Chapter One
Richard Grayson walked up the old wooden stairs to the cold attic that lay atop of the house. He opened the small door slowly, squeaking since it was in desperate need of oil. He walked across the wooden floor, and to a pile of boxes. He slowly took down the one on the top, and set it on the ground.
He opened it up and smiled. He took out a piece of paper, which was an article from the Jump City Times. He looked at the crumpled paper, and began to read it.
Jump City has new Teen Titans!
Jump City now seems to have a new group of teen fighting machines. After their first group of Titans left, the city had trouble with keeping the crime rates down. But now, after more then ten years, heros have graced the city again.
The new Teen Titans have shown that their just as good as the older one. But that would be expected since it is rumored that a few of the members are the children of the original Titans.
The new leader, is yet another Robin, who also went from Batman sidekick, to Titan leader. There is another lovely Tamaranian girl on the team also, known as Nightstar. Who is rumored to be the daughter of the Original Robin and the Tamaranian warrior Starfire. An Enchantress is in our mists again as well, as a girl named Lark, who is also rumored to be the child of shape shifter Beastboy and enchantress Raven. Now to add to the team is the Super Man's clone, Super Boy, who Retired Teen Titan, Cyborg, took in five years ago. Kid Flash adds to the team, with his super-speed, and super wit. Also known to be adopted by Cyborg. Last, but certainly not least is Wonder Girl a strong fighting girl.
Together the team make an unstoppable force. Saving Jump City from falling into the dumps. Will they be able to live up to Jump City's expectations? Or will they be a disappointment?
Richard chuckled lightly. He knew they would not be a disappointment. He had faith in the young teens. Don't get him wrong, he was very worried as well. His daughter, after all, was part of the team. Her name was Mar'i but she dubbed herself Nightstar "Star" after her mother..He and Starfire, who now goes by Kory Grayson, live in Bludhaven, and also have a young son Ryand'r but everyone calls him Ryan.
Lark Logan was the daughter of Beastboy, or rather Garfield, and Raven. She and Nightstar have known each other since they were babies, and were best friends. Cyborg, Victor Stone, got married to a Dr. Sarah Charles, who worked at S.T.A.R labs. They found out about a scientist at Cadmus Labs who cloned Super Man, and took in the boy. They then found another boy, who was left out on the streets, they took him and it wasn't until later they discovered his mischievous powers. Richard wasn't exactly sure how the Titans came past Wonder Girl, Cassandra 'Cassie' Sandsmark, but she made an excellent addition to the team.
But Richard had great fit, and respect for the new leader, Tim Drake who is now known as Robin "The Boy Wonder" He knew that the boy would lead the team into victory, and through many troubles.
He smiled again, and took out a picture in the box.
In the middle was a boy with black hair and a mask, in a red, yellow and black costume. That was Tim Drake AKA Robin.
Next to him, to his right, was a boy dressed in a red and black costume, with Super-Mans emblem on his chest, and a black leather jacket. He was Super-Boy.
To Robin's right was a girl. She wore a dark purple strapless top that showed a lot of her stomach, much to Richard's disappointment. A short bark purple skirt that went above her knees, and boots just below her knees. She wore a silver arm guard on her forearm, and a silver head gear that went around her face. She black hair was long, and went to the end of her back. Her green eyes seemed to have a glow to them as well. This was his and Kory's daughter, Nightstar. He had tried to get her to change outfits, but she said that it was easier to fly and fight in.
After Super-Boy was another boy, dressed in a yellow suite, and a red lightening on his chest. That was Kid Flash, or Bart Allen.
After Nightstar came another girl. She wore a black long sleeved leotard, a dark green cape and green slippers. Her hair was a dark green as well, only her skin was also green only a lighter shade. Her name was Lark.
Floating over them was a girl with blonde hair, blue skirt with white stars scattered over it, a red tank top with Wonder Woman's emblem on the chest, and black boots. This was Wonder Girl, or Cassie Sandsmark.
Richard could not help but let a small smile grace his lips. He had to admit, it was strange to see others bee the Teen Titans. It was hard and painful in the beginning, to disband the team. When they first started the team, they knew the day would come when they would have to quit, when they would have to hang up the capes, but they couldn't help but feel that the day had come to soon. But they had separated on good terms and had kept in touch with each other.
He and Starfire got married soon after quitting. Starfire took the name Kory Anders, much like her Tamaranian name Koriand'r. They moved to Bludhaven, where he, Richard, became the masked hero "Nightwing". They soon had a daughter, and then later a Son.
