After four years of his departure, Richard is no longer Robin, but instead is known as Nightwing. After four years the truth of Raven's strange behavior at the day of Robin's departure will finally start to unravel. Together, Nightwing and Raven will go through things that will either bring them closer or farther apart from each other. Read to find out. RaeRob fanfic.

Prologue: Changes

"I said . . . that I have decided to leave the team," Robin said for the millionth time that day as he stood in front of the Teen Titans in the living room. The Boy Wonder continued to wear his mask, but no longer wore his traffic light-colored costume. Signaling the end of the superhero known to many as "Robin".

"But friend Robin we will miss you," cried Starfire. Upon seeing her tears Robin softened a little.

"Star, I'll miss all of you as well, but I have to do this. When I leave the tower I will no longer be Robin. Robin will cease to exist, I need to find a new identity." As Robin said this he looked at the rest of the team while trying to comfort Star by patting her shoulder awkwardly.

"But . . ." Beast Boy was about to protest, but Raven who stood in the back used her powers to encase him, stopping him from moving any further. He pounded on the black walls of Raven's power but gave up when realizing that Raven wouldn't budge.

Cyborg moved forward until he was one foot from him and asked in an understanding tone, "who will be in charge if you leave?"

"I think the best choice would either be you or Raven, but I leave that entirely up to you two," responded Robin kind of annoyed at Star and Beast Boy, who after two hours of explaining were still trying to convince him to stay, and sending him faces to make him feel guilty. His mind had been made up weeks ago, there was no turning back now.

When Raven heard this answer something in her exploded and she tried to control herself from showing any emotion, she understood what Robin meant to say in between the lines. She snapped out of it when she heard a shriek. Her powers were still holding Beast Boy hostage, and the sudden outburst in her emotions caused her to unconsciously almost squeeze the life out of Beast Boy.

"So you don't plan on coming back after finding this identity of which you speak," it sounded more as a comment than a question. When Raven said this she had her hood up, using the darkness it provided to prevent anyone from sensing the bitter anger that flashed upon her pale face. But Robin saw the anger in her eyes and through their bond as Raven stared at him with the most intense eyes Robin had ever seen from her.

Everyone was surprised upon hearing Raven because she hadn't spoken a single word since Robin called the team for the meeting to discuss his plans involving his departure. She hadn't even made any movements, she simply stood far back from everyone as she digested this new information. Even when she called upon her powers to encase Beast Boy, she didn't move nor spoke her mantra out loud. She simply concentrated on her powers in her head. She hadn't moved or made any noise for more than two hours. That's why her sudden comment surprised everyone because her quietness had caused everyone to forget she was even there. After she spoke they all turned around giving all their attention to Raven who stood in the back.

Robin was caught off guard and was surprised that Raven somehow knew. "Uh . . . I . . ."

"That's all I needed to know," Robin felt extreme guilt and confusion when he saw the sadness in her eyes. When Raven sensed that Robin was trying to understand her emotions she turned away from Robin, but not before her eyes quickly flashed anger towards him. She turned to look at Cyborg in the eyes and then turned her back to the team and said "You may have the role of leader."

Everyone was in shock and confused as she started walking towards the hall that lead to her room, but then came to a halt. "Goodbye Robin . . . I hope you are able to find what you are looking for." This time the whole team sensed the sadness and anger emitting from Raven.

Robin started to walk towards her sensing something was wrong with her. When he was at arm's reach she turned around to face him and looked at him straight in the eyes with as much hatred she could muster. He retrieved his hand and watched as Raven was engulfed by a raven, her soul-self, soaring through the ceiling with her and gave a shriek of complete sorrow.

"Raven" whispered Robin.

"Goodbye" whispered a voice in his head