Don't say a word...

Previously...

Raven grabbed his hand just as he was about to get on his red bike. "Thanks for today Rob. I needed it."

Robin smiled, as seemed to be a habit today. "You're welcome Dark Angel." He told her before getting on his bike and speeding off into the darkness.

Did he just call me Dark Angel? Raven wondered.

Well that changed it all.

Well, I take it from the reviews you like it? That's good. I was worried, ya know? You were right sugarhighnutcase, the song was called Don't say a word (no shit). And all those who wanted hugs and kisses TOUGH! Robin ain't a cheat. Even if he's not technically going out with Starfire, he still won't cheat. And he totally forgot about Raven! She's not gonna forgive him that fast. They're JUST FRIENDS for the moment. And romance wouldn't be good yet. For reasons that will all be revealed shortly.
Anyway... on with the show... :cue the elephants:

Disclaimer (I forgot about this last time): Don't own them.

Raven ended up where she'd started. On her bed, in her room, in the dark.

But this time, it didn't seem to bother her that much.

Her dark lilac eyes turned to her alarm clock. Midnight. The perfect time to meditate. No one around to annoy, interrupt or piss her off.

Instead of going to her usual spot of the roof, Raven treaded softly down to the edge of the island and settled down on a smooth rock.

The waves lightly crashed against the rock, occasionally splashing her with brisk salt water.

The high crescent moon was mirrored in the waves, lighting up the water and sky.

A slight wind brushed back Raven's hair and licking her face.

There was a slight crunch behind her.

"What are you doing up so late Robin?" She asked, keeping her eyes shut.

Robin sat heavily on the rock beside her. "I could ask the same of you."

"It's the only quiet time for meditation." Raven explained in as little words as she could manage.

Robin brought his knees up to his chest and rested his chin on them. "Couldn't sleep." He said shortly.

Raven slowly opened one eye and took in the troubled face of her leader. "Wanna talk about it?" She asked, even though she didn't really want to talk.

"Ever think you don't really know someone." He asked quietly.

Raven opened both eyes and turned to face Robin. "What do you mean?"

Robin waved his hand and said no more.

"Don't beat yourself up, Boy Wonder. There is always someone who will listen to you, whatever the problem." Raven told her best friend.

Robin looked up at the dark girl. "What would you say if I told you... I wasn't sure if this team was the best thing for me anymore?"

Raven's eyes widened. "You mean..."

"I mean that I'm 18 and I've always fought the big guys. Always wanted to be the hero. But now I'm thinking, what about the little guy? The ordinary people who get burgled. Maybe I want to help them instead." Robin sighed. "I'm not a Boy anymore. I don't want to be seen as one."

Raven nodded and looked back out at the sea. "I've been thinking the same thing. Not really about the hero part. Just the team part." She shrugged. "I know that I wouldn't get out and become really reclusive if I wasn't in a team, but... BB and Star... they're a little juvenile. They're still only 16. Cy's 20! Maybe it's time."

"Time to move on, you mean?" Robin questioned, probing further.

Raven nodded. "There's a city. Just north of Gotham. It's called Bludhaven. Very corrupt, even the police. Hardly a single good person in the place. But life is hell for that small minority. Too poor to move somewhere better."

Robin was silent, thinking. After a few minutes, he spoke. "Now raven, what I'm about to say is between me and you only. Don't say a word of it to the others."

Raven nodded, willing him to go on. "What about.. me and you. Working together in Bludhaven. Star and BB could stay here, I know they can handle it on their own. And Cy could finally go to Titans East, like he's been dying to for the last six months."

The dark girl bit her lip. "Star wouldn't be happy about that."

"No." Robin smiled. "She wouldn't, but she'd get over it. Just think about it, eh? I don't need an answer yet."

Raven smiled slightly. "I've thought. I'll do it. It's the perfect solution. And I'm sick of Jump anyway. Far too bright."

Robin grinned and gave Raven a light hug. "I was hoping you'd say that."

Raven's face clouded. "What are we gonna tell the others? And when?"

"We'll tell them the truth."

But of course, the truth is never easy.

- - - - -

It was a lovely sunny day. Blue sky and not a cloud in sight.

Pft, yeah right.

It was cold, raining and generally gray.

As soon as Raven saw this weather from her fogged up windows, she took it as a very bad omen.

All morning, Robin had been pacing round his room, wondering how he was going to break the news. It wouldn't be as easy as he thought. First, he'd have to get all the Titans in the same room at the same time. A major task in itself. Then, he'd have to get them all quiet enough.

He groaned and sank onto his bed.

There was an impatient knock at his door. The knock that only belonged to one person.

"Raven." Robin sighed with relief. "You gotta help me."

Raven looked highly amused. "Our mighty leader going to pieces over a small speech? I thought better of you Robin." She was smirking.

"You're loving this aren't you?" Robin accused. "You love watching me suffer."

"Oh no Robin." Raven shook her head. "That would be mean of me. I don't do mean. I just came in to tell you that the others are all eating breakfast at the moment. Meaning, they're all in the same room and they're all quiet."

Robin dragged a hand down his face, composing himself. "Okay. I'm ready."

- - - - -

Raven grabbed her herbal tea and sat down at the table with the rest of the Titans, just as Robin was asking them if they'd listen to him. She wasn't missing this for the world.

Robin scratched his head. "Um. Uh. Er. Well... As you... er... know. I'm 18 now. And, um, so's Raven. Andwe'regettingtiredoftheteamthing."

Raven rolled her eyes and stood up. "What Boy Blunder means is that we don't want to be part of this team any more." She held up a hand to stop any outbursts. "We figured it out. Me and him will go to a city just north of Gotham. Bludhaven. It's corrupt and life is hell for that small number of good people there. BB and Star could stay here and watch over Jump and Cy could go to Titans East like he's been dying to."

BB and Cy were nodding, starting to like the idea. Unfortunately Starfire's face had a look of pure venom fixed upon it.

Raven continued, slightly wary of the look of on Starfire's face. "We don't want to play the big hero anymore. We just want to help the little guy."

Cy nodded and smiled. "I think it's a good idea. It'll be sad, splitting up the Titans, but it's time."

"Yeah. What he said." BB agreed.

"I THINK IT'S AN AWFUL IDEA!" Star burst out, before stalking upstairs.

Robin sighed and exchanged looks with Raven. "I'll go talk with her."

- - - - -

"Why Robin?" Starfire spat. "Why do you wish to leave us? ME!" (A/N: I really hate making Starfire a bitch, but it has to be done.)

Robin sighed. "Star, we were never going out. You're one of my best friends, but that's all you'll ever be."

"What if I came with you to Haven of Blud?" She suggested, looking innocent.

Robin shook his head. "You'd hate it there, Star. It's too dark. No one would be on our side."

"I thought you liked me Robin." Starfire's lip trembled.

"We're too different Star." He pointed out. "And you're too young for me." Starfire opened her mouth, but Robin held up his hand. "No. Don't say a word Star. It's my final decision. I am leaving the Teen Titans."

And with that he turned and left the alien on the roof. Looking like she was going to murder someone. That someone was probably going to be Raven.

Aha! Aren't you proud of me? Second chapter in less than a week. I'm proud of me. It's my quickest EVER! Anyway. R&R. Oh and an after note. I hate making Star a bitch. She's not that bad a character. But it needs to be done. I hate Star bashing (but love reading it), but it's necessary for this story. Anyway.
Adios.
Umbra.