Number 42

Robin, dressed in his costume grab, walked down the hall looking for his partner. Beast Boy was tying his shoes in the common room. Robin laughed when he saw how he was dressed.

"You weren't kidding when you said you got everything," Robin said with a grin. Beast Boy smiled at him as he finished.

"Hey, I take Halloween seriously, if you're going to dress up, you might as well go all out," Beast Boy said as he stood up to show off his costume. This year for Halloween, Robin and Beast Boy had decided to team up for a costume idea. It was also a plan to beat Speedy and Aqualad at the annual costume contest; Robin's pride couldn't handle not winning for the fourth year in a row.

This year they dressed up as zombie hunters, specifically Columbus and Tallahassee from Zombieland. Robin was liking his new hat and Beast Boy got a kick out of swinging his hammer from the clown scene around.

"Alright, we're all set, let's go get the others," Robin said. Beast Boy followed him out and punched the button for the elevator.

"I think Raven said they would be waiting in the garage," Beast Boy told him. Robin nodded and they rode the elevator in content silence. But when the doors opened, the garage was empty.

Robin frowned.

"You sure it was the garage?" Robin asked. Beast Boy nodded and stepped out.

"Ya, Rae said they would be waiting by the car," The changeling said. Robin walked farther into the room, and both boys jumped when the lights went out.

"What the hell?" Robin exclaimed. Beast Boy set his hammer down.

"Could have been a power surge," He offered. Robin groaned.

"Come on, let's look for the power box, then find the others," Robin said. They walked farther into the room, and behind the bowler was the power box. Robin frowned when the fuses were fine.

"None of them are damaged," Robin said slowly. Beast Boy blinked.

"What? The power just went out," Beast Boy said as he leaned in to double check.

A loud beep had both boys spinning around.

In front of them was a spinning chair. On it was a piece of paper and two objects.

Choose one – flashlight or door key

"What is this?" Robin asked aloud. Beast Boy picked up the two objects.

"It says pick one," The green boy glanced at him. "I would take the flashlight, you can't exactly see in the dark."

Robin frowned but nodded.

"Ok, give me the flashlight, now let's go find the others," Robin said. The two of them moved slowly through the garage and made it to the stairs. Robin swore.

"We need the door key," Robin said, indicating to the card swipe. Beast Boy groaned.

"I got it, hold on," He muttered. A few moments later, Robin heard Beast Boy swear.

"You ok?" Robin asked. Beast Boy came over, frowning heavily and without the card.

"It was gone," He said flatly. Robin rubbed his face.

"Ok, so if you can get under the door-" Robin began and was promptly cut off.

A loud groan echoed through the garage. Beast Boy turned towards the sound.

"What was that?" He asked slowly. Robin shook his head.

"I don't know, but let's find out," The boy wonder said as he walked forward. Beast Boy rolled his eyes.

"Yes, let's go towards the creepy sound in the dark, perfect plan," Beast Boy said, "See, this is why people die in horror movies, no common sense."

However, before the changeling got to his teammate, Robin was sprinting back.

"Run!" Robin yelled. Beast Boy didn't have to wait long; behind him, several zombies – actual zombies – were running behind him. Turning on his heel, Beast Boy ran after Robin. They got to the T-Car, intending to find it open, but it wasn't. At this point there were over seven zombies in the garage.

"How did they get in?" Beast Boy asked as he grabbed his hammer. Next to him, Robin clutched a shovel he found closer.

"Don't know, take care of the zombies, worry about the rest later," Robin ordered. Beast Boy rolled his shoulders and eyed the zombie closest to him.


It went on forever. Robin didn't know where they had come from; as soon as one zombie went down, another one came. Beast Boy and him didn't know how long they had been here, didn't know where their friends were, didn't know how this had happened.

Robin knew they were in serious trouble when he realized that they were surrounded.

"What now?" Beast Boy asked as he dodged a decaying hand. Robin swallowed.

"I-" Robin didn't get a chance to finish. Around them, the world dissolved into white and then he knew no more.


Robin woke up with a groan on the couch of the common room. Beast Boy was next to him rubbing his forehead.

"So, did you enjoy your Halloween treat?" Cyborg asked with the largest grin. Robin frowned.

"What?" He asked dumbly. Cyborg laughed.

Raven stepped up next to him and with a wave, conjured up a zombie. Both boys sat on the couch still as a pair of statues.

Starfire giggled from Robin's side.

"Ok," Beast Boy said slowly, "so I'm right in assuming we've just gotten played?"

Grinning widely, Raven nodded. Robin placed his head in his hands.

"Screw it, next year all we're doing is handing out candy," Robin muttered. Beside him, Beast Boy agreed.


Author's Note: Hello minions! Enjoy another dose of Robin/Beast Boy friendship. Also me and my betta fish (his name is Nightwing) want to thank you guys for getting this story over 150 reviews!