Beast Boy and Raven had to be the biggest surprise of all. Never in Richards life did he think they would get together. Beast Boy became a solo hero for a while, but later decided to stick with his real identity Garfield "Gar" Logan. He and Raven soon got married and had their daughter, Lark. Those nine months had to be the scariest of Richard's life. A pregnant Raven. . . That's anyone's nightmare.
Cyborg took up a job at S.T.A.R Labs. There he met Sarah Charles. The two fell in love, not that big of a surprise, and got married. They adopted Kon El, who they changed his name to Conner, and then later took in a young Bart Allen.
Richard sighed, and put the picture back. He closed the box and set it back down on the pile. He walked across the floor, and down the stairs, wondering how the teens were doing. . .
"Dude!" yelled a voice, "Not cool!"
Kid Flash, and Superboy were sitting on the floor in the living room, playing the latest video games. Kid flash was losing, much to his dismay.
"It's not my fault you stink at this." Superboy said, smirking.
"Oh yeah. . ." Flash growled, and worked harder to get into the lead.
"What is it that you boys see in those games?" Wonder Girl asked, as she and Nightstar walked into the room.
"They're fun." Superboy said, while shrugging. Suddenly Flash was in the lead. "Hey no fair!"
Nightstar sighed. "In my home we did not waist our time on such games. My parents always make us be active, to keep up our strength."
"Where I come from, we don't have any video games." Wonder Girl said, crossing her arms over her chest.
"How could you live!" exclaimed Flash.
"Its not like we knew such things existed."
"You weren't missing anything." Lark said in a monotone voice as she stepped into the room as well, holding a novel in her hand. "They're absolutely pointless."
"How can you call yourself Beast Boy's daughter." Superboy asked in astonishment, never taking his eye off the game.
"WINNER FLASH!"A mechanical voice from the game announced.
"Who da man?" Flash said, while dancing around, "Who's da man?"
"Still me!" said Superboy, "You didn't even get close to beat my high score."
"Not for long." and they went back to playing.
"Utterly pointless." Lark said. She sat down on the couch, and started reading her book.
"Where is Robin?" Nightstar asked, looking around the room, noticing their leader was the only one missing.
"Probably still training." Wonder Girl replied, shrugging, "I mean its only been about four hours!" she added sarcastically.
"Perhaps I should go check on him. . ."
"Sure. If he hasn't passed out by now, it'll be soon." Nightstar looked at her worriedly. "I was joking, Star."
"Oh, of course. Forgive me, I am not very good with such jokes. My. . .family didn't make ones such as those."
"Its okay. You'll catch on, trust me, with those two living with us," she pointed to the two boys with their eyes glued to the screen, "Your bound to understand sooner or later."
Nightstar nodded, and walked out of the room. She walked down the long halls, until she could hear the sounds of punching bag being pinched. She slowly walked into the room, and saw Robin dripping in sweat, punching and kicking the bag. "Robin. . ." she said.
He abruptly stopped. He whipped the sweat on his forehead and sighed, "Yeah Star?" he asked.
"Well I was just thinking that. . .perhaps. . .that you should retire for the day? From training that is."
"Can't." was his reply.
"But Robin, you have been training for the last four hours, perhaps it is time to take a brake and-"
"Listen Star, I have to keep up my strength. Stay in shape."
"I know that I am not quite as familiar to costumes as most are, but I believe that four hours is quite a time to "Stay in shape" the others only do it for an hour or two."
"Sorry Star I-"
"Please. I do not wish to see you hurt. . ." Nightstar said, pouting. She may be naive, but if there was one thing she knew, it was how to get her way. Her lower lip quivered, and she batted her eyelashes slightly.
Robin sighed and ran his hands through his sweaty hair. "Not the look. . . Alright, alright, you win Star."
Nightstar smiled, "Wonderful. You will join us in the livingroom, correct?"
"Yeah, sure." She smiled again, and floated out of the room.
"Okay everyone, its movie night!" Flash said excitedly. "What should we watch?" They all sat around the couch in their usual spots. Wonder Girl, than Superboy, Robin, Nightstar, and Lark.
"An Action Movie." Robin said.
"Supernatural." suggested Superboy
"Horror." came to monotone reply of Lark.
"Perhaps Romance?" asked Nightstar.
"Suspense." Wonder Girl said, smiling.
"Er. . ." said Flash. . . "Anyone up for pizza instead?"
"Well what do we have to choose from?" Superboy asked Flash.
"Clowns Attack III, or Deadly Fangs." Flash said sheepishly.
"At least they're horror." Lark said.
