Fighting on the Edge.

Part I. Birth Rites.

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10. Shadow of a doubt.

The moon lingered in the dark night sky. Whilst the rest of the Tower slept, Robin couldn't. Retreating to the roof, he sought clarity. Glazing upwards, he draw hard on his breathe. Long await the coming light. Jericho's words haunted him, casting a shadow within his own mind. For a moment Robin couldn't believe himself. Had he just doubted his team? Yes. He nodded miserably, he had. Disgusted with himself, the young boy smashed his fist into the wall. Pain slowly rushed up his arm. Drawing back, he let a small yell pass through his lips before sinking to the ground. Placing his other hand upon his injured one, he gently soothed it.

"You're the leader." His mind was telling him. "You have to remain strong no matter what you face. You can't afford to show weakness. If you do the other's will pick up on it. And if you have doubts then they will too!"

He knew he wasn't be fair to the other's Titans. But there was truth in his thoughts. The Titans did look to him. And why shouldn't they? I'm Robin, the boy wonder! He thought proudly. Expect he wasn't really a boy anymore. He was nineteen and fast approaching twenty. Maybe it was time for a name change. What did Starfire call him after her visit to the future?

Without warning Robin started to laugh. Here they were on the brink of some great evil, and all he could think about was changing his name…As if he would live to fight another day…

What's so funny? Jericho ventured on to the roof, closely the door tightly behind him. Catching sight of Robin's wound, he ran towards him, examining it carefully. What happen? He signed.

"I'm fine." Robin's smile did little to convince Joey, who immediately stamped his foot.

Maybe the other Titan's can deal with your lies but I can't!

The boy then turned away with shock. His blonde curls shimmered under the moonlight, almost in a luminosity glow. Robin walked towards him, then stopped.

"I am fine, Joey. Honest." he whispered.

Physically, yes. Mentally, no. You've got things on your mind, I sense that. Talk to me. Maybe I can help.

"Okay." Robin agreed. Sitting upon the ledge of the tower, Robin swung his legs over the side. With a slight glance he assured Joseph that he wanted him to sit down besides him. Meekly the other boy obeyed. For a long time no one said anything. Then finally Robin spoke.

"I've been thinking about who am I, who I've become, for a very long time now. And I'm still no closer to answering it." A smile arose upon his pink lips.

You're Robin. The Leader of the Teen Titans.

"My name's not Robin." The boy whispered quietly. "None of the Titans, not even Starfire have seen my face without the mask." Lightly, his fingertips brush against it.

You have doubts. Doubts about who you are. Whether you can be the leader the Titans need.

"Yes." Robin was relived as the word passed through his lips. "The Titans are falling apart, I'll make no secret of that. That whole thing between Raven and Beast Boy has put strains on our relationships."

Cyborg blames Tempest, he wants him to leave. But you don't and your afraid Cyborg will question your leadership.

A bemused expressed was plastered over Robin's small face. "You're not reading my mind are you?"

Joseph shook his head. He giggle nervously. I can sense your distress.

"Maybe that's why I can talk to you so easily. I could never have admitted any of these to the other Titans." His hand rested on Joey's shoulder. "I'm glad you joined the Titans."

The other boy said nothing. He continued to glaze out at the still city. "Tomorrow," he thought. "It wouldn't be this quiet." He shut his eyes, afraid that he might start crying. "These people have no idea what awaits them." A piecing sensation crept over him.

Robin, Starfire's looking for you. She seems very worried.

Showing that he understood, Robin gave a quick nod. Getting to his feet, he observed that his arm was feeling much better. "Are you coming?" He asked. Joey shook his head.

"Okay." Robin muttered heading towards the door. Pausing, he turned back to see Joey's motionless body. "Joey, please don't tell the others of what I've told you." Joey didn't have to say anything, Robin knew that he wouldn't. The young boy was unable to explaining it, but he felt connected to Joey in someway. Nor was he able to explain his need to watch over him. Everything about Joseph told Robin he was fragile. Smiling to himself, Robin could tell they would be great friends for a long time. Softly shutting the door behind him, Robin left Joseph alone.

But Joey had barely realised that Robin was gone. Another powerful sensation had been inflicted into his mind. Opening his shinning emerald green eyes, he saw …nothing. A gasp of terror filled his throat. Nothing! There was nothing! The true realisation set in. Come tomorrow there would be nothing. The world was really going to end!

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"Oh Robin there you are!" Starfire tossed her arms securely around Robin's shoulders, pressing her chest up against him. He buried his head in her gorgeous red locks. Kissing them passionately.

The alien giggled as she wiggled away from Robin's tight grip. "You have missed me, yes?" Her beady eyes were glistening.

"Of course." Robin moved towards her. But she dared into the air.

"If you want me. You must catch me!" She sang.

Robin shook his head, he was in no mood for games, but that didn't matter. As long as Starfire was happy. She was the most important thing in his life. He would do anything for her…

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In the midst of his sorrow, the green changeling wiped his tears from his eyes. No, he decided, I won't let her win. I won't! I love Terra. Not Raven. But that didn't stop his heart from aching.

"If only I had treated her better." His voice was laced with tears. "I love her…" Collapsing in a pool of tears, he couldn't bare to live in a world where she was out of reach. Unaware of Jericho prophesy, his green hand stretched out for a razor blade upon his messy bedroom floor. Dangling it over his wrist, he had no second thoughts. Pushing it down hard, the pain was agony. But before it could barely make a deep cut, the instrument leapt from his hands and into that of Azar. Beast Boy flew into a rage.

"How dare you enter my room!" he roared.

The tall woman said nothing. Only gave an icy glare.

"Get out!" Beast Boy pointed to his locked door.

"No." Azar's voice was dry.

"Why not?" The boy demanded. He suddenly felt weak at the knees. Was he afraid of her?

Azar removed her hood. Her dark curls flowed over her shoulders. With one wave of her hand, she had pulled Beast Boy closer towards her slim figure. "I can't leave you to make a mistake, not before the truth has left my lips."

"What truth?" Beast Boy struggled from her grip, but she held him firm.

"Raven's child is yours."

As he heard the words, he could not believe them. A mixture of joy and angry entwined within him.

"No!" he yelled. "It's not true. Why would she say Tempest is the father?"

"Because she doesn't feel your love as I do."

Beast Boy snapped. "So this is revenge? Cause Raven doesn't think I love her, that then gives her the right to take away my child?!"

"You don't have a child." Azar breathe was cold. "Not after tomorrow. One way or another it will be dead." She let him go, and almost as if he was broken, the boy fell backwards.

"But I've come to help you." Azar whispered.

"How?" The green boy croaked.

"By taking away your pain."

Beast Boy was confused. "How will that help me?"

Azar kneel besides the boy. Her hand gently stoking his hair. "You accept now that you and Raven can never be. Allow me to strip you of your love for her, and all your pain, your angry, your sorrow will be gone."

Beast Boy thought for a moment. Then he nodded. "Do it." He whispered.

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