Here's a new story that I've been working on for the past few months. The whole story is nearly done. It's a total of three chapters and I hope to update each week.

I hope you all enjoy the story!

A Call to Service

Chapter 1

It was early morning in Jump City. The sun had barely reached the skyline, creating a crescendo of reds and oranges across the sky. The birds chirped their morning songs among the trees and along the coast.

The cities early birds were up getting ready for the day, and that included the city's crime fighting bird. Robin was getting up from bed at his accustomed 7 am to train and work.

He went over to his closet and got into his multicoloured costume, putting it on like school uniform, routine and familiar. The hard metal toed boots went on like gloves, the cape tied in a perfect knot. The Robin emblem placed perfectly over his upper torso, right by his heart.

Then Robin took a tube lying by his bed, taking his small mask, he squeezed the plastic tube and let the glue cover the edges of the mask. He then quickly placed the mask over his eyes and aligned to fit perfectly over his eyes, concealing his looks.

Hanging on the side of Robin's bed on a large table lay his trusty ultility belt, carrying all the gear and gadgets needed in his fight against crime. Communicators, explosives, knives, first aid and more, the belt was the most important part of his costume.

Once he was ready he took a quick glance at the lone mirror in his room, satisfied with his look he nodded to himself and walked out his room towards the main room in Titan tower.

Robin walked over the fridge in the kitchen area of the room and took out the milk in the fridge, double checking that it wasn't Beast Boy's soy milk. That had happened one occasion, it was not pleasurable in any way. The fact that the changling could drink that on a daily basis mystified Robin, but whatever worked for his friend worked for him too.

Robin then took out his cereal and purred it into the bowl and then poured the milk into the bowl. He munched on the cereal flakes with a satisfied smirk slurped the milk left on the spoon.

When he was nearly done the cereal a beeping sound started to sound from the large tv screen in the room.

Puzzled by this, Robin got up from his stool and made his way to the tv, suddenly a bat symbol appeared on the screen.

"Batman?" Robin said puzzled.

Suddenly on the screen message appeared on the television. 'Code to enter?' the message read.

"93919" Robin said clearly without missing a beat.

'Accepted' the screen read an instant later.

Then the screen popped up with a simple message on the screen.

'Need your help in Gotham. No excuses. Be here by sunset. Use my resources for a plane.'

Robin sighed in frustration, typical Batman, send a message that is as vague as possible while expecting you to follow like a loyal lap dog. And sadly it seemed to be working…

With a quick turn of his cape, he started to run towards his room. As he ran through the halls he noticed Raven and Starfire walking alongside each other down the hall.

"Morning friend Robin!"

"Good morning guys, can't talk now, I'll explain later." Robin said rushed as he ran past the two of them.

"Wait Robin, what is it you're-" Starfire tried to say but quickly faltered. "Friend Raven, why must he do that?"

"I don't know Star, but we should keep give him his space, he'll explain himself later just like he said he would." Raven explained, trying to reassure the Tamarian.

"Ok…" Starfire said, biting into lip nervously. She then followed Raven to the Titans main living area.

Once his bag was packed Robin quickly descended the halls of the T shaped tower down to the centre towards the main living area. His cape flapped behind showing just how fast and brisk he was walking.

He entered the room with a quick slide of the mechanical doors and walked into the large living room finding everyone of his team members doing their thing.

Raven was reading a book. Starfire was cooking one her strange alien recipes with Silky on her back. While Beast Boy and Cyborg both sat on the couch watching the giant sized television.

But now they all turned in his direction all giving him a curious look. They all wanted to know what Robin was doing. So Robin didn't hesitate in telling them.

"I got a message from Batman" Robin began, everyone's eyes widened at the mention of the caped crusader, mouths slightly agape.

"And what did he say?" Cyborg enquired.

"He needs my help on something back in Gotham." Robin answered.

"What is it that 'the Batman' needs help with?" Starfire asked innocently.

