Robins Ravens and Owls Chapter 11: Assault on Wayne Manor, a teen titans fanfic

Chapter 11 is finished!

Commissioner Gordon exited his car and walked to the police station to start another day of work. He opened the door and entered his office, he flicked the light switch and saw a person standing next to his desk. Jim flinched in fright but realized it was Robin, "You gave me quite a scare there." The Commissioner looked at Robin, he looked tired and had a bandage wrapped around his head. "Are you alright?" Jim asked.

Robin silently walked up to the Commissioner, "Something is happening, prepare the police force."

Jim's eyes widened, "What's happening?"

"I don't know what, but whatever it is it's going to be huge, I want you to be prepared,"

Robin extended his hand, "Take care of yourself."

Jim shook his hand, "Take care of yourself as well, I'll be ready for whatever happens."

Robin gave Jim a pained smile before walking out of his office.

Raven opened her eyes and stretched, it feels nice to get a whole days rest. She stood and walked out of her room to the bathroom. After a shower, she went back to her room and changed into her leotard and cloak. Raven ventured out into the dining room and saw herbal tea set out on the table for her. She smiled and glanced around. She sat down and began to drink her tea, Robins probably still sleeping. There was a loud crash from outside and Raven quickly stood.

Alfred rushed to where she was in the kitchen, "Ms. Raven do you know what is going on?"

She shook her head, "I'm going to find out."

Robin stood in front of the now fallen tree. He had thrown a kick that broke it and sent the tree crashing down. Snow crunched as someone approached him. Robin turned and saw Raven looking at him.

"What's wrong?" she asked.

Robin moved closer to her and took her hand, "I need to speak to you and Alfred."

They both walked out of the forest silently and saw Alfred awaiting them by the back door.

He looked at Robin, "Master Robin, are you alright?"

Robin nodded and stood in front of Alfred with Raven at his side, "Let's go inside."

The trio walked into the dining room and each sat in a chair. Alfred and Raven both stared at Robin waiting for him to say something. He looked down, sighed, and looked back up at both of them, "I think I know who's been causing the turmoil in Gotham. Last night I confronted a man who called himself a Talon, he said he worked for the Court of Owls."

"Do you know what the Court of Owls is?" Raven questioned.

Robin shook his head, "I don't know who or what they are."

Alfred rubbed his chin, "There is an old Gotham nursery rhyme, but that's all I know about them."

Robin raised his eyebrows, "How does the nursery rhyme go?"

Alfred closed his eyes in thought, "Parents used to tell their children this when they misbehaved, it went something like Beware The Court of Owls, that watches all the time, ruling Gotham from a shadow perch, that's all I remember."

Robin felt fear rise up in his chest as the rhyme echoed in his head,

Beware The Court of Owls, that watches all the time, ruling Gotham from a shadow perch, behind granite and lime. They watch you at your hearth, they watch you in your bed, speak not a whispered word of them or they'll send The Talon for your head.

"The Talon said he would come for me," Robin said, "And I can't risk losing either of you which is why I am asking you both to leave tonight."

Raven stood, "No."

"Please, I…" he started when Alfred cut him off.

"Master Robin if you think we will abandon you, then you are wrong."

Raven grabbed Robins hand, "We will stay here and fight with you."

Robin stood and pulled them both into a hug, "I just don't want anything to happen to you both."

The Talon kneeled before the Court, "Shall we proceed as planned?"

A voice responded in the darkness, "Make the boy one final offer."

The Talon looked up, "And if he refuses?"

The voice responded once more, "Then we shall we take him by force, we will not let him slip away again, he will lead the Owls as the new rulers of Gotham."

Raven sat on her bed reading when she heard a knock on the door. The door opened and Robin poked his head in, "Do you want to go to the park?"

She set her book down, "Do you want to go now?"

He blushed, "I'm not forcing you to go I was just asking."

Raven smiled at him, "It's fine I do want to go."

Robin smiled back, "I'll be waiting by the T-car."

