Chapter Seven is finally up! Enjoy!
Robin sat in a chair in the Batcave, he pulled off his ripped glove. His hand had a long horizontal cut along his hand, he reached into the bag he had brought and pulled out a needle. Robin was about the sow the wound when he heard Raven's voice from upstairs, "Robin what's going on?"
He looked up and saw Raven walking downstairs to him, she stood in front of him looking at his hand, "Why didn't you ask me to heal you?"
"I didn't want to bother you."
She grabbed his hand, "Raven you really don't…" He stopped as Raven glared at him.
She chanted words under her breath and soon the wound disappeared. She looked at him, "What were you doing?"
"I was walking upstairs and tripped," Robin responded.
Raven raised an eyebrow, "Is that so?"
Robin shook his head, "It's a long story."
"I've got time."
Robin looked at her beautiful face and caved in, "Let's go talk about it somewhere else."
Raven nodded and headed upstairs, Robin followed shortly after. She walked to her room and sat down on the bed with him, "Where would you like to start?"
Robin told her about the fight with Bane and how he had found similar knives and the footprints in the snow. He left out the part about the tree carvings, fearing what would happen if he told her. He began speaking about what had recently happened. "So I asked Catwoman if she knew what happened to Batman when a knife flew at us, I caught it with my hand so that's why I had the cut."
Raven had been listening intently, "So did you find out who threw it?"
Robin looked down, "No, I told Catwoman to run but nobody was there."
He looked back up at her, "You can go back to Jump City if you're scared, I won't make you stay here."
Raven was taken aback, "Robin, I came here to help, I'm not going to abandon you."
Robin grabbed her hand, "It's getting really dangerous, I think it would be better for you if you left."
"I'm not leaving," Raven said staring him down.
Suddenly Robin put his arms around her in a hug, "I just don't want anything to happen to you."
Raven hugged him back, "I'll be fine, I want you to alright."
They let go and looked at each other, both stared deeply into each other's eyes. Raven moved her face closer to his, Robin moved closer to her. They were face to face, they could feel each other's breath. Robin looked down and stood, "I should probably let you get some rest, sorry for keeping you awake."
He quickly left leaving Raven alone in the Batcave. Robin walked to the balcony and stood there for a while, looking at the dark city. I want to be with her, but can I? I don't want to put her in any danger. Robin sighed sadly as he overlooked Gotham.
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For a moment it had seemed, Raven thought they were going kiss. But it slipped away when Robin abruptly left. Raven suddenly felt a wave of sadness, she wanted Robin. He made her feel safe and sure about herself, she couldn't just let him go. Robin was different sure, but that didn't mean she wouldn't give it a shot.
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The sun shone through Robins window, he sat up and stretched. He rubbed his eyes and put on his mask. Robin quickly stood and walked to the window, the sun was out and the clouds were gone, for now. It looks nice outside today, he thought. Robin walked downstairs and saw pancakes, he sat down and began to eat. They were delicious, he saw Alfred walk out of the kitchen, "Alfred these pancakes are amazing."
Alfred smiled, "I did not make them Master Robin, Ms. Raven did."
Robin raised his eyebrows, "Where is she?"
Raven walked out from the kitchen wearing an apron, "Here."
Robin nearly choked, "You're wearing an apron?"
Raven scowled, "Alfred made me wear it."
Alfred looked at her, "It reduces the chance of you getting your uniform dirty."
"Anyway," Raven continued, "I wanted to learn how to actually make pancakes so I asked Alfred to help me."
Alfred smiled once more, "I only guided Ms. Raven, she made them by herself."
Robin looked at Raven, "These are very good Raven."
Raven smiled now, "Thank you."
Robin stood and walked to Raven, "So, uh, today's sunny."
Raven raised an eyebrow, "I noticed."
Robin stumbled to say his sentence, "Uh it's going to be seventy-five degrees in the afternoon."
"Yes?"
"I wanted to know if you wanted to go outside and swim?" it sounded lame to Robin as he said it.
Raven put her hands on her hips, "I don't do swimming."
Robin felt deflated.
"But I can make today an exception."
Robin perked up, "Do you have clothes to go swimming?"
Raven raised an eyebrow.
"Uh, I bet that sounded weird the way I asked."
Raven smiled, "I'll go buy some today, so when do you want me to meet you?"
Robin smiled back blushing, "Around four because it'll be the hottest then."
"I'll see you outside at four then," Raven said as she walked back into the kitchen.
Alfred looked at Robin, "Did you ask Ms. Raven on a date in our own house?"
"Shut it," Robin mumbled.
Alfred laughed lightly as he went to the kitchen as well.
