Disclaimer: No Teen Titan ownership
Timing:around"For Real", when Titans East babysat Titans Tower

The Journey

In six consecutive days, the Teen Titans have battled eleven bandits, nine super-villains and five evil groups - three at the same time twice. Least to say, the Titan members are not in the best of moods. Each had slowly retired into their rooms after the recent battles including Beast Boy. He has decided not to fall into dream-state and has added three more dark circles around his baggy eyes.

Therefore, the next morning has only seen Robin pacing the hallway and Raven droopily making her way into the kitchen. Robin seeing Raven so off-guard makes a decision.

He raises his communicator: "Bee are you there?"

"Hey, Robin. I've heard there's been quite some activity in your area."

"Yeah, the team really needs to take some time-off. Can you come and watch the place for us? I want to let the team recuperate."

"Sure, no problem. Do you need the whole team?"

"There's been a drop in crime this past couple of days, but I want a full active team here just in case."

The alarm sounds, "Scratch that, get the whole team and call the reserve to watch Titans East."

"Ok, Robin. We'll report tomorrow morning."

"Thanks! See you tomorrow."

That evening, Robin calls a meeting.

"I have asked Titans East to watch the Tower for us. All of us have a week off for ourselves."

Beast Boy looks at Robin in disbelief, "Dude, are you actually saying what I think you're saying? Come on, Robin, I don't remember you ever making this sick of a joke."

"I'm not joking, Beast Boy. We are off until next week. I want you all to report back here exactly a week from today at 4pm sharp."

"Booyah! I am recharging myself at the Palm Research Facilities - don't call, don't write, don't visit and don't expect the same. See yahh!" Cyborg booms as he rushes to his Lab to make the reservations.

"So does that mean I will be able to go home and participate in the Blarkgnosj Feast for Yarknus?"

"If that event is this week, yes you can, Star" Robin stifles his chuckle.

"Hey, Robin. You have room in the budget to let me join the All Star Video Gaming Convention? I can represent the Teen Titans as ahh, uhh, celebrity, yeah. You know, promotional, good will, positive feedback for us - that stuff!"

"Beast Boy, the budget is supposed to be used wisely for team needs not fun, which this obviously is. However, where did you learn to speak like that because that is a good point although, I don't trust you to speak for the Teen Titans."

Raven opens her eyes from her meditative state just to say," that's one point for beast boy and minus one point for beast boy - so back to zero."

Robin eyes Raven who has now shut her eyes again, "Ok, Beast Boy. I'll allow you to go. You can dip into my own personal expense for the trip."

"REAALLY! OHH Man, you're my Man, Robin! You won't regret it!" he bounces out of the room.

"Robin?"

"Yes, Star?"

"You are welcome to join me in this wonderful joining of hips in my homeworld. We shall become a union of happiness." Starfire dreamily states.

"Uhh, Star - that really sounds wonderful and all but I have somewhere else I need to be."

"Ohhh, where else do you have to be that is more important?"

"This is personal, Star." Robin starts to feel uncomfortable.

"I see, so you do not want to spend time with me" Starfire starts to mope.

"It's not that Star - this is suppose to be a break for everyone to do their own activities and attend to their affairs" Robin insists.

"Fine, I will be in my room preparing for my departure" Starfire walks out.

Robin slumps to his chair and sees Raven deep in meditation.

"Raven..?" He moves closer and waves his hand. "Raven!"

She starts, "Is it over?" He slumps back in his chair, "Yes."

Raven gets up and starts to glide away. "Heyy, Raven?"

She stops, "Yes, Robin."

"What are you going to do?" "Same as you, I have personal affairs to attend" with that she phases from the room.

Cy leaves first and the last that can be heard is him humming as he carried his luggage and equipment into the T-Car, "Bye, all! Be good!".

The T-Car zooms away.

Next, BB is given his airline ticket, hotel info and credit card. "Remember, BB - this is only for food, and the most basic - I mean, BASIC necessities. Make this last for your Whole stay. Understood?" Robin drills into the wide-eyed BB, who is nodding mechanically.

Raven, who has been stopped by Star from leaving herself, is in Star's room listening to her distress about Robin's indifference, insensitivity, lack of care. Raven, who is turning a ghastly purple, is looking for any reason to make her escape. She sees BB dashing with the broadest grin.

"BB, heehee. Yeahh, you need what again?" Raven nearly screams to BB as her black aura pulls BB back into Star's room, who smashes into Robin who was coming down the same hall.

Starfire comes out concerned for Robin. "What happened?" BB asks scratching his head.

Raven uses Starfire's distraction to walk out of Star's room and makes her way into the hallway. "Raven!" Robin stops her. "Yes, Robin." "Why did you pull on BB like that?" Raven cringes, "I, uhh, needed a distraction so that...well so I can leave. However, you are obviously not letting me do so, Robin!" Still not turning around.

"Well, you can't leave yet. I need you to stay and configure the security with me - Cy and I would have done this but he's already left."

"Ohh, great. I'll be in my room then."

Starfire uses this opportunity to plead for Robin to come with her, "Star, I'm really sorry but I can't go with you. I have matters of my own." Suddenly, Starfire comes upon a brilliant idea, "I can stay and take these matters with you."

"NOO, I mean no, Starfire. I have to do this on my own",Robin is shuffling nervously,"Look you can tell me about the great feast when you come back."

Starfire lights up at the thought Robin would like to hear about her trip,"Ohh, OK! I will bring back lots of Kloklergs and Bluksoggs. You will experience the Feast here as I will do so there when I make my return."

Robin sighs, this is getting difficult.

Starfire finally leaves after much deliberate attention and assurances.

BB is in the Rec room waiting for his Car service as Robin, exhausted, comes down the stairs. They hear the honking and BB hollers his goodbyes.

Raven is now getting impatient. She has wanted to get to the Council of Magic's monthly conference beforehand to speak to a few sages and mystics. She phases into the Kitchen.

"Great timing, Raven" Robin smiles as he drinks his coffee.

"Let's get this over with, I'd like to be there soon" Raven rushes.

"Hmm, where is it that you're going?" Robin inquires.

"Well, where is it that you're going?" Raven returns.

"Touche!" Robin smiles again. "Ok, I do need you to teleport us to my destination before you go."

"Anything else, you want to add. Your room cleaned, the bad guys locked up, peace on earth" Raven is now fuming inside her head.

"Relax, Raven. That's the role of second in command." Robin replies

"Since when is transporting your Leader to his personal destination part of the Team outline. I am not your valet" Raven retorts huffing.

Robin chuckles with a grin, "You're right. Sorry about that. Ok, the last is a favor that I'd much appreciate. I would owe you if you can also bring me back here after the week."

Raven thinks about this, "You would owe me two favors." she corrects.

Robin laughs, "Ok, two favors - within reason." he reminds seriously.