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OR
Anything mentioned in this fic.
CO-Writers:
Jayzeer: as
Terra, Starfire
higharsky: as
Robin, Cyborg.
(I just play Beast Boy and Raven.)
Chapter One:
Four years ago, Robin and his...friends...were kicked out of the city they had protected for...well, to him, it seemed like a long time. Anything from a rampaging madman known as Slade, who managed to imprison both him and another Titan, to a crazy blonde girl who wanted to make him her boyfriend, if it posed a threat to the city, the five teenagers risked their lives to save it. And then, without warning, they were kicked out.
Robin had returned to Gotham City, to train with his mentor--Batman--some more. He had no idea where the other titans had gone, although he did care. Now, at 24, he was beginning to think about it again. The boy--now a grown man--sat alone in a chair, twisting it round and round as he stared maskless at the computer screen before him. His blue eyes were slightly covered by the black hair.
That was another thing. Bruce had insisted that Robin--known here as Richard--lived a normal life in addition to his crime fighting one. Richard rather hated it, but kept it up, for he had nowhere else to go. Now, he sat peering at the old communicator sitting in front of him, as he had so many nights before. A frown shown on his face. Suddenly, a phone rang shrilly across the room. Robin jumped slightly in his chair, before rolling his chair over to it, picking it up, and answering it how he was trained to.
"Hello, Richard Grayson speaking. May I help you?"
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"Yeah man. Turns out, Jump needs us again." came the deep voice. It came from the half man, half robot known as Cyborg. Or, Victor Stone. "I can't get a hold of anyone else though, man. I could only find you because your thee Richard Grayson. Businessman extraordinarie." After a pause, and a laugh, Cyborg flipped the phone down. If he could get everyone else, Robin would come. Now, it was time for some detective work. Cyborg stood up, and crossed to a computer, in a room filled with blinking screens and computer cords. He typed in some names and began his search.
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"Bored... bored... just bored..." Sighed the... apparently bored young adult who kicked at a empty pop can. Nine-teen to be exact, as of not too long ago. Though he didn't really celibrate at all, since his friends where kinda... far off. He stuffed his hands in his jean pockets and sighed out, yep you guessed it, boredly. He looked up and around at the people who he walked past, wondering if they had any idea who he was. Probably not, hiding his green skin and pointy ears kinda too away regonition. For a moment, his now blue eyes glanced to the watch he had on his wrist. Can you believe it didn't tell time? Well, no one ever asked him what time it was so he didn't care. It was really an image inducer, he had gotten it off Mento a few years back. So he could have a chance at maybe something different.
Besides crime fighting... which Beast Boy kinda missed. He liked beating people up, it was fun. But with the government chasing him and his past friends out years back, they had all been forced to find different ways to pass time and making a living. Beast Boy had set out for the show-biz. But, that had sunk, so he was at the level of stand-up comedy.
Can you believe the only people who laughed, where usually just teenaged girls? Jeez... some things never changed.
Beast Boy took one hand out of his pocket and gripped the backpack he held against his brown T-shirt. The bag held all he owned, including ... that stupid old monkey he had since childhood. And a few treasures from living with the Titan's. Not that he would show anyone, at first glance it just looked like a set of clothes and even... GASP! A tooth brush!
The humor job was weak, but Beast Boy forced himself to smile against the hard time. Trying to look for a brighter side he forced himself to face the odds in search of something brighter and happier... like where he was headed.
Beast Boy walked into a small little resurant and just ordered a soda. He smiled and paid for it before taking a seat by the window. As he did though, his smile faded and he sighed as he looked out the glass to the streets. He was waiting for his bus to get here, to take him back to Jump City. He had gotten word about... a reunion with the other Titan's. So far he had been traveling non stop for two days, not daring to morpth he had been forced to take bus after bus. And dude, those things stunk like old socks and bad BO.
The day outside was bright, and it did it's best to brighten his mood. But he was getting nervous, it had been forever since he had met back up with the others. He had lost most contact after he had moved out of state in pursuite of that whole movie thing. Total bust. Every now and then Beast Boy had looked up one of the others, though his glance had focused mostly on Terra. Again though, he had lost touch a long time ago. Now he was nervous and excited all at once.
