I own nothing to do with Teen Titans or Young Justice. I wish I did because things would be so much different but sadly I don't. None of these DC characters belong to me unfortunately. Anyways, enjoy!
The Move
JUMP CITY: August 16 11:45 PDT
Titans Tower has never been known for its quiet atmosphere. Quite the opposite actually. Often enough, it's resonating with loud booming voices, cheerful laughter and playful banter. Now, sometimes these voices were angry and resentful. The banter anything but playful. But those were rare occasions. And this is what one would expect from a house full of rambunctious teenagers. Having a group of young heroes in one place meant there was never a dull moment. So no, Titan's Tower was not known for being quiet.
And yet, on this Sunday Morning, there was hardly a sound to be heard. The ones you did hear were strange and unfamiliar to the T-shaped building. In the middle of all the silence there was an occasional noise. Moving furniture. Pots and pans. Cardboard boxes scraping against hardwood floors. Tape being stripped and torn from their rolls. Hangers rattling against each other as they were tossed aside. The swish of sliding doors opening and closing simultaneously.
Yes, these sounds were strange, but nothing was stranger than the scene unfolding inside. In the large living area of the Titan's home, there was lot of busy movement. There was a young boy, no more than 14, with green eyes and skin. He had tufts of darker green hair on his head and on his cheeks. The boy was sporting a black and purple body suit that allowed his simian tail plenty of moving room. He wore a silver belt and gloves. Beast Boy was removing rows of DVD's and video games from their shelves. He would then place them neatly inside various boxes surrounding him.
As soon as a box was full, another boy of 19, nearly a man, would tape it shut. Next he would lift it in his robotic arms and stack it among the others they had finished. Cyborgs gray metallic body glinted from the sunlight pouring through the large living room window. Some of his mechanical parts, like his arms, thighs, and face piece, were a light blue color. As he stacked, he would make note to separate them into five separate piles. Though it saddened him to do it.
In the adjacent kitchen stood the last of the three boys occupying the household. He wore a red vest, black leggings, boots and gloves made out of protective body armor. On his chest was a stylized "R" symbol. Around his waist he wore a gold colored utility belt. He also donned a cape that was black on the outer lining but pale yellow on the inside. On his face was a black stylized domino mask. This one was barely eighteen and yet he carried the weight of the team on his shoulders. As he organized the dishes and utensils in their boxes, he thought of no longer being burdened with the responsibility. The thought was bittersweet. He ran his fingers through his gel-free un-kept hair with a sigh. He was taken from his thoughts at the sound of the double doors sliding open. He glanced up and smiled.
The Tamaranian girl returned his smile as she entered the room. Her long fiery-red hair flowing behind her as she hovered past. She was dressed in a violet sleeveless crop top and a violet mini-skirt. Her thigh-high boots were also violet, which we wore with white stockings. Only her neck piece, gauntlets and belt were silver. Starfire clutched a box of her precious belongings tightly in her arms. She placed it neatly with the others, then left only to return with another.
All this was done in silence. No one said a word. They would nod or smile at each other once in a while, but no one spoke. As soon as they finished a task, they would move onto the next. Though everyone had agreed it was time, it was still hard to let go. For some more than others.
The fifth and final Titan sat motionless on the floor, her back pressed against the large window. She wore a hooded blue cloak which was wrapped tightly around her, hood obscuring her face. Underneath, she had on a blue-ish black leotard with blue cuffs. Her waist sported a red and gold belt with black and red jewels. The same type of jewel held her cloak in place. Her legs were bare and on her feet she wore blue ruffled ankle boots. Raven didn't even glance at her friends as they maneuvered around her. One look at her and you think she was uninterested in the silent commotion around her. Her face was indifferent, detached even. As if she cared for nothing or no one. The girl had her legs pulled up against her chest, one of her many novels resting on her knees. Her petite pale hands holing it steady, amethyst eyes glued to its pages. Her violet hair framing her face, occasionally obscuring her view. Only for her to reach up and hook the fallen strands firmly behind her ear.
