A/N: This is my first Teen Titan fanfic so I hope everyone enjoys. Since it's my first fanfic I would really appreciate reviews (and if you enjoy it favourites and follows of course :))
For notice this fanfiction takes place roughly 6 months after Trouble in Tokyo and although this story does focus on the characters of Raven, Jinx and Beast Boy it may have hints of Robstar and other parings if I deem it relevant to the story. Ages are as follows Raven: 18, Jinx: 18, Beast Boy: 17, Robin: 19, Starfire: 18, Cyborg: 19.
Disclaimer: I do not own Teen Titans or else it would currently be on T.V rather than Teen Titans GO!. This fanfic however is my own work.
Jump City like any metropolitan area was known for it's extravagant night-life, from large warehouse's pumping out the most recent music too small and highly exclusive night lounges, it wasn't hard to find something to interest both tourists and locals alike. 'Impulse' the cities most popular nightclub found itself reaping in the rewards of such a popular activity on this weekend as party goers swarmed the dance floor and bar. Throbbing lights covering everyone on the dance floor as they raved to the DJ's Electronic Dance Music eccentric playlist. The lights covering everyone in the area with an almost blinding glow as security cameras observed the action seemingly looking for anything out of the normal.
Swaying her hips from side to side one dancer in particular appeared to be creating her own crowd with a spellbinding performance as her pale skin was illuminated against the throbbing lights, the light creating a spectacular canvas that reflected up against her candy pink hair that hung loosely around her shoulderblades. Long and untamed like her actions as she swung around others with a catlike agility and the passion of a wild lioness that dominated her domain. For those who where watching both from the sidelines and the cameras it was a spectacular display… but for one teen watching the week old recording alone in a large T shaped tower he wasn't interested in her actions as much as who she was.
"DUUUUDDDDEEEE I hear the beat and I'm getting ready to drop it will it's hot." screamed a highly excited teen as the doors to the Titan's common room opened, revealing an entranced Beast Boy who seemed lost in the current beat as he swayed with an imaginary crowd to the confusion of Robin who's attention had been taken off the screen. Clicking the controller wrapped in his hand the video was immediately paused to Beast Boy's dissatisfaction as he stopped dancing only to look into Robin's confused glare.
"Beast Boy it's like 8:00am what are you doing up?" questioned the confused leader as he continued to stare at the not only awake but energised green titan who was now growing a huge smile. "You know me bro when there's a party I'm an animal" exclaimed the lively teen with his ever growing grin. Turning his head Robin looked towards the nightclub video on screen then back towards Beast Boy who was now looking directly at the screen. "You realise Beast Boy there's no party here…"
"...What are you insane I heard the tunes you don't play them unless there's a party!" shouted the ever growing pain in Robin's head as the boy wonder began to rub stress marks along his forehead, his retort was cut off by the opening common room doors revealing one very angry empath. Entering the room both boys suddenly felt the entire room drop ten degrees as her death-glare landed on a sweating changeling as silence surrounded the trio a noticeable gulp emitted from the now nervous changeling who was currently looking for an escape route if it was required.
"Understand Beast Boy that over the years I have gradually grown tolerant of your consistent annoyance..." confessed the ice queen with a tone as cool as her name sake as her piercing eyes commanded him to stay silent will she spoke. "...however there are occasions when such a tolerance is much lower than required around you. One such time is 8:00am, especially before I've had a cup of tea. So despite my understanding that your vocabulary is admittedly lacking the word quiet or any of it's synonyms would you like to sway my decision to send you out that window?" raising her hand as confirmation of her threat Raven pointed at the currently active screen.
"Well… I… You see there's… What I'm trying to say is… sorry?" mumbled the now hyperventilating changeling as he closed his eyes lifting both arms in preparation to guard against his punishment as Raven's hands began to pulse with her soul-self. Watching from the side Robin raised his hand before allowing a harsh and intentional cough that caught both parties attention causing him to straight up. "Raven will personally I can understand your… frustration at Beast Boy, I'm going to have to ask you to calm down." commanded the valiant leader to the changeling's relief.
Raven aware of the boy wonders command could sense a number of emotions coming off him including most heavily frustration and worry, something that she would have considered suspicious as she looked towards the screen then back to Robin as her magic disappeared. "You've been working on something." she announced with an unshakable certainty which caused Robin to nod as Starfire entered the room floating as usual.