His messy blonde hair needed cut, as spikes of it dragged into his face. This he noticed as he looked at his reflection. What the image inducer didn't hide, was his natrual bone features. His face had grown out some so that he didn't look quite so childish, though the same spirit shown through his eyes. He was still short, but skinny and not without musicle. He grinned with a tint of cockiness as he noted that T-shirts looked good on him. But the tan skinned just didn't seem right... it wasn't him, it wasn't Beast Boy. It was Garfield Mark Logan... but really he rather be Beast Boy. He sighed and looked away and down at the round little table with the circle patterns on it.
Outside a bus stopped and hissed as people got off.
"Thats my trip." He muttered to himself before finishing the soda and jumping from his seat. Scooting the chair back with a loud screech. He didn't care though as he quickly hopped on it just in time.
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"STEADY!!" she shouted, hands up in the air. Goggles were placed over the sparkling blue eyes, the auds behind the glass squinting from the bursting sunlight. She had grown tall, her taste in appearance the same. Jean shorts covered her legs, tattered and covered in dirt stains. A simple white shirt covered her torso, all though a faded black tank top rested over it, a short one at that. Simple high tops covered her feet, no socks. Brown gloves protected her hands as they waved around in the air. Once the long, narrow piece of metal was settled into place, Terra threw a thumbs up, a grin upon her face.
Terra turned now, a few people hooting a hollering for their commands. She yelled them to her workers, walking out of sight. And once she was, she inhaled, staring at the open space in front of her, completely unharmed from human hands.. Or at least eventually. Terra let a soft smile on her face, slowly taking a stop fore head and breathing deeply. Yellow shone through the glass of her goggles, hands erupting in an aura of a yellow hue.
She flung her hands up in the air, a boulder protruding from the ground and flying into the sky. She earth shook, Terra pushing her hands to the side and running forward. The rock flew to her, the girl jumping quickly and landing gracefully. She let a laugh come from her voice box, enjoying it as much as she could. You see, Terra found it best to use her powers only when alone. Being a Titan had her privilidges, but only brought destruction to her life. Thus, the earth must remain silent in her hands.
Terra sat on the rock, lowering slightly so she couldn't be clearly seen. She pulled her phone from her pocket, staring at the unfamilliar number that was calling. Blinking, she answer. "Hello?"
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Terra stared at the large building in front of her, the loved T smiling at her brightly. She frowned in disagreement though, walking to the door and giving it a gently push. She stared around at the dark room, slowly walking in cautiously. "TERRA!!" a loud yelp, and Terra jumped around, breathing roughly with widened eyes. There stood Starfire, her long auburn hair shining brightly in such dimmed lighting, but that's Star for you. "It's so glorious to see you once again, my friend!" Terra gasped, knowing what was to happen next.
Crushing. Pain.
Terra backed up, shaking her head."It's great to see you too, just don't hug me!" she stated quickly.
Starfire blinked. "And why do you say that?"
"I... I'm very sore. My job takes it's toll." A fake chuckle, Terra rubbing the back of her neck as if in pain. The little liar.
Starfire nodded, index finger to her o shaped mouth. "Oh, I see." The girl replied. "What exactly do you do now?"
"Construction." Terra said simply. Terra observed Starfire. A structure framed her face, like that of the Tamaran crown. So she's gone back.. "You left for your home?"
Starfire nodded. "Yes.. My second home.." Starfire eyed her surroundings, and it became to clear to Terra..
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"Azarath Mentrion... Zinthos..." The words hissed out quietly in the shrilling chill of the empty air. All was quiet, and life seemed gone but for the young women floating just inches from the ground. She faced the edge of the cliff, though her eyes stayed closed in trance. her legs crossed and her fingers moving with the vibes of power she was medling with. Her lips continued to move, even though no more words came out. Though time had shown on her, her outfit stayed the same. The black leotard and her faithful cloak, though she had recently switched to her white one. Symbolizing the power she was now able to fully grasp in her small, but powerful fingers. The jewls from Azarath stayed decored with her outfit, the brooch and belt never changing. Her purple hair, just a little longer swayed in the wind though she took no notice.