To anyone else, it would seem as if Raven found the activities around her irrelevant. But not to anyone paying close attention. And there was no person who always paid attention. Especially when it came to Raven, though he wouldn't admit it. Not to himself and not to anyone.
Robin wasn't sure when exactly he started watching her. If he had to guess, it would probably be around the time they formed their bond. Back when Slade was the only thing on his mind. That was during the year they had first become a team. Only a couple of months after they had all met. Robin hadn't noticed how often he was doing it until a couple of weeks ago. When he realized that his gaze would automatically fall on her the moment she stepped into a room. His eyes never leaving her until she was no longer in sight.
Then there were the moments after a battle. He made sure to stay focused in the middle of it, but after was a different story. As soon as it was over, he couldn't help but search her out. To assure himself that nothing had happened to her. Not bearing the thought of there being a single scratch on Raven's body. That's when he knew that not only was he watching her non-stop, but he had grown fiercely protective of the dark sorceress.
Robin like to believe that it was due to their mind being linked. She had seen glimpses of his past and knew him better than the rest of the team. He was positive that she hadn't seen everything, but she had seen enough. His parent's death, his involvement with a certain Justice League member, and his time with his old team. It wasn't a lot but it was certainly more than the others knew.
Then he had gone through Hell for her. Literally. All over the slim chance that she was alive. He had done that for her without a second thought. No hesitation. Even if it meant working alongside Slade. And it had been worth it. No words could describe the pain he felt from thinking her dead. Or the relief that filled him when he finally found her. Not for a single moment has he regretted his trip to Hell, or his temporary alliance with his former enemy. Not if it meant he still had Raven.
So if anyone could tell something was wrong with the girl, it was Robin. He understood her better than anyone. The young leader kept sending her worried glances as he packed boxes. The others assumed that she was just lost in one of her stories like usual. Robin knew better. Why? Because watching Raven read had always fascinated him. It was the only time he could catch a glimpse of the emotions she constantly kept hidden. The way her eyes would widen, or her eyebrows would twitch. There were instances where her frown would deepen or her scowl would become more prominent. Then there was the smile, barely noticeable. On occasion, when she was truly at ease, when a story had taken a turn in her favor, she would smile. It was a small one, but Robin found that he very much enjoyed seeing her smile.
But he wasn't seeing any of this today. Raven's face was blank. Her fingers frozen, knuckles white as she gripped the novel whose pages she hadn't flipped in nearly half an hour. He was absolutely certain, that Raven wasn't reading. No, her mind was clearly elsewhere. Had it not been for their bond, Robin would have no idea as to what was bothering the empath. But he did. He understood her. Robin could feel the swirl of emotions surging through her as if they were his own. Anxiety, unease, panic, and…loneliness. The last one caused his chest to tighten. The sudden urge to hold her, console her, was overwhelming. Yet, he kept his distance. Raven wouldn't appreciate it. That didn't mean he couldn't speak to her about it. Later, in private.
"Raven! Are you not planning to help?"
Irritation tore Robin away from his thoughts. Leave it to Beast Boy. Cyborg and Starfire froze.
"Raven! Hello! You in there?!" The changeling rolled his eyes.
The girl in question seemed to break from her daze. Her eyes blinking up at the youngest Titan. Then, as if she remembered where she was, her face set in its usual scowl.
"I've finished my share of the work!" She glared at him.
"What? Already? Man you must be dying to get away from us huh?"
"Yes. I. Cant. Wait." She said through gritted teeth.
With that, she slammed her book shut, stood and wrapped herself in her cloak. In a blink of an eye, she was gone. Beastboy stared at the spot she once stood in confusion. What had he said wrong?
"What's wrong with her?" He muttered.
"You should've left her alone, B.B." Cyborg shook his head.
The older teen may not have a bond with the girl like Robin, but that didn't make him oblivious to her feelings. In fact, he knew Raven fairly well. She had become a precious little sister to him. He had been worried that the sudden change would affect her and it seemed he was right.
"But I didn't do anything!" Beast Boy pouted.
