A/N: Gotham will be coming soon. I thought about writing something between Robin and Starfire first :) A small moment between them ;) And thanks PaperWings95!
DISCLAIMER- I don't own the Teen Titans or DC Comics.
~AprilRaven~
-Sunlight-
On Thursday night Robin told his friends about traveling to Gotham. They all were fine with that; they could handle Jump City for a while.
"Robin just go to Gotham, we've totally got things covered over here," said Cyborg from the kitchen.
"Yes Robin everything will be fine, you do what you need to do", agreed Raven as she closed her book.
Starfire flew to Robins side after putting away the dishes, "Robin when will you be returning?"
"I'm not sure, but it won't be for long", assured Robin.
"Dude just take your time, we'll save Swamp Monster 4 for you when you get back", mentioned Beast Boy as he dropped himself onto the red couch. "So what day you planning on leaving?"
"Early morning tomorrow, the flight isn't so long anyway", replied Robin.
Robin had booked a first class ticket to Gotham. He would be leaving as Richard Grayson. Alfred said that he would be there to pick him up since Bruce was busy sorting out the party. For once Robin was ok with leaving, since the city would be quite, besides Titans East were always there if things go bad.
"I'd like to wish you good luck on your trip to the city of Gotham", Starfire said whilst giving Robin one of her crushing hugs.
"Ah…erm…thanks Star, but I'm not leaving until tomorrow," Robin managed to breathe out.
"I know Robin, but Gotham is a dangerous city".
"I can handle it, I've spent practically my whole life in Gotham and if anything goes wrong I'll be back here straight away."
Raven stood up and looked up to Robin with an emotionless expression across her face. "Robin everything will be fine we can handle Jump for a while".
"Ok"
Later that night, the Titans were watching a re-run of Swamp Monster 3. Apparently Beast Boy said it was good for the mind. Robin simply shook his head. Everyone went to bed late since this was Robins last night in Jump for now.
Once the film had ended, everyone said their good byes to Robin since none of them would be up early in the morning to say good-bye. The Titans returned to his or her rooms. It was the dead of night; with a horror movie just finished it gave the empty main room an eerie silence. Starfire held back to try to talk to Robin before he went to bed. Robin sensed something troubling her so he stayed behind without making anything too obvious.
"So how great was that film", Robin broke the silence as he turned to face the Tameranian sat next to him.
"It was joyful". It was a quiet remark for Starfire, she's usually full of life and happiness. Her head was hung low and her eyes fell forward. She wanted to say something, but she simply couldn't find the right words.
"Everything ok Star?"
"I cannot tell a lie to you Robin", Starfire sighed.
Robin raised an eyebrow in concern. "What's wrong?"
"You seem to distance yourself from everyone".
"I've just been busy Star, besides tomorrow I'll be in Gotham with Batman. Things will be fine and I promise I won't be gone for long", Robin promised.
"Well I wish to accompany you in Gotham, perhaps then I could spend more time with you"
Robin's eyes widened. "Sorry but I've got to go alone, I won't be gone long."
"That is the problem Robin, you never want to accept anything from us", Starfire stepped up and made her way to her room. "We are your friends Robin, why don't you trust us?"
Robin ran to catch up with Starfire as she walked on by, "It's complicated Starfire, but I got to go alone. I'm sorry"
With that Starfire quickly entered her room and left an unhappy Robin alone outside. He stood there for a while deciding whether or not to knock on the door. In the end he simply returned to his room. He said to himself that he would not leave with Starfire in this state. The main thing that worried him was that she could follow him to Gotham and that wasn't an option. He couldn't risk anything.
Robin immediately went to the bathroom to take a shower. Afterwards he climbed into bed and pulled his covers over his body. He had a few hours to sleep until morning; he had to be up early to leave for the airport. Robin already packed his personal belongings in advance. There wasn't much he needed to take since a lot of his personal belongings were in Gotham. He packed some of his 'Robin' items just in case, even though there were some in the bat cave. Robin just wanted to be ready to face Slade…if he really was in Gotham.
Hours later the morning sunlight crept its way slowly up onto the city, peeking over the horizon. Robin got dressed in a blue shirt and his black jeans with a pair of red converse. His mask was replaced with his sunglasses, but he would remove them once he arrived at the airport. Checking that he had everything he needed including his mask, Robin padded softly towards the door. Closing the door carefully, avoiding waking up his friends, Robin left his room. He walked by Starfire's room slowing down as he turned to check to see if she was still asleep. Silence. Being careful not to wake the sleeping figure on the purple bed, Robin crept slowly into Starfire's room. He left the door slightly ajar. Silky was snoozing happily on the pillow next to Starfire. Creeping softly towards the table next to the bed he brought out the slip of paper from his bag.
Starfire,
I'm sorry for not spending time with you, it's just that everything has been really busy and on certain occasions I wished that I stopped to realize that I was working so hard. I really want to spend more time with you and I will as soon as I get back. I promise. I also apologize for not letting you come to Gotham with me, maybe one day, but not right now. I hope you can understand.
Your best friend, Robin
With that Robin left and made his way to the garage. He took his black motorbike out, putting his bag on the back behind him, and made his way to the airport. Robin would leave his bike in a warehouse next to the airport. It was the Titans storage place for any important work that would require going overseas if the T-ship wasn't accessible. It was operated by the same technology used in the tower. It was amazing that no one ever noticed it; Cyborg was a genius sometimes after all. With Robins trip planned out he rode his bike out into the city in the enchanting sunlight.
A/N: So that's it, next it's Gotham. I've got a plot for Slade and Robin already…who knows what will happen. :) R&R please. Wonder what Bruce might say? ~grins~
