The Third Planet

Chapter 3: Mother Nature Calls Her Children

Characters: Robin, Red X, Raven, Cyborg, Starfire, Beast Boy, Batman, Poison Ivy, Harley Quinn, Superman, Flash, Green Arrow, Speedy, Kid Flash, Aqualad, Batgirl, Alfred Pennyworth.

Pairing: Robin/Red X.

Genres: Tragedy, Romance, Hurt/Comfort, Humor, Mystery, Paranormal, Science-Fiction.

Warnings: Possible 'M' interactions, male pregnancy.

Description: The Teen Titans had broken up when Robin turned sixteen, it had been for the best, but so much had changed after that. Now only two of them were alive. Raven was busy working in a library and Robin was still a superhero in Jump City. After Starfire's funeral, Robin decides to go to Gotham for a year or two... but nothing good can ever come in Gotham City. With Robin seeing things and the depression becoming too much to bear, he tries to leave Gotham City, only to be attacked by Poison Ivy on the way. He manages to get away, but not without a bit of damage to his body from an odd seed as a 'Farewell Gift' from Ivy herself (And Harley Quinn). But now, Robin is in desperate need of help, will Red X be able to help? Will Batman approve? Will that seed change Robin's life forever? One thing is certain, faith can move the tallest of mountains. The only question is, is the mountain leading the faithful to a promised land or to there graves?

A/N: I made another chapter, the story seems to be developing more in this chapter, lets see where this gos, shall we?


~Third Planet~

Robin POV

By the time our movie ends, Wally has us all go to a nearby steakhouse called Texas Roadhouse, a nice place. However, when we try to go in, its packed full, so we leave and just hit a McDonald's nearby. Inside, I have a medium fry and a six piece chicken nugget, Roy has a large fry and four piece chicken nugget, Wally has... everything, and Garth only has a large fry. We sit a small booth, all chatting away when the news turns on, showing Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn escaping Arkham Asylum. It intrigues me, for as long as I can remember, I've never minded Ivy and Harley as much as other villains. Sure, they beat the living Hell out of me on a daily basis, but really, they're pretty cool compared to completely crazy people like Joker and Killer Croc. I watch with large eyes as Batman and this cities Robin try to fight the woman, but they're no match for them.

"Dick." Roy says when he sees that look in my eyes. "Don't even think about it, buddy."

"They're in danger." I say, getting ready to stand when Wally grabs my arm, pulling me down. "So you're against me too, Wally?" I ask him, glaring my best bat-glare.

Wally sighs, looking me in the eyes. "I don't want you to get hurt, Dick. You're still dealing with the loss, you can fool everyone into thinking that you're fine, but we all know its a lie, man."

Garth nods in agreement. "We're not about to see you get hurt again, Ro- Dick. I know that you still feel the need to protect your kingdom, as I do for my own, but you're unwell. Sit, relax." He suggests.

"I'm not going to sit idly by as my father and brother are beaten to a bloody pulp, you can't make me." I say, standing up again as I start to walk away from them all.

"Then I'm going with you." Wally demands as he stands as well, following me.

Roy and Garth also stand up, ready to follow me. "Why?" I ask, looking them all in the eyes. "Its not your city."

"Well, your our friend." Roy says right back at me, patting my back warmly. "Come on, we got bad guys to fight."

"Aren't they bad ladies?" Garth asks as he runs to Roy's car when we all get in to head to the manor to get dressed. "Like, is that a thing in your language?"

Wally chuckles as Roy mutters something about weird fish people. "Its okay, Garth. Say what you think." I say happily.

I had originally planned to get away, what with Batman and Robin being too busy to stop me from running away and all, but for some reason knowing that my friends are willing to follow me into danger is far more comforting to me. If they hadn't, I'd probably be more crushed by it. So, I sit quietly in the car as we drive through the city streets, getting to the manor in record time and dressing even faster. We all meet in the bat-cave, ready for action.

"So, whats the plan?" Kid Flash asks as he leans on the keyboard of the computer.

Speedy shrugs. "We head in and help in any way we can, I guess." He says.