"Yes. You did."
The three Titans turned to their leader. Beast Boy nearly cowered from his disapproving look. He'd been getting a lot of those lately. Especially when it involved Raven.
"What is it that Beast Boy has done wrong? Why did friend Raven leave like that, Robin? Why is she so upset? Is she not happy?"
Starfire placed a reassuring hand on her green friends shoulder. Robin let out a sigh in exasperation. He stared at his friends and then softened his gaze. Beast Boy hadn't meant to upset Raven. This wasn't his fault. It was all of theirs. For not taking ravens feelings into consideration.
"Look Beast Boy, do you honestly believe that Raven is eager to get away from us? Were her only family remember? And now were splitting up. This isn't easy for her. She has to watch as each of us go our separate ways. Cyborg is moving in with girlfriend and starting college soon. Starfire is going home to rule her planet, plus she has a wedding to prepare for. Then you and I are heading to Happy Harbor. Where does that leave Raven?"
"She told us that she would be fine! That she would find a new home and…and she lied." Beast Boy's face fell.
Starfire lowered herself to the floor suddenly ashamed of herself. She was so focused on her departure that she had failed to notice that her friend was hurting. Cyborg rubbed his face with his large hands, chastising himself for not checking on her sooner.
"What do we do Robin? We can't leave her alone! I won't! We'll call Aqualad and tell him we can't go anymore. Not if it means leaving Raven behind!"
The changeling was beyond angry with himself. He had been so excited to join the Young Justice that he had completely forgotten about Raven. Raven who had become one of his dearest friends. The two of them had become close and he felt like she honestly cared about him. He hoped that she could forgive him for being so selfish.
Robin watched his friends with sympathy. He didn't blame them for being caught up in the move. He had been to. The decision had been so sudden. First, Starfire announced her engagement causing the others to think about their future. Cyborg felt the sudden need to be closer to Jinx. Beast Boy had decided it was time to see and old friend and take her up on her offer. Robin had felt the urge to go with him. To join his old team once again.
Before anyone could ask, Raven told them that she had been itching to see more of world. That it was time for her to find a new place to call home. The others were happy for her, but Robin was immediately disheartened. He had been planning to ask her to go with him. He wasn't yet ready to part way with her. But she had seemed so sure of her plans that he couldn't bring him to say anything. He didn't want to keep her from her travels. So he had resigned to let her leave and walk a different path. A path leading away from him. Robin hadn't noticed the girl's feelings of sadness and hurt, mistaking them for his own.
"So what do we do?!" Beast Boy asked again.
Their leader stared at them for a second longer. Then his face set in determination.
"Keep packing. I'll fix this." He stated.
Robin turned on his heels and walked out of the room. The three Titans exchanged glances before returning to their packing.
JUMP CITY: August 16 12:32 PDT
Raven stared out at the open water. Her cloak billowing around her as the wind blew around her. The roof of Titan's tower was her favorite place to be. She could see everything from up here. The city, the ocean, the open sky. It gave her a quiet place to think, to calm her emotion. And right now, they were threatening to spill.
What was she thinking? Why didn't she tell her friends the truth? That she had nowhere to go. That she had no idea what she would do once they were all gone. She blamed herself. For believing that something this perfect could last. She should have known better. She shouldn't have gotten attached.
Now here she was, heartbroken and alone. Her friends were downstairs preparing for the next part of their lives. Lives that no longer involved her. She would have to find a new home. Somewhere far away. Maybe she would find a different dimension. One she could call her own. Free of people and distractions.
Before, that would have sounded heavenly. But now? Now that just sounded lonely and pathetic. When had she grown so soft? So dependent on the company of others. These were rhetorical questions. She knew very well when it happened. It was when a certain masked boy had offered her his hand and pulled her out of Hell. He had given her hope and allowed her to free herself from her father's grip. And from her own emotionless void.
And that certain boy was now making his way to the roof. She could sense his approach.
