Chapter Eight-Bond of Trust

At last they know. But, shockingly enough, the Titan's get a call, and sure enough, it was him. Will he get away, or will he got to Slade to stay?

The mail came. It was Raven's day to get the mail. "Let's see what kind of junk we got today. Beast Boy, Beast Boy, Cyborg, Beast Boy, Terra, Cyborg, Starfire, Robin, Robin, Beast Boy, and...the Titans? This one isn't fan mail...they would've given a return address...then who...?" Raven asked the letter for an answer. None came.

She entered the tower, handing out the letters. She laid Robin's on the table with the others since five years ago. They each read their letters, Raven waiting patiently for them to finish. When they did, she told them about the letter. Raven opened it and read it aloud. Here is what it said:

Dear Titans-

Sorry to have kept you waiting. I cannot take long on this, but I just wanted to tell you I am safe. I am hoping we never encounter one another. Please do not weep over me any longer. Star, I wish I would have told you this sooner, but...I love you. Cyborg, it is not your fault. It is no one's fault but mine. Beast Boy, try to be funny again like you were in older days that used to be everyday. Do not feel emotions for me, Raven. Like you said, people come, people go. It is pointless to get upset. Thanks for the prayers Terra, but I can never come back. I love you all, and miss you. Feel free to celebrate any holiday. Especially Blorthhog. I can not write any more, but I do remember you. Please forget me. I am no longer in existence. I never existed. Never. I miss you. I can not give a reply address, but I will give you this: if you can get me in jail, the curse will be broken, and you will be free.

Love,

Robin

Robin. The name echoed through their heads and the tower. He was alive. Somewhere. No where. Raven was about to say something as the alarm sounded. They didn't move, but just stared. He has been alive for five years. Why has he not come back? Why? Why...?

Cyborg was the first to rise. He walked the wrong direction, the television his destination. There was more chaos in the midst of town. Raven said they could talk about the letter and its dead composer later, but now needed to go "kick bad guy butt" as Cyborg called it. They left the tower in silence, the note speaking no more words.

They knew. Robin gave me a relieved feeling inside. Not on the outside. They were coming. I never wanted to see them. Never. Ever. They were nearly there, I could feel it. I ran. I couldn't let them find the tramp they knew once as a hero. Robin was trying to make me stay, but-no. I had to go. Squeals. They were here. The Titans. I ran for the ally way. They cornered me, as if I was a rat. A door. There was a door on the right. I ran for it. I made it inside, madly running thousands of stairs. I then knew where I was.

WAYNE ENTERPRISE. The same one as last time I was his apprentice. They had me cornered. I jumped and busted the top open. I was making the same stupid mistake as before. The Titans came out after me. I was in the shadows, my back to them. "We do not wish to fight you!" Starfire yelled, in hope I would surrender. I felt myself being lifted from my feet. Blackness surrounded all but my head. I turned by force of the darkness. I heard a gasp.

"Robin..." it asked and answered in a single word. I avoided their faces. I had fear of them, not wanting to see them ever. Especially like this. "Robin died. He is no longer with us. I am no more than an evil spirit in his body. He died when you gave up," I felt a tear fall down my cheek. I wished to wipe it away, but I was still trapped. "Robin. These words, what do they mean? He has not died. All of us did not give up, Robin. Not all of us. Not me. I never gave up. Robin must be alive! I did not give up," the one known as Starfire said. I turned to face her. She wept as I have done for years. "It's okay, Star. I am here. I am in him. I am doing this for you. For your own good. Trust me. It will be over soon," he made me say. Raven released me. They let me go. The bond of trust was still there.

author's note: Is it getting good? I hope you are having mixed emotions about this...I was reading through this, and found tons of mistakes! So, if you come to something that doesn't make since, try to make the best comprehension of it. Thanks!

Niobe