"I'm not sure, but it's big enough to ask for my help, so it must be serious." Robin said glumly, watching Starfire's face become more and more depressed.

"I'm sure I'll only be there for a day or two, you don't have to worry about me guys. You know I can take care of myself." Robin said trying to reassure the team.

But it did little effect, Beast Boy and Starfire looked crestfallen, Raven's face was serious as always but there was a twitch of sadness that broke the emotionless mask she was trying to put up. Cyborg on the other showed his maturity of the group and got up from the couch and made his way to Robin.

He then left his mechanical hand up gesturing for a hand shake, bro style. Robin smiled and put his into the metal, the two then pulled each other together wrapping their free hands around each other's backs.

When the embrace ended they let go only to have Beast Boy pouncing on him giving him a big hug. Starfire, not to be outdone wrapped her hands around the both of them squeezing tight with her enhanced alien strength.

"Star…please… let go…" Robin said strained from lack of oxygen.

Once she let go of Robin and Beast Boy both went put their hands on their knees hunched over panting for air. Starfire giggled at her friend's display, paying no mind to how much damaged she'd done to the both of them.

Once the moment was over, Robin turned Raven and smiled to her.

"Stay safe" Raven told the boy wonder, not making any approach for a hug or anything.

"I will" Robin said giving her a nod.

With silence dawning over all the Titans, Robin turned away from all of them and made his way to the buildings elevator.

Robin carried his loose bag over his shoulder in the garage of the tower, taking out car keys out of his utility belt and with an acrobatic jump, he landed in his customized motorcycle and screwed on his helmet.

'Time to go back to the nest' Robin thought grimly as he put the keys into the ignition.

The bike revved up, the engine vibrating Robin's spine. He pulled back on the handlebars stretching his arms out. He then crouched down on the bike becoming as flat as possible.

With a screech of the tires Robin started to go fast through the garage tunnel, picking up more and more speed as the seconds passed by. Soon he was out of the tunnel now out in the sun, shining brightly down the city.

Robin took a deep breath as he drove down the road, heading towards the Jump City airport. The boy wonder guessed that a Wayne Enterprises private jet was probably waited for him on the air strip, fueled and ready to go.

'Meaning, I'm going to have to be Dick Grayson to get myself on' Robin reasoned to himself.

He quickly found himself a place to safely get himself changed into his civilian clothing beside the airport. Once he was in his fancy sweater vest, pants and black shining shoes, Dick Grayson walked himself to the airport with his duffel bag carrying his costume and utility belt. He arrived at the terminal, making his way through the airport like a travel expert, until he found himself walking on the airplane strip towards the sleek jet marked with 'Wayne Enterprise' on the side.

Standing by the stairway up to the plane's entrance was the Batman's trusty butler, Alfred. "Alfred! It's so good to see you!" Dick exclaimed as he wrapped himself around the older man in a hug.

"Likewise Master Grayson, even if the circumstance isn't the greatest to be seeing each other." Alfred said with his kind British accent.

"Do you know why Bruce needs me?" Dick said hesitantly.

Alfred visibly stiffened, his face turning to stone showing that he very well knew what was going on.

"I think it would be more appropriate if Master Bruce explains once you get into Gotham." Alfred said, smoothly dodging the question.

"Of course" Dick said respectfully. He stepped past Alfred and started to climb up the stairs to the jet's entrance. Once he was inside he sat down his bag on the side of one of the many elegant chairs and sat himself down in the tan leather.

Within half an hour, the jet was already taking off.

Once all of Jump City was starting to become harder to view down below in the high altitudes was when Dick realized 'No turning back now, looks like I'm returning to the Cave' he thought grimly, looking away from the jet's window.

I hope you all enjoyed the chapter.

Review what you think of the chapter. As well as what you think will happen in future chapters. It would be great to hear everyone's opinion.

Until next time,

Prophet =P