JUMP CITY: August 16 12:46 PDT
Robin, the Boy Wonder, pressed the elevator button impatiently. Each second feeling like a decade. What if she wasn't up there anymore? What if she had disappeared never to be seen again? No. He could still sense her close by. She was still here.
Finally the doors opened and he found himself on the roof. She had her back to him, the morning sunlight surrounding her. Her cloak swirling around her against the wind. At the sight of her, a memory resurfaced.
"What are you doing up so early?"
"I could ask you the same thing."
"I love the sunrise, the promise of a new day, anything's possible"
"You always this cheery so early?"
"Pretty much. Looks like it's going to be a beautiful day."
"Yeah…you hungry?"
Robin smiled at the memory. Even if that day had been the biggest fight of their lives. More for Raven than anyone else.
"Raven?"
She didn't turn but merely continued to watch the waves as they crashed against the shore below. She had been expecting him. Raven wasn't sure what it was he had to say but she felt his resolve. Whatever it was, he wouldn't let her ignore him. She waited until he was standing beside her before she acknowledged his presence with a quick glance in his direction. He took that as an invitation to begin.
"Raven, I'm sorry we didn't think to ask you how you felt about all this. We should've known you were hurting."
"How could you know? I'm not really forthcoming about my emotions." She said blandly.
"Maybe the others couldn't, but I should've known. Through our bond." He told her.
"There are some things even our bond can't see through, Robin. Not all of what I am feeling will be shown to you so easily."
"Really? And here I thought I was feeling your emotions loud and clear lately. I mean earlier, I felt how uneasy you were about everyone leaving. How lonely you were."
Ravens eyes widened. The surprise clear on her face. How could he have known? She knew he could tell when something was upsetting her, but he has never been able to tell exactly what she was feeling.
"You…since when…how could you tell!? You aren't supposed to read me so easily!" She exclaimed.
"Ugh…I don't know….it just happened. I've been able to tell what emotion you're feeling a lot better these past few weeks. Some easier than others…"
He trailed off as he caught her dark look. She was clearly not happy with this sudden turn of conversation. He clearly heard something shatter downstairs and Beast Boy's yelp of surprise. He figured it had something to do with overwhelming anger coursing through her. The idea of her private feeling being read by her team leader was not sitting very well with her.
"Whoa Raven! It's not that big a deal! So far I've only been able to read you when you're feeling strongly about something! It's not like I'm reading your mind!" He tried to calm her.
"Yes Robin!" She seethed. "It's exactly like your reading my mind…but…"
Robin felt her reigning in her anger. Something she wouldn't have been able to do just a year before. Her rage was replaced with embarrassment from her sudden outburst. He let out a sigh of relief. He didn't want to be on the receiving end of Ravens wrath.
"But, I've been doing the same to you and the others since we met. And if I had to be read so easily by anyone…I'm glad it's you." Raven muttered.
She gave him one of her rare smiles. His heart skipped a beat. The thought of Raven trusting him with something like this, sent a warm heat through him. Then he remembered that the bond worked both ways so she could read him to. He controlled his emotions causing Raven to give him an odd look.
"So…what did you come up her to talk about? I don't blame you guys for wanting to split up you know. I blame myself for thinking it could last. In case you wanted to apologize. I want you to know you don't have to." She shrugged.
"Either way. I'm still sorry. So are the others. But, about why I'm up here. Raven, you don't really have a new place to call home yet do you?"
Raven stared at him for a moment. Then she closed her eyes with a small sigh. She shook her head no. Opening her amethyst eyes again, she turned away from him and stared at the open water. Reaching up, she removed her hood allowing her long violet hair to flow freely behind her. She had decided to stop cutting it not that long ago. Figured she needed a change now that she was 17. She hadn't been expecting an even bigger one. One she hadn't prepared for.
"Something tells me you already know the answer to that Boy Wonder." She muttered.
"I thought so. Were you really just going to disappear? With nowhere to go? Did you think we would be okay with that?"
"I…I was hoping to find a place soon. There was no need for any of you to know. I didn't want to burden you when you should all be happy preparing for your new lives. I couldn't possibly bring myself to ruin all this for you by making you worry. I was certain that once I left and searched hard enough, I'd eventually find somewhere new." She explained.
