Surprise, surprise, another story? First of all, this is not the sequel I talked about at the end of Fearless, instead this is sort of an in-between story that takes place during both 'A Little Fear...' and 'Fearless' and kind of ties them together a bit better. I also wanted to write it so I could explore another new character a bit more. Ever since I wrote her in towards the end of Fearless, I've been wanting to write more Batgirl. I decided that rather than writing her into the up-coming sequel (which, by the way, will be called 'The Trinity') I would write this story, and kind of show her side to the whole deal that Robin and Raven went through. So this story probably won't make much sense if you haven't read the other two, so unfortunately if you want this one to flow, you're probably going to want to check those other two out first. Anyway, as always I do not own the Teen Titans, Batgirl, or any other DC character that I may have thrown into these stories. Thanks again for reading guys, and please review!
"Star, you have to believe me, I never wanted to hurt you, I-"
"Enough, Robin. I do not wish to hear it. I have a question, and I demand you answer it."
"Of...of course Star. What is it?"
"Do you love Raven?"
"I...I don't know."
"And do you love ME?"
"I...I don't know that either."
"Then you must MAKE UP YOUR MIND, Robin. You must choose either former- friend Raven, or myself. And you must choose TODAY."
With that, she stormed down the stairs back into the tower, leaving Robin alone on the roof, with a decision to make.
As Robin heard the door slam, he sighed and took a look around him. The view from the top of the Titan's Tower really was magnificent. 'No wonder Raven comes up here so much.' He thought. 'Raven...'
Just last night, Robin had lived out his heart's most desired fantasy. He had made love to Raven, the girl of his dreams, the girl he's been in love with for years. Complicating the matter however, was his girlfriend Starfire, and how he had admitted everything to her just a few moments ago, due to the guilt he felt in his heart. Now, Robin had to 'choose' between his girlfriend, and the girl he loves.
"Man..." he said to himself, "I really fucked up this time. I love Raven...and she loves me..." Robin found himself smiling a little at that thought. He had just found out the night before that contrary to what he thought, Raven was in love with him as well. Robin's smile quickly faded though, as his thoughts drifted from Raven to Starfire. "How am I going to tell her? Do I just walk up to her and say, 'Hey, Star, look I'm real sorry, and I know we've been going out for a year, but the thing is, I love Raven and I always have.'" He sighed, "Yeah, that'll go over just great." Robin groaned to himself as his thoughts delved further and further into the situation. "Well, standing up here making sarcastic comments to myself isn't going to get me anywhere. I know what I have to do...I just don't know how to do it." He sighed as he made his way towards the door, and back into the tower. "Man, I sure hope Babs is home."
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Batgirl sighed as she sat at her computer, waiting for it to boot up. Normally, Barbara Gordon would be on patrol as Batgirl, fighting to keep the streets of Gotham safe, but today was different. Just three days ago, the Joker had once again escaped from Arkham Asylum, but this time, he didn't go into hiding. The Joker made a much different play this time, instead of waiting for Batman to stop him in the middle of a heist, he was going to him. Immediately after escaping, The Joker declared it 'Bat- Season' and offered a large reward for the head of Batman or any of his associated vigilantes. This meant Batgirl. So instead of being out on the streets, helping Batman, she was exiled to her house, out of danger's way.
'God,' she thought, 'I am so bored.' Ever since Bruce had forbidden her from leaving home in her costume, Batgirl had been relying on a steady diet of junk food and internet surfing. Although she did love her computer, Batgirl found it difficult to sit in front of it for too long of a time. She had always thought she would go crazy if she had to sit at one for hours on end as a job. Suddenly, an instant message popped up on her screen.
boy1der says: Babs! Thank god you're online!
Batgirl smiled, although he didn't know it, she had been harboring a crush on Robin for quite some time. She quickly typed a response.
BG76 says: hey dick, what's up?
boy1der says: I really need to talk to you, Babs.
BG76 says: well, here i am, type away.
boy1der says: Well, it's about Star
boy1der says: and, you know, that other girl I like.
