This is my first fic, so please be kind. Also, please read the note at the bottom. Hope you like it!

Disclaimer: Don't/Won't/Can't own Teen Titans or any of the characters.

Just in case, words like this mean's someone is thinking.

The Power of a Storm

Chapter 1: Books, Tea, and Money

BOOM. Thunder roared, causing the windows to vibrate. Rain fell in thick sheets on the giant windows. Lightening flashed again, illuminating the city in the distance. The giant T was weathering a storm the likes of which had been unseen by the residents of Jump City before. Inside the oddly shaped tower, five teens were going about business as usual. However these were not the usual teens. There was Robin, who was in the weight room beating on a punching bag, and Cyborg and Beastboy who were playing some sort of racing game on the big screen television. Cyborg crashed his car into Beastboy's making BB yell out.

"Dude! No fair! You can't do that!"

"I can, I did, and baby that's why I'm gonna win!"

Starfire was in the kitchen, humming tunelessly to herself while mixing various ingredients together in a bowl. Occasionally she would look over and giggle at the antics of her teammates. She was making a Tamaranean treat for the boys that they were sure to find disgusting, but Starfire always tried anyways. They'll like this one, she thought. Raven was locked up in her room, reading the works of Edgar Allen Poe. Currently she was reading The Tell-Tale Heart for the sixth time that month.

I need to go get more books, she thought to herself as she continued to read.

Unbeknownst to her, as she was reading a certain teen in spandex was walking by, on the way to his room to shower after his workout. Robin stopped at the door marked Raven, and looked intently at it. No sounds came from behind the door. I wonder if she's even in there. He stared and stared, not knowing what to do or why he had stopped there. Something about that door held his attention. Or perhaps it was someone behind the door. After a long silence he slowly raised his hand to the door and knocked softly.

"Raven?"

No answer. He waited, a bead of sweet running down the side of his face. He still heard nothing so he began to walk away. As he left the sound of a door opening came from behind him.

"What?" came a grumpy voice.

She spotted Robin and looked at him impatiently. He walked back over to her door and remained silent.

"Well?" she asked.

"……." Robin couldn't think of anything to say to her, he was too busy wondering why he had knocked in the first place, and trying to figure out why he felt so nervous all of a sudden.

Raven raised an eyebrow at him. "Uhhh, Robin? You knocked on my door, care to explain why?"

"Huh? Oh…No reason, I guess."

"Well then don't interrupt me." Came her irritated replay. And with that the door slammed shut.

"Wait, Raven!"

The door opened again. Slightly this time, so he could only see her eyes, hidden beneath her hood.

"What is it this time Robin? I'm trying to read a book in here."

"……What are you reading?"

Raven looked confused, What does he care? She thought. Instead she decided to humor him and said, "The Tell-Tale Heart." In a monotone, as usual.

"Oh…. Do you like it?"

"Yes, that's why I'm reading it again." Again, a monotone, devoid of emotion.

Silence descended on the two. The only thing that could be heard was the two teen's breathing. In the silence Raven frowned. Although her voice showed no feeling, on the inside she was confused; it was very unlike Robin to make a social call, especially to her. Why would he care what I'm reading? He's too busy loving himself to care about the rest of us. She broke the silence by merely saying, "…. Right…. I'm going to go back to reading now." and closed her door.

Back in her room she tried to resume her reading, but her focus was gone. Why did he even come to my door? He's usually too busy obsessing over criminals and his punching bag to care about anyone else. I wish they would leave me alone and let me be myself, instead of forcing me to come out and listen to their prattle. When she thought about Robin she felt annoyed, and slightly uneasy in her heart. New emotions were rising inside her, and she quickly picked up her mirror, to go meet the new feelings.

Robin walked away after staring at her closed door for a few more minutes thinking to himself.

Again? Maybe she needs more books… He suddenly realized he was in his own room now. Got to pay more attention to where I'm going, he thought. He then removed his clothing and proceeded to shower after his intense workout, as originally planned. Why did I stop at her door? Why was I nervous? And for that matter, why couldn't I think of anything to say? It's just Raven. I've talked to her thousands of times before with no problems… The answers escaped him and he pounded his fist against the wall of the shower in frustration.

After drying off he headed for the living room to get something to eat. He found the rest of the titans there, doing what they normally do, Starfire had finished her "treat" and the boys were both trying to find excuses not to eat it.

"It looks good Star, but I … uh…. " Cyborg trailed off there as Robin entered the room.

"Friend Robin! You must try the food I have made! It is as delicious as the mustard!" She exclaimed as soon as she saw Robin.

"Whew Good thing Robin showed up" Both boys muttered under their breaths.

