A/N: I finally broke out of my writer's block for a new story. Yep, writing ideas down on paper can really help. Just to warn you guys that my mind is still trying to remind itself that I am not writing Roadtrips and Babysitting anymore so just work with me here. I am very pleased to present to you drum roll starts playing in the background my sixth story! throws confetti (yes I love confetti but that is my problem :P )
He wasn't getting anywhere. Ten hours of excessive research on a criminal that was already dead and yet one couldn't help but think that there was something missing. Using his freehand to rub his sore and tired eyes, he sorted through various papers including criminal records, police reports, and old newspaper sections. Aggravated, he tossed the stack of papers down on his desk.
"This is useless." Robin growled through his clenched teeth while throwing his hands up in the air. "These documents are all wrong."
After a minute of fuming had passed, he let out a heavy sigh. Robin glanced down at the mess that covered his usually uncluttered desk.
"Maybe I should just take a break to clear my head." He grumbled to himself. Robin tried his best to gather up all of the loose papers in one pile then shove them off to the side. After he made sure that the pile wasn't going to topple over and spread out all over the floor, he walked up to his door, pushing a button off to the side, and started to advance towards the elevator.
Leaving his motorcycle in a nearby parking lot, Robin decided to stroll through the downtown area of Jump City. Taking in the sights and smells, the Titan's masked leader didn't acknowledge the different people or stores that he'd pass. He would just continue to walk down the dimly litted sidewalk. Robin often found himself zoning out, thinking about all of the villains he'd put behind bars.
"Man, I must have a lot of fans there." He chuckled to himself failing to notice a girl strolling out of a bookstore. It seemed that she didn't notice him either, continuing to walk until they bumped into each other causing the girl drop her book.
"I am so sorry miss." Robin apologized before crouching down and picking up her discarded book. While handing the novel back to her he had barely managed to catch a glimpse of the stranger's face. Robin couldn't help but wonder if he had seen her before.
"Thank you." The girl murmured quietly tucking her book between her arm and disappearing into an alley.
That was strange. Robin muttered to himself. And embarrassing.
Just as he was about to continue his walk, Robin could faintly hear a sound of a struggle. He eyed the alleyway that the girl had taken, making his eyes behind his mask narrow. Robin silently started to walk towards the entrance and into the shadows.
"Let go of me."
"Why should I let a pretty girl like you go?"
"I can give you a very good reason."
"And what would that be? Because you'll whack me over the head with your purse if I don't release you?"
A man clad in a large brown coat, baggy pants, and combat boots had his arms wrapped around the struggling girl, trying to keep her from breaking free. Her attacker gave her a crooked smile but she paid no mind to it.
"No but I'd be more than willing to crack your skull open with the end of my bow staff." Both the girl and her captor had been taken by surprise by the voice that had come out of nowhere. The man felt a pair of strong hands grab him by the shoulders and before he even had the chance to turn around he felt his arms unlatch and ended up being thrown against the wall.
"Ok man, please. Don't kill me. I…I wasn't going to do anything to her I swear!" The man pleaded, raising his arms to shield his face. Again he felt his back hit the wall but this time, something was holding him there.
"That's not what I was seeing." The voice replied coldly.
"P…Please. Whoever you are. I swear I won't do that again just don't hurt me." He begged, more hysterical this time. There was silence then the voice spoke with a dangerous tone. "I don't ever want to see your face around here again. Get going before I decide to leave you dangling over a flag pole."
The mysterious figure tossed the man to the side giving him time to scurry to his feet and sprint in the opposite direction. Walking into the light Robin helped the girl to her feet.
"You ok?"
She didn't make eye contact with him as she started dusting herself off. "I'm fine."
"Two times in one night. I'm guessing that must mean something." Robin chuckled. The girl didn't respond thus leaving them in awkward silence.
"Hey, do you need a ride home? My bike is just a couple blocks away from here. I'd be happy to-" Robin offered but was cut off with an abrupt no.
"Um ok then, well be careful getting home then."