"Three years. Three years Raven. And after all that time, you still have yet to understand how much we all care for you. You're our friend. You could never burden us with anything. We want you to share everything you're feeling with us so that we can help you get past it. So you see, you didn't have to hide this from us for our sake. We could've figured something out together." He told her.
"How Robin? Everyone else is ready to move on. They know what they want from life. They have plans. I don't. I never made any or dared to hope I could. All my life I thought I wouldn't make it past 16. Now…now thanks to you and the others I have a chance to continue living, but I don't know how. All I know is the Teen Titans. But…there are no Teen Titans anymore."
Her breath hitched and, without thinking, Robin stepped closer and wrapped his arms around the dark sorceress. Raven had tensed from his touch at first, but he then felt her body ease into his. She allowed him to continue to hold her. Her face never wavered as she spoke, but her feelings had. She needed to be comforted. He would be the one to do it. Now that he held her in his arms, he couldn't imagine anyone else in his place. It hurt to think about it. To imagine her running to someone else for comfort.
Robin wasn't sure what he felt for the girl who clutched his shirt tightly. But he did know that he cared. Just how much was still unclear to him. He knew there was something there. That his feelings for her were stronger than a mere friendship. That they were leaning towards something more. But he would never find out if he let her walk away. And he was dying to find out. So there was only one option.
"You're leaving with me and Beast Boy." He stated.
It wasn't a question. Raven wasn't ready to leave his strong grip so she only pulled back slightly. Enough to look up at his face. Had she heard right? Did she imagine it?
"Wha…what?" She stuttered.
Robin kept an arm around her, but freed the other in order to run his fingers through his hair. Nervous now, wondering if she might not want to go.
"Well…since you have no other place to be…why not join me and Beast Boy. My old team in Happy Harbor would love to have you. This way you're still around people you're familiar with. Sooo…what do you say?"
Raven stared at him, her eyes wide in surprise. Leave with Robin? She would still get to see Beast Boy? She would miss Cyborg and Starfire yes, but at least she would have two out of the four. But Robin's old team? Would they really accept her?
"Uh…Rae?" Robin had grown wary of her silence.
"Wh…oh! Um…I don't know….are you sure it's okay? I mean would Aqualad allow for me to join? He doesn't know me. At least, not the Aqualad you know. Sure I know Garth from his time on Titan's East, but Kaldur has never met me. Does he even know about the whole…demon thing? I'm not sure he'll be excited to have the daughter of Evil Incarnated on his team. He won't trust me. They wont accept…"
"Raven!"
Robin cut her off. He had a grin on his face causing Raven to scowl. She shoved away from him.
"This isn't funny! I'm serious!" She pouted.
"I know! I know it isn't. It's just…you hardly ever speak more than two sentences! So don't blame me for being amused by you're worried rambling." He chuckled lightly.
"Shut up!" She glowered.
"Don't worry. I find it charming." He smiled.
Raven forced herself no to blush. This wasn't the time.
"Robin. Are you sure about what you're asking?"
"Yes. And don't worry about Kaldur. He's read your file." He assured her.
"Okay. But I don't want to go if you're doing this out of pity. These are your old friends were talking about, I don't want to get in the way."
"This isn't pity. And you won't be in the way. I want you there! You have been my Second for three years now! I'm not quite ready to part with you just yet…unless…you want to?"
He looked so heartbroken at the though. Raven didn't like seeing him so hurt, and she certainly didn't like being the cause of it.
"Of course not! I just….I want to be sure that…you still need me around. That I won't be a bother." She averted her eyes.
"You could never be a bother Raven. I care about you too much. And yes I still need you. I feel like we work well together and honestly I'd feel…incomplete without you."
Robin blushed at his own words. He didn't mean for it to sound so mushy. Also, he didn't want Raven figuring out how he felt about her just yet. Only because he wasn't sure himself. But she didn't seem to notice. She was too busy contemplating his words. Finally she looked him in the eye. Resolve clear on her face.