Batgirl smiled to herself. She had been crushed when Robin told her he was going out with Starfire, but her depression hadn't lasted very long. Not long after starting his relationship with Star, Robin admitted to Barbara about having feelings for another girl. He just never said who.
The thing about Batgirl, however, was contrary to her mentor, she was known for her optimism. That coupled with her wishful thinking had Barbara convinced that Robin's 'mystery girl' was none other than herself. 'Why else would he not tell me who she is?'
BG76 says: so what happened?
boy1der says: Star found out.
BG76 says: ouch. how did it happen?
boy1der says: I told her.
This took Batgirl by surprise. Although she felt bad about the situation, she couldn't help but be a bit happy that Robin had let the truth out. Maybe now they could finally be together.
BG76 says: what?? why?
boy1der says: It's a long story...
BG76 says: trust me dick, ive got a LOT of time
BG76 says: go for it
boy1der says: Alright.
boy1der says: So last night, Raven told me she needed to talk to me
boy1der says: she said it was important, and to come to her room.
boy1der says: So I went, and at first, everything seemed normal enough. Raven was just being Raven. But then things kinda started to get weird.
boy1der says: She ended up telling me that
boy1der says: well
boy1der says: that she loves me.
boy1der says: I didn't know how to react at first...I guess it's kind of pointless now to tell you that she's the girl I've had these feelings for the past couple of years, so I just...kissed her.
As Robin's words appeared on her screen, Batgirl stared in silence. She couldn't believe what she was reading, and was trying to convince herself that it was all just a bad dream. She had been so certain that Robin was secretly in love with her, and now this. Heartbroken, Batgirl wanted to turn away from her screen, to get out of her chair and leave the room. But she didn't, and Robin continued to type.
boy1der says: But that's not even the worst of it Babs. After that, we
There was a pause, before Robin typed again. She may have been wrong before, but Batgirl was no fool. She knew what was coming next. The only words that could possibly make this situation any worse...
boy1der says: had sex.
boy1der says: But before you say anything, Babs, hear me out. I know what I did was wrong, but the fact of the matter is, it happened. Star knows, and now she expects me to choose between her and Rae.
boy1der says: I never wanted to hurt her, but what am I supposed to say to her? I love Raven, and she's the one I want to be with. Only...after all this, I'm not sure if Raven still wants to be with me either.
boy1der says: What should I do, Babs?
Batgirl was now silently sobbing to herself as she tried to bring herself to a response. 'What should he do? What should I do?!? I...I can't tell him. He's going through too much right now as it is. I can't tell him he's responsible for another broken heart too.'
BG76 says: i dont know, dick. i think you just need to talk to star. does she even know that youve had these feelings for raven before this incident last night?
boy1der says: No.
BG76 says: then it sounds to me like you have a lot to talk to her about. the only noble thing you can do now is to tell her the truth, dick. you owe it to her.
Before Robin could type an agreement, his doors glowed black and white and went flying open.
"What the fuck do you think you're doing?! Why are you teasing me like this? Do you think you can just try to choose between me and Starfire, like we're a couple of objects to you?"
"Rave...I would never treat you or anyone else like that, of course I'm not sitting here choosing. I don't have to."
"...Oh." Raven said. 'Of course he doesn't need to choose Raven,' she thought, 'you're not even an option.' "So...what are you doing, then?" she asked.
"I'm trying to think of what to say to Star. I want to make things right you know?"
Raven wanted to cover her face and hide. 'What am I doing here,' she thought 'I don't want to hear any of this.'
"Yeah," Robin continued, "it's pretty hard breaking up with someone because you're in love with her best friend, you know?"
BG76 says: dick? are you still there?
"...What? But...you love Starfire."
Robin shook his head, "No I don't Rae, maybe I tried to convince myself that I did once, but it's not true, I'm not sure if it ever was." Robin moved closer to Raven, lifting her chin up with his hand. "I love you, Raven."
BG76 says: hello? Robin?
BG76 says: are you still there?
