Teen Titans Fan Fiction

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ALONE

"It is me, or has this place changed since we left?" Beast Boy asked, slightly puzzled at the new Pizza Place in front of him. "I know they could have set up shop since we left but it's not just here. There are a load of new buildings that should have taken years to build." He said quickly, as Raven began to open her mouth. She shut it as Robin started down another road. "Robin man, where exactly are we going?" Cyborg moaned as they paused outside another place. "Somewhere with a TV." He said shortly.

"Wouldn't it be sensible to look into newspaper archives?" Raven said quietly. "I doubt the attack on the tower will be publicized now, especially if it happened a few weeks ago." He paused. "The library won't be open. If it's not on TV then we can always ask someone." Heading off, he darted into a bar. There was a small TV in the corner, and the others filed in, settling on the bar, Robin's gaze completely focused on the flashing images.

"The alien leader, captured by the Justice League last week, has escaped, taking a number of known criminals such as Shadow and Gorilla Grodd. A number of investigations are underway to discover their whereabouts and how they escaped from the prison." The reporter, flipped her blonde hair before turning to the man sitting next to her with a wide smile. "Also this week, is the annual remembrance service. Mr. Henner would you like to explain?" The man stood up. He looked to be about 6 foot and was black, his hair cut in a military style. He looked slightly uncomfortable in the suit he was wearing but had a certain presence about him.

"The events will be taking place in Jump City along the main road. The remaining Titan Starfire has agreed to say a speech in their memory. Events will include a candle vigil and various entertainments including a fair in their honour. This year marks the Fifth Year of their disappearance and many of the Justice League, including the Founders will be attending." He continued to blabber on. Nightwing turned to their others. "Who do you thinks been gone for five years?" He asked them quietly. A snort behind them caused them to swivel. A table of builders was behind them, obviously having come straight from the construction site. The largest guy folded his arms and stared at them.

"How can you not know? It's been publicized basically every month since they disappeared. Good riddance if you asked me." He sneered, a number of guys nodding in agreement. "They obviously didn't give a damn about her. Apparently they just left in the middle of night, no word, absolutely nothing. It wasn't like they got kidnapped or anything. They left of their own accord. So the bastards can rot in hell for all I care." Another piped up. "Bill went and saw them and everything." Cyborg frowned.

"But who disappeared?" The first guy rolled his eyes.

"The Teen Titans of course. Starfire's the only one left now. Not that anyone sees here nowadays, except when she's saving the day. I can understand it though – anyone could see she was basically in love with that Robin guy." He stared at the four of them. They had frozen, the blood draining from their faces, their eyes wide. "What?" He asked perplexed.

"Five years?" Beast Boy breathed, astonished and upset.

"That's what I said. The memorial's in 6 days. I won't be going though." He muttered, sipping the pint of beer the barmaid had just dumped in front of him. "Thanks luv." She grunted and slid behind the bar. "They must have had a reason for leaving. They saved us lots of time when they were around. We shouldn't just turn our backs on that." One of the guys scowled, his brown eyes cold. "So's Starfire. Saved everyone of us all by herself, more times than they ever did. She even took down that Slade guy but no one cares about that do they? Just care that four ruddy ex-heroes did a runner and haven't been seen for five years." He spat on the ground, ignoring the glare from the barmaid. "Don't deserve the honour if you ask me."

The four Titans had slipped off their chairs and disappeared, the moment they heard about the memorial. They'd begun running towards the Tower when the bomb went off, sending a number of car alarms off and smoke billowing into the air. They changed direction without thought, still in civilians clothes as they headed towards the scene. They smashed through the door, Beast Boy and Cyborg ripping off the holo rings and turning back into a half robot and changeling. The whole place was full of smoke, and quite a few people were already running towards the door, terrified looks on their faces. "We're in a bank. I presume someone got into the vault by making the door explode." Raven said quietly, using her magic to appear in her customary uniform. Robin had brought his utility belt along just in case, meaning they would be able to take the villain down. They crept forwards, wary about alerting whoever it was too their presence. A sudden movement to the right, alerted Cyborg who shot a sonic blast at the intruder. A blast of bolts crashed down on them, sending them sprawling before Raven picked up a counter with her magic and sent it into the smoke, all the while coughing. Whoever it had been was apparently gone, when no retaliatory attack happened. The smoke was beginning to clear, so they were surprised to find two guys tied up, black balaclavas pulled over their faces.

"We're sorry." One of them was sobbing. "Just take us away; we'll be good I swear."

The sound of cop cars filled the air. "Don't worry about that. You'll be going behind bars even if you didn't want to." Robin said frankly, staring down at the two intruders. Startled their eyes focused on the four Titans. "Oh my God." One of them swore, continuing to stare at them even as the cops began to take them away. "Is that actually you?" The main police officer asked, startled. "You guys have been missing for five years! Do you mind if I call the main office? It's just that…well this is kind of unprecedented. When Starfire rang to say that there were four intruders, but the two robbers were tied up…I didn't expect this." Beast Boy frowned. "I didn't see Star. Do you know where we can find her by the way? We're sort of looking for her." He explained. The cop shook his head.

"She's a recluse. No one knows where she lives and you probably wouldn't recognize her anyway. She's a brunette now from what I heard, though that may just be a rumour. Also I don't think she'll be exactly happy to see you." Robin scowled.

"Don't shoot the messenger. My daughter's obsessed with…well you. She keeps track of stuff and was blabbering on about how Starfire trained with Batman after she went mad and almost killed someone. I wasn't on the case but I did here she beat up someone pretty bad." He said stepping backwards, raising his hands in mock surrender. They nodded at him before Raven began to engulf them in her magic. "What should I tell them? The reporters I mean?" HE called before they disappeared. Robin didn't skip a beat.

"Tell them the Titan's are back."