"Glorious morning friends, it is a wonderful day is it not." exclaimed the joyful Tamaranian as she floated towards Robin placing a light kiss on his cheek just as Cyborg entered right behind them taking the focus off Robin's growing blush. It had been almost 6 months since Tokyo when Robin and Starfire had (eventually) became a couple to the delight of the other Titans, still even now Robin was a little embarrassed about public displays of affection despite being in love with possibly the most emotionally confident female on the planet.
Pacing towards the group Cyborg's eyes darted around the group and then towards the screen as he tried to figure out the reason behind the commotion. "Hey ya'll why we just floating about here?" asked the curious metal man which caught the attention of there leader Robin who quickly took control of the situation by moving towards the screen with controller in hand.
"Recently I got tipped off about a common face that's been showing up at 'the impulse' lately. I didn't think it was all that important but..." flicking the recording back on it continued to show the dancing marvel as the camera's switched to her at the bar, with the lack of lighting allowing the Titans to see her pale skin and candy pink hair in it's natural tones. Without even a word uttered her mere appearance caught all their attention as Jinx sat by the bar flicking a wallet at the bartender causing him to walk off, before returning with a drink that was quickly paid for and drank. Although her appearance was unusual the Titans continued to watch unsure why Jinx being in Jump City was important to Robin.
Asking exactly what was on everyone else's mind Cyborg spoke with a booming voice. "Listen Rob I understand we all want to know what's happened to Jinx after she left the Titans due to that Kid Flash fiasco but seriously she's dancing at a club and partying what's the matter in that?"
Listening to Cyborg's question Robin was well aware that her actions weren't exactly bring up any issues right now, pausing the recording just as Jinx brought out a communicator much like the T-comms, although instead of being a circle this particular one was shaped like a hexagon. Aware that they should be able to figure it out Robin spoke again with a sense of wisdom in his words. "We all know that the Hive Five escaped from the cooler, it looks like we now know how. Now though we need to know why Jinx is back with them."
Rolling her eyes at the seriousness in Robin's voice with discussing what could be considered a mediocre group of thieves Raven answered in what could be considered a highly sarcastic tone of voice. "Jee why don't we just ask her since we where all such great friends." receiving a snicker from Beast Boy a light smile graced their leader's lips causing Raven to raise her right eyebrow in curiosity. "You can't be serious." huffed the unamused empath.
Letting his smile grow to the empath's distress Robin gave a light nod causing her brow to rise further into her forehead much to his amusement. "Actually that's exactly what I intended to do." informed the confident leader much to others confusion who where now looking at him like he had grown a second head.
At least till Beast Boy broke the silence. "Wait… Cyborg do you realise what this means." exclaimed the ecstatic teen who was now staring at his bigger 'brother' who nodded in awareness. "You know it BB. We're going clubbing!" with that announcement Cyborg slid towards Beast Boy tapping his right arm in the process as a large disco ball began to lower from the ceiling to the other boy's displeasure. "CYBORG I TOLD YOU NO DISCO BALL!" screamed the frustrated leader.
"I am confused why is the ball of disco not to Robin's approval is it not like the signal of the bat he speaks of?" inquired the curious female who watched the glowing disco ball that emitted a number of colours including red, yellow and green which quickly caused Raven to giggle as she realised Starfire's reasoning. With no music however Raven's giggles where heard by all as the disco ball was returned to the ceiling will all eyes fell on the now self-conscious half demon. "Raven… did you just giggle?" asked the shocked changeling which quickly set off Raven who sent a savage glare in his direction. "I found it funny. Ok?"
Nodding rapidly as if his life depended on his reactions Beast Boy's death was prevented by Robin coughing again to catch everyone's attention. "Actually guys we can't all go. Cyborg I need you to set up another holoring, Jinx isn't going to simply give us the information if we ask." announced the determined leader as he looked around the group. "Only one of us are going to go." said the boy wonder causing moans from both Beast Boy and Cyborg.
"Aww man we can't even go clubbing BB." moaned Cyborg as he looked towards Beast Boy before Starfire again interrupted. "I do not understand friends. Their is no need for violence, why would you want to go 'clubbing' or is this another one of the male bonding rituals I have heard off?" staring at Starfire in disbelief Cyborg's eyes darted between Starfire and Robin constantly as his jaw dropped until he lifted it back up with his hand before shaking his head rapidly. "Robin what have you been doing for six months if you haven't even been taken the lady clubbing." lectured the larger boy.