"Okay!" She stated.
She said it so forcefully, she surprised both Robin and herself. He blinked at her a moment before grinning from ear to ear.
"This is great! Beast Boy is gonna love this!"
Without warning, he grabbed Raven's hand and half dragged her into the elevator. Moments later they burst into the common room, still hand in hand. The other Titans had finished packing and were sitting cross legged in the center of the empty room. They looked up slightly startled as their friends rushed up to them. More like Robin rushed, while Raven had no choice. Her hand still gripped firmly in his.
"Change of plans guys. Raven has agreed to go to Happy Harbor!" He exclaimed.
"What? Really? Raven, this is fantastic!" Beast Boy jumped up.
"Yeah, very exciting Garfield. Robin. Can I please have my hand back?" Raven asked.
"Huh? Oh! Sorry, yeah."
Sheepishly, Robin released his grip. Cyborg and Starfire exchanged knowing glances. The tamaranian mouthed "I knew it" to the older teen who nodded with a smile. Beast Boy didn't notice. He was too busy hopping up and down from the excitement. As soon as Robin had let her go, he threw himself at Raven.
"This is going to be awesome! I'm going to introduce you to M'gann! Oooh and Superboy! They're a thing you know! You already know Kid Flash. He's dating this badass name Artemis! She replaced speedy as…."
"Garfield! You're hugging me!" Raven interrupted.
"Noted." He let her go but kept a hold on her arm. "I'm just so happy!"
"Yeah. I can tell." She muttered.
She had been receiving a little too much physical contact today. It wasn't that it bothered her, it was the fact that it was beginning not to. In fact, she really didn't mind anymore. Probably why she didn't pry Beast Boy's hands off her arm. This revelation was new to her.
"I'm glad you three are sticking together. Makes leaving a whole lot easier." Cyborg sighed in relief.
"Yes! I too am glad friend Raven will not be left alone!" Starfire smiled.
"And this way, I don't have to worry about Rae so mu…"
Cyborg was interrupted by the ringing of his arm. Everyone waited in silence as he answered the call. Beast Boy tightened his grip on Raven's arm. Starfire and Robin shifted uneasily on their feet, aware of who was on the other end of the call.
"Hey babe! Did you pick up the keys?" Cyborg said into his arm.
"Yep! Apartments all ours! Get on over here so we can start unpacking you big lug!" A familiar voice answered.
"Will do. I'll be their soon."
Cyborg hung up and gave everyone a sad smile.
"Well. I guess this is it." He muttered.
"Yeah, guess so." Robin nodded.
Raven was beginning to loose sensation on her arm from where Beast Boy held her. She could feel his tension and despair. He wasn't taking his friends departure very well but he kept a brave face.
"Why don't we walk you down to the garage, Cyborg?" She asked.
"Yeah! We can help you load up the T-car!" Beast Boy exclaimed.
"Sure thing B.B! I'd like that!"
JUMP CITY: August 16 13:52 PDT
Loading the T-car didn't take as much time as Raven had hoped. She would've liked for Beast Boy to get a few extra minutes with his best friend.
"Alright yall! That's the last of them." Cyborg exclaimed.
Beast Boy frowned frowned. Tears threatened to spill. He gave Raven a pleading look. He couldn't help it. He tended to run to Raven for comfort without know why. The girl was certainly not the touchy feely type, but he found that being around her calmed him. And even though she tended to act annoyed by him, he knew she didn't mind. Raven gave him look before letting out a small sigh. He grinned at her and she rolled her eyes. She might as well do something before Beast Boy compromised his self-proclaimed man hood with water works.
"Um Cyborg? Do you think I could visit every once in a while? When it gets a little too crowded with the new team. I could bring Beast Boy with me?" She asked.
"That's a great idea! She could teleport us in seconds!" Beast Boy grinned widely.
"We would only show up maybe once a month, not too often. We wouldn't want to be a nuisance. Right Garfield?"
She emphasized the last part. Making sure the boy got the point. Beast Boy stared at the ground and nodded sheepishly.