He shut the door as Raven looked out her window at the forest, what's going to happen, she asked herself. Is the Talon the same man from my dream? Her thoughts were interrupted when she saw movement from the trees. She walked closer to the window and squinted trying to get a better view. Raven jumped back in fright as she saw a man walk out and look directly at her, it was the man from the dream. She rushed to the window again but the man had disappeared. Shivering in fright she walked out of her room to meet Robin. Talon, the word stayed in her mind as she continued to make her way to the T-car.

The drive was silent as each Titan pondered their thoughts. Robin parked in front of the park, "It's not New York Central Park but it's close enough."

They both exited the car and walked onto an awaiting path that lead them through the trees. It's real quiet, Robin thought to himself. The sky was gray as the snow clouds covered the sun's rays, Raven looked at him, "I need to tell you about my dreams."

Robin nodded and grabbed her hand and lead her to a bench. "Did you have another dream?" he asked.

Raven shook her head, "No, but there are some parts I left out."

Robin raised his eyebrows, "You don't have to tell me, I don't want you to tell me something you're not comfortable talking about."

"I didn't tell you because I didn't want to worry you more than you are already," Raven said.

Robin put his arms on Raven's shoulders as she began to shake in fright, she must be terrified. It wasn't normal for Raven to show her fear, but her shivering frightened Robin as well.

"Are you sure you're alright telling me this?

She closed her eyes and breathed, "Yes." Raven stopped shaking, "The first dream I had was on one of the first days we arrived, I was confused and scared because I hadn't had a dream so vivid since the prophecy."

"Is Trigon coming back?" Robin interrupted.

"That's what I thought at first, but I banished from our dimension forever."

He glanced at her, "Then what did you see in the dream?"

Raven looked down, "I-I saw…" A loud crash sounded throughout the park as startled birds flew away. Both Titans stood and looked in the direction from where the sound came.

"Let's go," Robin said as he began to run through the park.

Raven flew after him and soon they arrived at where the noise had sounded. A tree lay broken in half in a clearing as the Titans walked over to investigate. A knife flew through the air and landed at Robins' feet, he gently pushed Raven back, "Stay behind me."

A figure walked out from the other side of the clearing and stood in front of them. It was the Talon, he held out his arm, "You must come with us."

"Never," Robin growled back.

"You can not run from your destiny."

"You don't know what my destiny is!"

The Talon shook his head, "You must come, your destiny is set in Gotham's history, you will bring a new age."

Robin felt a tug on his arm and turned to see Ravens frightened face, "What's he talking about?"

The Talon walked closer to them, "Your destiny is set in the very stone of Gotham, you will continue our lineage."

Robin moved in front of Raven and yelled at the Talon, "Stay back!"

The Talon looked at the floor, "You can not escape the inevitable."

Robin pulled out his staff, "I can try."

He glanced back at Raven, her face was paler than usual as she hid behind him.

The Talon looked back up at Robin, "I shall come for you at midnight."

He started to walk away but turned back, "You can't escape what's coming."

The man walked away into the shadows of the trees leaving the two Titans behind.

Robin grabbed Raven and pulled her, "We need to go now."

The drive to Wayne Manor was silent. Raven was genuinely terrified, her dreams were visions. She glanced at Robin, what's his destiny? He parked the car and quickly exited it, he nearly ran inside. Raven walked slowly through the front door and saw that Robin had gone down to the Batcave. She descended the stairs and found him typing on the Bat-computer.

"What's going on?" Raven asked.

Robin stopped typing and turned to her, "It's seven thirty, we don't have much time to prepare."

"Prepare for what?"

"The Talon knows where we are, and I have to be ready for whatever he decides to throw at me."

Raven grabbed his arms, "You need to let me know what's going on."

He sighed, "I can't, I don't want to endanger you more than you already are."

"We're in this together," she responded.

Robin took her hands off his arms, "There is something really important I need to tell you."

He lifted his hands to his mask and removed it, piercing blue eyes stared back at Raven. Robin grabbed her and pulled her close, "My name is Richard Grayson."

His arms held her comfortably as she put her hands on his chest, "Robin…"

He cut her off, "My name is Richard Grayson and I love you."