"Aqualad, you drown all of the plants when we get there and help anyone caught in them to get out. Speedy, you shoot flaming arrows anywhere where only plants are, avoid hitting ones holding civilians. Kid Flash, cause a few tornadoes around Ivy and Harley and try to distract any grunts if there are any there. I'll take on Ivy and Harley head on with Batman and Timmy." I order as I enter the cave, an idea already in my head. "Any questions?"

"Yeah... what the heck, when are you suddenly Braniac?" Kid Flash asks me.

I shrug. "Dunno, I guess I still have apart of me stuck in my Titan days, ya'h know? But, if you're all offended, I'll back off."

Garth shakes his head, smiling at me. "No no, your idea is wonderful, Robin."

"Still, if you don't like it you can still go against it." I say, leaving room for opinions.

"Naw, Dick. Its fine, come on, lets go!" Wally says as he speeds into the cave after grabbing an apple, chewing on it heartily for energy.

I turn away, blushing like a high school girl on prom night. Oh gosh, why does this always happen when I see my friends? I always get all... excited? Either way, it freaks me the Hell out. I shake it off, straightening as I wipe away any dirty thoughts from my mind. This is no time to be thinking about anything dirty or sexual involving my buddies, this is a time for action. I walk past the guys, hopping onto my motorcycle with a smirk on my lips. At the very least... I can ride my troubles away for a bit. I'll escape soon enough... when the opportunity comes to me. Until then... I'll just have to be Robin.

"Come on, we've got a bad guy to fight!" I announce as I lead the way out of the cave towards the city.


~Third Planet~

The wind blasts past my helmet as I drive through Gotham's streets, hearing my friends not far behind. Aqualad is riding shotgun with Speedy as he drives his own cycle, but far slower then mine, seeing as he doesn't have as high of a 'need for speed' you could say. Kid Flash is way ahead of us all, running without the need of a bike or motor vehicle. My heart is racing as I watch the streets turn into a black and yellow blur, that is, until we reach where the fight is. I see traces of red, from where blood has been split, and plenty of green from vines and greenery. I feel a tense ice block seemingly filling my gut, but I power on, no way am I giving up now. I can almost see Cyborg driving the T-car beside me, smirking and laughing to me as he blows the horn, making Raven yelp in surprise from her seat in shotgun and nearly break a shop window.

I want to laugh, I want to say that the prank was awesome to Cy, but I know that its fake. It all is, every memory that replays for me is completely and utterly fake. Well... Raven's still around, in fact, I plan on seeing her as soon as I get my ass out of this place. I know that she'll say I'm being an idiot, running away again, but no amount of urging or arguing will make me come back to this Hell hole called Gotham. I park the R-cycle (Not the coolest name ever) and duck behind a crushed car, accessing the situation.

The street I'm on is called Crime Alley, a pretty famous street, seeing as Bruce Wayne's mother ad father were shot in an alleyway near here. I hate coming here, especially when in costume. Not that I don't pay my respects to Bruce's parents when I'm here, its just... it feels wrong. No one should dance on anyone elses graves, so, why battle on the very dirt that held their blood only about twenty or thirty years ago? Its confusing, I know, but I'm a confusing guy. I step out from behind the car, if only sticking my head out, to see the fight. Speedy and Kid Flash are going nuts trying to get Harley to give it up, but she keeps slamming her damn hammer into them. Ivy is taking on Batman, Robin (The new one) and Aqualad. I jump out, flipping onto a vine before running on it like a tightrope, eyes glued on Poison Ivy's thin frame as she controls the plants on her little, plant throne.

I flip onto the thrones back, glaring down at Ivy like a monkey on a branch as I crotch on my little seat. "You'll pay for your crimes, Ivy." I say, drawing a bird-a-rang from my belt.

Ivy smirks, which is odd of her. "My my, wondered when you'd join the fray, deary." She slowly creates an almost battle field with the vines, making the plants raise her until we're inches away, face to face. "Its no fun fighting your baby brother... its been too long, Robin."

"Not long enough." I say, I can just barely hear Kid booing at me for such a terrible come back. "You're going down, Ivy. And so are your plants."

"I actually have something for you... someone of your... sexual orientation might appreciate." Ivy responds, that smile never leaving her lips. She pulls out a tiny syringe, making me gulp. "Just hold still... this won't hurt a bit."