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Robin spent the rest of the morning in the Batcave training and exercising. I wonder what's happened to Catwoman, he thought as he began to do push-ups. I need to train more if I want to be able to help her. I'll look for her later tonight. He stopped and lied on his back, his arms ached, he took in deep breaths.
"Master Robin, Alfred called from upstairs, "It is two thirty."
Robin stood and walked up the stairs and shouted back, "Thanks for the reminder."
He walked to the bathroom and showered quickly. Robin walked to his room and changed into a white tank top and swimming trunks. He looked at the digital clock on his bed stand, it read three forty-five. Robin walked out to the pool and lied on a nearby chair looking at the blue sky. He heard footsteps and looked up and saw Raven. Robin couldn't believe his eyes, she was wearing a two-piece black swimsuit. It was simple, but to him, she looked like a goddess.
Raven smiled at him, "Are you done gawking."
Robin blushed and walked over to her, "So m'lady would you like to go swimming?"
"I thought I told you to stop calling me that."
"You did but I didn't listen."
She laughed and sat on the edge of the pool dangling her feet in the water, "Do you not take your mask off when you swim?"
"Nope," Robin said as he took off his tank top to enter the pool. Now it was Ravens turn to gawk, Robins body was well toned and every muscle was visible. To Raven, he looked like he was chiseled from stone.
He flexed playfully and smiled, "Whos gawking now?"
Raven blushed and used her magic to splash Robin lightly with water.
He laughed, "You are gonna pay for that." Robin entered the pool and walked towards Raven.
Raven knew what was coming, "Don't you dare…"
Robin grabbed her and lightly dropped her into the pool. She laughed and pushed him, "Jerk."
"Hey you started it," he responded defensively.
She pushed his head underwater and he rose coughing.
Robin smiled, "So it's gonna be like huh?" He lifted Raven and she yelped, Robin dunked her in the water and quickly pulled her out.
Raven rubbed her eyes and looked at Robins smiling face, I think I love him. Do I? My feelings say I do but does he love me?
"Truce?"
His voice brought Raven back to the present, "Truce."
Robin set her down, the water reached her waist. "Do you know how to swim?" He asked.
Raven shook her head, "Being the daughter of an interdimensional demon I didn't have time to learn how."
Robin laughed, "I can show you if you want."
Raven smiled, "I thought I was hanging out with you not taking swimming classes."
Robin smiled back, "I can dunk you in the water again if you prefer."
Raven frowned, "Let's just get on to the first lesson."
Robin chuckled, "Alright then."
The two Birds spent another hour messing around and just enjoying each others company. It was five ten when they both finally got cold and decided to get out. Each went to a bathroom and showered and changed into their uniforms. Robin met Raven in the dining room.
He grabbed her hand, "I really enjoyed spending time with you."
She squeezed his hand, "I enjoyed being with you too."
Robin put his arms around Raven's waist and pulled her closer. She put her arms around his neck and the two Titans met in a kiss.
They broke and Robin grabbed her hands, "Raven I-I want to be more than friends."
Raven looked at his masked eyes, "Are you sure?"
Robin nodded, he had never been more sure in his life.
They kissed again and looked at each other. Robin glanced at the grandfather clock, it read seven thirty.
"Raven I'm going to get some rest since we might not get another day like this."
Raven nodded and let go of his hands, "I should go too."
She walked away feeling happy, she was glad that Robin felt the same way as her. Raven closed her door and began to meditate before her emotions got out of control and broke something.
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Robin watched Raven walk off and felt joyous. Despite everything that had happened, he had maybe finally found love. He never thought it would be Raven, but nevertheless, he was glad it was her. Robin walked to the balcony upstairs and leaned against the railing. He pulled out his communicator and called Jim Gordon, "Hello?"
"This is Commissioner Jim Gordon."
"Hey, this is Robin do you have any reports on Catwoman?"
"I was about to call you about her, she's been reported stealing from the wealthier people in Gotham."
"Can you give me all the information you have?"
"Yeah meet me at the police station."
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Selina Kyle watched the news on her tv. She hadn't left her apartment in two days, she was terrified of what would happen if she did. Selina heard a knock on her door, she slowly stood and walked to it and cracked it open. No one was there.
"Selina Kyle, I need to talk to you."
She jumped at the voice and turned around and saw the boy wonder. "You seriously need to stop scaring me like that," she said.
Robin walked to her, "I need to know what you told Bruce."
Selina shook her head, "I already told you I can't do that."
Robin pulled a check out his utility belt, "This a check for five hundred thousand dollars, enough money to get you away from Gotham and find a new place to live."
Catwoman stood shocked as Robin continued, "You can have it as long as you tell me something to help me catch Bruce's killer."