(And that's chapter one. What did you guys think? In case you were wondering, Batgirl's use of no capitals when she typed was intentional, only because I wanted it to feel more real. Robin's punctuation and grammar were just fine, because that's just the kind of guy he is. A perfectionist.
Chapter two should be up by tomorrow, and it will take place between chapters 7 and 8 of 'A Little Fear Can Go A Long Way'. Robin was gone from the Titans for two weeks. He spent that time in Gotham City, but what made him come back? Or rather, who?)
"Star, you have to believe me, I never wanted to hurt you, I-"
"Enough, Robin. I do not wish to hear it. I have a question, and I demand you answer it."
"Of...of course Star. What is it?"
"Do you love Raven?"
"I...I don't know."
"And do you love ME?"
"I...I don't know that either."
"Then you must MAKE UP YOUR MIND, Robin. You must choose either former- friend Raven, or myself. And you must choose TODAY."
With that, she stormed down the stairs back into the tower, leaving Robin alone on the roof, with a decision to make.
As Robin heard the door slam, he sighed and took a look around him. The view from the top of the Titan's Tower really was magnificent. 'No wonder Raven comes up here so much.' He thought. 'Raven...'
Just last night, Robin had lived out his heart's most desired fantasy. He had made love to Raven, the girl of his dreams, the girl he's been in love with for years. Complicating the matter however, was his girlfriend Starfire, and how he had admitted everything to her just a few moments ago, due to the guilt he felt in his heart. Now, Robin had to 'choose' between his girlfriend, and the girl he loves.
"Man..." he said to himself, "I really fucked up this time. I love Raven...and she loves me..." Robin found himself smiling a little at that thought. He had just found out the night before that contrary to what he thought, Raven was in love with him as well. Robin's smile quickly faded though, as his thoughts drifted from Raven to Starfire. "How am I going to tell her? Do I just walk up to her and say, 'Hey, Star, look I'm real sorry, and I know we've been going out for a year, but the thing is, I love Raven and I always have.'" He sighed, "Yeah, that'll go over just great." Robin groaned to himself as his thoughts delved further and further into the situation. "Well, standing up here making sarcastic comments to myself isn't going to get me anywhere. I know what I have to do...I just don't know how to do it." He sighed as he made his way towards the door, and back into the tower. "Man, I sure hope Babs is home."
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Batgirl sighed as she sat at her computer, waiting for it to boot up. Normally, Barbara Gordon would be on patrol as Batgirl, fighting to keep the streets of Gotham safe, but today was different. Just three days ago, the Joker had once again escaped from Arkham Asylum, but this time, he didn't go into hiding. The Joker made a much different play this time, instead of waiting for Batman to stop him in the middle of a heist, he was going to him. Immediately after escaping, The Joker declared it 'Bat- Season' and offered a large reward for the head of Batman or any of his associated vigilantes. This meant Batgirl. So instead of being out on the streets, helping Batman, she was exiled to her house, out of danger's way.
'God,' she thought, 'I am so bored.' Ever since Bruce had forbidden her from leaving home in her costume, Batgirl had been relying on a steady diet of junk food and internet surfing. Although she did love her computer, Batgirl found it difficult to sit in front of it for too long of a time. She had always thought she would go crazy if she had to sit at one for hours on end as a job. Suddenly, an instant message popped up on her screen.
boy1der says: Babs! Thank god you're online!
Batgirl smiled, although he didn't know it, she had been harboring a crush on Robin for quite some time. She quickly typed a response.
BG76 says: hey dick, what's up?
boy1der says: I really need to talk to you, Babs.
BG76 says: well, here i am, type away.
boy1der says: Well, it's about Star
boy1der says: and, you know, that other girl I like.
Batgirl smiled to herself. She had been crushed when Robin told her he was going out with Starfire, but her depression hadn't lasted very long. Not long after starting his relationship with Star, Robin admitted to Barbara about having feelings for another girl. He just never said who.
The thing about Batgirl, however, was contrary to her mentor, she was known for her optimism. That coupled with her wishful thinking had Barbara convinced that Robin's 'mystery girl' was none other than herself. 'Why else would he not tell me who she is?'