I flip back as she sends a vine to grab my arm, cutting a bird-a-rang through it as I flip to cut it, making a loud growl come from Ivy. I don't stop to see her face though, I keep on back flipping and side-stepping, not allowing the vines to get a chance at snagging me. I see Kid and Speedy finally catch Harley, making me stop and give them a thumbs up... there was my mistake. I almost forget about the vines, and by the time I remember, I'm being laid down, back first, onto the vine battle field by tentacle like leaves that refuse to let me go. I watch as Ivy smirks, flicking a drop of the green liquid in the syringe is and slowly get on her knees by my arm, pulling up the T-shirt a bit to have access to my belly.

I close my eyes as she draws the needle into my bare chest, making me bite my lip and draw back as far as I can in my little cocoon like prison as that unknown creation of Poison Ivy infects my body. Before I can blink, I'm free, and my body controls my actions as I jump up and punch Ivy in the jaw, knocking her off her balance to let me drop kick her. I watch her fall, but begin to sweat as whatever infecting my body starts to affect. It must be fast acting. I ignore it, handcuffing Ivy, but I know I can never forget what she whispers into my ear next.

"Do me a favor... tell the baby, aunt Ivy says hi." She whispered before I slammed my fist into her exposed jaw, knocking her out.

I carry Ivy over my shoulder, despite the very much apparent size difference, and jump down to where Batman, Robin, Aqualad, Speedy and Kid Flash are. Speedy, Kid and Aqualad look guilty, probably because either a), Bruce didn't want me here to begin with or b), they saw me get injected and think I'll die now. I smirk at Bruce as I hand over Ivy to him, yelping as he sends me the scariest Bat-glare I've ever seen in my entire life as a tights wearing sidekick. I see Robin crossing his arms, but not in a disapproving way, it almost looks like he's giving up, basically saying that this between me and Bruce, not between all three of us. I actually respect that, but right now... I have an overprotective bat to deal with.

"What in gods name are you doing out here, Robin?" Batman asks me, glaring down at me.

Its now that I really see the very apparent height difference between us, making me feel like a midget all of a sudden. I gulp, but still stand as tall as I possibly can without looking like an idiot. "I'm doing my job, Batman." I say, glaring up at him as I try my best to copy his glare.

Batman still doesn't look impressed. "I told you to lay off from crime fighting, you could've been killed. You can fake as many smiles and laughs as you want, but its apparent that your depression hasn't worn off in just a day." He points out to me. "Besides, you're still not ready to do this."

That really pushes a few buttons for me, allowing my true anger to show through my once mocking glare. "I'm seventeen years old, Bruce. I'm not a little kid anymore, I've taken on Deathstroke and Joker on my own before, whats so different about Ivy and Harley? Its because of the visions, isn't it? I swear, I'm recovering. I'm done with you doubting me!" For once, I'm not yelling like an idiot, yeah, there's an edge in my voice, but I'm not fulling yelling quite yet. "You know what, I need to go."

Kid Flash takes a stand. "No, Robin. I get it, you like being alone. But damn, buddy. Stop running from everyone who gets close to you, it only ends in disaster. Remember the team? I know, that's low, but you and every last one of us remembers the end of that tragedy. Running isn't the answer, it just pushes your problems to the next day. Who knows, tomorrow might be worse then today. Stay, we're trying to help you, not attack you." For once in his life, Kid Flash makes sense... too bad I'm stubborn.

"I'm sorry, Wally... I have to go." I say before turning my back on them, climbing onto my motorcycle, and driving away.

I can feel myself falling apart, I can feel myself crying with this helmet on and I can feel my stomach burning from that syringe. But I'm still fighting it all, I'm still driving... I'm still running. Kid's completely right, I need to stop running from my problems, I can't escape my past, no matter what I do. So... I guess I'm going back, back to where my adventures really began...

I'm going back to Jump City.


~Third Planet~

A/N: Shorter then the other chapters, but this chapter in particular was hard to write through, my mind just couldn't wrap around it for awhile. But now its here, so please review! More up soon, I promise!

~Supercasey.