Disclaimer: Raven says: "Ok I am not being owned by –name is yelled- yea Dragon. She doesn't own the Teen Titans or me. Got it?"

Black and Blue Bird

Raven's p.o.v

Cyborg had just finished a scan of the chip. Somehow he had scanned it without making either of us get jolted. It almost itched being attached to my skin like that. I cursed Slade; he was literally a pain in my neck.

Beside that he made my skin crawl in a dangerous way. A kind of way that made me want to kill him. Or seriously inflict physical pain.

I shut that thought away. It was useless to get angry over something that wasn't of current importance. I assured myself I'd get my turn at Slade. But currently I had a little revenge planned for a certain other masked Titan member.

I found myself grinning slightly nearing the door to the training room. My demon side was a little too eager for this to get underway. Powerless it could do nothing but put thoughts in my head, for once I had a choice whether to accept them or not.

I could sense Robin already in there. I slowly opened the door to be blinded by the brightness. I hadn't noticed how dark the hallway was. Pulling my hood a little further up I stepped into the lightened room waiting for my eyes to adjust to the harsh light.

When my eyes had stopped dilating I pushed back my hood to glare at a nervous Robin.

"All right Raven, what do you want to start with?"

Robin walked a little closer. I noticed the bands on his arms. I couldn't help but feel a little lighthearted at his obvious precautions. It was nice to note he estimated a great beating even when I was powerless.

I heard a new song start on his stereo. It was a heavy metal band that started right off on a pounding beat. For some reason the dark music made me feel more at peace. I watched Robin unwilling to cut him any slack.

"Okay," He scratched the back of his head shuffling forward a little. "How about I take an assessment of your hand to hand combat skills?"

I nodded and readjusted my cape. I hated to show myself but it would be irrational to try and fight hand to hand with my cape in the way. I pushed it back so it was only behind me held back by my shoulders.

I looked back up to catch Robin glancing down. I glared quickly moving toward him. I went to trip his sidetracked mind. I was too slow; at the last moment he jumped back, a taunting smile adorning his face.

"Got to be quicker than that," He landed smoothly shaking a finger at me. I growled my teeth clenched.

I caught the high point of the music pounding. As if with the harsh beat Robin dashed toward me. He came at me with a punch. I caught his hand and used his strength against him.

In a swift movement I had twisted him about locking his arm behind his back. I pulled him tightly so he wouldn't try and move. "Your holding back," I mumbled pulling him closer to speak in his ear. He let out a short chuckle and I pushed him away.

He landed gracefully twisting around to come back at me. I jumped dodging an immediate attack and kicked at him.

A groan and Boy Wonder was on the ground, my boot had gotten him square in the stomach. I smirked in satisfaction, a nice bruise he's have tomorrow. Without a second thought to his injury he got back up.

I could feel his energy growing. Like what he really did in battle. The beat from the music got louder. His movement was faster as he ran at me. I was able to duck a punch.

He snapped around in an unexpected movement. His foot moved under mine catching and tripping me. I hit hard on the padded like floor. I glared up at the boy who was grinning triumphantly.

"Need help?" He offered a hand. I frowned and noticed the distance he was from me. Just a little closer…

I put up my hand and he got a little closer. I swept a boot at him tripping him as well. He cursed as I stood up quickly, jumping a little ways away.

He got up rubbing his sore back, more bruising. He came at me again.

His swift movements were getting startling. Had I really missed how good he had gotten? I pulled my forearm up to block at the last second. It was too close for comfort.

I tried to hit his stomach. He blocked. Now it became a game of blocking. The first one to miss a block would be down.

He spun a kick at me; I moved out of the way and tried to hit him in the back of the head. Somehow he had grabbed my arm.

I cringed as I felt myself being thrown over his shoulder. I could feel the black mist trying to help me, it was no good. I landed on my back just in front of Robin. There was only a quick jab of pain through my back, nothing a warm shower wouldn't cure.

"Had enough?" I opened my eyes to see him looming over me.

"Never," I spat coldly jumping up. My attacks were becoming less planned, more erratic like his.

A new song had made its way across the room. Another thundering of electric guitar with screaming lyrics. I pushed my lilac colored hair behind my ears to keep it out of the way.

I decided to take offense and ran at him. I aimed a punch for his face. I thought I was going to be successful, but he used the move I had done oh him earlier. He grabbed my arm and spun me around so it was against my back.

In a fury I moved my other arm to get at him. He quickly grabbed that getting it twisted behind my back.

I growled trying to shake him off. He laughed and pulled me abruptly to him. Trapped I was.