Her violet eyes stared into his icy blue eyes, "I love you."

He smiled and pulled her in for a kiss, they stood with their lips pressed together savoring the moment. Robin pulled away and let go of her waist, "I won't let anything happen to any of us."

"I know."

Raven walked back up the stairs to her room leaving him alone in the Batcave.

Robin turned back to the computer as a few tears rolled down his face. He knew that was the only time he might get to say how he felt before he would have to fight for his life. He put his mask back on and continued tapping keys on the computer as time seemed to move faster. His hands cramped and he glanced at the clock, the clock read nine thirty. After walking up the stairs he found Alfred cleaning the kitchen. Robin put a hand on his shoulder, "Alfred I need you to leave Gotham tonight."

Alfred turned and looked at him, "What's happening Master Robin?"

"I don't know."

"Then why are asking me to leave?"

Robin looked at the man whom he considered another father, "The Talon is coming and I don't know what's going to happen, I can't let you stay."

Alfred shook his head, "I'm sorry Master Robin but I will not leave."

Robin sighed, "Then will you hide when the fighting starts?"

Alfred smiled and pulled open a drawer and took out a pistol, "Master Bruce was never a fan of firearms."

Robin gave him a quick hug, "Be safe, it's about to begin."

Alfred nodded and put the pistol in his pocket. There was a loud crash and Robin glanced at Alfred, "Stay here."

He rushed outside and stared at the forest in distance. As he strode towards the trees he saw the Talon emerge from the shadows. They both stood face to face as snow began to fall.

"It's almost midnight," the Talon said. He held out his hand, "This is my last offer."

Robin stayed staring at the Talons circular lenses, "I'm not going anywhere."

The Talon let his hand drop, "Then I suggest you prepare for what's coming."

Robin stood in the living room pacing as the snow began to pile up by the windows. He glanced at the grandfather clock, eleven fifty-eight it read. Fear rose in his chest, he didn't know what was going to happen or what the outcome would be, this is real life, the good guys don't always win. He immediately shook his head, thinking like that would get him nowhere. A loud chiming broke his train of thought, he glanced at the grandfather clock, it chimed twelve times. Robin stood tense looking in every direction when a voice spoke from behind him, "It is time to go."

He quickly faced the voice and saw the Talon standing behind him, "You won't take me anywhere."

The Talon pulled two knives from his waist and held them as he stared at Robin. The Talon jumped at him but was slammed into a wall as a burst of magic hit him. Raven floated into view and began to cover the Talon with tables and chairs until he could not get up.

"It's over," Robin said coldly as he glared at his trapped enemy.

The Titans flinched as they heard glass break from behind them. Robin turned to see two figures standing behind them. A male and female wore suits similar to the Talons but with less gold plating. The man held two long blades and the woman held war axes.

Robin turned back as the Talon spoke, "These are also Talons and you will soon lead them."

The Female Talon ran at Raven and Robin quickly tackled the soldier aside. The man with blades swung at Raven, she ducked as the sword narrowly passed over her head.

"Azarath metrion zinthos!"

Raven threw the grandfather clock at the Talon soldier knocking him through the back door. She turned to see Robin grappling with the other soldier. As she began to rush to help him she heard the air whiz behind her. Raven quickly made a shield as a sword came crashing down. The man brought down his swords again cracking the shield. The man raised his blades once more and there was a gunshot. The Talon soldier stumbled back as blood spurted from a bullet wound in his neck, the man fell on his back and did not get up.

Raven turned and saw Alfred standing nearby, he looked at her, "Help Master Robin."

Robin was held in a headlock and struggled to find an opening. Suddenly the female Talon shoved him to the floor and began to walk away. He quickly stood, "Where are you going?"

The female Talon walked out of his sight and his grandfather came into view. "Come with me, grandson."

Robin clenched his fists, "I already told you I'm not going to be a weapon for whatever organization you're working for!"

The Talon stared at him, "You were meant for much greater things than cleaning up the scum of Gotham."

"I've already been someone's apprentice and I don't intend on letting that happen again."