Catwoman walked to him and whispered in his ear as she took the check from his hand, "Beware the court…" She was cut off as Robin pushed her to the ground as a gunshot sounded. The window shattered covering them with glass, the bullet passed cleanly through the door.
Robin looked at Catwoman, "This is your chance to leave, take it, I'll hold off whoever is coming."
Selina gave him a kiss on the cheek before she crawled to the door. Robin stood and saw a sniper rifle being pulled from the window sill of the next building. Robin jumped out a shot a grappling hook that pulled him to the roof of the next building. The door on the roof opened and Deadshot came running out.
Robin was confused, "Deadshot?"
Deadshot held out fists, "Who else do I look like?" he started shooting from his wrist-mounted guns.
Robin jumped off the roof, Deadshot stood confused before turning to run. Robin suddenly swung over and threw a vicious kick into his midsection. Deadshot stumbled back and held out his arms again. Robin threw two birdarangs each cutting and disabling Deadshot's wrist-mounted guns. "Shit," he mumbled and pulled out a pistol which was knocked out his hand as well. "Goddammit!" Deadshot shouted and pulled a knife, he ran towards Robin. He threw a couple slashes to which Robin blocked before throwing a quick punch that found its mark. Deadshot stumbled as Robin tried to follow up with another punch. Deadshot saw it coming and grabbed his arm and threw him over into the ground. Robin got to his feet just as Deadshot stabbed his knife into the ground where Robin had been standing. The knife stayed stuck and Deadshot raised his fists, the two circled each other. Deadshot faked a punch and then threw a kick that landed into Robins side. Robin stumbled and was met by a fist to the face. His head was knocked back before he took a kick into the stomach that sent him to the ground. He tried to stand but Deadshot brought his foot crashing down on his back.
Robin heard the clicking of a pistol, "No witnesses."
Suddenly Robin felt Deadshots foot leave his back and heard him grunt. He rolled over and saw Catwoman throwing a quick kick at Deadshot's leg making him wobble. Robin quickly stood and ran over to help.
He stood side by side with Catwoman facing Deadshot, "Why didn't you leave?"
"A thief like me has some honor."
Robin smiled as they both ran at Deadshot.
"Your both gonna die," he snarled.
He was met by a punch to the stomach by Selina and doubled over. His head swung as he was rocked by a brutal roundhouse kick from Robin. Deadshot fell to the floor and sat up, "I never fail my employers." He pulled out another pistol and shot Selina, Robin watched her fall and turned and threw two birdarangs pinning Deadshots arms to the ground, he ran over and looked at Deadshot, "Why?!"
Deadshot just laughed from inside his helmet. He was knocked unconscious as Robin kicked him as hard as he could in the head.
Robin quickly ran over to Selina, "Hold on I can take you to the hospital."
She held her wound and mustered the strength to speak, "I won't be safe there, they'll send someone else to finish the job."
Robin scooped her up, "I know where we can go."
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Raven awoke as she heard Robin shout for her. She opened her door and saw the famous Catwoman lying on the couch bleeding heavily, Robin stood by trying to stop the blood flow with a towel. Alfred came running out as well.
Robin looked at her with pleading eyes, "Raven you've got to help her."
Raven was confused but didn't hesitate, she hurried and kneeled beside Catwoman and put her hands around the wound as Robin removed the towel. She started chanting words and slowly the bleeding stopped and the wound was covered, Raven fell back exhausted as Robin caught her. He carried her back to her room and set her on the bed gently.
"Thank you," he whispered.
Raven looked at him seriously, "We have a lot to talk about in the morning."
Robin nodded before walking off and closing the door. Raven was very tired and fell asleep quickly.
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Robin walked back to the living room where Alfred was mopping blood off the wooden floor.
"I can help if you want," he offered.
Alfred didn't look up, "It's alright Master Robin, Master Bruce used to do the same thing."
Robin walked to the balcony upstairs and pulled out his communicator, "Commissioner Gordon?"
"This is him."
"Did you find Deadshot?"
"He was gone by the time we got there."
Robin grit his teeth frustration, "It's alright, call me when you need to."
He shut off his communicator and leaned against the railing. He would talk to Selina in the morning. Robin walked downstairs and found Catwoman trying to sneak out.
"What are you doing?" He asked.
Catwoman looked at him and walked over and embraced him, "It's not safe for me here."
Robin felt her tears against his neck and hugged her tightly, "Be safe."
She broke and looked at him, "No, you be safe."
And with that, she opened the front door and left.
School starts for me in a couple of days so I might be posting the chapters more slowly. I won't stop because I do want to finish this story. So I will be still be making chapters, it just might take longer before I finish them. Hope you enjoyed this chapter! Review and let me know what you think!