BG76 says: so what happened?
boy1der says: Star found out.
BG76 says: ouch. how did it happen?
boy1der says: I told her.
This took Batgirl by surprise. Although she felt bad about the situation, she couldn't help but be a bit happy that Robin had let the truth out. Maybe now they could finally be together.
BG76 says: what?? why?
boy1der says: It's a long story...
BG76 says: trust me dick, ive got a LOT of time
BG76 says: go for it
boy1der says: Alright.
boy1der says: So last night, Raven told me she needed to talk to me
boy1der says: she said it was important, and to come to her room.
boy1der says: So I went, and at first, everything seemed normal enough. Raven was just being Raven. But then things kinda started to get weird.
boy1der says: She ended up telling me that
boy1der says: well
boy1der says: that she loves me.
boy1der says: I didn't know how to react at first...I guess it's kind of pointless now to tell you that she's the girl I've had these feelings for the past couple of years, so I just...kissed her.
As Robin's words appeared on her screen, Batgirl stared in silence. She couldn't believe what she was reading, and was trying to convince herself that it was all just a bad dream. She had been so certain that Robin was secretly in love with her, and now this. Heartbroken, Batgirl wanted to turn away from her screen, to get out of her chair and leave the room. But she didn't, and Robin continued to type.
boy1der says: But that's not even the worst of it Babs. After that, we
There was a pause, before Robin typed again. She may have been wrong before, but Batgirl was no fool. She knew what was coming next. The only words that could possibly make this situation any worse...
boy1der says: had sex.
boy1der says: But before you say anything, Babs, hear me out. I know what I did was wrong, but the fact of the matter is, it happened. Star knows, and now she expects me to choose between her and Rae.
boy1der says: I never wanted to hurt her, but what am I supposed to say to her? I love Raven, and she's the one I want to be with. Only...after all this, I'm not sure if Raven still wants to be with me either.
boy1der says: What should I do, Babs?
Batgirl was now silently sobbing to herself as she tried to bring herself to a response. 'What should he do? What should I do?!? I...I can't tell him. He's going through too much right now as it is. I can't tell him he's responsible for another broken heart too.'
BG76 says: i dont know, dick. i think you just need to talk to star. does she even know that youve had these feelings for raven before this incident last night?
boy1der says: No.
BG76 says: then it sounds to me like you have a lot to talk to her about. the only noble thing you can do now is to tell her the truth, dick. you owe it to her.
Before Robin could type an agreement, his doors glowed black and white and went flying open.
"What the fuck do you think you're doing?! Why are you teasing me like this? Do you think you can just try to choose between me and Starfire, like we're a couple of objects to you?"
"Rave...I would never treat you or anyone else like that, of course I'm not sitting here choosing. I don't have to."
"...Oh." Raven said. 'Of course he doesn't need to choose Raven,' she thought, 'you're not even an option.' "So...what are you doing, then?" she asked.
"I'm trying to think of what to say to Star. I want to make things right you know?"
Raven wanted to cover her face and hide. 'What am I doing here,' she thought 'I don't want to hear any of this.'
"Yeah," Robin continued, "it's pretty hard breaking up with someone because you're in love with her best friend, you know?"
BG76 says: dick? are you still there?
"...What? But...you love Starfire."
Robin shook his head, "No I don't Rae, maybe I tried to convince myself that I did once, but it's not true, I'm not sure if it ever was." Robin moved closer to Raven, lifting her chin up with his hand. "I love you, Raven."
BG76 says: hello? Robin?
BG76 says: are you still there?
(And that's chapter one. What did you guys think? In case you were wondering, Batgirl's use of no capitals when she typed was intentional, only because I wanted it to feel more real. Robin's punctuation and grammar were just fine, because that's just the kind of guy he is. A perfectionist.
Chapter two should be up by tomorrow, and it will take place between chapters 7 and 8 of 'A Little Fear Can Go A Long Way'. Robin was gone from the Titans for two weeks. He spent that time in Gotham City, but what made him come back? Or rather, who?)