Hi! Ella here, as usual Anyway, Just wanted to let you guys know that this is sort of the prelude to my other fanfic "Stormy Reunions" but you don't have to read it to understand this since what's in there is going to be here too. I would love it if you did read it though.

Anyway, I also want to apologize since I just found this in one of my folders while I was deleting files and I really couldn't resist continuing it - and so, here you go! Even if it's already around 4:00 am here (Philippine Time). So, please pardon any mistakes you are bound to find. I'm sure there will be more than a handful.

Also, this is merely the first chapter. Hopefully, I would have time to finish the second one over the weekend and upload it as soon as possible.

Disclaimer: DC Comics owns the Teen Titans and anything else that are remotely connected to them.

"I need you here, Robin." Batman said from the giant screen, his voice grave and serious. "Things are getting out of hand, and I need my sidekick."

"I don't plan on being your sidekick for long, you know that." Robin replied, his tone flat and sure. "Besides, you fired me, remember?"

Batman frowned, his mask concealing the annoyance that Robin knew his eyes held. "Getting fired entails having an actual job, Robin." He snapped as his scowl settled deeper into his face

"Shows how much you value what I do." The boy wonder muttered under his breath as he crossed his arms over his toned chest and continued glaring at the equally displeased man on the screen. "Besides, I can't leave the titans." He added; his tone less severe as he glanced over his shoulder to instinctively, only to be met by an empty ops room "I have responsibilities here."

The scowl on Batman's face lessened as the ferocity of his protégée's tone diminished "Just like you have responsibilities here." He retorted

"Those ended when you kicked me out of the manor." Robin replied

"You left on your own; I did not kick you out." Batman then sighed tiredly as he resisted the urge to massage the bridge of his nose over his mask; conversations with Dick always managed to give him a headache "This isn't the time to argue about this." He said sternly "We'll talk about this when you get here." Bruce then directed his eyes downward was the sound of papers being shuffled was heard on the other side before he glanced back up to meet his apprentice's inquiring gaze "You also have to settle a few things regarding your inheritance, apparently, they found your parents' will a few days ago and your presence if needed at the reading."

Spending time with Batman, he could get out of, but something about his parents? Fat chance.

"Fine." The teenager grumbled crossly

"If need you here by tonight." Batman said firmly "If you're not in Gotham by midnight, I'm coming to Jump to fetch you."

"I'm not twelve."

"Prove it." The Dark Knight simply said before pressing a button on the console, effectively ending the transmission.

"Alfred?" Bruce called out as he leaned back against the chair in front of the Batcomputer before glancing back over his shoulder to the elderly butler who was standing behind his chair, carrying a still full, but now cold, tray of food "I need something to drink." He simply said as he massaged the bridge of his nose and scowled at the dark screen.

"Very well, sir." The man merely said before leaving the cave, tray in hand, returning a few minutes later with a stout brandy glass and a half full bottle of brandy on a silver tray.

"He's going to be the death of me." Bruce groaned out as he pulled the mask off his face tiredly before pouring himself a glass, letting the liquid flow down his throat.

The teen titan glared at the spot where the screen used to be for a few minutes before shutting his eyes behind is mask firmly, trying to keep the headache that was threatening to pound his head in at bay.

Stupid Batman and his stupid rules.

"You guys can come in now." Boy Wonder called out as he sat down at the middle of the semicircle couch, a slight grin making its way onto his face as the sound of feet pounding on the floor hurriedly filled the ops room for a few minutes before Cyborg and Beastboy flopped down beside him, already reaching for the white controller.

"Man! I thought you were never going to let us in!" the changeling complained as he leaned forward, his eyes focused on the projected screen as he leaned to the left as the white car on the screen swerved in the same direction "It was getting stuffy in there, especially with Cy's big metal butt in my face!"

Starfire then glanced towards her friends, face scrunched up in confusion "But friends, did you not insist of being the squashed against the metal door with friend Cyborg so that you may do the eavesdropping of Robin's conversation with the man that is a bat?"

At this revelation, the two paused their game and eyed the masked teen sitting in between them nervously, as if anticipating some form of retribution or something of that sort – but was surprised when Robin simple laughed before pushing himself off the couch to walk over to where his girlfriend was, placing his hand on the small of her back, steering her towards the pair of metal doors where his team mates had just come out from a few minutes ago. "Cy, I think I forgot to mention that I reinforced the doors to make them soundproof." He suddenly added, a smug smirk on his face, before the doors swung open, letting them into the darkened hall.

"I kinda figured that out myself, thanks." Cyborg grumbled crossly, a pout on his half cybernetic face before returning his attention towards to the screen just to see Beast Boy taking advantage of his distracted state by speeding past him.

"Is it true? That you are truly leaving us?" Starfire asked as she kept her eyes firmly on the sight of the setting sun, disappearing beneath the horizon.

"It'll only be for two weeks." He reasoned out as he inched his hand towards her own, lacing them together. It had only been a few months since Tokyo, and all the coupley stuff was going to take some getting used to, but he was sure that they were getting better at it "You won't even notice that I'm gone."

Beside him, Starfire sighed, still keeping her eyes averted "When will you be taking your leave?"