"No thanks Star, I'll just have some tea." Raven likes tea, he thought. Wait, why does it matter what Raven likes? He shrugged and resumed waiting for the tea to boil, but found his thoughts wandering back to the conversation he had with Raven. Replaying the whole scene in his mind, only this time he had something to say, and it was something smooth and suave, making Raven blush. He had told her that she was beautiful, and that he was sorry no one around the tower seemed to appreciate how great she really was, except him of course.

Robin had a detached look in his eyes, but a smile was creeping up on his face. He had stopped paying attention to Starfire, so she gave up and after trying one last time to get Cyborg and Beastboy to eat it, she ate her concoction alone.

"Robin? Yo man, you ok?" Cyborg questioned the boy wonder.

"Yeah dude, you're looking like you're a million miles away."

"Hmm? Oh… nothing. Just… thinking." He answered, speaking slowly, choosing his words.

The robot and the changeling just shrugged, and resumed their contest of seeing who could beat who in their game.

Lightening flashed and thunder boomed again. The storm continued outside. Robin looked up from the boiling kettle at the lightening, out to the dark silhouette of the city. After his tea finished, he poured a cup and left for his room, stopping only to look at the label on the door marked Raven. He then fell asleep to troubled thoughts of what could be.

(Next Day)

The next morning the team awoke to the sound of rain and thunder. Robin was the first one up, as usual. Storm still going I guess. At least no villains are out. He proceeded to shower, get dressed, and head to the kitchen for his morning meal.

When he got there he proceeded to cook some eggs for himself, as well as prepare some toast and orange juice. No wait, he thought as he got the OJ out. That tea last night was good, I think I'll have some this morning instead. As the eggs were cooking he heard a door open, and looked up to see Raven arrive to get her morning tea.

As soon as she saw Robin she pulled her hood up. Walking over to the stove she started boiling her water to make tea, only to discover that there was already some going.

"Morning Raven."

Raven remained quiet and avoided his eyes. Did he do this for me? Why is he acting so strangely lately?

"Hey listen, I'm sorry about bothering you last night, I just thought you might enjoy having someone come to see you."

Raven eyed him shadily, not believing his story and suspicious he was up to something. Something is going on here…

"Don't be sorry, just don't do it again."

The kettle started to whistle causing the two teens to jump, both were uneasy. Raven started to pour her tea, but Robin stopped her.

"Let me"

Something is definitely up, she thought. No one had made her tea for her before. She mumbled her thanks and quickly left.

"Raven!"

She stopped, and turned slowly to face him.

"… What Robin?"

"Later today, if the alarm doesn't go off, do you want to go get more books?" There was hope in his voice. Hope she says yes, was all that ran through the boy wonder's mind. Raven paused and thought for a moment before speaking.

"…Do the others have to come?"

"Not if you don't want them to, no. If it's more comfortable for you to go with just me than that's fine."

"…Ok. After lunch then."

Raven then went to her room to drink her tea and do her morning meditation. Watching her leave Robin felt elated that she said yes, but that joy led to concern. Concern of how she could live on just tea, and the concern over his concern. Am I falling for her? How can that be, I mean, she's Raven. She doesn't seem capable of loving anyone. It's an impossible goal. But then again, she looks like she could use someone, to help her. So she won't be so alone. She deserves someone to be there…

Robin became lost in thought, until he heard the door open again. Seeing Cyborg he quickly pushed Raven out of his mind, and finished his breakfast.

(Later that day)

Knock Knock Again with the interruptions, Raven thought. Closing her book she got up and opened the door a crack. Oh great, the boy wonder again.

"What now Robin?"

"Remember Raven, you agreed to go get more books today."

"Oh right, that." Great. Now how will I get anything done today. "I thought we were doing that after lunch."

"Oh, um…" Robin started to stutter, unable to explain why it was that he came to try and leave earlier. "The storm!" he suddenly yelled a little to loudly. "I wanted to try and get this done before the storm grows worse" Good cover up, he thought to himself.

"Ah, yes, the storm. Alright then, let's go."

Robin hid a smile as he and Raven left for the city. Getting some alone time with Raven would make his day. Why does this make me so happy? Another unanswerable question to plague him. They visited several bookstores looking for the types of books that Raven liked. Robin, being a gentleman, paid for all of the books himself. His gesture did not go unnoticed, since Raven had no money of her own. His kind gesture mad her feel that perhaps she was wrong about him, maybe he wasn't that self-centered. She still had the nagging suspicion that something was up, No one does something like this for me.

When they came back Raven immediately left for her room, to begin her readings. Robin headed for the kitchen, disappointed that she didn't want to spend anymore time with him. He had missed lunch by taking Raven out, and now was very hungry.

