Disclaimer: I don't own these characters.
Author's note: Hi. This story is writing itself. It's quite exciting to be the author of a story and not know where it's going. I don't know where the plot is heading and I don't know what the pairings are going to be. The only thing that I knew was going to happen before I started typing was that Mammoth, Gizmo, and Jinx were all going to be very close. I like them that way. Other than that, I just type down ideas as the pop into my head. Some of the things happening in this story were literally thought up only sentences before they are incorporated into the chapter.
Enjoy!
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Robin was feeling content.
He'd just beaten Beastboy in two rounds of Burnout, Starfire was curled up at his side, and he was currently getting to watch Cyborg clobber Beastboy, once again.
Apparently, the luck of the Irish has nothing to do with the color of their shamrocks.
Starfire jumps as BB's car rams into the side of the track, creating a beautiful explosion.
"You may suck at actually winning a race, Beastboy, but I'll give you props for managing to bring so much damage from one little wreck," laughs Cyborg as he crosses the finish line.
Beastboy grumbles, readying himself for round two. "I'm going to win eventually!"
From her spot on the floor, Raven scoffs. "I'm sure these losses have no connection with your skills, Beastboy. It was simply coincidence that Cy beat you this time. And the last time. Oh, and the time before that…" BB glares at the girl. Robin can't help grinning at the two of them.
"Gee, probability sure is out of whack tonight…" Raven adds, thoughtfully. She is smirking victoriously until she receives a face full of pillow.
Raven's face is priceless. Cyborg is roaring with laughter and Starfire is trying not to giggle. BB, who had looked momentarily satisfied with his aim, was beginning to get a little pale. He edges slowly off the couch.
Smart move, thinks Robin as Raven lunges at Beastboy, missing by bare inches.
"You better run, boy!" yells Cyborg. Robin is quite sure that entertainment doesn't get much better than this.
Just when Raven catches up to BB, jumping on his back and attempting to strangle him, there is a knock at the door of the tower. Robin moves to open it, dodging the flailing duo. Beastboy is failing miserably at dislodging Raven and is currently screaming for mercy. Robin's chuckling as he opens the door, but freezes when he sees who is waiting outside.
BB is still making odd noises, while Raven keeps a choke hold on his neck, until he turns towards the doorway. They both stop fighting.
Outside the door, standing in the rain with what look like several plastic bags packed to the brim, looking exhausted and quite unhappy to be there, are three members of the HIVE. Gizmo and Mammoth stare wearily and a bit desperately at Robin. Jinx, the last member to make up their trio is being carried in the arms of Mammoth. A nasty bruise has formed on one side of her forehead and a cut that is pink and fresh travels from her eye to her chin.
Robin blinks.
"We're not here for a fight," says Mammoth, readjusting Jinx's deadweight.
BB's mouth is hanging slightly open.
"We need your help," Gizmo explains urgently, glancing from Robin to the prone form of Jinx.
Cyborg gapes at them.
Surprisingly, Starfire is the one to take action. She moves Robin out of the way and ushers the three enemies inside.
