The Challenge:
1- Having a pairing is optional. You can choose any pair, except RobxStar. Not to be rude, but we have enough RobxStar stories to go on, thank you.
2- Include a feud between two Titans that cause major problems in the team and their job. I find this really captivates the reader.
3- One plot. Rotates on one thing only, no change in the storyline, please.
4- The author's update deadline is max. 2 weeks. It would be unwise to let your reviewers wait for a long time, because they will eventually hang up on your story.
5- At least 2 chapters, no less. Having a one-chapter story just isn't good enough!
Author's note: Takes place right after Go! when the bonds of their team are weak and undeveloped. No pairings…hrm…maybe…you'll have to read to discover.
Blind TrustChapter One: The Game
"I'll go first!" Beastboy, the green skinned changeling volunteered. They were playing a game called "Blind Trust". It was a game that Robin had decided they would play. The rules were simple: The leader asked a yes or no question. The victims were blindfolded, and if they answered yes to the question they would raise their hands. Only the leader would know the answer to the question. The leader could ask up five questions of choice, after that the mantle of leader was passed to the next person.
"Okay," Robin said and handed out the blindfolds to the other three members of the team. He placed one around his own eyes and the world was shrouded in darkness.
"Please, explain the point of this game again," Raven asked before she too secured the blindfold around her eyes.
"The point it to place your trust in the leader," Robin said, "or in this case, Beastboy. We need to be able to trust each other without hesitation."
"What if we lie?"
"No one will ever know except you and, if you ever reveal it at a later date, the leader," Robin said.
"I see," Raven said.
"Are you also not required to wear a…blind fold?" Starfire asked, a bit confused at the expression.
"She's wearing one. It's an expression on Earth, Starfire, it means that she understands," Robin explained carefully to the Tameranian.
"Oh," Starfire said slowly, "I believe I 'see' then."
"You pick up language quickly," Cyborg remarked.
"It is a…what is the word…skill that it complicated to explain," Starfire said.
"Okay, okay, let's start!" Beastboy said impatiently.
The four blindfolded Titans made sure the blindfolds were secure.
"Okay, first question: Do you secretly think I'm the coolest person you've ever met?"
Not a one hand went up.
"Okay, next question," Beastboy continued a little disappointed, "Anyone here got a trust issue?"
Two hands were raised.
"Oh, I see," Beastboy rubbed his hands together, plotting, "And would that be a problem caused by someone in the room?"
"I believe it is supposed to be questions of the 'yes and no' variety," Raven voiced.
"Yeah, Beastboy," Cyborg said, "Nothing other than 'yes and no'."
"Aw, that's not cool," Beastboy said, "Fine, question three: Is that your natural hair color?"
He wanted something better to ask, but Beastboy couldn't think of a good question.
Three hands went up, Cyborg didn't have hair.
"Can I switch now and ask more later?" Beastboy asked.
"Well, we were going to keep going for a few rounds, but sure, you can have seven questions next round," Robin said, "And I'll go this time."
Beastboy caught the blindfold that Robin tossed him. When it was secured around his eyes he gave Robin a thumbs up.
"Okay, question one: Am I doing a good job as leader?"
Four hands went up.
"Okay, next: Any problems that I as your leader should be aware of?"
One hand went up very slowly.
"Will you tell me about it later?"
The hand went up again.
"Okay," Robin leaned back on the couch, wondering what to ask next.
"Anyone come from a bad family?"
One hand rose into the air.
"Any drug problems?"
No hands.
"My turn," Cyborg volunteered and threw his blindfold to Robin.
"Any prejudice here?"
No hands.
"Okay, anyone an outcast in their birthplace?"
Two hands rose.
"Anyone here like steak?"
Three hands rose into the air.
"Video games?"
Two hands.
"Me?"
Four hands rose.
"I believe I want to go now," Starfire volunteered.
End Chapter One.