Raven meditated by herself, grasping the quiet but dreading it all the same. Quietly she missed the loud lifestyle of Titan-ship. Though it was gone, long gone. She she had never found her place in the outside world, so instead simply lived at the edge of it all. Keeping to herself, Raven put her mind and thoughts into simply controling her power. Spending her days in Nevermore, talking amoungst herself and trying not to look and envy on the past. She had kept in touch with Robin, but knew little about any of the others.
Her brow tightened as she came back to the memories, until she pushed them back away and thought back into her powers. Through closed-eyes she saw her power floating around her. Black lines of energy that she focused on grasping and holding for as long as possible. Just to pass the time... since she saw no other way to do so.
Cyborg had called Robin once more. He delivered the news that the Titans were all assembling once more, or, at least meeting. Of course, Robin was glad. After telling Bruce, a long lecture about responsibility, he left. In a backpack he carried his uniform, the bright red and green sign of his identity. Presently, he wore a plain black t-shirt and black jeans. Riding on the infamous R-Cycle, he went to where he knew he could find the girl he was told to bring.
Sliding to a stop, he placed his mask back over his eyes, blinking once, before stepping off of the cycle and towards Raven. He approached her slowly, knowing that she would eventually notice him.
"What?" Raven asked, her voice quiet and calm, the emotion was light, but it showed through her tone. Robin's pressence had tinged the power vibes she had been working to hold, but she didn't bother with annoyance as she tried to simply not be excited. Though improved, her emotions where still a little edgy, and she was forced to keep a close eye on them. But she gave him little time to answer before her eyes opened and her head tilted towards her shoulders. She looked into him for a breif moment before speaking again in the same tone. "The others are getting back together then I guess...?" Raven blinked slowly before turning herself around a little more to get a better view of her former team leader.
Robin kept his eyes to the side, not looking at anything, but merely thinking before he answered. A long sigh escaped his lips and he nodded.
"I don't know that it will work, but..." He spoke, before pausing. "I can only hope it will. I've missed the old team. Being with Bruce, and Barbara...is alright. But it's not the same." Realizing he was rambling, Robin broke off. His arms fell to his side, and he smiled just slightly. "Well, are you coming back?" He asked, gesturing behind his shoulder with his thumb. As he waited for a reply, his mind began to drift slightly again. It had been eight years, he could only imagine how everyone had changed. Hopefully for the better. Terra, Cyborg, Beast Boy, Raven...Starfire. He snapped back to the present, looking towards Raven.
Raven alowed a long pause to flow as a soft wind pushed at her cloak and hair. She pondered for a moment, until she decided that she couldn't hold the urge to see her past friends again. Softly, Raven let her feet touched the ground and drew her cloak about her though her hood stayed down to keep her gray face shown. She then turned fully around, glancing briefly at her regular spot before facing Robin completly. The few books she had kept, she had hidden well within space and time. Her powers strong enough that she could call them back to her whenever needed, but one item she kept clipped to her side at all times. With a fluid moment Raven pulled her T-com out and looked over the screen. A small frown stayed over her face as she considered the comminucator with memory, then again turned to Robin.
Her rusty voice did it's best to hide her quiet joy, but still her tone was tinged. "I supose so." Quickly she drew her hand back within her cloak and clipped the T-com to it's proper place and grinning oh-so faintly towards Robin.
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Cyborg looked at the two girls now standing before him. He smiled once. "Welcome back."
Cyborg tapped his arm, pushing a few of the buttons on it with his human hand. He watched as red dots began to show up, three of which were together, three of which were scattered. The communicators tracker. They had installed one after Robin's whole...Slade...thing. It was purely just in case something happened, but it did help.
"Well, y'all. Looks like the Teen Titans are gonna get back together." He said, speaking to those who had shown up, but keeping his eyes on the grided screen. "We're gonna need to talk to Robin about changing our name. Seeing as none of us are actually 'teens' anymore." he said, typical grin growing on his face.
"Cy!" Terra gasped, swinging in his direction and jumping forward in an instant. Cyborg had always been one of her friends in the Teen Titans. She had missed him as much as any of the others, but knew one certain Titan was lurking in her head. She lifted her fist up, waiting for him to make the appropriate gesture like they always had, a smile on her face as she looked to him. "Adult Titans.. Now that just sounds odd." Terra spoke up, tightening her hand as it began to weaken under pressure.
