Hello there, everybody! Finally, here is chapter 4 of my Teen Titans fanfic. I finally reveal more in this chapter and bring in the whole reason for this story being written. Also, a little bit more is explained for those of you who are having a hard time getting over the whole StarfireXRobin pairing and, hopefully, it makes some sense. Well, here is the next chapter and I am REALLY, SERIOUSLY lacking in the reviewing department and am growing desperate. Please, take the time to at least write, like, three words or "This story sucks" or "I LOVE your fanfic" or something like that. I can't improve without help and I AM only human, so I need some kind or creative criticism or encouragement! Thanks a bunch!

Surprise

Robin was splayed out on the giant couch in the living room of Titans Tower. With his legs hanging over the side, he flipped through the channels-much to the protest of the others around him. "This is good-hey! I like that show!" whined Beast Boy.

"C'mon, man!" came Cyborg's voice, "Pick something, already!" Robin gave in and finally stopped on the TV Guide channel because there didn't seem to be anything that they all could agree on.

It was just the boys as Raven was meditating in her room and Starfire was on patrol duty for a few hours. The city had been oddly calm in the almost-week since Batman's previous appearance. Robin had let up on his friends, but only for the reason that he didn't want them to completely hate him.

He shifted onto his elbow and gave a grunt as he thought about how long it could possibly take to "tie up a few loose ends". Robin hadn't stopped thinking about what Bruce had said and wondering exactly what it was he had wanted him to look after.

"What's wrong with you?" Cyborg asked. Without giving Robin a chance to reply with a "nothing", Beast boy gave a chuckle. Not even removing his eyes from the roulette of channels on the giant screen, he said, "Not much, he just needs to get laid!" Only a second after the words left his lips, there was an overstuffed pillow hurtling at Beast Boy's head. "Hey!" the boy exclaimed.

Robin sat up and, after having sent the projectile in his friend's direction, he tossed the remote control at Cyborg. "I'm going to work out," he gave a gruff reply, the anger his voice exhibited only half-true.

Beast Boy didn't seem to know when to stop-he never did, "Yeah, that sexual frustration," he gave another of his laughs. Robin flinched slightly and paused mid-step before deciding it wasn't worth it and just allowed it to slide. He made a quick detour to the refrigerator to grab bottled water. He snatched it up even before the chilled air could reach his skin. Righting himself, Robin turned to look back at the large TV screen. Beside it, a giant window was open it let in both the balmy harbor breeze and Starfire when she returned from her patrol.

He twisted the cap off and put the cool plastic to his lips. As he drank, Robin thought about what Beast Boy had said. Sure, he was a hero-a teen one, but a hero none the less-and, just like every Justice League member, could probably have any girl that he wanted. Hell, he'd gotten enough offers, but none enticed him as much as they did the other two male members of the Teen Titans. Everyone in the tower knew he and Starfire had had a sort of "thing", but it had never really amounted to much. It was true that he had wanted it to, being a teenage boy and all, but he had hit a sort of proverbial brick wall when he had wanted to approach her about said actions. The fact of the matter was that she was not of the Earth and Robin felt too awkward to ask her about…certain things before they got too involved. Though, just because he didn't plan on taking everything to the next level didn't mean he couldn't at least be physically attracted to Star. Hell, more than half of the city's male population was-with good reason, of course.

He set down his empty bottle next to its cap on the counter and walked in the direction of the exit. As he approached the doorway, Robin glanced up at the clock on the wall. He unclipped his communicator and signaled Starfire and Raven to meet in the living room so there could be a shift change. He knew that Raven usually preferred to work at night, but at that point, Robin felt like putting whomever he wanted on watch, whether they liked it or not.

They both answered promptly and he was greeted by Starfire's cheerful voice and Raven's sullen one. He asked for an update on the city and Star replied with "everything was as it should be". After double-checking, Robin made sure that they would be there any minute so they could converse before Raven headed out. Just because he wasn't training the team past the point of exhaustion everyday didn't mean he couldn't run a tight ship.

Robin knew he didn't have to be there for that meeting because they weren't children and were very well capable of talking to each other, so he once again headed towards the door. Not to mention he wasn't too keen on seeing Star so soon after his whole thought process that had stemmed from one of Beast Boy's cracks. He clicked off his communicator as the hydraulic doors ahead of him let out a great whoosh to reveal none other than Batman, himself.

Nearly dropping his communicator, Robin spoke, "Batman-good to see you finally decided to come back." He was a little pissed that Bruce had, once again, gotten through all of the first-warning detectors. Chalk up another one to the expert and add yet another point to the "Robin's just a kid" tally… he thought to himself resentfully.

From the direction of the TV, Robin heard some shuffling sounds right before Cyborg and Beast Boy cried out in unison, "Batman?" Walking into the commons room, the hero was soon surrounded by Robin's friends. Bruce's face remained unchanging, but Robin couldn't help but feel slightly embarrassed as Cyborg and Beast Boy gushed over his mentor. "We've heard so much about you, sir!" "It's so cool to finally meet you!"

Robin continued to stand in the doorway as Starfire glided in through the window to be there for the briefing. She caught sight of Batman and quickly joined the swarm. Mentally, Robin counted to five and, sure enough, a shadow liquidated in the center of the carpet and soon after came Raven. Robin watched her as she crossed her arms and stepped back while eyeing the newcomer. Raven hung back and acted nonchalant, but Robin knew her well enough to gauge that she was, at least, mildly intrigued by the appearance of the famous stranger everyone had gravitated towards.

Batman very subtly cleared his throat and Robin knew that that was his cue to break everything up. Bruce had taken only two steps into the room and already he had been completely cornered. Just for making him wait more than a week, Robin decided that a little payback was in order. He went right into introductions, "Everyone, this is Batman; Batman, that's Cyborg, Starfire, Beast Boy, and Raven," Robin gestured to each of his friends respectively.

Bruce was polite; or rather he didn't completely brush off the other Titans members with a snub that would have rivaled even the stereotype of his aristocratic alter ego. Obviously not wanting to waste anymore time than that had already been spent, Batman cleared his throat once again. The second time, however, was slightly more noticeable.

Truth be told, Robin was excruciatingly curious as to what Bruce had to say. He had been completely patient for a long time and he was finally ready to get his assignment. "You know why I'm here," Batman's voice rumbled to his ex-sidekick. The other Teen Titans turned their heads in their leader's direction.

They hadn't known about their previous meeting and were all wondering what was up and just why they had been left out of something so obviously important. "Yeah," Robin responded-his pulse racing at the prospect of some major assignment, "where exactly is this 'thing' that you wanted me to watch for you?" "It's not exactly a 'thing'," Batman said as he tipped his head as if to beckon something.

Robin frowned and thought how aggravating all of the coded messages were-that was until he felt cool breath on the back of his neck and lips brushing his ear that gave off a quiet "Boo." His heart nearly stopped as he spun around to come face-to-face with a girl…

"What the hell?" Robin exclaimed as his eyes ran up and down the blonde girl dressed in a full-blown costume that looked like a female sidekick version of Batman. Don't say it…Robin willed; Don't say this is who you want me to watch… "This…is Batgirl," said Batman-seemingly enjoying Robin's shocked reaction. Though the girl's arms were crossed, she managed to wiggle a few fingers at the Titans in a greeting.

At that point, Robin felt sick…