Hello. This is a new story that I started. I hope you like it. Let me know how I can improve my writing skills.

Italics = Raven's thoughts

Unfortunately, I don't own Big Time Rush. Enjoy!

Robin King (formerly Raven Stevens) walked into the Palm Woods Hotel holding her baby sister, Mary's, hand as she walked up to the manager's desk. A short man in a black suit was at the desk eating chips. "Reservation for Robin King?" She announced, looking him in the eye. He tossed her some keys and told her, "You're in apartment 3J. Watch out for the hockey heads and have a Palm Woods day."

She gave him a fake smile in return and proceeded to the elevator with her sister and their luggage, pressing the button for the third floor. Four boys piled in just before the doors closed and she protectively picked up her sister, smiling as the youngster's head rested tiredly on her chest. The short Latino wearing a helmet spoke up first.

"Hi, my name's Carlos Garcia. What's yours?" He smiled, holding out a hand.

Trying not to be rude, she offered her second fake smile of the day and shook his outstretched hand. Honestly, she just wanted to run and set up her apartment and stay there forever. "Robin…" she muttered just loud enough for him to hear. Her sister stirred a little, making her look down and place a hand on her back. I wish this elevator would hurry up. I don't feel like talking to anyone right now. I don't even like strangers! Maybe they won't talk to me anymore if I look spaced out.

"Hey, I'm James…James Diamond," said the tallest brunette, giving her a flirty smile.

I spoke too soon. Wow, I can feel Mary starting to sweat.

"Are you new here?" asked the boy with dirty blonde hair. "By the way, my name is Kendall," he smiled.

Why won't this elevator go faster? It's hot and Mary is overheating. I don't do well in tight spaces! "Yes," she managed as the doors finally opened on her floor. She instructed Mary to hold on tight and grabbed their luggage, rushing out of the elevator as she was thankful she could breathe in a wide space. She quickly found the apartment and got them settled in. It was nice with two rooms, a small kitchen, a living room, a bathroom next to the second room and a bathroom in the master bedroom. She could tell Mary was tired from the ride, so she took off her shoes before setting her on the cream-colored couch in the living room. She dialed her mom's number from her iPhone.

"Hi, mom! We made it here safely."

"Really? Did you meet any nice people?"

"I don't want to meet people. I just want to take classes online and never show my face to society again. I want to change and forget about everything that happened back home. "

"Raven, I know this is hard, but-"

"It's Robin, mom. I don't want to be Raven anymore. Raven is weak, passive, and idiotic. She's broken… It'll never be the same."

"I know you want to change, and it's probably for the best, but don't forget to keep in touch, Robin. Going to LA is your chance to start over, so start over as a normal person. Don't isolate yourself. No one from home is there. Also, you have an interview with Gustavo, so at least be nice to him and Kelly."

"I'll play nice, mum. Are you sure they have a daycare here?"

"Yes. Just ask Kelly when you go in tomorrow and she'll tell you all you need. I know you'll be an amazing dancer and singer. If you ever need anything, you can either call me or I can send your cousin Annalei over to help out."

"I could use a girl to talk to, I guess. Uh…mom, why didn't you want to keep Mary with you?"

"I know she needs you…you both need each other. You're more of a mother than I ever was. By the age of three, you were already taking care of yourself. You could get dressed and ready for the day with no help and looked good, and you knew how to get food when you needed it." She laughed. "I'm glad I got you out here. I know it's a lot farther than walking distance from our house. Hell, it's on a whole other coast, far from New Jersey, but I know it'll be good for you. You can enhance your talent and get noticed. Mary can even do commercials and learn a few things from you."

"I hope you're doing okay, mum. You can call me anytime you need to talk or something."

"Of course. I'll be sure to send Annalei your address, so she'll be there in a few weeks. I know I can call you, but I depend on you too much, Robin. I don't want to stress you out more or slow down your process of healing. Be sure to tell your therapist I said hi when you see her again."

"I will, mom. I can't believe it…my own mother shipped me off to another state with my sister. Don't you love us anymore?" She joked.

"Oh, hush up! At least your therapist won't have to make trips from LA to New Jersey or resort to Skype sessions anymore. Mary can spend more time with her real mom this way. You grew up so fast, Robin. I couldn't believe you always knew what she needed when I didn't," she chuckled.

"Mom, I'm not her real mother. Biologically she's not mine; she's yours. You just weren't ready for a second child, despite the fact you wanted one. Listen, I'll call you later," she laughed before hanging up.

After finishing getting unpacked, Robin decided to plan out what they were going to eat for the month. She made sure she could use the money in her banking account and transferred some money onto her prepaid card so she could go shopping after her interview tomorrow. She put her hair into a ponytail and changed into some boxer shorts and a black tank. When she was chillin' out, listening to the radio and keeping an eye on her sister, there was a knock on her door. She opened it to see a brunette girl with wavy hair and a beauty mark by her upper lip wearing a summer dress.

"Hi, I'm Camille Roberts. I live a few apartments to the left. I just wanted to welcome you to the Palm Woods," she smiled.

"Hello, Camille. Thanks for welcoming me here. You're the first," she smiled back, trying not to be awkward

"What's your name?"

"Oh! Sorry, my name is Robin King."

Just then, Mary appeared looking frightened as she clung to Robin's leg. Robin picked her up and kissed her forehead.

"That's a cute kid. Is she yours?"

"Thanks, uh you could say so."

"What's her name?"

"Mary…" she said, looking at her blue-eyed sister

"Mommy, I'm hungry."

"It's nice meeting you Camille, but as you can see, I have to feed my sister."

"Oh, it's fine. Does your mom live here too?"

"Nope. It's just us two."

"I see…if you need anything at all, come over to apartment 3C."

She waved goodbye and decided to order a medium pizza and a two-liter bottle of tea for them to share. That night, they both slept in the master bedroom, drifting to a dreamless sleep as the radio played softly in the background…

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