I do not own the Teen Titans…but it would be interesting. A teen…that owns the Teen Titans.
Chapter One: The Special
Twas many days before Christmas
And all through the Tower
Not one thing was clean
Except for one towel
Robin was sitting on the couch watching the big screen TV flip from one channel to another. It usually did that when Beast Boy won the remote.
Should have picked scissors instead, thought the Boy Wonder.
"Here it is," crowed the short green teenager.
Robin's mood peaked when he saw a black and white Jimmy Stewart on the TV.
It's a Wonderful Life was his favorite Christmas movie.
Gazing outside he saw that it was snowing heavily. Just the way he liked it.
His mood vanished quickly when he found out that it was a commercial and wouldn't be on for another three days.
"Damn," he cursed under his breath. He quickly took it back when Starfire floated over to the seat next to him and sat down.
"Perhaps I may venture an idea as to what holiday special you may watch?" she offered.
Beast Boy didn't understand what venture meant but decided not to ask.
"Sock it to me, Star."
She smiled and said, "A Charlie Brown Christmas."
Robin would have gotten up but unfortunately for him, Cyborg and Raven joined the others.
"Good idea," said BB as he flipped to the channel. They were halfway through it when it came to a commercial.
Starfire gave a giggle. "I did not know that many dogs on your planet could ice skate that well. As well as make animal noises that well."
"Is it just me," asked Cyborg, "or does Raven remind you of Lucy a little bit?"
"No," replied Raven dryly.
Robin felt very uncomfortable there. If there was anything else on he would have suggested they watch it but he didn't want to ruin it for Starfire, who seemed very interested in what she was watching.
Maybe if I fall asleep, I won't have to watch it, he thought.
He closed his eyes and could actually feel himself dripping into unconsciousness. Just as he was almost there, he felt Starfire tap on his arm and say, "Robin, the little boy with the blanket is about to reveal the true meaning of Christmas.
Oh no!, thought Robin.
He stayed with his eyes closed but then felt something metallic and wet enter his ear. His eyes bolted open.
"Dammit, Cy!"
"And there were in the same country Shepard's," began the cartoon child. "Abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them!"
Robin could feel the tears building up.
Raven was the first to notice. Her leader hadn't noticed her looking at him with a strange face and she was glad for it.
This is unusual, she thought.
"And they were sore afraid," continued Linus. "And the angel said unto them, "Fear not! For, behold, I bring you tidings o great joy, which will be to all people."
Beast Boy was the next to notice. Seeing Robin cry was the last thing he ever expected him to do. Especially while they were watching this.
Robin's eyes were focused on the screen. He now began to say everything Linus was saying as he said it.
"For unto you," they both said, Robin with a shaky and teary voice, "is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ, the Lord.
"And this shall be a sign unto you: Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger." And suddenly, there was with the angel a multitude of the Heavenly Host praising God, and saying, "Glory to God in the Highest, and on Earth peace, and good will toward men." When he was done, Robin broke into tears. He buried them in his rubber gloves and began to sob like a little child.
Now Cyborg and Starfire noticed it.
Robin, their leader, their friend, was crying over a little cartoon. Starfire was about to put her hand on Robin's shoulder but he quickly leapt off the couch and left the room just as Linus said, "That's what Christmas is all about, Charlie Brown."
As soon as he was sure Robin was out of earshot, Cyborg said, "Did anyone else just see what I saw?"
"Whoa," was all Beast Boy said.
"Definitely not what I expected," agreed Raven.
"Should we see what is troubling Robin?" asked Starfire.
"Nah," said Cyborg. "We should leave him alone."
"No," disagreed Raven. "Christmas is a season of giving. Right now, we need to give Robin a talking to."
"About what?" asked Beast Boy.
Raven walked down the hallway towards Robin's bedroom and muttered, "I have no idea."
Well that's chapter one. I hope you liked it.
Chapter One: The Special
Twas many days before Christmas
And all through the Tower
Not one thing was clean
Except for one towel
Robin was sitting on the couch watching the big screen TV flip from one channel to another. It usually did that when Beast Boy won the remote.
Should have picked scissors instead, thought the Boy Wonder.
"Here it is," crowed the short green teenager.
Robin's mood peaked when he saw a black and white Jimmy Stewart on the TV.
It's a Wonderful Life was his favorite Christmas movie.
Gazing outside he saw that it was snowing heavily. Just the way he liked it.
His mood vanished quickly when he found out that it was a commercial and wouldn't be on for another three days.
"Damn," he cursed under his breath. He quickly took it back when Starfire floated over to the seat next to him and sat down.
"Perhaps I may venture an idea as to what holiday special you may watch?" she offered.
Beast Boy didn't understand what venture meant but decided not to ask.
"Sock it to me, Star."
She smiled and said, "A Charlie Brown Christmas."
Robin would have gotten up but unfortunately for him, Cyborg and Raven joined the others.
"Good idea," said BB as he flipped to the channel. They were halfway through it when it came to a commercial.
Starfire gave a giggle. "I did not know that many dogs on your planet could ice skate that well. As well as make animal noises that well."
"Is it just me," asked Cyborg, "or does Raven remind you of Lucy a little bit?"
"No," replied Raven dryly.
Robin felt very uncomfortable there. If there was anything else on he would have suggested they watch it but he didn't want to ruin it for Starfire, who seemed very interested in what she was watching.
Maybe if I fall asleep, I won't have to watch it, he thought.
He closed his eyes and could actually feel himself dripping into unconsciousness. Just as he was almost there, he felt Starfire tap on his arm and say, "Robin, the little boy with the blanket is about to reveal the true meaning of Christmas.
Oh no!, thought Robin.
He stayed with his eyes closed but then felt something metallic and wet enter his ear. His eyes bolted open.
"Dammit, Cy!"
"And there were in the same country Shepard's," began the cartoon child. "Abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them!"
Robin could feel the tears building up.
Raven was the first to notice. Her leader hadn't noticed her looking at him with a strange face and she was glad for it.
This is unusual, she thought.
"And they were sore afraid," continued Linus. "And the angel said unto them, "Fear not! For, behold, I bring you tidings o great joy, which will be to all people."
Beast Boy was the next to notice. Seeing Robin cry was the last thing he ever expected him to do. Especially while they were watching this.
Robin's eyes were focused on the screen. He now began to say everything Linus was saying as he said it.
"For unto you," they both said, Robin with a shaky and teary voice, "is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ, the Lord.
"And this shall be a sign unto you: Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger." And suddenly, there was with the angel a multitude of the Heavenly Host praising God, and saying, "Glory to God in the Highest, and on Earth peace, and good will toward men." When he was done, Robin broke into tears. He buried them in his rubber gloves and began to sob like a little child.
Now Cyborg and Starfire noticed it.
Robin, their leader, their friend, was crying over a little cartoon. Starfire was about to put her hand on Robin's shoulder but he quickly leapt off the couch and left the room just as Linus said, "That's what Christmas is all about, Charlie Brown."
As soon as he was sure Robin was out of earshot, Cyborg said, "Did anyone else just see what I saw?"
"Whoa," was all Beast Boy said.
"Definitely not what I expected," agreed Raven.
"Should we see what is troubling Robin?" asked Starfire.
"Nah," said Cyborg. "We should leave him alone."
"No," disagreed Raven. "Christmas is a season of giving. Right now, we need to give Robin a talking to."
"About what?" asked Beast Boy.
Raven walked down the hallway towards Robin's bedroom and muttered, "I have no idea."
Well that's chapter one. I hope you liked it.