Boy Wonder placed his arms behind him, leaning against him as he stared at the setting sun thoughtfully "Well, Batman needs me there as soon as possible, so I'd probably leave for Gotham later, after dinner." Then he turned towards her and offered a small smile "You'll see me off, right?"

Starfire then nodded silently as she scooted closer to him, relishing the last few moments that she had as she leaned against his shoulder while his arm draped itself over her shoulders in a protective manner as they both stared at the bright, orange sun.

"Robin?" She asked, breaking the silence that had earlier surrounded them

The masked teenager glanced towards the fiery alien sitting beside him and smiled, urging her to continue.

"What happens when we are no more?" She asked, her tone sad "I believe that we cannot always be together…" She explained softly "Our friends, I am certain that they have other plans for their lives…what would come out of us?"

The masked boy sighed, he knew this question was coming, he should have seen it in the horizon when especially with the news about his imminent departure

"I've been thinking of Nightwing a lot recently…" He admitted, sneaking a glance at her direction, trying to gauze her reaction "Probably go back to Gotham before moving into Bludhaven."

"What would become of us then?" Starfire asked once more as she now looked straight into the deep pools of Robin's blue eyes. "Friend Raven says that change cannot be stopped, and that friends grow apart…I fear that we may fall victim to the reckmas" Her tone worried, revealing the fear that she had been harboring about their future "Will we reach that particular conclusion?"

At this, Robin couldn't help but smile at her, despite the gravity of the question. He then repositioned the arm that he had slung over her shoulder to settle it around her bare, slim waist and pulled her closer to him. "We won't ever change Star." He promised "We would always be Robin and Starfire, Dick and Kori." He then flashed her one of his rare boyish grins and said "I promise."

The boy wonder then pushed himself up from the rooftop and held a hand out for his girlfriend to help her up before entwining their fingers together as he walked back to the door with Starfire floating a step behind him "Come on. You can help me pack." He offered with a smile in the hopes of cheering her up, which was only returned by the smallest of smiles from the usually jubilant alien.

"Robin, you could not possibly believe that you have brought enough sweaters!" Starfire exclaimed as she stared at the pitiful pile of clothes on Robin's bed – which mainly consisted of a sweater, a gray long sleeved shirt and two extra sets of his uniform "You have repeatedly complained about the absence of sunlight in your city, I am most certain that it would be cold!" She then sat down beside the poor pile and glared at the significantly bigger heap beside it, which consisted of a wide assortment of weapons and an extra utility belt, as if it was their fault that Robin barely has enough clothes to keep him warm.

"I don't really have to pack much, Star." The ebony-haired boy explained off handedly as he sat down in front of his computer, dragging a number of files around – possibly copying them into the flash drive that was lodged at the side of the laptop "I have clothes in Gotham since I used to live there before I joined the Titans, remember?" He then typed in a few more things before closing the cover, folding it back into itself, before rising from his seat and crouching in front of the worried red head "and besides, I'll only be gone for 2 weeks" He repeated with a small smile "I won't be gone for long."

"Do you make the promise of the smallest finger?" She asked, a cheeky smile making its way on her face, as she held up her left hand, closing it into a fist with the exception of her pinky.

"I think you mean pinky promise." Robin corrected gently as he copied Starfire's actions, intwining their two fingers together. He then peeled off his mask – he hadn't even realized that he was still wearing it – then smiled up at her, his bright blue eyes turning a brighter shade of blue as he opened his mouth and said "I promise."

"Robin!" A voice called out as, sounding as if she was following closely behind, despite the absence of the sound of footsteps "Are you quite sure that you have not forgotten anything else?" Starfire asked as she glided into the spacious garage, a stack of clothes in her hands before placing them on top of the clean work bench.

The younger Robin laughed, causing Kori to sigh almost wistfully at the sound. "I'm sure Star, stop worrying. I'll be fine. It'll only be for two weeks, I don't really need to pack a lot."

"Oh yes." Starfire said with a nod and a smile at his direction before taking a step towards him "Please do the taking of most care, Robin." She pleaded the worried expression back on her face "From the tales that I have heard from friend Beast Boy about the man that is also a bat, he is often in the line of immense danger."

Robin set his helmet and bag down on a nearby workstation and stepped towards her, placing his hands on either side of her face, cradling them gently. "I'll be fine, Starfire." He said reassuringly "I'll only be gone for a couple of weeks, and then we'll go on that date I promised you." He added tenderly before leaning in for a soft kiss.

After a few moments, the pair both drew away from each other, each wearing a goofy smile on their face as Robin inserted his arms through the straps of his knapsack while Starfire grabbed the helmet from the table and held on to it with one hand.

"I'll miss you." She said softly as she refused to let go of the hand that was now settling on the handles of the R-cycle.

Robin smiled at her, hoping that she would stoop worrying and replied "I'll miss you too." Then he leaned in once more to plant a soft, sweet kiss on her lips and said "I love you."

Starfire smiled gently into his lips before replying "I love you too." Then with that, she placed his helmet on his head and then clicking on a button on the wall to reveal a tunnel leading to the surface.

With a final wave, Robin grinned at his girlfriend from behind the green-tinted glass of his helmet before revving the engine of his R-Cycle and speeding off into the night.

So, what did you guys think? Please let me know if you guys want to have anything on the second chapter, I will try my best to accommodate any suggestion. :)