He watched as she one again disappeared from his sight.
"You're welcome." He hollered after her. Robin just shrugged it off, walking out of the alley and in the direction of the parking lot that his motorcycle was.
Pulling into the garage he turned off the ignition and started to unclasp his helmet from his head. Robin hopped off and set his helmet onto the table. He nearly jumped when he felt a hand touch his shoulder.
"Robin?"
Turning his head he saw Starfire looking at him questionably.
"Sorry Star, you kinda startled me." Robin sighed tuning his body around so that he was facing Starfire directly.
"What is wrong? I have not spoken to you for a whole earth day." Starfire said as she looked at Robin sadly. "Are you appalled by my presence?"
"No Star. I just needed to get out and get some fresh air, that's all." Robin reassured her. Without warning, Robin let out a yawn.
"Um I'm going to get some sleep. I'll see you tomorrow." Robin said between yawns as he weaved around the Tamaranian and walked into the elevator. Starfire did not move as she watched Robin vanish behind the elevator doors.
As soon as Robin had set foot in his room, he immediately plopped down onto his bed. Robin gently peeled his mask off of his face and set it on his nightstand. Robin watched as his vision had faded to blackness and in a couple of minutes he had fallen asleep.
The next morning Robin had woken up late. Walking into the common room, he saw Cyborg washing dishes meaning that he had missed breakfast. The TV was on so he guessed that Beast Boy was channel surfing. From where Robin was standing he could faintly see Starfire on her knees looking frantically around the entertainment area.
"Are you positive that there is no magic box for which you use to function the remote?" Starfire called from her spot on the floor.
"Star for the last time, there is no magic box. The TV has a receiver that picks up on the remote's signal." Beast Boy grumbled trying his best not to flip out on his friend.
"But then how does it change the pictures on the television?" The green teen just couldn't stop himself from slapping his hand against the forehead, making Starfire tilt her head in confusion.
"Hey Rob, I thought you where dead man. Guess I should tell the guys not to bring the coffin." Cyborg joked.
Robin shrugged, walking over to the dining table and sitting down right across from Raven.
"Morning Rae." Robin smiled before taking a sip from his coffee mug. She merely just grunted in response not bothering to look up from her book. Robin raised an eyebrow. Usually he wasn't the one to get the cold shoulder from her.
"So, do you have anything planned for today?" Robin tried again to get her attention.
"As a matter of fact-" Raven paused as she closed her book shut and stood up. "I have to be somewhere."
With a swish of her cloak she left the room, leaving Robin and the rest of the team speechless.
"It must be her time of the month." Beast Boy remarked, earning a slap upside the head by Starfire. Robin sighed but soon afterwards was accompanied by a growl. All sets of eyes fell on him.
"Sorry guys I haven't had breakfast." He laughed nervously.
"I don't know about breakfast but how about we have pizza for lunch." Cyborg suggested.
"I can go and pick up the pizza's, just tell me what you guys want."
"Sausage and pepperoni but double the sausage."
"I want the vegetarian special."
"I wish to have my pizza with plenty of mustard please."
Robin sweatdropped as he tried to figure out everyone's order from the jumbled mess of overlapping words. "It would help if you guys wouldn't talk over each other."
"I'll go with you Rob." Beast Boy offered.
"Thanks Beast Boy. Let's go before the pizzeria becomes crowded." For the second day in a row Robin, along with Beast Boy, ended up back in the elevator and was heading towards the garage.
A/N: 1st chapter done and over with. I must say that I am very proud of myself for not mentioning Melvin, Timmy, Teether, and Bobby in this (not that I have anything against them because they're awesome) but again I am trying to write this story right after I finished my most successful story I have written so far. Maybe in later chapters I'll mention them, or not. It depends if they'll fit in the plot. So for all of you who reviewed my last story or any of my others, you know the drill. R&R and no it does not mean fall asleep eyes my neurotic sister as she chomps down innocently on her chocolate bar. Yeah don't know where she comes up with this sort of stuff :/