The Talon pulled off his cowl, Robin once again felt fear pulse in his chest. The man had the same face as Robin only with a much older look.

"My name is William Cobb, my son was the first Grayson, he was born to make you, the successor of the Owls." He threw his cowl on the floor, "You are my grandson whether you believe it not, your destiny was decided before you were even conceived."

Robin stood facing him in silence as he processed what was being said. The Talon held out his hand once more, "Please don't make me do this Richard."

Robin pushed his hand away, "People can change their destiny, you can too."

Williams blue eyes looked back at him, "I suppose you're not going to come willfully."

Robin pulled out his staff but said nothing. It almost seemed to him that a tear fell from his grandfather's face, almost. Talon threw two knives at him to which were deflected by his staff. Robin ran at him and began to jab and swing his staff. A few blows connected before his grandfather found an opening and landed a punch into Robins' stomach and yanked the staff from him. Robin grabbed his stomach in pain and looked up to see the Talon break the staff in half. He then looked at him and dropped every knife he was carrying. Robin understood, this was a challenge of fists. He too unbuckled his utility belt and threw it aside. Both circled each other, each studying the movement of their opponent. Robin threw a kick that connected into his opponent's ribs. Talon grunted but quickly returned a kick to Robins leg which caused him to lose focus. He capitalized with an uppercut that sent Robin wobbling back. Robin shook his head and leaped at his enemy. The Talon was hit by a hard punch to the face followed by a series of punches in the midsection that made him stumble back. Robin used his flexibility to through a kick straight up that collided with the Talons chin. His teeth clicked from the brutal blow and he fell onto his back.

Robin stood over him, "We're done here."

Talon pushed off the ground with his hands and both his feet hit Robin squarely in the chest. Robin stumbled back but held his ground as his opponent studied him. He ran towards his grandfather but ended up being thrown up the stairs. Robin landed hard on his back at the top of the stairs. How strong is he?

His grandfather leaped and landed next to him, "Slade couldn't make you the greatest warrior."

Robin quickly stood and threw a kick to which his grandfather easily dodged and jabbed a knee into Robins midsection.

He gasped for breath on the floor as the Talon grabbed him by the hair and pulled him up, "We will make you what you are meant to be."

Robin elbowed Talon in the face and fell back to the ground as his enemy let go. Robin swept his foot and The Talon collapsed onto his back. He stood over his exhausted foe, "Its over."

Robin breathed slowly as Raven floated next to him.

"Both Talons are down," She stated.

He looked at his grandfather, "You've lost."

The Talon shook his head and they heard more glass crash around the house. Suddenly the two Titans were surrounded by five other Talon soldiers.

They stepped aside as William walked in between them, "Gotham has explosives planted all over it, if you do not come with us we will blow Gotham to kingdom come."

Robins' knees felt weak, "You're lying!"

His grandfather stared at him, "If you chose not to come then you will know if I was lying or not."

Raven grabbed onto his arm, "They're lying, you don't have to go, we can fight this!"

Robin looked at her, "I can't risk all the lives of the innocent."

Raven couldn't find any words at first, "Robin they are lying."

He glanced at the Talons and then turned back to Raven, "What matters right now is the safety of the people of Gotham." Robin turned to the Talons and looked at the floor, "I'll go."

He started to walk towards them but Raven held onto his arm, "Don't go."

He pulled her into a hug and whispered into her ear, "Stay safe."

He walked over to the Talons where they formed a circle around him and lead him away. The man from Raven's dream was the only one left facing her, she glared at him. The man said nothing and turned and left with the others. Soon the house was empty.

Alfred began to grow anxious, Raven and Robin had not returned. He did not want to put himself in their way so he had decided to stay downstairs while the battle occurred above him. Alfred heard glass shatter and began to ascend the stairs. He saw blood droplets on the walls and steps before coming to the top and seeing Raven standing alone.

He looked around, "Where is Master Robin?"

Broken furniture, blood, and shattered glass surrounded Raven as she pulled her hood on. Her face was covered by the shadows of her hood as a tear fell from her face, "He's gone."

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