"Ah so Raven doesn't have a way out of this one." Robin's voice was melodic in my ear. If my senses hadn't been so keen I might not have heard him over the ruckus of the music.

I pulled on my arms, but he held strong. I could feel the body heat from him being so close, too close. I tilted my head a little up to catch a glimpse of my black mist radiating out. Unable to get me out of this one.

"Robin, I'll wring your neck." I hissed. I needed to think fast. I could not face the thoughts my mind would bring if I let myself stay in this kind of embrace. It was forbidden, even powerless.

"But Raven," His voice purred. He had delicately moved both my wrists into one hand. I pulled but his grip was surprisingly tight. He brought a free hand up and placed it on my neck, opposite side of the clip.

A slight movement from his hand against my skin gave me chills. I snapped my eyes shut. I bid the thoughts not to come. I wouldn't enjoy it, I wouldn't let myself.

"Let me go," my voice wavered a little. I hoped he hadn't noticed.

"Or what?" His voice was of pure amusement. His lips were almost on my neck. I needed to focus, I couldn't think about him. Or his lips…

"Or I'll cut off your appendages, starting with the shortest;" I glared at the air in front of me trying to compose myself.

Robin laughed a little and let go of one arm and spun me away from him. I turned around to swing a fist at him. As if expecting it, he ducked.

"Touché," Robins mask lifted on one side looking as if he were raising an eyebrow. A mock smile on his face that gave spur to my anger.

"Damn you," I cursed.

"Ah but you liked it." He smiled ever so slightly with that cocky smile.

My mouth felt dry when I tried to think of a comeback. Something, anything. I needed to say I didn't. I had to say something. My mind screamed at me for a witty comeback. It knew what silence confirmed.

There were probably a million ways to shoot him down. Robin stepped forward. I watched him. More stepping. The million ways were slipping away the closer he got.

This would not happen. Not again.

I clenched my fists.

"Not done trying to beat me yet?" He slipped closer a more deeming smile on his lips.

"Not done pressing your luck?" I growled. He was only a foot away now. I prayed to the goddesses for some distraction. I prayed for my powers, I prayed for myself to fall through the floor.

I could not keep indulging in something I could never have.

Robin had leaned in a little. His warm breath feeling cool against my skin.

There was a beep. We both froze. Then there was another. We both looked down to find our communicators blinking red.

I ran a hand through my messy hair thanking whatever villain had terrorized the city.

Robin sighed, defeated and pulled out his communicator. Flipping open the yellow oval Cyborg's face appeared.

"Hey you two, just a simple robbery downtown. It should be a good start for…umm you Raven." He seemed a little wary of me still.

"All right just send us the location we'll take my R-cycle and be right there." Robin clicked it off and put it back on his belt. "Ready?" He watched me a second. I readjusted my cape hiding myself again.

"Let's go," I was fixing myself internally now. That near slip up would have caused me days of meditation. I was almost thankful for the chip suddenly. Robin shook off his stare and lead through the door. Forgetting the music we rushed down the elevator to the Tower garage.

"Again with the riding?" I offered mildly. Robin smiled.

"Ladies first," He offered a hand pulling out the bike.

"Then why aren't you on?" I raised an eyebrow in mockery and got on.

"Still spiteful then," Robin slid on behind me again.

I focused ahead reading off the direction while he started up the cycle. I didn't want to think about him, I wouldn't. It took only a minute for the engine, so I held onto the bars of his bike.

Sure enough Robin revved the engine hitting the gas fast. I cursed him again as he sped down the road. I was sure this was punishment for my crimes to humanity in past lives.

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I noticed he had almost gotten us killed twice as he avoided on coming traffic. Yes that's right, we were in the wrong lane. I have to say I enjoyed the rush, just not the near death experience part. Especially without the powers I so depended on.

I was starting to think I was better off in the training room. The store had better be close…

As if on cue the convenient store showed up as Robin not so slowly took a corner. He skid the breaks hard and we stopped almost immediately. If it weren't for Robin's hold on my waist I was sure I might have came out of my seat. I imagined we were only a few seconds after the other Titans. They were still surveying the store.

I detached Robin quickly and stepped up to the others. I erased all forms of a previous blush and pulled up my hood.

I heard his engine die to a purr as we all turned to wait for the criminals to make a move.

The door jingled open. I turned my eyes to the figures exiting the small store. I glared recognizing an all too familiar group.

So how was their little spat? Any guesses to who the robbers are? XD Thanks everyone for reviewing!

And there's that hurricane Ivan coming right where we live. So I don't know how long it will be until I can update again. This is our third one. Grr

-Dragonslayer527