"Noted." He mumbled.
Cyborg smiled. He knew his little buddy was having a rough time with this. They had rarely been apart in the past three years. In fact, he was beginning to feel saddened by the idea that he wouldn't be seeing the little guy everyday once he left. So he was grateful to Raven for offering to visit. It would make the separation so much easier to bear knowing that he would get the chance to see them again. And for being kind enough to say what Beast Boy couldn't. The young hero was 14 now after all. No longer a kid, he had proclaimed on his birthday. So he certainly wasn't going to whine or cry about his older buddy leaving. Cyborg suddenly felt better about Raven going along with the boy's to Happy Harbor. She could keep an eye on Beast Boy for him.
"I'd really like that Raven. Just make sure you invite Robin along every now and then." He grinned.
"If I must." She sighed.
"Try not to hide your excitement." Robin chuckled.
"What do you mean? There is no excitement for me to hide. Personally, I'd prefer not to take along a wet blanket. But if Cyborg insists." She shrugged.
Robin looked affronted. But he grinned when Raven gave him small smile. Cyborg laughed. A loud booming laugh. The others smiled at him, a little saddened to know they wouldn't be hearing it anymore. Starfire launched herself at him, giving him a bone crushing hug. Or in his case, metal. She sniffled in his arms, the only one who never hid her true feelings.
"Hey! It's okay Star! We'll see each other in a few months right? I still have to see my favorite tamaranian get married!" Cyborg said softly.
"Oh yes! My wedding! We shall have much fun, no?"
Star released him and wiped her tears. Everyone assured her that they would be there. That they would enjoy themselves immensely. This cheered the alien girl up and she gave Cyborg one last peck on the cheek. Beast Boy gave him a quick hug, already planning his visit Raven had promised. Robin gave him a small nod. Lastly, Raven approached the half-robot.
"I will allow a…hug. Due to the occasion." She shrugged.
Cyborg grinned. He reached out and wrapped his large arms around her, lifting her off her feet. He laughed at her small yelp of surprise. Raven couldn't help but wrap her arms around her large friend's neck.
"I'm going to miss you, Cyborg." She whispered.
"Me too Rae." He whispered back.
Gently, he sat her down on the ground. She backed away with a sad smile on her face.
"Okay guys, time for me to go. Keep in touch, you hear?"
Robin offered his hand. Cyborg gripped it tightly in his. They shook one last time.
"Let me know when you need a break from college. You could come meet everyone at Happy Harbor." Robin said.
"I may take you up on that offer one day." Cyborg grinned.
The four remaining Titans watched as their friend stepped into his car. The garage door opened and he started the ignition. The others watched as he drove out and the car transformed into water mode. He eased the T-car into the ocean and drove off across the water's surface. When Cyborg was no longer in sight, they solemnly made their way back upstairs. Starfire hovered over to her pile of boxes in the common room, lifting them all at once.
"My friends. I believe it is time I depart as well. There is much planning to be done on my home." She sniffled.
"Alright Star. Let's get the ship ready." Robin nodded.
It took them a bit longer to prepare Starfire for her journey. They had to separate the T-ship, allowing her to take her own cockpit. The other four remained for the trip to her wedding in two months' time. Soon the Alien was ready to head home.
"I shall miss all of you dearly. You have taught me so much of the planet earth. Please. I wish to continue to be friends, no matter the distance." She told them.
Beast Boy walked up to her, handing her Silky the worm. The girl clutched her pet tightly to her chest.
"You don't have to ask Star. We'll always be friends. We're the original Teen Titans remember? We've kicked way too much ass together for us to stop being friends. We will try to visit you any chance we get. I promise." He assured her.
The changeling gave her a hug before stepping back. Raven approached her dear friend. Star smiled at her as she got near.
"And you Raven? Are we still friends even though we are separating?" She asked.
"We've been in each other's bodies Star. I don't think we can stop being friends after that. In fact, I think it makes us more like sisters, don't you?" Raven told her shyly.