Meanwhile, Starfire placed her hands on her hips, looking around in awe of the building that had slowly lost it's well structure. "A name change is needed indeed," she began. "But I see, as well, that our old home has lost it's... pleasantness." she looked to Cyborg, frowning. She spread her arms out, gesturing to explanations of her thoughts. "It is clearly not as durable as it was in it's early ages.. correct?" she dropped her arms, looking to the hall way entrance, thinking to herself.
Surprise by Starfire's thoughts, Terra blinked. She nodded in agreement though. "Star's right. It's not in great shape." Her arms folded. "Obviously thugs came in here and cleared the place out. It's probably completely wiped. Or have you been here lately?" Her head tilted, eye brow lifting as she waited for a proper response her former friend.
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At the foot of the tower, a large but elegant black hole appeared like a open shadow. The power that commanded it hissed and rustled through the dimensions before the space and time pushed Raven, Robin, and the bike out of the never ending space to their rightful dimension. Softly, Raven stepped a little ways from the black hole, though took no extra movement as the shadow ceased and hissed away as a soft wind blew past it. Her hood was drawn, though her violet eyes peeked out from their covering, looking over the large building.
Against the nice weather, she kept her cloak wrapped tightly around her, as even from the distance she sensed the others that where already here. Raven sighed out heavily before glancing towards Robin, waiting to follow him, mostly from old habit she guessed.
"It'll be okay, Raven." Robin spoke, voice, slightly taunting. Slowly, he walked into the tower and went to the one room where he knew he could find all of his former teammates--and friends. As he entered the communications/living room, a small smile grew on his face. He remained quiet for a moment, as he listened to everyone chatter, before he spoke up as a leader for the first time in what felt like forever. Looking around to all the faces, the grin on his lips grew. He exhaled once.
"Hello...Titans." He spoke, before laughing slightly. Cyborg joined in after a moment, before looking back to Terra.
"Well, hey Blondie, the only one we're missin' now is your boyfriend." He spoke, before frowning. "An' no. I just came back when I heard that we were needed again. And when Robin gave the okay." he said, shaking his head over to Robin, whom was now looking around the room with his masked eyes narrowed.
"Terra's right. I wouldn't be surprised if it was one of our old enemies that got all of our stuff after we left, but as far as I can tell--" he paused, turning back to the group. "It's gone." Cyborg frowned.
"Well, Robin, I know your not used to being around people your own age again, but aren't you going to at least say 'hi' to us all?" Cyborg asked, arching an eyebrow. Robin shrugged.
Raven had frowned Robin's way and sent him a half-way meaning full glare. Her slanted eyes of quiet annoyance at the teasing followed him as he walked into the tower, before she let loose a light huff of breath and shook her head then followed a little ways behind. As Raven caught up, she balked a few steps before slipping into one of the more shadowy corners unnoticed. Her white cloak easily blended with the gray shadows, though her white outline was still clear if someone where to look hard enough.
She had to fight to keep from getting frustrated with herself for being shy, but the long term separation had converted her back to her skittish self. For the first few minutes, she felt like she was meeting the Titans all over again. Slowly though she felt her shyness drop back down after she studied each Titan in their turn. Listening to their conversation, she also looked around the tower and noted that their stuff had been removed. Not bothering with anger, she shook her head lightly. Her movement made her hair come out of hiding behind her neck and some strangled loose around her covered face.
Raven then looked around, wondering where the little green idiot was before brushing it aside and then stepping out a little more. But instead of some cherry greeting, or loud yelp of joy, Raven crossed her arms and said the most Raven-ish thing that fit the moment. "What now?" Her eyes passed around to everyone, that itself greeting enough for her.
FIRST OFF:
PLEASE remember that there are THREE people writing this. So please don't give "Tianimalz" all credit (OR flames, LOL!) x) Thanks.
Second, zomg... I have a feeling this is going to be a long fic. Think the length of the Titan Chronicles, only... in shorter chapters. xD Okay, now to get another thing pointed out. The MAIN couples, are BBT and RobStar... buuuuuut, through our evil minds, those will get twisted around quite a bit. (Yes, I am expecting flames on this behalf, LOL!!!)
WHOOT! And this starts another fic xD