"Hey Robin, where've you been man? I was looking for you to help me with the T-Car, but I couldn't find you. I had to use BB instead, and he just made everything worse!"

"Sorry Cyborg, I was… out."

"Since when do you leave the tower for anything but criminals?"

"Since I took Raven to go get more books. She was re-reading some books, so I thought she should get some new ones."

Cyborg gave him a cock-eyed glance, and shook his head, smiling.

"What're you smiling about Cyborg?"

"Nothing man, just… nothing." He had a smug, knowing look on his face. "You sure that's the only reason you took her out?"

Robin was annoyed at Cyborg's knowing look. "Don't know what you're talking about Cyborg, I just did something nice for Raven."

He made his lunch and left to go work out. Down in the weight room he took out his frustration with Cyborg on the punching bag. What does he know that I don't? All I did was something nice for Raven; it's about time one of us did. So what was he so smug about? And what did he mean by the "only" reason thing? He had been hitting the bag harder than he had intended, and the contents started spilling out onto the floor.

"Dammit! That's another one! We don't have the money to keep replacing these, we barely have the money for food!" He was irritated, being super heroes isn't exactly a cash cow, and he had used the last of his money to buy Raven her books. He started pounding the wall in anger. Starfire heard the noise and came in to see him. Looking around she saw the mess he had made. The punching bag was in tatters on the ground. Sand was everywhere. There were holes in the wall, and pieces of debris all around. And in the middle of it all was the boy wonder, shoulders drooped and a look of exasperation upon his face.

"Friend Robin, are you feeling well?" She was concerned.

Startled by the sudden intrusion he quickly looked up, only to see Starfire. Looking into her emerald eyes, he knew that he could never lie to her, she was his best friend, and one of his few friends in general.

"I don't know Star… I just… things are just so difficult. Look at us. We barely have enough food or money to live on, people have stopped sending us money to help pay the bills, the bill collectors don't care that we save their butts everyday, they still charge us. The way things are going we may lose the tower unless we can come up with more money. Beastboy is being useless, he doesn't help with anything, he only wants to get that stupid moped, which we can't afford, and only runs up the bills by buying all his tofu. Cyborg is being an ass, he thinks he knows something I don't. not too mention the huge electric bill he creates. Raven is avoiding us all still, and still doesn't want to talk to us. I tried reaching out to her Star, but she just doesn't seem to care…" … about me, he almost added. His voice was full of hurt at the last part.

"Robin…I…"

She moved toward him, feeling sympathy for him. He had been bearing the burden of leading the team for so long, taking care of everyone, and making sure they were all ok. Making sure they always had food and water. Making sure that they had somewhere to sleep at night. Until that moment, she had never known that all these things were eating him up from the inside. She embraced him in a hug, holding his head to her chest.

"Do not worry friend Robin, things will work out, they always do."

Before he would have been overjoyed to be this close to Starfire, but recently, his attraction to her had been waning. Images of Raven flooded his mind, he pretended it was her that was hugging him. Gently, he pushed her away.

"Star… I'm sorry. I don't want you to worry about me."

She was disappointed that he had pulled away. She had finally gotten a chance to be close to him, and he had pulled away.

"Robin, you have just been inside too long. When the storm goes away all will be fine. Everything will go back to the way it was."

A tear slipped down Robin's face. The weight of worry about everyone, especially Raven, was eating him up inside. Feeling so miserable, he couldn't help but cry. Gently Starfire brushed the tear away.

"Thanks Star, but if you could, don't tell the team about this. They don't need to worry about me, about any of this. I'm the leader, I should be able to take care of this." His voice rang with depression.

Starfire was overjoyed that Robin would trust her with his secrets. But she was concerned at the toll his selflessness was taking on him. Perhaps he needs more hugs, she thought.

Thunder boomed, this time louder than before. Starfire shrieked, and clung to Robin's arm.

"Storm must be getting worse. I'm going to go talk to Cyborg, see if he knows how long this will last."

Robin removed his arm from her grasp and left Starfire in the weight room alone, thinking to herself about Robin, and how she felt about him. That was the perfect time to tell him…

The intercom system in the tower buzzed. Cyborg's voice was heard saying, "Listen up y'all! Weather reports say the storm is gonna last at least a week. Reports also say it's only gonna get worse, so I don't wanna see anyone trying to leave this tower. It's too dangerous out. Robin agrees with me, Titans Tower is on lockdown until the storm starts to let up."

Please RR, and let me know if anyone wants ch 2 up, i've already started writing it if anyone wants it.
Fixing a spelling error that bugs me.That's the updatel. And this. And that whole no flame thing. Flame away people.