"Really not the time for talking about my social life." grumbled the now blushing boy as he looked towards Starfire with a light smile as he mouthed the words 'I'll explain later' which seemed to satisfy the curious alien beauty allowing him to return to the discussion at hand. "To address your question Raven I'm actually thinking you should go" he declared. In the process of drinking a newly brewed tea Raven's shock was obvious as she spat the entire drink towards Beast Boy. "Excuse me?" growled the unamused girl.
"Listen hear me out Raven, your the best for the job." informed Robin to the purple haired sorceress who appeared to be contemplating the most efficient form of torture. "Oh please do tell." deadpanned the sorceress as Robin gulped and began to adjust his collar in the room what now seemed unnaturally warm. "Well we can't send Cyborg she'll see right through him after they got real friendly back in the Hive and all..." that comment received a grunt from Cyborg who began to cross his arms and looked to be considering how to strangle the traffic light infront of him. "...that and she doesn't really like males because of that Kid Flash issue..." coughing under her breath Raven let out a light mumble "understandable" which was barely heard by the others receptive hearing as Robin continued undeterred. "...So that also kind of puts me and Beast Boy out of the running. Starfire's still not completely up to date with our terms of speech which could really put her in a tough spot. She was also a lot more friendly with Jinx. Let's face it Jinx didn't really know you so she won't catch any of your mannerisms if your cover does slip."
Catching his breath afterwards Robin's eyes seemed to plead with Raven behind the mask as she felt a wave of uncertainty come from him. She knew he wasn't picking her because he wanted to, she really was the best pick for this. "Well this is interesting." sighed the empath who appeared to be having an internal debate.
'They need us to do this, Robin would have never chosen us if he believed there was a better candidate' implied the insightful wisdom as she contemplated the scenario.
'But I'm not a party person and how does Robin even know she'll be back I could just end up going there and end up alone having to resist everyone's emotions for hours. I don't think I can do that' quavered the nervous girl to her emotions.
'She's right… Jinx could see… we're not very good at parties.' pleaded Timid in an attempt to get the others to deny the idea.
However the others had no intention of backing down as Brave exclaimed 'Hey we aren't going to ever be good at partying if we don't get some experience. Let's show the boys we ain't scared of a little sound and lights. Who's with me?' the question was quickly answered by happy 'I'm in' giggled the well happy emoticlone. 'It could be an interesting experience' answered knowledge who even now was thinking about the new information she could collect at a dance club. 'Meh go for it let loose mrs 'I have no emotions'.' grumbled rude as similar claims came from the other emoticlones causing a large sigh from Raven.
"Raven, Raven, Raven? Are you there?" inquired the green boy who was currently waving his hand in her face and preparing to poke her with the other as she slapped it away. "I suppose I'll do it." huffed the displeased empath much to Robin's pleasure who was already preparing his next set of orders when she rose her hand to interject. "However I'll do this on a number of conditions. First no clean up duty will I'm doing this, I'll need all my free time to meditate if things go as I expect. Second I want to be part of making my holoring. No offence Cyborg but if anyone's going to be deciding what I look like I'd prefer if it was me."
Listening to Raven's demands he couldn't find a single issue with them as he stared at Cyborg who simply nodded in agreement. "Sure that seems agreeable. I talked with the manager and Jinx likes to show up around 10 so we've got 14 hours, best we get breakfast then prepare I'll start writing a cover story will your out." With that the others began to walk away excluding Raven who caught off guard by the idea of having less than a day to prepare as well as needing a cover story. Raven looked blankly at Robin as she asked the unspoken question with the rise of both shoulders. "Your going to be getting close with her Raven we cant have you breaking up meetings every time the titans are called up. Don't worry though we'll get one of the other Titans to fill in for you. Actually I've got Kid Flash coming in today."
Staring at Robin blankly even now Raven was now beginning to realise Robin hadn't planned to give her any option about whether she wanted to do this or not. "How long have you been planning this?" asked the curious sorceress. "A week or so. Just enough to set up an apartment for you and a cover story missing a few bits and pieces for you to fill in. You know name and the like." replied Robin with an unusual confidence. "Probably best we go get breakfast don't you think"
Watching as he walked away Raven was left speechless as she quickly picked up her cup of tea and proceeded to grab a slice of toast before leaving to meditate. Tonight looked set to be a long night.