Title: Mind's Obsession

Author: Blair Lebeau, SocialButterfli

Summary: SEQUEL TO HEART'S DESIRE; The Titans are looking for Terra and Terran, and when they find someone who knows where they are, their partnership with this person results in more than they could have imagined. RobStar BBRae CyOC (finally)

Disclaimer: Obviously, I still don't own the Teen Titans. Why would I be writing a fan fic if I did?

Chapter 4 – Familiarity

"And this can be your room," Bruce said, opening the door for Starfire. It was a beautiful room with a four-poster bed and a vanity. She went in, but before closing the door, she looked back out at Robin and Bruce Wayne. The other three Titans had already been shown to their rooms, but Star was more reluctant to leave Robin alone with the stranger that he seemed to mistrust. She hoped it wasn't a mistake to stay here. Suddenly, she leapt forward and pulled Robin into a quick hug, kissed him on the cheek, and then closed the door. Bruce raised an eyebrow at his former apprentice.

"You never mentioned anything about that in your letters," he said. Robin looked at him.

"Just....don't."

"Oh, come on, Dick, is that any way to treat your guardian after all these years?"

"Don't call me that. When I'm with them, I'm Robin."

"But you're not with them. You're with me."

"What are you playing at, Bruce? A partnership with you is not going to happen."

"What are you so afraid of, Dick?" Robin glared. "Right, right, Robin, sorry. I'm not about to let your little friends know my secret identity, so I'm not going to let them know who you really are. I'm not heartless or anything. I just thought it would be nice to work together again." Robin sighed.

"Honestly? It would be. I've....you know....it working with you. The thing is, I'm with the Teen Titans now. You're two different parts of my life. Parts that shouldn't come together. I thought you would understand that. But it seems like you're intent on making this hard for me." Bruce laughed.

"You always were a hardhead, Dick."

"So were you," Robin replied.

"So what are you going to tell your friends tomorrow?" Robin sighed.

"You gotta promise to stop being so familiar. I can't risk it. And neither can you." Bruce put his hand on Robin's shoulder.

"You're right. I'm sorry I made you uncomfortable." Bruce removed his hand and straightened up, his mouth set in a grim line. He was becoming his Batman persona, more guarded now and serious. "Tomorrow I will show the Teen Titans where Terra and Terran are. And, if you don't mind, I would like to stay in contact."

"That's fine."

"So do we have a deal?" Bruce extended his hand, his smile softening as Robin shook it.

"Yeah. I suppose my old bedroom is still as is?"

"It's been waiting for you," Bruce responded, and the father/son duo walked down the hallway together, Bruce's arm cautiously yet lovingly around Robin's shoulder.

Raven tossed and turned, unable to sleep in the foreign bed. What if Robin was right? What if Bruce Wayne wasn't trustworthy? What if he was plotting their murders right now? They were an easy target, stranded at his house. All he had to do was wait until they fell asleep. She couldn't sleep with thoughts like this invading her mind. Restless, she rose from the bed and ventured outside the room. If she was going to be killed, she didn't want to be alone. She'd rather die with Beast Boy. Where was his room again? Wayne Manor was so large that it was like a maze. But Raven was pretty good with mazes, considering that she had one in her mind. Somehow, she'd be able to find Beast Boy's room. Somehow....

Raven stopped abruptly when she heard voices. One, she recognized as Robin's. Was the other Bruce Wayne's?

"You always were a hardhead, Dick."

"So were you," Robin replied.

"So what are you going to tell your friends tomorrow?"

"You gotta promise to stop being so familiar. I can't risk it. And neither can you."

"You're right. I'm sorry I made you uncomfortable." There was a pause. "Tomorrow I will show the Teen Titans where Terra and Terran are. And, if you don't mind, I would like to stay in contact."

"That's fine."

"So do we have a deal?"

"Yeah. I suppose my old bedroom is still as is?"

"It's been waiting for you." Raven covered her mouth as the leader she thought she knew and the man she thought was a stranger walked away. What had she just heard? Why did Bruce call Robin a dick? What was Robin risking? Why was Bruce Wayne familiar to him? And why did Robin ask about his old bedroom? Raven's eyes widened. Was it possible that Robin had been here before?

"Spying, are we?" Raven whirled around to come face-to-face with the butler, Alfred. He had a half smile on his face, but it was streaked with worry.

"I....uh...." For once in her life, Raven was speechless.

"I trust you won't tell anyone about what you've seen," Alfred said, meaningfully.

"What's going on?" Raven asked, getting her bearings. "Why is Robin so familiar with this place?"

"That is not my story to tell. Nor is it your place to ask. If he feels like sharing, he will. But I doubt that will happen. I'm sure there are parts of your past that you would rather not have anyone else know." Memories of Azerath and her father flooded her brain. Raven shook her head, trying to find her mind of those thoughts. She looked back at the old man and nodded. Awkwardly, Alfred patted her on the shoulder as if to say he understood. Then he turned and walked away, leaving Raven to think over what she had just seen. She now realized she had a secret to bear, one she didn't understand and probably never would. It would bother her, she knew that, but she'd just have to deal. Just like she dealt with everything.

There was, of course, always her mind-reading ability. But that would have to wait until tomorrow.

At least now she knew that she wasn't sleeping in the house of a psycho-killer.

I have one thing to say, and one thing only. Riles: Get some professional help.

I'm just kidding. You guys are all great, I love the reviews! Here's the chapter I didn't think I would post today but decided I would. AND I'M POSTING THIS CHAPTER ONLY. Yesterday was an once-in-a-lifetime thing. So there. Also, this whole posting every day thing can't last very long either seeing as I DO have a life (not to mention tons of homework) and I already know that tomorrow I won't be able to update. And now we're moving on....

Sneak Peak: ROAD TRIP!!! The trail of Terra and Terran is a long ride consisting of vegetarian fast food restaurants, hot waitresses, and lots of cows. Appearance of Cyborg's love-interest! Yay! T Car drives off sobbing Riiiiight.

Love ya!

Blair