Teen Titans: Aftermath

AUTHOR'S NOTES: Ohai everyone. First entry on the Fiction of Fans. Due to my recent obsession with Teen Titans, a storyline popped up in my head which features and OC which may or may not be a representation of myself. This usually happens when I join a fandom, and the idea fades away within a few months, and it just occurred to me today to write it down here while it was still fresh.

I'd also like to put heavy emphasis on the fact that this is NOT a ship-centric story. There may be some ship-esque moments, but the story won't be revolving around that. Basically, they'll be there to move the plot along and provide some character development. I'll do my best to not make it feel forced. I wouldn't call myself a spectacular writer as this sort of thing isn't a 'life-devotion' sort of project for me. It's more or less of a hobby I enjoy doing in my spare time.

I'd also like you all to take into account that some Teen Titans canon will stay, while other canon is going to be delightfully tossed out the window like a $15 hooker.

Also, I don't own the Teen Titans and shit.

I hope you enjoy.

Cheers.

-HolyMaryMotherofGawd

Chapter 1-Aftermath

It was akin to a quiet, peaceful summer morning in Jump City. The sun was just beginning to rise, casting a sort of shadow over the T-Tower. The birds were just beginning to sing, announcing the new day's arrival. The occasional vehicle could be heard from the poor chump who had to be at work by 6:00 AM. The Titans were all in bed, catching those last few hours of sleep before their daily routines started. Yes, it was looking to be a perfect morning.

Then the alarm rang.

The five Titan's eyes jolted open. That alarm meant one thing. The Titans sprang into the Common Room with rather impressive speed. 'Sprang' really only applied to Cyborg and Beast Boy, as Starfire flew in at near light-speed, and Raven just appeared there in a flash of dark energy with her hood up. Their eyes adjusted to the light to find Robin standing with a timer in hand, smirking at the four other Titans before him.

Robin clicked the 'stop' button on the timer, smirk going away. "One minute, thirty-four seconds. Not bad."

This was followed by a collective groan from the others, which didn't faze Robin in the slightest. He simply raised an eyebrow.

"Dude." said Beast Boy as he rubbed his eyes. "Why?"

"To make sure we're on top of things." Robin replied almost nonchalantly. He then looked at Beast Boy, a stern look behind his mask. "You were the last to arrive, Beast Boy. You need to brush up on that."

Beast Boy's mouth stood slightly agape, looking for a retort. An embarrassed red tint flushed across his green-coloured skin.

"Come on, Robin." Cyborg said in between a yawn. "We've been together for years. You've gotta know how this sort of thing will play out."

"Just in case!" replied Robin as he turned around, raising his voice slightly to further implement his point.

Raven glanced at the clock, it read 3:45 AM.

"Quarter to four and there's no real threat." she stated in her sarcastic, low monotone. "I'm going back to bed."

Raven vanished in a black flash as Beast Boy let out an obnoxiously loud yawn.

"Yeah, I'm going back to bed too." Beast Boy spun around and gave an angry glare at Robin. "And I was having the best dream ever! I was surrounded by a mob of girls that all wanted my autograph! I hope you're happy!" he stormed back to his room.

Starfire remained in her usual happy, innocent self, not seeming the least bit tired. She happily flew over to Robin and floated happily in front of him.

"Boyfriend-Robin!"she said in her usual cheerful tone. "Do you wish to participate in the 'sunset watching' ritual with me?"

It has been almost 15 months since Tokyo, and Robin and Starfire's relationship has been going very well. Albeit Star's sweet talk to her boyfriend makes the rest of the team want to jump off the top of the Tower, but it was nice for Robin.

Other than that, it's been rather normal for the Titans, aside from the fact that it's been slow. REALLY slow. The whole 'saving the world' thing in Tokyo sort of sent a message to other super-villians and meta-humans to the world. A simple message. A message that read:

"Don't f*ck with the Teen Titans."

Granted, it was a little boring at times. But it gave the Titans more opportunities to hang out and be friends, not just a team. It also gave the happy couple time to be just that. A happy couple.

Robin gave Starfire a warm, loving smile. "I'd love to, Star."

Starfire took her boyfriend's hand and flew off to the roof of the tower.

Cyborg stood in the middle of the Common Room by himself. He looked around a few times, and stared directly in front of him.

"Well, at least I have my car." he said cheerfully as he turned to make himself breakfast.

A lone figure was walking at a steady pace. He walked as if he was in somewhat of a hurry, but not too big of one. He kept his glance glued to the ground, yet seemed to glance to his side or behind him often, as if paranoid that someone or something was following him. Nobody was around him though, as he was out in the middle of the highway at 4:00 AM. He had a tattered, hooded, brown cloak loosely draped over his body, the kind you would find on someone trekking through the desert. Except it was battered and torn, with the hood up. If one were to pay close attention, they would notice a slight gleam from beneath the man's hood, as if wearing a helmet with a visor covering the front of his head.

Then, he stopped. There was a sign above him, informing him of his destination. He looked up at the sign, which read:

-JUMP CITY: 3 MILES-

The man then glanced to his left. The sun was beginning to rise. It cast an ominous yet beautiful low red across the sky, which was reflected in the crystal clear water. He took a few seconds to let it sink in. To savour it.

Then, as if forgetting the last few seconds completely, he pressed onward.

A large CRASH was heard as Beast Boy threw another Xbox controller across the Common Room.

"I CALL HACKS! SCREEN-PEAKING! MIND CONTROL! THE GAME WAS RIGGED! LAG!" shouted Beast Boy at the top of his lungs while Cyborg laughed during his victory dance.

Raven sat on the other side of the couch, hood up, knees to her chest and face in a book, simply rolled her eyes.

"I mean COME ON guys! Did you even see that crap?" Beast Boy whipped around to face Raven, pointing at the screen.

"I'm completely indifferent to your thumb workouts." said Raven, not looking up from her book.

"Robin!" Beast Boy looked at Robin, who was facing away, making toast for himself. Beast Boy's voice started to take on a pleading tone. "Did you even see that?"

"He won fair and square, Beast Boy. No firmware manipulation, and the internet connection doesn't apply to local games." Robin said, not turning away from his toast-browning.

As if on cue, Starfire burst into the Common Room via the main entrance. Her fiery-red hair still waving behind her from her sudden entrance, her green eyes almost glowing in pure joy from the mass amount of shopping bags on her arms.

"Friends!" she said in a voice that would be considered far too happy for any situation. ever. "I have returned from the Mall of Shopping with delightful purchases!"

Cyborg raised an eyebrow.

"Did we get anything?"

"I'm afraid not, but please observe this Globe of Snow!" her eyes shut tightly and a large grin appeared on her face as she violently shook the globe. "Look! I control the weather in this tiny world!" she giggled immensely.

"Woopee." said Raven in flat monotone.

Suddenly, the alarmed blared. Robin ran to the central screen, observed it for a second or two, then turned to face the team.

"Trouble."