"Just choose one." groaned Wonder Girl in annoyance. Flash put in a movie, and took his seat next to Wonder Girl. The movie soon started up, and it turned out to be Clowns Attack III. Suddenly an alarm went off. Making them all jump.
"Titans trouble!" Robin said, jumping from his seat.
A man dressed up in a clown suit laughed as he stole a bunch of money from the banks cash register.
"I thought clowns were suppose to be funny." said Robin.
The Teen Titans stood in front of the door way, staring at the man.
"They interrupted our movie so we could fight a clown?" asked Flash. "What's he gonna do? Make us laugh to death."
"The names Buzzo kiddies," said the clown, "And that's not such a bad idea." He grabbed something from his pocket and threw it at them. The all dodged it except Super Boy.
Superboy fell to the ground, holding his stomach, laughing, as gas surrounded him. "Next. . .time. . .Flash, don't. . .give him. . .any. . .ideas!" he said between chuckles.
"Titans go!" said Robin.
Flash run up to Buzzo and punched him. "That's for making me miss my movie!" he exclaimed.
"Grow up." said Lark. She turned into a black raven and chanted; "Azarath Metrion Zinthos!" A table near by had black aura cover it, and then it hit Buzzo in the back.
Nightstar flew into the air, and charged at him, Buzzo threw a flower at her. It exploded in her face, and she fell to the ground. Robin caught her before she could, and threw a bird-a-rang at him.
"I hate clowns." Nightstar mumbled.
The two jumped away from each other, just as another flower was thrown at them. Wonder Girl flew up to him, and hit him in the face. Buzzo flew back, and hit the wall. Nightstar shot Starbolts at him, and caused some of the wall to come crashing down on him.
"So. . .did we beat. . .him?" Superboy asked in between deep breathes, since he had just stopped laughing.
Flash ran over to the pile of debris and looked around. "Yep. Now who's up for the rest of the movie?" They all groaned. They've all had enough of clowns for one night.
"Azarath Metrion Zinthos." Lark chanted, "Azarath Metrion Zinthos."
"Lark?" came a voice. She winced, and opened one eye to look at Nightstar. "I am sorry to disturb your meditating," Nightstar said, "But I was wondering if I may borrow one of your books?"
"Sure. As long as its not one of my spell books."
Nightstar nodded, and walked over Lark's bookcase and looked over the books. Her eyes set on one that read 'MYTHS' on the spine. It looked interesting enough. Skyfire took it out of the shelf, and left the room, not wanting to disturb Lark even more.
She walked down the hall, looking down into the book. Suddenly she bumped into something, and fell to the ground with a 'thud'.
"Woah, sorry Star." said Superboy, holding out his hand. "Didn't see you."
"No need to apologize friend. It was I who was not looking at my surrounding. I am sorry." Nightstar replied. She took his hand, and he helped her up.
"Whatcha got there?" he asked indicating to the book.
"Oh it is one of Lark's books. It looked rather intriguing so she let me borrow it."
"That's cool. Do you know what its about?"
"About Myths?"
"Oh okay. Those stories are always cool, I guess. Well, see ya, I promised Robin I would train with him outside."
"Oh alright. I suppose I will 'See you around'?"Nightstar said, tilting her head, hoping she had used the correct phrasing.
Superboy smiled, "Yeah. See you." and he continued on.
Most of the characters in here are from DC comics. Robin (Tim Drake), Superboy, Wonder Girl, and Flash all came from the Teen Titans III group. Nightstar came from the Kingdoms Universe. Lark is just my own character.
I tried this story out a few months ago, but it didn't seem to click that well, I didn't really have a plot going on. So I took it off the website and just left it there. Then I came up with this idea, from "Titan's Tomorrow", so a lot of what's going on is from that.
At first Nightwing and Starfire's daughter was called "Luand'r" after Starfire's mother, and her nick name was Skyfire". But then I found out about "Nightstar" and decided to use her instead. I figured she would talk like Starfire, since I think it would be hard to break out of that habit. Since Nightwing didn't use that much slang, she probably didn't have anyone to teach it to her. I also thought that Nightwing wouldn't let his kids sit around and play video games all day, and have them play outside in sports, and work out.
Lark Logan is my own character. She's pretty much just like her parents. Don't' worry if you hate OC'S cause she's not going to play that big of a part in this story, kinda.
I know Superboy and Kid Flash didn't live with Cyborg, but I wanted everyone to be tied to the old Teen Titans somehow, and that just seemed the best way. I mean, Cyborg really can't have his own kids, so he would have to adopt, right? Dr. Sarah Charles is from DC comics as well.