"Oh yes! Sisters sounds so much better!" A tear escaped as she grinned at the sorceress.
"Let's get you inside the cockpit Star." Robin took her hand.
Starfire nodded and let him pull her towards the ship. He helped ease her inside and made sure she was buckled in safely. He even made sure Silky was comfortable beside the alien girl. Robin wiped away the fallen tear from her cheek and she smiled.
"I'm going to miss you Star. I wish you didn't have to go." He smiled sadly.
"I will miss you too Robin. But I have a duty to fulfill. My people need me and I need them. I'm glad I got to know you though. It made me so happy to be a part of the Teen Titans." She told him.
"You're English has gotten a lot better." He chuckled lightly.
"It has. Robin?"
"Yeah, Star?"
"It didn't work out between us. We were to…different. But, I believe that it will work with you and friend Raven. I urge you to give it a try. I know you will make each other happy."
"Star…" He managed.
He stared at the girl he once thought he loved in surprise. How did she know? And for how long? Had he been so obvious?
"I should go now Robin. Please, just think of what I have told you."
Robin could only nod his head. He backed away and joined the others silently. He glanced at Raven who was watching him with a curious look on her face. He turned away quickly before she could see him blush.
The three of them stood side by side as they watched their friend close the hatch. Starfire gave them a smile through the glass as she started the engine. With one last wave goodbye, the tamaranian they had grown to love, took to the sky and was gone.
JUMP CITY: August 16 14:22 PDT
Robin wasn't sure how long they stood there. Their eyes glued to the clouds. Almost as if they were expecting their friend to return. Finally, he decided it was time to finish getting ready.
"Alright guys, lets head inside." He mumbled.
His two remaining friends gave him a small nod and followed him inside. Wordlessly, they began picking up what was left and covering up the remaining furniture with white sheets. Raven then made a sweep throughout the tower to make sure nothing was forgotten. As she floated past her room, she stopped. Opening the door she took on last look inside. It was strange. She found the bareness of the room a lot creepier than when it was full of her statues. Standing there alone, she felt a cold chill. How close had she come to being left behind. Forced to spend the rest of her life without the warmth of her friends. A warmth she had grown accustomed to. In that moment, she was grateful. Grateful to Robin for giving her a place to go.
"RAVEN! TIME TO GO!" Beast Boy's voice resonated through the empty building.
With a flick of her cloak, she left her old room behind and reappeared next to the green changeling.
"You don't have to shout, Garfield." She told him.
Startled at her sudden appearance, the young man nearly fell back on his bottom. Thankfully, Robin managed to catch him with a small chuckle.
"You would think that you would be used to that by now." He said with a smile.
"I know it's gonna happen but it still manages to catch me off guard." Beast Boy mumbled.
"So, we're leaving then?" Raven asked.
The two boys looked around the empty room. They then gave turned to her and gave her a nod.
"Alright then, Boy Wonder. Think about Happy Harbor." She told him.
A pensive look crossed Robin's face as he did as she asked. He imagined Mount Justice and the small town where it resided. He imagined the ocean and the white beaches. Robin felt Raven's hand slip into his own. His concentration wavered slightly from the sudden contact, but only for a second. Then she motioned for Beast Boy to take his other hand and her own. The young boy nodded and wrapped took a hold of Robin and Raven, creating a circle between them. The Dark Sorceress closed her eyes.
"Azarath. Metriun. Zinthos."
Everything went black.
Authors Note:
Okay. So what do you guys think? I've been wanting to write a RobRae fic for so long! And then I heard about how Netflix might start up season three of Young Justice if it gets enough views! How awesome is that! Please go watch! I need this to happen pronto! Anyways, it gave me the idea to do a crossover between Teen Titans and Young Justice! Because why not right? I went ahead and posted the first chapter just to see how you guys respond and if I get good reviews I'll continue! And no RobRae bashing please! I know they're not canon. Im aware that Robin and Starfire are in fact canon. But that doesn't mean you should step on my hopes and dreams people! Personally I don't hate Starfire with Robin but I just found Raven and Robin so much cuter!
