "Yeah! And if anything major goes down Raven can just zap us back here!"
Raven shot him a withering glare. "It's not as simple as all that, but I'm certain we could back here quickly enough if we really had to."
Beastboy grinned and leaned back into his chair. "Well, sounds like we got ourselves a plan."
Starfire nodded vigorously. "Yes! We shall all venture to Gotham with Robin!"
Robin looked nonplused. "Now hold on! I still have to get permission to drag you all with me, don't celebrate yet."
All five seemed absorbed in their own thoughts for a moment, when a voice rang out across the room, "You're a little late, aren't you Boy Wonder?" The intruder wore a costume mirroring Batman's, except the person in question was noticeably female, and had long auburn hair streaming out from under her cowl. She grinned at them all, sparing an especially playful expression for Robin.
"Batgirl!," he exclaimed. Beastboy turned into a wolf and started howling, but was silenced by a blow on the noggin from Cyborg. Raven watched, somewhat surprised but hiding it well. Starfire had an open expression of wonder on her face. Robin continued, "What are you doing here?"
The addressed female flicked her cap slightly and said, "Well, I was planning on catching you on your way to Gotham. I just got back from visiting friends upstate and thought we could go home together. I see you got distracted, however."
Beastboy jumped up. "Oh yeah! We were just having a little dinner. You hungry?"
Batgirl eyed the food appreciatively. "A little, yeah. You guys don't mind?"
Cyborg was about to say something, but was stifled by Beastboy in Squid mode. "Oh no problem! We always fix too much anyway!".
The only open seat was in between Starfire and Beastboy, so that was where she sat. She turned to Robin and said, "You know, I heard a bit of that conversation..."
***
End chapter 1
Author's notes:
Well, I hope you guys liked this first chapter. Please read and review! I'll hopefully have another out soon.